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Tony Gentile and the Photo Testimonials of a Collective Memory for Justice
Interview with the photo reporter of the famous picture of anti-mafia magistrates Falcone and Borsellino: "It's...an icon, a symbol of redemption for so many people"
by Lisa Bernardini
Tony Gentile while he studies the negative of his famous photograph of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino (Courtesy Tony Gentile)
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Tony Gentile: "The war against mob culture hasn't been won yet, and until the end, I believe that this image represents a banner of hope, a small hope for change and for this reason it should be protected, because it's more useful to others than to me."
The magistrates Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, Palermo, 27 March 1992. © Tony Gentile
Born in 1964, Tony Gentile began this profession in Palermo, in 1989, the city in which he was born.
Tony Gentile (Courtesy of Tony Gentile)
His name is known the world over amongst photographers, but for those of you who do not recognize it, there is no doubt that you've seen one of his pictures, some of which have, in fact, marked historical moments. Through his photographs, Tony has had the possibility to make an important journalistic imprint – in some cases, fundamental – to many world news stories. I interviewed him by telephone on the occasion of a court sentencing in Germany that in a way refers back to his most famous photograph: the one in black and white that immortalizes Falcone and Borsellino during a conference just before both were barbarously murdered. Falcone's sister's appeal against a pizzeria in Frankfurt, Germany, that had chosen the name of "Falcone e Borsellino" has just been dismissed. On the walls of the pizzeria, they hung Gentile's famous photo of the two magistrates next to a picture of don Vito Corleone from the famous movie, "The Godfather". A violation of the memory of the two Anti-Mafia magistrates that was denounced by judge Giovanni Falcone's sister, Professor Maria Falcone. But let's take one step at a time.
I've known Tony Gentile for some years. We met for the first time in Sicily, on the occasion of his exhibit. Over time, we continued our friendship always with mutual esteem, more or less at a distance and mostly by phone, even though we lived near each other. Our bond was the love that we share for the world of images. We know each other, along with our respective families. A life, that of Tony's, spent in Photography and for Photography.
Canicattì, the funeral of Judge Rosario Livatino 1990 © Tony Gentile
Tony, in the beginning you were collaborating in Sicily with a local daily newspaper, and at the same time with the photojournalism agency, Sintesi, in Rome. Thanks to Sintesi, you went on to publish your pictures in the most important Italian and foreign newspapers. Then came the turning point: in 1992, you became the correspondent from Sicily for the international press agency, Reuters, for which from 2003 to 2019 you worked as staff photographer based in Rome. What kind of observations did such an experience with international travel lead you to make regarding your work as a photographer?
"It's not easy to talk about one's actual work. I've had some luck in life, one of which is the opportunity to practice a profession which coincided perfectly with my great passion – photography. I then had the opportunity to work in an incredible city like Palermo, in which during the '90s, when I first started out, a terrible war was being fought between the Mafia and the government with bombings and high-profile arrests; a piece of our country's history that unfolded right in front of those of us living in Palermo. I told that story as a very young photo reporter. Afterwards, I was given the opportunity to work for a really great international press agency, Reuters, thanks to which I reported on current events, customs, and sports that at times became part of our collective history. A lot of sacrifice, sweat and fatigue, that however bore good fruit, and always within the perspective of photojournalism that is meant to serve the reader more than the photographer. A photograph that is useful to others, to the people that observe and discover a fact, a story through the eyes of a journalist who was actually present and was an eyewitness; a photograph that has its foundation within the construction of memory."
Canicattì, Giovanni Falcone in attendance at the funeral of Judge Rosario Livatino, 1990 © Tony Gentile
Your name has just returned in the news due to one of the many events that – at various times over the years – had to do with a particular photograph of yours, probably the most famous: the one that immortalizes the two magistrates Falcone and Borsellino together. An appeal by Judge Falcone's sister has been resoundingly dismissed in Germany. What are your thoughts on the matter? You are also involved in this lawsuit with them, if I'm not mistaken. I believe that over the years there have been many lawsuits in which you've tried to defend your copyright on that photograph. It's a picture that throughout the world is considered, both by photography and intellectual communities, as a symbol of the fight against the Mafia — but it was not considered as such by a German court.
"I would make a distinction between the two issues – the one concerning the use of my photograph, and the other concerning the feelings of family members. The second of these I personally consider to be of an unprecedented gravity. I believe that it is mortifying for the family members of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino to imagine that their last name was used as the name of a pizza listed on a restaurant menu, and even more so, when the brand name is represented by an image that depicts gunshot holes. And to render things even more grievous, inside the pizzeria, the pictures of these two great martyrs are displayed alongside an image of an anti-hero, an imaginary one at that, which is the "godfather" played by Marlon Brando. Disgusting, to say the least. Regarding the improper and abusive use of my picture, I have never put up with it, and this has always caused me a lot of problems, but in this case my issue takes second place. The thing that outrages me the most is to think that a magistrate can speak of a colleague such as Falcone (he knows very well what happened to him) in such a manner – and here I quote ANSA (the leading wire service agency in Italy) directly: 'the judge worked primarily in Italy, and in Germany is known only by a restricted circle of insiders, and not to the common people that go the pizzeria'. I feel shame for him."
Attack on the magistrate Giovanni Falcone, Capaci May 23, 1992 © Tony Gentile
What is the most resounding action that you have pursued to protect your rights as a photographer on the copyrights of one of your pictures?
"I've had so many controversies — not all of them have gone to court – but this last one is the one that outrages me the most. And the politicians that use this photograph purely for propaganda purposes outrage me as well, and for this reason a few months ago I warned them against using the photo in question, but we all know that it's a battle between David and Goliath, and David does not always win."
Paolo Borsellino, Palermo, June 2, 1992 © Tony Gentile
What would you suggest to a young person who is interested in a career like yours? Is it worth it to practice such an abused profession?
"Instinctively, and knowing the facts as I do now, I would say 'No'. But then I think back to the end of the '80s–more than 30 years ago– when I asked the same question of another photographer who was already practicing the profession that I aspired to, and he answered 'No.' I still decided to pursue it, and I dedicated a lot to this profession and in the end, I was successful. Everything that life has given me I was able to achieve through this work and thanks to photography. So if that young person is determined and is talented, he should give it a try, and so my answer is absolutely 'Yes'. Because in the end it is a really beautiful profession, despite everything and everybody."
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Pope Francis in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington September 23, 2015. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
Photography for you is…
"It would occur to me to answer that photography for me….has been. Today, I no longer do the work that I've done for 30 years and I don't regret this. The world of photojournalism has changed a lot and perhaps is no longer for me. Photography, however, will never die, and especially it will never die inside of us. You can do it at any age, without time limits. As a great Maestro used to say, 'photography is done with the eye, the brain and the heart, and these three elements never retire.'"
Two questions that I've been meaning to ask you for many years, yet I never have: the first one is, who do you consider to be your mentor?
