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RVB's 1st 'RV of the Year': TMC's Axis & Vegas
December 9, 2013 by RVBusiness Comments Off on RVB's 1st 'RV of the Year': TMC's Axis & Vegas
Times change, and RVBusiness is changing along with them, which is a backhanded way of saying that the staff and contributors of RVBusiness and RVBUSINESS.com are dropping their annual "Best of Show" format in favor of a concept that looks instead at the entire model year: The "RVBusiness 2014 RV of the Year."
Why? Because today, as most everyone knows, North American RV builders are introducing new models all over the calendar starting in September – from the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association's (PRVCA) Hershey Show to Elkhart's RV Open House to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) Louisville Show and even the Florida RV Trade Association's (FRVTA) Tampa Show in January.
So, faced with all these trade-worthy venues, we're opting to keep the ball rolling in an inventive way by instead combing though the hundreds of new or upgraded models released for the current model year in an effort to select one of them as the most interesting, inventive and/or eye-catching new unit of the model year while naming three others as viable contenders.
In our January/February print issue, moreover, we'll add an array of "Top 2014 Debuts" that should amount to a pretty provocative look at the model year when all is said and done.
"It's not a task we take lightly," said RVBusiness Editor Bruce Hampson, who oversees the selection process. "But it's a process intended to showcase the extraordinary authenticity, originality and creativity in design, styling and engineering that's fast becoming the hallmark of contemporary recreational vehicles. What else did we consider? Innovation takes precedence over amenities — and a unit's potential impact upon the marketplace carries more weight than a 16,000-pound GVWR fiver."
And it didn't take a protracted debate among our staff and contributors to come up with our inaugural "RV of the Year" — Thor Motor Coach Inc.'s unusual "Recreational Utility Vehicle," the Axis and Vegas Class A, one of a number of new cutting-edge North American recreational vehicles that exhibit smaller dimensions and a distinctly European flavor in a market still populated by plenty of big towable and motorized RVs.
Among the "RV of the Year" contenders – units that drew enough praise from the staff that they prompted us to pause before making a final selection:
• Winnebago Industries Inc.'s Trend Class C Motorhome
• Jayco Inc.'s Jay Smart Travel Trailer
• Keystone RV Co.'s Montana Big Sky Fifth-Wheel
Why TMC's Axis, Vegas?
Elkhart, Ind.-based TMC, a division of Thor Industries Inc., is actually not the first motorized manufacturer to introduce a contemporary 25-foot Class A coach — nor is it the first to build a motorhome on the Ford E-series chassis.
However, the Axis/Vegas is the first in the modern era assembled on a Ford E-350 commercial platform that not only helps to keep the unit's $93,675 base MSRP well below six figures, but also provides nearly limitless repair facilities should a problem crop up on the road.
The Ford chassis also allows for higher gross vehicle weight ratings (12,500 pounds) and gross combined weight rating (18,500 pounds), allowing TMC engineers and designers to better equip the coach, while it's wide stance, long 188-inch wheelbase and narrowed (by 7 inches) front clip further improve stability.
TMC combines that with attractive exterior styling that would put the coach right at home on any European highway. And there's a profusion of space inside, including an electronically actuated bunk over the cockpit and a unique double-hinged "extender-room" door that essentially turns the mid-coach bathroom into a virtual changing room, which drew the overall kudo's of RVB's staff.
As for the contenders?
Jayco Jay Smart: There's no denying the impact that European design is having upon the American RV industry. The Jay Smart is less a U.S. travel trailer built with a smattering of European influences as it is a European caravan "Americanized" for domestic use. That's not surprising, given that one of Jayco's design and engineering consultants on this project, Brian Donat, has been working in Europe for three years. By reconfiguring the trailer's center of gravity — the engineering team modified the chassis and hitch and extended the A-frame — the Jay Smart is designed to have a hitch weight of between 100-150 pounds. With four floorplans in the works from 19 to 26 feet, the Jay Smart weighs in at between 2,400 and 4,100 pounds. Other innovations include a friction pad on the front and back of the hitch that locks down tightly on the coupler to prevent chucking, an optional maneuvering system attached to the axles to enhance maneuvering into tight locations and acrylic windows throughout.
Winnebago Trend: While dealers got their first look at Winnebago Industries Inc.'s compact Winnebago Trend Class C motorhome at the Iowa manufacturer's May Dealer Days, it was quickly evident from the "mob scene" that developed at its retail debut in September at PRVCA's Hershey Show that U.S. consumers were intrigued by the Trend, the first U.S. Class C motorhome built on Chrysler's Ram ProMaster van chassis – an Americanized version of Europe's popular Fiat Ducato. Now it's up to Winnebago, which has also introduced a Travato Class B motorhome on the Ram ProMaster, to determine over the long haul just how well current and new American motorhome buyers like the downsized, 9,350-pound GVWR Trend and its Itasca Viva! companion line. The four-sleeper Trend/Viva!, with its easy-access cab equipped with a powered StudioLoft bed, is available with MSRP's of $88,650 in two floorplans with a fuel-efficient V6 Pentastar gas engine getting 14 to 16 mpg.
Keystone Montana Big Sky: Beyond all of the standard amenities available on Keystone RV Co.'s upscale 40-foot Montana Big Sky fifth-wheel — like its 12-cubic-foot Dometic fridge, 8,000-pound axles, 48-inch by 30-inch shower and outside entertainment centers — what really caught our eye was a hard-to-define aspect called eye appeal. The interior of the fifth-wheel — now a stand-alone Montana brand versus an upgrade of existing lines — simply looks that good, thanks to the combined efforts of Joe Kalil, director of interior design, and Mike Mack, product manager for the nation's top-selling high-profile fifth-wheel line. "On the road there are 65,000 Montana owners, and they were wanting something to step up to, and that's why this Big Sky was created," says Director of Marketing Jim Mac. "And, yeah, it's beautiful. I mean, that's the first thing you see, and with a starting base MSRP of about $89,000, it's quite competitive with some of the best known higher priced brands on the market."


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Office Hours and Contact Information.
The Registrar's Office hours are 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:30am to 5:00 pm on Friday. If you have any questions regarding your academic records, the Registrar's office staff will be happy to assist you. You can call us at (312) 906-5080 or stop by Suite 220.
NEW: Enrollment Verifications
Chicago-Kent College of Law has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. Go to enrollment verifications for further details. This new service will replace enrollment certification forms through the Registrars office.
Replacement ID Cards
Beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, all incoming students have received a newly formatted Student ID card. If your card is lost and needs to be replaced, there will be at ten dollar ($10) charge to receive a new one. All continuing students with previous student ID cards who loose them, will receive one free "newly formatted student ID card". If you loose the new card, a ten dollar ($10) charge will apply.
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Content Overlord
Hey guys,
There's another scheduled maintenance period coming up on Wednesday for the PlayStation Network, this time from September 25, 2013, 10:15 AM PT to September 25, 2013 4:15 PM PT, so please don't be alarmed if you cannot access your Crunchyroll app on the PS3 at this time!
PSN is scheduled to undergo maintenance this Wednesday, September 25th, 2013. This is a complex operation involving upgrades to hundreds of systems. Unfortunately this will require a significant amount of downtime for consumers globally.
During the outage, consumers accessing online games and applications that require authentication who are already logged-in will remain so, and consumers who have signed-in through a PlayStation console or the Web since September 18th should be able to sign-in again. However these groups of users will have limited access to PSN functionality. All other consumers will be unable to sign-in during the outage.
All customers will be prevented from using the PlayStation Store (including in-game commerce), Account Registration, and Customer Account Management features during the outage - a maintenance notice will be displayed during the outage. Some content may be unavailable for use if that content requires network authentication before usage, such as Video titles from the PlayStation Store.
Would be nice if the app got a little maintenance of its own. If I scroll too fast through the episode or queue menu or watch too many shows in a row the app crashes and doesn't remember where I even left off. Ifs like there's a limited buffer and it overloads when I try to view too much. And I have two PS3 consoles, a fat and a super slim so can't be due to that. Also still waiting on that Vita app~
Great hope you guys can fix a few things :
One piece challenge - Rewatching 532/856+
why cant they do it 12 am to 6:30 pm when most people are asleep Y_Y
Any information on a European release of the PS3 app?
vita app some time plz
Any word on more updates for PS3? I recently started using the CR PS3 app again (kind of got back into One Piece recently, up to Fishman Island right now... not very schedule-friendly, lol), and remembered it gets hard-locks when scrolling through the entirety of shows like Bleach or Naruto, and when I skip 2 episodes in a row in close succession, I get a CTD, etc etc.
I'm probably going to formally report these bugs, but I haven't seen any updates for a while. Just wondered if you guys have been focused on other platforms (PS4 ^_^) or something similar.
Thanks guys.
Does this maint include a vita app ^^.
Hey I don't understand, like a year ago you told us a vita app was coming, now not too long ago you reassured us by saying it is indeed coming. Oh please tell us when ! It's becoming harder to believe it
Wow time sure flies by
Have we even got a release date for when crunchyroll app was coming to the ps vita consoles?
Meh.. that's not a good birthday prezzie.. Oh well I guess I can watch on the glitchy Xbox and of course computer.. I just much prefer the PS3 for CR.
Hopefully this fixes all the issues I have. I can't even get a single episode to play. It just buffers forever and then it freezes or crashes my PS3. It's not my internet because all of that works fine everywhere else and at any other time. I don't think it's my PS3 personally because it's not like it's old or anything... and nothing else causes this kind of problem. I also had the scrolling too fast and watching too many things issues before it just stopped doing anything. And usually my subtitles would get out of sync after about 45 minutes of streaming. Sticking to phone and PC for now, I guess. Good thing my phone's case has a kickstand!
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Hopefully this fixes all the issues I have.
Unfortunately, I doubt this will fix your issues. This is maintenance issued by Sony, so the crunchyroll app will remain as-is.
For people wanting to report their problems, please visit the Help section of the forums and go to the PS3 specific area.
Looking for IRL anime friends in NH :)


