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Hong Kong: Living Heritage Cultural Experience Guided Tour
From € 59.79 per person
See some of Hong Kong's most beloved designated monuments and heritage sites on this small-group guided tour. Ride the tram, a boat, and a rickshaw-style bus as your explore Tai Kwun, Wan Chai, and Tsim Sha Tsui. Sip delicious tea at the Kee Wah Bakery.
Take a small group, guided walking tour that lets you explore the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Ride on 3 different types of heritage transportation
Visit Tai Kwun– a new centre for arts and culture
Enjoy a deluxe Chinese-style High Tea Set in a Grade III historic building
Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pick up, then visit the Old Clock Tower, one of Hong Kong's most iconic monuments. Snap some photos of the Victoria Harbor at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. Afterward, take the iconic Star Ferry and ride to Hong Kong Island, where you'll ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and enjoy scenic views of the city. Ride a rickshaw-style open top bus to Tai Kwun. Tai Kwun was once the Central Police Station of Hong Kong but was converted in 2008 to a culture and heritage center. Next, take a tram ride (known in Hong Kong as a "Ding Ding") to the bustling Wan Chai commercial district. Walk through the Tai Yuen Street market and find classic toys from the 1960s and '70s made in Hong Kong. See Double Happiness Street, a location famous for being the site of many wedding proposals. End your tour with afternoon tea and pastries at the famous Kee Wah Bakery.
Hotel pickup
Star ferry tickets
Observation wheel tickets
Open Top Bus tickets
Hong Kong Tramway tickets
Deluxe afternoon tea
Return transfer to hotel
Please check the email for actual pickup time from your hotel. Guest(s) will be advised in the confirmation email.
Actual pickup time may deviate from the fixed time depending on the traffic conditions.
Should the itinerary or means of transportation be changed or the tour is prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances, all extra expenses will be borne and paid on the spot by guests.
Most transportation services, including the coaches, buses, tram, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps.
Should the tour be canceled due to inclement weather, the tour may be rescheduled or refunded.
Children 2 years-old or less not occupying their own seat may join the tour free of charge.
Gray Line Tours of Hong Kong Limited


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Minor in Possession Arizona Laws and Regulations
Arizona law isn't that much different from other regulations in the US pertaining to the possession and the consumption of alcohol by individuals under the age of 21. Depending on the circumstances, minor in possession Arizona laws state it as criminal offence and can lead to jail time.
Arizona Statutes and Regulations
According to Arizona Revised Statutes 4-244(9), a person under the age of 21 cannot buy, receive or drink alcoholic beverages. As a result, criminal minor in possession Arizona (MIP) tickets will be issued whenever police officers come across a violation.
A minor can enter a bar whenever they're accompanied by a person of age or a guardian. Still, the rule outlined in the above-mentioned statute holds true. The minor cannot consume alcohol in such surroundings.
The only exception to these rules is defined in Arizona Revised Statutes 4-249. A minor can legally consume alcohol as a part of a religious ritual. This is permissible whenever participation in the religious service doesn't lead to health or safety threats.
Alcohol-Related Charges and the Possible Sanctions
A minor who consumes an alcoholic beverage in public will get a minor in consumption (MIC) ticket. it will potentially result in sanctions like entering an alcohol education or an addiction program, one year of probation and community service. First-time offenders are very likely to get deferred prosecution. In this instance, no judgment will be entered but the defendant will still have to meet with a probation officer on a regular basis.
Minors that obtain liquor illegally face Class 1 misdemeanor charges. The penalties include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to 2,500 dollars. Whenever somebody else buys alcohol for an underage person, the minor will be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor (a sentence of up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to 500 dollars).
Using a fake ID to obtain alcohol will result in Class 1 misdemeanor charges.
As already mentioned, minors can enter bars and other establishments that serve alcohol as long as they're accompanied by someone over the age of 21. Whenever a minor consumes alcohol in a bar, however, they will face Class 2 misdemeanor charges and a penalty of up to a month in jail and a fine of up to 750 dollars.
Underage Drivers Who Commit DUI
Drinking and driving is prosecuted rigorously in Arizona. Whenever the violation is committed by a minor, the consequences are expected to be serious. Consult experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately.
Arizona is a zero tolerance state for underage drivers. This means that consuming any amount of alcohol prior to getting in the vehicle is illegal. First-time offenders could spend anywhere between 24 hours and 10 days in jail. They will also have to attend an educational program and pay a fine. License suspension will also occur
The sanctions become much more serious for second and third-time offenders. A person who commits underage DUI will face a jail sentence in the range from 30 to 90 days, a fine of up to 2,500 dollars and a license suspension for one year.
Third time offenders are already looking at prison time. The eventual sentence is four months in prison and a fine of up to 4,000 dollars. License suspension and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) are other expected sanctions.
Just like in the case of underage possession and consumption, first-time offenders will get some leniency in court unless there are aggravating circumstances. Probation and community service could potentially replace the jail time. Deferred prosecution is another viable possibility that experienced attorneys will go for. The minor will have to meet with a probation officer for a certain period of time and if there aren't additional violations, the original charges will be dropped.

