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Jonathan Rugman reports on the child sex trade in Kenya, amid fears that up to 20,000 children are engaged in some form of under-age sex work - often with white men.
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Kenya's beaches represent the best in tropical paradise, mutually beneficial for both the thousands of Europeans who head there and the locals who thrive from their tourism.
But Kenya's coast has a seedier face - visiting white men who pay children, some as young as three years old, for sex. In a country where ten million people are going hungry, there are fears that this abuse is spiralling.
Foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman journeyed from around the villages of Mombasa, and then onto Mtwapa and Malindi.
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Kenya's beaches are the stuff holiday brochures are made of - mile after mile of glistening white sand, kissed by equatorial sun. Tourism is a major money spinner for one of the world's poorest countries, but Kenya's tropical paradise hides a dark secret.
We have been on a harrowing journey - from nightclubs where European men pick up 12-year-old Kenyan girls; to an orphanage where children as young as six have found sanctuary after sexual abuse by foreign tourists.
A journey into a world of cruelty and desperation, a world we could scarcely have imagined. And both talking and filming with children brutalised and traumatised by their experiences has not been easy.
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Our journey began in the nightclubs on the outskirts of Mombasa. Visit the Mtwapa suburb after midnight, and white male European tourists are busy ogling and fondling teenage girls.
The teenagers wear high heels, or pay a bribe at the club door to get in. The ultimate prize is a "muzungu " or white man, who will pay for sex five times what a Kenyan labourer can earn in a day.
But the price these girls are paying is nothing less than a stolen childhood.
Anastasia says she's 13 now, and has been prostituting herself since she slept with a British tourist at the age of ten, a crime which in Britain would be classed as rape.
Her parents couldn't even afford school shoes, so she set out for a better life amid the bright lights of Mombasa. That life is sharing a flat with a fellow prostitute, Leyla, who is 14. And both girls say the number of children involved is growing.
"When I started at the age of 12, I could go into a nightclub, and maybe I can get 10 or 20 girls," Leyla told me.
"At least you could count and say, 'that one and that one, they are prostitutes'. But now there are many, all over the place. Sometimes I get stressed. I ask myself, or God, what I have done wrong? I am still a child and I am doing this."
At that point in our interview, Leyla dropped her head in shame. Anastasia was crying.
Three years ago, a study by the UN children's agency UNICEF warned that there were thousands of girls like Leyla.
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On Kenya's tourism industry and its problems:
"We are going to surpass our best year, which is the 2007 figure of 1.4 million tourists. Our main source markets, the UK and US, had been hit by the economic recession. People are looking for deals. But people are still taking holidays.
"Yes, people take advantage and particularly in third world countries, where poverty is very pronounced. And people think that the easiest way to eradicate poverty individually is by sharing or selling their bodies and people take advantage. We don't have the magnified negative image of sex tourism in this country.
"We promote responsible tourism. We promote ethical tourism. We are going to take strict action on defaulters or criminals who are taking advantage of young children. As a parent as well as a country, we cannot afford abuse of our children, despite poverty. At the same time, if it is publicised, blown out of proportion, it will destroy the same effort of the eradication of poverty by destroying tourism.
"The only thing is that we might destroy the golden goose that is laying the eggs. Image is a problem we need to safeguard. Challenges need to be addressed, so we have to balance between the two."
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"NGOs create an alarm for them to get funding, to use the abuse of children to get funding, and that is unethical. None of the UNICEF officers has been to my office. I will encourage UNICEF formally to send that report to my office....so that we can have a formal collaboration strategy together and be able to solve the problems.
"The government is working very hard to give food supplies to children, milk and other items to primary schools, so children do not go hungry. This particular report is 3-4 years old and it has not addressed what is current. There are efforts to make children go back to school, rather than allowing them to go to the beach.
"The Kenya Tourist (Police) Service...is going to be strict in the code of conduct on the beaches. Parliament is going to approve it hopefully by the end of this year. The hotel industry has been cleaned up. We are now going to move to areas which are not. Because of the publicity in the media we have decided to take action ourselves, proactively. We need to take action and I regret these things are happening.
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Q: Using ArcGIS Geocoding Service in QGIS? Is there a way to use an ArcGIS Geocoding Server with QGIS?
I recently lost access to my ArcMap License, so an alternative would be very helpful.
The service in question would be:
https://tnmap.tn.gov/arcgis/rest/services/LOCATORS
My overall goal would be to use this like I would use it in Arcmap. i.e. setting an accuracy threshold, and feeding it a list of addresses and receiving the associated points.
I'm not partial to QGIS if there is another free alternative to make use of the geocoding service. I would prefer a GUI, but if there is a decent guide to a python script or something similar that could work too.
Edit: As mentioned above, I must be able to use the service linked above. The reason is that this service has the most accurate addresses for Tennessee, and has limits that can accommodate my needs (up to 250,000 addresses).

A: The MMQGIS plugin now has an option (added in June 2019) to geocode addresses using an ESRI GeocodeServer.
Install the MMQGIS plugin in QGIS.  Then, from the MMQGIS menu, select "Geocode CSV with Web Service".  (You may need to export your addresses to CSV first.)