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What is an intake manifold gasket?
Sealing the intake manifold to the engine's cylinder head is necessary for the engine to run properly. The intake manifold gasket may be rubber or paper, and fills the tiny gap between the intake manifold and the engine , eliminating the possibility of leaks.
How does the intake manifold gasket work?
The intake manifold is a distribution system for air, and sometimes fuel. As the throttle body opens, the engine intake stroke sucks in air through the intake manifold. The position of the throttle body will determine the amount of air that flows through. Vehicles that do not use direct injection will distribute fuel as well, but this system is becoming less common. Negative pressure, otherwise called a vacuum, is built-up inside the intake manifold, and the manifold gasket is used to prevent any un-metered air, air that did not pass through the mass airflow sensor, from entering the system.
What are the symptoms related to a bad intake manifold gasket?
Intake leaks cause many problems for combustion engines, so when the intake manifold gasket leaks, those problems are normally more apparent. Exhaust gas temperatures will rise from lean running conditions, the engine will have misfires, engine surging followed by loss of power is common, and fuel mileage is significantly impacted.
Because many items, like the power brake booster, many engine control functions, some air conditioner functions, the evaporative emissions control system, and the engine all rely on engine vacuum to operate, these components may stop functioning properly. vehicles with metal intake manifolds may experience engine coolant or engine oil leaks, which can create white or sooty smoke from the exhaust pipe, and cross contamination between the engine cooling system and the engine oil system.
If this occurs, there will be oil in the coolant reservoir, and coolant on the engine oil dipstick. Aside from these symptoms, the check engine will illuminate to inform you the vehicle is having problems. When the on-board diagnostic (OBD) trouble codes are read, they will likely reference the mass airflow sensor, throttle position sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, fuel delivery system, exhaust system, engine misfires, and intake air temperature. These codes will go to show how vital of the intake manifold gasket really is.
Can I drive with a intake manifold gasket problem?
Erratic engine performance, power surging, possible oil and coolant leaks, and very poor gas mileage may result when driving a vehicle with a bad intake manifold gasket. Also, the vehicle may stall randomly, and may not restart. It is better to avoid these issue, and the wear and tear to the vehicle, by using a towing service instead of driving.
How often do intake manifold gaskets need to be replaced?
Intake manifolds are anticipated the life of the engine, but that is often not the case. Intake manifold gaskets, like most other types, fail much less frequently than they used to. This is because of superior manufacturing methods and engineering that we have today. Most vehicles will have the intake manifold gasket changed during their useful life, but that is normally due to other repairs requiring the removal of the intake manifold, or, for rubber intake manifold gaskets, the rubber becomes brittle and must be changed every several years. However, plastic intakes that use rubber intake manifold gaskets are mostly direct injection, and the manifold must be removed periodically to clean the intake valves and intake ports on the engine. When this service is performed, the intake manifold gasket is changed by recommendation from most manufacturers,
How are intake manifold gasket issues diagnosed?
Any of the mentioned symptoms are going to point to the intake manifold at some point, and if failure has occurred, the technician will find it. The intake manifold gasket will be tested in an observable manner that will provide the technician with evidence that the intake manifold gasket is faulty. This may include introduction of a liquid or vapor being introduced to the intake manifold exterior while the engine is running, but this is not a preferred method. Generally, a smoke machine will be connected to the intake manifold with the engine off, and the pressure will push smoke out of leaks - including the intake gasket.
Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement Cost Estimates
The average cost for an Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement is between $300 and $388 but can vary from car to car.
How is a intake manifold gasket replaced?
Most modern vehicles require the intake manifold to be removed to replace the fuel injectors, clean the intake ports, or, of course, replace the intake manifold gasket. This can be a large job that may involve draining the engine coolant and engine oil, removing many engine components, and replacement of the intake manifold gasket. Many vehicles, however, are designed with plastic intake manifolds that do not have oil passages or coolant passages, and are much faster and more cost effective to remove and reinstall. Once access is available, the fuel injector is disconnected from the fuel rail and electrical connector, and removed. Replacement is the reverse.
RepairPal Recommendations for intake manifold gasket issues
When replacing the intake manifold gasket, the fuel injectors may require removal, and using OEM replacement fuel injector seals is normally the best option. Also, there are many brands of intake manifold gaskets, and the most cost effective option may not be manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standard.
What to look out for when dealing with intake manifold gasket issues
When removing an intake manifold, fuel injectors and fuel rails are normally disconnected or removed. When working with fuel, the battery should always be disconnected, and proper precautions taken against fire and inhalation hazards.
Can I replace the intake manifold gasket myself?
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Critics hail Inside Llewyn Davis
The National Society of Film Critics has chosen the Coen brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis as the best picture of 2013 at its annual meeting in New York.
The society's 56 voting members are movie critics from around the US.
They held their 48th annual awards voting meeting at the Film Society of Lincoln Centre on Saturday.
The group also presented its best director award to the directors of Inside Llewyn Davis, Joel and Ethan Coen. The film is the story of a fictional folk singer in Greenwich Village in 1961.
The group named Oscar Isaac best actor for Inside Llewyn Davis, while Cate Blanchett was named best actress for the Woody Allen film Blue Jasmine.
The meeting was dedicated to the memory of two members who died in 2013: Roger Ebert and Stanley Kauffmann.


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Short track speed skating is something of a Hamelin family obsession.
Olympic debut in Turin
In Turin's Palavela arena in 2006, Charles Hamelin won his first Olympic medal when he teamed up with Eric Bédard, François-Louis Tremblay and Mathieu Turcotte to take silver for Canada in the relay. They were denied the gold by the quartet from Republic of Korea, who finished three-tenths of a second ahead of them in the final. Hamelin, still just 21, then signalled his future threat as he finished fourth in the 1,500m. In fact, Turin served as a terrific springboard, as over the following four years, the Canadian went on to establish himself as a major international force, twice winning the 500m world title. His sights were very much set on the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Double gold in Vancouver
When Vancouver 2010 finally came around, Hamelin was in peak form, but his Games got off to a disappointing start, as he could only manage fourth in the 1,500m and seventh in the 1,000m. However, on 26 February, he had two golden opportunities to transform his Games, as he lined up in the 500m final and then the 5,000m relay.
In the 500m Hamelin produced a dream performance to win gold in front of an adoring home crowd, setting a new Olympic record in the process. He was joined on the podium by compatriot François-Louis Tremblay, who took bronze. However, there was no time for either of them to savour their achievements as within a matter of minutes they were back on the ice for the team event, in which they were joined by Olivier Jean and Hamelin's younger brother, François to implement what they had dubbed 'Operation Cobra'.
The race was extremely close, and in the final the four top teams were separated by only four tenths of a second. The Canadian quartets' plan worked to perfection, as anchor man Tremblay broke free in the last few laps of the final leg to lead his team to victory and edge the reigning champions from Republic of Korea into second place. The crowd that packed the Pacific Coliseum went wild, and the picture of Hamelin's girlfriend Marianne St-Gelais, who herself won a short-track medal in Vancouver, running down from the stand to embrace him, became one of the 2010 Games' most iconic images.
Third title in Sochi
During the four years leading up to Sochi 2014, Hamelin maintained his rich vein of form, adding another 11 world championship medals to his haul, including three consecutive golds in the 5,000m relay (2011, 2012, 2013). On 10 February 2014, the Canadian went into the opening short-track event at Sochi's Iceberg Skating Palace, the 1,500m, as firm favourite, and he lived up to his billing in imperious fashion, sweeping aside his rivals to claim a third Olympic title.
The 29-year-old used all his experience to avoid the jockeying for position and subsequent falls that took several of his competitors out of the competition. USA's J.R. Celski attempted to attack the Canadian eight laps from the finish, but Hamelin countered two laps later to move to the front of the pack where he remained until the finish, seeing off Han Tianyu and Victor An of Russia, who took silver and bronze respectively. "I couldn't have dreamed of it going any better. Returning to the Games and then winning gold in the 1,500m! In the last few years, people have said this distance was my weak spot, but I've worked hard to prove them wrong, and today I think I did just that."
There were no further medals for Hamelin in Sochi, but he will be back in in the fray at PyeongChang in 2018 as he looks to add to his three Olympic golds.


