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Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:Toronto Stock Exchange (16,493.46, down 0.97 points).Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Unchanged at $2.80 on 8.2 million shares.Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB). Health care. Up 15 cents, or 1.27 per cent, to $11.95 on 7.6 million shares.Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Energy. Up 16 cents, or 1.77 per cent, to $9.22 on 5.9 million shares.Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG). Energy. Up 10 cents, or 2.04 per cent, to $5 on 5.8 million shares.Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S). Materials. Down one cent, or 4.44 per cent, to 21.5 cents on 5 million shares.Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down eight cents, or 3.49 per cent, to $2.21 on 4.9 million shares.Companies reporting:Air Canada (TSX:AC). Up $1.66 or 4.9 per cent to $35.28. The Boeing 737 Max grounding continues to weigh on Air Canada’s bottom line, the company said Monday, despite topping expectations in a quarter elevated by more passengers and a newly acquired loyalty program. Chief financial officer Michael Rousseau said there’s been a reduction in seat capacity of between three per cent and four cent due to the grounding, which continues across the globe as the Max jetliner’s flight control system remains under scrutiny following two deadly crashes. The Montreal-based carrier earned $345 million or $1.26 per diluted share for its first quarter, compared with a loss of $203 million or 74 cents per diluted share in the same quarter a year ago.Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC).Up $2.88 or 9.2 per cent to $34.31. Bausch Health Companies raised its guidance after higher sales at its biggest subsidiary mitigated the blow of a US$52-million loss in its first quarter. Bausch & Lomb, a segment that generates more than half of the drug company’s revenue, saw revenue rise eight per cent to US$1.12 billion, after adjusting for foreign exchange, divestitures and discontinuations, according to the company. Bausch said its earnings loss amounted to 15 cents per share compared with a loss of $2.58 billion or $7.36 per share a year earlier. Revenue totalled nearly $2.02 billion for the first quarter of 2019, up from nearly $2 billion in the first quarter of 2018.Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC). Up 18 cents, or 2.44 per cent, to $4.57. Hudson’s Bay Co. says it’s pursuing strategic alternatives for its Lord and Taylor business, including a possible sale or merger. HBC says Lord and Taylor had $1.4 billion in annual revenue in 2018. The Lord & Taylor chain has more than 40 stores in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States as well as its online business. HBC chief executive Helena Foulkes says the retailer is exploring options to position itself for long-term success. HBC previously announced in February that its Canadian retail banner, Home Outfitters, will be discontinued and its 37 locations will be closed this year and that about 20 Saks Off Fifth locations will be closed in the United States.Canopy Growth. (TSX:WEED). Up 32 cents to $66.15. A U.S. hedge fund says it will vote against Canopy Growth’s proposed acquisition of Acreage Holdings, saying the US$3.4-billion offer is “substantially lower” than the U.S. cannabis company’s worth. Marcato Capital Management, which manages funds that own roughly 2.7 per cent of Acreage’s outstanding shares, says the deal is “unbelievably lopsided” in favour of the Canadian cannabis company. The San Francisco-based activist investor adds in its letter to Acreage’s board that its strategic value as one of the few multi-state operators in the U.S. merits a “significant premium.”The Canadian Press read more

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Middle East Annan condemns attack in Hadera urges steps towards peace talks

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“[The Secretary-General] condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s murderous attack in the Israeli city of Hadera, in which six Israeli citizens were killed, as he has condemned all indiscriminate killings of civilians,” a spokesman for Mr. Annan said in a statement. “The Secretary-General calls on the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those responsible.” The statement also emphasized that peace “cannot be achieved through force and that the only way out of the downward spiral of violence, retaliation and counter-violence is through a balanced series of steps that lead back to the negotiating table and restore hope of a peaceful settlement.”To reach that goal, the Secretary-General called on both parties to comply fully with the demands made by the “Quartet” – the UN, the European Union, the United States, and the Russian Federation – in their joint statement of 25 October. The aim of that communiqué was “to achieve a durable ceasefire and a meaningful dialogue leading to implementation of the Mitchell recommendations and just and lasting peace based on UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338,” the statement noted.The “Mitchell recommendations” were put forward in the report of a committee of fact-finding chaired by former US Senator George Mitchell. Released last May, the report called for an end to the violence, the implementation of confidence building measures, and the resumption of negotiations. read more

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Global AIDS epidemic continues to grow despite some positive trends – UN

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Despite some promising trends, the global AIDS epidemic continues to grow, with 2.9 million deaths and 4.3 million new HIV infections in the past year, amid worrying evidence of a resurgence in infection rates in some countries that were previously stable or declining, according to latest United Nations data released today.“It is imperative that we continue to increase investment in both HIV prevention and treatment services to reduce unnecessary deaths and illness from this disease,” UN World Health Organization (WHO) Acting Director-General Anders Nordström said of the 2006 AIDS Epidemic Update, compiled by WHO and UNAIDS, the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS.“In sub-Saharan Africa, the worst affected region, life expectancy at birth is now just 47 years, which is 30 years less than most high-income countries,” he added of the data, which show that 2.8 million, or 65 per cent, of new infections occurred in sub-Saharan Africa, with important increases in Eastern Europe and Central Asia where some indications register a more than 50 per cent rise since 2004.Overall an estimated 39.5 million people are living with HIV worldwide.Among positive trends noted are declines in infection rates in some countries, changes in young people’s sexual behaviours, and increased access to treatment and prevention programmes. But in many countries prevention programmes are not reaching those most at risk, such as young people, women and girls, men who have sex with men, sex workers and their clients, injecting drug users, and ethnic and cultural minorities.In North America and Western Europe, prevention programmes have often not been sustained and new infection rates have remained the same. In low- and middle-income countries, there are only a few examples of rate reductions. And some countries that had shown earlier successes in reducing new infections, such as Uganda, have either slowed or are now experiencing increasing infection rates.“This is worrying – as we know increased HIV prevention programmes in these countries have shown progress in the past – Uganda being a prime example,” UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot said. “This means that countries are not moving at the same speed as their epidemics. We need to greatly intensify life-saving prevention efforts while we expand HIV treatment programmes.”Increased prevention programmes focused to reach those most at risk of infection are making inroads, according to the report. Positive trends in young people’s sexual behaviours – increased use of condoms, delay of sexual debut, and fewer sexual partners – have taken place over the past decade in many countries with generalized epidemics.Declines in HIV prevalence among young people between 2000 and 2005 are evident in Botswana, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.In other countries, even limited resources show high returns when investments are focused on those most likely to be exposed. In China, some programmes for sex workers have seen marked increases in condom use and decreases in rates of sexually transmitted infections. Programmes with injecting drug users also show progress in some regions.In Portugal, HIV diagnoses among drug injectors were almost one third lower in 2005, compared with 2001, following special programmes focused on HIV and drug use.The report outlines how women and girls need increased attention. In sub-Saharan Africa women continue to be more likely than men to be infected with HIV and in most countries in the region they are also more likely to be the ones caring for those infected. There is increasing evidence of outbreaks among men who have sex with men in Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam as well as across Latin America, but most national programmes fail to address the specific needs of these people, the report notes. The overlap between injecting drug use and sex work in Latin America, Eastern Europe and particularly Asia is also not being addressed.In Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North Africa weak surveillance often means that people at highest risk – men who have sex with men, sex workers, and injecting drug users – are not adequately reached through prevention and treatment strategies because not enough is known about their particular situations and realities. read more

