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Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira signs contract extension until 2021
ESPN Sep 12, 2018 1 Minute Read
Sami Khedira has signed a two-year contract extension at Juventus, keeping him with the Italian champions until 2021.
Germany international Khedira, 31, moved to Juventus in 2015 and has won the Serie A title three times since arriving in Turin.
"I just extended my contract at @juventusfc until 2021," he wrote on Twitter.
"Since my first day I've had a special feeling and it quickly felt like home here. I'm very proud to be a part of the great history of the club and of the Juventus family."
Khedira, who has also won the Coppa Italia three times, has scored 20 goals in 80 Serie A matches for Juventus.
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If I were to pick a single element of the rating system to double to 10 stars, it would be the Support category. Because, simply put, Camelot went above and beyond what was necessary to help me get back on track with this very complex purchase. This is a very complex acquisition of property that some would call the proverbial 'Forever Home'. Its my intent to leave the property to be enjoyed for generations to come. After a year of looking for the property, I had believed that I had finally found it. What remained was for that belief to be proven. The property itself consists of a main home, a small lake cabin, and a guest home. Additionally, there was a metal shop, a barn, a boat house, and various other structures on what is essentially a small ranch on a small lake. Each of these structures had varied methods of construction and, indeed, differing levels of maintenance. The main home itself was constructed in the mid-twentieth century and contained very many features not typically found in a Texas home. Not a typical inspection by any measure. The consultant I hired to to drive the evaluation of the property brought in Camelot to conduct an overall inspection prior to determining an appropriate offer. Out of that experience, Camelot has been the single most important contact and is the only only one to meet and exceed my expectations. How essential Camelot was to my goals became apparent once I began reviewing the source data myself. With Camelot's report in hand, I was able to drive the rest of the acquisition to a point where I am completely comfortable that I have all the facts with which to make a sound judgement. Instrumental to returning this project to its proper course was the support/service, received from Brian. His willingness to provide feedback and constructive criticism directly underlies the aforementioned 10 in support. ***Quality + Service/Support = Value.*** Unhesitatingly, I recommend Camelot for any inspection needs. Most importantly, I trust this product and those who stand behind it more than any business, locally owned or otherwise, with which I've had recent dealings.
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Q: Linux C/C++ UDP server on the secondary network interface issue I have a problem receiving UDP packets on a Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS, with 2 different network interfaces:
1. ethernet with 10.x.x.x IP
2. wifi with 192.168.x.x
The packets are arriving on the 2nd interface (wlan0), I can see them on wireshark/tcpdump, but no packet received by my udp server.
I also tried to bind to the wlan0 interface (setsockopt(localSock, SOL_SOCKET, SO_BINDTODEVICE, ..., bind to 0.0.0.0, 192.168.x.x, but no luck.
Also, netcat -4 -u -l 0.0.0.0 <port> (as well as on 192.168.x.x) receives none.
The only way I managed to make it work is only I change the default gateway to the 192.168.x.y
routing table:
user@ubuntu-ws:/tmp$ route
Kernel IP routing table
Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags Metric Ref    Use Iface
default         10.x.x.x        0.0.0.0         UG    0      0        0 eth0
default         OpenWrt.lan     0.0.0.0         UG    600    0        0 wlan0
10.x.0.0        *               255.255.0.0     U     100    0        0 eth0
link-local      *               255.255.0.0     U     1000   0        0 eth0
192.168.x.0     *               255.255.255.0   U     600    0        0 wlan0

This seems to be somehow related to Not able to receive UDP/IPv6 packets on secondary interface but this time on ipv4.
Any hints are highly appreciated.
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Lauren Moon – Edge of the Moon
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Well this is a darkly bewitching delight if ever I heard one. The excellent Lauren Moon is back with new single 'Edge of the Moon' and it is drenched in menace, atmosphere and a glint of mischief. A groaning melody and twanging country guitars mix with eery piano notes and Moon's characterful voice to create something that works as a song but would also fit wonderfully in a cinematic context when the heroine is getting ready to go for the all-or-nothing play with a crossbow strapped to her back and a pistol in each hand.
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Gentle Party - God Complex Release Date: Out Now Here's something altogether fresh and arresting for your ears. Trio Gentle Party offer up 'God Complex' which, along with beautifully animated video, creatives a magical new world for a few minutes of your day. Haunting layers of vocal harmonies, plucked strings and swooning melodies build up until a delicate but assured song emerges which weaves and meanders as well as sometimes tumbling chaotically down the stairs like Frank Zappa wrestling with a one man band. Utterly stunning and entirely nourishing music. More information: https://www.facebook.com/gentleparty Watch the Video:
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Town of Fishkill, NY
Ch 2 Arms and Flag
Ch 3 Retirement Incentive Program
Ch 4 Assessment Program
Ch 6 Boards and Committees
Ch 8 Contracts
Ch 10 Environmental Board
Ch 11 Private Well Testing
Ch 12 Defense and Indemnification
Ch 25 Planning Board
Ch 29 Police Force
Ch 34 Public Records, Access to
Ch 38 Terms of Office
Ch 45 Bingo
Ch 50 Building Construction Administration
Ch 51 Qualifications of Town Officers
Ch 52 Community Choice Aggregation Program
Ch 55 Curfew
Ch 58 Dogs, Waterfowl and Other Animals
Ch 61 Electrical Inspections
Ch 65 Explosives and Combustibles
Ch 68 Fees
Ch 74 Fire Prevention
Ch 75 Furnaces, Outdoor
Ch 78 Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 82 Freshwater Wetlands, Watercourses and Water Bodies
§ 82-1 Title.
§ 82-2 Declaration of policy.
§ 82-3 Legislative intent.
§ 82-4 Findings.
§ 82-5 Definitions.
§ 82-6 Rules for establishing and interpreting wetland boundaries.
§ 82-7 Permitted, regulated and prohibited activities.
§ 82-8 Issuance of permits.
§ 82-9 Permit procedure.
§ 82-10 Standards for permit decisions.
§ 82-11 Findings.
§ 82-12 Permit conditions.
§ 82-13 Effect of other laws and regulations.
§ 82-14 Expiration of permit.
§ 82-15 Penalties for offenses.
§ 82-16 Enforcement.
§ 82-17 Engineering, legal and consulting fees.
§ 82-18 Severability.
§ 82-19 Properties affected.
Ch 87 Games of Chance
Ch 90 Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch 94 Illicit Discharges to Storm Sewers
Ch 96 Junkyards
Ch 102 Liability for Defects
Ch 104 Marking of Wires, Cables and Bars
Ch 106 Mobile Home Parks
Ch 110 Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 111 Parks
Ch 112 Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 114 Public Hearings
Ch 115 Records Management
Ch 124 Snow Emergencies
Ch 126 Social Hosts
Ch 128 Extraction of Topsoil and Natural Resources
Ch 130 Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control
Ch 132 Subdivision of Land
Ch 138 Taxation
Ch 139 Telecommunications Franchising and Management of Public Rights-Of-Way
Ch 140 Timber Harvesting
Ch 149 Greenway Compact
Ch A155 Highway Specifications
Town of Fishkill, NY / Part II: General Legislation
Chapter 82 Freshwater Wetlands, Watercourses and Water Bodies
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Fishkill 1-22-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Environmental Board — See Ch. 10.
Planning Board — See Ch. 25.
Waterfowl — See Ch. 58.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 78.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 132.
Timber harvesting — See Ch. 140.
This chapter shall be known as the "Freshwater Wetlands, Watercourse and Water Body Law of the Town of Fishkill."
It is declared to be the public policy of the Town of Fishkill to preserve, protect and conserve freshwater wetlands, watercourses and water bodies and the benefits derived therefrom; to prevent despoilation and destruction of freshwater wetlands, watercourses, and water bodies; and to regulate development in such wetlands and protect such watercourses and water bodies in order to secure the natural benefits derived therefrom consistent with the general welfare and the beneficial economic, social and agricultural development of the Town.
It is declared to be the policy of the Town of Fishkill to exercise concurrent authority to regulate wetlands, watercourses and water bodies with the Department of Environmental Conservation under the provisions of Article 24 of New York State Environmental Conservation Law, and with the federal Army Corps of Engineers, where respective jurisdictions overlap. However, it is not the purpose of this legislation to multiply efforts, studies or expenditures by real property owners attempting to make reasonable and environmentally sound use of their assets. Accordingly, except for reasonable cause, the local approval authority established under this law shall defer to determination made by the federal Army Corps of Engineers or the state Department of Environmental Conservation with respect to the identification of, and the delineation of the size and boundaries of, wetland areas.
