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A proposed development that would see 68 townhomes built in Stratford east end was referred back to staff due to questions about the number of affordable units and environmental initiatives in the homes. During Monday night meeting, council heard a presentation from planner Julia von Westerholt, a consultant presenting on behalf of the applicant, Paradize Properties Development Ltd. According to von Westerholt, the constraints of the subject lands, which are located between Douro Street and County Road 111, limited the number of possible designs for building housing on the land The proposed medium density with a special provision designation would permit a maximum of four storeys and a maximum density of 65 units per hectare. To achieve the goal of 25 per cent affordable housing, the plan presented to council called for 40 per cent of the units to be in forms other than single-detached dwellings. However, the question about whether or not this affordability aspect would be a requirement was called into question Monday, notably by Coun. Lesley Biehn. While Adam Betteridge, the city’s director of building and planning, explained the 2016 official plan calls for 25 per cent of all new housing developments to be affordable, it’s not reflective of today’s current needs. Coun. Geza Wordorfa asked how much the homes would sell for, but Punya Sagar of Municipal Development & Planning Services, who was answering questions on behalf of Paradize, was unable to provide an answer since the actual design for the homes has not progressed very far. Also discussed during the presentation was environmental concerns posed by the new development. Resident Mike Sullivan, who said he was speaking on behalf of local advocacy group Climate Momentum, noted the planning report made no mention about energy conservation, climate change or greenhouse gas avoidance. Sullivan, who pointed out the city has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent of 2017 levels in the next six years, said buildings in the city will no longer be able to use natural gas by 2050. If this new development employs natural gas, the homes will have to be converted, he said. “There is nothing preventing the city from making demands of these builders, these developers, that they build without natural gas heating or hot water. The technology for heat pumps is now on par in terms of cost with gas furnaces and hot water. (It’s) no longer more expensive to build a home with a heat pump than it is to build with a natural gas furnace,” he said. Sullivan found sympathetic ears in Coun. Larry McCabe, who asked if the developer would consider heat pumps, and in Jo-Dee Burbach, who asked of staff if there was a way to restrict natural gas developments. Betteridge, though, told the councillors there was no way to impose these restrictions if the homes meeting the province’s building code. Because there were questions that staff and Sagar were unable to answer, Betteridge suggested council could make a motion to defer the decision until staff could provide more information on affordability and climate design. The motion passed with only Wordofa in opposition. Coun. Brad Beatty was absent from the meeting.

Lea en español For many people, this time of year is all about the shopping. And there's a fair chance many feel less than joyful about the prospect. If fulfilling your lengthy list feels overwhelming, learning what brain science and evolutionary psychology say about shopping and gift-giving might help you understand exactly why you're stressed – and even point you toward a healthier, happier holiday season. Our reactions are encoded into our nervous system, said Dr. Beth Frates, a part-time associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston. "By understanding these brain responses, people can develop strategies to manage stress better, such as setting realistic expectations, focusing on mindfulness and simplifying holiday preparations," said Frates, who also is the immediate past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The idea of exchanging gifts at this time of year can be traced back to pagan solstice celebrations. But the drive to share with another is as old as humanity itself, said Dr. Diego Guevara Beltran, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at the University of Arizona in Tucson who studies cooperation and generosity. The science of generosity is more about survival than stocking stuffers, Guevara Beltran said. Sharing food gave early humans an evolutionary advantage. "Generosity is just one of the ways by which we can accumulate resources, be it wealth itself or friendships or work partners or more attractive, more intelligent mates," he said. Sharing with other people, Guevara Beltran said, is "a signal that communicates how much you value them, their welfare, your relationship with them." Research has shown that helping people makes us feel good. Part of that, he said, is because when someone is part of a community, they feel protected. One way this manifests is through the act of giving gifts. But to derive happiness from gift-giving, the giver needs to feel both that it was not an obligation and that it was effective, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report . That means it could be stressful to be in a culture where gift-giving feels mandatory, or if we can't see that a gift helped someone, Guevara Beltran speculated. It also might be stressful if gift-giving becomes a competition to show that you care about somebody more than the others around them. Our brains on shopping Stressful shopping can