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Ron Goguen
President and CEO, Director
Ron purchased his first exploration drilling company, Ideal Drilling, in 1980. In 1981, he added a second exploration drilling company and increased sales and net income significantly. Those companies were combined to become Major Drilling Group International Inc., a publicly traded company that has traded on the TSX since March 1995 (TSX:MDI). Ron served as President and Chief Executive Officer until 2000 and during this time was a key driving force in building Major Drilling into one of the largest mineral drilling service companies in the world (33 operations in 15 countries).
Since leaving Major Drilling in 2000, Ron has served as the President of Royal Oaks Real Estates Inc. and Royal Oaks Golf & Country Club. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Northeast Bank since 1990. During 2006 Ron was appointed Chairman of the Board for Beaver Brook Antimony Mine Inc., and he remained so until bringing the operation into production during early 2008. Beaver Brook is the largest antimony mine outside of China.
During 1995 Ron was named Atlantic Canada's Entrepreneur of the year as presented by Governor General of Canada.
Jamie Lavigne
Mr. Lavigne is an economic geologist with over 30 years experience covering exploration, deposit delineation, resource estimation, and mine development. Mr. Lavigne has developed expertise in gold mineralization systems through project work and consulting assignments in Mexico, SE Asia, Colombia, Peru, the western USA, and Archean terrains in eastern and northern Canada. Mr. Lavigne has a M.Sc. in geology and is a registered Professional Geologist (P.Geo.).
Roger Doucet
Roger Doucet, B.Sc. in Geology is retired from Agnico Eagle Mines, where he was Director of Exploration for Mexico and has been an officer of several public and private mineral exploration companies including Ancash Mining, Dynacor Mines Inc., Morrison Minerals Ltd., and Inca Drilling S.A. Peru. From 1975 to 1988, he worked for Lac Minerals Ltd. during which he discovered the Bousquet 1 gold mine and was involved with discovery of the Doyon Gold Mine. He was granted the "Prospector of the Year" Award in 1978 by the Québec Prospectors Association for the discovery of the Doyon and Bousquet #1 deposits in Abitibi, Quebec. Mr. Doucet was in charge of the re-evaluation of the East-Malartic and Canadian Malartic mines which lead to the discovery of large, low grade gold zones. Mr. Doucet was Exploration Manager for Agnico-Eagle Mines in Mexico with responsibilities that included mineral exploration activities at Agnico's sites including Pinos Altos.
Terrance (Terry) Byberg -Director
A graduate of the Haileybury School of Mines, Mr. Byberg is an accomplished mining executive who has over 40 years of international mining experience in Canada, USA, Mexico, Greece, Australia, and Philippines. He is currently Executive Vice President of Stratabound Minerals and has previous held positions as VP of Mining for Chieftian Metals, President of Silver Eagle Mines, and General Manager of TVX Gold and Royal Oak Mines.
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Mr. William D. Macdonald is a former Director and Logistics Manager of Landdrill International Inc. ("Landdrill"). Landdrill is a Canada-based company engaged in providing drilling services throughout Mexico and Nicaragua. The company offers drilling services, including surface and underground diamond core drilling, directional drilling, reverse circulation hammer, reverse circulation blade, reverse circulation grade control, blast-holed drilling, water well drilling, geotechnical and environmental drilling.
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Mr Jacques F. Monette is a career miner whom has been engaged in every facet of underground mining for more than 40 years. He has been a Director of Gold Bullion Development Corp. since 2008. His previous experience includes Shaft Project Coordinator with Cementation Canada Inc., Vice President of Operations/Mining Division for Wabi Development Corp., Vice President of Development for CMAC Mining Group, Operations Manager for Moran Mining and Tunneling, as well as Area Manager for J.S Redpath Group.
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Mr. McGavney is an experienced junior mining company executive with prior roles in both public and private companies. From 2003 to 2009 he was a founder and President of Skye Capital Corporation Inc.. Skye Capital Corporation assisted in founding, financing, and managing junior exploration start ups as well as restructuring situations.
From 2009 to 2016, Mr. McGavney served as an Investment Advisor with TD Wealth-Private Investment Advice, a division of TD Bank Group. Since 2016, he as acted an independent finance/marketing consultant to several public and private mining/exploration companies.
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Q: Django tests, transactions and angular protractor I use django-rest-framework for backend and angularjs for frontend. I started write e2e tests using protractor and faced with a problem, that after each test all changes in database are saved.
In django every test is enclosed in a database transaction that is rolled back at the end of the test. Is there a way to enclose in transaction every protractor test? I know that I can use django live server, python-selenium and write tests in python, but then I lose advantages of protractor.

A: Unfortunately, there is no universal solution for this problem.
One option is to connect to your database directly from Protractor/Node.js with a database client of your choice and make the necessary database changes before, after or during the tests. You can even use ORMs like sequelize.js as an abstraction layer for your database tables. But, since your backend is not Node.js, having two database abstraction layers in two different languages would probably overcomplicate things.
Or, generally a better way: you can use your Django REST API in the "set up" and "tear down" phases of your Protractor tests to restore/prepare the necessary database state by making requests to the REST API with an HTTP client, please see more at:

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*Direct Server HTTP Calls in Protractor

