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Mark Krynsky
When I look back at organized sports I played as a child I specifically remember some baseball, track and field, and gymnastics. To this day I've kept some of the medals I won. I remember doing the parallel bars and horse for gymnastics and being part of a show. For track and field, I liked short distance running as well as the long jump.
While attending Ulysses S. Grant High School I didn't participate in sports until my junior year when I played on the JV football team. It was fun but going into my senior year I remember considering not playing any more but remember being convinced to play because we had a lack of players on the Varsity team with a very talented team the previous year made up of mostly seniors that had left. So, I decided to play.
I began the season starting out as a running back and strong safety. I didn't do so well at the running back position and eventually didn't continue and just played as the strong safety on defense. Our team was pretty bad and our highlight was playing the other worst team in our league that year which was Hollywood High School. We deemed this game the Toilet Bowl and purchased a toilet cover that the whole team signed for the coaching staff. We ended up beating Hollywood High pretty good for what I believe was our only win that year.
After football season, I decided to join the track team. I ran the 100 and 200 meter. I long and triple jumped, and was also on the 4 x 100-meter relay team. I really enjoyed being on the track team. Since it was my first year I had lots of room for improvement. I remember running a 12+ second 100 meter at the start of the season and by the end ran a personal best of 11.7 which while not great it actually got me a 5th place finish in our league finals at the end of the season.
After graduating High School, I went to Los Angeles Valley College which is a community college in the San Fernando Valley. While I wasn't a fast-enough sprinter, I was able to make the track team for long and triple jump. I did this and had a great team being part of one of the college's best track teams ever which broke several school records. I ended up joining the school paper as part of my interest in journalism and wrote a year end sports roundup that was featured.
Newspaper clipping of track meet at Sylmar High School where I won the Long Jump and Triple Jump events.
After one year of running track in college I realized I didn't have enough skill and motivation to continue and decided not to try out for the team the following year. Shortly after that I ended up dropping out of school after taking a full-time job at a computer store.
I continued to really enjoy playing pickup basketball games around the city and also took up playing racquetball.
These would continue to be sports I enjoyed over the future. Eventually I joined a basketball league while in my 40's and really enjoyed playing an officiated game where my stats were tracked. I was also fortunate enough to have my Son Alex watch me play a game where I made a game winning shot with just a few seconds on the clock.
Unfortunately, a second knee injury ended my basketball aspirations. I had a meniscus tear in my knee in my early 20's and in my mid 40's had a full ACL tear in the same knee. After the surgery and recovery, I decided it probably wasn't a good idea to continue playing basketball and began playing racquetball again.
Long Jump at Birmingham High School 1984
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Copyright 2020 - Mark Krynsky


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package suzaku.widget

import arteria.core._
import boopickle.Default._
import suzaku.ui.{WidgetExtProtocol, WidgetProtocol}

object TextProtocol extends WidgetProtocol {
  sealed trait TextMessage extends Message

  case class SetText(text: String) extends TextMessage

  val tmPickler = compositePickler[TextMessage]
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  case class ChannelContext(text: String)

  override val contextPickler = implicitly[Pickler[ChannelContext]]
}

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The final event of the Strikeforce fight promotion will go down this weekend and action is available for MMA betting fans on the entire main card at most sportsbooks.
Much of the fight talent featured on this card will be integrated into the UFC fold after the event is complete, including main-event combatants Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine. In the co-main event Heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier will also be looking to impress before moving on to UFC competition later in 2013.
Marquardt is currently a heavy favourite to beat Saffiedine and retain the Strikeforce Welterweight title. Oddsmakers at 5Dimes are currently offering MMA betting action on Marquardt at -300, while Saffiedine will pay Strikeforce odds of +200. Those lines have moved a bit with the price on Marquardt dropping from an initial -350 option.
As long as Marquardt can pass the drug testing he should be able to walk through Saffiedine without too many problems for what will likely be a third-round or fourth-round KO victory.
Daniel Cormier will look to have one more impressive performance when he steps into the cage against veteran Dion Staring. Cormier is undefeated and considered one of the top Heavyweights in the world while Staring has put together a six-fight win streak.
Cormier should have little difficulty as the 5Dimes Strikeforce odds -2000 favorite and will likely finish Staring in the first round. If you like longshot bets Staring will pay +1000 for the upset, and when it comes to Heavyweights anything can happen in a fight.
Mike Kyle will have to beat the odds as the +300 underdog against Dream Light Heavyweight champ Gegard Mousasi. Kyle is 1-1-1 in his last three fights and will be in tough in this one. The -420 option on Mousasi looks like a fair price when one considers that he's superior to his opponent in every aspect of the fight game.


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Re-imagining the Women's Mural – a virtual tour
FAY CARTER
AUNTY FAY CARTER
Aunty Fay Carter has devoted her life to improving the lives of Aboriginal people
in Victoria and maintaining connections to Country. A Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung Senior Elder, Aunty Fay grew up on the Flats, a settlement on the outskirts of Mooroopna, after her family joined the landmark walk-off from Cummeragunja Mission in 1939.
In 1972 Aunty Fay moved to Melbourne with her husband, Leslie Carter, and their children, Wendy and Rodney. She became increasingly involved in Aboriginal affairs, working as a field officer at the Aborigines Advancement League and then as an Aboriginal liaison officer at the Victorian Department of Social Security.
One of Aunty Fay's proudest and most recognised achievements is her involvement in the establishment and running of the Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES) in East Brunswick. Aunty Fay was also a founding member of Australia's first Aboriginal women's refuge, chair of the board of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), president of NAIDOC's Victorian branch, an ATSIC councillor and
a member of many other advisory committees and boards.
Although she formally retired at the age of 72, Aunty Fay continues to support her community. She participated in 18 months of negotiations with the Victorian Government to achieve a landmark native title settlement in 2013, which formally recognised the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of lands in central Victoria.
Aunty Fay was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001. She was inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2004 and the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll in 2013.
Aunty Fay Carter: 2013 Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll
Aunty Fay Carter: 2004 Victorian Honour Roll of Women (p.9)
Aunty Fay Carter: Education / Secondary / Lesson Plan
Copyright © 2020 Her Place Women's Museum Australia.

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Looks like we are going to have a great Christmas on both lakes with high water levels and a really good insect hatch. Remember both lakes will be busy over the Christmas holidays and they should be fishing well as they are now so everyone have fun be safe and have a happy christmas. If you need any information about the fishing or where to go give us a call I'll be happy to help.
Spent a week at Eucumbene with brother Kevin and fished around Coppermine.
The Browns were on but were only interested in flies with just a couple taking a mudeye. Worms were off the menu too.
Here he is feeling happy with himself with a couple of his catches.
Things are really picking up now on both lake after all that rain on the weekend the rainbows and browns are really getting active both lake are rising well all over new ground.
Remember go small that seems to be the go. At the moment fish are rising everywhere and most fishermen are having fun what can l say but get up there it's really good after all the rain on the weekend the fishing is just getting better.The lake is looking so good the water is all over new ground and the fish are moving everywhere when casting try not to get into the water the fish are in nice and close best results have been fishermen casting out off the water. As I said get up there it's fishing well and thanks to the Snowy Hydro and all that rain the lake looks so good and the fishing is good.
If your a fly fishermen it's time to get up there this is what we have been waiting for don't miss it!!
Jindabyne is fishing well along hatchery bay with good reports off rainbows and browns late in the afternoons woolly buggers, Mrs Simpsons, Muddlers are the best flies.
So if anyone is going up to Jindy let us know we would like more reports thanks.
The river is still looking good and flowing well good reports are coming from the township Thredbo Village and the ski tube late in the afternoons and early mornings. With all the rain on the weekend reports have been good down around the mouth with plenty off food being washed down from the floods.
Down at paddy's corner there has been some good results with rainbows and browns. Don't forget about up around the diggings and the little Thredbo river plenty off little fish but fun.
Best places on the river have been up higher remember the best times are early mornings and late afternoons if you are going out in the middle off the days look for the deeper waters.
EUCUMBENE RIVER:- The river is picking up with all that rain last weekend and looking good remember fish at the right time you will have a good time if it's a cloudy day you can fish all day!
Eucumbene river is running well from top to bottom just like the Thredbo we have been getting reports off fishermen not doing so well as i have been saying if your going fishing in the middle off the day it will be tuff you will have more fun and better results in the afternoon and early mornings this is when the fish are more active. We are still getting good reports up higher in the river around Kiandra and down around Sawyers. Trust me you will have a good time everywhere if you fish at the right time and the fish are there small and big.
Don't forget you have the Murrumbidgee river as well most locals are have a good time.
Has been doing ok in places mostly in the shallow parts on the lake have been getting the most fish mudeye's worms and Grubs are doing the job early mornings and late in the afternoons.
Bait fishing has been good in most bays with the Mudeye's and worms, Grubs are working well still getting reports on the browns and now a few rainbows coming in at nigh time.
Best reports have been coming out off fryingpan before the caravan park and over at Rushes bay with the mudeye's, worms and grubs working well spinning has Improved with minnows and blades doing the job.
has Improve over the last week mudeye's, worms, grubs and spinning have been getting the results.
Best lures are little Tassies, Snowy minnows, and Blades.
Bait fishing has dropped off in most areas around Buckenderra so wonder over to Wainui bay thing are a little better. trolling has been ok but out in the deeper waters slow is the key. Best lures are Tassie 48, Y48, Y82, 119, 36 Stings 17, 22 Strike pro Blades and Minnows.
Best bait is Mudeye's and worms power bait with a 2 meter lead.
JINDABYNE, Is fishing a lot better and will Improve once the mudeye's start moving the rainbows are in good condition along with the browns.
after a windy day best lures have been Stings 14, 1, 2, 7, 22, Tassie Y48, 26, 73, Y89, Y36, 105, Rapala 7rainbow and brown, BALSA XTREME rainbow and the Scatter rap spotted dog.
Mudeye fishing has been good along with the worms power bait has been picking up some good rainbows fishing with lures around the bank late in the afternoons has been ok mostly little tassie devils have been getting good results Trolling with rapalas have been good and tthe strike pro blades. Down at the bottom end off the lake has been a little quite but early morning fishing has been ok with power bait and grubs.
Trolling around the Island has mixed results but if you can get up before the sun gets up you should d alright with Tassies, Blades and Sting lures.


