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Dishonored 2 Review – Value an Empress
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Dishonored 2, available now in physical and digital stores worldwide, was easily among the 2011 most anticipated games. That's not surprising the fact that that this first installment shocked the gaming industry having a mixture off brilliant gameplay as well as setting.
The Empire on the Isles is really a captivating fictional world in this particular despite its supernatural twists and quirky technologies, it's stuffed with characters whose motivations feel very realistic and grounded. This, in turn, contributes greatly to immersing players on earth.
At the really start of game, because you probably have no doubt about, you're going to be expected to choose between two possible protagonists: Corvo Attano and the Empress herself, Emily Kaldwin. Despite my fondness for Corvo, I chose to choose Emily because i felt that Dishonored 2 is her story. I wouldn't regret it one bit after finishing the adventure, although I'm also wanting to has it as Corvo over the following playthrough along with some roleplay included. Whereas with Emily I went ahead and spared several foes as possible, believing that the Empress would not want her Empire to descend into chaos, Corvo could very well resign yourself towards unbridled rage for any usurpers with dethroned his beloved daughter. I am looking forward to mainly because.
As a person that never played Dishonored again after completing it to begin with four years ago, stepping the government financial aid Dishonored 2 felt like finding a long-lost friend that never really disappeared, a minimum of from that unique place called memory. There are few action/adventure games comparable to Arkane's formula with regard to gameplay smoothness.
As I reflected within the game in between sessions, I discovered myself comparing it with Eidos Montreal's Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, released only 3 months ago. For me, these are similar on as a minimum two levels, solution . being that both games build upon types (Deus Ex: Mankind Revolution and Dishonored) by essentially maintaining and empowering an already successful gameplay formula.
The second is always that though both titles provide the an opportunity to blast on your path through with loud and frantic combat, these include clearly great stealth oriented experiences. There's a particularly satisfying feeling to checking environments in first-person view while finding most of the approaches to sneak upon (or past) your enemies.
After completing and thoroughly enjoying both games, I'm inclined to supply Dishonored 2 a particular edge in this field. The stealth system devised by Arkane is both deeper, owing to other functions like leaning?from corners and hiding under tables, and harder although it never becomes frustrating. Warriors part is because of the wonderful AI (for this function, not some individuals; on that later), which around the Hard difficulty setting is far more than capable of making you sweat to avert being detected or needing to kill. I had to spend almost eighteen hours to accomplish Dishonored 2 at Low Chaos, even so suspect people who are thinking of getting the Clean Hands (no kills) and Shadow (no detections) achievements get their work get rid of for them. If you want a far greater challenge, just refuse the Outsider's Mark when he first comes and strive to complete Dishonored 2 without having any powers to uncover the Flesh and Steel achievement.
Some powers are particularly useful while seeking the extraordinarily intricate non-linear amount game. These are generally undoubtedly misused standout feature of Dishonored 2. Exactly how it's structured is that your chosen protagonist will probably be dropped at the edges some district, for the exact purpose to collect information and/or resources to infiltrate the mansion of Delilah's lieutenant.
Exploring the buildings and mansions of Dishonored 2 is very satisfying and useful simultaneously. The 1st mainly because it often requires players to very much take into consideration tips on how to circumvent certain obstacles as well as latter given that it yields resources, information and lore in equal amounts. Combing in the rooms is bound to provide audiographs and notes, which in addition to eavesdropping can also unlock different methods to defeat your enemies.
But there's more going without running shoes. Upon finishing of each chapter, the action delivers a detailed variety of everything you have done through the mission. That's where I learned about the special actions deftly hidden in every mission, side objectives that range between saving their heads of Dunwall's newspaper to addressing the final population of Karnaca using the microphone in Duke Abele's chambers.
I felt compelled to attempt to discover them all, because they fit so well on the main overarching narrative. Interestingly, the plot is a direct continuation of Dishonored's DLC episodes Knife of Dunwall as well as the Brigmore Witches: Delilah, the most crucial antagonist in Dishonored 2, wasn't even mentioned while in the original campaign as well as the same goes for Meagan Foster, who aids Emily or Corvo throughout this sequel.
As someone that never played those DLC episodes, some past events and character backgrounds were lost in my experience. That's not to talk about that it was necessarily problematic as it inadvertently added a shroud of mystery, in hindsight Chance to find the playing Knife of Dunwall as well as the Brigmore Witches before Dishonored 2 if possible.
This isn't an RPG and you just can't really talk your way due to situations with elaborate dialogues, however, there is and also this camera chatting with be found here. The characterization of Delilah's lieutenants is maybe the crowning achievement in this connection, with a cast of memorable characters. Does for your mansions that host them, which may be considered characters themselves making use of their amazingly complex layouts and strikingly unique visual designs. It is a hard choice but if I had to pick, I'd probably choose Duke Abele (voiced with the excellent Vincent D'Onofrio) for best character and Aramis Stilton's mansion for the very best level, where you must play with the perfect opportunity device inside a clever and rather unforgettable way. Talking about voice performances, Robin Lord Taylor (who plays the Penguin in Gotham's TV series) is a wonderful fit to the Outsider regarding his mixture off mocking and otherworldly tone.
Arkane Studios definitely nailed the setting for Dishonored 2, that's for sure: following the drab skyline in the Empire's capital Dunwall, Italian-inspired Karnaca is actually a welcome change with the eyes featuring its sun-drenched climate. The sunlight captures perfectly the impression for being during the southernmost a part of the Empire.
While the adventure isn't an technical wonder, it will look quite impressive on occasion, clearly throughout the night view screenshot above. That's mostly due to beautiful art style, that's truth be told remarkable than the first Dishonored even without Viktor Antonov's direct involvement inside the project. Yet again, art direction in Dishonored 2 probably will win multiple awards. The sea is likewise rendered perfectly, although the interiors are filled with countless details worth noticing.
Sadly, there is the other side in the coin to gauge at the same time. Performance is disappointing on PC, as covered with our previous reports.
My configuration, run by an i7 6700K CPU with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a overclocked GTX 1080 GPU, is utilized to running games at 4K and Ultra settings with relative ease. To lessen frame rate drops in Dishonored 2 I needed to drop the resolution to 2560
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Township Council » Meetings » Minutes: May 12, 2014
Minutes: May 12, 2014
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The Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Vernon was convened at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 in the Vernon Municipal Center, 21 Church Street, Vernon, New Jersey with Council President Brian Lynch presiding.
Statement of Compliance
Adequate notice of this meeting had been provided to the public and the press on January 8, 2014, and was posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-7.
Roll Call of Members
Present were Council Members Dan Kadish, Jean Murphy, Patrick Rizzuto, Dick Wetzel, and Council President Brian Lynch. Also present were Mayor Vic Marotta, Township Business Administrator William Zuckerman and Township Attorney Kevin Kelly.
There was no Executive Session.
Council President Lynch led the assemblage in the salute to the flag.
Buddy Poppy Month VFW
Council President Lynch invited Dennis Howard and the members of the Wallkill Valley VFW Post 8441 to the podium. Council President Lynch read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS: The annual distribution of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922; and
WHEREAS: Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "honor the dead by helping the living." The 2014 Buddy Poppy Drive is being held during the month of May; and
WHEREAS, The Wallkill Valley VFW 8441 and its Ladies Auxiliary promote the sale of the Buddy Poppy throughout the Township; and
WHEREAS, We urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as a symbol of gratitude to the men and women of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as American citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brian Lynch, Mayor Marotta and the Vernon Township Council do hereby proclaim that May 2014 is Buddy Poppy Month in Vernon Township. We hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to this invaluable program.
Police Week 2014
Council President Lynch invited Chief Randy Mills and the members of the Vernon Police Department to the podium. Council President Lynch read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS: The Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of Sunday, May 11, 2014 through Saturday, May 17, 2014 as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS: The members of the Township of Vernon Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the Township of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the Vernon Township Police Department unceasingly provide a vital service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brian Lynch, Mayor Marotta and the Vernon Township Council do hereby proclaim that the week of May 11, 2014 through May 17, 2014 is designated as Police Week in the Township of Vernon and call upon all citizens and patriotic civic and educational organizations to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our community may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
Alcohol Awareness Month Public Service Award Winners
Council President Lynch invited Annemarie Schafer, Gemma Chalkley, Claire Schlessinger, Justin Shea and Cynthia Schneider to the podium. Council President Lynch read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS: April was Alcohol Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS: The Vernon Coalition, in an effort to raise awareness about Alcohol abuse among teens, held a Public Service Announcement contest; and
WHEREAS, students who took the opportunity to participate in this contest shared their positive message with the community and represent the majority of county youth who choose not to drink alcohol; and
WHEREAS, The Council of the Township of Vernon wishes to commend the more than 250 entrants from 14 schools county-wide for making healthy choices and being positive role models; and
WHEREAS, Winners and honorable mentions were chosen from the many wonderful entries that encourage youth to make healthy choices and abstain from underage drinking with the message clearly shared by all entries as "This is me! It's great to be alcohol free!"; and
WHEREAS, The Township of Vernon would like to recognize the Township's local PSA winners.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brian Lynch, Mayor Marotta and the Vernon Township Council do hereby recognize Claire Schlesinger, Justin Shea and Cynthia Schneider for their outstanding efforts in the "This is Me! It's Great to be Alcohol Free" 2014 PSA contest.
Council President Lynch asked for a motion to open the meeting for public comments.
Motion: Dick Wetzel
Second: Dan Kadish
All members were in favor.
Jessi Paladini commented that she had been attending meetings of the Vernon Township Council for more than 25 years. Ms. Paladini commented that she previously had been a newspaper reporter and that there was a time when you could open the paper and read about what had transpired at a council meeting. Ms. Paladini expressed disappointment that this no longer appeared to be the case. Ms. Paladini commented how the township had reduced its debt and lowered its budget for the third year in a row yet there was little to no coverage of that in the newspaper. Ms. Paladini commented that the public is not hearing about the good the Township Council is doing. Ms. Paladini requested that something be done to get the word out.
Closed to Public Comments
Seeing no other members of the public wishing to speak, Council President Lynch asked for a motion to close the public portion of the meeting.
Motion: Patrick Rizzuto
Council President Lynch asked Ms. Beverly Budz and the members of the Vernon Environmental Commission to come forward.
Ms. Budz noted that the name Vernon means tree growth and that more than 1,100 plant species call Vernon home. Ms. Budz discussed an area of concern in the Township, Camp Sussex. Ms. Budz indicated that this once beautiful and thriving camp had deteriorated into a place where Vernon's youth engage in dangerous behavior. Ms. Budz discussed that the Township had received a no net loss grant to reforest Vernon. Ms. Budz discussed the possibility of purchasing the property at Camp Sussex and creating a chestnut tree forest as well as public park.
Mayor Marotta asked Chief Mills to come forward to discuss the issues at Camp Sussex. Chief Mills explained that the property is currently private and that the camp has been closed for many years. Chief Mills explained that acquiring the park and making it public property would allow the police department better opportunity to patrol.
Council Member Wetzel expressed enthusiasm about the idea but concern that the Township would then have another dam to maintain. Mayor Marotta explained the dam had been inspected and is currently not in need of eminent repairs. Council Member Rizzuto expressed interest in considering the project. Council President Lynch questioned the routine problems the police were currently facing at the camp. Chief Mills explained there were broken windows, trespassing issues, drinking, and criminal mischief. Council Member Murphy questioned if there were any liens on the property and expressed concern over possible asbestos and underground oil tanks. Mayor Marotta noted there were currently no liens on the property, However, possible asbestos remediation may be required based upon future inspections. Mayor Marotta explained removal of the buildings would cost between $100,000-$300,000 depending on what route the Township took for demolition. Mayor Marotta stated that part of the property was in the planning zone but due to septic limitations on phosphates in the soil development would be limited in that area. Mayor Marotta explained the costs to restore the camp to its former use. Mayor Marotta indicated that TMR, Inc. purchased the previous tax certificates on the property and foreclosed and with each tax payment they make, the cost to acquire the property higher. Council Member Kadish requested to see a proposal on the costs of the project. Council Member Rizzuto stated he would like this issue to be approached with a vision: ball fields, picnicking, and a review of the end point costs. Mayor Marotta cautioned that Camp Sussex currently is an issue that the Township would like to correct. Mayor Marotta was asked to have additional information for the June 9, 2014 meeting.
Township Mayor's Report
Mayor Marotta advised that the tax collection was on target but that the collection of fees was lower. Mayor Marotta speculated this may be as a result of the particularly hard winter. Mayor Marotta indicated that expenditures were on target.
Mayor Marotta noted that on May 1 the Township launched the Shop Vernon campaign and that within 10 days, 500 families had signed up and 3 new merchants had joined. Mayor Marotta stated that the company who co-ordinates the "Shop" program was amazed at the response which was more than any other town where the program had been launched. Mayor Marotta thanked the EDAC for their efforts as well as the Council. Mayor Marotta also indicated that some cards had been returned in the mail and as residents come forward to claim their cards, the Township is able to correct their tax record.
Mayor Marotta commented that the township had received the fire radios as part of a grant but there was an issue with the specifications. Mayor Marotta indicated the problem was being tracked down.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved and seconded as noted below to approve the following minutes:
April 14, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved: Dan Kadish
