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NBA teams looking to fill out their roster for the season restart will reportedly be allowed to begin signing free agents orconvert two-way and/or 10-day contracts into standard deals beginning June 23.

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the league has set the transaction window for all 30 teams for June 23 at noon ET through June 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press noted the league will look to lock rosters on approximately Aug. 14:

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA has also pushed the 2020 draft back one day to Oct. 16, with the early entry deadline falling on Aug. 17. Per Wojnarowski, free agency will still open Oct. 18.

PerReynolds, teams in Orlando, Florida, will be allowed "toreplace players who opt out of playing at Disney or are otherwise excused, on a limited basis."

He added: "If a player tests positive for coronavirus during the playoffs, teams have been told that he can be replacedby a substitute player who has three or fewer years of service, per source."

According to Marc Stein of theNew York Times, players eligible to sign "must have held an NBA or G- League contract this season ... or were NOT under contract this season with a professional team outside of the United States."

The 22 teams that will be in Orlando for the season restart can carry up to 17 players on their roster, perCharania.

The additional roster spots will provide teams with insurance in case a player gets injured or tests positive for COVID-19.

In the NBA's health and safety manual provided to players and obtained byCharania, phase two of the return-to-play plan runs from June 23 to 30, and teams will conduct mandatory COVID-19 testing for all players and staff members.

Training camps will run from July 9 to 29, followed by eight regular-season "seeding" games, starting July 30, leading into the playoffs.

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Apple wants the iPhone to replace your car keys. On Monday, the tech company announced at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, a new feature that uses the smartphone to unlock and start a car.

While Apple's years-long ambition to build its own vehicle hasn't materialized, its CarPlay infotainment system is available in 97 per cent of new cars, according to the company.

And it thinks that the humble car key, which on new cars can take the shape of your vehicle, or even feature a screen of its own, can still be improved further.

"They've been around for over 100 years but they've become big, bulky and ripe for reimagining," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of software engineering.

Apple will first roll out the feature on the 2021 BMW 5 Series, but wants to expand it to other car models.

Emily Schubert, Apple senior manager of car experience engineering, demonstrated how a driver can tap the door handle with their iPhone to unlock the sedan. Then drivers place the iPhone on the car's charging pad and push the ignition button to start the car. The Apple technology relies on what's known as Near Field Communication, which allows devices within a few centimeters of each other to exchange data wirelessly.

Apple plans to transition to using a different technology, ultra wideband, which will allow for unlocking from greater distances. An iPhone could remain in a driver's pocket or bag.

BMW owners will also be able to share the virtual car key with friends through iMessage. Volvo offers a similar service in which keys can be shared with smartphones.

Apple is working with standards groups to pave the way for expanding the technology to more cars. Federighi said it expects to see support for the new ultra wideband standard in new vehicles next year.

In May, an industry group, the Car Connectivity Consortium, announced a standardized way to store digital keys. Its members include major automakers and tech companies such as Apple, BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Samsung and Volkswagen.

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Prior to the Premier Leagues restart, there were suggestions players would be susceptible to injuries given the length of the enforced mid-season break.

Unfortunately for Arsenal, that has rung true. Within 25 minutes of the Gunners return to action against Manchester City, Mikel Arteta had already lost Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari.

Then, during Saturdays surprise defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, Bernd Leno became the latest casualty, the goalkeeper suffering a serious knee injury following a collision with Seagulls striker Neal Maupay.

While Arsenal are yet to confirm the extent of the Germans lay-off, if it turns out to be a cruciate ligament problem, Leno faces several months on the sidelines.

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This will inevitably force the Gunners to look for reinforcements to support stand-in stopper Emiliano Martinez in the summer window. If they do, here are five options they should consider.

While he may be coming towards the end of his career at 37, the former Liverpool keeper boasts of a wealth of top-flight experience.

After leaving Liverpool in 2014, the Spaniard had spells with Bayern Munich, Napoli and AC Milan before joining Aston Villa on loan in January.

Reina has been given regular game time by Dean Smith but has been on the bench in the two games since the restart, with Orjan Nyland preferred.