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The Yearbook Club is charged with recording and publishing a chronicle of the school year by producing the Jefferson Prep yearbook. Yearbook activities begin in the fall with the election of the Executive Board Officers: Editor-in-Chief, Copy Editor, Design Editor, and a Photography Editor. Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in journalism, photography and/ or graphic design are encouraged to take the class to be a member of the staff. Student Government is responsible for developing a yearbook theme, while the Yearbook/Journalism class will determine layout of the yearbook, photo content and composition, copy writing, setting up page design with the publishers online program, meeting strict deadlines, ad sales and marketing and distribution of the book. This class is also responsible for the publication of the monthly school newspaper, The Guardian Gazette. Involvement in the Yearbook/Journalism class offers students the opportunity to gain life skills, assume the responsibilities of working with clients and deadlines and have fun working as a team at the same time.
There are still a few 2017 – 18 yearbooks available in the office for $65 each.


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Lenovo is really in a mood to please customers with amazing offers. Lenovo in Canadahas lined up two big deals, christened Halloween and Doorbuster. While the Doorbuster deal ends in a while, the Halloween deals will be open for more time.
If you would want to go for the Doorbuster deal, you will be able to save up to 40 percent on home and office laptops by using the eCoupon code: BLACKFRIDAYOCT. You will have 8 IdeaPad PC deals, wherein the IdeaPad G560 will be available at a price of $399.99. That means you will save $450.
The $600 saving deal on the IdeaPad Y570 is the best that the company offers. You can buy the $1599 priced model for a reduced price of $999.99.
You will be surprised by the super offers in the Halloween deal. It comes with four ThinkPad models: ThinkPad X220, ThinkPad T420, ThinkPad Edge E420s and ThinkPad T520. You can buy the laptops with the eCoupon code: CAPHALLOWEEN on huge discounts.
The ThinkPad X220, ThinkPad T420, ThinkPad Edge E420s and ThinkPad T520 originally priced at $1814, $1815, $1518 and $1539 are now available at $946.28, $860.18, $629.10 and $751.73 respectively.
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This backyard Wrigley Field replica is a Wiffle Ball paradise
Is there anything better than playing Wiffle Ball as a kid? Especially during summer break? You eat, sleep, and play Wiffle Ball. That's it. What an existence. But one high school kid managed to make it even better.
Kudos to D.J. Dick for having a cool name and for building a replica of Wrigley Field in his backyard on his parents' dime.
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"I just started it, it was a spot for me and my friends to come back here and play every summer," D.J. told ABC7 Chicago. "And this summer with everything and quarantine and COVID-19, I thought I could just make it into something that I really wanted to, cuz I've been a Cubs fan my whole life."
And now the 16-year-old from Palatine, Ill., has fans of his own for the personal field of dreams he created. Seriously, check this setup out.
It's so good you can practically hear Harry Caray singing "Take me out to the ball game." D.J.'s got fake ivy, that old-fashioned scoreboard, foul poles with flags, an on-deck circle, and even lights for late games. It's a wonder his parents can get him to come inside at night.
"Our neighbors have been great about it," D.J.'s dad, David, told ABC7 Chicago. "D.J. and his friends will play out here until about 10, 10:30 at night with the lights shining and all of our neighbors will come and watch when they can. And some of them even come in and play. So it's been very communal in terms of how everybody approaches the field itself."
Of course, that's not surprising to hear at all. If you build it, they will come.
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Let's step into the world of those who were here during the birth of the United States.
What prompted men and women to come to a new, unsettled land?
I can't think of many men or women who would have an opportunity to do that today. The closet example to me would be the missionary who leaves an established home, familiar language, and culture to go to a new land.
Using the missionary example, I can imagine what men and women felt like when they came here.
For employment: men and women had to live off the land, barter services with others who came for help, grow their own food. Survival happened only if they worked. Even then, many died from weather related issues, starvation, diseases. The good side: men and women learned to work with each other, help and ask, share and borrow, laugh and cry.
For conveniences: Only what was brought, grown, or made could be used. Wal-Mart did not exist. Main source of transportation: two legs, perhaps a canoe carved from a tree. The good side: men and women didn't mind walking miles to visit a friend or waiting weeks to receive word their sister was married. Time had time.
For food: Men and women hunted and learned which berries to eat, some mistakes were made, though. Native Americans taught gardening principles. So much to learn to survive. The good side: men and women learned how to get food without McDonalds.
For entertainment: Men, women, and lets include those kiddos here, played with stick and stones without breaking bones. They played games from their homeland, teaching each other new games without Monopoly, Wii, and Internet solitaire.
Still, we have many hardships despite developments. The American culture has changed considerably. The good side: when fires rage, floods waters rise, hurricanes and tornadoes rip, men and women come together to help.
Friends have helped me by babysitting my children, bringing meals when we were sick, helping pump our basement when it flooded, my list could go on for pages.
How has someone helped you?
Don't forget to become a follower!
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My daughter and husband are moving to Pennsylvania in 3 weeks. The first thing they are looking for is a good local church. They need that specialized community of believers to help them learn the area, develop new friendships, and get advice on good doctors, dentists, hair stylists, etc. What would we do without the help of others?
I wish I lived in PA to offer any suggestions. Perhaps there is a reader who could chime in?
When I've moved into a new community, finding a church is number one then I do as you daughter and husband are planning, ask the church people for recommendations re local businesses. So far, its worked for my family and me.
Thanks for stopping by today, Kathy.
I had a friend that went out of her way to bring my children to the hospital that was an hour and a half away, when I had an accident. This friend simply stayed in the background and let my children comfort me. She stayed until my children were comfortable leaving me for the night, and then took them back to the camp they were working at for the summer. This was such a blessing, I know she wanted to provide and she did, but she was not hidden in the background. Her love showed the love of Christ to myself and my children.
What an encouragement to all of us. I am so glad you shared Sheri. Thank you.


