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The fantastic show, Parks and Rec, is coming to an end this season. This series taught us that being a little neurotic with your work is okay, or being really dumb doesn't mean you won't find a job or a purpose in life, or hating everything in the world won't keep you from finding love, or being married to an extremely hot woman still won't make you the most popular man in the office. Here's to Leslie Knope and her crew! And here's to the tissue-overload!
Ron Swanson, you good sir have said it correctly. There literally must be some mistake. I mean, only 7 seasons, and they are calling it quits? There is no way. It must have been an error in the paperwork. Amy Poehler, did you by chance switch your divorce papers with the scripts? This is the beginning of the end. But not really, right? I mean, Netflix has already stepped up its game and put Season 1- 6 online. So it can never end…correct?
Honestly, this may be the stage I stay in for a while. Donna couldn't have said it any better: What. The. Bleep. If someone was standing right next to me, they would have a huge black eye right now. I am just having flashbacks to all the times "Really Jerry?!" was yelled, or when Leslie didn't get her way right away, or when Ron spouted on about the government. All of these acts of anger/aggression are exactly how I feel right now. When the last episode shows, someone will die.
Okay, so maybe they say it is the end of the road…for now. We all must stand up to petition for a Parks and Recreation Reunion season already! Do not give up on hope. Is it too much to ask for this show to live on forever? We bargain our time watching other shows to beg for more Parks and Rec.
There wasn't just one scene snapshot that could properly depict all the emotions we will feel. It is as rough as this, times one-hundred. Ann, you beautiful, naïve, sophisticated newborn baby. Crying and depression and emotional pains are all the feels I will have during this last season.
We now reach the fifth and final stage of depression. Even though we are to accept the end of the series, it is just not possible. Just smile through the pain, attempt to laugh it off, and never accept the ending of Parks and Recreation. NBC, you're on my list.


I got this dress from Free People last summer, and have worn it maybe twice (including in this post). I just completely forgot about this dress, as it was shoved in my closet and disregarded, until recently when I brought it out due to the sweltering heat.
Now I realize it really is the perfect summer dress. So light and airy, it's a great piece to wear when you'd actually rather not wear any clothes at all. The only downside to this dress is that I can't find a bra to go with it. I think a delicate bralette would be nice with the dress, however it's cut in such a way that makes it look awkward to wear anything underneath the chest area.
The sandals are from Madewell. I got them about 3 summers ago, and boy have they stood the test of time. They are completely torn on the bottom, but I refuse to let these guys go. They are one of the most comfortable sandals I've ever worn. I still haven't look at Madewell's sandals for this season, but I'm pretty sure I'm due for a new pair!
Had to take a picture of the cutest lemonade stand I ran into on this walk! It made me nostalgic for my childhood, but then I realized I never even had a lemonade stand when I was a kid, so I really shouldn't be missing anything. Maybe I'll build one this summer?
I hope everyone has a great weekend! Anything fun planned? If you're in L.A. remember to stay hydrated! It's going to be in the 90s the next two days!


Charles Lim sees Singapore like no other artist. As a former professional sailor, his senses are keenly attuned to environments we rarely see. This unique viewpoint marks an oeuvre that makes visible, with stunning clarity, a physical reality that lies hidden around us every day. His SEA STATE series features photographic and video works, as well as audio materials, drawn from the artist's ongoing exploration of Singapore's maritime geography and history. Issues of space and natural resources are especially fraught on this diminutive and densely populated island. Lim offers a compelling exposure of humanity's impact on its physical environment, highlighting the interplay between the natural and the man-made, between land and sea, between actions and reactions. From the state's monumental sculpting of land and sea, to bodies adrift at the mercy of tidal currents, and the echoes of an abandoned waterfront home, Lim performs an automatic tracing of the nation's political and psychological contours.


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Best places to retire on Long Island
Long Island has a lot to offer seniors considering their retirement options. The island boasts plentiful art and culture, miles of beautiful beaches, mass transit,...
Long Island has a lot to offer seniors considering their retirement options. The island boasts plentiful art and culture, miles of beautiful beaches, mass transit, world-class health and educational facilities, a diverse economy plus easy access to New York City and major transit hubs.
The following list offers a look at just some of the retirement communities worth considering, right here on Long Island.
55+ DEVELOPMENTS FOR SALE OR RENT
Beechwood Homes
The nationally recognized Beechwood Organization, also known as Beechwood Homes and founded in 1985, has built more than 9,500 homes in 70 communities across Long Island, New York City and Saratoga Springs, New York, and is currently expanding into North Carolina. They like to say, they're "not just selling a home, but a lifestyle." On Long Island, Beechwood is currently selling Country Pointe communities in Plainview and Yaphank, Meadowbrook Pointe and Meadowbrook Pointe Gardens communities in East Meadow, Marina Pointe in East Rockaway, and both Country Pointe Estates and Oneck Landing in The Village of Westhampton Beach. The Rental collection includes luxury residences at The Selby and The Vanderbilt in Westbury, and The Tides at Arverne by the Sea in Queens. Among completed communities are Meadowbrook Pointe in Westbury and Meadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa in Medford, Country Pointe communities in Bellmore, Coram, Dix Hills, Kings Park, Lake Grove, Manorville, Melville, Miller Place, Ridge and Smithtown. Award-winning communities in Southampton Village are The Latch, Bishops Pond and Bishops Grant.
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Steven Dubb Discusses Pride in Recent Accomplishment
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Steven Dubb: "The Latch Southampton Village. In 2016, we bought the historic Village Latch...
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Steven Dubb: "The Latch Southampton Village. In 2016, we bought the historic Village Latch Inn. From 2017-2019, during the application process to convert the 67-unit lodging on 5-acres to a 20-home luxury condo community, we operated it as The Latch Pop-Up Inn. In 2020, after consultation with 15 agencies, neighbors and Village Board of Architectural Review & Historic Preservation, approval was granted. It included our commitment to restore exteriors of two early 20th century structures designed by Stanford White. Then came COVID. Last June, we finally broke ground and started pre-construction sales. By 2021, half the homes sold off floor plans. Four designer-decorated models open in April. First occupancy is this summer. Five years on, I'm so proud to have brought together the best of Hamptons old world charm and new construction. The Latch is just beautiful."
Steven Dubb Discusses High-End Community Living at Country Pointe Meadows
Steven Dubb, principal at The Beechwood Organization, talks about the new Yaphank development Country Pointe Meadows and why it's a great fit for homeowners looking...
Steven Dubb, principal at The Beechwood Organization, talks about the new Yaphank development Country Pointe Meadows and why it's a great fit for homeowners looking for a high-end community with close proximity to the East End, how the group is handling social distancing and more.
Tell us about the development of Country Pointe Meadows and how you approached designing this community.
