TANCET 2018 (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) is conducted to give admissions in various courses like ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan, MCA & MBA. TANCET 2018 is a state level exam. Candidates can get admission into different government & non-government colleges of Tamil Nadu state, after clearing this exam. TANCET 2018 Participating Institute is the Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
TANCET scores are accepted by University Departments, University Colleges of Engineering, Regional Centres of Anna University, Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, Arts & Science Colleges and Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) in Tamil Nadu. Some universities and self- financing engineering colleges also accept TANCET scores.
Here are some information about the TANCET 2018 entrance exam.
Candidates who fulfil TANCET Eligibility can apply for the exam.
Forms can be downloaded or got from the university campus.
Candidates can download TANCET 2018 Admit Card from the official website www.annauniv.edu.
It will be a pen and paper mode test.
TANCET Exam Pattern consists in 5 sections for duration of 2 hours.
There will a total of 120 questions and the total marks of the test will also be calculated out of 100.
The medium of language to be used in the question paper will be in English and the questions are of MCQ type.
There is negative marking against every correct answer.
No application will be provided through offline mode.
Candidates have to fill only one TANCET 2018 application form for all the three entrance exams.
Students will get admission after the counselling procedure. The counselling will jointly be held by Anna University and the colleges enlisted under them. Though it is a state level exam, students from other states can also apply for the same. The counselling process will start after the declaration of TANCET 2018 result and merit list. Availability of seats depends on each course and the seats offered by each college for each course.
To more about the TANCET 2018 Notification, application form, application fee, cut off, merit list and much more, refer complete article.
This section covers the important examination highlights and dates for TANCET 2018 exam. The mentioned dates are tentative dates, and as soon as the actual dates are announced it will be updated soon.
The following TANCET eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by a candidate before appearing for the entrance. Candidates who fail to meet the criteria are not liable to sit for the entrance.
Examination to be qualified: Candidates must have completed B.E or B.Tech in the concerned courses with 2 years of regular experience. Masters in any discipline of science is also accepted. Candidates who have passed 10+2 or possess a 10+3 years diploma certificate from the State Board of Technical Education are eligible. Students awaiting results can also apply.
Percentage marks: The pass percentage is determined on the basis of the category the candidate belongs.
Domicile: Candidates from the other states excluding Tamil Nadu can also apply for the entrance.
Candidates who have appeared for GATE 216/2017/2018 let off from sitting at the entrance if they have qualified GATE. On the other hand, candidates who have appeared for GATE in XE and XL discipline have to appear for TANCET 2018.
M. Tech/ME/M. Arch/M. Plan Qualifying Exam: Pass Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any disciplines.
Minimum Marks: Secure minimum 50% marks (45% for the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories).
MBA Qualifying Exam: Pass Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years.
MCA Qualifying Exam: Pass Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years with mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
MCA (Lateral Entry) Qualifying Exam: Pass Bachelor's degree in B.Sc (Computer Science/Information Technology), BCA with mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
Minimum Marks: Secure at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST).
TANCET 2018 Application Form will be released in the last week of January 2018. It will be available on the official website of Anna University www.aanuniv.edu. The application form should be submitted together with the application fee. Candidates who fail to pay the application fee will not receive any admit card.
Click on the desired link.
For TANCET Registration 2018, Candidates have to create a user account, and they have to provide a unique email id.
Candidates have to provide their personal details, domicile details, contact details.
Candidate is required to set a new ID and password. This login ID and password will be used to fill the application form, download the admit card and see the results.
Next, candidate needs to enter the ID and passwords, which were used during the registration process. After log in, candidate needs to enter the details like, their qualification, personal information, and contact information.
After filling academic details, the candidates need to upload a recent passport size colour photograph in .jpeg or .jpg format. Also the size of the photograph should be 25 kb.
The candidates can verify the details filled in application form meticulously, if wrong can be changed. After reviewing the application form, the candidates can click on the "Submit" button for submitting it.
After successfully submitting the application form, candidate can make the payment of application fee. The payment can be made through credit card/ debit card or via internet banking.
Once the application fee has been paid, the complete application form will be generated in the PDF format, which can be used for future references.
Before submitting the Application Form, candidates should check thoroughly all the details they have entered.
Once the form is submitted, the details in the application form cannot be modified or changed.
Post submission of the form an application number will be auto generated by the system.
Applicants are suggested to note down the application number for future references.
Candidates should also take a printout of the application form.
Candidates can apply for more than one course but in such cases, they have to pay for each added course. The payment can be made in a single demand draft for more than one program.
Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode only.
Candidates need to pay Rs. 500 (for SCA/ST/SC category Rs.250) for any one of the programme.
If a candidate wants to appear for more than one programme, then they need to deposit Rs. 500 (for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu, the fee is Rs.250) for every additional programme.
Candidates need to download TANCET 2018 Admit Card from the official website as no admit cards will be sent to their personal addresses. The admit card should be handled safely as it functions as the identity of candidates. TANCET 2018 Admit Card will be available on the university website from Mid-March 2018.
Click on the website www.annauniv.edu.
Enter User ID and Password.
TANCET 2018 Admit Card will appear on the computer screen.
Take a few printouts of it for further reference.
Aspirants can choose one centre according to their convenience. The chosen exam centre should be mentioned in the application form. Details such as the address and the location of the centre will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates may be allotted other exam centre other than the one chosen by him/her in case there is no vacancy in the preferred one.
TANCET 2018 will be an offline test (pen and paper based) comprising MCQ questions. The medium of the paper is English. The duration of the entrance will be 2 hours and candidates will have to attempt 100 questions of 100 marks. Question paper for programs like M. Tech/ME/M. Arch and M. Plan will be segregated into 3 sections. Against every correct answer, 1 mark will be allotted and for every incorrect answer, 1/5 mark will be subtracted. No marks are allotted for un-attempted questions. Aspirants can score a maximum of 100 marks.
