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The man who directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 has acknowledged that he's living a weird dream: Having played the smaller role of Hawkins in the original Predator, Shane Black is now the guy behind the franchise's return to the big screen.
That lunch delivery was supposed to be here hours ago! Photo: Kimberly French (20th Century Fox)
Though we only just got our first look via a teaser trailer earlier this week, Collider has a long, wide-ranging interview with Black from a visit to The Predator set that happened months ago. In the chat, he talks about his aesthetic inspiration and some of the underlying plot elements:
... There was a great deal of nostalgia and also a desire to do a kind of old-school thriller in the form of The Predator... there's a lasting quality [to the] original movie [that's] due I think, in part to the fact that it was made before it was so easy to just do a bunch of CGI effects and before video games had taken hold as well.
... Fred [Dekker, the film's co-writer] and I just thought - obviously we've kept up on visual effects and technology and we're big fans - but let's try to do an old-school kind of real hearty and heartfelt kind of war movie surrounding this story.
As to the tone and how this film will differ, Black said:
There's an element of intrigue and I think espionage/mystery, whatever. The government is involved in this and it takes it to the level of what happens when the Predator strikes, these incursions are not just an every-once-in-a-while phenomenon known to a few, but have come to the attention of an establishment that is actually set on preparing for and marshaling forces against these incoming Predator strikes. And, so it's that sort of what the next step is, when they get noticed, that's kind of what we start as our jumping off point for what's different. And also, what happens when the Predators get a little more ambitious? Maybe it's not just a weekend [hunt] anymore. So, we've had some fun with that.
Black also talks a bit about how the production is going to be implementing special effects, as well as his desire to layer a bunch of genres on top of each other in The Predator. It's a fun read, so head over to Collider to check out the whole interview.

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As the summer holidays approach, we're preparing for our busiest summer yet at Inkpots! Here's a pocket-sized guide to all our new endeavours over the next few months…
We're particularly excited to welcome our new summer team. Interns Dasha and Lucy are busy researching and preparing resources behind the scenes – while students Katy, Georgia and Gabriel will assist Gill with summer holiday workshops.
Not only have we expanded our team, we're also branching out to bring activities to Brighton and Lindfield, as well as returning to Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. After the roaring success of our Harry Potter workshop, we'll be flying back to Hogwarts and getting set for new adventures. Will your child explore a magic kingdom, take a trip to the beach or the woods, or immerse themselves in a jam-packed morning of games and comics?
But we're not stopping there – should our workshops inspire your child to continue their summer of creativity at home, we're here to help! Our Summer Reading Goals aim to put the fun back into reading away from the classroom, showcase new reads, and bring back some classics. If you're off on holiday, you can check out our Holiday Activity Pack for loads of ideas to get your child inspired too.
Not sure you'll have the time to fit in a full workshop this summer? We've listened to our customer feedback and will be implementing Inkpots Express workshops at selected locations: a whirlwind 45 minutes to feed their imagination for just £8.50. For those who just can't get enough, our season ticket may be of interest, buy four of our longer workshops and get one half price!
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When shipping freight or cargo, innovation often lies within less than truckload (LTL) and lessthan container load (LCL) providers and thespecialty add-on services that make inter-or intrastate shipping possible. There areseveral different perspectives as to whatthe terms LTL and LCL mean. For example,LCL services. Other carriers break up largershipments into smaller loads—typically dueto weight restrictions—and call the serviceLTL/LCL.
In Alaska, the characterization of LTLservices is not muddied by technicalities.According to Alaska Trucking AssociationExecutive Director Aves Thompson, thedefinition of LTL is unambiguous. LTL refersto freight that weighs more than 150 pounds,which is the maximum limit for large-scaleparcel services such as USPS, UPS, andFedEx; however, the freight from onecustomer cannot fill an entire truckload.Typically, shippers would contact either acarrier or a consolidator to pick up theirfreight. The freight would then be consolidat-ed with other freight going in the same direc-tion and, as Thompson puts it, "away you go."With forty years of experience in thetransportation industry, Thompson offersa wealth of knowledge. In Thompson'sopinion, there are very few downsides to tak-ing advantage of companies that offer LTLservices."Small stores like an Anchorage hobbyshop or maybe a dress shop might need toship five or ten boxes of product that are overthe 150-pound weight limit, so this is anaffordable way for them to consolidate onshipping. Larger companies can also takeadvantage of the service if they have limitedspecial orders from the Lower 48," he says.
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21 November 2019
If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is!
It won't be long before its Black Friday and Cyber Monday and UK shoppers are once again chasing down the best deals for Christmas.
Last year online sales were up by 46%, which suggests that more and more shoppers will be getting involved and forecasts reveal that UK Shoppers are likely to spend more than £2 billion on 29th November and over £8 billion, in total, by the end of Cyber Monday.
But once again we need to be aware that we are not the only ones to recognise the benefits and profits to be made from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Those looking for bargains need to be very alert, when they shop, as international gangs of counterfeiters and pirates are out looking for your hard-earned cash and will want to give you nothing in return.
Shopping extravaganzas are irresistible for "fakers" and they know we may be very likely to take a chance. They also know that they can use a variety of channels to get to us. The internet is of a preferred means as it gives them direct access.
The anonymity the internet offers is such an advantage to criminals. They can operate easily behind sophisticated looking sales sites, using fake trademarks, brands and emblems and even bogus certification labels to entice shoppers into thinking they are buying genuine, safe, products. The reality is, of course, that consumers can often end up with nothing more that cheap tat and increasingly dangerous goods. According to Customs authorities across Europe, over 37% of fakes picked up at our borders are now dangerous to consumers.