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As the Peavy turns
November 19, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 129 Comments
Are they or aren't they? That seems to be the question surrounding the Jake Peavy trade talks. While yesterday, Peter Gammons claimed that the Yankees were not in the running for Peavy, today, Ken Rosenthal has a conflicting report.
Writes Kenny:
The Yankees' farm system is strong enough to match up with the Padres if the teams revive their discussions on right-hander Jake Peavy. The Padres, according to one major-league source, told the Yankees that a deal would be possible even if the Yankees declined to offer right-hander Phil Hughes.
The Padres scouted Hughes in a recent Arizona Fall League game, but the Yankees have zero intention of trading him.
There is, of course, one problem. Joel Sherman, the man behind yesterday's five-year/$80-million A.J. Burnett offer that was shot down before the day was out (Oops. That was George King. The Post writers are all the same to me.), claims that Jake Peavy will not pitch for the Yankees. (If you insist on a link, tough. You know where to find Sherman, and you all should know our position on linking to The Post.)
Now over the last few weeks, we've heard a lot of back and forth on Peavy. Some claim he'll pitch in New York; others say he won't leave the NL or at least Southern California. Who knows? Certainly not Ken Rosenthal's or Joel Sherman's sources with any degree of certainty. If the unnamed folks knew, we wouldn't be engaged in some investigation into Jake Peavy's true motives.
What does seem clear, however, is that the Padres are viewing this trade more and more in terms of a salary dump. If the Padres are willing to put it out there that this deal can be consummated without Phil Hughes, they're signaling that they need to dump Peavy's contract while losing some negotiating leverage.
In the end, I doubt that this trade will get done or ever come close to completion, but it does provide us an interesting exercise in interpreting unsourced rumors and varying positions. In other words, don't read too much into anything that isn't a done deal.
Filed Under: Hot Stove League Tagged With: Jake Peavy
It's P-E-A-V-Y
November 17, 2008 by Joe Pawlikowski 43 Comments
Just to rib the people involved in the Jake Peavy discussion, here's something you can keep in mind when spelling his last name.
This is a Peavey:
This is a Peavy:
Filed Under: Whimsy Tagged With: Jake Peavy
Olney on Peavy: Don't count on it
The back-and-forth on Jake Peavy and the Yanks continued today with Buster Olney's offering up his take on the rumors that just won't die. According to Olney's latest blog post on ESPN.com (Insider-only), the Padres and the Yanks probably won't be consummating a deal anytime soon.
Writes Olney:
he past conversations between the Padres and the Yankees about Jake Peavy never developed into anything that close to being serious, sources say, and it's highly unlikely the Padres and Yankees will ever get serious about a Peavy deal.
The Yankees are focused almost entirely on adding pitching through free agency, because they won't have to part with their prospects in a deal. CC Sabathia, Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett are the Yankees' targets, and not Peavy.
So, in practice, two things would have to happen before Peavy-to-the-Yankees became serious:
1. A whole bunch of other pursuits would have to end badly.
2. The price on Peavy would have to come down.
I know a lot of Yankee fans would like to see Peavy in pinstripes; I know others who think trading for him would be a bad move. I'd much prefer Peavy over Lowe or Burnett at the right price. I think he represents a better long-term investment and will be a better pitcher over the duration of their respective contracts.
That said, I can understand why the Yanks don't want to give up the farm for Peavy. I can understand why they'd rather go after the free agents. But if the Yanks sign CC, and the price on Peavy drops, it would be hard to say no to that deal. It might not be accurate for us to seriously evaluate this potential acquisition right now, but things have a funny way of changing in the Hot Stove League.
The Peavy rumors just won't die
November 15, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 98 Comments
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Yanks and Padres held "numerous discussions" about Jake Peavy during the GM meetings. Supposedly, the Braves and Cubs, Peavy's top two destinations, are out of the running, and this trade may come down to the Yanks and Angels. I don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say that whichever of these two teams doesn't land CC Sabathia will push hard for Peavy.
Filed Under: Asides, Hot Stove League Tagged With: Jake Peavy
Yanks back on the Padres' radar
Padres GM Kevin Towers doesn't believe he can work out a deal between his team and the Cubs or Braves for Jake Peavy. So the Yankees and Angels may be next in line. Meanwhile, David Pinto believes the Yanks could land Peavy for Kei Igawa, Ian Kennedy and an outfielder. If that outfielder isn't Austin Jackson, I don't think that package would net them Peavy unless the Padres really wanted out of that contract. Either way, I'd rather just give up money to land CC Sabathia than prospects and spare parts for Peavy.
Yanks chances on Peavy increase? Sabathia to the Angels?
November 6, 2008 by Joe Pawlikowski 59 Comments
The New York writers have kept themselves busy over this past week, running the floor to bring us rumor after rumor from the GM meetings. While we know that the bulk of these rumors mean little or nothing, we still like to toss them around and drop our two cents. Today, we get some peeps about the Yankees pitching targets, namely Jake Peavy and CC Sabathia.
We'll start with Peavy. Mark Feinsand has a tidbit on the Padres righty:
The Yankees could put together a package built around Phil Hughes and Austin Jackson, according to a source, although they would likely have to include two or three more players, one of which could be Ian Kennedy. The Padres, according to the source, have no interest in Robinson Cano.
As always, beware the anonymous source. Yes, the Yankees could do that, but there's only a small chance they will. It would mean talks have been exhausted with all NL teams, and even then the Yankees would likely have to add dollars and/or years to Peavy's contract. He's not going to waive his no trade clause for nothing, as he's made clear through his agent Barry Axelrod.
The tireless Ken Davidoff says this won't happen. Then again, he also said that the chances of Moose coming back is one percent, so we should get a chance soon to gauge his predictive accuracy. He also puts the kibosh on the Matsui to Seattle rumor, which sounded pretty frivolous from the outset. Now, if he could only kill those Lowe rumors.
Not everything is sunshiny for the Yanks, though. Davidoff brings up a scenario under which the Angels could snatch up CC Sabathia, even if the Yankees are the high bidders. It would start with the Angels letting Mark Teixeira walk. While that's not a highly likely scenario, word is from Terry Reagins's lips that the team won't wait around forever awaiting his decision.
So how could the Angels then get CC without being the high bidder? If they top the $137.5 million, six-year contract signed by Johan Santana last winter, Sabathia could be content. We've talked about the pressure from the union to take top dollar, but the pressure might not be as intense if CC raises the bar for pitcher salaries. The union might raise a stink if CC wants to take a six year, $120 million offer from the Angels when a six year, $140 million deal is on the table from the Yankees. But if the Yankees are offering $150 million and the Angels are offering $140, he might take the slightly lower, yet still record-breaking, salary to play on the West Coast.
All of this is to say that we have no freaking clue how this off-season is going to pan out. Plenty of people say they are "convinced" CC will be a Yank. Others (::cough:: Mike Pop) think Burnett in pinstripes is inevitable. However, there is no sure thing during the Hot Stove.
Filed Under: Irresponsible Rumormongering Tagged With: CC Sabathia, Jake Peavy
Why Jake Peavy isn't like Johan Santana
November 4, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 128 Comments
Johan Santana dominated the baseball off-season last year. For much of November, December and January, the news began and ended with Santana rumors and shenanigans. This year, while the free agent class is strong, Jake Peavy seems to be the name making the trade rumor rounds.
As everyone knows, we at RAB were stridently opposed to the Santana deal. While we'll never know for sure, the Yanks seemed to be offering up at least Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes along with some combination of outfield talent in exchange for just one year of Santana and the ability to sign him to a very long-term deal. Considering the money, pre-existing contract and outlay of talent, the Santana deal didn't make sense to us then, and we have no regrets.
But I personally can't say the same for Jake Peavy. The Padres are currently shopping the 27-year-old right hander. Peavy is set to make a good chunk of change, and San Diego would prefer to have the payroll flexibility as they attempt to rebuild after a disastrous season. Peavy also has a no-trade clause which complicates the matter.
Prior to this week, reports indicated that Peavy wanted to stay in the NL, and Atlanta had emerged as a clear destination. This week, however, rumors emerged that indicated a willingness on Peavy's part to come to New York. The Padres are looking to off-load a contract; they want Major League or Major League-ready talent in return; and as everyone knows, it pays to keep the Yanks involved.
The gut reaction of many Yankee watchers is to lump this deal in with the Santana talks. If the Yanks wouldn't trade for a proven AL lefty, why would they trade for Peavy? In reality, it's not comparable.
It all boils down to the contract. Peavy is owed a little over $60 million over the next four seasons (with a $22 million option for 2013). For a pitcher just entering his pitching prime, that's a relative steal. Unlike with Santana, a team acquiring Peavy wouldn't be paying for just one year; they'd be trading away for four or five years of a pitcher.
Now, could Peavy succeed in the AL? That's the question a lot of Yankee fans have asked. After all, not only has Peavy been a lifelong NL pitcher, but he's thrived in the vast reaches of Petco Park. All we can do is look at some numbers. Since Petco opened in 2004, Peavy has pitched quite well there. In 541.2 innings, he has a 2.66 ERA. He has allowed 149 walks, racked up 600 K's and has surrendered 37 long balls or one every 14.2 innings.
His numbers on the road, however, are rather encouraging. In that same time frame, Peavy has 427 road innings to the tune of a 3.31 ETA. He has allowed 47 home runs, has walked 143 and has struck out 410. Those are some pretty good peripherals. Furthermore, we have some limited numbers against the AL. In his career against American League teams, Peavy has thrown 120.1 innings with the following line: 3.29 ERA, 13 HR, 33 BB, 113 K. All of these numbers suggest the ability to get hitters out in any league.
Basically, this all boils down to the players involved in any potential trade. The contract isn't an obstacle; Peavy's stuff and his past success lend credence to the belief that he could pitch at a high level in the AL. I'm not opposed to seeing Ian Kennedy go in a potential deal; I'd be less thrilled to see Phil Hughes go; and I wouldn't include both of them — or Robinson Cano by himself — in one trade. But if the right offer comes along and Peavy passes his physical, I'd welcome the righty to New York.


