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Alaska's intensive game management isn't working
Author: Vic Van Ballenberghe
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(Erik Hill / Alaska Dispatch News)
In 1994, the state Legislature passed the Intensive Management Law. This statute contains 317 words excluding definitions, less than one-half page of text. Remarkably few words for a law that is unique to Alaska, that transformed wildlife management here, that led to application of drastic, extreme predator control programs featuring aerial shooting of wolves by private pilots, gassing of wolf pups in dens, trapping of bears, shooting bears from helicopters and sale of bear body parts.
After 22 years of intensive management, maybe now it's time to carefully examine this practice — to identify problems with how the law has been applied and to update and amend those 317 words.
The political sponsors of intensive management, the hunting organizations that promoted it, the Department of Fish and Game and the Game Board that applied it all had the expectation from the beginning that if bears and wolves were much reduced through intensive management, moose and caribou would increase and hunters would take many more animals. Has that expectation been met?
[It's time for Alaska to end extreme predator control measures]
As a biologist, I think there is one basic question: Has intensive management "worked?" And the best way to assess that is to examine statewide moose harvests over time.
Data from Fish and Game are now available to test this, to see if hunters have indeed taken more moose after intensive management was implemented. In short, to see if the law worked.
The graph shows harvest estimates for each year during the period starting when the law passed in 1994 and extending to 2015, a 22-year record.
Alaska Moose Harvests 1994-2015
I divided the graph into those years after 2002 when intensive management was aggressively applied versus those prior years when it was not. During the nine-year period after the law passed, intensive management was applied without using drastic methods of reducing predators. After 2002, the Board of Game adopted a much more aggressive approach by approving extreme methods of reducing bears and wolves.
Notice that early on, before aggressive intensive management occurred, moose harvests of about 8,000 per year during 1996-1998 exceeded those attained after aggressive intensive management for all but two years. This refutes the widespread belief among hunters that high harvests can't occur absent aggressive management.
Notice also that during 2012-2013, 10-11 years after starting aggressive intensive management, when moose populations had ample time to increase, harvests fell to about 7,000 moose per year, levels similar to those attained in 1994-1995 before the law was widely applied. This refutes another common belief, that harvests will always remain high under aggressive intensive management.
If we compare the average moose harvest per year before aggressive management versus after, only 143 more moose per year were taken following aggressive programs implemented during 2003-2015. During a time when moose harvests generally ranged from 7,000 to 8,000 per year, those 143 moose represent an insignificant increase of less than 2 percent.
The very small increase in hunter take during the aggressive IM years and the sharp decline in 2012-2013 harvests are even more surprising given an increase in the number of moose hunters — about 5,000 more hunters per year on average during 2003-2015 compared to 1994-2002. The number of moose hunters ranged from about 40,000 to about 52,000 annually during these time periods. Adding 5,000 moose hunters should have significantly increased harvests but it did not.
So I think it's fair to conclude that aggressive intensive management has not "worked." The universal expectation of greatly increased harvests by hunters has simply not occurred.
[State rejects citizen bid for changes in predator control programs]
Of course, intensive management advocates will claim that we should assess each IM program independently, but some have worked while others have not. Furthermore, IM has not been limited to officially designated programs in a portion of the state.
The Game Board adopted de facto intensive management virtually everywhere by greatly lengthening hunting and trapping seasons for predators and increasing bag limits. If intensive management met the expectation of increased moose harvests, that would best be reflected in statewide harvest estimates.
Advocates will also claim there are many factors that drive moose population trends and hunter harvests. But the model guiding the Game Board claims that predation is the primary limiting factor. Severe winters, poor habitat and hunting are secondary. Accordingly, severe reduction of predators should have increased moose numbers and harvests despite the effects of other factors.
We need to combine harvest estimates with intensive management cost estimates to examine whether or not the benefits outweigh the costs. Unfortunately, intensive management costs, both direct and indirect, have not been readily available. We think about $1 million per year for 2003-2015 is realistic. If so, the additional 143 moose taken per year with aggressive intensive management cost about $7,000 each.
If intensive management has not resulted in significantly higher moose harvests and if costs are very high, isn't it time to re-evaluate the whole concept? And shouldn't the Legislature explore ways to address the serious public policy issues that have accompanied aggressive application of intensive management and take action to correct them? Holding hearings on the application of intensive management would be the first step in this process.
Vic Van Ballenberghe is a former member of the Alaska Board of Game. He is a wolf and moose biologist who has researched the animals since 1974. He lives in Anchorage.
The views expressed here are the writer's and are not necessarily endorsed by Alaska Dispatch News, which welcomes a broad range of viewpoints. To submit a piece for consideration, email to commentary@alaskadispatch.com. Send submissions shorter than 200 words to letters@alaskadispatch.com.
Vic Van Ballenberghe
Vic Van Ballenberghe is a moose and wolf biologist who was appointed to the Board of Game three different times by two governors.


2018 may almost be over, but some of the hottest arcade action is just starting up over in Japan! World-famous Mikado Arcade has just started Street Fighter Carnival 12, a multi-game tournament series designed to promote high-level gameplay in a wide variety of legacy FGC titles.
Opening up the festivities are World Heroes 2, Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix 2 (a personal favorite!), and the original Fighting Layer.
You can follow the action of SFC12 by subscribing to Mikado's official YouTube channel. For the night owls in the US, you can even try to catch them when they livestream.


For background on what I'm doing this year, read this post first.
This one will be one of the hardest to give up, but I will to support a great organization. If you're interested, leave a bid in the comments and I'm starting this one at $125.
The pattern, Elven Princess, is one of the latest by Alla Borisova. As you can tell, I love her work. I completed it in about 48 hours over 16 days of knitting.
The yarn is amazing. It's called 'From Princeton with Yarn' and it's a 100% superwash merino (which means you can put it in the washing machine, but I wouldn't recommend it). I bought it at Pins & Needles, a small yarn store in Princeton, New Jersey which is the only place you can buy this yarn. Will go back for more.


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Родилась в Нью-Йорке. Младшая из трёх сестёр в семье. Её актёрская карьера началась в возрасте трёх лет.

Известность Лулу принесли роли в фильмах ужасов «Избави нас от лукавого», «Уиджи. Проклятие доски дьявола» и «Проклятие Аннабель: Зарождение зла». Уилсон также исполнила роль младшей сестры главного героя в фантастическом боевике «Доктор Стрэндж», но её персонаж был вырезан при окончательном монтаже.