While Villa are hoping to extend the three-time Premier League Golden Glove winners loan, Arsenal could move for the veteran before the start of the 2020/21 campaign, with Gianluigi Donnarumma having cemented his place as Milans first-choice.

Another former Liverpool stopper, Mignolet has rebuilt his career in his native Belgium with Club Brugge after leaving Anfield in 2019.

The 32-year-old kept 16 clean sheets in 27 games before Brugge - who were 15 points clear of Genk - were declared champions after the season was stopped in March.

Mignolet also impressed during his sides Europa League round of 32 clash at home to Manchester United, making a string of saves to help secure a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

While Mignolets return to Belgium has proved fruitful, he may feel as though he has unfinished business in England given how he was phased out at Anfield following Alissons arrival.

An affordable, stop-gap solution, Mignolet may be the ideal short-term fix for Arteta.

Having lost his place at Southampton to Alex McCarthy, Forster has spent this season on loan at Celtic, from whom the Saints signed him in 2014.

The six-time England international has enjoyed a regular run back at Parkhead and Arsenal would have to act quickly after Celtic boss Neil Lennon recently revealed his desire to retain the keepers services.

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"They're two players we'd dearly love to have for next season," Lennon told BBC Sport on Forster and fellow loanee Mohamed Elyounoussi.

"I don't think it's unrealistic. They added a lot last year and made a really positive contribution.

In November, Forster spoke of his desire to return to the England set-up. While Celtic have certainly helped resurrect his career, a successful stint at Arsenal would greatly enhance his chances of an international recall.

While Norwich Citys top-flight return looks destined to end in tears, it has been a positive campaign for Krul.

The Dutchman, who played a key role in the Canaries successful promotion bid last season, ranks third in saves among Premier League goalkeepers with 113, behind only Leno (120) and Martin Dubravka (116), as per Twenty3.

Granted, Krul has faced more shots than any other keeper with 161, but the 32-year-old has repeatedly reminded everyone of his considerable shot-stopping prowess, most notably his heroic double stop to deny Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita during Norwichs 1-0 defeat by Liverpool in February.

He has also saved two of the five penalties he has faced this term, once again demonstrating his ability to unnerve an opponent from 12 yards.

With Norwich set to go down, Krul may not be able to turn down an offer from Arsenal.

While Spanish duo Kepa Arrizabalaga and David de Gea have had their troubles in the Premier League this term, unheralded compatriot Guaita has forged a solid reputation for himself at Crystal Palace.

The 33-year-old, who joined the Eagles from Getafe in 2018, boasts some impressive statistics this season. He ranks first in aerial duels won with 17, while he has saved 97 of the 125 shots he has faced.

He has managed nine clean sheets in total, which is more than Kepa and De Gea.

The former Valencia stopper is currently on a run of four consecutive clean sheets and, having played a key role in Palaces run to 11th place in the table, a move to one of the Eagles more illustrious London rivals may be on the cards.

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Sean Dyche is reportedly considering leaving Burnley at the end of the season, as talks between himself and the clubs chairman Mike Garlick have broken down over the topic of several key players contract extensions.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Dyche is allegedly frustrated that the club have failed to agree contract extensions with a number of senior players, as well as the Clarets limited budget for the forthcoming transfer window.

Dyche has two years left to run on his current deal at Turf Moor, which if completed would take him up to the 10 year mark at the Lancashire club. Should he depart prematurely, though, then he will certainly not be short of offers elsewhere.

Norwich are current bookmaker favourites to land Dyche at the end of the campaign (4/1). The Canaries have endured a disappointing spell back in the Premier League and currently lie seven points from safety at the bottom of the table. The East Anglian side look destined for the drop next month so could look to replace manager Daniel Farke at the end of the season, with Dyche at the very top of their wishlist.

Aston Villa have also been long-standing admirers of the former Watford boss and may seek to replace Dean Smith in the summer if they are relegated from the top-flight. Dyche would see a significant increase in funds to use in the transfer window if he did make the switch to Villa Park, and would surely relish the opportunity of working with such a big club.

The West Midlands outfit are currently 4/1 to sign Dyche at the end of the season, making them second-favourites behind Norwich.

