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Many cruise fans have been wondering what Royal Caribbean's plan will be for keeping guests healthy while onboard their ships, including what the fate of the Windjammer buffet will be.
It seems we have a definitive answer from the head of Royal Caribbean's food and beverage: there will be a buffet.
Royal Caribbean Global Vice President Culinary, Dining & Beverage, Linken D'Souza, spoke on the fate of the buffet in a webinar question and answer with travel agents on Wednesday and confirmed the buffet will remain.
Mr. D'Souza was asked about if there will be a buffet on Royal Caribbean's ships, and while Royal Caribbean has not divulged its plans for which policies and changes will be made onboard its cruise ships, he was able to dispel rumors and concerns surrounding what will happen to the buffet.
"Windjammer is one of my favorite spots, and we will continue to have a buffet at Royal Caribbean. We have worked through a variety of different scenarios, from employee service to individual portions to individual tongs for self-service, to finger koozies that you can pick up hot dishes with that can be washed and sanitized. So we continue to work through a lot of the details."
"But rest assured, the buffet will exist. There may be some small modifications that allow us to ensure that we have a really great, healthy return to service. But your favorites and what you're used to at the Windjammer will still be there."
"So I'll I'll put that to rest. We will absolutely have a Windjammer with all of your favorites in a very similar fashion to what you've had previously and maybe some different service steps to ensure healthy service."
Buffet indecision
The origins of the idea that the Windjammer might go away started in May, when Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley mentioned the cruise line was working on their plan to keep guests healthy and the buffet experience came up.
"I think in the beginning, there will not be a buffet in the beginning, that's how I see it. It depends again upon the timing. We will utilize the space, we will utilize the Windjammer, but in all probability it won't be a classical buffet. It will be something more akin to a restaurant."
While Mr. Bayley did not say the Windjammer buffet was gone, it opened up the idea that significant change could occur. A week later, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain had a different take on the buffet's fate.
"It doesn't mean that you don't have a buffet. I think it's very likely that you're not going to see that on land or sea."
The changing nature of recommendations by health professionals, as well as the organic discussions Royal Caribbean has had internally likely caused the answer to change depending on the week.
With Mr. D'Souza's affirmation today, it appears guests will have a buffet experience to look forward to once cruising resumes.
Not just Royal Caribbean with buffets
If the idea of a buffet remaining on a cruise ship when cruises resume sounds odd, other cruise lines are keeping theirs as well.
When Norwegian Cruise Line announced their new policies for guests, they indicated buffets and beverage stations will be full service with staff available to serve guests.
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced while self-service buffet stations have been suspended, all food and beverage will be served by crew members wearing face masks, hats, aprons, and gloves.


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text: Summary and Analysis Part 2: Chapter 19 Summary As Laila and her father sit down to dinner, they hear a knock at the door. A stranger asks to speak to Laila's parents and her father tells her to go upstairs. Fariba joins Hakim and Laila spies on their conversation with the stranger; it quickly becomes clear that he brings news that Laila's brothers, Noor and Ahmed, have died. Funeral preparations begin the next day. Women flood their home, comforting Fariba and preparing the house for guests. Laila and her father wander aimlessly, both of them feeling useless around the women. That afternoon, the men gather at a hall and the women, including Mariam, gather with Fariba at home. They listen to a recorded reading of the Koran and Laila realizes she doesn't feel anything: she hardly knew her brothers. Tariq has always been the only brother in her life. Analysis Throughout Ahmed and Noor's absences, the family struggled to maintain hope while being plagued by fear that the brothers would be harmed. This fear took its largest toll on Fariba. With the news of their sons' deaths, Hakim and Fariba can finally enter into true mourning and begin to try to make sense of their new lives. Will Fariba be able to re-enter into life and be a better mother to Laila? Will Fariba and Hakim be able to mend the rift between them? How will these changes affect Laila? Hosseini's depiction of the funeral preparations and ceremonies show how gender expectations shape every aspect of this community. First, it is the women who tend to Fariba, reinforcing the idea that women are primarily caretakers. The fact that men separate from the women for the actual ceremony isolates Fariba and Hakim even more as they grieve for their lost sons. While these divisions create a sisterhood among the women and a feeling of brotherhood among the men, they also perpetuate the distance between Fariba and Hakim.


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With so much easy pickings during the dry season, I saw plenty of anhingas! It's a time of plenty, but soon the water level will rise and the food will disperse over a vast floodplain. A good time for the fish, and a leaner time for the anhinga. It sounds like this:


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Not recommended for internal or limited topical use because of the content of hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Historically daily doses of leaf ranged from 5 to 30 g
Suggested Uses
Bronchitis, bruises (topical use), cancer, cough (persistent), fractures (topical use), peptic ulcer, rheumatism, skin ulcers (topical use), sprains (topical use), wound healing (topical use), gastritis, ulcers, excessive menstrual flow, gargle for gum disease
Preliminary research suggests that when applied topically may improve pain & tenderness of bruises, as well as muscle and joint pain
FDA released advisory in 2001 recommending that all comfrey products be removed from market because of cases of hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Adverse Effects
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WPI Workshop Reveals Progress in Technology to Locate and Safeguard First Responders
A decade ago, the loss of six Worcester firefighters in a warehouse blaze put a spotlight on the need for new technology to help locate and track first responders who may become lost, trapped, or incapacitated inside buildings. Since then, WPI has become a recognized leader in the development of precision indoor location systems.
By founding the annual Workshop on Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders, WPI's research team has also played a pivotal role in advancing this area of research and development and promoting the need for academic, corporate, and government researchers, funders, and the first responder community to work together to advance the mission of providing lifesaving technology for the men and women who save our lives.
The fifth edition of the workshop, on August 2 and 3, 2010, brought together nearly 140 participants who received encouraging news about progress being made by WPI and other research teams toward solving the difficult challenges involved in pinpointing people--in three dimensions--when they venture where GPS doesn't work.
Three developers agreed to put their technologies through a rigorous real-world trial conducted by members of the Worcester Fire Department. The tests, which involved firefighters in full turnout gear being guided by the location technology to a missing colleague, attracted print and broadcast reporters, who saw how these systems can provide a life-saving benefit by significantly reduce the time needed to rescue a first responder.
- Watch a report on the technology trials in New England Cable News.
- Read reports on the workshop and the demonstrations in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
- Read the perspective of a workshop participant in this blog.
- Learn more about the workshop and WPI's research program at the research team's website.
- Read more about the research in WPI's research magazine.
- Learn about other WPI research aimed at developing technology for monitoring first responder vital signs and warning firefighters about pending flashover.


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Advance screenings can sometimes feel like a stuffy affair. Sitting in a quiet theater with a bunch of quiet folks taking notes. The film can be amazing, but everyone files out and waits until they get to the car to gush about it (at least, I gush about it once I get to the car).
Well, "The Meg" on the Water was not your typical screening!!! Alamo Drafthouse's Rolling Roadshow does it again! We love "JAWS" on the Water, so why don't we take it up a notch.
This exciting advance screening for "The Meg" took place at the Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark; home of the "JAWS" event for the past couple of years. Sunny weather lent itself perfectly to enjoy the lazy river and taking advantage of the slides. The hours before the screening began were passed with a fantastic brew selection and some great eats, Austin style! Taco Baby was my fare of choice but barbeque was enjoyed by many.
Alamo Drafthouse continues to impress with great attention to detail, as reflected in their photo ops and the awesome tubes given to movie-goers. At the risk of waxing poetic, an Alamo/Rolling Roadshow production is about much more than finding a better way to watch movies, it's about immersing yourself in the very culture of cinema and doing it with a crowd that is just as enthusiastic as you are. The crowd at "The Meg" had great energy and everyone was ready to throw themselves in the deep end of the experience.
As the sun went down and tubes crowded the shallows near the screen, sharks circled for fun and games and an impressive display of sharks in cinema. Then the lights went down… rather the sun finally set… and the real fun began!
As always, Rolling Roadshow delivers on a fantastic film-going experience and great atmosphere and service. It's always a VIP experience.
Caitlin is a lean, mean writing machine based in Austin, TX. Her love of film began when she was shown "Rosemary's Baby" way too early in life. Bylines include The Financial Diet and Film Inquiry. Caitlin is a member of the Online Association of Female Film Critics and the Women Film Critics Circle.