We have a lot of experience on Long Island designing active adult–or 55-plus–lifestyle communities and are known for it. We've developed over 60 communities since my father, Michael Dubb, established Beechwood in 1985.
Though we are now seeing increased interest from New Yorkers wanting to move east, most of our buyers are Long Islanders. They are "rightsizing" from their big family, house but want to remain on the island near friends and family. They are typically empty nesters, couples or singles, who want a new home at great value with low real estate taxes. They also want care-free living, no more shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, leaky roofs or basements. They want brand new homes with airy open floor plans, not too far from friends and family and close to highways, shopping, beaches and recreation. That was what was so attractive about this location.
At Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank, we're building 400 new condominium homes. This is the for-sale component of The Boulevard, a master plan village, located on the former site of Yaphank's Parr Meadows Racetrack. It's adjacent to greenbelt trails and dedicated open space in Suffolk County's Town of Brookhaven, just off the Long Island Expressway at exit 68N and the William Floyd Parkway. The development is hailed for its traditional neighborhood design and smart growth principles. Residents can walk, bike or drive to nearby offices, shops, restaurants, hospitality, public parks and open space across the entire 322 acres.
The grounds our homes are built on are spacious and sprawling, beautifully landscaped and include a gazebo, ponds and dog parks. The 11,000-square-foot clubhouse is a centerpiece where homeowners can socialize but also exercise.
There are townhomes and villas. What was the thinking behind making these distinct styles?
We have villas–spacious apartment style homes for single floor living–on the ground floor or second floor. We also have townhomes with living space spanning two or three levels.
Homes range from 1,470 to over 2,100 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two or two-and-a-half baths, a loft, a den, a full-basement with the option for it to be finished, and one- or two-car garages. Buyers also get to personalize their homes working with our Design Center to choose their own designer fittings and finishes for the kitchen and bathrooms.
What makes Country Pointe Meadows special and unique in the real estate market?
For those who work, play or want to visit friends or family in the Hamptons, North Fork or parts west, they may not realize how close Yaphank really is. Exit 68 off the LIE is under 20 minutes east to Riverhead and 25 minutes west to Route 110. So it's about location for sure but also the cost of living, in a quality constructed home with great quality of life.
Community living is more affordable than one may realize at first. Many are surprised to learn the move to a 55-plus community will actually save them money. If you make a line-by-line cost comparison of monthly carrying costs, between owning one's existing family home and a new home in one of our communities, there are savings to be made on landscaping, pool maintenance, snow and refuse removal, homeowner insurance, security systems and gym/club memberships. Taxes are also comparatively less in community life. So our owners spend less and worry less with great quality of life. I like to refer to Country Pointe Meadows as a hidden gem.
Prices start in the upper-$400,000s for single-level living villas and the low $500,000s for townhomes with ground-floor master suites. Taxes start at around $3,700 for homeowners who qualify for the NY STAR program.
Talk about the importance of the Clubhouse and its features and amenities.
At the center of the community is a state-of-the-art 11,000-square-foot community clubhouse with a ballroom, card rooms, sports lounge with bar, fitness room, treatment room, concierge, activities director, two outdoor heated swimming pools plus tennis and bocce ball courts. Right now we're all socially distancing so we've moved many of the features outside from exercise equipment to seating areas. When we can get back, residents will be meeting their neighbors at the bar for cocktails, playing cards, watching a football game or taking an exercise class.
Why is Country Pointe Meadows a great fit for someone 55 and up?
Our homeowners enjoy making new friends and keeping busy. Their new carefree lifestyle is almost like being on vacation, free of the burden of home maintenance. They also enjoy living in brand new homes at this stage in their lives.
Long Island Living: How to Choose a 55+ Community
MOVING FROM A private home to a 55-plus community is sometimes referred to as "downsizing." But Michael Dubb, founder and CEO of the Beechwood Organization...
MOVING FROM A private home to a 55-plus community is sometimes referred to as "downsizing." But Michael Dubb, founder and CEO of the Beechwood Organization of Jericho, prefers to call this kind of move "rightsizing."
Rightsizing, he says, is when you're ready to get rid of the big home – the stairs, the maintenance, yard – and go to a community where most of the living is on a single level and the big chores are done for you. "It's that turnkey kind of living. It frees up your time to enjoy your life and your home, worry-free," Dubb says. Dubb's company set the benchmark for luxury, resort-style communities for active adults on LongIsland, first in Westbury, then Medford, and now with new communities in East Meadow, Plainview, Smithtown and Yaphank.
As you age, staying healthy, socializing and doing things that enhance your life take on greater significance. A development with an activity director and calendar of clubs, classes and events is a big plus. A well-equipped gym is also essential. Generally, bigger communities offer more amenities, such as indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, bocce, pickleball and open space for walkability with more opportunities for socializingand a greater diversity of activities from which to choose. Make a list of what is important to you and see ifthe community includes these things. Consider the location and make sure it's close to things that you value. In many instances, family and grandchildren are the main reasons why people want to remain on Long Island. Is the community near things you want to be closer to, such as beaches, golf, farm stands or shopping? Security is also something to check off your list. A manned gatehouse and 24-hour roving security are more desirable and personal than card access. Residents can be assured their belongings are safe and that everything is being taken care of, including snow removal.
It's also useful to compare the cost of community life to the savings you may make without the need for security systems, homeowner insurance, landscaping, snow removal, gym membership and entertainment.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR TIMELINE?
If you need to sell your house first, will the builder work with you on stretching closing dates or even help to find a rental during your transition?"It's important to look at other communities by the builder and to see how the residents like living there," Dubb says. "A reputable builder will also be there for any kind of warranty."
Look for gourmet kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, fixtures and countertops and good hardwood floors. "While you should not have to do much more to upgrade your new home (it's an all-inclusive package), you should be able to hand pick kitchen and bath finishes with a visit to the builder's design center," Dubb says. Rightsizing also means moving to well-designed spaces inside and out. Does the community offer different style homes, for example, multi-level townhomes and single-level apartments? Do floorplans suit your lifestyle? Are layouts open with plenty of natural light? How far is the drive or walk to the clubhouse or shopping? Depending on your needs and time frame, you might prefer a home that's ready to move into or one that can be built to your exact specifications. If the latter is what you desire, find a community that offers this option.
Boomers Can Retire in Style at Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank
After putting his three kids through college, credit card industry veteran Mike Turano no longer had a need for his big custom-built Stony Brook home,...
Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank pond views. (Photo Credit: Beechwood Homes, Rise Media)
After putting his three kids through college, credit card industry veteran Mike Turano no longer had a need for his big custom-built Stony Brook home, so he started eyeing a move down south.