Bournemouth are third-favourites to acquire Dyches signature at 6/1. The Cherries are another side to have massively struggled this season and could also find themselves relegated from the top-flight next month. If that happens, there is little chance that manager Eddie Howe would remain at the Vitality Stadium, with a host of top-half Premier League sides showing strong interest in him in the past.

We all know that Dyche will have no problem in finding a new employer, but his potential departure does leave the question: Who would Burnley replace him with?

At 6/1, current bookies favourite is Premier League journeyman Sam Allardyce. Big Sam has managed pretty much everyone in the top-flight, with his latest role coming at Everton back in 2018. Allardyces football isnt the prettiest, its route one and very direct, but if that style of play is suited to anyone it is Burnley with the robust personnel they have available to them.

The 65-year-old is no stranger to the north west having managed Blackpool, Bolton, Blackburn and Everton in the past; he also wouldnt cost a penny to release from a current contract given the fact he is currently without a club, making this a straightforward appointment on paper.

At 13/1, Lee Johnson could be an outside shot for the Burnley job

Just like Allardyce, Mark Hughes is a troubleshooter. The Welsh manager has been out of work since leaving his post as Southampton manager in 2018 and has a wealth of top-flight experience having previously managed the likes of Blackburn, Manchester City and Stoke in the countrys top-tier.

The ex-Manchester United front man knows the division inside out and would cost nothing to appoint considering he is a free agent. He may not be the most inspiring candidate, but you cannot argue with his track record of never being relegated from the Premier League.

Lee Johnson has certainly earned his stripes in the managerial game with Bristol City. The 39-year-old is an exciting prospect for Burnley fans when you look at all he has achieved at Ashton Gate. He is a young, hungry manager who has a huge future in the dugout and certainly the most attractive proposition the Clarets look to have on the table.

The sticking point is that Johnson is tied into a contract with his current employers which doesnt expire until 2023, so would most likely cost a pretty penny to appoint. Although, looking at his track record and longevity in the game it definitely seems like a worthwhile investment.

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One of the most common problems users face with laptops is the issue with battery. The batter life of the laptops keeps getting lower over a period of time. The more worn out battery, the smaller battery life and eventually, the battery dies.

To plan your Windows 10 powered laptops battery replacement, you need to be aware of your devices battery health. But how can you check that? Well, here are a few methods using which you can keep a check on your laptops battery.

This will help you find out the battery wear level and if the wear information isnt blocked, the battery report will tell you what it is. Follow the below mentioned step-by-step guide:

If this battery wear or the number of cycles information is not available in the report, then you will need a third-party app to find the battery wear. Proceed to the next method for this.

One of the easiest way to check your laptops battery health is by using third-party applications. However, there are lots of such apps out there, making it difficult for the regular users to find out the one that works, and is easy to use. Well, weve done the hard work and here are the two apps that you can use.

App 1 Smarter Battery

This software can find the battery wear percentage of a battery and also shows other important details related to the battery. To use it, all you need to do is download the software (link here), install it and run it. Battery health related information are shown in the left-hand pane with battery wear details in percentage.

App 2 BatteryBar

This one comes in two options Free and Paid but the free version is more than enough to find out the battery wear information of your Windows 10 laptop. Just download and install the software and it will run in the taskbar. You just have to click on its icon in the task bar and itll show battery related information in a pop-up style.

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On March 4th 2007, at roughly 7.40pm, Fabio Capello turned to his bench.

With his Real Madrid side drawing 1-1 against Getafe in front of 74,000 expectant supporters at the Bernabeu, and only two minutes left to snatch three points, it was time to gamble.

Sevillas top-of-the-table win against Barcelona the previous day extended the Andalusians lead at the summit of La Liga, while a Fernando Morientes goal had moved Valencia above Madrid into third place.

Antonio Cassano, the enigmatic Italian with a PHD in pastries, and industrious academy graduate Ruben De La Red had already been called from Madrids bench, so Capello was lacking for options.

Michel Salgado, Raul Bravo and Alvaro Mejia werent going to trouble Getafes rugged 4-5-1 formation, leaving just one alternative.