But this sick trade brings other threats, as criminals continually work to steal our personal details and banking information. We need to be aware that 25% of UK consumers have been attacked during these sales periods and given access to our data, the criminals will then use our money to fund other menacing crimes, such as drug trafficking, money laundering and child exploitation.
ACG understand that 30 % of all UK consumers will shop during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period and it is vital that they are very watchful about any dubious offers. "Which" has put together a useful guide for shoppers to help protect themselves and Citizens Advice has joined the cause. Citizen's Advice reports that almost half a million consumer-related issues were dealt with last year many of these related to undelivered parcels and fake goods and over 50,000 of these were in November 2018.
What does ACG say?
Firstly, check who you are buying from. If you're in the high street, go to a reputable store. If you're online remember that over 83% of fakes come from China. So, if the web site or shipping address looks to be in China or Hong Kong take extra care.
Don't be too quick in committing your money. Check the price of the product against other sites. You may even get the same deal from the original manufacturers.
Once again If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is!
If you are shopping, we hope you get real bargains but please don't let criminals get near you. Take extra care!
For tips on how to avoid being caught out this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend go to https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice
Contact information
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
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Notes to Editors:
12 June 2019
ACG announce award winners for excellence in anti-counterfeiting
The CTSI Symposium in Brighton was the event that the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) used to announce the 2019 winners of its Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting.
The awards were originally introduced in 1994 to thank enforcement for its support and recognise significant enforcement activity in the fight against counterfeiting. Candidates are nominated by their peers and ACG members voted for their worthy winners.
The awards fall into five categories and the winners are:
Dave Hankinson Memorial Award for Individual Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Lynn Foster – Highland Council Trading Standards
Lynn is IP lead for Highland Trading Standards Service and member of the North of Scotland Partnership (IP Group). She mentors other neighbouring authorities in lead projects such as Operation Jasper and Sapphire and has recently secured an enforcement order against a seller regularly transporting large amounts of fake designer goods from Turkey. Lynn has also organised local events to inform and educate the public on the harms of buying fakes.
Highly Commended: Anne Marie Spalding – North Lanarkshire Council Trading Standards
Anne Marie has gone exceeded in her anti-counterfeiting efforts over the past six years. She has worked tirelessly to develop a joint effort between North and South Lanarkshire Trading Standard Service and Police Scotland. As an original member of the 2014 joint Trading Standards and Police team, she is involved in Operation Bichon which tackles the rise in counterfeits prior to Christmas.
Highly Commended: Dennis Chalmers – Stockport Trading Standards
Proved to be a fantastic subject matter expert, Dennis advises on many investigations and always goes above and beyond in the level of detail and guidance provided.Dennis has been actively improving IP crime intelligence between Trading Standards, the Police and other enforcement bodies. Enabling improved intelligence and mapping of organised crime groups in the North West.
Departmental Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Trading Standards Scotland
For developing and establishing current intelligence streams, providing evidence of direct importation and identifying a high level if criminally that resulted in large quantities of fake goods being seized worth in excess of £68,000.
Highly Commended: London Borough of Enfield Trading Standards
Targeted resources at town centres and markets due to the proliferation of counterfeit goods . Jewellers were targeted when it became apparent that 14 carat gold was being used in car brands, sports and fashion brands. Over 510 items of jewellery were seized. Enfield Trading Standards is now feeding into the intelligence picture through regional and strategic assessment collection data to drive future regional and national work streams. Working with agencies including the police, HMRC and the illegal money lending team.
Highly Commended: West Yorkshire Trading Standards
A two year investigation followed into an industrial-scale screen printing operation in Bradford which the registered trademarks were illegally printed onto clothing and distributed globally via eBay and Amazon. West Yorkshire Trading Standards put a stop to this eBay and Amazon business that generated global counterfeit sales of £472,898.09 over a five year period.
Highly Commended: Dorset Council Trading Standards
Dorset Council Trading Standards began an investigation in 2015 which ballooned into a full-scale counterfeit, fraud and money laundering operation. It lasted for three years and eventually in 2018 produced in a successful outcome. Trading Standards officers investigated a couple selling fraudulently signed Premier league football shirts, footballs and boots to online customers around the world. Investigators established that the couple made more than £1.8m, over a nine-year period. The investigation was unprecedented and one of the largest frauds ever taken on by Trading Standards.
Special Commendation Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Awarded to:
Greater Manchester Police
Border Force at Felixstowe Port
Colin Chamberlain – Greater Manchester Police
Scamp, Tobacco Detection Dog – BWY Canine
Special ACG Achievement Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Awarded to:
Tina Gibbons, Greenwich Trading Standards
OP BEORMA – Birmingham TS, CENTSA Regional Investigation Team and NTSIT
Ealing TS with special mention to Mohammed Tariq, Brian Gohery and Peter Clarke
PSNI Belfast Review Team
Phil Lewis, ACG Director General commented "This is some of the very best enforcement work and we celebrate the success of these individuals and teams from across Trading Standards, Police, Border Force and other enforcement agencies."
If you require further information please contact the Anti-Counterfeiting Group
T: 01494 449165 E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Notes to Editors:
24 December 2018
Counterfeits Destroy the High Street
Christmas and the holiday sales are upon us and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group is warning shoppers to continue to be aware about the deluge of fake products that will be on offer. Many of the traditional fakes we have come to know will be up for sale including; fashion accessories, watches and sports goods. However, more menacing products will also appear. These are likely to be cosmetics, perfumes, electronic goods, hairdryers and straighteners, and of course toys and fake alcohol.
But it's not only traditional markets and sales points we need to be cautious about. Criminals are increasingly using sophisticated websites to sell their fakes and buying from these sites can also lead to them gaining access to our bank details.
