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Golden Life - 2020 114' 10" AZIMUT YACHTS Azimut Grande 35 Meter Athens Attica Region Greece Price on Application

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- RINA Pleasure classification - Hard top with sliding soft top on flybridge - Additional sundeck in lieu of standard aft hard top, including bar furniture with sink, icemaker and fridge 49l, 1 sofa (x2), 1 sofa (x3), 4 loungers - Electric stern thruster - Balcony at portside (in master cabin) with automatic handrails integrated in the mechanism - Electric zero speed stabilizers - Additional soundproof insulation in master cabin - aft bulkhead and ceiling - Upgrade of generators to Kohler 70kw/50hz - One glendenning cablemasters (CM8, length of cable 20 mt) - Panasonic PABX central unit (model KX-TDA100DCE) - LED lights on ceiling in all internal areas - LED lights on ceiling in all external areas - Dimmers for external lights (cockpit and flybridge)

- Additional art light (tot 4) - Upgraded navigation package Furuno - Gold version - Additional touchscreen alarms and boat management in crew area/capt cabin - AIS - Fixed video camera in aft cockpit ceiling + zooming and pivoting videocamera in engine room (Panasonic system for Raymarine or Axis system for Furuno), connected to navigation displays - Additional pivoting and zooming camera in aft cockpit or flybridge (Panasonic), connected to navigation displays - Possibility to control all the cameras on the Ipad (up to four cameras) - TV predisposition in cockpit + TV - TV predisposition on flybridge + TV - Upgraded A/V package - Platinum version - Telescopic handrails on both sides of the gangway (stainless steel) - Spot lights on aft flybridge (recessed in the fiberglass) - six LED spotlights Flexa model PW1922 - Six underwater lights under swim platform (Lumishore TIX 802 SUPRA) - Swivelling stools at the flybridge bar (n. 5)

- Cover for bow sitting area, with poles in carbon fibre and three awnings - Teak flooring on all flybridge - 12mm - Electric main door in salon - 180 l/h Idromar watermaker - Double racor filters for generators - Garbage disposal in galley - Additional folding bed in guest cabin - Fridge in lower deck lobby - Wine cooler in pantry - Safe in master cabin - Safe (JUWEL art.7826 Hotelrunner or equivalent) all guest cabins and crew - Wood cover for Jacuzzi (bow) - Upgraded BBQ - Additional pair of midship cleats

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GOLDEN LIFE

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35 meters / 114.82 ft

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GOLDEN LIFE

GOLDEN LIFE is a classic Turkish motor sailer yacht built in 2002 and refitted in 2012 and 2021. She is based in Bodrum, Turkiye offering guests the opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. With a professional crew of three, guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea while being pampered with top-notch services. GOLDEN LIFE is the perfect choice for couples looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends seeking adventure.

Featuring a 21-meter length and a beam of 5.85 meters, the GOLDEN LIFE yacht has a sleek body and an ample beam for stability, offering an excellent balance of comfort and simplicity. The GOLDEN LIFE yacht is equipped with one 240 HP main engine, allowing her to reach a maximum speed of 10 knots. There are two generators aboard the yacht, one with a power of 22.5 kW and another with a power of 6 kW, plus all safety equipment required.

Shaded by sun awnings on the aft deck, guests can enjoy their meals without being directly exposed to the sun. There is seating for up to eight guests in the dining area. The comfortable lounge area with bolster pillows and decorative pillows provides plenty of room for conversation and relaxation. Guests can also take in the stunning views of the sea while they dine and lounge. Soft music plays in the background, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.

On board the GOLDEN LIFE yacht, there are four cabins that can accommodate up to eight guests. In each of the four double cabins of the GOLDEN LIFE yacht, air conditioning is provided as well as a bathroom with a shower and a WC. The varnished wooden interiors of the cabins create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests. This add a touch of classic elegance to the cabins, giving the yacht a timeless charm.

A very popular area of the yacht is the foredeck, which offers a large sunbathing area with sunbeds, perfect for taking in the views and soaking up the sun. The foredeck provides the right setting for alfresco dining with its comfortable seating area and two coffee tables. A small lounge area is located at the bow of the yacht, providing guests with a cozy place to relax. This area is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne with your loved ones as you watch the sun set.

