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Upcoming Events
- Sep 14-16
- MWL EU - Event No. 5
- Sep 23
- Rüssel Cup 2018
- Sep 29-30
- Autumn Regatta
- Oct 6-7
- Pre-Worlds / Russian Open
- Oct 10-13
- World Championship
IM20CA Archive
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North Sails Stands Tall with the 2018 Melges World League
The 2018 Melges World League, featuring the sensational Melges 20 and super-charged Melges 32, is excited to announce North Sails as an official sponsor for a second consecutive year. Full Story.
CA No. 1, Melges 20 World League 2018 - Ischia
We are only a few days away from the official opening of the Melges 20 World League 2018 season! We are looking forward to a great regatta on a new race course to get this season started. Full Story.
NOR Available for 2018 Melges World League, European Division
The countdown to the opening of the 2018 Melges World League European Division has started! Full Story.
Prosikhin Crowned Winter Series Champion
A full round of congratulations goes out to 2018 Melges Rocks Regatta Champions Vladimir Prosikhin and his NIKA team which included tactician Michele Ivaldi and crew Giorgio Tortarolo. Simultaneously, they have also conquered the 2017-18 Miami Winter Series Full Story.
Kings of Key Biscayne
Three additional races and a discard of each teams worst score changed up the later portion of the top five standings. One thing however remained the same, Vladimir Prosikhin's NIKA successfully defended his first place position. Full Story.
Miami International Mix
On a picture perfect Friday, PRO Blake Middleton made the respected call to postpone racing until after 1:30 p.m. By the time the Melges 20 fleet hit the water, the breeze was building and ready for racing. Full Story.
Light Air Miami Melges 20 Winter Series Finale
A top level fleet of fifteen Melges 20s are ready for racing in Miami marking the last episode of the 2017-18 Miami Winter Series — Melges Rocks Regatta hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC). Full Story.
The Battle Begins for the Melges World League
The schedule is locked in for the 2018 Melges World League (MWL). Full Story.
Freides Captures Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Regatta Win
Sunshine and big breeze ushered in the final day of competition at the 2017-18 Miami Winter Series hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (GCSC). Full Story.
Stunning Conditions in Miami — Melges 20s Rock Biscayne Bay
The second day of racing at the 2017-18 Melges 20 Miami Winter Series hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC) spawned another fantastic three races to bring the total completed to six. Full Story.
Pacific Yankee Power
As if on repeat from the 2017 December event, the first day of the February Miami Winter Series dialed up near perfect conditions with great breeze, sunshine and warm temps to give northern sailors a much needed break from the cold Full Story.
Melges 20 Miami-Monaco Magic
Closing in on the tenth season of Miami Melges 20 racing, the second event of the 2017/18 Winter Series looks to be hotly contested under what is forecasted to be near perfect Miami conditions Full Story.
Competitor Announcement No. 1 - Melges 20 World League
We are looking forward to kicking off the 2018 Melges 20 Racing Season! See the following important information - Training, Survey and Class Membership Full Story.
CGSC's Ron Rostorfer Honored with U.S. Sailing President's Award
The Melges 20 Class would like to congratulate Ron Rostorfer the Coconut Grove Sailing Club who were honored with US Sailing President's Award for special contributions to the sport and partnership with US Sailing. Full Story.
Melges 20 Warm-Up Event Happens In Forio D'Ischia, March 23-25
AN IMPORTANT UPDATE: the Melges 20 Warm Up Event, which will be held on March 23rd - 25th, will now take place in FORIO D'ISCHIA instead of Napoli as initially planned. Full Story.
2018 Nationals NOR Available, Registration Open
The Notice of Race (NOR) and online registration is now available for the 2018 Melges 20 U.S. National Championship taking place in Charleston, South Carolina on May 18-20 Full Story.
Join The Class In 2018 — Renew/Activate Your
With the start of the 2018 racing season just around the corner, now is the time to renew your class membership. All Melges 20 sanctioned events require membership, so please take care of this today! Full Story.
Melges Racing Interview with Rob Wilber
Rob went on a Melges adventure back in 2009 when we first introduced the Melges 20. Rob chartered a Melges 20 for a regatta in Miami. Full Story.
Countdown to Primo Cup
This year the Melges 20 fleet will lineup on Monaco Bay for the Primo Cup - Trophee Credit Suisse. Once again, this singular season-opener plays host to Europe's elite One Design sailors. Full Story.
Introducing The 2018 World League European Division Event Schedule
We are looking forward to a very exciting 2018 for the Melges 20 Fleet! The Fleet is continuing to grow and get stronger with new boats joining the competition for 2018. Full Story.
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Cashel in brief...
Cashel Camogie Club
County Selection: Congratulations to Shannon Straw and Kate Murphy who have been selected to join the Tipperary U/15 panel after Sunday's trial in Loughmore. Also to Orla O'Dwyer and Rachel Quinlan, will join the U/14 panel.
Fixture; Cashel U/14's play Carrick Swan in Carrick on this Friday evening at 7.00 pm.
Tuesday rock-climbing continues
Last Sunday our walk leader Josephine Tobin braved very windy but otherwise dry weather as she led a group of 13 on an enjoyable circuit in the Temple Hill area of the Galtee Mountains. Next weekend the usual high and moderate level walks with Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers will depart Cashel at 11am on Sunday May 6.
New participants who are equipped with boots and raingear are welcome to come along and join in for the moderate walk.
Meanwhile rockclimbing for the new season commenced on Tuesday evening last and despite some initially unpromising weather attracted 15 participants for some very enjoyable climbing at all levels.
Rockclimbing continues throughout the summer and leaves from outside the Horse and Jockey Hotel each Tuesday at 6.15pm (weather permitting).
All members of the general public are welcome to come along and enjoy an enthralling pastime that is also a great way to achieve a full body tone up
Further information at www.midtipphillwalkers.ie
Cashel Choral and Dramatic Society
The Annual General Meeting of Cashel Choral & Dramatic Society will be held in Mikey Ryan's Parlour, Main Street on Thursday 10th May at 8pm. All members are urged to attend. New members are very welcome. Further info from Gobnait at 0876738960
Halla na Feile News
Halla na Feile is pleased to announce that 'Checkers' will make a welcome return to the Halla for their Social Tea Dance on Friday, May 11. Dancing from 9 pm to 12 am and teas and sandwiches will be served. Admission is €8. Looking forward to seeing you there, a great night's dancing is promised.
Social Dancing Classes continue on Tuesday evenings from 8.30 to 10.45 pm. Admission €5.
Alzheimer Tea Day
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland are holding a fundraising event in Le Cairde Day Care Centre, in the grounds of Our Ladies Hospital, Cashel, access also from William Street. A day to remember, Alzheimer Tea Day on this Thursday May 3 from 10.30 to 12.00. All are welcome.
For more informaition on the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, fundrasing and services available to families in South Tipperary please feel free to contact Edwena O'Connell on 062/63030.