-0.20 Mark -Ve Score: 1 Mark Deducted for 5 Wrong Answers (1/3 mark for every wrong answer).
Offline Exam Type: It Will Be A Pen And Paper Based Test. Candidates should answer every question correctly and shade the corresponding small open box provided. The shade should be made from a black all point pens only.
In ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan section, PART I & II is compulsory. PART III according to the discipline selected during registration.
TANCET question paper in each subject will have different versions. Each question paper will have a unique serial number. The candidates have to write and shade the question book serial number on the Answer sheet in the given boxes and open box respectively. Evaluation will be based on what the candidates specified on the answer sheet. Any mistake regard this may be the responsibility of the candidates.
From the entrance examination center, candidates can get the previous year question paper of TANCET. Moreover, the same can be obtained from the Anna University, Chennai 600 025 by paying Rs.25 each (demand draft), in person.
MBA Data Analysis, Passage Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, General English.
MCA Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, Verbal Ability, Basic Sciences.
TANCET 2018 Result will be declared at the official website after few days of completion of the entrance test. The result should be downloaded from the official website within ten days post declaration of the result. It is advised that aspirants should keep print out copies of the result and keep them with utmost care. This is because TANCET 2018 Result is considered equivalent to that of the rank list and is need to be produced at the time of admission.
Click on the proceed link and the login option will automatically appear on your computer screen.
Whereas the online form will be available on Anna University's website and the procedure will be exactly same as that of the application form filling during the entrance.
Counselling will start after the entrance examination result declared. From July, onward counselling process will be started. Candidate will get admission on the basis of the rank score in the entrance test, the deserving candidate will get the seat of admission.
Appearing for the TANCET 2018.
Applying for admission to the admitting authorities concerned.
The Cut-Off marks of TANCET 2018 will get published on the official portal by Directorial Authority of Tamil Nadu. Refering the previous year cut off marks will help the candidate to know the idea about how much more needed for qualifying.
Candidate can check minimum and maximum marks required for eligibility for the counselling. A candidate who scores secure marks or higher marks from the given cut-off marks on a website can fill admission form.
The candidate is requested to check day to date update related to TANCET exams.
TANCET 2018 Merit list contains the name of qualified and successful candidates.
Merit list will be prepared by the Anna University on the basis of score obtained in GATE 2018 and TANCET 2018.
Anna University will decide on 3 separate merit lists for admission through TANCET 2018.
GATE 2018 Category Merit List: For the candidates (Engineering/Technology), GATE 2018 Score will be taken into consideration for preparing merit. The merit list for Life Science paper and engineering science Codes, will be prepared on the basis of GATE 2019 score (attained in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers) and TANCET 2018 score with a weightage of 70:30. Also, a Common Merit List is prepared for GATE (Engineering/Technology) and GATE (Engineering Science XE, Life Science XL).
TANCET 2018 Category Merit List: Merit List is prepared on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in TANCET 2018.
Sponsored Category Merit List: A small number of seats are made available to candidates employed and sponsored by Governmental organizations, Government aided educational institutions and registered professional architects with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Merit list will be prepared on the basis of TANCET 2018. Sponsored candidates will be admitted only to the University Departments of Anna University, Chennai.
We have written some important tips & tricks for the preparation of TANCET exam. The given below exam preparation tips will help you to score a good marks in the examination.
It is important to divide the time as per the topics or syllabus. Time Management plays a very important role in the preparation of exam. Prior to preparation, candidates can plan and prioritize the syllabus they want to finish early. It should be noted that, candidate are needed to give equal time on all the topics. Start the preparation and keep hitting the weak areas to improve the overall preparation.
The candidate needs to follow the best study material, as it is the key for good preparation. Also, it will help the candidate to score well in any examination. Always go for the best study material and trending books to crack the exam. Gather best study materials and keep them around you while study. By solving question papers, candidates will get familiarized with the exam pattern and weightage of questions.
Students should solve previous years question papers and sample papers for better preparations. By solving question papers, candidates will get familiarized with the exam pattern and weightage of questions. Solve all the last year question papers. Candidates can also solve sample papers & attempt practice tests. Solve mock test which is available on the internet. By following all the mentioned tips, candidate can develop the speed of question solving skills.
Revision is the prominent part of any preparation, try to finish up the syllabus in time, so that you will get enough time for revision. Before going for exam, candidate are required to revise what they have studied, as it helps to recall many things that may get out from your mind. Allot last 2 days of examination for the preparation of important topics.
While preparing for exam, students forget to take care of their health. You can prepare well only if you are healthy, so take nutritious diet, avoid junk foods and eat fresh vegetables and fruits. You can also do yoga and meditation to relief or relax your body. Take a sleep of at least 8 hours a day.
1. What is TANCET Hall Ticket 2018?
TANCET 2018 Hall Ticket is very necessary to appear in the examination hall. Candidates are able to get their admit card through online mode from our website. The TANCET admit card will be available from the 2nd week of June 2018. The admit card will contain all the mandatory instruction regarding the exam.
Candidates have to bring the admit card in the examination hall.
Anna University, Chennai- 600 025.
2. How many courses are offered through TANCET 2018?
TANCET 2018 examination is the gateway to take admission in courses such as MBA, MCA, M.E/M.Arch/M.Tech/M.Plan.
3. Do I need to fill separate application forms for appearing in more than one program?
No. You can fill a single TANCET 2018 Application Form for applying to more than one program.
4. I have B.Tech degree from a distance university. Can I apply for TANCET 2018?
No. You cannot apply for TANCET 2018.
5. I am not from Tami Nadu. I am from Karnataka. Can I still apply for TANCET 2018?
Yes. Candidates from other states can also apply for TANCET 2018. But the eligibility conditions will be determined by the conducting authority for candidates from other states.
6. Can I apply for more than one program?
Yes, you can. For every additional program, you need to pay INR 500 if you belong to general category and INR 250 if you belong to SC/ST categories.
7. How can I get TANCET Application Form?