"There is no one teacher that I could identify; there are so many photographers that, voluntarily or involuntarily, I took inspiration from. Amongst these, however, there are two that I can't not mention: Letizia Battaglia and Franco Zecchin. I grew a lot from the human point of view, and then also from a photographic one, thanks to their photographs. They're a couple of photographers that are different from each other, but that to my eyes as a high school student passionate about photography, appeared to be one single thing. They represented for me a continuous and strong source of stimulation towards the civic rise against the Mafia, and towards a profession that also carried within itself a sense of commitment to raising consciousness."
A lightning storm is pictured over the sea near the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia, lying surrounded by cranes, outside Giglio Harbor September 15, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
The second question: which would be the one photograph of yours that – should you burn them all – would be the one you'd save?
"I'm firmly convinced that one of the fundamental values of photography is memory, and despite the fact that I have a very conflictual relationship with my photograph of Falcone and Borsellino, I feel that I would definitely save this one. It's no longer a picture, but an icon, and this icon is a symbol of redemption for so many people, for the generations that lived those terrible moments, for those who were born afterwards, and I believe also for many of those that are still to be born. For this reason, I consider this photograph to be sacred, untouchable. The war against mob culture hasn't been won yet, and until the end, I believe that this image represents a banner of hope, a small hope for change, and for this reason it should be protected, because it's more useful to others than to me."
What do you hope that people will remember about the professional Tony and the private Tony?
"I have no idea; I've never posed the question, and I hope not to for some time still."
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro holds the World Cup Trophy after the World Cup 2006 final soccer match between Italy and France in Berlin July 9, 2006. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (GERMANY)
Your future projects?
"Lately, I've been dedicating myself to a photography that is slower and more reflexive with respect to the rapid one that I practiced for my work up until not too long ago. I hope to be able to produce an editorial project in 2021. Besides this, since I've always been passionate about moving images, I'm working on documentaries based on a few stories that are very close to my heart and that I hope one day will be able to be viewed by others."
My best wishes go to Tony and to his future photographs; knowing him, I have no doubt that he will continue to touch both our imagination and feelings, just as he did with that symbolic photograph of Falcone and Borsellino that the entire world will continue to look at. An image born from the instinct and talent of a young provincial photo reporter who has come a long way, and whom we thank for always giving so much from the heart.
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Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes
Samantha J. England, Paul C. Campbell, Santanu Banerjee, Annika J. Swanson, Katharine E. Lewis
The BioInspired Institute
Aging Studies Institute
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) proteins are trans-membrane proteins that have crucial roles in many aspects of vertebrate development and physiology, including the development of many organs as well as left–right patterning and taste. They can be divided into structurally-distinct PKD1-like and PKD2-like proteins and usually one PKD1-like protein forms a heteromeric polycystin complex with a PKD2-like protein. For example, PKD1 forms a complex with PKD2 and mutations in either of these proteins cause Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), which is the most frequent potentially-lethal single-gene disorder in humans. Here, we identify the complete family of pkd genes in zebrafish and other teleosts. We describe the genomic locations and sequences of all seven genes: pkd1, pkd1b, pkd1l1, pkd1l2a, pkd1l2b, pkd2, and pkd2l1. pkd1l2a/pkd1l2b are likely to be ohnologs of pkd1l2, preserved from the whole genome duplication that occurred at the base of the teleosts. However, in contrast to mammals and cartilaginous and holostei fish, teleosts lack pkd2l2, and pkdrej genes, suggesting that these have been lost in the teleost lineage. In addition, teleost, and holostei fish have only a partial pkd1l3 sequence, suggesting that this gene may be in the process of being lost in the ray-finned fish lineage. We also provide the first comprehensive description of the expression of zebrafish pkd genes during development. In most structures we detect expression of one pkd1-like gene and one pkd2-like gene, consistent with these genes encoding a heteromeric protein complex. For example, we found that pkd2 and pkd1l1 are expressed in Kupffer's vesicle and pkd1 and pkd2 are expressed in the developing pronephros. In the spinal cord, we show that pkd1l2a and pkd2l1 are co-expressed in KA cells. We also identify potential co-expression of pkd1b and pkd2 in the floor-plate. Interestingly, and in contrast to mouse, we observe expression of all seven pkd genes in regions that may correspond to taste receptors. Taken together, these results provide a crucial catalog of pkd genes in an important model system for elucidating cell and developmental processes and modeling human diseases and the most comprehensive analysis of embryonic pkd gene expression in any vertebrate.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2017.00005
Published - Feb 21 2017
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England, S. J., Campbell, P. C., Banerjee, S., Swanson, A. J., & Lewis, K. E. (2017). Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 5, [5]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2017.00005
Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes. / England, Samantha J.; Campbell, Paul C.; Banerjee, Santanu et al.
In: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Vol. 5, 5, 21.02.2017.
England, SJ, Campbell, PC, Banerjee, S, Swanson, AJ & Lewis, KE 2017, 'Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes', Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, vol. 5, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2017.00005
England SJ, Campbell PC, Banerjee S, Swanson AJ, Lewis KE. Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2017 Feb 21;5:5. doi: 10.3389/fcell.2017.00005
England, Samantha J. ; Campbell, Paul C. ; Banerjee, Santanu et al. / Identification and Expression Analysis of the Complete Family of Zebrafish pkd Genes. In: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2017 ; Vol. 5.
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Author: Paul, Baptiste
Illustrator: Alcantara, Jacqueline
Publisher: NorthSouth
Classification: Easy
Physical Description: [32] p., col. ill., 22 x 28 cm
Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3
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School Library Journal - 01/01/2018 POPK-Gr 3—An open field in a lush Caribbean setting calls to a group of children. They chase away grazing animals, bring out the soccer ball and goals, and begin a spirited game of soccer. Rain and a muddy, slippery field cannot stop their game; only the repeated calls from the mamas and a setting sun can. Dirty but satisfied, the children return home for baths and bed, knowing that the field will call again for another rousing game. Illustrations in deep, saturated colors with energetic lines accompany a spare but rhythmic English text, sprinkled with Creole. The narrative and images evoke the islands and the joy of playing a game regardless of weather. In a concluding note, Paul recalls his native Saint Lucia where, he explains, Creole is spoken but is rarely written down. A brief glossary is included, though most of the words will be understandable in context and in the animated paintings. VERDICT This engaging book is sure to resonate with children who are passionate about soccer and even those who simply enjoy lively play.—Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 02/01/2018 *Starred Review* Vini! Come! And enjoy this beautiful picture book about a group of friends having fun playing futbol. Children will have a blast following the characters as they run and play through a green field, taking off their socks to enjoy the mud when it starts to rain. The excitement of the game overflows from the pages and the children, from the beautiful greenery that surrounds them and the brightness of their clothing, to the dynamic movement in Alcántara's artwork. Young readers will have fun both following the game and reading and learning the different Creole phrases the friends say as they play to win. The vibrant illustrations are vividly detailed, featuring animals watching the game nearby, houses in the background, the encroaching red sunset signaling that the end of the game is fast approaching, and of course the cheerfully mud-splattered kids. Staccato phrases match the high energy of the impromptu game, and an accompanying glossary provides definitions for words used throughout the book. An author's note provides background on Paul's own experiences growing up in Saint Lucia. A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime that so many love to play all over the world, and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different. - Copyright 2018 Booklist.