A few water activities are available on the GOLDEN LIFE yacht during the summer. Guests can participate in fishing and snorkeling activities to admire the marine life as well as try their luck at catching some fish. Paddleboarding and canoeing are great ways to explore the coastline and observe the beauty of the natural surroundings. Guests can admire the stunning views and landscapes that the area has to offer while participating in these activities.

Embark on a memorable holiday aboard the GOLDEN LIFE boat and enjoy the beauty and culture of the Turkish coastline. Please feel free to contact us with questions about GOLDEN LIFE yacht or seasonal availability.

All specifications of the yacht mentioned above are for informational purposes only. There can be changes in the specified features according to the maintenance/repair of the yachts at regular intervals. Opus Yachting cannot be held legally responsible for these changes.

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• Main Port: Bodrum
• Flag: Turkish
• Built/Refit: 2002 / 2012 / 2021
• Length: 21 m
• Beam: 5.85 m
• Engine: 240 HP
• Max Speed: 10 Knots
• Generators: 22.5 kW + 6 kW
• 4 Double cabins
• Full safety equipment
• Navigation equipment
• Service boat
• Music system
• Deep freezer
• Coffee machine
• Playing cards
• Bodrum Area: Torba, Turkbuku, Yalikavak, Gundogan, Turgutreis.
• Gulf of Gokova: Orak Island, Cokertme, Tavsanburnu, Black Island, Cleopatra Beach, English Harbor, Karacasogut.
• Gulf of Hisaronu: Cnidus, Datca, Selimiye, Orhaniye, Bozburun, Palamutbuku, Bencik, Aktur.
• Marmaris Area: Yildiz Island, Kadirga, Kumlubuk, Ekincik.
• Marmaris to Fethiye Area: Ekincik, Batik Hamam, Tersane Island, Aga Limani, Yassica Islands, Fethiye, Sarsala.
• Fethiye Area: Kizil Island, Aquarium Bay, Boncuklu Bay, Dalgic Bay, Gemiler Bay, Oludeniz.
• Gocek Area: Kizil Island, Gocek Island, Yassica Islands, Tersane Island, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunkenbath, Sarsala Bay.
• Low Season        800 Euro
• Mid Season      1.000 Euro
• High Season    1.200 Euro

Included in the Price Port charges (except private marinas) and harbor formalities Agency fees for navigational certificate and necessary procedures Mooring fees Crew service Utility water Diesel and gasoline expenses Bed linen and bath towels Use of equipment on the yacht Yacht insurance

Not Included in the Price Value added tax (VAT) Food and beverages Service boat fuel expenses (In case of use of water sports facilities onboard) Airport transfers All port taxes, mooring fees, clearance in/out at customs, transit log costs and agency service fees in foreign waters. Archaeological site entrance fees and optional excursions Yacht crew gratuity

IMPORTANT NOTE *Check your overseas health insurance or else travel insurance is necessary! *Included and not included services stated above, vary on APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) applied yachts!

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The Voyager’s Golden Record: Real-Life Inspiration Behind Netflix’s The Signal

I n Netflix’s “The Signal,” the Voyager spacecraft’s golden record takes center stage, offering a captivating blend of science fiction and real-world history. As protagonist Paula becomes convinced that extraterrestrial beings are attempting to communicate with Earth, the revelation that the aliens are utilizing the Voyager’s golden record adds a layer of authenticity to the narrative. Here’s a closer look at the true story behind the golden record and its significance.

The Voyager’s Golden Record: A Bridge to the Stars

In real life, the Voyager probes, launched in 1977, carry a special message intended for any intelligent life forms that may encounter them in the vast reaches of space. Affixed to each Voyager spacecraft is a golden record, curated by a committee led by renowned astronomer Dr. Carl Sagan. The purpose of the record is to introduce extraterrestrial beings to the rich tapestry of life on Earth, showcasing humanity’s achievements, cultural diversity, and artistic expressions.

What’s on the Golden Records?

