GRAEME COUSINS finds out more about the state of play in the game of bridge in Northern Ireland and how the local game is trying to introduce some young blood
There are at the very least 2,000 people in Northern Ireland reaping the mathematical, psychological and social benefits of the game of bridge.
However, most of the top players in the Province do not have age of their side.
It is something the Northern Ireland Bridge Union (NIBU) is trying to address.
Giving an overview of the bridge in the Province, NIBU secretary Michael McFaul said: “Around the 1930s there was a worldwide boom in bridge. It just took off everywhere. I’m not sure of the exact dates, but there was two unions set up in Ireland.
“In the south of Ireland there was the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland (CBAI), we have the Northern Ireland Bridge Union. There’s also a third body called the Irish Bridge Union and that exists to select teams for European and International events.
“A bit like the rugby it doesn’t recognise the two separate jurisdictions. They insist there has to be an all-Ireland team.
“I’ve never played for the all-Ireland team. I’ve never quite reached those pinnacles. You need to be at almost professional level to be as good as that.
“Down south they have a much bigger playing population than us.”
Asked what makes a good bridge player, the 68-year-old from Carrickfergus said: “What used to happen, a lot of people used to come to bridge from playing chess at school or university.
“I used to play chess for Queen’s University then I started playing bridge and I realised there was so much more to bridge.
“When you’re playing chess you’re trying to project ahead. That’s what it comes down to, how far you can project ahead. With bridge there’s so many different skills involved. You need to have mathematical ability to work out percentages and probabilities, you need to have a very strong psychological insight.
“You’re playing with a partner against two other people. You’re watching to see how they react to certain things – why people do things, why they don’t do things.
“There’s strong social skills as well because you’re playing with so many people in tournaments.”
He added: “You would usually bridge players are people who are orientated towards mind games, people who have played chess, people who like puzzles and logic.
“You need to be able to think quite deeply, to focus, to hold your concentration.
“A lot of the serious players would keep the same partner. You have to develop a system for understanding and bidding and that sort of thing.”
Michael explained that becoming a good player isn’t something that happens overnight: “It takes quite a while to pick up, you can’t expect to be a good player within a week or two. It normally takes about six months before you can play a decent enough game.
“It takes several years before you reach the pinnacle. You never stop learning.
“The thing that makes bridge such a fascinating game, unlike chess where you always start from exactly the same position, in bridge it’s a randomised game, you never know what hand you’re going to be dealt, your job is to deal with the hand you’ve been given.”
There are 42 affiliated bridge clubs throughout NI as well as clubs and players who are not registered with NIBU.
Michael, who is a member of Kelvin Malone Bridge Club based in Belfast’s Harbour Estate said: “Some of the country clubs are very small, maybe only 30 members, the biggest clubs – the likes of Derryvolgie and Kelvin Malone – they would have several hundred members.
“Overall there are 2,000 affiliated members. It’s still only £5 for membership.”
He said: “We try to encourage as many people who take it up to play seriously.
“It’s harder to get young people playing. We’ve started a campaign to get bridge introduced in schools.
“It has increasingly become a game for older people. We have a tournament for over 60s and it’s nearly the same as the open events.
“At the minute there’s an awful lot of people start bridge when they retire. It’s too late to become a really strong player. They’re happier to just play socially. We want to get people to be more competitive. That’s our biggest challenge at the moment.
“It used to be people would start at university, but there’s so many distractions now, especially online. The good thing is bridge is now online too.”
In order to attract younger bridge players – and teach them some important life skills – Northern Ireland Bridge Union are introducing the game to primary school children.
Among the schools taking part in the initiative are Greenisland PS and Eden PS in Carrickfergus, St Mary’s On The Hill PS in Glengormley and Strandtown PS in Belfast.
NIBU are also involved in teaching bridge to older pupils at Carrick Grammar, Belfast Royal Academy and Bangor Grammar.
One of the NIBU members helping to organise the bridge lessons is Norman Lacy. He said: “We’re actually coming in to do the lessons to P7 pupils during class time.
“There are so many benefits. During bridge you have to do some mental arithmetic.
“It also uses concentration and memory. When you start playing there’s 52 cards that come out and you have to remember what cards have been played.
“There’s learning to trust your partner. You have to work with your partner and build up a rapport with them.
“The government is trying to get away from the amount of screen time children spend, this is relevant to that as well.”
He added: “There’s very much a social side, you make an awful lot of close friends through bridge.
“I’ve become very close friends with my partner Dan in the four years that we’ve been playing. We met in the same (bridge) class.”
Norman, who is 73 and from Carrickfergus, said: “I took it up quite late. Now there are three generations of our family playing bridge.
“My grandson Craig Smylie (21) is a junior international player. His brother Michael (24) only started a year ago and is a very good player as well.”
Norman said: “It’s difficult to get the younger generations coming through. That’s what we’re working at by getting the schools involved.
“In terms of the older generation there is a lot of bridge played at the University Of The Third Age. It helps prevent the onset of dementia because it keeps your brain very active.”
Bridge is described by NIBU’s Michael as “a much more complex version of whist”.
A deck of 52 cards is dealt to the four players, each receiving 13 cards. The players then bid in pairs to take control of the game based on their cards’ scoring power.
The pair who win the auction then have to fulfil their contract (the number of tricks they’ve pledged to win), while the other pair become defenders, trying to stop them from doing so.
Michael said: “There’s a complicated scoring system and there’s several different versions of the game. The biggest breakthrough in recent years is being able to play online. The computer does the maths for you and you can take tutorials to learn to play.”
So how long does a game of bridge last?
Fellow NIBU member Norman said: “If you were playing in a session you’d maybe play 20 hands in two hours. You’d get about 20 games for an evening’s entertainment. When you’re learning it takes a lot longer.”
He added: “It’s very much a game which attracts people from right across the community.”
Outside NI, Stirling University are running a PhD in Bridge led by Professor Samantha Punch.


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Patient boarding home needs upgrades, Nunavut MLA says
Health minister says maintenance and upgrades are the contractor's job
Nunavut’s health minister Monica Ell passed the buck in the Nunavut legislature last week when Baker Lake MLA Simeon Mikkungwak relayed complaints from Kivalliq patients about the Kivalliq Inuit Centre, the GN’s patient boarding home in Winnipeg.
“My constituents have raised a number of complaints about the furniture, particularly the size of the beds,” Mikkungwak told Ell during question period Oct. 28.
Besides complaints about the beds being too narrow, small and hard to sleep on for some patients, Mikkungwak said he’s also received complaints about other furniture being uncomfortable, a bad odour in the facility and spring-loaded doors that are difficult to open and impractical for patients recovering from certain surgeries.
Mikkungwak asked if Ell was aware of these concerns and if her department has looked into them.
“With the medical health centres, the facilities provided are provided by contractors,” Ell replied.
“We don’t tell them to get certain types of beds for the medical clients. Maybe it’s best if you ask that question to the people who have the contract.”
Recognizing that boarding home services are provided under contract, Mikkungwak asked how the health department addresses complaints about the boarding home facility.
“What we are trying to do at this time is we are going to be having an individual who will be looking at these boarding homes to see if they are appropriate,” Ell answered.
But when pressed by Mikkungwak, she did not provide a timeline for such an effort.
“In some sense it tells me she’s going to speak to the contractor,” Mikkungwak told Nunatsiaq News outside the legislative chambers Oct. 29, adding that if he received a list of the different contractors, he would contact them himself in hopes of resolving the issues.
“The beds are just too narrow, or for some elders they’re too high, and for some people they’re just too hard,” Mikkungwak said.
And the spring-loaded doors pose a real problem, he added, as some surgery patients are told not to lift more than 10 pounds during their recovery.
“It’s not known how strong the spring-loads are in the doors,” Mikkungwak said.
Winnipeg’s Kivalliq Inuit Centre, formerly known as the Ublivik Centre, opened in 1999 to receive patients and their escorts from the Kivalliq region.
The home suffered from bed bugs in 2010, a common household affliction in Winnipeg and other Canadian cities at the time.