cause several physiological responses to kick in, Frates said. First is the "fight or flight" reaction that comes with stress. The release of chemicals that increase our heart rate, raise our blood pressure and intensify our breathing evolved to give us bursts of energy to escape danger. Frates said that while holiday stressors are not life-threatening, they can still trigger the stress response. The pressure to stay within budget could create a sense of scarcity, she said. "This taps into an evolutionary response, where the fear of losing resources like money can feel urgent and distressing." The holiday season also involves a lot of choices. "The brain has limited capacity for decision-making, and making multiple decisions can lead to decision fatigue," Frates said. "This fatigue reduces the ability to self-regulate and cope, which can lead to heightened stress responses when confronted with even minor setbacks, like a long line or out-of-stock item." The stress of needing to complete tasks within a limited time can intensify the fight-or-flight response, she said, as the brain interprets the ticking clock as a sense of urgency or threat. Meanwhile, Frates said, holiday shopping can also trigger brain chemicals that affect our feelings. "Dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released when we anticipate something exciting or enjoyable, like finding a great gift or finding a good deal," she said. "This anticipation can feel rewarding even before any actual purchase is made." For some people, this dopamine boost can make shopping a relaxing experience. "It provides a temporary distraction from other stressors and allows them to focus on something positive, creating a 'holiday high,'" Frates said. For some people, that can be problematic. "When shopping becomes a way to chase that next dopamine hit, it can lead to excessive spending or impulsive purchases," she said. "This can become a trap, particularly during the holidays, when deals, sales and gift-giving pressures are everywhere." Understanding how all these processes work can help people recognize why they feel the way they do and adopt strategies to cope, Frates said. Here are some of her suggestions. 1. Start with self-care before shopping Prioritizing self-care means people can be their best selves and make good decisions, Frates said. So, "eat food that is delicious and nutritious. Get seven to nine hours of sleep. Make sure to enjoy physical activity. Take walks when you can and invite friends along. Practice stress reduction like meditation or yoga to help you calm your body and mind." Before going shopping, try taking deep breaths using stress-relieving techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing (inhale through your nose for four counts, hold for seven counts, and exhale through your mouth for eight) or box breathing (inhale through the nose for four counts, hold your breath for four, exhale for four, then hold for four). 2. Be strategic Don't shop when you're hungry, tired, lonely or stressed, Frates said. And don't start shopping 15 minutes before a store closes or a website's online deals end, she said. That's setting yourself up for triggering the fight-or-flight response. 3. Be mindful Before making a purchase, take a moment to consider whether it's truly needed or whether it's an impulsive choice. To avoid overindulging, set a specific budget or limit yourself to a couple of hours or specific shopping days. "This keeps dopamine-driven spending in check while still allowing for the enjoyable aspects of holiday shopping," Frates said. Look for post-shopping activities that provide rewards without the financial cost. That can satisfy your brain's desire for more dopamine in a healthier way. "Plan enjoyable, stress-relieving activities after shopping, like going for a walk, spending time with friends or indulging in a hobby," she said. 4. Bring a friend Not only does this support healthy social connections, Frates said, but if things start feeling stressful, "you have a buddy, and you have a support system right there for you." 5. Rethink the focus of the season "With gift-giving, we need to change mindsets in order to be able to manage the stress," Frates said. The holidays could be used to emphasize social connections, she said. "Thinking about the connection with the person and making gift-giving more about deepening the connection than anything else, I think, will really help to reduce the stress around the process," she said. So instead of scouring shops and websites for the "perfect" gift, think about making a meaningful and personal one, she suggested. It could be a poem, a painting, a song or a framed photograph that captured a special time. 6. Lessons for children It's easy to get caught up in the hunt for a hard-to-get item, Frates said. But ask yourself what the holiday means in your family's traditions. "Is it about getting that perfect gift for the child? Or is it about celebrating the meaning of that holiday?" So instead of having children ask for one specific toy, or a specific brand of clothing, teach them to leave a little leeway on their lists. "It is a good reminder to express to children that this season is about giving and sharing what we can in the best way that we can," she said, "and sometimes the exact gift is not available." Encouraging such an attitude can be a tall order, Frates said, but it's a place to start. "A simple mindset shift could be the difference between a stressful holiday shopping season or a joyful journey to find meaningful gifts for people you care about." American Heart Association News covers heart and brain health. Not all views