The server URL should end with "GeocodeServer/findAddressCandidates".
More details about the plugin here: http://michaelminn.com/linux/mmqgis/

A: I was wondering about this in my old job since I would only use ArcGIS to perform geocoding, but I preferred to use QGIS to do everything else.  I decided to build a Python script that can geocode a CSV file using an ArcGIS locator.
My geocoder is specific to Delaware, but in the geocode.py file, you should be able to change the JSON URL to the appropriate URL for the Tennessee geocoder.
The link to my geocoder is here: http://gis.ianpeters.org/geocoDE.html
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Toms markets shoes using an espadrille design[9] and a one for one business model — where with one purchase of a pair of shoes, the company also gives one pair to a child without shoes.[10] With eyewear purchases, part of the profit is used to save or restore eyesight for those in developing countries. The company launched TOMS Roasting Co. in 2014, and with each purchase of TOMS Roasting Co. coffee, the company works with other organizations, referred to as "giving partners", to provide 140 liters of safe water, equal to a one week supply, to a person in need. In 2015, TOMS Bag Collection was launched to help contribute to advancements in maternal health. Purchases of TOMS Bags help provide training for skilled birth attendants and distribute birth kits containing items that help women practice safe childbirth.[11]
Author Daniel H. Pink described the company's business model as "expressly built for purpose maximization," whereby Toms is selling both shoes and its ideal. Toms' consumer market are purchasing shoes and also making a purchase that transforms them into benefactors for the company.[37] Another phrase used to try to describe the business model has been "caring capitalism".[38] Part of how Toms has developed this description is by incorporating the giving into its business model before it made a profit, making it as integral to the business model as its revenue generating aspects.[39] Business tycoon and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson wrote of the company's business model in his book Screw Business as Usual, "They look for communities that will benefit most from Toms based on their economic, health and education needs while taking into account local business so as not to create a correlating negative effect." He also commented on Toms' expansion into eyewear in order to help the nearly 300 million people who are visually impaired in developing nations.[40]
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How 'Minnal Murali' director Basil Joseph gave shape to the lightning-struck native superhero
2021-12-29 TV & Movies
Loved watching Malayalam superhero film 'Minnal Murali'? Here's the tough road that director Basil Joseph took to make it happen
The making of film director Basil Joseph's third film MInnal Murali is as much a story of challenges and determination as the narrative of any superhero movie.
As the Christmas film soars high on Netflix, it affirms the faith Basil and his team had in the script written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew.
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In the making for nearly three years, Basil says they were aware of the hurdles they would have to overcome to make a film in the genre of a 'superhero film'. He says, "It was the success of My Dear Kuttichathan (1984) that inspired me to dare dream of a film like Minnal Murali."
The idea of a native superhero was scenarist Arun's idea. He narrated a story about a youngster, a tailor called Jaison in Kurukkanmoola, a small village, who acquires superpowers after he is struck by lightning. On Basil's suggestion, Justin was taken on board as co-writer. They worked on the script for nearly a year to come up with an interesting screenplay.
Film director Basil Joseph | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
"It was not easy to come up with a hero like Minnal Murali, enacted by Tovino Thomas, a grounded, common man who could strike a chord with viewers. We knew that they would immediately compare Minnal Murali with superhero films from Marvel and DC," points out the director.
Tovino was the first choice of the director and the scenarists to enact the lead character. As a close friends of his, Basil was aware of Tovino's versatility and ability to pull of humour. "Physically too, he was apt for the role. The skin tight suit of the super hero needed some one with a lean, muscular physique," says Basil.
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The team was aware that though the budget was extravagant for a Malayalam film, it would come nowhere near the budget of a Hollywood film. VFX, action sequences and costume were worked out in detail in the script before the film went on the floors. "If the VFX had looked animated or cartoonish, the film would have fallen flat. The action scenes had to be different from the usual stunt scenes of stars in our films. There had be exaggeration but it had to measure up to international standards," he recollects.
Another challenge was designing the costume for Minnal Murali. "Right from the time we were conceptualising and working on the storyboard, we were mulling over the costume for a new kind of native superhero. Graphic artist Pavi Shankar designed the costume in red and blue and it was executed by Mumbai-based costume designer Deepali Noor," says Basil.
Overcoming pandemic challenges
The team's challenges multiplied once the shooting began in December 2019. With the pandemic interrupting the shooting, the team was forced to cool their heels after the first schedule.
"The film included crowds, a large crew, night shooting and wide frames for the scenes. We wondered if we would have to compromise on some of the scenes," recalls Basil.
Just as shooting resumed with curbs, a set of a church was put up at Kalady, near Ernakulam, for the climax of the film. Then the second lockdown was announced.
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To make matters worse, for the first time in Malayalam cinema, the set was vandalised. "So much of money was tied up as shooting had to be stopped twice. Would be fair to expect the producer Sophia Paul to spend a huge sum on erecting the set again? Theatres were closed and there was uncertainty as to when the film would reach viewers. Would we be able to recover the costs?"
Tovino Thomas in a still from Basil Joseph's Minnal Murali | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
The questions haunted the team, especially Basil. But he had to stay cool to keep up the morale of the crew and the cast.