It is the intent of the Town of Fishkill to insure that activities in and adjacent to wetlands, watercourses and water bodies do not unduly impact the public safety, the natural environment or cause environmental degradation.
This chapter shall apply to all lands, defined as wetlands, wetland buffers, watercourses and water bodies in § 82-6, and to any proposed regulated activity as defined in § 82-7.
The freshwater wetlands, watercourses and water bodies located in the Town of Fishkill are invaluable resources for flood protection, wildlife habitat, open space, and water resources.
Considerable acreage of freshwater wetlands in the Town may be lost, despoiled or impaired by unregulated draining, dredging, filling, excavating, building, pollution or other acts.
Recurrent flooding, aggravated or caused by loss of freshwater wetlands, has serious effects upon natural ecosystems.
Freshwater wetlands, watercourse and water body conservation is a matter of the Town's concern.
Loss of freshwater wetlands and degradation of watercourses and water bodies deprives the people of the Town of Fishkill of some or all of the multiple benefits to be derived therefrom, as follows:
Flood and storm control by the hydrologic absorption and storage capacity of freshwater wetlands.
Wildlife habitat by providing breeding, nesting and feeding grounds and cover for many forms of wildlife and rare species.
Protection of subsurface water resources and provision for valuable watersheds and recharging ground supplies.
Recreation by providing areas of hunting, fishing, boating, bird-watching, photography, camping and other uses, if permission is given by owners.
Pollution treatment by serving as biological and chemical oxidation basins.
Erosion control by serving as sedimentation areas and filtering basins, absorbing silt and organic matter.
Educational and scientific research by providing readily accessible outdoor biophysical laboratories, living classrooms and training and education resources, if permission is given by owners.
Open space and aesthetic appreciation.
Sources of nutrients in freshwater food cycles and nursery grounds and sanctuaries for freshwater fish.
The wetlands, watercourses and water bodies in the Town of Fishkill are invaluable resources for aquatic fish and bird habitat, fishing, boating and aesthetic appreciation.
The wetlands, watercourses and water bodies in the Town of Fishkill may be endangered by rapid development and the resulting degradation caused by the following:
Siltation resulting from surface runoff from construction sites, road, bridge and pipeline construction and lack of erosion control on steep slopes.
Pollution by road salt, chemical pollution from parking lot and tennis court runoff.
Pollution by garbage, litter and refuse.
Potential pollution, thermal, chemical and bacteriological, from numerous approved or planned residential sewage treatment plants.
Reduction in flow of watercourses due to destruction of wetlands and lowering of the water table due to the rapid increase in water demands of residential development.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY
The activity of an individual farmer or other landowner in grazing and watering livestock, making reasonable use of water resources for agricultural purposes, harvesting the natural products of wetlands, selective harvesting of trees, but excluding peat mining. "Agricultural activity" does not include clear-cutting of trees, filling or deposition of spoil, soil mining or draining of wetlands for growing agricultural products or for other purposes.
Any person who files an application for any permit issued by the approval authority pursuant to this chapter; applicants may include owners, the agent of the owner, or a contract vendee.
The administrative board or public official empowered to grant or deny permits under this chapter. The approval authority shall be empowered to require posting of bonds, as necessary, and to revoke or suspend a permit where lack of compliance is established. The approval authority shall be the Planning Board of the Town of Fishkill.
The Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board established under Article 24 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law.[1]
BUFFER AREA
Protective areas surrounding or adjacent to wetlands, watercourses or water bodies that are subject to regulation. The size or extent of the buffer areas are defined under "wetland/watercourse/water body buffer" in this section.
CLEAR-CUTTING
Any cutting of more than 30% of trees four inches or more in diameter at breast height (4.5 feet) over any ten-year cutting cycle as determined on the basis of wetland area per lot or group of lots under single ownership, including cutting of trees which results in the total removal of one or more naturally occurring species, whether or not the cut meets or exceeds the threshold of 30%.
To fill, grade, discharge, emit, dump or place any material.
The emission of any water, substance or material into a wetland, watercourse or water body or their buffers, whether or not such substance causes pollution.
DOMINANT(S) or DOMINANCE
A dominant species is either the dominant plant species (i.e., the only species dominating a vegetative unit) or a codominant species (i.e., when two or more species dominate a vegetative unit). The measures of spatial extent are percent area cover for all vegetation units other than trees and basal area for trees. In this chapter, "dominance" refers to the spatial extent of a vegetative species because spatial extent is directly measurable or discernible in the field.
To deplete or empty of water by drawing off by degrees or in increments.
To excavate or remove sediment, sand, soil, mud, shells, gravel or other aggregate.
ECOLOGIST/BOTANIST
A person having special knowledge by reason of education or experience of the physical, chemical and biological sciences related to the physiology, identification and distribution of native plants and vegetative associations in wetland and upland systems and of methods to describe, classify and delineate vegetative species.
FACULTATIVE SPECIES
Vegetative species that can occur in both wetland and upland systems. There are three subcategories of facultative species: facultative wetland, straight facultative and facultative upland. Under natural conditions a facultative wetland species is usually (estimated probability 67% to 99%) found in wetlands, but occasionally in uplands. A straight facultative species has basically a similar likelihood (estimated probability of 34% to 66%) of occurring in both wetlands and uplands. A facultative upland species is usually (estimated probability 67% to 99%) found in uplands, but occasionally in wetlands. Facultative species for the Northeast are listed in the "National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands, New York State: 1988," or as amended and updated.
Placement of visible markers at the wetland boundary which, upon the approval of the Town, may be transferred by a qualified surveyor onto the site plan or other project map.
To adjust the degree of inclination of the natural contours of the land, including leveling, smoothing and other modification of the natural land surface.
HYDRIC SOIL
A soil that is saturated, flooded or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in its upper portions and as further defined under "wetland" in this section.
HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION
Plant life growing in water or on a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result of excessive water content and as further defined under "wetland" in this section.
The Town of Fishkill.
MUNSELL SOIL COLOR CHART
A soil color designation system that specifies the relative degree of the three simple variables of color: hue, value and chroma, produced by the Kollmorgen Corporation, 1975, or as amended and updated.
OBLIGATE UPLAND SPECIES
Plant species that, under natural conditions, always occur in uplands (i.e., 99% of the time).
OBLIGATE WETLAND SPECIES
Plant species that, under natural conditions, always occur in wetlands (i.e., greater than 99% of the time).
ORGANIC SOILS/HISTOSOILS
A taxonomic order composed of organic soils (mostly peats and mucks) that have organic materials in over half the upper 32 inches unless the depth to rock or to fragmental materials is less than 32 inches (a rare condition) or the bulk density is very low, and as further defined under "wetland" in this section.
PERMIT or WETLANDS/WATERCOURSE/WATER BODY PERMIT
That form of written Town approval required by this chapter for the conduct of a regulated activity.
Any corporation, firm, partnership, association, trust or estate; one or more individuals and any unit of government agency or subdivision thereof.
The duly appointed Planning Board of the Town of Fishkill.
The presence of conditions or contaminants in quantities which are, or may be, injurious to humans, plants, animals or property.
Any collection of actions which may result in direct or indirect physical or chemical impact on a freshwater wetland, wetland buffer, watercourse or water body, including but not limited to a regulated activity.
REGULATED ACTIVITY
Those activities to be conducted in wetlands, wetland buffers, watercourses or water bodies that require a permit from the Town.
SELECTIVE CUTTING
The annual or periodic removal of trees, individually or in a small group, in order to realize the yield and establish a new crop and to improve the forest, which removal does not involve the total elimination of one or more species of trees.
A person having special knowledge by reason of education or experience of the physical, chemical and biological sciences applicable to the genesis and morphology of soils as natural bodies and of the methods to describe, classify and map soil units.
Any department, bureau, commission, board or other agency or public authority of the State of New York.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA)
The law promulgated at Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on or within the ground or attachment to something having location on the ground, including but not limited to buildings, tennis courts, swimming pools, as examples.
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 132 of the Town Code of the Town of Fishkill.
Town of Fishkill.
The duly elected Town Board of the Town of Fishkill.
The duly elected Town Clerk of the Town of Fishkill.
Any person or firm designated by or contracted by the Town of Fishkill as Town Engineer.
TOWN ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD
The duly appointed Environmental Board of the Town of Fishkill.