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Gold dropped $25 in two minutes Friday morning following what appeared to be a single massive sell order, and professional traders are now pronouncing the sale a deliberate attempt to manipulate the market.
At 8:42 a.m. ET Friday morning, a firm appeared to sell 5,000 gold futures contracts "at the market," meaning at whatever price was available. The massive order was more than the market could take at once and led the CME to automatically halt trading for 10 seconds.
Eric Hunsader of Nanex told CNBC.com on Friday that 2,700 contracts were sold, which triggered the halt, and that the remaining 2,300 were sold once the market resumed trading.
(Read more: Gold's plunge blamed on one massive sell order)
Since one futures contract controls 100 troy ounces of gold, and each troy ounce was worth $1,285 at the time of the sale, this party was selling some $640 million worth of gold in one shot. And it overwhelmed the liquidity in the market.
"Anyone with knowledge of the size and volume in the market would absolutely never, ever place a 5,000 [contract] sell [order] at market, because you could not estimate the offset price," said iiTrader CEO Rich Ilczyszyn.
If Ilczyszyn's firm were placing the order, he said, "we generally would piece the order in to work a better price." That's why he believes the trade was "an error."
But Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff, a longtime gold fan, infers darker motives.
"Someone's obviously trying to move the market lower," he told CNBC.com. "A legitimate seller would work a limit over time to get a good price."
Jim Iuorio, managing director at TJM Institutional Services, sees similarities between what happened to gold Friday and what happened Sept. 12, when a big gold sale at 2:54 a.m. ET similarly caused a trading halt and hurt the market.
"There is only one conclusion that seems logical regarding Friday's gold trade and the one from a month ago, and that's that they were designed to manipulate prices," Iuorio said. "They were slightly different, in that the one from a month ago was done when the market was illiquid in order to get the biggest prices movement. Friday's was done around the opening to ensure that there was maximum visibility."


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AES attendees this year, all 17,892 of them who made their way to San Francisco, CA, came away with something – especially those who swung by the Mackie booth.
AES has traditionally been a very recording-focused group, and the show certainly lends itself to that with tons of boutique brands and products.
One of teh highlights was the new Hotwire VT-12. Users tired of "digital modeling" amps, or of having to drive the bejesus out of their power tubes to get their tone, were more than impressed with Hotwire's veritable Swiss Army Knife performance. An all-tube front-end that physically rewires itself all the way to the output stage – without DSP even engaged – is a guitar amp technology that none but us have achieved to date (hence the "patent pending" note on the product page).
Being able to drop your output wattage from 120 watts all the way down to 1 watt and not sacrifice an ounce of tone is nothing to shake a pick at either. A 30-watt amplifier for the on-board compression driver – for full range PA-like audio – and a built-in 60-watt amp for the external EX-12 speaker can get you into those upper echelons of performance audio when you need it. And when analog isn't enough, you've got DSP for days with 96 fully-customizable onboard presets. There's no end to what this amplifier can do, and just about everyone that visited the Mackie booth left carrying that sentiment with them.
The ProFX Series saw its first audience as well, showcasing a full feature set that the competition hasn't touched. We uniquely offer the combination of our custom-designed "Gig-Ready" Running Man FX™, precision 7-band graphic EQ and onboard integrated USB on both models – the ProFX8 or the ProFX12. Premium Mackie mic pres and our legendarily transparent 3-band EQ make these mixers an unconquerable deal at an undefeatable price.
The ultra-light and powerful PPM Series Powered Mixers saw their second audience. People were amazed at the feather-like weight of these Class-D powerhouses, not to mention the updated features such as dedicated inline channel compression and the high-quality RM FX+™ effects with tap delay. "More Sound Per Pound" in a package like this will easily make weekend warriors and professionals alike rethink their active setups and switch toward powering a compliment of passive speakers from a powered mixer that can truly deliver the raw power needed..
For entry level show attendees, which there were aplenty, we also showcased the U.420 and U.420d "hybrid" mixers – Integrated 96kHz FireWire neatly tucked into the most compact, ergonomic and easy-to-use mixer we could possibly build. Whether you're a DJ, podcaster, keyboardist, producer or plumber, a U.Series mixer could very well complete your next gigging or recording setup.
Other "culprits" of the show included the MCU Pro family of control surfaces – the most widely used, widely supported control surface on the planet. We had a full recording studio setup in our "stage" area featuring the complete MCU Pro line as well as a Big Knob, capable of switching listeners between the exceedingly popular MR5s and unbeatably clear-and-balanced HR824mk2s we also brought to the show.
The entire VLZ3 line, our most popular mixer series to date as proven over a near-20-year track record, dominated its corner of the booth as well. To this day it seems that everyone we talk to either has or has used one of the legendary VLZ mixers, and now we offer them all the way down to the ultra-compact 802 and 402-VLZ3 model sizes. These mixers are still the ultimate analog solution in their class. Heck, they even invented the class in which they compete.
That's about a wrap. This 3-day show was a blast for all who attended, especially us Mackoids. We enjoy meeting our customers in person, and even more, we enjoy sharing all of our newest gear with customers face-to-face. Next up: NAMM. See you there!
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Wedding date: Dec. 29, 2012
Her story: Elizabeth "Beth" Passapae Sauer, 28, grew up in Baltimore. She is an associate attorney for Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore. Her father, Francis A. Sauer, is an attorney in Towson, and her mother, Janet Passapae Sauer, is a social worker at William Paca Elementary School in Baltimore.
His story: Carroll Francis "Frank" Hopkins III, 28, grew up in Bel Air. He works in medical device sales as a video sales associate for Karl Storz. His mother, Lauren Andrews, works as a home health care coordinator at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Bel Air, and his father, C. Francis Hopkins Jr., is a horse racing director. His stepfather is Robert Andrews and his stepmother is Elizabeth Hopkins.
Their story: Beth and Frank met through mutual friends in 2009 at the Preakness and crossed paths during the summer at Dobbins Island on the Chesapeake Bay. They began dating shortly after meeting again at a Canton bar in March 2010. Their first date was at Pazo in Harbor East, where Frank surprised Beth with her favorite bottle of wine.
The proposal: While vacationing with Beth's family in the Outer Banks in Duck, N.C., Frank asked Beth's dad for permission to marry her. On July 29, 2011, Frank and one of his friends went down to the beach and wrote, "Will you marry me?" in the sand.
After making up a story about their lost dog to get Beth to the beach, Frank led her to the message in the sand and proposed with a round solitaire diamond ring from Radcliffe Jewelers.
"I was completely caught off guard," says Beth. "We've been vacationing in Duck for years, so to tie it all in and have my family there was so incredibly special. I couldn't think of a more special place."
The venue: About 200 guests attended the ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glyndon and the reception at the Baltimore Country Club in Roland Park.
"Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the Christmas season," says Beth. "Getting married around the holidays was a dream come true … the light snow that day added the perfect touch to my Christmas wedding."
Her dress: Beth wore a custom-designed satin organza gown by Judd Waddell with a jeweled sash and cathedral-length veil from Hitched Salon in Georgetown.
Bridal party dresses: The bridesmaids wore champagne-colored satin floor-length dresses by Jim Hjelm from Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection in Pikesville, while the flower girls wore ivory dresses from Alfred Angelo in Glen Burnie.
Men's apparel: The groom and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with black bow ties and black cummerbunds from Jos. A. Bank in Hunt Valley.
Flowers: Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses in Towson designed the bouquets and boutonnieres with a mixture of ivory roses, hydrangeas, hypericum berries and stephanotis with pearl accents. Beth and Frank created the centerpieces using candles, gold ribbon, and silver, gold and red Christmas balls.
Music: Millennium, a band from the Washington Talent Agency featuring Season 4 "American Idol" finalist Travis Tucker, entertained the crowd. The couple's first dance was to Frank Sinatra's "The Way You Look Tonight."
"Frank is a big Sinatra fan, and the song fit our personality as a couple perfectly," says Beth.
Dessert: The couple selected a three-tier cake with ivory flowers and champagne ribbon from Graul's Market. The flavors included red velvet with cream cheese frosting, almond-flavored cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting. They also served a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a pound cake with Key lime filling and buttercream frosting from Graul's.
Favors: In lieu of favors, the couple made donations to Rockbridge SPCA in Lexington, Va., and Vom Blue Rottweiler and All Breed Rescue in Evansville, Ind., in honor of their adopted dogs.
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April 15, 2015
On this edition of "Ask the CHCO", host Lauren Larson interviews Vicki Barber of the Federal Labor Relations Authority about the scope of human capital at the FLRA.
Vicki Barber currently serves as the Federal Labor Relations Authority's (FLRA) Human Resources Director. During her tenure, the FLRA captured the top ranking of the 2010 Most Improved Small Agency in the 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, which is produced by the Partnership for Public Service and the American University Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation. The FLRA's dramatic and unprecedented improvement in 2010 of more than 250 percent moved the agency to an overall score of 68.3 -- a significant increase from its overall 2009 score of 19.5, which placed the FLRA last in the 2009 rankings of small agencies. The FLRA captured the #7 small agency ranking in the 2011 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.
As a part of the agency's leadership team, Vicki provides daily leadership, direction, and implementation to human resources management services, policies, and programs to FLRA Presidential appointees, administrative law judges, senior executives, managers and employees. She guides HR strategic planning & evaluation, advisory and consultative services, HR information systems, workforce development and training, executive resources, staffing/recruitment/placement, classification/position management, compensation/payroll, employee onboarding, benefits, health & wellness, workers compensation, reasonable accommodation, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement. She also manages FLRA's EEO affirmative action, employee relations, performance management, and awards programs.
Vicki began her career in the legislative branch of government at the Government Printing Office (GPO) as an Outstanding Scholar with the Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) organization. During Vicki's 20 year tenure with GPO, she served as a Program & Management Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Supply Management Officer, and Distribution Facilities Manager for SuDocs Publications Sales & Reimbursable Programs, Federal Depository Library Program, and International Exchange Program. Prior to transitioning to a new career in GPO's Human Capital, Vicki served as the Director of SuDocs Technical Support Group where she provided management and oversight over policy, procedure, budget, inventory, IT systems, personnel management, new organizational initiatives, and program evaluation. In 2003, Vicki was recruited by GPO's 1st Chief Human Capital Officer to lead HR studies where she conducted research and benchmarked HR best practices in order to transform the agency's human capital programs and jump start the GPO's Modernization Efforts. She was then named Human Capital Manager for Plant Operations, GPO's largest mission-critical component, before being promoted to Human Capital Director for the agency's HR Operations in 2006.
Vicki is a Harvard Kennedy School alumnus, holds degrees from Bowie State University in Counseling Psychology (M.A.) and Business Administration (B.S.), is an Excellence in Government Senior Fellow through the Partnership for Public Service, and is a licensed realtor in the state of Maryland. She is a member of Blacks In Government, the National Association of Professional Women, the Small Agency Council and is a current co-chair of the Small Agency Human Resources Council (SAHRC).


