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The Premier said, “I spoke with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit yesterday and he expressed his gratitude for the concern and well wishes from the people of Bermuda, many of whom have family links to Dominica.
Premier Dunkley also noted that the relief effort is being coordinated by Baroness Scotland who is well known to Bermuda and the Region, having served as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the late 1990s.
“I also spoke with Premier Donaldson Romeo of Montserrat who thankfully reported virtually no damage to the island but observed that Erika brought some much needed rain,” the Premier added.
Additionally, CARPHA [Caribbean Public Health Agency] arranged a regional Skype conference yesterday to coordinate support for Dominica. Bermuda’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball and Senior Medical Officer, Dr Janice Chang were able to connect with the conference.
“Dominica has established a website where information can be found and where those interested and able to contribute resources can find the list of needs. The website is: www.opm.gov.dm and the link on the site is “Erika Relief” under which categories of relief needs are itemized,” the Ministry said.
“A relief coordination effort is being rolled out currently and questions about specific donations and needs should be directed to local officials at dom.healtheoc@gmail.com.
“At this time, it should be noted that individuals and organizations in Bermuda who wish to assist can send monetary donations [there is a link facilitating this on the website] unless specifically informed by Dominican officials on arrangements to receive shipped goods.
The Premier reminded, “Here at home, I would urge everyone to be storm-ready and have their hurricane stores and preparations in order. There is an increase in activity in the Atlantic and we should be prepared as a community in the unfortunate event of a storm affecting Bermuda.
Thanks for the updates. Hopefully those who are able to donate to the relief efforts can do so. Blessings to the people of Dominica and to those across the globe involved with the restoration and relief efforts.
Too late Dunk….PLP beat you to it…step back let them handle it while you handle what you were voted in for…Thanks.
SANTI Cazorla goes to Newcastle today thinking only of next season – in more ways than one.
The Spaniard is quietly confident Arsenal will get the result they need to guarantee Champions League football next term.
But events at Manchester City are also on his mind – or rather Manuel Pellegrini is.
Pellegrini, who is expected to take over at the Etihad, formed a double act with Cazorla at both Villarreal and Malaga, and the midfielder rates the Chilean as a king among coaches.
SAN MATEO — Many in attendance will remember Friday night’s homecoming game at Serra for a nearly record-breaking performance by the offense in a 64-21 victory over Mitty.
But the hope is that most will never forget the speech by quarterback Luke Bottari prior to the national anthem.
Then, he challenged every person in the stands not to ignore such signs, to speak and to ask about their feelings.
“This is a rare night where distractions could overrun a team,” Serra coach Patrick Walsh. “And I thought our team did a great job showing a lot of poise and truly playing for one another — and playing for a deeper purpose.
Both football teams wore socks with the P4P logo, while Luke’s mother, Natasha, promoted the cause from the outskirts.
By the way, the Padres (4-2, 3-0 WCAL) also made a statement on the field with nine touchdowns.
It was the second-highest scoring game in program history, trailing only the 69 points against Riordan in 2003 — a fact that began to spread like wildfire on the sideline.
Things didn’t get off to an optimal beginning, though.
Serra responded in furious fashion with five unanswered touchdowns, plus a safety, to take a 36-7 lead barely a minute into the second quarter.
“We definitely were distracted in the beginning of the game, as we fumbled and they came down and scored,” Kendrick said. “But once our coach sat us down and just told us to focus and that all that matters is right here as a group, that’s all we needed to hear.
Kendrick held his end of the bargain with 142 yards on 13 carries, finding his way into the end zone five times — one shy of tying a single-game record at Serra.
Bottari kept the defense off balance with three touchdowns of his own, two rushing to go along with a 12-yard slant to wide receiver Patrick Nunn.
Walsh, whose nonprofit youth sports organization Next Level helped sponsor the Play4Prevention awareness campaign, praised the offensive line and offensive coordinator Steven Lo for the 64-point outburst.
It was a homecoming game to remember for more reason than one.