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Atlas Renewable Energy Announces USD$152 Million for Financing of Three Solar Energy Plants in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy, leader in clean energy in Latin America, announced the completion of long-term financing of three of its solar energy plants in Brazil for a total amount of USD $152 million. The financing was obtained through Banco do Nordeste (BNB), backed by an equivalent sum of commercial bank guarantees from BTG Pactual, Banco ABC Brasil, and Banco Bradesco. Together, the plants will have an installed capacity of more than 300 MWps, which has allowed them to achieve new standards for financial alliances and boost the Brazilian energy sector to higher levels of solar capacity.
Each project has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Chamber of Electricity Sales (Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica- CCEE). It is estimated that the combined energy produced of 672.8 GWh / year will provide clean energy for a total of 470,000 families per year. Atlas Renewable Energy estimates that the operation of the plants will prevent the emission of 108,000 tons of CO(2) per year.
The plants are located in the northeast region, namely the São Pedro and Juazeiro plants in the state of Bahia, and the Sol Do Futuro plant in the state of Ceará. The São Pedro solar complex is the first functioning operation of Atlas Renewable Energy in Brazil, with an installed capacity of 67.1 MWp in two secondary plants. As part of the company's commitment to work with local communities and environmental guidelines during the construction, development, and operation phases of its plants, the São Pedro project created nearly 700 direct jobs, and will prevent the emission of more than 61,000 tons of carbon dioxide. The Juazeiro and Sol do Futuro plants are currently in the start-up phase and will be fully operational in the coming months.
BNB's Business Director, Antônio Rosendo Neto Júnior, highlights that "A partnership with Atlas Renewable Energy demonstrates the synergy of Banco do Nordeste with this sector of the economy. Investments are essential for the evolution of the energy matrix throughout the Brazilian Northeast, especially from renewable and non-contaminated sources. We are fulfilling the Bank's mission, while generating employment and income in our region."
Atlas Renewable Energy CEO Carlos Barrera explains, "Brazil is Latin America's largest renewable energy market, and these three projects allow us to consolidate a strong presence in this market. We are pleased to have partnered with these strong, high-caliber financial institutions enabled in part by our team's solid track-record and expertise in development and execution." He adds, "As a renewable energy company, we're just scratching the surface of how powerful Latin America's renewable energy sector can be when you combine it with high-quality PPAs, financing innovation, and top-tier projects."
"By closing our investment goals of $170 million in Brazil, Atlas Renewable Energy adds to Brazil's thriving renewable energy sector," explains General Manager of Brazil, Luis Pita, who also added, "we believe Latin America's renewable energy market is due for an innovative approach to the solar technology that can deliver data driven decisions at scale and statistics aimed at increasing energy production across borders. Atlas Renewable Energy is becoming a leader in this arena. These solar projects are in line with our company's commitment to invest in top of the line technologies, such as NEXTracker's TrueCapture Technology and the introduction of the first digital substation in Brazil, which, along with our work ethic, quality of production, and company culture, are part of the company's strategic priorities."
These three projects are expected to be complemented by an additional 1.5 GW, which Atlas Renewable Energy plans to add to its investment portfolio over the next three years throughout Latin America. The current operations in Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, and Mexico are evidence of Atlas Renewable Energy's commitment to alternative energy development in Latin America and a testament to its track record as a developer and administrator of assets in the region.
About Atlas Renewable Energy
Atlas Renewable Energy, a renewable energy company that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects with long-term energy contracts across Latin America. Atlas Renewable Energy's current portfolio is 1.2GW of contracted projects in development, construction, or operational stages, and aims to grow an additional 1.5GW over the next decade.
Launched in early 2017, Atlas Renewable Energy includes an experienced team with the longest track record in the solar energy industry in Latin America. The company is recognized by its high standards in development, construction, and operation of large-scale projects.
Atlas Renewable Energy is part of the Energy Fund IV, founded by Actis, a leading private equity investor in the energy sector of emerging markets. Actis has allocated more than $600 million of equity in Atlas Renewable Energy to invest in long-term renewable energy contracted projects.
Atlas Renewable Energy's growth is focused on the main emerging markets and economies of Latin America, using its proven development, commercialization and structuring know-how to bring clean energy to the region. By actively engaging with the community and stakeholders at the center of its project strategy, Atlas works every day to provide the world with a cleaner future.
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Jaime Penedo, né le  à Panama, est un footballeur international panaméen évoluant au poste de gardien de but.