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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Lee Nguyen scored his third goal of the season and newly-signed forward Jerry Bengtson added his first career MLS goal in the closing minutes as the New England Revolution secured a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday night at Gillette Stadium. Bobby Shuttleworth, making his first start of the season, recorded three saves in shutout victory that pushed the Revolution's (6-7-4, 22 pts.) unbeaten streak to five games (W-T-T-T-W), dating back to June 2.
The win was the team's sixth of the season, surpassing the club's 2011 season win total (5). The victory also extended the Revs' regular-season home unbeaten streak against Red Bulls (9-5-4, 31 pts.) to 15 games (11-0-4), dating back to 2002.
Nguyen's goal midway through the first half staked the Revolution to a 1-0 halftime lead, and the team withstood a tough second-half onslaught from New York to pull out the victory. Bengtson's goal in the 84th minute added insurance as the Revs picked up the win, their fifth at home (5-1-3) this season.
With his start, Shuttleworth made his first appearance of 2012 and his first since Oct. 22, 2011. He replaced Matt Reis in goal, who had started the team's first 16 matches. Shalrie Joseph, who suffered up a left knee sprain in training earlier in the week, was an available substitute this evening, later coming into the game in the 73rd minute. With both Shalrie Joseph and the team's usual deputy captain Reis on the bench, Clyde Simms donned the captain's armband for the Revs for the first time.
Kevin Alston returned to the right back spot after missing last Saturday's game against Seattle with left hamstring tightness. Also returning to the starting lineup in Joseph's place was Kelyn Rowe, who came off the bench last Saturday against the Sounders.
The Revs came out of the gates flying and almost took a 1-0 lead early through Blake Brettschneider or Benny Feilhaber. Brettschneider had his effort saved by Red Bulls keeper Ryan Meara in the 12th minute, and his 15th-minute header was high. Feilhaber broke in on goal in the 16th minute but his right-footed, re-directed angled shot was wide of the far post.
Nguyen put the Revs on the board in the 24th minute, taking a feed from Chris Tierney for his third goal of the year. Nguyen played Tierney forward down the left-center channel and after Tierney advanced to the edge of the penalty area, he cut the ball back to a surging Nguyen. The former U.S. international took a couple of touches and launched a shot from 22 years that snuck past Meara, inside the left post for a 1-0 Revs lead.
The Revs almost doubled the lead one minute later through Saer Sène. A.J. Soares played the Frenchman through down the left-center channel into a one-on-one situational with Meara, but Sene's shot was wide of the far post from 12 yards on an angle.
New England out-shot New York 9-0 in the first half – including five shots on target – and the Revs nearly capitalized again in a 40th minute flurry. Feilhaber's free kick found Soares, whose flicked-on header kicked off the upper right corner of the goal frame and fell at Blake Brettschneider's feet inside the six-yard box. His first shot was blocked by the New York defense, and his follow-up was also stuffed, preserving the Revs' one-goal lead headed into the half.
After New England dominated the first half, New York roared back in the second half, out-shooting the Revs, 12 to 6.
Kenny Cooper had the Red Bulls' best chance of the night in the 56th minute when his shot from distance on the break clanged off the far post and back across the face of goal. He later stood over a free kick in the 80th minute, but his low, hard shot was right at Shuttleworth, who smothered it to preserve the then 1-0 lead.
After Bengtson put the Revs up 2-0, New York defender Wilman Conde twice had go's at goal in the 89th minute – his first shot deflected and his second wide of frame.
The Revs close their three-game home stand on Saturday, July 14, when they host Toronto FC, at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and Comcast SportsNet will televise the game regionally while 98.5 The Sports Hub will carry the game on the radio. Limited-edition Shalrie Joseph bobbleheads will be given away at the gates, so fans are encouraged to come early.
New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls
July 8, 2012 – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
New York Red Bulls 0, New England Revolution 2
Scoring Summary:
NE – Lee Nguyen (Chris Tierney) 24
NE – Jerry Bengtson (unassisted) 84
New England Revolution: Bobby Shuttleworth, Chris Tierney, A.J. Soares, Stephen McCarthy, Kevin Alston, Lee Nguyen, Clyde Simms ©, Benny Feilhaber (Shalrie Joseph 73), Kelyn Rowe (Diego Fagundez 89), Blake Brettschneider (Jerry Bengtson 60), Saer Sene
Substitutes Not Used: Matt Reis, Darrius Barnes, Fernando Cardenas, Ryan Guy
STATS: Shots 15, Shots on Target 9, Corner Kicks 4, Saves 3, Fouls 13, Offsides 0, Passes Completed (percentage) 292 (73.3%), Possession 37.7%
New York Red Bulls: Ryan Meara, Brandon Barklage, Stephen Keel (Victor Palsson 83), Wilman Conde, Roy Miller, Mehd Ballouchy, Connor Lade, Joel Lindpere ©, Dax McCarty, Kenny Cooper, Dane Richards
Substitutes Not Used: Jeremy Vuolo, Jhonny Arteaga, Jonathan Borrajo, Ryan Maduro, Tyler Ruthven
STATS: Shots 12, Shots on Target 3, Corner Kicks 8, Saves 7, Fouls 16, Offsides 2, Passes Completed (percentage) 476 (81.7%), Possession 62.3%
* Note that all statistics are unofficial
Misconduct Summary:
NY – Dane Richards (caution) 9
NY – Roy Miller (caution) 45+
NY – Joel Lindpere (caution) 67
Referee: Drew Fischer
Assistant Referees: Daniel Belleau, Bill Dittmar
Fourth Official: Geoff Gamble
Weather: Clear and 86 degrees
Attendance: 14,374
Team Records
New England Revolution: 6-7-4 (22 pts.)
New York Red Bulls (9-5-4, 31 pts.)
- The win extended the Revs' lead in the all-time, regular-season series with the New York Red Bulls (formerly the New York/New Jersey MetroStars) to 26-19-12 … the Revs hold a 18-4-5 mark in Foxborough – including a 11-1-4 record at Gillette Stadium
- With the win, New England now has a 15-game, regular-season undefeated streak (11-0-4) at Gillette Stadium against New York, dating back 2002
- The win was the Revs' sixth victory of the season, surpassing the team's five-win total during the 2011 season … the win was also the Revs' fifth win at home this year after winning just four games (4-7-6) at Gillette Stadium last year
- The Revs are riding a five-game unbeaten streak (2-0-3), dating back to June 2 against Chicago … the streak is the team's first five-game unbeaten streak since 2008 … that year, the Revs had seven-game winning streak (5-0-2, May 11 to June 18)
- The victory also extended the Revs' home unbeaten streak to six games (3-0-3) which dates back to May 2 against Colorado … the six-game unbeaten streak is the club's longest of the season … the team's longest unbeaten streak at home is 11 games as the Revs went 7-0-4 at Gillette Stadium from April 2 to June 11, 2005
- Bobby Shuttleworth earned his first start of the season and first since the season-finale at Toronto on October 22, 2011 … Shuttleworth is now 2-1-1 in his Revolution career against New York, with one shutout
- Tonight was Bobby Shuttleworth's third career victory, and his second career shutout recorded … it was his first win since October 16, 2010, a 1-0 victory against Kansas City – also a shutout
- Tonight's shutout was the team's fourth this season, and third in the team's last four games at Gillette Stadium
- All four of the team's shutouts this year have been at Gillette Stadium … the Revs are now 5-1-3 at home this year
- Clyde Simms served as team captain tonight for the first time as a member of the Revolution … it marked the first time since May 15, 2010, that a Revolution player other than Shalrie Joseph or Matt Reis wore the captain's armband
- Lee Nguyen scored his third goal of the year in the 24th minute on a pass from Chris Tierney … the goal was Nguyen's first since his two-goal effort on May 12 against Vancouver … Nguyen ranks second on the team with three goals, behind Saer Sene (8 goals)
- Chris Tierney recorded his team-leading fourth assist of the season on Lee Nguyen's 24th-minute goal … Tierney's assist was his first since May 26 at D.C. United … his four assists in 16 games this season match his best season high, which he set in 2010 (27 games) and 2011 (27 games)
- Jerry Bengtson made his Revolution – and MLS – debuts in the 60th minute when he replaced Blake Brettschneider at forward … Bengtson was signed on Thursday, July 5, and was officially added to the team's roster on Friday after receiving his International Transfer Certificate and U.S. P-1 Visa
- Jerry Bengtson scored his first career MLS goal in the 83rd minute on Saer Sene's rebound … with his goal, Bengtson became the team's 12th goal scorer this season
- Shalrie Joseph made his first substitute appearance of the year when he came on for Benny Feilhaber in the 73rd minute … it was Joseph's first substitute appearance since July 25, 2009
- Matt Reis did not start tonight as a coach's decision, marking the first game that he has missed this year … Reis started the team's first 16 games this season
- The Revs will play their second game in seven days when they host Toronto FC on Saturday, July 14