Similar to its depiction in “The Signal,” the golden record contains a treasure trove of images, sounds, and greetings from Earth. These include recordings of human languages, greetings in 55 different languages, and a curated playlist of music spanning various cultures and genres. Notable selections range from classical compositions by Bach and Beethoven to traditional music from indigenous cultures around the world. Additionally, the record features a message of goodwill from the children of Earth, voiced by Nick Sagan, the son of Carl Sagan.

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While “The Signal” explores the mystery of who is saying “hello” on the golden record, real-life intrigue surrounds the whereabouts of the golden records themselves. Of the original ten copies produced, only eight are currently accounted for, with copies allegedly sent to prominent figures and institutions. However, the copies designated for the President of the United States and the Langley Research Center remain missing, sparking speculation and curiosity. This real-life mystery adds an extra layer of fascination to the enduring legacy of the Voyager’s golden record.

What inspired the concept of the Voyager’s golden record in “The Signal”?

The concept of the Voyager’s golden record in “The Signal” is inspired by the real-life golden records affixed to the Voyager spacecraft, which were designed to communicate information about Earth to potential extraterrestrial life forms.

What is included on the Voyager’s golden records in real life?

The golden records contain a diverse array of images, sounds, and greetings from Earth, including recordings of human languages, music from different cultures, and visual representations of life on Earth.

Are there any real-life mysteries associated with the Voyager’s golden records?

Yes, there are real-life mysteries surrounding the whereabouts of the golden records. While most copies are accounted for, two copies designated for prominent recipients remain missing, leading to speculation about their current location.

Who voiced the message of goodwill on the Voyager’s golden record?

The message of goodwill on the Voyager’s golden record was voiced by Nick Sagan, the son of renowned astronomer Carl Sagan, who played a prominent role in curating the contents of the golden record.

“The Signal” offers viewers a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s quest for connection and understanding in the cosmos, drawing inspiration from the real-life story of the Voyager’s golden record. As audiences immerse themselves in the fictional narrative, they are invited to ponder the profound implications of our existence and our place in the universe, echoing the sentiments encapsulated in the golden record’s timeless message of hope and curiosity.

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Beloved Golden Bachelor Stars Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles to Host New Golden Hour Podcast (Exclusive)

'Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour' launches March 28 and will see the reality stars and best friends discuss looking for love later in life

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The Golden Bachelor alum Susan Noles stopped by The Bachelor for Fantasy Suites last Monday, but soon she’ll be back in the Bachelor Nation fray on a regular basis with her former castmate Kathy Swarts .

Warner Bros. Unscripted Television and iHeartMedia announced Monday that Noles, 67, and Swarts, 70, will host a new podcast, Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour , beginning on Thursday, March 28.

“We’re so excited and can’t wait for our Bachelor Nation fans to join us on our new podcast, Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour ,” the costars, who attended Monday's Women Tell All special, said in a joint statement. “We will be sharing some of OUR life lessons with some humor and asking listeners to dish on what’s going on in their lives. Nothing surprises us!”

According to a press release, the Golden Hour podcast will serve up “some real wisdom about relationships, heartbreak and even sex.”

Noles and Swarts will be joined by favorite Bachelor Nation favorites as they talk about finding love later in life.

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Noles and Swarts appeared on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor , and while they ultimately didn't win Gerry Turner ’s heart, both ladies played a significant role in 72-year-old Turner’s Golden Wedding to Theresa Nist . Noles officiated the ceremony , while Swarts co-hosted the Golden Carpet with former  Bachelorette   Charity Lawson .

At the beginning of Joey Graziadei ’s season, Noles and Swarts helped Graziadei, 28, judge a Mrs. Right pageant that served as a group date. Noles reappeared again during Graziadei’s Fantasy Suite week to help coach finalist Rachel Nance.

“What I learned about myself from this show was, I am a prize,” Noles told the ICU nurse, 26. “I am what a man needs. You have to love yourself before you can love anybody else.”

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Noles told PhillyVoice earlier this month that she and Swarts need their own show.

“We can finish each other's sentences,” Noles said. “We're night and day, but yet we're the same in a sense. We just roll off each other, and it's so easy. I mean, all the girls, I've made friends with so many people I just was talking to Theresa a couple minutes ago before this. It's just great. Who would have thought at my age that I'd make all these new friends?”