In theory, a spacecraft like Dawn, seen in this artist's concept orbiting the asteroid Vesta, could alter an asteroid's orbit enough for us all to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Every object in the universe, even something as small as a pebble, has gravity. You can't feel a pebble's gravity because its mass is so small, but it's still there, tugging away on anything that comes close. The close part is important because gravity is also related to the distance separating two objects. The closer they are, the greater the gravitational attraction.
A spacecraft zipping through the solar system obeys the same principles, exerting a gravitational pull directly proportional to its mass and inversely proportional to the distance between it and another object. Now, compared to an asteroid, which might have the mass of Mount Everest, a spacecraft is pretty puny, but its gravity can still make things happen. In fact, if you place an unmanned probe in a close orbit around an asteroid, it will pull ever so slightly on the rock. Over a period of 15 years or more, this almost infinitesimal tug could deflect the asteroid's orbit just enough to protect Earth from a nasty blow [source: BBC News].
Astronomers refer to this as a gravitational tractor and think it's a viable solution -- as long as they know about a potential collision years in advance. Early detection is just as critical to the next idea on the list.


'Augusta' is the iconic music of the Masters of which musician Dave Loggins, second cousin to Kenny composed both the song and lyrics. It has become one of sports most notable refrains. This memorable composition will infuse your soul with the warmth of spring and the feeling, that for many, signals golf season is about to begin.
Dave is best known for his hit 'Please Come to Boston' and venerated by his peers for his composing skills. He fashioned the words for 'Augusta' while attending the 1981 Tournament and described how the beauty of the course overwhelmed him.
He recalled the lyrics came to him on the par 4-440 yard 14th hole [Chinese Fir]. The 8th most difficult hole at Augusta, and the only hole without a bunker, it has been the setting of many incredible displays of shot execution.
As a spectator, Loggins was introduced to Frank Chirkinian, the respected producer of CBS Sports. Chirkinian had been looking at developing a theme song for his treasured sporting event while Dave had been imagining a sound that could reflect his experience. The stars were aligned!
This concept and lyrics are rightfully Dave's as he was one of the most accomplished songwriters in the early 80's, but the sound became more than just one man, and includes Norbert Putnam, who Kris Kristofferson said, "is the most gifted, clear-eyed, unpretentious artist I have ever met". Musician, arranger and producer, Norbert is an original Muscle Shoal's Fame Studio member and has worked with the likes of Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt and Ray Charles.
Norbert remembers receiving a call from Dave, following his meeting with Chirkinian asking if he could record at Norbert's Bennett House Studio in Franklin Tennessee. Dave would 'put down the song' on guitar and Norbert would provide the bass for harmony.
As they were arranging what they thought was a track ready to send to Chirkinian, Mike Hanna, music director for Dan Fogelberg and Donna Summer, paid a chance visit to the studio. "He was watching the two of us and said he could really hear a two bar piano sound going into Dave's guitar part. On a seven-foot Yamaha piano, in a few minutes, he composed the intro. It was perfect!" Norbert recalls.
In an hour the music was completed and sounded great. Norbert opened a bottle of wine to celebrate and at that moment Hanna said, "I've been thinking about this and I really think it needs a string quartet. We can improve the sound even more and a string section would be the way," however there was no budget.
As coincidences go a symphony was recording next door and an offer was made to the conductor to borrow four classical string musicians. For an investment of fifty dollars each for thirty minutes of their time, Mike, Norbert and Dave emptied their pockets to pay for the quartet.
Mike and Norbert never received a royalty and Norbert believes Dave receives a small amount every year. All of the rights to the music belong to The Masters Tournament and not to CBS.
It's the music of inspiration that evokes a sense of anticipation for the four days of rivalry and friendship, played out on a masterful landscape on which the world's leading golfers vie for the coveted green jacket.
Augusta is the collaboration of three respected musicians, who for very little money and for two of them minimal recognition, created one of the world's most memorable sports anthems.


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The Drawings of Abbott Thayer/ Elizabeth Robins Pennell letter, [ca. 1921]
Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936
Summary: A 9 p. handwritten draft of an article by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, "The Drawings of Abbott Thayer"; a letter from Pennell to Mr. Woodward commenting on the December 26, 1921 article in the Christian Science Monitor.
Writer; b. 1855; d. 1936. Elizabeth Robins Pennell was a writer and critic in New York, N.Y. and the wife of etcher and illustrator Joseph Pennell.
Donated 2005 by David Dufour, an art dealer who aquired the documents with a group of artist's letters and signatures from a dealer. Original provenance unknown.
The Drawings of Abbott Thayer/ Elizabeth Robins Pennell letter, [ca. 1921]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Thayer, Abbott Handerson
Women art critics
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New Orleans Saints Lose to Tampa Bay Buccaners 40-48
By Cathy Milne-Ware on December 9, 2018 No Comment
The Saints loss to the Buccaneers is not too surprising with seven players on the injured list. The final score was Tampa Bay 48-New Orleans 40 on Dec. 9, 2018.
Even with this loss, the Saints are 10-2 and are currently first in the NFC South. The game took place in their hometown at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, more commonly called the Superdome.
The inactive list includes wide-receiver, Brandon Marshall; tight end Dan Arnold; left tackle Terron Armstead; linebacker Manti Te'o; center, Will Clapp; defensive end Trey Hendrickson; and defensive lineman Mitchell Loewen.
Marshall has yet to make his debut for the Saints. Since joining the team's roster, he has missed all four games.
The top three performers on the offensive team were quarterback Drew Brees, 201 passing yards; running back Alvin Kamara, 51 rushing yards; wide receiver Michael Thomas, 91 receiving yards. For the defensive team, linebacker Demario Davis, seven tackles; defensive end Cameron Jordon, four tackles; and safety Chris Banjo, one interception.
Mark Ingram secured his spot in the franchise's record book with 49 career rushing touchdowns. Both he and Deuce McAllister now hold the same title as they are tied. Not only did they achieve the same number touchdowns but they both did so with eight years under their belts when they set the record.
Saints Final 3 Regular Season Game Schedule
In the 15th week of the regular season, the New Orleans Saints will face No. 2 in the NFC South, Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Monday Night Football kickoff is at 5:15 p.m. ET on December 17, shown on ESPN.
On Sunday, December 23, the Saints will play at their home field against the Pittsburgh Steelers; No. 1 in the AFC North. Fans can view the game on CBS at 1:25 p.m. ET.
New Orleans will be at home when they meet Carolina on Sunday, December 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET. FOX will broadcast the game.
New Orleans Saints Origin
The New Orleans Saints was founded in November 1966 by John W. Mecom Jr., David Dixon, and the city of New Orleans. Their home stadium was the Tulane Stadium. In 1975 they moved to the Louisianna Superdome until Mercedes-Benz purchased the stadium's naming rights.
The franchise's first winning season was in 1987 with their final score at 12 and 3. This earned them a trip to the NFL playoffs where they lost to the Minnesota Vikings 44–10.
In 2009, the Saints won a trip to Superbowl XLIV. They beat the AFC Champions Indianapolis Colts, 31-17. This was their only Superbowl game to date. Fans will be thrilled should New Orleans defend the NFC at the Superbowl LII on Feb. 3, 2019.
Written by Cathy Milne-Ware
The Times-Picayune: Brandon Marshall, Dan Arnold inactive for Saints at Buccaneers
The Times-Picayune: Saints' Mark Ingram ties Deuce McAllister's franchise record with 49th rushing touchdown
ESPN: New Orleans
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Where do most Filipinos work in Canada?
Question: Where do most Filipinos work in Canada?
What is the best job in Canada for Filipino?
How much do Filipinos earn in Canada?
Why do so many Filipinos come to Canada?
How can a Filipino live in Canada?
How much does it cost to migrate to Canada from Philippines?
Where do most Filipino live in Canada?
When did Filipinos move to Canada?
Which city in Canada has the most Filipino?
Filipino and Filipino-Canadian population in the country are concentrated in 4 Canadian provinces – Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba – as more than 90% of them reside and work in those provinces.
Some of the in-demand jobs in Canada that recruitment agencies in the Philippines are offering include, but not limited to, the following:Caregiver.Hairstylist.Butcher.Food Service Supervisor.Welder.Fast Food Restaurant Staff/Manager.Assembler.Nanny.More items •Oct 23, 2020
Salary Guide for OFWs in CanadaCLASSIFICATIONHOURLY RATEMalesC$ 23.84FemalesC$20.18All EmployeesC$23.59
Overpopulation, economic and political difficulties in the Philippines caused massive emigration starting in the 1970s. The declaration of martial law in 1972 encouraged even more people to leave. By 1995, more than 220,000 Filipinos had entered Canada as landed immigrants.
How to Immigrate to Canada from the Philippines: 9 Steps.Choose the most suitable program for you.Do a self-assessment.Work on your deficiencies. Prepare all the necessary documents and certificates.Find a job. Verify your employment.Apply for the visa program where youre eligible.More items •Jul 1, 2021
AND THE GRAND TOTAL ISCategoryTotal Required in Canadian DollarsGovernment Fees (FSW)$2,380.00Other fees and expenses (some hypothetical)$10,517.00Settlement funds in your bank account$23,181.00Total for hypothetical Family of Four$36,07828 Apr 2020
Toronto Toronto remained the Canadian metropolitan area with the most number of Filipinos at 274,760, followed by Vancouver (133,925), and Winnipeg (77,305). Winnipeg is the metropolitan area with the most Filipinos on a per capita basis (9.9%), followed by Yellowknife (6%), and with Calgary and Vancouver tied (5.4%).
1930 The first Filipinos migrated to Canada in 1930. In 1950, ten Filipinos were recorded in Manitoba.