Finally, the location was moved to Hassan in Karnataka. A church near a water body was the requirement and the location team found such a place there. "But that did make the shooting any less challenging. Not knowing the local language made it difficult to control the crowd. The pandemic scare had peaked and there was constant checking by the heath department. In a 20-day schedule, if one of us turned positive, the whole shoot would have to be put on hold. It was like sitting on a ticking bomb!"
In spite of the pressure, the shoot was completed. Soon afterwards, Tovino, Basil and heroine Femina George came down with COVID-19. After they recovered, shooting resumed with curbs and the film was completed in June-July 2020.
The long gap in between the schedules created its own share of problems. "Children who had their teeth missing in the first schedule now had a perfect set of pearlies. Some actors had lost weight or gained some! I can now laugh at it all because we were able to complete the film the way we visualised it. My team stood with me. Minnal Murali was no longer a project; it had become an emotion for us. That helped us overcome challenges that came our way."
Basil admits that it was heartbreaking when the decision was taken to premiere it on OTT as every scene had been conceptualised for the big screen. "The uncertainty exhausted us. We owed it to the producer who had invested in the project because she believed in me and the story."
However, Basil firmly believes that everything happens for a reason. The Christmas release on Netflix gave the movie a global reach. "The delay gave the post-production team more time to fine-tune the film," says Basil, currently elated with the success it is receiving.
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Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy had to learn about the stigma surrounding substance use disorder the hard way.
His father and former U.S. Senator, the late Ted Kennedy, was compassionate "when it came to my asthma or my brother's bone cancer," Kennedy said at the University of Rhode Island commencement last Sunday (May 19). But "when it came to my addictions," his father said, "Patrick just needs a swift kick in the ass."
Kennedy gave his commencement speech to a crowd of 15,000 on Sunday. The congressman-turned-mental health advocate said that drug overdose and suicide in the U.S. is "a public health crisis."
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"Mental health conditions are chronic diseases, for the most part," said Kennedy in the same interview. "You wouldn't feel shame in seeking treatment for diabetes or cancer. So you shouldn't feel ashamed for seeking treatment for depression, anxiety or anything else."
Kennedy added, "And just like those other diseases, people living with a mental health condition or substance use disorder can manage their disease and live full, happy, meaningful lives—I'm living proof of that."
After leaving Congress, Kennedy furthered his mental health advocacy by founding The Kennedy Forum in 2013, an organization with the goal of revolutionizing mental health care in the U.S., and One Mind, an organization to improve and accelerate brain research.
When he was younger, Kennedy was haunted by his father's perception of addiction. "I spent many years lost in a fog of shame," he said at URI. "Addiction was unimpressed that I came from a famous family."
On May 6, 2006, Kennedy woke up at three o'clock in the morning "thinking I was late for a vote." That's when he famously crashed his car into a barricade on Capitol Hill. He admitted that he had been "disoriented" from medication he was taking.
"That's when I found my highest calling," he said. We'd later find out that Kennedy was abusing OxyContin, which he was prescribed for back pain.
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Kennedy found help through medication-assisted treatment. And through his work, and through speaking up about his own journey, he's hoping to encourage more people to speak up as well.
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If you want to raise financially independent adults, here are some tips for getting started.
Start early. Children can grasp basic money skills as early as middle school. Leslie H. Tayne, a lawyer concentrating in consumer debt, says to tell the kiddos that if they want a video game or to go to concert with friends, they need to save their money and pay for it themselves. This helps instill a level of independence early on. When Tayne's twins reached driving age, she provided the car and paid the insurance but told them they'd have to pay for the gas. "They quickly realized that it was going to cost them to take joyrides with their friends or drive across town," she says.
Seize the moments. Use any question about money — first paycheck, first car, first chunk of cash as a gift — to jump-start a conversation. Rebell recalls using her then-17-year-old stepson's questions about the stock market as the impetus for a chat. When Jasmin received her first paycheck, Be reviewed it with her line by line, so the high school senior would understand withholding, taxes and the like.
Have them teach you. It's important kids understand how finances work, and what they hear from friends may be just plain wrong. Ask them to explain the difference between a credit card and a debit card, or collision vs. comprehensive car insurance. If they don't understand or are way off the mark, give them the facts or send them links to articles or websites with accurate information.
Create an exit strategy. If you subsidize your child's rent, consider paying 50 percent the first year, 25 percent the second year and zero in year three. At that point, they may need to get a roommate or downsize, but ultimately the onus will be on your child to find the solution. Sometimes, an end point is self-evident, as in the case of health insurance: Under current law in most states, you can keep a child on your policy until they turn 26.
Consider an adult allowance. It may make more sense for some parents to provide a monthly lump sum rather than contributing to specific expenses. "A fixed amount invites positive behaviors and encourages your child to budget," says Kelley Long, a Chicago-based certified public accountant and financial wellness coach. If, for example, you are giving $1,000 monthly toward rent and your child finds an apartment for $900 a month, then they will have extra cash. If the apartment they love costs $2,000, they will have to find more money elsewhere.
Share your mistakes. We've all experienced some financial mishap — bouncing a check, underestimating the monthly electric bill, buying that non-returnable lamp we loved until we got it home. Sit down with your kids and explain how you goofed. Ask what they would have done differently.