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How to Identify A Good Senior Care Facility
When people get old, they ought to be taken good care of. Reason being, they are not very strong and energetic to do various tasks. Also, some of them develop health conditions, and that affects them so much. You find that even showering or going to the toilet may be a very big problem. It is no secret that at times you may not be in a position to help the seniors considering you also have errands to run. On the other hand, you should not let them suffer. That explains why you ought to take them to a senior care facility. The elderly will spend time in the assisted living facility, and you can always go to visit them. Also, you will be assured of their safety and good health, considering there are nurses in the senior care facility. In the segment below, you will see various tips for choosing an elderly care facility.
The caregivers in your potential firm are vital as they are the ones to offer you the services. That is why you need to confirm whether they have all it takes to provide the services. You can find out about the qualifications of the caregivers is by checking their credentials. The information you will find on the credentials includes; the training institution they attended and the professional documents. You should consider a senior care facility with caregivers that have met all the qualifications to provide the services. You should also find out about the nature of the caregivers in the senior care facility. The best way to confirm the temperaments of the caregivers in your potential assisted living facility is by listening to what the past clients say about them. You do not want to experience any problems with the caregivers when at work. That is why it is pivotal to opt for caregivers that get along with the seniors in the living facility.
Another thing you should consider is the reliability of the senior care center. You ought to know about the working hours of the company before making an informed decision. Does the senior care facility open at all times? How many days does the firm operate? Knowing about the reliability is vital as you will know whether it is a senior care facility that you can rely on. It is crucial to look for a senior care agency that operates throughout. That way, you can visit your loved ones any time you want to check on their progress.
Last but not least, it is important to consider the license of the senior care facility. It can be quite bad entrusting a senior care facility and later realize that it does not exist. That can be a very traumatizing situation, especially if you have already paid for the services. To be on the safe side, you should always consider a senior care facility that has been certified to provide the services. You can also pay a visit to the senior care facility for the sake of confirmation.
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On 20 September 2017 Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds will be holding more than 300 concerts around the world for Give a Home, in which 1,000 artists will perform intimate shows in people's homes in support of refugee rights.
Major artists including Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Hot Chip, Jesse & Joy, Laura Mvula, Ludovico Einaudi, The National, and more will feature on the line-up. Joining them will be refugee bands from around the world, including the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians who are set to perform in London, and Canadian-Somali pop duo Faarrowwho will play in Los Angeles.
The concerts will span over 24 hours and 60 countries, starting with shows in New Zealand at 07:30 GMT on Wednesday 20 September, and ending in the early hours of Thursday 21 September with a show in Seattle, USA.
The shows are in support of Amnesty International's I Welcome refugee campaign, which mobilizes public pressure on governments to welcome refugees.
"Give a Home is about celebrating what people can do and are doing in support of refugees. Where governments are building walls, deploying warships and closing doors, we are singing a different song: We welcome refugees," said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
Please see here for a full run of the shows, including the names of the artists, which city they will play and times for the shows.


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Children Guidelines
Code of Federal Regulations Title 22, Section 51.28 Effective February 01, 2008, there will be several changes in the acceptance of passport applications for children:
- Requirement for anyone under 16 years old - personal appearance of all parent(s) listed on birth certificate and any previous issued passport of minor.
- Consent for passport issuance will be required from all parent(s) listed or documentation as to why that is not possible for both parents to appear for children under age 16.
- All parents names need to be on the birth certificate.
- If child has a previous passport they will need to submit that in addition to the birth certificate.
In Order to Apply
To apply for a passport, you must have the following:
A long form birth certificate that lists both mother and/or father issued by Vital Statistics with a raised seal.
It must also have a file/registration date.
A photocopy of that birth certificate must be sent with application along with original seal.
Please Note
Copies without a raised seal, hospital certificates and birth registrations cannot be accepted. To obtain a birth certificate, contact the state or municipality of the birth or go to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vital Records section. Note that when you visit the mentioned website, you will be taken outside of the county domain.
Naturalization Certificate
You may also need a naturalization certificate (if applicable). You also need to submit a photocopy of the certificate as well as original.
Expired Passport
For an expired passport, you need:
- 1 recent professional 2" X 2" photographs. $10 a photo added to the Burlington County Clerk's fee.
- Total fees of $190 for adult passports, $130 by check or money order only payable to Department of State, and $35 by check, money order, or credit / debit card for the Burlington County Clerk's fee.
- Total fees of $160 for minor passports, $100 by check or money order only payable to Department of State, and $35 by check, money order, or credit / debit card for the Burlington County Clerk's fee.
- A valid New Jersey Driver's License. If your New Jersey Driver's License is a duplicate, please bring additional identification, such as a social security card, employment or student photo I.D. card. You will also need a photocopy of the front and back of that ID.


