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"In this Round 1, the president was the one who appeared to be the more reasonable one. He was willing to negotiate and willing to compromise," Perkins said. "There is wisdom here in what he did."
Yet Perkins, like other more forgiving Trump supporters, acknowledged that the president must ultimately craft a deal that includes funding for the border wall.
Dan Stein, the president of a hardline immigration group called Federation for American Immigration Reform, put the onus on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, who pledged to negotiate once the government was reopened. "The ball is now in Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer's court," Stein said.
In many ways, Trump's announcement in a chilly Rose Garden on Friday and the subsequent conservative backlash was a rerun of last month's theatrics in the political standoff.
In December, when Trump offered signals that he might be willing to back off his threat to shut down the government over funding for a wall, conservative allies and pundits accused him of waffling on his campaign promise. Rattled by criticism from his own supporters, the president told House Republican leaders he would not sign a short-term government funding measure because it didn't include money for the wall.
At the time, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., cheered Trump for digging in his heels, saying that the time to fight the fight for a wall had arrived. This time, Meadows backed the president's decision and warned: "Executive action is still very much under consideration."
But California-based conservative leader Mark Meckler, who helped found the tea party movement, called the president's decision to sign off on a deal without wall funding "pathetic and disgusting."
Trump badly damaged his credibility with grassroots conservatives across the country, Meckler said. During the shutdown, he said he and other conservative leaders had been aggressively defending the president's hardline approach. At the request of the White House, he said they made repeated media appearances, but they got no warning he was about to "surrender."
"No way would I go on the radio anytime again in the future and say 'The president' and 'I believe,'" Meckler said. "Certainly, he did not fulfill his promise to the base and I'm appalled. More importantly than me is what I'm hearing from the grassroots. They're appalled."
"He brought his troops on the battlefield with an absolute promise. And then he walked away," he said. But he added that he didn't think it would prompt his supporters to vote for Democratic candidate over Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Peoples contributed from New York.
Beneficial Beans Garden and Retail Internship is creating possibilities for adults with autism who are seeking the skills and work history necessary to attain competitive employment.
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METAvivor Research and Support announces 17 new grant awards for metastatic breast cancer research totaling $2,350,000. This banner year for grant awards is a result of METAvivor exceeding their Cancer Moon Shot goal of $2 million in research funding.
Sean Gugerty Announces Part 5 of his Free Mugshot Removal Compendium Was Just Released!
As a result of our team's tireless efforts, we're pleased to announce Part 5 of our Mugshot Removal Series "Nuke Slandering Slime Balls" was just released!
Mind on Fire blends travel stories with an authentic account of how alcohol affects the brain and how recovery from addiction can be like navigating a minefield of existential fears and imperfect thoughts.
On August 5, 2018, Pima County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) successfully met Accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
The Wisconsin State Patrol unit in charge of diplomatic protection has just addedthe Riton MOD-3 RMD to their new Colt Carbines.
MC Companies is continuing their support of the Ben's Bells Project in Tucson, Arizona.
MCLife Tucson is proud to announce a partnership with the Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter in Tucson, AZ.
MC Companies is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Be Kind Ben's Bells Project and their Tucson Celebration of Kindness fundraising event held on May 4th, 2018 in Downtown Tucson.
Due to recent events regarding the National Rifle Association, companies in the outdoor space and the 2nd Amendment, Riton Optics would like all of their vendors and customers to know exactly where they stand.
For the second time in as many years, RITON Optics has outgrown their existing location and, while they will remain in Tucson, AZ, they have recently moved into a larger location.
Due to tremendous growth, RITON has brought Calley Carpenter on as the director of marketing.
Scottsdale based artist Cyndy Carstens will be the featured artist of the month at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) during the month of March.
MC Companies is proud to announce two of our apartment communities in Arizona have been awarded the Multifamily Executive's 2017 Elite 1% Properties by Online Reputation list.
Lennar's newest community of Starr Pass Vistas now has a model home open for prospective homeshoppers to come tour.
Lennar has become the first builder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs, an extension of their already popular Everything's Included® program which has revolutionized the way people purchase new homes.
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Maryanne Chisholm is a Professional Surreal Painter and Illustrator.
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ABCO Energy was granted approval for uplift to OTCQB. It has been a hard climb to earn this status and ABCO's management is extremely proud of its employees, shareholders and consultants for accomplishing this task.
Lennar's La Estancia is Coming Soon to Tucson!
Lennar is bringing new homes for sale to a prime Tucson location with a new community, La Estancia.