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Manchester City are looking to join their city counterparts in becoming just the second English club to have a treble winning season, a feat which hasn’t occurred since 1999.
Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to add the coveted Champions League to their rammed trophy cabinet, the only major trophy missing. However, for the Premier League champions, it is going to be a very difficult journey from now until the end of the season.
A gap which was as big as 11 points between City and their nearest Premier League rivals Liverpool, is now succumbed to a difference of only one point and with the two title fighters set to face off in Premier League action at the Etihad on April 11, it’s undoubtedly a season-defining game that could be the difference between a treble for City still being an option, or absolute heartbreak.
A face-off in the Premier League isn’t the only time City have to lock horns with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side with an FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley as well as the potential chance that shall both teams progress through their quarter-final and semi-finals ties in the Champions League, a final showdown for the final piece of silverware could await.
Adam Booker, from the City Report podcast, believes that despite all the difficult challenges City have to face, they can overcome anything.
“I think this City team has proved time and again that whether it’s fending off a team in second place or coming from behind in second place to overtake the team in first that they have it in their bag of tricks,” he said.
“My hopes haven’t necessarily changed since City had a bigger gap earlier in the season and even though Liverpool are a lot closer but if Liverpool come to the Etihad and win in April, then I’ll start to sweat a little, but it is still in our hands and the team is still good enough to win the league as well as the FA Cup and the Champions League too.”
A 4-1 quarter-final FA Cup win against Southampton will see City make trip number 18 to Wembley where they will face Liverpool once more and despite the Premier League and the Champions League appearing more valuable, Adam feels the FA Cup can be considered just as important.
“Of course, it’s always a special occasion, even if the FA Cup has seemed to lose some of its shine in the last decade or so, but it’s still a very big occasion going to Wembley, less special these days with the semi-finals being there as well but a trip to Wembley is a trip to Wembley and the FA Cup, is a vital part of this treble we want,” he added.
This Manchester City team have all the attributes to replicate Manchester United’s incredible 1999 treble however the amount of pressure on the shoulders of the players is immeasurable not just from the fans but manager Pep Guardiola too who will be desperate to add a treble to his already magnificent CV.


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WESTFIELD - Political novice Michael D. Tirrell will face former city councilor and School Committee member John "Jack" Leary Jr. in the city's general election Nov. 8 for a two-year seat on the School Committee.
Tirrell gathered the highest number of votes in the only contest on Tuesday's preliminary ballot with 412 while Leary finished second with 286 votes. Eliminated from the Nov. 8 election were Samuel N. Sam and William K. Tatro. Tatro earned 80 votes while Sam gathered 58.
Tirrell and Leary credited their victory to campaigning campaigns, school finances, construction of a new elementary school, classroom technology and classroom student-teacher ratios.
The city spent an estimated $30,000 on the single preliminary contest Tuesday. All other races, mayor, City Council, regular School Committee and Municipal Light Board did not require a preliminary election.
The two-year school board seat will fill a vacancy created in July when Laura K. Maloney resigned in the middle of her four-year term because she moved from the city.
Turnout Tuesday was poor. Only 853 voters cast ballots. The city has a total of 23,638 registered voters. The percent of turnout was only 3.6 percent.
"Very disappointing but anticipated," City Clerk Karen M. Fanion said after announcing the preliminary results.
"It was required because of the number of candidates interested in the two year seat," Fanion said.
"I am pleased with the results but disappointed at the turnout," Tirrell said.
Tirrell said he will continue to campaign in neighborhoods, door-to-door and discuss the issues with voters leading up to Nov. 8.
Leary said he was pleased to learn his biggest support came in sections of the city he once represented on the City Council. Those were Ward 1 and Ward 6.
"I won in both those areas were people know me the best. I will continue to go door-to-door and meet as many people as possible to discuss school issues before Nov. 8," said Leary.

