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PUBG Mobile is still working in India!!! But it is not the same anymore.Read To Know More!
By Anjali srivastava
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PUBG Mobile has been the center of the gaming news in India ever since the ban on September 2, 2020. As previously noted, ever since the ban, Google and Apple have removed the game from their app stores. Android and iOS smartphone gamers can only install the game if they had previously installed the game.
Previous game installs mean that the game is still associated with their Google or Apple ID. This ban came just weeks after PUBG Corp teased the launch of its major 1.0 version. It is also worth noting that PUBG Mobile players can still play the game in India. Let's check out the details around this and more PUBG Mobile related news here.
The main reason is because of the rising tension between India and China as well as the fear of cyber attack from our neighbor.
PUBG Mobile still working in India; details
Unlike other apps whose servers are completely blocked in India, the case of PUBG Mobile is way different. A lot of gamers who already downloaded the app confirmed that they were still able to play the game. It is because PUBG Mobile is available on different application hosting websites which help the app to run as usual despite the ban. Here are photos and videos of players showing their gameplay after the PUBG Banned notice.
We also noticed a major change in the app as most of the players in the battle are likely to be bots with weak experience. It gives real players higher chances to get chicken dinner.
Despite PUBG Mobile is still working, many people predict that it won't take a long time for the Chinese app and its entire servers to be completely blocked out of India. In addition to that, it's skeptical about whether the app is available for upcoming major updates or not.
Gamers also noted that the increased bots allowed them to easily win the Chicken Dinners in the game. This likely means that an increasing number of players are moving away from PUBG to other games. This information comes just days after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar announced that teamed up with a game studio for FAU-G.
Soon this game will be completely blocked, it is set. Earlier in late June, 59 banned apps were also completely blocked a few days after the ban was announced. The PC version of the PUBG Mobile game can still be played.
In the aftermath of India announcing its ban, Tencent's stock lost nearly $34 billion of its value in two days.
The tales of scary PUBG addiction…
According to reports, a fitness trainer from Jammu has admitted to a hospital after PUBG addiction made him partially lose his mental balance. The highly addictive nature of the game was further brought in light when a teenager in Punjab reportedly spend 16 lakhs from his parents' bank account to buy gears and upgrade his character in the game.
Yes, 16 lakhs. These incidents are a scary reminder of the fact that why addiction to digital and/or video-gaming activities has been officially defined as a Gaming disorder.
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Park César E. Chávez National Monument This national monument honors one of the most important U.S. labor and human rights leaders of the 20th century. César Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers of America in 1962, the first agricultural labor union in the nation.
Victory Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Will Preserve Pivotal Sites from America's Civil Rights History In the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama, was one of the most segregated places in the United States. Nonviolent protesters suffered brutal mistreatment in the struggle for equality and ultimately changed the course of history. Now, a new national monument will help preserve and interpret this critical chapter in the civil rights movement.
Press Release Parks Group Reacts to Ranger Using A Taser On Native American Visitor at Petroglyph National Monument Dec 2020 The excessive use of force by a park ranger on a Native American visitor in a routine encounter was shocking.
Press Release Parks Group Joins Conservation Community, Files Lawsuit after President Trump Illegally Axed Bears Ears National Monument Dec 2017 President's abuse of authority strips protections from a priceless cultural and natural heritage that belongs to all Americans.
Press Release Plaintiff Organizations in Bears Ears And Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Cases Denounce Administration's Final Management Plans Feb 2020 Management Plans Ignore Tribes, Courts and the Public
Policy Update Position on H.R. 3990, National Monument Creation and Protection Act Oct 2017 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for October 11, 2017.