Seconded: Patrick Rizzuto
A roll call vote was taken:
Ayes: Dan Kadish, Jean Murphy, Patrick Rizzuto, Dick Wetzel, Brian Lynch
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried to approve minutes for April 14, 2014.
Resolutions Adopted by Separate Vote
Council Member Kadish requested a separate vote for Resolution 14-77. Council President Lynch provided a brief synopsis of Resolution 14-77.
Council President Lynch asked for a motion to adopt Resolution 14-77.
Council Member Kadish questioned why this resolution was brought forward. Mayor Marotta indicated that this property was not included in the Township's wastewater management plan and the owners had requested its inclusion so they could possibly develop the property. Council President Lynch explained that this was not the first step to this property being included in the wastewater management plan but an initial step; the property owners still need approval from the Vernon MUA, the County and State DEP. Mayor Marotta explained the limits on the sewer allocation.
Resolution #14-77 was adopted.
Resolution #14-77: Resolution Endorsing a Plan Amendment to the Vernon Township Wastewater Management Plan and Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan for a Portion of the Property Known as Block 183, Lot 15 in the Township of Vernon
WHEREAS, the Vernon Township Council desires to provide for the orderly development of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requires that proposed wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities and wastewater treatment service areas and related subjects be in conformance with an approved Wastewater Quality Management (WQM) plan; and
WHEREAS, the Vernon Township Wastewater Management Plan (WMP) prepared by the County of Sussex has been approved by the NJDEP as an amendment to the Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan in September 2000, and revised September 2001; and
WHEREAS, Dale Kelley ("Kelley") is the owner of property located in Vernon Township, which land is identified as Block 183, Lot 15 on the Vernon Township tax maps, located near the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Route 94, ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is an active tilled agricultural property with a house and barn; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development of the Property will require wastewater discharge above 2000 gallons per day; and
WHEREAS, the Property is less than 100 acres and Kelley will connect the development to the Sussex County Municipal Utility Authority Sewage Treatment Plant to be consistent with the Vernon Township WMP; and
WHEREAS, the Property is designated as a "future sewer service area" and the existing Vernon Township WMP requires a Plan Amendment to include a portion of Block 183, Lot 15 on the tax map of Vernon Township to be in a "sewer service area" for the Sussex County Municipal Utility Authority Sewage Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Vernon Township Council has determined that the proposed discharge for the development of the Property contemplated by Kelley is appropriate for this Property within the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon on this 14th day of May, 2014 as follows:
Vernon Township hereby endorses a plan amendment to the Vernon Township Wastewater Management Plan (WMP) to include a portion of Block 183, Lot 15 in the Township of Vernon in the sewer service area for the Sussex County Municipal Utility Authority Sewage Treatment Plant.
This endorsement shall be submitted to the Sussex County Policy Advisory Committee, the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the NJDEP, and all other interested parties.
Council President Lynch gave a brief explanation of Resolutions #14-71 - #14-78, excluding 14-77.
Council President Lynch asked for a motion to adopt Resolutions #14-71 - #14-78, excluding 14-77.
Seconded: Brian Lynch
Resolutions #14-63- #14-69 were adopted.
Resolution #14-71: Corrective Action Plan 2013 Audit
WHEREAS, the 2013 Annual Audit Report was delivered in April 2014 and regulations promulgated by the Local Fiscal Affairs Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:5 requires that the Chief Financial Officer prepare a Corrective Action Plan covering all findings and recommendations in the audit report; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5 further requires approval of the Corrective Action Plan within 60 days of audit receipt by the Township Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon that the Corrective Action Plan for the 2013 Annual Audit Report prepared by the Township Chief Financial Officer and attached hereto as "Appendix A" be approved.
Resolution #14-72: Approving a Solicitor's Permit for Power Home Remodeling Group
WHEREAS, Power Home Remodeling Group, 6 Commerce Drive, Cranford, New Jersey 07106 has made application for a Solicitor's Permit for the purposes of providing free estimates on windows, roofing and siding; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the application for a Solicitors Permit by Power Home Remodeling Group and applicants: Michael Nadolny, Jarred Palumbo, Robert Hansen, and Christopher Cambria, the Vernon Township Police Department investigated the applicant's business responsibility and moral character and found same to be satisfactory and in good order for the protection of the public good; and the necessary application has been filed and all documentation is in order;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon that approval be granted for a Solicitor's Permit for Power Home Remodeling Group, applicants: Michael Nadolny, Jarred Palumbo, Robert Hansen, and Christopher Cambria.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a Solicitor's Permit to the aforesaid applicant in accordance with Chapter 428 of the Code of the Township of Vernon.
Resolution #14-73: Resolution Authorizing the Application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for a Seatbelt Enforcement Program, "Click It or Ticket"
WHEREAS, the most effective device for preventing deaths and injuries in motor vehicle crashes remains the seat belt; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Primary Seal Belt Law of 2001, enacted by the State of New Jersey, seat belt usage in the state has steadily risen saving lives on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, the most recent statewide survey undertaken in June 2013, determined the seat belt usage rate in New Jersey to be 91%; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will participate in the nationwide "Click It or Ticket" safety belt mobilization from May 19 - June 1, 2014 in an effort to raise awareness and increase safety belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education; and
WHEREAS, Vernon Township will initially incur the cost of the program, not to exceed $4,000.00 and then submit the necessary documentation to the Division of Highway Traffic Safety for total reimbursement.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Vernon Township declares its support for the Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization both locally and nationally from May 19- June 1, 2014 and pledges to increase awareness of the mobilization and the benefits of safety belt use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and sign any and all documents in order to effectuate the receipt of the Grant monies between the Township of Vernon and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for Seatbelt Enforcement in the amount of $4,000.
The effective dates for this program will be from May 19, 2014 through June 1, 2014.
Resolution #14-74: Resolution to Join the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing System (#65MCESCCPS)
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq. specifically authorizes two or more contracting units to establish a cooperative pricing system for the provision and performance of goods and services and allows additional contracting units to enter into such a cooperative pricing system; and
WHEREAS, a cooperative pricing system is to effect substantial economies in the provision and performance of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing System, hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency," has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, Vernon Township desires to participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing System.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council hereby authorizes Vernon Township to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Middlesex Regional Educational Commission pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40A:11-1(5).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Resolution #14-75: Endorsing the Submission of the 2013 Recycling Tonnage Grant Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
WHEREAS, the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987 c.102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent and spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and to expand existing programs; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is promulgating recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and
WHEREAS, the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limited to making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and
WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and indicate the assent of the Vernon Township Council to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and
WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the application is properly completed and timely filed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon that the Township of Vernon hereby endorses the submission of the 2013 Recycling Tonnage Grant Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates David Pullis, Director of Public Works, to ensure that the application is properly filed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the Recycling Tonnage Grant be deposited into a dedicated recycling trust fund to be used solely for the purposes of recycling.
Resolution #14-76: Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract—Payment of Court Fees by Credit Card
WHEREAS, the Vernon Township Municipal Court has requested that Defendants ordered to pay penalties and fees for violations in the Vernon Township Municipal Court be allowed to do so by credit card, and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, and the Municipal Court Administrator met with Lakeland Bank as well as their credit card servicer, Elavon, and recommend to the Governing Body that receipts for payments of fines, bail and other fees, costs or payments associated with the operation of the municipal court by credit card be approved, and
WHEREAS, the utilization of credit cards for payment of fees, costs or other payments associated with the municipal court is in compliance with the Rules of Court under N.J.A.C. 5:30-9, et seq., adopted by the New Jersey State Supreme Court and promulgated under N.J.S.A. 40A:5-43 et seq., the "Government Electronic Payment Acceptance Act."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Township of Vernon as follows:
That this Town Council authorizes the municipal court to accept credit card payments for the payment of municipal court fees, fines, and such other payments that may be due to the municipal court in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-9, et seq.
That a contract in the amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the purchase of needed equipment and a service charge of 0.50% (based on volume) be awarded to Elavon, and any authorized service fees, charges, costs, surcharges, or other charges for processing electronic transactions in the municipal court will be directly billed to Vernon Township without deduction from any municipal court bank account in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-9.10 (Payment of Electronic Receipt Fees).
That the Mayor of the Township is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Elavon for said services.
Resolution #14-78: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Drainage Improvements to Upper Plateau and Murphy Court
WHEREAS, there is a need for Drainage Improvements to Upper Plateau Drive and Murphy Court within Vernon Township;
WHEREAS, the Township has issued specifications and contract documents soliciting formal bids for the necessary work;
WHEREAS, the Township of Vernon opened four bids for the proposed drainage improvements on May 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, four bids were received and reviewed by the Township Engineer, Cory Stoner for the specified bid requirements; and
WHEREAS, after review, the lowest bidder did fully meet the bid requirements and the contract is recommended to be awarded to Earth-Tec Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 941 Vernon, NJ 07462 in the amount of $32,975.00
WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified funds available for this purpose in Account #79120123.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Vernon Township Mayor and Council, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey to award the bid to Earth-Tec Associates, Inc., for Drainage Improvements to Upper Plateau Drive and Murphy Court within Vernon Township.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately according to law.
Introduction/1st Reading of Ordinances
Ordinance #14-07: An Ordinance of the Township of Vernon in the County of Sussex, New Jersey Authorizing the Purchase of Various Equipment and Repairs in, by and for the Township Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56-1 and Appropriating Therefore the Sum of $240,000.00 and Providing that Such Sum So Appropriated Shall Be Raised from the Capital Improvement Fund of the Township
Council President Lynch read Ordinance #14-07 by title only.
Council President Lynch asked for a motion to introduce Ordinance #14-07 with a public hearing to held on June 9, 2014.
Moved: Patrick Rizzuto
Seconded: Dick Wetzel
Council Member Murphy questioned what items the ordinance would be used to purchase. Mayor Marotta reviewed the expenses.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 14-07 with a public hearing on June 9, 2014.
Ordinance #14-08: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 94 of the Administrative Code of the Township of Vernon: Division of Police
Council President Lynch asked for a motion to introduce Ordinance #14-08 with a public hearing to held on May 29, 2014.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 14-08 with a public hearing on May 29, 2014.
Council Comments
Council President Lynch commented on the recent Supreme Court decision which allows a moment of silence or prayer at Township meetings. Council President Lynch stated in his opinion that a moment of silence was appropriate when the situation calls for it, however that would not be the case at every meeting. Council President Lynch stated he did not feel the Township should be quoting verse at meetings. Council President Lynch stated he would like to save moments of silence for when needed. Township Attorney Kevin Kelly noted the Supreme Court stated that prayer should be being at the beginning of the meeting before the substantive parts of the meeting took place.
Council Member Rizzuto commented that on April 14, Council Member Kadish had discussed the use of Narcan which counteracts an opiate. Council Member Rizzuto discussed that there only 17 states that were allowing EMTs to utilize Narcan. Council Member Rizzuto stated the Governor was working on a law to allow for a waiver for EMTs who use this to limit the EMT's liability. Mayor Marotta commented that the Township's position was that if the Township was to use this drug it should be initiated by the County Prosecutor. Council Member Rizzuto stated he would certainly support a motion brought forward if liability was limited. Council Member Rizzuto thanked the Glenwood Ambulance squad for their quick response to his home after his wife had an unfortunate fall earlier this week.
Council Member Murphy stated she had previously requested a list of the MUA assets. Mayor Marotta indicated that the document had been requested twice from United Water and he would follow up.
Council Member Kadish noted that the State of Massachusetts is currently supplying all police officers with Narcan and it had been very successful. Council Member Kadish stated he hoped it would become available in Vernon.
Council Member Wetzel indicated he had spoken with police and EMT first responders about this issue and they should be first to have information on this. Council Member Wetzel stated at a meeting with Lt. Governor Guadagno, she had indicated the Township had received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Transportation. Council Member Wetzel thanked Missy for the great job she did at the Senior Citizen Luncheon. Council Member Wetzel complimented Jessi Paladini for her comments; people are so appreciative of what the Council is doing in Vernon.
There being no further items of business to be conducted on the Regular Meeting agenda, a motion for Adjournment was made by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Kadish with all members voting in favor.
The Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Vernon was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Lauren Kirkman, RMC