Any natural or artificial pond, lake, reservoir or other area which ordinarily contains water, has a discernible shoreline and an area of one acre or more, but not including a watercourse as defined in this chapter.
WATERCOURSE
A running stream of water; a natural stream fed from permanent or natural sources, including rivers, creeks, runs and rivulets. There must be a stream, generally flowing in a definite channel, having a bed or banks and usually discharging itself into some other stream or body of water. It must be something other than mere surface drainage over the entire face of a tract of land, occasioned by unusual freshets or other extraordinary causes.
Any area which meets one or more of the following criteria:
Lands and waters that meet the definition provided in § 24-0107, Subdivision 1, of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, Freshwater Wetlands Act, or as amended and updated. The approximate boundaries of such lands and waters are indicated on the official wetlands map promulgated by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or as amended and updated.
All areas of one acre or more in area that comprise hydric soils and/or are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and under normal conditions do support, a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation as defined by the Federal Interagency Committee for Wetlands Delineation, 1989, in the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands, Washington, DC, and adopted by the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, or as amended and updated. Hydric soils referenced above shall include the soil types taken from the revised Dutchess County Soil Survey Series, 1991, or such revised, updated and adjusted soil surveys as may be completed.
WETLAND ADMINISTRATOR
An official(s) designated to enforce this chapter, who shall be the Zoning Administrator.
WETLAND DELINEATION
The process of determining wetlands and their boundaries. The boundaries of a wetland shall ordinarily be determined by field investigation, flagging and survey. Identification of the location and boundaries of wetlands shall be a product of reference to:
Any freshwater wetlands map filed with the Clerk of the Town of Fishkill by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as amended and updated; and
The Soils Map of Dutchess County — Soil Survey Series 1991, or as from time to time updated;
Other maps such as the 1990 US Fish and Wildlife Service Map which may assist in the location and delineation of wetlands; and
Wetland boundary delineations made by either the NYS DEC or the Army Corps of Engineers.
Wetlands not depicted on any such maps are not thereby exempted from regulation under the provisions of this chapter.
WETLAND HYDROLOGY
The sum total of wetness characteristics in areas that are inundated or have saturated soils for a sufficient duration to support hydrophytic vegetation.
WETLAND PLANTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
The list of obligate and facultative wetland and upland species developed by the United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, "National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands, New York State: 1988," in cooperation with the National and Regional Wetland Plant List Review Panels, or as amended and updated.
WETLAND/WATERCOURSE/WATER BODY BUFFER
The wetland/watercourse/water body buffer areas surrounding or adjacent to a wetland, watercourse or water body are also subject to regulation. The size and extent of the buffers shall be as follows:
For wetlands and water bodies of at least one acre but less than two acres, the buffer shall be 50 feet. For wetlands and water bodies of at least two acres but less than three acres, the buffer shall be 75 feet. For wetlands of three acres and more, the buffer shall be 100 feet. The buffers cited above may be greater where designated by either the Commissioner of the DEC or local approval authority. The buffers shall be measured horizontally and away from and paralleling the wetland or water body boundary.
The buffer for the following watercourses shall be 50 feet from the normal waters' edge of stream: the main and tributary branches of Fishkill Creek, Clove Creek, and Sprout Creek.
For all other watercourses, the buffer zone shall be 30 feet beyond the normal waters' edge of the stream.
Where a wetland is regulated by another agency responsible for the administration of regulatory wetland buffers, the buffer requirements of this chapter shall be deemed concurrent, and not additional or consecutive, to the other agency's buffer regulations.
The duly appointed Zoning Administrator of the Town of Fishkill.
Editor's Note: The Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board was eliminated by L. 2012, c. 60.
The boundaries of a wetland ordinarily shall be determined by field investigation, flagging and survey, consistent with the definition of wetland delineation found within § 82-5 of this chapter. The approval authority may consult and/or may require the applicants to consult with approved biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, ecologists, botanists, legal counsel, engineers, or other experts necessary to make this determination.
Regulated activities are not prohibited by this chapter, but no regulated activity shall be conducted in a wetland, watercourse or water body, nor the adjacent buffer zones, without a written permit from the approval authority and full compliance with the terms of this chapter.
Permitted activities. No permit is required for the following activities within a wetland, watercourse or water body nor adjacent buffer zones, provided they do not constitute a pollution or erosion hazard or interfere with proper drainage; and do not require structures, grading, fill, draining or dredging for which a permit may be required:
Normal ground maintenance including mowing, trimming of vegetation, but excluding removal of vegetation that may cause erosion of sediment into a wetland, watercourse or water body.
Repair of existing decorative landscaping and planting in a wetland, watercourse or water body buffer zones.
Repair of existing walkways, walls and driveways.
Public health activities, in emergencies only, of the Dutchess County Department of Health and/or New York State Department of Health.
Operation of existing dams and water control devices.
The activities of farmers in grazing and watering livestock to the extent that such grazing and watering does not cause erosion of sediment into a watercourse, making reasonable use of water resources, harvesting natural products of wetlands and wetland buffers, but excluding clear-cutting of timber and draining of wetlands.
Regulated activities that require a wetlands/watercourse/water body permit. Except as provided in § 82-7B of this chapter, a written permit issued by the approval authority is required for any of the following activities in any wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer area:
Any form of draining, dredging, excavation or removal of soil, mud, sand, shells, gravel or other aggregate from any wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer area, either directly or indirectly.
Any form of dumping, filling or depositing of any soil, stones, sand, gravel, mud, rubbish or fill of any kind, either directly or indirectly.
Erecting any structures or roads, the driving of pilings or placing of any other obstructions, whether or not changing the ebb and flow of the water.
Any form of pollution, including but not limited to installing a septic tank, running a sewer outfall or discharging sewage treatment effluent or any other wastes directly into or so as to drain into a wetland, watercourse or water body.
Installation of any pipes, wells, service lines and cable conduits.
Alteration and modification of natural drainage patterns and contours.
Construction of docks, pilings, bridges, dams or other water control devices, whether or not they change the natural drainage characteristics.
Any other activity which impairs any of the several functions served by freshwater wetlands, watercourses, water bodies and buffer areas or the benefits derived therefrom as set forth in § 82-4 of this chapter.
Prohibited activities. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or deposit chemical wastes or to introduce influents of sufficiently high thermal content as to cause deleterious ecological effects in any wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer area.
The issuance of permits for regulated activities under this chapter shall be the responsibility of the Planning Board, to which shall be referred all permit applications deemed to be complete by the Zoning Administrator. Applications for permits for regulated activities shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator.
No person shall undertake, permit, conduct or cause to be conducted a regulated activity in a wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer area without applying for and obtaining a written permit as provided for in this chapter.
Application procedure; preapplication consultation. The applicant, prior to filing an application for a permit under the provisions of this chapter, will consult with the Zoning Administrator on the compliance requirements related to wetlands, watercourses and water bodies as well as application procedures for the Town of Fishkill. The applicant shall describe the general nature of the proposed project as it relates to this chapter.
Application for a wetlands/watercourse/water body permit.
The applicant shall file with the Zoning Administrator an application, in such form and with such information as the approval authority shall prescribe. At a minimum, the following information shall be required:
A written explanation of why the proposed activity cannot be located at another site, i.e., out of the wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer areas.
Applications affecting the water retention capacity, water flow, or other drainage characteristics of any wetland, watercourse or water body shall include a statement of the impact of the project on upstream and downstream areas giving appropriate consideration to flood and drought levels and the amount of rainfall.
A map showing all wetlands, watercourses, water bodies and buffer areas on the site under review and within 200 feet of the site boundaries.
A description of the vegetative cover of the area, including dominant species.
A description of the soil types on the site.
Where creation of a lake or pond is proposed, details of the construction of any dams, embankments, outlets or other water control devices and an analysis of the wetland hydrologic system including seasonal water fluctuation, inflow/outflow calculations and subsurface soil, geology and groundwater conditions.
An environmental assessment form under SEQRA.
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Town of Fishkill Town Code Chapter 130. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 130, Article V. The Zoning Administrator may, in its sole discretion, require an SWPPP for disturbances of less than one acre. In determining whether to require an SWPPP for disturbances of less than one acre, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the following:
[Added 11-10-2007 by L.L. No. 9-2007]
The location of the wetland in relation to the location of the proposed disturbance.
Other water sources present on the site.
The slopes present on the site.
The height of the site.
The soil conditions present on the site.
The visual and/or scenic significance of the site.
