text: Kraft's Callahan to Campbell Soup Published on September 24, 1998. Former Kraft Foods cereals executive Tim Callahan is joining Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., as VP-global business development, a new position, where he will report to Campbell Soup CEO Dale Morrison. Mr. Callahan resigned this week from Kraft, where he had been exec VP-general manager of Kraft's Post cereals unit. Copyright September 1998, Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


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Marketing-qualified leads
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At PR Newswire, an integrated marketing approach lets buyers, not marketers, determine their journeys, driving personalized communications to 30,000+ clients.
PR Newswire, a Cision company, helps organizations create and share content to engage with all of its key audiences to drive the growth of their organizations. A primary focus is distributing client news releases across multiple channels and analyzing the impact of those releases for their clients. So, when Ken Wincko, Senior Vice President of Marketing, was in the process of creating the PR Newswire marketing strategy, he saw a great opportunity to enhance the level of engagement with its own customers—including buyers at agencies, as well as corporate PR, IR, and marketing departments. To drive engagement and, in turn, grow revenue, Ken and his team needed to interact with buyers in a more individualized and targeted way, not only during acquisition, but also at every stage across the customer lifecycle.
Creating a compelling multichannel experience
In the past, PR Newswire marketing efforts were based on a product-centric approach that involved fragmented, manual processes. To help achieve corporate goals, Ken and his team implemented a buyer-centric, automated multichannel strategy focused on buyer needs. The strategy categorizes buyers into key segments and personas and tailors messaging and content around each role. It also accommodates the varied paths buyers take on their journey to purchase, paths that cross multiple channels such as Google searches, ads, email, pr and social media. By coordinating promotion across channels, the team has increased content downloads by over 500%. Marketing delivers best-practice content that aligns with each buyer's path, keeping all customer interactions consistent and coordinated across channels. As a result, buyers receive the right content at each stage of the customer lifecycle.
"Our goal is to create a compelling experience no matter which path a buyer takes. You can't create that personalized experience without automating processes, and you can't automate processes without a holistic approach incorporating the right content, data, people, processes, and technology. For us, the technology that brings it all together is Marketo."
Delivering newsworthy results
Ken views his role in marketing as a change agent, making fundamental changes in content, process, data, technology, and people with the goal of achieving continuous improvement in the customer experience. Ken and his team have established an integrated, buyer-focused process automated by Marketo technology. With respect to people, he has implemented a decentralized agile marketing model that empowers his marketing team to optimize their content and channel strategy based on data- driven decision-making. All marketing team members are trained to use the Marketo solution instead of funneling requests through a few experts. They can look at content conversion rates across the buyer's journey and attribute pipeline and revenue by segment, persona, content, channel, and stages of the journey. Marketo gives them visibility into what content is working with who, when, where, and why, creating exceptional buying experiences and driving higher business impact.
"Marketo enabled us to transform the way we go to market and accelerate our growth. Over the past year, we have increased qualified leads by 161%, marketing-influenced revenue by 360%, and topline revenue by 2% while shortening the sales cycle by one-third. And I expect those numbers to go up as we optimize and expand our programs. We're on track to more than double our numbers this year."

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piano Tuning
An out-of-tune piano can discourage anyone trying to play. A piano which has gone a long time without tuning will require extra work, and some tuning instability should be anticipated.
What are False Beats?
Old piano strings degrade over time, becoming brittle with an altered tone. When you pluck a piano string, it makes sound by vibrating side-to-side. It also has waves or pulses of vibration that travel from one end of the string to the other end, and back again. These end-to-end vibrations are more noticeable in old strings, and they are called False Beats. When two waves of false beats meet while traveling along the string, that phenomena is known as Wave Interference. It interferes with the sound of a string, and it interferes with piano tuning meters. It also makes unison strings sound different from each other within the same note. If your piano has a poor tonal quality, that is probably the main reason. There are two types of Wave Interference: Constructive Interference, which increases the sound volume, and Destructive Interference, which causes a decrease in the sound volume or total silence. We recently tuned a two-string note on a 1910 upright piano, and the false beats in the two strings interacted in a way that caused the perfectly tuned note to go in and out of total silence repeatedly when you played it. Amazingly, the sound waves were totally cancelling each other out.
An ideal piano string would produce upper harmonics (or overtones) of the main note that are all in tune with that main note. However, real piano strings are very thick and stiff. This makes the upper harmonics sharper than theory would predict. This is called Inharmonicity.
We perceive the sharp upper harmonics as the actual pitch of the note. Therefore, a piano must be tuned to those sharp harmonics.
This would be fine, except that inharmonicity varies across the entire keyboard.
Since the shorter piano strings have a higher and higher inharmonicity as one goes up in pitch, we stretch the tuning sharp as we go up to compensate for this.
If one were to tune a piano without stretching the octaves, the harmonics of the low bass notes would clash noticeably with the harmonics of higher keys. To make the thick low bass strings sound in tune with the very high treble notes, the whole piano tuning must be stretched by making the octaves slightly wider than pure. This means that the notes above the starting pitch (F-3) will all be a slight but precise amount sharp, and the notes lower than the starting pitch will be slightly flatter. This is called a Stretched Tuning.
O.L. Railsback performed detailed experiments on stretch tuning in 1938, and published the Railsback Curve graph. See the graph at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_acoustics#The_Railsback_curve


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If dietary changes don't get things moving after a few days, your child's doctor may suggest a stool softener, suppository, a mild laxative, or even an enema. However, never give your baby a suppository, laxative, or enema without first consulting your pediatrician, since regular use can lead to your baby relying on them to go.
If your doctor does suggest a suppository, insert it at least an inch up into his rectum and hold baby's buttocks together for a few minutes until it dissolves. You can also squirt a dropper of liquid glycerin into the rectum at the first sign of straining. Liquid glycerin will also help heal tears in the rectum caused by constipation; fresh blood on the diaper is a sure sign of these rectal fissures.


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Action Products, Inc., founded in 1970 by Dr. McElroy, during his pursuit to develop a pressure relieving material that would help prevent pressure sores in immobilized patients has spurred a worldwide revolution in the pressure management industry. In its third generation of family ownership and management, Action has flourished as a global medical company operating in 58 countries.
The key element in our products is an exclusive material called AKTON® Viscoelastic polymer. No one has AKTON polymer but us, and it is a wondrous material. It looks and feels like a gel, but is more body friendly. It does not leak, flow or bottom out. The best part is that it is repairable! The film is tissue equivalent, and together with the polymer, creates the most shear resistant product on the market today.
Since it is reusable, it helps environmentally, economically, and of course clinically. The perfect package.