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The Girls in the Picture
Trade Paperback Edition
Benjamin, Melanie
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue and The Aviator's Wife, a "rich exploration of two Hollywood friends who shaped the movies" (USA Today)—screenwriter Frances Marion and superstar Mary Pickford
"Full of Old Hollywood glamour and true details about the pair's historic careers . . . a captivating ode to a legendary bond."—Real Simple
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE
It is 1914, and twenty-five-year-old Frances Marion has left her (second) husband and her Northern California home for the lure of Los Angeles, where she is determined to live independently as an artist. But the word on everyone's lips these days is "flickers"—the silent moving pictures enthralling theatergoers. Turn any corner in this burgeoning town and you'll find made-up actors running around, as a movie camera captures it all.
In this fledgling industry, Frances finds her true calling: writing stories for this wondrous new medium. She also makes the acquaintance of actress Mary Pickford, whose signature golden curls and lively spirit have earned her the title "America's Sweetheart." The two ambitious young women hit it off instantly, their kinship fomented by their mutual fever to create, to move audiences to a frenzy, to start a revolution.
But their ambitions are challenged by both the men around them and the limitations imposed on their gender—and their astronomical success could come at a price. As Mary, the world's highest paid and most beloved actress, struggles to live her life under the spotlight, she also wonders if it is possible to find love, even with the dashing actor Douglas Fairbanks. Frances, too, longs to share her life with someone. As in any good Hollywood story, dramas will play out, personalities will clash, and even the deepest friendships might be shattered.
With cameos from such notables as Charlie Chaplin, Louis B. Mayer, Rudolph Valentino, and Lillian Gish, The Girls in the Picture is, at its heart, a story of friendship and forgiveness. Melanie Benjamin brilliantly captures the dawn of a glittering new era—its myths and icons, its possibilities and potential, and its seduction and heartbreak.


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Position Group Previews: Linebackers
Talented veterans look to lead Auburn's defense
By AU_Jonesy Aug 23, 2018, 1:00pm CDT
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We've looked at the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, offensive line, and the most talented defensive line at Auburn since 1988. Now it's time for the linebackers. The starters are all seniors with plenty of experience, but there is also plenty of young talent behind them.
The Quarterback of the Defense
Deshaun Davis
The 2-year starter is back for his senior season, and is the heart-and-soul of the defense. Davis serves as both an extension of defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and an evolutionary version of his position coach Travis Williams. Davis had a fantastic junior season, registering 82 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. He also recovered two fumbles and was cheated out of a defensive touchdown.
In no way is Deshaun Davis down here.
Davis serves as the defensive quarterback. Were they allowed, he would have the green dot on his helmet signifying the radio to the coaching booth. A great deal of Auburn's defensive success at not allowing big plays last season came down to proper alignment. Most of that comes back to Davis.
The Other Starters
Williams was a starter with an asterisk last season. Given the proliferation of 3 and 4 WR sets throughout football, there isn't much need for a 3rd linebacker, so Williams was left rotating in with senior Tre Williams (no relation) unless Auburn was facing a heavy set. He still posted career highs in tackles and tackles for loss and looks to take over as a full-time starter in his senior season.
Montavious Atkinson
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The senior has finally grown into his recruiting profile picture! Atkinson is Auburn's best pass coverage linebacker, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him spell Williams in passing situations. Atkinson has the quickness to cover running backs in space and still has the size to hit like a tank. If Deshaun Davis is the "Travis Williams" of this defense, then Montavious is the "Karibi Dede". I'll go ahead and throw down a prediction for the season: Atkinson will score a defensive touchdown, probably on a pick 6.
The Depth
Auburn doesn't have much in the way of juniors (Ellis Johnson didn't like to carry as many linebackers), so Richard McBryde is the only scholarship junior listed at linebacker. However, the past two classes have included plenty of talent to bridge the gap. KJ Britt found plenty of the field last season, and should be in the rotation this season. Vying for playing time alongside Britt and McBryde are a trio of Georgia boys: sophomore Chandler Wooten and true freshmen Michael Harris and Zakoby "rolling ball of butcher knives" McClain. I'd expect nearly the entire linebacking corps to work on special teams, as even Davis did last season, but McBryde, Britt, Wooten, and possibly one of the freshmen should be the core of kick coverage.
GAME RECAP: Texas A&M 79, #15 Auburn 63 GROSS.
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La question de la capitale de la Suisse (en allemand ) se pose depuis la Confédération des XIII cantons.

La première constitution fédérale, marquant l'avènement de  l'État fédéral en 1848, indique que le choix du  doit faire l'objet d'une loi.
Trois villes sont candidates pour devenir ville fédérale, Zurich, Berne et Lucerne. Le choix de l'Assemblée fédérale (le parlement fédéral) se porte sur Berne, mais sans la doter du titre de capitale ; pouvoirs législatif et exécutif s'établissent ainsi dans le Mittelland. Le Tribunal fédéral, pouvoir judiciaire suprême de la Confédération, établit son siège à Lausanne et (plus tard) également Lucerne.