Spafield Family Resource Centre
First Steps to I.T.: The centre will be delivering training on basic computing skills. Learn how to produce and edit documents, use e-mail, find information on the internet, book airline tickets and much more. This class is free of charge.
Parent and Toddler Group: Spafield Family Resource Centre Parent and Toddler Group runs every Tuesday morning in the centre from 10.30am to 12 noon. All are welcome. For further information contact the Centre on 062/63622.
Cashel Pantomine Society invite all local talent groups/individuals to thread the boards in aid of Spafield Family Resource Centre, st Vincent De Paul and the Halla na Feile Development Fund.
Cashel Rugby News
Charity Match
On Saturday week May 12th "Tipperary Tigers" managed by Denis Leamy will take on a "Michael Lynagh" selection managed by John (The Bull) Hayes at the Cashel Rugby Ground.
If last year's match, is anything to go by, a great day's rugby will be on offer and as the proceeds are going towards St. Patrick's Hospital, Cashel. Your support is greatly needed.
Cashel RFC AGM is being held this Friday May 4th at 8pm in the clubhouse. A list of proposed changes to constitution is available from Andrew O'Dwyer and it is posted on the notice board in the clubhouse
This weeks Lotto Jackpot is €4,400.
Last week's Lotto Numbers 11-16-24-27. No winner of last week's jackpot.
Winners: €50 Ruth & Maurice Thompson; €50 Bridget Ryan; €20 Aidan Muldoon; €20 Ger Slattery; €20 Joanne McGlinchey; €20 Denis Moran; €20 Dermot O'Brien
Bingo continues at 8.30 p.m. sharp in the Clubhouse on this Wednesday May 2. Snowball jackpot and lucky number games and lots of extra cash prizes. Don't miss it!
Larkspur Park Pitch and Putt
This week started with the playing of the Munster Matchplay qualifying rounds at Hillview in Clonmel. Shaun Ryan played very well to secure a place in the finals of the intermediate grade which will take place at Tipperary Hills on the 19th and 20th of May. Shaun also took the intermediate prize in the Brian Maher Memorial Scratch Cup which was played in Larkspur last Sunday. In spite of the terrible weather conditions, there was a very high entry of players from all over the country. The overall cup was won by Paul O' Brien from the Lakeside club in Templemore, who in his victory speech spoke of his friendship with Brian when they played on the Tipperary Inter-County team. Ms. Kathleen Maher who was delighted to attend to present the cup spoke of her pride in the manner in which her late son's memory is honoured by the club in holding such a prestigious competition.
Weather permitting a juvenile competition is to be held next Friday May 4th at 6.20 pm. Boys and girls are eligible to enter – the entry fee is €3 or €5 if it is your first time to register. Keep an eye on notice boards for further details about this and coaching sessions on the basics of the game due to commence in the coming weeks.
Please note that the course will be closed from 5.00 pm each evening from Tuesday May 8th to Thursday May 10th for the qualifying rounds of the National Matchplay Championships.
Fine Gael
Cashel and Rosegreen branch of Fine Gael would like to than all who supported their recent Church Gate Collection.
Cashel Town F.C. Lotto Results
Saturday April 30th 2012
The numbers drawn were 1,8,13, 21.
The jackpot of €7,100 was not won
Lucky Dip Winners
Noreen O'Brien, Summercove, Cashel; Joanie Kennedy, Roselawn, Cashel; Jack O'Brien, Cahir; Stacey Mulcahy, Main Street, Cashel; Martin Tobin, Baron Park, Clonmel; Rosemary Fanning, Mitchelstown; Jim Doherty, Oliver Plunkett Park, Cashel.

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We spent Wednesday and Thursday night in Denali National Park. This was our second time to visit here and we were so hoping to see THE MOUNTAIN! That did not happen. As some of you may have heard, this area has had record rainfall for the past week or so. It was so bad in the park that some of the remote sections of the park road washed out and people at the backcountry lodges had to be evacuated by plane and helicopter. We were at Savage River Campground and had no problems. The only wildlife sightings that we have had were 4 caribou.
We are now in Fairbanks at our second home (Walmart parking lot) with a couple dozen other RVers. We will be here tonight and tomorrow night and then head back down the Parks Highway to Denali Highway where we hope to have a view of THE MOUNTAIN. After one night there, we will continue to the Portage Glacier/Whittier area for a couple of days.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Denali and Fairbanks
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text: Chapter 34: Endocrine Disorders Megan Moriarty Kelsey; Jennifer M. Barker; Sarah Bartz; Christine M. Chan; Michael S. Kappy; Sharon H. Travers; Philip S. Zeitler View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Kelsey M, Barker JM, Bartz S, Chan CM, Kappy MS, Travers SH, Zeitler PS. Kelsey M, Barker J.M., Bartz S, Chan C.M., Kappy M.S., Travers S.H., Zeitler P.S. Kelsey, Megan Moriarty, et al.Endocrine Disorders. In: Hay WW, Jr., Levin MJ, Deterding RR, Abzug MJ. Hay W.W., Jr., Levin M.J., Deterding R.R., Abzug M.J. Eds. William W. Hay, Jr., et al.eds. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics, 23e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; . http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1795§ionid=125747021. Accessed August 20, 2018. MLA Citation Kelsey M, Barker JM, Bartz S, Chan CM, Kappy MS, Travers SH, Zeitler PS. Kelsey M, Barker J.M., Bartz S, Chan C.M., Kappy M.S., Travers S.H., Zeitler P.S. Kelsey, Megan Moriarty, et al.. "Endocrine Disorders." CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics, 23e Hay WW, Jr., Levin MJ, Deterding RR, Abzug MJ. Hay W.W., Jr., Levin M.J., Deterding R.R., Abzug M.J. Eds. William W. Hay, Jr., et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, , http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1795§ionid=125747021. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results ++ GENERAL CONCEPTS ++ The classic concept that endocrine effects are the result of substances secreted into the blood with effects on a distant target cell has been updated to account for other ways in which hormonal effects occur. Specifically, some hormone systems involve the stimulation or inhibition of metabolic processes in neighboring cells (eg, within the pancreatic islets or cartilage). This phenomenon is termed paracrine. Other hormone effects reflect the action of hormones on the same cells that produced them. This action is termed autocrine. The discoveries of local production of ghrelin, somatostatin, cholecystokinin, incretins, and many other hormones in the brain and gut support the concept of paracrine and autocrine processes in these tissues. ++ Another significant discovery in endocrine physiology was an appreciation of the role of specific hormone receptors in target tissues, without which the hormonal effects cannot occur. For example, in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI), affected children have defective vasopressin or receptor function, and show the metabolic effects of DI despite more-than-adequate vasopressin secretion. Alternatively, abnormal activation of a hormone receptor leads to the effects of the hormone without its abnormal secretion. 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63. Assuming that it is possible for the Commission
to secure a separate mandate to address, on behalf of all EU Member
States, the existing infringements identified by the ECJ judgments
on 5 November 2002, there is a wider, and ultimately more important
question, of whether or not Member States should mandate the Commission
to negotiate on behalf of all Member States in matters of aviation
policy that have hitherto been within the competence of Member
States. In other words, is it now time effectively to dismantle
the system of bilateral ASAs that has grown up since the 1944
Chicago Convention, and to replace it with bloc to bloc
common aviation areas starting first with the United States, but
moving thereafter to include Russia, Japan and other states?