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The status of your oral hygiene is also linked to systemic diseases. There is evidence that suggests that systemic diseases are more likely to occur in people who do not maintain an adequate level of oral hygiene. These systemic diseases include cardiovascular disorders, e.g., heart attack and stroke, as well as diabetes with its complications, and chest infections.
Halitosis, the scientific term for bad breath, is another important dental issue affecting many people. It is an unpleasant odor in exhaled breath which can result from poor dental care habits. It may also reflect other health problems such as chronic sinus infections, chronic acid reflux, disorders in the nasal cavity, pneumonia, bronchitis, and liver and kidney problems. Halitosis can be prevented by practicing good dental care to avoid buildup of harmful bacteria on teeth, gums, and tongue. Thoroughly brush your teeth twice a day. Use dental floss and other interdental aids to remove the plaque from areas which are not easily accessible to aregular toothbrush.
Research has proven that eating habits have a direct effect on your oral health status. Sugar-rich and acidic foods are the main factors that cause dental caries. So, limit the amount of sugar and acids in your diet. Limit the number of snacks between meals. Add foods rich in fluoride; vitamins A, C and D; calcium, and phosphate. People with a fluoride deficit are at a higher risk of developing cavities. Scurvy is a gum disease that is a direct resultof vitamin C deficiency.
Oral cancer is a fatal disease affecting thousands of people each year globally. According to the World Health Organization, it is the 11thmost prevalent cancer in the world. In Australia, incidence of oral cancer is higher in men than women. It may affect any oral structure, such as the lips, gums, cheeks, tongue, floor of the mouth, or throat. Risk factors include age, smoking, alcoholism, excessive sunlight, genetic predisposition, nutritional deficiencies, viral infections, and snuff, ghutka and betel quid use. Screening for oral cancer is considered to be an integral part of routine dental checkups. Seek immediateadvice of a qualified dental surgeon at theDentist Hornsbyif you notice any unusual soreness, mark, or ulcer in your mouth, face or neck that does not heal in 2 weeks. Early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer improves the prognosis.
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The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865, between the North and the South. The most studied and written about episode in U.S. history, the Civil War began primarily as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black people. War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina shortly after Abraham Lincoln had been inaugurated as the President of the United States. The loyalists of the Union in the North proclaimed support for the Constitution. They faced secessionists of the Confederate States in the South, who advocated for states' rights to uphold slavery.
Martin Waldseemüller was a German cartographer.
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer who was born in the Republic of Florence. Sailing for Portugal around 1501-1502, Vespucci demonstrated that Brazil and the West Indies were not Asia's eastern outskirts but a separate, unexplored land mass colloquially known as the New World. It came to be called "the Americas", a name derived from Americus. He became a citizen of the Crown of Castile and died in Seville (1512).
The California Gold Rush of 1848–49 spurred western migration, the California Genocide     and the creation of additional western states.  After the American Civil War, new transcontinental railways made relocation easier for settlers, expanded internal trade and increased conflicts with Native Americans.  Over a half-century, the loss of the American bison (sometimes called "buffalo") was an existential blow to many Plains Indians culture.  In 1869, a new Peace Policy nominally promised to protect Native-Americans from abuses, avoid further war, and secure their eventual U.S. citizenship. Nonetheless, large-scale conflicts continued throughout the West into the 1900s.
With the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, the first president from the largely anti-slavery Republican Party, conventions in thirteen slave states ultimately declared secession and formed the Confederate States of America (the "South"), while the federal government (the "Union") maintained that secession was illegal.  In order to bring about this secession, military action was initiated by the secessionists, and the Union responded in kind. The ensuing war would become the deadliest military conflict in American history, resulting in the deaths of approximately 618,000 soldiers as well as many civilians.  The South fought for the freedom to own slaves, while the Union at first simply fought to maintain the country as one united whole. Nevertheless, as casualties mounted after 1863 and Lincoln delivered his Emancipation Proclamation, the main purpose of the war from the Union's viewpoint became the abolition of slavery. Indeed, when the Union ultimately won the war in April 1865, each of the states in the defeated South was required to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, which prohibited slavery.
Three amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution in the years after the war: the aforementioned Thirteenth as well as the Fourteenth Amendment providing citizenship to the nearly four million African Americans who had been slaves,  and the Fifteenth Amendment ensuring in theory that African Americans had the right to vote. The war and its resolution led to a substantial increase in federal power  aimed at reintegrating and rebuilding the South while guaranteeing the rights of the newly freed slaves.
After World War II the United States and the Soviet Union jockeyed for power during what became known as the Cold War, driven by an ideological divide between capitalism and communism  and, according to the school of geopolitics, a divide between the maritime Atlantic and the continental Eurasian camps. They dominated the military affairs of Europe, with the U.S. and its NATO allies on one side and the USSR and its Warsaw Pact allies on the other. The U.S. developed a policy of containment towards the expansion of communist influence. While the U.S. and Soviet Union engaged in proxy wars and developed powerful nuclear arsenals, the two countries avoided direct military conflict.
The United States often opposed Third World movements that it viewed as Soviet-sponsored, and occasionally pursued direct action for regime change against left-wing governments.  American troops fought communist Chinese and North Korean forces in the Korean War of 1950–53.  The Soviet Union's 1957 launch of the first artificial satellite and its 1961 launch of the first manned spaceflight initiated a "Space Race" in which the United States became the first nation to land a man on the moon in 1969.  A proxy war in Southeast Asia eventually evolved into full American participation, as the Vietnam War.
At home, the U.S. experienced sustained economic expansion and a rapid growth of its population and middle class. Construction of an Interstate Highway System transformed the nation's infrastructure over the following decades. Millions moved from farms and inner cities to large suburban housing developments.   In 1959 Hawaii became the 50th and last U.S. state added to the country.  The growing Civil Rights Movement used nonviolence to confront segregation and discrimination, with Martin Luther King Jr. becoming a prominent leader and figurehead. A combination of court decisions and legislation, culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1968, sought to end racial discrimination.    Meanwhile, a counterculture movement grew which was fueled by opposition to the Vietnam war, black nationalism, and the sexual revolution.
The late 1980s brought a "thaw" in relations with the USSR, and its collapse in 1991 finally ended the Cold War.     This brought about unipolarity  with the U.S. unchallenged as the world's dominant superpower. The concept of Pax Americana, which had appeared in the post-World War II period, gained wide popularity as a term for the post-Cold War new world order.
Protestantism is the largest Christian religious grouping in the United States, accounting for almost half of all Americans. Baptists collectively form the largest branch of Protestantism at 15.4%,  and the Southern Baptist Convention is the largest individual Protestant denomination at 5.3% of the U.S. population.  Apart from Baptists, other Protestant categories include nondenominational Protestants, Methodists, Pentecostals, unspecified Protestants, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Congregationalists, other Reformed, Episcopalians/Anglicans, Quakers, Adventists, Holiness, Christian fundamentalists, Anabaptists, Pietists, and multiple others.  Two-thirds of American Protestants consider themselves to be born again.  Roman Catholicism in the United States has its origin primarily in the Spanish and French colonization of the Americas, as well as in the English colony of Maryland.  It later grew because of Irish, Italian, Polish, German and Hispanic immigration. Rhode Island has the highest percentage of Catholics, with 40 percent of the total population.  Utah is the only state where Mormonism is the religion of the majority of the population.  The Mormon Corridor also extends to parts of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.  Eastern Orthodoxy is claimed by 5% of people in Alaska,  a former Russian colony, and maintains a presence on the U.S. mainland due to recent immigration from Eastern Europe. Finally, a number of other Christian groups are active across the country, including the Oneness Pentecostals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Restorationists, Churches of Christ, Christian Scientists, Unitarians and many others.
The United States has many competitive private and public institutions of higher education. The majority of the world's top universities listed by different ranking organizations are in the U.S.    There are also local community colleges with generally more open admission policies, shorter academic programs, and lower tuition.
The state governments are structured in a roughly similar fashion; Nebraska uniquely has a unicameral legislature.  The governor (chief executive) of each state is directly elected. Some state judges and cabinet officers are appointed by the governors of the respective states, while others are elected by popular vote.
In American political culture, the center-right Republican Party is considered "conservative" and the center-left Democratic Party is considered "liberal".   The states of the Northeast and West Coast and some of the Great Lakes states, known as "blue states", are relatively liberal. The "red states" of the South and parts of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains are relatively conservative.
The total national debt of the United States in the United States was $18.527 trillion (106% of the GDP) in 2014.  [lower-alpha 14] The United States has the largest external debt in the world and the 14th largest government debt as a % of GDP in the world.
The carrier strike groups of the Kitty Hawk , Ronald Reagan , and Abraham Lincoln with aircraft from the Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
The 2008–2012 global recession significantly affected the United States, with output still below potential according to the Congressional Budget Office.  It brought high unemployment (which has been decreasing but remains above pre-recession levels), along with low consumer confidence, the continuing decline in home values and increase in foreclosures and personal bankruptcies, an escalating federal debt crisis, inflation, and rising petroleum and food prices.
The civil airline industry is entirely privately owned and has been largely deregulated since 1978, while most major airports are publicly owned.  The three largest airlines in the world by passengers carried are U.S.-based; American Airlines is number one after its 2013 acquisition by US Airways.  Of the world's 50 busiest passenger airports, 16 are in the United States, including the busiest, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the fourth-busiest Los Angeles International Airport, and the sixth-busiest O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.  In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks of 2001, the Transportation Security Administration was created to police airports and commercial airliners.
Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry were among the mid-1950s pioneers of rock and roll. Rock bands such as Metallica, the Eagles, and Aerosmith are among the highest grossing in worldwide sales.    In the 1960s, Bob Dylan emerged from the folk revival to become one of America's most celebrated songwriters and James Brown led the development of funk.
1 2 Excludes Puerto Rico and the other unincorporated islands.
The CIA World Factbook lists the United States as the third-largest country (after Russia and Canada) with total area of 9,833,517 sq km,  and China as fourth-largest at 9,596,960 sq km.  This figure for the United States is greater than in the Encyclopædia Britannica because it includes coastal and territorial waters.
Banking in the United States began in the late 1790s along with the country's founding and has developed into highly influential and complex system of banking and financial services. Anchored by New York City and Wall Street, it is centered on various financial services namely private banking, asset management, and deposit security.
The United States Constitution has had influence internationally on later constitutions and legal thinking. Its influence appears in similarities of phrasing and borrowed passages in other constitutions, as well as in the principles of the rule of law, separation of powers and recognition of individual rights. The United American experience of amendments and judicial review motivated constitutionalism at times when they were considering the possibilities for their nation's future. Examples include Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, his contemporary and ally Benito Juárez of Mexico, and the second generation of 19th-century constitutional nationalists, José Rizal of the Philippines and Sun Yat-sen of China. However, democratizing countries often chose more centralized British or French models of government, particularly the Westminster system. Since the later half of the 20th century, the influence of the United States Constitution may be waning as other countries have revised their constitutions with new influences.
↑ Newport, Frank. "2017 Update on Americans and Religion". Gallup News. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016". U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 25, 2017. The 2016 estimate is as of July 1, 2016. The 2010 census is as of April 1, 2010.
1 2 "Gross Domestic Product, Fourth Quarter and Annual 2018 (Initial Estimate)". Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Retrieved February 28, 2019.
1 2 "World Economic Outlook Database, October 2018 – Report for Selected Countries and Subjects". International Monetary Fund (IMF). Retrieved April 1, 2018.
↑ World Bank. "GINI index (World Bank estimate): 2016". World Bank. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
↑ See Date and time notation in the United States.
↑ Britannica Educational Publishing (2009). Wallenfeldt, Jeffrey H. (ed.). The American Civil War and Reconstruction: People, Politics, and Power. America at War. Rosen Publishing Group. p. 264. ISBN 978-1-61530-045-7.
↑ White, Donald W. (1996). "1: The Frontiers". The American Century. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-05721-8 . Retrieved March 26, 2013.