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After devising several brilliant ideas for an exciting story plot, the children settled on an adventure quest to find a lost legend (no spoilers, sorry....) featuring merciless bounty hunters, an army of wicked Sith lords as well as heroes of the lightside, the brave Jedi Knights.
The children made costumes, masks, lightsabers and even robot armour with the help of the university students and staff.
After choreographing the epic battles, perfecting the script and rehearsing their lines, it was off to the woods to film it under the expert guidance of the Council of Elders at Trinity Vision.
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Carnic Milky Way
The Carnic Peace Trail has long been among the hiking highlights of the Hike World. The Carnic Milky Way now enriches the World of Mountains & Lakes by yet another unique hiking experience. Look forward to unforgettable moments of joy between alpine pastures and star constellations!
A total of seven stellar constellations surrounding various topics seam the Carnic Peace Trail – and invite you to experience it in an entirely new way. Either you take your time to hike from one constellation to the next. Or you head straight to specific constellations where you can experience the authentic presentations on lovingly created themed trails and at rustic mountain huts.
Day tripper, multi-stage hiker or leisurely hiker: They all experience unique moments of mountain joy on the Carnic Milky Way. Come see for yourself!
A pleasure-filled multi-stage hike
If you're looking for an active way to discover the adventure region between Lake Wolayersee and Friuli or Lake Weissensee, the Carnic Milky Way is a great option for that. It connects the Gailtal Alps, dairy pastures and Italian pastures forming a flavourful whole, which resembles a star constellation. On special star routes, hikers and bikers learn more about life on a mountain pasture then and now, and they get to taste aromatic cheeses and delicious culinary delights from the region.
Alpine pasture history then and now
How did the impressive alpine pasture landscapes come to be? What characterises the work and life of people living on a pasture? Which signs of history can you still see to this day on the sunny side of the Alps? What characterises the traditional craft of being an alpine herdsman and dairyman? Questions upon questions which will be answered on the Carnic Milky Way – many moments of surprise included.
All hikers get to choose their favourite topics based on which they then explore the various stellar constellations. The four narrative threads are: "Am Meeresboden spazieren gehen" (Going for a walk at the bottom of the ocean), "Die Kunst, gute Milchprodukte zu erzeugen" (The art of producing good dairy products), "Die Friedensfront – den Frieden leben" (The Peace Front – living in peace), and "Die Haltabua-Geschichten" (The "Haltabua" stories – stories about young herdsmen). Which journey will you go on?
The seven stellar constellations of the Carnic Milky Way
These exceptional hiking experiences are waiting for you along the Carnic High-Altitude Trail:
- Das Auge des Urmeers. (The eye of the primordial ocean)
- Von Pal zu Pan – Willkommen in Arkadien. (From Pal to Pan – Welcome to Arcadia)
- Der rote Planet – Ein Landschaft zum Süchtig-Werden. (The red planet – a landscape to get addicted to)
- Der Leuchtturm – Wulfenia, eine Königin lässt bitten. (The lighthouse – Wulfenia, a queen beseeches thee)
- Die Lippen Europas – Die Landschaft formt die Lippen Europas. (The lips of Europe – the landscape forms the lips of Europe)
- Das goldene Auge – Ein sagenhafter Blick auf ein gelungenes Werk. (The golden eye – a fairy-tale view of a work well done)
- Die Käseglocke – Ein Landschaft unter einem Glassturz. (The cheese dome – a landscape under a glass-cover)
You've worked up an appetite for going hiking? Find out more about the Carnic Milky Way – and other surprisingly diverse offers of the Summer World …
Location and how to find us
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Greensboro residents, largely white, black and Latino, and representing a fairly wide range of incomes, have filled the pews at Congregational United Church of Christ for a series of teach-ins about systemic racism since June, only five days after the massacre at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC.
Prompted by a tense community meeting at Bennett College in the wake of the appointment of police Chief Wayne Scott in the spring, Mayor Nancy Vaughan and the Rev. Nelson Johnson began meeting every Monday morning. Out of that awkward yet earnest relationship grew the Community-City Working Group, which is hosting the monthly Doing Our Work teach-ins.
In this turbulent year of increasingly frayed race relations, with unrest in Baltimore in April after the death in custody of Freddie Gray just one of several tension points across the nation, Greensboro of all places has seen a thoughtful and deliberate dialogue about racism. The group spearheaded by the mayor and the Rev. Johnson, including among others Guilford County Register of Deeds Jeff Thigpen and International Civil Rights Center & Museum Chief Operating Officer Bay Love, was meeting several months before the New York Times published an exposé on racial disparities in traffic enforcement.
In the wake of the revelations in the Times, Mayor Vaughan quickly went on record as opposing resisting arrest as a standalone charge, while also expressing concern about minor vehicle infractions, which also disproportionately affect black drivers. And last month, with the mayor present, the Community-City Working Group voted to submit a comprehensive slate of recommendations to reform police practices to city council. In the meantime, Chief Scott has ordered officers to suspend traffic stops based on minor vehicle equipment infractions.
Without being there, it's difficult to know whether this kind of searching collective inquest is going on in, say, Richmond, Va., Dayton, Ohio or Wichita, Kans., but it seems extraordinary to have 175 people show up on a Monday evening, as they did earlier this week at Congregational United Church of Christ in Greensboro, to hear two economics professors give a presentation on race and wealth. It seems within the realm of possibility that Greensboro might one day be considered a model of reconciliation and equitable growth — a truly progressive city.
Contrast the present with the studious avoidance of responsibility by Greensboro officials who framed the carnage inflicted by the Klan and Nazis in Morningside Homes 36 years ago.
"I think all of us realize the thing that scares us the most is that it really could have happened anywhere," Vaughan said during the initial gathering of Doing Our Work in late June, in the aftermath of the massacre at the Charleston church. "Charleston is no different than Greensboro or any other city. And what happened in Charleston is really just symptomatic of what is happening across our country. It is obvious that race relations in our country are in a free fall."
While Greensboro's halting steps toward justice can be maddeningly slow and incomplete, Guilford County's other city seems to be moving in the opposite direction.
In High Point, the human relations commission initiated a series of forums on police-community relations at the request of residents who were concerned about the high-profile, officer-involved deaths of young, black men in Ferguson, Mo. and New York City last year. The police walked out of sensitivity training and city council members raised objections to a flier issued by the human relations department that used the term "dismantling white supremacy." As thanks for her work, Human Relations Director Al Heggins was put on paid leave and then fired.
While Greensboro leaders have come to acknowledge that racial disparities are real and tensions always hold the potential to boil over, High Point officials seem to want to punish any suggestion that their community is less than completely harmonious. How sad.
In Greensboro on Monday night, economists Larry Morse and Robert Williams walked through an American history of inequality, from the Fugitive Slave Act, Indian Removal Act and Homestead Act in the 19th Century through the Social Security Act, National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act and GI bill of the 20th Century that have systematically disadvantaged people of color while privileging whites. Bringing the history up to date, with tax policies designed to advantage the wealthy, they presented the results of this accumulated history: The average white household has 20 times more wealth than its black counterpart.
Williams drew a parallel between black people's experience with the police today and the criminalization of ordinary activities of free black people simply trying to find better work under the Fugitive Slave Act.
"We came into this conversation through police-community relations," Morse said. "We've realized that it's a very complex issue embedded in a system of systems that involves things like tax policy and land-use decisions."
One teach-in on the history of white privilege in wealth accumulation was never going to solve the problem of racism in Greensboro, and the 175 people in the church pews on Monday night seemed to recognize this is tough work that requires commitment for the long haul.
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7. Geography is no longer our master
Build your own world
Borders are no boundary, timezones no obstacle; we live in the future!
The internet means that your peers can live everywhere around the world. Connect to people all around the world, do your networking online, make professional contacts through social media and build a digital Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Enjoy isolation
Solitude is good; self-imposed isolation is better. Make time to
disconnect from the internet for a bit, clear some space – mentally,
physically, temporally -and put it to good use.
I love isolation, although I need to improve the "without distractions" bit, but I know I can easily become isolated and need to pay attention to when I last saw my friends, left the house or had a conversation with a person.
Leave home
Despite the interconnectedness of the digital age, where we live still affects the work we do. Travel broadens the mind – without new experiences, we can't form new mental connections and go on to create new work.
With freelance work, a digital (or portable) studio and an online community, the "digital nomad" lifestyle is definitely viable. I'm not sure it's for me (I have too many books, to start with, and would struggle to part with them), but it is an option.
Kleon says that, ideally, the weather should be bad for about six months of the year, the food should be good and the company varied. And you shouldn't stay for too long! Keep seeking out new experiences
8. Be nice (the world is a small town)
Make friends, ignore enemies
"There's only one rule I know of: you've got to be kind"Kurt Vonnegut
I don't think I'm the type of person to badmouth people generally, but I know I can have a temper and I know I can get riled up, and that's the danger for me – getting into arguments and showing myself up. People are going to find that and, if I only post when I'm frustrated or argumentative, that's what they're going to think I'm like all the time, because they won't have any other reference.
In short: be nice and don't post when you're tilted.
Stand next to the talent
Garbage in, garbage out applies to people, too. Hang out with arseholes for too long and you're going to start to smell like an arsehole.
"Find the most talented person in the room, and if it's not you, go stand next to him, Hang out with him. Try to be helpful."Harold Ramis
"If you're the most talented person in the room, find a different room."
"Quit picking fights and go make something"
Anger is great. It's jet fuel, and it's pushed me through some awful times, but it isn't always useful and my key takeaway from this chapter is probably going to be "learn to ignore insults and let people be wrong".
Write fan letters
Like Kleon, I wrote to my favourite artist when I was a kid and I was lucky enough to get a letter back (an illustrated letter, no less!). Public fan letters (fan art?), blog posts with links to websites, answer questions, solve problems – and don't worry about getting a letter back.
Validation is for parking
External validation is for chumps. It either comes too late (or not at all) or it pressures you into doing more of the same, even long after you're sick of it.
Get busy, keep working, and don't pay attention to the people who want you to do the thing they like.
Looks like there are two most important lessons from this chapter.
Keep a praise file
External validation is for chumps, but it is nice.
It's also temporary.
There will always be dark days, and the Black Dog is only a few steps behind, so build an emotional buffer of proof that you don't suck, that people like your work, that life isn't always this grim.
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2019: The Year of the Contactless Debit
How the transit industry is driving the move to contactless payments
Two-thousand nineteen is poised to be the year contactless debit card issuance takes off. But the driving force behind this change may surprise you.
In major cities around the U.S., countless commuters use public transport. As lines of riders board buses and crowds push their way through train and subway turnstiles, speed is of the essence. Contactless payments are being touted as a way to keep commuters moving quickly. This will likely provide the push needed to move contactless towards the forefront of payment methods.
What is contactless?
Contactless cards and devices use near field communication (NFC) technology. Digital data is encoded in payment cards, smartphones and wearable devices such as fitness bands, and NFC is used to enable the card or device and the reader to interact with each other.
Contactless payments aren't new either. Long before chip cards, a handful of large issuers and merchants offered contactless payment fobs, stickers and other devices.1 But use of the payment method began to grow in 2018.
Anticipated Growth
Now that the conversion to chip cards is largely complete, issuers have begun to turn their attention to issuing contactless cards. The 2018 Debit Issuer Study, commissioned by PULSE, revealed that an estimated 5% of U.S. issuers offered contactless cards as of January 2018. An additional 37% said they were considering doing so by the end of 2019. Early results from the 2019 study indicate that almost every large bank intends to start issuing contactless-enabled debit cards (also called "dual-interface" cards) this year.
The cost of these cards – which are both chip- and NFC-enabled – has declined significantly over the past few years, making them a more attractive option. According to Gemalto, contactless cards will cost about $3.50 apiece – roughly the same as the first EMV chip cards2, although they too have benefited from a cost reduction.
From an acceptance perspective, the transition to chip-enabled terminals has provided a significant boost to contactless acceptance, as many chip terminals are NFC-capable. NFC-capable doesn't necessarily mean NFC-enabled, however. And even when it does, a merchant may not be aware that its terminals accept contactless cards.
Like growth in issuance of contactless cards, growth in merchant acceptance will be a key contributor to the expected increase in contactless transaction volume. ATMs, too, will play a role as terminal owners deploy more NFC-enabled ATMs.
The reduction in checkout times experienced with contactless transactions will enhance the customer experience at the point of sale, and may drive further migration to the payment method. As usage grows, the symbols shown below will help cardholders identify contactless-enabled cards and terminals.
How to Get Started with Contactless
If your organization isn't ready for a full conversion of its cards, there are a couple of options available to help you dip your toe into the contactless pool. One alternative to a mass reissuance is to convert your cards to contactless on a natural reissuance schedule based on card expiry date. A second option is to begin with your highest-activity cardholders – especially those who are making mobile wallet transactions, which indicates their willingness to try new technologies.
If you're ready to get started:
- Talk to your front-of-card brand rep and get a copy of their contactless specification.
- Contact your card vendor to agree on a production schedule and other details.
- Coordinate your contactless deployment plans with your processor and PULSE.
PULSE supports contactless payments and is phasing in support for optional contactless cryptogram checking on behalf of issuers. Your Account Executive can provide further detail upon request.
It remains to be seen whether use of contactless payments will leapfrog mobile payments, which have yet to be widely adopted by U.S. consumers. But one thing is certain: contactless will grow considerably in 2019 as more issuers, merchants and terminal owners deploy the technology.
- 2018 Debit Issuer Study, PULSE.
- With Contactless Next, Are we Done Paying for EMV?, Gemalto.