Phil Lewis Director General of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group commented "counterfeiting is destroying our high streets, jobs and the economy. Putting money into criminal hands is also depriving us of £1.3 billion in unpaid taxes, which could be used to support vital public services including the NHS."
Let's be extra careful this holiday time and ensure we don't bring criminals closer to our doors.
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Notes to Editors:
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a not-for-profit trade association which represents rights holders in the branded goods sectors. It is a unique forum for stakeholders in the anti-counterfeiting field to collaborate and support each other – from brand owners through specialist service providers, to the law enforcement agencies which are responsible for enforcing the criminal provisions of the Trade Marks Act 1994.
ACG warn consumers about buying fakes during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
19 November 2018: Everyone loves a bargain and Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean UK shoppers are on the look-out for some prize deals before Christmas.
Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday are continually growing in popularity in the UK. According to the most recent figures the amount spent with UK online retail sites last year was almost £1.4bn. Reports also showed that Cyber Monday actually surpassed Black Friday, with over £3 billion being spent by UK shoppers.
Overall the results revealed the biggest ever day for both online and offline spending.
However, we are not the only ones to recognise the benefits of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Organised international networks of counterfeiters and pirates are on the prowl and looking for our hard earned cash.
Counterfeiters and pirates find the Internet irresistible. They like the access it gives them to businesses and consumers across the world and even more, they love the anonymity it offers. Operating behind sophisticated looking sales sites, they use fake trademarks, brands and emblems and bogus certification labels to entice customers into thinking they are buying genuine, safe, products. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different as the fakers end up shipping us nothing more than shoddy, sub-standard and, increasingly, dangerous goods. Over 30% of fake good detained by customs last year had the potential to endanger consumers. Alongside this they are looking for our bank details, to use our money to help support this insidious crime, which in turn feeds people and drug trafficking, money laundering and child exploitation.
So what can we do to protect ourselves? Firstly we need to check who we are buying from. If you're on foot go to a reputable store. If you're online remember that over 80% of fakes come from China. So if the shipping address looks to be in China or Hong Kong take extra special care. Then don't be too hasty, check the price of the product against other sites. You may even get the same deal from the original manufacturers. Finally, the old adage still rings true if the price looks too good to be true it probably is.
Enjoy yourselves, on this weekend but don't let criminals dupe you into buying something you'll regret.
For tips on how to avoid being caught out this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend go to https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice
Contact information
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
Notes to Editors:
29 July 2018
ACG announce Phil Lewis as new Director General
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Lewis as its new Director General, effective 29 July 2018.
Phil has been a key member of ACG since 2014 and will take over from Alison Statham, who has led the group with distinction for 13 years. Alison has succeeded in moving ACG forward to its current position as one of the most active and highly respected stakeholders in the fight against counterfeiting.
Reflecting on his appointment, Phil said: "I am honoured and excited to have been selected to lead ACG.
"We have a wide membership base, a solid reputation and a winning strategy that has enabled us to grow strongly. Building further on our success is a challenge I accept with confidence, determination and fierce ambition. I am passionately committed to placing the brands and consumer safety at the centre of everything we do."
Phil joined the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in 2001 as Senior Policy Advisor on Intellectual Property Crime and was responsible for developing and leading on the UK's first National IP Crime Strategy.
Later in 2008, he became Senior National Expert at the European Commission, where he helped develop the Commission's strategy against counterfeiting and piracy. During this time he also conceived and developed the EU Observatory on IP Infringements of IP Rights. The Observatory has become the pivotal European network of experts engaged in shaping more effective IP enforcement policies and strategies.
Since joining ACG in 2014 as Policy & Strategy Adviser, Phil has developed the ACG Manifesto and been at the forefront of ACG lobbying in the UK and Europe, ensuring ACG has had a voice at major meetings and events including at the recent Europol IP Conference in Budapest.
Phil is a highly respected and regarded IP enforcement professional.
If you require further information please contact the Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Notes to Editors:
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights develops tools and promotes best practice to enhance protection of this critical asset for companies and individuals.
The European Observatory (hosted by EUIPO) provides accurate, impartial and verifiable information to help safeguard Europe's knowledge and competitive edge in the global marketplace.
ACG Manifesto is available here
Tuesday 26 June 2018
Multi-agency raid at market seizes £100,000 worth of counterfeit goods
On Sunday 24 June 2018, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) and its members joined forces with officers from; the Metropolitan Police, Wandsworth Trading Standards, Immigration Service, London Regional Asset Recovery Team (RART) and London Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) to conduct raid actions at 10 stalls operating at Nine Elms Market, Wandsworth seizing thousands of counterfeit goods with a street value of over £100,000.
The action was conducted as part of the National Markets Group's (NMG) Operation BIG BEN which aims to work with law enforcement agencies and market operators to reduce the availability of counterfeit goods at markets and car boot sales across the UK.
The raid action was coordinated by the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) London region following intelligence and evidence collected by ACG and its member representatives over several months.
The products seized included; counterfeit clothing, footwear, designer handbags and accessories, watches, jewellery, batteries, chargers and perfume, many of which are potentially unsafe and place shoppers at risk from serious injury.
GAIN for London Region spokesperson said, "Working in partnership, sharing intelligence lawfully and efficiently, the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) and police colleagues aim to ensure that government agencies, along with law enforcement will help reduce serious and organised crime, in the most cost effective way. We cannot tolerate or allow criminals to profit, to the detriment of hard working people or companies. GAIN and Police are committed to the multi-agency approach and will continue to work in partnership, to tackle copyright related crime. This action today is an excellent example of adopting a multi-agency approach."
Graham Mogg, ACG's Intelligence Coordinator and Chair of the NMG said "The wholesale distribution of counterfeit goods at markets such as Nine Elms undermines legitimate businesses including ACG members and other brands, as well as making it virtually impossible for stall holders to compete with the low prices offered by the counterfeiters.