Dans un souci d'équité entre les régions, plusieurs villes accueillent d'autres autorités fédérales. Ainsi, le Tribunal administratif fédéral siège à Saint-Gall et le Tribunal pénal fédéral à Bellinzone. Zurich accueille le Musée national, la première école polytechnique fédérale et la première succursale de la Banque nationale.

Définition de capitale

Histoire

Diète itinérante jusqu'en 1798

Avant que l'État fédéral ne soit fondé en 1848, la Suisse est une confédération de cantons souverains, ceux-ci étant représentés par des députés à la Diète fédérale. En raison de ce caractère fédératif, où les cantons sont égaux entre eux, la Confédération des XIII cantons est dépourvue de capitale.

Plusieurs centres urbains se démarquent toutefois pour prétendre à la fonction de capitale. Lucerne est située géographiquement au centre de la Suisse d'alors et accueille les réunions de la Diète fédérale jusqu'au  ; elle est également le siège du nonce apostolique. Zurich, première ville ayant acquis l'immédiateté du Saint-Empire romain germanique en 1218, lui fait concurrence dès le  et finit par être gardienne des traités originaux ayant établi la Confédération.

Disposant de bains thermaux, la ville de Baden, dans le canton d'Argovie (nord de la Suisse), accueille pour la première fois la Diète fédérale en 1416. Entre 1528 et 1712, la Diète fédérale siège presque exclusivement dans la station thermale argovienne. Après 1712, la Diète transfère son lieu de réunion à Frauenfeld (dans le canton de Thurgovie, à l'est du pays). À la même période, l'ambassadeur de France près la Confédération des XIII cantons prend ses quartiers à Soleure (au nord de Berne). Pour l'historien Peter Stadler, cette disparité des lieux de pouvoir est une manifestation de  définissant l'ancienne Confédération.

République helvétique (1798-1803)

En , la France envahit la Suisse et la République helvétique (calquée sur le modèle français, centralisée) est instituée. Elle connaît trois capitales successives : Aarau, Lucerne et enfin Berne.

Le général Brune propose un plan de découpage de la Suisse en . L'ancienne Confédération des XIII cantons doit être découpée en trois territoires : l'Helvétie (qui reprend les cantons du nord de la Suisse, du Mittelland jusqu'à Sargans en passant par Bâle, Lucerne et Schaffhouse), la Rhodanie (le Léman, Sarine et Broye, le Valais, l'Oberland et le Tessin) et la Tellgovie (Uri, Unterwald, Zoug, Schwytz, Glaris et Rhétie). Selon ce plan, le chef-lieu de l'Helvétie doit être Aarau, celui de la Rhodanie Lausanne et celui de Tellgovie Schwytz ou Altdorf. Selon Peter Stadler, les motifs pour ces choix de chefs-lieux sont difficilement retraçable ; il indique toutefois que Peter Ochs s'engage pour le choix d'Aarau contre Lucerne. Cela importe peu, car le plan de Brune fait un  selon le DHS et le Directoire contraint Brune de retirer son projet le  de la même année.

Acte de médiation (1803-1813)

Restauration et Régénération (1815-1847)
Après la conclusion du Pacte fédéral, la Diète est réinstituée et siège au , c'est-à-dire le chef-lieu du canton directeur (le canton présidant la Diète), qui alterne tous les deux ans entre Zurich, Berne et Lucerne.

Choix de la ville fédérale en 1848

Lorsque la Suisse devient un État fédéral en 1848, elle se dote d'une nouvelle constitution. Les rédacteurs de cette dernière renoncent toutefois à y consacrer une capitale et se contentent d'indiquer à l'article 108 : . Cette non-inscription dans la Constitution est due à plusieurs facteurs. Pour , professeur d'histoire à l'Université de Berne, il s'agit d'une forme d'égard envers cantons catholiques conservateurs (ayant perdu la guerre du Sonderbund), mais également une reconnaissance de la rivalité entre les différents cantons. Le fait de laisser au législateur le pouvoir de nommer la ville fédérale permet également à ce dernier de changer le lieu avec plus de flexibilité.

Pour Holenstein, le terme de  (ville fédérale) ne désigne ni plus ni moins que le siège des autorités fédérales. Pour , professeur de droit à l'Université de Zurich, la formulation  (en allemand ) n'est pas le fruit du hasard : en évitant le terme de , les rédacteurs de la Constitution fédérale de 1848 ne veulent pas signaler la fondation d'un centre politique ou culturel pour la Suisse (comme peuvent l'être Paris, Londres ou Vienne).

Villes candidates

Les trois villes candidates sont les chefs-lieux des trois anciens cantons directeurs du pacte de 1815, autrement Zurich, Berne et Lucerne.

Lucerne a l'avantage d'être au centre géographique du pays, mais sa candidature a aussi un aspect politique : avoir la capitale fédérale en Suisse centrale permettrait de mieux faire accepter l'État fédéral auprès de la population conservatrice et catholique. Toutefois, cette même Suisse centrale n'a pas majoritairement accepté la Constitution fédérale de 1848, ce qui joue en défaveur de la ville au bord du lac des Quatre-Cantons. De plus, le canton de Lucerne est considéré comme un des cantons dirigeants du Sonderbund, ce qui élimine toute chance raisonnable d'être élue.