Press Release Zinke to Trump: Remove Protections and Gut National Monuments Sep 2017 News Report Reveals Administration's Attempt to Dismantle 10 Places Protected by Past Republican and Democratic Presidents
Press Release More than 685,000 Comments Submitted in Support of Bears Ears National Monument in less than 15 days May 2017 Unprecedented outpouring of support shown during official comment period
Press Release Parks Group Welcomes Bill To Create Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Mojave Desert Feb 2022 Bill introduced in Congress would protect nearly 450,000 acres in Nevada that are sacred to tribes and provide important habitat for native wildlife
Press Release Parks Group Stands Up for National Monuments May 2017 NPCA joins more than 450 groups in support of Antiquities Act
Press Release Park Proposal for National Monument a Distraction Dec 2017 Move by Utah Congressman Seen as Another Attempt to Dismantle Protections for Public Lands.
Blog Post Thousands of Schoolchildren Create Living Flag at Fort McHenry Sep 2014 | By Pamela Goddard Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland, is probably best known for its famous flag, which billowed over the star-shaped ramparts after a fierce British attack during the War of 1812 and inspired Sir Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner.
Blog Post Telling the Frontier Story with a Community Perspective at Fort Union May 2012 | By Catherine Moore Fort Union National Monumentin New Mexico is a small unit of the National Park System that tells a big story, much different from the typical soldiers-and-Indians narrative one might expect at a frontier fort.
Blog Post 7 National Park Sites That Tell the Story of Immigration Sep 2019 | By Nicolas Brulliard From Castle Clinton National Monument to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, national park sites explore the stark contrasts of the immigrant experience.
Blog Post FAQ: Celebrating the Monument of Monuments Apr 2014 | By Megan Cantrell As the tallest structure in the nation's capital and one of the most iconic, the historic obelisk honoring America's first president is the monument of monuments. After nearly three years of being closed to the public for repairs, the Washington Monument will reopen May 12.
Press Release Gillibrand & Nadler with National Parks Conservation Association Launch Campaign at Historic Stonewall Inn in New York City to Create First Ever National Park Site Honoring America's LGBT History Sep 2015 National Campaign Urges President Obama to Designate First National Monument for LGBT Equal Rights at Historic Site of Stonewall Rebellion
Press Release National Park Service Heads to Maine Woods to Hear Views on National Park Site Proposal May 2016 Public meeting set for Maine to discuss proposal considered by the Obama Administration to establish The Maine Woods National Monument, a national park site in the Katahdin region of northern Maine.
Press Release National Park Sites Added to the Chopping Block with Interior Department Announcement May 2017 The Department of Interior released a list of twenty-seven national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act of 1906 that are now subject to public review, including Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Interior Department's announcement opens the door to review of any national monuments designated since 1996.
Press Release Craters of the Moon Removed from Monument Review Chopping Block Jul 2017 NPCA's response to Interior Secretary Zinke's decision today to remove Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, one of two national park sites, from the list of 27 national monuments under review.
Press Release BLM Plan Proposes Opening 1.2 Million Acres in California to Fracking, Threatening Parks and Monuments Oct 2019 Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are among the public lands that could see oil and gas development nearby if the BLM's plan advances.
Blog Post Get Your Binoculars: The 25 Best National Parks for Birding Apr 2017 | By Nicholas Lund Find out which national park sites have the most bird species, with a highlight of what you might see at each place.
Press Release National Parks Group Challenges Western Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales Jan 2018 Oil, gas development could endanger six national park units in Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Blog Post New National Park Site Preserves Maine's Vast Beauty Aug 2016 | By Jennifer Errick President Obama celebrates the National Park Service's 100th birthday by creating America's newest national park site, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Here's a glimpse at what makes these vast boreal forests and free-flowing rivers so special, and how the region inspired early conservationists.
Press Release Stonewall Makes History Again: Becomes First National Park Site Dedicated to LGBT History Jun 2016 After more than two years of building strong public support in the community, across the nation and in Congress, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) celebrates President Obama's historic designation of Stonewall National Monument, the first national park site dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history.
Press Release Kentucky's Camp Nelson Receives National Park Status Oct 2018 Camp Nelson National Monument will become the second national park site to commemorate African American history in Kentucky.