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UN warns of economic hardship in Ebolahit countries as World Bank agrees

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The announcemnt by the IFC/World Bank Group also noted that if the virus continues to surge in the three worst-affected countries and spreads to neighbouring States, the two-year regional financial impact could reach $32.6 billion by the end of 2015.The UN Development Programme (UNDP), meanwhile, also warned that the Ebola outbreak is impairing the ability of the governments of the frontline countries to raise revenues, increasing their exposure to domestic and foreign debts and may make them more dependent on aid. In just six months, the outbreak has led to severe loss in household incomes, totalling 35 per cent in Liberia, 30 per cent in Sierra Leone and 13 per cent in Guinea.The UN World Health Organization (WHO), in its most recent statistics on the crisis, reported 13,042 cases in Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Spain and the United States, as well as in two previously affected countries, Nigeria and Senegal. WHO said the death toll now stood at 4,818. The agency noted that all districts in both Sierra Leone and Liberia have now been infected and that “in Sierra Leone, the weekly incidence continues to rise, while in Liberia it appears to be declining.” Cases and deaths continue to be under-reported in this outbreak, according to the UN health agency.Spain – where all 83 contacts of the health-care worker infected in Madrid have completed the 21-day follow-up period – “will therefore be declared free of EVD [Ebola Virus Disease] 42 days after the date of the second negative test if no new cases are reported,” WHO said.Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, said “Ebola is a humanitarian crisis first and foremost, but it’s also an economic disaster for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. That’s why in addition to our emergency aid we will do all we can to help support the private sector in these countries to build back their businesses.”The IFC initiative includes a program begun in October to reach 800 small and medium enterprises in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to help ensure business continuity during the crisis. The program will provide medical and hygiene supplies; related literature; and training on preventive measures. The World Bank Group said it is mobilizing nearly $1 billion for the three countries hardest hit by the Ebola crisis. “The fear swirling around Ebola has the potential to do long-term harm to businesses globally, and especially in the Ebola-affected countries,” Mr. Kim said.“Our private sector arm – IFC – will find ways to help boost trade and investment in West Africa, which will be essential to ensure that private companies continue to operate and sustain employment under difficult circumstances,” he said. Commenting on the UNDP study, Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, UNDP Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, warned: “We need to make sure that the Ebola outbreak does not lead to socio-economic collapse.”Because of Ebola, government expenses have risen by about 30 percent in all three countries and fiscal deficits are rising, according to the study. Liberia has had to sacrifice $20 million-worth of infrastructure development and Sierra Leone $16 million, since the beginning of the crisis. Guinea has just revised its budget to reflect the new reality imposed by the outbreak of the virus. Exports of fruit and vegetables from the Northeast of Guinea to neighbouring countries have been down 90 per cent. The UNDP study also urges governments and national and international partners to continue investing in development activities and make sure every dollar spent on tackling the emergency is an opportunity to invest back in the community and economy for the long haul. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone had experienced encouraging rates of economic growth over the past 10 years – at 2.8, 10 and 8 percent respectively – sustained by mining, forestry, agriculture and services. Also today, WHO announced the nomination of Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, of Botswana, as the next WHO Regional Director for Africa.Speaking after her nomination, Dr. Moeti pledged to work for and with every member State to address the health challenges facing Africa. She is scheduled to take up her new post on 1 February 2015. read more

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Ohio State football strength and conditioning volunteer dies after pickup basketball game

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Jake Nickle, a volunteer on the Ohio State football team’s strength and conditioning staff, died Friday afternoon after losing consciousness during a pickup basketball game at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, OSU athletic spokesman Dan Wallenberg confirmed to The Lantern. Jake, 22, was transported to the OSU Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. “He died doing the thing that he loved doing,” Jake’s father, Lawrence, told The Lantern. “He wanted to be a strength and conditioning coach.” Lawrence said Jake didn’t have any pre-existing conditions, but that he “was told to decondition himself.” “He wasn’t allowed to lift or anything,” Lawrence said, adding that Jake had been experiencing “light-headedness.” Jake, a Marysville, Ohio, native, graduated last year from Capital University, where he played on the football team’s defensive line. During the 2009 season, he recorded 21 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one interception in 10 games. He majored in health and fitness management, according to his Facebook page. Jake’s grandmother, Florence, told The Lantern: “He was sure committed to his sport. To his grandfather and I, he was a good boy. He was a great student-athlete. He will be missed. “It’s just such a loss to all of us.” In an e-mail to The Lantern, Henry Stanford, Nickle’s coach at Capital, said: “Jake was one of the finest young men I had the honor of coaching. The best way for me to describe Jake is competitive, caring, tremendous work ethic, great student-athlete. The Crusader Nation has lost a great member. He was special and an inspiration to all that have played with him, coached and had pleasure of knowing him. He will be remembered.” Jake has one brother, Lucas, who is 21. Troy Sutton, an OSU strength and conditioning assistant, posted on his Twitter account, @StrengthCoachT, about 3 p.m.: “Just lost a fellow Buckeye today our Strength Staff will never be the same. He spent 24 of his last 31 hrs on this earth training the Bucks.” Lawrence said an autopsy will be conducted Saturday and services might be held Tuesday. He said he won’t be sure about the services until Sunday. A number of players posted condolences on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. On his Facebook profile, freshman receiver Bradley Roby wrote: “Life is crazy man. One day you can be perfectly fine. Then the next, gone forever. RIP Jake.” Tight end Spencer Smith wrote: “Please pray for the OSU football family. We lost a brother today. RIP Jake.” Former linebacker Brian Rolle wrote: “RIP JAKE…..May God be with your love ones.” read more