RUSHING—Mitty, Bey 22-76, Saenz 10-35, Thomas 6-4. Serra, Kendrick 13-142, Bottari 10-95, Coker 8-72, Vakalahi 7-70, Lahlouh 1-7, Churich 1-(-2), Nunn 1-(-4), Carbullido 1-(-4).
PASSING—Mitty, Bey 17-28-0 243. Serra, Bottari 11-14-0 110, Churich 0-2-0 0.
RECEING—Mitty, Serpa 6-113, Vaughn 5-109, Advincula 2-12, Dawson 1-13, Deane 1-7, Crisafulli 1-4, Bey 1-(-15). Serra, Nunn 4-47, Park 3-44, Simon 2-9, Atkins 1-7, Dupont 1-3.
Records: Mitty 4-2, 2-1; Serra 4-2, 3-0.
In interview with Wall Street Journal, Trump suggests he might do away with sanctions on Russia - imposed by Obama in response to cyberattacks - if Moscow proves helpful.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that "if you get along and if Russia is really helping us, why would anybody have sanctions if somebody's doing some really great things?"
In excerpts from an hour-long interview published by the Journal on Friday, Trump suggested he might do away with the sanctions - imposed by the Obama administration in late December in response to Moscow's alleged cyberattacks - if Moscow proves helpful in battling terrorists and reaching other goals important to Wash...
Trump told the newspaper he is prepared to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin some time after he is sworn in on Jan. 20.
"I understand that they would like to meet, and that's absolutely fine with me," he said.
Asked if he supported the "one China" policy on Taiwan that has underpinned U.S. relations with Beijing for decades, Trump told the Journal: "Everything is under negotiation including One China."
Trump angered the Chinese by taking a congratulatory phone call after his election win from Taiwan's leader and questioning the "one China" policy.
Trump has said in the past he would label China a currency manipulator after he takes office. In the interview, he said he wouldn't take that step on his first day in the White House. "I would talk to them first," he said.
"Certainly they are manipulators," he added. "But I'm not looking to do that."
But he made plain his displeasure with China's currency practices. "Instead of saying, 'We're devaluating our currency,' they say, 'Oh, our currency is dropping.' It's not dropping. They're doing it on purpose," he said, according to the Journal.
"Our companies can't compete with them now because our currency is strong and it's killing us," the Journal quoted Trump as saying.
China's Foreign Ministry responded on Saturday by saying the "One China" principle was non-negotiable and was the "political basis" for China-U.S. relations.
"We urge the relevant parties in the United States to recognize the high degree of sensitivity of the Taiwan issue and abide by commitments made by successive U.S. administrations from both parties to pursue the One China policy ... and properly handle the Taiwan issue so as not to affect the stable development of Chin...
Eminem has launched a new viral Website that Celebrity Rehab‘s Dr. Drew Pinsky might endorse to accompany his upcoming Relapse. Embracing the Web like never before, Em first used his Twitter to post a picture of himself outside of some place called “Popsomp Hills.” A visit to the refurbished Eminem.com revealed another...
Boasting the slogan “We Remade You” — a riff on Relapse‘s first single “We Made You” — Popsomp Hills is advertised as a real Bloomfield Hills, Michigan rehab center (the address on the site actually plugs into Google Maps) with a Swiss founder named “Dr. Balzac” in charge. The site also features some oft-repeated conta...
Bloody Mary tells the story of the spirit of the titular character (as portrayed by lovely actress Veronica Ricci), who after shuffling off the mortal coil in 1904 via execution due to her alleged adultery, returns to exact revenge on the bloodline of her executioner. In this case that’s Matt Elias (actor Derek Jameson...
"Dog Jack" is the story of a slave boy and his dog who escape the master's plantation, join the union army, and have to face their former master on the battlefield. The story is inspired by the historical true-life adventures of the beloved mascot of the Pennsylvania 102nd, who was so prized by his regiment for his ski...
Life coach Sven travels to Thailand to fulfil his dreams as a writer. He meets Gitte a yoga-practising free spirit from Norway. Then along comes Anja, an editor who works for a Swedish publisher. What does he really want to do with his life, and who does he want to do it with?
