Liven AS entered into a cooperation agreement with Oma Grupp OÜ for the realisation of a development project and the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture for a property at Erika 6a and 6b in Põhja-Tallinn According to the existing detailed spatial plan and the issued building permit it is possible to build two six-storey residential buildings and a nine-storey building combining a reconstructed water tower and a new building section on top of it The development project envisages the construction of a total of 68 homes with a total selling area of approximately 4,900 m2 Sales of the first homes are planned to start in the summer of 2025 with construction starting towards the end of the same year and the end of the project's construction scheduled for 2027 PIN Arhitektid OÜ is the architect of the buildings and Oma Ehitaja AS is the general contractor The total estimated investment for the development project including the construction of the buildings “Joint projects with landowners are a great opportunity for Liven to create homes in locations that are so good that they are not for sale,” commented Andero Laur chairman of the management board of Liven AS "Liven has had a number of successful cooperation projects with Oma Ehitaja AS in the past the most recent being the soon-to-be completed Iseära apartment buildings We are very pleased that the previous cooperation has led us to a new form of cooperation and new projects." Laur added: “We are also very pleased that we were able to once again supplement Liven's development portfolio with a project in an area where we did not have an active offer and which we can start selling in a relatively short period of time.” Joonas JoostLiven AS CFOE-mail: joonas.joost@liven.ee the cornerstone was laid in the Volta quarter for the new business and community centre of Põhja-Tallinn – Volta HUB The anchor tenant of the first phase of the Volta HUB under construction will be MyFitness which plans to open the most modern fitness club in the Baltics here in the beginning of the new year Real estate developer Endover continues to work on the Volta quarter and has laid the cornerstone of the Volta HUB business centre which will cover 40,700 square meters and become the largest mixed-use centre in the area The complex will consist of five buildings The architecture of Volta HUB was designed by ARS Projekt half of the Volta quarter has already been completed and with the emergence of new residential and workspaces both in Volta itself and in the surrounding projects the demand for retail and service spaces is growing," said Uku Tint Tint explained that Põhja-Tallinn – and particularly the “golden mile” area of Noblessner-Volta-Krulli – needs additional services and retail spaces that would enable people living and working in Põhja-Tallinn to manage their daily needs according to the "15-minute city" principle "Quality of life and property value increase when most necessities are within easy reach," Tint noted pointed out that turning a historic industrial building into a modern urban space is an unusual project: "It requires particular attention to detail and very close cooperation between the developer Our goal is to combine the historical character and dignity of the building with modern functionality and high construction quality." The Most Modern Fitness Club in the Baltics and World-Class Padel Courts The anchor tenant of the first phase of Volta HUB will be MyFitness which will create the largest and most modern fitness club in Põhja-Tallinn According to Endover’s Development Director negotiations are underway in the first phase of Volta HUB with grocery stores "MyFitness has been considering expanding into Põhja-Tallinn for some time as we have received feedback from our members that there is a strong demand for us specifically in this area It is a developing urban environment where the population is constantly growing and a fitness club closer to home is a highly anticipated service," said Tiina Matikainen The new club will feature around 2,000 m² of training areas – a gym equipped with the latest technology group workouts ranging from strength training to yoga and comfortable changing rooms with saunas A Recovery zone for post-workout recovery and a smoothie bar are also planned the club should be completed by the beginning of 2026 Volta also features a padel centre with four full panoramic courts The manager of the Endover Volta Padel Centre is Siim Tuus a two-time Estonian champion who has been involved in developing the sport in Estonia since 2017 the Volta padel courts are covered with the same Mondo Supercourt XN artificial turf used by top players on the FIP Premier Tour Future phases of Volta HUB are set to include a large grocery store Educational institutions have also expressed interest in the available spaces and local residents are particularly looking forward to the addition of a day spa A Future Attraction Center in Põhja-Tallinn Põhja-Tallinn has become one of the hottest development areas former industrial zones have been transformed into dynamic business Põhja-Tallinn is home to nearly 65,000 residents "The market is not standing still – the dynamics have changed The fact that nearly 100,000 people will live in Põhja-Tallinn in the future is no longer just a vision but a reality arriving in the coming years," said Tint which compiles real estate development statistics the Volta quarter was the most preferred new development in Tallinn in 2024 both in terms of the number of transactions and sales turnover Põhja-Tallinn was the most preferred district by sales turnover with total transactions amounting to 96.7 million euros Head of Corporate Banking at Bigbank Eesti which finances the development of Volta HUB Endover has significantly influenced the Estonian real estate market over the years by bringing innovative products to the market and thoroughly changing the Tallinn cityscape "The biggest winners from successful projects have been the residents for whom the city has become more attractive for whom new and modern spaces have been created One of Endover’s main focuses has been Põhja-Tallinn where demand for both commercial and residential spaces remains strong," confirmed Roosalu - The detailed plan covers 11.25 hectares - The development volume is 142 000 m² - 90,000 m² of residential space and 52,000 m² of commercial space will be constructed - A total of 29 buildings will be constructed - Approximately 1,400 parking spaces - A kindergarten and a 15,000 m² park area - A new infrastructure and two new streets: Mootori and Uus-Volta - The entire quarter will be completed by 2029 nearly 25,000 people will live and work in the Volta area A subscription to The Baltic Times is a cost-effective way of staying in touch with the latest Baltic news and views enabling you full access from anywhere with an Internet connection. 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It’s not coach Mike Sullivan’s fault. It’s not Evgeni Malkin’s fault It’s not the fault of general manager Kyle Dubas The furor and emotional attachment to Puljujarvi are bewildering to the point of nonsensicalness Remember last season when Alex Nylander was the poor soul getting screwed by the callous Penguins machine led by Sullivan I still get comments and replies bringing up Daniel Sprong in the same context It’s time to let go because the reality is pretty clear the hockey people know what they’re doing 32 teams could have snagged Puljujarvi for nothing The final straw was in Puljujarvi’s last five games It wasn’t a matter of ice time or opportunity; he played nearly 12 minutes in each of those games Players who stick around make the best of the chance But let me go further and explain the shortcomings He lacked the agility to change directions within the sometimes chaotic play It wasn’t uncommon to watch Puljujarvi clack his skates together in a crossover move and fall to the ice which created a problem in getting to spots in all three zones but he would also vanish for long periods–the exact knock on him after years in Edmonton But I guess the multiple Edmonton coaches and GMs shafted Puljujarvi which meant he couldn’t kill penalties and generally wasn’t well suited for a fourth-line role Nor was Puljujarvi consistent or productive enough for a top-six role So, in that sense, no, he wasn’t better than Noel Acciari or Matt Nieto the misdirected cacophony of demand was day and night Before you volunteer to trade everyone and everything not nailed down the team does need enough players to continue into next season and “give the young players a chance” is a nice bumper sticker that can be harmful in real life if said players aren’t ready Rickard Rakell is quickly becoming the hot name on the trade boards and high on Nick Kypreos’s Sportsnet board 3.0 Rakell has three more seasons under contract after this and his cap hit is a very manageable $5 million there is no rush to make a move or make a decision He’s playing some of his best hockey and he’s become the only player with enough hockey IQ and skill to fill the left wing beside Sidney Crosby I’m not trading Rakell for anything less than a three-asset haul: A first Or skip the third-rounder and make it two B-level prospects or one A-level young’in Dubas shouldn’t move Rakell for less than a premium The salary cap spike might also open the market for Erik Karlsson this summer Read More: ‘Up in the Air’: Karlsson Talks Possible Trade, Penguins Path It’s also fair to wonder if Kevin Hayes has played his way into the trade conversation he’s been quite good in his third-line center role A contender that needs a bit of offense in the bottom six might do well to look at him as a bargain option The Penguins could increase their haul by holding back part of Hayes’s $3.5 million salary cap hit Penguins Claim Utah Defenseman Kolyachonok Off Waivers Enter your email and get all our articles sent directly to your inbox Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Hundreds of Tsarist-era munitions were found in Lahesuu Harbor in Põhja-Tallinn last week during construction work Demolition experts from the Rescue Board were called to the harbor last Tuesday after 880 explosive devices were discovered The munitions were naval ordnance from the Tsarist era The explosives were discovered when an excavator operator noticed shell-like objects in a pile of soil and informed the site supervisor The supervisor then called the emergency number 112 which sent bomb disposal experts to the scene The diameter of the items found ranged from 75 millimeters to 152 millimeters The explosives were removed and transported to the bomb disposal unit in Eastern Estonia for destruction when construction and excavation work restarts after the winter months the number of bomb squad callouts also increases The Rescue Board reminds the public that explosive devices come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it is not easy to assess their condition based on appearance alone The agency said the only correct course of action when encountering a suspicious object is to call the emergency number 112 No attempts should be made to remove the items It should be marked using available materials its coordinates should be determined using a smartphone or other device The Rescue Board stressed that punishments are not handed out if the object is not found to be explosive Follow ERR News on Facebook and Twitter and never miss an update! 0)" class="article-poll-disclaimer" ng-bind="totalVotes + ' hääletajat'"> {{option.votes}} {{selectedLanguage.poll.votes}}/ Iga kasutaja võib hääletada {{poll.optionLimit}} vastusevariandi poolt Accessibility option changes are applied instantly The City of Tallinn offers residents free legal consultations which take place in each city district according to a set schedule The next consultation days will be held on 8 May at the Põhja-Tallinn District Government and 29 May at the Kristiine District Government According to real estate market statistics Volta Quarter was the most sought-after new residential development in Tallinn – both in terms of the number of transactions and sales turnover a cornerstone was laid for another historic building – the Volta Galerii Loftid residential and commercial complex which will serve as a link between the Volta and Krulli quarters 1,235 apartment sales transactions were concluded in Tallinn’s new developments at an average price of 4,438 euros per square meter Põhja-Tallinn led in terms of sales turnover with transactions totalling 96.7 million euros The average price per square meter in Volta Quarter was 5,161 euros exceeding both the market average and the average for Põhja-Tallinn The highest number of transactions for new development apartments took place in Haabersti The highest price per square meter was recorded in Pirita at 5,599 euros where the average price reached 5,124 euros per square meter indicating a shift in the popularity of residential areas from the city centre towards the coastline According to Endover’s Sales Director Annika Saar the popularity of Volta Quarter lies in its comprehensively planned living environment and a wide selection of apartments and commercial spaces “The offering includes homes in both reconstructed historic buildings and trendy energy-efficient new constructions the area will soon be home to the district’s largest business centre featuring the latest MyFitness sports club as well as service and retail spaces,” Saar explained and plans are underway for a kindergarten.” a cornerstone was laid in Volta Quarter for a historic industrial building dating back to 1912 which will be revitalized as a modern residential and commercial complex – Volta Galerii Loftid successfully issued bonds worth 8.8 million euros “The addition of professional investors like Evernord benefits all market participants Endover alone is planning approximately 100,000 square meters of residential and commercial real estate we will be opening new financing opportunities,” said Endover’s CFO Kadri Koplimäe The historic limestone building will house two floors of modern commercial spaces while the architectural vision of ARS Projekt will add a third floor with a contemporary metallic facade The first floor will feature prestigious commercial spaces characterized by authentic limestone walls these spaces will be easily accessible to employees and residents of Volta and Krulli quarters The second floor will house micro-apartments ranging from 19 to 60 m² which are already in high demand in the area According to Endover’s Sales Director the need for such spaces will increase further in the near future as large technology companies bringing thousands of new employees to the district The third floor will feature luxury apartments of up to 155 m² equipped with Bisly smart home solutions as well as terraces overlooking Volta’s quiet inner courtyard approximately 40,000 people will move to Põhja-Tallinn with at least half of them living and working in Volta as well as in the neighbouring Krulli and Noblessner quarters,” said Endover’s Sales Director Annika Saar She added that it is crucial to carefully consider the development of the urban environment: “Our focus should not be on creating more opportunities for movement but on designing urban space in a way that minimizes the need for commuting We are developing Volta Quarter based on the ‘15-minute city’ principle where all essential services are within walking distance.” The architectural concept of Volta Galerii Loftid was designed by ARS Projekt and construction is being carried out by Metropoli Ehitus half of Volta Quarter has been completed – 13 buildings have