The commissioning ceremony of River Improvement Works in Upper Lam Tsuen River, She Shan River and Upper Tai Po River was held on 12 January 2013 which declared the rivers had attained a flood protection standard of 1 in 50 years.
In order to alleviate the flooding risk and cope with the future development in Tai Po area, we commenced construction of the river improvement works through straightening, widening and deepening of these rivers in September 2007. Apart from increasing their flood protection capacity, the ecological values of these natural rivers were also maintained. During construction, we encountered difficulties such as inclement weather, and limited site access, etc. With the joint efforts of our staff members and our contractor, the river improvement works was completed smoothly in December 2012. Most importantly, we developed mutual trust and understanding with the villagers and green groups in this project.
To further enhance Hong Kong's overall flood protection capability, we have commissioned three large-scale drainage tunnels including Hong Kong West Drainage Tunnel (HKWDT), Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel (LCKDT) and Tsuen Wan Drainage Tunnel (TWDT) in August 2012, October 2012 and March 2013 respectively. By adopting the interception approach at uphill catchment, the drainage tunnels provide effective and long-term flood protection to the urban downstream areas. Works were carried out on the urban fringes, reducing the need for road excavation in busy urban areas and thus minimising disruptions to the communities, traffic and commercial activities.
HKWDT, running from Tai Hang to Cyberport, is about 11 kilometres long and of diameter varying from 6.25 metres to 7.25 metres. The project will relieve flooding in Northern Hong Kong Island, in particular the low-lying areas along Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. One of the technological firsts of the project is the extensive use of Raise Boring Machines to excavate drop shafts of intakes from the bottom upwards. This method, which enabled transportation of excavated materials through the tunnel, had greatly reduced the construction nuisance and eliminate truck trips on narrow congested roads in delivery of spoil. With its exemplary achievements in overcoming various challenges during construction, the project was awarded with Tunnelling Project of the Year (US$100million to US$1billion category) in the "International Tunnelling Awards 2011", organised by British engineering magazines of "New Civil Engineer" and "Ground Engineering". The project was also elected as one of the top three projects in "The Hong Kong People Engineering Wonders in the 21st Century" election organised by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in 2013.
LCKDT, 3.7 kilometres in length and of diameter 4.9 metres, intercepts stormwater from the upland areas of Northwest Kowloon. It serves to raise the overall flood protection level of the downstream areas in Lai Chi Kok, Cheung Sha Wan and Sham Shui Po. One of the technological breakthroughs of the project is the first use in Hong Kong of a single Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for boring two sections of tunnel with distinct ground conditions, one in hard-rock and the other in soft-ground. When compared with conventional approach of using two TBMs, this results in significant savings in cost, plus knock-on saving in materials and associated energy input, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint. Besides, in order to protect the underground facilities, the construction workers have to work in a hyperbaric environment up to 4.2 bars, which breaks the record of Hong Kong tunnelling history. Safety performance of the hyperbaric operations was remarkable, attaining zero decompression illness. This successful experience in using hyperbaric operations paves a new way forward for the Hong Kong construction industry in using hyperbaric technology.
With achievements in technological breakthroughs and continuous improvement in service, the project was awarded "HKIE Innovation Award for the Engineering Industry" and "Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme - Silver Prize in General Public Service" in 2013.
The commissioning ceremony of the LCKDT on 18 October 2012 declared the accomplishment of an engineering milestone to relieve the flooding problem in northwest Kowloon.
The 5.1 kilometres long TWDT, with diameter of 6.5 metres, intercepts surface runoff from the uphill catchment of Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung for direct discharge into the sea near Yau Kom Tau, thereby relieving the loading of the existing drainage system in the downstream. The design capacity of TWDT is the highest among all the drainage tunnels in Hong Kong. The flow of floodwater at peak can fill up a Olympic-size swimming pool in 11 seconds. In order to maintain a certain amount of flow for downstream ecological needs, all intakes will intercept floodwater only when amber rainstorm signal or above is in force.
The commissioning ceremony of TWDT was held on 28 March 2013 which marked the launch of a drainage tunnel with the highest flow rate in Hong Kong.
With the progressive completion of our flood prevention projects, we have removed all the remaining major or regional flooding blackspots in Hong Kong in 2010.
In 2012-13, we have further eliminated two flooding blackspots at Ha Wo Che Village in Sha Tin and Ling Tsui Tau Tsuen in Mui Wo, reducing the number of blackspots from 15 to 13 in 2013.
The remaining 13 flooding blackspots are being tackled in phases - drainage improvement works for six blackspots have been commissioned, and their effectiveness is being monitored; and drainage improvement works at various stages, namely planning, design and construction are being implemented for the other seven blackspots. We keep on closely monitoring these locations during rainy seasons and we expect to remove the remaining flooding blackspots progressively when we complete other improvement projects.


If you love fish even 1/4 as much as I do, this will be something of interest to you.
People in search of their own locally-sourced, organic fish need to look no further than the nearest lake or river.
For those foodies who are lost when it comes to catching their own meals, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers a special Hook and Cook program from 5 to 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) on Saturday, May 28 at Jacobson Park Lake in Lexington.
Staff will be on hand to help participants learn the basics of fishing, from setting up equipment to lures to use and how to filet the catch. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will provide equipment for those without it.
There's more than just fishing. Staff will provide a shore dinner of fish and sides at the lake. Chef Mac McBride, a Sullivan University culinary arts instructor and owner of Ruby Jean's Café in Lexington, will teach a follow-up class at a later date for participants on preparing and cooking some outstanding fish dishes, and serve a buffet dinner featuring local fish, sides and beverages.
The event is open to adults with a valid Kentucky fishing license. Registration is $10. Spaces are limited, so pre-register today.
Pre-Register online at https://www.research.net/r/HookandCook, call Easton Copley at (502) 564-7109, ext. 4587, or email Easton.copley@ky.gov. Pre-registrants will be contacted to confirm registration and to receive instructions on submitting payment.


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Q: What Möbius transformation maps the unit circle $\{z: |z|=1\}$ to the real axis? Can you determine a Möbius transformation that maps unit circle $\{z: |z|=1\} \rightarrow$ real axis.
I.e., how would you find one?
Would this transformation be uniquely determined?
The Möbius transformations are the maps of the form: $$ f(z)= \frac{az+b}{cz+d}.$$

A: hint:
Try to find a Möbius transformation that sends
$1$ to $0$ , $i$ to $ 1$ and  $-1$ to  $\infty$
Möbius transformation for three points $z_1$, $z_2$, $z_3$ is given by the formula below
$$\frac{z-z_1}{z-z_3}\cdot \frac{z_2-z_3}{z_2-z_1}$$
in this case $z_1= 1$, $z_2 =i$, $z_3=-1$

A: Try sending $1$ to $0$ and $-1$ to $\infty$:
$$
\frac{z-1}{z+1}\tag{1}
$$
Compute the real part of $(1)$:
$$
\begin{align}
\frac12\left(\frac{z-1}{z+1}+\frac{\bar{z}-1}{\bar{z}+1}\right)
&=\frac12\frac{(z\bar{z}+(z-\bar{z})-1)+(z\bar{z}-(z-\bar{z})-1)}{|z+1|^2}\\
&=\frac{|z|^2-1}{|z+1|^2}\tag{2}
\end{align}
$$
Thus, if $|z|=1$, $(2)$ says that $\mathrm{Re}\left(\frac{z-1}{z+1}\right)=0$; that is, $(1)$ sends the unit circle to the imaginary axis. Therefore,
$$
i\frac{z-1}{z+1}\tag{3}
$$
sends the unit circle to the real axis.

A: Two important basic facts about Möbius functions:

*

*Pick three distinct points ($\infty$ is allowed). Any Möbius function is completely determined by its action on those three points. Conversely, if you pick any action on those three points (that would send them to distinct images), it can be extended to a Möbius function.

*Möbius functions map lines and circles to lines and circles.

A useful geometric fact is:

*

*any three distinct points determine a unique line or circle.