"The sale of counterfeit and pirated goods is a criminal offence, carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and evidence shows that the funds raised from this activity, supports other organised crime and terrorism. As a GAIN partner we value their support and that of the other partners involved in this action.
"We will continue to work alongside the market operator to ensure that Nine Elms market becomes fake-free.''
If you require further information please contact the Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Notes to Editors:
The National Markets Group was established in 2008 to provide a forum for a national, co-ordinated, cross-sector approach to tackle the trade in counterfeit goods at markets and car boot fairs http://www.realdealmarkets.co.uk/about/101-2/
Wednesday 6 June 2018
EUIPO Launch Synthesis Report on IPR Infringements
The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has produced a "synthesis" report, which brings together findings of research carried out since 2013, on the scope, scale and consequences of intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements in the European Union (EU).
The report ties together substantial work carried out by the EUIPO's EU Observatory, in conjunction with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to provide an up-to-date and coherent view of the state of intellectual property (IP) rights and IP infringements. To do this it includes; data on the value of IP to EU economies, the overall level of infringements in the EU, public perceptions and actual actions being taken to combat counterfeiting and piracy.
Key findings are that the total contribution of IPR-intensive industries to the EU economy accounts for approximately 42 % of GDP (EUR 5.7 trillion) and 38 % of employment. IP sectors also pay higher scales of salaries and generate a trade surplus of approximately EUR 96 billion.
The report estimates that every year this success is being hugely challenged by IP infringements. In a series of sectorial studies EUIPO has estimated that counterfeiting alone, has led to lost sales of EUR 100 billion per year in just 13 business sectors.
The growing value and breadth of products being counterfeited, lenient sentences and high returns on investment have become strong incentives for criminal gangs to become more and more involved in counterfeiting. The report highlights criminal business models and identifies how organised crime networks are using a broader range of complex international supply chains. These include the use of the internet to promote and distribute physical goods and illegal digital content across the world.
Internet sites and social media are being increasingly used to provide additional benefits to criminals, from advertising revenue. This adds to the dilemma facing genuine brands and legitimate websites, which find their reputations and credibility being extensively damaged.
In addition to analysing the supply of counterfeit goods and pirated products, the EUIPO has also studied the demand side. This work has included an in-depth study on the attitudes of EU consumers and their willingness to engage and purchase fake goods and content. The results reveal that key reasons for citizens to buy and access infringing products are; lower prices of counterfeit goods and a perception that illicit online content is more available and easy to access.
Finally, the report highlights key actions being taken to protect and enforce IP rights. This underlines work being carried out by a huge range of rights owners and the EUIPO's growing partnership with Europol, to provide wider responses to IP crime. It also outlines wider policy work being carried out by the European Commission to "follow the money" being accumulated by criminals, and its continuing efforts to address the supply of counterfeit goods in third countries.
Alison Statham, ACG Director General welcomed this report, which brings much needed attention to the whole scope, scale and effect of this sinister, growing and comparatively disregarded form of criminality.
"The damage being done to our local and national economies is huge. Massive amounts of money, which could be used for vital public services, are being diverted into criminal hands and much of this is being used to support and promote other forms of exploitative crimes such as; child labour and the trafficking of human beings, drugs and weapons. In addition, fakes are becoming ever more dangerous and consumers need to be in no doubt that buying cheap does not mean buying safe. EU Customs have confirmed that over 30% of fakes coming to the EU have the potential to damage health and safety.
"The EUIPO report clearly shows that organised crime networks are getting stronger and more professional in their use of counterfeit and pirated goods. Using independent reports such as this, ACG will continue to bring the escalating dangers associated with counterfeiting and piracy to the attention of business leaders and policy-makers as they prepare to develop new trade deals. However, the vital information on criminal business models will also help to develop enforcement related strategies and we will use this to provide added information and support to our precious enforcement resources to ensure the UK economy, businesses and consumers are more safe and secure."
EUIPO synthesis report on IPR infringements (summary and full reports) here
The EUIPO is a decentralised agency of the EU, based in Alicante, Spain. It manages the registration of the European Union trade mark (EUTM) and the registered Community design (RCD), both of which provide intellectual property protection in all EU Member States. The EUIPO also carries out cooperation activities with the national and regional Intellectual Property offices of the EU.
The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights was established in 2009 to support the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and to help combat the growing threat of intellectual property infringements in Europe. It was transferred to the EUIPO on 5 June 2012 by Regulation (EU) No 386/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
The European Commission is an institution of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
Wednesday 6 June 2018
ACG announces award winners
Today, World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) has announced the winners of this year's ACG Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting.
The awards were introduced by ACGin 1994 in order to recognise some of excellent enforcement work that is happening in the fight against the trade in counterfeit goods. Candidates are nominated for three different categories; individual, department and special commendation and an awards panel of ACG members determine the worthy winners.
Alison Statham, ACG Director General, commented:
"Tens of thousands of counterfeit goods including; electrical products such as chargers and batteries, household goods, toys, luxury goods and accessories are entering the UK every year. Enforcement bodies have demonstrated some of the very best enforcement work in tackling this illicit crime and ACG want to celebrate those individuals and teams involved. Congratulations to our worthy winners, who represent Trading Standards, Police, Border Force, HMRC and other enforcement agencies in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland."
The ACG Awards 2018 winners are:
Dave Hankinson Memorial Award for Individual Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Tariq Mohammed (Birmingham City Council Trading Standards)
Tariq is a proactive and prolific Trading Standards officer. His recent work at Birmingham Trading Standards has seen him actively seek out high level information on a range of retail and wholesale counterfeiters. In addition, working at Ealing Trading Standards Tariq has taken direct action against further wholesale traders of counterfeit and often unsafe counterfeits. All of these activities have led to the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit goods and resulted in a number of prosecutions.