Consider family an ecosystem. It's not unreasonable to have your child on the family cellphone plan, but have them chip in proportionally. The same holds true for auto insurance. If you can get a better deal on your plan (multiple vehicles usually garner a discount), have them pay their share. Health insurance is another expense where it can be cheaper for them to be part of a group rather than setting out alone. But don't just pick up the bills. Have your child cover their co-pays and file the paperwork.
Stash the cash. Even if you have the means to subsidize every bill, have your child contribute their share, Long says. If that makes you uncomfortable, consider depositing their payments into a special account they can tap into at a future date, such as an emergency fund, for a down payment for a home or even a Roth IRA. "This is less about money and more about happiness and success as an adult," she says.


The 2019 Daman Challenge TriYas markets itself as the "UAE's community first-timer triathlon" and this year the competition upped that ante by adding a super sprint.
The category brings down the daunting Olympic distances the event is known for — a 1,500-kilometer swim, 38.5km cycle and 10km run — to something mere mortals who haven't been training since last year might actually consider: a 200m swim, 5.5km cycle and 2km run.
Scheduled for Friday evening (February 15 2019), organizers for this year's TriYas are expecting more than 1,500 people of all abilities to participate. The event caters to elite athletes, first-timers and everything in between, even kids.
Daman offers a ton of support in the weeks leading up to the event, holding cycling and running training sessions in the Yas Marina Circuit on Sundays, Tuesdays and women-only Wednesday. Many of the women who train at Yas Marina Circuit are part of the Tri Belles Women's Triathlon community.
Founded three years ago, the Tri Belles have grown to more than 150 active members, making them one of the largest active triathlon communities in the UAE. The only credentials needed are to be a female in the UAE. Sorry gents, but there are plenty of other triathlon communities to join, including the Abu Dhabi Tri Club, or TRIbe in Dubai.
The emphasis here is on community. Building a community is as important as training and racing to the Tri Belles, who are well-known for their race-day cheer squads. If you've ever noticed a group of women wearing inflatable flamingos or unicorns shouting encouragements at racers, they are Tri Belles.
Some of the members of the cheer squad are not even triathletes, but women who simply come to support the racers.
"Everyone hits a part of the triathlon that is painful, and just hearing someone call your number can help you push to the end," explains longtime member and current Tri Belles head Kate Turney.
Though the community is based on fun, don't mistake that for lack of athletic vigor.
The Tri Belles have many competitive racers and have seen multiple first-timers transform into serious triathletes. Just this past Friday, several Tri Belles completed the Dubai 70.3 Ironman.
The Tri Belles have been hard at work training for the TriYas, which by nature of having three disciplines can be difficult to prepare for.
When it comes to race-day advice, mostly the Tri Belles would advise participants to make sure to have fun.
• Gates for the 2019 Daman Challenge TriYas open at 11am, waves run from 12 to 5.30pm with prizes handed out at 7pm.
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Projects that Do NOT Require a Building Permit
Peachtree Corners Magazine staff
Almost all commercial and residential construction will require a building permit and inspection. Permits and inspections are required for the safety of the public and the family at home. Permits are also beneficial in keeping property values stable, and insurance rates affordable.
There are some projects that do not require a building permit or inspection. We will list the most common below:
One story detached accessory structures 200 square feet or less (residential)
Appliance replacement for plug in appliances
Plumbing fixture replacement that does not require moving or adding supply lines or waste and vent piping work
Door or window replacement that do not require structural alterations to the building
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project over 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not need additional support (residential)
Garage door repair or replacement
Interior painting, tiling, carpet, trim work, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Minor deck repairs (non-structural)
Minor repair to roof coverings
Minor repairs to brick, siding, or stucco
Retaining walls 48' inches or less measured from the bottom of the footing (unless holding an additional load)
Fences not over 7 feet high
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep, not greater than 5,000 gallons and installed completely above ground (residential)
Swings and other playground equipment (one- and two-family dwellings)
The replacement of lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, etc. that do not require installing new conductors
The projects listed above are not an all-inclusive list of projects not requiring permits. As stated above most construction related projects will require permits and inspections. Remember, when in doubt about your project please call the Building Department at 678-691- 1207.
Source: The City of Peachtree Corners, Mark Mitchell, Chief Building Official mmitchell@peachtreecornersga.gov
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What is ARPA?
The City of Peachtree Corners has launched a Nonprofit Emergency Relief Grant Program that uses ARPA funding the city received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law in March 2021, the city received funding in two disbursements. This program will be used to distribute funding to qualified nonprofit service providers who assist residents of Peachtree Corners with needs such as:
early childhood learning services,
childcare,
mental health counseling,
housing assistance,
utility assistance and
food insecurity.
"We have worked to ensure the application process is as simple and seamless as possible and will benefit those residents that need our help the most," said Cory Salley, the city's Finance Director. "With funding from the federal government, there are restrictions on how the funds may be allocated and specific requirements that must be followed to receive funding. The details are included in the applications which are accessible through the city's website."
This program differs from the city's small business and nonprofit operating grant program 2021 as qualified nonprofits will be required to use the funding to provide direct services to residents. Funding will not be available to nonprofits seeking to replace or bolster operational funding.
