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Topic: States of Jersey


  
  Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jersey was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1 May 1940, and was held until 9 May 1945, the end of World War II.
Jersey Royal potatoes are the local variety of new potato, and the island is famous for its early crop of small potatoes from the south-facing côtils (steeply-sloping fields).
Jersey is a member of the British-Irish Council, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jersey   (2292 words)

  
 Bailiwick of Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
He also mentions that Jersey Lieutenant Governor's flag is the Union Flag charged in the centre with the arms used by the States of Jersey,which are identical with the first and fourth quarters of Arms of England.
Jersey and Guernsey replied that they were granted arms by Edward I in 1277 and 1279 respectively, but perhaps the College of Arms was not aware of this, not having been incorporated until 1484.
Whereas We deem it expedient that the steam-tug "Duke of Normandy," belonging to the States of Jersey, shall be permitted to wear the Blue Ensign of His Majesty's Fleet, with the Badge of Jersey in the fly thereof, namely, gules - three leopardised lions, passant guardant, or, in a shield.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/je.html   (1711 words)

  
 Part 1: The 1813 Tokens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The first official coinage of Jersey are the silver 1813 tokens and were struck by the Royal Mint on the authority of an Order in Council from the Committee on Coins dated February 5, 1813.
Most sources state that the mintage for the eighteen pence token is 90800 and the mintage for the three shillings token is 45400.
Jersey Hertiage Trust L/F/95 General Don Collection L/F/95/B/21 Letter from Lieutenant General George Don, Government House to Viscount Sidmouth concerning the States of Jersey's desire to issue a local coin stamped with the arms of the Island, includes a copy of the act of the States 1812.
fly.hiwaay.net /~hfears/jer_tokens/token.htm   (3313 words)

  
 Joint Motion and Memorandum of United States, New Jersey and Waste Management to Modify Final Judgment : U.S. and State ...
Nonetheless, the United States and the courts have concluded that notice to the public and an opportunity for comment are appropriate where significant decree modifications are proposed.
The United States approved the purchaser proposed by WMI and the divestiture was consummated on April 30, 2004, subject to this Court's approval as requested in the instant pleadings.
On February 17, 2004, the United States approved the purchaser proposed by WMI and WMI divested the modified package of waste hauling assets serving Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, and described herein, subject to this Court's approval as requested in the instant pleadings.
www.usdoj.gov /atr/cases/f203600/203632.htm   (2336 words)

  
 The History of Sodomy Laws in the United States - New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that evidence as to the condition of the victim’s rectum three days after an alleged assault was admissible, as was evidence of the rectum’s condition four months later.
Unlike most state revision commissions, New Jersey’s was charged, in part, with increasing "individual liberties" in suggesting a new code.
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that married couples could not be prosecuted under the law, and later ruled that two men having consensual sex in a parked car could not be prosecuted under the "private lewdness" law, since their conduct was unlikely to be seen by others.
www.sodomylaws.org /sensibilities/new_jersey.htm   (4156 words)

  
 FindLaw's Writ - Grossman: The New Jersey Domestic Partnership Law
To register for a New Jersey domestic partnership, a couple must share a common residence, be engaged in a "committed relationship of mutual caring," and agree to support one another if the need arises.
Finally, the New Jersey law does not specifically amend the state's tort laws to give domestic partners standing to sue for the injury or death to the other.
As I discussed in a prior column, a few states, such as New York, have also recognized the ability of a same-sex partner to sue under the state's wrongful death statute.
writ.news.findlaw.com /grossman/20040113.html   (2239 words)

  
 STATES OF JERSEY
He returned to Jersey in 1986 and was employed by Mourant, de Feu and Jeune and was called to the Jersey Bar in March 1990.
Le Bail was born in St. Ouen in 1934 and educated in Jersey.
Roberts is married with two children and was formerly Chairman of the Jersey Branch of Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, Secretary of the Jersey Spina Bifida Association and is a committee member of the Institute of Directors.
www.statesassembly.co.uk /documents/propositions/44055-1120-842003.htm   (795 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Jersey | States debates selling property
There are plans for 500 fewer States employees than at present and Jersey's government says it will need less office space as a result.
The property department, called States of Jersey Property Holdings, would report to the treasury minister.
He said: "What we're proposing the States should do is pool very nearly all our property portfolio in one organisation, because one of the big issues here is we are actually using more space than we should be so we can save millions for taxpayers."
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/2/hi/europe/jersey/4070264.stm   (289 words)