Highly Commended: Craig Ashton (Knowsley Council, Trading Standards)
In 2014, an investigation began into a number of 'legitimate' businesses in and around the Knowsley area, who were manufacturing and supplying counterfeit car mats. A number of local authority areas were affected and this illicit trade was amassing a huge criminal gain of almost £1 million. Craig's meticulous work culminated in several raids at commercial properties and the seizure of thousands of counterfeit products impacting on many automotive brands, including ACG members. Two directors and a limited company were charged with offences under the Trademarks Act, 1994, Money Laundering and Consumer Rights Act offences. The defendants pleaded guilty to 49 counts, based on the strength of evidence and were fined £69,000 together with confiscation and destruction of all the seized goods.
Highly Commended: Robert Edmunds (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards)
Despite an exceptionally small team and resource cut backs, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards has kept tackling intellectual property crime as a key objective. Robert has pro- actively pursued offenders, resulting in large seizures of unsafe counterfeit goods and positive court results. Robert is always willing to accept referrals and liaise with brand holders to investigate offenders.
Departmental Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Bridgend, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Shared Regulatory Services For the work carried out by Trading Standards during major events held last year including; concerts by Robbie Williams, Justin Bieber and Coldplay, the British Grand Prix Speedway, World Championship Boxing, WWE Wrestling, Disney on Ice, UEFA Champions League Festival and finals for both women and men. All of these events posed massive intellectual property infringements issues which the team dealt with.
Highly Commended: Cheshire East Council Trading Standards Cheshire East Council Trading Standards' Investigation Team has had another busy year, which has resulted in a number of intellectual property investigations and significant seizures. This includes the execution of warrants and inspections resulting in illicit tobacco being seized, with a retail value of £60,933. More than 3,000 counterfeit products have been seized by the team, worth £61,582 and with assistance from the Digital Forensics officer, they have evidenced the sale of 10,509 suspected counterfeit products sold through eBay, worth around £345,000.The team has also supported partners in Licensing, the Police, HMRC and Department of Work and Pensions.
Highly Commended: Ealing Council Trading Standards Ealing Council Trading Standards has been successful in its recent work, which has resulted in the seizure of millions of pounds worth of counterfeit goods; in particular Samsung products.
Highly Commended: Powys County Council Trading Standards, Consumer Fraud Team Powys Trading Standards' Consumer Fraud Team has achieved significant results in tackling intellectual property crime in rural mid Wales and across the UK. The team has conducted a number of large scale and high quality investigations, crossing regional boundaries. The high level of intelligence logs they have achieved, resulted in viable and successful court cases. They have made a huge impact and work hard to unravel every last piece of intelligence to ensure related authorities are satisfied.
Special Commendation Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement Awarded to:
Border Force (Heathrow) – Mike Burt, Emma Bridge and Dominic Roberts
Dean BUTT – HMRC Felixstowe International Trade Team
Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation - Intellectual Property Crime Unit (Special mention to DS Dave Gilmore)
West Midlands Police Prevent Force CID (Special mention to DC 21415 Paul Bradbury)
The Individual Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting is dedicated to a dear friend and colleague, Dave Hankinson of the Ford Motor Company. Dave sadly died of cancer in summer 2006. With the permission of his widow and grateful thanks to Ford for so generously sponsoring it, we have a special cup which is engraved each year with the name of the winner.
Tuesday 17th April 2018
Counterfeit goods are threatening consumers' health and safety
The public needs to be made aware of the risks faced, by buying or using fake goods: the Director General for the Anti-Counterfeiting Group calls for more support, as a major study on counterfeit goods is underway and the ACG Annual Report 2017 is published.
Alison Statham, Director General at the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) today called on Government to do more to raise public awareness of the dangers to our health and safety, as the number of fake goods entering the UK continues to rise.
Alison explained,
"ACG has long been concerned with the growth in fake goods, that have the potential to harm consumers' health and safety and has been battling to raise greater awareness of the threat. Our Annual Report1 highlights just some of the work we have been doing to raise the issue, but we know it's not enough. That's why we're pleased the European Intellectual Property Office's Observatory on IP Infringements is carrying out a major study on counterfeit goods that threaten the health of consumers. The results should convince the Government that they need to do more."
The study will look at around 17 different types of products that have been known to place consumers at risk, including fake pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, electrical household products and toys.
Alison added:
"Counterfeit goods represent around 3% of world trade; around $461 billion. That's the combined value of goods and services produced by Ireland and the Czech Republic.
"A recent EU Customs report2 has already confirmed that, of over 41 million articles detained at UK borders, almost 35% of them were potentially dangerous to our health and safety. These were goods we use daily; food, drink, body care items, medicines, household electrical goods and toys".
The ACG's Annual Report highlights the main initiatives and activities the group has focused on over the last twelve months. These included; influencing and advising policymakers, sharing information and intelligence with enforcement agencies; training HM Customs, Border Force, Trading Standards and Police officers; and seizing £millions of counterfeit goods.
A copy of the Annual Report can be downloaded from the Publications area of the ACG website here
Contact information
Carol Levin
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
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ACG Annual Report 2017 here
Report on EU customs enforcement of intellectual property rights: Results at the EU border 2016 here
Wednesday 22 November 2017
Ways to avoid counterfeits on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
This years' Black Friday and Cyber Monday is fast approaching and consumers need to be on their guard to ensure they don't get caught out by fake goods.
The value of counterfeit products coming into the UK was worth nearly £9.3 billion, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday simply heighten the problem, warns Alison Statham, Director General at the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG).