expressed in this story reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. Copyright is owned or held by the American Heart Association, Inc., and all rights are reserved. Sign up here to get the latest health & fitness updates in your inbox every week!It’s a complicated situation. As the Montreal Canadiens work to becoming a more competitive team, they face a dilemma regarding their defence corps. It will be a challenge for general manager Kent Hughes to sort out his personnel, ice a balanced group on the blueline and put together a squad that is solid through all three pairings... a necessity for the team to become a true contender. While the team is stacked with left shot defenceman with a wide variety of skill sets, the right side looks to be in disarray. There isn’t a top four defenceman in the group. The leader of the pack is David Savard but in an ideal situation he would be on the third pair and on one of the PK units. The only other RD on the roster is Justin Barron, who hasn’t shown enough to win a top four position. In addition, his skill set doesn’t exactly fit the stereotypical mold of a third pair d-man or penalty killer. More on that later. When you look to next season, Logan Mailloux is a good bet to win a spot but it is early in his career to count on him as a first pair defenceman and it would seem like a waste of his skills to relegate him to the third pair. In that light, penciling in Mailloux on the second pair seems reasonable. However, given the right partner he could make the jump to the first pair. David Reinbacher should also be ready to play next season but he has only seen action in 11 games in Laval since coming over from the Swiss league. It is unrealistic to expect him to jump into NHL action after missing a year due to injury and a having so little time to adapt to the North American game. At least a year of development in the AHL should be in the cards. If Savard is re-signed rather than traded, it would leave Montreal with a reasonable talent on the second and third defence pairs – or first and third pairs. The trouble with that is, we don’t know if Savard will still be with the Canadiens after the trade deadline or if he would re-sign with the team this summer. Should Savard not return, that would leave the Canadiens with Barron and Mailloux as their two right shot defencemen. Perhaps Mailloux could win a spot on the first pair and Barron could instill enough confidence in the coaching staff that they would play him on the second pair. But both of those scenarios seem like a long shot. A more likely situation would be Mailloux on the second pair and Barron on the third pair with someone who complements his offence first style of play. The left side of the blue line has the opposite problem. There are more players than positions available and lots of internal competition for the various roles. Kaiden Guhle has a lock on one of the d-men in the top four. In terms of all around play, he is the best Canadiens’ defenceman. It’s easy to see how Guhle paired with Mailloux, for example, could work. Both Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson are offensive defencemen and both are regulars on the power play, with Matheson getting the bulk of the time to date. But is there even room for both of them on the roster? Neither is a third pair d-man. If Guhle is on the first or second pair, then one of Matheson or Hutson would have to play on the third pair or on their weak side. Neither of those situations is ideal and Hutson isn’t going anywhere. If Guhle and Hutson were in the top four next season, the status of Mike Matheson’s future with the team becomes the elephant in the room. The position of LD on the third pair would then boil down to Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble with Adam Engstrom waiting in the wings. Both bring an element of toughness to the game that would complement Barron’s style of play and perhaps they could rotate with him at the bottom of the lineup. If it’s not Barron, the Canadiens could explore other options that would fit with their vision of how they want the defence to be built. A third pair d-man should not be an overly expensive acquisition in terms of salary or assets going the other way. That leaves the unanswered question of who could be a defenceman that is available and who could play the right side on the first or second pair for the Canadiens. Optimists would say that player is David Reinbacher but those are lofty expectations for someone with so little experience. The 2026-27 is a more likely timeframe for the big Austrian to see his name in the lineup. Others might say that David Savard could fill that role for another season but he is not ideally suited to that role and there are no guarantees he will be back... for one reason or another. The best result would be if Justin Barron could suddenly elevate his play over the next 30 games and show that he is capable of playing in top four situations on a regular basis. But don’t hold your breath on that one. The final option from within the organization would be to have a LD play his weak side on the top four. Both the management team and the coaching staff have voiced their concerns about that option. The answer seems to be in a trade or a free agent signing and it is easy to lend credence to the rumours that Kent Hughes is looking for a solid RD to add to his lineup, even it is for only a year or two. In the meantime, there is a lot of evaluation to be done and a lot of phone calls to be made before the situation on defence is resolved. This article first appeared on The Sick Podcast and was syndicated with permission.