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Today I'm talking about the just-released middle grade adventure tale The Storm Runner by author J.C. Cervantes. I absolutely LOVED this story – which is the first installation in The Storm Runner series – so I'm happy to know there is more to come, even if I'm already impatient for the next book in the series. I think this is a book that will flying off library shelves as it ticks off a lot of boxes: action and adventure, mythology, fantasy, and it has a pretty great protagonist, too.
Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno--for his one good leg.
If you are looking for a fantastic, funny, crazy adventure for your middle grade reader, J.C. Cervantes' novel The Storm Runner is an excellent choice. A modern take on Maya folklore, it offers readers a rollicking adventure with disgusting foes from the Underworld, crazy Maya gods and other unexpected creatures, and is helped along in his adventure by an unlikely cast of characters including his pro wrestling-mad Uncle Hondo, his nearest neighbors who consist of the blind phone-psychic Mrs. Cab and the besotted Mr. Ortiz who is obsessed with growing hot peppers, and a girl with more than a few secrets of her own.
The Storm Runner is narrated in the quite expressive, honest, earnest voice of its 13-year-old hero, Zane Obispo. An unlikely hero he is – born with a limb difference, he is used to being taunted by classmates for an obvious limp due to his "gimpy" leg, and so he's happiest on his own, exploring the dormant volcano near his home in the New Mexico desert with his three-legged dog Rosie. Did I mention that his mom doesn't like him exploring the volcano, or that he's been warned away by Mrs. Cab?
When he sneaks out one night to explore the volcano, he sees something bizarre – and soon realizes that nothing in his life is what he thought it was, or people are more than he knows them to be – including the father that he never met.
He's a character that means well, but sometimes breaks the rules – even if he has good intentions behind his decisions – and one of those decisions fulfills a Maya prophecy at which he is the center. This story unfolds with a breakneck pace and a whole lot of imagination, from mystical ways of travel, crazy inventions from a diabetic giant (who grows when his blood sugar gets low), and breakaway twists and turns. This book is pure FUN.
Jen is the award-winning author of the middle grade novel TORTILLA SUN and THE STORM RUNNER (Disney-Hyperion Rick Riordan Presents) and THE FIRE KEEPER (The Storm Keeper #2), 2019.
She also writes under the name Jennifer Cervantes.
My love language is books. I received this title for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. After all, books can't buy me coffee.
This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. If you like this post, do me a solid and buy your book from Amazon via me, pretty please.


Marvelous patterns set these earrings apart.. Full of luscious color, they'd be great for Valentine's Day, but really, who wants to wait for February? These are eye-catching anytime! Choose among wave-like, ikat, and mirror-reflection hearts. Each is unique and hand-made.


This page displays a variety of the art that I do that is not on paper or board, more or less. I like to do carving in wood and/or ivory, leatherwork, and some costuming for my SCA pursuits. This page will show some of these pieces (with the exception of the musical instruments, which are listed separately).
This was my first experiment in carving ivory. I used fossil mammoth ivory which initially was slightly brown, but sanded and polished to ivory white to my surprise. Basic celtic-style knotwork patterns. There actually is a 3-D effect to the knotwork, but the camera I had at the time glared everything out. The originals became a present to my mother-in-law.
This is a nice rosette knotwork bit out of the mammoth ivory, done mostly as a practice piece for the rosette for the fancy citole. I widened one of the outer loops to make it into a pendant. The knotwork is carved as a 3-D effect. The mammoth ivory is a little yellower than the elephant ivory. Whole piece is about one and 3/8 inches across at widest point, and about 1/8 inch thick.
This is a set of matching ivory knotwork pendant and screwback earrings I made for my mom after she saw the other bits and wanted some. They are fashioned from old piano key tops (which is a good source of ivory, and a nice recycling of a rare material).
Pierced style arrowhead done as a prize in an archery contest in our medieval re-enactment group. Modeled after a gold arrowhead given as a prize in a tournament in England around 1400.
Pierced and inlaid decorative arrowhead done in ebony and ivory (please don't sing, thank you) with sterling silver chain. This one was also done as the badge for the Iron Bog archery champion, the medieval re-enactment group to which I belong. The ebony and ivory were joined edge to edge (this is only about 1/8" thick at center), and the tiny cat-tails (black and white cat-tails are symbols of the Shire of Iron Bog) were separately carved and then inlaid into the ivory/ebony respectively. The inlays are about 1/16" or less thick. Serious pain to carve. But I think it came out rather nicely.
American holly wood, about 5 1/2 inches long. Forked hairstick.
This was an experiment as well. I had heard about a English luthier copying a gorgeous lute made entirely of ivory. He wasn't able to get actual ivory for the construction, however, as it cannot be imported into England. So he used American holly tree wood, which is a fairly inexpensive hardwood. The final product in pictures looked almost exactly like the ivory original, which rather astounded me. So I decided to try something in holly wood and see how it came out. I found some holly pen blanks on eBay, and decided to make a hairstick for my wife (she collects hairsticks - she wears them almost all the time during the summer). I asked her what she wanted on it, and she said a bunny - so here is the bunny stick! The bunny itself is a little over an inch long, and I personally think it looks hilarious on her - gives the illusion of a white rabbit happily munching in the grass of her hair. I also haven't carved in the round in over a decade, so it was fun from that perspective too. The hairstick has been lacquered to make it waterproof, which is what is causing the glaring in the photos.
An attempt at relief carving in the ivory. This is actually an old piano key top, mounted on some ebony originally cut to do inlay on the elaborate citole. I had done a fair amount of the piercing style carving to this point, but hadn't tried actual relief carving, much like I'd been doing on a larger scale for the decorated citole. I'd wanted to try the rose design for a while, and originally made this as a prize for a fencing tournament. It ended up not being used, so now I just have it around. The brown wood behind it isn't actually part of it - just something I shot it against as a pretty background.


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Firdous seeks French collaboration for media persons' training
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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan on Friday sought French collaboration and assistance in imparting training and capacity building of media persons in Pakistan. During the meeting with Ambassador of France to Pakistan Marc Barety, she also emphasized the need to reinforce cooperation between the state news […]
PM reproaches Vawda, stops him from appearing on TV
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought an explanation from federal Water Resources Minister Faisal Vawda for a controversial act during a TV talk show and stopped him from appearing on television for two weeks. Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information, said the prime minister had taken note of […]
Race towards breaking news has resulted in misinformation, says senior journalist
Media and Governance, Media Ethics
Senior journalist Lubna Jerar Naqvi said the race in releasing news as soon as it breaks has resulted in misinformation. Addressing a discussion on fake news and the legal repercussions for media organisations that generate fake news, organised by the Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) at the Karachi Union of Journalists' office, Naqvi said: […]
ISLAMABAD – Leaders of the opposition parties on Wednesday slammed Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda for his outlandish stunt on a TV show last night, during which he used a boot to to heap scorn on the PPP and PML-N for voting in favour of the recently passed Army Act in parliament. The PTI […]
Pemra chairman receives second complaint against senior official
Broadcasting, Media and Governance, Media Safety
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Chairman has received second complaint of women harassment against a senior officer in less than two months. The first complaint was filed by a female employee of State Life Insurance Corporation in the mid of November last year who claimed that Pemra's senior officer harassed her and misbehaved […]
Bilawal greets KPC President
Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has congratulated the newly-elected President of Karachi Press Club Imtiaz Khan Faran after his win in re-polling held on Saturday. In a message, the PPP Chairman said that Faran is a senior journalist who had struggled for the rights and welfare of journalist community in the past as […]
Satirical novel "A Case of Exploding Mangoes" has been seized
Freedom of Expression, Media and Governance
Award-winning satire "A Case of Exploding Mangoes "by journalist turned novelist Mohammed Hanif about Pakistan's former Martial law administrator /president Gen Zia-ul-Haq has been confiscated in a raid on the publisher and the author is reported to receive a defamation notice from Gen Zia's son. The book allegedly, pokes fun at the country's former military […]
Fawad, anchorperson seek police action
Freedom of Expression, Media and Governance, Media Safety
LAHORE: The row between Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry and anchorperson Mubasher Lucman took a surprise turn on Monday when the two filed applications with police, seeking action against each other for hurling `serious threats.' In his application submitted to the Model Town station house officer, Mr Chaudhry said that he was […]
Media's role in boosting China-Pakistan trade discussed
ISLAMABAD:A discussion on the role of the media in facilitating trade between China and Pakistan was held recently chaired by Express Publication's CEO Aijaz ul Haq. The participants of the meeting included Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Senior Vice President Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig and China Economic Net Deputy Editor-in-Chief Meng Lingjuan. […]
KE rejects media reports about tariff adjustment
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Firdous for training, capacity building of media persons
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said the need for training and capacity building of media persons has increased substantially in the current age of digital media. Speaking as chief guest at closing ceremony of "Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Experts Meeting on New Challenges […]
Notice issued on journalist's plea against conviction
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the prosecutor general of Sindh on an appeal of a journalist against his conviction in a case of possessing literature to incite religious hatred. An antiterrorism court had sentenced Nasrullah Khan Chaudhry to five years in prison last week and Mr Chaudhry, a journalist […]
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Goldman Execs To Pay Back $174 Million In Compensation Over Bribery Scandal The blue chip bank will claw back hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from current and former executives over a financial scandal in Malaysia.
Goldman Sachs Executives Will Have To Return Millions In Pay Over Bribery Scandal
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David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, shown here at a business roundtable in New York last year, is among several executives at the bank who will have to give back part of their pay. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption
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David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, shown here at a business roundtable in New York last year, is among several executives at the bank who will have to give back part of their pay.
Nine current or former Goldman Sachs executives, including CEO David Solomon, will have to pay back hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation over a bribery scandal in Malaysia.
Goldman has faced regulatory probes in the United States and Malaysia over allegations that it enabled billions of dollars to be siphoned off from a Malaysian development fund and over bribes paid to government officials. The scandal that ensued led to the resignation of the Asian country's prime minister.
Besides Solomon, the executives who will return part of their bonuses include former CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who presided over the bank when the scandal took place, as well as the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Altogether, the executives will have to forfeit or return about $174 million, the bank said
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
U.S. officials also announced that the bank will pay a fine of about $2.8 billion, in addition to $2.5 billion it must pay to the Malaysian government. The blue-chip bank posted a quarterly profit of $3.6 billion in the July-September period.
"This action is entirely appropriate under the circumstances," Goldman Sachs's board said in a statement that announced the action taken against executives while also addressing the regulatory settlements. "The Board's announcement is an important reminder that we are all responsible for each other's actions, including our collective failures."
Goldman pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a Brooklyn federal court on Thursday, acknowledging that its Malaysian subsidiary knowingly violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Employees at Goldman's subsidiary helped raise $6.5 billion for the 1MDB investment fund in 2012 and 2013.
U.S. Recovers More Than $700 Million From Malaysian Financier In Slush Fund Scandal
Much of the money was later looted by Malaysian government officials and their associates, with the assistance of the Goldman bankers, Timothy Leissner, and Roger Ng, according to U.S. officials. Leissner has pleaded guilty, while Ng maintains his innocence and will go to trial in March.
It's Nice To Be Rich: Wall Street Is Raking In Profits In The Stock Market
Under the terms of the deal with the Justice Department, Goldman will admit wrongdoing but will avoid prosecution.
The deal marks an acknowledgement by Goldman that it fostered a culture where wrongdoing was tolerated and senior management overlooked red flags.
"Goldman Sachs today accepted responsibility for its role in a conspiracy to bribe high-ranking foreign officials to obtain lucrative underwriting and other business relating to 1MDB," said Brian C. Rabbit, acting assistant attorney general of the Justice Department's Criminal Division.