"The UK is bombarded by counterfeit goods and our manufacturing sector has lost billions of pounds worth of genuine sales, due to fake products. Electronic goods and fashion products are particularly susceptible to counterfeiting at this time of year.
"Consumers are increasingly buying goods online and often unwittingly buy counterfeits. They think they are buying a genuine bargain but end up paying an excessive price for a low quality product. Even worse, when consumers buy counterfeit electrical appliances, they can put their lives in danger because those electrical items will not have been put through all the necessary safety checks.
"Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend deals can also frequently be found on fake websites. Consumers then not only face an increased risk of making a faulty purchase but put their payment details at risk as well."
Alison recommended shopping directly through the brands' website or at a reputable retailer, to avoid the risk of buying a counterfeit product.
Make purchases with credit cards, buy from reputable retailers and whenever possible leave an online review or testimonial for other shoppers. Together this should provide a level of protection and help to guarantee a weekend that is remembered for the right reasons.
Contact information
Carol Levin, Communications & Events Manager
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: email@example.com
Notes to Editors:
Wednesday 23 August 2017
Multi-agency raids net thousands of counterfeit goods
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) working in collaboration with Camden Trading Standards have coordinated an intensive two day action targeting market stalls and retail shops selling counterfeit goods to Camden shoppers.
On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th August 2017, as part of a long term strategy to rid the tourist hot spot of counterfeit goods, Trading Standards officers were joined by ACG and 20 of its members on pre-planned raid actions at Buck Street market and several High Street shops.
The action resulted in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit and suspected unsafe products bearing the names of well known high street brands.
The profits of such activity are often used to fund other types of crime such as drug trafficking, money laundering and in extreme cases terrorism.
The ACG regularly works with Trading Standards and other law enforcement and government agencies to combat this criminal activity and through its intelligence coordinator shares information on active counterfeiters leading to raids and other enforcement actions
Alison Statham, Director General of the ACG said ''An intelligence led partnership approach is the only way to tackle the increasing threat from the sale of counterfeit goods. Criminals involved in the sale of these products have little care for the shoppers and legitimate businesses who are affected by this activity. We are very grateful to Camden TS for their continued support and dedication in working with ACG and our members to reduce the impact of counterfeiting in the area''
For anyfurther information, please contact:
Alison Statham (ACG) on 01494 449165 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Monday 24th July 2017
Dangerous counterfeit products continue to flood into the UK
A dramatic rise in the number of goods seized by Customs in 2016 that were potentially dangerous, has resulted in serious questions being asked about whether the UK Government is ignoring the plight of innocent consumers by failing to prevent a tidal wave of counterfeit products from entering the country.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is responding to the latest figures published by the European Commission. In its 2016 report on Customs' Enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights, the Commission reveals that products for daily use and potentially dangerous to consumers' health and safety, accounted for 34% of the overall total goods seized. That is an 8% increase in dangerous products seized since 2015 and indicates a worrying trend that will have an ultimate cost to society.
"The amount of food and drink, medicines, toys, personal care products and household electrical goods which were seized, clearly demonstrate the disregard counterfeiters show the public. They are not interested in offering a genuine bargain or quality product. They simply want cash, to help fund terrorism and organised crime" explained Alison Statham, Director General for ACG.
"If the Government doesn't respond to the rise in imports of potentially dangerous counterfeit goods soon, more consumers will be put in danger and UK brands (ACG members) worried about their reputation, may start to look to move their business overseas, where intellectual property is both respected and protected. That will not only threaten UK growth, but with an EU average of more than 21% of jobs generated by trade mark intensive industries, it could result in thousands of job losses.
In light of upcoming trade agreements and BREXIT negotiations, the UK needs to show its resolve in protecting and enforcing vital IP rights and assets".
Alison went on to challenge the Government to: "allocate sufficient resource that can properly enforce the IP laws designed to protect businesses and consumer; and to develop a national, multi-partner IP enforcement body that centralises expertise and intelligence".
China remains the world's leading counterfeiting superpower, but large amounts of counterfeit cigarettes come from Vietnam and Pakistan, counterfeit alcohol from Singapore, fake clothing accessories from Iran, counterfeit mobile phones from Hong Kong and fake medicines originating in India.
Contact information
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: email@example.com
A copy of the European Commission report on Customs' Enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/sites/taxation/files/report_on_eu_customs_enforcement_of_ipr_at_the_border_2017.pdf
Source of figure quoted More than 21% of jobs generated by trade mark intensive industries: https://euipo.europa.eu/tunnel-web/secure/webdav/guest/document_library/observatory/documents/IPContributionStudy/performance_in_the_European_Union/performance_in_the_European_Union_full.pdf
The ACG Manifesto outlines ACG's objectives and calls on the government to take action: http://a-cg.org/asset/acg_manifesto_2016_brochure_final.pdf
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a leading authority on the international trade in counterfeit products and represents more than 3,000 major brands across a range of market sectors, from luxury goods to household items.
Wednesday 5 July 2017 - British IP Day
Today – British IP Day – the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) and British Brands Group outline brands' powerful contribution to the UK and call for action to further strengthen performance.
On British IP Day (5th July 2017), the Anti-Counterfeiting Group and British Brands Group are writing to Members of Parliament stating the importance of brands to us as individuals, to innovation, jobs, wages, productivity and export performance. They call for action in four areas to allow brands to contribute even more.
The role of intellectual property (IP) in the UK's current and future success is central and trade marks are by far the most valuable economically. Trade-mark-intensive industries contribute the most value added, more than double that of patent-intensive industries in second place. They also provide the most jobs, more than double that of design-intensive industries, the second largest source of employment.