City at least avoided a sixth consecutive defeat but the manner in which they blew a commanding advantage will do little to settle nerves in and around the club ahead of Sunday’s trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool. City appeared in total control after a brace from Erling Haaland and another from Ilkay Gundogan had them three up seven minutes into the second half, but after Anis Hadj Moussa got one back in the 75th minute, City imploded. “It is what it is, difficult to swallow right now,” Guardiola said. “The game was good, we played well, we scored three and could have scored more. We do everything and then we give away, especially the first one, and after we are not stable enough to do it. “It’s not about no run or no commitment, but football you have to be [switched on] in certain moments to do it.” Santiago Gimenez got Feyenoord’s second in the 82nd minute and David Hancko got a dramatic equaliser in the 89th, making City the first team in Champions League history to have led 3-0 in the 75th minute of a match and fail to win. Some City fans, who suffered through Saturday’s 4-0 humiliation at home to Tottenham, made their frustrations known at the final whistle. “The last game against Tottenham, 0-4, the supporters were there, applause,” he said. “They are disappointed of course and we understand it. “People come here not to remember success of the past, they come here to see the team win and perform well. I am not the one when the situation is bad or good [to say] what they have to do. “These supporters, when we go away, our fans are amazing, travelling. There is nothing to do and they are right to express what they feel.” Guardiola’s own frustrations were apparent given the number of scratches visible on his head after the match. The Catalan had arrived at the ground with a cut on his nose, which he said he had caused himself with a long fingernail. City now face a trip to Anfield to face the Liverpool side of former Feyenoord boss Arne Slot, whose named was chanted by the visiting fans during the match. “Everybody knows the situation, I don’t have to add absolutely anything,” Guardiola said. “We are going to train tomorrow, recovery and prepare the next game. Day off and we have two or three days to prepare that and go for it. We will learn for the future and what has been has been. “It will be a tough season for us and we have to accept it for many circumstances.” Feyenoord’s late fightback brought jubilant scenes in the away end. “I think if you’re from Feyenoord it was an unbelievable evening,” head coach Brian Priske said. “A strange game which ends 3-3 which is an unbelievable result for us and also remarkable in the essence of being 3-0 down in minute 75 away from home against still, for me, the best team in the world. “Normally we don’t celebrate draws but this one is a little bit special.”NCHM JEE 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the online registration procedure for NCHM JEE 2025. Eligible and qualified applicants can apply for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2025 by going to exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM, the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology's official website. According to sources, applicants may apply until February 15, 2025, with the examination planned for April 27, 2025. NCHM JEE 2025: Steps to apply To apply for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2025, applicants can follow the steps below: Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA NCHM at exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM. Step 2: Click on the link that reads,'NCHM JEE 2025: Click here for register/Login,’ available on the homepage. Also Read:- BPSSC Steno ASI Recruitment 2024 Registration Window Starts At bpssc.bih.gov.in; Details Here Step 3: Now, candidates have to register themselves and proceed to fill out the application form. Step 4: Next, pay the registration fee and submit the application. Step 5: Take a printout of the application for future reference. NCHM JEE 2025: Application fee According to the official website, the following are the application fees for those who would register for NCHM JEE 2025. Category Male Female General/ OBC-(NCL) as per Central List Rs 1000 Rs 1000 Gen-EWS Rs 700 Rs 700 SC/ST/PwD Rs 450 Rs 450 Third Gender Rs 450 Click on this link to read the full brochure for NCHM JEE 2025 Click on this link to register for NCHM JEE 2025. Also Read:- GUJCET 2025 Registration Window Opens At gujcet.gseb.org; Direct Link Here