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CCJ dismisses Trade Unions appeal on Govts decision to close Rose

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CCJ is Headquartered in TrinidadThe appeal by the Guyana Agricultural and General Worker’s Union’s (GAWU) and National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees’ (NAACIE) to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was on Tuesday dismissed on the grounds that the applicants [GAWU & NAACIE] had sound notice of Government’s intention to close the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s (GuySuCo) estates, the reasons for closure and the number of workers who would have been affected, prior to December 29, 2017.At the end of 2017, Rose Hall, Skeldon, Wales and Enmore estates ceased operations at the behest of Government, leaving only three estates- Albion, Blairmont, and Uitvlugt- in operation.To this end, thousands of sugar workers were left jobless.GAWU and NAACIE took to the High Court on behalf of the workers, seeking to quash the APNU-AFC Government’s decision to close the Rose Hall and East Demerara Estates on the basis that the unions were inadequately consulted. They also contended that their constitutional right to work was breached.However, their action was dismissed by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.The Applicants then turned to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking special leave toappeal but the Court ordered the parties to include the arguments that would be raised as part of their appeal if the leave was granted.The matter was then heard on July 10, 2018.GAWU’s President, Komal Chand, was recorded in the media stating that their argument in court was that the limited consultations between the Unions, the Opposition and the Government regarding the future of the sugar industry could were not acceptable.He noted that just about four hours in total were spent on the three occasions the parties met.“Our Unions pointed out that the Sugar CoI spent hundreds of man hours, and, at the end of that process, recommended that closure should not be pursued. We further pointed out that the closure decision clearly was not informed by the full consideration of all the factors which we have pointed out, especially that a socio-economic study was not pursued, though it was necessary,” General Secretary Seepaul Narine had said.“Furthermore, we argued that the closure decision did not follow the clearly set out procedure contained in the Trade Union Recognition Act and the Termination of Employment and Severance Pay Act. Our Unions are seeking that the Government and GuySuCo engage in a proper and full consultation, as we hold that such an exercise will result in a different decision being taken,” he added.GAWU had said that the unions believes that their appeal has great merit and substance, and that the learned Chief Justice, Roxanne George-Wiltshire –at the High Court- had erred in her determination to deny their application.However, the CCJ agreed with the lower courts that there was sufficient consultation, though it did not consider the Commission of Inquiry held in 2015 on the viability of GuySuCo to be part of the consultation process.The Court held that “the subsequent stakeholder meetings were sufficient consultation. There were three meetings prior to the announcement of the final decision and at one of them, GAWU made a two- hour presentation on the future of Guysuco. The process, accordingto the Court, was not perfect but satisfied the legal duty to consult in the circumstances.”Moreover, the CCJ outlined that “The Court declined to address whether the right to work enshrined in the Constitution was breached as this allegation stemmed from the argument that there was a breach of the duty to consult. Having found that there was no such breach, there was no need to make a determination on the constitutional issue.” Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)RelatedSugar Estates closure: GAWU approaches CCJ to expedite appeal hearingDecember 22, 2017In “Court”GuySuCo starts to lay off Rose Hall Estate sugar workersNovember 30, 2017In “Local News”Scores turn out to protest closure of Enmore estateMay 23, 2017In “latest news” The Court also considered if the Attorney General could represent the state-owned corporation of GuySuCo.The CCJ ruled that “the Attorney General cannot represent the interest of private andpublic entities which are not part of the state and therefore, the Attorney General could notrepresent the Guysuco in this matter. However, the Court did note that the Attorney General could represent the State in the application which sought constitutional relief for the alleged breach of the Applicants’ constitutional rights.” read more

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Le Pérou perd chaque année 150000 hectares de forêt

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first_imgLe Pérou perd chaque année 150.000 hectares de forêtPérou – Chaque année, le Pérou perd quelque 150.000 hectares de forêts en Amazonie, soit l’équivalent de 15 fois la superficie de Paris intra-muros. Un chiffre inquiétant, dû à l’agriculture nomade, aux activités illégales, mais aussi à la récente découverte de réserves de pétrole dans le nord du pays.Cette catastrophe écologique est dénoncée dans un récent rapport du Défenseur du peuple, un organisme chargé de défendre les droits constitutionnels. La déforestation de l’Amazonie péruvienne “s’explique par la pression de l’agriculture nomade, le développement désordonné de ce territoire et les activités illégales” déplore Beatriz Moreno, directrice de l’organisme.À lire aussiLes tamanoirs, des animaux plus dangereux qu’ils n’en ont l’airLe Défenseur du peuple dénonce certaines “faiblesses des politiques forestières des institutions gouvernementales”. Alors que la moitié du pays sud-américain est couverte de quelque 68 millions d’hectares de forêts, la déforestation est “absolument inacceptable parce que le Pérou est le neuvième pays au monde en termes de richesse forestière et le quatrième en termes de biodiversité” s’insurge Beatriz Moreno.Les terres péruviennes sont également de plus en plus convoitées par des multinationales, depuis la découverte il y a quelques années de réserves de pétrole abondantes. Ainsi le groupe franco-britanniquePerenco,installé dans le bassin de Marañón, entend-il par exemple investir près de 1,4 milliard d’euros sur 4 ans dans le développement de ses exploitations pétrolières.Beatriz Moreno appelle le gouvernement à réagir immédiatement, lui rappelant que les forêts, concentrées à 91% en Amazonie, constituent une “source de revenu et un symbole de l’identité culturelle des peuples indigènes”. L’Amazonie, trésor de biodiversité, est également un rempart de taille contre le réchauffement climatique mais aujourd’hui, la déforestation est à l’origine de 20% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre mondiales.Le 31 juillet 2010 à 19:13 • Emmanuel Perrinlast_img read more

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Sables bitumineux des émissions de gaz à effet de serre triplées en