  
 Police - History
In the meantime the States' had adopted an indignant stance to the appointment of the Commissioners, stating that the complaints were isolated and originated only from a few individuals and therefore did not represent the view of the majority of inhabitants.
Despite this opportunity for the States to compromise their way out their predicament, another two years were allowed to pass without any further activity apart from the abortive and ill-fated criminal code.
As a consequence of these recommendations in 1935 the States adopted the principle of a professional police force operating on an island wide basis The controversy which this generated resulted in the necessary legislation being delayed and it was not introduced until some three years later in 1938.
www.police.gov.je /polhist.asp   (4351 words)

  
 New Jersey
One of the original 13 states (it joined the Union in 1787), it was named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel.
New Jersey is referred to as the "Garden State" because of its fertile farmland.
Trenton is the state capital, and the flower is the purple violet.
www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/es?subject=nj&x=22&y=14   (138 words)

  
 These United States - New Jersey
New Jersey was the third of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution, on December 18, 1787.
In 1664 the British took the area between the Delaware and Hudson Rivers; known as New Netherland the region was given to Lord john Berkeley and Sire George Carteret.
New Jersey was the scene of nearly 100 battles of the American Revolution, large and small, including Trenton, 1776; Princeton, 1777; and Monmouth, 1778.
www.theseunitedstates.com /newjersey.html   (258 words)

  
 Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Jersey law resource page with links to the Jersey government, Jersey law firms, Jersey law, Jersey legal research, Jersey assembly, and Jersey law guide.
The website includes all Laws in Force, Jersey Law Reports from 1983 to September 2003, Unreported Judgments from 1997 and Practice Directions of the Royal Court.
Access to directions issued by the Courts of Jersey in regulation of their procedures.
www.washlaw.edu /forint/europe/jersey.htm   (182 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The island of Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy that held sway in both France and England.
The Jersey breed of dairy cattle is known worldwide and represents an important export income earner.
In recent years, the government has encouraged light industry to locate in Jersey, with the result that an electronics industry has developed alongside the traditional manufacturing of knitwear.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/je.html   (511 words)

  
 Statistics Unit
This is the home site for official Jersey statistics, providing information on the economy, prices and population of the Island.
The Statistics Unit is at the core of statistical work within Jersey and is responsible for economic statistics, the census and the development of statistics across Government.
The Statistics Unit produces two annual publications: Jersey in Figures, which brings together statistics and information on Jersey from a wide range of sources; and the Jersey Economic Digest which focuses on the economy of the Island.
www.gov.je /statistics   (288 words)

  
 Economic Development
Economic Development helps the States achieve its aim of enhancing the performance of the Island’s economy, so that the people of Jersey continue to enjoy a high standard of living and sufficient jobs are provided for the Island’s workforce.
Economic Development is responsible for marketing Jersey externally as a visitor destination and for its produce including the famous Jersey Royal new potato.
TEP works with Jersey employers and employees to raise skills levels and improve business performance which in turn gives a positive impact on the economic and social development of the Island through the schemes and initiatives it manages.
www.gambling.gov.je   (428 words)

  
 EPA : Global Warming : Where You Live : United States : States : New Jersey
Increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other gases are expected to cause a global warming that could raise sea level a few feet in the next century.
State action plans describe how a state might reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as the potential impacts of those reductions.
The State Emission Inventories section provides a broad overview of greenhouse gas emission sources and sinks, introduces key concepts, and discusses the primary drivers for the growth in greenhouse gas emissions.
yosemite.epa.gov /oar/globalwarming.nsf/0/85256d7a00686a5a85256c1c00793e49?OpenDocument   (254 words)

  
 ATR | In the States - New Jersey
In his first full budget, McGreevey imposed more than $1.9 billion of new taxes on working New Jersey families and then followed again with another $600 million for the upcoming fiscal year.
As state Senator, McGreevey cast the deciding vote for Governor Florio to impose $2.8 billion of tax increases on working New Jersey families.
States Will Receive Huge Aid Thanks to the President's Tax Bill - So Why are Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Missouri and Others Not Scaling Back Their Tax Increases in Response?
www.atr.org /state/individual/newjersey   (254 words)

  
 Hoppa - Everything in Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Jersey, Government This is the official government site for the Island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands situated in the English Channel.
Guernsey, Isle of Man, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Jersey, Banks, Offshore Our aim is to help you plan your personal finances simply and efficiently, helping you make the most of your international lifestyle, wherever you are in the world.
Jersey, ICT, Computer Information Technology, Information Management and Computer Security Consultancy based in Jersey, British Channel Islands (CI) marketing a variety of products and services, including e-commerce and e-business solutions.
hoppa.com /eu/ci/je   (185 words)