There is nothing quite like reaching into your bag for your wallet in the middle of Hong Kong's Times Square and coming away with nothing. Trust me, I know, because it happened to me on the second night of QUT Business School's advertising and public relations study tour. We had just departed the Bauhinia Harbour Cruise boat where we'd been treated to a buffet dinner and a stunning view of Hong Kong's "Symphony of Lights" laser show. Somewhere in between playing the odds game over some fishy—literally—buffet dinner options and dancing the Macarena, my wallet had fallen out of my bag. The boat was hours behind us, and it was 10pm. Business hours were well and truly closed, and I had no idea who to call.
After multiple attempts I eventually connected with Bruce, our tour guide from earlier in the day who was able to contact the cruise company directly. The next morning he informed me that I would not know if my wallet had been rescued until that evening when the cruise company office reopened. Hours of anticipating Bruce's follow up phone call had my brain in overdrive thinking of lots of handy dandy measures that would have really saved my bacon in this situation. Here is a list of my top five tips—I have taken one for the team so you do not have to.
I kind of pulled this one off. I had brought my QANTAS Cash Card with me with lots of lovely Hong Kong dollars loaded onto it, and my usual bank credit card as a just-in-case back up. That is where my ingenuity came to a grinding holt.
What I actually did: Kept both my cards in my wallet. Awesome.
Similar to tip one—rather than carrying all of your foreign currency in your wallet be sure to keep some on standby in case of an emergency like mine.
My bag has holes in it.
I thought these holes were too small to have anything large and important like my wallet escape out of them. While this isn't what happened, it is now painfully clear that anything is possible when travelling. If you have any niggling doubts about the security of your bag, take another bag.
Every now and then when you are out and about be sure to take a quick stock check of the contents of your bag. If I had been more active about this, I would have realised my wallet was missing much sooner than I did.
What I should have done: Checked under my seat and the table before leaving the boat.
What I actually did: Waited until three MTR stops away from the dock to even glance into my bag.
Pro: Cancelling your credit cards ensures the security of your money.
Con: Listening to your bank's "please hold" music will drive you slowly to tears—this part just felt like cruel and unusual punishment. It was not enough that I was in a foreign country on the second day of a two week venture without my wallet, but on top of that I was being subjected to 'Barcelona Night' by Ottmar Liebert—ouch.
All tips aside, this tale ended in a huge plot twist in that my wallet was safely recovered and returned to me. With this amazing news in mind, I want to take the opportunity to give a shout out to the fantastic staff of Bauhinia Harbour Cruise and our tour guide, Bruce. To have my wallet in my hands with every last cent still in place felt nothing short of a miracle, all thanks to the professionalism, honesty and amazing kindness of the staff. I cannot say thank you enough—and definitely could not in the offices of Bauhinia. It was an emotional reunion between girl and wallet.


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Family speaks out after 23-year-old died at Memphis FedEx hub
By: Amicia Ramsey
Updated: November 14, 2019 - 6:08 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of a young man who died Wednesday at a FedEx hub is speaking out.
According to police, Duntate Young, 23, was transported to Regional One and was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital.
The hub is located on the 3100 block of Democrat Road.
Young's father, Reverend Leonell Troy McClenton, described to FOX13 how he found out about his son's death.
"I woke up from my daughter. She heard from a friend that he was transported through the med. She was in tears about it and it sounded serious. When I made it to the hospital they pronounced him dead," said McClenton.
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Young was a father of two sons and was eager to get off work on Wednesday and celebrate his son's birthday, which was also Wednesday.
Now family and friends are mourning Young's death.
Young's father told FOX13 he wants to know more about the details surrounding his son's death.
McClenton said Young was contracted through a temp agency and worked on the dock during the graveyard shift at the FedEx World Hub for the past two months.
Investigators said Young was rushed to the hospital around 2:30 in the morning and was dead when he got to the hospital.
Police say they don't have an explanation for how Young died, but are looking into his cause of death.
Young's father told FOX13 he wants to know more about the details surrounding his son's death saying, "we shouldn't have to speculate... I want to know he was trained properly to the job properly."
FedEx sent a statement which said:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our team member at the Memphis hub. Our thoughts are with our colleague's family, friends and co-workers at this difficult time. We are always focused on the health and safety of our people as a top priority, and we are fully cooperating with authorities in their investigation."
At this time the cause of death is unknown.
The Tennessee OSHA Assistant commissioner gave FOX13 a statement regarding workplace safety that said:
"Even one workplace fatality is one too many. Safety and health standards in the workplace are something Tennessee OSHA takes very seriously. A workplace fatality can have a dramatic impact on a family that lasts for generations. TOSHA works each and every day to ensure Tennesseans who go to work in the morning, come home safely in the evening."
This is an ongoing death investigation.


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Power Electronics Valencia 31 Guard
Height: 1.95 Born: 8 March, 1990 Nationality: Bulgaria
Totals 2 0 9:28 0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 -5
Averages 2 0 4:44 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0 0 0.5 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0 -2.5
4 vs Triumph Lyubertsy 2:40 0/1 1 1 -1
5 vs Hemofarm Stada 6:48 0/1 2 1 -4
2 Totals 9:28 0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 -5
Average 4:44 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0 0 0.5 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0 -2.5
Index rating 18 Lukoil Academic Sofia vs. Proximus Spirou Charleroi 11/7/2012
Points 18 Hemofarm Vrsac vs. Valencia Basket 3/10/2009
Offensive rebounds 1 Lukoil Academic Sofia vs. Valencia Basket 11/29/2011
Defensive rebounds 4 ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Lukoil Academic Sofia 12/20/2011
Total rebounds 4 ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Lukoil Academic Sofia 12/20/2011
Assists 6 Lukoil Academic Sofia vs. Ploiesti 12/17/2013
Steals 5 Igokea Aleksandrovac vs. Lukoil Academic Sofia 12/11/2013
Blocks 1 Ploiesti vs. Lukoil Academic Sofia 11/13/2013
Minutes 36 Lukoil Academic Sofia vs. Proximus Spirou Charleroi 11/7/2012
Made his debut with Cherno More Varna (Bulgaria) during the 2006-07 season.
Moved to Spain for the 2007-08 season, signed by Valencia CB, played also with the 2nd Team.
Signed for the 2008-09 season by Gandia Basquet, also played from January'09 with Valencia CB.
Played there till January'10.
Moved to Greece, signed for the remainder of the season by Olympia Larissa.
Moved to Bulgaria for the 2010-11 season, signed by Academic Sofia.
Won the 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 Bulgarian National Championship with Academic Sofia.
Won the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Bulgarian National Cup with Academic Sofia.
Member of the Bulgarian National Team.
Played at the 2009 and 2011 European Championships.
Played the 2007 Bulgarian All Star Game.
Has been member of the Bulgarian U-16, U-18 and U-20 National Team.
Played at the 2006 European 'B' U-16 Championship.
Played at the 2007 and 2008 European U-18 Championships.
Played at the 2007, 2009 and 2010 U-20 European Championships.
2007-08 Pamesa Valencia 3 5 1.7 2/3 66.7 0/3 0 1/1 100 0 0 2 0
2008-09 Pamesa Valencia 1 18 18 5/6 83.3 2/4 50 2/4 50 1 0 2 0
2009-10 Power Electronics Valencia 2 0 0 0/2 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 0 1 0
2011-12 Lukoil Academic 6 37 6.2 5/9 55.6 8/21 38.1 3/4 75 10 1 4 0
2012-13 Lukoil Academic Sofia 3 21 7 5/7 71.4 2/7 28.6 5/7 71.4 5 6 4 0
2013-14 Lukoil Academic Sofia 10 62 6.2 14/32 43.8 8/38 21.1 10/10 100 13 11 16 1
Totals 25 143 5.7 31/59 52.5 20/73 27.4 21/26 80.8 29 18 29 1
Averages 25 143 5.7 31/59 52.5 20/73 27.4 21/26 80.8 1.2 0.7 1.2 0
2006/07 Cherno More 22 66 3 13/24 54.2 8/28 28.6 16/20 80 12 8 17 1
2007/08 Valencia 8 8 1 1/2 50 0/1 0 6/6 100 2 0 3 0
2008/09 Gandia 11 55 5 14/32 43.8 5/17 29.4 12/13 92.3 8 6 15 2
Valencia 3 0 0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0
2009/10 Valencia 2 3 1.5 0/0 0/0 1/2 50 0/0 0/0 1 0 1 0
Larissa 12 49 4.1 6/17 35.3 10/27 37 7/10 70 12 5 6 0
2010/11 Academic Sofia 37 291 7.9 57/97 58.8 40/122 32.8 57/66 86.4 98 53 121 4
2011/12	 Academic Sofia 36 360 10.0 78/113 69.0 38/96 39.6 53/64 82.8 68 50 126 4
2012/13 Academic Sofia 31 364 11.7 86/136 63.2 43/123 35.0 63/87 72.4 65 46 86 3