Biographie

Il fait partie de la liste des 23 joueurs panaméens sélectionnés pour disputer la Coupe du monde de 2018 en Russie.

Palmarès

En club

 Championnat du Guatemala :
 Champion du Tournoi Apertura en 2009
 Champion du Tournoi Clausura en 2008 et 2010

 Coupe UNCAF :
 Vainqueur en 2009

 MLS Cup :
 Champion en 2014

 Coupe de la Ligue roumaine :
 Vainqueur en 2017

Distinctions individuelles

 Meilleur gardien de la Gold Cup 2005

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Footballeur international panaméen
Footballeur sélectionné plus de 100 fois en équipe nationale
Gardien de but au football
Joueur du Plaza Amador
Joueur du Deportivo Árabe Unido
Gardien de but du CA Osasuna
Joueur du Cagliari Calcio
Joueur du CSD Municipal
Gardien de but du Galaxy de Los Angeles
Joueur du Deportivo Saprissa
Joueur du Dinamo Bucarest
Naissance en septembre 1981
Naissance à Panama (ville)

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Australia has a long history of international investment in agribusiness projects. International investors are a crucial part of the growth and success of Australian agribusiness projects and industry. Moulis Legal is very happy to provide this international investor guide to the Australian agribusiness industry. This guide is designed to provide international investors with an introduction to Australia's agribusiness industry, to assist investors with investigating and preparing for their investment. Moulis Legal has a proud history of working with industry and investors in Australia and across Asia. Moulis Legal has the knowledge and experience to provide you with the necessary legal guidance to work towards making your investment into Australia a success. We invite you to contact us with your questions and we wish you all the best with your new investment.
Australia has a central national government, as well as individual governments responsible for governing and law making in Australia's six states and three territories, and local governments responsible for managing cities and regions.
Australia's national government is called the Commonwealth Government, or the Federal Government, and is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Under the Constitution of Australia, the Commonwealth Government is empowered to make laws in relation to a limited list of subject areas (generally, subject areas with national or international significance). There are a number of Commonwealth Government laws and regulations that impact on agribusiness in Australia, including international investment approval, company regulations, taxation laws and environmental oversight.
Australia has six states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Each state has its own government, which under the Constitution of Australia is responsible for making laws in all areas not covered by the Commonwealth Government. If there is any conflict between a Commonwealth and state law, then the Commonwealth law will prevail. State laws have the most significant impact on agribusiness projects because the states own the land on which an agribusiness can be operated. Each state has its own regime for land tenure, land acquisition, stamp duty, and other associated issues.
Australia has three territories: Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and Norfolk Island. Each territory has its own government system.
Territory laws are subject to oversight by the Commonwealth Government. Territory laws can also have a significant impact on agribusiness projects because the territories own most of the land on which an agribusiness can be operated. Each territory has its own regime for land tenure, land acquisition, stamp duty, and other associated issues.
Across Australia local governments have responsibilities for the management of each city and region, with the oversight of the government of the State in which they are located. LOCAL governments are relevant to agribusiness projects in a number of areas, including the approval of certain property developments and the commercial use of certain local roads, facilities and services.
the Australian Local Government Association, represented by its President.
The role of COAG is to initiate and develop reforms of national significance, and reforms which require the cooperation of the federal, state, territory and local governments. COAG can impact on agribusiness projects as it works directly with various governments and communities to find suitable outcomes for a sustainable agribusiness sector, including the development of new industries, and the maintenance and improvement of existing industries. COAG's Standing Council on Primary Industries seeks to strength coordination between States and Territories across the range of agribusiness industry sectors.
Regulation of agribusiness in each state and territory is different, as land tenure and acquisition laws vary between jurisdictions. Furthermore, some states have special registration and reporting requirements which foreign investors must abide by.
This is a system whereby farmers can purchase supplies by providing a lien on the crops to the merchants who sell the crops (ie a right to keep the crops until the merchant or seller is paid). Crop liens are particularly important in an agribusiness context because they allow farmers to obtain certain products (such as fertiliser) on a "credit" that is paid for when the crops "come to fruition".
Families who own farming businesses have certain stamp duty concessions available to them. These concessions may apply in the event that the farm is transferred to a family member of a younger generation. These concessions (and potentially exemptions) are intended to encourage younger members of farming communities to stay in the farming business. For an investor, these are particularly important in terms of overall budgeting and allocating finances.
Pastoral leases are a type of leasehold that allows Crown (Government owned) land to be used for commercial grazing of stock. A rent must be paid to the Government, and the lessee of the land must comply with the conditions of the lease. Pastoral leases can be revoked if the lease conditions are not met. State and Territory Governments are responsible for managing pastoral leases. Commonwealth legislation relating to native title, mining and native vegetation can also influence pastoral lease arrangements. Pastoral leases are affected by extensive and quite prescriptive legislation and regulation, and it is important to be thoroughly aware of the restrictions prior to making an investment decision.
This is a production system used in agribusiness which is operated in line with an agreement between a buyer and farmers. The agreement sets out the conditions for producing, selling and marketing farm products. In this system, the farmer agrees to provide the product in an agreed quantity, and in turn the buyer must be supplied with the product at the time demanded and to the requested standard of quality. The buyer agrees to purchase the products at an agreed price, and may also agree to support the production system in some way through either land preparation, or the provision of technical advice.
Typically most agribusiness projects in Australia have been conducted using an Australian subsidiary. This involves compliance with relevant company and tax reporting laws. There are other, less widely used, investment vehicles such as partnerships, joint ventures, and trusts.
The table below describes some of the advantages and disadvantages of the different investment structures.
Australian subsidiary A new Australian subsidiary is created, as a distinct legal entity from its foreign parent.There must be a minimum number of directors (one or two of whom are Australian residents), depending on whether the subsidiary is a proprietary or public company. The subsidiary must also have a registered office in Australia, and must be permanently situated in a nominated Australian state or territory. The subsidiary may be eligible for certain Australian company taxation concessions.Investors maintain full control and management of the project. Australian company and reporting laws (often onerous) must be complied with. If the business is listed on the ASX, the investor will need to satisfy the ASX Listing Rules and the takeover lawsof the Corporations Act 2001 (for example, market disclosure and shareholder approval requirements).Taxation, including CGT, stamp duty, payroll tax, and local taxes, can apply to the subsidiary.
the investor and the community member) to easily share in the inputs and outputs of the project. Agribusiness partnership means that each party is obliged to provide their agreed input, with each party dependant on the other. This dependence is based on both parties being able to trust the other to uphold their responsibilities and obligations.A partnership is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has the potential to create certain complications.The decision of one partner will bind the other, and each partner will be severally liable for the liabilities of the other partners.
Incorporated joint venture This can be a versatile arrangement whereby two or more parties jointly run the agribusiness project as a business venture. Each party contributes to the business, either in capital, technology, know-how, and/or land/natural resource rights.Parties will establish a jointly owned, incorporated company which is co-owned by the parties. Each party holds shares in the company.The company has a constitution that sets out the operation of the company. This model largely insulates parties from personal liability (i.e. shareholders will not be exposed to the company's creditors). The company can own property, enter into contracts, sue and be sued. The requirement for competitive parties to cooperate can sometimes create differences of opinion.Parties may be exposed to director's liability actions. This is an implication of all directorships however different perspectives of the participants in the joint venture group require greater vigilance.
Unincorporated joint venture Many agribusiness joint ventures are not incorporated. The joint venture is not a separate legal entity for taxation purposes, and the parties take interest and losses directly from the joint venture. This type of arrangement may only be used for a fixed period of time.The joint venture is a contractual arrangement.The joint venture contract defines the rights, interests and obligations of each party. This is a flexible model, and allows parties a higher level of control of their participation and interest.Each party receives and controls its share of the output from the project. The legal documentation can be complicated, and needs to be accurately completed, adhering to legal requirements to ensure that it qualifies as a joint venture (not a partnership).The flexibility in this model requires the consideration and negotiation of a large number of matters. This includes who has decision making power in the joint venture, how the joint venture is to operate, and the processes that would be involved in withdrawing from the joint venture.