been constructed or renovated and new infrastructure has been established while two high-rise buildings are currently in the design phase featuring the district’s largest MyFitness sports club In redeveloping the over 125-year-old Volta industrial quarter Endover follows the ‘15-minute city’ principle The total development area covers 142,000 square meters comprising over 750 apartments and more than 50,000 square meters of commercial space The heart of the quarter will be Volta HUB a kindergarten and a 15,000-square-meter park area will be completed in the coming years The Põhja-Tallinn (North Tallinn) comprehensive plan outlines how one of the capital's largest districts should develop The plan emphasizes opening up the coastline to the public prioritizing public transport and cycling infrastructure and integrating new development areas with each other The development of the new Põhja-Tallinn comprehensive plan has taken 15 years and is now at the stage where the city government is expected to approve it later in January and submit it to the city council for adoption as public discussions will follow the adoption process we still have several steps to take before it is officially established," noted Tallinn Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus (SDE) Fifteen years is undeniably too long to draft a district's comprehensive plan Since the plans for other districts also require updates the city government is considering the need for a completely new comprehensive plan for all of Tallinn "The Põhja-Tallinn comprehensive plan has taken an unreasonably long time to complete We also have other plans that need updating and older ones that need to be reviewed It is a very clear goal moving forward to ensure that comprehensive plans are not processed over such lengthy periods," Lippus stated "The discussions we are currently having are centered on whether instead of continuing with the draft comprehensive plan for the Kesklinn (City Center) district it might make more sense to create a new plan for the entirety of Tallinn." The reason is straightforward: both the city and the principles of urban planning have evolved during the extended drafting period "There are many issues that require a citywide approach the green network and the planning of schools and kindergartens," said Lippus Population of Põhja-Tallinn could grow by 40,000 people The Põhja-Tallinn comprehensive plan aims to address the major challenges of this rapidly changing district: opening up the largely inaccessible coastline and former industrial areas while improving the district's overall connectivity The focus is on "opening and connecting," as Deputy Mayor Lippus put it Põhja-Tallinn is somewhat challenging to navigate There is the large Kopli freight station and other long The comprehensive plan outlines how to open these spaces including plans for new roads and pathways with the recently adopted Krulli development plan it's not just about the buildings or what needs to be preserved but also ensuring the area becomes accessible to people — something it currently is not," Lippus explained The largest development areas in Põhja-Tallinn include former factory and port zones known as "brownfield" sites: the Paavli and Maleva quarters Estimates suggest that once these areas are fully developed the district's population will increase by nearly 40,000 residents This population growth is expected to be accompanied by an increase in jobs the number of jobs is projected to exceed the number of new residents (11,411 jobs compared to 10,935 residents) The greatest population growth is expected in areas encompassing the Noblessner Manufaktuuri and Kopli freight station developments with an estimated increase of 13,445 residents where the Bekker and Meeruse port areas are key development zones the population is expected to grow by 9,500 The nearly 14-hectare Paavli quarter is earmarked in the comprehensive plan to become a local business hub The plan notes that the area currently lacks a street network the quarter will be integrally connected to Kopli and Sõle streets must be designed with priority given to pedestrians and cyclists," the explanatory memorandum states Located in the northern part of the district the Maleva quarter is currently dominated by commercial and industrial buildings it is envisioned as a mixed-use urban area with both residential and business functions a transport hub connecting Kopli and Maleva streets with public transport will need to be established The 30-hectare Meeruse and Bekker port areas located in the Kopli subdistrict and currently home to warehouses will be transformed into a residential and commercial quarter with a seaside promenade running through it which is currently a mostly closed-off port zone this area is planned to feature a mixed-use urban environment with residential The existing port infrastructure will be repurposed and made more accessible To make possible the planned Hundipea urban district in the Paljassaare development area a Sitsi public transport hub connecting it to Kopli and Tööstuse streets will need to be constructed redesigning the intersection and adding new transport corridors," Lippus said Some of the major development areas are already under construction while others remain in the planning stages the natural progression is to prioritize projects closer to the city center gradually moving toward the development of more remote areas "It makes sense that the Krulli development is progressing faster; it borders Kalamaja which people mentally associate with the city center Fully developing the more distant areas takes longer even from the perspective of developers' business plans You can only develop areas for people who are willing to live that far from the city center but that readiness doesn't happen overnight Kopli still feels far away for many — it's not their first choice," Lippus explained Lippus also noted that developers have been consulted during the drafting of the comprehensive plan We're not planning the future on a blank slate but constantly weighing different interests and possibilities The infrastructure there has to support it all," she said Although the population is expected to grow by tens of thousands with the realization of development plans population forecasts suggest a decline in demand for kindergarten places no major changes to the school network will be necessary over the next 10 to 15 years the number of high school students is expected to increase by 20 percent compared to current levels meaning Põhja-Tallinn will need one additional high school there is already an urgent need for more kindergartens and schools in Põhja-Tallinn "There are significant issues we are addressing as we go the Manufaktuuri kindergarten is in the design phase and the entire development area is already underway and will be completed soon we have two new schools planned for Põhja-Tallinn A kindergarten is also planned for the Krulli quarter Kindergartens have been planned for all development areas," Lippus explained More residential buildings can be built if tram or train stops nearby The growing population will pose an even greater challenge for traffic as Põhja-Tallinn is currently served by only two major roads: Sõle and Kopli streets The comprehensive plan emphasizes the need to prioritize the development of public transportation and cycling infrastructure "All mobility must be oriented toward prioritizing public transportation with a dense network and convenient transfer options," states the draft explanatory memorandum The plan establishes a requirement that all development areas in Põhja-Tallinn must be connected to public transport with the scale of developments tied to the availability of tram lines or "The principle should be that the better the rail transport connection the greater the volume of development that can be realized," the memorandum explains the preference for trams is straightforward: they have a higher capacity than buses The plan also outlines future rail transport connections to Paljassaare The draft also envisions utilizing trains as public transport such as in the Kopli freight station development area where space has been reserved for high-capacity rail transit and a station near Telliskivi tänav Even more ambitious rail transport plans are included such as connecting major development areas to the city center via train Lippus clarified that the plan considers rail as an option with rapid transit corridors potentially accommodating buses in the future "The entire comprehensive plan is driven by the need to focus on public transport," she noted Regarding existing or former rail infrastructure the plan specifies that several rail branches in development areas — such as the Kopli freight station Meeruse and Bekker ports on the Kopli peninsula and the Volta and Krulli factory sites — are being or will be partially or fully removed the primary rail network up to the Kopli peninsula will be preserved Lippus noted that the area intended for public use will be part of the Putukaväil project "It is partially owned by private developers and partially by Estonian Railways The goal is for Putukaväil to start near Telliskivi tänav Putukaväil itself will turn toward Puhangu tänav but one rail line will extend to Paljassaare near Hundipea," Lippus explained The comprehensive plan also identifies potential for developing short-distance ferry services to connect the district's coastal port areas (such as Katariina Quay Noblessner and Linnahall) with the city center and other neighborhoods or districts Existing streets could not facilitate more traffic The Põhja-Tallinn mobility study highlights that the district's current street network cannot handle additional traffic loads The comprehensive plan aims to densify the street network to distribute traffic more evenly and ensure better access to neighborhoods and coastal development areas Key infrastructure projects outlined in the plan include the Kopli-Sitsi-Tööstuse intersection the Maleva tänav intersection and the street network in the Merimetsa area Põhja puiestee and Rannamäe tee are slated for reconstruction to create a pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly connection between the Old Town the port area and the Baltic Station/Telliskivi Creative City district The comprehensive plan also allows for a multi-level solution to address the Põhja puiestee-Kalasadama tänav intersection if necessary "The need for and feasibility of a multi-level intersection at this location should be carefully considered taking into account heritage and environmental protection aspects as well as improving convenient pedestrian connections between the Old Town and the sea," the plan notes Põhja-Tallinn boasts 20 kilometers of coastline much of which has historically been inaccessible due to port areas The district has more ports than any other part of Tallinn with most already opened to the public or undergoing redevelopment "Since Kalamaja and Põhja-Tallinn as a whole have such extensive coastal areas that have been closed off until now it's very important that this plan aims to open them up the goal is to plan for their opening and ensure they are truly accessible to everyone," said Madle Lippus open and mixed-use land is designated for areas such as Patarei Port These areas will gradually make the waterfront accessible to residents creating urban and residential environments along the coastline The Vene-Balti Port at the tip of the Kopli Peninsula will remain a cargo and industrial port the new comprehensive plan emphasizes preserving the natural shoreline at Kopli Lines (Kopli liinid) Viruliiva Beach and the Kopli fishing village the plan mentions relatively little about Stroomi Beach one of Tallinn's largest and most popular beaches "Stroomi is undoubtedly a very important part of Põhja-Tallinn we need to think about it more thoroughly," Lippus noted Blazers coach Shawn Stoliker mentioned his team this year might be one of the best he’s ever coached His daughter was one of the biggest reasons why It was also the third-most kills in the state and she ranked 121st in the country in that category She led the Blazers in digs with 251 and had 119 aces Stoliker’s play earned her the Section 9 Class C Most Valuable Player honor “She became an amazing on-court leader throughout the season,” Shawn Stoliker said of Julia Stoliker “She truly is a level above all other players on the court each and every day.” Blazers: Millbrook headed back to Class C final four after sweeping Dobbs Ferry Class C crown: Millbrook sweeps sectional bracket to win seventh straight title Huguenots: New Paltz wins Section 9 volleyball Class B championship in upset Vital stats: Biechert dazzled this year she led the Hawks to an appearance in the Section 9 Class C final Vital stats: Making a transition to outside hitter this year She was selected to the all-section team and was named to the all-tournament team at the Class C state final four Vital stats: Felipe dominated for the Presidents helping Roosevelt reach the semifinals of the Section 9 Class A tournament the Huguenots captured their second section title in program history and reached the regional final for the first time ever Vital stats: A versatile player who stepped into many roles Her leadership skills led the Huskies to another division title and their first appearance in the Mid-Hudson Athletic League tournament Vital stats: Jarc was the Admirals' catalyst securing all-section and all-conference awards Vital stats: Markou proved ability beyond her years which was fourth in the state and 186th in the country as the Blazers reached the Class C state finals as the Spartans reached the Class B final for the second consecutive year Vital stats: A dynamic setter with good vision she was essential in the Huguenots’ Cinderella run to the Section 9 Class B title Vital stats: Robertson was the engine for the Indians 34 aces and 20 blocks and earned an all-conference honor Vital stats: Seymour was a consistent force for the Warriors 375 assists and 90 digs. She also earned an all-conference honor Vital stats: The Patriots’ top hitter Van Hollebeke adjusted her game to fit to several of the team’s rotations Coach of the YearKristen ConradSchool: New Paltz Vital stats: Conrad’s Huguenots came out of nowhere turning heads and upsetting higher-seeded opponents on the way to a championship 6 seed in the Section 9 Class B tournament second-seeded Highland and top-seeded Spackenkill to claim its second section title in program history Conrad’s team finished 13-4 after reaching the Class B regional finals Honorable mentionArlington: Jeannette Ashong John Jay-East Fishkill: Ashley Buragas Two people died in an apartment fire in Põhja-Tallinn on Wednesday evening the Alarm Center received a report of smoke in the stairwell of an apartment building on Maleva tänav in Põhja-Tallinn Responding firefighters observed a small amount of smoke coming from the window of a third-floor apartment Firefighters entered the building to evacuate residents trapped by the smoke on the upper floors and simultaneously entered the apartment where the fire had started From the apartment directly above the fire The severely injured firefighters were immediately transported to the hospital The Rescue Board has informed the injured firefighters' families and is providing support to both their families and their team The cause of the fire and the tragic incident is under investigation there is movement in the rankings and another team makes its debut The John Jay-East Fishkill boys cross-country team continues its ascension and reaches No 2 this week with another