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Action Products, Inc., over the past 40 years has provided education on the importance of preventing pressure injuries. It is our passion, therefore we have created a free CE, Educational DVD on patient positioning, in-services to hospitals, sponsoring AORN activities and our company blog.
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Academy for Aspiring Special Education Leaders – a yearlong program that includes a three-day workshop in August followed by monthly, two-day seminars, observations, assignments and field experiences. For more information, go to Special Education Leadership Academies.
Technical Assistance & Guidance
VDOE Special Education and Student Services Technical Assistance and Guidance documents listed by category.
Information about the VDOE Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTAC) and regional technical assistance.
VDOE's Office of Special Education and Student Services e-learning modules provide an opportunity for individuals to increase knowledge and skills in a variety of areas.
Leadership Academies
Leadership Academies prepare new directors of special education and potential leaders for future administrative positions in special education. Academies are year-long programs that will include a variety of experiences. Participants will have opportunities to gain knowledge, skills and experiences that will help them excel in positions of special education leadership. For more information or to apply, visit the Leadership Academies page.


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It's always nice to be on the RPGNow Hottest Titles list.
It's been a while since I've had a product there, but then again it's been a while since I've released a product. I hope that this means the experiment is working, even if it isn't then there should be a few people seeing the new mechanisms that drive this game and that might help inform further game designs in future.
Now it's just a case of waiting until the first batch of reviews come through, hopefully the game makes sense to other people and it's not just an incoherent jumble of crap.
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Development & Submission of a Grant Application or Proposal
University Policies
The University accepts funds and enters into agreements with extramural agencies when such agreements: 1) provide an opportunity to further the goals of the University's Strategic Plan and Budget Recovery Plan; 2) provide faculty/staff members the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of value to their teaching, service and research activities; or 3) result in an appropriate public service to the community-at-large.
Sacred Heart University follows the same policy as most other universities in that faculty and staff may not commit University resources or submit proposals on behalf of the University without appropriate prior approval. Therefore, once a formal proposal has been prepared, it is reviewed and endorsed by designated Sacred Heart University officials.
Proposals that have been approved by the appropriate authorizing SHU officials and are being submitted for external funding are transmitted to the agency through the Office of Sponsored Programs. All grants, contracts, and subcontracts including new awards, continuation awards, and supplemental awards are transmitted via the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Under special and extenuating circumstances, it may be necessary for the proposal writer to assume responsibility for conveying the approved proposal to the agency. Prior arrangements must be made with the Office of Sponsored Programs in these situations. The Board of Trustees has designated the President of the University as the responsible party to act in behalf of the Board for Sacred Heart University. Therefore, only the President can accept any grant, contract, or gift on behalf of the University.
Procedures for Submitting an Application/Proposal
- Faculty members/staff should discuss their plans with their department chair and dean or supervisor and obtain approval for the proposed activities.
- Notify the Office of Sponsored Programs as early as possible of a planned proposal. Early notice will allow OSP to provide more thorough guidance throughout the pre-proposal and budget development process.
- If the proposed activity involves human subjects research, the Project Director must follow the University's Policies and Procedures for Research Involving Human Subjects.
- If the proposed activity involves the use of animals in research, recombinant DNA molecules, marine mammals, or hazardous materials, the Project Director must contact the Office of Sponsored Programs for guidance on special compliance requirements.
- If the grant proposal requires the University to commit a cash and/or in-kind match, approval for this must be obtained from the Vice President for Finance and Administration and President by the Office of Sponsored Programs. See the Internal Review Form for details.
- The SHU Internal Review Form must be completed and returned to the Office of Sponsored Programs with a final draft copy of the proposal at least ten (10) working days prior to the submission date in order to provide ample time for processing and transmittal.
- If a proposal is being submitted to either the National Science Foundation (NSF) or to the Public Health Service (PHS), please review the Financial Conflict of Interest Requirements for the Agency, and a Project Specific Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form must be completed and submitted with the Internal Proposal Review Form. The successful completion of a federally-compliant training program on Conflicts of Interest will also be required.
- All grant applications must be submitted by the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Budget Development
The Executive Director of Sponsored Programs will provide guidance to the Project Director on developing the budget. To ensure that personnel costs are representative of similar positions funded by the University and include appropriate fringe benefits, the Project Director should discuss the personnel needs of the program with the Academic Vice President and/or Director of Human Resources to determine the appropriate salary requirements and any other information relative to benefits.
To ensure a sufficient budget request for non-personnel costs, the Project Director should contact the appropriate University office or outside vendor to determine the necessary budgetary request.
Since the allowable rate of indirect costs varies with different agencies and the type of project, the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs will assist the Project Director in its application.
University Approval
All applications/proposals must be submitted by the Office of Sponsored Programs. The application/proposal will be submitted after final review by OSP and completion of the Internal Review Form.
Communication with Funding Agency
While the application/proposal is under review for funding, the Office of Sponsored Programs will maintain communications with the funding agency.
Rationale for Above Procedures
The above procedures have been established to enable the Office of Sponsored Programs:
- To have an accurate record of all applications/proposals submitted, funded, or rejected;
- To suggest other agencies interested in a proposed activity, should the proposal be rejected by the first agency;
- To serve as a coordinating office for the submission of applications/ proposals when an agency specifies a maximum number of applications that can be submitted for a particular period;
- To permit the University to use the most desirable match for matching grants;
- To permit the University to receive the maximum fringe benefits applicable to salaries and wages and to receive the appropriate indirect costs.
Administration of the Grant
Notification of Award
Normally the notification of award by the funding agency is transmitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs for processing. If notification is instead delivered to the Project Director, it should be forwarded immediately to the Office of Sponsored Programs. When the notification of award has been received, an Award Brief with pertinent information such as award number, SHU account number, award period and list of reports due will be generated by the Office of Sponsored Programs. A copy of the Award Brief will be distributed by the Office of Sponsored Programs to the Project Director, the Project Director's supervisor, Dean or Vice President, the Business Office and Public Relations. If the grant provides for a faculty or staff position, the Office of Human Resources will be notified as well.
Establishment of Administrative Responsibilities
Following the receipt of the notification of award by the Office of Sponsored Programs, a restricted account will be assigned by the Business Office at the request of the Office of Sponsored Programs with the approval of the faculty chair/dean or vice president.
At this time the Project Director will be made aware of his/her responsibilities in program administration (including such issues as time and effort reporting, equipment inventory, compliance with federal regulations, grant terms and conditions), and of the University policies and procedures that affect the program administrator.
Budget Revision
Any budget revision will be initiated by the Project Director by submission of a written budget transfer request to the Office of Sponsored Programs for approval. If prior written approval is required from the funding agency, the Project Director must clearly detail the request to the funding agency, and a copy of the letter of approval from the funding agency must accompany the budget transfer request. A copy of the letter of request and the letter of approval will be sent to the Business Office by the Office of Sponsored Programs. The Office of Sponsored Programs has the discretion to determine whether prior written approval from the funding agency is necessary.