Additional information. The approval authority may require additional information in order to make a determination on the application. Additional information may include, but shall not be limited to, a schedule and sequence of proposed activities and the type of equipment to be used, the study of flood, erosion and other hazards at the site, and any other information deemed necessary to evaluate the proposed use in terms of the standards of this chapter.
Filings shall be maintained on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator.
Transmittal of the application. Upon completion of the application, the approval authority shall transmit a copy of the application to:
The Environmental Board established by the Fishkill Town Code; and
In the case of a regulated activity within 500 feet of the Town line on a watercourse that crosses a Town line, or any regulated activity on a wetland that crosses the Town line, to the Clerk of the abutting Town.
Public hearings. A public hearing shall be conducted in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 114 of the Town of Fishkill Code. Notice of such public hearing shall be posted, published and mailed as required by Chapter 114 before said hearing is held.
[Amended 4-15-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 4-3-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
In granting or denying or conditioning any application for a permit, the approval authority shall consider the following:
All evidence offered at any public hearing.
Any reports from other environmental councils, boards or commissions and/or federal, county, state or Town agencies.
The environmental impact of the proposed action.
Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of natural resources that would be involved in the proposed activity.
The suitability or unsuitability of the activity to the area for which it is proposed.
The effect of the proposed activity to the protection or enhancements of functions of wetlands, watercourses and water bodies and the benefits they provide as set forth in § 82-4 of this chapter.
The possibility of avoiding further reduction of the wetlands', watercourses', or water bodies' natural capacity to support desirable biological life, prevent flooding, supply water, control sedimentation, prevent erosion, assimilate wastes, facilitate drainage and provide recreation and open space.
The extent to which the exercise of property rights and the public benefit to be derived from such use may or may not outweigh or justify the possible degradation of the wetland, watercourse or water body, the interference with the exercise of other property rights and the impairment or endangerment of public health, safety and welfare.
The comments of the Zoning Administrator, which shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Board.
Permits will be issued by the approval authority pursuant to this chapter only if the approval authority shall find that:
The proposed regulated activity is consistent with the policy of this chapter to preserve, protect and conserve wetland, watercourse and water body functions and the benefits derived therefrom.
The permit issued for the proposed regulated activity is at least as restrictive as would result under application of the Freshwater Wetlands Act of the State of New York.
The proposed activity is compatible with the public health and welfare.
The proposed regulated activity cannot practicably be relocated on site to eliminate or reduce the intrusion into the wetland, watercourse or water body or the buffer areas adjacent thereto.
The proposed regulated activity minimizes the degradation to, or loss of, any part of the wetland, watercourse or water body buffer and minimizes the adverse effects on the benefits of wetlands, watercourses and water bodies as set forth in § 82-4 of this chapter.
The proposed regulated activities are in compliance with the standards set forth in 6 NYCRR 665.7(e) and 665.7(g), or as amended and updated.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof in demonstrating that the proposed activity will be in accordance with the policies and provisions of this chapter. Issuance of a wetlands disturbance permit by the NYS DEC or the Army Corps of Engineers shall be conclusive on the question of whether the applicant to the Town has met the burden of proof.
Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be issued with conditions to assure the preservation and protection of affected wetlands, watercourses and water bodies, and compliance with the policy and provisions of this chapter.
No permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall remove an applicant's obligation to also comply in all respects with the applicable provisions of any other federal, state or local laws or regulations, including but not limited to, the acquisition of any other permit or approval.
All wetland/watercourse/water body permits shall expire upon completion of the activities specified and, unless otherwise indicated, shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue. No original permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period longer than three years from the date of issue. The approval authority may extend the time in which the activities specified in the permit must be completed if, in its opinion, such extension is warranted by the particular circumstances thereof for not to exceed two additional periods of 90 days each. A request for extension shall be made in writing to the approval authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the original permit, or the first ninety-day extension.
Should a permittee fail to complete the activities specified in the permit prior to the expiration of the second ninety-day extension, the original permit shall become null and void and a new permit must be applied for. The request for a new permit shall follow the same form and procedure as the original application except that the approval authority shall have the option of not holding a hearing if the original intent of the permit is not altered or extended in a significant way.
Notice of change of ownership of the parcel covered by the permit must be filed with the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of the transfer. This shall be a condition attached to all permits issued under this chapter.
Any person convicted of having violated or disobeyed any provision of this chapter, or any condition attached by the approval authority in a permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall, for the first offense, be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000. For each subsequent offense, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $15,000, and/or imprisonment of not more than 15 days. Each consecutive day of the violation may be considered a separate offense.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator. The Town Board may also designate other enforcement officers.
The Town is specifically empowered to seek injunctive relief restraining any violation, threatened violation or breach of any permit condition under the provisions of this chapter, and/or to compel the restoration of the affected wetland, watercourse, water body or buffer to its condition prior to the violation, or breach of any permit condition. If the Town is successful in obtaining preliminary and/or permanent injunctive relief, it shall be entitled to an award by the court of its reasonable attorneys' fees.
Where the Planning Board uses the services of private engineers, attorneys or other consultants for purposes of engineering, scientific land use planning, environmental or legal reviews of the adequacy or substantive details of applications, or issues raised during the course of review of such applications, or to assist in assuring or enforcing an applicant's compliance with the terms and conditions of permits or approvals, the applicant and landowner, if different, shall be jointly and severally responsible for payment of all the reasonable and necessary costs of such services, in accordance with the procedures and substantive provisions set forth in § 150-98 of the Town Code. In no event shall that responsibility be greater than the actual cost to the Town of such engineering, legal or other consulting services.
In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, and in addition to the provisions specified elsewhere in this chapter, the following general provisions shall apply:
Severability. The provisions and sections of this chapter shall be deemed to be severable and the invalidity of any portion of this chapter by a court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to proposed uses or redesignation of allowable uses, subdivisions, or site development of lands which were the subject of a complete application to the relevant Town agency authorized to review and to approve such action(s) as of the effective date of Local Law No. 1 of 2003 entitled "Freshwater Wetlands, Watercourse and Water Body Law." Also, this chapter shall not apply to properties in connection with regulated activities which were reviewed and approved by a relevant Town agency prior to the effective date of said Local Law No. 1 of 2003.


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Moving to San Francisco
Images of the great Golden Gate Bridge straddling the bay come to mind when thinking of San Francisco. But the city's beauty doesn't stop there. Classic bay-window architecture, steep hills with vintage trams crawling up them, bustling Union Square, the nearby Muir Woods, and the gorgeous harbour are all part of the Californian city's charm.
The Bay City has a history of attracting visionaries and entrepreneurs who are often at the creative cutting edge of their time. Expats moving to San Francisco join a rich tradition of pioneers, from the gold miners who started the first European settlements, to the counter-cultural movements of the 20th century and the venture capitalists of the tech boom. As much as it is known for its history, migrants continue to be drawn to the city for its landmarks and the liberal lifestyle it offers residents.
Living in San Francisco as an expat
San Francisco's diversity and the city's spirit of progress are likely to shape expats' experiences of living and working in San Francisco. The largest contributors to the city's economy are the financial services industry, tourism and of course the high technology of Silicon Valley. A remnant of its role in the California Gold Rush, the city is still one of the largest centres of finance in the United States.
San Francisco's public transport system is comprehensive and efficient, helped by its compact grid layout. The city's bus system reaches most areas, while residents can also make use of the Bay Area Rapid Transit rail service.
The healthcare system in San Francisco is one of the best in the country, and the city is one of the few places in the USA where uninsured residents have access to subsidised healthcare. It also has some of the best hospitals in California. Most expats will, however, require medical cover to access these.
Cost of living in San Francisco
In some ways, the city is a victim of its own success and long-time residents often bear the burden. The extremely high cost of living is pushing many residents out of their neighbourhoods which are, in turn, gentrified by wealthier inhabitants. Families are increasingly moving towards San Jose and other parts of the Bay Area.
Newcomers will have access to a variety of accommodation in the neighbourhoods of San Francisco, from leafy suburbs to gentrified areas with loft apartments. Parents can choose from a variety of quality public, private and international schools. The city also provides a wide selection of options for further education, including the University of California, Berkeley.
It is also a child-friendly city and kids in San Francisco can hardly be bored given all the attractions and activities for the young and the young at heart. Expat families can spend time in a variety of museums, picnic in Golden Gate Park or enjoy weekend shopping at one of the city's malls and shopping districts.