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JUNE EDMONDS TO GIVE RUSSELL FOUNDATION LECTURE
PRESENTED BY UC SAN DIEGO VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT AND MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO
The gallery is pleased to announce that June Edmonds will be giving a Russell Foundation Lecture presented by the UC San Diego Visual Arts Department and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The event will take place via webinar on October 27, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. PST / 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET.
June Edmonds uses abstract painting to explore how color, repetition, movement, and balance can serve as conduits to spiritual contemplation and interpersonal connection to her African-American roots. Exploring the psychological construct of skin color or tone through pattern and abstract painting has proven to be a revealing gesture and these ideas are explored in her two ongoing series: the Energy Wheel Paintings inspired by her meditation practice and her Flag Paintings, which explore the alignment of multiple identities such as race, nationality, gender, or political leanings.
June Edmonds was born 1959 in Los Angeles, where she lives and works. Edmonds received her MFA from Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, and a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. She also attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and is the recipient of the inaugural 2020 AWARE Prize, presented by the French non-profit Archive of Women Artists Research and Exhibitions; a 2018 City of Los Angeles Individual Artist Grant (COLA) and Exhibition at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery; a California Arts Council Individual Artist Grant; Paducah Artist Residency in Kentucky; Helene Wurlitzer Foundation artist residency in Taos, NM; and Dorland Mountain Community artist residency in Temecula, CA. Edmonds has exhibited at the California African American Museum, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Luckman Fine Art Gallery at CalState Los Angeles, Watts Tower Art Center in Los Angeles, CA; Angels Gate Art Center in San Pedro, CA; and the Manhattan Beach Art Center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Edmonds has completed several works of public art with the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Cultural Affairs, including an installation at the MTA Pacific Station in Long Beach, CA. Her paintings are held in collections throughout the United States including the California African American Museum, Los Angeles; Mead Art Museum, Amhurst College, Amhurst, MA; Davis Museum, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA;, CA; David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University, Muncie, IN; The Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, OH; as well as Rodney M. Miller Collection, New York, NY; Michael Rubel Collection, Los Angeles, CA: David Rogath Collection, Greenwich, CT; and Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth Collection, Palm Beach, FL among others.
The Russell Foundation was established in the will of Betty Russell, one of MCASD's founding docents and a long-time supporter of UC San Diego. She specified that funds from the foundation should help "foster the appreciation and study of the modern visual arts and creativity of young artists" through support for the Museum and the University. Past Russell Lecture speakers have included Njideka Akunyili Crosby (2020), Rodney McMillian (2019), Zackary Drucker (2018), Miguel Calderón (2017), Andrea Bowers (2016), Judith Barry (2015), Tacita Dean (2014), Byron Kim (2013), Tania Bruguera (2012), and Isaac Julien (2011).
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The top reasons for searching for a new job include a higher salary, better benefits and perks, more advancement opportunities and greater flexibility to choose when and where they work.
Half of Canadian workers plan to look for a new job in 2023, a nearly twofold increase from just a year ago, according to a new poll by recruitment firm Robert Half.
According to the company's biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 1,100 professionals in Canada, 50 per cent of respondents said they planned to search for a new job in the next six months, which is up from 31 per cent six months ago.
Those most likely to make a career move in early 2023 are: Gen Z and Millennials (56 per cent), technology professionals (57 per cent), employees who have been with their company for two to four years (61 per cent), and working parents (55 per cent).
The top reasons for searching for a new job include a higher salary, better benefits and perks, more advancement opportunities, and greater flexibility to choose when and where they work.
The survey also found that nearly three in 10 professionals would consider quitting their job to pursue a full-time contracting career.
"Many Canadian workers continue to have confidence in the job market despite news of layoffs and a slowdown in hiring," said David King, senior managing director, Robert Half, Canada and South America. "Professionals with in-demand skills know they have leverage given the talent shortage, and are open to new opportunities that offer more fulfilling work, a higher salary, and improved perks and benefits."
Employers looking to land top talent this year should refine and streamline their hiring processes and showcase their company culture, Robert Half said.
When applying for positions, the top turn-offs for potential candidates include unclear or unreasonable job responsibilities, poor communication with the hiring manager, and misalignment with the company culture and values.
"While we don't know what the future holds as the labour market continues to evolve, prioritizing employee well-being, engagement and recognition will always be critical to attracting and retaining valued talent," King said.
The independent online survey was conducted Oct. 17 to Nov. 7 and included more than 1,100 workers from multiple sectors including finance, technology, marketing and human resources, Robert Half said.
43 per cent of Canadian companies plan to add new positions in the second half of 2021
Canadian employers plan to keep strong hiring practices heading into new year, survey says
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Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
54.9% increase in H1 2019 revenue to $135.7 million
Term Loan B expected to be fully prepaid in H2 2019
3% expected debt reduction ($33.4 million)
Fleet Renewal:
Sale of a 2002-built VLCC for $25.3 million
MONACO, Aug. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation ("Navios Acquisition") (NYSE: NNA), an owner and operator of tanker vessels, reported its financial results today for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.
Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Acquisition, stated, "I am pleased to report that for the second quarter of 2019, Navios Acquisition recorded revenue of $58.6 million and EBITDA of $24.5 million, increases of about 40% and 130%, respectively, over the second quarter of 2018. We continue to return capital to our investors and declared a quarterly distribution of $0.30 per share for the second quarter of 2019."
Angeliki Frangou continued, "Navios Acquisition owns 41 diverse tankers with an average age of 8.1 years. We began renewing our VLCC fleet when values were weak. In 2019, we sold three of our oldest VLCCs and finalized the bareboat charters for three newbuild VLCCs for a 12-year period. These vessels will be delivered in 2020 and 2021. We view these bareboat deals as providing reasonable financing for new vessels, requiring no initial capital outlay. We are also pleased to announce that we expect to prepay the Term Loan B by the end of 2019. In addition to refinancing the Term Loan B, debt reduction is a priority, and we expect to reduce debt by 3%, or $33.4 million."
On July 24, 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2019 of $0.30 per share of common stock, which will be paid on October 9, 2019, to stockholders of record as of September 25, 2019. The declaration and payment of any further dividends remain subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, Navios Acquisition's cash requirements as measured by market opportunities and restrictions under its credit agreements and other debt obligations and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem advisable.
Debt developments
In June 2019, Navios Acquisition prepaid its existing bank financing of $21.5 million that was used to finance one product tanker. In August 2019, Navios Acquisition agreed to enter into certain financing arrangements with the purpose to refinance its Term Loan B facility of $196.8 million outstanding as of June 30, 2019, maturing in June 2020:
$15.0 million sale and lease back arrangement that was drawn in August 2019 to finance one product tanker and has a maturity of five years. The sale and lease back arrangement is repayable over the five years in consecutive monthly installments of $0.2 million each and bears effective interest at LIBOR plus 345 bps per annum. The net proceeds of the sale and lease back arrangement were used to partially prepay the Term Loan B.
up to $90.8 million sale and lease back arrangement that will finance six product tankers and will be repaid through a period of 6.4 years on average, in consecutive quarterly installments of up to $2.8 million each, with a repurchase obligation of up to $25.9 million in total. The sale and lease back arrangement bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 335 bps to 355 bps per annum, depending on the vessel financed.
up to $47.2 million sale and lease back arrangement that will finance three product tankers and will be repaid through a period of 5.5 years on average, in consecutive quarterly installments of up to $1.3 million each, with a repurchase obligation of up to $19.2 million in total. The sale and lease back arrangement bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 350 bps to 360 bps per annum, depending on the vessel financed.
up to $31.8 million bridge financing currently under discussion with a commercial bank that will finance one VLCC under short term maturity of less than a year.
Upon completion of the above transactions, Navios Acquisition expects to reduce its debt by approximately $33.4 million or 3% of outstanding debt.
Sale of one 2002-built VLCC
In August 2019, Navios Acquisition entered into an agreement to sell the Nave Electron, a 2002-built VLCC vessel of 305,178 dwt to an unaffiliated third party for a sale price of $25.3 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owners in September 2019.
As of August 20, 2019, Navios Acquisition's fleet consisted of a total of 41 vessels, of which 13 are VLCCs (excluding the Nave Electron which has been agreed to be sold and including three bareboat chartered-in VLCCs expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021, respectively), 26 are product tankers, two are chemical tankers.
Currently, Navios Acquisition has contracted 83.1% of its available days on a charter-out basis for the second half of 2019, which are expected to generate revenues of approximately $73.6 million. The average contractual net daily charter-out rate for the 57.7% of available days that are contracted on base rate and/or base rate with profit sharing arrangements is expected to be $17,994.
For the following results and the selected financial data presented herein, Navios Acquisition has compiled its consolidated statements of operations operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The quarterly information for 2019 and 2018 was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the respective periods.
June 30,
(unaudited) Six Month
Revenue $ 58,585 $ 41,479 $ 135,704 $ 87,629
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities $ (8,343 ) $ (19,578 ) $ 1,545 $ (30,994 )
EBITDA $ 24,483 $ 10,727 $ 66,147 $ 19,487
EBITDA is non-GAAP financial measures and should not be used in isolation or substitution for Navios Acquisition's results (see Exhibit II for reconciliation of EBITDA).
Three month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
Revenue for the three month period ended June 30, 2019 increased by $17.1 million, or 41.2%, to $58.6 million, as compared to $41.5 million for the same period of 2018. The increase was mainly attributable to an: (i) increase in revenue by $12.4 million due to the acquisition and resulting consolidation of Navios Midstream; and (ii) increase in market rates during the three month period ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period of 2018. Available days of the fleet increased to 3,503 days for the three month period ended June 30, 2019, as compared to 3,079 days for the three month period ended June 30, 2018, mainly as a result of the merger with Navios Midstream effective as of December 13, 2018. The time charter equivalent rate, or TCE Rate, increased to $15,525 for the three month period ended June 30, 2019, from $13,260 for the three month period ended June 30, 2018.