"We are very pleased that the city can present this grant program to our nonprofit service providers. It will be the mechanism we use to distribute these monies into the hands of nonprofits who support those who need it the most," said Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason.
"The council and I believe we must notify our nonprofit service providers of this grant program as soon as possible to distribute the funds as quickly and efficiently as we can," he added.
Learn more about the program and the corresponding grant application on the City of Peachtree Corners' dedicated web page, ARPA Nonprofit Emergency Relief Grant, at peachtreecornersga.gov/264/American-Rescue-Plan-Act .
In addition to the application available through the website, and to assist applicants, Peachtree Corners will host a webinar on February 1 at 2 p.m.
The grant application process launched on January 20 and ends on Wednesday, February 22 at 4:30 p.m. For questions, please email grants@peachtreecornersga.gov.
A decade of good management has resulted in brighter prospects and bigger plans.
With a decade of smart growth and responsible stewardship under its belt, the city of Peachtree Corners released its annual State of the City address online, just before the end of 2022. As a leader in incubating new technology, it's no wonder that one of the most prosperous fruits of what is quickly being called the "Silicon Orchard" has decided to use a new method of disseminating information about its future.
Through a video link, shared through email addresses of residents and stakeholders and accessible through the Peachtree Corners website, officials provided information about the city's growth and development. They included transparency about issues that have emerged and how they are being dealt with.
Everyone is invited to take a tour of the city with Mayor Pro Tem Weare Gratwick and learn more about the construction, recreation, infrastructure, education and redevelopment projects that have been completed — and to find out what is on the horizon for Peachtree Corners.
Mayor Pro Tem Weare Gratwick (left) and Mayor Mike Mason
"We've been a city for 10 years and have a lot to show for it," said Mayor Mike Mason in the video's introduction. "For those of you who remember the "PTC Yes!" campaign, the theme was 'We're at the tipping point,' meaning we needed to act to give our community the tools to control our own destiny.
"At that time, our city was literally at the tipping point of decline," he explained. "Property values were stagnant, companies were moving out, and the area was starting to show its age. There were still a lot of great things about Peachtree Corners, and by focusing on a balanced approach to redevelopment, public safety and quality of life, we've tipped things back towards progress and continue to maintain a zero-city tax rate for all of us."
Mason and other city leaders don't take all the credit for the city's success.
"There's a lot to be proud of. And it's not just due to a great city council, but to the balanced approach to new development and redevelopment that we followed for the past 10 years," Mason concluded.
Updated vision
"As most of you may know, most of the development in this area was done by a gentleman named Paul Duke during the 70s and 80s. After 50 years, things were starting to look a little in need of redevelopment," said Mason. "So that's why, since the very beginning, we've adopted a balanced approach, with some new development and some redevelopment to our efforts."
Mason pointed out that nothing stays shiny and new forever, and that's why carrying out the vision and adjusting it as needed for the future is a cornerstone of economic development in Peachtree Corners.
Gratwick started his city tour at the Town Green where the new playground equipment was installed this year. To say it has been a big hit is an understatement. It was designed for children aged 5 to 12 and includes some equipment specifically for special needs children.
As one of the most substantially enhanced playground systems in the county, it has spiral slides, bridges, game panels and obstacle climbers, according to the manufacturer. The size of this commercial-grade structure permits it to entertain groups of more than 100 children.
The multi-leveled playhouse section boasts six slides: five tube slides and one open-aired spiral slide. Kids can dash between the slides along the various bridges. When they're not involved in high-octane activity, they can make music on the chime panel or marvel at the gear panel.
"There are places for parents to sit, and there will be a permanent shade structure once it comes in," said Gratwick.
Residential, retail development
The enhanced park is just one amenity that encourages increased residential, and therefore retail and commercial, growth. Gratwick pointed out that The Forum, a hub of development has become the city's largest revitalization project.
"It is really hard to believe The Forum is over 20 years old now and in need of some attention. Vacancies had gotten to 25% and were threatening to go higher. Everyone agreed we needed to do something to save it," he said.
After North American Properties purchased the site, there was a difference of opinion about the role housing should play in the redevelopment plan, specifically apartment housing.
"In the end, a majority of the council felt additional housing was necessary to create the energy needed to support and improve our shops and restaurants at the Forum and offset the headwinds of changes in retail that have been accelerating since the pandemic," said Gratwick.
Phase one of North American Properties' plan includes enhancements to the middle of The Forum where it will relocate parking and create interactive community spaces, including a small green space and a food hall with outdoor seating.
Phase two will include new apartments which will be located behind the landscaping off Peachtree Parkway. This landscaping will remain in place with apartments behind where the pavement stops.
Phase three will include a new boutique hotel.
Gratwick went on to emphasis that a city can't have a "no apartments zone" and that Peachtree Corners City Council is looking at every proposed housing project on it individual merits and how it fits into the city's master plan.
"There is a state mandated requirement that every city rewrite its land use plan every 10 years," said Gratwick. The city is in the midst of a development survey and needs as much input as possible. There will be community forums and online surveys where residents and stakeholders are encouraged to learn more about the process.