But before he and his wife packed up and left New York, they stumbled upon Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank, a luxurious 400-home condominium lifestyle community for adults aged 55-plus. A year after becoming its first resident last summer, he couldn't be happier that they decided to stay close to their kids on LI — and are doing so in style.
"It's very upscale," he says. "For what you're paying, I think this is total value. One hundred percent."
Pricing ranges from the upper $400,000s to the upper $600,000s with real estate taxes as low as $3,900 — well under the $21,000 Turano was paying in property taxes in his previous home — at Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank. It's the for-sale, home-ownership component of The Boulevard, a 322-acre smart growth mixed-used development that will include retail stores, a park, dog park, hotel, baseball field, track, rental apartments, and assisted-living facility.
"It's a great place to meet your neighbors and spend time with your family," Turano says. "Knowing what Long Island costs to live, this really kept me here and it really helped us out and allowed us to continue a beautiful lifestyle."
The development is being built in three phases, with phase one completed and nearly sold out. Phase two is currently underway and is a third has been sold, for a combined 65 units bought so far, with more in contract. Phase three starts in 2021.
Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank community entrance. (Photo Credit Beechwood Homes, Rise Media)
Conveniently located right off exit 68 on the Long Island Expressway, a half hour drive from Syosset and near the gateway to the East End's farms, vineyards, golfing, shopping, and waterfront — assuming residents can tear themselves away from their beautiful abodes.
"The level of finish and quality of the home, our open floor plan, the wood floors, the marble counter tops … There's nothing like it in Suffolk right now in terms of retirement communities being built," says Steven Dubb, a principal of the Jericho-based Beechwood Organization, Long Island's largest homebuilder. "The condo lifestyle is what our residents are looking for."
At the heart of the community is an active 11,000-square-foot clubhouse boasting a ballroom, oversized gym, bar, barbecue area, firepits, patio, pool, and all the amenities of resort-style living.
"It feels like you're on a vacation," says Maria Pini — like Turano, an empty nester — who moved to the community from Woodbury with her husband. "It's really that kind of atmosphere. There's no pressure."
Of course, what makes a community great is not just top-notch houses with high-end creature comforts, but also quality people.
"We now have more friends than we could have possibly met anywhere else," Turano says. "And they're all just like us — the same exact story. They're here on Long Island, they had the big house, the kids moved on, and this was their opportunity to stay on Long Island because the taxes are reasonable and the maintenance fees are reasonable. Everyone's loving it here and I honestly can't say a bad thing about it."
The Beechwood Organization is hosting an open house at Country Pointe Meadows from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The community is located at 1 Grace Hall Lane, Yaphank.
The Elgin Home living room at Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank. (Photo Credit Beechwood Homes, Rise Media)
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Louisa Petch (06/11/1855-06/09/1919). They were married in 1877.
Harold had a brother,Edward(10/09/1886-06/07/1917).
In the 1891 Census,the family were recorded as living at 7 South Hill Park,St Johns,Hampstead,London. His father was employed as a charging clerk.
In the 1901 census,the family. were recorded as having moved to 1 Tanza Road, Hampstead, London and
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Also in 1908 he was awarded the first Judd Leaving Exhibition of £75 for classics and in the Autumn won an open Classical Scholarship at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. There he took a first class in Classical Moderations and a second in the final School of Literae Humaniores.He was also the President of the college boat club and a Sarjeant in the Officer Training Corps(OTC).
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Whilst an undergraduate on 28/10/1912 he was initiated into the Apollo University Lodge of the Freemasons.
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In his will, read on 27/09/1916 he had effects of £13228 14s 9d (worth today £1,336,928.91).
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Fatau Dauda, born on April 6, 1985 is a 31-year-old goalkeeper for Ashanti Gold SC in the Ghana Premier League.
In 2006 Dauda signed for Ghana Premier League club Ashanti Gold SC. Dauda was a member of the Ghana Premier League All Star Team 2007. On 5 July 2008, Dauda was nominated as Goalkeeper of the Year 2008 in Ghana.
Dauda moved to South Africa to play for Orlando Pirates in 2013. On October, 1, 2014. Dauda returned to Ashanti Gold SC.
Dauda was in the Ghana national team squad for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, and was the first choice keeper for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations edition of the tournament.


U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly shelved plans to travel to NY on Thursday to meet with his North Korean counterpart Kim Yong Chol.
"I would love to take the sanctions off, but they have to be responsive too".
North Korea - considered by human rights groups to be one of the most oppressive regimes in the world - has for years sought formal United States recognition as a way to guarantee the regime's survival.
"This last-minute announcement of a delay is not a good signal as it indicates negotiations were not going well enough to go ahead with the planned meeting", he said.
Instead of following through on that, in recent days North Korea has been criticizing the USA over its sanctions, threatening last Friday to bring back its "byongjin" policy - advancing its nuclear arsenal and economic development at the same time.
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The statement did not threaten to end nuclear negotiations, however, and the North Koreans are said to still be pursuing a second summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Speaking at a regular press briefing, State Department deputy spokesperson Robert Palladino emphasized that the postponement was "purely a matter of scheduling".
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See our fact sheet Job Status and Your Rights.
How soon must they pay me?
If you were fired or laid-off, Minnesota law says that you must be paid within 24 hours after you ask for it. You have to ask to be paid within 24 hours. Otherwise you get paid at your next scheduled paycheck.
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Generally, employers cannot take money out of your paycheck for work property that is lost, stolen or damaged. They can if you agree to it in writing after the loss or damage happened, or if a court decides you are to blame.
How do I make a wage claim?
Ask for your unpaid wages as soon as possible after you leave your job. This is called making a demand for wages. Your demand must be in writing, but doesn't need to say the amount owed.
There is a sample wage demand letter attached to this fact sheet. Write it in your own words, sign and date your letter. Keep a copy. Ask the employer to pay you all of your unpaid wages and commissions right away.
For more information or help to file a wage claim contact the MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us or call them at 651-284-5075 or 800-342-5354.
What if they don't pay me on time?
You are considered paid as of the date they hand you the check or as of the postmark date on the envelope, if they mailed your last check.
If your wages are not paid within 24 hours after you demand them, and the timeline to pay has passed (see above - How Soon Must They Pay Me?), state law lets you collect a penalty of one day's pay for every day the employer is late in paying you. Up to 15 days total.
To figure the amount of the penalty, first find out your average daily earnings. To do this, divide your pay by the number of work days in the pay period. Then count how many days the employer was late with your money (up to 15 days). Multiply those two numbers for the total penalty the employer owes you.
Toni was fired from her job on June 10th. Because she was fired, the employer was supposed to mail her check within 24 hours of her demand for payment. She worked 5 days per week and was paid every 2 weeks. Her usual paycheck was $875.00. She made her demand for wages on June 12th. Her employer mailed the check on June 20th.