Time charter and voyage expenses for the three month period ended June 30, 2019 decreased by $2.2 million, or 34.1%, to $4.2 million, as compared to $6.4 million for the same period of 2018. The decrease was mainly attributable to $5.7 million of backstop commitment incurred in the three month period ended June 30, 2018; partially mitigated by a: (i) $2.9 million increase in bunkers consumption and voyage expenses due to spot voyages incurred in the period; and (ii) $0.5 million increase in brokers' commission.
Net loss for the three month period ended June 30, 2019 was $16.6 million as compared to $22.1 million loss for the same period of 2018. The decrease in net loss was mainly due to a: (a) $13.8 million increase in EBITDA; and (b) $0.3 million increase in interest income; partially mitigated by a: (i) $4.4 million increase in interest expense and finance cost; (ii) $3.5 million increase in depreciation and amortization, due to the acquisition of Navios Midstream in December 2018; and (iii) $0.6 million increase in direct vessel expenses.
EBITDA for the three month period ended June 30, 2019 increased by $13.8 million to $24.5 million, as compared to $10.7 million for the same period of 2018. The increase in EBITDA was mainly due to a: (a) $17.1 million increase in revenue; (b) $2.6 million gain on sale of vessels; (c) $2.2 million decrease in time charter and voyage expenses; and (d) $0.7 million decrease in other expense; partially mitigated by a: (i) $3.6 million increase in management fees due to the acquisition of Navios Midstream in December 2018 and to the amendment of the fees under the Management Agreement in May 2018; (ii) $3.3 million decrease in equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliated companies; and (iii) $1.9 million increase in general and administrative expenses mainly due to the acquisition of Navios Midstream.
Six month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
Revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 increased by $48.1 million, or 54.9%, to $135.7 million, as compared to $87.6 million for the same period of 2018. The increase was mainly attributable to an: (i) increase in revenue by $29.5 million due to the acquisition and resulting consolidation of Navios Midstream; and (ii) increase in market rates during the six month period ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period of 2018. Available days of the fleet increased from 6,261 days for the six month period ended June 30, 2018, to 7,187 days for the six month period ended June 30, 2019. The TCE Rate increased from $13,740 for the six month period ended June 30, 2018, to $17,635 for the six month period ended June 30, 2019.
Time charter and voyage expenses for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 decreased by $3.2 million to $9.0 million as compared to $12.2 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was attributable to $10.6 million of backstop commitment to Navios Midstream incurred in the six month period ended June 30, 2018; partially mitigated by a (ii) approximately $6.3 million increase in bunkers consumption and voyage expenses due to spot voyages incurred in the period; and (ii) a $1.1 million increase in broker commission costs.
Net loss for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 was $15.7 million as compared to $46.5 million loss for the same period of 2018. The decrease in net loss was due to a: (a) $46.7 million increase in EBITDA; and (b) $0.6 million increase in interest income; partially mitigated by: (i) an $8.0 million increase in interest expense and finance cost; (ii) a $7.1 million increase in depreciation and amortization, due to the acquisition of Navios Midstream in December 2018; and (iii) a $1.4 million increase in direct vessel expenses.
EBITDA for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 increased by approximately $46.7 million to $66.1 million, as compared to $19.5 million for the same period of 2018. The increase in EBITDA was mainly due to a: (a) $48.1 million increase in revenue; (b) $3.2 million gain on sale of vessels; (c) $3.2 million decrease in time charter and voyage expenses; (d) $1.8 million increase in equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliated companies; (e) $1.3 million increase in other income; and (f) $1.0 million decrease in other expense; partially mitigated by: (i) an $8.1 million increase in management fees due to the acquisition of Navios Midstream in December, 2018 and to the amendment of the fees under the Management Agreement; and (ii) a $3.9 million increase in general and administrative expenses.
The following table reflects certain key indicators of the performance of Navios Acquisition and its core fleet for the three and the six month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
June 30, Six month period ended
Available days(1) 3,503 3,079 7,187 6,261
Operating days(2) 3,498 3,067 7,170 6,233
(1 ) Available days: Available days for the fleet are total calendar days the vessels were in Navios Acquisition's possession for the relevant period after subtracting off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydocking or special surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a relevant period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.
(2 ) Operating days: Operating days are the number of available days in the relevant period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a relevant period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
(3 ) Fleet utilization: Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that Navios Acquisition's vessels were available for generating revenue, and is determined by dividing the number of operating days during a relevant period by the number of available days during that period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure a company's efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs, dry dockings or special surveys.
(4 ) TCE Rate: Time charter equivalent rate per day is defined as voyage and time charter revenues less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of available days during the period. The TCE Rate per day is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to present the actual daily earnings generated by vessels of various types of charter contracts for the number of available days of the fleet.
As previously announced, Navios Acquisition will host a conference call today, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 8:30 am ET, at which time Navios Acquisition's senior management will provide highlights and commentary on earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and expectations, including with respect to Navios Acquisition's future dividends, expected cash flow generation and Navios Acquisition's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further employment contracts. Words such as "may," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include comments regarding expected revenue and employment contracts. These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by, Navios Acquisition at the time this press release was issued. Although Navios Acquisition believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Acquisition. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to the creditworthiness of our charterers and the ability of our contract counterparties to fulfill their obligations to us, tanker industry trends, including charter rates and vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand, the aging of our vessels and resultant increases in operation and dry docking costs, the loss of any customer or charter or vessel, our ability to repay outstanding indebtedness, to obtain additional financing and to obtain replacement charters for our vessels, in each case, at commercially acceptable rates or at all, increases in costs and expenses, including but not limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, port expenses, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general and administrative expenses, the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business, potential liability from litigation and our vessel operations, including discharge of pollutants, general domestic and international political conditions, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Acquisition operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Navios Acquisition's filings with the SEC, including its annual and interim reports filed on Form 20-F and Form 6-K. Navios Acquisition expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Acquisition's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Navios Acquisition makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its common stock.
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash $ 41,962 $ 46,609
Intangible assets other than goodwill 34,006 36,645
(unaudited) For the Three
(unaudited) For the Six
Time charter and voyage expenses (4,196 ) (6,363 ) (8,963 ) (12,189 )
General and administrative expenses (6,808 ) (4,892 ) (11,945 ) (8,055 )
Gain on sale of vessels 2,594 — 3,245 25
Equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliated companies 889 4,229 1,734 (59 )
Other income — 11 1,333 11
Other (expense) (90 ) (824 ) (522 ) (1,563 )
Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities $ 1,545 $ (30,994 )
Net cash used in financing activities (31,930 ) (54,802 )
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (4,647 ) $ (34,394 )
Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Cash from Operating Activities
(unaudited) Three Month
Net cash (used in)/ provided by operating activities $ (8,343 ) $ (19,578 ) $ 1,545 $ (30,994 )
Net (decrease)/ increase in operating assets (2,598 ) (45 ) 5,443 1,879
Net increase in operating liabilities 10,521 2,410 13,102 4,952
Equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliates, net of dividends received 889 4,229 1,734 (59 )
EBITDA 24,483 10,727 66,147 19,487
Net cash used in financing activities $ (25,881 ) $ (11,069 ) $ (31,930 ) $ (54,802 )
EBITDA is non-U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be used in isolation or as substitution for Navios Acquisition's results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
EBITDA represents net (loss)/income before interest and finance costs, before depreciation and amortization and before income taxes. We use EBITDA as liquidity measure and reconcile EBITDA to net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities, the most comparable U.S. GAAP liquidity measure. EBITDA is calculated as follows: net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities adding back, when applicable and as the case may be, the effect of: (i) net increase/(decrease) in operating assets; (ii) net (increase)/decrease in operating liabilities; (iii) net interest cost; (iv) amortization of deferred finance costs and other related expenses; (v) equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliates, net of dividends received; (vi) payments for dry dock and special survey costs; (vii) impairment charges; (viii) gain on sale of assets; (ix) gain/ (loss) on debt repayment; (x) stock- based compensation; and (xi) transaction costs. Navios Acquisition believes that EBITDA is the basis upon which liquidity can be assessed and present useful information to investors regarding Navios Acquisition's ability to service and/or incur indebtedness, pay capital expenditures, meet working capital requirements and pay dividends. Navios Acquisition also believes that EBITDA is used: (i) by potential lenders to evaluate potential transactions; (ii) to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates; and (iii) by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of Navios Acquisition's results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (i) EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; and (ii) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future. EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA should not be considered as a principal indicator of Navios Acquisition's performance. Furthermore, our calculation of EBITDA may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.
Nave Electron** VLCC 2002 305,178
Shinyo Saowalak VLCC 2010 298,000
Shinyo Kieran VLCC 2011 297,066
**Agreed to be sold to a third pary. Expected to be delivered to her new owners in September 2019.