impressive showing one that resulted in a league championship with some impressive performances to push its record over .500 earns entry for the first time since the PoJo Top 10 rankings began These rankings are reflective only of the local Section 1 teams participating in fall sports this season Section 9 postponed all its athletics until Nov Arlington girls soccer (7-0) – The Admirals had a busy week with four games Arlington made quick work of its opponents They capped their week Saturday with a 4-0 win over rival John Jay-East Fishkill in which Ava Allen had a goal and two assists The Admirals will be favored in their final two regular-season games and likely will be the top seed in the restructured "regional" playoff tournament John Jay-East Fishkill boys cross-country – The Patriots have surged in what first was thought to be a rebuilding season and the team has climbed four spots in the ranking in recent weeks Louis Montano ran the 5K course in Milton in 16:46.8 to take fourth and lead John Jay to a league title in the Section 1 League 1 meet Saturday Teammates Andrew Malles took fifth (16:48) Austin Cekuta sixth (16:57) and Aidan Milroy eighth (17:12) as the Patriots edged Carmel Arlington girls cross-country – A second-place finish in their league meet cost the Admirals to slip one spot in the rankings this week 2 for the first time since the PoJo Top 10 debuted last fall Kaitlyn Murtagh took second in the girls 5,000-meter run (19:22.60) and teammate Raven Stanet placed fifth (20:31) but Arlington fell short of Carmel for the League 1 title John Jay-East Fishkill boys soccer (5-1-1) – The Patriots took the first loss on Saturday John Jay has four games left in the regular season including a meeting with unbeaten Beacon on Friday Beacon boys soccer (6-0) – Dillon Kelly and Chase Green each had a goal and AJ Lucas needed only three saves as the Bulldogs defeated Our Lady of Lourdes last Tuesday to remain undefeated and capture a fifth straight league title as Beacon suspended athletics until Monday after someone in the high school tested positive for COVID-19 Arlington boys soccer (3-2) – James Conca scored twice and the defense starred in an impressive 4-0 win over Mahopac that brought the Admirals' record over .500 although the players insisted this isn't a rebuild the team still is developing chemistry and figuring out its lineup with a relatively new core Lourdes girls tennis (6-0) – Anna-Marisa Dimisko defeated Emily Zhang at second singles to help the Warriors beat Ketcham Lourdes has excellent singles players in Dimisko and Carolyn Ogonowski and good depth throughout its doubles tandems John Jay-East Fishkill girls soccer (4-2-1) – After a 4-1 win over Carmel last week the Patriots were undefeated through five games but back-to-back games against Arlington changed that But that's more indicative of Arlington's dominance than it is evidence of a slump. (Last week: 7) John Jay-East Fishkill girls cross-country – Amelie Guzman took fourth (19:55) and Emma Egan placed 13th (21:39) in the 5,000 meters Saturday helping the Patriots take third in the League 1 meet They finished behind Carmel and Arlington. (Last week: 9) John Jay-East Fishkill field hockey (4-3) – Rachel Tama scored twice leading the Patriots in a 3-2 win over rival Arlington last Wednesday and vaulting them into the rankings John Jay has has shown growth after scuffling the last few seasons and they've done so despite the graduation of several seniors the new modern building of Maasikas Kindergarten (Vasara 18) was officially opened The new facility accommodates 240 children in 12 groups with a total project cost exceeding €9.4 million Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski stated at the opening of the new Maasikas kindergarten building that creating additional kindergarten places in the rapidly growing district of Põhja-Tallinn is essential we ensure that more families have the opportunity to enroll their children in a kindergarten close to home This provides future generations with access to quality early education near their homes laying a strong foundation for their future studies," Ossinovski added Deputy Mayor Viljar Jaamu stated that Tallinn is committed to ensuring every child has access to a modern and supportive learning environment “Maasikas Kindergarten exemplifies how we create facilities that prioritize children’s safety The new building offers versatile spaces for activities both indoors and outdoors Tallinn continues to work towards providing every child with an environment that meets contemporary standards and lays a strong foundation for the future,” said Jaamu Maasikas Kindergarten was established on March 1 as an in-house kindergarten for the Balti Laevaremonditehas (a shipbuilding company) it has been part of Tallinn's network of municipal preschool institutions under the city's Education Department The previous six-group building no longer met modern requirements The new L-shaped two-story building features 12 group rooms each with direct access to the outdoor area Põhja-Tallinn District Governor Külli Tammur highlighted that Maasikas Kindergarten is more than just a new building “This is a place where every child is provided with a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow while feeling cared for and valued,” said Tammur The group rooms are designed in light tones considering children’s needs and interests Sliding walls allow for the division of group rooms into separate areas for sleeping and playing Corridors between group and utility rooms are designed as segmented play areas Next to the main entrance is a hall complex with a cloakroom and auxiliary rooms The building’s sunny side features open terraces Outdoor stairs and terraces on the second floor are equipped with uniquely designed light domes The standout feature of the new building is its landscape architecture offering children opportunities to explore various themed environments The yard includes areas for outdoor learning and existing outdoor study pavilions were preserved A pedestrian and cycling path was built on the premises allowing children to practice riding and traffic skills The new Maasikas Kindergarten building was designed by AW2 Architects Oy Eesti filiaal and AW2 Architects Oy and supervised by Tallinna Linnaehituse AS Pawling football — The quarterback totaled six touchdowns four on the ground and two through the air Pine Plains/Rhinebeck football — He had three touchdowns and racked up 205 yards on 10 carries Arlington girls swimming — She won the 100 butterfly in 1:02.92 in the Admirals’ 90-68 win over Pearl River Our Lady of Lourdes girls tennis — Horton posted a 6-4 7-5 win at first singles in the Warriors’ sweep of Poughkeepsie won at third doubles in Lourdes’ 6-1 in over Hendrick Hudson Arlington boys soccer — The goalie recorded 10 saves in the Admirals’ 1-0 win over rival Roy C and had five saves in Arlington’s 3-1 win over Mahopac Kiera O’Hearn, Millbrook volleyball — The freshman got extended playing time and had two aces and three digs in the Blazers’ sweep of Spackenkill. Abby Mohl, John Jay-East Fishkill field hockey — Mohl scored a goal and added an assist in the Patriots’ 2-1 win over Arlington in their Friends of Jaclyn game. Grace Hennig, Red Hook girls soccer — She recorded a hat trick and gave out an assist, as the Raiders beat Marlboro 9-1 to stay undefeated. Matt Warner, Ketcham football — The junior running back punched in two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score, recovered an onside kick and added a two-point conversion, as the Indians rallied from a 26-point deficit to beat Ramapo 30-26. Section 9 football: Pawling, Pine Plains emerge as clear 8-man favorites John Jay nips Arlington in Friends of Jaclyn field hockey game PoJo Top 10: John Jay football moves up, Arlington boys soccer poised for jump Warner, Ketcham pull off wild second-half rally to stun Ramapo Millbrook continues volleyball course, sweeping Spackenkill as it preps for playoffs Section 1 football: Lourdes wins big over Panas, rebounding from crushing loss New Paltz football, after third straight win, rolling as playoffs approach Red Hook dominating, but aims to 'peak when it matters' Authorities have been unable to provide a swift solution to unpleasant odors which tend to hang over parts of the Kopli peninsula in Põhja-Tallinn though longer-term the situation looks a little more hopeful For years many years residents in the area of the Kopli peninsula from the Kopli liinid wooden houses to the newly developed Noblessner neighborhood have been blighted by strong odors often permeating the air The smell is put down to fuel-handling companies operating on the Paljassaare peninsula – where the commercial Kopli port is also located Local residents have noted that the unpleasant odor mainly spreads at night and at the weekends – though this may also be simply the times when they are more likely to notice the pollution or to be at home at all head of the Environmental Board's climate and ambient air bureau said however that nothing illegal was going on He said: "Several of the sources of this disturbance are companies dealing with various fuels All these companies have been issued environmental permits which specify various legally defined limits they must not exceed and have not detected any exceeding of these limits." Local residents have also set up a "Põhja-Tallinn haiseb" ("Põhja-Tallinn stinks") Facebook group which has seen a surge in complaining posts in recent days "This has been going on for about 10 to 12 years "Põhja-Tallinn haiseb" group moderator said acknowledging that it's difficult to prove the smell's health hazards The Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet) says it is well aware of the concerns of Põhja-Tallinn residents Mägi said his authority gets complaints from Põhja Tallinn "continuously." "Depending on the season and wind direction "We have not detected anything toxic through our measurements which means it has not exceeded the established limits," he went on The problem is also exacerbated by the high prices of new builds in the area Though added that both legal solutions – reducing permissible emissions – and relocating companies which set up prior to the area undergoing a gentrification process Meelis Mägi said: "Detail plans have actually been initiated for that area envisioning different activities in the locations of these companies Once these plans are implemented by the developer and local government we can definitely say that such odor disturbances will no longer occur there." Which language would you like to use this site in The armed conflict between Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) is one of the longest running in modern history Learning more about the roots causes of violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel is important to help us prevent future violations and for the respect of International Humanitarian Law Both international human rights law and international humanitarian law are fully applicable to the Occupied Palestinian Territories Outside of the present conflict international human rights law is applicable in Israel where Palestinians also live under a system of apartheid This Human Rights Education blog can help build your knowledge and understanding of the roots of the conflict and it provides links to additional education materials and a free online course if you wish to continue your learning The present situation started with the surprise attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 in which Hamas and other armed groups killed at least 1,200 people and took over 200 hostages But it is important to remember that one of the reasons for this conflict is Israel’s apartheid system against Palestinians living in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and against Palestinian refugees and the inhumane acts committed by Israeli authorities with the purpose of creating this system and keeping it in place This conflict’s roots go beyond October 2023 with a long history of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law Amnesty International has documented Israel’s system of oppression and domination against Palestinians which it considers to be a violation of international law “Apartheid” refers to an institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and domination by one racial group over another and the denial of the right of return to Palestinian refugees The term ‘Apartheid’ originally referred to a political system formally introduced in South Africa in 1948 by the National Party where a regime of white minority rulers declared themselves officially superior to the majority of Black and other South Africans and then proceeded to oppress and dominate them on the basis of race South Africa’s apartheid system officially ended in the mid-1990s but that doesn’t mean apartheid didn’t or isn’t happening elsewhere Apartheid is a series of human rights violations in the form of “inhuman acts committed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining domination by one racial group of persons over any other racial group of persons… and systematically oppressing them” Three main treaties that prohibit or explicitly criminalize apartheid are: 1 The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) of 1965 2 The International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid of 1973 (Apartheid Convention)   The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) of 1998 3 Apartheid is a violation 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Palestinian Territories and against Palestinian refugees and their descendants Amnesty’s report “Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: Cruel system of domination and crime against humanity” documents how Israel treats Palestinians as a separate and inferior racial group segregating and oppressing them wherever it can exert control over their rights Fragment and conquer: Discrimination and segregation describe the system which keeps Palestinians separated from each other in distinct territorial Israel has adopted a policy of prohibiting Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza from gaining status in Israel or East Jerusalem through marriage Sumaia is Palestinian but was born and raised in Lod in 1998 and he moved to live with her in Lod Sumaia and her husband began the process of applying for family unification The family unification process took 18 years during which the couple lived in fear and anxiety Sumaia told Amnesty: “The government is controlling every detail of our lives One of the most extreme cases was when they arrested my husband in 2004 while I was giving birth to one of my daughters…while I was in the delivery room Dispossession of land and property: Decades of discriminatory land and property ownership rules and seizures home demolitions and forced evictions by Israeli authorities The Israeli government used certain discriminatory laws to take land from Palestinians in the Negev/Naqab area even though Bedouins make up 35% of the population in the Southern District they are only allowed to live in 1% of the area Deprivation of economic & social rights: Israel’s total blockade of Gaza since 2007 means Palestinians are cut off and facing severe restrictions on movement and availability of goods and resources essentially isolating the area and the population Abdul Nasser Al-Yazji was just two years old when he died on 28 August 2020 in the Gaza Strip he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma cervical spine His parents tried to get him to a hospital in East Jerusalem to receive specialist