West Coast Metal Sensation Lethal Injektion are releasing their highly anticipated new album "Broken" on Friday April 26th, 2019. Follow Lethal Injektion on Twitter @LInjektion for all the latest updates and shows!
Riton Optics and Gander Outdoors Announce Inclusion of Riton Optics Product in GO Stores, Online.
Gander Outdoors, the former "Gander Mountain," will be the first "Big Box" outdoor chain to carry Riton's optics line.
225 views, By ABCO Energy, Inc.
ABCO Energy, Inc (OTC PINK: ABCE) is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of one half of its outstanding convertible preferred stock before its maturity to prevent further dilution of ABCE shares.
With a decade of experience, Dumpster Rental, Tucson, AZ has established a strong reputation for handling commercial and residential waste disposal efficiently. From dumpster rentals to waste removal management, they deliver quality services.
Lennar's Entrada Del Rio Is Coming Soon!
Coming soon to the prestigious and desirable Rancho Sahuarita masterplan is a new community by Lennar, Entrada Del Rio.
Save Up To $35,000 on Select Homes at Starr Pass Vistas!
New eBook for free one day only!
Want to Improve your senses of humor? Want to be Happier? Want to be Healthier? Take advantage of the opportunity to download the eBook version of "7 ½ Habits of Highly Humorous People"
With more than 107.3 million Americans traveling to visit friends and family during the holidays according to reuters.com, more storage is needed to not only make room before the holidays but also after the giving season.
Springer Publishing Releases First Comprehensive Medical Guide Written by Leading Specialist in Male Reproductive Restoration.
Last Chance to Call Boulder Pass at Dove Mountain Your Home!
With only a few homes remaining at Lennar's Boulder Pass at Dove Mountain, interested homeshoppers are encouraged to make their move and discover their dream home.
Tucson-based Riton Optics has outgrown their current sales model and has adapted accordingly. The company will now work with 4 independent representative groups to effectively cover the United States.
The Riton Mod-7 IR FFP is Ritons first scope with an 8x magnification range, aq feature found normally in optics costing twice as much.
New Homes Available Now at Lennar's Starr Pass Vistas in Tucson!
There's no better time than now to discover your dream home at Starr Pass Vistas in Tucson, a stunning community showcasing luxurious estate-size homes nestled in the scenic Tucson Mountains.
In-Home Meal Preparation Diabetic & other healthy meal plans available.
After months working together, Everscale Group, formerly known as Nearshore Depot, is proud to announce the expansion of its capabilities and operations, through its recently formed partnership with The Offshore Group.
The modern family is changing and builders like Lennar are addressing this with innovative floorplans like The Oracle showcasing their Next Gen® - The Home Within A Home® design.
The Assembly poll campaigning is hotting up in Meghalaya and Nagaland with the participations of national and and state level political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in both the states today.
BJP Nagaland Unit informed that Mr Modi will address an election rally in Tuensang district. Other poll political parties are also campaigning in the state. Congress President Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh are also expected to visit the State. JDU leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, National Peoples’ Party President Conrad K Sangma will also take part in the part in campaign. Besides, prominent campaigners of the Naga Peoples’ Front party and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party are campaigning to woo the voters in their favours.
In Meghalaya, the Prime Minister will visit Garo Hills to take part in the campaigning.
AIR correspondent reports that the stage has been set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit at Phulbari in Garo Hills. Elaborate arrangement has been made in and around the venue ahead of thw visit.All the political parties have intensified their efforts to woo the voters. Yesterday Congress President Rahul Gandhi held a road show in Shillong.
The polling will be held in both the States on 27th of this month.
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s interior minister says the death toll from a collapsed apartment building in Istanbul has risen to 21.
Minister Suleyman Soylu spoke late Saturday, saying those who made “mistakes” would be held accountable. The eight-story building in the city’s Kartal district collapsed on Wednesday.
Thirteen people pulled from the rubble have been hospitalized and seven remain in intensive care. Chief Doctor Recep Demirhan says that two are in very serious condition, according to Turkey’s official Anadolu news agency.
The cause of Wednesday’s tragedy is under investigation but officials have said the top three floors of the eight-story building in the Kartal district were built illegally.
“In this area, we have faced a very serious problem with illegal businesses like this done to make more money,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters at the scene. He said the government would take “steps in a determined way” after investigators complete their work.
Erdogan was also visiting a hospital where more than a dozen people are being treated. Seven of them are in serious condition.
The collapse fanned criticism of a government amnesty granted last year to people accused of illegal building — a measure announced ahead of municipal elections this March.
Engineers and architects regularly sound the alarm against illegal additional storeys to buildings which they say weaken the constructions’ structure, and put them at greater risk in the event of an earthquake.
MIRAMAR, FL— In a passionate exchange at the 6th annual South Florida Youth Summit (SFYS) adult-only Cocktails & Conversation event, thought leaders David Banner and Jasmen Rogers-Shaw wrangled on a myriad of topics including the state of Black consciousness, manhood, hip hop and how to empower today’s youth.