To figure out the penalty, you need to know Toni's average daily pay. First you need to figure out how many days are in Toni's pay period.
$875.00 ÷ 10 = $87.50. So Toni's average daily pay is $87.50.
Then figure out how many days it took her employer to pay her.
Most employers do pay wages and commissions on time. If yours does not, you may need to sue them. Sue for both the wages owed and the penalty for not paying on time.
If the wages plus the penalty total $15,000 or less, you can sue in Conciliation Court. You do not need a lawyer. If the amount is more than $15,000, you should get a lawyer because you will need to file your case in District Court.
If the employer makes you a formal offer of judgment, think twice before you sue. If you go to court and the court decides the employer only has to pay you what you were offered or less, you may have to pay the employer's legal costs. But, if they decide you should get more than your employer offered, the employer may have to pay your legal costs.
How soon must I sue?
You must sue within 2 years of the day you did not get your pay. This might be your last day of work, or it might be before, if you did not get paid for a while before you stopped working. The statute of limitations to sue is 2 years from the date each check was supposed to be paid to you. Start your lawsuit as soon as possible to avoid losing evidence or witnesses.
For more information on Minnesota laws on wage claims, wage theft, overtime, and child labor, call the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry at (651) 284-5070 or 1-(800) 342-5354 or go online to www.dli.mn.gov.
Here is an example of a wage demand letter. It is important that you keep a copy of the signed letter. You should also make note of the date you send the letter. It is a good idea to send it by certified mail or ask at the post office about confirmation of delivery. That way you have proof it was sent, where it was sent and on what day.
Please send me a copy of my complete employment file as well as the reason for my termination. Additionally, I am requesting all outstanding wages due and owing pursuant to Minnesota law to be sent to me within 24 hours from this demand. If I do not receive my wages, I will pursue all statutory penalties available for nonpayment of wages.


The Mini-System 3000 is based on a simplified hardware version of the fully automated System 3000. The Mini-System 3000 has been specifically developed to provide a cost-effective platform to allow foundries to install CGI production capability in support of initial product development activities or niche volume CGI production. The Mini-System 3000 uses the same sampling technology and software as the fully automated System 3000 and all product calibrations developed with the Mini-System 3000 can be directly transferred to the fully automated System 3000 for series production.
The Mini-System 3000 is based on a standard System 3000 Operator Control Module, housing the main process computer, measurement electronics and the Operator display screen. The Mini-System 3000 provides a simplified Sampling Mechanism for mounting the Sampling Cup, together with a standard Operator Box and Lighthouse to enable the Operator to interact with the system.
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The Mini-System 3000 uses simple Green-Yellow-Red light signals to communicate with the Operator. All display screens are provided in the local language. Measurement results for Modification (Mg) and Inoculation are presented as simple histogram values ranging from 0 to 100. Operator training time is typically 2-3 days.
The Mini-System 3000 uses the same sampling technology and analysis software as the full System 3000. All CGI product calibrations developed with the Mini-System 3000 can be directly transferred to the fully automated System 3000 to provide continuity from product development to series production.
Foundry supervisors have full access to the SinterCast software menus. This access allows the foundry to independently develop and calibrate new products and to modify parameters to suit their in-house production. The software access is provided via an industry standard serial port.
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Heat breaks record for 76 years, possibility of heatwave in these parts of India in coming days
According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), when the maximum temperature in the plains goes above 40 ° C and in the hilly regions at least 30 ° C, heatwave is declared.
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In most parts of the country, heat has started to be felt from the first day of March. The Meteorological Department has also told in its forecast that like every year the summer of this year is also very disturbing. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of heatwave in the coming days in parts of west and northwest India. Heatwave conditions may occur over Himachal Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Kutch and Madhya Pradesh on March 29 and 30, and in Vidarbha and Odisha on March 30, 31 and 1.
According to the Meteorological Department, when the maximum temperature in the plains goes above 40 ° C and in the hilly regions at least 30 ° C, the heatwave is declared. IMD said that between 30 March and 1 April, dusty winds (speed of 30-40 km per hour) are likely to run in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Along with this, thunderstorms have also been expected in the northeastern states – Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur from 30 and 31 March to 2 April.
The heat broke the record for the last 76 years
Even before the beginning of April, the heat has started showing its attitude, the temperature has also started making and breaking records. It is known that the month of February in Delhi was the second warmest month after 1901. At the same time, people were very upset with the heat on Holi day. Delhi's maximum temperature on Sunday was 40.1 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius above normal and the highest temperature since March 31, 1945. Earlier in March 1945, the temperature of Delhi was recorded at 40.5 degree Celsius. In Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, yesterday's maximum temperature was recorded at 41 degrees.
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Nov, 28 2019 08:51 JST
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
Ogier, Evans and Rovanpera: An Exciting New Line-Up to Drive the Toyota Yaris WRC in 2020
TOKYO, Nov, 28 2019 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is pleased to confirm an exciting, all-new driver line-up for the 2020 season. Six-time FIA World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier, proven rally winner Elfyn Evans and rising star Kalle Rovanpera will all join the team along with their respective co-drivers. Together, they will make for a perfect blend of speed, experience, and youth behind the wheel of the Toyota Yaris WRC.
(From left) Elfyn Evans, Sebastien Ogier, Tommi Makinen, and Kalle Rovanpera
Ogier, guided by co-driver Julien Ingrassia, established himself as the dominant force in the WRC as he won six consecutive drivers' titles between 2013 and 2018. Hungry to reclaim his crown and add to his tally of 47 victories, the 35-year-old from France has signed with Toyota for the 2020 season, placing his trust in the car and team that won the 2019 drivers' championship with Ott Tanak.
While his maiden victory came on home soil in Wales in 2017, Evans has proven himself as a fast and consistent driver across the wide variety of different surfaces and conditions experienced in the WRC. Joining Toyota for the next two years, the 30-year-old and his co-driver Scott Martin will continue the strong working relationship they started in 2019.
Rovanpera will embark on his rookie season in a World Rally Car in 2020 aged just 19, but the youngster from Finland has long been regarded as one of the sport's most exciting prospects. Having previously had the chance to test the Yaris WRC as a 16-year-old, he has now signed a two-year contract with the team. Together with co-driver Jonne Halttunen, Rovanpera won the 2019 WRC 2 Pro title with five wins from 11 starts, demonstrating his readiness to step up to the next level.
Tommi Makinen (Team Principal)
"I'm really pleased with the driver line-up we have been able to put together for next season. I believe it provides us with a great balance in our team as we target more championship trophies next year and in the future. We know how strong Sebastien is and we're all looking forward to working with him and Julien. I think that being able to attract a driver with his record says a lot about what we have achieved in such a short space of time with this team. Elfyn is a driver I have been watching for some time. We've seen that he can have the speed to win on almost any surface, but he can also be very clever when needed and score good points. I've known Kalle since he was very young and it's always been clear that he has something special. He still has lots to learn, but I believe that he is ready for this step now. I want to say thank you to Ott and Martin, Jari-Matti and Miikka, and Kris and Seb for all they have done for our team. I wish them all the best for the future."