Off trotted Gonzalo Higuain, whod toiled in an unfamiliar role on the right of Madrids attack in support of Ruud van Nistelrooy, and on came a 18-year-old Brazilian named Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior.

The youngster, who had arrived from Brazilian side Fluminense in the January transfer window, had experienced an inauspicious start to life as a Madrid player.

A debut defeat against Deportivo La Coruna was followed by a run of five games left out of the matchday squad. His return to action contributed to consecutive draws against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, so hed proved to be anything but a lucky charm, let alone a Galactico-in-waiting.

And yet, with Capello desperate searching for three points to keep Madrids fading title bid alive, he turned to the Brazilian.

This is probably where youre expecting Marcelo to bag a 93rd-minute winner and ignite his Madrid career. But he didnt. The last two minutes petered out without incident, leaving Madrid six points adrift of Sevilla at the top of La Liga.

So why have you been forced to sit through 300 words about a nondescript 1-1 draw against Getafe thirteen years ago? Because those two minutes of Marcelos fourth Madrid appearance mark the only time he shared a pitch with Roberto Carlos.

Never has a baton been passed so smoothly from one of the worlds best in his position to another, and yet these two minutes mark the only occasion in which the master and apprenticeship actually bore fruit on the field.

Their paths never crossed at international level, with Carlos quitting after Brazils 2006 World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of France and Marcelos first cap not coming until three months later in a 2-0 win against Wales.

Despite overlapping at Madrid for five months before the elder statesman moved to Fenerbahce, the Getafe game was the only time Marcelo and Carlos were even included in the same squad.

There was no direct substitution to mark the changing of the guard. Carlos played the full 90 minutes in all but three of his 23 La Liga appearances during his last campaign at the Bernabeu, with Raul Bravo, Miguel Torres and Cicinho the three players involved in those substitutions.

Instead, there were two minutes against Getafe. Two minutes in which the two best left-backs of the last two decades were on the same team. That the two best left-backs of their generation even briefly shared a pitch for Madrid is something of a freak occurrence.

Marcelo made a further two appearances that season, again replacing Higuain against Gimnastic de Tarragona before starting in a 2-1 loss to Racing Santander, after which he wasnt used again by Capello.

The transition wasnt perfect by any means, with Marcelo having to wait another three seasons of featuring heavily as a winger until the appointment of Jose Mourinho saw him blossom into the natural heir to Carlos.

But Madrid couldnt have cloned a more perfect replacement if Dolly the sheep had laced up a pair of football boots. If Ferland Mendy is half as successful succeeding Marcelo as the Brazilian was in following on from Carlos then Madrid will have won the lottery once again.

As for those five months in which Marcelo and Carlos were team-mates, an unlikely revival sparked by a run of just one loss in 13 games saw Madrid crowned La Liga champions on the final day of the season.

Both Madrid and Barcelona finished the season level on 76 points, so that draw against Getafe was far from futile after all.

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Forres conservation area as detailed in Andrew Wrights council-approved appraisal of 2013.

A MORAY Councillor wants people thinking of moving to Forres to recognise the local property conservation rules.

George Alexander (Forres, Independent) raised the issue during his last round-up at Forres Community Council and called for anyone already living in the designated town centre area to be aware of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

He said: "The conservation area in Forres needs to be highlighted due to the effect it can have on any development ambitions. I would have to give careful consideration to the rules applied to any conservation area before I would consider buying a property in any such area."

Planning controls are stronger in designated conservation areas and the legislation is complex. Listed building consent is required for demolition of structures. Demolition of listed buildings in a conservation area is unlikely to be granted without proposals for replacements or building redevelopment. Where a structure makes a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area or is listed, the local authority is unlikely to give permission for its demolition.

The limits of permitted development - those not requiring planning permission - within conservation areas are lower to protect the character and appearance of the area. Minor works such as window and door replacement, external painting and stone cleaning, erection of fences, gates and porches, and extensions require planning permission.

Work which requires planning permission must be of a high standard appropriate to its surroundings. Planning legislation requires Moray Council to consider whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the special character of the conservation area. Work to buildings will be expected to use traditional materials. New design must acknowledge its special context in terms of its scale, form, siting, alignment, materials and landscaping.