Everything & Everyone is a story of love, laughter, loss, and everything in between. A troubled group of family and friends deal with crises of age, love, death, parenthood and identity, going through a journey that is both hilarious and heartbreaking.
From award-winning writer Steven Peros, author of the play and screenplay for The Cat’s Meow (directed by Peter Bogdanovich) and twice-published Samuel French playwright, comes Footprints, a haunting, hopeful and unforgettable mystery. The film chronicles a young woman’s journey of discovery in one day, from sunrise to...
A feature-length dance music film that combines freestyle dance with the daily chaos of New York City, set to Girl Talk's recent mashup album, All Day.
Silva, a member of one of Modesto’s pioneer golf families, had a decision to make: Accept nothing and remain an amateur, or take home the check and the car and turn pro.
Silva heeded his mother’s words and took a job under his father, Andy, at Dryden Park. He probably was headed in that direction anyway – a teenager who can shoot 62 against the pros already is pointed toward golf – but his stay in Utah surely accelerated the process.
Today, Silva looks back at his golf roots with pride and a knowing nod. He celebrates his 50th year as a teaching pro, one of the area’s best, and still likes what’s ahead.
River Oaks in Ceres, his place of employment since 1992, has been sold to the Thornberry family and Robert and Gloria Hall. They’re working on the restoration of the pleasant par 58 not far from the Tuolumne River.
Silva plans to work with Ryan Thornberry, a mini-tour campaigner for eight years, as they become a one-two punch on the practice tee. Silva’s affection for Thornberry is genuine. Thornberry received his first lessons from Silva at age 7.
One thing already on the agenda is a free Saturday clinic later this month just to let people know there’s new energy at the Ceres course.
The new owners are working hard to bring the course back up to speed, while Thornberry anticipates more than a few good days with his longtime teacher.
Meanwhile, Silva reflects on his half-century as a pro, especially the first day.
“They gave me a check, a car and a career,” he said.
The Shag Bag – Former Cal State Stanislaus star Trevor Clayton scored what he called the highlight win of his career, the title of the California State Fair Men’s Amateur on Monday at Sacramento’s Haggin Oaks. Clayton shot a closing 67 for a 54-hole total of 206 and defeated Nevada sophomore Jooho Lee on the fourth pla...
Hole-in-one – Hudson Schenk, Ripon, 104-yard first at Peter Hay Course at Pebble Beach, driver. The Pebble Beach staff awarded 4-year-old Hudson with a special certificate.
At Age 101, Man Kaur Of India Is A World Champion Runner : Goats and Soda Man Kaur of India has won 17 gold medals in her age category. And now she's trying her hand at javelin.
Every day she wakes up at 4 a.m., bathes, washes clothes, makes tea, recites prayers until about 7 a.m. Sometimes she goes to the Gurdwara, the place of worship for Sikhs, other times she prays at home.
And then she goes to the track for an hour of sprinting practice. And she's not just doing it for fun. A competitive runner, Kaur is a world record holder in her age group for several categories and is now training for the Asia Pacific Masters Games in Malaysia next September.
The centenarian is a role model for women and runners everywhere. Just this November, she was declared the brand ambassador for a nonprofit organization called Pinkathon, which raises awareness of women's health issues — and encourages running as a way to improve physical fitness.
At the Pinkathon announcement event, Kaur was literally mobbed by gushing women, many of whom started running in their 30s and 40s. "She's such a star," says Sonia Kulkarni, from the organization. "At her age, she's so fit, enthusiastic, alive, independent. She's a world champion!"
Setting aside her customary track suit, Kaur dressed for the event in a pristine white tunic and traditional pleated trousers. Topping off her ensemble is her winner's blazer from her most recent championship win in New Zealand in April 2017.
People are taking selfies with her and asking for her blessings. She's happy to chat with everyone. Behind her glasses, her eyes shine. "She's an inspiration and I'm so happy to have met her," says 40-year-old runner Raksha Muni.