Grant Expenditures
All grant expenditures will follow standard University practices for approval by the Project Director, his/her supervisor, and the Business Office.
Incentives and Allocation of Indirect Funds
The Policy on Incentives and Allocation of Indirect Funds defines how indirect funds recovered from externally funded sponsored projects are to be allocated University-wide. As an incentive, a portion will be allocated to the principal investigator (PI) who recovered those funds, for use on research or project-related expenses. Indirect Allocation and Journal Entry Forms will be processed by the OSP upon notice of grant award. Indirect funds will be credited to appropriate 12- accounts for the PI, College or Division and the OSP.
Reporting Requirements
The Project Director is responsible for the preparation of any reports required by the funding agency during the grant period. The Office of Sponsored Programs will notify the Project Director of an impending report thirty (30) days prior to the deadline. A copy of each report should be forwarded to the Office of Sponsored Programs ten (10) working days prior to the deadline. The report will be reviewed and immediately submitted to the granting agency by the Office of Sponsored Programs.


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By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Museu Nacional (National Museum) in Rio de Janeiro houses the largest collection of natural history and anthropology in Latin America and was the first scientific institution in Brazil. The museum exhibits interesting pieces in geology, paleontology, natural history, ethnology and anthropology, and is located in a beautiful park in Zona Norte's (North Zone) São Cristóvão.
The National Museum's collection contains 20,000 items, of which around 3,000 are composed into various thematic exhibitions open to the public.
The exhibitions show everything from the creation of life, such as minerals, fossils and animals, ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Romans, to artifacts from indigenous people in Brazil, such as tools and clothing.
The most prominent pieces include the largest meteorite ever found in Brazil. Weighing in at 5.36 tons, it os one of the largest in the world. The meteorite is openly displayed, so that visitors can run their hands over its surface.
Another highlight in the anthropology section is "Luzia", the oldest skeleton discovered in Latin America, estimated to be around 11,000 to 11,500 years old.
There are also various life-sized dinosaur fossils, both original findings and replicas. An impressive example is the almost three meter high head of a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) dinosaur, a replica from the fossils housed in the Black Hills Museum of Natural History in South Dakota.
The National Museum was created in 1818 by the King of Portugal Dom João VI to promote scientific research in Brazil. It was then continuously supported by the Imperial Family, who gathered many items themselves to add to the museum's collection.
Today the National Museum is located in the former residence of the Imperial Family in Rio, the Paço de São Cristóvão (São Cristóvão Palace), located in Quinta da Boa Vista Park.
The museum collection was transferred to the palace, after the Imperial Family had left Brazil. Since 1946, the museum is administered by the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), whose offices and laboratories also occupy a large part of the palace.
The surrounding Quinta da Boa Vista Park is a popular spot for picnics and family gatherings, especially on the weekend, as there are plenty of nice lawns to sit down and enjoy the sun. Further attractions of the park include a small lake with Swan-shaped paddle-boats and several caves spread out in the park.
Rio's mayor Eduardo Paes enthused the park in O Globo, "I think it's a great park of the city, in fact, it is Rio de Janeiro's large suburban garden and we should invest more in it."
For a nice day trip, especially with children, the visit to the museum and park could be further combined with a visit to the nearby Maracanã Stadium (currently under construction until the End of May), the Rio Zoo, which is located in the same park, or the Feira de São Cristóvão in the evening.
The National Museum and Quinta da Boa Vista Park can be easily accessed by Rio Metrô. Just take Line 2 to São Cristóvão station and exit via Quinta de Boa Vista. After crossing the catwalk, the park is already in view. From the entrance of the park it is only a short walk to the museum.
The exhibitions of the National Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 4PM. Admissions are R$3 for adults, free for children under six and R$1 for children aged 6 to 10 years old. For more information please visit the museum's website here (in Portuguese).


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We have a future rich in history
The History of Padova Fiere -1919, the first Italian trade fair Padova Exhibition Centre was inaugurated in 1919 with the first edition of Campionara, exhibition devoted to all aspects of the good life; food, holidays, tourism, travelling, hobbies & interests….
This was held during a period prior to the existence of the present trade fair in a city seriously damaged by the 1st world war. At that time fairs were held at the Foro Boario, (public forum) the Palazzo della Ragione and the Pietro Selvatico School. Padova Fiere rapidly became known as the fair of the North West attracting visitors from within and beyond the city of Padua . The origins of Padova Fiere extend well beyond this period however to medieval times, when festivities to celebrate Saint Prosdocimo and Saint Giustina, patron saints of the city of Padua were held.
Campionaria was held for some time in front of the Saint Anthony Church and at the Prato della Valle during times of pilgrimages to celebrate, devote and collect memorabilia of Saint Anthony.
The official visit of King Vittorio Emanuelle III honoured the first edition of 1919 and thus boosted the bid to build an exhibition site. In 1920, Campionaria received a concert by the renowned master Arturo Toscanini. The following year 1921, the new site on the Via Niccolo Tommaseo, where Padva Fiere is today was ready. The year 1923 saw the visit of Mussolini and the King of Italy.
Through commitment to innovation and tradition from 1929, Campionaria was delighted to welcome the first sale for used vehicles and the first international exhibition for Sacred Modern Christian Art. During the thirties, the fair flourishing and by now autonomous received in 1935 an exhibition devoted to the film industry featuring 1072 projections. The 2nd world war interrupted the activities of the exhibition centre, and the surrounding district was severely damaged by bombing. After the 2nd world war, the reconstruction and in 1954 the foundation, in part from the Padua City Council, the County Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Padova Fiere was established. The development in the sixties was marked by specialised shows: by the trade fair complex to the Campionaria show, remaining international and in line with other fairs, responding to market demands. This continued until the end of the nineties.
From 2002, Padova Fiere became a Public Limited Company, the first of its kind in Italy and in 2005 the majority of the shares were bought by the French Multinational GL Events, following European legislation, and reflecting the changing dimensions of the Trade Fair industry.
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The Jewish/German Lion Feuchtwanger, born 1884 in Munich, Germany, is probably well known
for his book Jew Suess (Jude Süß) published in 1925. The book, well received
in England and America, inspired the Nazis in making their propaganda movie "Jude Süß
Feuchtwanger studies Germanistik and Philosophy at the University of Munich (1903) where
he makes friends with other contemporary writers like Frank Wedekind,
Marta Löfler (who he marries in 1913) and Heinrich Mann. The dramatic events in the
First World War (He and his wife manage to escape from internment in Tunis) and the Social
Revolution in the former Weimar Republic, become two main reasons to become friends
with the radical poet Bertolt Brecht. In 1918 he finishes a short play, 'Jude Suß', which
is a huge success at several theatres.