Our latest piece of equipment comes from EXACT Dispensing Systems, Newcastle, Maine. Today, we are receiving training for the Model 1450 Single Acting Metering System and can't wait to add this to our manufacturing facility. This machine will mix our hardener and epoxy so we can take out human error, time and loss of material.
Ernie DeLany (President) had the honor of appearing on Executive Leaders Radio Program this past Friday (May 9, 2014). He had a great time talking about his past experiences ranging from the lessons he has gained through sports, learning from losing, and various family stories.
Below are the radio stations, days and times your show will air, and other media carriages where you can access the show. Please make sure you tune in!
A few weeks after the show airs it will be webcasted and archived on www.executiveleadersradio.com. You can also access the show on iTunes, Podcastpickle.com, Podbean.com and Castroller.com. The Executive Leaders Radio is also featured on Smart CEO, SBN Online and The Entrepreneurship Institute.
Four members of Probes Unlimited Inc. braved the polar vortex a few weeks back to attend the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Trade Show (AHR EXPO). Our main purposes for attending the show were to: market our new line of products TTmini Temperature Transmitters, identify the latest technologies that will help us continue to efficiently design our products, so we can meet engineering demands of the market, and last but not least, create new contacts and nurture existing business relationships.
Overall this was a successful trip and was worth battling the artic-like conditions. Below are some impressions and reflections from two of our attendees.
Ernie (President): "61K attendees in NYC. I saw the continuing trend of focusing on energy efficiency/environmental awareness to reduce greenhouse gases. There are growing opportunities for sensors as instrumentation is developed to maintain, monitor, and confirm increased efficiency. The industry is far from the days of blowing hot and cold air while gobbling energy. Buildings have endless options for climate control. ROI for up 99% efficient condensing boilers, wireless building energy management systems, and advanced tools for installation have been reduced as the technologies advance in development. I continue to be blown away year after year of the compact size and output potential of the condensing boilers at the show. Roy and I got a preview of a boiler in development that was a 4 stage [4 individual modulating burners/heat exchangers] that adjusted according to demand. It was capable of up to 1 million BTU and was smaller than a standard fridge.
We look forward to incorporating what we have learned into marketing our latest product and were thrilled to see that there is a demand for it in this particular industry.
We Are Curious, Which Social Media Outlet Do You Like Best?
With Social Media becoming so popular, we were wondering which outlets you like best?
Mariah, Ernie and Robert with their certificates.
For the past few months, Probes Unlimited, Inc., has been participating in a program called ExporTech by DVIRC that helps manufacturing and technology companies enter or expand in global markets. While PUI is currently a global company, we really want to focus on expanding those markets. At the moment, our sights are set on China, Canada, Germany and Australia.
These all-encompassing export sessions have provided us with a wealth of knowledge. We've also benefited with the support of an individual coach who answered any of our questions and guided us through the process of creating our own export strategy.
On April 3, 2013, we are scheduled to present our export strategy for each country in front of a panel of experts who specialize in different sectors of the exporting process. We have learned so much during these past few months and we thought we would share some of the important tips that we have been incorporating into our own export strategy.
We learned one of the biggest distinguishing factors of a successful and not-so-successful exporter is their marketing message. As we all are aware, first impressions are often the deciding factor for whether or not a prospecting buyer is going to further pursue getting to know more about your company and the products/services you offer. We learned that it is imperative to have a clear message on how we differentiate from our competitors and why choosing our company will benefit the potential buyer. Seemingly an easy task, we soon found out how difficult it was to create a successful elevator pitch that was targeted for each country and product we were pitching.
The second valuable lesson we learned was the importance of doing thorough research to determine our target markets. Doing our homework and answering questions like: what foreign markets are most attractive for our product or service? And how can we be successful in these target markets were so valuable. From those questions, we were able to broaden our knowledge of product trends, to identify our biggest competitors in each market, and to understand our key obstacles that we might not have known.
Lastly, the process of writing our plan of action for the next three years was a huge help. Not only in the sense of having a concrete 'To Do' list that we can refer back to, but it really highlighted what is expected of each member of our team. That is, holding each of us accountable for specific tasks that will ensure that we complete our goals.
d) trying to better understand a complicated system or structure.
Starting at the center, use an image of the topic you will be outlining.
Whenever applicable, use images, symbols, and codes to keep things visually appealing and less "wordy".
Highlight your keywords by using upper or lower case so they are easily identifiable.
Try to have each word alone on its own line.
Each line should be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic, and flowing, becoming thinner as they radiate out from the center.
Occasionally, Mind Maps are successfully used when a company is trying to identify a problem. Once the overall problem is identified, Root Cause analysis is used to help further recognize not only what the issue is, what happened, why it happened, and what to do to prevent it from happening again.
For Probes Unlimited, Inc. these methods will be very valuable. Mind Mapping is a tool that can be used on all levels of PUI from designing a website, creating a new product, or to help improve efficiency on the production floor. Root Cause analysis is most helpful when problems/processes involve human factors and/or interactions. Since PUI is a manufacturing facility with several production cells, human involvement is frequent. No facility is perfect, but since the market continues to dictate price, organizations like us need to focus their resources to meet these needs. This is an effective, relatively quick and inexpensive tool that can greatly increase our productivity and help us keep our cost low.