Morley Fund Management has agreed three new lettings at the 250,000 sq ft (23,225 sq m) Swan Walk Shopping Centre, at Horsham, West Sussex.
Viyella is taking a two-storey 1,720 sq ft (160 sq m) unit opposite Marks & Spencer in the centre's prime pitch. The landlord agreed a lease surrender from former tenant Thorntons before granting Viyella a 15-year lease at£57,000 a year, with a four-month rent-free period.
Virginware is opening its 13th store next to M&S. It has taken a 3,240 sq ft (300 sq m)unit over two floors on a five-year lease at£60,000 a year or 10 per cent of turnover, whichever is greater. A three-month rent-free period was agreed.
In addition, Cafe Bellini has taken 2,615 sq ft (245 sq m) on a 10-year lease at a stepped rent averaging£44,000 a year, after three months rent free.
Donaldsons and Colliers CRE are joint agents. Mortlock Simmonds Brown acted for Viyella. Jackson Criss is the retained agent for Virginware, and Capital Retail acted for Cafe Bellini.


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Q: How to execute stored procedure in foreach loop using EF Core in .NET Core? I am trying to execute a stored procedure in a foreach loop as follows:
foreach (var p in results)
{
    string InputOne = year.ToString();
    char c = '0';
    string InputTwo = month.ToString().PadLeft(2, c);

    List<Entity> data = new List<Entity>();

    SqlParameter Param1 = new SqlParameter("@Param1", "Month");
    SqlParameter Param2 = new SqlParameter("@Param2", p.Id);
    SqlParameter Param3 = new SqlParameter("@Param3", InputOne);
    SqlParameter Param4 = new SqlParameter("@Param4", InputTwo);

    string usp = "Schema.usp_spname @Param1, @Param2, @Param3, @Param4";
    data = _dbContext._sp_GetEmployeeAttendanceData.FromSql(usp, Param1, Param2, Param3, Param4).ToList();
}

I am getting the same data for all conditions while my database contains different data..
Please help me to solve this!

A: the last line in your loop

data =

is replacing the data variable in each iteration, so you will only ever get the last iteration in that For Loop.. You need to change it so that the (data =) part appends to a list instead.. If data is a list, you can use data.AddRange()
And this line List<Entity> data = new List<Entity>(); needs to be moved outside of the loop