While political strategist Jasmen Rogers-Shaw agrees that slavery and systemic racism are at the core of issues plaguing our communities, she charges Black men to be more responsible for their actions especially when it comes to treatment of Black women.
“There are [these] conditions that are terrible and lacking resources… it’s just a cycle that someone has to responsible to break out of it and say ‘I’m going against the grain and I’m holding other people responsible,’” Roger-Shaws vents about the amount of sexual violence in lyrical content.
To settle any confusion between these two dynamic individuals, event moderator Juwan Strader (Emmy award-winning journalist, NBC 6 anchor and host of Black Voices) reveals to the audience and Rogers-Shaw that Banner testified before Congress against racism, misogyny in hip hop music, stereotypes and degrading images in 2007.
Both leaders agree that this ‘sickness’ must be met with resistance force.
He continues, “How do you get in the movement? Move! Wanna be an activist? Act! Find your place in activism and live in it.
State Representative and L.E.A.D. Nation co-founder Shevrin Jones with two event guests.
The SFYS is the brainchild of State Representative and L.E.A.D. Nation co-founder Shevrin Jones. The Summit targets students in grades 6-12 and provides experiential learning in 6 focus areas: STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics),leadership development,social innovation & entrepreneurship, financial education,youth violence prevention and childhood obesity. For more information, visit leadnation.org.
Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer on Wednesday announced his office is seeking injunctions against three California-based electronic cigarette companies, alleging that they sell vaping products without proper age verification and market tobacco products to underage youths.
Investigators at the city attorney’s office were able to purchase vaping devices and nicotine liquids from the companies online using the email accounts of fictitious minors and paying with gift cards, Feuer said.
The e-cigarette companies did not ask the buyers to provide their date of birth, valid identification, or age attestation, according to court documents filed by the city attorney’s office.
The injunction requests come after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September announced a crackdown on e-cigarette manufacturers nationwide, citing an “epidemic of nicotine addiction” among American youths.
The companies named in the lawsuits are Los Angeles-based VapeCo Distribution, its parent company NEwhere Inc. and Santa Barbrara-based Kandypens Inc. The city accuses those firms of selling vaping products over the internet without the use of appropriate age-verification procedures, selling new tobacco products without FDA approval, failing to use child-resistant packaging, and targeting youth in their marketing activities. The city attorney's office is seeking an injunction to stop those activities.
Requests for comment from the companies had yet to be returned Wednesday.
VapeCo and NEwhere operate websites and social media accounts that critics say glamorize vaping by featuring young models, cartoon characters and videos of vaping “tricks” where smokers blow rings against psychedelic backdrops. Various screenshots of the posts were included in the filing.
One of the companies’ retail websites — www.madhatterjuice.com — sells liquids for vaping devices that are flavored to mimic sweet candy products like lollipops and doughnuts and come in bright colors. The FDA recently sent a warning letter to the company for marketing a liquid product that resembled a popular brand’s apple juice box. That product is no longer available.
The city attorney’s office also alleges the companies’ various Instagram accounts do not use an “age gate” feature to block minors from accessing content.
The city attorney’s office also alleges that Kandypens uses product placement in music videos and in posts by “social media influences” to promote teen usage.
The company has an “artists” section on its website that features videos of pop and rap stars using their devices, including one music video for rapper DJ Khaled’s song “No Brainer” that has over 169 millions views on YouTube. In the video, the artist uses a Kandypen device.
The court documents allege that Kandypens does not use an “age gate” for its social media content and does not feature the FDA’s required health warning about the addictive properties of nicotine.
The city attorney’s office alleges that the companies have violated California’s Unfair Competition Law as well as California’s Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to people under 21.
2:35 p.m.: This article was updated with additional comments from Feuer.
It’s no sort of soothing time for the two teams that will clash with each other today at Colombo. The ODI series between Sri Lanka and England will not just be the platform for the World Cup trials, but also for sending a word out to the world.
The match starts at 2.30 pm IST.
Sri Lanka have been thrown into a hectic schedule, which has somehow hit the team with a blow ahead of the World Cup. Their previous results were embarrassing, although the lack of preparations could be cited as a reason.
But when coming back home, they hold an upper hand above their opponents. That involves the mental edge over England from their previous encounter in which Sri Lanka clinched the series 3-2. Follow the Eng vs SL live scores here.
This would probably be the last of the trials before making their flight to the South East Pacific. That’s exactly why they are going beyond limits in search of the ones to fill the dent in the squad.
The changes being made to the squad include some long heard names such as Thilana Kandamby and Jeevan Mendis. But yet they are in shortage in the bowling front as they are still missing their main man Lasith Malinga due to ankle surgery.
CSN Network and Sky Sports are telecasting the match live in Sri Lanka and England respectively. Ten Cricket and PTV Sports is telecasting the match in Pakistan.