Zurich met en avant son infrastructure (son chemin de fer notamment, mais également ses bâtiments déjà construits) et son ouverture sur le monde. Elle ne reçoit toutefois par le soutien attendu de la part de la Suisse orientale. Son rôle de capitale économique de la Suisse joue également en sa défaveur, car une concentration trop importante du pouvoir irait à l'encontre du fédéralisme.

Berne a l'avantage d'être plus proche de la Suisse romande, mais se dit également prête à mettre des bâtiments gratuitement à disposition.

La compétition entre Berne et Zurich, déjà présente dans l'ancienne Confédération, se transforme en combat pour l'hégémonie au sein du nouvel État fédéral.

Choix par l'Assemblée fédérale
Avant que le choix soit fait, la commission responsable juge inadmissible la proposition que les deux chambres du Parlement (Conseil national et Conseil des États) siègent dans deux villes différentes. Afin que les conseils puissent s'exprimer en même temps, l'Assemblée fédérale est convoquée en Chambres réunies, comme lors des élections au Conseil fédéral.

Berne obtient les voix des cantons romands (Genève, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel), de Fribourg, de même que de Soleure et des deux Bâle (ville et campagne).

Réception
La victoire de Berne est parfois vue dans la littérature comme une victoire des langues romanes sur le germanisme, à une époque où la germanisation de la vie politique est crainte par le monde politique. Berne est considérée comme un pont entre la Suisse alémanique et la Suisse romande, notamment en raison de la mixité linguistique de sa population. Le choix de Berne est ainsi considéré comme un pas en faveur de l'unité nationale (encore fragile juste après la guerre du Sonderbund).

Sort des autres grandes villes suisses
Les autres grandes villes suisses ne sont pas dépourvues d'institution fédérales. Schneider affirme qu'on leur fait miroiter une compensation lors de la campagne pour le vote de la ville fédérale en 1848. Zurich accueille ainsi en 1855 une école polytechnique fédérale, le Musée national suisse en 1891 et le siège du directoire de la Banque nationale en 1905 ; Lausanne pour sa part est le siège du Tribunal fédéral à partir de 1874 et d'une EPF à partir de 1969. En 1917, le législateur fédéral octroie à Lucerne, fer de lance des cantons conservateurs, le siège de l'ancien Tribunal fédéral des assurances (depuis 2007 les deux cours de droit social). Plus à l'est, Saint-Gall est, depuis 2012, le siège du Tribunal administratif fédéral (créé en 2007). La Suisse italienne reçoit le siège du Tribunal pénal fédéral, à Bellinzone depuis 2004.

Références et notes

Notes

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Annexes

Documents
 Pacte fédéral de 1815, disponible sur Wikisource et Commons.
 Constitution fédérale du  sur Wikisource.
 Constitution fédérale du  sur Wikisource.

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Four congressional representatives, including U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, announced this week their joint effort for production and sale of commemorative coins to support the National Women's Hall of Fame.
The National Women's Hall of Fame, in Seneca Falls, is the nation's oldest membership organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of extraordinary American women. The legislation the Congress members introduced — the National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 — would direct the production of a variety of commemorative coins. The proceeds would go towards an endowment fund to provide long-term financing for operating the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Specifically, the legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint a total of 75,000 commemorative $5 gold coins; 500,000 $1 silver coins; and 1 million half-dollar clad coins. After deducting Treasury's production and overhead costs, the remaining proceeds would go to the National Women's Hall of Fame Foundation to establish an endowment fund for long-term financing for operating the organization.
"The minting and issuing of these coins will not result in any net cost to the United States Government," according to a release from the representatives: Reed; Joe Morelle, D-Irondequoit; Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin; and Grace Meng, D-Queens.
Morelle succeeded the late Rep. Slaughter as representative for the 25th district in the House of Representatives.
"We are pleased a National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 is being brought forward and we hope it will pass this year as the Hall turns 50," stated Betty M. Bayer, president of the National Women's Hall of Fame Board of Directors. "Commemorative coin funding will build foundational endowment to realize our vision in our newly rehabilitated 1844 Seneca Falls Knitting Mill as the national center recognizing women who have transformed the landscape of America."


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Carlos Font Puig (born 27 January 1960) is an Andorran alpine skier. He competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics and the 1980 Winter Olympics. He is the brother of alpine skier Miguel Font.