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Dexter Fowler
By Steve Adams | January 31, 2023 at 10:02am CDT
Former All-Star center fielder and 2016 World Series champion Dexter Fowler announced via Instagram and Twitter this morning that he's retiring after a 14-year Major League career. The 36-year-old offered the following statement:
"It's here. I'm hanging up my cleats. From an 18-year-old draft pick in Colorado to a 'vet' in Anaheim — there are a few things I will never forget. Getting THAT call to the big leagues in September 2008. Wow. My world was spinning. My first 'you've been traded to Houston' heart pounding call.
The feeling of bliss while hearing the words 'All-Star'. Never knew what it felt like to be that guy! Forever grateful. Soaking wet and freezing on the field with tears in my eyes after winning the World Series in Chicago. The comfort of calling St. Louis home and being a Red Bird. Today is one of those moments where you metaphorically step down from your throne with a standing ovation, a tip of the cap, and the world stops spinning. I'm mostly proud to look back at my career knowing that I played the game the right way and did my best to make a positive impact beyond the win.
Denver, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis and Anaheim. My family, friends, teammates and staff. Thank you for 14 years. I gave you my all."
Fowler will go down as one of the best 14th-round picks in the sport's history. (The only 14th-rounders with more career WAR are Dave Parker, Bob Welch, Rick Honeycutt and Keith Foulke, for those keeping score.) Selected out of Milton High School in Georgia back in 2004, Fowler was in the Majors four years later, enjoying a 13-game cup of coffee with the Rockies that year before cementing himself as a big leaguer the following season when he slashed .266/.363/.406 in 135 games and landed an eighth-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Over the next eight years, Fowler averaged 541 plate appearances and 130 games per season, batting a combined .269/.368/.443 with the Rockies, Astros, Cubs and Cardinals. Twice traded along the way, Fowler went from Colorado to Houston and from Houston to Chicago before reaching free agency.
It originally looked as though Fowler's stop in Chicago would last just one year. He slashed .250/.346/.411 in a career-high 156 games while tallying a career-best 690 plate appearances before setting out into free agency. Reports of an agreement with the Orioles emerged but were shot down by both parties, and Fowler kept quiet until stunning his teammates and the baseball world at large when he walked into Cubs spring training with a new one-year contract to return for a second season (Bally's Kelly Crull tweeted video of Fowler's stunning return at the time).
That twist of fate reinstalled Fowler atop the Cubs' lineup — the same position in which he found himself eight months later when he became the only player to ever lead off Game 7 of the World Series with a home run. The 2016 season proved to be the best of Fowler's career, as he batted .276/.393/.447, made his lone All-Star appearance, and hit .250/.280/.444 with three home runs and five doubles throughout a 17-game march to the Cubs' curse-breaking World Series victory in Cleveland.
Fowler parlayed that outstanding season into a five-year, $82.5MM deal with the division-rival Cardinals, who enjoyed a strong first year from their new center fielder before injuries began to take their toll. Fowler appeared in just 271 games over the next three seasons of the deal — one of which was the shortened 2020 campaign — and batted a collective .218/.320/.370 in that time. The Cardinals traded him to the Angels in Feb. 2021, and Fowler suffered a torn ACL just seven games into the season with the Halos. He rehabbed the injury and latched on with the Blue Jays on a minor league pact prior to the 2022 season, but Fowler was granted his release after just three games in Triple-A.
All told, Fowler's career will draw to a close with a lifetime .259/.358/.417 batting line, 127 home runs, 253 doubles, 82 triples, 149 stolen bases, 817 runs scored, 517 runs batted in and a total of 1306 hits. That batting line was seven percent better than league average, by measure of wRC+, and both FanGraphs and Baseball-Reference peg Fowler's career at 19.5 wins above replacement — a total that surely would've been higher had it not been for the tear in his wrist, the fractured foot and the torn ACL that eventually combined to wear Fowler down in what would be his final seasons.
Fowler will be fondly remembered for his role in the Cubs' historic 2016 World Series win — both his regular season production and his Game 7 long ball — and for the gregarious personality and charismatic smile he so frequently brandished throughout his career. Congrats to Fowler on a lengthy and productive career, and best wishes in whatever the next chapter holds. As Fowler himself said in his retirement announcements today: "Stay tuned for what's next."
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Dexter Fowler Granted Release From Minor League Deal With Blue Jays
By Anthony Franco | May 3, 2022 at 1:45pm CDT
Outfielder Dexter Fowler has requested and been granted a release from his minor league contract with the Blue Jays, reports Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports (Twitter link). Toronto elected not to select him onto the big league roster, and Fowler is now a free agent.
The 36-year-old Fowler signed with the Jays during Spring Training. He didn't appear in a game with Triple-A Buffalo until last Thursday, as he finished his recovery from the ACL tear that ended his 2021 season in April. The veteran switch-hitter only played in three games with the Bisons, collecting five hits (all singles) in 12 at-bats with a pair of walks and strikeouts apiece.
Fowler will now presumably set out in search of another MLB opportunity. A respected 14-year veteran, he'd surely at least find more minor league interest if he's amenable to another non-roster deal. It's not clear whether he'll find an immediate big league job after just 15 Triple-A plate appearances, but perhaps a team dissatisfied with its internal outfield options could turn to a player with a solid .259/.358/.417 career line.
The Jays have relied on George Springer, Teoscar Hernández, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer thus far. Tapia and Zimmer have each struggled, but the Jays acquired both players via trade in recent weeks. (The Zimmer acquisition came after Fowler had signed with Toronto). Hernández has been on the injured list because of a oblique strain, but he's set to head out on a minor league rehab assignment. It seems the Jays are content with that quintet as their outfield grouping for now.
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Blue Jays To Sign Dexter Fowler
By Steve Adams | March 30, 2022 at 9:21am CDT
The Blue Jays are expected to sign veteran center fielder Dexter Fowler to a minor league deal with an invite to the remainder of Major League Spring Training, tweets Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Sportsnet's Arash Madani first noted that Fowler, a client of Excel Sports Management, had a locker set up in the Jays' clubhouse.
Fowler, who turned 36 last week, spent the 2021 season as a member of the Angels organization but played in only seven games. The Halos acquired the veteran switch-hitter from the Cardinals in a surprising February trade, but Fowler suffered a torn ACL in early April that required season-ending surgery. He went 5-for-20 in 21 plate appearances prior to the injury.
It's been several years since Fowler has been at his best. Following an All-Star 2016 season with the Cubs, he signed a five-year, $82.5MM contract with the Cardinals to taake over as their primary center fielder. Fowler kicked that contract off with a strong 2017 season, hitting .264/.363/.488 with 18 homers, 22 doubles and nine triples but was limited to 118 games (wrist strain, bone spurs in his heel). His offense cratered the following season in a disappointing season that culminated with Fowler missing the final two months of play due to a broken foot. Fowler rebounded to an extent in 2019 when he posted a .238/.346/.409 batting line (103 wRC+) in 574 trips to the plate. He had another unspectacular season at the plate in 2020 before last year's injury-ruined campaign.
All told, Fowler played in just 396 games and batted .234/.334/.406 through 1521 plate appearances over the life of that five-year contract — a signing the Cardinals surely regret. It's a far cry from the .270/.370/.436 output that Fowler logged in his 2011-17 peak.
The Jays will hope that a healthier Fowler can play his way into a bench role and hit closer to that 2011-17 form than he did in 2018-21. Toronto's outfield is quite full, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer, Teoscar Hernandez and Raimel Tapia all locked into spots. Fowler has been better as a right-handed hitter than as a left-handed hitter throughout his career, but he still sports a respectable .251/.352/.416 slash when batting from the left side of the dish.
If he can prove his health and impress with the bat, Fowler would give the Jays some extra depth in their outfield mix, even if he has to start the season in Triple-A Buffalo. Gurriel, Hernandez and Springer have all had multiple stints on the IL over the past few seasons, so there's little harm in stashing a veteran who can help to balance the lineup and serve as an option at all three outfield slots.
Angels Make Handful Of Roster Moves
By Connor Byrne | April 13, 2021 at 6:22pm CDT
The Angels have selected outfielder Jon Jay from their alternate site and placed outfielder Dexter Fowler on the 60-day injured list, the team announced. In other moves, the Angels placed catcher Max Stassi (left thumb sprain) and outfielder Juan Lagares (calf) on the 10-day IL, and they recalled backstop Anthony Bemboom.
The 36-year-old, whom the Angels signed to a minor league contract before the season, has put together a respectable career going back to his Cardinals debut in 2010. However, his numbers plummeted from 2018-20 with the Royals, Diamondbacks and White Sox. He hit a miserable .160/.211/.240 in 57 trips to the plate with Arizona last year, though Jay will get a chance to rebound beginning tonight with Fowler out for the season and both Lagares and Justin Upton (back stiffness) dealing with injuries.
Stassi has typically been known for his defensive acumen, but he has come alive at the plate since 2020. Including a red-hot start this season, Stassi has slashed .292/.371/.538 with eight home runs – albeit over a small sample of 124 PA and 38 games. Bemboom and Kurt Suzuki will handle the catching duties while Stassi is out.
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Dexter Fowler To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
By Mark Polishuk | April 11, 2021 at 10:59pm CDT
11:41AM: Fowler isn't considering retirement, telling Jack Harris of the L.A. Times and other reporters that "I'm telling everybody, 'Comeback season has commenced.' "
10:44AM: Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler suffered a torn left ACL, the team announced. Fowler will undergo surgery that will keep him out of action for the next 6-9 months, thus prematurely ending his 2021 season.
Fowler suffered the injury in Friday's game with the Blue Jays, as he made an awkward step onto second base to beat out a throw from Bo Bichette on a forceout attempt. Fowler was in obvious pain and had to be carted off the field, and though the Angels' initial diagnosis when placing him on the 10-day injured list yesterday was only a sprained knee, further tests revealed the true severity of the injury.
The devastating news could end Fowler's tenure with the Angels after only seven games. Since Fowler just turned 35 years old, it isn't out of the question that the injury could spell the end of his impressive 14-year career, though it is too soon to speculate given that the surgery has yet to even take place.
The Angels acquired Fowler in a trade with the Cardinals last February that was essentially a salary dump on the Cards' part. For the price of a player to be named later, Los Angeles is paying only $1.75MM of the $16.5MM owed to Fowler (counting salary and signing bonus installments) in the final year of his original five-year, $82.5MM free agent contract with St. Louis. The Halos' plan was to start Fowler as the everyday right fielder, at least until star prospects Jo Adell or Brandon Marsh received big league promotions later in the season.
With Fowler sidelined, however, manager Joe Maddon told reporters (including The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya) that the team will use a platoon of Jose Rojas and Juan Lagares in right field, with Jared Walsh also seeing some time in right. Besides Adell and Marsh, the Angels also have veterans Jon Jay and Scott Schebler in the organization on minor league contracts, and 2015 first-rounder Taylor Ward could also be a candidate for playing time. Looking at the ripple effect over the rest of the roster, Walsh playing right field could open up more time for Albert Pujols at first base.
The Angels are the fifth team Fowler has suited up for at the big league level, as part of a career that includes an All-Star appearance in 2016 and a World Series ring that same season with the Cubs. He signed his big free agent deal with St. Louis in the aftermath of that big 2016 campaign, though Fowler never quite got on track during his four years with the Cardinals. Injuries limited to Fowler to 389 games and an even 1500 PA, as he hit .233/.334/.408 and generated roughly league-average production (98 OPS+, 100 wRC+) and only 3.0 total fWAR.
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Angels Place Dexter Fowler On Injured List, Call Up Jaime Barria
By TC Zencka | April 10, 2021 at 4:15pm CDT
Dexter Fowler is heading to the injured list with a sprained knee. The Angels will call up Jaime Barria to take his roster spot, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya (via Twitter).
Fowler hasn't had a stellar first week in Los Angeles, slashing .250/.286/.250 in 21 plate appearances over his first seven games. Juan Lagares could see time in right while Fowler is on the shelf. Alternatively, Jared Walsh or David Fletcher could move from the infield to the outfield. Either way, the Angels are going with just a three-man bench for the time being. Manager Joe Maddon will have to make his moves carefull, as the Angels' 11 position players include Shohei Ohtani and Albert Pujols, neither of whom are expected in the field (except when Ohtani is pitching, of course).
Barria, 24, can serve as a long-man, which might be especially useful while Ohtani recovers from a blister. Barria has been a regular part of the Angels' roster for the past three seasons, making 44 starts and eight appearances out of the bullpen. In total, he owns a 4.46 ERA/5.02 FIP across 244 1/3 innings with just a 35.7 percent groundball rate, 19.3 percent strikeout rate, and 8.0 percent walk rate. None of those rate metrics come across as particularly promising, but he's managed to net 1.5 fWAR regardless.
Los Angeles Angels Transactions Dexter Fowler Jaime Barria
Health Notes: S. Gray, K. Calhoun, Jays, Tigers, Astros
By Connor Byrne | April 9, 2021 at 9:36pm CDT
Reds right-hander Sonny Gray doesn't appear far from making his 2021 debut. Gray will throw a simulated game Saturday, and if that goes well, he'll start for the Reds next week, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic tweets. Gray has been behind schedule for about a month because of a back injury, thus robbing the Reds of one of their top starters. The 31-year-old has thrived with the Reds since they acquired him from the Yankees before 2019, having recorded a 3.07 ERA with a 29.4 percent strikeout rate and a groundball percentage of 50.9 over 231 1/3 innings.
The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Kole Calhoun from the 10-day injured list before their game against Cincinnati on Friday. Calhoun had been on the shelf for over a month after undergoing surgery on a torn right meniscus. He was a vital part of the Diamondbacks' offense last season, when he batted .226/.338/.526 with 16 home runs in 228 trips to the plate.
Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler departed their game Friday with a left knee contusion, per the team. Fowler left on a cart after stepping awkwardly on second base, though manager Joe Maddon indicated afterward that he dodged a serious injury. Fowler has been the Angels' primary choice in right field this year, and if he does need to sit out for an extended period of time, they have Jared Walsh, Juan Lagares and Jose Rojas on hand as potential subs on their MLB roster.
The Blue Jays sent Tyler Chatwood to the 10-day IL on Friday with right triceps inflammation, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Chatwood, a former Angel, Rockie and Cub whom the Blue Jays signed to a $3MM guarantee in the offseason, has thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings this year with three strikeouts.
The Tigers scratched righty Julio Teheran from his start Friday because of tightness in his triceps. The team replaced Teheran with lefty Derek Holland, who surrendered three earned runs in 2 2/3 frames in a loss to Cleveland. It's unclear whether Teheran will miss any more time. The Tigers signed Teheran to a non-guaranteed deal in the wake of a terrible 2020 with the Angels, and after earning a roster spot with Detroit during the spring, he debuted with a five-inning, one-run performance in a win over Cleveland last Saturday.
The Astros placed righty reliever Enoli Paredes on the 10-day IL and recalled fellow righty Nivaldo Rodriguez, the team announced. Paredes' placement on the IL was expected after he left his appearance Thursday with discomfort in his side.
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Angels To Acquire Dexter Fowler
By Connor Byrne | February 4, 2021 at 9:28pm CDT
9:57pm: The Angels are receiving $12.75MM in the deal, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times tweets.
9:28pm: The Angels will acquire switch-hitting outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Cardinals, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Along with Fowler, they're getting cash considerations from the Cardinals, per an announcement from the Halos. That makes it clear this is a salary dump on the Cards' part. Fowler waived a no-trade clause to make this swap possible.
The Cardinals signed Fowler to a five-year, $82.5MM contract before the 2017 campaign, but the former Rockie, Astro and Cub hasn't necessarily lived up to the deal so far. Fowler, who will turn 35 next month, batted .233/.334/.408 with 49 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 1,500 plate appearances as a Redbird. He's owed another $14.5MM in 2021, the final year of his deal, but the Cardinals are moving on after acquiring former Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado's massive contract earlier this week. Harrison Bader, Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson look as if they'll be the team's starting outfielders in 2021.
Fowler should be a stopgap for the Angels, who have the preeminent player in the game in center fielder Mike Trout. Left fielder Justin Upton is also still in the fold, while high-end prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh haven't established themselves in the bigs yet. Fowler, who played under now-Angels manager Joe Maddon as a Cub, should keep the seat warm in right until one of those two are ready to take over for good.
"We think there's a lot left in the tank," Angels general manger Perry Minasian said of Fowler (via Nightengale).
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Rockies, Cardinals Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
By Steve Adams | January 29, 2021 at 7:56pm CDT
7:56pm: St. Louis is "pushing hard" for Arenado and "very determined" to get him, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
10:20am: While Arenado has been oft-connected to the deep-pocketed Mets on a speculative basis, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets that the two sides are not in talks at this time.
9:15am: Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post also reports that while there have been talks, there's no trade close at this time. He adds that Arenado's shoulder "has fully healed" after bothering him throughout much of the 2020 season. Those in need of a refresher on last year's public tension between Arenado will want to check out Saunders' piece for various quotes given by Arenado at the time, all of which add context to this new chapter in the saga.
8:10am: The Cardinals have been linked to Nolan Arenado for years now, but they're once again in talks with the Rockies about a trade that would send the star third baseman from Colorado to St. Louis, Ken Rosenthal and Nick Groke of The Athletic report. The Braves also spoke to the Rockies about Arenado, it seems, but those talks haven't gone anywhere.
Acquiring Arenado would be a considerable about-face for a Cardinals club that, up until yesterday, hadn't shown any signs of spending this winter. The Cards declined a $12.5MM club option on Kolten Wong and have been in a months-long staredown with franchise icons Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright despite both having a clear preference to return to St. Louis. The first hint of a change came last night though, when the Cards agreed to bring Wainwright back on a one-year deal worth $8MM. Prior to that, reports had indicated that the Cardinals were offering Wainwright less than the $5MM guarantee he received in 2020.
An Arenado acquisition would represent a considerably more seismic shift in their otherwise reserved approach. Arenado is owed $199MM over the next six seasons and, next winter, would be able to opt out of the remaining five years and $164MM on that contract if he desires.
Among the most sensible contracts for the Cardinals to try to send back to the Rockies to help offset some of that financial hit would be infielder Matt Carpenter ($20.5MM in 2021, including $2MM buyout of next year's option), Dexter Fowler ($16.5MM in 2021, including deferred signing bonus) or Carlos Martinez ($12MM in 2021, including $500K buyout of 2022 option). St. Louis would clearly need to send prospect value to Colorado as well, and it should be emphasized that trading either Carpenter or Fowler could prove difficult. Both have full no-trade protection.
Arenado has a full no-trade clause of his own, though Rosenthal and Groke suggest he'd "likely" waive it for a move to the Cardinals and might even be willing to push back the opt-out provision in order to facilitate a deal. Arenado has been vocal in the past about the desire to play for a contender and has publicly expressed frustration with Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, whom he has called "very disrespectful." Were the Rockies winning, perhaps the rift between player and GM could be overlooked, but the Rox have been one of the least-competitive clubs in the NL West for the past two seasons and have done nothing to add to the club this winter.
Lining up on an Arenado trade is complicated for a number of reasons. Beyond the no-trade clause and the huge amount of money still owed to the eight-time Gold Glover, he's also coming off the worst showing of his career at the plate. The downturn could potentially be attributable to a shoulder injury he battled in 2020, but the results were still somewhat troubling.
Arenado hit .253/.303/.434 (76 wRC+) this past season — a mark that is miles away from the .295/.351/.546 (120 wRC+) batting line that he carried into the 2020 campaign. If the Cardinals or another club believe that Arenado's struggles were indeed due to that balky shoulder, perhaps the dip in production can be overlooked. Then again, there has to be some level of concern about the injury troubles persisting. Arenado turns 30 in April.
From a payroll vantage point, the Cardinals owe Paul Goldschmidt $26MM in each of the next four seasons, and they'll pay Miles Mikolas $17MM in each of the next three. Those are the two main salaries on the books, however, and the rest of the long-term slate is relatively clean. Taking on the full freight of Arenado's current salary would vault the Cardinals' 2021 payroll up into the $165MM range, although if they can unload a pricey veteran of their own onto Colorado as part of the deal, that sum could fall more in the $145-155MM range. The Cards were willing to spend at that level each year from 2016-19, so there's precedent, although owner Bill DeWitt Jr. has also been vocal in dubiously claiming baseball to be a less-profitable industry than most realize. The extent to which he'll spend on the heels of a season with zero gate revenue is still up for debate.
Adding Arenado to the fray would give the Cards about $85MM in commitments in both 2022 and 2023. It'd also bump their 2024 commitments to about $61MM, all going to a pair of what will then be mid-30s corner infielders (Arenado and Goldschmidt). Whether investing that type of coin in a pair of sluggers' mid-30s is the best use of resources is debatable, but in the short-term, the club would be better off for the move (assuming a healthy Arenado).
That's particularly true in 2021, where the entire NL Central has been more focused on making their current rosters worse, in order to reduce payroll, than on actually making an effort to win in the upcoming season. The Cubs reportedly agreed to a deal with Joc Pederson this morning, but they've also traded away Yu Darvish, non-tendered Kyle Schwarber and explored trades of other key veterans. The Reds dumped Raisel Iglesias' salary and non-tendered Archie Bradley. The Brewers have yet to add anyone of particular note, and the Pirates are of course in the midst of an aggressive tear-down as their latest rebuild kicks into full gear.
As written here before, the NL Central appears open for the taking to whichever of the Cardinals, Cubs, Reds or Brewers decide they want to be aggressive enough to seize it. An Arenado trade for the Cardinals would certainly fall into that category.
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Cardinals Designate Roel Ramirez; Activate Dexter Fowler, Giovanny Gallegos
By Connor Byrne | September 21, 2020 at 4:44pm CDT
The Cardinals have announced a series of roster moves, Anne Rogers of MLB.com was among those to report. The club designated right-hander Roel Ramirez for assignment, activated outfielder Dexter Fowler and righty Giovanny Gallegos from the injured list, and optioned outfielder Justin Williams and RHP Nabil Crismatt.
Ramirez – part of the Cardinals' July 2018 return from the Rays for outfielder Tommy Pham – lasted just under two months on St. Louis' 40-man roster before the team designated him. The 25-year-old Ramirez, whom the Cardinals selected Aug. 5, made one disastrous appearance with the club this season and yielded six runs on six hits (including four homers) and a walk in two-thirds of an inning. He joined the Cardinals as the owner of a much more respectable 4.03 ERA with 7.4 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 462 1/3 minor league frames.
At the major league level, Fowler and Gallegos could serve as important late-game reinforcements for the Cardinals, who have gone 26-24 and are currently in playoff position. They've been without Fowler since he went on the IL on Sept. 2 with a stomach illness. The switch-hitting 34-year-old slashed .279/.347/.485 with four homers in 75 plate appearances before then.
Just as Fowler's an important part of the Cardinals' outfield, their bullpen needs Gallegos, who's back after the Redbirds placed him on the IL on Sept. 11 with a right groin strain. Gallegos has pitched to a 3.97 ERA/2.65 FIP and notched 11.12 K/9 and 2.38 BB/9 in 11 2/3 frames this season. He also leads the Cardinals in saves with four.
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A US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) report has revealed there was "no reliable information" that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction in September last year.
However, the head of the agency says that does not mean Iraq did not possess such weapons.
The DIA report included a reference that it did not have enough "reliable information" on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
The report was presented to the administration as it was mounting a case for the urgent disarmament of Iraq.
Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, the head of the agency, says the report found it could not find proof of Iraq's chemical and biological weapons, but that did not mean the agency believed Iraq did not possess any.
"It is not in any way intended to portray the fact that we had doubts that such a programme existed," he said.
Admiral Jacoby today testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee which has begun an inquiry into the quality of US intelligence and if it was doctored in any way to strengthen the case for going to war.
Further enquiries are to be held into the existence of the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and a bearded fat bloke in a red suit who is reported to have an unhealthy relationship with a number of little helpers. Should no evidence be found of their existence there will be a massive worldwide recall of biscuspid bounties, chocolate eggs and stuffed stockings. The United Nations has all its agencies on red alert for the implementation of "Operation Sorry It Was Just A Clerical Error".