treatment but Israeli authorities never granted them a permit to leave in time Segregation and control: A system of discriminatory laws and policies that keep Palestinians restricted to enclaves – subjected to several measures that control their lives – and segregated the government of Israel began constructing a fence/wall in and around the West Bank The route has meant further appropriation of Palestinian land and the separation and segregation of Palestinian communities the International Court of Justice advised that the barrier was illegal The ongoing conflict and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza stresses the critical importance of international humanitarian law in protecting civilians and other at-risk people during hostilities A global plea for an immediate ceasefire resonates around the world calling for all parties to halt the violence and safeguard human lives Everyone involved in the conflict needs to follow and respect its rules including state and non-state armed groups Humanitarian assistance must be guaranteed to those in need The whole world needs to keep an eye on the situation stepping in when needed to make sure international humanitarian law rules are followed to stop things from getting worse for the everyday people living through it On our Amnesty Academy you can take self-paced courses on various human rights issues Short courses from 15 minutes of learning to longer ones spanning several hours You can also access these free education resources on the conflict on our website:  Together we can fight for human rights everywhere Your donation can transform the lives of millions If you are talented and passionate about human rights then Amnesty International wants to hear from you the Tallinn city government is planning to build new schools with priority given to the construction of new basic schools in the city districts of Põhja-Tallinn Tallinn is relying on population forecasts prepared by demographers at the University of Tartu which project that the capital's population will continue to grow — driven by immigration — for at least the next 15 years The largest influx of residents in the near future is expected in Põhja-Tallinn The planned new basic schools aim to alleviate the shortage of student places in these districts A study completed in 2023 by human geographers at the University of Tartu shows that over the next 15 years population growth will be fastest in three areas of Tallinn: the City Center The city's school network is being developed in line with these forecasts Deputy Mayor for Education Aleksei Jašin said that Põhja-Tallinn is currently experiencing the most acute shortage of school places Põhjatähe Basic School will open its doors in Põhja-Tallinn which is being reconstructed into a school has already reached its topping-out milestone and will be ready this fall to accommodate 648 students The school will initially open for lower grades and will gradually expand into a full basic school there's very active construction underway in the Manufaktuuri we'll also be talking about the Hundipea development This educational institution is forward-looking and addresses the growth of Põhja-Tallinn," Jašin said a new basic school is planned to open on Martsa tänav in Lasnamäe the school would have four parallel classes per grade and accommodate 850 students "This investment and the new school are eagerly awaited by six schools in Lasnamäe that currently rely on temporary modular classrooms to deal with space shortages several Lasnamäe schools are still operating in two shifts," he noted The new school will be located near the border of Lasnamäe and Pirita-Kose and could also serve children from the Pirita-Kose area The city government is currently preparing to launch an architectural competition for the Martsa tänav school A recently approved detailed spatial plan in the Pikaliiva area of Haabersti also includes provisions for a new basic school and other educational institutions "There is a dire need there as well for both kindergarten and school places We hope to approve the detailed plan this year which would allow us to move forward with an architectural competition as Tallinn organizes one for all completely new buildings," the deputy mayor explained forecasts show that Tallinn's population will continue to grow steadily over the next 15 years While the fastest growth is expected in the City Center there are districts where the population is projected to either decline or remain stable a kindergarten — or possibly the upper secondary (high school) level of a school — may have to be closed in the coming decade," Jašin said Accessibility option changes are applied instantly. According to city planners and demographers, the population of Põhja-Tallinn is projected to grow by about 40,000 people over the next decade. This increase will drive the need for new school and kindergarten places. Estimates indicate that 1,200 primary school places and 670 kindergarten places will be needed in Tallinn. Take a look at this regular POJO class with just three fields: name It has elements that are common to POJO classes: getters It took us 59 lines of code just to implement this simple class with three fields but remember that code is read much more often that it is written So what is even worse than the sheer number of lines it takes to represent this simple concept is that the code fails to clearly communicate the implementation’s intent How long will it take for you to answer these questions: It’s not impossible to get these answers, but it is much harder than it should be. The signal-to-noise-ratio is just too low The situation gets even worse if we need to implement the builder pattern we need to maintain similar boilerplate for one more class – roughly doubling the amount of borderline useless code we have to update both the builder and the POJO class in multiple places This makes it is easy to miss something and introduce a bug Gladly there is a better way. Lombok is a library that allows us to define POJO classes using a set of straightforward These annotations specify if a particular field should have getter/setter if it should participate in equals/hashCode/toString methods Lombok has been around for a few years and has been used in many commercial and open source projects just add the following dependency to your pom.xml file: After this, your Lombok code will compile without issues, but if you are using an IDE you will be in trouble. Since Lombok annotations generate new code (see below for how Lombok works), the IDE should be aware what methods are implicitly added by what annotation. Fortunately, there are several plugins for different IDEs, so you can pick your favorite If you use Intellij IDEA, you need to download a third-party plugin for Lombok support. If you use Eclipse, you need to download the lombok.jar and just execute it. It will install the Eclipse plugin. For NetBeans, you need the same JAR and have to enable annotation processing Now we are ready to improve our code with Lombok Lombok provides a few basic annotations to define if a particular field should have an accessor method or if it should be used in equals/hashCode/toString methods: @EqualsAndHashCode and @ToString instruct Lombok to generate equals and toString methods that will use all fields in the class @AllArgsConstructor will create a constructor that has as many arguments as there are fields in the class @Getter/@Setter annotations are applied to every field and will create getters and setters Now we can use this class just as a regular POJO class: If you don’t want an annotation to use all fields you can provide an optional parameter that specifies what fields should be used for generating a method So if we do not want to use the age field in the toString method you can do it like this: I would argue this code is already much better than what we’ve started with What about these repetitive @Getter/@Setter annotations It’s handy to use them like this if you need to expose only a couple of fields in your class but if you need to generate accessors for all your fields Lombok allows using these annotations on the class level If @Getter/@Setter annotations are used on the class level Lombok will generate getters and setters for all fields in the class This does not change the behavior of the class I argued that builders add another level of boilerplate Lombok turns the exercise of writing a builder into a one-liner just add the @Builder annotation on top of a class and you will have a builder with a fluid interface at your disposal: Now we can create an instance of our class using a builder: but what about this repetitive set of annotations and it is still cumbersome to use the same annotations again and again Lombok provides two annotations that can make this even simpler: @Data and @Value annotations got their names from so-called data classes and value classes. Data classes are mutable classes that expose their fields through getters and setters. Value classes on the other hand are immutable and usually have no logic except equals So we can rewrite our class with just two annotations: but it also conveys the meaning of this code much better It is clear that this class has three fields all of them are used in hashCode/equals/toString methods what if you need to define a custom getter or setter What if you need to add a custom boundaries checking for the age value Lombok has quite a straightforward behavior in this case: If a method Lomobok is going to generate is already in the class it never overrides your methods and only adds new methods to a class It turns out that it relies on one official Java standard and one huge hack But before we come to that we have to understand the Java compiler a little better. During compilation, it does some heavy lifting and converts the source code into a tree structure called abstract syntax tree (AST) An AST contains all information about the original code such as classes the compiler performs various checks and transformations and then uses the resulting AST to generate the final bytecode instructions Based in this, Java 6 has introduced the Pluggable Annotation Processing API (standardized by JSR 269), which allows Java libraries to execute custom code during compilation. The standard’s original intention is that libraries would only inspect ASTs, particularly annotations, and use them to implement custom code validations or generation of new source files. But Lombok creators figured out that they can use this feature differently. By using a non-public API, they managed to modify ASTs provided by the compiler to add new methods, fields, and even classes during the compilation phase. The compiler then uses this modified AST to generate bytecode for Lombok-generated methods and fields as if they were written by a developer. Not every dependency added to the project stays there forever and sometimes we need to get rid of one to move forward. Fortunately Lombok easily allows us to revert all “lomboked” classes to vanilla Java using a process called delombok. To do this you need to call the delombok command provided in the lombok.jar: This generates the source code for all the methods and classes Lombok usually spins during compilation and writes it to the specified folder. You can even add delombok task to your Ant script as well: The latter method is handy if you want to keep your code as is but need to generate JavaDoc for the code with Lombok annotations. The primary advantage of using Lombok in Java is that it helps to reduce boilerplate code, which is a repetitive code that appears with little alteration in several locations. Lombok provides annotations that can be used to replace boilerplate code related to getter and setter methods, constructors, and more. This makes the code cleaner, easier to read, and maintain. Lombok provides the @NonNull annotation, which can be used to automatically generate a null-check statement for us. If the field is null, a NullPointerException will be thrown. This helps in ensuring that our code is safe from unexpected NullPointerExceptions. Yes, Lombok annotations can be used with all major IDEs like Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and NetBeans. However, to use Lombok in these IDEs, you need to install the Lombok plugin. This plugin will enable the IDE to recognize and process the Lombok annotations. Lombok provides various annotations like @Slf4j, @Log4j, etc., which can be used to replace the boilerplate code related to logging. By using these annotations, we can directly log messages without the need to create a logger instance. Yes, it is possible to customize the behavior of Lombok annotations. For example, the @Data annotation generates getters and setters, equals, hashCode, and toString methods. But if we want to exclude a field from the generated methods, we can use the @EqualsAndHashCode.Exclude or @ToString.Exclude annotations. Lombok provides annotations like @NoArgsConstructor, @RequiredArgsConstructor, and @AllArgsConstructor to generate constructors. @NoArgsConstructor generates a constructor with no parameters, @RequiredArgsConstructor generates a constructor with required fields (final fields and fields with @NonNull annotation), and @AllArgsConstructor generates a constructor with all class fields. Yes, Lombok annotations can be used in production code. However, it’s important to note that using Lombok may lead to issues with code readability and debugging, especially for developers who are not familiar with Lombok. Therefore, it’s recommended to use Lombok judiciously and ensure that all team members are comfortable with it. Lombok provides the @Getter and @Setter annotations to generate getter and setter methods. By default, these annotations generate public getter and setter methods. However, we can customize the access level by passing an AccessLevel argument to these annotations. The @Cleanup annotation in Lombok is used to ensure that a given resource is automatically cleaned up before the code execution paths exit your method. This helps in avoiding resource leaks without the need to write explicit finally blocks. Lombok provides the @ToString annotation to generate the toString method. By default, this annotation includes all non-static fields. But we can exclude a field from the generated method by using the @ToString.Exclude annotation. 