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Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) Corporate Release
Performance (Standalone) for the Quarter ended 31st December 2016
Y-o-Y Comparison (Q3 2016-17 vs Q3 2015-16)
a. Stainless Steel Sales Volume growth 25% b. Net Revenue growth 36% at Rs. 2,093 Cr. c. EBITDA growth 185%, at Rs. 341 Cr. d. Net Profit at Rs. 40 Cr. against loss of Rs. 134 Cr.
Q-o-Q Comparison (Q3 2016-17 vs Q2 2016-17)
a. Net Revenue growth 9% b. EBITDA growth 46%
* EBITDA = Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortization and Other Income #EBITDA % is on total income from operations (net) @ including Job Work
1. These results have been prepared in accordance with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the
Companies Act 2013 and other recognized accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable. Consequently, results for the quarter/ nine months ended 31st December 2015 have been restated to comply with Ind-AS to make them comparable.
2. EBITDA for the current quarter stands at Rs. 341 crore (excluding EBITDA pertaining to HSM Undertaking & Coke Oven Undertaking), showing an increase of 185% over the same period. The profit for the quarter ended 31st December 2016 includes stock gain of around Rs. 60 Crore as a result of substantial increase in prices of Ferro Chrome during the quarter. Additionally, the improvement in the EBITDA is outcome of the various steps taken by the company like change in the product mix, better operational efficiencies and improvement in yields.
3. The capacity utilisation of stainless steel operations at Jajpur (Odisha) was at 92% during the quarter ended 31st December 2016, as compared to 74% in the corresponding quarter of previous year. This persistent growth is on account of consistent efforts in optimization of operations.
4. A Composite Scheme of Arrangement (the 'Scheme') amongst Jindal Stainless Limited (the Company/Transferor Company) and Jindal Stainless (Hisar) limited (JSHL), Jindal United Steel Limited (JUSL) and Jindal Coke Limited (JCL) under the provision of Sec 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 1956 and/ or Companies Act, 2013 was sanctioned by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh (High Court) pursuant to its Order dated 21st September 2015 (as modified on 12th October 2015).
Section I and Section II of the Scheme became effective on 1st November 2015, operative from the 'Appointed Date 1' (specified in the scheme for section I and II) i.e. close of business hours before midnight of 31st March 2014 [the scheme effect was given to in the revised financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2015].
Section III and Section IV of the Scheme became effective on 24th September 2016 [i.e. on receipt of approvals from the Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (OIIDCO) for the transfer/grant of the right to use in the land on which Hot Strip Plant & Coke Oven Plant are located to JUSL & JCL respectively as specified in the Scheme] operative from the 'Appointed Date 2' specified in the scheme for section III and IV i.e. close of business hours before midnight of 31st March 2015 [the effect of same has been given in the revised financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2016]. Accordingly, the revenue and expenditure in relation to these undertakings for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2016 have been excluded from these results and accounted for in JUSL & JCL.
5. Subject to approval of shareholders in the EGM to be held on 11th February, 2017, the Company proposes to issue following shares / warrants on preferential basis;
a) 6,39,38,606 nos. of equity shares of Rs. 2 each at Rs. 39.10 (including premium of Rs. 37.10) per share and 16,49,44,334 nos. of optionally convertible redeemable
preference shares (OCRPS) of Rs. 2 each at Rs. 39.10 (including premium of Rs. 37.10) per share on conversion of Fund Interest Term Loan (FITL) of Rs. 250 crore and Rs. 644.93 crore respectively.
b) 1,91,81,586 nos. of Warrants (CCW) of Rs. 2 each at Rs. 39.10 per CCW (including premium of Rs. 37.10) per CCW to a promoter group entity and each warrant is eligible for equal nos. of equity shares.
The proposed conversion of FITL as mentioned in 5(a) above will strengthen the cash flows of the Company.
Economic activity is expected to rebound as business sentiments appear to be on revival path. International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates global economic growth to accelerate in 2017-18. IMF projects moderate recovery for the world economy primarily on the growth projections in both emerging markets and developing economies. However, concern for the global economy may prevail, given the unpredictability in policy stance by the new US government.
The global stainless steel melt shop production rose to 45.71 Million Tonnes in 2016 registering a surge of 8.30% from 2015. Encouraging global economic indicators show stainless steel demand to pick up and is expected to increase by 4.16% in 2017, as per Steel & Metals Market Research (SMR).
Indian economy would continue to grow at a pace of over 7% that would drive the demand for stainless steel in India. Augmented expenditure proposed for the year 2017 on infrastructure sector by the government will be the key driver of stainless steel demand including railways.


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To be precise, AutoCAD is a comprehensive Computer Aided Design solution that has made the lives of draftsmen and engineers much easier. Before starting the construction work of any structure, they can create its virtual model efficiently and then determine whether it is suitable for construction or some modifications in the design are needed.
AutoCAD has a comprehensive set of drawing tools, along with editing and annotation tools. These help in producing 2 D documentation as well as drawings. AutoCAD provides a set of 3 D modeling as well as annotation tools. These can be used for producing and communicating through 3 D designs and models. It is easy to personalize AutoCAD. This helps in enhancing the productivity of the user. The collaboration allows it to import maps and assemblies from other applications. It is also possible to attach other drawings to the drawing being created by the user. The geographic location can be inserted in the drawing being made. This will be taken from the online map service and displayed in the drawing.
In this way, there are endless options available in AutoCAD that can help to enhance a simple design.
AutoCAD 2019 by Autodesk is a licensed application that is used for drafting and Computer Aided Designing purposes. It has simplified the work of architects and engineers by providing them the facility of drawing digital models of structures in 2D and 3D modes. Therefore, it is easy to implement any changes in designs before construction of physical structure is started. Customers can view the models and can take better decisions as compared to older drawing-on- paper approach. Its different versions are released that are compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android Operating Systems.
The versatility of features in AutoCAD makes it suitable for advanced professional users. There are a large number of tools and options available that can efficiently assist the designers in drafting. These options are well-categorized and can be accessed quickly via menu bar. The software comes equipped with many sample drawings that can be used and modified to create professional objects. When working in an organization, a person may need to interact with multiple projects at a time for comparing the end results. To meet such requirements, it is possible to open many projects in separate tabs.
There is a wide range of options available that can be used by users in their projects.
The user interface of AutoCAD software can be easily adjusted according to user preferences. GUI can be completely customized to decide which palettes will be displayed and which will remain hidden. Professional users can write and run scripts of Visual Basic, Visual LISP and VBA Macro to automate certain features. Furthermore, the documents can be created by users to define Standards and all the other files can be compared with them. In the end, the users can save these as DWG, DWS and DXF files.
AutoCAD is very much beneficial for project managers, architects, graphic designers and engineers. The users can develop professional 2D and 3D models with the help of its powerful tools. The documentation of objects has been simplified by its automatic measurement feature. The users can store their customized settings and objects on cloud account and then access them on all their devices. The settings from previous versions of the software can be extracted as well.