Climate in San Francisco
With cool to mild weather throughout the year, San Francisco has a pleasant climate. There is little variation in average temperature from season to season. Areas immediately on the coast are the mildest in terms of climate. As one moves inland, the climate becomes more continental with slightly cooler winter temperatures and warmer summer temperatures.
San Francisco has much to offer those who can afford it or are willing to cut costs by commuting and living sustainably. It is a city that hums with cultural vibrancy, where industry meets imagination and people from all walks of life come together. Constantly reinventing itself, expats who move to San Francisco might find themselves a part of history in the making.
"As long as you're prepared and know what to expect, you're going to love San Francisco." Read about Katherine's expat experience in San Francisco.
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Malema claims new NPA boss is controlled by a group close to Pravin Gordhan
By Theto Mahlakoana - 03 February 2019
SA's new National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi. Picture: GCIS
EFF leader Julius Malema has cast doubt on the independence of newly appointed head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Shamila Batohi.
Malema told thousands of EFF supporters gathered in Soshanguve for its manifesto launch on Saturday that the national director of public prosecutions is "controlled by the group that is close to Pravin Gordhan".
"To be honest I don't trust the new head of the NPA because she is too close to Pravin Gordhan," he said.
Batohi started her tenure at the NPA this week, telling journalists that she was starting the job at a time of crisis for the rule of law.
President Cyril Ramaphosa hired the NPA head in 2018 following a Constitutional Court decision that found that the former head of the NPA Shaun Abrahams' appointment was invalid.
The EFF has been entangled in a public fight with Gordhan since his return as public enterprises minister in 2018.
NPA to 'drop' corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma
The National Prosecuting Authority is understood to have sent a letter to Duduzane Zuma's lawyers, notifying them of the provisional withdrawal of ...
In November, the EFF laid charges against Gordhan with the police, accusing him of money laundering, corruption, racketeering, fraud, contravention of the Intelligence Act and the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, and perjury.
The party also made damning allegations against Gordhan, including claims that his daughter Anisha Gordhan was a beneficiary of state contracts.
Gordhan has rejected the claims.
The minister also filed a complaint of crimen injuria and criminal defamation and asked the police to investigate any incitement to violence by Malema following a speech he made in which he made several claims about Gordhan.
He also laid a complaint at the Equality Court, seeking an apology from Malema and Shivambu, and damages of R150,000 which, his lawyer said, would be donated to charitable causes if granted.
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ALEXANDRIA - A group of hunters is suing to block a federal ban on using dogs to hunt for deer in Louisiana's only national forest.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, claims the U.S. Forest Service's ban on "dog-deer hunting" in the 600,000-acre Kisatchie (kis-ATCH-ee) National Forest arbitrarily tramples on the state's "cultural fabric" by eliminating a tradition that dates back to colonial times.
The Forest Service proposed the ban in 2009, citing conflicts between hunters and neighboring landowners.
But the Louisiana Sportsmen Alliance's suit says the Forest Service permits the practice in other states' national forests.
The same group challenged the ban in 2012, but a judge upheld it and dismissed the hunters' lawsuit.
Forest Service spokesman Michael Illenberg said the agency doesn't comment on pending litigation.


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Nigerian highly rated teen forward Victor Osimhen will be under the tutelage of a new coach at German side Wolfsburg following the sacking of Dieter Hecking.
The decision to sack Hecking was reportedly done to stem a poor run of form that has seen them fail to win their last five games in the league.
Wolfsburg are currently placed 14th on the Bundesliga league table with just six points from their first seven games of the season, way below where many people taught they will be before the start of the season.
However Osimhen as he is yet to play a competitive game for the team as he is yet to clock the professional age of 18. But he has already hit the ground running, scoring in a game played for charity purposes.
His coach at the U23s where he has been training will now be in temporary charge of the first team for their game against SV Darmstadt 98, before a decision is made on a new permanent manager of the team.
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Just a word on Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev off the top. Since the NHL expanded in 1967-68, he is the first Rangers goalie to post two 40-save wins against the same team in the same season.
Georgiev stopped 44 of 45 shots in New York's 2-1 overtime win Saturday, giving him 99 stops in two games against Toronto. Ryan Strome scored the winner 1:48 into the extra period after a brilliant save by Toronto's Frederik Andersen.
It was another superb performance for Georgiev, who made 55 saves against the Leafs last month in New York during a 4-1 Rangers win.
Zach Hyman was the lone Leaf to beat Georgiev Saturday. New York's Pavel Buchnevich scored the game's first goal 19 seconds into the third period, and Hyman tied it a little more than eight minutes later.
Then Georgiev took the Rangers to overtime. Kudos to the 23-year-old, who will one day replace Henrik Lundqvist.
About those shots: The Leafs enjoyed a 45-28 edge in shots and were miles ahead in shot attempts, 108-58. The Rangers had a whale of a night in blocking shots, outdoing the Leafs in that department, 33-13.
Morgan Rielly led the Leafs in both shots (9) and shot attempts (17). That was an amazing side note to the Leafs' offensive effort.
Auston Matthews probably had five goals on his stick but bad bounces, bad ice and good goaltending left him scoreless.
Hyman high: Hyman was the only Leaf with something to show for what was a frustrating, night in the Rangers' end. His goal was his 19th of the season, a new career high.
Goal shortages: Georgiev might have been a convenient excuse Saturday, but there are too many Leafs forwards who have to explain too many goalless nights. Among them: Nazem Kadri, no goals in 11 games; Kaspari Kapanen, one in 15; Patrick Marleau, one in 11; Andreas Johnsson, one in 12; William Nylander, one in 13; and Connor Brown, one in 23.
On the positive side: The Leafs, even with the loss, felt decent about their third solid performance — especially defensively — after struggling mightily on defence the previous week (23 goals against in four games).
They controlled the puck a tick under 65 per cent of the time, and limited a strong-skating Rangers team to just seven high-danger chances (compared to 20 of their own).
On the negative side: Toronto lost to a team that traded away eight players at the trade deadline and was without injured forward Chris Kreider. And the Rangers had lost 11 of their previous 12 games.
Toronto started playing a much heavier game in front of the Rangers net late in the third period but, through two periods, they were not creating enough traffic there. Georgiev proved that if he could see the puck he'd save it.
Injury update: There was some concern over the progress of Jake Gardiner, who has missed 13 games now with a back injury. Gardiner was not on the ice for the morning skate. He had skated with the team's skills coaches Friday morning.
Martin Marincin, meanwhile, missed a third straight game with the flu.
Up next: Monday vs. Florida, 7 p.m.


4. a narrow deep western boundary current, as shown in Figures 5.144b and 5.145, which transports the cold bottom water equatorward.
The meridional overturning circulation plays the role of a conveyor bringing heat and other important tracers poleward and thus contributing to the machinery of the global circulation and climate. For the present case, the maximal poleward heat flux is about 0.12 PW (Fig. 5.147); a much lower value than that observed in the ocean, since no wind stress force is included in this model.
What mechanism is responsible for producing the main thermocline?
Fig. 5.146 Meridional overturning streamfunction, in Sv.
Fig. 5.147 Poleward heat flux associated with the meridional overturning circulation, as diagnosed from the numerical model.
thermal circulation under the same forcing conditions, with the only difference being that one is with wind stress and the other one with no wind stress.
Fig. 5.148 Temperature distribution along the middle of the basin with a uniform vertical diffusivity of 0.1 x 10-4 m2/s; a without wind stress; b with wind stress.
main thermocline in the subsurface region. In fact, the vertical stratification monotonically declines from the sea surface downward to the deep ocean. However, when a standard wind stress is applied, including equatorial easterlies, mid-latitude westerlies, and/or high-latitude easterlies, a main thermocline forms at the mid latitudes, around the depth of 400-500 m.
These two cases demonstrate that wind stress is the essential ingredient in the formation of the main thermocline in the subtropical ocean. The physical processes involved in the wind stress working are analyzed as follows. Wind stress drives the Ekman transport in the surface layer; the horizontal convergence of Ekman transport gives rise to Ekman pumping, which pushes the isopycnal layers in the upper ocean downward. Since isopycnal layers in the deep ocean are nearly flat, the bowl-shaped isopycnal layers in the subtropical ocean give rise to a strong subsurface maximum of vertical temperature gradient, i.e., the main thermocline.
The first numerical confirmation of thermohaline catastrophe was reported by F. Bryan (1986). At that time it was remarkable to find a solution for the pole-pole circulation. Bryan started with a two-hemisphere model ocean with symmetric forcing and relaxation conditions for both temperature and salinity. A circulation symmetric with respect to the equator was established.