64. The evidence from witnesses is almost unanimous
in support of a mandate for the Commission. Here, again, the United
Kingdom Government is cautious. It argues that it does not object
in principle, but that negotiation by the Commission on behalf
of Member States would have to "add value" to the existing
ASAs. The Government is right to be cautious in that the United
Kingdom, as one of the major aviation countries, might have to
make considerably greater concessions to a common policy than
other Member States. Access to Heathrow has long been recognised
as a highly desirable negotiating objective for the United States:
in our discussions in Washington demands for Heathrow landing-slots
were made by representatives of all airlines which presently do
not have them. HMG was also insistent that if the Commission was
to negotiate with the US its negotiating objective should be to
go beyond existing "open skies" agreements and aim for
full liberalisation.
Does the Commission Have the Capacity
to Conduct Such Negotiations and what Benefits Would a Successful
Negotiation Bring?
65. Two questions arise:
(i) has the Commission the capacity to conduct
negotiations satisfactorily?
(ii) what additional benefits would flow from
a successful EU bloc negotiation?
66. So far as the first of these two questions
is concerned, the Committee has received mixed evidence, but on
balance most witnesses agree that the Commission is capable of
conducting this type of negotiation satisfactorily. It has done
so before, for example, in negotiating an air services package
with the ten Accession States; with Norway and Switzerland; and
in analogous Law of the Sea negotiations. The Commission will,
inevitably, want to use the expertise of Member States, and it
has made this explicit in its second Communication of 26 February
67. However, the Commission has recognised that
there are problems inherent in a joint EU negotiation. How to
distribute traffic rights between EU carriers when rights are
limited in agreements signed with particular third countries.
There is the added problem of slot constraints at certain airportsin
particular Heathrow. (See box 5 and Appendix 7 for a fuller account
of the importance of slots at Heathrow in any negotiation with
the US, for the US, the other EU Member States and the United
Kingdom.) The Commission already has competence for certain aspects,
for example, slots and ground handling. Difficult as it may seem,
the fair allocation of traffic rights at EU airports is not an
insoluble problem. Increasingly, the Commission is being drawn
into all aspects of ASAs and aviation policy. This seems an ineluctable
process which means that Member States and the Commission will
have to work together until eventually ASAs and aviation policy
become, in effect, a full Community competence. In her written
evidence to the Committee, the Commissioner and Vice-President
of the European Commission, Mme Loyola de Palacio, gave a hint
of this:
"the ECJ already identified [as falling within
Community competence] airport slots, computer reservation systems,
and intra-Community fares and rates, but an analysis of existing
Community law reveals that there are many further areas where
the AETR principle creates exclusive Community competence since
the Court's analysis concerned only those measures of Community
law in force at the time of concluding the agreements."
Advantages in a Community Approach
68. The argument is, therefore, that the process
is moving in favour of a Community approach, and that it might
be advantageous to hasten this process by means of a mandate.
But, it is also important to try to estimate what added value
Member States might expect to achieve. The first argument is surely
one of negotiating weight. The European Commission, supported
by Member States, must, by any definition, carry more weight in
a negotiation with the US than the individual Member States by
themselves. This leverage is likely to increase as the range of
subjects that have hitherto fallen to Member States passes gradually
to the Commission under the application of the AETR principle
(see Appendix 6). The two main objectives must, therefore, be
parity and comprehensivenessthat is to say, on the one
hand, balancing the advantages which US airlines currently enjoy
in being able to operate from their own large home market into
the single Community market with the disadvantages the EU Member
States currently face in being excluded from the US domestic market,
and on the other, going for full rather than partial liberalisation.
As the Brattle Report points out, the US currently protects its
domestic market through a series of legal measures, e.g. "Fly
America", the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), and not least
the restrictions on foreign ownership of capital in American airlines.[54]
It is therefore important that any mandate that Member States
give to the Commission should be firmly anchored in a negotiating
programme that will lead to full liberalisation beyond the current
US "open skies" model. However, it became clear from
our Washington meetings that the opposition of labour unions in
the US to liberalisation is likely to be extensive.
69. An additional benefit that might accrue from
a successful negotiation with the US is that other non-EU States
might be persuaded to liberalise their own agreements with the
EU. A more direct benefit would be airline consolidation, particularly
among EU carriers, and a widening of the alliance system that
would lead to lower costs through rationalisation, thus enabling
surviving EU airlines to become more competitive in comparison
with US or other major carriers. But there are other regulatory
benefits that can only come from a common approach as the German
Civil Aviation Directorate notes:
· opening
up US air carriers to greater foreign investment;
· full
access to the US aviation market with comprehensive traffic rights;
· convergence
in the application of competition rules both of the EU and the
· measures
to prevent state aids which distort effective competition;
· harmonised
security measures to combat terrorism in civil aviation.
State Aid for the Airlines
70. State support for airlines arising from the
terrorist attack in New York on 11 September 2001 continues in
the USindeed, we heard in Washington that Congress would
be approached for further financial support this year, possibly
as much as US$9 billion primarily in the form of relief from federal
aviation-related taxes, help in extending terrorism insurance,
and paying for extra security measures at airports. Further direct
cash payments and further loan guarantees for struggling airlines
were also being canvassed. However, Congress is split on whether
or not to bolster the airlines.[55]
In the EU, the Commission is reported to be considering allowing
EU governments to meet costs of extra security measures without
this being classed technically as a subsidy, as well as costs
of extra war-inflated insurance. The Commission may also relax
the "use it or lose it" rule on slots to allow airlines
to reduce flights temporarily without losing their slot rights.[56]
The size of any implied financial support to EU airlines is expected
to be substantially less than such support to US airlines in the
71. The Commission has proposed a Regulation
on unfair pricing practices by third countries that would allow
Community measures to be applied to non-EU airlines found to be
using state aid to price unfairly. This was the subject of discussion
at the Transport Council held on 27/28 March 2003.[57]
Benefits of Liberalisation
72. There is an argument that increased competition
on major US/Europe routes, and more trans-Atlantic services from
a larger number of secondary points in Europe would mean increased
consumer benefits through a wider-range of services to chose from
and lower prices. It would also create benefits for Europe's tourism
industries by encouraging more incoming tourism. However, at least
one witness cautions against accepting the obvious.[58]
73. Perhaps the most persuasive argument in favour
of the mandate is that this would ensure that all EU Member States
were treated equally. The Commission has already identified this
as an important requirement, and, in its second Communication
of 26 February 2003, has proposed a new draft Regulation that
would require all Member States to inform the Commission about
existing or future activities in connection with ASAs. The Commission's
design of a single aviation market bringing together the EU and
US aviation market is visionary. But, preparations for such a
mandate would have to be careful. Member States would have to
identify and agree negotiating positions, and there would have
to be a mechanism for the Commission to report back regularly
to the Council if Member States are to be carried collectively
with the Commission.
