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When lung cancer strikes, it often spreads silently into more advanced stages before being detected. In a new article published in Nature Nanotechnology, biological engineers and medical scientists at the University of Missouri reveal how their discovery could provide a much earlier warning signal.
"Early detection can save lives, but there is currently no proven screening test available for lung cancer," said Michael Wang, MD, PhD, assistant professor of pathology and anatomical sciences at MU and a corresponding author for the article. "We've developed highly sensitive technology that can detect a specific molecule type in the bloodstream when lung cancer is present."
Worldwide and in the United States, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death. In the U.S., more than 221,000 people will be newly diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011, and more than 155,000 people will die from the disease this year.
MU researchers used blood plasma samples to detect a change in a specific small ribonucleic acid (microRNA) molecule that is often elevated in lung cancer patients. The scientists put an extract of blood plasma through a protein-based nanopore, which is a tiny hole in a thin membrane that is just big enough for a single molecule to pass through. By applying an ionic current to the nanopore, the scientists measured changes in the current that occur when the microRNA molecule associated with lung cancer is present.
"That altered current acts as a signal or bio-signature that is related to lung cancer," said Li-Qun Gu, PhD, an associate professor of biological engineering at MU and a corresponding author for the article. "Our new nanopore sensor is selective and sensitive enough to detect microRNAs at the single molecular level in plasma samples from lung cancer patients.
"While there are many research labs that focus on nanopore applications, this is the first time that nanopore technology has been used to detect lung cancer," Gu added. "This technology could possibly be used in the future to detect other cancer types as well as other types of diseases with specific DNA or RNA in the blood."
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Discrimination in Our Community: How ODA Battles Discrimination
Mikhail Fazlutdinov, Staff Writer|January 14, 2016
You may remember a day early in December that was full of substitutes and missing students. Eight students and seventeen faculty were away from school attending the People of Color Conference in Tampa, organized by a group of educators including four ODA teachers. In addition to the ODA organizers, a total of While a total of seventeen faculty members attended the conference. Simultaneously, eight ODA upper school students attended a youth version of the event called SDLC (Student Diversity Leadership Conference).
Acсording to the conference website, "the mission of the conference is to provide a safe space for leadership and professional development and networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds in independent schools. PoCC equips educators with knowledge, skills, and experiences to improve and enhance the interracial and intercultural climate in their schools, for students and adults alike."
Although our school might seem to have the same values, and no problems with racism, students tell a different story.
Even casual talks in school can sometimes have a not-so-welcoming word in them. Some people can make jokes or make offensive remarks without realizing it.
"I feel like many people are singled out in subtle ways that aren't always meant to come off rude," says junior Rashona Banks.
Discussing race can be very uncomfortable to some people, and some choose to simply ignore the issue. Some people might even be uncomfortable when referring to someone's skin color and with the words like black or white, when someone simply tries to point out someone's ethnicity.
Both teachers and students can be uncomfortable with talking about race. In English class, for example, the uncensored version of the Huck Finn has language that by today's standards are seen as obscenely racist. Even some teachers are uncomfortable reading it. And that may be understandable, but even talking about racism during those times can create an awkward silence in the room.
Edith G. Arrington, a social studies researcher working with the SAAS (Success of Aftican American Students), offers the following statistics: 75% of African American students (in public schools) said they had to make special efforts to fit into their school communities; 82% reported that they had had negative experiences at their schools; 40% did not believe that the school treated all students the same.
But diversity is not only about race.
Mackenzie Grace, an ODA sophomore who went to the SDLC conference, says that students at the conference were asked to divide into eight identifier groups. Participants selected placement based upon a self-determined affiliation. Within the groups, they learned how discrimination may affect different people, and how those individuals in their groups coped with it in their communities. The eight core identifiers were the following:
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The students worked in these groups to complete certain tasks and solve problems that required cooperation. They had a lot of chances to talk to each other and share their experiences facing discrimination in their communities.
While one might think that that ODA is not that diverse, you might be surprised how diverse we are according to the identifiers. Though the school does not track numbers of ethnic diversity within the school population, for example, multiple countries are represented and at least eight languages spoken.
With all these ethnicities and nationalities represented, the school makes sure they feel safe with the non-discrimination policy.
"The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, gender, or national origin."
Although the school itself may not discriminate, some feel there are individuals in the student body who do.