In order to find the asymmetric circulation, he tried many things to trigger the collapse of the symmetric circulation, including imposing a large positive salinity anomaly at high latitudes. It turned out that the symmetric circulation is insensitive to such perturbations. However, he found that if a relatively large negative salinity anomaly was imposed at the northern limit of the model ocean, a rapid response of the meridional circulation would take place. The collapse of the circulation is apparently caused by the interruption of deepwater formation at high northern latitudes due to the existence of the new halocline - a freshwater lid over the upper ocean. Since this kind of abrupt change is induced by the halocline, it is now termed the halocline catastrophe.
Thermohaline circulation under mixed boundary conditions Early in the numerical modeling of the thermohaline circulation, both temperature and salinity were subject to strong relaxation conditions. Under such strong relaxation conditions, it was rather difficult to find multiple solutions. The breakthrough took place when people started to try different types of boundary condition.
As discussed above, a flux condition applied to the salinity balance is a major ingredient for multiple solutions and catastrophe. In addition, introducing the freshwater anomaly at high latitudes induces the thermohaline catastrophe. Although this newly formed layer of relatively fresher water may be subject to cooling, nevertheless its density cannot be reduced much because, at low temperature, seawater density is insensitive to changes in temperature. Consequently, deepwater formation at this pole is cut off; the interruption of deepwater formation at one pole sends a strong signal to the whole circulation system, and thermohaline catastrophe ensues.
With recent advances in numerical modeling, the halocline catastrophe has been reproduced through many different pathways, and in most numerical model experiments such initial impacts may no longer be needed since, in many cases, a model's solutions automatically drift away from the initial quasi-steady state and reach other states.
A halocline is defined as a layer where the vertical salinity gradient is locally maximal. Haloclines exist in the world's oceans, mostly as the interface between a layer of low-salinity water on the upper surface and the relatively salty water below. An outstanding permanent halocline exists in the subpolar gyre in the North Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean (Fig. 5.149). Formation of the halocline in these locations is closely related to excess precipitation or local convergence of relatively fresh water in the upper ocean.
In addition, a non-permanent halocline can also be developed through various dynamical processes. For example, diurnal heating and rain events may substantially influence the turbulent motions in the upper ocean and lead to the formation of a halocline in the upper ocean (Soloviev andLukas, 1996).
A freshwater cap may appear in the subpolar northern North Atlantic Ocean, which may be caused either by the import of freshwater from melting ice or by excessive precipitation over the subpolar basin. A halocline in the upper ocean can substantially cut down the air-sea heat flux, as discussed in Section 5.3.2. For example, a freshwater cap in the northern North Atlantic Ocean is considered as one of the major mechanisms capable of triggering a halocline catastrophe and an abrupt climate change in the Atlantic sector.
Fig. 5.149 a, b Halocline in the North Pacific Ocean based on climatology.
Halocline catastrophe from numerical experiments Using a model for a two-hemisphere sector, including both poles, F. Bryan (1986) carried out the first set of successful numerical experiments demonstrating the idea of the halocline catastrophe. Under relaxation conditions for both temperature and salinity, the model was first run to a quasi-equilibrium of circulation which was symmetric with respect to the equator (Fig. 5.150a). However, when the model was restarted and run under the new mixed boundary conditions, such a symmetric circulation was potentially unstable. In fact, with the addition of negative salinity perturbation, the symmetric circulation became unstable and a polar halocline catastrophe set in. As a result, the symmetric mode of the thermohaline circulation collapsed and an asymmetric pole-pole circulation was established gradually (Fig. 5.150b). Thus, the entire solution changed accordingly, with the strength of the overturning cell in the Southern Hemisphere being nearly doubled.
The most important consequence of the halocline catastrophe is that the poleward heat flux is switched from a symmetric mode to an asymmetric mode, as shown in Figure 5.151. The specific asymmetric mode shown in Figure 5.151 suggests that after the halocline sets in, the poleward heat flux in the Northern Hemisphere nearly vanishes. Such a dramatic change in the oceanic poleward heat flux must bring about an abrupt and fundamental change in the climate conditions on Earth.
Fig. 5.150 Sketch of the two equilibrium states of an idealized North Atlantic Ocean under symmetric forcing for temperature and salinity (overturning rate in Sv): a the steady state symmetric with respect to the equator; b the asymmetric pole-to-pole mode set up after the halocline catastrophe (redrawn from F. Bryan, 1986).


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The ill-fated HMS Terror is showcased in more successful times on Pobjoy Mints latest silver 50 pence coin
By Mik Woodgate|2020-12-14T22:53:17+00:00December 14th, 2020|Categories: History, Silver, British Antarctic Territory, Pobjoy Mint|
The ill-fated HMS Terror is showcased in more successful times on Pobjoy Mints latest silver 50 pence coin Recently showcased with a star appearance on a fantastic TV mini-series, the last fateful voyage of the HMS Terror and the HMS Erebus was been brought back into popular discussion ever since the discovery of the wreck off the [...]
400 YEARS OF THE MAYFLOWER (2020, Pobjoy Mint)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-09-17T12:56:14+01:00September 17th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, History, Gilded, Gold, Silver, British Virgin Islands, Pobjoy Mint|
The epic voyage of The Mayflower four centuries ago has remained an inspirational tale to many, but there have been surprisingly few numismatic issues commemorating it. One of those participating was the British Pobjoy Mint, who released a limited run of silver bullion coins featuring the ship under full sail. This was exclusively distributed by US dealer, APMEX.That [...]
MACARONI PENGUIN GOLD PROOF (2020, Pobjoy Mint)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-07-29T14:30:33+01:00July 29th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, Gold, Nature, Pobjoy Mint, South Georgia|
The Pobjoy Mint is currently working its way through their latest series of 50p Penguin coins but today, have taken a small detour with the theme as they release a 1/25th oz gold proof version of one of the birds. The Macaroni Penguin has been seen in the series itself, although the design of this one is [...]
PENGUIN SERIES: GENTOO PENGUIN (2020, Pobjoy Mint)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-07-18T16:56:28+01:00July 18th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, Nature, Silver, Pobjoy Mint, South Georgia|
The British Pobjoy Mint's long love affair with the penguin continues with the release of the second of four 50p coins in their 2020 collection. These collections originated in 2017 with a 4-coin set issued for the Falkland Islands, followed by a similar set of 5 the following year. In 2019, they moved to the British Antarctic [...]
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 11 LANDING: GILDED (2020, Pobjoy)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-06-17T19:37:22+01:00June 17th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, History, Ascension Island, Gilded, Science, Silver, Pobjoy Mint|
We saw a good selection of coins last year that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and in amongst the mix was a domed piece by the Pobjoy Mint. A two-ounce silver coin with plenty of high relief, it was a neat enough design, mixing various elements associated with the mission (flag, footprint, [...]
BIG CATS SERIES: THE PANTHER (2020, Pobjoy Mint)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-06-11T16:53:39+01:00June 11th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, Nature, Silver, Pobjoy Mint|
Pobjoy Mint's selection of Big Cat coins adds to the litter with the third issue in it's 2oz proof silver series. Launched early this year with a Lion design, and followed up by one featuring the Cheetah, the latest entrant depicts a Panther. The style of these are quite distinctive and consistent - showing a portrait view [...]
2020 PENGUIN SERIES: CHINSTRAP PENGUIN (Pobjoy Mint)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-05-27T17:10:44+01:00May 27th, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, Bi-Metallic, Nature, Silver, Pobjoy Mint, South Georgia|
Pobjoy has a long history with the trqaditional British 50 pence coin, and while the UK issues are obviously dealt with by the Royal Mint, they've carved out a healthy niche in the Overseas Territories. In 2019, the mint issued a five-coin series depicting penguins. The lovable little bird-torpedoes were popular enough to warrant a new series for [...]
2020 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 13 (POBJOY MINT)
By Mik Woodgate|2020-05-21T02:56:08+01:00May 21st, 2020|Categories: Quicklooks, History, Ascension Island, Science, Silver, Pobjoy Mint|
Last year was a big coin event with the 50th anniversary of the amazing moon landing, undertaken on the Apollo 11 by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. While that was a success, it wasn't all plain sailing for NASA. Just a year later, the Apollo 13 mission to return to the moon almost ended in [...]