74. The Commission's vision of an open aviation
area carries with it the implicit assumption that a degree of
harmonisation will have to be established between the United States'
anti-trust legislation, and the European Community's competition
regulatory system.
75. The Committee concludes that, on the basis
of the evidence it has received, the balance of opinion lies in
supporting the proposal that the Council should give the Commission
a mandate to negotiate a wider Open Aviation Area and recommends
that the Government should agree to a full negotiating mandate
for the Commission on the basis that the objective of such a mandate
would be the full liberalisation of the aviation industry in the
EU and the US. However, much preparatory work will have to
be done between Member States and the Commission to ensure that
the negotiating objectives are fair to all Members, that agreed
fall back positions will be strictly observed, that there will
be a mechanism for rapid reference to the Council during the course
of negotiations, and that the Commission and Member States consult
about the establishment of an impartial mechanism to deal with
the award of traffic rights whenever these are constrained or
limited in any way. In addition, the Government will wish to be
reassured that the United Kingdom's major international aviation
assetaccess to London Heathrowwill not be included
in a settlement that might prove damaging to United Kingdom national
interests. Increased access to Heathrow without the total package
of opportunities provided by full liberalisation would simply
disadvantage United Kingdom carriers. The Committee further
recommends that progress be made in ensuring that the objectives
and application of Community competition law and United States
anti-trust legislation with respect to international aviation
are in tandem and harmonised.
76. The Committee recommends that it would
not be in the European Union's interest, or the United Kingdom's
national interest, to negotiate for anything short of a fully
liberalised aviation market between the EU and the US. The Committee
believes that in current circumstances it may be necessary to
deal first with the need to bring EU Member States' bilateral
ASAs with the United States into conformity with Community law
as specified in the ECJ Judgments of 5 November 2002 before moving
on to the wider negotiation of a EU/US Open Aviation Area. It
will be of paramount importance to the United Kingdom to ensure
that a robust and acceptable mechanism links all intermediate
steps in the negotiation to the final agreement.
One difficulty in the way of a negotiation between the EU and the US on a fully liberalised trans-Atlantic aviation market is that of airport capacity, particularly at London Heathrow. The United Kingdom has, by a considerable margin, the highest volume of passengers of any European country travelling to and from the US. As BAA notes, "experience has shown that the process of liberalisation typically stimulates additional demand". Capacity utilisation is currently so tight at Heathrow that there is a thriving (grey) secondary market in the allocation of landing and take off slots. If liberalisation leads to increased trans-Atlantic access to Heathrow, then, necessarily, as capacity stands at present, other routes using Heathrow will be displaced.
The allocation of slots applies at several European airports, but the pressure is acute only at Heathrow. Access to Heathrow is the main objective of US airlines. Heathrow, alone among European airports, operates an independent slot regulator because the United Kingdom, again unique among EU Member States, has more than one major trans-Atlantic airline operating under the ASA with the United States.
By way of example, British Airways currently has some 39 per cent of slots at Heathrow, whereas Air France has 58 per cent of the slots at Charles de Gaulle Paris, KLM has 59 per cent at Amsterdam, Lufthansa has 63 per cent at Frankfurt, and in the US, Delta has 75 per cent at Atlanta, and Continental 83 per cent at Houston.
Because more airlines currently want to fly the Atlantic via Heathrow, a partial liberalisation of the aviation market might require United Kingdom carriers currently using Heathrow to surrender slots to competitors, while being unable to obtain the benefits of full liberalisation such as the ability to buy into or take over other airlines, particularly in the United States. This, therefore, will be an important concern for the Government in any negotiation of the current ASAs with the United States.
A fuller account of runway capacity, aircraft movements, passenger and cargo thoughput at major European airports is provided in the CAA's supplementary evidence on pages 34 and 35.
The Times, March 27 2003, page 29. Back
The Times, March 27 2003, page 29. Back
Hansard, 2 April 2003, Col 705W Back
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Acquittal of Zimmerman Reminds (Again) that Racism Persists
I received the text message from my buddy blasting the acquittal of George Zimmerman minutes before I boarded an airplane in London in route to South Africa.
To say I was not surprised by the acquittal handed down by the predominately white, all-female jury is an understatement.
That verdict freeing wannabe cop Zimmerman, whose self-defense excuse rested on his conflicted claims that he shot a teen through the heart during a confrontation that Zimmerman started – after Zimmerman ignored explicit orders from police to stand-down – is so symbolic of so many structural problems that have corroded the core of American society since its colonial-era start.
Unarmed teen Trayvon Martin was walking to his father's home after purchasing candy and ice tea when targeted by Zimmerman who – seeing a black teen wearing a hoodie – told police dispatchers Martin was "up to no good" and looked like he was on drugs. Zimmerman's observations, made at night in the rain, about Martin being up-2-no-good and on-drugs reeked of racial profiling – a fact downplayed by prosecution and studiously avoided by defense during Zimmerman's trial.
While a part of me wanted to side with my buddy's ire at Zimmerman's not even getting a wrist-slap conviction on a lesser charge for his punk admission that he killed a kid who he said beat him up during a scuffle, another side of me remained detached, reminded as I was of the details in so many stories that I've covered in thirty-plus years of being a journalist.
I've seen too many racially unbalanced juries render acquittal verdicts in too many race-tainted cases where clear evidence of the white defendant's culpability existed – culpability obscured by lack-luster prosecution and other perverse judicial system procedures/postures.
I remember writing about a black teen in Philadelphia who spent a year in prison awaiting trial for a rape because lazy police and prosecutors didn't review a security camera tape that eventually freed that teen. And I remember writing about a Philadelphia judge giving big breaks to the white teens charged with raping a 13-year-old black girl at the city's MLB stadium months after that black teen's release.
Interestingly, lack-luster prosecutions and judicial system perversities don't seem to affect the prosecution of minorities, particularly blacks. Blacks and Hispanics, for example, comprise over half of the inmates in Florida's prison system despite those two groups accounting for slightly more than a third of Florida's population. Do blacks commit crimes, disproportionately? Yes! But mass incarceration of minorities ignores the fact that whites also commit crimes but disproportionately do not end up in dungeon-like prisons.
One of the first race-roiling stories I remember covering involved a white teen charged with killing a five-year-old black child in the mid-1970s. That teen had recklessly sped up a small street in South Philadelphia – driving in reverse and driving DRUNK – running over the child and then fleeing the scene.


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16 Feet 1956 Shepherd Ski Bee
Purchased in Upstate New York in 2009 with engine that did not run. Had the engine rebuilt in Auburn, IN by a shop that rebuilds antique engines and it runs like new with approximately 40 hours on the engine since the rebuild. Upholstery, linoleum and all interior is in excellent condition. Chrome and all bright work in excellent condition with no pitting. Has it's original gauges, spotlights and flag with mooring light. Exterior finish needs attention but the wood is sound.