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This interview appears in the June 2013 issue of Golf Magazine.
Mike Davis would like you to know that the United States Golf Association is not in a standoff with the PGA of America (and its president, Ted Bishop) or the PGA Tour (and its commissioner, Tim Finchem). Although the latter two bodies have pushed back against the USGA and R&A's proposal to ban anchored putting, Davis, the USGA's executive director, says that his organization works smoothly with the PGA of America and PGA Tour on a range of issues, and adds that the USGA invited feedback on anchored putting, which, if banned, would be outlawed in 2016.
The proposed ban is only the most buzzed-about way the USGA has asserted itself recently. This year the organization announced plans to replace the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship — mostly because public golfers have long had access to the U.S. Amateur — with a national four-ball tournament. The typical golfer understands the four-ball or "best-ball" format, which takes some of the pressure off each player and is a fixture at most clubs. It's fun and good for golf, which remains the ultimate litmus test for the USGA, says Davis, 48. Golf Magazine sat down with the former Pennsylvania junior champion in his Far Hills, N.J., office so that he could discuss his leadership philosophy, respond to his critics, and explain why undersize Merion will make a big impression on the world's best players.
People have said for years that Merion was outdated and couldn't cope with the advances in modern equipment, and yet here we are, on the verge of the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion. As not only the executive director of the USGA but also the guy who sets up the U.S. Open courses, is this your greatest challenge?
We were among those who said it would never work! A few of us that looked at this really hard had told our board that we just can't host the U.S. Open anymore at Merion. It wasn't because of the golf course itself, although some would argue that it's too short. It was because we couldn't figure out a way to hold a modern-day Open, operationally, on that little piece of land.
What's been the single biggest challenge?
The practice range for the players is a mile down the road. It's not even on site! It's at Merion's West Course. You've got homeowners that literally sit on part of the course that have said, "We will allow you to use part of our yards to put up operational things." That never happens at our events. I could go on and on. Operationally, it has been a challenge to fit a modern-day Open on 110 acres or so — you just can't do it without incredible cooperation. This is going to be a different U.S. Open; this is going to be a boutique U.S. Open.
Is it true you'll lose money on this Open?
We've never selected a U.S. Open based on money. We want to be fiscally responsible; we know that's the engine that drives everything we do. I don't want to get off-topic, but the amount of money we put back into the game is significant. If you conservatively look at what the USGA has spent directly back into the game, it's almost a billion dollars in the last 12 years. There isn't anybody putting that kind of money back into the game. So we do need to be responsible.
But will the USGA lose money?
We find that when we go to a big venue like Bethpage or Pinehurst, they make millions and millions of dollars more. You go to a little site like Oakmont, Winged Foot, they will make some money, but after expenses, not a significant amount. And I'm excluding the television rights fee, because with that it doesn't matter if it's a big or a small site. But when you go to an ultra-small site like Merion, it's true, we won't make money — in fact, we'll lose some money. But we look at it from a standpoint of a five-year period, and we're very comfortable with where we are.
The U.S. Open is going to some non-traditional venues in the coming years, like Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Wash., and Erin Hills outside Milwaukee. What are your main criteria in picking a site?
We want to go to special venues. We want to move around the country because it's a national championship, and Merion is so historic. If you look at all of our U.S. Open sites, I'm not sure we have one where there's been more history made, more great moments in time, than Merion. And it's just a great architectural course. Even if it means making a lot less money, it's just the right thing to do. It's a special thing to see those wicker baskets.
What can players expect to see at Merion?
Tight fairways, thick rough, great greens that reek with character; it's a wonderful blend of short and long. But when we go to Pinehurst next year, you're not going to see any rough.
Phil Mickelson should love that.
He should love that! A few others should, too! And when you get to Chambers Bay, it's about playing on a course that's new, that's built on sand. We have never played on fine fescue putting greens. These players, unless they've gone to Bandon Dunes, they will have never played on fine fescue. It looks like it wouldn't putt well, but it does. The ball doesn't hop on it. And you can turn the irrigation off and it doesn't die. It goes dormant.
That seems like something the USGA should support. It's a green idea.
It's wonderful. If you go back and look at the U.S. Amateur there from 2010 — this was in August, so granted, it's much drier then than it is in June — the golf course was the same color as my office walls [beige].
There were reports, though, that the course got a bit too firm and fast.
It did. It got too firm in practice rounds, and we did apply a good bit of water. But it wasn't enough. After we got done with the stroke play, we literally dunked it with the equivalent of three inches of water. And finally, we got it to the right firmness. It was a little bit of a learning experience for us. There is no ideal U.S. Open site. Name one and I can tell you about problems with it.
Speaking of problems, let's talk about some criticism that the USGA has received. Jim Furyk told me he likes the way you set up a U.S. Open course, but he had issues with the way you moved the tee up 100 yards on the par-5 16th hole at Olympic Club last year. [Furyk snap-hooked his tee shot into the woods and bogeyed the hole.] He said he's never seen a great par 5 that asked you to hit two hybrids and a wedge to the green. He also said he's never seen a great par 5 that was over 600 yards.
First of all, Jim can't be a bad guy because he's a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. [But] I would respectfully disagree with Jim on this. The hole requires three good shots. And there's nothing wrong with a par 5 that requires a Tour-level player to hit three good shots to get to the green. They see a par 5 and want a green light to make a birdie.
What about moving the tees up 100 yards?
We want to test not just their shotmaking and their nerves, but we want to show them something, and particularly on that last nine holes Sunday, where they're going to step up and think, "Hmm. I didn't practice this." And it's not just the player; it's the caddie. I remember walking with Tiger, the last round in 2008, at Torrey Pines, when he got to the 14th hole. And we'd moved the tees way up there. He stood there on that tee talking to Steve Williams for I don't even know how many minutes. Because here he's tied, I guess, with Rocco, at that point, and to watch Tiger and Williams strategize — to me that's part of the U.S. Open.
You mentioned you gave players the short par-5 17th hole after the hard par-5 16th at Olympic, but the problem was no one could hit the tilted fairway. That was another criticism of the setup at Olympic, that the fairways were so tilted and fast and narrow as to be almost unhittable. The data shows as much.
But the thing that the data isn't showing [about Olympic] is that unlike '55, unlike '66, unlike '87, unlike '98, we didn't have real thick rough right up against the fairway on the right. We doubled the amount of the intermediate rough.
That's one of your calling cards, the graduated rough.
I wouldn't even call it rough. The ball is sitting up. For most amateur golfers, they would rather have that lie than be on those tight fairways. I saw a lot of players playing from that first cut, and they absolutely could go for the green.
One of the things you've said you aim to do is to make golf more fun and more accessible. We're in the middle of this debate on anchoring. Doesn't taking away our long putters and belly putters make the game less fun and less accessible?
Well, good question, because you can see how people would think that. We are simply trying to define the way that golf should be played. For hundreds of years, golf was about taking a club, putting a ball into play and seeing how many strokes it takes you to get it in the hole. And while some people say, "Hey, I have more fun anchoring," we're simply saying, "We don't think that's golf." It's fun if you go out there with 25 clubs, but that's not playing by the rules. You could go out there and putt billiards style. We had somebody doing that in the final match of the 1895 U.S. Amateur. Anchoring didn't become popular in this country, and only with a certain group of players, until very recently. You can't say that golfers for the last 550 years didn't have fun. You can have fun without anchoring. Now, people can go out on a golf course and have fun, take mulligans, play with three clubs, play with an eight-inch hole — we're not saying we have a problem with that.
The USGA has been around for a long time. Why wasn't anchoring banned when it should have been banned? Are you really in the business of banning something because it becomes popular?
That's a fair question. If you think of any rules change, you are thinking about the future. When we make a change, we think it's in the best interest of the game longterm. To say that those people before me, and the committees before us, liked anchoring, would be a misstatement of fact.
Why didn't they do anything?
Well, they certainly looked at it.
They made things harder for you by not doing anything about it.
Well, that's certainly true. But when you look back, [anchoring] was done by far fewer people before. As we said in the announcement, the vast, vast majority of people who anchored years ago did it because they had lost their nerves or they were taller and couldn't bend over.
Now you're concerned about guys who could putt conventionally but don't.
We have seen a fairly radical change in that. You were not seeing instructors or golfers themselves, who weren't in one of those two groups, advocating going to an anchored stroke. Five or six years ago we weren't seeing anyone in the U.S. Junior doing it; hardly anyone in the U.S. Amateur did it. And now all the sudden you're seeing instructors doing it, teaching it. Now it's a game changer.
To what extent did you coalition-build with the PGA and the PGA Tour?
We went to the different key groups, whether it's the state and regional golf associations or the LPGA Tour, or the PGA of America, the PGA Tour. It wasn't as if the key leaders in the game weren't aware of this. Sometimes key leaders change their mind. Before Ted Bishop, trust me, there was a different mindset with the PGA of America. But listen, the PGA of America and Ted Bishop, and the PGA Tour and Tim Finchem, have done exactly what we asked them to do. We had a 90-day comment period for the rule, and it's a divisive rule. But they've never specifically said they're not going to follow this rule. People want to think we're at war with the PGA of America and the PGA Tour and it's just not the case. We work with them all the time and this happens to be one issue where we differ, but we asked for their opinion. You should know, too, that we've gotten a lot of input from others who have been incredibly supportive.
Like Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.
Yes, and the state and regional golf associations that represent millions of golfers also have been hugely supportive. Around the world, they're looking at us like, "Those guys are a different breed." This is a United States issue, and maybe a Canada issue. The R&A is not getting any push-back whatsoever around the world: Australia, Asia, South America, South Africa, Europe. It's also a male-female issue. We're not getting any push-back from females, who don't tend to anchor.
How much feedback have you heard from Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott and other Tour pros who anchor?
We can't just focus on Tour golfers. This affects millions and millions of golfers around the world.
The PGA Tour players are the only ones who do it in front of millions of viewers every week. They're the ones who are going to get called cheaters.
Well, I disagree with that.
Keegan Bradley says he's being called a cheater.
That's not what I mean. I'm saying that if this rule goes through, and John Doe and I four or five years from now are playing somewhere, and John starts anchoring, he's going to be called a cheater too. We weren't trying to hurt anybody. It's a divisive issue and it's been divisive ever since the long putter has been around. We're simply trying to clarify it and put it to bed. We see a time when this will go away.
Do you anticipate the PGA Tour following your lead?
You'd have to ask Tim Finchem; I don't want to speculate. Think of us as a bureau of standards. We write and interpret the rules, but other than our own championships, we're not in the business of policing them.
Are you an anchorer, by the way?
No. I believe it's never too late to do the right thing with the rules.
I like that.
I have a friend who is pretty upset with you guys, though.
Remind him it's just a game.
He's ready to burn this place down.
[Laughs] Tell him not to try it. It's a hard thing, governance. I don't care what kind of governance you're in. You don't get pats on the back. We're trying to do what's in the best interest of the game and if the people in Washington just tried to do that a little more often and said, "What's the best thing for the country?" and not, "What's the best thing we can do to be reelected?" the country would be in better shape. In this case, doing nothing would be the easiest thing to do.
There's a long history of that in Far Hills.
Well, yeah. There are instances where, looking back on it, if we had known what we know now…
I think the things I've mentioned: trying to make the game more enjoyable, make it more cost-effective, trying to address the time issue, pace of play. The United States is a very mature golf market. We're focused on what the game is going to be like in 20 years, in 100 years.
Let's say the game is a patient. Some alarmists might say the patient is on its deathbed. Others would say it's fine. How would you describe the patient?
Fact: The United States has seen golf participation drop in the last several years. Most places in Continental Europe and the U.K. have seen the same thing. Japan, same thing. But in [other parts of] Asia, [and in] Australia, South America and Mexico, golf is growing. Those people who want to say that golf is on its way out are ignoring history. You can take the last 100 years and watch the ebb and flow of the game, golf course openings and closings, and put it right up next to the ebb and flow of the economy. You will find that they match almost identically.
So how's the patient?
To describe that patient, I'd say that for the last several years it hasn't been gravely ill, but that it now has had a nagging cold, if you will.
How can the USGA pick up pace of play?
We have our Research and Test Center doing data that's never been done, to show how the recreational golfer spends his time during a round, how the elite player does it. We consult on best practices for superintendents. We want them to go into courses and look at fairway widths, look at heights of the rough — things that affect pace of play. The faster the green speeds, the slower the rounds.
Would it help if the PGA Tour came down on the snails who set a bad example for the rest of us?
Yes, to the extent that they can do it. The other thing is you see golf courses sending groups of four players out there every eight, nine minutes. Mathematically, it can't work. All that does is put more people out on the golf course and makes it slower for everybody. If you're the owner-operator and you send people out every 11, 12, 13 minutes, you can get as many people around in a day, but instead of making it a six-hour round, you've made it a four-hour-and-45 minute round. And you know what? That person is happier and that person will play more golf.
How often do you play these days?
In a good year, if time permits, I can play as many as 20 times a year.
How many scores did you post in 2012?
Only eight. Kind of sad!
Do you let your golf buddies take mulligans or otherwise bend the rules? Or do you feel morally obligated to keep them in line?
It depends upon a few things: whether we are playing competitively or if it is just a casual round; the practices of the course we're playing; and the golfers involved. Where opportunity exists, I like to subtly educate on the Rules of Golf to players and caddies even during casual rounds.
When did you last take a mulligan?
I might be guilty of one within the last year, but I always feel better not taking one even after a poor opening tee shot. As Peter Dawson of the R&A has told me on more than one occasion, the opening shot in golf might be the toughest of the day — and it should not be compromised by allowing a mulligan.
If you weren't running the USGA, what would you like to be doing?
I've always been fascinated with golf course architecture, even at a young age. During a round, I would often find myself studying the nuances of a course rather than focusing on my own game. I'm not sure I have the talent, but architecture is a profession that truly captures my interest.
What would you choose for the epitaph on your career as executive director? "Mike Davis did ______."
[Laughs] Already? "He worked with many others to make the game better." There are decisions to make the USGA better, or to make more money or whatever, but if it doesn't make the game better, then we shouldn't do it.
If eliminating the U.S. Public Links and adding the national four-ball championship is going to make the game more fun, then maybe you're already succeeding, at least by that definition. This job is going to be easy!
[Laughs] I've already got my epitaph: "This is easy!"