Blog Post One-of-a-Kind Destinations: 11 National Park Curiosities Jun 2015 | By Jennifer Errick National parks preserve wondrous landscapes, stories, and artifacts—as well as a whole host of weird and exceptional sights. From wacky-looking rocks to giant monuments of steel, here's a short list of places to explore that are like nowhere else in the world.
Press Release Southern Utah National Parks Threatened by BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Dec 2018 New oil and gas lease sales threaten Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as Hovenweep National Monument and its surrounding cultural landscape.
Press Release BLM Continues to Threaten National Parks with Inappropriate Oil and Gas Development Mar 2018 "Once again, this administration has chosen to ignore concerns raised by the public when making decisions on our public lands" - Jerry Otero, Southwest Energy Program Manager for National Parks Conservation Association
Press Release Fracking Yosemite: Administration Unveils Plan for More than 1.6 Million Acres, Including Near National Parks Apr 2019 Proposal considers new oil and gas development on lands including those near Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks and Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.
Magazine Article A National Park Is Born Spring 2020 | By Nicolas Brulliard White Sands National Monument becomes the country's 62nd national park. What will change?
Press Release National Parks Group Dismayed by EPIC Legislative Fail to Our National Park Legacy Mar 2014 Statement by NPCA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Craig Obey
Press Release Park Advocates Celebrate New National Park Commemorating Women's Equality Apr 2016 Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument will tell the story of the women's suffrage movement and the fight for equal rights
Park National Capital Parks-East Includes a rich diversity of sites in Washington, D.C. including the 1,200-acre Anacostia Park along the banks of the Anacostia River, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, and the Fort Circle Parks that protect Fort Dupont and other fortifications to defend Washington during the Civil War.
Park Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park is home to the tallest mountain in the Lower 48 and the largest tree on earth. Mount Whitney's granite peak rises 14,505 feet above sea level on the arduous High Sierra trail. General Sherman, a sequoia in the Giant Forest, is the world's most voluminous living tree specimen, standing 275 feet high with a base circumference of over 100 feet. The park also features spectacular waterfalls and more than 200 marble caves.
Park Denali National Park & Preserve Home to North America's highest mountain, Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses more than 6 million acres of varied settings.
Park Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site Get a glimpse into one of the most darkly romantic minds in American literature by touring the apartment once rented by the author and critic Edgar Allan Poe.
Land Based Trip On the Road to Freedom: Understanding Civil Rights Through our National Parks and Heritage Areas Oct 2022 This transformative journey takes you through some of the most significant sites in the American Civil Rights Movement. See how NPCA is protecting the rich history of this region and get an opportunity to meet with some of the faithful foot soldiers and hear their stories of survival, bravery and their fight for justice.
Report San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Impact and Opportunity The National Parks Conservation Association commissioned a study—conducted by the Center for Community and Business Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio—to comprehensively examine the economic impact of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and ensure the adequate preservation, protection and interpretation of our nation's largest collection of Spanish colonial resources.
Small Ship Cruise Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands. Step aboard in Los Angeles and sail to three of the five wildlife-rich islands that make up Channel Islands National Park, plus Catalina Island. Dayboats can take you to a single island to hike or camp, but a true in-depth exploration of the Channel Islands on our nimble ship (with comfortable cabins) is a unique offering and the only way to take in the full natural splendor of this extraordinary national park.
Small Ship Cruise Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park Cruise Oct 2022 Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands as you learn about NPCA's important role in the park's history. Known as North America's Galápagos, the Channel Islands and their surrounding waters provide habitat for more than 2,000 species of plants and animals, including 150 native species found nowhere else in the world. You'll explore unmarred landscapes and revel in pure nature.
Land Based Trip The National Parks of Hawai'i Oct 2022 Experience the unparalleled cultural and natural beauty within all seven of Hawai'i's national parks by joining expert biologists, naturalists and cultural interpreters as you journey through four Hawaiian Islands. NPCA experts and local guides will lead you on tours through the most awe-inspiring sites on the islands, including two active volcanoes, lava caves, native rainforests and the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Witness the sacred grounds and endangered species that NPCA is dedicated to saving.