Sebastien Ogier
"I'm definitely very excited to be joining this team. It's another new challenge for me and I'm looking forward to it. We already discussed it at the end of 2016, and although we didn't manage to make it happen at that time, I'm now overwhelmed to start working with such an iconic brand as Toyota as well as my childhood idol Tommi Makinen. The plan is to aim for some success together and to try to win back the world championship. It's an interesting line-up: I know Elfyn very well as I've worked with him before and I'm sure he can bring a lot to the team too, while Kalle has proven many things already in rallying, so he's definitely got some talent and I'm sure he will improve very quickly. All three of us are new to the team, so it's going to be challenging to learn the car and everything, but of course we'll do our best to perform as quickly as possible."
Elfyn Evans
"Joining TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is a great opportunity for me and I'm really excited to get going. The team has been very successful since it came into the sport three years ago and I'm looking forward to being a part of it. Tommi has been very successful as a driver himself and knows what it takes to perform at this level. It's been great to deal with him so far, and I'm looking forward to getting to know the team better as we ramp up towards the start of next season. 2019 was a mixed season for us--missing three rallies due to injury being the low point--but there were some strong results and performances as we competed for stage wins and podiums. Now I want to take that further, to be winning rallies more often and seeing what's possible in this new chapter. It will be nice to work with Sebastien again too: With the experience and success he's had, he's a great guy to have in the team."
Kalle Rovanpera
"I'm really excited to be joining the team. I think the goal for any young rally driver is to have a seat in a World Rally Car and now that chance is coming for me. It has been great for me to see how Tommi has been trusting me already when I first tested the car a few years ago, and it's now really nice to be fully a part of his team. I'm sure that next year is going be quite demanding: The biggest challenges will be to learn the new car and also the rallies that are new on the calendar. For sure, the beginning will be all about learning the car and the speed and everything that comes with it. I think Seb and Elfyn will be really good team-mates for me with their experience. I have so much I can learn from them, so it's nice to have them in the team also."
Akio Toyoda (Team Chairman, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team)
Jari-Matti, thank you for fighting with us for three years.
When I visited Finland for the first time in 2014, Toyota had not yet decided to come back to the WRC. I was so excited because it was my first WRC visit and I stood in the hotel lobby to see the drivers in person. Jari-Matti, then a VW driver, was the first driver to arrive. When I excitedly greeted you, you said a friendly hello. While chatting, you noticed me as someone from Toyota, and you happily talked to me about your Corolla and Celica. This was the moment I made the decision to come back; we needed to come back to WRC while such a driver remembered Toyota competing.
You could say that if I didn't see such a friendly VW driver back then, then maybe Toyota would not be in the WRC now!
When I heard you would become our driver two years later, I was very moved by this wonderful fate. Frankly speaking, I didn't expect at the beginning of the season that we could win in our first season. The target was to get a podium finish within a year. However, you brought Toyota to the podium immediately in Monte-Carlo. And then, you brought us to the top of the podium the following month in Sweden. It was a dream experience.
I was so glad that we could finally stand together on the podium last year in Finland. When I look back at pictures from afterwards, I noticed that I sprayed the champagne bottle given by Ott towards you at first. I believe it shows how much I got excited for my first podium together with you.
I know you cherish your Corolla and Celica very much, so I believe you will continue to be a Toyota supporter. Let's stay in touch.
Kris, you have worked hard for Toyota. You always attacked to the maximum and pushed the car to the limit, and gave a lot of advice from the viewpoint of a former engineer. This has made the Yaris stronger. Thank you for your contribution this year.
Lastly, Ott, I am happy like myself that you finally achieved your dream, becoming World Rally Champion. Myself and Toyota are very proud of helping to achieve it.
Unlike Mr. Tomoyama (President, GAZOO Racing Company), I have not been good at climbing the podium, but you taught me how to do it in Finland last year. Thanks to you, I could see the view from the top of the podium and get to know how sticky the champagne is. I really appreciated it.
I think your decision, "After achieving the goal, I want a new challenge with different environment", is simply amazing. You will become Toyota's rival next year. For us, having a strong rival is big motivation to move forward.
Because you have taught me how to stand on the top of the podium and how to open champagne bottles well, I can shower the champagne to you from higher position when we see each other the next time. See you again on the podium!
About Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
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In the past few months, Dinnean has cooked — and posted to his Instagram, @dinntlt — chicken-fried chicken, chicken and sausage gumbo with grilled quail, bean and kale stew with pasta, braised short ribs, and roasted chicken adobo, which is pretty impressive considering how little Tim knew about food when he and Linda married in the early 1980s.
Note: This post is part of an ongoing #Austin360Cooks project. Tag your photos on social media with that hashtag to share what you're cooking with others and have a chance at seeing your recipe and story published in the Wednesday food section of the Austin American-Statesman.
Portuguese Chicken and Potatoes with Sausage was one of the meals Tim Dinnean made for his father-in-law, Marvin, during their weekly lunches. Photo from @dinntlt.
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Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken, then remove to a large plate and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the pot. Add the sausage and cook until browned; remove with a slotted spoon and add to the plate with the chicken. Add the thyme, garlic, celery, bay leaf, jalapeño slices and onion to the pot and cook until softened.
Deglaze with the wine. Stir in the stock, potatoes, lemon and orange zest with juice and tomatoes. Return the meat to the pot and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are done, about 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley to serve. Serves 8.


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Avengers: Age of ultron is one of the movies that I personally like very much, but at the same time, I am also among those who really did not like the first Avengers film, to be very honest.
Yes, it was a decent enough movie and quite enjoyable too but in my opinion I am surprised to see Avengers in the list of great comic movie greats.
The Avengers is a bit inconsistent with some old new faces but it continues to be a blockbuster because of some heavy cast like Robert Downey, it was amazing to see the greatest actors on a single screen.
Avengers was also good but Age of Ultron has some other class. The Age of Ultron is long and much better from the first one. It has some very cool and different effects and a quite different narrative too. However, it has taken and copied some of the formulas from the first film.
In this movie, we saw a fight of Ironman vs. Hulk. In the very first movie of the Avengers, it was Hulk and Thor. There were quite a few criticism and complaints on the repetition of events but t everyone likes the vs. sequences. Those who were criticizing on the making and repetition of some formulas are surely not the fans of Marvel universe.