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Isabellakrombek (Sylvietta isabellina) är en mycket liten och kortstjärtad fågel i familjen afrikanska sångare inom ordningen tättingar. Den förekommer i törnbuskmarker i nordöstra Afrika. Beståndet anses vara livskraftigt.

Utseende och läte
Isabellakrombek är en mycket liten (9,5 cm) ljusgrå tätting med lång och något nedåtböjd näbb samt likt övriga krombekar med stubbad stjärt. Hjässan och ovansidan är ljusgrå, med ett smalt vitt ögonbrynsstreck ovanför ett tydligt mörkt ögonstreck samt ljusgrå kinder och örontäckare. Vingovansidan är gråbrun med ljusare fjäderkanter. Undersidan är mestadels beigevit med mer gulbrun ton på flankerna. Ögat är brunt, näbben svartaktig och benen ljus- eller skärbruna. Sången består av en upprepad serie som i engelsk litteratur återges "tichit-tichit-tiri-chirichiri chirichiri".

Utbredning och systematik
Fågeln lever i Etiopien, Somalia och norra Kenya. Den behandlas som monotypisk, det vill säga att den inte delas in i några underarter.

Familjetillhörighet
Tidigare placerades krombekarna i den stora familjen Sylviidae, men DNA-studier har avslöjat att denna är parafyletisk gentemot andra fågelfamiljer som lärkor, svalor och bulbyler. Sylviidae har därför delats upp i ett antal mindre familjer, däribland den nyskapade familjen afrikanska sångare där krombekarna ingår, men även långnäbbarna i Macrosphenus samt de udda sångarna damarasångare, mustaschsångare, fynbossångare och stråsångare.

Levnadssätt
Isabellakrombeken bebor törnbuskmarker, ofta utmed vattendrag. Den föredrar akacior eller andra höga träd. Fågeln ses födosöka enstaka eller i par i busktoppar eller lågt i trädtoppar på jakt efter insektslarver och deras ägg samt spindlar.

Häckning
Häckning har konstaterats i mars i Etiopien, april i Somalia och i juni i Kenya. Det flaskformade boet som hängs från en kvist är dekorerat med spindelväv och växtdun. Däri lägger den två till tre ägg.

Status och hot
Arten har ett stort utbredningsområde och en population med stabil utveckling och tros inte vara utsatt för något substantiellt hot. Utifrån dessa kriterier kategoriserar internationella naturvårdsunionen IUCN arten som livskraftig (LC).

Taxonomi och namn
Isabellakrombeken beskrevs taxonomiskt som art av den amerikanske ornitologen Daniel Giraud Elliot 1897. Artens svenska och vetenskapliga namn syftar på färgnyansen isabell, gulvitt till smutsgult. Färgen sägs ha fått sitt namn efter den spanska prinsessan Isabella, Filip II:s dotter. Då Isabellas gemål ärkehertig  Albrekt av Österrike belägrade Ostende, ska hon ha lovat att inte byta linne förrän staden hade intagits. Då belägringen varade tre år (1601–1604) antog linnet under tiden den smutsgula färg som betecknas som isabellfärg. Samma historia berättas om drottning Isabella I av Kastilien vid Granadas belägring 1492. Benämningen är känd i svenskan sedan 1637. Krombek är försvenskning av engelska trivialnamnet för släktet Crombec, som i sin tur kommer av franska för "krumnäbb".

Noter

Externa länkar

 Bilder och filmer på Internet Bird Collection
 Läten på xeno-canto.org

Afrikanska sångare (fåglar)
Fåglar i etiopiska regionen

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Plantage Centrum is een buurtschap in de gemeente Roosendaal in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Brabant. Het ligt midden in het bos in het zuidwesten van de gemeente.

De buurtschap Plantage Centrum bestaat uit een aantal merkwaardige gebouwen die in de 2e helft van de 19e eeuw door de particuliere eigenaars van de Wouwse plantage aldaar zijn opgericht. Deze gebouwen zijn alle geklasseerd als rijksmonument. Vanuit Plantage Centrum stralen een aantal dreven uit, welke eind 18e eeuw zijn aangelegd. Voorts bevindt zich in Plantage Centrum het Brandweermuseum Wouwse Plantage.