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For a Sunday night, there is a lot going on in the world of T.V. premieres! There are four premieres and a special event going on tonight, which means there is lots of variety, and even some that the SurlyGurls will be watching (or PVRing while we’re at the theatre seeing ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’)
First up, at 9 PM on A&E is the premiere of their comedic cop drama ‘The Glades’. We can’t be the only ones out there that think this is just a new version of ‘CSI: Miami’ with a better looking cast. Who keeps green lighting all these cop shows, seriously?!
Lifetime is also competing for your views at 9 PM with the premiere of the fourth season of ‘Drop Dead Diva’. The hilarious journey of Deb/Jane as she learns just how different life can be for a plus-size girl continues tonight. We’re not saying this is the height of intellectual television, but it is a cute little comedy, but it is one of Whitney’s guilty pleasures.

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So big Nige Farage is flying up Lefty outrage charts again this week after being pictured with musical starlet Holly Valance and Donald Trump. Many are attacking the multi award winning Brexit hero for posing with such a controversial figure but, it has to be said, Valance is a reformed character these days (due to her kinship with Nige?) putting her wild partying days behind her.
Holly was widely known in the early 2000s for that song she did. You know the one. It was everywhere and the video made it look like you could see her chuff. Every hot blooded man in the UK knocked one out to her, it was maybe only myself that got caught in that hotel bar though.
Hollies gyrating and hypnotic rhythms no doubt infused an young fire brand called Nigel Farage with the strength he needed to fight Europe.
You see back when the rest of us were rolling around in our own flatulent stupidity Nigel had a vision. A vision of freedom. Of a sovereign people taking to the streets and pulling down the establishment in droves. A vision he fulfilled with Brexit. A true seismic movement that will be felt throughout history.
But Brexit is struggling under the weight of the metropolitan elite and their media cronies. Each day they stab a little bit more into the Brexit beasts side trying to bring it down. Each day a bit more of pure Brexit blood is spilt.
OK so there’s huge amounts of travel chaos at ports, airports and on the roads but you remoaning lefties are telling me Corbyn would have sorted all that out. What would he have done? Ban roads? Bet you climate attention weirdos would love that wouldn’t you?
Also apprantly the economy is wrecked which is why we’re getting all these price hikes and why my mum hasn’t put her house lights on for a month. You can’t be seriously blaming Brexit for that? Taxes are going up because so many Remoaners are hording cash in thier houses thus destabilising the pound and causing crashes. Its basic economic conditioning. Do your research
This “cost of living crisis” is nothing but manufactured bunkum engineered by the violent left in a desperate attempt to hoodwink the hard working people of Britain.
Now I’m a level headed person not prone to getting overexcited but I can categorically state that there is no cost of living crisis.
Life is supposed to be hard. Its supposed to be unfair and its designed to weed out the weak and the moaners. Maybe if they put thier avacado dinners down and went to work they’d warm up a bit. It’s supposed to be cold in the morning but remember Captain Scott? He famously snapped three toes off, dead from frostbite, each morning before his trek across the poles. You didn’t see him complaining.
These Lords of loss that populate left wing newspapers would have you believe that the Internet or food is a basic right. Ha!
There was NO central heating at The Somme. NO WIFI in the cockpit of a spitfire. There was certainly NO hot food available to Wellingtons brave boys as they marched to Waterloo.
Freedom is a basic right and this government is making us freer than ever. Free of European interference. Free of moral responsibility. Freedom of speech (unless it’s against God, King, country, Brexit, Nige or flags).
You can’t go around subsidising peoples heating bills willy nilly because people will never learn for themselves. Yes you may be 75 but you can still pull a shift as a car park cleaner or a emergency air raid warden.
So Britain get off your knees and embrace Conservative freedom!
The dashing form of Sunak cut a imperious figure today as the Spring budget was released from its briefcase like a pack of slavering wolves. Like hungry wolves the budget quickly devoured the doomongers and naysayers of the Liberal metropolitan elite.
I won’t bore you with details because I know you’re not a details person so here’s a brief recap of the important points:
No extra funding for students doing art degrees- for too long these bearded layabouts have whinged and cried for extra funding. Well guess what unless your art is building statues to our current politicians you can shove it. This bitterness does not come from the fact that accordian teacher stole my girlfriend three years ago. I mean what sorta job is that? You teach others to play the accordian for what? So they can teach others to play the accordian? It’s political correctness gone mad.
5p off fuel. Yes this might not look like much considering how much fuel has increased in the last few months. In fact it might look like a big middle finger to motorists but you’ve got to remember if Jeremy Corbyn was in charge you’d probably be in jail. So just be greatful to the Chancellor while you start your bracing six hour walk to work.
National insurance is getting a rise. Not sure what this means but I saw a couple of BBC presenters getting annoyed about it so it’s probably good news. Maybe it’s a Brexit benefit?
There were a few other odds and sods with some gutless Socialists bringing themselves to tears over whether or not they’ll be able to cook thier avacados and other exotic fruits. Let me tell you this: During the war we had to pull ourselves up by our boot straps and we were damm greatful for it! This is Sunaks war budget and we all need to tighten our belts except for our hard working MPs who are getting a £2k rise presumably as a thank you for all thier hard work


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Chelsea Football Club Apologises Over Non-recent Child Sexual Abuse
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This week the Board of Directors of Chelsea FC published the results of an external review into non-recent child sexual abuse at the club.
The report contains evidence from 23 witnesses which details how young Chelsea players were groomed and abused by Eddie Heath, who was the clubs chief scout during the 1960s and 1970s.
Charles Geekie QC, a barrister specialising in child protection, conducted the exhaustive investigation into what occurred during the period while Heath was in post. Along with the report, Chelsea also released a statement which discloses how boys aged between 10 and 17 were targeted by Heath, who it appears was able to operate largely unchallenged.
15 of the 23 witnesses reported “serious and unambiguous sexual assaults” by Heath, which includes rape and inappropriate touching. These assaults are alleged to have taken place both when Heath was alone with the boys and whilst in the presence of others. Witnesses describe seeing Heath openly engage in groping behaviours, and state he would often make jokes using crude sexual language aimed at the boys.
The report says that the youth players labelled him “Nightmare Eddie,” and it was known among them that Heath was to be avoided. Geekie reports that Heath used pornography to “sexualise” boys and secured their silence through fear. It is reported that Heath targeted and manipulated vulnerable boys and their families, who were afraid to voice their distressing encounters because of the influence he had over their careers.
Heath died in the early 1980s, however he was never investigated, nor was he ever charged with any offences before his death. Geekie’s report states that Chelsea “were aware of and observed Heath’s lewd…behaviour”. Whilst it is alleged that some adults “turned a blind eye” to Heath’s conduct, the report concludes that there is no evidence to suggest the Chelsea board had actual knowledge of Heath’s behaviour.
The investigation has compelled Chelsea to commit to assessing compensation claims for victims, and to take steps to ensure abuse such as this never happens again. The club has apologised unreservedly for “the terrible past experiences” of some of their former players.
Chelsea’s statement reports that police data indicates the number of victims impacted by this issue in the sport stands at almost 850. This investigation follows a recent similar case which saw Barry Bennell jailed for 31 years for abusing boys while he was employed as a coach at Crewe in the 1980s. See more about this case here.
Enable Law’s Gary Walker is currently handling a number of claims relating to abuse by high profile football coaches. Gary says:
“We are pleased that Chelsea have offered an apology and indicated that they will support survivors through any civil claims. It is imperative that all those involved with the investigations recognise the importance that redress through the civil justice system can have for survivors. ”
If you or someone you know has been affected by issues raised in this article, please contact our specialist child abuse lawyers.