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Gino Nearns
Visiting from: Department of Biology, Museum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Working with: Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager; Nathan Lord
Arrived at the Museum: 27th September 2011
Leaving date: 8th October 2011
Whilst at the museum, aside from his own research Gino idenitifed three drawers of Neo-tropical Lamiines from the Martin Cooper Collection which is a great contribution to Coleoptera collections enhancement.
Research interests:
Gino is a Phd candidate (Systematics and Ecology of Longhorned Beetles (Cerambycidae)) at the University of New Mexico in the Miller lab.
His interests are in the systematics and biodiversity of longhorned beetles: researching phylogenetic relationships among Cerambicyd taxa considering morphological, molecular, and ecological data.
Ongoing research includes a molecular phylogenetic analysis of the subfamilies Parandrinae and Prioninae, developing Lucid identification keys to the subfamilies and tribes of longhorned beetles, and describing 20+ new species of Onciderini from French Guiana.
Relevant webpages:
http://wbbresource.org/ - A Resource for Wood Boring Beetles of the World
http://elaphidion.com/default.asp - Cerambycid holotype website and database for the Smithsonian
http://itp.lucidcentral.org/id/wbb/OncidID/ - A lucid key
Relevant publications:
Nearns, E.H. & I.P Swift. 2011. New taxa and combinations in Onciderini Thomson, 1860 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae). Insecta Mundi, 0192: 1-27.
Lord, N.P., Nearns, E.H., and K.B. Miller. 2011. Ironclad ID: Tool for diagnosing ironclad and cylindrical bark beetles (Coleoptera: Zopheridae) of North America north of Mexico. The University of New Mexico and Center for Plant Health Science and Technology, USDA, APHIS, PPQ.
Nearns, E.H., Lord, N.P., and K.B. Miller. 2011. Oncid ID: Tool for diagnosing adult twig girdlers (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Onciderini). The University of New Mexico and Center for Plant Health Science and Technology, USDA, APHIS, PPQ.
Santos-Silva, A., Swift, I., & E.H. Nearns. 2010. Division of the genus Nothopleurus Lacordaire, 1869 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Prioninae). Zootaxa, 2643: 1-44.


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How To Update Firmware of Samsung B5510 Galaxy Y Pro - B5512 Galaxy Y Pro DUOS
This model of Samsung also known as Samsung Galaxy Txt so never mind the name, the most important thing is to take care when you want or need to flash and update the firmware of Samsung B5510 phone by using full charged battery and original USB cable, Also the PC you use to do this must be stable.
The Update Steps can be used for both models B5510 and B5512 but you have to use the right Firmware files for each one, And that means do not try to update Samsung B5512 by using Samsung B5510 firmware files or vice versa.
Samsung B5510 Galaxy Y Pro Main Features:
- TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
- QWERTY keyboard
- Optical trackpad
- Internal Memory 160 MB
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
- Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
- Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
- Android OS
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- DUAL SIM support for B5512 model only.
Firmware Update Steps:
- Run Samsung B5510 Galaxy Y Pro Downloader.
- Check these options: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.
- Now you have to select these files:
PIT : Luisa_0623.pit ( luisaDS_1205.pit for B5512 )
BOOTLOADER : DefaultCalDataWithBoot_B5510xxxxx...
PDA : PDA_B5510xxxxx_.....
PHONE : MODEM_B5510xxxxx_....
CSC : GT-B5510-MULTI-xxxxxx....
- Put your phone into Download Mode: Volume Down + Home + Power
- Connect USB cable to phone and PC and install drivers if needed.
- After the Downloader detect the phone you can click Start button.
- The program will start the process so you have to wait till see : PASS! word.
- Disconnect the phone and do full reset: *2767*3855#.
NOTICE: In case you have in the firmware package only one file then no need to select PIT file or check ( Re-Partition ) and all you need to do is to select the one file in PDA field and make the following steps which we explained above.
Samsung B5510 - B5512 Galaxy Y Pro Original Firmwares.


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Alex Kotlowitz is perhaps best known for his national bestseller, There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America, which the New York Public Library selected as one of the 150 most important books of the twentieth century. Alex's nonfiction stories, which one critic wrote "inform the heart", have appeared in print, radio and film. From his documentary, The Interrupters, to his stories in The New York Times Magazine and on public radio's This American Life, he's been honored in all three mediums.
Alex Kotlowitz
Author and Journalist
Photo by David Schalliol


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Religion can take many forms, some more real than others.
I have always wanted to see Mt Fuji, the iconic mountain two hours from Tokyo and the theme of many poems and paintings. We were invited to see it with a Buddhist priest responsible for a small temple in the nearby town. With exquisite grace and courtesy he met us at the bus station and entertained us to lunch after showing us his temple. Temple probably gives the wrong impression. It is a beautiful Shintoist shrine but of modest size and surrounded by urban buildings and backyards. It would be better to think of it as a small parish church of no great ecclesial status. On my last day in Japan and not a little perturbed by the oddness and complexity of Japanese culture it was a revelation. It was a fleeting encounter with something essential Japanese spirit and that explained the reason some westerners become entranced and attached to it for life despite knowing that they will forever be a marginalised foreigner. Fr William Johnston who barely survives his stroke of last year, whom I visited and meditated with in his hospital room at the Jesuit residence, is one of these. They speak of Japan like unrequited lovers who are reconciled to just being in the presence of what they love.
Japanese religion is about coping with life in a dignified, effective way with a bare minimum of dogma and metaphysics. Ritual and aesthetics are more important than answers to Big Questions. 'Sincerity' therefore means something different. The priest described his quiet daily round: early morning and evening rituals prayers, maintaining the fabric of the building, listening to people's problems, visiting the sick. He was calm, restrained with humorous observant eyes yet attentive and generous in his hospitality. He showed us the photo of his young wife who died recently. It sits on a shelf behind the shrine area among the memorabilia of the deceased members of his temple. His two sons who are also now priests and his mother who also comes from a priestly caste now run the temple with him and have, in a way that seems effortless and unconscious, created a little paradise. It is a hereditary family business, as many European churches once were and a religious form that makes the world a better more peaceful place.
After lunch the father and his younger son, who poured, celebrated the tea ceremony for us in the special room set aside for this ritual. Many Christians have seen elements of the Eucharist in it. Certainly the gentle mindfulness and naturalness with which they celebrated might influence some of the briskness with which we often say Mass. The he drove us to the cloud-topped mountain warning us that as Mt Fuji was a feminine deity she was unpredictable and we might not see the summit. In fact she was indulgent and we saw it, the bare slopes and as yet un- snowcapped peak of an exhausted volcano.
This family-run temple and oasis of peace was in my mind as I participated recently at the World Congress of Benedictine Oblates, many of them married followers of the Rule Of St Benedict, in Rome.
Speaking with monks in many places in recent years I see how widely it is recognized that the old institutions are crumbling and how much denial of death there still is about it. Many oblates sense this too. The older ones expect to pass on before the familiar forms of monastic life collapse. They are not working for change. One told me sweetly how she loved to sit in the church before Vespers identifying the approaching monks by the sound of their individual footsteps. For others, though, oblation is more about a way of life and personal vocation. I realized we talk much nonsense about the crisis of vocations. The crisis is in our perception and how little we are, religiously speaking, in touch with reality.
New forms of monastic life are necessary and inevitable. Ideally they will be supported by the old institutions practicing the renunciation of self-will that Benedict urges. Or, they will come to birth anyway because the monk within each person must seek expression. Either way the world needs new religious forms that breathe peace, like the small temple I visited, as much as our ailing planet needs trees. Contemplative life, however peripheral it may be to the instititution, is the purifying element in religion. The new forms may be smaller, more mixed and flexible in commitment and work. Certainly they will be more focused in the practice and sharing of the contemplative experience that we are hungering for today. Among other things this experience elevates our sense of time. In such places we will have time to take tea and say mass with delight.
Laurence Freeman OSB
Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Monte Oliveto and also Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (www.wccm.org)