Starting from the early twenties he works closely with Brecht: together they write
several plays: 'The life of Edward the Second' (Leben Eduards des Zweiten von England, 1924),
directed by Brecht and set design by Caspar Neher and 'Calcutta, May 4th' (1925) (Kalkutta, 4. Mai).
1925 is also the year that 'Jude Suß' reappears, now published as a novel: the tale about the tragic
life of the Jew Oppenheimer who lived in the 17th century. Obviously, Feuchtwanger's novel draws historical parallel lines with
the life of Walter Rathenaus.
In 1927 his short play The Oil Island (Die Petroleuminsel) (with songs composed
by Kurt Weill) premieres. The play is probably one of his last works for the theatre
in Germany: From 1927 onward, Feuchtwanger concentrates on writing novels. His
first book of the trilogy Josephus appears in 1932, in a Germany that is shaken up
by the rise of the Nazi party.
In 1933, when Feuchtwanger visits America, Goebbels labels him as the worst
enemy to the German people and stripps of his German nationality and doctorate
degree. His house and property (including manuscripts) in Berlin are confiscated.
Feuchtwanger finds asylum in France, and starts writing his first political novels
against the Nazis, like his Hitler satire, 'The Pretender' (Der falsche Nero) (1936).
Eventually he and his family are interned in Aix-en-Provence (1940), but with the help
of his wife, he manages to escape to Spain/Portugal and arrives in America.
He rejoins with Brecht in Los Angeles, collaborates with him on several Anti-Fascist
rallies and completes his Josephus trilogy. His American citizenship application is
denied: he's being accused of having Communist ideas by the Joseph McCarthy committee.
From 1950, he mainly dedicates himself to portrait Jewish traditions writing
several novels like 'Jephta and his daughter' (Jefta und seine Tochter) (1954).
Feuchtwanger dies in 1958, Los Angeles.
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The basis of the grant of Service Incentive Leave to qualified employees is found in Article 95 (Book Three, Title I) of the Labor Code.
Section 2, Rule V, Book III of the Omnibus Rules contains the rules and regulations for the implementation this right.
Employees entitled to SIL
Every employee (subject to the exceptions below) who has rendered at least one year of service is entitled to yearly service incentive leave of five days with pay.
"At least one year of service" Meaning
The term "at least one-year service" means service for not less than 12 months, whether continuous or broken.
The 12-month period shall be reckoned from the date the employee started working, including authorized absences and paid regular holidays.
However, where the operation of the establishment as a matter of practice or policy, or that provided in the employment contract, is less than 12 months, such period shall be considered as one year.
Employees not covered
The following employees are excluded from entitlement to SIL under the Labor Code (but they may be entitled to the same or similar benefits if so provided under other laws, or collective bargaining agreement or employment contract):
- Those of the government and any of its political subdivisions, including government-owned and controlled corporations;
- Domestic helpers and persons in the personal service of another;
- Managerial employees as defined in Book Three of the Labor Code;
- Field personnel and other employees whose performance is unsupervised by the employer including those who are engaged on task or contract basis, purely commission basis, or those who are paid a fixed amount for performing work irrespective of the time consumed in the performance thereof;
- Those who are already enjoying the benefit herein provided;
- Those enjoying vacation leave with pay of at least five days; and
- Those employed in establishments regularly employing less than ten employees. (Omnibus Rules)
Manner of availment
The service incentive leave may be used for sick and vacation leave purposes. And, at the end of the year, the unused SIL may be commuted to cash.
Commutability to cash
Under the Omnibus Rules, the unused service incentive leave is commutable to its money equivalent at the end of the year. [N.B. Not found in the LC.]
Accumulation of Leave Credits
Instead of using up SIL, the employee may accumulate it and opt for its commutation to cash upon his resignation or separation from employment.
Computation of SIL
In computing SIL, the basis shall be the salary rate at the date of commutation. The availment and commutation of this benefit may be on a pro rata basis. (DOLE Handbook)
An employee was hired on January 1, 1997, and resigned on March 1, 1998. Assuming he has not used or commuted any of his SIL credits, he is entitled upon his resignation to the commutation of his accumulated SIL as follows:
Proportionate SIL for Jan. and Feb. 1998 = (2/12) x 5 days = 0.833 day
Total as of March 1, 1998 = 5.833 days
Part-time Workers
Are part-time workers entitled to the full five days SIL, or should the entitlement be on pro-rata basis? Part-time workers are entitled to full five days SIL. (BWC Advisory Opinion)
The reason is that the Labor Code speaks of number of months worked in a year, not number of hours worked in a day, as basis for entitlement.
Vacation and Sick leave
The Labor Code treats vacation leave and sick leave under the same category as Service Incentive Leave or leave with pay.
Thus, the grant of vacation or sick leave with pay of at least five days may be credited as compliance with SIL. For example, if a company is giving its employees 15 days vacation leave, five days of which is with pay, the five-days paid vacation leave may be credited as SIL.
- Petitioner CIT claimed that teachers are not entitled to SIL because they are engaged by the school on contractual basis. The claim was not sustained. It was held that the phrase "those who are engaged on task or contract basis" as mentioned in the Omnibus Rules should be read in relation to "field personnel". Teachers, not being field personnel, are entitled to SIL. (CIT vs. Ople, 1987.)
- Applying Article 291 of the Labor Code in light of this peculiarity of the service incentive leave, we can conclude that the three (3)-year prescriptive period commences, not at the end of the year when the employee becomes entitled to the commutation of his service incentive leave, but from the time when the employer refuses to pay its monetary equivalent after demand of commutation or upon termination of the employee's services, as the case may be. (Auto Bus Transport, Inc. vs. Bautista, 2005)
- Petitioner's contention that respondent is not entitled to the grant of service incentive leave just because he was paid on purely commission basis is misplaced. What must be ascertained in order to resolve the issue of propriety of the grant of service incentive leave to respondent is whether or not he is a field personnel. (Auto Bus Transport, Inc. vs. Bautista, 2005)
- Exemptions. To claim exemption from payment of service incentive leave pay, it is the employer's duty to prove that it is covered under the exemption. Thus, where the employer claims that the employee is not entitled to service incentive leave pay inasmuch as establishment employing less than ten (10) employees are exempted from paying service incentive leave pay, it has the duty to prove that there were less than ten employees in the company. (C. Planas Commercial, et al. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 144619, November 11, 2005.)