Land Based Trip Fa'a Samoa: The National Park of American Samoa Oct 2022 Immerse yourself in the community and culture of American Samoa with a rare opportunity to visit all three of the islands where the breathtaking National Park of American Samoa is located. You'll spend eight days sampling local food, visiting tropical rainforests and hidden beaches, canoeing and snorkeling above vibrant reefs and discovering NPCA's role in preserving the park's diverse ecosystem and cultural sites.
Fact Sheet Impact of the Sequester on National Parks Funding for national park operations was cut six percent in FY 13, on top of a prior six percent cut to the park service budget over the last two years. Consequently, many parks and park facilities are opening later, closing earlier or more frequently, and providing a reduced level of service to the public and less protection to park resources.
Report Center for State of the Parks: Saint Gaudens National Historic Site This report conveys the findings of a cultural resources and stewardship capacity assessment of Saint Gaudens NHS.
Victory No More Hogwash in Buffalo National River The state of Arkansas is closing an industrial hog farm and will prohibit future large-scale confined animal feeding operations in this protected watershed.
INTERACTIVE MAP Shoreline Erosion at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Aug 2022 Collapsing homes and beach debris create new challenges for the national park service.
See a Map Dark-Sky National Parks Apr 2018 These national parks have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association for their dark night skies.
Interactive Map National Parks and Hydraulic Fracturing Sep 2015 Oil and Gas Shale Basins and Plays in the Contiguous 48 States
Subscribe to National Parks Feb 2016 You can read this and other stories about history, nature, culture, art, conservation, travel, science and more in National Parks magazine. Your tax-deductible membership donation of $25 or more entitles you to a yearlong subscription to the print edition of our award-winning quarterly.
Interactive Map Orphaned Wells Near National Parks Jun 2021 This National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) interactive map provides users access to orphaned wells data based on our assessment of publicly available information collated to identify sites near all 423 national park service units. This dataset is conservative in its estimate of number of wells, is a snapshot in time (varying by state dataset), and is varying by state.
Victory Grand Canyon Protected from Threat of Mega-Development You helped to stop a massive development proposed just outside the boundary of Grand Canyon National Park that had the Park Service and park supporters worried about negative effects on the park—especially the dozens of fragile creeks, springs, and seeps that rely on underground water sources the development could have legally tapped.
Staff and Government Affairs Alan Spears Senior Director of Cultural Resources, Government Affairs Alan joined NPCA in 1999 and is currently the Senior Director of Cultural Resources in the Government Affairs department. He serves as NPCA's resident historian and cultural resources expert. Alan is the only staff person to ever be rescued from a tidal marsh by a Park Police helicopter.
Scott Kirkwood Former editor-in-chief of National Parks magazine
Report Center for State of the Parks: The Battles For Missouri According to an assessment by the Center for State of the Parks, cultural resources at both Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge are in "fair" condition. Natural resource conditions also received "fair" scores at both of the parks.
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Victory DOI Protects Glacier's Wild Borderland from Energy Development Thanks to negotiations between energy companies and the federal government, a remote region known as the Badger-Two Medicine will remain off-limits to oil and gas development.
NPCA at Work Room to Roam Yellowstone's bison are under threat from the moment they cross the park's boundary. Outdated management plans and misunderstandings have led to the routine roundup and slaughter of this wild icon of the American West.
Staff West Honeycutt Senior Director of Development and Advancement As Senior Director of Development and Advancement, West Honeycutt leads NPCA's advancement efforts including planned giving, midlevel giving, donor relations, and the Educational Travel Program.
Garret Visser Former Yellowstone Wildlife and Outreach Fellow As Northern Rockies' Yellowstone Wildlife and Outreach Fellow, Garret is passionate about public lands protection and advocacy.
Julia Tesch Former Outreach Manager, Northwest Region Julia first joined NPCA as a volunteer in February 2016, and then served as Admin & Outreach Coordinator in the Northwest Regional Office. There she provided logistical support and connected volunteers with service opportunities in the parks.