Following the success of The Golden Bachelor , ABC announced last month that they’ll be doing a Golden Bachelorette season this fall. The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranked as the No. 1 new unscripted series among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating) during its run, per ABC. The show also marked ABC’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.

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During the two-hour “Women Tell All” episode, franchise host Jesse Palmer took a moment to announce Noles’ and Swarts’ next Bachelor -related endeavor: Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour , a new extension of the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast hosted by Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt.

“There won’t be any need to ‘zip it!’ as these dynamic ladies from the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor dish on life, love, and relationships,” a Warner Bros. Unscripted TV press release reads. “…The former cast members are teaming up to give Bachelor Nation a brand-new, solid gold podcast about love in EVERY season of life. With decades of experience in the dating pool, they’ll be serving up some real wisdom about relationships, heartbreak, and even sex because nothing is off limits for these fabulous friends.”

“We’re so excited and can’t wait for our Bachelor Nation fans to join us on our new podcast,” Swarts, 70, and Noles, 67, added. “We will be sharing some of OUR life lessons with some humor and asking listeners to dish on what’s going on in their lives. Nothing surprises us!”

The podcast, which kicks off on March 28, will welcome Bachelor Nation stars and air new episodes each week on Wednesdays and Fridays. Can’t wait another week to hear these two besties banter? You can listen to Golden Hour ‘s 10-minute trailer now.

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‘Fancy cars and flashy yachts’: criminals living the high life targeted by Victoria’s unexplained wealth laws

Police minister says those who ‘swan around with ill-gotten gains’ will be pursued in reforms that flip onus of proof

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Organised crime figures who splash out on yachts, penthouse suites and sex workers will be targeted by the Victorian government, under new laws that will force them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was lawfully acquired.

The state’s attorney general, Jaclyn Symes, and police minister, Anthony Carbines, on Tuesday announced they will introduce the Confiscation Amendment (Unexplained Wealth) Bill to parliament, in an effort to deprive criminals of the “use and enjoyment of their unexplained wealth”.

Symes said the new laws would flip the onus from police and prosecutors – who currently have to prove a direct link between a criminal and their wealth – to the offender.

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“The barrier has been is that we’ve had to demonstrate that [wealth] is connected to criminal activity. The onus now will be flipped under this legislation, you will have to demonstrate that you obtained it by legal means,” she said.

“It’s very likely unless they won Tattslotto and they can show their winning ticket. They probably were doing illegal activities to obtain their wealth.”

Carbines said the changes will also capture assets bought in a partner or relative’s name as well as gifts, “consumable wealth and wealth that has been gifted, disposed of or expended”.

“If you want to swan around with ill-gotten gains and wealth that doesn’t belong to you, that you’ve accrued illegally, police will be able to pursue you. They’ll be able to pursue your family and your partners,” he said.

“If organised crime bosses think that they can have the fancy cars, flashy yachts, spend their money on hotels and strippers, if you draw your attention to yourself, Victoria police will be after you.

“They will be able to use these laws to crack out and reclaim the stolen wealth that ill gotten gains, and it’s about continuing to make sure we put the pressure on organised crime.”

The new laws will allow the Director of Public Prosecutions to apply to a court for an order if there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a person’s total wealth exceeds their lawfully acquired wealth by at least $200,000.

If a person can’t satisfy a court that they have lawfully obtained their wealth, a court may order them to pay the state the value of anything they cannot prove was lawfully acquired.

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The opposition leader, John Pesutto, questioned why it had taken so long for the government to introduce the legislation, though he said he supported the concept in principal.

“Frankly, after 10 years, you have to ask, what is it actually doing to crack down on organised crime?” he said.

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By justice sandra day o'connor, stanford commencement speech, 1982: the individual often does make a difference in society.