Serial verb constructions with 'go' are more common than those with 'come'. Gaan 'go.PFV' frequently follows the other verb. In the very rare construction ron gaan lef it is unclear (to me) what other options exist.
Beda Taiga swim gaan shuo.
Brother Tiger swam to the shore.
Naansi jomp op an ron gaan lef Beda Taiga de egen.
Anacy jumped up and run away, leaving Brother Tiger there again.


3. Select the serial number for the keybox you wish to change.
4. Tap the Edit Button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Tap Require CBS if there is not a green checkmark.
6. Tap on the current CBS code.
7. Enter the new CBS code and press the Save button.
8. Press the Program button at the bottom of the screen then follow the on-screen instructions.
1. When programming is complete press the Back button on the phone to get to the main eKEY screen.
2. Press the Update button.
6. Enter the new CBS code. When you have entered a valid CBS code you will see Shackle Code: to the left of the CBS code field. select Program: then follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Scroll to the small box to the left of 'Require CBS' and press the to remove the check mark.
8. Press the Menu button , then select Program , then follow the on-screen instructions.
When programming is complete press the Return button to get to the main eKEY screen.
Press the Menu button , then select Update Key.
5. Change the option for "Require CBS" to ON.
6. Tap on the CBS code and input the new code.
7. Tap on Save in the upper right.
8. Tap on Program in the upper right.
9. Enter the shackle code and press Begin.