Discussion in 'Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac' started by lilkersh, Aug 13, 2011.
So i repartitioned my hard drive today to give windows more room on the HDD. It looked fine on the mac partition reading mac= 285gb and windows=214gb. When i reboot to windows it says that i have mac=265gb and windows=199 gb. whats up with that and what is the actual amount of gb's on my hdd. could i have lost space by repartitioning?
I think thats the standard formatting lost experienced by every operating system. Does your MacHD when right clicking and saying Get Info show the same amount of space that Windows shows?
Windows uses 1 GiB = 2^30, while newer OS X go for 1 GB = 10^9.


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Why did Thomas Jefferson bring a stuffed moose to France?
From David G. Post's "Jefferson's Moose" (Remarks presented at the Stanford Law School Conference on Privacy in Cyberspace: 7 February 2000):
In 1787, Jefferson, then the American Minister to France, had the "complete skeleton, skin & horns of the Moose" shipped to him in Paris and mounted in the lobby of his hotel. One can only imagine the comments made by bemused onlookers and hotel staff.
This was no small undertaking at that time — I suppose it would be no small undertaking even today. It's not as if he had no other things to do with his time or his money. It's worth asking: Why did he do it? What could have possessed him?
He wanted, first, to shock. He wanted his French friends to stand back, to gasp, and to say: There really is a new world out there, one that has things in it that we can hardly imagine. He wanted them to have what Lessig called an "aha! moment" in regard to the New World from out of which Jefferson (and his moose) had emerged.
But there was another, more specific, purpose. He wanted to show them that this new world was not a degenerate place. The Comte de Buffon, probably the most celebrated naturalist of the late 18th Century, had propounded just such a theory about the degeneracy of life in the New World. Jefferson described Buffon's theory this way:
"That the animals common both to the old and new world, are smaller in the latter; that those peculiar to the new, are on a smaller scale; that those which have been domesticated in both, have degenerated in America; and that on the whole the New World exhibits fewer species."
Though it may be hard to appreciate from our more enlightened 21st century perspective, this was deadly serious stuff — both as science and, more to our point here, as politics; to Jefferson, Buffon's theory had ominous political implications, for it was, as he put it, "within one step" of the notion that man, too, would degenerate in the New World. Thus, it could and did give a kind of intellectual cover to the notion that man in the New World could not be trusted to govern himself.
Sometimes a picture — or, better yet, a carcass — is worth a thousand words. So out comes the moose; larger than its European counterparts (the reindeer and caribou), its brooding presence in downtown Paris would surely make observers think twice about Buffon's theory. Jefferson was no fool; he knew full well that one data point does not settle the argument, and he would provide, in his "Notes on the State of Virginia," a detailed refutation of Buffon's charge, page after page of careful analysis of the relative sizes of American and European animals.
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Johnny Depp literally has a hair-raising new look!
The Alice Through the Looking Glass star debuted his bold new 'do at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Monday, where he explained to ET that the cut was more for business and less for personal style.
"I cut it for a thing," he told ET's Carly Steele. "I cut it for a little part I did in a film."
While downplaying his own look, the 52-year-old actor did take a chance to rave about his 16-year-old daughter Lily-Rose's new Chanel modeling campaign, admitting, "I didn't expect that all this soon."
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"I'm incredibly proud," he shared. "She's handling it beautifully, she understands well enough that it's only whatever it is."
"She's got a good head on her shoulders," the proud papa added. "She's doing a great job. She's killing it."
Lily-Rose enthusiastically shared her new Chanel gig on Instagram Monday, writing, "I'm so excited to announce that I am the face of the new Chanel No. 5 L'EAU!"
Chanel posted as well, writing, "The Rose of all Roses. Introducing @lilyrose_depp as the new face of N°5 L'EAU, the new N°5. #newchanel5."
Alice Through the Looking Glass hits theaters on May 27.


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Brexit never? Britain can still change its mind, says Article 50 author
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LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (NOVEMBER 10, 2017) (UK POOL) – Prime Minister Theresa May should stop misleading voters and admit that Brexit can be avoided if Britain decides unilaterally to scrap divorce talks, the man who drafted Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty said on Friday (November 10). Continue reading →
May sees good progress on ensuring citizens' rights
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British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday Brexit negotiators had made "good progress" toward agreeing the rights of expatriate citizens and that she was committed to encouraging Europeans to stay in Britain. Continue reading →
Brexit bill wins UK parliamentary vote
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Britain's parliament backs legislation to sever ties with the European Union, a reprieve for Prime Minister Theresa May who now faces demands by lawmakers for concessions before it becomes law. Graham Mackay reports. Continue reading →
Britain could still reverse Brexit, former minister Heseltine says
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LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (SEPTEMBER 5, 2017) (REUTERS) – Brexit could be reversed if economic pain prompts a change in public opinion that brings a new generation of political leaders to power in Britain, former Conservative minister Michael Heseltine said.
UK politicians feud as full Brexit talks begin
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British and European Union envoys on Monday began a first round of negotiations on Britain's divorce from the EU with both sides saying it was high time to tackle details, though feuding within the London cabinet over Brexit terms may trouble the process. Kate King reports. Continue reading →
UK Prime Minister Theresa May officially triggers Brexit
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in the House of Commons to file formal Brexit divorce papers, pitching the United Kingdom into the unknown and triggering years of uncertain negotiations that will test the endurance of the European Union. Continue reading →
Countdown to Brexit begins saddening Londoners
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The countdown to Article 50 being triggered begins and Londoners feel sad about the prospect of Brexit.
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The road to Brexit has been a tumultuous one, with protests and lawsuits and a bitterly divided country. British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger Article 50 on Wednesday (March 29) which means official talks on Britain leaving the European Union can begin.
VILLACOUBLAY AIRPORT, NEAR PARIS, FRANCE (REUTERS) – On Wednesday (March 29) British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger Article 50, which will formally kickstart the process of Britain leaving the European Union.
It comes nine months after 2016's June 23 referendum in which Britons voted to leave 52 percent to 48 percent.
The result divided the country, with remain voters feeling their wishes and concerns are being ignored.
The Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that parliament must approve May triggering Article 50. This angered the Leave camp, which believed pro-Europe campaigners were trying to subvert the result of the referendum.
Last weekend, leaders of the remaining 27 states met without departing Britain for a summit that they hope could relaunch the Union in the city where it was founded 60 years earlier. The Treaty of Rome, creating the European Economic Community (EEC) of France, Germany, Italy and the Benelux, was signed on March 25, 1957.
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As British Prime Minister Theresa May announces March 29 as the day she will trigger Article 50, officially kick-starting the process for the UK to leave the European Union, EU nationals living in Britain are seriously worried about their future status as they grapple with complex British residency rules – which often results in rejection.