The diminutive Kaur hasn't been a lifetime runner. Far from it. She started running in 2009, when her son, Gurdev Singh, 79, urged her to take up track and field.
Since starting her competitive career, Kaur has run in meets in Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. And she's nailed 17 gold medals.
But the grandmother of nine (and great-grandmother of 14) keeps at it. In 2018, in addition to competing in the Asia Pacific Masters Games, she plans to run in the World Master Athletic Championships in Spain as well as participate in races in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.
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McKINNEY — Dozens of people have given input on what they want to see in the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a draft vision for the city's future now clouded by uncertainty about the impact of a freeway proposed to cut through the city.
About a year ago, city leaders hit the brakes on moving forward with the sketch for what McKinney will become when the Texas Department of Transportation launched a feasibility study to analyze possible improvements to U.S. Highway 380.
It's still a big question mark how a possible new route for U.S. 380 through McKinney could impact development in the growing city. In late April, Collin County residents and city leaders got an early glimpse of five possible freeway corridors to improve traffic gridlock along the highway.
Stephan Ware said during an open house on the ONE McKinney 2040 plan last week that he knew Collin County was growing when he moved just outside McKinney's city limits onto a 5-acre plot about five years ago from a single-family home in Richardson.
He bought his home based on the comprehensive plan the city had at the time. He's not against the growth or the planning. He has planted trees on his property line so that he'll be encircled in a "little tree bubble," as he puts it, when the growth surrounds him in a few decades.
"We knew where we were going, no doubt. We just didn't expect this radical, 'Oh wait guys, we're just going to tear the whole thing up,'" he said of proposed alignments that would put a six-lane freeway some hundreds of feet from his land.
This is an early draft version of McKinney's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Note that the Gateway District has since been renamed Southgate Business District.
An early draft of the 2040 plan segmented the city by districts, allowing in a couple areas for larger lots named "estate residential" and "rural living" in the mostly rural northwest sector.
But some residents and city leaders worry about what bisecting the city by running a freeway through acres of farmland could do to those plans to retain a rural feel in those areas.
City Council member Scott Elliott is opposed to the five proposed freeway routes and hopes leaders fight to retain some of the city's rural areas and larger lots.
"We can't be an entire city of subdivisions," he said.
The city of McKinney holds an open house for residents during its ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan presentation on Thursday at Collin College Conference Center in McKinney.
Elliott said building a freeway "for hauling a lot of people" through the city quickly would make it difficult to hold off development along that corridor. Mayor George Fuller also said that a bypass, whatever the route, would spur development.
The city isn't completely abandoning its original draft of the 2040 plan, said Jennifer Arnold, McKinney planning manager.
"It's just where that bypass comes in or where that new alignment goes, there may be some tweaks or refinements that need to be made to capture some of the value that might bring," she said.
Arnold said she doesn't anticipate a major shift from districts dedicated to estate residential and rural living to something dramatically different, but she noted there could be pockets of changes.
"We're not here tonight to talk about what the options are for 380 or the pros and cons of each of the different alignments," she said. "What we're asking is if these are the five options that TxDOT's looking at, how might our decision-making change with the comprehensive plan based on each one of those?"
It will take some time to get those answers.
TxDOT has received more than 4,000 responses to its survey for feedback on the proposed routes and are sifting through those results.
"I can tell you this: Something will happen," Fuller said of a freeway option. "The mobility of McKinney is dependent on ... being able to handle the traffic."
The offered alignments have been more than a year coming, with residents in the rural part of the county anxiously waiting for an indication of what a new freeway might mean for their homes and land.
Five options for freeway routes have been presented. The start of construction is at least five years away.
Relaunching McKinney's comprehensive plan comes at a rapid growth period for McKinney and the county.
Collin County is expected to double in size before 2030 and surpass the individual populations of Dallas and Tarrant counties by hitting the 3.5 million-resident mark by 2050. McKinney's population of nearly 180,000 is projected to increase to roughly 284,000 by 2040.
And as the people continue to come, Arnold said, the city expects to see areas of that undeveloped land converted into homes and businesses. But that could be decades away.

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