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NOVEMBER 22, 2022 Weekly News

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Idaho's Potato Belt Almost one-third of American potatoes are grown in the Snake River Plain, a belt of low-lying land in the southern part of the state.       Dusty Copper River Delta Plumes from this part of Alaska happen in autumn when winds are strong, water levels are low, and snow has not yet blanketed the floodplain.       More Flooding in Australia's Soggy Southeast After an extremely wet October, storms in November 2022 have added to ongoing flooding across New South Wales and Victoria.       The Colorado River Cuts a Canyon Over millions of years, the mighty river carved through old sedimentary rocks even as the landmass was rising.       Stadium City Qatar Several new stadiums were built in and around Doha for the World Cup.       Strait of Tartary in Autumn Sediment and dissolved organic matter carried by the Amur River contribute to the colorful waters visible in the strait.       Carbonate Swirls Spin from the Bahamas Hurricane Nicole turned the shallow waters along the Abaco Islands into an eddy factory.

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CCBE,COUNCIL OF BARS AND LAW SOCIETIES OF EUROPE:press release

 

PRESS RELEASE Ukrainian Lawyer Nadia Volkova and the Ukrainian National Bar Association (UNBA) receive the CCBE Human Rights Award 2022 23/11/2022

The CCBE decided to grant the CCBE Human Rights Award 2022 to both Ukrainian lawyer Nadia Volkova and the UNBA for their courage, determination and commitment to defending human rights and the rule of law in Ukraine. The CCBE President, James MacGuill SC, will present their awards during the CCBE Plenary Session on Friday 25 November 2022 in Brussels. With this award, the CCBE wishes to highlight the important role that the legal profession plays for Ukrainian citizens in defending their fundamental rights. It will also demonstrate the need to preserve the integrity of the administration of justice and the rule of law, especially in times of war. The purpose of the CCBE Human Rights Award is to highlight the work of one or more lawyers or lawyers’ organisations which have demonstrated outstanding commitment and sacrifice in upholding fundamental values. The award is granted to one or more lawyers or to a lawyers’ organisationwhich have brought honour to the legal profession by upholding the highest values of professional and personal conduct in the field of human rights. Journalists wishing to attend the CCBE Human Rights Award Ceremony, on Friday 25 November 2022, are invited to contact the Head of Communications.

About the CCBE:   The CCBE represents the bars and law societies of 46 countries, and through them more than 1 million European lawyers. Founded in 1960, the CCBE is recognised as the voice of the European legal profession by the EU institutions, and acts as the liaison between the EU and Europe's national bars and law societies. The CCBE is an international non-profit-making association incorporated in Belgium.

For further information, please contact Karine Métayer Head of Communication +32 (0)2 234 65 10 metayer@ccbe.eu

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE L’avocate ukrainienne Nadia Volkova et le barreau ukrainien (UNBA) reçoivent le Prix des droits humains 2022 du CCBE 23/11/2023

Le Conseil des barreaux européens (CCBE) décerne son Prix des droits humains à l’avocate ukrainienne Nadia Volkova et à l’UNBA pour leur courage, leur détermination et leur engagement à défendre les droits humains et l’état de droit en Ukraine. Le président du CCBE, James MacGuill, remettra les prix lors de la session plénière du CCBE le vendredi 25 novembre 2022 à Bruxelles. Avec ce prix, le CCBE souhaite mettre en lumière le rôle important que la profession d’avocat joue pour les citoyens ukrainiens dans la défense de leurs droits fondamentaux. Il démontrera également la nécessité de préserver l’intégrité de l’administration de la justice et l’état de droit, notamment en temps de guerre. L’objectif du Prix des droits humains du CCBE est de mettre à l’honneur le travail d’un ou de plusieurs avocats ou d’organisations d’avocats qui ont fait preuve d’un engagement et d’un sacrifice hors du commun pour préserver les valeurs fondamentales. Le prix est décerné à un ou plusieurs avocats ou à une organisation d’avocats qui ont honoré la profession d’avocat en défendant les plus hautes valeurs de conduite professionnelle et personnelle dans le domaine des droits humains. Les journalistes souhaitant assister à la cérémonie de remise du Prix des droits humains du CCBE le vendredi 25 novembre 2022 sont invités à contacter la cheffe de la communication.

À propos du CCBE :   Le CCBE représente les barreaux de 46 pays, soit plus d'un million d'avocats européens. Fondé en 1960, le CCBE est reconnu comme le porte-parole de la profession d’avocat en Europe par les institutions européennes et d’autres grandes institutions telles que le Conseil de l’Europe. Le CCBE est établi en Belgique sous la forme d’une association internationale sans but lucratif. Veuillez consulter le site du CCBE pour obtenir davantage d’informations.

Pour plus d’information, contacter Karine Métayer Cheffe de la communication +32 (0)2 234 65 10 metayer@ccbe.eu

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AHEPA:We are Thankful for YOU!

 

From the Desk of the Supreme President November 24, 2022

Dear AHEPA Family & Friends,   At this time of year, we are reminded that we have plenty for which to be thankful. We are especially grateful to our volunteer members who give unselfishly of their time and resources in service to the community as exemplified most recently by a series of Centennial Celebrations held from coast-to-coast, including where it all began in Atlanta and in Athens. Celebrations culminated with a magical Centennial Supreme Convention held at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

In fact, think about the amazing work AHEPA has accomplished thanks to you--our valued member! Within the past year, AHEPA has provided natural disaster relief to communities that have suffered devastation and is raising relief funds for hurricanes and tropical storms that struck the United States.  Ahepans also have: assisted the victims of the Flint Water Crisis with 11 "Milk for Flint" drives that earned special recognition from the City of Flint, surpassed $1 million in raising funds for cancer research and continue to demonstrate an enduring commitment to Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia) research, donated $1 million to help rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center; and helped to feed the hungry and provided public health assistance in Greece and established a medical library at Evangelismos Hospital. And there's more! Throughout its history, Ahepans have honored our veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, raised awareness about the consequences of PTSD and are on the cusp of raising $1 million to sponsor 100 service dogs to help wounded warriors (with more to come), helped neighbors to recover from natural disasters, organized successful Journey to Greece programs for our emerging leaders, collectively awarded millions of dollars in scholarships at the national, district and chapter levels (collectively an approximate $2 million annually); honored excellence in athletics, and continued to provide dignified affordable housing for low-income and disabled older adults, while keeping them safe during the pandemic, as a recognized nationwide leader in the affordable senior housing sector.   The commitment and dedication of our members is unwavering. We are also thankful for our generous donors and sponsors who have helped us to meet our mission by supporting our many programs and events -- and to our benefactors who have bolstered our Century Capital Campaign to celebrate our 100th anniversary. As a reminder, this #GivingTuesday, please take a moment to make the AHEPA Charitable Foundation, from which our charitable giving programs are administered, a priority. On behalf of the AHEPA family, I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Fraternally, Jimmy Kokotas Supreme President PS -- Don't forget, members are they key to our successful service programs. Know of an individual who can make a positive contribution to our mission and to the promotion and preservation of Hellenic ideals? Ask them to join AHEPA!