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We typically don’t anticipate the unexpected in the hustle and bustle of our every day lives. But the reality is that accidents can happen at any moment, as well as when they do, they can transform your life inverted. Whether its a vehicle crash, a slip and also loss, or any type of other unfortunate incident, knowing your lawful rights and also having the proper support can make all the difference.
In this article, well discover the essential importance of working with a personal injury law firm with a knowledgeable auto accident attorney when facing such unforeseen scenarios.
Understanding Injury Regulation
Injury legislation incorporates lots of cases where people are hurt due to somebody elses neglect or wrongful activities. These cases consist of automobile accidents, workplace injuries, clinical negligence, etc. When youve been harmed due to someone elses neglect, you can look for compensation for your problems.
Why You Required a Personal Injury Law Office
Navigating the intricacies of personal injury regulation can be challenging, particularly when handling a crashes physical, emotional, and financial aftermath. This is where a personal injury law firm comes into play.
An accident law firm focuses on representing individuals who have actually been injured because of the carelessness of others. These firms are outfitted with skilled lawyers that recognize the ins and outs of personal injury cases. In Macon, GA, one such law practice that has earned an outstanding track record for its competence in this area is the Mike Hostilo Law Practice.
The Duty of an Auto Accident Attorney
Auto accidents are amongst one of the most common sources of personal injury instances. When youve been associated with an auto accident, an auto accident attorney is your best ally in guaranteeing your rights are safeguarded, and also you get the compensation you deserve.
A seasoned auto accident attorney will certainly:
Explore Your Situation: They will certainly gather evidence, speak with witnesses, and reconstruct the mishap scene to figure out responsibility.
Examine Your Problems: Your attorney will review the extent of your injuries, medical expenditures, shed salaries, and any kind of various other damages you may have endured.
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Supporter for Your Civil liberties: If a reasonable settlement can not be gotten to, your attorney will certainly be prepared to take your situation to court as well as fight for your legal rights prior to a judge and jury.
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When it involves accident cases experience issues, the Mike Hostilo Law Office has a tested track record of efficiently representing clients in auto crash as well as personal injury situations in Macon, GA. Heres why they must be your leading option:
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While hiring an accident law practice like Mike Hostilo can significantly profit your case, below are some prompt actions you need to take after an auto accident to shield your rights:
Look For Medical Attention: Your health and wellness ought to be your top concern. Also if you don’t really feel seriously injured, getting a clinical examination is necessary. Some injuries might not show up signs and symptoms immediately.
Gather Evidence: When possible, take images of the crash scene, acquire contact info from witnesses, as well as exchange information with the other chauffeur(s).
Report the Mishap: Submit an authorities record as well as alert your insurer.
Get in touch with an Attorney: Get in touch with an injury law office like Mike Hostilo Law Firm to discuss your case.
Accidents occur, yet understanding your rights and also having the correct lawful support can dramatically influence the outcome. If youve been hurt in an auto mishap or any kind of various other accident occurrence, don’t wait to seek the support of a skilled personal injury law practice.
In Macon, GA, the Mike Hostilo Law Firm is your relied on companion in optimizing your lawful rights and also guaranteeing you receive the settlement you deserve. Keep in mind, you do not need to deal with the results of an accident alone—– assistance is simply a call away.
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The bitter feud between Kendra Wilkinson and her mother has exploded.
In a Kendra On Top preview clip released last night, the reality star, 29, calls Patti a “sadistic abuser,” and compares their relationship to “rape.”
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Russell Crowe to Make Appearance in The Dark Knight?
From one highly-anticipated film project to another, there his name now gets linked to.
In the middle of heavy rumors on his inclusion in "Star Trek", new tidbit has surfaced pointing out that Russell Crowe will also take part in "The Dark Knight", and the scoop looks convincing as it came from none other than the Caped Crusader's portrayer himself, Christian Bale.
"Russellís going to actually be in the new BATMAN movie, which is a big surprise and I want to reveal it to everybody right now," so said Bale to iF Magazine while promoting his new Western flick "3:10 to Yuma" which Crowe also stars in.
It's hard to say whether Bale was merely playing around with the saying since the actor is not known as a person who jokes. Nevertheless, it will be great to have another Hollywood household name in the cast also fun to guess what role Crowe is playing if Bale really means it.
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Rajasthan culture is a blend of history and modern lifestyle. Royals and commoners live together, making the state and its culture vibrant and attractive. Similarly, the festivals are full of life and are celebrated with zeal.
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We brought you the most popular festivals of Rajasthan.
Teej festival is celebrated by married and spinster women. Married women take the blessings of Goddess Parvati for marital bliss, while spinsters pray for a good husband. Women fast and pray throughout the night. During the morning, they take a bath, wear red sarees and jewelry and begin their worship. The shringar set recommended by us is https://amzn.to/3HFgaLM
The legend behind the festival is that Goddess Parvati took birth 108 times before being united with Lord Shiva. The Tripolia gate in Jaipur is specially opened for this festival. Various dance forms like Chakri, Kalbeliya, and Ghoomar are performed. Ghewar sweet is considered an auspicious gift. The festival also welcomes the upcoming heavy rains.
When– Between July to September
Experience– Flowers are suspended to create a tree swing for women to sit on. Royal processions of Teej Mata happen throughout the city with dancers and bands accompanying it.
Devotees carrying Teej Mata in procession.Photo by mysticindiatour.com
2) Jaisalmer desert festival
Organized by the Tourism department of Rajasthan, the motive of the festival is to attract tourists from all over the world. It is a 3-day festival including competitions like turban tying and best-dressed camels. Famous folk singers perform. The major attraction is Rajasthani folk song and dance. An extremely popular competition is the mustache competition, also known as Maru Shri, in which the person with the longest mustache wins. It is a much loved competition amongst foreigners. Panihari matka race also takes place. In this, women hold watered pots on their heads and compete with each other. Before you visit the place, you can learn about the culture of Rajasthan by reading about it here https://amzn.to/3Wp9lSK
Local food vendors and sweet marts are also part of the festival. Souvenirs and handicrafts are great takeaways from here
Experience– Tourists can enjoy puppet shows, acrobats, snake charmers, folk performances, artwork sellers, and fire dances. All of this adds to the charm of the festival.
Camels getting ready at Jaisalmer Desert Festival. Photo by consciousjourneys.com
Gangaur festival preparations and celebrations go on for 18 days. Wheat is sown in earthen pots and watered till it germinates. Women fast and restrict themselves to one meal a day during these 18 days. They dress in their bright, colorful clothes and apply henna (mehndi) on their hands. You can apply mehndi from the comfort of your home by purchasing it here https://amzn.to/3FYa9bM. Women make clay idols of Goddesses and decorate them. On the day of the festival, songs of Shiva and Gauri are sung. They take the idols and pots on their heads in procession to a water body. The idols are then immersed in water, and the pots broken, to mark the departure of goddess Gauri. Gangaur is one of the most celebrated festivals in Rajasthan.
When– March Or April
Experience– The royal family members also celebrate this festival with the public. Women wear their best clothes and jewelry, and engage in folk dance and music after their prayers.
Women dressed in their finest for Gangaur. Photo by indianeagle.com
4) Pushkar Camel fair
The Pushkar camel fair is one of the biggest livestock fairs in India. The focus is on the camel, horse, and cattle trading. It is a popular tourist attraction. The festival depicts the culture of Pushkar, a state in Rajasthan, and the tribal people of the desert. Camels are dressed up, paraded, raced, and traded. Musicians, dancers, acrobats, magicians, and carousel rides entertain the crowds. Dunes filled with camels make for a spectacular sight. These also look great as paintings which you can put up in your home as a reminder of the festival.
When– November for 5-8 days
Experience– Camel rides are the highlight of the festival. Besides that, you can also enjoy temple dancing, spiritual and heritage walks, and arts and crafts bazaars.
Camels getting ready for the fair. Photo by pushkar-camel-fair.com
5) Braj Holi
Braj Holi is in honor of Lord Krishna. Raas Leela dance form is the focus of the festival. This dance form depicts the love story of Krishna and Radha. Everyone wears colorful clothes and dances to folk music. The entire town is lit up the previous evening, and everyone is in high spirits. On the day of the festival, people gather in the morning at Radha Krishna temples to offer prayers. Color is splashed on everyone as a part of the fun celebrations. There are various types of Holi, like Gulaal Holi, Laddu Holi, and Dudh Dahi Holi. Braj Holi is celebrated a few days before the actual festival of Holi.
Experience– Fountain shows, folk artists, and Raas Leela dance make the festival an exciting occasion for all. The festive spirit is felt everywhere in the city of Bharatpur.
People celebrating Braj Holi with colors. Photo by traveltradejournal.com
6) Mewar festival
Mewar festival is a time to rejoice as it marks the arrival of the spring season. Plenty of international tourists come to attend the festival. People dress in specific attire to respect tradition. Women typically wear traditional clothes with plenty of jewelry. Men also dress traditionally and wear statement pieces of jewelry. Women gather to dress the idols of Goddess Gauri and Lord Vishnu. These can be purchased online as well. https://amzn.to/3HHtSO3
There are processions around the city that ultimately reaches Lake Pichola. Here pictures are captured on the boats in the Lake. The idols are transferred to special boats, and then set afloat in the Lake. This festival coincides with the Gangaur festival in the rest of Rajasthan. This festival helps to preserve the heritage of the city.
When– March or April
Experience– Besides following religious traditions, the local markets and shops are also beautifully lit. There are firework displays, folk dances, songs, and other cultural acts for everyone to enjoy.
Women praying at Lake Pichola during Mewar festival. Photo by orientrailjourneys.com
7) Bundi Utsav
Bundi Utsav is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department with the motive to show the rich cultural heritage of the state, as well as boost tourism. Women light diyas or lamps early in the morning on the banks of the Chambal River and seek blessings. It is known as Deepdaan. It is a beautiful sight and is meant to dispel darkness. The entire town is decorated. Everyone takes part with full enthusiasm. Turban tying, mustache, and bridal clothing competitions take place. Handmade artifacts by the skilled artisans of Rajasthan are on sale in stalls. There are plenty of entertainment options like folk dance, music, etc.
Experience– Tourists can enjoy the Shobha Yatra, various ethnic sports, cultural exhibitions, musical band competitions, and fireworks displays. There is never a dull moment during the festival.
Women participating in shobha yatra in Bundi Utsav. Photo by travelogyindia.com