"In this Round 1, the president was the one who appeared to be the more reasonable one. He was willing to negotiate and willing to compromise," Perkins said. "There is wisdom here in what he did."

Yet Perkins, like other more forgiving Trump supporters, acknowledged that the president must ultimately craft a deal that includes funding for the border wall.

Dan Stein, the president of a hardline immigration group called Federation for American Immigration Reform, put the onus on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, who pledged to negotiate once the government was reopened. "The ball is now in Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer's court," Stein said.

In many ways, Trump's announcement in a chilly Rose Garden on Friday and the subsequent conservative backlash was a rerun of last month's theatrics in the political standoff.

In December, when Trump offered signals that he might be willing to back off his threat to shut down the government over funding for a wall, conservative allies and pundits accused him of waffling on his campaign promise. Rattled by criticism from his own supporters, the president told House Republican leaders he would not sign a short-term government funding measure because it didn't include money for the wall.

At the time, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., cheered Trump for digging in his heels, saying that the time to fight the fight for a wall had arrived. This time, Meadows backed the president's decision and warned: "Executive action is still very much under consideration."

But California-based conservative leader Mark Meckler, who helped found the tea party movement, called the president's decision to sign off on a deal without wall funding "pathetic and disgusting."

Trump badly damaged his credibility with grassroots conservatives across the country, Meckler said. During the shutdown, he said he and other conservative leaders had been aggressively defending the president's hardline approach. At the request of the White House, he said they made repeated media appearances, but they got no warning he was about to "surrender."

"No way would I go on the radio anytime again in the future and say 'The president' and 'I believe,'" Meckler said. "Certainly, he did not fulfill his promise to the base and I'm appalled. More importantly than me is what I'm hearing from the grassroots. They're appalled."

"He brought his troops on the battlefield with an absolute promise. And then he walked away," he said. But he added that he didn't think it would prompt his supporters to vote for Democratic candidate over Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

Peoples contributed from New York.