A trade mark, as an ownable sign of origin, allows companies to capture and protect investments in reputation and is therefore considered a proxy for brands.
John Noble, Director of the British Brands Group, said:
"British IP Day is the perfect time to recognise the enormous contribution of companies that rely on IP. That includes those that create strong, engaging brands. It also time to focus on where the UK must do more to derive greater value. It remains far to easy for the unscrupulous to free ride on the hard won and fragile reputations of familiar brands and we urge Government to act."
Alison Statham, Director General of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, added:
"The international trade in counterfeit and pirated goods now amounts to a massive 2.5% of world or $461 billion. Most brands are hit and the UK is a primary target. It is more important than ever that the UK has an effective framework and the necessary resources to stop the social and economic harm that fakes cause."
A copy of the communication to parliamentarians can be downloaded from this link
For anyfurther information, please contact:
John Noble (British Brands Group) on 01730 821212 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Alison Statham (ACG) on 01494 449165 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Notes to Editors:
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a not for profit trade association, recognised as a leading authority on the worldwide trade in fakes. ACG was founded in the UK in 1980 with just 18 members (mostly in the automotive industry) who discovered that they had a common problem with counterfeits. Today ACG represents over 130 multinational companies that between them own around 3,000 brands, operating in, or providing specialist advice to, most industry sectors where counterfeiting is an issue.
The British Brands Group was founded in 1994 as a non-profit-making membership organisation. Its primary role is to provide the voice for brands, speaking out when commercial and regulatory issues threaten the ability of branding to be a positive force. Member companies manufacture familiar and popular branded products in a wide range of product categories and two thirds of them are SMEs.
For more information please visit the website: www.britishbrandsgroup.org.uk
Wednesday 28 June 2017
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Conference in Harrogate on 28 June, was the event the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) chose to announce its award winners for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting.
The awards were originally introduced in 1994, to thank enforcement for its support and to recognise significant enforcement activity in the fight against counterfeiting. Candidates are nominated by their peers and ACG members vote for their worthy winners.
This year the awards are sponsored by Proctor and Gamble (P&G)
Dave Hankinson Memorial Award for Individual Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Justin Miller (Southwark Trading Standards)
Justin led a long and intensive surveillance operation, working in collaboration with HMRC, Police and colleagues from Lewisham Trading Standards. His patience and hard work resulted in successful convictions for members of an organised crime group and initiated further investigations into money laundering and trade mark offences.
Highly Commended: Robert Courtney (Camden Trading Standards)
Robert has shown an incredible amount of dedication in tackling counterfeiting on Camden High Street. In addition key intelligence he provided has led to the identification of a main importer of counterfeit Levi jeans into the UK.
Highly Commended: Peter Thompson (Coventry Trading Standards)
In 2016 Peter and his team seized more than two million cigarettes by raiding; retail shops, self-storage depots and vehicles. He continues to share his expertise with other Trading Standards teams and motivates colleagues with infectious enthusiasm.
Departmental Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Winner: Doncaster Trading Standards
Doncaster TS implemented a pro-active initiative to monitor Facebook and have already identified a large number of individuals selling infringing product. Over 80% of these products have since been removed and sellers not responding to specific warnings are being targeted with formal action.
Highly Commended: Isle of Anglesey Trading Standards
This very small authority and Trading Standards team implemented an initiative to ensure intelligence is recorded on a routine basis. This intelligence-led approach has made a significant improvement to intelligence reporting of Intellectual Property Crime.
Highly Commended: Coventry City Council Trading Standards
Coventry City Council Trading Standards is a close knit, dedicated team of enthusiastic officers, who have worked closely with other agencies to promote a cohesive united front against illicit traders. In 2016 alone they seized in excess of 2 million cigarettes.
Special Commendation Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
Awarded to:
Philip Bergin – Irish Revenue & Customs
Philip has been ex responsible for some very significant seizures over the last 12 months. He has liaised with other Government bodies and in particular An Garda Síochána to ensure product been taken out of circulation and importers have been pursued and investigated.
Victoria Hawkey – HMRC
Victoria's team assumed the customer-facing responsibility for processing Applications for Action (AFA) submitted by rights holders and their representatives. Victoria is a highly productive and valued member of the AFA processing team.
Gemma Rees – Dyfed Powys Police
Gemma has assisted trading standards officers in converting loose intelligence into viable targets. Her enthusiasm and respect for Trading Standards and IP crime has led to collaboration and intelligence sharing between enforcement agencies, with many successful outcomes.
Special Individual Achievement Awards
Brian Higgins – Manchester Airport Freight Team, Border Force North
For using an intelligence-led approach to targeting air freight as part of Operation PISA which resulted in thousands of counterfeit goods being detained.
Rhys Harries – Swansea Trading Standards
For his consistent achievements in reducing the availability of counterfeit goods in the market place and on-line for the benefit of consumers and ACG member brands. The threat faced to Welsh consumers from the sale of counterfeit goods on Facebook which were being sourced from Bristol Fruit Market was so high that Rhys engaged with ACG and made the M5 ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) exercise happen.
Team award - Manchester City Council Trading Standards and Legal Team
For their development of Operation Strangeways and drive to develop a multi agency partnership using a little known piece of legislation Sect 146, Law of Property Act, 1925 to remove counterfeiters from Council owned premises. This action has been instrumental in reducing the availability of counterfeit goods in the Strangeways area, benefiting over 50% of ACG members.