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New sit-down, 20 mph electric scooters coming to Austin
by: Alyssa Goard
Posted: Jan 9, 2019 / 05:21 PM CST / Updated: Jan 10, 2019 / 03:12 AM CST
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites will soon have yet another type of electric scooter to choose from as they commute around city streets, OjO has been approved by the city to bring 100 of its sit-down commuter-style scooters to Austin.
Oxnard, California-based OjO announced Tuesday that it will bring its scooters to Austin in a partnership with Austin Commuter Scooter LLC., a subsidiary of Bike Share Austin, the operator of Austin B Cycle. ACS will oversee the deployment of this fleet of scooters in Texas which is set to happen Feb. 1.
Austin will be the first city to receive OjO scooters (and yes, it's pronounced oh-Joe).
In a release, OjO explained that riders can stand or sit on these scooters which it says are built for bike lanes and streets, "off sidewalks and away from pedestrians." These scooters can go up to 20 miles per hour, which puts them on par with the Lime scooters already in Austin and within Austin's city regulations. OjO said it has the ability to control speeds and geo fence locations. These scooters run on a 48 volt lithium ion battery that allows them to run for up to 50 miles on a full charge.
"You can go a little bit faster than the kick scooters that we see on the street," said Elliot McFadden, executive director of Bike Share of Austin, said these scooters aim to make scooter riding accessible to more people with the option to sit down and to carry things in a basket on the back.
KXAN asked him, does Austin really need another scooter company?
"I think you can ask whether we need another kick scooter company," he responded, "[the OjO scooter] is a totally different thing"
"You're seated. Your center of gravity is much more comfortable," McFadden said. "So we think for folks who are a little hesitant to get on the kick scooters, this is going to be a much more accessible product."
McFadden's company also runs Austin B-Cycle, the public bike share system that's been around since 2013. He explained that since electric bikes and scooters descended on Austin over the past year, downtown ridership of the non-electric B-Cycles has dropped 40-50%.
B-Cycle has added some electric vehicles and may consider adding more. McFadden sees this partnership with OjO as another way to adapt to the changing market.
"When we look at these new products like e-bikes, what we're finding is folks want to move to the next level, they want to look at electric vehicles and that's why we want to add them in as another option because that's another way to gain more ridership," McFadden said.
He added that because Bike Share of Austin is an already existing local nonprofit, they have staff and vehicles to collect the scooters people are finished using for the day.
"We intend to bring a professionalism and a level of service that I don't think we've been seeing with the contractors and people making an extra five bucks on the side," he said.
These scooters have a live feed for data transmission which OjO and ACS will use to share data on scooter use and ride trends.
Additionally, the OjO scooters have speakers on board which can allow users to opt for navigation, traffic alerts, construction zone alerts and speed reduction alerts. They also allow users to connect via Bluetooth and play stored or streaming music on the speakers.
The release from OjO notes that the two companies will work to figure out which neighborhoods to deploy these scooters, though the Austin Transportation Department noted that for now the company is only approved in the downtown area right now.
To ride, but not on the hike and bike trail
A promotional photo from the company shows a scooter parked on a portion of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Current city Parks and Recreation Code bans motorized vehicles and devices from being driven on public recreational areas (other than a public roadway or in the parking lot of a public recreation area). Although the city is conducting a pilot program to allow motorized scooters and bikes on certain Austin trails, only electric bikes are allowed on the boardwalk that appears in the picture.
"The Austin Parks and Recreation Department would like to reinforce to the public that the picture of OjO scooters on the Boardwalk in their press announcement in no way endorses the idea that scooters may be ridden on the trail or boardwalk during the pilot program," the city's Parks and Recreation Department said in a statement.
McFadden noted that OjO has been talking with the City of Austin about allowing these scooters on the hike and bike trail provided that OjO finds a way to use geo fencing to limit the scooters to 10 miles per hour while they are in city parks (10 miles per hour is the speed limit for vehicles in city parks).
A changing transportation network
Jay Blazek Crossley, the executive director of the nonprofit Farm & City, said that geo fencing and data could be a powerful tool to harness if OjO has, in fact, successfully learned how to keep scooter speeds down in certain locations.
Crossley knows quite a bit about traffic safety, in his role as executive director, he runs the Vision Zero movement for Texas, which aims to stop traffic deaths and injuries across the state.
According to his crunching of state numbers, someone dies every four days in the city of Austin's transportation system. He puts a lot of his focus on car crashes which are tied to many of those statewide injuries and deaths.
The discussion in Austin about scooters, he sees as a bit of a "canary in a coal mine."
"We have real traffic problems and we have real traffic safety issues, here in Texas 10 people die every day [to traffic violence] and I don't think that's acceptable," Crossley said. "And I think somehow the scooters have brought everyone's attention to the streets and whether or not they're safe."
"We need a complete safe sidewalk network for people to walk or use wheelchairs across the whole city, and we also need a complete safe, small vehicle, lower speed network across the whole city and we also need a safer car network across the whole city," he continued. "And we really don't have any of those three at this time."
He noted that while it may be annoying and against the rules for people to ride on the sidewalks with their scooters in downtown Austin, it's symptomatic of a larger problem.
"Anywhere where there's a person riding a scooter on the sidewalk that's telling you the street didn't seem safe to them," he said.
That feeling of a need for more designated places fore these electric vehicles was echoed by Katie Deolloz. Deeolloz is the owner of ATX Walks where she offers walking coaching and advocates for safer ways for people to get around.
"What I believe this transportation mode [the OjO scooter] highlights is the need for a new type of travel lane designated for non-car/truck vehicles operated in the 10-25 MPH range (possibly)," she said in an email.
Delleoz, who recently served as the interim executive director for BikeAustin, worries that without that new type of lane, there might be conflict between motorized vehicles and non-motorized bikes in designated bike lanes.
"This is a device that could clearly benefit individuals with mobility impairments, but with the current infrastructure, it may well be putting all users at risk," she said of the OjO scooter.
Ben Krech, who works near the 3rd Street bike lane and has traveled on electric scooters before, said he'd consider riding an OjO scooter.
He thinks it's good the city of Austin has rules for these scooter companies and hopes the city continues to enforce them.
"I think there's some issues with the scooters that need to be sorted out, really with traffic logistics, just making things smooth," Krech said.
He added that it may be beneficial for consumers to have more scooter choices.
"Something where you could sit down is definitely a good option for longer trips," he said of OjO's new vehicle.