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Big, ambitious works tend to get all the ink and attention, but smaller books, sometimes consisting of little more than charm and idiosyncrasy, are often the ones we come to love. I opened "The Conductor and Other Tales," by Jean Ferry, and found myself, to use one of those no-no words among serious reviewers, enchanted. In tone and subject matter, these two dozen very short stories may remind you of Italo Calvino or Steven Millhauser at their most beguiling. Here, for instance, is the beginning of "Kafka, or 'The Secret Society' ":
"Joseph K —, around his twentieth year, learned of the existence of a secret, very secret society. Truth be told, it is unlike any other association of its kind. Some have a very hard time gaining admission. Many who wish ardently to do so will never succeed. Others, however, are members without even knowing it. One is, by the way, never entirely sure whether he is a member; many people believe themselves a part of this secret society when they aren't at all. Although they have been initiated, they are even less a part of it than many men unaware of its existence. In fact, they were subjected to the trials of a fake initiation, meant to distract those unworthy of actually being initiated. But it is never revealed — not to the most genuine members, not even to those who have reached the highest ranks in the society's hierarchy — whether their successive initiations are valid or not."
But what, you may wonder, is the raison d'etre of this mysterious organization? Despite the ever-present danger of traitors, who are everywhere, this secret society's great purpose is . . . but I'd better not say. The consequences of revealing this information are just too terrible to contemplate. After all, as Edward Gauvin writes in his excellent introduction to Ferry's work, bureaucracy may be "the basic structure of the cosmos."
Jean Ferry (1906-1974) was yet another of those wide-ranging men of letters whom France seems to produce so effortlessly. He was an early member of the Surrealists and eventually married André Breton's ex-girlfriend (who always maintained that she was the catalyst for Breton's hallucinatory "Mad Love"). Ferry worked in film for many years, script-doctoring Marcel Carné's "Children of Paradise" and co-authoring, with director Henri-Georges Clouzot, the evocative noir classic "Quai des Orfèvres." In later years, he became a leading authority on Raymond Roussel, whose multilayered, pun-filled texts (such as "Impressions of Africa") inspired, in Gauvin's words, "every major French literary and artistic movement of the twentieth century," including "Dada, 'Pataphysics, Surrealism, Oulipo, the Nouveau Roman," as well as such New York School poets as John Ashbery and Kenneth Koch.
Some of Ferry's little stories are at least faintly Rousselian. "Raymond Roussel in Heaven" closes as its protagonist's thoughts "proceeded quite naturally from notions (ideas) of nonpareils (peerless things) to notions (knickknacks) of nonpareils (flat, round, bite-sized pieces of chocolate covered with pellets of colored sugar)." Here, Ferry actually spells out the dual implications of "notions" and "nonpareils" — Roussel himself would have simply made sure, without any explanation, that every major word in his texts could be read in multiple ways.
Ferry eventually became a satrap of the College of 'Pataphysics — a group solemnly devoted to silliness in all its forms — and ends his story with a wonderfully pataphysical touch:
"Later, Raymond Roussel really hit it off with God, whom he did a very good impression of for his closest friends, which won him even greater acclaim with the angels."
Not surprisingly, Ferry's diction constantly pushes toward the surreal: "He started talking really fast, like an exhausted man unshouldering his bags of cement." One prose poem opens with the hero "nurturing thoughts of suicide," which he keeps in an ebony box and feeds on "sorrows, pulled teeth, wounds (to pride, and other things), worries, sexual shortcomings, heartaches, regrets, unshed tears, lack of sleep — they down all these in a single gulp and ask for more." In another mini-fantasy, Ferry determines that "a man who dreams is not asleep. You can't do everything at once." In still another, a heap of trash gains consciousness and turns into a raggedy beggar. Claude Ballaré depicts this creature in one of the many striking collages with which he enhances this handsome paperback.
In my favorite longer piece, "Failure of a Fine Career in Letters," Ferry lists sentences he loves and for which, if he had the time, he would write entire novels just so he could find a place for them. Several of these bits of dialogue and description are distinctly melodramatic, redolent of pulp fiction from a hundred years ago: One can easily imagine this line in an E. Phillips Oppenheim thriller: "Driver, a thousand francs if we make it to the Gare de Lyon in time for the Marseille express!" Certainly, Gaston Leroux, author of "The Phantom of the Opera" could have scribbled, "The Beast of Gévaudan laughed in the shadows."
The Wakefield Press specializes, as its Web site says, in "overlooked gems and literary oddities." "The Conductor and Other Tales" fits both categories.
I'm not sure, however, about Pierre Mac Orlan's "A Handbook for the Perfect Adventurer." Mac Orlan (1882-1970) was a prolific author, noted for his adventure stories, erotica and songs (many of them sung by Juliette Gréco). First published in France in 1920, this freewheeling monograph responded to the era's fascination with the adventure novel, a fascination due to weariness with analytical fiction and, in Mac Orlan's formulation, "love stories in the national manner — which is to say, complicated with adultery."
Mac Orlan's essay distinguishes between "active adventurers," who are, in fact, unsocialized ruffians, boldly going where no one has gone before, but generally without much self-awareness, and "passive adventurers," who are sedentary and understand that real adventure, like sex, happens inside your head. "The great driving force of the passive adventurer is his imagination." By contrast, the "active adventurer" is too busy doing things to realize that he is having an adventure.
In this regard, translator Napoleon Jeffries quotes an illuminating passage from "Nausea," Jean-Paul Sartre's early existentialist novel: "For the most banal event to become an adventure, you must (and this is enough) begin to recount it. This is what fools people: a man is always a teller of tales, he lives surrounded by his stories and the stories of others, he sees everything that happens to him through them; and he tries to live his own life as if he were telling a story.
"But you have to choose: live or tell."
Sartre then underscores the obvious yet paradoxical corollary: "Nothing happens when you live."
Let me end by pointing out that Wakefield publishes, along with much else, several other tantalizing "handbooks," including Balzac's "Treatise on Elegant Living" and Pierre Louÿs's exuberantly naughty "Young Girl's Handbook of Good Manners for Use in Educational Establishments."
Dirda reviews books in The Washington Post every Thursday.
The Conductor and Other Tales
By Jean Ferry
Translated from the French by Edward Gauvin
Wakefield. 141 pp. Paperback, $13.95
A Handbook for the Perfect Adventurer
By Pierre Mac Orlan
Translated from the French by Napoleon Jeffries
Wakefield. 73 pp. Paperback, $12.95


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The first time I saw the Load Tests in action I got impressed: you can watch the performance counters in the same graph as the stats of your tests !!
However when I tried to use it in a real production environment I discover you can not stablish a direct connection to the DMZ so there is no way to collect perf mon stats from the LoadTestRun.
I have also found problems when you try to collect counters from products that are not installed in your test box, also there are some difficulties to read counters from a 64b OS, so I have to deal with local logs.
To get this job done I have had to create a simple script to get the perf counters I need, here is the trick.