If you require further information please contact the Anti-Counterfeiting Group T: 01494 449165 E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Notes to Editors:
The Individual Award for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting is dedicated to a dear friend and colleague, Dave Hankinson of the Ford Motor Company. Dave sadly died of cancer in summer 2006. With the permission of his widow and grateful thanks to Ford for so generously sponsoring it, we have a special cup which is engraved each year with the name of the winner.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) represents the voice of business in shaping an effective deterrent to counterfeiting in the UK. We help to steer effective policy, promote evidenced based actions, empower multi-agency partnerships and strengthen international collaboration. We have been working since 1980 to raise awareness of this serious organised crime.
Wednesday 26th April 2017
Intellectual property crime and the insatiable demand for counterfeit products cannot be properly tackled unless consumers are fully aware of the growing risks to their health and safety: ACG Director General's call on World Intellectual Property Day
Alison Statham, Director General for the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) today, World Intellectual Property Day, called on Government, local authorities and enforcement bodies to do more to protect intellectual property (IP) and educate consumers from the dangers of counterfeit goods.
World IP Day celebrates IP and the creators and innovators developing ideas that enrich our daily lives. Alison wants to protect IP further by asking for a joint public-private awareness group to promote wider public awareness of the issues of buying counterfeits.
Alison explained: "Intellectual property crime and the sale of counterfeit goods continue to escalate. Counterfeits reaching the UK today are often unsafe and potentially dangerous. They aren't inspected or regulated and consumers don't have any guarantees of safety or effectiveness.
"Innovation can be protected by a registered trademark, but consumers also need to understand that not only is their personal health and safety at risk, but the money they pay for a counterfeit is ultimately leading to organised crime.
"Government should work with ACG and business, to jointly develop and introduce programmes that properly educate and protect consumers from the dangers of counterfeits".
In the UK trademarks have contributed over £15 billion a year to the economy and accounted for more than 26% of employment1. However this level of contribution is being put at risk, as the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods grows globally and has recently been estimated by the EUIPO, to be worth over $461 billion2.
Contact information
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
1 ACG Manifesto. To download the report – Manifesto 2016
2 EUIPO IPR-intensive industries: contribution to economic performance and employment in the European Union (Sept 2013) To download the report – EUIPO IPR-intensive industries
Notes to Editors:
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a not for profit trade association which represents rights holders in the branded goods sectors (see our website www.a-cg.org for more information). It is a unique forum for stakeholders in the anti-counterfeiting field to collaborate and support each other – from brand owners through specialist service providers to the law enforcement agencies which are responsible for enforcing the criminal provisions of the Trade Marks Act 1994.
Monday 27th March 2017
We need to do more to educate consumers on the dangers of buying counterfeit goods: Director General for the Anti-Counterfeiting Group's call as EUIPO publish its study into Intellectual Property Perception.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) has called on Government to do far more to explain to consumers the full repercussions of their counterfeit purchases; their personal health and safety could be at risk and the money paid will ultimately lead to organised crime and terrorism.
Alison Statham, Director General at ACG commented "The trade in counterfeit goods is escalating and is being fed largely by the explosion of the internet. Counterfeiters are exploiting its anonymity and expanding their supply chains.
"ACG want to work closely with Government to ensure business is actively involved in the solution to tackle IP crime and jointly develop and introduce programmes that will properly educate and protect consumers from the dangers of counterfeit products."
This call for action comes just days after the EUIPO published results of a recent survey on European Citizens and Intellectual Property: Perception, Awareness, and Behaviour1. The survey covering residents in the European Union generally confirmed that the key 15-24 age group has become less convinced that fake goods are damaging and is buying more counterfeit goods, mainly for price reasons.
Contact information
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
E: email@example.com
1 A copy of The EUIPO study can be found on the Observatory website: https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/web/observatory/quantification-of-ipr-infringement
The ACG Manifesto outlines ACG's objectives
ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.
Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.


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Drain line clogs can likewise easily removed by jetting of water at extremely high pressure, if the location of the block is definitely known. This method does help to eliminate the entire line and tidy it for further use. water heater Louisville
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The P trap effectiveness at trapping sewage system gasses is all due to its style. It begins by going strait down from the drain, then it has a p shaped bend on the bottom, and it ends with a horizontal pipeline after it curves up. This p shaped bend is implied to trap a little water in the pipeline. This water acts like a barrier, keeping any drain gasses from entering the room.
P traps are normally discovered in restrooms on any drain that leads to the sewage system. This consists of showers, sinks, and floor drains pipes. Toilets utilize a modified P trap referred to as an S trap that is suggested to make sure that all wast leaves the toilet while leaving some water to obstruct the gasses.
If you smell sewer gas in a space with a P trap, it is likely that the trap is empty of water. to inspect this you have to do is shine a flashlight at it. If it does not reflect back, it is empty and you should add some water to refill it. If this doesn't work then you may need to call a plumber to repair the P trap or another pipe.
If sewage system line clogs recur within a short time of the rodding operations, it can suggest other issues that may not be quickly resolved by this operation. It would then be required to detect the entire network, user practices and other factors that do cause drain blockages. At times, it might be required to replace a drain to obtain a long-term solution. Fortunately, nowadays there are business that can undertake this operation through trench-less replacement of pipelines, so that the work is done without any inconvenience to the property owner.


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Recent speculations expect that the successor of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL will feature its own system-on-a-chip, also known as SoC. This might happen because Google has hired a professional that has been helping Apple with their chipsets since 2009; Manu Gulati. We know that Google has hired Gulati because his LinkedIn profile is updated to "Leading SoC Architect at Google".
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Posted on · Councilmember Dwight Boykins told News 88.7 he plans to delay the vote for one week, so advocates have an opportunity to view the agreement.
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Posted on · Pruitt said the Trump administration will abandon the Obama-era clean power plan aimed at reducing global warming
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Posted on · At least a dozen Superfund sites in and around Houston were flooded in the days after Harvey's record-shattering rains stopped.
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