Intuitive Surgical above and below
Jobs here help neighboring economies
Perhaps the most highly anticipated project in recent years is Intuitive Surgical bringing its East Coast headquarters to Peachtree Corners. The robotic-assisted surgery technology company is bringing more than 1,200 jobs with an average salary of over $130,000. It is investing more than $600 million to create a state-of-the-art medical campus that will bring visitors who will fill the 19,000 hotel rooms used annually in Peachtree Corners.
While that is a huge boon to the city, it means a lot to the surrounding area as well.
"We are approaching a point where we will have more jobs in the city than residents, which is a sign of a healthy, vibrant community," said Gratwick. "Of course, with that comes challenges; we will need to continue …to meet the right balance of growth and preservation of things that make us the great city to live in now."
To add to the employment growth, the city created Curiosity Lab as a smart technology incubator. It has attracted numerous businesses and thousands of jobs.
"Curiosity Lab was founded when our staff discovered there was a missing second step in the evolution of technology, particularly with autonomous vehicles," said Gratwick. "There was the initial phase, the controlled lab, the crawl space, if you will, and the run space which would be active in users, but there wasn't a place to test with variables in place."
Curiosity Lab sets Peachtree Corners apart from most other cities because of its 5G enabled living laboratory for testing and developing smart city Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility. Gratwick mentioned two companies that are making important strides.
SkyMul has created software to provide drones with the ability to remotely tie together rebar in construction projects. The young company, headed by CEO Eohan George, took over half of Curiosity Lab's design space to further develop its SkyTy drone solution, according to a press release. The goal is to tie reinforcing bar (rebar) at construction sites almost two and half times faster, 32% cheaper and with 84% less labor than manual rebar tying.
Pipedream Labs underground delivery system route
Gratwick also highlighted Pipedream Labs, a company that is testing an innovative underground delivery system. The company has leased space in the development and will be testing the delivery of packages and food.
In the video, Gratwick pointed out that the city has almost completed the 1.74 mile stretch of multi-use trail along east Jones Bridge Road.
"If you recall the mayor's presentation from last year, when he talked about the Atlanta Regional Commission's Chattahoochee RiverLands project, this will be part of a 150-mile stretch of multi-use trails from Buford Dam all the way down to Newnan," said Gratwick. "Our project will have a pedestrian crossing at Johns Creek." He added that discussions are already underway with the city of Johns Creek.
Wolf Creek Lift Station
Gratwick wrapped up the presentation by pointing out efforts to improve the quality of life in Peachtree Corners. Parks, trails and retail developments are obvious, and they are projects that are highly visible. He added that just as important are the components you can't see.
"If you've been in Simpsonwood Park lately, you've probably noticed the Wolf Creek Lift Station improvement," said Gratwick. "While this is a county project and not a city project, it is a much-needed upgrade to the sewer that serves the northwest quadrant of our city. …This is not a sexy project, but it is one that will ensure that we will have ample sewer capacity and no interruptions to service."
Additional projects discussed in the State of the City video is embedded below. Please scroll down.
Planning a city and keeping it vibrant, safe and efficient for its residents, businesses and visitors takes the input of the entire city. That's why Peachtree Corners has asked the community to help with its next development plan.
Officials estimate it will take about two minutes to answer the multiple choice questions that will guide growth activity, including projects and policies aimed at improving the economic climate in Peachtree Corners.
View the Peachtree Corners 2022 State of the City address at State of the City 2022. Take the business survey at Business Survey (surveymonkey.com).
State of the City 2022 [Video]
Peachtree Corners has now been a city for ten years and we have a lot to show for it. For those of you who remember the PTC Yes! Campaign, the theme was "we're at the tipping point," meaning we needed to act to give our community the tools to control our own destiny.
At that time, our City was literally at the tipping point of decline. Property values were stagnant, companies were moving out, and the area was starting to show its age. There were still a lot of great things about Peachtree Corners, and by focusing on a balanced approach to redevelopment, public safety, and quality of life, we've tipped things back towards progress and continue to maintain a zero-city tax rate for all of us!
Take a tour of the City with Mayor Pro Tem Weare Gratwick and learn more about the construction, recreation, infrastructure, education, redevelopment, and more that have been completed and are on the horizon in Peachtree Corners.
We hope you can see why we say the state of the city is great. After 10 years as a city, together, we have accomplished a lot, and we look forward to a bright future. Stay safe, thanks for watching and we hope to see you around the City.
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Marilyn Monroe. Hunter S. Thompson. Chris Cornell. Chester Bennington. All famous names with one thing in common: They all committed suicide. But, this isn't only a problem for the famous. It affects countless numbers of families and friends across the country.
In fact, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,965 Americans die by suicide each year, and for every death, there are 25 attempts.
It's also a growing problem. The AFSP's statistics also show the suicide rate per 100,000 individuals has steadily increased from 10.97 in 2006 to 13.42 in 2016, the most recent year available on their site.
In many cases, suicide manifests itself as a solution to an intense emotional or physical pain. While it varies from person to person, there are signs that could show what the person is thinking.
"Most people who have actually attempted or completed suicide have made suicidal statements. You really want to take suicidal statements seriously," said Gagan Singh, MD. Dr. Singh is the chief medical officer at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital.