Beneficial Beans Garden and Retail Internship is creating possibilities for adults with autism who are seeking the skills and work history necessary to attain competitive employment.

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Sean Gugerty Announces Part 5 of his Free Mugshot Removal Compendium Was Just Released!

As a result of our team's tireless efforts, we're pleased to announce Part 5 of our Mugshot Removal Series "Nuke Slandering Slime Balls" was just released!

Mind on Fire blends travel stories with an authentic account of how alcohol affects the brain and how recovery from addiction can be like navigating a minefield of existential fears and imperfect thoughts.

On August 5, 2018, Pima County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) successfully met Accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

The Wisconsin State Patrol unit in charge of diplomatic protection has just addedthe Riton MOD-3 RMD to their new Colt Carbines.

MC Companies is continuing their support of the Ben's Bells Project in Tucson, Arizona.

MCLife Tucson is proud to announce a partnership with the Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter in Tucson, AZ.

MC Companies is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Be Kind Ben's Bells Project and their Tucson Celebration of Kindness fundraising event held on May 4th, 2018 in Downtown Tucson.

Due to recent events regarding the National Rifle Association, companies in the outdoor space and the 2nd Amendment, Riton Optics would like all of their vendors and customers to know exactly where they stand.

For the second time in as many years, RITON Optics has outgrown their existing location and, while they will remain in Tucson, AZ, they have recently moved into a larger location.

Due to tremendous growth, RITON has brought Calley Carpenter on as the director of marketing.

Scottsdale based artist Cyndy Carstens will be the featured artist of the month at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) during the month of March.

MC Companies is proud to announce two of our apartment communities in Arizona have been awarded the Multifamily Executive's 2017 Elite 1% Properties by Online Reputation list.

Lennar's newest community of Starr Pass Vistas now has a model home open for prospective homeshoppers to come tour.

Lennar has become the first builder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs, an extension of their already popular Everything's Included® program which has revolutionized the way people purchase new homes.

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Maryanne Chisholm is a Professional Surreal Painter and Illustrator.

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ABCO Energy was granted approval for uplift to OTCQB. It has been a hard climb to earn this status and ABCO's management is extremely proud of its employees, shareholders and consultants for accomplishing this task.

Lennar's La Estancia is Coming Soon to Tucson!

Lennar is bringing new homes for sale to a prime Tucson location with a new community, La Estancia.

West Coast Metal Sensation Lethal Injektion are releasing their highly anticipated new album "Broken" on Friday April 26th, 2019. Follow Lethal Injektion on Twitter @LInjektion for all the latest updates and shows!

Riton Optics and Gander Outdoors Announce Inclusion of Riton Optics Product in GO Stores, Online.

Gander Outdoors, the former "Gander Mountain," will be the first "Big Box" outdoor chain to carry Riton's optics line.

225 views, By ABCO Energy, Inc.

ABCO Energy, Inc (OTC PINK: ABCE) is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of one half of its outstanding convertible preferred stock before its maturity to prevent further dilution of ABCE shares.

With a decade of experience, Dumpster Rental, Tucson, AZ has established a strong reputation for handling commercial and residential waste disposal efficiently. From dumpster rentals to waste removal management, they deliver quality services.

Lennar's Entrada Del Rio Is Coming Soon!

Coming soon to the prestigious and desirable Rancho Sahuarita masterplan is a new community by Lennar, Entrada Del Rio.

Save Up To $35,000 on Select Homes at Starr Pass Vistas!

New eBook for free one day only!

Want to Improve your senses of humor? Want to be Happier? Want to be Healthier? Take advantage of the opportunity to download the eBook version of "7 ½ Habits of Highly Humorous People"

With more than 107.3 million Americans traveling to visit friends and family during the holidays according to reuters.com, more storage is needed to not only make room before the holidays but also after the giving season.

Springer Publishing Releases First Comprehensive Medical Guide Written by Leading Specialist in Male Reproductive Restoration.

Last Chance to Call Boulder Pass at Dove Mountain Your Home!