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Buurtschap in Noord-Brabant


I have something more substantial in the works for this space, but I had to take a moment to share an observation I made this morning.
I've begun a series on my Patheos blog on #tonicmasculinity --a set of examples of good men--not extraordinary men, not high-achievers or celebrities--but quotidian, relatable men who live well, without the taint of the toxic models of masculinity that hurt so many men and women.
When I posted about this series, a reader pointed me towards a post on the website Cracked.com entitled "6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person."
The main thrust of the article is one I have to disagree with. The author says repeatedly that all that matter is what you can offer others--your value is equal to your utility, even if that utility is sometimes in the form of social enjoyment. The low point of the article comes when the author unwittingly sums up this particularly American definition of identity in very blunt terms.
Your "job" -- the useful thing you do for other people -- is all you are.
...You don't have to like it. I don't like it when it rains on my birthday. It rains anyway. Clouds form and precipitation happens. People have needs and thus assign value to the people who meet them.
This far in, I could not decipher why my reader would recommend this article to me. What relationship is there between this utilitarianism and the kind of positive masculinity I am attempting to describe?
Don't get me wrong; who you are inside is everything -- the guy who built a house for his family from scratch did it because of who he was inside. Every bad thing you've ever done has started with a bad impulse, some thought ricocheting around inside your skull until you had to act on it. And every good thing you've done is the same -- "who you are inside" is the metaphorical dirt from which your fruit grows.
It resonates because it is almost true. You cannot separate the man from his choices. Our selfhood is the soil our fruit is rooted in.
But he's wrong to say that the fruit is all that matters. The value of a life cannot be weighed in utilitarian terms, no matter how others choose to judge you.
What we do, how we act, matters as much for how it shapes our selves as it does for how it expresses the self. And when we are beyond much doing, when our choices are limited, when our bodies no longer allow us to express everything we hope or want or intend--we are still people, acting in thought and word, small kindness and quiet prayer.
Whether or not anyone sees it or knows to value it.
So I cannot accept a worldview that would reduce a person's value to "what they have to offer," regardless of whether it might help individual men and women to take responsibility and begin doing. If your choices are all made with an eye to an invisible scoreboard charting your utilitarian value, what aspect of your self are they an expression of? What kind of person are you?
No, there needs to be more. Not a separation of self and action, but a unity that strives for authentic growth in truth, not out of utility.
Until we act, we can be mysteries even to ourselves, the depths of subjectivity left unplumbed and unexplored.
I am more than my actions--but it is only expressed through action that the self can be known.


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12 US To Tokyo Haneda Routes Provisionally Approved In Run Up To Olympics
byJoanna Bailey
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has given a provisional awarding of new daytime slots at Tokyo Haneda airport. Altogether, 12 slots were up for grabs, which have been shared out between four US carriers. The tentative granting of slots was made on 16th May and will be confirmed sometime after June 10th.
US carriers have battled it out for slots at Haneda. Photo: Wikimedia
Additional daytime landing slots were opened at Tokyo's Haneda airport in light of the coming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. By awarding these slots this year, it is hoped that airlines will be able to put additional services in place in time for the summer 2020 games.
Overall there were 12 slots freed up for allocation. Between them, American Airlines, Delta, United and Hawaiian applied for 19. This meant there were going to be winners and losers in the allocation process. DOT makes decisions based on the benefit to passengers of the new routes, as well as how the carriers prioritize the importance of each one.
Let's take a look at the results
Delta's big win
Delta have really done well out of the Haneda slot allocation, having requested six of the new slots and been granted five. These are:
A daily flight from Atlanta (ATL) using Boeing 777-200
A daily flight from Detroit (DTW) using an Airbus A350-900
A daily flight from Seattle (SEA) using an A330-900neo
A daily flight from Portland (PDX) using an A330-200
A daily flight from Honolulu (HNL) using a 767-300
Delta's Haneda routes. Image: GCMap
They had applied for a second slot from Honolulu but were not granted it. Considering there are already a good number of connections from Honolulu to Tokyo by other airlines, it's not entirely surprising.
Delta already fly to Tokyo Haneda from Minneapolis / St. Paul and from Los Angeles. They also fly to Narita from Hartsfield-Jackson. At this stage, it's not clear whether they will continue this service or bin it in favor of the Haneda route they've been granted.
Steve Sear, President – International and Executive Vice President – Global Sales at Delta said in a press release,
"This preliminary order demonstrates the DOT's commitment to encouraging competition and providing more choice for customers traveling between the U.S. and Tokyo's city center. This service will allow Delta to combine its superior service, product and operational reliability with the convenience of Tokyo-Haneda's central location – an important win for customers."
Good results for United
United asked for six slots at Haneda, but only received four. That's a pretty good success rate, and the airline seems very pleased with the result. The routes provisionally granted are:
A daily flight from Chicago (ORD) using a 777-200
A daily flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) using a 777-200
A daily flight from Los Angeles (LAX) using a 787-10
A daily flight from Newark (EWR) using a 77-200
United's Haneda routes. Image: GCMap
The two slots they missed out on were from Guam and from Houston. DOT said that Guam request would "require the allocation of a scarce Haneda slot pair to provide short haul flights in a leisure oriented market". They said that Guam was already well served at Narita, which was why it was not granted.
As for the Houston application, DOT said that, "many of the cities with proposed connections over United's Houston hub, including a number in the Southern United States, would enjoy one-stop service over other gateways proposed by United with higher priorities in this proceeding". United had put Houston as its lowest priority route, which seems to be one of the main reasons it was not granted.
Despite this, United are very positive about the outcome of the DOT provisional allocations. Their press release stated that,
"As the largest U.S. carrier to Asia, we are excited to see we were granted additional slots to Haneda to help more Americans travel between our nation and Japan's capital city, which will offer our customers an unparalleled experience while maximizing choice," said United Airlines President Scott Kirby. "We would like to thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for its work in reviewing our proposal and advocating for what is best for the American public and for our economy. We also recognize the efforts of the U.S. State Department's work with the DOT to enable additional service at Haneda."
50% success for American
American Airlines had requested four slots at Haneda. They were only granted two but seem relatively happy with the outcome. The slots they were granted were:
A daily flight from Dallas (DFW) using a 777-200ER
A daily flight from Los Angeles (LAX) using a 787-8
AA routes to Haneda. Image: GCMap
The slots they missed out on were a second daily Dallas flight and a service from Las Vegas. While the second daily Dallas slot isn't a surprising rejection, the refusal of service at Las Vegas is a little disappointing.
DOT said that it was a combination of American's proposal to offer connections to only five other points via LAS, four of which were being earmarked for nonstop service, as well as the fact they ranked it their lowest priority which led them to this decision. As the fifth largest US to Tokyo market, AA have got to be kicking themselves over this loss.
AA already fly between LAX and HND, so this additional slot pair will open up a second daily flight for the airline. Overall, the carrier seems happy with the provisional results. American Airlines President Robert Isom said in a press release,
"We are encouraged by the DOT's tentative decision and look forward to operating more flights into Tokyo Haneda and beyond with our joint business partner, Japan Airlines. We understand the unique opportunity we've been granted with new Haneda service from our largest hub at DFW and additional service from LAX and will deliver a world-class customer experience when flights begin next year."
One out of three for Hawaiian
Hawaiian Airlines had proposed an additional three daily services from Honolulu to Haneda. These would have been all operated by their A330-200s, taking their daily service total to four flights. The DOT only granted one, which is not too surprising considering how many other connections there are between Tokyo and Hawaii already.
Hawaiian Airlines wanted three more daily services using their A330s. Photo: Hawaiian Airlines
In their press release, Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, said,
"Although we are disappointed that the tentative award does not grant our full request for three new routes, Hawaiian looks forward to the opportunity to expand its service between Tokyo Haneda and Honolulu. With this new service we will be able to better serve the needs of guests traveling between Honolulu and Haneda as well as those connecting beyond these gateway cities."
Hawaiian also note that the Honolulu to Tokyo route is the biggest of any US to Japan city pair, saying that more than 2,300 passengers travel each way every day. They say that the market size at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is double that of the second largest US market, LAX.
Pardon us for making assumptions, but they seem a little sore that LAX was granted two of the slots, and yet they only secured one. They're probably not overly impressed that Delta got a slot from Honolulu either!
It's certainly exciting to see these provisional routes being granted, although things could change before everything is finalized. DOT are receiving objections to the allocations by May 30th and will respond to objections by the 10th June. They have said that they'll review all feedback before making a final decision.
Delta have certainly done well for themselves, and United are probably pretty pleased too. It's a little perplexing to see LAS was not granted, but perhaps that was American's mistake for placing it as their last choice in the application.
Overall, we'll be pleased to start seeing new routes being launched, and in time for the 2020 Olympics too. Which routes are you most happy to see? Let us know in the comments.
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Ohio Church Gathers 5,300 Gift Cards to Donate to Area Foster Teens
Christel Berns : Dec 4, 2020 GODTV.com
"[Last year] we garnered so much community support that we were able to provide all 775 teens with three $25 gift cards. This is what spurred us to make this outreach statewide. This year, we connected with foster agencies across the state to determine how many foster teens were in each county—5,300 teens statewide—so we could provide a $25 gift card to each one of them." -Pastor Greg Ford
[GODTV.com] Many churches initiate donations campaigns for orphans during the Christmas season, a church in Ohio has initiated a gift card drive to give to teens in foster care in the state. (Image: via GOD TV)
On Nov. 7, One Church began its gift card donation drive to help foster teens in Ohio. As of 2020, there are approximately 5,300 foster teenagers in the state. And the organizers are now halfway to their goal, which will officially set to conclude on Dec. 13.
Lead Pastor Greg Ford shared with The Christian Post what has inspired the outreach effort for teenagers. He said it was during a meeting with Franklin County Children Services last year that the idea surfaced.
"They shared with us that typically during the holidays, many donors want to provide toys and gifts for little kids," he said. "But the teens are usually left out since they're typically not interested in toys at that stage."
"They said if we could provide gift cards for local fast-food restaurants or retail stores, that gives the teens a sense of independence. When they're out with their friends, they can have a meal and enjoy themselves."
Thus, the church came up with the idea for the gift card drive. As of Dec. 1, donations have reached "2,500 gift cards, which are valued at $25 each, and will be for retail stores and fast food restaurants," according to the pastor.
In 2019, the multisite church also initiated a similar drive for foster teenagers in Franklin County.
"We garnered so much community support that we were able to provide all 775 teens with three $25 gift cards. This is what spurred us to make this outreach statewide," recalled Pastor Greg.
"This year, we connected with foster agencies across the state to determine how many foster teens were in each county—5,300 teens statewide—so we could provide a $25 gift card to each one of them."
For Pastor Greg, making the effort for them is an "opportunity to pay it forward to the next generation." He believes that "something as simple as a $25 gift card can make such a large impact on this vulnerable population."
"So many are struggling with identity and trying to figure out what's next. These pressures compounded with the difficulty of being in the foster system can take a toll on the teens," he stressed.
"We want these teens to feel the love and support from the community. Reminding them they are special and they are loved, especially during the Christmas season." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here