In a designated conservation area, it is an offence for any person to cut, lop, top, uproot, wilfully damage or destroy any tree, unless six weeks notice has been given to the councils planning. The owner of the tree must submit a tree work notice application and await written consent, giving the council time to consider making a tree preservation order for trees which are seen as giving amenity value to the community.

In 2013, Moray Council accepted the Forres Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan, commissioned jointly by the Forres Conservation Area Working Group.

At the time, the team's leader, charted architect and heritage consultant Andrew Wright, said: "Management plans give valuable assistance to owners over the care of their properties and on how to avoid undertaking repairs that are damaging to the fabric of traditional buildings in the longer term.

"Advice is given on how to extend properties sensitively without harming those distinctive characteristics that make a historic burgh such as Forres so special, and appreciated by those who visit."

Cllr Alexander still appreciates the documents used by the local authority but also advocates common sense when considering planning applications.

He said: "I recognise the value of conservation of our built heritage and I am part of the council that agreed the present rules. However, I do think that there are occasions where there needs to be some flexibility in their application.

"The main issue that I have come across is that of window replacement. There have been a number of cases where planners have insisted on wooden sash windows whereas the applicant has wished to replace with PVC windows. Some applicants have even gone so far as to ignore the planning regulations and this has resulted in an order being put in place to have the PVC windows removed."

He added: "There have been many cases of development being permitted on properties within a conservation area but it is important that applicants discuss with planning officers first before charging ahead with changes."

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ITV has made an industry out of people who arguably should never have made the jump from a karaoke bar to primetime television.

But now the channel is combining the two, and getting celebrities to be the punters.

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Seven famous folk will have a sing-off, and then judge their fellow competitors on the show, which has the working title most unlikely to be used of Celebrity Karaoke Club.

And just like The Voice, the show will feature different rounds where they sing in a group, go head-to-head on the same song, and even have to sing random songs with no set lyrics.

A source said: ITV has always done singing shows and done them well, and with no X Factor on this year they are looking at new formats to fill the gap.

Theyve started casting for Celebrity Karaoke Club but youd need to be a brave star to have a go.

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Or have a belting singing voice that youve been hiding all these years. The twist here is not having a Simon Cowell judging you, but each other.

So just like on a night out, if you think someone has had too much to drink and probably should step away from the mic, you can get rid of them.

The show, currently being prepared for ITV2, will start shooting at the end of July and bosses are hoping to get it on screen in September.

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The show does sound similar to The X Factor: Celebrity, which aired last year with contestants including Martin Bashir, Vinnie Jones and a Love Island supergroup.

I was amazed that producers managed to get such a good cast for that, so I am intrigued to see who they can tempt to take part in this.

LOVE Island may be off the TV this summer the UK version, at least but former winner Amber Davies is still turning up the heat.

She soaked up the sun in a colourful bikini with only dog Oreo for company having vowed to ditch men on Dolly Parton's advice.

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The country music legend told Amber, who starred in her West End show 9 To 5, that boys would ruin her life.

Amber said: I dont know what Id do with one at the moment.

With Instagram content like this, I cant imagine she is short of offers.

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SHE has made a boob of herself on telly a few times over the years but Gemma Collins has now reached the point where shes getting fed up of her own boobs.

She said: My breasts these days are rather large and I would like a reduction at some point.

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"Now I cant wait to rip my bra off and let them hang out. And literally just get the cool air, the breeze, on them.

But the GC has another big expense before she can go under the knife buying a house.

And she believes she has found the perfect property in Essex, because a tree in the garden told her its the place to be.

Speaking on The Gemma Collins Podcast, she said: Its so weird, I knew it was the house for me because literally when I rode up to the house on my bike there was this tree, and it was a rather big tree, and I felt like the tree was talking to me.

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It moved in this way it was like whispering to me.

When I see this tree, I truly believe weve got a bond. This tree is telling me, Gemma youre meant to be here.

I dont know why but it gives me huge comfort.

DAVINA McCall has confirmed that filming for ratings winner The Masked Singer will go ahead this autumn.