So, I've done some stuff lately. Marked some things off my to-do list.
Painting, cleaning, putting together IKEA furniture.
And, I guess I feel kind of proud of myself.
It feels good to be moving, doing, accomplishing. I think that's what the doctor ordered.
But, there is still this hollow feeling that goes right through me. Like my soul is a pilot light and it's flickering in a cold dark room. You meet people with all burners on high – loving, being excited, laughing, trying, giving up, forgiving, failing, being sad, falling down, getting up, learning, divulging, sharing – I find it amazing.
And, no matter how good I temporarily feel from doing and accomplishing – I still don't feel connected, connected to others. I see the love, I just can't feel it.
This post is half-baked. Pfft!


Might as well start this off! A thread for your 2017-2018 winter images.
Here's one from last Thursday, earliest of winter. Temps drop from fifties today, down to teens and twenties tonight/tomorrow.
A couple from yesterday. 17°F / -8° C - COLD.
We've only had two days of freezing temperatures over the weekend so far. It's back up to a comfortable 8C now.
I have 8 weeks of leave and a beach house in Florida. Told my wife and daughter not to annoy me... That would get me through most of the Winter "In Style".
No reason why this should only be "classic" winter shots ... Balmy and beach-house winter shots welcome, heh.
Brian, are you going to be in the panhandle, or ?
We usually come down every Summer- had to skip last summer. We will be down next Summer, most definitely. When I retire- the plan is to head down to Navarre and Pensacola. I've vacationed in the Panhandle ever since a Baby, which was 60 years ago now.
I agree: stay home after or during a snowstorm. No reason to get the car stuck.
Those are some busy spiders there!
I need to push myself more to get out for pics regardless of skies. I see gray and just don't even want to put a camera in the glove box. But sometimes gray days can offer the best pics.
Got out for a bit yesterday. First hint of blue skies for quite a while.
St. Paul, by the Mississippi River.
'Went for chilly walk this morning - 11F. Not a lot to "see" but still nice to get out and about for a bit. M-E, Zeiss Planar 50mm f2, DNG processed in LR "Classic".
Carl - what did you shoot these images with? Very nice work indeed.
Thanks, David. The last two are with a D-LUX (the twin of the LX100), those before that are with SL and the 24-90mm zoom. All are with polarizers. I use Marumi DHG CPL filters - they hit a sweet spot for polarizing-cut, pass-through transmission, and price.
Yesterday, cold as if Minnesota temporarily joins the Arctic. SL with the 11-23mm T lens, a superb wide zoom. Could only stay out for a half-hour, this was the last shot.
From an outing today. Leica CL, Voitlander Nokton 35mm f1.4 "Classic" SC.
David, Christine - Winter can sure be beautiful. Great shots.
Mostly grey and overcast here. Shouldn't be a deterrent to pics, I know. Have the D-LUX in the glove box though, ready if opportunity strikes.
Believe me, it's a bit of everything here in the UK. From lovely Spring sunshine to freezing sleet and wind (today) in a matter of hours! That's what we get for living on a small island!


The charts below show frequency of occurrence of a certain swell or wind in Playa Bonita, broken down by both direction and strength (wave height).
You can also compare this with Playa Bonita swell conditioned on favourable winds.
Also see overall Playa Bonita surf quality charts (on the guide page) and Playa Bonita surf quality by season.


Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are critical for quality healthcare service provision. However, there are research gaps related to WASH in healthcare facilities (HCF). Researchers at Makerere University's School of Public Health and the Center for Global Safe WASH at Emory University are conducting research projects to explore the factors associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and health-seeking behaviors in Uganda, as well as the links between environmental contamination and neonatal sepsis in Uganda and Ethiopia. The research aims to provide evidence for interventions to improve WASH in HCF and better understand the implications of poor WASH in the healthcare setting.
The document below provides a comprehensive summary of the webinar, including challenges to implementing the approach, and important points and questions raised in the discussion portion of the webinar.
The document below provides an overview of actionable steps for addressing gaps in WASH in HCF research to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
Visit the link above to view the practical guide for improving quality of care through water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities.
Visit the JMP website to view country, regional and global estimates of progress on WASH since 1990. The JMP maintains extensive global database maintained by and has become the leading source of comparable estimates of progress at national, regional and global levels.
Visit the link above to view the draft resolution regarding water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities proposed by Australia, Brazil, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia.
This paper quantifies women's satisfaction with delivery care in informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya, and determines the characteristics of women and delivery care associated with satisfaction.
This paper evaluated the determinants of health facility delivery among women in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
This paper highlights the importance of prioritizing health facility environmental hygiene, which is critical to quality care and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
This paper calls for global and national efforts to improve water, sanitation and hygiene for maternal and newborn health. The authors provide important steps to be taken by the international community to address issues presented in the paper.
This paper details the evaluation of the pilot phase of the WASH FIT tool in three healthcare facilities in Togo. Findings suggest that WASH FIT may help facilities improve WASH services and practices when coupled with training and supervisions.


Rajputs are divided by clans. Among these are the Janjua clan, which lives mainly in western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Though Hindu Janjua Rajputs are still in the armed forces or own land, many have moved on to other livelihoods. Wealthy Rajputs now own impressive hotels in Rajasthan where tourists can be introduced to their history and culture. Rajputs who aren't so wealthy work as small businessmen or wage laborers.
Hindu Janjua Rajputs try to marry their daughters into clans of higher rank than their own. The Rajput clans in Rajasthan have the highest status, so families want their daughters to marry men from that state. Unfortunately, Rajputs often marry their daughters off while they are very young.
Forward caste Hindus like the Janjua Rajputs often become devotees of a couple of gods. Typically, Rajputs worship Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). They also have patron gods to turn to for protection. They celebrate Dasahara, a festival dedicated to Durga. During this festival, they sacrifice a buffalo to celebrate this goddess' victory over a buffalo demon. To find spiritual answers Hindus often turn to gurus.
Janjua Rajputs are going through an identity crisis. They can no longer depend on land ownership or military careers, especially with the Indian government reserving prestigious jobs for "backward" (ie, underprivileged) castes. Believers with the right skills can help them during this difficult time of transition.
* Pray for the Hindu Janjua Rajput community to increasingly grow in awareness of Jesus and why they need Him.
* Pray the Lord will give Janjua Rajputs a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RajputView Rajput Janjua (Hindu traditions) in all countries.