Pobjoy and Gibraltar remembers Victory in Europe Day with a fifty pence coin trio
By Mik Woodgate|2020-05-08T02:14:22+01:00April 29th, 2020|Categories: Event, History, Coloured, Military, Silver, Gibraltar, Pobjoy Mint|
Pobjoy and Gibraltar remembers Victory in Europe Day with a fifty pence coin trio After several years of a numismatic commemoration for the centennial events of the First World War, we're now firmly within the realms of the 75th anniversary memorials for the Second. An even bigger swathe of destruction swept around [...]
APMEX has Pobjoy's latest silver bullion coin on exclusive – the British Indian Ocean Territory Turtle
By Mik Woodgate|2020-03-10T00:33:54+00:00March 9th, 2020|Categories: Bullion, Nature, Silver, British Indian Ocean Territory, Pobjoy Mint|
APMEX has Pobjoy's latest silver bullion coin on exclusive - the British Indian Ocean Territory Turtle The latest small mintage silver bullion coin to hit the market is the first for one of Britain's myriad overseas colonial era islands situated in the sea between Tanzania and Indonesia, the British Indian [...]


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Irma Peralta (born 1936) is a Mexican ceramist.

Born in Mexico City, Peralta studied at Mexico City College with Frank González (ceramics) and Geles Cabrera (sculpture); she also studied design and artisanry at the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura. In 1966 she received her teacher's certificate, having inaugurated the First Salon of Modern Ceramics under the aegis of the Secretariat of Tourism the previous year. In 1970 she formed the group Cone 10 Ceramists to publicize the stoneware technique. From 1971 to 1976 Peralta taught at the Talleres Sabatinos in the Museo Nacional de las Culturas. She has exhibited widely in Mexico.

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555 69th Ave⋅St Pete Beach, FL
Unique & Rare Offering of Multifamily Property on World Famous St Pete Beach
First Mortgage Seller Financing with Up to Ten-Year Term May be Considered
The Property is Located a Block to a Four-Mile Stretch of St Pete Beach at Upham Park
With Full-Price Contract Seller may Consider Up to $25,000 Buyer Credit at Closing
Trophy Asset with Essentially 100% Historical Occupancy Producing Reliable Revenue
Nine of Ten Apartments are Comprised of Two-Bedrooms & Four with Two Full-Baths
Constructed in 1971 of Solid Block on a Sturdy SLAB with Durable Stucco Exterior
An Efficient Turnkey Operating Property and Ideal CRE Passive Income Investment
Appointed with Stainless Appliances, Faux Granite Counters, Tile & Laminate Floors
Ideal Investment Acquisition Candidate to Satisfy IRSC 1031 Exchange Transaction
Minutes to Corey Historic District & Short Drive to Central Avenue & Downtown St Pete
The "Sun Runner" – New Oct 2022 – Rapid Transit Between St Pete & St Pete Beach
Moderate Utility Reimbursement and Rent Mark-to-Market Combine to Enhance Revenue
Other Nearby Attractions Include John's Pass on Madeira Beach & Fort De Soto Park
St Pete's Lifestyle is Second To None with Abundant Employment & Education Options
Minutes to The Skyway Bridge Connecting to Sarasota, Siesta Key & Anna Maria Island
Amenities Include Twenty Private Off-Street Parking Spaces, Laundry Facility & Bike Storage
Enjoy Downtown St Pete's New Pier, Arts District & Beach Drive Scene via the Sun Runner
Professionally Landscaped Grounds Feature Beautiful Flowers & Enclosed Outdoor Spaces
Separate Meters for Electric Paid by Tenants, Owner Pays City Water & Trash Collection
Nearby Casual Waterfront Dining at Woody's & Bouys or Luxurious Fare at The Don CeSar
Tampa Bay is Florida's Second Largest Metro Region with a Population of 3.3 Million
Key St Pete Employers Include Raymond James, HSN, Bayfront Health & Johns Hopkins
St Petersburg Hosts Over Nine Hundred Festivals, Exhibits, and Sporting Events Annually
This Offering of the Five Fifty-Five Apartments located on world-famous St Pete Beach represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a resort-style coastal multifamily property. A meticulously appointed ten-unit beach property that's historically maintained full-occupancy and generated a consistently reliable revenue stream, the Property was constructed in 1971 of solid block with poured concrete floors, and built on a sturdy slab with a durable stucco exterior finish. The Five Fifty-Five's vibrant curb appeal is enhanced by a recent full-exterior painting, new landscape with accent lighting, a spacious front paver courtyard, and secluded rear outdoor living and dining areas shaded by tropical trees. The unit mix is a unique combination of expansive two-bedroom apartments, four of which have two full-baths, and a single one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Modern windows throughout provide abundant natural light. Among other popular amenities, tenants enjoy contemporary kitchens with high-quality fixtures and cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stylish backsplash tile, faux granite counters, and a combination of luxurious European-inspired tile and laminate flooring. Layouts were planned with large living rooms, separate dining areas, and full-size bathrooms. Community features include twenty off-street parking spaces, a rare tenant accommodation for St Pete Beach rental properties. Tenants enjoy immaculate, professionally landscaped grounds featuring beautiful flowers, enclosed outdoor spaces, convenient onsite laundry facilities, and secure bike storage. Every apartment is individually equipped with modern central heating and air conditioning systems that provide year-round comfort. Electricity is metered separately and paid by tenants. City provided water and trash collection service is paid by the owner. Hot water is supplied by individual in-unit tanks. Ranked last year by Tripadvisor the Number One beach in the United States, and Number Five beach in the World, St Pete Beach attracts vacationers from around the globe who enjoy walking for miles looking for shells in the sand, and dolphins in the surf. The location of the Five Fifty-Five Apartments, undoubtedly the Property's most prominent feature, places it a block to public access at Upham Beach Park where residents find wide stretches of powdery white sand along the glittering emerald-green waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Also popular is the diversity of nearby local restaurants, sure to delight and satisfy any culinary desire, including Woody's, The Toasted Monkey, Oyster Shuckers, Crabby Bill's, and the Twisted Tiki, to name just a few. Exemplified by its diversity of character, St Pete Beach's laid-back nature makes it a popular family-friendly destination appealing equally to aspiring beach bums seeking a low-key coastal haven as well as those who prefer the luxurious experience of a full-service resort offering every desired amenity. Just steps from the Five Fifty-Five Apartments is a four-mile stretch of beach from Upham Park to Pass-a-Grill at the southernmost tip of St Pete Beach. A number of Florida's most popular resorts can be found along this celebrated coastal beach paradise including the Rum Fish and Coral Reef Resorts, Hilton, The Tradewinds, Island Grand Resort, and the renowned Don Cesar. Known as the legendary Pink Palace of St Pete Beach, The Don Cesar has been welcoming travelers since 1928. Considered by many the crown jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast, this monument to glamour and leisure has welcomed sun-seekers, luxury travelers and some of America's most famous, and notorious, figures for nearly a century. At the tip of St Pete Beach is Fort De Soto Park spanning more than one-thousand acres, an enclave of five barrier islands popular for their serene and sandy shorelines. Just beyond Fort De Soto is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge connecting to popular destinations south of Tampa Bay including Sarasota, Long Boat Key, St Armands, Anna Maria Island, and Siesta Key, where one-of-a-kind places to explore, shop, and dine among hundreds of trendy boutiques, shops, galleries, and restaurants are abuzz year-round. After a relaxing day of fun in the sun it's time to shop, dine, and unwind in the Corey Avenue Shopping District. For more than six decades this shopper's paradise has thrived as the heart of St Pete Beach with its unique specialty shops, art, craft, and jewelry galleries, clothing stores, and imaginative gift shops. Locals and visitors alike enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner at one of the many wonderful Corey Avenue restaurants offering casual fare to fine dining and entertainment. Less than a mile from the Five Fifty-Five Apartments is the Corey Causeway providing quick and trouble-free access to popular mainland destinations including Downtown St Pete, Gulfport, Central Avenue, and Tropicana Field. At the entrance to the Causeway is the waterfront Horan Park and St Pete Beach Community Center where residents enjoy sports programs and classes for every age. Amenities include a gymnasium, work-out room, Junior Olympic heated pool, and playground. The ballroom, overlooking picturesque Boca Ciega Bay, is ideal for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and more. Evident as you cross the Corey Causeway are a myriad of sailboats moored in Boca Ciego Bay, and active water enthusiasts enjoying boating, kayaking, fishing, windsurfing and jet skiing. Once across the Intracoastal, a wide array of grocers, retailers and pharmacies, banks, top-ranked hospitals, bike trails, golf courses, yacht clubs, and essential service providers are readily accessible in the City of South Pasadena. With sugar-fine beaches, radiant sunsets, a vibrant food scene, and an average of 361 days of sunshine per year, St. Pete Beach is guaranteed to please. Considering the Property's highly desirable location on St Pete Beach, and many unique attributes, the Five Fifty-Five Apartments is an ideal acquisition for discerning investors seeking to establish a foothold on one of Florida's, and the World's, most popular and desirable coastal beach communities. Should you be searching for a generational family asset to satisfy a pending 1031 Exchange, or expand, enhance and further diversify your existing portfolio of high-quality commercial real estate investments, contact Coldwell Banker for more detail, and to schedule a private tour.