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This may be your last chance to train and learn how to use the military strategy in order to win your war. The game provide all you need, weapons and maps, power and energy. Your goal is to manage proud all of these and show us how talented are you in the art of war. Good luck!


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Q: IPython Notebook Define a LaTeX macro both for mathjax and pdf conversion E.g., I have this Markdown cell that use the sanctioned way of using a LaTeX macro in the notebook
$\def\abc{a\,b\,c}$ The first three letters are $\abc$.

and I have what I want in the notebook. OTOH, when I "Download as PDF via LaTeX"
the conversion process fails with these errors in the standard error of the console
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Transcript written on notebook.log.

because Latex itself doesn't accept a definition embedded in a mathematical expression. Because Markdown doesn't accept these definitions outside a mathematical expression I feel like I'm trapped in a Comma 22 situation.
I'm pretty sure the system can be fooled using Raw NBconvert cells and smart latex code but I'm missing some step in my head... Any help will be properly appreciated, ciao

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Q: How to test angular2 class/service with parameters inside constructor? I have simple class with a method and constructor injection in the constructor:
import { WindowService } from '../path_to_serivce';

    export class ModeCheck {

      constructor(private windowRef: WindowService) { }

      public isMode(): boolean {
       logic ...
      }

    }

and my Interceptor testing spec.ts class (assume the imports are above)
describe('Interceptor', () => {

    beforeEach(() => {
        TestBed.configureTestingModule({
            imports: [HttpClientTestingModule],
            providers: [
                {
                    provide: HTTP_INTERCEPTORS,
                    useClass: ModeInterceptor,
                    multi: true
                }, ModeCheck]
          });
    });

 });

The error which I get is Error: Can't resolve all parameters for ModeCheck: (?). Which basically says that I have to handle the constructor parameter in my test. How should I handle such issue?

A: You need the @Injectable() decorator on a class that you are treating as a service that needs other services injected.
You need it above the export for your ModeCheck class.
Without this decorator on a service class, the constructor dependencies will not be resolved. It is actually recommended that you add that decorator to a service whether or not you are getting dependencies in the constructor. It is a clear way to tell anyone looking at the code that the class is a service.