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first_imgSables bitumineux : des émissions de gaz à effet de serre triplées en 2020D’ici à 2020, les émissions de gaz à effet de serre liées à l’exploitation des sables bitumineux en Alberta auront triplé. C’est du moins ce que révèle une récente étude publiée par le ministère de l’Environnement canadien.Si le Canada tente de redorer l’image de l’exploitation des sables bitumineux, considéré comme la méthode de production de pétrole la plus “sale” qui existe, une étude publiée par le ministère de l’Environnement canadien prévoit une augmentation considérable des émissions de gaz à effet de serre engendrées par cette exploitation. D’après cette étude, les émissions devraient tripler au cours de la prochaine décennie, pour atteindre 92 millions de tonnes, contre 30 millions de tonnes en 2005, révèle le site du New York Times.À lire aussiQui est Greta Thunberg, proposée pour un prix Nobel à seulement 16 ans ?Cette augmentation des émissions devrait bien plus que compenser les réductions réalisées dans d’autres domaines, comme la production d’électricité, souligne l’étude. Un constat qui fait “clairement comprendre que les sables bitumineux ne feront que continuer à être l’un des problèmes majeurs du pays en matière d’émissions au cours de la prochaine décennie et au-delà”, souligne Simon Dyer, de l’Institut Pembina, qui étudie les questions énergétiques et environnementales.En décembre 2009, lors du sommet de Copenhague, le Canada s’était fixé pour objectif de réduire ses émissions de gaz à effet de serre de 17% à l’horizon 2020, et ce par rapport à leur niveau de 2005. Mais l’étude publiée par le ministère de l’Environnement révèle que le pays n’atteindra pas cet objectif. Au vu des estimations actuelles, seulement un quart des réductions nécessaires seront réalisées d’ici à 2020.Le 11 août 2011 à 11:27 • Maxime Lambertlast_img read more

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Fire razes outbuilding in Washougal

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first_imgFire destroyed a large outbuilding late Friday morning in Washougal.The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. at 2601 H. St. They arrived to find a large outbuilding used for storage ablaze, according to a bulletin from the Camas-Washougal Fire Department.Dispatchers shifted responding units before a firefighter on scene requested two additional engines, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Another firefighter relayed a short time later that the fire was confined to an outbuilding, but he and other responders were continuing to press their attack on the fire.The building and all its contents were destroyed. The fire is believed to have been caused by sparks from a grinder being used on a piece of metal.No injuries were reported.East County Fire & Rescue assisted.last_img read more

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San Diego Legion blood donor giveaway

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first_imgSan Diego Legion blood donor giveaway Categories: Good Morning San Diego, Local San Diego News, Sports FacebookTwitter KUSI Newsroom 00:00 00:00 spaceplay / pause qunload | stop ffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster ↑↓volume mmute ←→seek  . seek to previous 12… 6 seek to 10%, 20% … 60% XColor SettingsAaAaAaAaTextBackgroundOpacity SettingsTextOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundSemi-TransparentOpaqueTransparentFont SettingsSize||TypeSerif MonospaceSerifSans Serif MonospaceSans SerifCasualCursiveSmallCapsResetSave SettingsSAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego Blood Bank and The San Diego Legion are teaming up to give donors a chance to experience San Diego’s new Major League Rugby team in action.People who donate blood at any San Diego Blood Bank donor center and get a pair of tickets to the Legion’s game at Torero Stadium on April 7th, according to organizers.San Diego Blood Bank donor centers are located in: El Cajon, Sabre Springs, Carmel Valley, Escondido, Vista and our headquarters in the Mount Hope area just off of I-15 and Market Street.Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to give by visiting SanDiegoBloodBank.org/Donate or by calling 1-800-4-MY-SDBB (1-800-469-7322). March 27, 2019 Posted: March 27, 2019 KUSI Newsroom, last_img read more

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David Zinczenko Now Editorial Director of Prevention Organic Gardening

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first_imgMore on this topic Rodale Announces Management Changes Zinczenko Wants to ‘Satisfy Global Appetite’ for Women’s Health Women’s Health to Increase Rate Base Again Eric Zinczenko Women’s Health Founding Editor to Step Down David Zinczenko to Leave RodaleJust In Bonnier Corp. Terminates Editor-in-Chief for Ethics Breach Four More Execs Depart SourceMedia in Latest Restructuring Editor & Publisher Magazine Sold to Digital Media Consultant Meredith Corp. Makes Digital-Side Promotions | People on the Move The Atlantic Names New Global Marketing Head | People on the Move This Just In: Magazines Are Not TV NetworksPowered by This story first appears on FOLIO: sister site, minonline.David Zinczenko, the highly successful editor-in-chief of Men’s Health since August 2000 and Women’s Health editorial director since 2008, was given added authority at Rodale Inc.in becoming editorial director at Prevention and Organic Gardening. The titles’ respective editors-in-chief, Diane Salvatore and Ethne Clarke, now report to Zinczenko, as has been the case with WH editor-in-chief Michele Promaulayko since her hire in December 2008.Read the rest of the story here. last_img read more

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Ford wants the trademark for Scout and Bronco Scout report says

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first_imgEnlarge ImageFord’s new Bronco could help bring back another historic SUV nameplate. Ford Ford has been whipping truck and SUV enthusiasts into a froth with the news of a revived Bronco SUV, but it would seem that Bronco isn’t the only famous nameplate that’s getting a second lease on life.According to a report Saturday by FordAuthority.com, the Blue Oval has applied for trademarks on both the Scout and Bronco Scout names, and we’re betting that the Scout badge could find a home on the long-rumored “baby Bronco.”Now, applying for trademarks on vehicle names isn’t necessarily a sure sign that they’ll get used. Automakers squirrel away weird names for potential vehicles all the time. That said, the fact that it’s trying to snag a trademark on a famous SUV name like Scout leads us to believe that this is more than just an exercise.Unfortunately, details on the Bronco are still scarce as Ford has gotten annoyingly good at stopping leaks (for the most part) about its highly anticipated new vehicles. We are reasonably sure that we’ll see the new Bronco sometime next year as a 2021 model, with the baby Bronco (likely Escape-based) a few months after that. 2020 BMW M340i review: A dash of M makes everything better 2020 Hyundai Palisade review: Posh enough to make Genesis jealous Ford Tags Ford’s iconic Bronco throughout history (pictures) 2020 Kia Telluride review: Kia’s new SUV has big style and bigger value 12 Photoscenter_img 0 Post a comment More From Roadshow Share your voice SUVs Car Industry Fordlast_img read more