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- Science News
- Frontiers news
- Frontiers in Medicine welcomes Prof Michel Goldman as Field Chief Editor
Frontiers in Medicine welcomes Prof Michel Goldman as Field Chief Editor
Interdisciplinarity, collaboration and translational approach: these are the three key principles inspiring Professor Michel Goldman in his new role as Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Medicine.
"As we enter the new era of precision medicine, it is essential to disseminate as efficiently as possible the advances that catalyze the translation of scientific breakthroughs into patient care. I am very excited to join Frontiers in Medicine to make this journal a key part of this endeavor" – Prof Goldman
Michel Goldman, MD, PhD is Professor of Immunology and Pharmacotherapy at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. In his career as clinician scientist, he was always particularly passionate about the translational aspects of medical research. This led him to become in 2009 the first Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), a partnership between the European Commission and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries aiming at building networks of industrial and academic experts to boost pharmaceutical innovation in Europe. Prof Goldman is now leading the Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Healthcare (I3h) in Brussels, whose mission is to foster research, education and outreach networks for the benefit of patients and other healthcare stakeholders.
"I accepted with enthusiasm the invitation to become the Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Medicine as the key principles of transparency and collaboration that characterize the Frontiers journals are also at the core of the I3h Institute" – Prof Goldman
As outlined in the mission statement, Frontiers in Medicine will give particular attention to papers focused on cutting-edge therapies including stem cells, gene therapies and regenerative medicine products, as well as to interdisciplinary studies that are directly relevant to patient care.
If you are interested in joining the Editorial Board of Frontiers in Medicine, or if you have any questions for Prof Goldman, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Joseph and Samuel Lake spotted their mate while running through the woods,
they knew they couldn't leave without him. They had been looking for him their
entire lives. But, convincing the gorgeous man that they wanted him was
turning out to be a lot harder than finding him.
Matthew Brooks knew he wasn't the world's best catch. He was a little more
plump than he would have liked and had a very boring life as a paralegal.
Finding two men that seemed to be interested in him at the same time thrust
him firmly into fantasy land.
someone starts coming after Matt, getting him to Pacific Cove seems like the
safest idea, but to do that, they will have to explain to the man about bear
shifters and mates and all that entails...and that might cause them to lose
their mate faster than an assassin's bullet.
Erotic, Mpreg, Paranormal, Shifter, M/M/M, Romance
"This second
book in the 'Pacific Cove' series was as entertaining and fun as the
first. Abe and Ben's next younger brothers, Joe and Sam, are surprised
to find their human mate, but even better, he smells like honey. And
what could be better than that in a bear's world? It made me smile from
the start, and even though these three guys have some issues once they
decide to get together, including an a**hole enemy, the tone of this
book is light enough to make it really enjoyable. And in case you are
wondering, there is no twincest involved, just the loving sharing of a
human who needs as much protection and love as he can get... If you like
protective and somewhat bumbling bear shifters who mean well, if a human
who discovers he is perfect just the way he is appeals to you, and if
you're looking for a read full of hilarity, protective mates, and lots
of loving, then you will probably like this fun novella." -- Serena
Rainbow Book Reviews
Copyright © 2016 Stormy Glenn, All Rights Reserved.


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The camera is now on it's way to the Philippines. Here's a photo that Lucia sent me holding up the camera in Melbourne:
I will be collaborating with different music artists for each of the tracks. This week we had a first writing session with Portuguese musician Goncalo Abrantes. Here's a short clip of him singing in the dark for the song 'Home' which is inspired by the photo from Lima, Peru:
Next week I will have another writing session. I shall post a short clip than as well.
Have a nice week,


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Vol. 4 Nom.6
The theory of economy efficiency: organizational, institutional and systems view of the problem. O.S. Sukharev
Abstract. The article deals any questions by institutional, organizational and systems efficiency. Author are offer to evaluate the efficiency of economic systems for degree her dysfunction. In paper offer axioms of the theory of efficiency against classical position to the theory of efficiency.
Keywords: institutional efficiency, economic systems, dysfunction, X-efficiency, organizational efficiency, synergetic efficiency, formal and nonformal institutions, transaction cost.
The organisation and management of innovative economy. E.G. Bryndin
Abstract. In article social and economic aspects of the concept of management are considered by innovative economy. The new model of management is offered by barter. The basic indicators of management by economy and indicators of measurement of social progress are defined. Possibilities of formation of innovative economy through the innovative centres are shown. The basic directions of development of innovative activity and a measure of its support are proved.
Keywords: innovative economy, management of economy, barter, social progress, management indicators, innovative centres, innovative activity.
Imitating agency model of reproduction of the human capital. A.A. Gavrilov
Abstract. In article the short description of the computer imitating model developed by the author representing an artificial virtual society is resulted. The given model is intended for management imitation in a mode of real time by processes of reproduction of the population and the human capital.
Keywords: agent model, artificial intellect, statechart, human capital.
Development of the food market of industrial region and quality of the population life. N.V. Kudrevatikh
Abstract. In article attempt of an establishment of interrelation of development of the food market of industrial region and quality of a life of the population on an example of the Kemerovo region is undertaken.
Keywords: food market, industrial region, quality of the population life, Kemerovo region.
Economic research of communication between quantity of laws making change in a part second the Tax code and shares of incomes of the consolidated budget of the Russian Federation from enterprise activity . M.V. Sheptunov
Abstract. The article is devoted to the ascertaining and analysis of the direct impact of the yearly quantity of the bringing amendments Federal Enactments of Russia into the Part II of Taxing Codex of Russia upon the dynamic of the share of the incomes of the Consolidated budget of Russia from the entrepreneurial activities. The research is based on the published official data of the Federal Treasure and on the fundamentals of the ascertained econometric model with yearly-log variable.
Keywords: consolidated budget of Russia, Taxing codex amendments, incomes from the entrepreneurial activities, econometric model with yearly-log variable.
Present practice quality estimating of transport service of townspeople under municipal finances reforming in big Russian cities. A.V. Chernykhin
Abstract. The article is devoted by results of municipal finances reforming in some Russian cities, what proposing to inculcate a new principles financing budget services into activity of municipal governments. One of such services is a transport service of townspeople, characterized by a high difficult of quality estimation. The article are described a home experience of legal regulation quality estimating of transport service of townspeople.
Keywords: budget services, big cities, transport service of townspeople, quality indexes.
The position of the regional banks in financial system of Russia. A.A. Moskvichev, L.N. Nazarova
Abstract. In article the process of transformation of Russian banking system after crisis is considered. The government policy analysis in relation to the small and average regional banks is carried out. The advantages of average regional banks before the largest financial organizations are proved. The prospects of division of banking system on some levels, depending on size of the capital of credit institutes are considered. It is offered to enter the concept of regional bank which is confirmed in the law. It is drawn a conclusion about the ways of development of the regional banks, considering an industry current state.
Keywords: bank system, regional credit organisations, regional banks, financial crisis, commercial banks, crediting.
Mode of incomplete working hours. L.Y. Baranova
Abstract. In article the mode of incomplete working hours as the form of non-standard employment and display of the latent unemployment is considered. In a today's situation when on a mode of incomplete working hours the problem decision on a labour market is translated more than 53% of the Russian enterprises it is obviously possible thanks to going efforts of the state, employers, trade unions and workers.
Keywords: non-standard employment, latent unemployment, mode of incomplete working hours, social partnership.
Role of internal financial sources in maintenance of development of the wholesale generating companies. M.A. Simonov
Abstract. As a result of structural reform of electric power industry the enterprises of the wholesale generation have been organized, steady functioning and which development is provided by means of an optimum parity of internal and external financial sources. In work classification of internal and external sources of development of such companies is offered, the detailed analysis of internal sources of development of six companies in the last two years, a substantiated conclusion about the tendency of increase of their role in development is carried out.
Keywords: wholesale generating company, electric power industry, financial resources, internal sources of financing.
Factors of personnel competitiveness. V.M. Shepel
Abstract. In article the material from the book of professor V.M. Shepel «A trade the imagemaker» is presented. Process of management intellectualization is considered. Functions of advisers are investigated. Receptions of effective stimulation of the personnel are described. Value of culture of administrative dialogue is shown. Possibilities of use of authority of the manager are defined.
Keywords: communication management, manager, mentality, information, management, imagemaker, communications, information technology, communication service, scientific and technical progress, management perfection.
At the approaches to market: the making of the concepts of value and price in the ancient world. A.E. Petrosyan
Abstract. Today, as before, heated debates flare up regarding value and price. Nevertheless the problem remains still very fat from its resolution. One of the most fundamental causes of such a state of affairs is the lack of interest in the evolution of the concepts themselves. To make up this deficiency the author combines a detailed anatomizing of the real coming-to-be with the reconstruction of the logic of their unfolding - from the origins to the fall of Rome – in the context of practical challenges being met.
Keywords: value, price, exchange, labour, antiquity.
Small entrepreneurship in the conditions of globalization and modernization national economy. L.U. Filobokova
Abstract. Globalization of world economy and growing synchronization of politic-legal and socially-humanitarian processes on a global scale create essentially new context of development of Russia, predetermining realization the modernization strategy which essence consists in creation by forces of wide public coalitions of the mechanisms providing innovative development on the basis of use of competitive advantages. Target and tool functions of small business transform it to one of basic factors of Russian reposition in world economy.
Keywords: small entrepreneurship, small business, competitiveness, globalization of economy, modernization of economy.
Transformation of educational process into educational-innovative process. E.L.Smolianova, A.V. Kuznetsov
Abstract. In the article results of research and the basic approaches on transformation of educational process of establishments of the higher military vocational training into educational-innovative process are presented. Features of preparation of experts for armed forces are considered, recommendations about integration of the system of a military education into national innovative system are presented.
Keywords: national innovative system, innovative activity, educational-innovative process, innovative military educational-scientific complex