With only a few homes remaining at Lennar's Boulder Pass at Dove Mountain, interested homeshoppers are encouraged to make their move and discover their dream home.

Tucson-based Riton Optics has outgrown their current sales model and has adapted accordingly. The company will now work with 4 independent representative groups to effectively cover the United States.

The Riton Mod-7 IR FFP is Ritons first scope with an 8x magnification range, aq feature found normally in optics costing twice as much.

New Homes Available Now at Lennar's Starr Pass Vistas in Tucson!

There's no better time than now to discover your dream home at Starr Pass Vistas in Tucson, a stunning community showcasing luxurious estate-size homes nestled in the scenic Tucson Mountains.

In-Home Meal Preparation Diabetic & other healthy meal plans available.

After months working together, Everscale Group, formerly known as Nearshore Depot, is proud to announce the expansion of its capabilities and operations, through its recently formed partnership with The Offshore Group.

The modern family is changing and builders like Lennar are addressing this with innovative floorplans like The Oracle showcasing their Next Gen® - The Home Within A Home® design.

The Assembly poll campaigning is hotting up in Meghalaya and Nagaland with the participations of national and and state level political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in both the states today.

BJP Nagaland Unit informed that Mr Modi will address an election rally in Tuensang district. Other poll political parties are also campaigning in the state. Congress President Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh are also expected to visit the State. JDU leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, National Peoples’ Party President Conrad K Sangma will also take part in the part in campaign. Besides, prominent campaigners of the Naga Peoples’ Front party and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party are campaigning to woo the voters in their favours.

In Meghalaya, the Prime Minister will visit Garo Hills to take part in the campaigning.

AIR correspondent reports that the stage has been set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit at Phulbari in Garo Hills. Elaborate arrangement has been made in and around the venue ahead of thw visit.All the political parties have intensified their efforts to woo the voters. Yesterday Congress President Rahul Gandhi held a road show in Shillong.

The polling will be held in both the States on 27th of this month.

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s interior minister says the death toll from a collapsed apartment building in Istanbul has risen to 21.

Minister Suleyman Soylu spoke late Saturday, saying those who made “mistakes” would be held accountable. The eight-story building in the city’s Kartal district collapsed on Wednesday.

Thirteen people pulled from the rubble have been hospitalized and seven remain in intensive care. Chief Doctor Recep Demirhan says that two are in very serious condition, according to Turkey’s official Anadolu news agency.

The cause of Wednesday’s tragedy is under investigation but officials have said the top three floors of the eight-story building in the Kartal district were built illegally.

“In this area, we have faced a very serious problem with illegal businesses like this done to make more money,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters at the scene. He said the government would take “steps in a determined way” after investigators complete their work.

Erdogan was also visiting a hospital where more than a dozen people are being treated. Seven of them are in serious condition.

The collapse fanned criticism of a government amnesty granted last year to people accused of illegal building — a measure announced ahead of municipal elections this March.

Engineers and architects regularly sound the alarm against illegal additional storeys to buildings which they say weaken the constructions’ structure, and put them at greater risk in the event of an earthquake.

MIRAMAR, FL— In a passionate exchange at the 6th annual South Florida Youth Summit (SFYS) adult-only Cocktails & Conversation event, thought leaders David Banner and Jasmen Rogers-Shaw wrangled on a myriad of topics including the state of Black consciousness, manhood, hip hop and how to empower today’s youth.

While political strategist Jasmen Rogers-Shaw agrees that slavery and systemic racism are at the core of issues plaguing our communities, she charges Black men to be more responsible for their actions especially when it comes to treatment of Black women.

“There are [these] conditions that are terrible and lacking resources… it’s just a cycle that someone has to responsible to break out of it and say ‘I’m going against the grain and I’m holding other people responsible,’” Roger-Shaws vents about the amount of sexual violence in lyrical content.

To settle any confusion between these two dynamic individuals, event moderator Juwan Strader (Emmy award-winning journalist, NBC 6 anchor and host of Black Voices) reveals to the audience and Rogers-Shaw that Banner testified before Congress against racism, misogyny in hip hop music, stereotypes and degrading images in 2007.