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Will Congress Renew CHIP Before Texas Funding Runs Out

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first_imgnpr.org Time is running out for a children’s health care program in Texas. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides low-cost health insurance for many low-income and middle-income families.But Congressional authorization for the program expired Sept. 30, and Texas only has enough funds to run the program until February, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.Federal lawmakers say they’re working to reauthorize the program before funding runs out.Patrick Bresette, executive director of the Children’s Defense Fund’s Texas office, joins us to discuss how the CHIP program works, its history, and what hurdles remain to its reauthorization. 00:00 /04:13 To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code:center_img X Listen Sharelast_img read more

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Once Upon a Time Mixes Jules Verne with Teen Angst

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first_imgStay on target This week’s Once Upon a Time takes us 20,000 leagues under the sea so Henry can work out his stepdad issues. We start off during the time of the dark curse, where Hook is a ruthless pirate captain chasing his revenge against The Dark One. He finds a stowaway on the ship and is about to stab him, but a sea monster swims underneath the ship. Well, they think it’s a sea monster. The stowaway says he’s about to save Hook’s life and pushes him into the water before jumping in himself.Hook wakes up on a submarine called the Nautilus. It turns out the stowaway was its captain, Nemo. Yeah, we’re getting Jules Verne stories this week! It turns out Nemo needs Hook for a mission. The next time we see them, Hook and Nemo are exploring an underwater cave with another member of the submarine’s crew. It appears that Nemo recruits people who are seeking vengeance and gives them another purpose in life. They find a treasure chest but are attacked by a sea monster before they can open it. The Sea Monster almost drags Hook away, but Nemo stabs its tentacle and saves Hook’s life.In Storybrooke, Regina confronts the Evil Queen at Zelena’s house to tell her that airing Emma’s secret didn’t tear the family apart. It turns out that’s just a distraction. Snow White and Charming have broken into the house to rescue Dr. Hopper. The Evil Queen figures it out and is about to attack Snow and Charming, but Regina protects them. The Evil Queen says she has even more up her sleeve to tear the family apart.The Evil Queen (Lana Parilla) draws upon the power of a whiny teen (Jared S. Gilmore). (Photo: Screenshot via ABC)At Emma’s house, Henry and Hook aren’t getting along so well. Hook throws away Henry’s Pop Tart and says he’ll make him a breakfast of boiled mackerel and grapefruit instead. While Henry is taking out the garbage, the Evil Queen appears and shows him that Hook kept the scissors. Well, that’s what happens when you don’t do your ONE JOB, Hook. Henry confronts Hook about the scissorWhs and comes very close to screaming, “You’re not my REAL DAD!” He’s about to throw them in the water when the Nautilus shows up. Hook tells Henry to run, but they’re stopped by two men carrying Harpoons. The men tell Hook that the captain wants to see them.It turns out Hook isn’t the only one who wants to hang on to the shears. Rumplestiltskin wants them too. While speaking with the Evil Queen to try and figure out where they went, she figures out that Rumple wants to use them on Belle. He hopes that severing her from her fate will allow them to be together again.Hook and Henry are taken under the sea, and Henry continues to yell at his mom’s new boyfriend, and there is SO. MUCH. ANGST. pouring out of the screen. Hook starts working on a plan to get off the Nautilus, as the captain is someone you don’t want to meet. Eventually, Hook reveals that he killed his father and left his brother an orphan. He says since he deprived himself of a family before, he wants to do it right now.Henry isn’t adjusting well to his mom’s new boyfriend. (Photo: Screenshot via ABC)Back in the past, Nemo reveals that the chest contained a key to The Mysterious Island. He tells Hook that the Mysterious Island is a place where they don’t have to worry about anything anymore. Nemo tells Hook what happened to his first mate’s parents. Hook soon figures out that Nemo’s first mate is younger brother, Liam. Hook is about to leave the submarine when Liam finds out that Hook is the one that killed his father. Liam charges at Hook and kills Captain Nemo.Henry uses the scissors to pick the lock and suits Henry up to exit the submarine and get back to Storybrooke. Henry asks how Hook is going to get back and Hook says he’s not going back. There’s only one helmet. He shoves Henry out of the submarine and is confronted by Liam. It turns out The Mysterious Island is actually the Land of Untold Stories. Liam says they found the Land and were able to save the captain. But when Hyde brought them to Storybrooke, Nemo died.Liam attacks Hook and is about to kill him when Henry appears, and Liam hesitates. Hook hits Liam over the head and asks Henry why he came back. Henry says he couldn’t ruin his new family by leaving Hook behind. Hook promises that he won’t use the scissors on Emma and they put them in a treasure chest and dump it into the ocean. They take Liam to the hospital and find that Nemo isn’t dead. Earlier, a man from the Land of Untold Stories was found and taken there, though nobody could figure out who he was. Surprise, Nemo’s alive.Hook then tells Emma everything. He admits that he didn’t get rid of the scissors and everything that happened was his fault. Emma forgives him, saying she’d do the same thing. The Evil Queen is frustrated by the family being so forgiving and shares her frustrations with Rumplestiltskin. She says she needs a new plan. She needs to go after what she really wants directly, and she needs Rumplestiltskin’s help to do it. After a very long kiss (ew), she reveals that she has the scissors and will give them to Rumplestiltskin in exchange for Snow White’s heart.Aladdin (Deniz Akdeniz) promises Jasmine (Karen David) that he’ll fix things. (Photo: Screenshot via ABC)While all this was going on, Emma convinced Aladdin to return to the people he let down and try to fix things. Aladdin returns to Jasmine and apologizes. He promises to listen to what Jasmine has to tell him and to fix things when they return to Agrabah. Jasmine says that after Aladdin had left, she went to a neighboring kingdom for help. When she returned, Agrabah was gone.This was as close as Once Upon a Time gets to a problem-of-the-week episode. The Evil Queen caused some trouble; our heroes solved it. The overarching story didn’t really progress. Fortunately, the Jules Verne stuff was a lot of fun. Bringing in these classic novels injected some life into the series, and it’s fun to see Once Upon a Time go steampunk.Then there was the Hook-Henry drama. Man, seeing the hit every new stepdad/angsty teen cliche was a bummer. On the bright side, it got resolved quickly, so we won’t have to deal with it next week. But because it was handwaved away so easily, I have to ask why it was even there in the first place. While this episode had some fun elements, it felt unnecessary. The best thing it did was set up The Evil Queen’s new plan, which should make for some great episodes in the future. Once Upon a Time’s Finale Was Everything We Loved About an Imperfect ShowHenry Screws Everything Up Again on Once Upon a Time last_img read more