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Cancel Anytime. designers and digital creators in your inbox each week Mysterious metallic fragments washing up on a Põhja-Tallinn beach have left local and state agencies scratching their heads While similar episodes have blighted the area before – mainly the Paljassaare peninsula and Pikakari beach in particular – the origins of the debris remain unsolved Authorities say that the episode is unlikely to jeopardize Pikakari beaches' international Blue Flag status Many metallic pieces (see gallery below) have washed up on the popular beach in Põhja-Tallinn (North Tallinn) or remain in the sea nearby The quantity of these aluminum-like fragments varies with wind speed and direction Frequent visitors beach-goers strangers to the items which have been observed in large quantities in previous years and was surprised by how many there were." Even as swimmers have long noticed the metal debris and shared pictures on social media the Põhja-Tallinn District Government and the Environmental Agency (Keskonnaamet) only became aware of the issue thanks to an "Aktuaalne Kaamera" report made last Wednesday but this is relatively negative news for us," Aare Koll a specialist with the district administration "We should act relatively quickly," he continued in the same vein "We will approach the Environmental Agency in respect of the next steps and identify the root cause The first opportunity will be on August 28 when divers will be assisting us in assessing the situation," Koll Ahead of that and in collaboration with beach maintenance crews and the Environmental Agency the district government will start collecting the metal pieces from the seawater from today the agency remains uncertain about the cause of this mass marine debris head of the Environmental Agency's Harju and Rapla counties office I believe that these are remnants of metal that entered the sea years ago which the sea is only now washing ashore due to the wind and the waves." Tehva was unable to specify what kind of metal it is or its origin "Whether it fell off a passing vessel or was caused by an incident in the area is not known." Pikakari beach is internationally recognized at Blue Flag quality and has an eco-label too while the quality of the swimming water is regularly monitored throughout the summer season there is no reason to believe that the metal in the water affects that quality these same metal fragments were talked about and it is more likely fragments from the past that the sea is now washing ashore," he reitereated "Diving work is needed to see what lies on the bottom It is currently unknown where exactly it comes from and how much more there may be," he added The Kopli peninsula has a very mixed land use confined in a relatively small area Near to Pikakari beach is the Paljassaare special conservation area with its nature trail yet the industrial Paljassaare and Bekker ports are also close by Rachel Tama was instrumental in the John Jay-East Fishkill High School field hockey team’s wins over Arlington and Fox Lane and was voted Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Week for her efforts The Patriots midfielder and forward received 1,178 votes in a 24-hour period between Monday and Tuesday and was among six players nominated for the honor based on their performances over the past week ►Top 10: See how far John Jay cross-country climbed in this week's rankings ►Playing through: Section 1 teams hampered by inevitable COVID-19 shutdowns ►John Jay's Zach Rabadi on soccer amid a pandemic, teachers, TikTok ►Girls soccer: Arlington 'reverses the curse,' beats John Jay Tama scored twice to help lift John Jay over the rival Admirals she assisted teammates Ashley Tricarico and Hope Angioletti in scoring helping lead the Patriots to a 2-0 win over the Foxes Tama joins Our Lady of Lourdes' Abby Umhoefer and Arlington’s Kaylee Stowell in earning Journal Player of the Week honors Player of the Week voting will return Monday. Nominate top-performing athletes from games this week by sending in suggestions to amartelli@poughkeepsiejournal.com or pjsports@poughkeepsiejournal.com A.J. Martelli: 845-437-4836, amartelli@poughkeepsiejournal.com, Twitter: @AJ_Martelli After the first week of games in Section 1 there was some movement from our preseason rankings The John Jay-East Fishkill boys soccer and boys cross country teams climbed up the list with impressive early showings This ranking is reflective only of the local teams participating in fall sports this season The Admirals opened the season with a convincing 4-1 win over Mahopac exacting a half measure of revenge against the team that stunned them in the sectional semifinals last year Perhaps even more encouraging for Arlington was the play of Kaylee Stowell An early reminder was issued to all observers in the first meet of this truncated season: Yep, they're still really good Arlington had three of the top four finishers in the girls race at the Section 1 Milton Invitational on Saturday teammate Raven Stanet took second (20:22.06) and Anna Recktenwalt placed fourth (20:49.01) 3. John Jay-EF boys soccer (3-0)The Patriots played three games in the opening week and won each of them decisively, beating rivals Mahopac, Roy C. Ketcham and Arlington by two or more goals. Erik Popp, Zach Rabadi and Connor Howe each scored in a 3-1 win over Arlington last Saturday ► Haynes: Completing fall sports season will take diligence, luck ► Vote now for the PoJo Player of the Week ► PoJo Top 10: Arlington, Haldane girls soccer top preseason ranking They literally ran away with the competition on Saturday taking the top five spots at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton Austin Cekuta placed first place (16:47.09) and behind him were teammates Andrew Malles (17:05) Jacob Trost (17:33.08) and Aidan Milroy (17:47.02) The Blue Devils played to a scoreless tie with Putnam Valley in their opener then dropped a 5-1 match to Hendrick Hudson. Small-school Haldane does face several Class A and B opponents throughout the regular season which can keep them from having a sparkling record They opened the season with a 2-0 win over Mahopac in which Henry Lavariega and Jason Wuytak scored Arlington is a perennial title contender that likely will right itself during the regular season Beacon boys soccer (1-0)Derek Bilyeu had a goal and an assist to lead the Bulldogs in a 3-0 win over Our Lady of Lourdes to open the season finishing the course at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in 20:31.01 leading the Patriots to second overall at the meet Estella Pouiani finished seventh (21:57) and DeAnna Decaro was 11th (22:34) Ethan Green took 22nd (17:57.09) and Jonathan Sharpy was 31st (18:24.06) in the Milton Invitational After graduating a large crop of standouts but it would be premature to write them off given the program's sterling track record Ketcham played Arlington to a 3-3 tie in their opener which was somewhat unexpected given the recent success they’ve had against the Admirals was star Violeta Francese scoring three goals despite being the focus of the defense Midfielder Lexi Barlanti added an assist and shined on defense There is again significant movement in the rankings The Arlington softball and Marlboro baseball teams took big leaps applying the finishing touches to a resurgent season, made its debut Roosevelt softball (11-1)The Presidents regain the top spot after a sparkling run through the regular season Roosevelt rebounded from a loss to Saugerties with a blowout of Wallkill then a 13-9 victory over Kingston in its finale Jessica Feerick hit a grand slam and sophomore Aliya Feerick went 3 for 3 The Presidents likely will earn a top seed entering the Section 9 Class A playoffs including an Xavier Kolhosser no-hitter against the Admirals and a 9-2 victory over Suffern The Mounties had upset Ketcham in the Section 1 Class AA final in 2019 so that blowout was a small measure of revenge The Iron Dukes climb up a few spots on the strength of an impressive win over previously-undefeated Pine Plains Leah Gunsett pitched a two-hit shutout and the offense erupted for 12 runs Marlboro followed that with a 10-1 win over Newburgh Dover baseball: How an almost lost season became a successful one Arlington rolling: Softball team continues to prove turnaround season is real Shaking the nerves: Gunsett, Marlboro building confidence with dominance Three straight: Arlington boys lacrosse gets untracked down the stretch After splitting two games with rival Ketcham the Admirals swept Beacon and gave themselves a chance at a top three seed entering the Section 1 Class AA playoffs Arlington faced Section 9's Roosevelt in a crossover Tuesday Marlboro has seemingly reloaded on the fly and built a solid rotation out of converted pitchers Matt Mahusky threw a complete game with eight strikeouts in a 3-1 win over Valley Central They finished the regular season with a dizzying flurry playing six games last week — and winning them all The Admirals won 12 of their last 13 during this breakthrough season and they could be a contender in Section 1 Class AA The Bombers cruised in their first 10 games but scheduled Class B power Marlboro and were thumped exposed areas of weakness and will benefit them going forward Arlington girls track & fieldThe Admirals won the Section 1 League 1A title two weeks ago and will compete in the Northern Counties Championships this weekend Cassie Coster and Sydney Mihalchik should have them in contention The Presidents wrapped up the regular season with another impressive victory behind another impressive performance from Michael Bucholsky He shot a 1-over par 35 at Turtle Creek Golf Course to lead Roosevelt in a 166-203 win over Wallkill Ike Rothman carded a 42 and Liam Murasso a 43 They've quietly excelled in what's been a turnaround season Pawling is enjoying its best run since 2018 With three homers in an 8-2 win over Dover last week the Tigers set a single-season program record with 18 A map of streets Tallinn City Government will remove snow from this winter was unveiled on Tuesday The majority are in Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn The snow clearing map shows which sidewalks the city has promised to clean across the capital The city chose to expand its role in Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn these districts have high amounts of pedestrian traffic Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere (Reform) said at a press conference on Tuesday and move around in Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn have received less attention in snow removal compared to others," said Pere The map is preliminary and does not include information about city-owned schools Pere stressed snow will be cleared from the sidewalks at schools The Old Town is not marked on the map as the area is considered an outdoor area where pedestrians can move freely on all streets The city already removes snow from this area Pere said the council would keep all sidewalks free of snow but earlier this month admitted this would not be possible "I am sincerely very sorry that I have made this expectation so high in people," he said at the beginning of October However, this winter, Tallinn will clear snow from an additional 60 kilometers of sidewalks in Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn, the council said The city also promises stricter supervision of clearing activities to ensure the correct and timely removal Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department's contractors are responsible for clearing the main roads and larger areas Snow is cleared from smaller streets by local contractors The city also clears sidewalks next to high-traffic roads which are essential for pedestrian safety since walking on the road itself is not safe The Urban Environment and Public Works Department reminds citizens that many sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner adjacent to the road who must also ensure ice removal if necessary granite grit with a grain size of 2-6 mm may be used The city provides free granite grit to apartment associations and private homeowners with more information available from district offices The PoJo Top 10 is a ranking of the most impressive local teams during a scholastic sports season The squads are grouped together and vie for supremacy based on their recent performance The ranking is fluid and usually will shift each week based on the results of games or unforeseen occurrences, such as major injuries. Teams not listed can rise up, and others can fall off the ranking. Nominations and suggestions can be sent to PJSports@poughkeepsiejournal.com or tweeted to @PJSports The Maroon Machine keeps rolling as the boys and girls teams dominated the Killian Invitational in Glens Falls last weekend Kaitlyn Murtagh took first place (18:06.57) and behind her were teammates Anna Recktenwalt Anna Mae Nellis (8th) and Rebecca Fastiggi (10th) gave the Admirals six top 10 finishers and Christian Locker took sixth (16:59.03) Alexander Segarra and Ben Sobolewski in the top 10 Megan Stowell and Sofia Germano each scored twice in the Admirals' 8-0 win over Ketcham on Wednesday Arlington has held up well thus far against a difficult schedule and will finish the regular season with a flurry of games against league opponents including hosting Carmel on Friday and facing rival John Jay-East Fishkill twice next week 3. Marlboro football (3-1)Christian Diorio threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns in a 50-0 rout of Red Hook last week as Marlboro rebound from its close loss to Cornwall That game against the defending Class A state champs subtracted the Iron Dukes have outscored their opponents 140-3 this season 4. Millbrook volleyball (4-1)Cecilia Dignan had 20 assists, six aces and five digs to lead the Blazers in a sweep of Spackenkill the team they faced last season in the Section 9 Class C final and thus far has maintained their standard The four-time defending section champs have done well against local opponents and packed their schedule with competitive pool play tournaments to remain sharp last week and tied league rival Ellenville on Tuesday as the game was called for darkness Rhinebeck is in pursuit of a third consecutive Section 9 championship.  Luke Mahon ran for two touchdowns and caught another in the Patriots' 41-0 win over district rival Ketcham last Friday John Jay has bounced back well from its Week 2 loss to Arlington with two blowout victories their greatest challenge in Class AA state runner-up New Rochelle It also will be a rematch of last year's Section 1 final Haldane girls soccer (5-1-2)The Blue Devils defeated Peekskill last Thursday Haldane's loss and two ties have come against larger-school opponents They still will be heavy favorites to win a ninth consecutive Section 1 Class C championship Aston McKenzie had two interceptions and a touchdown reception as the Admirals topped previously unbeaten White Plains Arlington has won three straight since losing their opener The Rams also have won three straight impressively since losing to John Jay in Week 1 A loss to Arlington snapped their five-game win streak but the Patriots still have earned respect early and proven themselves a contender again in Section 1 Class AA Billy Moore and Zach Rabadi are enjoying breakout seasons John Jay rolled in a 6-1 win over Carmel on Thursday Frankie Colantuono scored twice and Michael Cocca had a goal and an assist for Arlington in a 3-1 league win over Mahopac on Wednesday It's now the Admirals who are riding a five-game win streak They likely will be wrestling with John Jay for the league title and playoff seeding John Jay nips Arlington but Craane, Mastandrea star in FOJ fundraiser John Jay shuts out Ketcham, keeps the special helmet McCaul, O-line star as Pine Plains/Rhinebeck dominates Spackenkill Arlington football overpowers White Plains with second-half surge PoJo Top 10: Arlington boys soccer debuts, Marlboro makes statement in loss it's a ranking of the best local scholastic teams remains atop the list and the Arlington wrestling and girls basketball teams have climbed with late-season surges The ranking is fluid and subject to change particularly with playoff upsets and impressive performances in the teams' respective sectional tournaments Nominations and suggestions can be sent to PJSports@poughkeepsiejournal.com or tweeted to @PJSports They will be favored to repeat as Mid-Hudson Athletic League and Section 9 champions 2. Arlington wrestlingThe Admirals have elite talent, some state championship contenders among them, and a great deal of depth. Arlington had 12 wrestlers qualify for the Section 1 tournament who is second all time in career victories in the section Robin and Tim Bova went on to capture section championships on Sunday 4 seed for the Section 1 playoffs and will enter as one of the hottest and most dangerous teams in its bracket