run a property. This investment vehicle relieves this burden. For non-forestry MIS, investors pay an upfront (typically large) fee for initial services, and also for ongoing services, rent and management of the project in later years.Investors must carefully consider a MIS that offers tax benefits, and carefully assess the commercial viability of the project as there is guarantee of commercial success.Members do not have day-to-day control over the operation of the scheme (whether or not they have the right to be consulted or give directions).
Foreign investment into Australia is overseen by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). The role of the FIRB is to examine proposals by foreign persons to undertake direct investment in Australia and to make recommendations to the Commonwealth Government on whether those proposals are suitable for approval under the Government's policy. Certain types of investments require approval from the Treasurer.
Under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, investment by foreign persons must be notified to the FIRB if the investment meets certain criteria. A foreign person includes a company owned by foreign individuals, a foreign state owned enterprise, as well as an Australian subsidiary of a foreign company.
Notification must occur prior to the investment taking place or the commencement of the new business.
All investments by foreign government investors. Government investors include businesses with single government ownership of 15% or more, businesses with combined government ownership of 40% or more or businesses otherwise controlled by a foreign government.
Investments constituting a substantial interest in a business valued at over $248 million.
Investments in heritage property of $5million or more.
Investors should review each investment to assess whether a notification to the FIRB needs to be made. This review should include a review of all of the assets and rights that will be acquired as part of the investment.
Notifications to the FIRB are considered by the Treasurer. The Treasurer is required to make a decision within 30 days of receiving a notification, unless an interim order is made giving a 90 day extension.
The Treasurer may attach conditions to certain investments, which may be subject to negotiation. The Treasurer can prohibit an investment if it is believed to be contrary to the national interests of Australia.
Additional notification requirements apply to foreign investors acquiring land in Queensland. Investors that have an interest in land in Queensland must notify the Registrar of Titles not later than 90 days after the date of acquisition.
Notification is not required for acquisitions of a security interest in land, an easement over land, minerals, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum or petroleum deposits. However, disposals of land must be notified to the Registrar. The Commonwealth Government is proposing a "National Foreign Ownership Register for Agricultural Land", though the details of this registry have not yet been established. The Commonwealth Government is also considering lower thresholds for FIRB notifications (in the context of domestic national interest concerns) and higher thresholds for FIRB notifications (in the context of trade-related national interest concerns).
Taxes and duties will be applicable to agribusiness projects and investments. Taxes and duties are imposed by each of the three levels of government.
Primary industry also enjoys certain tax breaks and benefits.
Detailed consideration and calculation of the specific taxes and duties applicable to an agribusiness investment should be included in your investment analysis.
THE Commonwealth Government can impose customs and import duties, fuel tax, withholding tax, income taxes and goods and services tax.
State and territory governments can impose stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax.
Stamp duty is imposed by each state and territory, and is calculated in accordance with each state and territory's own laws and regulations.
Local governments collect rates in respect of land, which may be payable on certain agribusiness projects.
Investments into agribusiness in Australia is impacted by Commonwealth, state and territory laws in relation to health, safety and environment.
Health and safety of employees working on agribusiness projects is strictly managed in Australia. Health and safety is governed by a national employment system and industry specific regulations.
Food regulation in Australia is overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). DAFF works with other government agencies to ensure Australia's food regulations protect public health and safety. In addition, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is responsible for developing domestic food standards.
THE Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (Code) is a collection of individual food standards. It is a criminal offence in Australia to supply food that does not comply with the Code. The Code deals with issues such as food hygiene and primary production of food. In relation to primary production of food, there are specific food safety requirements for the primary production and processing of poultry, and important safety measures must be implemented to prevent breach of the food safety hazards. Under this standard, for example, businesses must not only comply with the standard itself, but also demonstrate compliance. It is extremely important to be aware of the regulations surrounding the production of food prior to investing in an agribusiness.
Environmental assessment, approvals and compliance are critical to all agribusiness projects in Australia and must be carefully considered by investors.
Assesments are prepared by project proponents, often in conjunction and consultation with the relevant regulatory body. On completion, the assessment is often subject to public consultation and members of the public may be able to lodge objections to certain aspects of the project or environmental assessment.
A determination regarding environmental approval of an agribusiness project is usually the responsibility of the relevant state or territory government minister. In some states and territories an appeals process is available in certain circumstances.
Water is a particular concern in certain Australian states and territories and is carefully managed. Water can be a critical element in an agribusiness project, and so water availability, use, management and protection regulations need to be carefully considered.
In addition to state and territory environmental regulation, the Commonwealth Government's Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities is concerned with environmental matters of national significance.
Certain agribusiness projects will require an environmental impact assessment and approval by the Commonwealth Government pursuant to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Access to land and infrastructure is different across Australia, and investors should investigate how applicable regulations may impact on their agribusiness investment.
Access to land in Australia to undertake agribusiness activities are controlled by state and territory governments. Each state and territory is different.
Access to land owned by the Commonwealth Government or a state or territory government is different depending on the nature of the land and where it is located. Special permission may be required for access to this land, and restrictions may be imposed for conservation, agricultural and cultural reasons.
Agribusiness projects require access to a range of physical infrastructure and natural resources such as land, water and farming equipment.
Australia has Commonwealth, state and territory regimes that impact on access to private and public infrastructure, such as ports, railways, and transport infrastructure.
The National Competition Council of Australia (NCC) is a research and advisory body established by agreement of COAG. Its main function is to make recommendations on the regulation of third party access to services provided by monopoly infrastructure. The NCC has the power to 'declare' certain public and private infrastructure facilities. If an infrastructure facility is 'declared' then third parties have the right to negotiate with the facility owner to gain access to the infrastructure facility.
Investors should investigate key infrastructure facilities that may be applicable or required for an agribusiness project and how the access regime may impact on the business.
Native title is the common law recognition of rights and interests of people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, arising pursuant to their traditional law and customs.
Australia has a national system for the recognition and protection of the traditional connection of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders to the land, and to areas and objects of cultural significance.
Most states and territories have regimes that complement the national system.
Entities involved in Australian agribusiness in a native title or cultural heritage area must obtain approval prior to undertaking certain activities. Approval usually requires direct engagement with the traditional owners of the land.
The rules surrounding native title and cultural heritage in Australia have changed in recent years and investors must ensure that an agribusiness project has complied with all relevant obligations.
Investors should undertake detailed investigations to identify whether native title and cultural heritage obligations exist in respect of an agribusiness project, and whether obligations have been satisfied.
Agriculture is an important part of the Australian economy. It is important to be aware of the trade implications involved with an agribusiness investment. Import tariffs are payable upon the importation into Australia of most products, depending on the classification of the product and the country from which the product is imported. Certain free trade agreements and tariff concession orders (TCO) may reduce liability. Some products may be subject to anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, and duties arising from safeguard measures.
Australian Customs imposes certain restrictions on what can be imported into and exported from Australia. The Commonwealth Government, through Customs, controls the import of certain goods into Australia, either through an absolute prohibition, or a restriction.
Restrictions are placed on the export of goods, and certain laws and Australian Government policies prohibit the export of certain goods either absolutely or conditionally. Total prohibition applies to the export of protected wildlife, and some heritage items.
Quarantine restrictions may also affect the importation of certain products into Australia. DAFF undertakes biosecurity inspection and quarantine for animals, plants, animal or plant products arriving in Australia, and various other agricultural related products. It also inspects and certifies a range of agricultural products exported from Australia. It is important to be aware of the rules relating to quarantine and how they can impact on your agribusiness investment.