June 16, 1982

Try to resolve some disputes outside the courts, O'Connor advises graduates

An informed, reasoned effort by one citizen can have a dramatic impact on how ... a legislator will vote and act. -Sandra Day O'Connor

Following is the 1982 commencement address by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor:

First. I want to say hello to the class of 1982. You are the people who asked mo to be with you today. My presence here reflects that there are some offers that even supreme court justices can't refuse. Yours was one of them. Thank you for asking me to share your day with you. Thank you, Don Kennedy, for your kind words and thoughts and thank you, dear friends of Stanford and of the graduates, for being here today for this wonderful celebration.

As I stand here and look about me, it is like taking a journey in a time tunnel.

I remember. so clearly, the day I first sat in this amphitheater. It was the end of September, 1946. The occasion was the first gathering of my own class, the class of 1950. While your class and mine are separated by a span of 32 years, I can assure you that our two classes share a common belie£. There is no greater, more foresighted office in this land of ours than the Admissions Office of Stanford University. Certainly, all of you would agree that if my decisions on the U.S. Supreme Court are as wise as Fred Hargadon's admissions decisions about you in the spring of 1978, this country is entering into a judicial golden age.

Each spring. when I was here, I would come for the wonderful spring sings. One year, as a group was singing "Singing In the Rain," it started to rain, proving again, that Stanford students can make anything happen if they try hard enough.

I received my undergraduate degree in 1950 on this spot, during the presidency of Wallace Sterling, who is with us here today.

My last appearance was three years ago when I sat in the same first row here as a trustee and watched my oldest son carry the president's flag at his own graduation ceremony.

I have one more future visit here that I know of now: the graduation of my youngest son, a sophomore here, who proudly carries the title of admiral of the Big Way Yacht Club.

I realize that we have gathered here this morning to applaud those of you who will be receiving degrees. But, as one who has sent a few dollars to Stanford for children who have been students here, I suggest that there are several heroes and heroines here today who should be recognized and with whom you graduates would like to share your glory. I refer, of course, to your parents who made two significant contributions to your presence today. First. they had the brains which you were lucky enough to inherit and, secondly, they, and various benefactors of Stanford, provided the money that you needed to sustain yourselves while you were here. I congratulate your parents, and I commend you graduates for your good judgment in selecting your parents.

I have not had time to give many talks this year. My duties on the court don't give me the luxury of much extra time. A commencement speech is a particularly difficult assignment. You are given no topic and are expected to be able to inspire all the graduates with a stirring speech about nothing at all. I suppose that's why so many lawyers are asked to be commencement speakers: we're in the habit of talking extensively even when we have nothing to say.

But as I begin, I want to briefly comment on several changes that have occurred in our country since I was at Stanford.

Although we criticize our country, it is well to periodically mention the strides we have made as a nation in recent decades.

First of all, as my presence here today evidences, the opportunities for women in this country have changed dramatically. As some of you may have read, the only job offer I received in the private sector on my graduation from Stanford Law School, in 1952, was a job as a legal secretary. However, since it was a partner in that same law firm who, as attorney general, recommended my appointment to the president, I have no present intention of initiating legal action. Today, almost 40 percent of all law school classes are comprised of women. Talented women are being actively recruited by private law firms on graduation. Women judges are serving ably at all court levels.

The other great change has been in the increased opportunities in our land for members of minority groups. The very heart of this country is equality of opportunity and respect for all individuals for what they are, and I am thrilled to see some progress in that regard.

We also have somewhat cleaner air and somewhat cleaner water and somewhat smaller cars than when I graduated. While none of the problems reflected are really solved, we can at least see a few changes and some progress.

I can remember, as I was growing up, and when I was a student here, reading about and hearing about the great historic leaders of our country, people who "preserved a nation" or "changed the course of a generation." I would also read about the people then in power. I would wonder what they were really like. They seemed so distant. I wondered how I or anyone else could ever impact on them because "they" seemed too remote, and yet powerful. Since September, I suppose I have been one of "them," the people at that seat of government in this nation. Today, I can share with you something I have learned repeatedly, as I engaged in public service in Arizona and now in Washington.