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Fellas, say hello to Nina Ro'Ti, our latest big-bootied cutie. Nina, if you hadn't noticed, has a lot of junk in her trunk. In fact, she has so much junk in her trunk that her jean skirt is totally overmatched by her caramel apple bottom. Not that we mind one bit. If skirts were meant to fit, there wouldn't be big-bootied chicks. Don't argue with us, this is science.
Nina's feeling both sexy and horny right now, so we decide to introduce her to a good friend of ours to tend to her womanly needs.
"He has a big job to fill," Nina says with a smile.
He does, but our friend JMac is adequately equipped for this task.
"I like that," JMac says as he gropes and jiggles her ass.
JMac is playing with her ass and sliding a finger or two into Nina's cunt, and she's getting excited.
"You're getting a little wet," he says.
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We went out fishing on the Truckee River on Saturday, September 14th. Beautiful, clear morning – got out onto the water by about 7:00am. The water was unfortunately incredibly low, so it was difficult to find pockets of fishable water. We ended up pulling off just south of the Alpine Meadows turnoff on Highway 89 between the lake and Truckee and found a few reasonably good spots. We used dry flies and caught a few beautiful, but very small – 4-5 inchers – trout. All in all a beautiful morning but not the best time of year to go, particularly during the drought we're having out here.
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Local Fishing Reports from California based fishing trips.
Salmon Fishing in Santa Cruz June 2014 – Where Are The Fish?
Absolutely nothing to report here other than two conversations with the Fish and Game folks.
First conversation was two weeks ago at the launch ramp at Santa Cruz Harbor, it went something like this:
"Hey, has anybody reported any salmon caught at all around here today?"
The young girl (maybe 18) looked at me like I was asking her if she had seen Elvis walking around earlier. Seriously, I knew right away that there was nothing to report at all in terms of fish being caught. She said she hadn't heard of or seen a single salmon caught out of Santa Cruz harbor in weeks.
Pretty much the same deal for the older Fish and Game guy I asked last Saturday.(He was one carrying a guy).
He told me the fishing was absoultely zero down this way but according to the pre-season speculation from the scientists, the fishing was to pick up come the second half of the season. So maybe that will pan out. Until then, no salmon out of Santa Cruz unfortunately.
Day 2 of Salmon Season Fishing – California Coast
Day 2 – Salmon Season
Fishing for just about everyone on the first day of the salmon season was not nearly as good as the expectations. Depending on where you were caught fishing had quite a bit to do with your luck, but for the most part, the majority of the anglers who fished off Santa Cruz, CA came back into the docs in the early afternoon without a single fish. It was a shame in some ways, but the good news was the weather was pretty darn good for everyone. There was plenty of sunshine, and the wind and the waves were not too out control.
To give a better idea of the sea conditions, for most of the boats who left before six o'clock Saturday morning, the stampede to the fishing grounds out near the Soquel Hole were just about flat. Maybe not like a lake, but the ocean was very calm and was a great way to cruise over the ten mile run at the start of the season. Later in the morning, the winds started to pick up a bit, and the currents started to play a part in the fishing, but overall weather was not a factor on day one.
Most fishermen were trolling around, pulling both hoochies, spin baits, and dragging dodgers and flashers as would be expected for an opening day of salmon fishing. It was estimated that over 250 sport fishing boats left the Santa Cruz, CA harbor on Saturday in search of the salmon, and less than 85 salmon were reported to be caught come late evening. There were some reports on undersized fish being released, however its very hard to verify those numbers.
As the fleet was fishing the area known as "The Hole", much of the water is deeper than 250 feet, and there again were varying reports of the depths where fish were taken. Some fish were said to be caught below the 150 foot mark, and some others were reporting fish quite a bit higher. One thing that was for sure were the complaints of very large schools of jellyfish in the area. The jellyfish are not usually a major problem, but they can definitely turn your baits into a cluster mess of jelly and the jellyfish can also get all tangled up in your down-rigger gear. Just one of those nuisances of salmon fishing, but not the end of the world.
As for how we did, well, I'm sorry to say that we did not even get a single bite this opening day. We did our usual mooching, which was droppin down to 100-200 feet some sardines that were threaded up with a nice hook on the end. Depending on the time of day, we were using between 2-4 ounces to get everything down as the currents were changing rapidly, but that method produced no luck for us. Many boats were passing us all day long with their trolling gear, but we did not even see a single net get dipped into the water. So, quite strange to say the least. Not what was expected, but maybe it was just us, and others had some much better luck farther up or farther down the coast.
Good weather was a great treat, and we'll all be trying for some salmon again real soon.
California Salmon Fishing Opening Day 2012
April 7, 2012 – The Santa Cruz Harbor
Today is the day we have all been waiting for once again. Another long winter without any fresh salmon in the freezer is coming to an end. Saturday is the beginning of the salmon fishing season here in California, and for all the sport fishermen, that is the best news of the year. But that's not all.
This year, the fishing is expected to be much better than last year. There have already, in the first few hours of the season been reports of many nice sized salmon being caught just off the coast in areas like Monterrey Bay, and especially in Santa Cruz. Since we will be fishing ourselves out of Santa Cruz Harbor in just a few more minutes, I can safely say that there are hundreds of boats heading straight out or near the Soquel Hole to try and locate the fish.
Bayside Marine, one of the local fish and tackle shops here in Santa Cruz was booming with customers up until about 9:00 pm last night. Although many of the people hanging around the tackle shop were pretty much loaded from sipping on beers all day, it was pretty impressive to see so much action all in anticipation for the opening day of the salmon fishery here on the coast.
If you start talking with the locals, you'll get your usual mix of exactly how and what is the best way to catch the fish. Conventional thinking goes back to what I consider to be pretty boring – trolling around some lures. But, trolling for salmon, especially early in the season is the most common and popular fishing method. People love to attach different lures, or hoochies to the end of the line. And some people like using a flasher or dodger, which is thought to attract the fish as well.
But, for people like me, trolling around with your engine blasting out fumes all day is no fun. So, like you've seen before from past years, we'll be mooching with some threaded sardines once again and hopefully getting the chance to put a nice big pink fleshed salmon in the box(or two or three).
Salmon fishing regulations are largely unchanged since last year. Each licensed angler is allowed to keep 2 fish, and the salmon need to be at least 24 inches in length. No silver/coho salmon are allowed to be taken. Only king salmon are allowed. You can figure out which type of salmon you have caught by looking at the gums of the fish. If the gums are white, that is a silver salmon and you must release it immediately. If the gums are black in color, that fish can be kept as long as its 24 inches long. More details about the fishing regulations can be located at the California Fish and Game Website.
Good Luck fishing this year, and hopefully we'll see some 20 and 30 pound salmon on the first day!