What do abstract art, oil pastels and watercolors have in common? This field trip encourages students to express themselves by experimenting with various forms of abstract art and oil pastel techniques. Following a story, students are introduced to three different oil pastel techniques using primary and secondary colors. They then work collaboratively in small groups to create unique abstract art posters that they can take back to school.
Introduce your students to the scientific method by experimenting with the non-Newtonian fluid oobleck! Through hands-on investigations, observations and group discussions, museum educators facilitate an interactive class that brings out children's inner scientists. They are introduced to new vocabulary; work together to mix and explore their own oobleck; get their hands dirty with experiments that help them understand its solid/liquid properties; and end with an Oobleck Freeze Dance Party!
This field trip introduces children to the concept of aerodynamics and the many creative ways we can use air to help us fly and float. By constructing and experimenting with parachutes and "hovercraft" tested in CCM's wind tunnel, children gain a deeper understanding of flight and design principles.
After interactive demonstrations for the Parachute and Hovercraft stations, museum educators help students build, test and modify their aerial innovations. Children explore and experiment with both stations, and are welcome to take their aerial innovations home!
Explore the principles of collaborative storytelling through 2-D stop-motion animation! Using brightly colored felt shapes and starring the museums little critters, students work in small groups to collaboratively plan, direct, and animate a short stop-motion film. Teachers will be emailed a link to download and share students' films.
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Every year on Christmas Eve, my family found ourselves without any plans. Being Jewish, we had no particular family events to attend so we usually spent the day on or around the couch. My dad's proclivity for black & white films and/or murder mysteries lead to the yearly exploration of the many adaptations of Sherlock Holmes.
There have been a few versions released recently, mostly notably Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, BBC's Sherlock, and CBS's Elementary. Each have their merits and "the best" has been widely discussed, but I wanted to take some time this holiday season to shed some light on what may be my favorite adaptation: season one of Elementary.


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Arnold Hanslmeier (* 10. Februar 1959 in Feldbach) ist ein österreichischer Astronom.