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On Sunday May 10th I was lucky enough to attend her "Floral Watercolors" workshop in Brooklyn, NY. I was beyond excited to meet her in person and beyond her talent she is such a sweet gal! It was also so nice meeting the other ladies in the class, and I know they all enjoyed the class as much as myself. It was a non-stop class packed with amazing demos and tons of painting! She also had a lovely assistant who came around and replaced our painting waters and paper towels which allowed us to continually keep painting non stop. Time flew by as it always does in such fun classes and I went home with a wealth of new knowledge.
Beautiful Big floral arrangements and yummy snacks!
So many pretty spring flowers to draw!
Some of Helens work dressing the walls!
It was a hot summer day (high 80s) and we got to watch her paint outside in the studio courtyard. It was filled with lush greenery and there were even butterflies flying around. It really felt magical! I wish I got a couple pics of the garden but I was so focused on watching and learning that I only took a few pictures.
The master at work! It was truly jaw dropping watching how effortless she makes it look! I mean really, how gorgeous are her florals!
To end the memorable day we were all sent home with a beautiful bouquet of fresh market flowers which I later photographed in our chic hotel room.
I'd also like to thank my sister for accompanying me on this NY trip. It was so much more memorable being able to go with her and explore Brooklyn. Love you Lynnie!
Today was such a nice mild summer day, which made it a perfect day for painting on my back patio. I have been working on my little patio garden and found a couple new plants to liven it up including this pretty one!
Of course its no surprise I was drawn to this funky planter as stripes and bright fushias are my faves. I found it at our local Home Depot and just had to have it. Last year our patio had a lot more flowers, herbs and I tried growing a variety of veggies. Unfortunately we had a problem with pesky little squirrels stealing our veggies and burying them in our planters. I don't think they liked the habanero peppers though, because we often found those tossed into the driveway off the porch. Anyways this year I decided to go much more simple with just a few festive flowers to brighten up the space.
Pop of bright red with some Gerber daisies!
I love how it looks like there are purple hearts inside.
Sunny Sundays are my favorite. I just received some new brushes from Blick and here are the results from me trying them out!


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US resilience in face of the storm
Two emergency response centres that store and maintain mobile operational equipment for deployment to US nuclear facilities in times of need were put on standby in preparation for Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in South Carolina earlier this week.
Hurricane Florence over Savannah, Georgia on 13 September, photoraphed by US Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters. (Image: US Air Force/Chris Hibben)
As nuclear plants in the hurricane's path prepared for impact, the Strategic Alliance for FLEX Emergency Response (SAFER) Control Centre was activated and National SAFER Response Centres were put on standby for a potential deployment, Framatome said today.
The national centres, located in Phoenix, Arizona, and Memphis, Tennessee, are managed by the SAFER team of Framatome and Pooled Equipment Inventory Company (PEICo). They store and maintain portable backup equipment such as pumps, generators, hoses and floodlights, and spare parts that can be quickly deployed to any US nuclear plant during an emergency, such as an extreme weather event, and together provide the capacity to respond to nuclear power plants anywhere in the country within 24 hours. The SAFER Control Centre coordinates the deployment of such equipment.
"Last Monday evening, SAFER response team members received a SAFER ALERT indicating that the National Hurricane Center had issued a Hurricane Bulletin on Florence," Framatome said. "At this time, all SAFER personnel were expected to be ready to responds should a nuclear plant site request SAFER equipment. On Tuesday evening, team members received a second SAFER ALERT with the updated status of Hurricane Warning including projected landfall times and wind speed probabilities."
Nuclear resilience
Twenty nuclear reactors at 11 sites in North and South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia prepared to take the necessary actions to ready their sites for the storm, the US Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) said yesterday.
Duke Energy's two-unit Brunswick plant, south of Wilmington and nearest to the storm's path, was the only plant to shut down in anticipation of hurricane-force winds. All the other nuclear plants in the affected region - including Duke's Shearon Harris and McGuire plants in North Carolina and Robinson in South Carolina, and South Carolina Electric & Gas Co's VC Summer plant remained operational at full power, the NEI said.
By the middle of this week, Florence had dissipated as it turned northward and inland, although flooding from swollen rivers remains a threat. Duke Energy reported on Tuesday that it had restored power to nearly 1.5 million out of nearly 1.7 million customers who experienced outages during the storm. Flooding of local roads caused problems for staff to access the Brunswick site by private vehicle, but access had been regained by 18 September. By 20 September, Brunswick 2 had restarted and Brunswick 1's restart was underway, the NEI said.
"Nuclear power plants are among the most hardened and secure facilities in the United States. In addition, our employees' dedication to rigorous training, attention to safety and continuous improvement ensures that the resilience of these facilities is second to none. In the face of natural disasters our nuclear fleet remains a critical part of the national electric infrastructure, Nuclear Energy Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Korsnick said.
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I'm a super big fan of this couple and I'll always smile when I see a picture of them together They can really make me happy anytime!
Hehe~ Oh wells, I miss the times when Song Joong Ki was in Running Man I miss them standing together and showing skinship! Ah~ Song Joong Ki ah, it's time for you to return to Running Man already! Our JiHyo needs you hehehe~ Aish, I know it's impossible for Joong Ki to return since he is really busy with his studies, CF and he is a MC of a new variety show!
i love both SongSong & monday couple.. their interactions were very funny..
OMG, I had no idea this thread existed! If I knew, I would have posted here all the time. Haha. I LOVE the Song-Song Couple! I miss them so much on Running Man. I wish Joong Ki would come back already. The show is still awesome, but it's just not the same without him.
They should do a rom-com drama. That would just be the most awesome thing to watch. Hehe.
I just discovered this couple just now and I'm starting to love them. ) I also hope Joongki will come back.
it may be years ago that they showed their amazing chemistry, but all the sweet moments are not forgotten and never will!
It's 2017. I still love the Song Song couple. ♥ Still waiting for their drama or film together.
Didn't anybody want to cast them even in CF? Didn't anybody in Korea see the chemistry?
Cheap songsong... Jihyo's make-up artist tagging Song Joongki and others for Beauty View last episode. I think Jihyo was the one who bought the pizzas for everyone.
And another short Song song moment in RM 342.
When will I ever see them together in front of the camera again...?
Joongki: (on the phone) Oh, noona?
Gosh, I miss them. I really wish someone would give them a project together.
Okay I just found these gorgeous picture of our songsong today and i just had to share it, I know this ship didn't go the way many hoped now with the official news of kikyo but the orignal songsong couple will still always stay in our memories and hearts, their chemistry was really one of a kind.