  
 Mrs. New Jersey United States Pageant
New Jersey United States Pageant is a spectacular event that brings elegance and notoriety throughout the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey United States Pageant celebrates the achievements of married women and honors the outstanding women that call New Jersey their home.
Our shared vision is to promote New Jersey’s married women, encourage philanthropic efforts, and draw attention to companies and organizations of interest to married women across the state.
www.mrsnewjerseyus.com   (183 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Jersey | States employees' pension change
Public employees in Jersey who retire early will not receive their full benefits under planned changes to the States pension system.
If States employees currently retire between 60 and 64, before the normal retirement age of 65, they can still claim their full benefit.
The States is considering options to deal with a deficit of more than £78m.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/jersey/4283668.stm   (141 words)

  
 NSGIC: States - New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Twelve of the state's 21 counties and three major cities are now participating in the network.
Orthoimagery: OGIS is collaborating with USGS and Delaware on a spring 2007 overflight.
Elevation: OGIS is working with FEMA and several counties to develop a cost-share program for the acquisition of LIDAR-based elevation data in spring 2006.
www.nsgic.org /states/newjersey.cfm   (453 words)

  
 :: Regional :: North America :: United States :: New Jersey
New Jersey is called the Garden State, although the state's governor vetoed a bill to put this nickname on the state's car license plates in 1954 (the bill was passed anyway).
The New Jersey Quarter - Depicts General George Washington and members of the Colonial Army crossing the Delaware River en route to very important victories during the Revolutionary War.
The design is based on the 1851 painting by Emmanuel Leutze, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," which currently hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
www.localadsearch.com /Regional/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey   (303 words)

  
 New Jersey State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
New Jersey Luxury Hotel - Madison Hotel - The Madison Hotel with distinctive Georgian architecture in Morristown, New Jersey combines traditional furnishings with modern conveniences by Madison and Morristown, NJ.
The state coat of arms is emblazoned in the center.
The New Jersey state flag was formally adopted in 1896.
www.50states.com /newjerse.htm   (314 words)

  
 States: New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Also included in the law is a mandate to New Jersey insurance companies, requiring them to offer benefits to domestic partners if they offer them to spouses.
By 55% to 41%, New Jersey likely voters say gay couples should be able to marry, according to Zogby Poll released today; the margin among Independent voters is an even bigger 60% to 36%
By 67% to 26%, New Jersey likely voters say the state should stop fighting the marriage lawsuit by gay couples and devote the resources to other matters; Republicans agree 52%-42% and conservatives are evenly split
www.lambdalegal.org /cgi-bin/pages/states/record?record=30   (2231 words)

  
 States: New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Decision in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.
New Jersey Appeals Court Rules 2-1 Against Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples, Moving Lambda Legal’s Case to State Supreme Court for Final Ruling
State appeals court to hear argument for gay Eagle Scout on Monday, December 8
www.lambdalegal.org /cgi-bin/iowa/states/record?record=30   (2231 words)

  
 Tomfolio.com: Americana & U.S. States, New Jersey
New Jersey and Its Government, Prepared for Jersey Boys State Publisher: The American Legion, Department of New Jersey.
Hardcover Includes The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, The Constitution of New Jersey, The History of and Pledge to The United States Flag and The State Flag of New Jersey.
This copy belonged to a New Jersey native who annotated a few pages, added a pre-1940 photograph and an earlier postcard of the oldest house in New Salem, but who kept his books poorly.
www.tomfolio.com /bookssub.asp?subid=2293   (2407 words)

  
 Banknotes and Paper Money - Jersey
Notes listed here are uncirculated except where stated.
Issued to commemmorate the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey.
Issued to commemmorate the 800th Anniversary of the States of Jersey.
www.thebanknotestore.com /british/jersey/jersey.htm   (195 words)

  
 Data Protection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In addition, the Commissioner is responsible for providing advice and guidance to both Island businesses and individuals, and makes recommendations to the States of Jersey in response to international data protection legislative changes.
This Website has been designed to help businesses maintain compliance with the Law, by providing a useful point of reference and guidance, as well as assisting individuals who wish to find out more about the rights available to them under the Law, and the ways in which the Commissioner can help.
States approve amendment to new Data Protection (Jersey) law 2005
www.dataprotection.gov.je   (464 words)

  
 GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United States - New Jersey
New Jersey State Legislature - composed of the Senate and Assembly
New Jersey Legislative Histories (New Jersey State Law Library, Cyberdesk) citations and documents for selected legislation since 1998 and as recent as chapter 25 (2003)
State and Local Government on the Net: New Jersey (Piper Resources)
www.loc.gov /law/guide/us-nj.html   (305 words)

  
 Open Directory - News: Newspapers: Regional: United States: New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is the primary advertising medium for Sussex County, New Jersey.
New Jersey Press Association - A non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing the interests of newspapers and to increase awareness in the benefits of newspaper readership.
Patriot of New Jersey - Focusing on political news.
dmoz.org /News/Newspapers/Regional/United_States/New_Jersey   (779 words)

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