Erin Fox notched her 1,000th career rebound earlier this month and has been effective with a versatile offensive game starting three 6-footers in Erin and Natalie Fox and Emily Grasseler Millbrook won the state Class C championship in 2018 and reached the state semifinals last season the Blazers do present significant mismatches against most small-school opponents The Admirals are one of the biggest surprises in the area, having quickly ascended from a "solid" team to a bona fide title contender. Powered by an early 10-game win streak and a late-season charge, Arlington won its league title and clinched the No. 2 seed entering the Section 1 Class AA playoffs Molly Stephens scored 25 points in a 49-39 upset of Our Lady of Lourdes last week that pushed the Admirals ahead in the standings and sectional seeding was edged by Ursuline in the semifinals on a 3-pointer in the waning seconds Ava Learn and Skyler Felice lead an experienced bunch that is unlikely to be intimidated 7. John Jay-EF track and fieldThe Patriots have continued to rise after turning heads in the cross-country season. The boys team won its first league title since 2005 and took third in the Section 1 Class A championships John Mahon won the 300 meters and placed second in the 55 and the Patriots' 1,600 relay team took first Elena Vargas finished third in the 300 and Hailey Howard third in the high jump The Iron Dukes are in pursuit of a second consecutive Section 9 Class B title and will be among the favorites, despite having a relatively inexperienced roster. That is offset somewhat by the Lofaro sisters impacts games with her pressure defense and outside shooting Alexa and Brianna Bernicker also are perimeter threats Dan Caso won the boys 3,200-meter section title and Jeremy Gouraige the weight throw Cassie Coster won the high jump and Marissa Foster took fourth in the 55 Marlboro track and fieldAmarian Hughes won the long jump and triple jump to lead the Marlboro boys to first place overall in the Section 9 Class B championships on Saturday Trace Napoli the shot put and Armani Banton the pole vault Lily Wiles won the 55-meter hurdles and Leah Carvajal the weight throw There was no change in the ranking this week but a handful of teams could be poised to move up The Arlington girls swimming team finished an undefeated regular season the John Jay-East Fishkill boys soccer team had its best regular season in eight years Nominations and suggestions can be sent to PJSports@poughkeepsiejournal.com or tweeted to @PJSports The Arlington girls won the varsity IV 5k race at the Section 1 Coaches Invitational last Saturday at Bowdoin Park Anna Recktenwalt sixth (20:17) and Raven Stanet eighth (20:25) to lead the Admirals Daniel Caso took first (16:44) and Christian Locker 15th (17:41) for the boys team scoring three first-half goals to lead the Admirals in a 4-0 win over Ketcham in their regular-season finale last Friday 1 seed in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs and will host No 16 Ketcham on Friday as the Admirals begin their pursuit of a fourth straight section title Millbrook volleyball (10-2)Olivia Fried had 22 assists and six aces and Julia Stoliker had 12 kills for the Blazers in a 25-8 Cecilia Dignan added nine digs and Bree McDermott had five in Millbrook's regular-season finale The Blazers will go after their fifth straight Section 9 championship when the playoffs begin next week The Hawks completed an undefeated regular season and captured the Mid-Hudson Athletic League championship on Thursday Noah Lortie scored twice in the final 13 minutes leading Rhinebeck in a 2-1 comeback over Wallkill in the tournament final After winning two straight Section 9 Class B championships the Hawks now are in Class C and seeded first They'll host Millbrook or Webutuck in the section semifinals on Monday John Jay cross countryJohn Amenta took 10th (17:25) and Aidan Milroy 11th (17:28) in the boys varsity II 5k at the Section 1 Coaches Invitational to lead the Patriots to sixth place overall the John Jay boys had won the League 1A title for the first time in 19 years The Patriots figure to have a showdown with rival Arlington in the upcoming Northern Counties Championship on Saturday C.J. Faircloth ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns and Elijah Williams had 129 yards and two scores for the Iron Dukes in a 48-0 win over Wallkill last week Marlboro has outscored its last two opponents 120-0 They'll visit Port Jervis on Friday to conclude the regular season then begin their chase of an eighth Section 9 Class B title in nine years John Jay football (5-2)Danny Beal had three touchdown passes in the Patriots' 35-8 road win over Yonkers Force last Saturday John Jay won its league title and clinched the fourth seed in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs 5 White Plains in the first round on Friday Billy Moore and Brian Fornelos each scored a goal in the Patriots' 3-0 win over Carmel to close the regular season Their 13 regular-season victories are the most since 2011 3 seed in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs and defeated No Arlington boys soccer (10-5)Frankie Colantuono had a goal and an assist Will Czech added a goal and Nick Grippo made six saves in the team's 2-0 win over Carmel last Thursday The Admirals earned the fifth seed in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs and topped No after the Rams stunned fourth-seeded Horace Greeley in overtime The Admirals completed an undefeated regular season on Tuesday with a 53-38 win over Lakeland-Panas Sophomore Emma Chenski won the 50 freestyle (25.70) and 100 freestyle (56.18) and was part of the winning 200 freestyle relay quartet with Leah Mayerhauser Arlington will compete in the League 3 championship tournament on Saturday Roosevelt boys golf, New Paltz cross country Sister Act: Hayley, Ava Viebrock cherish being soccer teammates Clowry, Pawling made a celebration into a party for reinvigorated football town Ketcham field hockey pulls upset of Mahopac in Section 1 playoffs C'est bien: How French transfer student is impacting Haldane football Remsburger leads Roosevelt boys to Mid-Hudson Athletic League golf title Two of the largest reservoirs in the United States are at dangerously low levels due to the climate crisis and overconsumption of water which could affect water and electricity supply for millions in six western states and Mexico the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned on Tuesday.  Lake Mead and Lake Powell are currently at their lowest levels ever and are at risk of reaching “dead pool status” meaning that the water in the dams would be so low it could no longer flow downstream and power hydroelectric power stations.  “The conditions in the American west, which we're seeing around the Colorado River basin, have been so dry for more than 20 years that we're no longer speaking of a drought,” said Lis Mullin Bernhardt, an ecosystems expert at UNEP “We refer to it as ‘aridification’ - a new very dry normal.”   was created in the 1930s by the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River It is the largest artificial body of water in the US.  is the second largest and was created in the 1960s with the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam.  The reservoirs provide water and electricity to tens of millions of people in the states of Nevada as well as irrigation water for agriculture.  “While regulating and managing water supply and demand are essential in both the short and long term climate change is at the heart of this issue,” said Maria Morgado UNEP’s Ecosystems Officer in North America “In the long term we need to address the root causes of climate change as well as water demands.”  most major disasters – 90 per cent – were caused by floods people in affected areas will increasingly depend on groundwater.  increases in water demand – due to growing populations for example – have compounded climate change impacts such as reduction in precipitation as well as temperature rises which lead to increased evaporation of surface water and “We are talking about a 20-year period of drought-like conditions with an ever-increasing demand on water,” said Ms and particularly in the Lake Powell and Lake Mead region What’s happening in the American west is part of a wider trend affecting hundreds of millions of people across the world who are impacted by climate change as drought and desertification are quickly becoming the new normal everywhere – from the US to Europe and Africa.  climate and water hazards have accounted for 50 per cent of all disasters some 2.3 billion people globally face water stress annually This information is included in a compendium titled Drought in Numbers, published in May by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Drought is among several factors that impact land degradation Between 20 to 40 per cent of the world’s land is classified as degraded affecting half the global population and impacting croplands UNEP is among the lead agencies for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aimed at countering climate change and halting biodiversity.  The Decade runs through 2030, which is also the same timeline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  With 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. The Criteria API provides a type-safe way to define queries programmatically you can use it to select a set of entity attributes and map each result set record to a Plain Old Java Object (POJO) Let’s take a look at one of the recipes included in the book. It uses the Criteria API to programmatically define a query that selects a set of database columns and returns them as POJOs. To get the most out of this post, you should already be familiar with Hibernate’s basic concepts JPQL supports constructor expressions to select POJOs instead of entities or scalar values You can use a similar constructor expression with the Criteria API as you use in JPQL queries The definition of the CriteriaQuery follows the same approach as you use to select entities You first need to get a CriteriaBuilder instance from the EntityManager It’s a factory class that helps you to define different parts of your query You then create a CriteriaQuery instance that is the root of the object graph that represents your query I recommend providing the return type of your query as a parameter to the createQuery method It creates a typed instance of the CriteriaQuery interface I want to select AuthorValue objects in this example and provide AuthorValue.class as the parameter I use the Author entity as the root of the query Then you can define the projection of your query it’s a call of the AuthorValue constructor The construct method of the CriteriaBuilder allows you to define constructor calls Call this method using the class that Hibernate instantiates as the first parameter and an optional list of Selections that are used as constructor parameters I use the JPA Metamodel class Author_ to reference the firstName and lastName attributes of the Author entity If you’re not familiar with the JPA Metamodel take a look at the Hibernate tip How to reference entity attributes in a type-safe way which provides a comfortable and type-safe way to reference entity attributes The definition of the WHERE clause is optional If you want to select all records from the database you can skip this block and execute your query You can see an example of a WHERE clause definition in the How to select entities with a CriteriaQuery chapter That’s all you need to do to define the CriteriaQuery You first need to call the createQuery method of the EntityManager with your CriteriaQuery This method call returns the same TypedQuery interface as you use in your JPQL queries You can use it to set bind parameter values or to paginate the query result I don’t use any bind parameters in this example and therefore you need to call the getResultList method on the TypedQuery interface to execute the query and retrieve a List of AuthorValue objects I referenced the firstName and lastName attributes in the constructor call definition As you can see in the following log messages Hibernate used these reference to generates an SQL query that selects the firstName and lastName columns from the Author table You can find a download link for a project with executable test cases for this Hibernate tip in the book If you don’t want to create a POJO to represent your query result, you can also select a set of scalar values I show you how to do that in the chapter How to select multiple scalar values in a CriteriaQuery And if you want to use the Criteria API in your project, you should also have a look at the JPA metamodel It provides a great way to create queries in a type-safe way I show you how to use and generate the required classes in the chapter How to reference entity attributes in a type-safe way The Criteria API provides a type-safe option to define queries programmatically you can use it to select a set of database columns and let Hibernate map each result set record to a POJO CriteriaQuery is a type of query mechanism in Java that allows you to construct complex database queries using an object-oriented API This approach provides a more flexible and dynamic way to build queries making it easier to adapt your code to changing requirements It also helps to prevent SQL injection attacks as the query structure is defined programmatically rather than through string manipulation you first need to obtain a CriteriaBuilder instance from the EntityManager The CriteriaBuilder interface serves as a factory for all criteria queries Here’s a simple example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class); To select specific columns in a CriteriaQuery you can use the multiselect() method of the CriteriaBuilder interface This method takes a variable number of Selection arguments and returns a CompoundSelection instance Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<Tuple> cq = cb.createTupleQuery();Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);cq.multiselect(root.get("column1") You can add conditions to your CriteriaQuery using the where() method of the CriteriaQuery interface which you can create using the various predicate methods of the CriteriaBuilder interface Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);cq.where(cb.equal(root.get("column1") You can order the results of your CriteriaQuery using the orderBy() method of the CriteriaQuery interface This method takes a variable number of Order instances which you can create using the asc() and desc() methods of the CriteriaBuilder interface Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);cq.orderBy(cb.asc(root.get("column1"))); You can execute your CriteriaQuery using the createQuery() method of the EntityManager interface This method takes a CriteriaQuery instance and returns a TypedQuery instance which you can then execute using the getResultList() or getSingleResult() method Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);TypedQuery<YourEntity> query = em.createQuery(cq);List<YourEntity> results = query.getResultList(); You can join tables using the join() method of the Root or Join interface This method takes the name of the attribute representing the relationship to the other entity Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);Join<YourEntity OtherEntity> join = root.join("otherEntity"); You can group results using the groupBy() method of the CriteriaQuery interface This method takes a variable number of Expression instances which you can create using the get() method of the Root or Path interface Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<YourEntity> cq = cb.createQuery(YourEntity.