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Bendit ebooks get real with EPD in factory mode

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first_img Citation: Bend-it e-books get real with EPD in factory mode (2012, March 30) retrieved 18 August 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2012-03-bend-it-e-books-real-epd-factory.html The company press release says the plastic EPD will be supplied to companies in China followed by completed products for release in Europe in early April. What’s more, some reports Thursday said the plastic displays were already being shipped to factories in China with target dates for completed products in April to debut in Europe. There was no word yet about any timetable being set for America. The report said it had begun producing six-inch e-ink panels on a plastic substrate for a Chinese-based ODM (original design manufacturer), for an end product with a release date of April, and that the end product would be in Europe.The company credits its production-ready success to a “manufacturing breakthrough” surmounting obstacles with temperatures over 350 degrees in LCD manufacturing. LG Display said its plastic EPD can maintain “strong durability” in high temperatures.The key talking point is “bendable.” The black and white electronic-ink product can bend at a range of 40 degrees from the center of the screen. This is an e-ink plastic screen that is 0.7mm thick, weighs 14g, and has slim protective film. The company’s comments regarding these details are that the product achieves “a super slim” thickness of 0.7mm which is one-third slimmer than existing glass EPD; and its weight of 14g is more than one-half lighter.The company maintains that this will help “greatly popularize” the e-book market,” in the words of Sang Duck Yeo, who heads operations for LG Display’s Mobile/OLED division. The panel features an XGA 1024 by 768-pixel resolution. LG assures that the new screen offers a paper-compatible reading experience. The company says that “As EPD gets thinner, lighter, and more durable with the introduction of plastic EPD, e-books will be able to offer certain unique benefits compared to smart devices and tablets, including reduced eye fatigue and more efficient electricity consumption in addition to lower prices.” While thin and light, the display was subjected to extensive stress testing of the display, said LG. Testers dropped it from a height of five feet and they whacked it with a urethane mallet. They said there was no breakage and no scratches. This might become a key selling point with LG’s plastic product, considering the dismay of some e-reader owners in the past who praise their e-readers for being light and easy on the eyes but also report disappointment over cracked or scratched screens. LG Display claims world’s thinnest TV panel This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. More information: Correction: 0.7mm thickcenter_img (PhysOrg.com) — LG Display has set the production clock ticking for a plastic EPD (electronic paper display) product which in turn is expected to set e-book marketability fast-forward. In an announcement Thursday, Korea-based LG Display, which manufactures thin film transistor liquid crystal display, said it has already started up mass production of EPD for e-books. That leaves little guesswork as to the form factor and no suspicions that LG Display might instead be sending out vapor about a futuristic project that is still in R&D. © 2012 PhysOrg.com Explore furtherlast_img read more

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Resurrecting Gandhis timeless philosophies

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first_imgMahatma Gandhi has inspired several artists over time, but if there is someone who has revived, reinvented and resurrected Bapu’s timeless ideologies to an extent rarely seen before, it has to be Delhi-based visual artist Shelly Jyoti. Showcasing over thirty textile-based artworks – using Ajrakh printing and dyeing along with needlework on Khadi canvases – Jyoti is putting forth a collection that demystifies the ideas of Swaraj and Swadharma. Also Read – Add new books to your shelfTitled ‘Revisiting Gandhi: The Art of Shelly Jyoti (2009-18)’, this retro/introspective exhibition being presented by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) will go on until October 21, from 10 am to 7 pm. The exhibition includes four new textile site-specific installations, 30 new Ajrakh artworks on khadi, multimedia spoken word poetry and a short film on making of Swaraj and collectiveness.Jyoti has been drawn to the Gandhian philosophies of Swadharma and Swaraj since her very first solo titled’Indigo Narratives’ in 2009. Also Read – Over 2 hours screen time daily will make your kids impulsiveShe says, “My work focuses on Gandhi’s ideology of nation building for creating moral and peaceful societies, which I find relevant even in the 21st century – connecting past with the present. I turned to Gandhi’s most important work Hind Swaraj to understand the meaning and importance of the relationship between self, societies and social transformation in our fast-paced technology-driven world. I also wanted to look at how modern India, that has achieved so much economically and culturally globally, could still connect with seventy percent of her rural population that still remains illiterate. It is in this context that I eventually decided to re-read key writings of Gandhi for insights.” The works in the current show, therefore, are inspired by Gandhi’s seminal anti-imperialist text Hind Swaraj written in 1909. This exhibition examines elements of Gandhi’s critique of modern civilisation, noting his emphasis on an evolved ethical and spiritual self for creating an alternative perspective of a better world.An intriguing piece, created using 30 meters of handspun and handwoven Khadi material and seeped with the residual colours of ajrakh printing, is titled ‘Residue, Reflections, Reproductions’. This is Jyoti’s way of reflecting on and summing up her work in this exhibition. “In the process of creating the ajrakh scrolls, I placed lengths of fabric under each sheet before block printing the material laid out on the studio tables. The marks on the sheets are the outcome of the process of many prior works in progress, residue from the left-over dyes. I hope to convey through this piece that last decade of my life has been a period of intense study on Gandhi as well one of finding my own self, my own dilemmas, introspections, self-transformation. I feel through this process I’m coming closer to comprehending and understanding my life and artistic journey.” In a twelve-piece wall-mounted installation work titled ‘Lunar Swell: Swaraj, Sarvodya, Swadharma’, Jyoti is inspired by the powerful moon that orbits the earth, changing appearance due to its position in relation to the earth and sun.Another site-specific installation titled ‘Lunar Swell: Civilization and Collective Forces’ consists of 32 Indigo-dyed khadi fabric strips in variable sizes that will be installed in shape of a semi-circle representing sequential movement and alluding to the nature of time itself. It calls to mind the endless ebb and flow of tides, the continual revolution of undersea and the state of perpetual motion. The gradually folding and merging of hues of blue amalgamate to make one whole where water is the beginning and end of life.last_img read more

