But Henderson Island, one of the three uninhabited Pitcairn Islands, has the dubious accolade of having the highest density of plastic pollution anywhere in the world. So last month we sent a scientific expedition to Henderson Island, focused on clearing up the plastic, studying it and its impact on the environment, setting up cameras to monitor plastic pollution build up and impact, and highlighting the plight of plastic pollution to the wider world. The pictures are truly shocking. But we hope that both the science – and the images – will help galvanize cultural change in how we consume and manage plastic waste.

n In Budget 2019, the Government proposed historic investments of up to $6 billion for high-speed connectivity and committed to topping up Connect to Innovate as part of this funding;

What is perhaps Omaha’s greatest vulnerability lies in a potential flash flooding event caused by widespread, heavy rain in the Papillion Creek Basin, according to officials with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District.

In December last year, the UK and New Zealand co-hosted a Wilton Park Forum on Climate Change and Resilience in the Pacific. The forum brought together leaders from the Pacific, development partners, civil society, academics and officials to consult on climate finance; the oceans / climate nexus; climate change and security; and climate change-related displacement and migration.

“At that point, it turned into trying to determine what we could salvage and take upstairs. We were exhausted and tied off a boat with a line running into an upstairs window. I called Mimi to see who was where and what was happening. I asked Bob if he wanted to tell her anything. He said, ‘Yeah, tell her happy anniversary. Her gift’s under water.’ It was now July 7, the day of their 52nd wedding anniversary.”

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes continuously receiving, from a camera, raw video frames at an initial resolution. The method also includes, for each raw video frame, as the raw video frame is received: downscaling the raw video frame to a first resolution to yield a first scaled video frame; downscaling the raw video frame to a second resolution distinct from the first resolution to yield a second scaled video frame; identifying a location of a target; cropping at least video frame based, at least in part, on the location of the target; and storing the first scaled video frame, the second scaled video frame, and information related to the cropped at least one video frame as part of a first video stream, a second video stream, and a third video stream, respectively.

True, but if I turn the lens to the left or right, I don’t replace my tripod for that. But if you would feel beter if a leg is underneath the lens, you must do so. A safe feeling is important. (I had to return the lens after this shoot… too expensive and I really don’t need such a focal length But it was fun using it)

Ikea has launched a new font made up of pieces of sofa in reaction to the many people who have been using its sofa planning tool ‘Vallentuna’ to create letters and words.

It’s been a while since the Charger was completely redone, so the folks at Dodge made sure there were a few updates for the 2019 model year. Most noticeable is a new performance grille with dual air inlets — the same as found on the vaunted Charger Hellcat. There’s also a new Scat Pack bee logo on the rear decklid. Other additions include standard Launch Assist for the ultimate in acceleration from a stop; easily accessible via a single button on the center console.

“It’s not (savings) just on parts. The moment we make things more efficient you can potentially in an overall sense not have as many staff. Even reducing staff can be a big cost saving. 

Unlike many budget digital calipers, this one comes calibrated right from the manufacturer with a certificate of calibration. This gives it an accuracy resolution of .0005 inches or .01 millimeters. This level of accuracy is what really drives the cost of the caliper up the most when compared to other options. So, if you want the best in accuracy, be prepared to pay the premium.

The casino at Radium Springs took on so much water during the Flood of ’94, it was eventually purchased by the state of Georgia and demolished.