Bobby Rahal, president of the Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), has announced an expanded 2025 RRDC Legends Dinner and Gala, which will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach, and will honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman. The 15th annual dinner and gala is scheduled for April 10, 2025, and will be held at a new venue – the Westin Long Beach Hotel at 333 E. Ocean Blvd. – one day before the start of the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the third race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. It will be open to the public. More details and links to register for the event will follow soon. All proceeds of the dinner will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, which supports the RRDC’s SAFEisFAST initiative, and the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach, which supports charities in the Long Beach area. The Foundation’s proceeds from the gala will go to Long Beach City College’s Automotive Technology Program. Andretti, Unser and Redman will be honored at the event and attendees will be treated to a ‘David Letterman-style’ interview of the honorees by Rahal. Andretti won at Long Beach four times and is credited with establishing the race as a world-class event, winning the 1977 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix West and the 1984 race when the event switched to Indy cars. Unser Jr. is the winningest driver at Long Beach, with six victories (1988-91 and 1994-95) over a dominant eight-year span. Redman won the inaugural Long Beach race in 1975, an SCCA/USAC Formula 5000 event, which set the stage for Formula 1 to race on the city streets for the next eight years. “We at the Road Racing Drivers Club are thrilled to join the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in celebrating 50 years of ‘racing through the streets’ of this beautiful California shore city,” said Rahal. “This event has become an icon of the sport, and not just with IndyCars. Its history includes Formula 1, Formula 5000, Trans-Am, and even the popular celebrity races. “We are honored to recognize three of our favorite legends and RRDC members, Mario, Little Al and Brian. They are true champions and supporters of the sport, and particularly the RRDC’s initiatives.” “Each year, the Road Racing Drivers Club event is a highlight of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian. “And this year is especially meaningful as we join with the RRDC in honoring three true legends of the sport—Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., and Brian Redman. Their contributions to Long Beach motorsports history have inspired generations of drivers and fans alike, and we are thrilled to celebrate their incredible legacies during this special evening.”Lea en español For many people, this time of year is all about the shopping. And there's a fair chance many feel less than joyful about the prospect. If fulfilling your lengthy list feels overwhelming, learning what brain science and evolutionary psychology say about shopping and gift-giving might help you understand exactly why you're stressed – and even point you toward a healthier, happier holiday season. Our reactions are encoded into our nervous system, said Dr. Beth Frates, a part-time associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston. "By understanding these brain responses, people can develop strategies to manage stress better, such as setting realistic expectations, focusing on mindfulness and simplifying holiday preparations," said Frates, who also is the immediate past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The idea of exchanging gifts at this time of year can be traced back to pagan solstice celebrations. But the drive to share with another is as old as humanity itself, said Dr. Diego Guevara Beltran, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at the University of Arizona in Tucson who studies cooperation and generosity. The science of generosity is more about survival than stocking stuffers, Guevara Beltran said. Sharing food gave early humans an evolutionary advantage. "Generosity is just one of the ways by which we can accumulate resources, be it wealth itself or friendships or work partners or more attractive, more intelligent mates," he said. Sharing with other people, Guevara Beltran said, is "a signal that communicates how much you value them, their welfare, your relationship with them." Research has shown that helping people makes us feel good. Part of that, he said, is because when someone is part of a community, they feel protected. One way this manifests is through the act of giving gifts. But to derive happiness from gift-giving, the giver needs to feel both that it was not an obligation and that it was effective, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report . That means it could be stressful to be in a culture where gift-giving feels mandatory, or if we can't see that a gift helped someone, Guevara Beltran speculated. It also might be stressful if gift-giving becomes a competition to show that you care about somebody more than the others around them. Our brains on shopping Stressful shopping can cause several physiological responses to