The pace of the movie was very good I personally believe that the first 35 minutes were a bit slow because they showed everything creating a lot of disturbance like introducing universes and characters. Not only me but also many in the theatre were a disappointed on the fact that it was going nowhere as it was expected to be. To me, the editors did not impressed me much in the beginning but I really appreciate editors at the end where there are many explosions it was quite amazing.
It was quite watchable; they introduced many characters and many universes so we get a better movie overall. Actually, the main reason behind introducing so many universes and characters is to get a better first half of the movie.
I really did enjoy the concept of beauty tames. The Hulk was surely looking like a Hulk and the beautiful widow , they surely didn't go out best onscreen but their attractiveness and romance were truly outstanding and looked different actually too, but many of the viewers did criticized on it too. I enjoyed that very much because there looked unique.
Ultron was quite good, the villainess was quite strong. I really loved his gags and pleasantry.
However, the real mess and disappointment in the movie was the Ultron fighting it out with all the steel in the world and his defense was only a cape-shaped ability. That was actually unbelievable to believe and quite harsh too on Ultron. They could have shown some respectable defense. That looked pathetic actually.
As I said, the movie was quite inconsistent and did not have the right build up. There should have some difference and changes somewhere in the movie to fit in Ultron. It looked that the Marvel studios were a bit curious to reveal Lurton as a villain and they did not wait to follow the natural story of it.
The story revolves mainly around Hawkeye and Black widow, the people criticized on that but I think it was good for the movie as it doesn't follow the same traditional pattern and formula of the overly built powers. Hawkeye is more sensitive than Captain, hulk or Tony Stark is.
Looking him injured and badly wounded and next to be killed, it realizes how others got the power and defense.
Avengers are like gods as the movie says.
Mainly the film looked very good, it is just a piece of enjoyment, do not involve too much into it, sit back and relax. The cast and the making of the film were excellent and undoubtedly, the best I watched. In addition, Ultron looks like a badass villain; it was created from the mind that exists within the infinity store that makes him more attractive.
The dialogues of the movie were outclass and fantastic, it was one the best Marvel movies by far. It has all the chemistry among all the avengers. Creative battle scenes.
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Q: How to export data displayed in current page only in Ag-Grid? By default (without passing params), when you export data from ag-grid it exports all data in all pages. How do I set it to export only the displayed data in current page?

A: You can use shouldRowBeSkipped param option and define your export function like -
export = () => {
        var firstRow  = this.gridApi.getFirstDisplayedRow();
        var lastRow = this.gridApi.getLastDisplayedRow();
        var shouldRowBeSkipped = (params) => {
             // return true if index is less than first row or more than last row
             return params.node.rowIndex < firstRow || params.node.rowIndex > lastRow;
        }
        var params = {
        shouldRowBeSkipped : shouldRowBeSkipped
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shouldRowBeSkipped
  A callback function that will be invoked once per row in the grid. Return true to omit the row from the export.

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var Probe = require('../lib/probe.js');
var aspect = require('../lib/aspect.js');
var request = require('../lib/request.js');
var util = require('util');
var url = require('url');
var am = require('appmetrics');

/**
 * Probe to instrument the MQLight npm client
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function MQLightProbe() {
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The Media Under Control ?
Here is a short review of a conference entitled "The Media Under Control" that took place at Sciences Po last thursday. The first speaker was Hervé Bourges, former director of the public TV network (France Television) among many other things. He gave an interesting account of the way French politicians, ever since De Gaulle's presidency in the 1950's, have exerted a strong control over the media (all State-owned) until the complete deregulation in 1986.
Then came Alain Finkielkraut, a rather conservative philosopher, who spoke not about the control of politicians over the media, but about the control of the media over politics, which he argued was more dangerous… He referred to Tocqueville's Democracy in America and his concept of the "tyranny of the majority". According to him, the general public exerts an absolutist power over the media. Reality TV as well as new satirical political talk-shows and other programs of the sort are all reminiscent of a growing "trivial-is-good" trend that is shaping our culture… He went very far off, saying that this form of egalitarianism, the implicit acceptance that everybody's opinion is of the same value, was even favored by new technologies. Delving shortly into this argument, he called the internet "an environment of horizontality", saying that on the net everybody can call themselves a journalist. Facts don't matter, it's all about opinion, and everybody shouts out at the same time. He went on to draw a parallel between the anticipated secondary education reform in France, which will apparently consist in decreasing the number of lectures for high school students while developing cooperative projects and workshops. All this, according to Finkielkraut, involves that there is no more elite, no more authority. This renunciation of a top-down order is the "death of civilization" (!). This is what he said in a nutshell, and I strongly disagree with the paranoid look he has on the transformations of the media landscape. Of course, there are flaws. Journalistic deontology lacks in what is being reported online, sometimes even by well-established sources. But instead of discriminating the good and the bad, of looking for solutions to these deficiencies, Finkielkraut throws out the baby with the bath water without mentionning the huge opportunities that the internet offers. (About the education reform, well, 7 hours of lectures a day, with very few workshops and very little pedagogic exploration is not the best way to help a teenager to think by themselves nor to arouse their critical mind, which is of the utmost importance in the information society).
Finally, two journalists, Daniel Schneidermann and Rémy Rieffel, came up and talked about the links between big industrial groups (Bouygues, Lagardère, Dassault, Bolloré), main shareholders of France's mainstream media, and President Sarkozy. The issue is that most of these companies depend on public contracts (road works, armament, transportation, etc), so that there is an obvious risk of collusion. I have to say it was really sad to hear the French media compared with Italian ones.
More info on this alarming situation here :
A feud over press freedom boils in France, The International Herald Tribune
The Rag Trade, The Economist
Sarkozy, the New Berlusconi, The Guardian
Battle for Le Monde Heats Up, Newser
Photo on Flickr by afagen under Creative Commons License.
Author felixPosted on 13/06/2008 Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on The Media Under Control ?
Policing the Net: Copyright vs. Civil Liberties
The battle that right-holders have been waging against P2P users has proved largely unsuccessful so far. In the US, the methods used by the recording industry's lobby (RIAA) to track down "pirates" are put into question; in France, the penal sanctions provided by a 2006 Act on author's rights have had no effect in stopping illegal downloading, and the digital music market is still developing extremely slowly (8% of total music sales).
This year in France, Sarkozy's government claimed to have found the solution to this endemic problem with the Olivennes Report, an agreement among right holders and Internet Service Providers named after its main author (former head of FNAC, France's biggest record retailer). The report, which is currently being translated into a bill, would create a new independent authority in charge of dealing with internet copyright infringements. Alerted by right holders who would be given the right of monitoring internet networks to collect personal data about wrongdoers, this public authority would send warning messages to internet subscribers accused of illegal downloading. If other copyright infringements were to be observed, this authority could order ISPs to suspend the incriminated user's internet access for a duration of up to 12 months (it is only if the user appealed the decision that a judge would be called upon)!