First, everyone, regardless of rank or reputation, shares the same basic human qualities, and has his or her faults as well as virtues. Secondly, the person who really favorably impacts on this world is, as has always been the case, not an institution, not a committee, and not a person who just happens to have a title: rather, it is the truly qualitative individual. The qualitative individual does matter in this quantitative world of ours, now as ever. When I speak of the qualitative individual and his or her role in life, I am not speaking just about the hero who slays the dragon or the humanistic politician who defeats the demagogue. I am speaking of every person in this land. For each of us has dragons and demagogues we must battle, and how we fight that battle is more meaningful to each of us than a legion of legendary giants.

This dual concept of the qualitative national leader, as well as the qualitative unknown citizen, is expressed in the Talmud very nicely:

"In every age, there comes a time when leadership suddenly comes forth to meet the needs of the hour. And so there is no man who does not find his time, and there is no hour that does not have its leader."

At first blush, this ancient saying suggests merely that there will always be a Moses when a Moses is needed. Yet, on further examination of the words, ''there is no man who does not find his time,'' we realize that the message conveyed is that each of us, in our own individual lives and the crises we face, will have a time to lead. Whether we will lead only a family, or a handful of friends, and where and how we will lead, is up to us, our views and our talents. But the hour will come for each of us, and, because we know this, we surely must also know that the very nature of humanity and society, regardless of its size or complexity, will always turn on the act of the individual and, therefore, on the quality of that individual.

Sometimes I am concerned that people in our country, including young, gifted people like you, at some point develop a sense that government and our society have grown so complex and so large that the individual simply cannot impact on the decisions that affect the country and affect all of us.

Let me disabuse you of that notion. My experience in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government and my position on the Supreme Court all point to this conclusion: an informed, reasoned effort by one citizen can have dramatic impact on how someone, like a legislator, will vote and act. When I was in the legislature, one person, sometimes with a direct interest in the matter, sometimes without one, would on occasion persuade me by the facts, by the clarity of the explanation and by the reasoning, to do something which I never would otherwise have done. I have been at caucuses when a group of legislators was trying to decide what to do, and, time and time again, my fellow legislators would refer to the logic or fairness of what some plain, unknown citizen has said.

I have had an opportunity to view this same basic phenomenon from a different perspective in my role as a Supreme Court justice. A majority of litigants who come before us are people who are essentially unknown, not only to us but even within their own community. We resolve their problems and, in the process, resolve the problems of thousands or millions similarly situated.

I might make a similar point about the lawyers who appear before us. Certainly, some of those who appear before the court are among the most heralded advocates of the land, but most are not. Most are lawyers who have never been before the court before and will never be there again. Many of these lawyers are from small firms and small towns. Some of the best arguments in the 150 or so I have heard have come from legal unknowns, and sometimes the argument of a famed lawyer fails to live up to his or her reputation.

The essential point of all this is simply to make the same point in a different context. The individual can make things happen. It is the individual who can bring a tear to my eye and then cause me to take pen in hand. It is the individual who has acted or tried to act who will not only force a decision but be able to impact it.

Thus far, I have been talking to you for the most part about the role of the individual in participating in governmental decisions. But my principal message to you is broader than that. It is this: that the main goal each of us should have in life is to solve problems and to help other people. We do this because it is important and it is needed. But we do this also because it will bring us pleasure and pride in our own actions.

I cannot overemphasize that there are amazing ways in which the individual can impact on society, even as a volunteer and without reference to any governmental act at all. Let me give you one example, of which there are thousands. I know a man in Phoenix who conceived of the idea of an organization he called second harvest. Essentially what he wanted to do was to feed the poor, but to do it as cost efficiently as he could. So he arranged for fields which had been harvested by the farmers to be harvested again by volunteers for all of the many products which still remained: this was how the organization came to be called "second harvest." He arranged also to get foods from grocery stores that were otherwise going to be thrown out because they were becoming outdated, although still nutritious. He raised cash and bought food in bulk from wholesalers and all of these things were distributed to people who needed it. His concept was so successful that the organization has now spread to many areas in our nation. This is one person. One idea. One qualitative individual impacting meaningfully on what some consider to be an uncaring world.

There are innumerable ways in which all of us can help in all fields. Let me mention only one which is close to my heart. One of the things each of you can do as individuals to improve our nation's court system is to help us resolve more of the disputes which arise in this country someplace other than in the courtroom. I believe there is a widespread and justified view in this country that quantitatively the courts are carrying too large a burden, the size of which cannot adequately be resolved merely by increasing the number of judges, and that qualitatively the courts are being asked to solve problems for which they are not institutionally or traditionally equipped.