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T-Brother Food & Trading Ltd. is recalling Soo brand enoki mushrooms because testing has shown they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers who have the mushrooms in their homes should immediately discard them, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Distribution details are incomplete, but it is known for sure that the recalled mushrooms were sent to the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Nationwide distribution is also possible, according to the recall notice.
"This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings," the government's recall notice states.
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Chevron Loses Major Lobbying Battle In Congress Over Ecuador Trade Benefits
McCain Finance Chair Had Led Campaign -- Effort to Quash Claims of Indigenous Tribes Fails
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Washington – Chevron has lost a critical lobbying battle in Congress in its effort to escape a $16.3 billion liability in Ecuador stemming from a landmark environmental case, said Amazonian residents and their lawyers engaged in a court battle with the company.
Despite hiring a team of A-list Washington insiders – including Wayne Berman, John McCain's national finance chairman and former Senator Trent Lott – Chevron's plan to enlist Congress to help it abort the class-action case in Ecuador has failed with the renewal of trade benefits to the South American country.
"This is a major setback to Chevron's effort to undermine the rule of law in Ecuador to avoid cleaning up an environmental disaster," said Steven Donziger, an American legal advisor to the plaintiffs.
A bill extending the trade benefits to Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia passed the Senate on Thursday after clearing the House earlier in the week. A large team of Chevron lobbyists headed by Berman had worked for months to attach a rider that would have excluded benefits for Ecuador, where Chevron stands accused of having caused what experts believe could be the largest oil-related disaster on the planet.
An independent expert appointed by the court found last March that Chevron was responsible for damages in Ecuador and should pay between $7.2 and $16.3 billion. A final decision is expected in 2009.
The potential liability stems from sub-standard practices used by Texaco when it was the operator of an oil consortium in Ecuador's Amazon from 1964 to 1990. Chevron bought Texaco in 2001 and will bear any liability in the case.
Chevron had hoped the threat of cutting trade benefits would pressure Ecuador's government to scuttle the lawsuit, but the strategy backfired as Ecuador fought back via its Washington ambassador, Luis Gallegos. Gallegos told Congress that Chevron had tried to pressure the Ecuador court to undermine the trial once evidence was introduced that suggested the oil giant's culpability.
Gallegos had told Congress his country would lose 350,000 jobs if Chevron succeeded in the lobbying campaign.
Representatives of the plaintiffs – who include five indigenous tribes and residents in 80 rainforest communities – had accused Berman of misrepresenting the case to several members of Congress and to the office of the United States Trade Representative. One such misrepresentation was that Chevron claimed to Congress it had been "released" by Ecuador's government after a small environmental remediation but in fact that release specifically excluded private claims of the type being brought in the lawsuit.
How Chevron obtained even that limited release is now the subject of an official corruption investigation in Ecuador. The court-appointed expert, for example, found that more than 80% of the sites Chevron claimed had been remediated to secure the release have levels of deadly toxins in violation of legal norms.
Ecuador's national prosecutor recently indicted two Chevron lawyers and seven former Ecuadorian government officials for fraud after they signed documents certifying the clean-up.
Aside from the political jockeying in Washington, Chevron has admitted in court that Texaco dumped 18.5 billion gallons of toxic waste into Amazon waterways and abandoned over 900 waste pits while it operated the concession. Tens of thousands of people now live in the middle of the contamination, some directly on top of waste pits Chevron covered with dirt without cleaning out contaminants.
Health problems and cancer rates in the region have skyrocketed in recent years, according to scientific evidence presented by the plaintiffs. Neither Texaco nor Chevron has ever conducted a single health study of the area nor published a map for local residents detailing the sites of its covered waste pits.
Pablo Fajardo, the Ecuadorian lawyer for the plaintiffs, said he was pleased Congress did not accept "misinformation" put forth by Chevron's lobbying team.
"Chevron is trying to peddle misinformation to the U.S. Congress just like Texaco told the indigenous people of Ecuador that oil was as healthy as vitamins," Fajardo said.
Chevron had hired Berman after he succeeded three years ago in getting Congress to help the company kill a deal for a merger between a Chinese state oil company and California-based Unocal. Berman's efforts paved the way for Chevron to buy Unocal itself.
It turns out Unocal operated in Burma, which has caused Chevron a spate of bad publicity for generating billions in hard currency for the repressive military regime there.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seveneves, Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon returns with a wildly inventive and entertaining science fiction thriller--Paradise Lost by way of Philip K. Dick--that unfolds in the near future, in parallel worlds.
In his youth, Richard "Dodge" Forthrast founded Corporation 9592, a gaming company that made him a multibillionaire. Now in his middle years, Dodge appreciates his comfortable, unencumbered life, managing his myriad business interests, and spending time with his beloved niece Zula and her young daughter, Sophia.
One beautiful autumn day, while he undergoes a routine medical procedure, something goes irrevocably wrong. Dodge is pronounced brain dead and put on life support, leaving his stunned family and close friends with difficult decisions. Long ago, when a much younger Dodge drew up his will, he directed that his body be given to a cryonics company now owned by enigmatic tech entrepreneur Elmo Shepherd. Legally bound to follow the directive despite their misgivings, Dodge's family has his brain scanned and its data structures uploaded and stored in the cloud, until it can eventually be revived.
In the coming years, technology allows Dodge's brain to be turned back on. It is an achievement that is nothing less than the disruption of death itself. An eternal afterlife--the Bitworld--is created, in which humans continue to exist as digital souls.
But this brave new immortal world is not the Utopia it might first seem . . .
Fall, or Dodge in Hell is pure, unadulterated fun: a grand drama of analog and digital, man and machine, angels and demons, gods and followers, the finite and the eternal. In this exhilarating epic, Neal Stephenson raises profound existential questions and touches on the revolutionary breakthroughs that are transforming our future. Combining the technological, philosophical, and spiritual in one grand myth, he delivers a mind-blowing speculative literary saga for the modern age.
Booklist Review: "In this supersized sequel to his best-selling technothriller Reamde (2011), speculative-fiction virtuoso Stephenson creates new challenges for his returning protagonist, computer-gaming mogul Richard Dodge Forthrast, including his literal transformation into a digital avatar. When a routine medical procedure goes awry, rendering Dodge brain-dead, a long-forgotten will drafted during his salad days abruptly takes effect, leaving his remains in the hands of wealthy and wily cryogenics entrepreneur Elmo El Shepherd. Twenty years later, his computer savvy grandniece Sophia devises a way to boot up Dodge's digitized brain in a cyberspace realm dubbed Bitworld, where he finds himself suddenly conscious again and in charge of fashioning a new virtual universe. As the decades pass and the Bitworld population of freshly deceased and uploaded souls grows, Dodge is forced to exercise tighter control until disenchanted, power-hungry El finally arrives on the scene and turns Dodge's palace into a prison. Stephenson devotees with a taste for Tolkienesque fantasy will revel in the author's imaginative world building as the story shifts more and more into Bitworld, while those who favor his ingenious riffs on future tech may find it tedious. Still, there are enough futuristic, envelope-pushing ideas here, especially related to AI and digital consciousness, to keep even nonfans and science buffs intrigued.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Best-selling Stephenson is cutting edge and his followers and all readers intrigued by shrewd speculative fiction will queue up.--Carl Hays Copyright 2019 Booklist"