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);cq.groupBy(root.get("column1")); You can use aggregate functions like count and max with CriteriaQuery using the corresponding methods of the CriteriaBuilder interface Here’s an example:CriteriaBuilder cb = em.getCriteriaBuilder();CriteriaQuery<Long> cq = cb.createQuery(Long.class);Root<YourEntity> root = cq.from(YourEntity.class);cq.select(cb.count(root)); exceptions can be handled using a try-catch block The most common exception you might encounter is the PersistenceException which is a runtime exception that wraps all failures that occur within the persistence mechanism Here’s an example:try { // Your CriteriaQuery code here} catch (PersistenceException e) { // Handle exception here} Due to the new phase of the Old City Harbour tramway construction traffic management will be adjusted around the Linnahall intersection area starting Monday and a segment of Rannamäe tee will be temporarily closed to facilitate the construction of a bicycle path Rachel Tama of the John Jay-East Fishkill High School field hockey team was voted last week's Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Week Be sure to cast your vote now for the next Player of the Week so make your pick as quick as possible Each week, coaches can nominate their top-performing players. Nominations can be submitted to Journal sports reporter A.J. Martelli at amartelli@poughkeepsiejournal.com or pjsports@poughkeepsiejournal.com The goalie stopped a penalty kick to help secure the Patriots’ 1-0 win over Beacon in the James Caswell Memorial Game Heraty was named the event’s Most Valuable Player Ketcham field hockeyShe had two goals and two assists helping lift the Indians to a 10-0 win over visiting Our Lady of Lourdes Stowell scored twice and threw in an assist ►Heraty shines as John Jay tops Beacon in potential boys soccer playoff preview ►Field hockey: Ketcham cools off Lourdes on chilly night ►John Jay field hockey continues hot streak with shutout of Lourdes He scored the winning goal in double overtime propelling the Warriors to a 1-0 win over Arlington B the Poughkeepsie Journal ranks the top 10 local teams in action With only five schools within the Journal’s coverage area participating including only teams from the schools involved Section 9 has delayed its athletics until Nov cheerleading and swimming were postponed until March In what promises to be a uniquely challenging season we will recognize the area teams that thrive The ranking is fluid and can change each week based on how the teams perform Arlington girls soccer — After a run that included a state championship and three straight Section 1 titles Arlington was upset in the sectional semifinals last fall The Admirals return several of their stars Casey Stowell and goalies Cassie Coster and Lauren Haley Haldane girls soccer — The Blue Devils won a ninth straight Section 1 Class C title and made it to the state semifinals including Jade Vilella and Bella Monteleone but this program has proven for a decade that it can reload faster than Yosemite Sam The Blue Devils will feature sophomore Chloe Rowe along with defenders Sara Ferreira and Bianca Harmancin ► Elite 11: Meet the Journal's top returning Section 1 boys soccer players ► Elite 11: Meet the Journal's top returning Section 1 girls soccer player Arlington girls cross country — The Admirals are consistently excellent and they're expected to return several standouts Arlington finished second to North Rockland in the Section 1 championship last season and now with the Red Raiders graduating three-time national champion Katelyn Tuohy the Admirals' title chances certainly have improved John Jay boys soccer — The Patriots went 15-4 and reached the Section 1 Class AA semifinals last season before narrowly losing to Mamaroneck John Jay has the potential to make another long playoff run as defender Billy Moore and midfielder Zach Rabadi lead a talented group that is accustomed to contending Arlington boys soccer — They reached the Section 1 Class AA semifinals and lost by a goal to eventual champion Ossining The Admirals are a perennial contender and despite the graduation of star Frankie Colantuono they still are expected to be among the elite The team now will be led by midfielders Shaun Smith and Kam Payman along with Michael Cocca a talented sophomore who could emerge as a dominant scorer ► Ketcham teams happy to be playing, hopeful season continues ► How trainers, teams maintain safety as sports return from COVID break John Jay boys cross country — The Patriots have ascended quickly and turned heads in recent years peaking when they captured the league title and Northern Counties championship last season The team graduated a handful of stars but does have back a strong core in Aidan Milroy also returns after missing most of last season with an injury Beacon boys soccer — The Bulldogs have become one of the better teams in Dutchess County They went 12-4-3 last season and reached the Section 1 Class A quarterfinals Beacon returns key players from that team goalie AJ Lucas and midfielder Dillon Kelly Arlington boys cross country — The Admirals placed fourth in the Section 1 championships last year but are in somewhat of a rebuilding phase after graduating most of their top performers Arlington is always in the mix and the program seems to be an endless pipeline of talent Ketcham field hockey — Led by UConn commit Violeta Francese Ketcham has steadily been one of the best programs in Dutchess County in recent years The team has won its league title the previous two seasons and this year Ketcham has a talented cast that includes Molly Gaklik John Jay girls cross country — The Patriots placed seventh in the Section 1 championships and there is an expectation of continued growth Fiona Mohl and Serenity Delgado are part of a talented core that have helped this team rise to the fore Daniel Caso of the Arlington High School boys cross country team was named last week’s Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Week Caso had won the Northern Counties 5K in 16:17.2 The Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Week voting will return in a few weeks Scholastic winter sports include boys and girls basketball FDR's Trainor, Millbrook girls shine at Section 9 cross country championships Noah Lortie, Jonny Lange lead Rhinebeck to regional final Red Hook battles in Class A finals, but falls again to Minisink Valley Chloe Rowe, Bella Monteleone lead Haldane girls soccer to ninth straight title The accessibility of a building depends on the structures put in place for the accommodation of disabled individuals — and for those of us without a disability Although many of these accessible structures have been implemented in years past those who rely on these accommodations argue there is still an urgency for certain improvements a freshmen at Dutchess Community College and Poughkeepsie resident has recently gained tremendous support from the college and DCC administration for her proposed smartphone app idea: an app that allows the users to open a handicapped door with their phone functioning through some sort of transmission between the phone and door as opposed to having to physically press the handicapped button for access Jones was diagnosed with Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy a disease which affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and leads to debilitating muscle weakness she has used an electric wheelchair to move around while relying on different structures and accommodations to access buildings JULIE'S JUNGLE: Play area offers accessibility, fun to Hopewell Junction she explained her inspiration for the app idea which had its roots in a desire to improve building accessibility — specifically an improvement in the usefulness of the handicapped door buttons “Rarely are the buttons in a place where people who actually need to use them can reach them,” Jones said They’re never really in a good spot where you would be able to hit it.” along with conversation with her mother about a possible solution the idea was sparked: an app that would enable users to open a handicapped door from their phone “We figured everything else is on your phone nowadays Yet with no experience in the fields of engineering and computer science she had little knowledge on where to start Jones attended the DCC Foundation Community’s Bridge to Future Gala at The Grandview Karen Schroeder Travato received the Alumni Hall of Fame Award for her excellence in the field of engineering Jones approached her with the idea for the app hoping to gain some information on where to start “She was in a wheelchair for a few months due to a health issue and could relate to the idea.” who offered the full support of the college along with the use of all its resources and help from different departments “This is a perfect example of applied learning and a testament to the collaborative and inclusive environment that exists at Dutchess Community College,” Edington said and I’m thrilled she shared with us her vision to enhance accessibility on campus through innovation Those involved in developing the app are excited to be spearheading such an important project and we’re looking forward to implementing the technology in the near future.” After a meeting with Engineering Department head Mark Courtney IT coordinator Bill Wolfson and professor Dan Barbuto it was established that the DCC campus would be an ideal testing site for the proposed app Jones said they agreed that engineering student Jacob Ernst would take over the project and develop a hardware and software app solution “My end goal for the app is to have a single button the user pushes in the app such that whatever door the user is in front of will open — so that the user will not have to select from a long list of buildings and doors,” Ernst explained Since the app remains early on in the developmental stage much of the technical information is subject to change The team hopes to have a functioning prototype implemented on campus by the start of the fall semester Jones has always seemed to me an individual of incredible kindness I always saw a relentless mind and an unbridled imagination.To me the recent success of her proposed idea came as no surprise where she intends to study biomedical sciences with a minor in business administration She said she hopes to extend her app to the Marist Campus as well she seeks to provide a remedy to certain problems in accessibility while also demonstrating how one idea can provide an enduring solution for years to come Contact him at newsroom@poughkeepsiejournal.com Legend Sharon Strzelecki outshines Kim K in new Uber Eats ad What’s with our fascination with the ‘model diet’ Everything you need to know about the New Moon The modelling industry has always had a strong hold over me I have been mystified by the fashion and beauty models from magazines; reposting runway images on Tumblr and organising my favourite model-off-duty-looks into Instagram saved folders This deep-seated infatuation extended to not just wanting to look like a model The appeal wasn’t simply skin-deep and as a teenager I was hungry to learn the ways I could achieve and sustain the model lifestyle I so desired I naïvely held the belief that the key to emulating this lifestyle was to appropriate a model’s diet intensely researching the number of calories healthy fats and superfoods I was to consume to grow a foot taller It’s worrying to think back on my laser focus on models’ dietary habits Not only because dieting did nothing good for my growing and hormonal teenage body and mind but because of my complete oversight of the actual humans behind these diets I know that I’m not alone in equating models to their diets articles and posts that continue to be published still today carrying titles like ‘What I Eat in A Day as a Model’ It’s clear our society has a preoccupation with models’ eating habits choosing to engage with these rather than their personalities and passions (Editor’s note: This mindset is one of the reasons we started our Just One Thing series where we ask young models what they care about Former model and now YouTuber, Phoebe Pojo, is flipping this unhealthy obsession on its head. Her channel, Models That Eat is described as “a safe space for models to discuss their relationship with food and their bodies” The channel shares open and thoughtful conversations between Pojo and a variety of professional models as they talk about their individual experiences within the industry over a hearty meal Models that Eat appropriates our absurd cultural curiosity with models’ diets and uses it to give a platform to the professionals behind the plate “Everyone is looking for the ‘model diet’ or ‘what is this supermodel eating?’ or ‘what does it take to be this type of model?’,” explains Pojo so I hope that models watch my videos and see that their voices are important and they deserve to be heard.” Pojo had noticed that models’ lifestyles — and specifically the way they eat — was highly sought-after content on the Internet She also noticed the models who were candid about their diets were heavily criticised Although audiences would be pressing models for their dietary tips and tricks they were also quick to become harsh and critical It’s this criticism that makes models reluctant to speak out “Models are scared out of telling their truths about their diet,” she says “It’s a subconscious trauma that makes them fearful of tainting their image by telling their side of the story.” In an industry where one’s image defines one’s earning capacity “I’ve had my friends talk to me about getting thousands of dollars dropped off contracts for gaining a centimetre on their hips.” Such consequences understandably drive models away from being fully candid about their diets and lifestyles If what you ate for dinner last night meant you might lose your job Being signed to her first agency at age 13 Pojo has long been embedded in the industry Growing up a model has allowed her to better notice the way the industry often runs on fear “So many people are recruited young and begin internalising these messages young it’s pretty difficult to navigate that space and not develop body dysmorphia,” admits Pojo “Literally my entire teen life was building a brand out of my body.” models are held to a different standard of eating; one where eating ‘regular’ portions of foods inevitably invites questions “I just thought it was funny how people would question my diet because of my career,” says Pojo Though she notes she didn’t let it get to her “Me and my friends would eat a regular amount and at the time her love of food and passion for positive change to kick start Models that Eat a bit of a joke and light-hearted in concept” One model even said my page helped them recover from an eating disorder,” explains Pojo “It started dialogue that I didn’t necessarily understand because I was on the other side because I felt like I had always been treated pretty well.” Once she realised the true potential of the platform Pojo began driving more important conversations about the industry The aim was to inspire not only others to look at food in a less critical light her Dine n Dash episodes truly achieve this By establishing a comfortable setting with a delicious meal in a familiar space Pojo guides her guests through trivial and dense subjects with ease “Sometimes when people tell me devastating things “I’m not smiling because I’m happy it happened I’m smiling because I’m happy you’re talking about it.” Pojo notes she will continue bringing