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Annales 79.1 - Pediatric Issues In Time Of Pandemia: From Infection To Nutritional Strategies
Editor(s):
Raanan Shamir
Petach Tikva
The pandemic has made good nutrition more important, and also harder to achieve. Breastfeeding supports the infant immune system and has benefits for maternal mental health, but the pandemic has restricted support for new mothers and increased early termination of breastfeeding. Vaccination against COVID-19 has minimal impact on lactation or adverse impacts on infants, although an initial lack of clinical data has made many mothers hesitate to accept vaccination. The pandemic severely disrupted food supply chains in many countries, with severe impacts in low- and middle- income countries where malnutrition is prevalent. Increased rates of stunting, wasting and child death in these countries must be addressed through far-reaching, multi-sectoral approaches. Evidence indicates that LCPUFAs could help prevent and manage respiratory tract infections, but evidence is still needed to support their role in COVID-19 respiratory infections.
This issue of Annales "Pediatric issues in time of pandemia: from infection to nutritional strategies" approaches the challenges of breastfeeding and tackling protein calorie malnutrition during the pandemia as two out of many nutritional challenges brought by this crisis. As immunity and nutrition were always interrelated, we close this issue with a review on the relationship between LCPUFA and respiratory infections.
Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation and Respiratory Infections
Valentina De Cosmi
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Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) play an important role in the immune system, as their metabolites (Omega-3 and Omega-6) assist synthesis of mediators that interfere with the virus and modulate inflammation. There is a lack of high-quality clinical data but existing evidence points to a potential role in preventing and managing respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Infants fed formula supplemented with LCPUFAs show reduced rates of RTIs, bronchiolitis and rhinitis. The benefits of LCPUFAs are proven for healthy subjects and could be a promising strategy for preventing and managing viral disease and RTIs, but further studies are required.
Breastfeeding during a Pandemic
Gregorio P. Milani
The COVID-19 pandemic brought additional challenges for breastfeeding mothers. Restrictions meant that women had reduced access to antenatal and postnatal care, especially in-person support and evaluations. Although breastfeeding helps to avoid the risk of developing postnatal depression and provides support for the baby's immune system, the isolation and stress of this period meant that many women terminated breastfeeding early. There is very low risk of vertical transmission through breastfeeding during maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and direct feeding should continue with hygiene precautions. A lack of clinical data impacted vaccine acceptance - only 55.2% of breastfeeding women accepted vaccination compared to 76.2% of non-pregnant women. However, vaccination has now been shown to have minimal impact on lactation or adverse effects on breastfed infants.
Tackling Protein-Calorie Malnutrition during World Crises
Zahra A. Padhani
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on childhood nutrition, with 168,000 additional child deaths, 2.6 million additional cases of child stunting and 9.3 million additional cases of child wasting. The impact of the pandemic on low- and middle-income countries has been significant, with high rates of pre-existing malnutrition and low rates of vaccination rollout. Economic disruption places families under strain, resulting in choices to buy cheaper starchy staples rather than micronutrient-rich foods. School feeding programmes were disrupted by school closures. The pandemic also saw a rise in childhood obesity and overweight, relating to lack of activity and overconsumption of sweetened and fatty foods. Support strategies include loans and subsidised farming inputs, but all successful interventions must recognise the need for a multi-sectoral, long-term approach that encompasses food, health and social protection systems.