16 Feet 1960 Shepherd Outboard
I am the third owner of this original Shepherd, boathouse kept for many years in Canada then barn stored by a collector. I keep it in a boathouse all summer and the bottom does not leak. The engine was changed in 1975 for the Chrysler for the power tilt. WE applied fresh varnish and paint last season. Interior is original and in excellent condition. The chrome has some light pitting. Also included in the sale is a spare 75 HP Chrysler Outboard motor.
18 Feet 1953 Shepherd Utility
Shepherd Utility is Family owned and stored for many years. The boat requires restoration although everything is there and is offered with a trailer. The trailer should be probably be replaced at some point.
18 Feet 1955 Shepherd Runabout
An original-owner 18' Shepherd Runabout! She has been kept in the same boathouse since new and has been impeccably maintained. This Shepherd is in very fair condition and receives regular use. In the water during the 2013 season. Varnish, upholstery, and chrome in good condition. Engine runs well and has had an ignition upgrade for easy starting.
19 Feet 1961 Shepherd Runabout
Shepherd boats of the 1960's were highly regarded for their sleek, automotive inspired styling cues as well as their ability to handle rough water. This 1961 19 footer is a well preserved, original example that has been well loved and maintained over the years. She is ready for some light restoration work, but is a very worthy project candidate. Very sharp blue and cream interior in addition to the blond and red mahogany hull color scheme! Included with the boat is a nicely fitted trailer that has been recently serviced!
19 Feet 1964 Shepherd Model 401 Runabout
Shepherd Boats of the 1960's were very stylish with plush interiors, plenty of chrome, a full cluster of gauges, and integrated scoops in the deck design! This 1964 Model-401 has been nicely restored. The 275hp Buick Nailhead is a good runner and has had electronic ignition installed. All wiring redone and a new (as-original) interior installed in 2012. The finish is in very nice condition and the boat is ready to be enjoyed!
22 Feet 1948 Shepherd Rear Engine Runabout
This classic Shepherd is on excellent condition. It under went a full restoration in 2007 including New planking, rewiring, Chrome redone, and new interior. This Shepherd will handle big water and is a wonderful family boat. Includes a tandem trailer and full cover.
22 Feet 1954 Shepherd Sedan Runabout
This 1954 Shepherd Sedan is a very original boat that has been keep in Lake of Bays since day 1! She is powered by a stout 331cid Chrysler Hemi V8 engine. Hull is entirely original with regular maintenance always performed over the years. Engine was rebuilt in the 1980's and has been a reliable runner each season. Upholstery and windshield were replaced in 2006. Splash rails and related planking replaced at this time as well. All chrome has been replated and the boat would show very well with some fresh finish work!
22 Feet 1953 Shepherd Utility
With their tall hull sides and strong construction, Shepherd boats are treat to handle in rough water. A very practical boat for cruising and entertaining. This 22 footer features a Gray Marine dual carbed engine in a straight drive configuration, which is fairly rare. Always kept on a hoist during the season and garage kept when not in use. This is a great user boat offered at a very fair price. Complete with a cover and trailer!
24 Feet 1954 Shepherd Model 120-S
This is a prize winning, completely restored (2005)Shepherd. It has brand new gas tanks to feed the twin Chrysler Crown 135hp engines. This "Best in Show" is to be featured in the Canadian ACBS 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book. This boat is hull number 13 of only 43 built.
24 Feet 1954 Shepherd Runabout
This boat is number 9 in a series of 42. It was professionally re-done three years ago. It has a new bottom, new decks, new wirng, new gauges, all re-chromed fixtures, new uholstery, new interior lining, new egg-crate floor, new stain and varnish. Engines were overhauled three years ago and run well. This is a fabulous boat which is very rare. As well these boats are fabulous for entertaining as they are roomy and offer a very comfortable ride. The boat is registered in new York currently.
24 Feet 1954 Shepherd Runabout Hardtop
This 24 Foot Shepherd Hardtop Runabout is in excellent condition. The owner has received many awards and used the boat for many seasons always in fresh water. The 24 Foot Hardtop with crank up side windows and windshield wipers provides both space for friends and foul weather protection when cruising. Shepherd offered hardtop versions of their classic open V drive cruiser but very few were built. The hardtop version has 6 more inches of freeboard and another foot forward. The hardtop arrangement accommodates eight people under cover, and seating for four more than the open cruiser arrangement. The original Hemi V-8 has been rebuilt. IN addition the transom has been replaced, the chines, frames and all of the interior side paneling, flooring, and fuel tank have been replaced. All seats have been re-upholstered which matches the steering wheel. Finishing the boat off is a removable maple picnic table. which can be installed in front of the rear bench.
24 Feet 1955 Shepherd Runabout
This beautiful 24 Shepherd makes a wonderful day cruiser that can accommodate 9 people in comfort. She was completely, thoroughly restored in 2003 and has been repowered with 4.3L V6 engines that are lightweight and powerful. Some plank work was completed in 2011 along with fresh varnish. Trailer was custom built by Marine Cradle Shop in 2003.
24 Feet 1957 Shepherd Runabout
This big and beautiful Shepherd was completely, professionally restored in 1985. The restoration included new interior framework, a complete new bottom, all wood stripped, stained, and varnished, 12V conversion, new leather upholstery, and new engines (twin V6 Crusaders). She was revarnished in 1993 and has been in dry storage since 1995! This boat is worthy of a look and will survey out perfectly as being "show ready".
24 Feet 1957 Shepherd Sportsman Runabout
This is a fine and rare lodge boat. Great rough water design with high freeboard. She is very strong, stable, and dry. Seats up to 10 passengers. It was recently used as a tour boat by a 5 star resort inn. The boat is very original and correct, ready to be enjoyed with nothing else to add. Boathouse kept, well maintained to high standards with 2 different annual inspections by Canadian Marine DOT for commercial passenger duty. Remodeled interior seats and topsides using classy white & turquoise color leatherette. Much like the '57 Cadillac seats ribbing style with white anti skid floor. Winter 09; the bottom and hull were totally stripped and redone with high quality varnish and anti fouling paint. Motor, V-drive, and reverse gear also rebuilt, new bearings throughout. Electronic ignition added for easy starting and reliability.
25 Feet 1963 Shepherd Express Cruiser
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I got this to make a playhouse for my grandkids. Then after some research I realized that it is a treasured boat when restored. It is in rough condition but everything seems to be there including the drive train. I think it would be best if it was saved rather than scrapped as I realize that these boats are treasured by folks who appreciate Antique and Classic boats.
27 Feet 1953 Shepherd Twin Engine Runabout
Shepherd's largest production runabout model! The 27' Shepherd Runabout was built for entertaining and handling the rough waters of Lake Ontario. Beautifully mahogany planking over white oak framework. She went through an extensive, well documented restoration approximately 10 years ago. Always well maintained and varnish was freshened up in 2015. Twin Chrysler Crown 115hp engines power the boat reliably and have plenty of power to get her up on plane. Converted to 12V system for easy starting. The perfect entertaining vessel with onboard water tank, sink, refrigerator, and porta-potty. Complete with a custom built tandem axle trailer and mooring cover!