Dr. Singh also notes people who have had a significant change in their mood or in how they view themselves, and those who are talking about being very anxious or very distressed, are ones to worry about. They may also state they don't feel like they're connecting with others or that no one cares about them.
Additionally, people who have a history of past attempts and those who have had people close to them attempt to kill themselves are more at risk. When you add in alcohol and illicit drugs, the risk goes up.
Men are more likely to commit suicide than women. The AFSP notes white males accounted for 7 of 10 suicides in 2016 with the highest rate of suicide being middle-aged white men.
"But, it is something that affects everybody," said Dr. Singh. "We've had kids that have had suicide attempts, and we've had really old people who have had suicide attempts."
Depression's impact on suicide risk
Depression does affect a person's risk of suicide. However, Dr. Singh noted not everyone who is suicidal is depressed.
"We don't often think about anxiety being associated with suicide, but somebody with horrible anxiety will have suicidal thoughts, too," said Dr. Singh. "Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder markedly elevates the risk of suicide as well."
Suicide can be independent of any behavioral health diagnosis, and there are other things that are commonly involved. Dr. Singh noted about half of suicides involve alcohol or drugs in some way.
Other cases may involve someone who has had a major loss and feels there is no other way out. Dr. Singh noted someone like this may or may not have been depressed, but perhaps they got their entire purpose from being a great provider for their family. They would be at a high risk as well.
Dr. Singh also noted, while we normally think of someone with depression having several weeks of feeling down or low, that doesn't always hold true for suicidal people. In those cases, the person suffers from an intense emotional distress that could manifest for a long period or even a short time, brought on by something in particular.
Dr. Singh says it's important to talk to people if you suspect they are down or depressed.
"Ask how they're feeling. Let them know you care about them," said Dr. Singh. "Let them know there is help available."
Additionally, Dr. Singh said you need to make sure you take away things that could worsen the person's situation, such as alcohol, drugs and any weapons they could hurt themselves with. Then, get them professional help.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a phone number staffed by behavioral health specialists, can help. Simply call 1-800-273-TALK to get connected with someone who can help you or the person you're afraid is considering suicide.
"If you fear someone is imminently suicidal, get them to the nearest ER, or seek help with their own health professional," advised Dr. Singh.
For many people who commit suicide, it is a solution to an immediate problem—an intense emotional or physical pain. It doesn't have to be.
Dr. Singh noted it's a matter of helping the person get through the difficult time, so they can calm their minds and work through the problem. Rethinking the problem and workings with others on it can help the emotional distress and the need to kill yourself go away.
"It's really important to give it time and to reach out for help," said Dr. Singh.
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MODERN VINTAGE: KTM 500 EXC Six Days.
By Martin Hodgson on January 25, 2023
Vintage Motocross and Enduro bikes hit us hard with nostalgia feels and take those of us with a few extra miles on the clock back to a truly different time in bikes. This factor alone and the sheer fun of riding an old crosser helps to explain why they're so popular at the moment and their prices so insanely high. But rarely do we come across a truly custom example of such a machine, so when the Queensland owner of this vicious Vinduro KTM sent us a fresh batch of photos of his build, we just had to take a deeper dive. A project manager by trade, Dan Mickan took his 2015 KTM 500 Six Days edition and used the best in the business to transform it into a beautiful beast we both want to thrash in the dirt and look at with desire for days.
Dan is a huge motorcycle fan and has been riding since he was knee-high to a grasshopper, but in recent years that nostalgia bug hit hard and he was on the hunt for the right bike to build into a vintage enduro bike. The Honda XR600 made perfect sense and plenty of people have turned them into rip-roaring machines that more than serve the purpose, but then he thought, what if?
Because already sitting in his garage was the 2015 Six Days, with its incredible WP suspension, punchy as hell engine and that amazing metal work, the high-tech, lightweight Chromoly steel frame with race-derived geometry, optimal stiffness, and unparalleled feedback for the rider. So why go throwing good money to try and bring the XR up to scratch, when he had a machine that's as good as it gets? What it needed however was a total visual transformation for that true vintage sex appeal.
The first thing you notice about the build is the colour scheme, Dan isn't a huge fan of the neon orange that comes on just about any modern KTM. But that wasn't always the case, they used to be largely equipped with white panels with blue detail and the over the top orange saved for the frame. So a change in this direction was vital for Dan to get the look he was after, but that alone wouldn't do the job. So, one big change is the fuel tank, with the plastic gone and an old Honda XL185 item perfectly mounted.
The look is absolutely spot on, but it wasn't easy, with the fuel pump for the modern injected engine having to be squeezed in. She holds just seven litres of fuel, which is plenty for a hell of a lot of fun and time for the arm pump to set in; but Dan has also made provision for extended range with soft fuel bladders. The back end would need a change to get the old-school look too, and an all-new subframe is part of the solution. With that done, over the top goes a beautiful retro styled seat finished in that classic KTM blue.
The rest of the look is finished out with a raid of the Acerbis catalogue to fit the bike out with some tasty treats, including the fenders and that period perfect Elba headlight surround. The details on a build like this go a long way to selling the theme, and taking the time to paint the radiators and their covers white, including applying the old school graphics show Dan's commitment to the cause. While the addition of some custom side covers gives the bike the level of finish you always hope to see.