Both leaders agree that this ‘sickness’ must be met with resistance force.

He continues, “How do you get in the movement? Move! Wanna be an activist? Act! Find your place in activism and live in it.

State Representative and L.E.A.D. Nation co-founder Shevrin Jones with two event guests.

The SFYS is the brainchild of State Representative and L.E.A.D. Nation co-founder Shevrin Jones. The Summit targets students in grades 6-12 and provides experiential learning in 6 focus areas: STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics),leadership development,social innovation & entrepreneurship, financial education,youth violence prevention and childhood obesity. For more information, visit leadnation.org.

Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer on Wednesday announced his office is seeking injunctions against three California-based electronic cigarette companies, alleging that they sell vaping products without proper age verification and market tobacco products to underage youths.

Investigators at the city attorney’s office were able to purchase vaping devices and nicotine liquids from the companies online using the email accounts of fictitious minors and paying with gift cards, Feuer said.

The e-cigarette companies did not ask the buyers to provide their date of birth, valid identification, or age attestation, according to court documents filed by the city attorney’s office.

The injunction requests come after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September announced a crackdown on e-cigarette manufacturers nationwide, citing an “epidemic of nicotine addiction” among American youths.

The companies named in the lawsuits are Los Angeles-based VapeCo Distribution, its parent company NEwhere Inc. and Santa Barbrara-based Kandypens Inc. The city accuses those firms of selling vaping products over the internet without the use of appropriate age-verification procedures, selling new tobacco products without FDA approval, failing to use child-resistant packaging, and targeting youth in their marketing activities. The city attorney's office is seeking an injunction to stop those activities.

Requests for comment from the companies had yet to be returned Wednesday.

VapeCo and NEwhere operate websites and social media accounts that critics say glamorize vaping by featuring young models, cartoon characters and videos of vaping “tricks” where smokers blow rings against psychedelic backdrops. Various screenshots of the posts were included in the filing.

One of the companies’ retail websites — www.madhatterjuice.com — sells liquids for vaping devices that are flavored to mimic sweet candy products like lollipops and doughnuts and come in bright colors. The FDA recently sent a warning letter to the company for marketing a liquid product that resembled a popular brand’s apple juice box. That product is no longer available.

The city attorney’s office also alleges the companies’ various Instagram accounts do not use an “age gate” feature to block minors from accessing content.

The city attorney’s office also alleges that Kandypens uses product placement in music videos and in posts by “social media influences” to promote teen usage.

The company has an “artists” section on its website that features videos of pop and rap stars using their devices, including one music video for rapper DJ Khaled’s song “No Brainer” that has over 169 millions views on YouTube. In the video, the artist uses a Kandypen device.

The court documents allege that Kandypens does not use an “age gate” for its social media content and does not feature the FDA’s required health warning about the addictive properties of nicotine.

The city attorney’s office alleges that the companies have violated California’s Unfair Competition Law as well as California’s Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to people under 21.

2:35 p.m.: This article was updated with additional comments from Feuer.

It’s no sort of soothing time for the two teams that will clash with each other today at Colombo. The ODI series between Sri Lanka and England will not just be the platform for the World Cup trials, but also for sending a word out to the world.

The match starts at 2.30 pm IST.

Sri Lanka have been thrown into a hectic schedule, which has somehow hit the team with a blow ahead of the World Cup. Their previous results were embarrassing, although the lack of preparations could be cited as a reason.

But when coming back home, they hold an upper hand above their opponents. That involves the mental edge over England from their previous encounter in which Sri Lanka clinched the series 3-2. Follow the Eng vs SL live scores here.

This would probably be the last of the trials before making their flight to the South East Pacific. That’s exactly why they are going beyond limits in search of the ones to fill the dent in the squad.

The changes being made to the squad include some long heard names such as Thilana Kandamby and Jeevan Mendis. But yet they are in shortage in the bowling front as they are still missing their main man Lasith Malinga due to ankle surgery.

CSN Network and Sky Sports are telecasting the match live in Sri Lanka and England respectively. Ten Cricket and PTV Sports is telecasting the match in Pakistan.