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Beyond divisiveness
In the movie "The Fortress," which dealt with the Joseon court's desperate struggle for survival in the face of the Qing invasion in 1636, Minister of Interior Choi Myeong-gil insists on making peace with the rising Qing rather than respecting the declining Ming in China. [CJ ENTERTAINMENT]
It is frustrating and annoying to see the politicians forever bickering and fighting amongst themselves, heedless to the challenges of our times. The pitiful state of Korean politics stems from the deep factiousness in our society. It may not be an individual or a group's fault. Our turbulent history and divisive legacy might have made us suspicious and discordant. We may have to do some soul-searching by exploring what thoughts have helped to shape our society.
A recently released epic study of the Korean race — "Making of a Korean: Part 1" by political scholar Hahm Chai-bong — could be a start. Dr. Ham, president of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, says the identity of the Korean race cannot be defined by one or two unchanging characteristics. The identity of a race is reshaped by each contemporary generation. He cites American anthropologist Clifford Geertz, who said, "Man is an animal suspended in webs of signification he himself has spun." To define a Korean or who we are, we must first investigate what our "webs of significance" have been. That has become the purpose of Ham's expansive anthropological study of Koreans.
He parsed the making of the Joseon people through the creation of Joseon from Goryeo in the late 14th century. When the Joseon era came to the end in the late 19th century, he went on to investigate modern Korean people until the late 20th century. In the process, he identified pro-China conservatives, pro-Japan reformists, pro-American Christians, pro-Soviet communists, and ethnic nationalists. The five characters blended into a Korean persona.
Dr. Ham's analysis was refreshing and bold. The Korean anima could be comprehended by looking at the political, international and ideological contexts of the five types of groups. Studying the Korean people and their traits in the context of social dogmas that panned out over several generations can be not only interesting and insightful but also can suggest the cause of the divisiveness in our society.
The building of generational dogmas have been influenced by external factors. For instance, King Sejong 600 years ago displayed excellent leadership by benchmarking the Ming dynasty, which emerged as a global power by combining the economic and political systems of the Song Dynasty — which became the world's richest in the 11th century through upgraded farming methods, steel production, and inventions like the compass — with neo-Confucius thought of the times to build a new foundation for Joseon government and society.
Partly because of its geography, Korea suffered a lot during transitional periods in the international order. Koreans became more inwards during the time China rose to a hegemonic power through wars with Japan. The aggressions of Japan in the age of imperialism in the late 19th century turned the Hermit Kingdom people to independence movement activists.
120 years later, Koreans face an epochal turning point in the international order after they lost sovereignty, became colonized and were divided in a war. Ethnic Koreans, including those who spread out to various parts of the world after they lost their country in the early 20th century, number over 80 million today. The people in South Korea have built this nation as a democratic and multi-racial society with pride in freedom, human rights and our cultural legacy. We no longer insist on a homogeneous society, but consider ourselves a proud member of the global community. We must polish our democracy based on diversity and inherit our ancestors' passion and devotion to the nation to overcome our weakness of divisiveness and become strong defenders of this land.
JoongAng Ilbo, Nov. 4, Page 31
*The author, a former prime minister, is an adviser to the JoongAng Ilbo.
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In Domino server log, the above message are keep printing, what could be the reason and how can I restrict this?

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Unpainted carbon fiber just screams tacky.
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Only if it's not functional, imo.
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Q: Is there a clang-snapshot? I've just discovered the wonderful gcc-snapshot package for Ubuntu. I don't see a clang-snapshot or llvm-snapshot package though. Is there an equivalent for clang?