more thoughtful discussion to the table as an opportunity for fans to see models in a new light and to revisit their own relationships with food When asked about what the future of Models That Eat looks like “I get so psyched when I think about how many people I get to eat with in the future — there are so many new faces in the space that I want to talk to.” Models that Eat demystifies modelling in such a nuanced and casual way it becomes easy to see past the imagined lives of models we so covet on social media Their passions and stories deserve far more attention than their diets and Models that Eat makes this transference of attention feel effortless Because — and this is something I had to learn the hard way — models are far more than what they eat modelsthateat.com here’s how I deal with strangers commenting on my body Seven Australian creatives show us their go-to wedding outfits Hot off the press: How we celebrated Fashion Journal’s print relaunch Supermodels and schoolgirls: An excerpt from Australian writer Laura Elizabeth Woollett’s upcoming novel Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By Frances Ruth HarrisGOSHEN — Jeanne Ryan married her neighbor Stanley Dickel on May 23 right in the middle of her trial for animal cruelty The two might end up in prison at the same time Dickel is currently awaiting sentencing for a probation violation for removing a tracking device.Ryan of Argus Farm is charged with the deaths of 10 horses found last summer locked in a barn Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher Borek until July 6 to file their post-trial memoranda The judge said he would render a verdict on July 23 Sussman has been pinning the blame on Ryan's son He grilled McSwigin and his then-girlfriend about the dates and times they fed the horses The two helped Ryan with chores but have said they stayed at Argus Farm only intermittently during that time Sussman argued that McSwigin and Pohja were unable to recall even the correct years in their testimonies and made a motion to have the charges against Ryan thrown out Borek asked Dickel if he changed his testimony was to help his wife since his grand jury testimony says he'd dug a hole in 2015 to bury a horse but didn't see the horse Dickel said he didn't want anything to happen to Ryan He said he found drug paraphernalia when cleaning McSwigin's room after McSwigin left the farm he happened to go into the barn and found the dead horses He said Ryan was unable to talk about them McSwigin was supposed to be taking care of the horses but told Dickel he didn't like doing it Dickel said.Borek cross-examined Dickel about his numerous DWIs she said she'd retired from the New York City Police Department because of Lyme disease Ryan said she told her son to feed the horses two flakes of hay She said her son told her he put antifreeze in the beet pulp she went to the barn to see the horses and found five of them dead They were the horses that got the beet pulp jumping on her back and trying to choke her shortly after she discovered the dead horses Horse owners and breeders attending the trial told The Chronicle some of their horses eat a whole bale of hay in one day and that Ryan's horses were on a starvation diet.Ryan said she had spells of vertigo along with fainting and balancing problems beginning in fall 2016 She said she fell down a flight of steps and after that and couldn't walk to the barn She depended on McSwigin for help with the horses was portrayed in photographs that showed him emaciated and standing in a foot of manure among carcasses.Ryan said she thought Seamus looked okay when shown a picture of him just after he was rescued.She said did not see a problem with keeping Seamus in the barn with the carcasses and manure She said she didn't notice any insects or maggots."Bugs were not crawling on Seamus," she said Did she know Seamus was eating his own feces She shrugged and said no.When shown one of Seamus' overgrown and infected hooves Ryan seemed unmoved and said every horse has different requirements of care Borek questioned her about her medical records suggesting she retired to avoid an internal investigation by the New York City Police Department He also said the hospital reported Ryan could walk with a "steady" gait when discharged Ryan said she could walk only on even ground and that the route to the barn from her house was uneven She said she cared for the horses after her son left.Borek showed pictures of Ryan in Goshen during a period when Ryan said she couldn't walk They showed her protesting in front of Legoland's office Ryan said she did not harm her horses in any way She fed them sufficient food and cared for them Freehill admonished the courtroom midway through the day telling spectators they had to be quiet and respectful or be removed This "isn't a Saturday afternoon at the movies," he said Eastside islander Charlie Ellis is a serious collector of amusing things Whimsical things such as old vehicle license plates the teeth and bones of marine creatures he's found along local waterways and paintings so amateurish they're almost fascinating not humorless - because Charlie strikes me as being a lighthearted fellow who has a playful outlook on life while he has a penchant for accumulating stuff to which other people have assigned little or no value Charlie isn't a pack rat - what he collects is on display or in use at Pojo Point his home on the marsh on the western side of Turner's Rock I've always tried to cover the walls," he said when I visited him in late June And so the exterior and interior walls of his house and of the three outbuildings he's constructed at Pojo Point are covered with stuff that he and his companion as are the tops of the numerous tables inside the buildings and outside in the yard It's a yard that is itself a display area in which Charlie has woven stuff he's found - including old signs; a huge rusted ship's rudder; a large metal propeller from an aircraft that crashed along the Savannah River; and two cannons he created using abandoned lampposts for barrels - into a lyrical collage of castoff collectibles "It's a collection of clutter - if I see it a Savannah businessman and leader in public education for whom Charles Ellis Elementary School is named Much of the stuff that's been collected has been recycled by Charlie who has a knack for carpentry and woodworking that was passed along to him by his father Charlie showed me a table he'd just finished with the top made of shutters he'd found in a dumpster is the location of one of his collections - license plates from every state in the union and the District of Columbia that are affixed - in alphabetical order - to the ceiling joists of the building Charlie picked up the first 15(cq) or so of the plates while traveling then went to a junkyard and found about 15 more "Then I wrote letters to chambers of commerce in small towns," he said in relating how he fleshed out his collection by making requests for license plates "I wrote them like a high school kid would write them Another of his buildings - used by Julie as a studio where she paints - sits by the edge of the Bradley Creek marsh and bears a sign identifying it as the "Pojo Point Yacht Club." Charlie calls it "Margaritaville" and said of the one-room structure which affords a splendid view of Dutch and Whitemarsh islands "It's where we have our margaritas every night." The third outbuilding has been dubbed "The Art Gallery," and it was built from materials from an old pump house that Charlie tore down The one-room gallery also serves as a laundry room and houses a collection of what some might label primitive art or naïve art was started a year ago by Charlie and Julie "We go to garage sales and flea markets and places and buy this artwork," he said which includes a paint-by-numbers scene of a boat dock "The idea is that it's very amateurish and the school that bears his grandfather's name He spent much of his adult life - 27 years - in Atlanta where he worked primarily as a real estate appraiser and also staged "big-time" women's tennis tournaments he nourished his spirit of adventure by crossing the Atlantic in sailboats on four occasions and by climbing some of the world's highest mountains He returned to Savannah a dozen years ago and settled at Pojo Point which covers three acres of secluded high ground on Turner's Rock - a large hammock in the marsh between Wilmington and Whitemarsh islands - and was purchased by his parents in the late 1940s is a Lowcountry name for the great blue heron which in days past was considered a "po'" source of meat.) "I figured I'd lived away from Savannah half my life and I figured it was time to go home," he said he's added on to the summer cottage his parents had built in 1950 such as old bottles; artwork that's much more sophisticated than that in the gallery including a painting by Savannahian Myrtle Jones; and a table that's covered by prehistoric sharks' teeth and another that's the final resting place of numerous alligator skulls Among the items gracing the porch of the house are some whale vertebrae who has on display outdoors the complete skeleton of a manatee that he found alongside the Savannah River near Fort Jackson The skeleton was just one of the things that caught my eye during my two hours at Pojo Point and I'm sure there was a lot that I missed "It's overwhelming," said Charlie of all his stuff while showing me around his house the Tallinn City Government appointed new governors for the districts of Kesklinn All candidates have also received approval from their respective district councils previously served as the Communications Director for the Reform Party and has been an advisor in both the national parliament and the Tallinn City Council where he also served as the vice-chair of the Reform Party faction Andla is currently pursuing a degree in Political Sciences at Tallinn University "There will certainly be a broad field of work and numerous initiatives to enhance the quality of life in Kesklinn – from ensuring that our streets are modern and high-quality for all users to making the Old Town a vibrant place for business earned her master's degree in Internal Security from the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in 2020 Her previous professional experience includes positions in private enterprises and as a board assistant at the Enterprise Estonia Foundation Raudsepp plans to focus on community involvement and sustainable development of the district "My priorities are to tidy up the urban environment including restoring the original route of bus number 8 and to initiate the development of Pirita beach area launch the first family center in the district and start designing the velodrome development The goal is to establish an open and inclusive management culture in Pirita and create a modern living environment for all district residents," she said continuing as the governor of Põhja-Tallinn earned her higher education in Public Administration from the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in 2005 and a master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Tallinn University in 2010 She has held various positions in the Ministry of Environment and the Environment Agency and recently served as a strategy director in the Ministry of Climate and as project manager at the Tallinn Strategic Management Office Tammur has also been the chair of the Lääne-Harju Municipal Council She emphasized the importance of being accessible to the residents ensuring that their concerns are heard and addressed "The future of Põhja-Tallinn must build on a long-term plan for the district advancing the general plan that ensures a pleasant living environment for all current and future residents and addresses mobility issues comprehensively Supporting residents and homeowners' associations in the renovation wave by ensuring necessary consultations and transparent so unnecessary bureaucracy does not hinder the refurbishment of apartment buildings," Tammur added District governors are appointed for a term that lasts until the end of the current city government's mandate A lost young lynx was seen in a popular part of Põhja-Tallinn on Friday morning caught on camera both on a restaurant patio on Kopli tänav and at Baltic Station (Balti jaam) itself Anyone who sees the lynx is urged by the Rescue Board to avoid approaching the animal and call 112 When Anton Kostjuk first spotted the wild animal on the patio of Restaurant Ülo directly opposite Baltic Station Market (Balti jaama turg) he had doubts about whether it was a big cat or if it could really be a young lynx — and why a lynx would be sitting this far into a major city but rescuers confirmed the animal was indeed a young lynx that had ended up lost in the Estonian capital Shocked by the unexpected up-close sighting the animal was also caught on film running around the adjacent Baltic Station The Rescue Board tweeted about the Põhja-Tallinn lynx sighting on Friday afternoon but could go on the move again once dark out Residents of the area have been asked to keep a lookout Anyone who sees the lynx is urged to avoid approaching the animal and call 112 representatives from the City of Tallinn and the architectural firm Sammas Arhitektuuribüroo OÜ unveiled the project for a new school building and its construction progress at Karjamaa Street 18 In response to the growing demand for school places due to new developments in the area the city plans to renovate a building formerly used as a school until 2021 and open a new primary school with 864 student places and Külli Tammur will manage Põhja-Tallinn HELSINKI FINLAND JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 58 The social and health care reform would have prevented what is set to be the largest outsourcing of health care services in Finland a member of the Parliament’s Social Affairs and Health Committee Sarkomaa is referring to a decision made by four municipalities to outsource the operations of the Central Hospital of Länsi-Pohja in Kemi to Mehiläinen a leading private medical care provider in Finland “This is clearly indicative of how bad it is for the development of our social and health care services that the care reform was delayed and neglected by the previous governments,” she says to Uusi Suomi Simo and Tornio – on Monday announced they have decided to establish a joint venture with the private medical care provider in a bid to secure the operations of the Central Hospital of Länsi-Pohja The municipalities have been concerned that the social health care and regional government reform would lead to the services being relocated to Rovaniemi Kemi was the last of the four municipalities to approve the outsourcing its municipal council voting 22 for and 21 against the proposal on Monday The joint venture is also set to provide special health care services for the municipalities of Tervola and Ylitornio Talouselämä has reported that the computational value of the outsourcing agreement rises to over 1.1 billion euros as the joint venture would be responsible for providing health care services in the region until 2032 the Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services “I’m very concerned about this,” she stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday “The municipalities are about to tie themselves to a 15-year contract with very strict grounds for termination It’ll be a very difficult situation for the county to be established if one side of the county is locked to the current situation.” Aleksi Teivainen – HTPhoto: Panu Pohjola – LehtikuvaSource: Uusi Suomi Advertisement 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