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As a musician, artist, contemplative, theologian, and cultural explorer, I find a strange joy in grappling with the larger questions about life and existence. To me, this is the heart and soul of communications — exploring the dynamics of what it means to be human, how we connect and relate with one another, how we cultivate love and growth, and how we perceive ourselves in relation to the wider universe or the Divine. My reflections here are an attempt to capture moments of life — through a canvas of words, songs, images, and reflections — that I hope bring a deeper meaning into focus.
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I never quite know what to do with my feelings during this week-long span between Christmas and the New Year. I feel a sadness for the fading glow and beauty of the holidays as we head into the stark winter months.
In the Liminal Space
In this season as we encounter shorter days and longer shadows, as the sun dips lower on the horizon, as we celebrate Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day and All Souls Day, in this season of remembrance, we may find ourselves surrounded by ghosts. Not just the ghosts of our ancestors, but the ghosts of ourselves, our lived experiences, our communities, our country.
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It was during the summer of 2003 when I found myself one evening in an upstairs bedroom of a home in Alameda, California, staring into my computer screen, searching my mind for an email address. I was in my late 20s at the time. And, were it not for the generosity of the couple whose home I was taking up space in, I probably would have been basically homeless.
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I recently discovered that Rachel Carson began her life's work as, not as a scientist, but as a writer and poet. And this made me love her even more. Like me, she had been so captivated by the sea and the bird songs and every magical object of nature in between that she couldn't imagine putting words to what she bore witness to without using lush, vivid language, full of color.
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Use portal sites to get to ancestral information online.
A genealogy portal is a Web site that acts as a door to hundreds of other sites. The most well-known portal is probably Cyndi's List, which links to more than 178,000 other genealogy sites. Although you won't find your ancestor on a portal site, you will find links to help in your research.
Cyndi's List is organized alphabetically by subject. Each heading notes the number of active links and the date that the category was last updated. For example, "Germans from Russia" contains 253 links links that were last updated on Oct. 4, 2002.
Cyndi's List is an excellent site to visit if you're just starting research in a new state or you're tackling a new subject.
Another of my favorite portals is John Fuller's Genealogy Resources on the Internet. This site is organized by Web sites, mailing lists, e-mail sites and Telnet, Gopher and Usenet sites. But there's far more to this site than meets the eye. Take your time and poke around. The E-Mail Sites page, for example, contains e-mail addresses to general, geographic and surname sections. Here, you'll find links to surname associations, family journals and newsletters. The Web-site area contains links to resources worldwide.
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White Bear Studios is a professional music production and recording studio based in Ancoats, Manchester in the North West of England. Established in 2011 by Producer, Mixer and Musician David Page. White Bear Studios is in its third premises with upgraded audio equipment, and is building an ever increasing client list. The recording studio is equipped with a mixture of analogue and digital equipment, including pieces from Universal Audio, SSL and TL Audio, RME, Soundcraft and Avid/Pro Tools. White Bear uses some of the best microphones from Neumann, Shure, AKG, Lewitt and Sennheiser. vouched by professionals around the world. We have a great sounding live room full of different colours and textures to enhance acoustics. We monitor in the control room with industry favourites Yamaha HS80 ms and use a large pair of Altec Lansing speakers connected to a pioneer sub for referencing loud. Producer David Page is a highly skilled producer and sound engineer with a keen ear for detail... "Hi, I'm Dave. I'm the founder, senior producer and mix engineer here at White Bear Studios. It's my baby! That means its on me to withhold the reputation and quality of my brand. So you're in the best possible hands. I'm not some kid working in someone else's studio, who doesn't care what comes out of it. Every project has to be my best yet! If you choose to work with me, I want you to know that the music you've worked so hard to create is in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing. Recording and Mixing music is one of the easiest things to screw up and I've seen countless bands waste money on "big studios" only because they were impressed by a gear selection. I'm here to offer you a unique experience, make you comfortable in the studio and sound awesome!" David Page | White Bear Studios
We wanted to create a section specifically for some of our most talented artists passing through the studios doors! If you'd like to hear more, visit our Soundcloud on the link below. Soundcloud
We've recently refined our services to offer a more customer specific experience. This helps us tailor packages uniquely for you, whether you're a solo artist, a band, a beat maker, an orchestra etc..
Our aim is to put your passion onto CD/WAV/MP3 by helping you craft your sound into its best possible adaptation. This is achieved through a careful balance of equipment, technique, skill, and working closely with you.
Reaching perfection in a mix is something we consider to be of the highest priority, regardless of genre. At White Bear Recording Studios we understand that music is personal. We will keep you up-to-date throughout the mixing process to ensure that your artistic vision is not compromised.
Whether you are looking for somebody to arrange the music for a song you have written, for somebody to think outside the box on your completed song, manage your band through a recording to get the best out of you, or get together the right session players for your solo project...go no further, give White Bear Studios a call.
White Bear Studios works very closely with Matti Page & Anattic Video & Film Production Company in order to bring your music to the visual world. Check out our 'RoarSessions' on youtube to see more!
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Would defo recommend this studio to anyone wanting to record some tunes. The studio has such a cool vibe, and we ended up working on a song with me on vocals and Dave on keyboard/ Nick on guitar which was so fab, and felt very professional . I walked out feeling so inspired to go out and gig and pursue singing, so really couldn't sing its praises anymore. Can't wait for the next session !!!!!
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Tauber-Solar is jointly operating the first solar park on Mauritius with its Mauritian partner Sarako
In record time, the Tauberbischofsheim solar energy company Tauber-Solar, together with its Mauritian partner Sarako, has put the first solar park on Mauritius into operation just one year after its planning and construction. The PV facility was constructed by the Conecon Group, headquartered in Aschaffenburg, with subsidiaries in Spain, Italy, Romania and other countries. A total of 60,800 solar modules were constructed on about 18 hectares in the record time of 5 months on extremely challenging terrain.
On steep slopes and a volcanic subsurface, 22,000 holes had to be bored for the substructure and stabilized with drymix. Mauritius lies in a cyclone zone. During the summer months, wind speeds can reach 280 km/h – a factor that was accordingly taken into consideration during planning and construction. Seventeen ABB inverters and transformers were used in the construction of the facility, which has a peak capacity of 15.20 MWp. Due to its size, a special solar park substation had to be built. From the substation, the generated kilowatt hours (kWh) are fed directly over a 4.5 kilometer high-voltage overhead line into the Mauritian 66 kilovolt high-voltage network, which is run by the local high-voltage network operator. In the planning and selection of components, regional peculiarities such as Mauritius' location in the Indian Ocean and its very small grid had to be taken into consideration. The facility will generate about 24 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity and conserve 15,000 tons of CO2 per year. The quantity of electricity produced corresponds to about 1 percent of the annual electricity consumption of the main island of Mauritius. The park's monitoring and control is handled by both the service center of Tauberbischofsheim-based Tauber-Solar (another company in the Tauber-Solar Group) and local staff on site using the software of a well-known German producer. The security system employs thermal cameras. Up to 160 Conecon Group employees were on site during peak periods. Due to this close, successful cooperation, Tauber-Solar, Sarako and Conecon have concluded a partnership with the intention of realizing still more projects (for the general good) to generate renewable energy.
The companies are increasingly turning to foreign projects, especially in countries that can achieve lower-cost, self-sufficient energy supplies with solar power. The knowledge gained in this country will thus be further developed and marketed. At the same time, the companies lament the social and political developments and mood in their own country, where solar energy is presented as the supposedly main cause of rising electricity prices. As a result, the companies have been tirelessly explaining that solar electricity continues to be the lowest cost and environmentally friendliest energy generation compared to all other energy suppliers. In the view of solar plant operators, the price of electricity to the consumer would have to be much lower since renewable energy is reducing prices on the energy exchange substantially. The savings would have to be passed on to consumers, the companies say.
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India's Cadila Healthcare Ltd has sought approval from local regulators to use a Hepatitis C drug as a treatment for COVID-19 following promising interim results from a late-stage trial, the drugmaker announcedy.
A single dose of the Hepatitis C drug when taken early could help COVID-19 patients recover faster and avoid complications seen in the advanced stages of the disease, Cadila said in a statement to stock exchanges.
Phase-III clinical trial data
About 91% of patients treated with the drug tested negative for COVID-19 in standard RT-PCR tests by day seven, compared to nearly 79% who were given the standard of care, the company said citing Phase-III clinical trial data.
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The drug, known as Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b and branded as 'PegiHep' by Cadila, was originally approved for liver disease Hepatitis C and launched in India 10 years ago. It is being repurposed to treat COVID-19.
The news comes as daily coronavirus infections are surging to new highs in India, which has the world's third-highest caseload after the United States and Brazil. India has so far reported close to 12.5 million infections and more than 164,000 deaths, Reuters reports.
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3 Cannabis Stocks With the Highest Dividend Yields
By Keith Speights – Updated Jun 20, 2019 at 1:36PM
NYSE: MO
Believe it or not, these cannabis stocks are profitable and pay really attractive dividends.
Cannabis and dividends go together like...actually, cannabis and dividends usually don't go together at all. There's this tiny little problem that most cannabis companies aren't profitable yet that keeps any discussion of dividends totally off the table.
However, there are a handful of cannabis stocks that do pay nice dividends. The three with the highest dividend yields are Altria Group (MO -0.34%), Molson Coors Brewing (TAP -2.79%), and Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG 9.82%). You might not view these three as cannabis stocks, but thanks to key deals each of these companies has made, that's what they are.
1. Altria
Altria is best known for its tobacco products such as Marlboro cigarettes and Skoal smokeless tobacco. The tremendous cash flow generated by these and other products enables Altria to pay out a dividend that currently yields 6.52%.
In December 2018, Altria announced that it was investing $1.8 billion in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group (CRON 2.47%). The deal gave Altria a 45% stake in Cronos with warrants to gain a majority interest in the company. Altria also won the right to nominate four of the seven members of Cronos' board of directors.
Sales are falling for Altria's core tobacco business, with revenue plunging 6% year over year in the first quarter. The big investment in Cronos provides Altria with an opportunity to expand beyond tobacco, something that the company is eager to do.
In the meantime, Altria's mouth-watering dividend appears to be relatively safe. The company uses around two-thirds of its free cash flow to fund the dividend program, leaving plenty of room to keep the dividends flowing.
2. Molson Coors
Molson Coors ranks as one of the top beer makers in the world with its Miller Lite and Coors brands leading the way. The company's dividend yield currently stands at 2.98%.
Last year, Molson Coors teamed up with HEXO (HEXO -2.45%) (HEXO -3.21%), then known as The Hydropothecary, to form a joint venture to develop cannabis-infused beverages for the Canadian market. This market should open for business in October 2019. HEXO CEO Sebastien St-Louis also recently hinted that the two companies will expand their relationship beyond Canada in the near future.
Molson Coors CEO Mark Hunter stated in his company's Q1 conference call that he expects cannabis will be a part of the company's overall revenue performance beginning in 2020. It's too early to know for sure how big of a contribution cannabis-infused beverages could make to Molson Coors' top line, though.
Regardless of how significant the cannabis opportunity turns out to be for Molson Coors, the company's dividend should be stable. Molson Coors' dividend payout ratio is less than 36%, indicating plenty of financial flexibility when it comes to paying dividends down the road.
3. Scotts Miracle-Gro
When you think of Scotts Miracle-Gro, lawn and garden products probably come to mind. The company is a leader in that market, with a wide range of products sold under its Scotts and Miracle-Gro brands, plus pest- and weed-control products sold under the Ortho, Roundup, and Tomcat brands. Scotts' dividend yields 2.46%.
While consumer lawn and garden products still generate more than 80% of Scotts' total revenue, its Hawthorne Gardening subsidiary is a significant part of the business. Hawthorne's string of acquisitions over the last few years has made it the top supplier of hydroponics products to the cannabis industry.
The expansion of the U.S. cannabis market should be a major growth driver for Scotts in the future, especially as larger states legalize recreational pot. However, the launches of new products, particularly organic products, have fueled solid growth for Scotts' core consumer lawn and garden business.
Scotts' dividend appears to be in great shape. The company's payout ratio is a little over 39%
Best pick
If you're solely focused on dividend yield, Altria will appeal to you the most. It's hard to beat a yield of more than 6.5%.
However, if you're looking for the cannabis stock with the strongest growth prospects and a solid dividend, my bet would be on Scotts Miracle-Gro. Wall Street analysts estimate that the company will deliver average annual earnings growth of nearly 11% over the next five years. With a booming U.S. cannabis market and innovative new lawn and garden products, I think that Scotts will deliver great total returns over the long run.
Keith Speights has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Molson Coors Brewing. The Motley Fool recommends HEXO. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Q: How to select customized TOP10 rows by variable? I have the sales and cost data by models. The code below select TOP10 models by sales and all the rest are sum up in new category "Others" which is 11th row.
df <- data.frame (model  = c("A","B","C","D","E","F","G","H","I","J","K","L","M","N"),
                 sale = c(100,300,140,456,345,456,456,780,40,560,560,456,350,500),
                 cost = c(1340,330,440,443,365,437,478,700,30,460,160,456,650,100))

#TOP10 by sale
order <- df %>%
  type.convert(as.is = TRUE) %>%
  mutate(pos = row_number(desc(sale)),
         model = ifelse(pos>10, 'Others', model),
         pos = ifelse(pos>10, 11, pos)) %>%
  group_by(model, pos) %>%
  summarise(cost= sum(cost), sale= sum(sale), .groups = 'drop') %>%
  arrange(pos)

Output:
   model    pos  cost  sale
 1 H          1   700   780
 2 J          2   460   560
 3 K          3   160   560
 4 N          4   100   500
 5 D          5   443   456
 6 F          6   437   456
 7 G          7   478   456
 8 L          8   456   456
 9 M          9   650   350
10 E         10   365   345
11 Others    11  2140   580

The sale of category A is put in "other" since it has low a sale (100) and is not in TOP10.
Now, I want to include A in this TOP 10 in any case, no matter how much sale it has. So output should be TOP9 + 'A' + 'Others':
Expected output:
   model    pos  cost  sale
 1 H          1   700   780
 2 J          2   460   560
 3 K          3   160   560
 4 N          4   100   500
 5 D          5   443   456
 6 F          6   437   456
 7 G          7   478   456
 8 L          8   456   456
 9 M          9   650   350
10 A         10   100   1340
11 Others    11  2140   580

(Thus change must be done in the given code)