A: If you want a later version of clang installed on a regular basis you might want to add one of the PPAs on LaunchPad e.g. this one or this one.
Once you have the PPA added to your /etc/apt resources, the package can update the package with the normal system update/upgrade just like gcc-snapshot would do.
These PPAs are normally the latest, which means not always stable versions of the software. gcc-snapshot is AFAIK somewhat more conservative, being a later version of gcc at the time of release of the Ubuntu version you are using, (but which was not used to compile the system itself).


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They detect a radio signal from the most distant galaxy ever captured from Earth, 8.8 billion light years away
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by Editor TLN January 23, 2023, 5:23 am 1k Views
The Giant VHF Radio Telescope in India has captured a radio signal from the furthest galaxy never captured from Land. A sign that was born ago 8.8 billion years.
It is a shock to discover that most of the stars we see in the sky are dead. This is because they are so far away that their light takes billions of years to reach Earth. So when we receive it, possibly that star that emitted the light no longer exists.
This is what surely has happened with the galaxy SDSSJ0826+5630located at 8.8 billion light years from Earth. A distance almost impossible to imagine.
All galaxies produce electromagnetic emissions either lightin a wide range of wavelengths, as explained by Space.com. But there is a special wavelength known as "21 centimeter line" either "hydrogen line", which records the neutral atoms of hydrogen.
Until now through this wavelength astronomers have only been able to capture signals from nearby galaxies. But new discoveries, like that of the gravitational lensingallow to detect signals much further away using current ground-based telescopes.
The radio broadcasts they lose strength with distance, but the effect of gravitational lensing means that, when the emissions of a galaxy intersect with another galaxy, the gravitational forces produce a lens effect that magnifies signal up to 30 times. This allows very distant signals to travel great distances.
This is what has happened with the captured signal of the galaxy SDSSJ0826+5630who was born ago 8.8 billion years, when the galaxies and stars were "young". It is a unique opportunity to study the origins of the universeof which we still know little.
Astronomers have been able to measure the gas content of the galaxy through this hydrogen signal, and have discovered that its mass is twice that of the first stars visible in our own galaxy.
catch a so far signal From a telescope on earth, is a milestone. But just a few days after the announcement, the james webb telescope, more modern and without the interference of pollution and excess terrestrial light, has captured the emissions of a galaxy from 13,400 million years ago. That is almost the origin of the universe, whose age is estimated to be about 13.7 billion years.
New discoveries, and new technologies, already allow us to capture radio signals of galaxies of ago 8 billion yearswithout leaving the Land. The secrets of our own origin await us.
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Cedric Gibbons Crafts a California Home That Evokes Hollywood Glamour
The legendary art director designed the avant-garde home to feature gleaming white interiors and dramatic lighting
By Patricia Leigh Brown
Photography by Scott Frances
Michael Smith set out to return the Los Angeles house of director and producer Joe Roth and his wife, Irene, "to its most glamorous era," he says. Begun in 1929, it was designed by legendary art director Cedric Gibbons and architect Douglas Honnold for Gibbons and his wife, movie star Dolores Del Rio.
A stepped door surround at the front entrance.
A painting by James Brooks hangs above the fireplace in the small first-floor living room. Next to it is the 1986 work Untitled (Mouji) by Andy Warhol of a French bulldog.
Roth, who counts among his credits as a producer the films While You Were Sleeping and Mona Lisa Smile, has two French bulldogs of his own—Charlotte and George.
When Roth found the house, it was in good condition but still "in need of a restoration," recalls Smith. He retained the banquettes and built-in cabinetry in the second-floor living room, and throughout, to preserve the Déco spirit and chose furnishings from the period, including a Donald Deskey table. Joining it are a pair of chairs, one an original Paul Frankl design and the other made for the project.
In the second-floor living room, "we created a variety of textures and subtle colors to make a very large space feel glamorous and warm," Smith explains. To enhance its intimacy, the designer divided the room into separate areas for dining and television watching. He commissioned two Nancy Lorenz screens to flank the fireplace.
George sits in the kitchen. The previous owners installed new cabinets and stainless-steel and marble countertops, but it's Smith's additions of a Déco wall clock and Déco-inspired barstools that "make the room feel very cohesive" with the rest of the house, he notes.
Photographs by André Kertész, left, and Horst are in the study, along with a Jacques Adnet table.
Gibbons and Honnold incorporated lighting into the dining room's stepped ceiling. Smith anchored the room with an English Déco carpet from Keshishian.
Enoc Perez's 2005 oil Normandie hangs in the master bedroom, near a 1930 Adnet torchère. Silk wallcovering from Donghia.
From a second-floor balcony, the poolhouse, with detailing similar to that of the main house and containing the gym and spa, can be seen.
Scott Frances
The Los Angeles-based firm Inner Gardens was responsible for the renovation of the house's landscaping.
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CHANDIGARH - Using spoken words to develop intimate bonds among students and providing a platform to voice opinions, Panjab University has joined the few universities in northern India that have their own community radio.
Jyotirgamaya is the second community radio in Chandigarh after Vivek High School's 'Vivek 90.4 FM' which has been operating for the last over four years.
"We try to address issues like women's welfare, problems of students and health-related queries," radio station manager Kanwaljit Singh told IANS.
"Also, career counselling and specialist advice on various issues is aired with the help of interviews and talk shows," he added.
The name of this radio station 'Jyotirgamaya' - from a Sanskrit prayer which says 'take me from darkness to light' - speaks volumes for its purpose.
The new community radio station was formally inaugurated by union Information and Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni at Panjab University's School of Communication Studies (SCS).
SCS operates the radio station at 91.2 frequency and people residing within a six to seven kilometre radius are being educated, informed, entertained and given an opportunity of equal participation by its means.
Students of SCS and other departments of the university, under the guidance of Singh, prepare programmes which are aired throughout the day.
These programmes are aimed at making society a better place to live and to make community members better citizens.
For the students, it is a platform to showcase their talent and reach their community with their messages. Students who have been recording their programmes for the station say that they are really happy with the initiative.
"Jyotirgamaya is binding the community consisting of students, teachers and other members in an unmatched way. Nothing else could have made it happen," said Tejbir Kalra, a student of the University Business School (UBS).
Jyotirgamaya has expansion plans on the cards, wherein the frequency is to be made accessible for 22 nearby villages and eight villages adopted by the university.
The concept of community radio came into the picture in the country in 2004 after the successful survival of national and regional radio channels.