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Hanslmeier maturierte 1977 am Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Jennersdorf. Er promovierte 1983 an der Universität Graz und arbeitete 1984 als Postdoc am Bureau des Longitudes in Paris. 1992 habilitierte er sich in Graz und wurde anschließend zum Professor für Astrophysik an der Universität Graz berufen, wo er seit den 1990er-Jahren die Grundvorlesungen für Astronomie hält. Von 1994 bis 2000 war er Vorstand des Instituts für Astronomie, das dann im Institut für Geophysik, Astrophysik und Meteorologie aufging. Seine Forschungsgebiete sind vor allem die Himmelsmechanik, Weltraumwetter und die Sonnenphysik, auf welche das zur Universität Graz gehörige Sonnenobservatorium Kanzelhöhe spezialisiert ist.

Hanslmeier ist  Mitglied der Kommission für Astronomie der ÖAW.

Über seine akademische Tätigkeit hinaus engagiert er sich im Bereich Erwachsenenbildung als Vortragender und Vorstandsmitglied der Österreichischen Urania für Steiermark, deren Präsident er von 2011 bis 2015 war.

Hanslmeier wurde durch seine im Springer-Verlag erschienenen Lehrbücher bekannt.

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 Water in the Universe. Springer, Dordrecht 2011, ISBN 978-94-007-3356-5.
 Habitability and cosmic catastrophes. Springer, Berlin 2009, ISBN 978-3-540-76944-6.
 The sun and space weather. Springer, Dordrecht 2007, ISBN 978-1-4020-5603-1.
 Einführung in Astronomie und Astrophysik, Springer Spektrum-Verlag, 3. Auflage 2014, ISBN 978-3-642-37699-3
 Faszination Astronomie, Springer Spektrum-Verlag, 3. Auflage 2021.
 Dimensionen des Weltalls. Anton Pustet, Salzburg 2021. ISBN 978-3-7025-1028-2.

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Person als Namensgeber für einen Asteroiden
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Geboren 1959
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How pension funds are tackling the low-rate conundrum
Diversification across asset classes and geographies may bring a better risk-return ratio
November 20, 2020 | 4 min read
A further decline in interest rates to record low levels has institutional investors going back to the drawing board with their investment policies.
Interest rates are expected to be "lower for longer," forcing many pension plans to seek out broader portfolio diversification, including alternative investments
Alternative investments such as real estate, infrastructure and private equity provide access to different return drivers and may help portfolios achieve a better overall return for risk in a low-rate environment
Pension fund investors should remain focused on the strategic challenge of balancing risk and reward for their plan members
The need for change is compounded by the growing gap between aging pensioners—often referred to as the "silver tsunami"— drawing from the plans and the smaller number of working-age employees contributing to them.
"The demographic realities coupled with expectations that rates will be 'lower for longer' has prompted many pension fund investors to adjust their investment mandates to sustain and improve the funded status of their plans for the long term," says Paul Purcell, Institutional Portfolio Manager at Phillips, Hager & North Institutional.
Alternative investments—such as private equity and private debt, infrastructure and real estate— are becoming increasingly popular ways to help meet mounting pension obligations.
Low rates a top concern among pension fund investors
Interest rates are at historic lows and not expected to rise for the foreseeable future given the economic upheaval brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "There will be some noise, there will be some volatility, but we don't see rates increasing substantially over the short term, or even the medium term," Purcell says.
Today's low-rate reality is the most pressing challenge for pension fund investors, according to RBC Investor & Treasury Services'(RBC I&TS) third annual Canadian Defined Benefit Pension Survey, followed by market volatility and economic and geopolitical uncertainty.1
Low rates are especially challenging for defined benefit pension plans that were designed decades ago when rates were higher and life expectancies were shorter. The cost of these plans has risen dramatically. Further, Purcell says many plans are now cash flow negative given the growing number of pensioners and shrinking number of active plan members.
The decline in rates has boosted bond returns for many years. Likewise, this period of falling rates has boosted the returns of equities and alternatives. "While more obvious with bonds, it is reasonable to expect that return expectations in all asset classes should be moderated by this very low rate environment," Purcell says.
The expanding fixed income opportunity set
Institutional Portfolio Manager
Phillips, Hager & North Institutional
Even within fixed income, more pension fund investors are also looking for opportunities and diversification through different sectors and across global markets. Examples include commercial mortgages, high-yield bonds, emerging market bonds and global bonds, which can produce higher returns than Canadian government or corporate bonds. "This trend is driven by a combination of better diversification and better overall return for risk for portfolios, while maintaining a stable ballast for the portfolio," Purcell says. "That continues to be important even as rates stay down."
The alternative investment opportunity
Alternatives are gaining traction as pension fund investors seek ways to meet ongoing liabilities. Nearly three-quarters of Canadian pension plans, big and small, hold alternative investments within their portfolios or are expected to add them by year-end, the survey shows.2 Over the past decade, Canadian pension plan allocations to alternative investments increased to 30 per cent of assets to 21 percent, exceeding the global pension allocation of 26 percent, according to Thinking Ahead Institute's Global Pension Assets Study.3
It is an opportunity
set to be explored
and exploited to
the right degree
The RBC I&TS survey identifies the popularity of alternatives to be highest among larger, multi-employer and public plans, due partly to the easing of pension funding rules in Quebec and Ontario.4 The change enables plans to supplement their portfolios with potentially riskier and higher-return investments to help meet increasing obligations from an aging membership.
Real estate and infrastructure are among the most popular holdings in pension plans, the survey shows. Purcell says these less liquid assets often provide higher returns, rewarding investors for their long-term commitment. He notes pension funds need to be careful about their capacity to invest in illiquid assets because they are required to make regular payouts. "The more liquidity you need, the less one should allocate to these illiquid asset classes," he says. "At the same time, it is an opportunity set to be explored and exploited to the right degree."
Tactics for sustainable long-term growth
Ryan Silva
Director, Head of Pension and Insurance
RBC Investor & Treasury Services
A growing number of pension funds are relying on outside managers to help them invest in specialized asset classes such as derivatives or foreign assets, according to Ryan Silva, Director, Head of Pension and Insurance, Client Experience, at RBC I&TS. "Each plan has a different strategy as far as what asset classes they want to control in-house versus outsourcing," he says. "The key is to surround yourself with the right experts to meet your fiduciary obligations and to support you through the rapid changes and swings that are happening more often today."
Some pension plans are also looking at consolidation to sustain themselves for the future. Silva says plans with a high number of pensioners may consider combining with plans that have younger working-age contributors to even out their distributions today and in the long run. "They're diversifying their liabilities, and looking to manage cash flows and investment strategies based on their employee population, and against today's economic backdrop," he says.
They're diversifying their liabilities, and looking to manage cash flows and investment strategies
The shifting tide of pension fund management
Regardless of which assets they select, Purcell says pension fund investors need to remain focused about their investment policies in the face of changing tides brought on by low rates, demographics and economic uncertainty. "One of the hallmarks of the Canadian pension fund investing environment is that investors are typically quite sophisticated," he says. "There's a high level of awareness and understanding around these issues. Investors are aware of the need to evolve their portfolios."
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services (February 2020) Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Canadian Defined Benefit Pension Survey
Willis Towers Watson, (February 2020) Global Pension Assets Study 2019, based on the top seven pension markets by assets globally
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Q: How to return (x) number of characters in a given string? I've been at this for a while now, and I've gotten so close.
I've had two problems to complete for an assignment. The first one I finished. It's supposed to return the first three indices of the given string, and if the string is less than 3 letters, it returns nothing. It looks like this:

The second one is similar, but a little more involved. The problem is:

Hopefully that explains my issue. I can't figure out how to get the inputted number to correspond to the number of indices I'm trying to print. In the first problem, it was simple, because it was always just the first three indices that were used. Now, it's (n) number of indices.
Any help is much appreciated (I'm using Python 3.4.2)

A: Strings support sub-stringing in Python.
def returnN(string, length):
    return string[:length] if len(string) >= length else ''

In action:
>>> returnN('hello', 2)
'he'
>>> returnN('hello', 5)
'hello'
>>> returnN('BYE', 1)
'B'
>>> returnN('BYE', 10)
''

A: Use len and slice method of string method like:
def returnN(string, length):
  length_string = len(string)
  if length > length_string:
    return ''
  return string[0:length]

print(returnN('hello', 5))
print(returnN('hello', 2))
print(returnN('Nye', 1))
print(returnN('OKOK', 10))

or simple way:
def returnN_S(string, length):
  return string[: length] if length <= len(string) else ''

print(returnN_S('hello', 5))
print(returnN_S('hello', 2))
print(returnN_S('Nye', 1))
print(returnN_S('OKOK', 10))

or one line way:
returnN_H = lambda string, length: string[: length] if length <= len(string) else ''
print(returnN_H('hello', 5))
print(returnN_H('hello', 2))
print(returnN_H('Nye', 1))
print(returnN_H('OKOK', 10))

Hope helps.

A: Unicode strings in Python are immutable Unicode codepoint sequences.
Unicode codepoint is just a number from 0 to sys.maxunicode e.g., Nº128516: ('\U0001f604').
A substring/slice of a Unicode string s such as s[:2] returns a new Unicode string that contains 2 Unicode codepoints.
len(s) returns the number of Unicode codepoints in the string s.
An empty string could be represented using '' string literal in Python source code.

To return a given number of user-perceived characters from a string or an empty string if the text size is too small, you could use \X regular expression (it matches an eXtended grapheme cluster):
#!/usr/bin/env python3
import regex # $ pip install regex

def returnN(text, n):
    chars = regex.findall(r'\X', text)
    return ''.join(chars[:n]) if len(chars) >= n else ''

text = 'a\u0300 biento\u0302t'
print(text) # -> à bientôt
print(returnN(text, 4)) # -> à bi

A single user-perceived character such as à can span several Unicode codepoints such as U+0061, U+0300.

The term character is ambiguous. It can mean a byte, Unicode codepoint, grapheme cluster in different circumstances.

A: input_string = "hello"

def returnN(string, n):
    return string[:n]

output = returnN(input_string, 3)

that's all

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Trentonian file photo Trenton city council chambers
By A.Z. Johnson | Ajohnson@Trentonian.com |
TRENTON – Last week Trenton's City Council announced their plan to continuously acknowledge a resident or two for their hard work and dedication in the City.
"We are going to honor someone or two people, each council member on rotation, at our council meetings to just highlight what some of our great Trentonians are doing," South Ward Councilwoman Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg announced.
The cycle this week began with Councilwoman Kettenburg selecting two residents.
The first recipient was Carl W. Harris who was recognized for his hard work and service in the community. Harris has worked at Neon Bar on East Hanover Street in Trenton for 35 years and spent the last 9 years at Tony Liquors, the same location, for a total of 44 years.
On May 31, 2020, protests broke out across the county after the death of George Floyd. Following a peaceful demonstration from protesters during the day, chaos erupted later in the night with several businesses, including Tony Liquors, being damaged and looted.
Harris, 73, remained in the store protecting the merchandise and property even after the owner closed shop as a safety precaution. Harris continues to work and volunteer part-time at Tony's.
Harris was recognized for "his continuous service to the community and sense of stewardship for local business here in the City of Trenton."
Councilwomen Kettenburg (right), Nazario (middle), and Harris (left)
The second recipient was Jessica Nazario, for her scholastic achievements, both academic and extracurricular.
Nazario is a junior at Trenton Central High School, maintaining A's and B's in all subjects while participating in various extracurricular activities including student council, being a member of the Esteem Makeover Project, co-anchoring the school news production, and live coverage of Trenton High School basketball games with her teacher on WBCB 1490 AM radio.
After high school, Nazario plans to graduate from college and become a teacher or school guidance counselor.
Jessica Nazario was recognized for her "academic excellence and civic contributions to Trenton Central High School and within the City of Trenton."
Each recipient was also given a stipend from the Latino Merchant Association. Harris was was awarded $1000 and Nazario received $500.
A.Z. Johnson
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