But late April, as the French government was starting to work on the bill, the European Parliament voted a virulent report on Cultural Industries (the Bono Report, named after its main author, a French MEP). This non-legally-binding resolution condemned the French so-called "graduated response", exhorting the European Commission and the Member States to:
Recognize that the Internet is a vast platform for cultural expression, access to knowledge, and democratic participation in European creativity, bringing generations together through the information society; (the EP) calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to avoid adopting measures conflicting with civil liberties and human rights and with the principles of proportionality, effectiveness and dissuasiveness, such as the interruption of Internet access."
This came as a blow for Sarkozy's government. But in spite of this downfall, the Culture Minister Christine Albanel soothed rights holders saying that she would push the bill through Parliament before the summer anyway.
Not surprisingly, the proposal was also seriously weakened earlier this week by the preliminary report of the State Council (Conseil d'État), a court of senior jurists that advises the government on legislative bills and also acts as France's supreme court for administrative law. It suggests that the State Council will redraft the bill, adding a fine of 5000€ maximum as an intermediary sanction (before the removal of the internet access), so as to be able to modulate the degree of the sanction and take into account "the gravity of the copyright infringement". This new measure aims to ensure that the law respects the constitutional principle of the individualization of penalties. However, this also means that the public authority will have to give a closer look to individual cases, which will slow the procedure and increase its functioning cost, thus undermining its effectiveness in fighting illegal downloading.
Additionally, it is worth noting that for various other reasons the bill has received negative notices from the national telecom regulator (Acerp) and a number of French deputies. According to several sources, the National Commission for Information and Liberties (CNIL) will also give a highly critical opinion on the project.
In the face of all these troubles, it seems that the Government will now postpone the legislative procedure until the fall, much to the despair of right holders.
But today, I came upon this interesting article on the Electronic Frontier Foundation's website. At the moment, the US, Canada, the EU, Japan and other countries are negotiating a trade treaty outside of the WTO framework. According to the EFF, a leaked memo indicates that the current draft for this Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) mentions, among many other things, "new legal regimes to encourage ISPs to cooperate with right holders, criminal measures, and increased border search powers" (further information on this memo here). It is still very unsure what this treaty is all about, but what is for certain is that treaties are superior to the Law once they have been ratified. If the ACTA came into effect, it would be a pretty insidious way to harmonize legislations on a rather conservative standard.
All this indicates that worldwide intellectual property lobbies are striving to maintain the status quo on cultural rights, even if it means undermining civil liberties. Instead, they should put as much efforts into thinking of other ways to reward artists and cultural industries in the age of the internet.
Author felixPosted on 05/06/2008 Categories Uncategorized3 Comments on Policing the Net: Copyright vs. Civil Liberties
Will New Media Dissolve the Political Community?
I just read this interesting article by Henry Jenkins, the well-known media scholar.
Even though this piece dates back to three years ago, it is still very relevant to the debate on the democratic impact that new media might have on the functioning of our democracies. Jenkins responds to some authors who bemoan the fragmentation of audiences across a wide variety of sources, arguing that the marginalization of mainstream broadcasters will undermine social cohesion and democratic participation.
First, Jenkins says, new media won't replace traditional media. The two will coexist . It is an argument that he previously developed in this editorial for the Technology Review in June 2001. Delivery technologies might converge and overtime we might access all sorts of media through the same machine, but the media themselves will survive.
Although I'm pretty convinced, one can't ignore that traditional media (namely TV networks and newspapers) are having a lot of issues adapting to the arrival of new competitors and the subsequent diverting of ad revenues (think not only to online media but also to the arrival of new digital TV channels, free press and innovative services such as VOD).
New technologies are going to spark a huge restructuring of this once secure industry. Although these media will remain, their organization is likely to be significantly modified in this new media architecture.
Secondly, Jenkins refutes the view that new media are detrimental to social cohesion, saying that it overlooks the fact that internet communities are very different from real world ones. Whether it be politically, generationally or geographically, they are usually much more diverse. In addition, internet-based communities members engage in a myriad of online activities so that they end up circulating ideas across a very wide range of audiences. Therefore, what the net creates is not segregation but more debate.
Online social interactions bring some fresh air to democracy, propagating information that was once neglected by opinion leaders, thus "challenging the consensus" as Jenkins puts it. They empower citizens by fostering political participation and create welcome checks and balances to our political systems.This is why it is so important to close the digital gap.
Photo on Flickr by kjetil_r under Creative Commons License.
Author felixPosted on 02/06/2008 Categories Uncategorized2 Comments on Will New Media Dissolve the Political Community?
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I had the honor last week to present the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in National Stewardship of the Ocean to a longtime friend and the most visionary head of state I have ever known, His Excellency Anote Tong -- President of the Republic of Kiribati. This recognition is well deserved for President Tong; he has proven through global leadership, the power of a large ocean island state in managing a wealth of marine resources, and the positive effects it can have upon the health of its neighboring ocean waters.
Pronounced kirr-i-bas, it is a nation of coral atolls, seamounts and vast areas of high seas in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. It comprises of three distinct island-groups -- the Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands and Line Islands -- that straddle the equator about halfway between Hawaii and Fiji. With a collective land area of just over 800 square kilometers (almost 300 square miles), the nation is the model of a large ocean island state, with an ocean territory that covers over 3.4 million square kilometers (Over 1.3 million square miles) of the Pacific Ocean. It is a nation of water, and President Tong has led the country by always recognizing his people's health, history, economies and well being is tied directly to the health of the sea.
In 2008, President Tong led the creation of one of the world's largest and most biologically rich marine protected areas, the 380,000 square kilometer (150,000 square mile) Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA). It was later inscribed by UNESCO as the largest and deepest world heritage site in 2010. In addition to PIPA he has also been the leader in another significant achievement, the establishment of the Pacific Oceanscape.
The Oceanscape covers nearly 40 million square kilometers (15 million square miles) -- that's over 7 percent of the Earth's surface! This region is home to thousands of beautiful and productive coral reefs, as well as the planet's largest remaining stocks of tuna, which provide approximately one-third of the world's catch of tuna and related species. It is also home to Pacific Islanders who depend on the ocean for their livelihood and survival, and whose lifestyles and cultures are inextricably linked to their island resources."
Recognizing the power and responsibility Kiribati and other ocean states in the Pacific Ocean have to protect their ocean resources, President Tong helped push the adoption of the Pacific Oceanscape framework that was first introduced at the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in 2009. This 16-country agreement aims to protect and manage the world's largest ocean to restore and maintain its abundance.