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Tohoku author documents Tokyo brothel quarter post 3/11
By Tokyo Reporter Staff on February 19, 2014
'A Soapland Helper'
TOKYO (TR) – It has been nearly three years since the Great East Japan Earthquake devastated the north coast of Japan.
Over that period, numerous stories about survivors overcoming tragedy and loss — most notably last week's gold medal triumph by Sendai native Yuzuru Hanyu in men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics — have filtered through Japan's vernacular media.
As far as uniqueness, it would be hard to top the tale contained within 'A Soapland Helper.' Released last month by publisher Saizusha, the book chronicles the life of another Sendai resident who migrates to Tokyo for employment in the sex trade.
Soon after March 11, 2011, chef Jiro Tamai found himself jobless and in need of money. The 50-year-old husband and father at one point contemplated suicide but rationalized that there was no courage in such an action. He subsequently gained employment as a male staff member at a soapland erotic bathhouse in Yoshiwara, the largest brothel quarter in the metropolis.
Known as "boy-sans," these assistants welcome and see off visitors, clean and partake in a number of menial jobs.
Such work is not for the meek, assures Tamai, who writes under a pseudonym: A clearly established pecking order places enormous amounts of stress on new recruits.
"It's a last resort," he tells Da Vinci News. "It is a place where you can reflect on your life as you have to throw away your dignity and pride as a human being."
For example, should an awahime (foam princess) find a single hair on the floor after the bathhouse has been cleaned, he will be ridiculed and required to make amends.
Now matter how unreasonable the request, there is only one suitable response that he may provide: "Certainly!"
Indeed, broken pride is the norm. A sports newspaper may advertise a monthly salary of 400,000 yen, but upon arrival at the interview he will be told that wage is attainable only after a promotion.
Boy-sans are stereotyped as robust young lads sporting sharp crewcuts. But, says Tamai, rookies don't last long. Most of the staff members are in their 50s or 60s, often consisting of ex-bosozoku biker gang members or former company presidents of bankrupt companies.
Tamai has since returned to Sendai, where he works as the head chef of a restaurant. In looking back at his experience in Yoshiwara, he says he was able to realize just how precious life and a family can be.
"But I wouldn't do it a second time," he laughs.
Published in Fuzoku and National
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Clouds give way to sun and highs in the mid 70s. More sun and 70s tomorrow.
Five people were shot yesterday afternoon, steps away from Lockerman Bundy Elementary School in west Baltimore's Penrose neighborhood. The victims, aged 17, 23, 24, 26, and 55, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police taped off a wide crime scene, including the school's playground, as students were let out for the day. Police say they have no suspect or motive for the shooting, and are "begging" the public to come forward with information. This is the third incident of a gunman firing into a group of people in the last week in Baltimore.
Yesterday, police announced that 23-year-old James Anderson was shot to death near Clifton Park on Monday night.
There have been ten homicides in the city in the last week. The family of 21-year-old Deyquawn Cooper, killed last Wednesday, says that his death was a devastating accident. Two of Cooper's cousins were charged with his murder after shifting their story about how Cooper was shot while the three were together (the cousins say they shot Cooper by accident, but initially told police that an unknown man broke in and shot Cooper).
The city will likely pay $95,000 to a woman that claims Baltimore Police took her on a "rough ride" in a police van after an arrest back in 2012. The city will also pay $125,000 to a man shot in the arm and stomach by an officer trying to disperse a crowd. In the last 5 years, Baltimore has paid out over $13 million in settlements for police misconduct, including a recent $6.4 million settlement with the family of Freddie Gray.
After its best month ever in August, Horseshoe Casino's revenue dropped nearly 20% to $22.1 million in September. The haul was less than the casino's September 2014 revenue (its first full month of operation) – dismissed at the time as a slow start. Less revenue means less community impact grant money, a major selling point for bringing a casino to Baltimore. In September, Maryland's four other casinos grew their monthly revenue.
The city's Department of Transportation is giving Kevin Plank's Sagamore Development permission to handle landscaping and maintentance in the industrial area around City Garage, the massive new business incubator and makerspace in a former industrial garage. Sagamore has been expanding its footprint in South Baltimore ahead of construction of a new Under Armour campus at Port Covington and other developments including restaurants, shops, and a whiskey distillery. City Garage had its public debut last week during Baltimore Innovation Week, hosting the Beta City event and announcing the space's first few tenants.


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Travelers Finds Over 70 Percent of Minneapolis-Area Drivers Surveyed Use Phones Behind the Wheel
Travelers Institute hosts event to address the distracted-driving epidemic in partnership with local victims' families; premieres "Unfinished Stories" video
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will host a symposium, "Disrupting Distraction," today at the University of Minnesota. Part of the company's Every Second Matters℠distracted-driving education series, this session will explore the latest trends and research around distracted driving and promising approaches to tackling this important public health problem.
Travelers recently commissioned a survey of 503 Minneapolis-area drivers and found that 71 percent use a mobile device while driving, with 84 percent of millennials, 72 percent of Gen Xers and 62 percent of baby boomers engaging in this behavior.
The survey also identified how drivers in the region are using mobile devices while behind the wheel, which included:
Reading texts or emails (56 percent).
Typing texts or emails (44 percent).
Updating or checking social media accounts, such as Facebook, Snapchat or Twitter (24 percent).
Shopping online (19 percent).
"It's alarming to see how pervasive the distracted-driving problem is in our society," said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. "Nearly 10 percent of our survey respondents said they had hit a pedestrian, cyclist or another vehicle, and 17 percent said they had a 'near miss' because they were distracted behind the wheel."
Today's event — co-hosted by the Travelers Institute, the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation, the Distraction-Free for Life Club, Just Drive, the University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering, the University of Minnesota HumanFIRST Laboratory, the Minnesota Safety Council, the Insurance Federation of Minnesota and Gamma Iota Sigma's Beta Pi Chapter — will begin at 11:30 a.m. CT and feature a panel discussion moderated by Woodward and presentations from speakers, including:
Michael Klein, Executive Vice President and President, Personal Insurance, Travelers.
Al Johnson, Vice President, Corporate Environment, Health & Safety, Cargill Inc.
Colonel Matt Langer, Chief, Minnesota State Patrol.
Dr. Nichole Morris, Director, HumanFIRST Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Research Scholar, Center for Transportation Studies; Adjunct Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Minnesota.
During the event, Travelers will premiere the second video in its "Unfinished Stories" series, which honors victims of distracted driving by imagining what might have been if the crash never occurred. The video debuting at today's event tells the story of Shreya Dixit from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and the previously released video tells the story of Phillip LaVallee from Monticello, Minnesota. The Dixit and LaVallee families will be attending today's event, and the victims' fathers, Vijay Dixit and Gregory LaVallee, will deliver the opening presentation. To see the latest video and other distracted driving content, visit www.travelers.com/DistractedDriving.
"Too many people believe they can drive safely while distracted and that they won't be the one to be involved in a crash, but that one moment with your eyes off the road can be all it takes," said Dixit.
"Until we change the casual attitude toward distracted driving and attach a stigma to it as was done with drunk driving, more stories will go unfinished," said LaVallee.
Visit the Travelers Institute website to see the schedule of upcoming events and learn more about these initiatives.
About the Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and to the financial services industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers' senior management, as well as the technical expertise of many of Travelers' underwriters, risk managers and other experts to provide information, analysis and solutions to public policymakers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
Stephanie Arpin, 860.277.8876
sarpin@travelers.com