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When it comes to amazing female-run Austin businesses, Brigitte Pentecost runs one of my favorites! STILL&SEA is a delightful Austin swimwear boutique located practically around the corner from my studio. Seriously y'all....CUTEST SUITS EVERRRR! She, of course, carries other awesome beachy items like cover-ups and flash tattoos so you should most definitely stop in and check out everything.
I am excited to bring you Brigitte's portraits as part of my Austin Boss Chicks Portrait Project. She's a natural beauty and it was an absolute pleasure to have her in front of my lens.
Q:What do you do? What's your business?
A: I own STILL&SEA, a women's swimwear boutique located on South Lamar.
Q: Why is being in charge of your own success so important to you?
A: Being in control of the direction my life takes, and the autonomy that presents, is one of the most incredible and empowering feelings I've felt…like ever. It's really important to be aware of the fact that you've got the ability to bring into fruition and physically manifest the potential within you. I don't necessarily look at my business and the community I've built and say, "Hey, I did this. I made this!" every day, but when I hear other people point it out to me, it does inspire some serious awe for what I've been able to create—and that appreciation of the significance you've established for both yourself and for others is one of the most valuable feelings you can experience.
Q: Have you ever experienced gender discrimination? How has that affected you?
A: When I first started the business, I took advantage of a lot of free small business development resources. I will *always* remember this one meeting I sat down to with two, older male advisers. Mind you, I can't say with 100% certainty that the residual feeling from this meeting was due entirely to gender discrimination, but I think because the nature of the product that I work with was so foreign to these guys, added to the fact that I was a 26 when this happened, contributed to the general disposition of these men to doubt and lightly patronize me. I exited that meeting feeling completely defeated, bewildered, and almost mad at myself for starting something that seemed so much bigger than me. It was one of the first experiences I had where I doubted what I was doing (that's actually going to happen a lot when you run your own business, and my fellow boss chicks can attest to that), but I think it was a really integral and necessary, one because it forced me to self-motivate. You have to learn to keep moving, to cast that doubt aside, and to rely on, and trust in, your own aptitude—and that goes for everyone, not just business owners.
Q: What advice would you give to those women looking to take charge of their own success?
A: Believe in yourself. Allow yourself and your brand to stay true to who you are. Make friends in your industry (they're seriously invaluable). Approach everything with a kind heart and poise.
A: I would love to have a start-up consulting business for other women beginning their own pursuits. Teaching and helping others to forge their own paths is something I'm extremely passionate about, and I don't think there should really be "secrets" when it comes to success.


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Animal scientists find ways to improve milk production by cows.
1 How Much Do Animal Scientists Make?
As opposed to wildlife biologists who study animals in natural settings, animal scientists focus on domestic farm animals. They research reproduction, growth, feeding and development with a view to increasing nutritional value and food production. Other titles for the profession include animal nutritionist, dairy consultant, beef cattle specialist, and animal management systems specialist.
The American Job Center Network of the Employment and Training Administration states that animal scientists require skills in reading comprehension, for understanding technical documents, and writing, for communicating findings to an audience. They must be able to solve complex problems and think critically to develop new solutions. Over half of all professionals developed their skills through doctoral degrees, with the remainder split between master's and bachelor's degrees. Common disciplines include agricultural animal breeding, general agriculture, animal sciences, dairy science and poultry science.
Animal scientists research animal selection and breeding to increase the production and quality of animals. They may crossbreed different strains to obtain desirable characteristics and determine the genetic composition of populations. They study current processing methods and recommend improved practices in feeding, sanitation and housing. They may communicate their findings to producers, scientists or the general public. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that animal scientists earned a mean $35.66 per hour, or $74,170 per year, as of May 2011. The lowest paid 10 percent earned under $16.82 per hour, or $34,990, per year. The highest earning 10 percent received over $61.35 per hour, or $127,600 per year.
Of the 2,190 animal scientists, over a third worked in colleges, universities and professional schools, where they taught students on subjects related to their profession and conducted basic research. Mean wages here ran $25.51 per hour, or $53,060 per year. Scientific research and development services, where employees concentrated on research and development, contained 17 percent of the jobs and averaged $37.95 per hour, or $78,940 per year. The highest-paying employers for the profession were support activities for animal production. Mean salaries were $52.21 per hour, or $108,600 per year. The federal government was next, with mean wages of $47.48 per hour, or $98,760 per year.
With over 12 percent of the jobs, Wisconsin boasted the highest employment for animal scientists as well as above-average means of $41.29 per hour, or $85,870 per year. The state with the highest-paying employers was Indiana, where averages ran $49.17 per hour, or $102,270 per year. For cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul showed the most jobs, with almost 7 percent of the total and mean wages of $33.53 per hour, or $69,740 per year. The city with the best-paying jobs was Washington, DC, at a mean $49.36 per hour, or $102,670 per year.
Locsin, Aurelio. "Animal Science Salaries." Work - Chron.com, http://work.chron.com/animal-science-salaries-3457.html. Accessed 18 April 2019.