- Define a counter set in perfmon (set it as manual)
- logman -s <server> start <CounterSetName>
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Family-Style Rolled Omelet with Spinach and Cheddar
You don't have to stand over the stove and make individual omelets with this recipe. Round out the meal with bread and a simple cherry-tomato salad.Source: Everyday Food, April 2009
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MS1065257819 MAY, 2017Can you use other than wheat flour in this recipe?Reply
Katy K20 FEB, 2014I like this recipe! Notes: -my jellyroll pan is a quarter sheet pan, 9 x 12" -didn't oil the pan under the parchment (overlooked this step. It seemed to not matter at all) -since my pan was smaller than directed, I used 6 eggs and 7/8c milk (but all of the spinach) -used less cheese, but still a lot of cheese -replaced the flour with 1T coconut flour (to make this gluten free. 1T coconut flour was plenty)Reply
TheSpoonful7 SEP, 2013Love this recipe! Had great success making this. I was amazed how simply this rolled onto itself. We made two different versions and the cook time seemed to vary a good bit depending on what toppings went in (16 and 23 minutes total). I'd recommend waiting until the eggs are quite set (no wiggling when you jostle the pan), even if it means adding on some extra bake time. This will be great leftover for a hearty breakfast in a hurry!Reply
MS1218026212 JUN, 2013I've made this dozens of times. It is an all time healthy favorite. It's delicious. I just panicked because my husband requested it and I lost the recipe. Thank goodness for this site. I will make copies and make sure I can find them. I like to make it, slice it into serving pieces, and then whenever my husband or I want one, a quick micro and it's WONDERFUL. Martha's site has so many wonderful recipes, I just love it. What a great contribution to all of us. Thank you. D. BurtonReply
karenfar6 AUG, 2012I made this for my husband and I for Sunday brunch - what a waste of money. First, it didn't set well enough to roll properly. I don't know what went wrong there but I think it's too much spinach and cheese and not enough egg. Definitely needs more time in the oven. Second, you could taste the flour. I don't know what purpose the flour was supposed to serve. Looked awful, tasted just as bad.Reply
deechris10504735927 MAY, 2010The day I made this my oven stopped working--I ran to my neighbor and she baked it for me and the end result was still wonderful. There are only 2 of us and I just cut off when I needed for the next few days. This makes such a beautiful presentation, I am sure even spinach haters would love it.Reply
phydeaux227 MAY, 2010Sounds wonderful for having guests over, I would also serve a tomato and fresh basil salad with it. You can also make the omlet with diced fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh basil. Yummy!Reply
MarthaandMeBlogger10 APR, 2009Made it and loved it: http://marthaandme.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/omelet-fun/ If you don't like spinach you could use anything you would normally use in an omelet - mushrooms, cheese and ham, etc.Reply
bienki24 MAR, 2009What could I substitute for the spinach? My kids don't like it.Reply
CiaNahac22 MAR, 2009This is great! Really Great! The only thing I will do differently next time is add one package of spinach instead of two. The possibilities here are endless, you could add anything to this I would imagine. Next time I think I'll try some tomatoes, ham and leftover hash browns.Reply
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Jeff Currie, Goldman's head of commodities research, said on Monday that he expected oil to break through $105 a barrel at some point in 2011, citing supply constraints as the main driver.
Goldman's crystal ball has proven accurate in the past, correctly predicting in 2005 that prices could suffer a "super-spike" to $105 a barrel. This was at a time when crude was trading at $55, and such a prediction was well above the consensus.
But do others agree with Currie's latest prediction? Here's what some analysts have been saying during the past month.
UBS investment research - oil and gas
UBS says the market is "still feeling its way" in determining what the right oil price should be. Despite recent rises, it still feels $80 - $90 a barrel is justified and raised its 2011 forecast in December from $79 to $80 a barrel to $85. Its most recent research said:
We continue to see the market as well supplied but also note that prices are now based less on fundamentals and more on sentiment and momentum within specific boundaries. We see a floor of around $60/bbl as set by OPEC and while we wouldn't rule out prices reaching $100/bbl as some suggest, we strongly question the sustainability of any such move.
Commerzbank Corporates & Markets research
Commerzbank referred to the Alaskan oil leak in its latest research, and said: "some 600 thousand barrels of crude oil a day are currently absent from the supply, which could be reflected in a fall in US inventories accordingly."
However, it is confident the oil price will not be significantly affected by this event, saying:
"As long as general market sentiment remains optimistic and investor interest high, oil prices should not come under significant pressure. Demand growth is expected to ease slightly in the coming year, implying for oil prices in the medium to long term that not everything can grow forever."
Barcap commodities research
Barcap forecasts oil to settle around $85 in 2011, with prices to rise throughout the year, and to reach $135 a barrel in the "longer term". It said in its most recent research:
The upside surprise in global oil demand has continued and included a further barrage of much stronger-than-expected Chinese oil demand and upward revision to US oil consumption.
The burning away of excess inventory continues at its full swing, and in the US the surplus of total commercial inventories above the five-year average is just at 65.9 million barrels, the lowest levels in eight months and some 46 million barrels lower than the peak reached in mid-September. Thus, risks to our price forecasts are continuing to build towards the upside in the face of continued positive demand surprises.
Morgan Stanley Research Europe
Unlike some of its competitors, Morgan Stanley thinks oil will test the $100 barrier:
We expect oil markets to tighten through this year, underpinning rising oil prices as spare capacity falls from elevated levels to 4.1million barrels per day by year-end (back at 2008 levels). We therefore expect prices to remain high through 2011, testing $100.
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Miley Cyrus is one persuasive lady. The twerk loving pop princess managed to talk two of Britney Spears' backing dancers off stage so she could grind against them at the Toxic singer's debut Vegas show.
And some cheeky chap in the audience caught the whole thing on camera.
As 21-year-old Miley grinds against the two scantily clad dancers, she pulls one of the brunettes in for a quick snog.
Both dancers looked thrilled at the prospect of twerking with the Wrecking Ball singer - although the Miley smooch took them by surprise and they both ran back on stage pretty pronto afterwards. Perhaps they were worried what boss lady Britney was going to say.
Stylist to the stars and America's Next Top Model creative driector Johnny Wujack managed to take a snap of the Miley smooch and later posted it onto his Instagram page saying 'Smoochin at Britney #miley #moment.'
Ironically Miley's antics were perfomed infront of I Kissed A Girl singer herself Katy Perry.
Beforehand Katy Tweeted: "So excited to see britneyspears baby bottle pop it off tonight at her grand opening phvegas! We are coming in full lewks to support!"
And she certainly appeared to enjoy Britney's Piece of Me show as she sang and danced along with a very keen looking Selena (the open shouty mouth gave it away).