27 Feet 1953 Shepherd Express Cruiser
This amazing craft has been [painstakingly restored and is Hull # 13 in the first series of 27 Foot Shepherds built with a 9 foot 6 inch beam. The twin Hemi engines were just overhauled including the Chrysler V- Drive transmissions. The sides have been refastened and the bottom is in solid overall condition. 15 coats of Epiphane varnish complete the boat along with a windlass, a custom built mahogany swim platform and bubinga and teak grating on the floor in the boat. A proven Show Winner that's cores very high and sold with a full weather max waterline cover.
27 Feet 1955 Shepherd Commuter
This is a very rare model of Shepherd that is renowned for its dry ride and ability to handle rough waters. She was fully restored by Butson's Boats and has been a show winner wherever she goes. The restoration was completed in an accurate, period correct manner, faithful to how Shepherd originally finished the boat. The original Chrysler Crown engines were rebuilt and detailed at the time of restoration (reliable and push boat well). This is one of North America's premiere Shepherds and would be an excellent addition to the fleet of a discerning collection or Shepherd enthusiast.
27 Feet 1955 Shepherd V-Drive Runabout
Clean boat that went through a full refinish a couple years back. The bottom is original and swells very tight. Both engines are believed to have cracked blocks and the pricing is reflective of that. Comes on an Aluminum Tri Axle trailer
27 Feet 1956 Shepherd Twin Engine Runabout
One of the nicest twin engine Shepherd runabouts you will find! This example has been beautifully restored and shows real pride of ownership. Built in Niagara on the Lake, Shepherd boats were built for rough water conditions with double layer bottoms, significant bow flare, tall hullsides, and a wide beam. 27' models are regarded to be one of the best entertaining boats with ample room for passengers and an open cockpit configuration with engines in the stern. Powered by twin dual-carb 135hp Chrysler engines, this boat can also perform! She features a custom interior, wheel, and gauges that add a unique flair.
41 Feet 1960 Shepherd Cruiser
This 1960's Shepherd Cruiser is a rare and seldom seen boat. The boat has in the water this season but needs attention. Most of the interior cabin has been disassembled so as to allow for better ventilation. The engines run smooth and strong which will allow the new owner to focus on the visual aspects such as paint and varnish. This is a great Canadian boat which should be restored to its original glory.
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Along with ward councillor, Steve McGinnity, I recently met with Hightown Parish Councillors and residents to hear their objections to plans to build 13 new houses in the village. Some people will say it's only 13 houses but for residents this is of very real concern.
Hightown Parish Council has made a formal objection to the proposal and residents have told me that any development would be a strain on Hightown's already struggling infrastructure, especially on the road network.
Residents also said to me that the development would change the village environment the community has enjoyed for years.
In particular, access to the developed site would mean changes to the roads leading to the Hightown Hotel, to St Stephen's Church and to the Village Green.
The concern expressed to me was that this would fundamentally alter the appearance of the centre of the village, as well as affecting the amenities the residents currently enjoy at the heart of their village.
Increased activity at the Altcar rifle range has also been noted by residents in recent years. The village shares its road network with MoD vehicles and residents feel that additional pressures from new housing would exacerbate traffic conditions.
Residents are also worried that the properties next to the planned access road have very shallow foundations. More traffic immediately next to those properties could cause structural damage and the people living nearby want to see a full survey the effect of a new road on the houses opposite the Hightown Hotel. It also looks like the bus stop would be moved but it is not clear where.
I have written to Sefton Council's planning department and I hope that the planning committee will take on board the residents' concerns.
This site is designated as urban green space. There is precious little urban green space in Sefton Central and of course there are major concerns about developers eyeing up the green belt for major housing development. Housing developments such as proposal in Hightown need to be designed very carefully and in my view any development must take into account the needs of the existing community.
All too often developers ignore the wishes of local people and there is precious little consideration given to what benefits there might be if development takes place. Hightown. The impact on traffic and the changes to the village in Hightown are examples of where developers should be considering residents before applying for planning consent.
It looks increasingly likely that the government will force councils to give permission for large scale building in places like Formby, Hightown, Lydiate and Maghull. These would be on a far larger scale than that proposed in Hightown. If that does happen I shall be pressing developers, planners and the government to make sure that any houses built include an allocation for the local community and that means a significant number of affordable houses both to buy and for social rents.
People across Sefton Central need homes which they can afford but my concern is that the announcement in the budget last week will just increase the prices of existing houses or encourage developers to build executive homes. It looks like it will do nothing to help with the shortage of housing for people on low and middle incomes, including many families and pensioners in this constituency.
Hightown is a small community and the surrounding open land is an integral part of the makeup of the village. There is a balance between the need for affordable housing and the protection of existing communities. My fear is that between them, the government and the developers are doing very little to deal with that balance and it will be the people of Hightown, Formby, Lydiate and Maghull who have to deal with the consequences.


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I'd just walked across the 'wobbly bridge' (Millennium Bridge) from St Pauls, when this scene caught my eye – a moment that within five seconds of seeing it became digitally captured for eternity.
I knew immediately that the image had a story of sorts to tell, but I didn't dwell to consider it any further. I was on my way rather hastily to complete the Trafalgar Square – St Paul's – Tate Modern – Tower Bridge – Tower of London – Millennium Bridge – South Bank figure-of-eight, and it was not until the following day that I looked at the photograph again.
As I unpacked the 'story' that my mind had caught in an instant, I knew that the 'story' the picture tells would be largely plausible speculation on my part.
The man sitting in front of you is homeless and he's sitting there – as he probably has done regularly in very recent times - as people from all nations pass him by.
I'm interested that the homeless man's silhouette almost mimics the outline of St Paul's Cathedral, that sits directly opposite with some permanence, as history records that it has for the past 350 or so years.
The man dressed in a perishable coat, the cathedral dressed in stone.
Separated by the magnificent River Thames the banks are joined by the wobbly bridge, but there's no apparent connection between the homeless man and St Paul's.
Both sit there each dependent upon the offerings from the passing world for their upkeep.
The homeless man can easily see St Paul's, but I doubt that 'St Paul's' can easily see the homeless man.
This is merely an observation and I make no judgements. I understand St Paul's does a lot to help the poor. I have taken it at at face value – from the sign in front of the man – that he is, in fact, homeless; to me he looks it, and probably isn't an actor taking part in a social experiment.
Photographs can be powerful, and in spite of their accuracy in recording scenes 'a photographic image is true and false in equal measure' – to quote from the introduction to The Genius of Photography, by Gerry Badger.
Georges Braque puts it succinctly and soberingly: "Truth exists; only falsehood needs to be invented." Although, in most, if not all, cases, I think a kind of falsehood already exists in everything we observe, because we observe every situation based on our perspective, experiences and prejudices. We are not omnipresent or omniscient or truly unbiased.