Recently we attended the Toms River Arts Stroll in the downtown area in one of the more prominent towns of the Jersey Shore, (you guessed it) Toms River. The scene has been on again/ off again for years, but lately the resurgence is undeniable. There was a car show, live music, local artists showing their sculptures and paintings, and the businesses were actually (gasp!) OPEN! We met up with a few people who are responsible for the burgeoning culture of the area, and were promised that there is much more to come.
José taking a photo of an art installation downtown!
We're excited to see what springs from this, from the rapidly growing scene at Meanbean, to the events shutting down the streets every month. A breath of fresh air is much needed, and it seems the Township has the drive to provide.


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Tunisian court disbands Ben Ali's party
A Tunisian court has dissolved the ruling party of the ousted Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali weeks after a revolution ended the former dictator's rule.
The court on Wednesday also decided to liquidate the assets and funds of the Rally for Constitutional Democracy (RCD). The dissolution of the ruling party was one of the public demands that sparked the revolution.
Tunisia's interim government has already dissolved the political police and the state security apparatus.
The two bodies have both been notorious for human rights abuses under Ben Ali's rule.
The former regime was toppled in January following weeks of ongoing protests across the country.
Tunisians continued their rallies even after the regime's fall, demanding the removal of remnants of Ben Ali's political apparatus.
On Monday, the interim premier, Beji Caid Essebsi, announced a new government line-up, free of all members of the former regime.
The revolution that ousted Ben Ali after 23 years in power has sparked off other popular uprisings in North African and Middle Eastern countries — one of which led to the downfall of long-time Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
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The Marina Bonsai Club provides hand-on workshop classes in Bonsai, which is the Japanese art form using cultivation techniques to produce small trees that mimic the shape and scale of full-size trees. We are extremely fortunate to have the classes taught by the world-renowned Bonsai Masters, Shig Miya and Frank Goya. They have been active in the bonsai world for about 60 years and are generously sharing their knowledge, skills, and sense of humor. We've all noticed that people who come to class always seem to be in a better mood after class. Yes, bonsai can be fun!
At each meeting, members bring a plant to work on under the supervision of Shig and Frank. Some people have been in the club for only a few weeks, others for many years. The instruction is always geared to the members' experience and skill.
Our senseis were taught by the Bonsai Master John Naka who has been called, "the father of bonsai in America." Our late sensei Ben Oki, along with Frank Goya, took classes from John Naka when they all lived in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles more than 50 years ago. Then they (along with many Japanese-Americans) moved from that neighborhood westward to homes not far from the VJCC. They learned there was a bonsai club at the VJCC, so they joined. Soon after that, the old sensei retired and John Naka became the sensei of the Marina Bonsai Club. As John Naka's career took off and he began traveling all over the world to give bonsai demonstrations, he became too busy to be the sensei of the club. By that time, Shig Miya had joined the club, so when Mr. Naka left, Shig, Frank, and Ben became the senseis. We are also fortunate to still have Kikuyo (Kay) Yamaguchi as our senior member. Mrs. Yamaguchi and her husband George started the Yamaguchi Nursery on Sawtelle many years ago, and she still helps out her daughter Marianne there.
Sadly, Ben Oki passed away in 2018. Like his teacher, John Naka, Ben traveled a great deal, showing the art of bonsai to people in many countries while also striving to get more people in the U.S. involved with bonsai. He was also the curator of the bonsai collection at the Huntington Gardens.
Shig Miya and Frank Goya are also known all over the world for the bonsais they have created and for their expertise. They have many honors, including being asked to donate some of their bonsais to the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
During the annual VJCC Summer Festival in June, we hold our bonsai Show as part of the Japanese Culture Expo. At this expo, we showcase our students' and senseis' works of art and also hold demonstrations.
The club meets twice a month – on the second Friday and the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. If you are interested in learning about bonsai, stop by. You can see what our classes are like, meet our senseis, and join us for tea time. Many visitors decide to join the club before their first sip of tea. For more info, please contact Shinya Miyakoshi at (310) 951-7232.