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For the western onlooker, Burkina Faso is as foreign as it gets. Enter a strange-looking world and devour a cultural feast in West Africa.
In a relatively peaceful pocket of West Africa, Burkina Faso celebrates its ancient customs as proudly as it does its modern culture. The unusually modern cities of Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso blend European café and cinema culture with living animist rites and traditional music. Discover architectural styles unlike anything you've ever seen, from spiked mosques to psychedelic mud brick villages. Nature reveals herself in the sacred rock formations and hoards of wild elephants.
Burkina Faso travel highlights
Dance to the beat of Bobo-Dioulasso
This cultural hotspot in West Africa boasts the fascinating Grand Mosque, the much-loved Grand Marche, and streets filled with entrancing music on the weekends.
Witness the mysteries of the Sindou Rock Formations
Not far from the village of Banfora, the eroded cliffs have created a mystical display of rocky pillars.
Appraise the properties in Tiebele
Tiebele's labyrinthine village is build from mud brick into swirling, domed and boxy designs. Painted with vivid patterns, this is one unforgettable town.
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Burkina Faso travel FAQs
- Australia: Yes- on arrival
- Belgium: Yes- on arrival
- Canada: Yes- on arrival
- Germany: Yes- on arrival
- Ireland: Yes- in advance
- Netherlands: Yes- on arrival
- New Zealand: Yes- on arrival
- Switzerland: Yes- on arrival
- United Kingdom: Yes- on arrival
- United States: Yes- on arrival
Visas are issued on arrival at the airport or border. Some West African nationals have visa-free access. If your country is not on the list above, check with your local embassy or consulate about entry and exit policy.
Tipping is customary for services like taxi rides and porters at hotels. Most restaurants add 10 or 15% surcharge to the bill so there's no need to tip when eating out.
You'll find internet cafes in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulaso and some high-end hotels will have internet access. However, there is no internet access is rural and remote areas.
Burkina Faso has mobile phone coverage in major cities and towns, but it is less common outside of these areas. Remember to activate global roaming with your provider if you wish to use your mobile while traveling.
Most toilets across the country are basic squat toilets but you may find flush toilets in hotels and tourist areas. Soap and toilet paper aren't always provided, so you may like to carry some with you.
- Meal at a basic restaurant = 4,000 CFA
- Regular coffee = 1,750 CFA
- Bottle of water = 450 CFA
Drinking tap water is not considered safe in Burkina Faso. For environmental reasons, avoid buying bottled water and bring a bottle or canteen with you. Ask your leader where you can access filters to refill your supply, or carry your own purification tablets with you.
Credit cards are generally not accepted in Burkina Faso. Arrange for alternative payment methods and carry cash if you wish to make purchases from local businesses.
There are few ATMs even in major city and those that are there may not be internationally connected or reliable. You can withdraw cash from the bank using your card.
Yes. All peregrine passengers are required to purchase travel insurance prior to their trip. Your insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day.
For more information on insurance, please go to: http://www.peregrineadventures.com/how-we-can-help/our-services
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Richard "Dick" Stewart and David Blauch have been elected as the chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
They replace former Chairwoman Jenny Carter and Vice Chairman Chris Hutton.
The board elected new executive officers last week.
Stewart is a former member of Beaufort County Council and has an MBA from Mercer University. A Beaufort native, he returned in 1998 after retiring from a wireless communications career. He also serves on the board of the Port Royal Sound Foundation. He also has served as chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Lowcountry Economic Network, board member of Main Street Beaufort, Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation.
Blauch has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a retired engineering/maintenance manager and lives at Edisto Beach. His community involvement includes the Edisto Beach Planning Commission, the Edisto Island Mission Builders Team, UMCOR Emergency Relief Team, Edisto Beach State Park Turtle Patrol and treasurer of the Edisto Island Open Land Trust.
The LRTA, established in 1978, is the region's public transportation provider and operates as Palmetto Breeze in five counties: Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper.
For more information, visit www.palmettobreezetransit.com.


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While there is a consensus among researchers and policy makers that the 2008–2009 crisis was triggered by financial market disruptions in the United States, there is little agreement on whether the transmission of the crisis and the subsequent prolonged recession were caused by credit factors or a collapse of demand for goods and services. On the one hand, a credit crunch, defined as a reduction in the ability of firms to get loans or a sudden tightening of the conditions required to obtain a bank loan, squeezes firms' working capital and hurts their production. On the other hand, adverse demand shocks to firms come from declines in demand for firms' products and services. Each type of factor has fundamentally different policy implications. If credit factors are found to play the main role, the solution would be to provide more and cheaper credit. But if demand factors are the main drivers, the focus should be on boosting investors' and consumers' confidence. Interestingly, most of the effort to understand the impact of the crisis focuses on credit and not on demand.
In our new research, we find that demand collapse, not credit factors, was hurting firms the most in the crisis. Based on data from the Financial Crisis Survey, which was conducted by the World Bank, on firms in six Eastern European countries, we show that the drop in demand for firms' products and services is very severe and is reported as the most damaging factor on firms in these countries. Other "usual suspects," such as rising debt or reduced access to credit, are reported as minor.
The data show that the demand factor is reported as the number-one cause for firms' declining performance. Among the 1,478 firms that responded, 69 percent pointed to the drop in demand for their products and services as the main effect. Increase in the level of debt, increase in input cost, and reduced access to credit each account for about 7–10 percent of firms. The percentages are similar between small firms and larger firms. Furthermore, even for firms that have some ongoing credit relationship with lenders, demand is still the most important factor. For instance, among 857 firms that had loans in 2007, 67 percent pointed to demand as the main factor for their poor performance in 2009, which was only slightly less than the percentage for those that did not have loans.
Figure 1: Main effects of the crisis, by firm size
Figure 2: Main effects of the crisis, by credit status
One might argue that a decline in demand for firms' goods and services can still be a credit problem because the decline in firms' demand is due to consumers' reduced access to credit. We cannot rule out this possibility. Nevertheless, even if consumers face credit crunches and cut back on consumption, from the firms' perspective, it is a demand shock. Examining whether consumers actually face credit crunches is an interesting question in itself, but answering it would require household data. In fact, studies on firms in general will not be able to say much about consumers' credit situations.
We provide econometric evidence regarding the impact of demand and credit sensitivities on the performance and operation of firms during the crisis. The main indicators for firms' performance and operation are firms' sales, employment, and capacity at the beginning of the crisis. We find that the change in firm sales and the change in capacity are significantly and negatively correlated with the demand sensitivity of the sector in which the firms operate; this is robust across specifications. However, these indicators are not robustly correlated with various proxies for firms' credit needs. The results imply that the association between firms' performance and their sectors' demand sensitivity is strong.
We find in India that there
We find in India that there is an oft repeated demand for reducing interest rates even in the backdrop of ever increasing headline inflation and consumer price index to push credit for manufacturing. Has a similar study been made in respect of India and Asia? There is no dearth for domestic demand if inflation could be contained. Are export markets in the shrinking scenario likely to provide the reach for Indian manufacturers? The Finance Minister is not tired of singing the slogan joining the corporate sector to push growth by reducing policy rates by the RBI, the gatekeeper of the monetary policy.
We are not aware of studies
We are not aware of studies that directly compare demand and credit shocks in India and Asia, as it is not easy to quantify the impacts of the two factors. On India's interest rate, we tend to observe that as in the U.S. and else where, an expansionary monetary policy is usually less politically controversial than fiscal stimulus.
Is there a more detailed
Is there a more detailed study on which this blog post is based? If there is, could I have the URL for it.