Context and perspective play enormous roles in understanding or manipulating the 'truth' conveyed through a photograph.
I enjoy looking at images and really try to understand what is going on. Of course, in the absence of verification, I'm just observing and asking questions, while trying to keep an open mind.
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I also find that with some images rendering them tonally in black & white helps to balance some of the otherwise competing elements.
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Chicago — This is regarding Natalie Gaddis' letter to the editor, in which she states, "Is somebody going to manufacture transparent backpacks and cases? It would be a good way to speed up searches for train and bus travel" ("Security-friendly bags," Voice of the people, July 29). Gaddis apparently is not aware that such privacy-invading horrors have not only been manufactured, but are, in fact, required gear for many of our youngest citizens, who are apparently too young to understand their constitutional rights.
Gaddis is free to transport her feminine-hygiene supplies and other personal necessities in a transparent bag for all the world to see if she likes. I only hope that someone doesn't get it into his or her head that this should be a requirement for all. After all, what self-respecting teenager could bear the mortification of having the same backpack as Mom or Dad?


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I'm sitting in the newsroom going through my normal afternoon routine when my co-worker on the other side of the short cubicle wall says it.
"There's been an explosion in Boston."
The skin tightens all over my body. My face starts to itch. I want to rub my nose. I flinch, not because I'm imagining what may or may not have happened. I flinch because I know what I'm going to be doing around the clock the next day, or two, or more.
I will be one of many people you don't even know exist who works in the news industry tasked with combing through every single photo taken in Boston so that we can tell the story with images. As the story takes all its twists and turns we are like monkeys choosing images, arranging them into a coherent whole, and presenting our product to the public who will get to see a tight, compact distillation of The Event. Like this.
While the public gawks in disbelief at the hastily chosen images of destruction, the vast majority of the photos taken in Boston will go unseen because some are far too mundane or repetitive (do you need to see the back of an EMT's head?) while other are far too graphic. Yes, the Internet has standards -- blood is fine, carnage is not. Human suffering is OK, senseless butchery is a no-no.
I am one of the people who will define the decency of destruction. And I am going write this definition while I look at every single photo shot in Boston. I'm going to do this because it is my job during major national crises. I am the de facto photo editor for a Midwest news organization's website.
This isn't what I normally do. Nope. Not at all. Most days I am the pond scum of the news gathering world. I am the toe cheese of the newsroom. I am a news aggregator, which is the ambiguous way of saying that I steal other people's work, change just enough so I can't be accused of plagiarism, and all the real reporter gets is one lousy link in the third paragraph.
But then there are days like the London bombings, Sandy Hook or Boston.
These days are different because the newsroom's unwritten emergency response plan includes temporarily promoting me from pond scum to photo editor.
The pictures always start out the same with these types of events. They are wide angle, low-detail shots that convey the feelings associated with words like "DANGER!" "URGENT!" and "PAGE VIEWS!"
These pictures aren't so bad. They actually make me feel an empty numbness because of their repetition. You see, there are many news organizations in the world, and these organizations employ legions of photographers who all start off shooting the same things. Basically, they chronicle the path from where they all parked (or where they were all huddled around together shooting the shit), to The Event itself.
So that's how it starts, like a slow drip of morphine. I'm settled in, anesthetized, prepared. I've done this before, I tell myself. This will not get to me. I will take deep breaths. I'll try and keep my emotions from running out of control.
Time passes; I'm making slow progress, drip, drip, drip. And then it happens. A data dump of The Event floods the database, and I'm overwhelmed with the deluge. Each image pops onto my screen, fills every nook and cranny, and then I push a button and another photo pops up. When I find one that works -- one that helps to tell The Tale of Today's Massacre -- I make a note and move on.
That's the finish line with a mass of runners stretching from one side of the street to another. They are packed together in a tight group. Now they're scattering, running in every direction.
The pace increases, there are too many photos to really consider them all. My heart rate increases, and then there's blood on a sidewalk. There's a fireball in the air. There's a fireball in the air? There's a fireball. IN THE AIR.
More runners. Are they runners, or is that the crowd running all over the place? They're just dots now, a super wide angle like it's from a helicopter. They look like ants, but there's a big empty spot in the middle of them like someone kicked their nest.
A close-up of one of the runner's faces. Is this before or after the fireball? Keep going. None of these are important yet.
There's another fireball. I'm back on the ground. More people running. They have fear on their faces. Confusion. People with numbers taped to their chests mixing with people wearing jeans. They don't know where to run.
I search for before and after images. I look for a sidewalk without blood. A CEMENT sidewalk without blood and a BRICK sidewalk without blood because that's how you can tell which fireball is which. I look for a "bomb" even though we don't know for sure if it's a bomb.
I keep picking pictures, taking notes, and then it stops. I've hit the end of the first wave of pictures coming in from the photographers on the ground. The newsroom hasn't even kicked into high gear yet, there are still hours until the deadline. My deadline is as soon as possible.
My colleagues send me photos from Twitter as I frantically build a gallery of the pictures. My hands are shaking. My right arm keeps tensing up. I need to go pee. It is getting hard to write captions because the words are losing their meaning. How many different ways can you say "explosion" while avoiding "bomb?"
Deep breath. The gallery is put together. It's published. In a little while the world will see the first version of my curated set of photos, the best visual version I can put together from what I've seen and of what we know or think we know actually happened. I start looking through my competitions' galleries to make sure I didn't miss anything.
And then it starts again, another data dump of photos envelops the database. There are no more pictures without blood. There are police everywhere. An old man has fallen on the ground and there are police around him with their guns drawn. He's down and out, they want to spring into action. Save that one for later.
Keep pushing the button for the next picture. Then the next. What the hell was that? Go back. Holy shit. That's a foot, just a foot, there is no body. Foot. Cement. Blood. That's it.
"WHAT ARE THE RULES ON BLOODY LIMBS?!" I yell to my boss. He's too busy to answer. I keep going.
Keep going. Keep going. Push the button. Next picture. EMTs treating victims, a runner using his shirt to make a tourniquet for an injured guy's leg. Keep that one for later. "Will make a heartwarming story," I jot down in my notebook.
A man in a wheelchair being rushed up a street away from the chaos behind him. His rescuer looks determined while the victim's face is relatively calm, the black number on his chest with its white background is bloodied. Where are his legs?
That's what bone looks like. That's what flesh looks like -- almost like ribbons or parachute pants ripped to shreds.
Now I know what bone and flesh look like, and I can't remember how to breathe for a second. The morphine drip of repetition is gone now. This is affecting my entire body, my entire being.
I lean forward, put my elbows on my desk, rest my head in my hands and push HARD on my temples. I scratch my fingernails down the front of my face, on my cheeks, and pull on my hair.
"This is fucking bullshit," I say to no one in particular.
Pressure builds behind my eyes, my mouth fills with saliva and I clench my teeth together until they feel like they'll move.
The morphine drip is long gone. And as sick as I feel, I don't want it anymore.