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About Ralph Litwin
The state's most read paper,The Star Ledger has described Ralph Litwin as "...one of the top troubadours in New Jersey, in demand for his prize-winning brand of country, folk, old-time jazz, ragtime, blues and other quintessentially American sounds." In 1999, in the 11th Annual Makin' Waves Awards, The Courier-News dubbed Ralph Litwin & the Band With a Thousand Names as "Best Country Artist."
Tony Trischka characterized Litwin's technique in Banjo Newsletter as "... a great contribution... a very unique style... combining fingerpicking, strumming and clawhammer almost like a Mississippi Delta approach to the banjo..." The late Tiny Moore (of Bob Wills Texas Playboys) called Litwin "...a magician (who) plays harmonica like you wouldn't believe." About Litwin's opening set, Utah Phillips simply stated "...good pickin', real good singin'." Litwin has also opened for David Bromberg, Aztec Two-Step, and Jonathan Edwards and alternated sets with a 17-piece jazz band at First Night Montclair.
Litwin took first place in the NJ Old Style Banjo Championship in '83 & '86 (the last year of the contest). At the 1996 Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, TN, he was a National Old Time Banjo Finalist, took 2nd place in Harmonica and 1st place in Uncle Dave Macon Freewheelin' Style. He's received honors three times from Billboard Magazine Song Contest. Litwin began accompanying his singing with ukulele at age 9 in 1959 after a few lessons from a camp counselor. Self-taught by ear since then, Litwin also plays 5-string banjo, harmonica, guitar and jug. For over a decade he's been performing up to 100 dates per year mainly in the tri-state region, though he has played tours as far-flung as California, Florida, and Great Britain.
His three compact discs have received enthusiastic reviews and airplay both nationwide and overseas. Of his most recent CD, Dirty Linen wrote: "These vaudevillian frolics are delivered with such sheer joy and exuberance it reminds you why you like music in the first place." Acoustic Musician printed "... this is a bunch of fun. Litwin and Company exhibit a good-time attitude in their performance I've rarely encountered... Just get it, you won't regret it."
The Chicago Tribune described his 2nd album as an "... appealing mix of old-time string band jazz, ragtime and jugband with Litwin singing in a style that sounds deceptively informal. He balances between the tongue-in-cheek and genuine artistry, conjuring up an image of Leon Redbone on the back porch with a few friends..."
Cash Box featured Litwin's first CD as an "Indie Album Pick" saying: "This is a unique release ... an eclectic blend of country, bluegrass, calypso, jazz, and western swing, vaguely reminiscent of Jimmy Buffet, Bob Wills and Jerry Jeff Walker, but highly original."
Litwin is also producer and host of "...Horses Sing None of It!", a non-commercial half-hour cable television series, which has won three 1st Place Awards from The Hometown Video Festival, the country's largest and longest-running community media competition: 1996 & 1997 in the category of Cultural/Ethnic Diversity, and 1997 in the Entertainment category. With over 270 episodes taped, the series has aired weekly since 1993 in Manhattan, Philadelphia, and NJ. Hosting the series has given Litwin the chance to hobnob and jam with folk artists including Peggy Seeger, John Jackson, Artie Traum, Martin Simpson, Guy Davis, John Whelan, Jack Hardy, Roy Book Binder, The Freight Hoppers, and the trio of Mick Moloney, Ilene Ivers & Tommy Sands among many others.
APPEARANCES INCLUDE:
Coffee Houses & Listening Clubs
The Minstrel Coffee House, Basking Ridge, NJ
Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, PA
The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN
Pursuit of Happiness, Bethlehem, NY
22 Below, NYC
Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, NY
Outpost in the Burbs, Montclair, NJ
The Other End, Drew Univ., Madison, NJ
Mine St. Coffeehouse, New Brunswick, NJ
The Good Coffeehouse, Brooklyn, NY
Palm Beach Folk Club, Palm Beach, FL
Closing Circle Coffeehouse, Roseland, NJ
The Ridgeway Cafe, Oakland, CA
Fiddlers Meadow Coffeehouse, Lyndhurst, NJ
Classy Coffee, Summit, NJ
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, Paramus,NJ
The Speakeasy, NYC
Bothy Folk Club, Lafayette Hills, PA
Stanhope House, Stanhope, NJ
Lincoln Center Craft Fairs, NYC
Bethlehem Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA
Waterloo Folk Festivals Stanhope, NJ
NJ Folk Festivals, Douglas Col.,New Brunswick, NJ
June Days Folk Festivals, Montclair, NJ
Folk Project Festivals, Branchville, NJ
Morristown Folk Festivals, Morristown, NJ
Killaloe Fairs, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Crafts Fairs, Stanhope, NJ
Great American Craft Fairs, Ramsey, NJ
Belleplain State Forrest Music Festival, NJ
Batsto Village Music Festival, Hammonton, NJ
Cold Spring Village Music Festival, Cape May, NJ
Pinelands Folk Festival, Estelle Manor, NJ
Vivian Cord Antique Fairs, NY locations
Monmouth County Fairs, Freehold, NJ.
Builders Association Trade Fair, Morristown, NJ
Parsippany Tomato Festivals, Parsippany Hilton, NJ
Princeton Corn Festival, Nassau Inn, Princeton, NJ
Terhune Orchards Apple Festival, Princeton, NJ
Somerset County Balloon Festival, NJ
Somerset County Energy Festivals, NJ
Somerset County Art Assn. Fair, NJ
Concerts and Dances
Masters of the Banjo Concert, Wheaton Village, NJ
First Night (Morristown, Summit, West Orange, Montclair, Flemington, NJ)
HO Plaza Concert Series, Morristown, NJ
Morris County Park Concert Series at Lewis Morris, Hedden, and Mahlon Dickenson parks, NJ
Musconetcong Historical Society, Stanhope, NJ
Princeton Historical Society, Princeton, NJ
Earth Day Concerts at County College of Morris, Sussex Co. College, Montclair State College, in Philadelphia, PA, etc.
M & M Hall, Old Bridge, NJ
Kansico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, NY
Goodworks Music Concert, Bridgeton, NJ
Turtleback Zoo Concerts, West Orange, NJ
Swingin' Tern Dances, Morris County, NJ
square dances at Staten Island Zoo, churches, private parties of many types
Bygone Daze Swing & Rock Dance, Morristown, NJ
The Schooner Richard Robbins, New York Harbor
The Belle Ann Marie (Paddle Wheeler), New York Harbor
Trains: Fall Foliage Tours, New York State;Historic Train, Flemington, NJ; Silver Bullet, NYC to DC; etc.
Private Parties and Corporate Events