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This Fijian woman shares the beautiful story of coming out to her

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first_imgHonestly, it took me six months back in 2008, of internal battles to decide to finally accept my attraction to women.I had many discussions with a really good friend about it, where we talked about the implications this would cause on my family members.I come from a strong Catholic and traditional family – and as we all know, the declaration of being attracted to the same sex does not bode well with the church or the culture.Lizie Koroivulaono (second from right, back row) and her family in Fiji. | Photo SuppliedI’m a ‘lists’ person, so naturally when presented with a crossroad, I wrote a list. A Pros and Cons list of why I should be ‘the real me’.I mulled over the list and as time passed, I found myself day dreaming of a future with a woman. The more I day dreamed the more I smiled, the more I smiled, I realized this is me, this is who I am.This is what I want, and I wasn’t ashamed about it.Towards the end of 2008, I literally woke up one morning in my dorm room, still in bed, and said out loud ‘I like women’.There was no more denying the attraction I felt for the same sex.And that was it – a big weight just lifted from me and I knew to seal the deal, I had to tell my family and give them time to process the new information.Now to tell my familyI continued into 2009, with this newfound freedom of who I was. But somehow it was still a secret freedom because I hadn’t talked to my family.I guess they say timing is everything – so in my mind it had to be the right time. The right time came later in 2009.After dating my first girlfriend for a few months, I realized I didn’t want to keep it a secret.Plus I kept getting hustled by some of my family members about dating a ‘hot rugby player’ and ‘How come I didn’t already have a boyfriend?’.I was in New Zealand for pits sake – according to them.Lizie Koroivulaono attends a pride event in the US. | Photo: SuppliedI finally decided to start telling my family one by one, starting with my sisters. They took it very well; they loved me for me.  (I was proud of who I was and confident in it, and even if the outcome wasn’t positive, I knew they would come around – I strongly believed that my family loved me and just wanted me to be happy). Bula (greeting in Fijian), my name is Elizabeth Koroivulaono. I am 29 years old and hail from the beautiful islands of Matuku, Lau in Fiji.I come from a large beautiful Fijian family and have three brothers and two sisters. Now I live in Auckland, New Zealand and have been for the past eight years. eTN Chatroom for Readers (join us) GAYSTARNEWS-center_img This Spanish gay guy worries his LGBTI-friendly country is going backwardsWhy I sobbed tears of joy when Trinidad and Tobago decriminalized homosexualityGoing to pride at university inspired me to come out as bisexualRead the full article on Gaystarnews:  :https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/a-fijian-woman-shares-her-story-of-coming-out-to-her-catholic-family/ My parents were next on the cards. I wanted to tell them in person so I was waiting for my trip home in December.However, my sisters told my Mum first – their excuse, to give her time to process the information before I got home. I was annoyed because it was my story to share, not theirs, but looking back now – I see why they did it.But maybe they could have told my Dad too and save me the anxiety.Knowing that my girlfriend was waiting back in New Zealand, gave me a strong reassurance that everything would be okay – so I soldiered on.Telling my dadI remember when I told my Dad, I was super worried about his reaction.My mom and siblings sat in the lounge while I walked into my parent’s room to have a chat with my Dad. I left the door ajar in anticipation of my escape.My dad liked massages, so I offered to massage his legs while we caught up on my second year of school in New Zealand.It took me about 40 minutes to finally come out and say the words:‘Dad, I like girls and I have girlfriend in New Zealand’.At this point I was eyeing my escape route and hoping to God that my reflex was faster than my Dad’s hand.I felt his body tense and then his shoulders dropped – he then asked me:‘Are you happy noqu lewa (my girl)?’To which I replied:‘Yes I am Dad.’And that was it – he said ‘that’s all that matters’ – end of discussion.I got up and left the room back to the lounge – where I replayed what just happened to my mum and siblings, who were as shocked as I was, at my Dad’s reactions.I guess one shouldn’t assume. Even though you come from a strong catholic and traditional family – at the end, as cliché as it sounds – love did conquer all.Lizie Koroivulaono. | Photo: SuppliedLove yourselfI thought telling my family would be the hardest and most challenging part of this journey, but I was wrong.For me, it was accepting it myself because it was different from everything I knew and it challenged a lot of my thoughts.Fast forward a few years, I am so much happier and continue to be supported by my family and close friends.New Zealand provided the safe haven for me to be me – something I will always appreciate this country for.The coolest thing about being out and Proud in this present day is the freedom – to love without discrimination, to walk down a street with your partner, to simply be celebrated for who I am.This post was originally published on www.thecoconet.tv and has been republished here with permission Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading…last_img read more

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first_imgNew non-stop Melbourne-Phuket flights from mid-December. Jetstar will increase its Melbourne to Singapore services from five to six flights per week, while the airline’s Melbourne to Honolulu route will rise from three to four times per week, from 18 December and 19 December respectively. The carrier’s Singapore and Honolulu flights will be serviced by the existing Airbus A330s until the end of January 2014. “As we progressively transition our A330s to the more fuel efficient Boeing 787s, customers will continue to benefit from our low fares well into the future,” Mr Koczkar said. Direct flights on the Melbourne to Phuket route will begin on 14 December 2013, operating every Saturday and Sunday, with a third weekly service to be introduced from March 2014. “We see a lot of customers booking flights to Phuket via Sydney or Singapore so we’ve decided to add a non-stop flight for Victorians,” Jetstar Group chief commercial officer David Koczkar said. Jetstar recently revealed that it will also operate three non-stop services per week between Adelaide and Auckland from 16 December 2013. Jetstar will add two new non-stop services between Melbourne and Phuket, as well as additional flights to Singapore and Honolulu, just in time for the Christmas break. Source = ETB News: P.T.last_img read more