kick in, Frates said. First is the "fight or flight" reaction that comes with stress. The release of chemicals that increase our heart rate, raise our blood pressure and intensify our breathing evolved to give us bursts of energy to escape danger. Frates said that while holiday stressors are not life-threatening, they can still trigger the stress response. The pressure to stay within budget could create a sense of scarcity, she said. "This taps into an evolutionary response, where the fear of losing resources like money can feel urgent and distressing." The holiday season also involves a lot of choices. "The brain has limited capacity for decision-making, and making multiple decisions can lead to decision fatigue," Frates said. "This fatigue reduces the ability to self-regulate and cope, which can lead to heightened stress responses when confronted with even minor setbacks, like a long line or out-of-stock item." The stress of needing to complete tasks within a limited time can intensify the fight-or-flight response, she said, as the brain interprets the ticking clock as a sense of urgency or threat. Meanwhile, Frates said, holiday shopping can also trigger brain chemicals that affect our feelings. "Dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released when we anticipate something exciting or enjoyable, like finding a great gift or finding a good deal," she said. "This anticipation can feel rewarding even before any actual purchase is made." For some people, this dopamine boost can make shopping a relaxing experience. "It provides a temporary distraction from other stressors and allows them to focus on something positive, creating a 'holiday high,'" Frates said. For some people, that can be problematic. "When shopping becomes a way to chase that next dopamine hit, it can lead to excessive spending or impulsive purchases," she said. "This can become a trap, particularly during the holidays, when deals, sales and gift-giving pressures are everywhere." Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Understanding how all these processes work can help people recognize why they feel the way they do and adopt strategies to cope, Frates said. Here are some of her suggestions. 1. Start with self-care before shopping Prioritizing self-care means people can be their best selves and make good decisions, Frates said. So, "eat food that is delicious and nutritious. Get seven to nine hours of sleep. Make sure to enjoy physical activity. Take walks when you can and invite friends along. Practice stress reduction like meditation or yoga to help you calm your body and mind." Before going shopping, try taking deep breaths using stress-relieving techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing (inhale through your nose for four counts, hold for seven counts, and exhale through your mouth for eight) or box breathing (inhale through the nose for four counts, hold your breath for four, exhale for four, then hold for four). 2. Be strategic Don't shop when you're hungry, tired, lonely or stressed, Frates said. And don't start shopping 15 minutes before a store closes or a website's online deals end, she said. That's setting yourself up for triggering the fight-or-flight response. 3. Be mindful Before making a purchase, take a moment to consider whether it's truly needed or whether it's an impulsive choice. To avoid overindulging, set a specific budget or limit yourself to a couple of hours or specific shopping days. "This keeps dopamine-driven spending in check while still allowing for the enjoyable aspects of holiday shopping," Frates said. Look for post-shopping activities that provide rewards without the financial cost. That can satisfy your brain's desire for more dopamine in a healthier way. "Plan enjoyable, stress-relieving activities after shopping, like going for a walk, spending time with friends or indulging in a hobby," she said. 4. Bring a friend Not only does this support healthy social connections, Frates said, but if things start feeling stressful, "you have a buddy, and you have a support system right there for you." 5. Rethink the focus of the season "With gift-giving, we need to change mindsets in order to be able to manage the stress," Frates said. The holidays could be used to emphasize social connections, she said. "Thinking about the connection with the person and making gift-giving more about deepening the connection than anything else, I think, will really help to reduce the stress around the process," she said. So instead of scouring shops and websites for the "perfect" gift, think about making a meaningful and personal one, she suggested. It could be a poem, a painting, a song or a framed photograph that captured a special time. 6. Lessons for children It's easy to get caught up in the hunt for a hard-to-get item, Frates said. But ask yourself what the holiday means in your family's traditions. "Is it