Publisher's Weekly Review: "This laboriously detailed follow-up to Reamde explores where human imagination ends and artificial intelligence begins, providing some speculative concepts without any real payoff. Richard "Dodge" Forthrast, founder of the gaming company Corporation 9592, is rendered brain-dead when a routine surgery goes horribly wrong. His will stipulates that his brain be scanned and preserved by a tech company run by elusive Elmo Shepherd, in hopes of future regeneration. Decades later, Dodge's grandniece, Sophia, designs a method for turning on Dodge's brain, making him a lone god of sorts in a new digital world. Her invention allows people to leave Meatspace, or the terrestrial world, which is reinventing itself after the implosion of the internet, and travel to Bitworld, where Dodge and the now-dead Elmo battle for power. Though Bitworld is liberated from physical constraints and Meatspace is exploring a "post-truth" era, both simplistically replicate present-day societal power structures, showing the limits of Stephenson's imagination. Fans of Stephenson's passion for the minutiae of technological innovations will revel in the intricacies of his construction, but unwieldy dialogue, uneven pacing, and a narrow-minded view of the future betray the story's promise. Agent: Liz Darhansoff, Darhansoff & Verrill. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
Subjects Immortality -- Fiction.
Cryonics -- Fiction.
Low temperature engineering -- Fiction.
Action and adventure fiction.
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Jewel Drops Early Live Version of 'Who Will Save Your Soul'
Live track will appear on Pieces of You reissue
By CLAIRE SHAFFER
Jewel has released a live version of "Who Will Save Your Soul" recorded at the Inner Change Coffee House in San Diego, California, early on in her career. The track, which includes Jewel's spoken intro for the song, will appear on the upcoming reissue of Jewel's album Pieces of You.
"I'm very excited to share this new live version of 'Who Will Save Your Soul.' This is the first song I ever wrote. I was 16," Jewel tells Rolling Stone in a statement. "Before I broke, I opened for Bob Dylan, and this was his favorite song of mine, and I remember thinking — if no one else ever likes any of my music, I will always have this! This song brings me back to the early days of my career, playing at the Inner Change Coffee House. I also remember performing this song on Conan O'Brien's show in 1995, at the age of 19, which was my first ever major TV performance. I have many fond memories attached to this track, and I'm glad that this performance from the Pieces of You reissue allows fans to connect with the song in a new way this year."
Pieces of You, Jewel's 1995 debut album, will be reissued on Friday, November 20th via Craft Recordings, and will be accompanied by a Pieces of You virtual concert from Jewel herself. For Record Store Day's 2020 Black Friday Event, Jewel will also be unveiling a Live at the Inner Change LP, with previously unreleased audio from a 1994 performance.
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Home Feature Story Girl gathers toys for Ronald McDonald kids
Girl gathers toys for Ronald McDonald kids
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Wallaceburg resident Rori Bennett, 9, gathered 50 toys recently to be donated to the Ronald McDonald house in London.
A Wallaceburg girl is not going to corral any reindeer, or guide a sleigh around the globe this Christmas season, however, she will be playing the part of Santa for some children at the Ronald McDonald house.
Rori Bennett, 9, launched a toy drive recently and she managed to gather up about 50 toys to donate to the London facility, which has helped her and her family throughout the years.
"Nobody wants to be in the hospital over the Christmas season," she said. "When I was, I was upset. It brightened up my day when they gave me something, to kind of celebrate. I wanted to share that with everyone. I wanted them to be comforted. I'd like to see the kids have a smile. I had a smile when I got something, and I want them to feel the same way."
Rori, who attends Holy Family Catholic School, decided on her birthday back in October she wanted to do this toy drive and she sought out donations from people in the Wallaceburg community.
"I wanted to make sure that they got to have the joy that I had when I was in the Ronald McDonald house over my fifth birthday," she said. "They gave me a doll because of the way I had to spend my birthday. When I was a baby I had to stay in there and I had nothing. They gave me everything, my sleepers, my food, my diapers. I wanted to make sure the little babies had stuff and the little kids had stuff."
Rori said her parents Kim and Joel both benefitted from the Ronald McDonald house, with everything from accommodations to a simple cup of coffee.
Rori said she's thrilled with the community support and happy with the number of toys she gathered.
"If the house is full, I'm hoping we can give every kid that is in over the Christmas season a chance to have a toy," she said. "It made me feel like somebody was thinking of me, somebody was caring about me. I want them to feel the same way, I want them to feel that somebody that they probably don't even know is caring about them."
Rori and her family are set to drop off the toys on Dec. 17.
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Is Telgi Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Written by Sucheta Dalal | Updated: Nov 17 2003, 05:30am hrs
In 1991, a journalist from a leading Marathi newspaper had called me up to ask if Id like to take a crack at investigating the fake revenue stamp racket. He had a source with him, who had a briefcase full of fake revenue stamps worth a few lakhs of rupees, but had come to a dead end after repeated attempts to register a case and draw the attention of police officials. Based on his study, the source had figured out that not everybody was fooled by the fake revenue stamps. In fact, many of them knowingly bought them at a discount to the official value.
The manufacture of fake stamps and stamp paper has been on, at least from the late 1980s. But it has grown from a small, localised business, concentrated around Mumbais stock market and real estate business, into a mega operation covering at least 12 states and their police machinery.
Those days the Bombay Stock Exchange followed an open outcry system and settled share transactions through physical delivery of shares. The hub of all market activity in the country was the third floor trading ring at the imposing Jeejeebhoy Towers. A spiral staircase and the landing leading away from the ring was a beehive of support services catering to brokers needs. Among them were vendors offering a variety of snacks and chai, shoe shine boys and typists. There were some unusual services too. Such as people who earned their living by filling out transfer forms; or the briefcasewallahs who sold revenue stamps and stamp paper, and even a master forger who eliminated hassles of matching signature by expertly forging them for a small fee.
It took me several years to learn about the forger and understand why the seemingly mind boggling hassles of signature mismatches and physical deliveries did not seem to bother brokers as much as they should have.
My stamp source claimed that many of the briefcasewallahs sold four categories of stamps and that the buyers knew exactly what they were buying. Genuine stamps were the first category, the second were fake prints on genuine security paper, the third were complete fakes and the fourth was more astonishing. These were used stamps that were apparently accepted by the share transfer departments of specific companies that colluded with the sellers.
I found nobody who would speak up or give details, although it was obvious that most people knew about the racket. A usually helpful source in a share custodial company not only refused to speak, but even advised me to drop the story. Some reluctantly talked of threats and about the police and underworld nexus of the fake stamp sellers. As far as the stock market was concerned, the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) finally put the briefcasewallahs and the third floor forgers out of business by eliminating physical settlements.
A couple of years later, a colleague in another newspaper tried to follow the trail and again drew a blank. In fact, the first case relating to fake stamp paper was indeed registered in 1991, but it was never pursued.
A decade later, Telgi, the boy who started out with a stamp vending stall, would have been winning awards for creating the fastest growing business in the country if the enterprise hadnt been completely illegal.
He discovered a market just waiting to be exploited, because an inefficient government wouldnt produce enough stamp paper to meet statutory and legal requirements. Also the process of buying stamps from the government stamp office involved long queues and irritating encounters with arrogant and lazy government employees.
If Telgis business grew by leaps and bounds, it is because the authorities responsible for producing revenue stamps and stamp paper failed to collect simple statistics and check if their supply met the demand from the market place. Telgis illegal press could crank out increasing volumes of stamp paper, because official agencies werent producing enough. Did Telgis long reach ensure that official agencies remained asleep Even today, the Maharashtra government, which probably presides over the largest number of transactions requiring stamp paper in the country, has never calculated what its revenue generation from stamp duty payments ought to be. Nobody even asked, until recently, how printing machines were disposed by the governments security printing presses at Nasik and how they became available for Telgi to reassemble and use.
By 1995, seven cases had been registered against Telgi, but sources allege that it was often a means for the police officials to get on to Telgis generous payroll. The size of the fake stamp paper scam is now estimated at anywhere between Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 crore. Even providing for a certain amount of exaggeration, it is clear that the tentacles of its corrupting influence have spread across the country.