Also in the audience / determined to get some of the spotlight was twerking mare Miley Cyrus. She ensured she was right at the front, singing at Britney's face – in fact if she'd been any closer, she would have been on stage with her. Check out the video of her at the show below.
This would probably please Miley rather a lot though – she previously admitted Ms Spears is one of her heroes.
Brit's mum Lynne was in the audience and when she spotted Miley pulled her over to sing with her, which made for another spotlight moment and hopefully didn't put Britney off her miming performance.
She certainly appreciated everyone turning up though and thanked her starry pals afterwards, Tweeting Katy: ""Was SOOOO good to see you again girl! Glad we could make our Vegas date happen".
And Miley re-Tweeted and possibly framed this post: ""Love you so much! Thank you for coming to #PieceOfMe! I adore you".
The slightly legendary Celene Dion also sent her best wishes and having already completed her own Vegas residency, must know how nerve wracking opening night is.
She sent a big bunch of flowers, which Britney acknowledged with: "The most beautiful flowers I've ever seen! Thank you @CelineDion!!"


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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Few things can rival the food found at a true Italian Festival.
At St. Philip Neri church in Fort Mill, SC, they're holding their annual festival from May 17th through the 19th this year. It is held outside the parish center of the church and includes some of the best Italian dishes and desserts that you can find in the area.
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This enormous shop is nestled in the lively and vibrant area of Wan Chai, with the size of 11,200 square feet. It is now available for brands to open Pop-up Store. With this shop impressive size in the city centre, brands can definitely turn it into the greatest opportunity for the business.
The shop consists of two storeys, spreading generously over the ground floor and the second floor of a modern building.
This charming shop is equipped with basic electricity, air-conditioning and lighting. On the other hand, the interior is slightly polished where part of the shop has a wooden flooring in black and the walls are all painted in white. That means, brands still get the chance to integrate their own style into the shop! Just let your creativity run wild to curate the best pop-up shop in the city centre.


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The 2018 Athlete information Guide will be available closer from the event and is your one stop shop for the festival information.
Please use the 2017 Athlete Information Guide as a reference.
It is compulsory for all individuals and at least one team member to Check In as per the following. Please keep in mind - NO BIKES ARE TO BE BROUGHT INTO CHECK IN.
Check In Times:
Saturday 24 February 2018 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday 25 February 2018 - 5:00am - 6:45am
Check In Location:
Check In building, Festival Village. Mitchell Park, Southport
You MUST have the following items to Check In:
• Photo Identification (Driver's License, Passport etc). No exceptions will be made.
INDIVIDUALS will receive:
• A race number
• ID wristband (must be worn to rack your bike, for the duration of the race & to collect your bike)
• Race Number Tattoo
• A bike seat post sticker
• A helmet sticker
• A swim cap
• A timing chip and band
TEAMS will receive:
• 1 x race number
• 3 x ID wristband (must be worn to rack your bike, for the duration of the race & to collect your bike)
• 1 x Bike seat post sticker
• 1 x Bike number
• 1 x Swim cap
• 1 x timing chip and band
(ALL team members must wear the timing band, passed from each member like a relay baton)
Please check all the numbers on each item match & you have been given the correct colour swim cap for your wave start. You will also collect your event pack containing some event goodies.
PLEASE NOTE: It is ILLEGAL for someone to race under your name or for you to race under someone else's. You will not be insured while racing. It will also result in suspension from your State Triathlon Association & you will be banned from further IRONMAN events. This is for the safety of yourself and all competitors. We, as event managers, MUST know who is on course at all times.
Bike Check In is compulsory for all individuals and at least one team member on Saturday and Sunday during the below times and locations.
Individual and Team Transition Area
Saturday 24 February 2018, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday 25 February 2018, 5:00am - 6:45am
Your bike will be visually inspected by Triathlon Queensland officials and no bike will be accepted unless it passes inspection. Officials will be checking for such things as: handlebar plugs, tyres in reasonable condition, stripped cable, at least one water bottle cage.
Security guards are on duty from 4:30pm Saturday afternoon until transition opens on Sunday morning at 5:00am.
*Times subject to change
As the Gold Coast Triathlon's Bike Course requires the Gold Coast Highway to be shut down, parking close to the event area is limited.
There are several all-day parking areas available throughout Southport, with recommend parking at Australia Fair or Nind Street.
Please be aware all parking regulations will still apply throughout the Festival. Refer to council parking signs for more details.
Swim Leg
Bike Leg
Run Leg
Information will be located at Mitchell Park in the expo area during expo opening hours (detailed below).
Information will have maps, competitor lists, event timetable, transport information, wave starts and all other information covering the event.
The Gold Coast Triathlon Sport & Lifestyle Expo will be located at Mitchell Park, Broadwater Parklands, Southport.
Expo Trading Times
•Saturday 24 February 1:00pm – 5:00pm*
•Sunday 25 February 7:00am – 11:30am*
*Please note that these times are subject to change
FinisherPix is proud to be the Official Photo Service of Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial.
FinisherPix is the fastest growing and most innovative photo company in the world today! The FinisherPix-team will be at your race to cover your day!
48 hours after the end of the race your personal race impressions will be available on www.finisherpix.com
Help us take the BEST photos of YOU:
Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run & at the finish line so we can identify your photos.
Notice our photo spots and smile into the camera - even if it hurts!
Be sure to have your race number visible at all times. Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don't worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement.
Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share your photos from the event!


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Police Say No Taliban Link To New York Car Bomb
New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says there's no evidence that the Taliban is behind the car bomb found in Times Square Saturday night. A group called Tehrik-i Taliban claimed responsibility.
The group claimed responsibility for the attempt in a video posted on YouTube. A tie to Viacom Inc.'s "South Park" cartoon won't be ruled out, Kelly said. The creators of the TV program are a possible target, CNN reported, after an episode showed images of the Prophet Muhammad in a bear costume.
"It was somebody who brought this to the location to send a message to terrorize people in the area," Kelly said at a press conference this afternoon. "A terrorist act doesn't necessarily have to be conducted by an organization."
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Port guide: Vancouver, Canada
Introducing Vancouver
While your ship cruises into Vancouver's harbour you pass the beautiful Stanley Park on your starboard side and the North Shore mountains on your port side as you come under The First Narrows Bridge, also known as the Lions Gate Bridge. It is a very scenic cruise into this port and is worth the view from an open deck on arrival or departure. The city with its tall buildings is situated between waterways and mountains overlooking it, a very picturesque area with both float planes and bald eagles flying above.