One source of the discrimination problem might be the media. On the other side of the issue, there overt examples of active discrimination statements. Recently, social networks and news headlines have been booming with racial comments from people such as ignorant politicians, their supporters, and racist commentators. Those words only boost people's phobias for certain groups of people. Racism is illegal in many cases, and watching your words ould be advised.
Of course the school allows freedom of speech and opinion, but hateful words are not welcomed. Imagine if a person says to someone that they support the anti-Muslim campaign, and someone of that religion overhears them, how would they feel?
How can we stop this offensive treatment? Some schools try to hire ethnically diverse staff to eliminate the problem, or give assignments that talk about racism and discuss how it is an issue. Other schools have special programs that work with students to encourage interracial interaction in students.
Our school has the GSA club which fights for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and works to eliminate homophobia. Forming such clubs is one way to combat discrimination, but what all students are encouraged to do is to welcome all newcomers. In fact, they recently got the non discrimination policy updated to include words concernng members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The website "Community Tool Box" by Work Group for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas tells that to eliminate the problem (discrimination), you need to find the source of it. Some people consider different things to be the source, but there may be many sources of the problem.
As for teachers, field trips to places of historical struggle against racism and places that embody the traditions and values of other groups will help. Including anti-racism education in school's curriculum to teach students how to work together.
Ultimatelly, it comes down to what each person does individually in order to fight discrimination. Forming such clubs to counter it, and going to anti-racism conferences is effective, but watching your behaviour and being welcoming to everyone is the best thing that you can do.
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In this book, Dershowitz gives some good advice, like be ethical. Stand up for what you believe. This advice is all overshadowed, however, by his gargantuan ego. He spends a lot of time attacking critics that have personally attacked him, even though he claims not to care about public criticism.
By so heatedly coming after people who have criticized him, especially regarding the O. Simpson trial, he comes across as very insecure about some of the decisions he has made. He is politically very partisan and all his negative examples tend to be of lawyers and judges from the other side of the political spectrum.
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24 Ways to Exclude Entry of Flying Insects
More than 300 flying insects are identified as food facility threats.
Fall invaders, such as stinkbugs, can enter a food facility in large numbers.
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From mosquitoes and moths to ladybugs, wasps, beetles, and multiple types of flies, there are more than 300 flying insects that threaten food facilities which rely on highly consistent sanitation for compliance with regulatory standards, said Mars Air Systems Vice President of Foodservice Sales & Corporate Marketing Julie Konowitz.
Although the emphasis is often placed on flies, "mosquitoes and night-flying moths are more common intruders than common house flies," said Gardner Manufacturing General Manager Bruce Studer. "Exterior lighting is the primary attractant to the facility."
Brandenburg Technical Manager Arthur Dales agreed, citing the example of a food production facility that runs 24 hours a day and has an employee entrance with a few concrete steps and an exterior light next to the door for safety. "Night-flying insects will be attracted to the doorway after dark and easily enter the structure with employees," he said.
Additionally, decaying debris in trash cans, drains and cracks and crevices can attract fruit flies, phorid flies, common house flies and bottle flies; standing water can bring mosquito infestations; and fall invaders, such as stinkbugs or Asian ladybeetles, may enter a facility in large numbers. Although these seasonal pests are seeking a place to overwinter and are not attracted to food or breeding sites, they can cause problems if they get into food production areas.
FLYING INSECT ATTRACTANTS. Odors and heat, along with trash, decaying food, scum, and debris will attract flying insects to food-processing facilities. In addition, said VM Products Representative John Brownlee, many facilities have aging infrastructures, such as old sewer lines in need of repair, that create breeding sites for flying insects.
"Insects, like all lower-order creatures, are driven by three things: food, shelter and procreation," said Paraclipse President and CEO R. Brad Harse. "They are not flying around actively thinking about how to get into this or that facility."
Thus, in addition to food odors and trash, the flying insects are drawn to light, both for heat and warmth (i.e., shelter), and the natural instinct to procreate. So, the presence of pheromones, from others of their species or an artificially placed attractant, also will draw them.
Areas with food waste or other organic material can be very attractive to filth flies, said Syngenta PPM Technical Services Manager Nicky Gallagher. Blow flies, in particular, are strongly attracted to odors of raw or cooked meat, poultry, or fish. Dumpsters typically provide an ideal food source and breeding site for filth flies.