That the stamp paper scam is finally shaking up the corrupt police and political hierarchy of Maharashtra is tribute to the untiring effort of social activist Anna Hazare. He filed a public interest litigation demanding action against all police officials named by the Special Investigation Team headed by deputy inspector general Subodh Jaiswal when they were caught partying with Abdul Karim Telgi or shielding other corrupt officials. By preventing the scam from being brushed under the carpet, Mr Hazare not only exposed the rot in the system, but he also helped highlight the best of Indian democracy. We cannot ignore the judicial activism that gave the Special Investigation Team its freedom. And allowed the efforts of officers like Mr Jaiswal and retired additional director general of police SS Puri (who heads the SIT that ordered the arrest of 37 police officials and over a dozen politicians) to get the attention that they richly deserve.
The service they have rendered becomes apparent if you understand the environment of fear and helplessness that Telgi and his band of corrupt police officials had managed to create. Apart from the fake stamp racket, stockbroker sources insist that evasion of stamp duty continues even in the electronic mode.
A wide ranging investigation into all issues relating to the sale of stamps and collection of stamp duty is certainly called for. As many say, Telgis role in producing fake stamps, corrupting the police force and gratifying politicians is probably the tip of the iceberg.
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Bobby Berk launches a new collection of removable wallpaper
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Bobby Berk just launched his third collection with us this past month at the High Point Market! The collection focuses on modern interpretations of geometric classics, such as stripes, plaids, and curved patterns. Bobby Berk conceptualized the new collection based on his observations of a shift away from connectivity and presence of mind in today's technology-driven world. The patterns are meant to represent a return to a focused, lighthearted, and carefree lifestyle. Turning away from the sterility of computer-generated perfection, Berk embraces the 'pen to paper' aesthetic in his designs, as a reminder of the centering effect that 'unplugged' activities can have. The bold, fun, and trendy prints align with Berk's philosophy that staying grounded, appreciating opportunity, and embracing life is important to happiness.
"We truly consider Bobby a part of the Tempaper family and have such a wonderful time working with him," said Tempaper Creative Director and Co-Founder Jennifer Matthews. "For his third collection with us, we've incorporated a timeless black and white color story with sketched linework and curves creating simplistic yet dynamic patterns. There's a playful vibe that captures Bobby's free-spirited and fun-loving personality."
Tempaper and Berk have a longstanding relationship; Berk was one of the first Tempaper stockists, selling the removable wallpaper in Bobby Berk Home in New York and Miami. This partnership grew into a friendship, with Berk, Matthews, and co-founder Julia Au collaborating on collections. In their third partnership, the team is celebrating the growth of both the Tempaper and Bobby Berk brands.
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Ski season preview: Indoor dining, new area for beginners coming to Mount Hood resorts
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021, 2:42 p.m. | Published: Nov. 27, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Frank Mueller, a Portland resident, enjoys the elements at Mt. Hood Meadows in this Oregonian/OregonLive file photo.Jim Ryan/Staff
By Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive
A new ski area for beginners, the return of indoor dining at lodges, and a controversial new line-skipping pass highlight a ski season that's also expected to see a good amount of snow in Oregon's mountains.
Ski resorts in Oregon may not yet be open for business (with most season openings delayed until December), but skiers, snowboarders and lodge lovers have a lot to look forward to as they eagerly await the first significant snowfall of the season.
The primary question, as usual is: How good will conditions be this year?
Mount Hood should be a little colder than normal and a little snowier than usual this winter, according to a forecast by the Climate Prediction Center. There's a 40% chance that the mountain will see precipitation levels above normal and a 43% chance of temperatures that are below normal, according to the forecast, which covers Dec. 2021 to Feb. 2022.
Oregon's central Cascades have roughly equal chances of receiving precipitation levels that are above, near or below normal, with slightly better chances for colder temperatures, according to the forecast.
Northeast Oregon, meanwhile, has a 42% chance of above-normal precipitation and a 38% chance of below-normal temperatures giving hope to those skiing at Anthony Lakes.
That could add up to a pretty good season at Oregon's ski resorts, which are gearing up to begin operations as soon as the snow begins to fall in earnest this season.
Jordan Elliot, president of the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association, said the weather patterns bode well, and that ski resorts this year could see an influx of people who picked up the sport last year, in addition to experienced skiers and snowboarders looking to take advantage of the favorable conditions.
He also said resorts might look a lot like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, with shared chairlifts and little to no outdoor masking – especially after state health officials rescinded Oregon's outdoor mask mandate. Indoor masking is expected to continue, though resorts are planning to reopen indoor dining areas this winter.
"By and large I'd just say that outdoor operations are going to look just as they did prior to COVID," Elliot said. "The things that we may see continue is a lot of the pre-purchasing stuff that was put in place last year" like touch-less transactions and online payments.
Still, he said skiers and snowboarders should carry a face mask in their pocket, just in case it's needed.
From new beginner runs to new dining options, here's what to expect at Oregon ski areas this year.
The south side of Mount hood during sunset Oct. 23, 2019.Mark Graves/The Oregonian
MT. HOOD MEADOWS
Mt. Hood Meadows' new Sahale Lodge offered a limited grab-and-go options last year, but this year it's expected to be fully functional, operating its Sahale Grill, Wildflowers Cafe and Bullwheel Bar with indoor seating. Indoor seating will also be available at Meadows' other restaurants and cafes.
This season will also mark the return of full-day kids' ski lessons, which were canceled last year due to the pandemic. Lessons will include indoor supervision and lunch for kids ages 7 to 14, with half-day lessons for younger kids. Day care services will not be available this year.
Other season updates at Meadows:
Heather Lift has received a drive replacement.
A new Season Locker room is now available.
The rental fleet is now stocked with new Rossignol ski and snowboard equipment.
TIMBERLINE LODGE
The big news at Timberline Lodge is the opening of Summit Pass, a rebranding of the small Summit Ski Area, located just off U.S. 26 in Government Camp. One of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the U.S., Summit officially merged with Timberline following its sale in 2018, adding nearly 600 vertical feet to Timberline's footprint.
This season, Summit Pass will be utilized as an area for beginner skiers and snowboarders, who can purchase more affordable season tickets that cost $199 apiece. Ultimately, Timberline hopes to connect Summit Pass to its main ski area, creating a link with Government Camp.
MT. HOOD SKIBOWL
Night skiers should be happy with some upgrades made this season at Mt. Hood Skibowl. The resort has updated their metal halide lights with LED lights, which serves the dual purpose of reducing energy consumption and providing better lighting for night skiing. Skibowl offers 36 night runs, considered the largest night skiing area in the country.
Other season updates at Skibowl:
The Food Truck has opened at Skibowl west, serving light food, snacks and beverages.
The online purchasing system will be upgraded in January for a better user experience.
Additional outdoor kiosks will offer lift ticket redemptions.
MT. BACHELOR
Mt. Bachelor made some waves this fall when it announced its new Fast Tracks pass, a $49 daily add-on pass that allows skiers to bypass the lift lines using a dedicated express lane. The new pass received criticism from Sen. Ron Wyden, who asked Mt. Bachelor parent company POWDR to delay implementation until the company "adequately explains to the public how the Fast Tracks policy will not exacerbate equity issues that already exist in outdoor recreation." Fast Tracks passes are still available to purchase online as of Thanksgiving weekend.
Other season updates at Bachelor:
The Snowblast Tubing Park will no longer operate, allowing the Red Chair to operate daily.
The Woodward Start Park will once again offer free access to the Early Riser, First Rays and Lava Tube lifts for beginners.
A new Mt. Bachelor mobile app will track turns, offer real-time lift updates and allow skiers to connect with friends on the mountain.
-- Jamie Hale; jhale@oregonian.com; 503-294-4077; @HaleJamesB


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