A: To be able to automate it, I created a function for you. You can easily specify the parameters and get the output quickly. Also, this function can be modified at a later stage based on your requirements:
Top10BySales = function(DataFrame,TopN=10, IncludeModels) {
## Dataframe -> User needs to specify the dataframe
## TopN -> Do you want to limit the analysis by top 10 or change it? Default value is 10
## IncludeModels -> Here you will specify which models you want to include

## Ranking the models based on sales
  df1 = DataFrame %>%
    arrange(desc(sale)) %>%
    mutate(Ranking = 1:nrow(DataFrame),
           Include = ifelse(Ranking<=TopN, model, "Other"))

## Grouping the models
  df2 = df1 %>%
    mutate(Ranking = ifelse(Include!="Other", Ranking, 10+1)) %>%
    group_by(Include,Ranking) %>%
    summarise(cost= sum(cost), sale= sum(sale), .groups = 'drop')

## Checking the length of IncludeModelsVector
  if (length(IncludeModels) == 0) {
    df2=df2
  } else {
    df3 = data.frame(ModelNames = IncludeModels)
    df3$Inclusion = ifelse(df3$ModelNames %in% df1$Include, "Yes", "No")
    df3 = df3 %>% filter(Inclusion=="No")
    df_original = df1 %>% filter(model %in% df3$ModelNames)
    df_original$Num = 1:nrow(df_original)
    for (i in 1:nrow(df_original)) {
      df2[nrow(df2)-df_original[i,]$Num,] = df_original[i,c(1,4,3,2)] ## Replacing the values
    }
  }

  return(df2 %>% arrange(Ranking))

  }

Using the function
To use this function, please see the picture below:

Hope this helps!

A: One way could be making use of bind_rows after removing the 10th line and adding only where model == A:
library(tidyverse)
#TOP10 by sale
 df %>%
   type.convert(as.is = TRUE) %>%
   mutate(pos = row_number(desc(sale)),
         model = ifelse(pos>10, 'Others', model),
         pos = ifelse(pos>10, 11, pos)) %>%
   group_by(model, pos) %>%
   summarise(cost= sum(cost), sale= sum(sale), .groups = 'drop') %>%
   arrange(pos) %>%
   slice(-10) %>%
   bind_rows(df %>%
               filter(model == "A")) %>%
   mutate(pos = replace_na(pos, 10)) %>%
   arrange(pos)

   model    pos  cost  sale
   <chr>  <dbl> <dbl> <dbl>
 1 H          1   700   780
 2 J          2   460   560
 3 K          3   160   560
 4 N          4   100   500
 5 D          5   443   456
 6 F          6   437   456
 7 G          7   478   456
 8 L          8   456   456
 9 M          9   650   350
10 A         10  1340   100
11 Others    11  2140   580

A: You can mutate in 2 steps, before grouping and manipulate the pos variable to fix the order. This solves the problem in the comments to the other answer.
order <- df %>%
  type.convert(as.is = TRUE) %>%
  mutate(pos = row_number(desc(sale))) %>%
  mutate(pos = ifelse(model == "A" & pos > 10, 11, ifelse(pos > 10, 12, pos)),
         model = ifelse(pos>11, 'Others', model)) %>%
  group_by(model, pos) %>%
  summarise(cost= sum(cost), sale= sum(sale), .groups = 'drop') %>%
  arrange(pos)

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On the occasion of the Official Visit of YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad to the Kingdom of Cambodia from 2 to 4 September 2019, Malaysia and Cambodia issued the following Joint Statement:
1. At the invitation of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on 02-04 September 2019. The Prime Minister of Malaysia was accompanied by his spouse, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamed Ali, H.E. Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ignatius Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry and other high ranking Government officials.
2.The Prime Minister of Malaysia laid wreathes at the Monument of Independence and paid homage to the memory of the war heroes and heroines of Cambodia. He also called on Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdey Say Chhum, President of the Senate and Acting Head of State.
3. His Excellency Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad had a bilateral meeting with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen in a warm and constructive manner, signifying the close and cordial relations that bind the two countries together. The two Leaders briefed each other on the recent political and economic developments in their respective countries and discuss various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries. Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen highly praised the achievements gained by Malaysia under the leadership of Prime Minister Mahathir in steering Malaysia to become a developed country in 2025. Prime Minister Mahathir also commended the continued success of the Cambodian Government in maintaining peace, stability and high economic growth, under the leadership of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen.
4. Both leaders expressed their satisfaction on the growing ties of friendship and close cooperation between the two countries in multiple domains including trade and investment, halal industry development, defence and security, tourism, agriculture, and education. They reaffirmed the importance in further strengthening and expanding cooperation and collaboration in bilateral, regional and multilateral frameworks for the benefit of the two peoples, hereby contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the region as a whole.
5. In the context of ASEAN, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the realisation of the ASEAN's end goal of economic integration. Both countries will continue to work together to uphold ASEAN centrality, and achieve a politically cohesive, economically integrated, socially- responsible and a truly rules-based, people-oriented, and people-centered ASEAN.
6. The Leaders encouraged both sides to continue exploring innovative ways and measures to strengthen cooperation in the field of trade and investment. Both countries are committed to facilitating the necessary actions to increase bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. Both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued progress made by both public and private sectors in boosting trade and investment. The Cambodian Government welcomes Malaysian businessmen to explore opportunities in Cambodia especially in the areas of agriculture, education, tourism and infrastructure. The Malaysian government encourages the private sector to enhance the position in expanding trade through collaboration in Cambodia's long-term development projects. The Malaysian Government is also committed to accelerating trade via cross-border initiatives within ASEAN and the digital platforms such as e-commerce.
7. The Leaders encouraged cooperation between the two countries in the area of halal industry development in Cambodia. The government of Cambodia thanked the Malaysian government (JAKIM) for their continued technical assistance in facilitating the process and procedure in getting the halal certificate.
8. Both Leaders acknowledged that the area of defense cooperation need to be strengthened through more trainings and information sharing. In this connection, the Leaders also encouraged their officials to explore innovative ways to develop this cooperation between the two countries.
9. The Leaders acknowledged the growing threats of terrorism and radicalism globally and better coordination in terms of security need to be established between the two countries. The Leaders also underscored the importance of security cooperation between the two countries especially in maintaining peace and stability in light of the security challenges and threats in the region.
10. The Leaders took note of the ongoing negotiations pertaining to the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Combating Trafficking in Persons. The Leaders further encouraged the relevant agencies of both countries to continue the discussion, and looked forward to the conclusion of the deliberations on the said Memorandum of Understanding at the earliest opportunity.
11. The Government of Cambodia appreciates the employment opportunities provided by Malaysia for Cambodian migrant workers. The Leaders encouraged the relevant agencies of both countries to continue strengthen the framework agreed in terms of employment and further promote close cooperation and coordination between the relevant agencies to promote the rights and address the welfare of Cambodian migrant workers in Malaysia.
12. The Prime Minister of Cambodia thanked the Government of Malaysia for training assistance offered through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Malaysian Defense Cooperation Programme (MDCP) which are beneficial to Cambodia in strengthening its public sectors through human capital development. Both leaders agreed that this mechanism is very effective in promoting closer ties between Malaysian and Cambodian officials.
13. Both Leaders expressed interest in strengthening the people-to-people connectivity through the active people linkages, particularly among the youths in promoting greater friendship and understanding. In this regard, the Leaders encourage youth organisation (public and private sectors) to make the connection through enhancing sports training and exchange of technical expertise, youth leadership development, and youth entrepreneurial programs of both countries.
14. Prime Minister of Cambodia conveyed his congratulations to Malaysia on the occasion of Malaysia's 62nd National Day on 31 August 2019. The Prime Minister also congratulated Malaysia on the installation of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVI, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah as the16th King of Malaysia.
15. Both Leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of common interest and concern, including cooperation amongst ASEAN Member States, issues related to South China Sea, developments in Rakhine State, counter terrorism and other current global issues. On regional economic cooperation, the Leaders shared the views that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will contribute to regional economic integration and growth as well as in safeguarding multilateral trading system, and expressed the need to conclude this Agreement within this year.
16. After conclusion of their cordial discussion, the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation, and the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income (DTA) between the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Government of Malaysia.
17. Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad extended a cordial invitation to Samdech Prime MinisterHun Sen to pay an official visit to Malaysia at his convenience. Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen accepted the invitation with pleasure and thanked Prime Minister of Malaysia for the invitation. Prime Minister of Malaysia expressed his deep appreciation to Prime Minister of Cambodia for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their stay in Phnom Penh.
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