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Is preparing for your engagement photo shoot amplifying those pre-wedding butterflies? If you've already found a partner and a photographer, the hard part is over. You'll want to begin focusing on what to wear for your engagement photos and locations. Whether you've known each other since you were little or you've waited forever to find your Prince Charming, follow these engagement photo tips and tricks for pictures you will cherish forever.
1. Keep an open line of communication.
At the end of the day, these are your photos and you want to love them. Before your shoot, spend some time talking with your photographer. Give them a sense of your personality and let them know your expectations. Establishing a friendly relationship before the shoot will also help you feel more comfortable posing for the photographer.
2. Scout locations ahead of time.
Chances are, you only have your photographer for a short amount of time, so it's important to get the most out of your engagement photo session. Prior to the day of the shoot, pick places that you feel you can be your natural selves, even if posing together isn't something you often do. A busy street might feel awkward and uncomfortable. Quiet, special places that mean something to you and your future spouse will ensure the success of your shoot.
3. Plan your wardrobe in layers.
When putting together outfits for your engagement photo shoot, there are a few factors to consider, including the time of year, location and your distinctive personality as a couple. When you bring along extra layers, you can mix and match between locations. Colorful scarves and patterns can help add a tiny, chic punch of interest to any picture.
Being comfortable during your photo shoot will equate to looking good. Shoes that you can walk well in and outfits that you feel confident wearing are a must.
5. Don't wear matching outfits.
Your clothing should complement one another. A good rule of thumb is to pick outfits that are in a coordinating palette of colors, with minimal patterns or textures.
Have a favorite sports team? Did you meet at a formal event? A fun photo showcasing your shared interest or personalities is a cute way to celebrate your love.
7. Avoid logos and characters.
Don't wear clothing with large logos, writing or characters. This is your love story, and you should be the main feature.
Neutral tones can work wonders against a vibrant fall backdrop, while brighter jewel tones will help you stand out on a beach or winter scene.
The adage goes that while you can plan a pretty picnic, you can't predict the weather. You might dream about a perfectly clear, sunny day for your shoot, but you can actually get better pictures when it's overcast. Don't let a little rain get you down—after all, a drizzly day is your excuse to cuddle under an umbrella for a cute "we can weather anything" photo. Come prepared with stylish precautions against adverse weather, such as a chic sweater to ward off an unexpected breeze or your favorite boots in case of rain.
10. Practice posing prior to your shoot.
You want your engagement photos to look like the best versions of your soon-to-be married selves. While you probably can't (and shouldn't) change your entire look prior to the shoot, you can take a few steps to make sure you look your best.
By tilting your head a few degrees higher than you normally hold it, you can help eliminate the dreaded double chin. This will come naturally as you begin to pose because you'll want to be looking lovingly at your significant other.
12. Try out different positions for your legs.
Step one foot forward or bend your knee with your foot on a wall to help create a dynamic balance and pleasing angles in your pictures.
13. Don't forget about your arms.
Many couples take photos holding each other in romantic poses. Be aware of your arms while posing whether you're hugging your partner or keeping your hands to yourself. If you're posing in a solo shot, relaxing your arms or resting your hands lightly on your hips will help them appear slender.
14. Remember to smile—with teeth.
You're about to marry the love of your life, so make sure your engagement photos radiate the happiness you feel. Closed-mouth smiles can look forced, so opening up your mouth a little bit will help your face look natural and happy.
Marrying the love of your life is a wonderful experience. For pictures that truly capture your love, it only takes a little bit of work to make sure your engagement photo shoot goes off without a hitch. By planning ahead and working with your photographer, your thoughtful preparation will allow your love and personality to shine through to create timeless, romantic photos that you can use to create anything from save the dates to wedding wall art. For more engagement photo tips, browse our guides on when to take engagement photos and engagement photo costs for more information.


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Illumina names John W. Thompson to Board
Illumina, Inc. announced today that John W. Thompson will join the company's Board of Directors on May 3, 2017, bringing extensive technology leadership experience to the company.
Mr. Thompson's executive leadership experience includes having served in chief executive officer roles at Symantec and Virtual Instruments, as well as 28 years of prior leadership experience at IBM where he held senior roles in sales, marketing, software development, and as general manager of IBM Americas. He is chairman of the board at Microsoft and has served on the corporate boards of Symantec, NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company), Fortune Brands, Seagate Technologies, and United Parcel Service (UPS). Mr. Thompson is a member of the board of trustees for the Wetlands America Trust and formerly a member of the national board of Teach for America. In addition, he has served on several government commissions including the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, and the Silicon Valley Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aviation Security and Technology.
"John brings a great breadth of knowledge and experience in the public and private sectors having served in such a wide range of leadership and advisory roles," said Francis deSouza, Illumina President and Chief Executive Officer. "His wealth of technology expertise will help us continue to grow and scale our business in the years to come."
Mr. Thompson received his B.A. in business administration from Florida A&M University and his M.S. in management science from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Source: Illumina


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A few weeks back, I saw that Fanfarlo were going to be playing at The Hanbury Ballroom in Brighton this Wednesday. I figured I'd probably end up going to the gig so I marked myself as "maybe attending" on the event page on Last.fm.
Don't forget you might be going to Fanfarlo at The Hanbury Club on the same date.
That's nice. That's really nice. It's a small touch but it's the combination of all those small things that adds up to a pleasant experience. This felt …thoughtful.
Of course, it still doesn't change the fact that I have to choose between Fanfarlo and The Fiery Furnaces.


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Demo Postponed Due to Snow – All Out January 9!
In light of the massive disruptions even on subway transportation, Al-Awda NY is regretfully postponing today's scheduled demonstration.
Instead, we are beginning to plan for a major mobilization on Sunday, January 9th.
In addition to marking the second anniversary of the genocidal attacks which began Dec. 27th, 2008 and ran for 22 days, the protest will also denounce the recent threats of war issuing from the Zionist regime.
Time and place will be announced soon.
The genocidal nature of the attacks two years ago awakened the world to Zionism's inherent inhumanity. The human impact of these murderous attacks has never been so eloquently expressed as in this blog entry from a Gaza teenager posted on Christmas Day:
//mondoweiss.net/2010/12/gaza-two-years-later-a-little-girl.html
The possibility of a repeat of the attacks — on an even bigger scale — has escalated just in the last two weeks, as Israel has carried out rocket and airplane attacks, as IOF snipers continue to murder farmers and shepherds hundreds of yards away from the "border," and as Zionist officials threaten new, even more murderous attacks than two years ago (see quotes below). Meanwhile inside '48 Palestine, racist mob violence against Palestinians and Africans, inspired by the government's newest racist laws and regulations, is mushrooming.
Threats by Zionist officials in recent days:
* "'I hope there is no need for another operation like 'Cast Lead' Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom told public radio ahead of a cabinet meeting. 'But if this situation continues… then, obviously we will have to respond and respond with all our force." (Maan News)
* "Israeli political sources in Jerusalem said Saturday that Israel would respond strictly to any attempt to escalate violence in the Gaza Strip. They warned the coming confrontation would be tougher and shed more blood. 'The situation in the south seems to be worsening rather than cooling down,' the sources said." (Maan News)
* "On Wednesday, a senior Zionist military officer promised a future attack on the people of Gaza: 'As long as Hamas remains in power, it is only a question of time before there is another conflict.' And Chief-of-Staff Lt-Gen Gabi Ashkenazi warned. 'The situation in the south is very fragile and explosive.'" (source: BBC)
See also: //blogs.aljazeera.net/middle-east/2010/12/26/another-gaza-war
And for a poignant look at the human impact of these murderous attacks, see:
All out January 9th!
Also, for information on other actions marking the 22 days of the attacks in 2008-9, please email: 22daysforgaza@gmail.com
Public Facebook event page is: //tinyurl.com/22daysforgaza