The 1858 gold rush brought many people to Vancouver and when the Canadian Pacific Railway reached Vancouver, its population grew quickly. It was a major seaport and the link to The Orient and Europe. Now it is an urban metropolis surrounded by nature of mountains and water. A mild climate that allows for skiing a nearby hill in the morning followed by an ocean kayak or some golfing in the afternoon.
Home of the 2010 winter Olympics, Vancouver is a popular gateway when doing an Alaskan cruise. One of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada, it is known for its friendly hospitality and exceptional scenery. It has two main cruise piers; Canada Place Pier located downtown and Ballantyne Pier about 10 minutes drive east of the city.
- The ultimate combination of being beautifully scenic and highly cosmopolitan
- A multicultural city that is a feast for your senses
- A metropolis of world-class dining, diverse shopping experiences and accommodations
- Vancouver is a bustling port and the gateway for Alaskan cruising
- Vancouver is the eighth largest city in Canada
- Exploring Vancouver
The metropolis downtown core of Vancouver is a beautiful city from any angle, whether you are submerged in the bustle, laying on a beach or taking in the view from a local mountaintop. Vancouverite's are known to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year and with relatively mild winter weather are able to bike, hike, and jog when they please.
The city itself with its looming sky rises, is full of trendy areas, parks, galleries and outdoor shopping. The main shopping street in town, running about 10 blocks long is Robson Street, filled with exclusive shops, souvenirs, restaurants and cafes it is a stimulating experience. Several indoor shopping centres are also found within blocks of the centre.
Gastown, the city's oldest neighbourhood is located five blocks east and is a hip area of the city with cobbled streets, historic buildings, unique shops and interesting cafes with live music and excellent food.
Across the main Burrard Inlet waterway, connected by two bridges, is Grouse Mountain, a magnificent, picturesque location. A short tram ride to the top shows spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas. Once at the top there are hikes, cafes and wildlife exhibits and it transforms into a ski hill by winter. Also located in the North Shore Mountains is the breathtaking Capilano Suspension Bridge, spanning 450 feet across the dense rainforest where you can walk 230 feet in the air and hike through massive old growth forests to experience a beautiful and majestic part of Canada.
- Getting around
Vancouver has an excellent public bus system with stops located frequently which have timetables posted. Taxis are readily available from both cruise piers or throughout the city and are regulated.
The skytrain weaves its way from the city of Vancouver to many outer areas and is an easy and safe way to get places quite fast; there is a stop located a few blocks from the Canada Place Pier.
One of the best ways to explore the city centre itself is by walking; it does have some hills but it is by far one of the most scenic way to not only see the city but to really experience it.
Local shops rent out pedal bikes and rollerblades if you are feeling energetic and it makes for an interesting way to explore the city by means of bike lanes and scenic walkways along the oceanfront.
There is a sea bus that travels across the harbour to Granville Island and another at the opposite side of the city to take you the other direction to the North Shore, here there are shops and restaurants and a beautiful walkway along the waterfront.
When disembarking in Vancouver at either pier, a taxi or shuttle can take you to Vancouver International Airport in about 30 minutes drive and will cost approximately $30CND-$40CND in a taxi.
- Beyond the port
While just the city of Vancouver can keep a person interested for days there are also some captivating highlights close by. A drive along the Sea to Sky highway, an extremely scenic main road, takes you into the mountains to the infamous Whistler Resort. A ski village with world-class skiing and restaurants, it was the home of the winter 2010 Olympics ski and other snow events. A great place to visit all year round with shopping, hotels, and dining, it transforms its alpine beauty in the summer to become a place to walk, hike and downhill mountain bike.
Past the city is the Vancouver Zoo, a huge park showcasing animals from around the world, each in their own recreated natural habitat.
Vancouver Island and the city of Victoria, is accessible by a 1.5-hour ferry ride and in the opposite direction about 200 miles inland is the renowned Okanagan Valley; the only desert region in Canada. Known for its abundance of wineries, producing award-winning wines, a lake runs the length of the valley and it is a spectacular destination for its beauty and is a summer playground for boating and camping while the winters showcase ski resorts with champagne powder.
- Popular shore excursions
Cruise lines that visit here offer the following shore excursions. Please check with your cruise line to see if they offer them and remember some excursions may be seasonal only!
Explore Granville Island
Granville Island is located about ten minutes from downtown by car or preferably a scenic water taxi across the harbour.
Full of arts and culture, unique gifts and excellent waterfront dining, Granville Island is vibrant place to explore. The open concept public market is a sensory experience full of vendors, crafts, flowers and exciting foods and gift ideas.
Canada's largest Aquarium
Located in Stanley Park is Canada's largest Aquarium featuring a west coast sea life exhibit, a tropical rainforest to walk through and sea creatures from the Amazon to the South Pacific Oceans; there is also larger marine animals such as Beluga Whales, dolphins, Sea lions and otters. With shows throughout the day and educational, hands-on demonstrations, it is a great choice for families or anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience.
A walk in the park
Stanley Park, a tranquil forested park located at the edge of the city. An enjoyable way to spend your time, there are always events happening in this massive park, which is full of small wildlife and its west coast atmosphere of massive cedars and hemlock. Vendors, artists and performers are found along the paths and horticultural gardens are woven throughout.
The entire peninsula is surround by the infamous Stanley Park seawall, a five-mile scenic route popular for walking, biking, jogging and rollerblading along the ocean.
- Local cuisine
Vancouver is a multi-cultural city and this becomes apparent in the diverse and delicious cuisine. Excellent restaurants abound including Italian, Chinese, Indian or Japanese; the quality of sushi in Vancouver is among the best. There are many local pubs and trendy lounges while one of the newest raves are the food carts situated along the street serving a variety of original and high-quality local food making it a great way to have a quick, reasonably priced meal.
Vancouver is home to several breweries and with the selection of vineyards, local wines are available throughout the city.
- Where you are docked
Canada Place Pier, the home of the Canada Pavilion for Expo'86 is centrally located and within walking distance from the city centre. Recently extended it can hold up to three large cruise ships and offers state of the art facilities. It is also the location of Vancouver's Trade and Convention Centre, IMAX theatre and The Pan Pacific Hotel.
Ballantyne Pier can hold one or two large ships and also has been recently renovated and is spacious and well organized with new facilities. This pier is a beautiful sail into or out of the port, past Canada Place but a taxi is strongly recommended to get into town as well as if you are planning overnight accommodations before joining or after disembarking, stay in the city centre as opposed to closer to this pier as it is in the industrial part of town.
- Regional weather
Vancouver experiences a mild oceanic climate. Winters are often mild in temperature but filled with rain. By contrast in the summer months Vancouver can experience levels of drought. Vancouver due to it's location is one of the warmest cities in Canada despite the warmest months (July, August) being quite cool by comparison to other cities during the summer, it is the all round year temperature that makes Vancouver a very comfortable location to be.