The Foundation is leading Australia's contribution to eliminating the most common infectious cause of blindness in the world, with mapping of the disease trachoma beginning in Ethiopia.
The global survey, funded by the UK government, aims to see four million people across more than 30 countries examined between now and March 2015 to identify where people are living at risk from this neglected tropical disease (NTD) and where treatment programs are needed. The blinding disease affects more than 21 million people, but it is estimated that an additional 180 million people worldwide live in areas where trachoma is highly prevalent and are at risk of going blind.
Supported by the UK government, a consortium of the International Trachoma Initiative, other NGOs and academic institutions, led by Sightsavers, will carry out the mapping in more than 30 of the world's poorest countries, including over one third of African countries, in the next three years.
The first survey was carried out in Oromia, in south west Ethiopia where 22 million people live in suspected endemic areas. The availability of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities is also being recorded, with all data captured on a smart phone. All districts in Oromia will be mapped in the coming months and results uploaded to the Global Atlas of Trachoma website, an open-access resource on the geographical distribution of trachoma.
Dr Danny Haddad, Director of the International Trachoma Initiative (ITI) who, together with The Fred Hollows Foundation, are supporting Ethiopia's Ministry of Health to deliver the program in Ethiopia commented: "It is exciting to be beginning this global survey in Ethiopia. Blinding trachoma has a devastating personal and economic impact on people living in some of the world's poorest countries. By working with a group of NGOs with trachoma expertise, the consortium is bringing together the best available resources for planning, implementation and research to achieve maximum impact with our mapping.
Trachoma, caused by a bacterial infection, remains a significant threat in the developing world and is already confirmed as being endemic in 53 countries. It is a disease of poverty that mainly affects people who live in hot, dry and dusty areas where there is poor availability of water and sanitation. Repeated infections, if untreated, can lead to blindness.
The World Health Organization (WHO), which has resolved to eliminate the disease by 2020, has developed a proven method to treat and prevent trachoma - the SAFE strategy - that is already being used in many countries. The global mapping project is part of the UK's commitment to the global push towards the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the first critical step towards the end of this specific disease.


Bath commuters enjoyed a stress-free journey to work today as normal service resumed at Bath Spa station after 16 days of work.
Network Rail has been undertaking rail improvement work linked to the introduction of GWR's new Intercity Express Trains and electrification in the Bath area over the past two weeks.
The infrastructure works involved widening both platforms, reducing the stepping distance from the train to the platform edge and addressing the curvature of the platforms.
As a result of the work, Bath Spa has been closed for the last three weekends, with no trains between Bristol and Bath, Chippenham and Bath and Trowbridge and Bath.
There was also only one platform available to run trains at Bath Spa during the past two working weeks (April 10-13 and 18-21).
However, this was compounded by a points failure at Oldfield Park last week, which resulted in train cancellations as Network Rail made emergency repairs.
Commuters were left frustrated as they attempted to overcome the travel chaos, with many unhappy with the lack of information from Great Western Railway and Bath Spa.
On confused passenger, John Bell, told the Chronicle he was given conflicting information when he tried to get to Swindon on Wednesday morning.
"Great Western Railway sold me tickets at the station - knowing of the issues affecting the trains," he said.
"Why not tell me before I paid my money?
Mr Bell queued at the bus station for a rail replacement service along with many other customers, but he was then told to return to the railway station.
His story was mirrored by other passengers as the lack of communication between Great Western Railway and its customers was questioned on social media.
The service has now returned to normal, though, with GWR tweeting that the first train passed through the fully open and upgraded Bath Spa station this morning.
Car parking at the station will continue to be affected until April 30, but the drop-off point and the blue badge parking spaces will remain open during this period.
A replacement bus service will be running on the Great Western Railway service between Swindon and Bath Spa from 9.30pm-11.15pm tonight (April 24) until Thursday (April 27) due to engineering works.


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Renforcer la voix des pêcheurs du Pacifique : la FAO, la CPS et INFOFISH lancent l'Année internationale de la pêche et de l'aquaculture artisanales (IYAFA 2022) dans le Pacifique
Strengthening the voice of Pacific fishers'
FAO, SPC and INFOFISH launch the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) in the Pacific
The International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) was launched in the Pacific Islands, during an event today to mark the occasion by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Pacific fishers, the Pacific Community (SPC) and INFOFISH.
The IYAFA 2022 year-long regional campaign will highlight the Pacific fishers' voices and stories, sharing successes, experiences and lessons learned from small-scale fisheries initiatives in the Pacific. The launch called for action and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to join efforts in making Pacific IYAFA celebrations successful.
The interactive session provided a unique opportunity to discuss the role that small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers play in food security and nutrition, poverty eradication and sustainable natural resource use, in the region. The panelists have also highlighted the essential role of women in small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture and how they contribute to the community empowerment
"Small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers provide healthy and nutritious food to billions of people and contribute to achieving Zero Hunger. For this very reason, it is incredibly important to recognize millions of small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers," stated Ms Xiangjun Yao, FAO's Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands
The Pacific region is characterized by vast areas of ocean, dotted by myriads of islands that are home to thousands of coastal communities. These communities hold precious traditional knowledge and rights to inshore marine resources. Over the years, catches of the most accessible coastal resources – fish, seashell and seaweed of the lagoons and reefs have been declining in many Pacific islands. It is estimated that coastal catch added over USD300 million to GDP. In the Pacific, 88 percent of the households consume fish or seafood weekly and 58 kg of fresh fish is consumed per person, per annum in the region.
"Pacific fishers are also adversely impacted by several factors such as climate change, population growth and COVID-19," says Andrew Smith, the SPC's Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme Deputy Director. "SPC is engaged in a strong community-driven approach that will build resilient island communities and sustainable livelihoods" he concluded.
During the event, several video stories from fisheries from Pacific island fishers and fish farmers were shared, including a testimony from Ms Arun Lata, a woman aquaculture farmer from Fiji. "Due to the economic crisis from the health pandemic, my neighbors started to fish from my fish ponds too and I left it open. We don't know who is going to survive, who is going to be there with all that's happening. People need protein in their meal so I let them fish around the tilapia fish ponds" said Arun Lata
About the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022)
Small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers hold enormous potential to promote transformative changes in how, by whom and for whom fish and fishery products are produced, processed and distributed – with positive ripple effects felt throughout the global food system. IYAFA 2022 aims to raise awareness on the role of small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, strengthen science-policy interaction, empower stakeholders to take action, and to build new and strengthen existing partnerships.
To access the event recording, go to: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Cm51GZcarGh0H4xvf_tng
To access the video series, "Guardians of the Pacific", go to: https://bit.ly/GoP_seriesEN
For more information and events linked to IYAFA2022, please go to www.fao.org/artisanal-fisheries-aquaculture-2022
Maryia Kukharava, Communications Specialist, FAO Pacific | [email protected]
Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Director, INFOFISH | [email protected]
Toky Rasoloarimanana, Communications Officer, Pacific Community (SPC) | [email protected]
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