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first_imgGo back to the enewsletterThe Travel Corporation‘s high-end touring program, Luxury Gold, has unveiled its 2019 Worldwide Magazine with over 50 enhanced luxury guided journeys, offering VIP experiences with the emphasis on personalisation and exclusivity.Curated by TTC’s Chairman, Stanley Tollman, Luxury Gold is a variety of top-shelf travel experiences unlike any other, which include its exclusive Chairman’s Collection, offering a rare opportunity to meet Legendary Locals such as Princess Anita von Hohenberg at her Austrian castle and making music in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning musician, Charlie McCoy.Click the cover to view the online brochureAn online hub called My Luxury Gold has been rolled out, enabling travellers to touch base with their Travelling Concierge before they depart for their holiday. With the addition of Your Way, guests receive a choice of included experiences to customise their journey. On days with “Relaxed Starts,” guests can enjoy breakfast in their room at no extra charge – a new Luxury Gold offering.The program explores Europe, Britain, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Americas in “exquisite luxury,” with select journeys limited to 24 guests.Luxury Gold continues to enhance its luxury portfolio by adding new journeys, VIP experiences and guest benefits. Bespoke journeys are another new and exciting offering and travellers can now create their own tailor-made holidays including Greece, Ireland, Scotland and Africa.In addition, to capture early bookings, the Luxury Gold magazine has launched over two months earlier than previous years, aimed at enabling loyal travel agents an incredible opportunity to sell Luxury Gold to new clientele, while also allowing return clients to book much earlier than previously possible. As an added bonus, Luxury Gold is offering a 10% Early Payment Discount for reservations paid in full by 31 January 2019.“For the 2019 edition of our Luxury Gold magazine, we continue to share inspiring stories from our “tastemakers,” seventeen individuals who are passionate about travel, food, wine, art, music and history,” commented Lorraine Sharp, Managing Director Luxury Gold.“These tastemakers’ stories are a great selling tool for our amazing travel agents and provide opportunities to refine their knowledge on our exceptional experiences with this shareable content.”Sharp told LATTE that “Luxury Gold in Australia has made significant inroads in the short time it has been a stand-alone product.“Sales continue to rise and the Australian market represents significant volume, being the second largest market globally for Luxury Gold, just after the US. We’re proud and very fortunate to work with our incredible global teams to help bring our experiences to life for our guests.” Luxury Gold Managing Director Australia, Lorraine Sharp “Our Chairman’s Collection offers extraordinary experiences that are exclusive only to our travellers. One of the best-selling itineraries, Majesty of the Rockies, will see guests have the chance to join Olympic skier, Rob Boyd, for an exclusive reception in Whistler – a new addition to our 2019 itinerary, and one we know our travel agents will enjoy selling,” Sharp said.Travel agents and clients can now explore the complete Luxury Gold collection including five new luxury guided journeys with a selection of exclusive VIP experiences, luxury hotels and exceptional dining. In New Zealand, there are three revived additions, including The Long White Cloud 22-day journey, comprised of a North (Endless Shores) and South (Southern Drift) island itineraries. Other options include:Ultimate Ireland – Over 12-days, travellers will explore the natural elements of the country, meeting some colourful characters along the way. From esteemed author and Dubliner Trevor White, with whom guests will enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner at L’Ecrivain, known for its flavourful classic French cuisine, to Killarney locals and the lively performers of Gaelic Roots.Castles & Kingdoms – Travellers will experience the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London which has been carried out every evening by the Beefeaters for the past 700 years on this 20-day adventure through Britain and Ireland. This stately journey offers a special Chairman’s Collection experience, meeting the Duchess of Northumberland for a private tour of her beautifully restored gardens at her home, Alnwick Castle, on select departures.Remarkable Russia with Trans-Siberian Option – Explore the world’s largest country, filled with decadence and ornate beauty. The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg will open to Luxury Gold clients for a private, after-hours visit. They will sip champagne and delight in the splendid ambience as they explore the treasures of the palace of the Tsars with an art historian. For the Trans-Siberian Express option, clients will spend an evening at the Ritz Carlton Moscow before continuing their journey on board the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express.New England’s Magnificent Autumn – Guests will delight in New England’s scenic autumn landscape on Luxury Gold’s 10-day journey. They will enjoy a private, after-hours tour of the Norman Rockwell Museum, housing the largest collection of his illustrations, memorabilia and photography. In Lenox, they will savour locally-inspired dishes and historical ambience at Table Six, one of the top-rated restaurants in the Berkshires.America’s Captivating Pacific Northwest – Travellers will explore the Northwest’s sweeping coastlines and sample artisan flavours over nine captivating days. They will enjoy a Highlight Dinner at Aqua El Gaucho, considered Seattle’s best waterfront dining experience, showcasing stunning views of Elliott Bay. Guests can relax during their stay at Seattle’s most historic hotel, The Fairmont Olympic with almost 100 years of luxury service standards.For more information on the program, see www.luxurygoldvacations.com/auGo back to the enewsletterlast_img read more

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Related New product combines travel booking and e

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first_img RelatedNew product ‘combines travel booking and expense management’The product promises the wide access to broad travel booking options that is key to business travel.Amadeus cements Middle Eastern promiseGlobal distribution system specialist Amadeus has recorded strong growth in the Middle East region.Priceline.com seeks GDS bookings boostOnline flight booking specialist announced that it would be processing reservations through Travelport’s WorldSpan GDS services. The US General Services Administration (GSA) has announced full deployment of an end-to-end e-gov travel services programme, achieving important advances in integrated booking systems.Fully integrating and automating all travel booking, reporting and reimbursement processes through a single web-enabled system, the programme has achieved the migration of 82 federal agencies onto its system.The programme now handles about 93,000 travelers, representing $6.5 billion (£3.3 billion) consolidated annual expenditure, while booking as many as two million airplane tickets.Tim Burke, GSA director of the office of travel and transportation services, said: “We made the decision to have industry invest totally on the solution, and if we were able to mandate the use, then the industry could compete for that volume. That made our three million transactions available to the industry for the first time through a single procurement vehicle. Our ability to have a standard policy in place as a backbone enables GSA to procure goods and services and distribute them in a way we couldn’t before.”He added that with industry partnerships providing the financial backing, the federal government had not needed to spend large quantities of money to kick-start the programme.ReturnOne wayMulti-cityFromAdd nearby airports ToAdd nearby airportsDepart14/08/2019Return21/08/2019Cabin Class & Travellers1 adult, EconomyDirect flights onlySearch flights Maplast_img read more

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