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PHILIPSBURG:— The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) has joined forces with The Windward Islands Bank Ltd, to increase Male Enrollment in 2016 at USM. Currently there are 37 males enrolled at USM and Youth Professional Network (YPN) has set a firm goal to increase that number to 57, enrolling 20 males to USM/UVI by August 1, 2016 with the businesses of St. Maarten's help.
Dr. Gittens, The Founder of SCELL stated: I founded Youth Professionals Network (YPN) to support young men enrolled at USM with a solid platform to share their personal academic experiences with potential USM male students. I believe this is a perfect formula to empower USM males to become mentors while simultaneously pursuing their academic dreams and encouraging others to pursue degrees at USM and UVI at USM. I am very grateful that WIB sees the importance of YPN and male enrollment.
The Male Enrollment Business challenge started on June 1, 2016 and will run through July 31, 2016. We are requesting donations of $500 to $5000.00 to provide males ages 18-25 with their first semester scholarship to return to school in August 2016. All donations will be acknowledged at the end of the challenge and the winning business will receive community and formal USM recognition. All donating businesses will be invited to the awards ceremony held in early August to present scholarships to the male recipients. Derek Downes, Managing Director of WIB jumped aboard immediately when he heard about the business challenge and donated two scholarships for two males to enroll at USM this Fall.
Downes stated: As the initial key sponsor of SCELL I am very pleased with what they have done in St. Maarten and surrounding islands in such a short time. In six months they have built partnerships with the largest companies on the island and supported citizens with their many innovative programs. SCELL's impressive approach of providing businesses with solid trainings, supporting employees to return to school and building the USM Male enrollment is key to the success of St. Maarten as a whole and USM. SCELL is an organization that is changing the face of our community with tangible, measurable results that I feel should be recognized and supported by all businesses, government and the community as a whole. I encourage other business to participate in this viable business challenge and WIB is pleased to be the first contributor to this great cause.
Mr. Javid Hurtault the President of YPN and a second year accounting major stated: Education never stops and should be viewed as an ongoing personal development. The more males on the island that pursue degrees, the better the St. Maarten community will become. We are asking the businesses big and small of St. Maarten to assist us with increasing male enrollment at USM, a move in the right direction for the community at large. We can make a difference with one scholarship at a time.
For Further information on donating a scholarship to YPN and information or questions on how to enroll at USM, please call 554-2437 or visit the SCELL website @ http://scell.usmonline.onl/
Source: St. Martin News Network
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County School Board votes to deny Dozier-Libbey independent charters
By John Crowder
On Wednesday, May 21, the Contra Costa County Board of Education (Board) voted 3 to 1 to deny the petition submitted by the teachers of Dozier-Libbey Medical High School (DLMHS) to convert the campus to a charter school and remove it from under the control of the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD).
Board Trustee Cynthia Ruehlig cast the lone vote in favor of the petition. Trustees Richard Asadoorian, Daniel Gomes, and Pamela Mirabella voted in opposition to the charter proposal.
Prior to Wednesday's meeting, County Office of Education staff (Staff) had submitted a recommendation to the Board that the petition be denied. In recommending for denial, they stated that, "the Petition presents an unsound educational program and petitioners are demonstrably unlikely to successfully implement the program set forth in the Petition. The Petition does not contain reasonably comprehensive descriptions of all of the elements prescribed by law."
Staff findings were refuted in a letter submitted to the Board by Paul Minney, an attorney representing the teachers, and by supporters of the move speaking at Wednesday's meeting. With respect to Staff finding that the charter school would present an unsound education program, Minney's letter pointed out that the Education Code specifically defined "an unsound educational program" as one that would present, "the likelihood of physical, educational, or psychological harm," or "was not likely to be of educational benefit" to pupils, noting there was no evidence to support either contention.
Many of the public comments in support of the charter petition dealt with the concerns regarding their plan for assisting low-achieving, special education, and English learner students. Those opposed cited the problems identified by Staff in their report, and noted that many groups in the community, including elected officials, AUSD employees, advocacy groups and business representatives were opposed.
Following public comments on the matter, the Board questioned the teachers, staff, and AUSD representatives.
Ruehlig was the most outspoken in asking questions, beginning her examination by charging the teachers with explaining what they were offering that was not in place when they won a Distinguished School award in 2011. Dr. Cynthia Soraoka responded by detailing her desire to have her students participate in "virtual internships" with doctors from around the world. She described how her efforts to bring such plans to fruition had been stymied by AUSD over the last few years, specifically addressing a lack of technology. Ruehlig then asked how many of the teachers were committed to working at the school who had been involved with Dozier-Libbey when it won the Distinguished School award. Teachers responded that, with two exceptions, the staff would be the same.
Asadoorian asked about the use of the facility currently occupied by DLMHS. AUSD has taken the position that the charter school, if approved, would not be entitled to the use of the facility because of a lack of timeliness in requesting its use. This argument was countered by Minney, who said that, although he was confident that the teachers were legally entitled to the use of the facility, the teachers were willing to delay the conversion until the 2015-2016 school year in order to avoid a protracted legal fight.
Trustee Mirabella took issue with what she considered the lack of a comprehensive plan, as outlined in the petition, to operate the school as a charter.
In explaining their positions just prior to the vote, Mirabella and Ruehlig each weighed in on the proposal. Mirabella said she was voting against the petition, and supporting the findings of county Staff in their assessment that there were too many corrections needed. She went on to say that the intent of the law was to convert low-performing schools to charters, and that this petition had divided the community.
Ruehlig countered that the main question was whether or not we have the right to self-governance. She said her decision was based on the proposal presenting a sound educational program, and that it not only was sound, but was likely to succeed, and was best for the community.
With the rejection of their proposal by both the Antioch and Contra Costa School Boards, teachers must now decide if they will appeal the decision to the State Board of Education.


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Onaga is one of my favorite Hawaii fish to eat. It's better known by its Japanese name Onaga, than by its Hawaiian name, `ula`ula koae. It is from the snapper family and is also called ruby snapper or scarlet snapper, due to it's brilliant red color. Onaga have a unique profile with distinctive caudal fins that end in long, slender points.
Onaga has clear, light pink flesh similar to that of one of my other favorite fish, the opakapaka but somewhat softer and moister. Fish caught during the winter months seem to have a higher fat content than those caught in the summer; hence onaga yield the best sashimi during the winter season.
Most of the onaga caught off the Hawaiian Islands range in size from 1 to 18 pounds. Harvested exclusively with vertical hook-and-line gear, this bottomfish is caught in deep waters at 600-1000 feet.
Hawaii's residents have a strong culturally-oriented demand for long tail red snappers for ceremonial occasions such as the New Year's season and weddings, when onaga sashimi is traditionally served.
Broiled Onaga with Red Slaw
Kualapu'u Market, in the small plantation town of Kualapu'u here on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i, had two beautiful onaga for sale today that were just caught in the deep waters off of our shores. I bought one, and after the cleaning process, I was able to get six large servings out of it. The meat turned pure white after cooking and was super moist due to its fat content. This is a very simple recipe that I had to share with you. Check with the market, perhaps they can get one for you to enjoy. If you don't live in Hawaii, then try any snapper, they are all in the same family.
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2 Onaga fillets
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 tablespoons Tamari sauce or soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges
Place Onaga fillets on a foil lined broiling pan, skin side down. Drizzle fillets with melted butter, then sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning, garlic, dill, Tamari sauce or soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice. Place under the broiler on the top shelf, and broil on low heat for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Serve with a simple red cabbage slaw mixed with grated carrot, and a dressing of fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Garnish plates with fresh lemon wedges. Makes 2 servings.
Steamed Onaga
with Soy/Ginger Vinaigrette
2 pounds whole onaga or opakapaka, scaled and cleaned
Soy/Ginger Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or regular vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 2-inch piece ginger, minced
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
3 pieces Hawaiian chili peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cilantro
Soy/Ginger: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk together until sugar is completely melted into mixture. Then add in ginger, green onions, sliced onions, chili peppers, and garlic. Whisk together ingredients, then add water; mix again.
Steam: Place fish onto a large skillet or steamer. Pour soy/ginger vinaigrette over fish and cover. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium and let steam for about 20-25 minutes.
Place fish on platter and pour remaining sauce over fish. Garnish with cilantro. Makes 4-6 servings.