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Farrah Abraham isn’t afraid to tell her social media followers how she feels, and she did so on her Instagram story over the weekend as she slammed Jenelle Evans yet again.
In a series of videos posted over the weekend, Farrah Abraham bashed Jenelle Evans for the drama surrounding her marriage and the death of her dog, Nugget.
In the clips, Farrah is seen flaunting her massive cleavage in a skimpy baby pink bikini top as she lounges by the pool at her hotel.
The former Teen Mom OG star has her long, brown hair pulled back into a messy bun behind her head and rocks a full face of makeup in the videos, which includes darkened eyebrows, thick lashes, and a pink eye shadow.
Farrah adds a bronzed glow, shimmering highlighter, pink blush on her cheeks, and light pink lip color to complete her glam look.
Abraham accessorizes with a pair of small earrings and a dainty chain and pendant around her neck as she shows off some major skin. The former reality star also adds a see-through jeweled cover-up on top of her tiny bikini as she and her daughter, Sophia, have some fun in the sun.
As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Farrah Abraham has been very open when it comes to giving her opinions on Jenelle Evans’ situation.
As many fans may remember, Jenelle’s husband, David Eason, was accused of killing the family dog, Nugget. The incident led to Jenelle being fired from Teen Mom 2 and losing custody of her kids — she eventually regained custody of her children.
During the drama, Farrah revealed that she believed Jenelle was making some very poor life decisions and even claimed to feel bad for Evans’ three children, Jace, Kaiser, and Ensley.
“I really feel like Jenelle has chosen a bad relationship over her kids and I feel really awful for her kids for that,” Farrah said of the situation, per OK! Magazine.
“I do wish Jenelle all the best, but again, she’s making all the wrong choices. Like, she shouldn’t stand with a man who shoots a dog for no reason. I think everybody on the earth would not stay with David. A woman of value would not stay with a man who’s like that,” Abraham added.
Fans can see more of Farrah Abraham’s sexy photos, world travels, and life as a single mother by following the reality star on her social media accounts.


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Rheta Grimsley Johnson has won numerous awards while reporting for United Press International, the Commercial Appeal (Memphis), the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a number of other regional newspapers. They include the Ernie Pyle Memorial Award for human interest reporting, the Headliner Award for commentary, and the American Society of Newspaper Editors' Distinguished Writing Award for commentary. In 1986, she was inducted into the Scripps Howard Newspapers Editorial Hall of Fame. Syndicated today by King Features of New York, Johnson's column appears in approximately fifty newspapers nationwide.
A native of Colquitt, Georgia, Johnson grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, studied journalism at Auburn University, and has lived and worked in the South all of her career. She lives in Iuka, Mississippi.
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I have had a look around but can't seem to find any inforamation on how long the tour takes? Our hotel is prebooking for us but have asked what time we want to go... I have no idea as I have no idea how much time to allow for it?
Does anyone know how long you should allow/have to allow?
Also what would be the best time of the day?
Thanks in advance

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Arterial-Venous in Development & Disease
Arterial-venous development may play a crucial role in cardiovascular diseases. Here is the latest research.
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What server on Minecraft has Parkour?
ManaCube is a parkour server that has courses available for Minecraft players of all skill levels in parkour. Amazingly, there are over 1,000 parkour maps to take on that were made primarily by members of the ManaCube community.
What is the server address for parkour?
Best Parkour Minecraft Servers
|#1||PokeSaga IP: play.pokesaga.org|
|#2||OPBlocks IP: top.opblocks.com|
|#3||Tulip Survival – 1.18.1 Survival server IP: epic.tulipsurvival.com|
|#4||play.snapcraft.net ★ 1.7-1.18.1 ★ IP: play.snapcraft.net|
What is the MCC Parkour server?
MCC Training Server, also known as MCC Practice Server, is a private server created by Noxcrew in July 2020. It was created so that MCC participants will be able to practice some aspects of the actual event.
Is a 5 block jump possible in Minecraft?
Yes. The five-block jump is possible. You have not limited us from giving ourselves effects using potions or commands. Even if we say no effects, it still is possible.
What Parkour does Ranboo use?
Hypixel parkour stream
ranboo update! 🎗 on Twitter: “Ranboo’s first ever stream was a Hypixel parkour stream, which is why he’s playing this :’)” / Twitter.
What Parkour server does Connor pugs use?
He was given the YouTube [YT] rank on the popular Minecraft server, Hypixel, after surpassing the minimum requirement for the rank on his channel on September 20th, 2020, and being granted the rank on the 25th.
Does Hypixel have parkour?
In Hypixel, a parkour is “started” by running over the starting pressure pad, and then running over all other pressure pads in order (checkpoints > end), where it will then record the time it took you to complete that parkour. There are currently 21 parkours in total on Hypixel.
What Parkour server does Technoblade use?
Technoblade makes the majority of his videos on the Minecraft server Hypixel.
Can I join Hypixel in TLauncher?
Via TLauncher, you can log in to account management under a license and then join any server like Hypixel or Mineplex.
Is Hypixel cracked?
It features support for both cracked and premium Minecraft accounts to join and play. Players can enjoy many of the most popular Hypixel flagship gamemodes on BlocksMC like Bedwars, Skywars, Egg Wars, The Bridge, Murder Mystery, TNT Tag, UHC, and Skyblock.