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By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 08 Jan 2010
We invite you to participate in the My Museum challenge this January.
A group of Museum staff are developing a concept called MyMuseum. Loosely based on the MyMuseum aspect of this very website, we are challenging anyone to have a go at designing a MyMuseum experience, during January 2010, that incorporates both the physical aspects of the Museum (specifically our current exhibitions) with the virtual ones we offer through our website.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it ...
The Museum's mission is to Inspire the exploration of nature and cultures. Through a program called MyMuseum we aim to integrate the physical experience (such as the exhibitions at College Street) and the virtual experience (via our website) we offer our large and diverse range of visitors.
For the purposes of this exercise visitors have been categorised as:
Our challenge to you is to design a MyMuseum experience that uses the real items you encounter around the public areas (objects, text, graphics, exhibits, people, etc, etc) combined with the technology that visitors will bring with them in their pockets (e.g. smart phones; mini laptops; game boys/PSPs etc). Think of it as the ultimate mash up. It could result in something like a PSP/Xbox game, a downloadable iPhone application, a self-guided tour, a virtual staff member/Museum guide, a TV/radio show, etc, etc. Your only limits are your imaginations!
The first step is to join the Museum's website and get a feel for how the MyMuseum aspect works. Then, physically visit the College Street site and design an integrated experience/s that addresses each (or all) visitor category.
The best idea/s will win a $50 Museum Shop voucher.
More resources that may help you are on the right-hand side of this page, including a post about how (and why museums categorise visitors.
Contact Lynda Kelly for more information or leave your comments/questions here.
Thanks Leeanne. If you want to take the challenge contact me via my staff profile and we can organise something. It's open to all ages!
Thanks Des. Crowdsourcing is certainly becoming fashionable. Angelina has written about what crowdsourcing may mean for our sector on the Social Media and Museums blog. Her latest post is a good place to start.
A shop voucher may be a bit lame as you say, but I'm just trying this out. My ultimate goal would be to have the winning idea developed into an app for a smartphone. We are working on these types of projects through a grant via the Smart Services CRC - you can check out what we're doing here.
I am very impressed at the rapid take-up of this crowd sourcing "design a museum experience" thing. A shop voucher is a little minimal though. At the Met first prize was the inclusion of their entry in the Museum's marketing campaign.


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Creating a lighter, healthier you is a multi-step process. One of the most important steps, and the main focus of this section, is exercise. Here we explore everything from the benefits of exercise to how much and how often it is necessary to promote weight loss.
Did you know that slim children only get twelve more minutes of exercise, per day, than do heavier children? According to the American Journal of Public Health, young children gain weight faster during summer vacation than they do during the school year.
Doug Downey, a sociologist at Ohio State University says that "Children don't have access to food and snacks in school the way they do at home and they may be spending more time playing video games inside." On average children watch 3 to 5 hours of television a day, during which they are usually snacking. That doesn't leave much room for exercise in their schedule.
So what can you do for your children that will help them stay slim and in shape?
You can start by having healthy, yummy, snacks around the house. Instead of buying chips or candy, try frozen grapes with sugar on top. You could also try some apples and peanut butter, or carrots and ranch dressing. You can replace soda with chocolate milk, or make smoothies.
When it comes to a physical aspect, try getting your children involved in a sport, or enroll them in a summer camp. When picking summer camps, be sure exercise is incorporated. During the summertime, make your summer vacation fun and active! Instead of going to the beach and lying in the sun, bring a football, volleyball, Frisbee, or shovels and buckets to stay active. Be sure to bring lots of water though!
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I have one question, and I would appreciate quick answer if thats even possible or not, so that I know what to do next...
I have list of emails, imported from loyalty program subscribers. Problem is that people were registering both online and offline, thus there was no way of identifying if the email address is already registered or not. Of course, each subscriber has its own unique Loyalty card, but as you might guest, one household used same email address for registering 3 loyalty cards for convenience, and I cannot say I blame them.
Is it possible (and I am asking this for both OpenEMM and EMM) to have defined custom field (such as Loyalty card number) which will act as unique identifier?
11111, John Doe, email@example.com
22222, Jane Doe, firstname.lastname@example.com
33333, Other Doe, email@example.com
I am aware that in that case I would send three times the same newsletter to someone, but being IT listening all kind of "ideas" from non IT staff in my company I have to ask this even though I am aware it doesnt make much sense...
Nevermind, I saw that I can switch off duplicates when importing from CSV...


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New Car Review
2013 Toyota Highlander: New Car Review
Pros: Three standard rows of seating, smooth ride and drive, outstanding optional V6, plentiful standard features, Hybrid version is both fuel-efficient and fast.
Cons: Base inline-4 is barely more fuel-efficient than the V6, so-so interior quality, third-row seat is pretty tight, Hybrid is pretty expensive.
What's New: The 2013 Toyota Highlander gets a standard 6.1-inch touch-screen and USB/Bluetooth connectivity from the base model on up. A new Plus trim level bundles popular features for a modest premium. The four-cylinder SE has been discontinued.
There are so many midsize crossovers on the market that even our editors have a hard time keeping them straight sometimes.
But we never lose sight of the 2013 Toyota Highlander.
For one thing, the Highlander was the first-ever midsize crossover SUV when it debuted more than a decade ago. The innovative idea was to start with the Camry sedan platform and transform it into a tall, rugged-looking utility vehicle with available all-wheel drive. The Highlander met with some initial skepticism in the press, but it was an instant hit with the buying public. It started a crossover craze that, 12 years later, shows no signs of abating.
For another, the Highlander is simply an excellent all-around vehicle. Toyota's midsizer has grown over time, now featuring three seating rows in all models, but those Camry roots ensure that it remains a smooth-riding, pleasant-handling crossover. The optional V6 is a perennial all-star, and there's even an available Hybrid model that provides 28 mpg along with surprisingly strong acceleration.
Competition is no joke in this segment, and the current Highlander is one of the older options. But it's also one of the best. Don't buy a midsize crossover without driving this Toyota first.
Comfort & Utility
The regular Highlander is offered in four trim levels: base, Plus, SE, and Limited. The Highlander Hybrid comes in either base (roughly equivalent to the SE) or Limited trim.
The non-Hybrid base model is remarkably well-equipped, featuring standard niceties like 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, Lexus-like Optitron instrumentation, a 3.5-inch TFT trip computer, a height-adjustable driver seat, climate vents for all three seating rows, and a six-speaker stereo with a 6.1-inch touch-screen and iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Plus adds fog lights, power-folding outside mirrors, black roof rails, power front seats, a rearview camera, "easy-clean" upholstery, illuminated vanity mirrors, a cargo cover, and one-touch levers in the cargo area for folding down the second-row seatbacks.
The SE tacks on perks like a sunroof, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and optional Entune smartphone integration with navigation (standard on Limited).
The sunroof, leather trim and auto-dimming mirror are optional on the base Hybrid, but Entune with navigation is standard, as are an array of Hybrid-specific gauges and displays.
The Limited boasts sharp 19-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior trim, keyless entry with push-button start, a navigation system (optional in SE) with nine-speaker JBL audio, tri-zone automatic climate control, perforated leather upholstery, wood-like interior trim, and heated front seats with additional power adjustments.
Offered exclusively on Limited V6 and both Hybrid models is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
In our interior evaluation, we found that although the Highlander's front seats are forgettably flat, they're perched up nice and high, so you get that expansive view of the road that SUV drivers appreciate. Dashboard materials, however, are just average, with plenty of hard plastics to differentiate the Highlander from its more luxurious sibling, the Lexus RX.
The sliding and reclining second row features an innovative 40/20/40 design with a removable "Center Stow" middle seat (the "20" section), which converts the three-row bench into two captain's chairs with an aisle in between. The standard 50/50-split third-row seat is one of the more cramped you'll find in this class, but it's fine for kids, and limber adults can squeeze back there on short trips.
Cargo space is a measly 10.3 cubic feet behind the third row, but if you fold that seat into the floor, there's a healthy 42.3 cubic feet available behind the second row. With the second row folded as well—a task made easier by standard one-touch levers on every model except the base non-Hybrid—there's a whopping 95.4 cubic feet (94.1 for the Hybrid), a truly impressive figure for a vehicle that doesn't feel especially large from behind the wheel.
In a welcome change for 2013, every Highlander now comes standard with iPod/USB and Bluetooth integration, so we have one less thing to complain about this year. The cherry on top is the 6.1-inch touch-screen, also newly standard across the board. Almost overnight, the base Highlander has become a technological leader.
On the other hand, the smartphone-based Entune mobile-app interface, which brings apps like Pandora streaming audio into the driving experience, is only available on the pricey SE and Limited. As for the available navigation system, it works well enough, but it isn't hard-drive-based like some rival systems, so you can't store music on it.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Highlander's entry-level engine is a 2.7-liter inline-4 with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. It's standard in both the base and Plus models but unavailable in higher trims. The transmission is a six-speed automatic. This engine delivers acceptable thrust, but its fuel economy isn't so hot at 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway, and front-wheel drive is the only layout offered. We're not huge fans of the way it sounds at full throttle, either.
A better choice is the 3.5-liter V6, which can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive and accelerates with real gusto thanks to its 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Sounds great, too. Remarkably, the V6 isn't much worse on gas, checking in at 18/24 mpg (17/22 mpg with AWD) despite the extra power and its older five-speed automatic transmission. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds, too, versus 3,500 pounds for the inline-4.
As for the Highlander Hybrid, it's AWD-only and features a 3.5-liter V6 that teams up with an electric motor and a battery pack to produce 280 net horsepower. The Hybrid's transmission is a continuously variable automatic (CVT), meaning that you won't feel it shift because it doesn't have separate gears. Instead, there's just one long surge of acceleration as the electric motor supplies extra power off the line and then the V6 comes on in full force. It's a pretty fast SUV. Oh, and it gets 28/28 mpg to boot, not bad for something this large and swift.
Note that the Highlander Hybrid is the "dual-mode" type, so the gas engine actually shuts off when it's not needed; you'll notice this when you're coasting to a stop and the only sound is a soft electric hum. Happily, the transitions are generally quite smooth. Toyota still does dual-mode hybrids better than just about anyone.
The Highlander comes with standard stability control and seven airbags, including front and side airbags for front passengers, a driver knee airbag, and full-length side-curtain airbags. The front seats also have active head restraints.
The Highlander received an overall rating of four stars out of five in government crash-testing, including four stars for the front passengers, five stars for side impacts, and four stars in the rollover test. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Highlander its top rating of "Good" in every category.
Driving Impressions
The Highlander drives exactly like what it is: a tall Camry wagon with mild off-road pretensions. You sit up nice and high, but the ride and handling are, well, Camry-esque. That means the Highlander rides softly, taking bumps in stride. The handling pales in comparison to the Mazda CX-9's, for example, but it's not sloppy; there's some decent precision and control here by SUV standards. Road noise is more pronounced than in a typical family sedan, but that could just be down to the Highlander's relatively cavernous interior. If you're used to driving cars, you won't feel out of your element at the Highlander's helm.
Other Cars to Consider
Hyundai Santa Fe - Newly decked out in Hyundai's distinctive designer duds, the sexy three-row Santa Fe looks set to make a splash. Its 3.3-liter V6 doesn't have the punch of the Highlander's 3.5-liter unit, however. We actually prefer the 2.0-liter turbo four, but you can only get that in the two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Mazda CX-9 - With a more adult-friendly third row than the Highlander and superior handling, the CX-9 is a formidable foe. But there's only one engine (a thirsty V6) and the ride might be too firm for some.
Kia Sorento - The Sorento is technically one class down, but it's still got an available third-row seat (kids only, though) and strong engine choices. A loaded-to-the-gills Sorento won't run you much more than a base Highlander.
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We'd go with the sweet V6, as the inline-4's fuel economy isn't significantly better, and the Hybrid's starting price of almost $40,000 seems awfully steep. The new high-tech standard features are a boon for value-minded shoppers, turning the well-rounded base Highlander V6 into a legitimate bargain.