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CEG collaboration! Eve & Sera
When 2 become 1..... :-)
CEG artists and BBC Horizons/Gorwelion singer-songwriters Eve Goodman and Sera Zyborska have joined forced to write a Welsh language folk EP
The first single is out on all digital platforms as of Friday, January 10th…
Fresh On The Net Live
Were super duper excited to say we have three artists hitting the stage TONIGHT in Edinburgh for the Fresh On The Net Live Festival in asotiation with BBC 6 MUSIC'S Tom Robinson.
You can catch Eve Goodman, Sera and…
Courteous Thief Video Release TODAY.
Today markes the release of the "A Bed For Me" video, the new track by Courteous Thief.
The track will be available for digital download via CEG RECORDS on July 1st and will be a part of a new album…
CEG Records working with PYST
After a hard winter beavering away and planning our next moves, CEG Records are proud to announce that from here on in we'll be working with PYST to handle all our digital distribution for selected artists.
The first on our…
CEG Records @Blue Sky Cafe Bangor, 28/11/2018
CEG Records & Blue Sky Cafe Bangor present:
The Worldwide Welshman
All available on https://cegrecords.com
Kicking off the night we have the Worldwide Welshman, mr Liam Rickard. Originally of Betws y…
Courteous Thief "Take Me Higher" BBC 6 Music.
Tomorrow, 15/10/18 will the the release of a new single "Take Me Higher" from singer/songwriter Courteous Thief, available to download from CEG Records (www.cegrecords.com/courteous-thief) with the official digital release set for 18/10/18. The Track was recorded and produced…
Chris Helme at the Tabernacle, Llandudno, June 30th.
Our time at the Tabernacle is drawing to a close for a time but we still have two shows left at this amazing venue. The first of which takes place on Saturday the 30th of June and involves the legendary…
Courteous Thief. Soundtrack To Sixteen
Courteous Thief track Eyes Wide Open is among a short number of tracks that have been chosen to feature in the film "Soundtrack To Sixteen", written and produced by The Shakespeare Sisters, a film making duo based in London.
Courteous Thief EP Release. April 21st.
The new EP release from Courteous Thief is set for April the 21st.
The new EP, titled "Rooftops" will feature 4 tracks including the single "Leather Soles" which had its premiere on Carpe Carmina blog spot as well as…
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September 7, 2018 by Enxhi 6 comments on "Media.net Review for Publishers 2018"
Media.net is an ads network like Adsense. It's the biggest ads network after Adsense and some people report that their ads were more profitable than those of Adsense. The best thing about Media.net is that you get an account representative, an actual human being who will optimize your ads to increase the earnings. In my experience they did an excellent job and I experienced higher earnings compared to Adsense.
Media.net is the second largest company of contextual ads (after Adsense) and some of it's largest clients are Forbes and Yahoo. In this Media.net review I share my experience with the network and the results I have achieved with it.
When I first started using Adsense on my blog I would make just a couple of dollars in a week. I'd heard that you need to have more than 200,000 visitors a month in order to make more than $100. I concluded that Adsense wasn't working for me and it was better to focus my blogs only on promoting affiliate offers.
After some time, I was reading one blog online which was promoting Media.net and was claiming that it outperforms Adsense. I decided to try it myself. I started earning about $1 a day, which doesn't seem a lot, but was still more than I was making with Adsense.
I did some more research and I found out that the Media.net team can optimize your ads for you, so I decided to give this a try. My revenue increased by 50%.
Low minimum traffic to get started.
Access to an account reppresentative.
You need substantial traffic in order to make money. Sometimes sites can be rejected if they don't have enough content.
You need to be in a suitable niche, for this read the below list of prohibited content.
Mixed reviews about account reps.
Creating an ad unit with media.net is a very simple process.
You can easily customized your ads in terms of sizes and colours and you can add tehm to your site by simply pasting a HTML code into the source code of your pages. They also have mobile ad units available.
The dashboard is easy to use and generate reports. You can select the dates that you want your report like a week report, or month or any other custom period.
You can get paid by Paypal or Wire transfer and the minimum threshold is $100. It is also very easy to contact support for whater problem you face.
Media.net ads work best when there are one or two ad units per page.
Media.net is only a complementary to Adsense and not a complete substitute. I think this is because they both are good at different things.
Adsense tends to have better image banners and Media.net excels in banners within the text.
The way that Media.net differs from Adsense is with it you have an account manager to whom you can ask questions and get answers. Adsense is more of a "black hole" on this, while Media.net gives you access to a human being who can answer all your questions and even give you suggestinons to increase your earrnings.
They are trained to optimize your ads for ROI. This is a big advantage for anyone who has struggled to contact Adsense for questions.
They handle almost everything like design and colors, the only thing that they don't handle is the layout. They may give you suggestions about the layout but you are in charge of that, just keep in mind that they might advice you to put their ads in prime position. Your account rep with also make and test mobile banner ads for your site. My rep has been so valuable for the profitability of my site, I simply wouldn't have been able to make the kind of earnings that I make without my rep.
However, if you do a quick search about Media.net account reps you will find mixed reviews. I don't know about other people's experiences, but I love my account rep.
I have heard about other people's experiences with Media.net who say that their account rep doesn't reply and if you are doing A/B testing and you have an urgent question this can be very frustrating.
If this is the case for you, simply contact the support and ask to change it.
Unlike Adsense, Media.net statistics do not get updated in real time, sometimes you would have to wait until the afternoon of the next day to check how your ads have been performing.
The bottom line is that we have had a great experience with Media,net, some of the ad placements have outperformed Adsense.
If you would like to read another review of this program, I am leaving you a link to Jon Dykstra's website, he is someone who has tried a lot of ads networks: Media.net review by Jon Dykstra.
Media.net works great in some niches and terribly in others.
If you sign up, they will review your account and will send you an email if you will be accepted.
After that it will lead you into an interface in which you will have to add the payment options and your sites.
Cllick on "Create Ad" and choose among the ad sizes.
Then you will have to choose your ad skin, which is simple the design of your ads and under that you have an option to customize the color.
I would suggest that you start with the brand colours, ads generally convert better if they look like they are part of the website. Tool is going to customize desgn and color on it's own too, you can change the advanced tools if you like but I just like to leave them as they are.
You can do this manually with the Ad Inserter plugin.
After you install this plugin, go to it's settings and paste the code of your ads on block 1, 2 and 3.
6 Comments on "Media.net Review for Publishers 2018"
No, there is not a start-up fee for Media.net, the same goes for Adsense. You can sign up for free and start earning from ads on your site.
Because time and time again my sites have been rejected by AdSense for no reason, it's good to know about an interesting alternative that can help: It seems that despite the lack of real-time stats and lack of report as well as weaknesses in some niches, media net still gives a pretty good turnover. Can you estimate the potential of income using them per 5k visitors weekly.
I have tried buying traffic before and did not see any result from it except the counter going up on the meter, does this really work at getting real people looking at your website?
Hello Chad! I say never buy traffic, it isn't worth it. Instead just put ads on your site and focus on organic traffic from the search engines. Your visitors are going to click on your ads if they are interested.
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Heidi Klum Opens Up About Harvey Weinstein After He Loses Producer Credit on Project Runway
By Lisa Ryan@lisarya
Heidi Klum, Harvey Weinstein. Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Harvey Weinstein has reportedly been stripped of his executive-producer credit on Project Runway, the fashion competition show on which his estranged wife Georgina Chapman has appeared multiple times as a guest judge. Speaking with People, the show's host Heidi Klum said she supports the "brave women" who have accused the Hollywood producer of sexual harassment and assault.
"I wish I could say that the horrible stories I read about Harvey Weinstein are a rare occurrence in our society, but that is simply not the case. We would be naïve to think that this behavior only happens in Hollywood," Klum told People.
"I think it would be hard to find a woman — myself included — who have not had an experience where they have felt intimidated or threatened by a man using his power, position, or his physical stature," the supermodel continued. "I truly admire these brave women who are coming forward to share their stories because change cannot come unless there is a dialogue and people are held accountable."
People notes that the Weinstein Company has been co-producing Project Runway along with Bunim/Murray Productions since its premiere. However, a "source" told People it's unclear what will happen with the show moving forward, since TWC owns a majority of Project Runway.
But Weinstein's estranged wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, will still appear on the next season of Project Runway All Stars, a Lifetime representative told People, as production is "already completed." The representative noted, "We have yet to determine an airdate."
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True Blood's, Michael Lehmann To Direct Amazon Comedy Series "Betas"
Michael Lehmann
One of True Blood's premiere Directors, Michael Lehmann is to direct a new pilot , "Betas" for Amazon. The show is to be about Silicon Valley and "four computer geeks and their quest for nerd fame". In addition to directing many of True Blood's episodes, Michael Lehmann's best known work is as the director of Heathers, but he also directed 40 Days and 40 Nights, The Truth About Cats And Dogs, and a whole bunch of episodes of American Horror Story, Dexter, Californication, and Big Love and more.
With the recent move to online TV shows like Netflix's hit, House of Cards, it looks like the internet is going to be giving competition to the networks.
This is the 8th comedy pilot that Amazon has green-lit so far, following Alpha House, Browsers, Dark Minions, Onion News Empire, Supanatural, Those Who Can't, and, of course, the Zombieland series that was just announced earlier this week.
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Maria Pearson, Candidate for Ward 10 in Hamilton Municipal Election 2010
Pearson, Maria
mariapearson@sympatico.ca
Having represented Ward 10 for the past 7 years and the former Ward 3, Stoney Creek, for 9 years I am confident I have the knowledge and ability to continue to represent Ward 10. I have lived in the area for over 26 years. Getting involved in the community on issues and volunteering when I retired to raise our family.
I have worked very hard to get Ward 10 and Stoney Creek its fair share of services. Sitting on 4 of 6 standing committees and over 20 subcommittees has allowed me to be a very strong voice for Stoney Creek. I have worked closely with staff on residents issues, earning their respect and support along with my Council colleagues.
Having worked in the legal field for 11 years and before that a pharmaceutical assistant before becoming a homemaker has given me a wealth of knowledge to make informed decisions. Also, sitting on Planning Committee and working on many different by-laws both in Stoney Creek and Hamilton has given me the opportunity to know the history of the regulations and assist residents on a daily basis when issues arise.
I continue to pursue upgrades in the community and address ongoing safety issues along with working very hard to hold the line on tax increases. I continue to encourage efficient services, commercial and industrial growth, public interest in our community and heritage and to keep our community a safe place to live.
Is Hamilton doing enough to support and encourage new investment in our older neighbourhoods? If not, what should the City be doing? Yes Hamilton Economic Development team is doing the best it can to encourage new investment in our older neighbourhoods. Further incentives, programs, etc. can always be brought forward and reviewed by Council.
Do you support Hamilton's LRT proposal? If so, what will you do to ensure Hamilton's success in building LRT? If not, why do you oppose it? Yes Yes, emphatically, yes! I support LRT. I believe Hamilton missed the opportunity in the 80's and we cannot have this happen again. We need to keep pushing Hamilton forward.