I fear the tragedy-mongering of my industry, but perhaps even more, I fear the numbness. The ability not to feel at all.


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Office REITs are Real estate investment trusts that own and operate office properties. Office REITs earn revenue by leasing those properties to office tenants. Many office REITs also operate office buildings owned by third parties, for which they receive a percentage of the buildings' rents called a "management fee". Like all REITs, office REITs are required to pay out 90% of their taxable income in dividends. This increases shareholder return, but it also means that most office REITs are unable to finance expansion from operating income, instead issuing equity and debt. This reliance on debt causes office REITs to be particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates. Fluctuating interest rates can impact debt service payments on variable rate debt, decrease a REITs' stock price as bonds provide greater returns, or increase the cost of issuing new debt, slowing expansion.
There are fourteen publicly traded U.S. office REITs.[1] As of May 21, 2008 The largest six U.S. office REITs accounted for 75% of the office REIT market, by market cap.[2]
As of May 21, 2008 the following office REITs had market cap at or below $1.0B.
Cole REIT: Cole, a non-traded REIT, invests primarily in income-producing, single-tenant commercial real estate leased to high-quality, creditworthy tenants under long-term, net leases. They are also conservative to moderate in their use of financing. Cole currently owns and manages more than 1,100 properties valued at nearly $7 billion. This information is current as of February 2011.
Office space is generally classified as one of the following three grades.
Though most office REITs occupy properties that can be classified by the list above, there are exceptions. For example Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) owns and operates life science centers. These are office buildings for scientific and pharmaceutical companies that contain lab space and research facilities in addition to standard office space.
Office REITs are particularly sensitive to changes in the U.S. economy because they lease space to other companies. During economic boom times, many companies grow and expand, increasing the demand for office space. During economic contractions many companies cut down operations to save money, decreasing the demand for office space. This has been a particularly relevant issue as the U.S. economy began to slump in 2008.[26] In April the U.S. labor department released a report estimating that the U.S. had cut jobs by 232,000 in the first three months of 2008, the first time the economy had lost jobs three times in a row since 2003.[27] One of the areas hardest hit by the slump has been the financial sector. Office REITs like Boston Properties (BXP) that lease a high percentage of space to the financial services industry or that operate in financial centers like New York or San Francisco are likely to see a lowered demand for their properties.
A struggling economy can also impact firms' decisions about what type of buildings to locate in. During a recession many companies attempt to conserve cash by moving to less expensive office space. This is especially true for companies with low amounts of client interaction. Financial services and legal companies are likely to locate in high profile buildings even during economic downturns, conserving cash by leasing less space or negotiating lower rates. However, companies in the technology or internet industry, engineering firms or energy companies have less of an incentive to locate in top quality buildings.
The demand for office space is closely tied with the performance of the economy. During a boom economy employment rises and firms expand, leasing more square footage in higher quality buildings. Similarly, during economic contractions when employment falls companies no longer need as much office space and so cut back on the amount of space leased. The effect can take some time to have an effect on an office REIT's rents however, as leases typically last for several years before they can be renegotiated. This poses a significant risk for office REITs as the U.S. economy has been entering a recession in 2008.[28] In April the U.S. labor department released a report estimating that the U.S. had cut jobs by 232,000 in the first three months of 2008, the first time the economy had lost jobs three times in a row since 2003.[29] This is particularly bad for office REITs with short lease terms, or those that have a large percentage of leases coming due in 2008 or 2009.[30] It is likely that when those leases expire, fewer companies will choose to release, increasing vacancy, and those that do release will do so at lower rates, decreasing revenues. If firms do lease for lower rates the effect will last over the entire life of the lease, lowering the REITs revenues for the next several years.
In order to expand operations, office REITs must increase the size of their portfolio through acquisition or development. Because REITs must pay out 90% of their taxable income in dividends, most REITs finance expansion with debt, exposing the company to interest rate risk. For example, most property developers finance development using short term variable rate loans, and when a project reaches stabilization refinances to a low, fixed rate mortgage. Increasing interest rates increase the REITs debt service payments on its variable rate loans, decreasing net income. They also increase the rate at which the REIT must issue new variable or fixed rate debt. In the case of fixed rate debt, high interest rates when the debt is issued leads to large debt service payments over the life of the loan. Interest rate fluctuations also affect a REITs stock price. Because of government regulation that requires REITs to pay out 90% of their taxable income as dividends, most retail REITs pay out large and stable dividends. These consistent dividends mimic bond coupon payments. As interest rates rise, bonds provide a greater Return on investment (ROI) relative to a REITs stock. Since investors are able to earn a higher risk-adjusted return on fixed income instruments, they shift their investment out of REIT stock and into bonds. When the number of people wishing to hold a REIT's stock decreases, the stock price falls.
Construction prices in the U.S. have grown dramatically in the past three and a half years, rising an average of 3-5% each year and far outstripping inflation.[31] A depressed dollar and the rising cost of fuel both contribute to increase the price of imported construction materials while a declining pool of specialized construction workers has led to a sharp 4.7% increase in wages from July 2006 to July 2007.[32] Rising construction costs decrease an office REIT's return on its development projects. They also slow the company's growth and increase their expenses on existing projects. This decreases earnings, leading to a potential decrease in company stock price. One benefit of high construction costs to many REITs is that it leads to decreased new supply. When construction costs rise developers cut back expansion as they are unable to earn as high of a return on their projects. This is beneficial as too many new office buildings can lead to over-supply, increasing vacancy and lowering rental rates in a market. Increasing construction costs can also increase the sale price of office buildings as it becomes cheaper for property owners to acquire existing buildings rather than develop new ones.
REITs are required to pay out 90% of their taxable income in dividends. This requirement makes it unlikely they can fund all their growth from operating income. To finance growth the companies also rely on debt or equity capital. If these companies are unable to obtain financing at favorable rates, they will not be able to fund expansion. REITs also face the risk they will be unable to refinance maturing debt. For example Kilroy Realty (KRC) has $34% of its maturing in or before 2010.[33] If KRC is unable to refinance maturing debt, it will be forced to issue equity or enter joint ventures at unfavorable terms, diluting stockholders interest in the company. This would harm shareholders by requiring all future cash flows to be paid out among a larger pool of investors. Alternatively the company will be forced to sell assets at unfavorable terms. This would lose value for investors, as KRC will fail to realize the full economic potential of these assets. If the company is unable to issue more equity, and is unable to sell properties due to the Credit Crunch it will find itself insolvent as it will be unable to meet debt obligations.
Market share is listed by 2007 revenues.[34] There are 14 U.S. exchange traded REITs focusing on office properties.[35] Of those, the top three Boston Properties (BXP), Brookfield Properties (BPO) and SL Green Realty (SLG) accounted for just over half of Market Share by 2007 revenues.


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His Highness the Amir due to inaugurate Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is scheduled to patronize and attend inauguration of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Friday.
His Highness the Amir will inaugurate the stadium in Al-Ardiah district at 07:30pm.
Source: KUNA
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