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A Library of Hues: Bright Colorful Book Stacks
Bibliophiles might find it hard to part with their collections or reduce their clutter after a few weeks of voracious reading. But with a few well placed stacks, there is no need to sacrifice style if your book covers are as colorful as the stories inside.
Books strewn about in a small space can become overwhelmingly chaotic in a short amount of time. The key to controlling the clutter is to work with the problem instead of fighting it. Find places in your home that need a splash of color — the kind of place where you might display an interesting vase or sculpture. Then fill that empty space with thoughtfully stacked books.
You might be surprised at how a random collection of books can pop with color. Designing books is a highly coveted and competitive position, so many covers are works of art in their own right. These works of art can be integrated into any space as bright accents or combined in sculptural patterns for a more dramatic effect.
Finally, colorful stacks of books make a statement about your character. These stacks say, "I'm intellectually and artistically bright, with an impeccable eye for interior design."
Shown above:
1. Maisons du Monde
2. Rainbow Connection: Adding Happy Bursts of Color to Small Spaces
3. Colour Lovers
4. Decorating With Books
5. Stylish Ways to Display Your Book Collection
• Rainbow Connection: Adding Happy Bursts of Color to Small Spaces
• Decorating With Books
• Stylish Ways to Display Your Book Collection
Images: As credited above.


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A sad day - my 17 waroo pro is dead. Never found a 17 as good.
Anyway any comments on the following other than my own would be great.
not looking at other brands due to availability / service / logistics etc.
Ozone edge 17 - awesome low end but ride fast only and power won't turn off
Ozone zephyr 17 - nice kite but no wow factor. Fat LE
Best ts 2 17 - ts 1 nice but will they be around in 12 months!!
North dyno - overpriced and lost my faith years ago but reads well on the net but sounds a bit like edge in that you need to ride fast and straight?
Any comments on above kites appreciated.


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My Digital Shield, a leading provider of Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) for small businesses, today announced it has secured $500,000 in seed funding, led by a group of private investors, including Litera Investments.
My Digital Shield (MDS) was founded in 2013 to bring enterprise-level security technology to small businesses at an affordable price. The MDS solution provides easy-to-install, easy-to-configure, cloud-based security technology designed to eliminate the serious risks posed by hackers, cyber ransomers, and other dark Internet forces looking to bring down networks and steal precious and critical data. MDS also offers a certified channel partnership program to help value-added resellers (VARs), solution providers, and managed service providers (MSPs) strengthen their security offerings and expand their sales network for growth and profitability.
"This investment will allow us to expand MDS' security offerings, build out our team, establish more reseller relationships, and grow our sales efforts," said Andrew Bagrin, founder and chief executive officer of My Digital Shield. "Small businesses cannot afford in-house IT experts or the expensive Internet security solutions currently on the market and designed for the Global 2000. Our mission is to deliver much-needed protection against cyber threats and intrusion to business owners at an affordable and predictable price, helping them protect their brands and foster growth."
"Seeing the opportunity that MDS has to service the small business market really caught our attention, as there is no existing security solution that is more cost effective or results driven," said Marc Gerofsky, CEO at Litera Investments. "When we saw how significant the risk is for SMBs that are not protecting their data against cyber intrusion and the void that MDS fills in the market, we jumped on board."
Unlike other cloud-based security solutions, MDS' security product requires no start-up fees or long-term commitment from its customers. The price starts at $69 per month – making security a realistic component for start-up companies and small business operations. MDS is already experiencing substantial traction with direct-to-SMB sales and established reseller relationships with MSPs. To learn more, visit http://www.mydigitalshield.com. MDS' current customers and users include small businesses across multiple industries, including retail, restaurants, hospitality, and professional services.
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If you need more "Walking Dead" after the season ends March 29, MegaCon will be the place to be.
MegaCon will run April 10-12 at the Orange County Convention Center. Fans of "The Walking Dead" will get to see Norman Reedus (Daryl) and Michael Rooker (Merle).
You can find more information at megaconvention.com.
But it's a starry contingent beyond TV's most popular show with young adults. Also set to attend are:
***Ron Perlman, who played Clay Morrow on "Sons of Anarchy" and the title character of the "Hellboy" films (Saturday and Sunday only)
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04-16-2013 - New Air Service on Allegiant Airlines to Bellingham, WA
Travel to Vancouver, Canada will be easier with non-stop service to Bellingham, Washington starting June 6, 2013.
RENO, NV – Oh, Canada.
Thanks to Allegiant Air's new non-stop air service between Reno-Tahoe International and Bellingham, Washington, the Reno region is knocking on Canada's front door.
Beginning June 6, Reno-Tahoe International will offer non-stop, twice weekly service to Bellingham, just 20 miles south of the Canadian border. The flight was made possible through a partnership with several Reno gaming properties.
"We are overjoyed to be offering new air service that will attract Canadian travelers to our region while offering a new way to reach the Pacific Northwest," Krys Bart, President/CEO of Reno-Tahoe International Airport, said. "Our community partners have helped us build a relationship with Allegiant that will benefit the tourism and business communities of Northern Nevada."
The Thursday and Sunday flights will be on a 166-seat MD-80 aircraft. The flight departs Reno at 7:05 p.m. and land in Bellingham at 8:55 p.m. The southbound flight will depart Bellingham at 4:40 p.m. and land in Reno at 6:25 p.m.
The flights are starting with an introductory fare of $69.99. "We encourage our community to show their appreciation to Allegiant Air by filling the seats on these low-cost, convenient flights," Bart said.
Allegiant Air operates a low-cost, high-efficiency airline, but also other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For complete flight times and availability, please visit www.allegiant.com.