The results of this double burden are well known to you. Court delays are so severe in some jurisdictions that an aggrieved party might just as well have no remedy at all. The costs of litigation have often become so high as to deprive many of our citizens of true access to the courts and to cause litigation to become known as the newest form of "the sport of kings."

What can we do about this? There are other alternatives to some of our traditional ways of resolving our problems. In some instances, delay has been avoided and the costs of proceedings have been diminished by legislation requiring mandatory arbitration of certain claims, or simplified, largely unadministered probate proceedings. Some jurisdictions have attacked the problem by simplified procedures in small claims courts. More recently, efforts are being made to resolve many problems, including landlord-tenant disputes, at citizens' dispute resolution centers where laymen, rather than lawyers, help mediate disputes.

Other societies have not had the same need of lawyers or courts that we have here. While Japan affords perhaps the most extreme example, it is interesting to note that in Japan there is one lawyer for every 10,000 citizens whereas in California there is one lawyer for every 233 citizens.

As a citizen, a former legislator and a judge, I am fully aware of the increased number of laws and, therefore, the increased likelihood of disputes arising. However, I firmly believe that individuals and business concerns can dramatically impact on resolving their own problems outside of the courts. First, I suggest to those of you who will be in business that you very carefully consider providing in your contracts that any dispute arising between the parties will be resolved by arbitration. Arbitration often can provide a speedier and a satisfactory solution.

Secondly, I suggest, as you negotiate disputes, you remember the golden rule: do unto others what you would have them do unto you. That might make you a little more generous, save you a lot of time and money and make my job a lot easier.

I wish I could visit and get to know you all. You are a talented, fortunate, attractive group. You are the cream of our nation. As I said at the beginning of my remarks, 32 years ago I sat where you sit today. Thirty-two years from now my wish for you is that you will love this school as much as I have for all these years, that you will be able to be proud of the many improvements we will have made in our society in those intervening years, that you haven't had to pay too many lawyers' fees, that you will have spent a significant portion of your life putting service, public or private, above self, that you will have had fun and excitement along the way and that you will all be lucky enough to be able to have your children attend this paradise on earth that we love and that we call Stanford.

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Dog Helps Rescue Golden Retriever Struggling in UK Harbor

A Golden Retriever who fell in the cold waters of an Isle of Man harbor in the United Kingdom is lucky to be alive, thanks to their canine mate who “called” for help. The Golden Retriever was in the company of another dog, a Newfoundland , when they fell into the water.

‘Lucky’ Golden Retriever rescued from an Isle of Man harbor

As per BBC News , the incident occurred on Sunday, Mar. 17 at the Douglas Harbor. According to the news outlet, the Newfoundland alerted a passer-by to the Golden Retriever stranded in the cold waters. It appears that the Newfoundland realized their canine friend needed saving and, therefore, raised the alarm.

With the Newfoundland’s help, the passer-by was able to spot the Golden Retriever in the water and, without wasting time, swung into action.

First, the man called the Douglas Coastguard to report the incident before getting on a boat in the harbor so he could reach the Golden Retriever. In a life-saving move, the man held onto the pup while awaiting the Coastguard crew to arrive. Luckily, responders got there in time and carried the pup to safety.

A spokesperson with the Douglas Coastguard applauded the passer-by for his quick thinking, as this helped save the Golden Retriever from drowning or developing hypothermia . Reports say that when the Coastguard rescuers arrived, the pup “had begun [to] move with the flow of the river down the harbor and was starting to go under the water.”

In a statement, the Spokesperson shared: “We would like to thank the member of the public for his swift action, which undoubtedly saved the life of one very lucky dog.”

Both the Newfoundland and the Golden Retriever were taken to the Coastguard station. Luckily, authorities managed to locate the owner of the two pups.

As of now, it remains unclear how the canine wound up in the water.

The post Dog Helps Rescue Golden Retriever Struggling in UK Harbor appeared first on DogTime .

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