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AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Another significant mixed-use development is coming to East Austin.
Dubbed Centro, the project from Austin-based Riverside Resources at 1401 E. Sixth St. will have 289,557 square feet of office space and 26,303 square feet for a sit-down restaurant, according to a site plan application filed July 3 with the city of Austin Development Services Department. The project is called Onion Street West in city filings.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have issued arrest warrants for 16 people in a crackdown on people accused of dealing illegal synthetic cannabinoid, K2. Officials say they are going to continue targeting dealers of the illegal drug that contains industrial chemicals.
The investigation began in December and the warrants were issued after lab confirmation of the drugs, according to the Austin Police Department.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin drivers should be prepared for two consecutive weekends of traffic delays as construction is done along US Highway 183.
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HollyShorts Film Festival Programmers on the Power of Saying 'Hello'
By Brandon Kirby | August 16, 2021
Photo Source: Dylan Lujano
Welcome to Behind the Fest, Backstage's questionnaire series with film festival figures looking for that next big festival hit. Featuring behind-the-scenes insight from the organizers and programmers at Sundance, TIFF, Cannes, and more fests from around the globe, these tips might just hold the key to your indie film success story!
The 17th annual HollyShorts film festival, running Sept. 23–Oct. 1 in Hollywood, California, honors and celebrates the craft and creativity of the short film form. Co-founded by Theo Dumont as a passion project in a small theater, the Oscar-qualifying event has since exploded into a global festival with 6,000 submissions annually. Hollyshorts is also a year-round affair with a monthly screening series, giving filmmakers more opportunity for their work to be shown.
Backstage spoke with Dumont and managing director Nicole Castro about what makes a short film impactful and why festival attendees should never be afraid to say hello. "You don't know that the person you're speaking to might be somebody to bring you to that next level or to inspire you," says Castro.
Let's start from the beginning. When and how did HollyShorts begin?
Theo Dumont: Basically, it started before YouTube. We're going on our 17th year. So we were around really, really early. It was created by myself and Daniel Sol to create a platform for filmmakers to get together, to meet, to get representation, get signed, and move their careers forward. His brother owned a small theater called the Space Theater, and we started it. There was a one-day event where we did a call for submissions, got 23 films, and showed all 23. It was still an amazing energy. And it was a great day. We had an after-party, and it had a great, great vibe. And it became a tradition. So the vision became that we would watch movies.
Nicole Castro came into the picture after we met at an Oscars event, and she kind of became the glue between Daniel and myself, just really having us be sharp. And it just went in a bigger, bigger direction after that, it just became a global festival. And now we get 6,000 submissions. Last year, we showed more than 400 shorts from everywhere. Somewhere along the line, we became an Oscar-qualifying festival. Right now, you have three Oscar-qualifying categories in the festival.
This is devoted to the art form of short films. And then we like to party. Listen, it's a serious thing, but in the real world when people can see each other—which is happening this year, it's going to be live and in-person again, thank goodness—there's a lot of knowledge sharing, a lot of bonding.
Nicole Castro: Our internal viewpoint is these filmmakers have spent a lot of money to make these films and submit them to our festival. We want to make sure that you're having the best experience that you can have for the money that you've spent to come to our festival. We really work hard to provide really incredible programming for them, the panels, the networking opportunities. It's not about it being fancy or the biggest names or things like that, but that there's the quality versus the quantity of experiences that they have.
Talk a bit about your monthly screening series you hold, as well.
TD: The monthly screenings became a little tradition five or six years into the festival. We were like, Look, why do we have to wait until August while we get so much cool content? Let's keep the heartbeat of the festival annually in the community in Los Angeles. And it gives people a chance, if they don't make the cut, to have their work celebrated. So many times, some people have not gotten into the big festival, they'll get into monthlies. They're able to be familiar with the brand, market test, and then still submit something else. Then eventually, get into the festival. We hope to be back at the Chinese Theater with monthly screenings in 2022.
What's your general advice for attendees? How does one get the most out of a festival?
TD: [HollyShorts is] a long festival. It's a marathon. But sometimes the bonding experiences, the programming that's not in-theater, sometimes they're the best ones because you can make serious relationships that lead to other things. So what's the best lesson? It's trying to capitalize on all of it. When you're in the festival, it's festival mode, right?
NC: I think my thing would just be, don't be afraid to go to these events and don't be afraid to speak to the person sitting next to you or the person standing there who's by themselves, staring at their phone awkwardly. Everybody's at the festival because you either have a project, you're looking to connect, or you're just an enjoyer of this whole cinematography kind of experience. Right? So you already have things in common by the fact that you're all in the same place. So it doesn't hurt to just say hello. Exchange a card!
How to Get Your Short Film Made, According to This Director
What advice would you give to filmmakers creating shorts?
TD: Keep it short and sweet. Get to the point. No long title sequence at the beginning; that's a pet peeve of ours. You only have a certain amount of time to tell a beginning, middle, and end. The pacing is critical. Clear your music; you don't want to have a copyright issue. Have a good time. Have fun. And then keep a budget in mind at the start for your festival submission.
NC: It's just about them figuring out, who are you making the film for? Is it for you, or is it for your audience? Is it something you want to get your story out there, and you're showing that? Is the whole point to connect with your audience?
And I think the most important thing is, don't be discouraged if you get a lot of rejections. Remember that the programmer's opinion is subjective. So if you didn't get into SXSW or Tribeca or a little festival somewhere that you're sure 20 people have heard of, it doesn't mean that you're a horrible filmmaker. It doesn't mean that you don't have a good story. And always ask for feedback if you can.
Check out Backstage's film audition listings!
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Let's take a look at the fall 2015 season (the ninth overall) of The Voice on NBC.
Rating the Ratings: NBC's signature music franchise had one of its best year-to-year trends ever this fall, growing in Plus on both nights. Depending on where the final league average ends up, the Monday average just might pass fall 2012 and become the second-biggest Voice season ever in Plus. The positive trends were largely back-loaded; like the summer season of America's Got Talent, the show didn't do anything that special in the audition phase (it was actually down in Plus for the first six Mondays) but simply held much closer than usual to those audition numbers in the later stages of the season. I might have actually considered A- here but the finale's 2.9 was a tad underwhelming. Grade: B+.
Here's the now updated War of 18-49 post for The Voice.