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Schmidt Revolution introduces a new tuning package for the Volkswagen Golf GTI, namely the Mk5 model. The German company opted for a complete tuning package including several appearance upgrades along important performance tweaks.
The exterior features new front and rear bumpers, two-color 19-inch alloy wheels with Maragoni tires, a two-pipe exhaust system and few other minor touches. Under the bonnet, the 2.0-liter TFSI engine gets a remapped ECU unit and a modified air intake for a total output of 271 horsepower, with 74 horses more than the standard model.
Schmidt Revolution preferred to let the specialists from STO-chip tuning to prepare the performance upgrades as they are mainly focused on aesthetic packages.
"Various details inside and out – e.g. a special radiator grille with honeycomb mesh and red trim, black side skirts, plaid seats, aluminum inserts, and private Tacho design – are "taken over" plainly," adds the company.
Other features of Schmidt Revolution's Volkswagen Golf GTI include a high performance sport suspension but also a new Kenwood navigation system at the interior. Pricing has not been revealed yet.


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Buffalo, NY - Mayor Byron W. Brown and the City of Buffalo continue to work to ensure public safety, prioritize the health and welfare of residents and visitors, and reduce circles of exposure to COVID-19 in our community. Today, Mayor Brown announced the launch of the Good Neighbors Network (GNN), a timely initiative that leverages the existing goodwill and social networks of Buffalo's neighborhoods into a way of connecting residents without violating the physical distancing that is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Brown stated, "In difficult times, the City of Buffalo shines and we are going to overcome this crisis by demonstrating compassion, kindness and a resolve to be there for each other. Our ability to be strong for each other will help see us through this challenge and that is why the Good Neighbors Network is going to play a vital role in our response to the COVID-19 emergency." Over the course of this weekend, individuals who have registered with the City's volunteer website will join block club leaders and members, as well as police officers and recruits, in safely placing door hangers at the homes of residents throughout Buffalo as part of the GNN initiative. All distributors will be practicing proper social distancing measures, and wearing gloves.
The door hangers have two sides, one which provides basic information on the Good Neighbors Network and another, brightly colored side, which residents can choose to place on their door handles indicating that they may need some form of assistance. After a door hanger has been delivered, residents are being asked to bring it inside and only hang it outside again, with the brightly colored side facing out, when they think they might be in need of assistance.
311 Operators and other participating staff have been given a special resource guide that is regularly updated and contains information regarding operating food pantries, prescription delivery services, grocery delivery services, closures, and other critical information
The Good Neighbor Network builds on the capacity of the City's robust 311 Call & Resolution Line and significant outreach programs, like Clean Sweeps, to more pro-actively let residents know that there are ways to access help if they are in need. Again, Residents can still directly call 311 for any non-emergency related need and they should call 911 for any type of emergency. GNN participants have been given instructions on how to maintain their health and safety and practice physical distancing while they are distributing door hangers, and submitting requests for assistance through a Building Blocks App. Once the door hanger distribution phase is over, participating GNN neighbors will continue to walk or drive down every block looking for door hanger requests throughout this crisis.
In closing, Mayor Brown stated, "I want to thank all of the volunteers, block club leaders and members, our City workforce including police and 311 operators, and everyone else that has worked to put the GNN program in place. By working together and being there for each other we are demonstrating how a City of Good Neighbors responds in crisis. I am so proud of the City of Buffalo. God bless us all."


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Khartoum - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the Sudanese government's efforts to achieve peace, particularly in Darfur states and ceasefire steps.
UN Secretary-General met Sudanese President, Omer Al Bashir yesterday on the sidelines of the 30th African Summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, where they discussed the internal situation in Sudan and a number of issues in the region.
Guterres lauded Sudan's role in hosting southern refugees and achieving peace in South Sudan, Khartoum's role in combating irregular migration and human trafficking, besides Sudan's efforts in maintaining peace in Libya, Central Africa Republic and South Sudan alone and through IGAD, stressing the important role of Sudan in achieving a consensus on the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Ghandour said, in a press statement after the meeting that Guterres discussed with President Al Bashir peace in Darfur region and confirmed the continuation of redeployment of UNAMID forces in Darfur, as agreed, noting that President Al Bashir, in turn, confirmed his commitment to complete the peace process in Darfur. Sudan, saying that the ceasefire comes within the framework of efforts to complete the peace process in the country.
Ghandour said that President Al Bashir assured the UN Secretary-General that the next round of peace with the SPLM-N on February 1 will see a breakthrough in the process of achieving peace.
On the other hand, Ghandour described the meeting between presidents Omer Al Bashir and Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi on the sidelines of the African summit held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, as a historical meeting after the problems of the relations between the two countries in the previous period, saying that the meeting put points on the letters and that the relationship between the two countries is historical and eternal ones, indicating that the two heads of state directed the foreign ministers of the two countries and the security and intelligence chiefs to meet urgently to draw up a road map that would restore the relations of the two countries to the right track and fortify them in the future from any problems, as well as development of a future relationship to be a strong one between the two countries through popular, legislative, political and economic relations, adding that the two presidents had directed to control media discourse and that the presidents' discussion was only with regard to the bilateral relations between Sudan and Egypt.
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Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Two Takes: The Criterion Collection
The title Symbiopsychotaxiplasm comes from the word symbiotaxiplasm, which was coined by philosopher Arthur Bentley as a way to talk about all the things that happen in an environment that are caused by human beings. It also helps explain the shooting style of William Greaves' 1968 film. One camera was assigned to cover the two actors, Patricia Ree Gilbert (playing Alice) and Don Gilbert (playing Freddie), as they go through their scene. She yells at him for their lack of kids, for making her have abortions, and all their troubles seem to stem from Freddie being a closeted homosexual. The second camera recorded the filmmakers, who are shooting in Central Park and must handle the police (who ask for their permits) and the people around them who accost the production. A third camera then recorded both the crew and the cast, while the film cuts away to crew members who shot themselves critiquing the film and its tepid dialogue supposedly without the director knowing. And therein lies the greatest appeal of Greaves' Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One: its meta approach to filming offers the possibility that everything other than the actors acting is either real or something set up for the camera. Accompanied by Miles Davis's score, the 77-min. movie is part puzzle, and that's its greatest charm. But with anything like this, it's all about what the audience is willing to concede the filmmakers. It helps to put the film in context. Though the movie was first shown in 1971 and was mostly kept on the festival circuit, it was made three years earlier, and the picture reflects in a playful way some of the tumult the country was going through at the time. By putting the cameras in so many different hands, it also was questioning/critiquing the dilettante's fascination with communism and auteur theory, while also pointing out that almost everyone wants to be a director. After generating interest from Steven Soderbergh and Steve Buscemi, Greaves returned to the material 35 years later to film a follow up. Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2-1/2 (2005) starts with the abandoned footage for the original sequel to Take One, with Audrey Henningham and Shannon Baker playing Alice and Freddie, and then reunites Henningham and Baker to make a sequel with Freddie who is gravely ill asking Alice to take care of his adopted daughter. The follow-up has some interesting moments, especially when acting coach Marcia Karp begins to mimic the two, but it lacks the focus, and the gut punch, of the first. The Criterion Collection collects both movies on a two-disc set, placing Take One on Disc One in a gorgeous full frame transfer (1.33:1) with monaural audio. On this disc is a documentary on the director called "Discovering William Greaves" (61 min.), and the film's theatrical trailer. Disc two offers 2-1/2 in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) and monaural audio, and features an interview with Steve Buscemi about his involvement with the sequel (13 min.). Dual DVD keep-case.
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