She also revealed plans are still in place to have an audience despite doubts over whether it was possible due to social distancing.

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On her podcast Making The Cut, she said of the show: Its coming back! We are going to start filming in September or October.

Joining Davina, presenter Jonathan Ross, US comedian Ken Jeong and pop star Rita Ora will again be on the judging panel.

The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard. Earlier this year Ant and Decs Saturday Night Takeaway went ahead without an audience for the first time.

ITV also did away with audiences for other shows and cancelled this years Love Island.

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Davina said: The audience situation will be easier with a one-metre rule.

"But things are changing so rapidly now with the easing that September is a lifetime away. It may well be that social distancing has gone out the window by that point.

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts was unmasked as the UKs first winner beating Jason Manford and Katherine Jenkins in the final.

I am already looking forward to series two.

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Emerging retail emporium Hammonds of Hull remains on course to open in 2020.

Further investment from the owner, Redefine Paragon Square Hull Ltd, has allowed a new roof and replacement of the staggering 472 windows to be commissioned, with work expected to begin within a fortnight.

The prominent former House of Fraser will feature the Artisan Food Hall and Club HoH, bringing 60,000 sq ft of space for independent operators across the dining, grocery, fashion, convenience retail, entertainment and leisure sectors.

Next month will see expressions of interest taken.

Inside the iconic city location a huge atrium is being created to open up the historic building so visitors can see its vast scale.

Floors that have been disused for years will be brought back into use, creating a modern, fully functional mixed-use building, with consent for serviced apartments and office space already granted. Four new lifts are also being installed, along with new mechanical and electrical plants to each floor.

Jeremy Seymour, project lead for Hammonds of Hull, said: Firstly, wed like to thank the owner for the undoubted resolve and commitment theyve shown through these most challenging times.

We are tremendously excited to support the launch of the Artisan and Club HoH brands that will occupy the ground and basement floors, which are now fully integrated with additional stairwells and openings.

A dynamic, creative and flexible environment will be created where we hope all can flourish and a community can grow.

Garness Jones is to manage the letting of space, with the aim that 75 per cent of occupiers will be from the Humber region.

We appreciate how difficult a time this has been for everyone and we hope this opportunity for creators and entrepreneurs to market and grow their business will be a positive and exciting step forward, Mr Seymour said.

In particular we would like to thank the on-site delivery team whose relentless effort to meet impossible time frames has been outstanding!

We would also like to thank the Hull City Council planning officers whose open dialogue, guidance, transparency and willingness to engage has been fundamental in allowing us to make such excellent progress. It is based on their guidance that the external image of the building will remain now as close to its original heritage as possible.

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About 15 years ago, Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame installed a set of windows in the religious school engraved with the names of some 175 prominent Jews, from biblical figures to famous actors.

One of them, sandwiched between Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, was Judah Benjamin, the most prominent Jewish official in the Confederacy. Benjamin, who enslaved 140 people on a Louisiana sugar plantation, served variously as the Confederate attorney general, secretary of war and secretary of state.

The inclusion of Benjamins name on the wall didnt arouse much protest until 2013, about eight years after the installation. That was when a congregant named Howard Wettan listened to a podcast about the Civil War as his daughter attended Hebrew school in the building.

I connected the dots, Wettan said. I saw the name once more and said theres something really wrong with that.

Wettan launched a years-long campaign that coincided with a national reckoning over Confederate monuments and eventually persuaded the synagogue to grapple with the names significance. Benjamins name is now covered in tape and will be replaced, along with two other names, later this year.

The first handful of times I noticed it, I wasnt sensitized, Wettan said. It was just an historical artifact and I didnt place a lot of meaning behind it.

Wettans complaint brought a version of a much larger debate over national historical memory to a synagogue far from the former Confederate States.

Across the country, Confederate monuments have drawn challenges for years from people who say they glorify those who enslaved Black people and fought against the United States. Defenders of the monuments, including some white Southerners, have argued that the monuments are necessary to teach about a painful moment in American history.

But the statues that memorialize those leaders were largely erected long after the Confederacy was defeated, many in the 20th century in support of white supremacy at a time when Southern governments were fighting to maintain legal racial segregation.