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2021 Personal Year in Review + Reflection Exercise to Do Before the End of the Year
This year has been about coming home, unpacking things, and unraveling things that I did not even realize needed to be unraveled. I am taking reflection and review of my year, using this as a time of inner inquiry. My early mentor across my personal journey taught me this process and my husband and I do this reflection nearly every year. This is an opportunity to remember your experiences, feelings, challenges, wins and really anchor yourself in what has happened throughout the year.
In 2021, I have had my highest of highs, lowest of lows this year. It's been a really big year this year. A deep year. I turn 41 this month. This year, at 40, I have this newfound level of acceptance. It's the true acceptance of being exactly where I am. I have been conditioned to always want more, to yearn, to be looking ahead. So that even when there was so much good going on in my life, I was looking to figure out if this "one thing" life would be even better. But no matter what the line was or if you reached it, there was one more thing to achieve or get past. There is always that thing.
Through the levels of my own inner challenges this year, I have been given the gift of true surrender. The gift of wholeheartedly truly being in acceptance and true gratitude and joy of where my life is today. As somebody who has had a lot of stuff for a lot of years, listen to me, it's not about how much you have, it's not about the environment, it's about the wiring INSIDE. I could sit here right now with an identity of wanting more things. But I am sitting in this emotion of just true joy.
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I am saying this to show you that I am human. That I am doing the work with you. If you're looking for a guide who is just a few steps ahead of you, ready to lead the way in transformation, I want to be that person for you.
Growth is not always easy, it's deep. It can be ugly and awkward and hard to go through a transformation. I have had the honor to work with so many of you, in that deep cocooning that a lot of have experienced, and many of us are now spreading our wings. This is in service to you, so that you may take a look at your growth this year, to see how far you've really come. Whatever life change you have made this year, it takes so much courage, and a deep willingness, and surrender.
My hope in this episode is for you to take the time to review your year. Take a look inside and ask, what went well? What am I celebrating about myself? How have I grown? What do I desire for the year to come? Time in the physical world, reality, is speeding up. Things are happening so fast, take small looks into your near-reality to see how you want to show up as you walk into 2022.
What are you available for? What are you allowing to happen? Let your life be full of play. Whether it be through a new round of magnetic or joining me on a retreat here at my beautiful portal of a property, let us set the tone for playfulness in this upcoming year. There is an expansion on the horizon.
I was looking to figure out if this "one thing" life would be even better. But no matter what the line was or if you reached it, there was one more thing to achieve or get past. There is always that thing.
Why should you do a year in review?
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What are you looking for in 2022?
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Montana Church Member Spared Jail Time for Illegal Weapons Purchase
JAMES L. ENGDecember 2, 1989 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ The security chief of a Montana church that teaches nuclear war is inevitable was sentenced to three years probation for using false identification to buy weapons for 200 members.
Vernon Hamilton, 42, a 15-year member of the Church Universal and Triumphant, also was fined $1,000 by U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush.
Hamilton said the firearms were only intended to protect members from nuclear war.
″They were intended for myself and Mr. Francis (church vice president Edward Francis) to be used only to protect our loved ones and community in the event of a holocaust that would destroy civilization as we now know it,″ Hamilton said.
The church, which teaches a blend of Eastern and Western religions, is located on 33,000 acres of land bordering Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Mont. Members have built bomb shelters on the property in preparation for what they believe is an inevitable nuclear war between world superpowers.
Members follow the teachings of Elizabeth Clare Prophet, who is said to receive spiritual and metaphysical messages from ″ascended masters″ such as Jesus Christ.
Hamilton pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to use false identification to purchase $150,000 worth of weapons and ammunition.
He was arrested July 7 in Spokane, and a search of his car and a rented storage space turned up seven .50-caliber assault rifles, several sniper rifles and armor-piercing and tracer ammunition. Federal agents also found $26,000 in cash and gold coins and documents indicating plans to outfit 200 people with military-style assault weapons.
Hamilton said he used bogus identification to spare the church from ″public ridicule.″ He said Francis, the church's vice president and business manager, supplied him with the money to buy the weapons.
Francis has also pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge and will be sentenced Dec. 15, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Rice.
Prophet, called ″Guru Ma″ or simply ″Mother″ by followers, has said church leaders did not sanction the arms purchase.


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Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor. If a student has not fulfilled the 6 hours international and cultural diversity requirement of the University Core Curriculum with courses used to meet other areas of the Core, they must fulfill this requirement with their elective hours.
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