Smith and Ridzik on top at Cross Alps Tour stop Montafon
Montafon (AUT) - After Thursday’s training and qualification round got cancelled due to the persistent storm system that has been hanging over Europe, Friday’s condensed competition schedule at the Audi FIS Ski Cross Alps Tour stop in Montafon (AUT) was a thriller from beginning to end, with Fanny Smith (SUI) and Sergey Ridzik (RUS) walking away with the victories in an entertaining day of ski cross World Cup action.
It was in Montafon at the first race of the 2015/16 season that Fanny Smith crashed, suffering significant shoulder injury that would keep her out of competition for the rest of that season. While Smith would make a strong return to to the ski cross World Cup in 2016/17, finishing the season ranked third overall, she at times looked uncharacteristically tentative, and would fail to record a victory in a non-injury season for the first time since her rookie campaign.
However, on Friday at Montafon Smith once again looked like the skier who captured world championships gold at the Voss 2013 competition, the ski cross crystal globe in the same season, and 10 previous victories in her career, winning both her heats leading up to the big final where she would line up against World Cup leader Sandra Naeslund (SWE), second overall Heidi Zacher (GER), and the resurgent Alizee Baron (FRA).
In the big final Smith would get out of the gate first and maintain her lead through the tricky start section. Naeslund would hound Smith through the top half to no avail, before Zacher caught up to the Swede to make her pursuit of Smith difficult. While Naeslund would nearly pull even with Smith over the hip jump, Naeslund’s line pushed her to the outside, letting Smith cruise to the win and allowing Zacher to slip by and into second.
Baron’s fourth-place performance was an impressive return to the upper echelon of ski cross in just her second competition back after 20 months away from World Cup competition due to injury.
Combined with her previous Cross Alps Tour victories in Val Thorens and Arosa, Naeslund’s third-place finish ensured she would maintain her Tour and World Cup leads with 260 points. Zacher, with three straight runner-up results to start the season has 240 points, putting her just 20 points back of Naeslund. Canada’s Brittany Phelan sits third on the rankings with 150 points.
Ridzik earns first career World Cup victory, and second ever for Russia
Russia’s Sergey Ridzik had a day for the ages on Friday in Montafon, taking his first career victory and just the second-ever Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup victory for Russia, doing so in impressive fashion in a big final where he lined up alongside reigning Olympic champion and three-time crystal globe winner Jean Frederic Chapuis (FRA), current ski cross World Cup leader Terence Tchiknavorian (FRA), and 20-year-old sensation Erik Mobaerg (SWE).
Ridzik battled his way through some tough heats on his way to the final, skiing strong lines and staying upright on tricky Montafon course that confounded some of the day’s favourites.
In the finals he showed he meant business from the start, somehow airing the entire first feature and jumping out to an early lead while the French teammates and Mobaerg battled for position behind him.
His biggest moment likely came on the entry to the first banked corner, where Tchiknavorian looked to cut the inside line in a way that could have resulted in disaster. Ridzik, however, was able to hang on and to maintain his speed, sliding back into the lead and picking an unchallengeable line through the rest of the course.
Tchiknavorian would sweep down in second place for his second podium of the season, while Chapuis, coming off his third-straight ski cross crystal globe, would earn his first trip to the podium of the 2017/18 season. With 140 points, Tchiknavorian sits atop the Cross Alps Tour standings, with Ridzik just 11 points back at 129, and Viktor Andersson (SWE) third with 109 points.
Mobaerg’s fourth-place result was the best of his career, and another impressive step for a tenacious young athlete who now has two top-10s in three competitions so far this season.
Because of the cancellation of Thursday’s qualification program and the early 10:30am start for Friday’s competitions, the jury in Montafon elected to go with an expanded heat format on Friday, beginning with a round of 64 men and 32 ladies in head-to-head competition from the get-go. As it turned out, this decision allowed the Cross Alps Tour to avoid what could have been the second full cancellation in four competitions, while also giving fans of ski cross the chance to watch what was a thrilling competition at the sweeping Montafon venue.
The ski cross world now turns its focus to the longest-running and most historic venue on the World Cup circuit, as back-to-back competitions in Innichen/San Candido (ITA) will close out the 2017 Cross Alps Tour on 21 and 22 December, with the qualification round going down on 20 December.
- Full ladies’ results
- Full men’s results
- GEPA Pictures photos (for editorial use only)
- Cross Alps Tour standings
- Innichen/San Candido data page
- Innichen/San Candido webpage


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A modern take on the original Village restaurant, our reputation is for serving Baton Rouge’s finest Italian food. Offering daily specials and a full bar, The Little Village has both warmth and charm, making it a dining experience unlike any other in the capital city.View Private Dining Details
Me and my girlfriend went their 2 months ago and loved it. We decided to go again for our anniversary. It was decent, but not nearly as great as our first dinner there. We had to wait a while despite the reservation, but that really wasn’t a big deal to us. Our waitress seemed a bit inexperienced when compared to the waitress helping the table next to us. However, she didn’t mess up anything and she did a fair job. The food was good, though mine portions were significantly less than hers to say my was more exspensive. I will say their signiture bread was good as usual, but wasn’t made as well as our initial visit. I wasn’t a fan of the dish, but it wasn’t due to the quality. Overall we had a good night, but our first dinner there was 5 star and I’d rather last one as a 3.5 in comparison. I’m sure we’ll eat there again.
My first time here and I loved it! Food and drinks were great! Our event prior ended much earlier than anticipated and upon calling, they were very reasonable and able to flex my reservation. My only complaint is that the restaurant seemed overly crowded, like they put a few too many tables in the room to just get more people in there. There were times where we couldn't really stand up to go to the restroom at our table. Other than that, we loved it and will be back!
The whole experience was great! Two thumbs up for the garlic bread!!!
Very good service and food was excellent.
Was Mother’s Day and staff was a little worn. The food quality was not quite up to what we expect from Little Village. We usually go to the one located on airline and have a good experience.
We went to The Little Village for Mother’s Day. Christian our waiter was very knowledgeable and prompt. House bread was good but very rich. Everything was delicious especially the desserts. Will definitely go back.
Great service. We went for my wife’s birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
This was our 1st time dining here...bread was the best and sensation dressing was the bomb but entrees were very bland! Service was a little slow.
Fantastic place to eat for any occasion. The food is delicious and the bread is awesome!!! I like eating there. It is a wonderful place. I highly recommend The Little Village. 5 Stars.
Graduation dinner. It was noisy but that might have been us!
Attentive waiter, Jeremy, good food and selection for visiting out of town business partners.
We have eaten at the Little Village many times over the years. The food was very good as usual. But the service was one of the worst we have had anywhere. The waiter didn't know how to pour the wine, for my husband or myself to taste for approval. He never came back to see if we needed more wine. We were just on our own on that one. There were 2 parties one had 6 people and the other about 10 (I'm not sure of the number), but when they left the staff started cleaning up for the night. They were vacuuming the carpet moving chairs and tables around making it hard to carryon a conversation. We decided to order an after dinner drink and my husband had ordered coffee with Frangelico on the side. Our waiter brought his coffee and said the liqueur was in the coffee. He and I both tasted the coffee and nothing had been added. So, we insisted he bring another, which he did, but the Frangelico was in a metal condiment cup. We will have to think twice about eating there again.
My husband and I were visiting Baton Rouge for the weekend. Went on line to search for highly rated restaurants and walked around the downtown area looking for a restaurant earlier in the day.
Found The Little Village Italian Restaurant. Went to Open Table to make a reservation and to read the reviews. We were kind of worried about a few of the reviews which were really negative, but there were over 1000 reviews, most of which were really good. Glad we decided to go ahead and make the reservation. We thought it was one of the best restaurants we had ever eaten at...and we eat out a lot. The food was amazing (My husband actually had the exact same veal meal that was panned by one reviewer). the service terrific and the atmosphere truly made us think we were in a restaurant in Italy, great ambience. My husband and I would highly recommend this restaurant. As most reviewers mentioned, the bread was to die for and we also had the Roasted Artichoke Bottoms. They were so good! Their house dressing was really good too. So yes, we really did enjoy this meal.
Great Italian! Must have the village bread with olive tapenade! Chicken Parmigiana was delightful.
Waitress was very good! The bread was outstanding. Nice atmosphere for a special occasion .
Waiter was awesome! He did a great job. Would love to have him again.
This time our visit to Little village, was extra special as we were celebrating my husbands birthday. The service was exceptional!!!
Bread wasn’t as good as it used to be. Sticky toffee pudding was terrible. Three of us ordered it and we all hated it. It tasted old.
The best Italian ever! The bread salad, lasagna and crime brûlée among some the best I have ever had. Portions so generous two can share! Love this place!
No complaints! Food and service were great!
The ambiance in the restaurant was wonderful and our server was great and very informative. The food was absolutely delicious. I cannot find words to describe the bread. It was amazing. I can't wait to go back.
Tables way too close and I felt like couple next to us were listening to our every word
Food was served cold and sea bass under cooked, when returned was a mess like it had been microwaved and I couldn’t eat it.
My wife like her meal and server did a great job
The service from the moment me and my prom date walked through the door to when we left was phenomenal. The food was nothing short of excellent and iconic (i highly recommend "the loaf/bread) just like the atmosphere. we had a great time and would definitely go back for a second time
We have enjoyed The Little Village Downtown several times before, but were a little disappointed with our recent visit. Service was very good, as well as cocktails, wine and appetizers. Three of the four entrees that we ordered, however, were not up to the standards that we have come to expect from this restaurant. Maybe an off night in the kitchen. We will visit again.
Both Specials we ordered were wonderful. For as much as we LOVE the bread, don’t think I’d order it again with a meal. When you have a salad at lunch, it’s perfect. Just too much heavy starch, lol when you have drinks, salad. Bread and an entree feature. Overall excellent.
My husband had the veal Marsala. While the meat was quite good, the sauce tasted like a “canned” brown sauce and totally lacked the nutty taste Marsala usually has.
Très bon restaurant italien. Les salades étaient excellentes ainsi que les plats, escalope milanaise et picota de veau. Le tiramisu manquait un peu de légèreté. Au global une bonne adresse
Ordered the trout almondine.
Expected grilled fish with a savory sauce and of course almonds.
What I got instead was 2 pieces of overfried, dry fish with a few almonds sprinkled on top. Guess I should have ordered Italian.
The food and service is excellent at the Little Village. Top notch!
Birthday celebration for a girlfriend. Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious!
Make SURE to have their signature bread!! NOT to be missed!
Great! Food & wine were fantastic & our server was wonderful!
I remember the old Little Village location being better. We have only been here twice since they have been in this location and have really been disappointed in the food. The entree prices are very high in my opinion and I cook a better spaghetti and veal marsala. The Parmesan bread is always good. The service this time was better. Last time the waiter ignored us and get snarky because one of the people in our party needed to know whether there was alcohol or wine in the sauces. He didn't know and said he couldn't bother the chef with the question.
Never been disappointed with the food or the service.
Food is beyond excellent, so is the service and atmosphere. The bar is a great meeting place.
Fantastic food, great fresh grilled fish, pasta, meatballs.
Very nice, service was great and we got our food very quickly. Now an anniversary tradition!
The restaurant was great. Our server was probably a beginner. He didn’t check on us enough. Our second drink didn’t get to the table until after we were finished our meal. I knew he was a rookie when he served me first and then my wife. Other than the service the restaurant was great. Would go back but ask for a different waiter.
Fabulous service and food!!!
My husband and I love little village, so he made reservations to take me there for our 11th anniversary. Upon arrival we are seated in a huge booth, closely neighbored up to strangers, sharing dining space (like a fast food restaurant). We had RESERVATIONS. I was embarrassed to even ask to move at that point, but I was so embarrassed. The hostess proceeds to ask if we were there for a birthday or anniversary, and we replied anniversary (I still don't know why, nothing special was brought to our attention). I don't expect special service for our anniversary, but I DO expect being placed at our own table where we can enjoy our conversation and not worry about whether our left OR right neighbors could hear us, b/c we could surely hear every word from their conversation. It just wasn't a "LITTLE VILLAGE" experience for sure, and I regret the $200+ we spent there.