A poll released Wednesday shows that a majority of Americans favor taking down those monuments. Protesters over the past few weeks have pulled down monuments on their own, as others did during demonstrations in years past.

Peninsula Temple Sholom did not put Benjamins name on the window to glorify white supremacy. The idea was to include names of significant figures from all corners of Jewish history, according to the synagogues chief community officer.

I believe the original intention was to create a wall that was somewhat educational, said Karen Wisialowski. It hasnt really served that purpose.

Wisialowski added: Having names of folks on our wall to a viewer would feel as if these were people that we were admiring and expressing pride in, and ultimately thats why we decided to take the names down.

Relatively few memorials to Benjamin exist as opposed to, say, the plethora of monuments to Jefferson Davis or Robert E. Lee. But Peninsula Temple Sholom is not alone in Jewish history when it comes to honoring the Confederacys most senior Jewish official.

In the late 19th and early 20th century, according to Jewish historian Shari Rabin, there was a general American tendency to paper over the worst aspects of the Confederacy, as well as a general interest in the war. Jews of that time, she said, celebrated Benjamin in that context, including by publishing a childrens book about him.

In the decades after the Civil War, there was a general celebration of service, and Jews want to write themselves into that history, said Rabin, a professor of Jewish studies at Oberlin College. Theres a history of Southern Jews and also American Jews more broadly using Judah Benjamin as a way to show Jewish contributions and to make a claim to Jewish belonging.

Benjamins role as a leader of a white supremacist rebellion was the main problem with that approach, Rabin said, but it wasnt the only one for specifically Jewish memorials. Benjamins opponents tarred him for his Judaism, but he never really embraced being a Jew. He married a Catholic woman, raised his kids Catholic and was not involved in Jewish institutions. He fled to the United Kingdom after the war.

By the time of the Civil War, he was pretty far removed from organized Jewish life or personal Jewish commitment, Rabin said. The people who were calling Benjamin a Jew were the people who didnt like him.

At first, Peninsula Temple Sholom responded to Wettans complaint by doubling down on the wall as a teaching tool. Wettan would come to religious school classes and teach the students about Benjamin and the Civil War. But after the August 2017 far-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, which was sparked by the removal of a Lee statue, Wettan again asked the synagogue to erase Benjamins name.

After some back-and-forth, Wettan requested at a synagogue board meeting in December 2018 that the name be removed. In the end, a task force was formed to address the issue, and Benjamins name was covered up with tape. Some months later, the synagogue began the process of contracting an artist to replace the name.

There was a lot of concern about how weve got names literally etched in glass and someone who we think is perfectly fine on the list today we might not think is fine on the list tomorrow, Wisialowski said. Should we pull the whole wall down? Should we pull them down and recognize that we might need to make changes in the future as well, if issues come to light that are counter to our values as an organization?

In the end, the congregation opted to keep the wall but replace three windows bearing what they deemed to be problematic names at a cost of approximately $7,500.

Along with Benjamin, the congregation is removing the names of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a prominent Jewish musician who died in 1994, and the actor Dustin Hoffman. Both Hoffman and Carlebach have been accused of harassment and assault by several women, in Carlebachs case posthumously.

The congregation has taken the new windows as an opportunity to include more womens names. The names will be replaced by those of the biblical figure Deborah, the prominent Jewish musician Debbie Friedman and Regina Jonas, the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi.

(Asked whether the windows also included the name of Woody Allen, the filmmaker accused of child sexual abuse, Wisialowski said, Amazingly, no.)

If an issue pops up again, if lots of issues pop up again, then we will have to also handle them based on our values, which are really, really clear about the kind of organization we want to be and the kind of message that we want to put into the world about the importance of individuals and social justice and equality, she said.

Looking back, Wettan says the years-long process gave the congregation an opportunity to articulate its values and come to a deliberate decision. It also showed him, he said, how fraught it can be to deal with historical memory and an engraved memorial.

Its easy for someone in Northern California to look at the South and say thats them, not us, he said. Its hard to change. To change, you cant be afraid to acknowledge that maybe you didnt get something right the first time.

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