about getting that perfect gift for the child? Or is it about celebrating the meaning of that holiday?" So instead of having children ask for one specific toy, or a specific brand of clothing, teach them to leave a little leeway on their lists. "It is a good reminder to express to children that this season is about giving and sharing what we can in the best way that we can," she said, "and sometimes the exact gift is not available." Encouraging such an attitude can be a tall order, Frates said, but it's a place to start. "A simple mindset shift could be the difference between a stressful holiday shopping season or a joyful journey to find meaningful gifts for people you care about." American Heart Association News covers heart and brain health. Not all views expressed in this story reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. 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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Russian GM Andrey Esipenko, playing under the FIDA flag, ensured a draw in the final round against Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to claim his maiden Qatar Masters Chess 2024 trophy at the Aspire Zone Hall on Thursday. The 22-year-old held his nerves in the final finishing with a total tally of 7.5 points in nine rounds of Swiss system in the FIDE tournament. Erigaisi ended second with 7 points. Esipenko got richer by $25,000 besides the trophy for his efforts that included six wins and three draws. Erigaisi, 21, picked up $15,000 as runners-up. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have won here in Qatar,” a delighted said Esipenko. “I’m grateful for all the support I’ve received and I’ll strive to maintain this high level of play in the coming tournaments that I take part in,” he added. Esipenko, unbeaten in Doha this time, won against India’s CM Yash Bharadia, Egypt’s GM Adham Fawzy, India’s GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly, India’s GM Rithvik R Raja, UAE’s GM Abdulrahman Saleh Salem and Armania’s GM Shant Sargsyan. He shared points with Bulgarian GM Arkadij Naiditsch and Iran’s GM Bardiya Daneshvar before drawing with Erigaisi. Erigaisi expressed his disappointment at falling short of the title. “I was hoping to win, especially as the top seed,” he said. “I aimed to break the tie in the decisive game but fell short in the critical moves.” Erigaisi’s second-place finish meant Fabiano Caruana still leads the FIDE Circuit going into the World Rapid & Blitz in New York at the end of the year. If Erigaisi had won in Qatar (without a tie) then he would have surpassed Caruana on the FIDE circuit, with the leader becoming the first player to qualify for the next Candidates that will take place in 2026. Despite the loss, Erigaisi, who recently joined the exclusive 2800+ Elo rating club, praised the tournament’s organisation. “The tournament was exceptionally well-organised,” he said, thanking QCA ‘for their efforts’. The fourth edition of Qatar Masters, organized by the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), attracted more than 300 players from around the world including 110 from India. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan beat Indian GM Leon Luke Mendonca to end tournament with 7 points. Mendonca wrapped up the tournament with 6 points. Armenian GM Shant Sargsyan, Indian GM Murali Karthikeyan and UAE’s GM Saleh Salem all ended with 6.5 points each. Karthikeyan beat Shamsiddin Vokhidov of Uzbekistan in the final round. Qatar’s IM Husain Aziz concluded his campaign with 3.5 points, finishing in 110th place. He lost to China’s 51st seed Chen Zou in the final round. President of QCA Mohamed Al Mudahka thanked Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani, CEO of Abdulghani Motors, and Sabah Rabia Al Kuwari, Director of Public Relations, Social Responsibility and Sponsorships at Ooredoo, ‘for their great efforts in supporting the tournament’ as the official sponsor of the tournament. “During 10 days, the games that took place were not without excitement and many of the top ranked players were eliminated from the race for the title in the penultimate round. I believe the tournament fulfilled its top billing,” Al Mudahka. Al Mudahka also highlighted the valuable experience gained by Qatari players in the Qatar Masters Open B Tournament which was run parallel to the main event. Libya’s Yousef Alhassadi clinched the B Tournament title with a remarkable eight-point-score from seven wins and two draws. Khaled Al Jamaat, 30th , was the top finisher among Qatari players, after his raised his points to 5.5 with a win over India’s Saravanan Advaith in the final round. After the prize presentation ceremony, Al Mudahka congratulated Episenko for his Qatar Masters victory. The QCA president also applauded the performances of Erigaisi and Abdusattorov, saying they entertained chess lovers in Qatar. Copy 13/12/2024 40