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Clair Sapilewski, Managing Editor| December 10, 2021
The Catalyst / Clair Sapilewski
Senior and varsity midfielder Taleah Mendoza fends off Hillsdale during a home game on November 30.
Soccer, one of NDB's winter sports, began tryouts the week of November 8 and had their first game on November 23. The varsity team has a few key players out due to injuries but still plans to have a great season with many new athletes on the team.
The soccer season typically lasts four to five months, beginning in November and often stretching out until April depending on how the WBAL League Championship game goes and if the team makes it to CCS.
The varsity team's captains are chosen by Head Coach Paul McCallion and Assistant Coach Dave Heuer. This year, Makena Conneely and Catherine McGuire are the senior captains and Stella Affrunti is the junior captain. Unfortunately, two of the three captains, Conneely and Affrunti, have been injured and are unable to play for the time being.
"We both tore our ACL," Affrunti explained. "We're still totally incorporated into the team and our coach wants us to come to everything and is so supportive."
The team also lost a number of excellent players over the past few years because they graduated. Additionally, a number of the returning varsity players have not begun their NDB season because the club soccer season has not ended yet. This means that until they have recovered their usual players, the team must rely primarily on new members.
"There's definitely talent in the new players," said senior Ella Giguere. "So we have a whole new team it feels like, but they look good."
Leadership on the team is an essential aspect of soccer, and even more so when the team's underclassmen have not had a normal soccer season at NDB yet.
"I think that our leadership, both in students and coaches, is very strong," senior Elle Rau said. "And I think that will become really, really important once the season gets going if we want to win league [games] and big championships."
As a winter sport, soccer runs through both Thanksgiving break and winter break. Thanksgiving break came not long after the start of the season, so coaches are more lenient when it comes to athletes traveling. Winter break, however, comes when the team has already had numerous games and is nearing the height of the season.
I think our biggest strengths, honestly, are just kind of bonding with each other and understanding each other"
— Stella Affrunti
"When it gets to winter break, then [soccer practice] is usually not mandatory," Rau said. "But it is strongly advised that we do not travel, at least very far."
As the season advances, the NDB soccer team is looking forward to building their team up again and staying strong throughout the winter season in order to perform well in their league and advance to championships towards the spring.
The team forms incredibly strong bonds with each other throughout the winter season. Soccer's ability to provide lasting friendships often draws athletes into the sport, but it also is important to winning games. Teamwork is essential, as any soccer player can tell you. A team that knows how to highlight one another's strengths will play well in games.
"I think our biggest strengths, honestly, are just kind of bonding with each other and understanding each other," Affrunti said. "I think that really helps us then with our performance on the field."
Clair Sapilewski, Managing Editor
Clair Sapilewski is the Managing Editor and is in Journalism II this year. This is her third year writing articles for The NDB Catalyst.
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Canadian by birth, Glover spent most of his life in China and the United States. A graduate of the University of Toronto, New York Missionary Training College, and New York University Medical College (M.D.), he was appointed a medical missionary to China in 1894 by the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He lived through the Boxer rebellion, when many missionaries were killed and others were forced to flee the country. In response to the crescendo of calls to quit China, Glover wrote a stirring defense of missionary efforts there entitled "Shall Suffering and Danger Halt Our Missionary Work?" His service with the C&MA in China continued until 1913.
During his years in China he was ordained, married Caroline Robbins Prentice, and founded two educational institutions. In 1913 he was appointed C&MA foreign missions secretary. In 1921 Moody Bible Institute recruited him to serve as director of missionary studies, a position he occupied until 1926, during which time he wrote the Progress of World-Wide Missions (1924), one of the most widely used mission histories ever written; it was translated into multiple languages. In 1926 he became a missionary administrator for the China Inland Mission (CIM), serving as assistant home director (1926-1929) and as home director (1930-1943). He retired in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1943.
Obit., New York Times, March 25, 1947, 25:5.
Wei served as president of Huazhong (Central China) University in Wuhan from 1929 to 1952. A philosopher with a profound knowledge of Chinese culture, Wei was an early exponent of "world Christianity."
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Spoilers with Kevin Smith is a film review talk show that premiered June 4, 2012 on Hulu. The show, described as an "anti-movie review" show, is hosted by Kevin Smith and produced by Smith's SModcast Pictures. A second season of Spoilers aired on The Comedy Network in Canada. Ten new half-hour episodes were shot in Los Angeles. The first series was filmed at "SModCo Studios", the upper floor of The Jon Lovitz Podcast Theatre at CityWalk in Universal Studios Hollywood. The second series was filmed at Raleigh Studios.

Format

The Spoilers' Anti-Review
Each week, Smith takes a group of approximately forty people of varying ages (a.k.a. "the Spoilers") to see the release of a new movie. The Spoilers return to the "Jay & Silent Bob-atorium" in the studio to comment on the film, good or bad. This is the "anti-review" part of the show, as no true consensus is reached on the film in question; it is simply the opinions of the group of attendees, with a few comments and a brief summary thrown in by Smith. At the end of the show, Smith suggests that the viewer not necessarily listen to the opinions put forward by the Spoilers and encourages viewers to go and see the movie themselves and form their own opinions, further pressing the "anti-review" angle of the segment.

"Criterion Lounge"
Smith relates his opinions on a selected Criterion Collection film available on DVD and as part of the Hulu Plus service. This segment was not featured in season 2.

Celebrity interview
Smith has an informal interview with the week's scheduled guest; the guest sits in a specially constructed throne adorned with griffins whose faces resemble Jason Mewes and Smith as Jay and Silent Bob. Smith stands to the side of the throne and conducts the interview.

"Spoilers Cartoon Laboratory"
Similar to the "SModCo Cartoon Show" on the SModcast website and Smith's "S.I.T." (SModCo Internet Television) YouTube channel, an animated short is aired using the soundtrack of an episode of Hollywood Babble-On as its voice track. The segment is co-hosted by "Professor Cartoonius", played by Smith's Hollywood Babble-On co-host Ralph Garman (in wig, glasses and fake mustache, doing his impression of Ed Wynn). This segment  was not featured in season 2.

"Mewes Tube"
Jason Mewes shows reviews of movies that have been sent to him on YouTube. This segment started in season 2.

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

''* NOTE: Due to the events of the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, discussion of the events of that tragedy took precedence over discussion of the movie, and none of the other normal segments were used in this episode.

Season 2 (2013)

References

External links

 Spoilers page on Comedy Canada

2010s American television talk shows
2012 American television series debuts
2014 American television series endings
Hulu original programming
Television series by SModcast Pictures
Kevin Smith