President Tong is a man of great integrity, intelligence and warmth. He has been a critical partner to Conservation International in its work advising on the Oceanscape. He has also been my friend for over 10 years, since his nation first proposed using "reverse fishing licenses" to compensate the Kiribati government for halting the sale of fishing permits for the Phoenix Islands' pristine marine resources to foreign nations.
Peter Benchley, the author of Jaws and a passionate marine conservationist, was one of my dearest friends. Presenting an award in his name to the most visionary leader I have known, for work at the heart of Conservation International's efforts around the globe, is one of the great honors of my career. I salute President Tong and his fellow Benchley awardees, Wendy Benchley, the Blue Frontier Campaign, and all those who work tirelessly to protect our oceans for the well-being of humanity.


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Home / Arizona Cannabis News / AZ Attorney General Wants Lawmakers to Legalize Cannabis, Not Voters
AZ Attorney General Wants Lawmakers to Legalize Cannabis, Not Voters
Dan Kingston July 25, 2019	Arizona Cannabis News
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich doesn't want Arizona voters to decide on adult-use marijuana legalization via ballot initiative. He'd rather see state lawmakers pass a law legalizing marijuna.
Brnovich wants lawmakers to handle the popular issue because it is "far too complex to be left to a take-it-or-leave-it ballot measure," Tucson.com reported. One of the reasons behind his stance is because voter-approved legislation has protections (requiring a three-fourths majority for any changes to take effect) that prevent lawmakers from simply making adjustments to the law.
Brnovich said, "Generally speaking, as a matter of public policy, the public policy makers, i.e., the Legislature, should step up and address issues so voters don't have to do it via the initiative process."
Stacy Pearson, a consultant working on the new ballot initiative, said, "I think this is more work than the Legislature has the capacity to tackle. This is complicated."
Petitions for the new ballot initiative are expected to start obtaining signatures within the next few weeks. By July 2, 2020, the initiative needs to have at least 237,645 valid signatures from registered voters.
Ducey said, "Of course I want to protect the will of the voters. But I also think we have a legislative process for a reason, and that's to adjust and improve policy when we can."
Although Governor Ducey vehemently opposes recreational marijuana, he likely would prefer having a Legislature-crafted recreational marijuana legalization law in Arizona than a voter-approved law.
Arizona's lawmakers will have to pass a legalization bill during the next legislative session in order to beat the likely-to-be-approved ballot measure being introduced within the next couple of weeks.
Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC2.0 Modified.


Just an assorted steamships collection for research.
The BRITANNIA steamship leaving Boston, U.S.
U.S. mail steam ship Pacific: Collins line, builders, hull by Brown & Bell N.Y. engines by Allaire Works N.Y.
U.S. mail steam ship, Atlantic: Collins line. builders, hull by Wm. H. Brown N.Y.--engines, by Stillman Allen & Co. Novelty Works N.Y.
U.S. mail steam ship Baltic: Collins line. builders, hull by Brown & Bell N.Y. engines by Allaire Works N.Y.
Print showing port side view of the steamer America.
United States mail steam ship "Pacific"
Drawing is on the "Susquehanna & Mississippil Scroll", depicting Perry's expedition to Japan.
Drawings are panels one and two of the "Machinery scroll' depicting Perry's expedition to Japan, 1853.
U.S.M. steamship Illinois. Coaling at Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. enroute for Aspinwall, N.G.
United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off the entrance to New York harbour / T.G. Dutton, del et lith. ; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.
Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor. Includes measurements for length, breadth, weight, and horse power.
U.S. steam frigate Mississippi passing Punta Tristao. N. west point of Madeira / Jas. Queen delt. ; P.S. Duval & Co's. lithy. Philada.
Print shows the American side wheel steam frigate Mississippi on rough seas as it passes Tristram Point, Madeira.
United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off the entrance to New York harbour / T.G. Dutton, del et lith. ; Day & Son, Lithrs. to [the Queen].
Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.
Steamship docks above Brooklyn Bridge.
Steamship Cimbria, S.W. Harbor, Mt. Desert, Me.
Sidewheeler using steam as auxiliary power, showing men with crates of tobacco marked "P.B." (Paulin Byrd).
Broadside view of sidewheel steamship.
[American steam packet vessel at port in Le Havre, France] / Auguste Lacroix, photographe, Havre.
Photograph shows American commercial ship with American flag flying from foremast and commercial flag flying from mainmast.
Photograph shows a Union timberclad, the U.S.S. Tyler.
U.S. steam gun boat "Chippewa"
U.S.S. Mendota, James River, Va.
Com. Farragut's fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862 The U.S. Frigate Mississippi destroying the rebel ram Manassas.
Capture of Fort Henry by U.S. gun boats under the command of Flag Officer Foote, February 6th 1862 / J.G. ; Middleton, Strobridge & Co. Lith. Cin. O.
Photograph shows timberclad steamer gunboat USS Tyler with crew on deck.
Local Accession Number: 2395..Description: U.S.S. George Washington at sea...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Donated by John Zilliox..Size: 3x5..Medium: Photocopy, Black and White..Date: 1918?
Photograph shows a steam-powered paddle wheel boat with Russian naval personnel on board. In the background, a boat along the shore and two others under construction.
Steamship Ajax in the Floating Dock, Hunter's Point.
P.M.S.S. & Co.'s Steamship Japan - In the California Dry Dock, Hunter's Point.
American naval response to the Spanish attack on the steamer Virginius during the Cuban Insurrection of 1868-1878.
Photograph showing the steam snag boat, US AID, clearing logjam in the Red River, Louisiana.
Sailing of the "Pennsylvania" / F.H.S.
Print shows the S.S. Pennsylvania steamship on its initial trial voyage on May 5, 1873, sailing under steam through waters crowded with small sailboats, tugboats, and other steamboats; shows many passengers onboard.
Several men lined up on side of moored boat bearing a Turkish flag.


Mumsnet recently published a story about our Monkey Puzzle day nursery in Mitcham focusing on the finance loan they received from HSBC.
As with any new business or franchise the initial capital investment is crucial to ensure the business hits the ground running.
It is a fact that High Street lenders are more likely to agree loans for new start ups that are based on a franchise model.
Why? Well a successful franchise business model has a proven track record and therefore has less risk attached to it, which will tick many boxes in the loan process.
The Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries franchise network has grown exponentially over the last decade and our positive relationship with High street lenders has played an important role in that growth.
In the case of Mitcham they secured a finance loan of £150,000 with HSBC and this funding has been used to develop the new location and purchase equipment for the new nursery including the outdoor playground facilities.
Monkey Puzzle Mitcham was founded by husband and wife Kerubu and Sherry Owolabi and will provide a much needed education resource and will play a role in Mitcham's ongoing regeneration.
If you are interested in opening your own childcare facility and are not sure where to start, get in touch with our nursery franchise team or register for our free information pack.


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