The mechanical side of things doesn't miss out either and with the factory bike such a wicked performer, the stock airbox has been modified to fit in the new subframe. The battery box receives the same treatment, and a lot of little details have been taken care of to keep things clean and functional, see the pegs and bark busters. To capture the screaming sound of days gone by, the stock header now supports a DanMoto muffler.
The end result is a venerable Vinduro that's a credit to all involved in its creation, and you best believe Dan gives it the beans!
[ Dan Mickan | Photography by Gabriel Veit ]


Someone stole $200 from the safe of a gas station on U.S. Highway 17-92 sometime Tuesday. Deputies said the side door and the safe at the Jet Station, 9725 S. U.S. 17-92, had been opened with keys. Deputies said whoever stole the money knew the combination to the safe.


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De Köpkesmolen is een voormalige watermolen in de gemeente Heerlen in de Nederlandse provincie Limburg. De molen lag ten zuidwesten van Heerlerheide aan de Rennemigerveldweg. De molen stond op de Caumerbeek met stroomopwaarts de Schandelermolen en stroomafwaarts de De Broekmolen.

Geschiedenis
In 1869-1870 werd de molen gebouwd en bestond uit U-vormig complex met aan de rechterzijde het molengebouw. Het middendeel werd gebruikt als woonhuis en linker deel als pakhuis. De molen had een bovenslagrad met een breedte van 2 meter en een doorsnede van 5 meter. Het was de grootste watermolen van Heerlen. De molen kreeg ook mijnwater te verwerken die afkomstig was van de Oranje-Nassaumijnen III en IV.

Na 1948 werd de molen verkocht. In de tijd daarna werd het waterrad en de maalinrichting gesloopt en vervangen door een elektrische hamermolen. In diezelfde tijd verlegde men de beek.

Molen in Heerlen
Voormalige korenmolen
Voormalige watermolen in Limburg (Nederland)

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Jake's puppy Kamik is growing quickly, but the dog isn't becoming any easier to handle. All Jake wants is to raise his puppy to be a strong, fast sled dog, but Kamik is far from ready to pull a sled with a dog team. With some advice and a little help from his grandmother, Jake learns basic principles of how to begin training a dog to pull. Kamik finally has his first sled, and he and Jake can finally begin exploring the tundra together. But Jake and Kamik are still inexperienced, and when a blizzard starts blowing in across the tundra, Jake must rely on his knowledge to get home. Inspired by the life memories of the author, an Inuit elder, this book lovingly presents basic dog-rearing practices that even the youngest dog lover can try.


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Payne becomes Executive Director at The Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium
Part of the 16-acre Townsend-Grady Wildlife Preserve, which includes more than 1,400 feet of frontage on Sugar Creek, can be seen on the left side in this photo. Keuka Lake lies in the distance. The museum will front the the west side of Sugar Creek, farther away from the Keuka Lake shoreline.
Executive Director Natalie Payne
The Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium's (FLM&A) board of trustees recently appointed Natalie Payne as the new executive director, replacing Phil Lentini who is no longer with the organization. She has been involved with the FLM&A's project development since its inception and served in a number of different positions including associate project director, director of communications and programs director.
Payne was elected to the organization's original board of trustees in 2008, while she was acting curator and wine center manager at Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua. She resigned her board seat to take a paid position with the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium in 2010. Last year, she earned a Masters Degree in Management, with a focus in non-profit leadership, through a FLM&A -sponsored scholarship at Keuka College. She lives in Canandaigua with her husband Alex, one-year-old son Roland, and two Springer Spaniels.
After several moves, the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium's field office is now located in a temporary modular space on its site – 3369 Guyanoga Road in Branchport – while construction is underway to reuse the former building, turning it into a museum exhibit hall with a small area to be outfitted as permanent office space. Work on the Creekside Center, the organization's canoe and kayak livery on Sugar Creek, is slated to begin later this month and will allow programming to begin happening on-site. LeChase Construction Services from Rochester is the construction manager.
It is all part of Payne's "Moving the Museum Forward" initiative, which — after several interruptions — is intended to get and keep the project on track. She feels that an onsite public presence is essential as the project continues to gain momentum.
"Moving the Museum Forward" includes an open house at the FLM&A site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday for the rest of the month of May. In addition, there are three family-oriented activities scheduled for the month:
May 16 – What's that Song?, an early morning bird walk with expert birder Mahlon Hurst
May 23 – The Buzz on Bees and Other Bugs, a study of aquatic and terrestrial insects along the banks of Sugar Creek
May 30 – Take a Paddle, basic instruction and kayak skills on Sugar Creek with NYS-licensed professional guides
For more information and to register for any of these events, see fingerlakesmuseum.org.
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It was large enough to sit comfortably in, yet completely hidden from everywhere. There was enough light to read by but the rain never penetrated.
I would sneak into it each morning and spend hours there, safely tucked away from my older brothers and their friends. Away from their noise, their teasing, their rough and tumble games. All I needed was a bottle of Coke, half a pack of biscuits and my books.
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