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 21) – The whereabouts of at least 12 of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is now being monitored by police authorities and health officials after the Department of Health (DOH) sent an alert about possible contamination of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus or MERS-CoV.
A medical officer from the Police Regional Office in Region 12 (PRO-12), who requested that his name be withheld, said April 19, that eight of these OFWs are from Region 12.
The source said PRO 12 director Chief Supt. Lester Camba hastily called for a command conference to respond to the DOH alert.
MERS-CoV is a SARS-like virus that was discovered only in 2012.
People afflicted with the virus can develop severe acute respiratory illness. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. About half of people who contracted MERS-CoV have died.
The source however said they could not yet confirm if those being monitored have been affected.
He said DOH workers stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport reported to have monitored unusually high body temperatures when they passed through the airport surveillance system. They were advised to seek further medical attention.
But the DOH said those placed on the watch list proceeded to go home to their respective provinces. Some reportedly took the long bus ride from Manila to Mindanao.
Of the 12 returning OFWs from the Middle East, two were from Kidapawan City in Cotabato, one each from Polomolok and Norala in South Cotabato, two from General Santos City and one from Kiamba, Sarangani.
The source showed the list of the OFWs included in the DOH alert but requested that their names be withheld.
Last week, DOH Secretary Enrique Ona told a TV news channel that a returning Filipina nurse from Abu Dhabi tested negative of the virus.
The nurse, who initially tested positive, was quarantined for four days and underwent two more tests which turned out to be negative. A source said she has already been discharged.
The Health Secretary urged returning OFWs from the Middle East to immediately seek medical attention if they are experiencing symptoms of the virus.
The Philippines has not reported any confirmed case of the virus.


David de Gea is crowned as the Manchester United’s player of the year once again. The Spanish is the only Manchester United footballer who snatch the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for third time in a row. The successive award was announced on Monday night on the club’s annual award function at Old Trafford. The award was required by the vote of De Gea’s fans. It is the clear indication of the goal-keeper’s popularity and fan followers all over the world which wielded him to obtain the eulogy ahead of the other star performers like Daley Blind, Martial as well as Smalling.
The United goalkeeper was very happy for the great achievement, he exclaimed his excitement in front of the media and said that it was too difficult to utter something for him but to win consecutively three season in a row is really a amazing matter. He also claimed that the Red devils are consisted the most fans in world wide and finally he thanked to the fans for his honorable acquisition.
The Spanish Goalkeeper joined United club in 2011, where he composed over two hundred of appearances. Gea had won Premier League winner’s medal for once in 2013 edition. He is well known for his outstanding performances which boost to elect him player of the year award in a row of three years consecutive success.
Red Devil manager Louis van Gaal was very happy for Gea’s success and said that he is really worthy of the award. On the occasion he also added that David was invited for the event in Madrid, where his girlfriend lives and thanked him to come there to leave his parents in Spain.
On the speeches the coach made some more conversation for the media, where he told about his authority and advice. He claimed he is the best manager of the world and also emerged arrogant to himself.
By giving reply to the media’s question he said the season gone very difficult and also confessed that the boys face more difficult challenge than him. He told the deal which was made with the players, was not so easy and being very tough and difficult.
The midfielder Juan Mata also praised for the Spanish goalkeeper and mentioned that Gea was always saving points for them and also added that for him David is the most compatible player in the club.
United Captain Wayne Rooney gave his personal opinion to the media on the prize giving award and said for him Chris and Daley was the brilliant for the team than David Gea. He also mentioned that as he went with Chris in the previous season so this season he expected for Daley.
However, along with the striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Roy Keane, Nistelrooy, Ruud van and also some other star players grab the award in back-to-back season but no one achieved the prize successively three years in a straight like Gea. It’s really a great achievement for the David Gea and also for Manchester United club.


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Agee Janinaire Doyal is one of most popular Bangla Folk
For our readers interest here it is included the full team.She is better known by her song amar sonar moina pakhi live at saltlake.
Abdul Karim: from Sylhet
Abdur Rahman Bayati: from Jessore
Binoy Bansi Das: rhythm-specialist from Chittagong
Bijoy Sarker: from Jessore, deceased
Farida Parveen: unrivalled in Lalon Geeti, known for three decades, carried out huge projects on modernising and popularising Lalon geeti
Ferdousi Rahman: immensely popular for three decades, heir to rich tradition established by her father, Abbasuddin,
Horolal Rai: deceased
Kanai Lal Shil: dotara player, deceased
Kangalini Sufia: singer from Chittagong
Khoda Box Shai: from Kustia
Kutubul Alam: gombhira singer from Rajshahi
Neena Hamid: contemporary
Saydur Rahman Bayati: from Manikganj
Rowshan Bayati: from Jessore
Agee Janinaire Doyal is one of most popular Bangla Folk Song By Nina Hamid.
Way to Bangla Folk song :-
Her forefather hailed from Cooch Behar, which is home to the bhawaiya songs and he was also the younger brother of legendary artist Abbasuddin.Yet, his family, meaning the younger generation have long forgotten the treasures that brought us pride and glory. Starting with Abbasuddin who paved the way for folk songs to be recorded in the national media, hands were joined in with Jasimuddin who discovered the treasures from Southern Bengal and added to the trousseau. Artists like Abdul Alim and members of the Abbasuddin family carried on the tradition, yet in recent times folk songs have not received their due share of eminence.

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