In fact, filth flies will seek out wet decaying organic material for breeding and will follow both odor and moisture trails. Because all food processing creates some waste, it is almost always this that attracts filth flies, Dales said. "However, there are food production processes that rely on controlled decomposition of food — cheese making, baking, and brewing are obvious examples — where the filth flies have no way to distinguish between what we consider food and they consider a potential breeding site."
Small flies are often thought of as simply nuisance pests, but all flies can carry pathogens.
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FLYING INSECT ENTRY POINTS. Once attracted to a facility, flying insects will enter through open doors, unscreened vents, and other gaps through which attractants are emitted. "Openings in general — to include doors and windows without any type of a barrier to protect the opening — allow for free entry of flying insects," Konowitz said.
"Besides open dock doors, the most common entry points in food-processing facilities are the roof vents that emit odors," Studer added.
Brownlee has seen several facilities with issues such as missing or damaged door sweeps, lack of air curtains and gaps around bay doors that allow flying insects to enter, he said. "However, one of the biggest culprits I have noticed is doors being left open while bringing in stock, taking out garbage, and employees simply entering and exiting a facility." And dumpsters and trash cans often are so close to the facility that simply leaving a door open for a few seconds allows flying insects to enter.
Although the point of entry for flying insects is usually the same as that used for personnel and materials, Dales said, "Floor channels for wastewater will often lead out of structures via less obvious means, and may provide a 'hidden' pathway for filth fly entry."
Other areas that may allow flies to enter are dumpster chutes with poor sealants, weep holes, and wall voids. And small flies, such as fruit flies, could be breeding in ripe and fermenting fruits and vegetables, Gallagher added.
"Insects can enter when carried on or in deliveries of supplies and in pre-adult forms that can then hatch and develop in the 'safer' interior confines of a facility," Harse said. "They also enter facilities when present in bulk materials that are brought into a facility for processing, as eggs, larvae, or adults."
Then, once inside, flying insects can get into the food production area in search of food or simply a place to rest. "Many food-processing facilities operate continuously and do not allow for proper sanitation and cleaning. Deep cleaning is difficult or impossible due to the operational hours of many food-processing facilities," Brownlee said. This not only attracts flying insects but can provide food, harborage, and breeding areas.
"The ingredients and materials used in the process are natural attractants," Konowitz said. "Sugar, oils, and any number of other attractants can harbor the insect as well as the reproduction of its offspring, thus causing a serious food safety concern."
EXCLUDING FLYING INSECTS. Given the various flying insects that are attracted to food-processing facilities, the many attractants that bring them to entry points, the array of entry points through which they can get in, and the problems they cause once inside, what can be done for prevention?
Following are 24 recommendations on practical applications of integrated pest management principles from the previously cited experts:
Install fast-open screening, and maintain a positive air pressure to deter flying insects from entering.
Cover roof vents that emit odors with fine mesh.
Screen windows and doors as applicable, opening doors only when necessary.
Use air curtains to protect entry points that are used frequently. The curtain ejects a stream of air across an opening to inhibit entry of flying insects, dirt, dust and fumes, while allowing for easy entry and exit of people. Air curtains can be particularly helpful for facilities which have workflow requiring that main doors or larger roll-up and dock doors be opened repeatedly or remain open for a period of time to allow workers and people-transporting equipment to pass through safely.
Power down lights when not needed.
Eliminate excessive moisture and areas of standing water.
Use fly bait inside a secured fly-bait station to kill flies outside before they have a chance to enter. These can be particularly effective around dumpsters and near doorways. Some baits can be used inside a facility if secured inside a fly-bait station.
Replace door sweeps and seals around loading docks when worn, and manage the times when doors and entryways are open.
Use sanitation products that eliminate breeding sites to keep flies from reproducing if they do get inside. Microbial products break down the fats, oils, and grease and eliminate odors that can attract flies and provide harborage for egg-laying.
Use lures to monitor flying insect activity by placing them on sticky traps.
Remove lights that are next to doors or other openings. Instead, add a spotlight on a lamp post some distance from the door but directed toward it. This will provide the illumination needed for the employees, but will draw night-flying insects away from the door, reducing their potential for entry.
Separate wastes and their handling from high-traffic entrances and provide as much distance between sensitive (and fly-attracting) production areas and external entrances as possible and practical.
Place bottle/bag traps outdoors. Containing a liquid attractant, this bottle or bag system physically traps flying insects to reduce populations. They can be used indoors and outdoors, and are particularly effective near waste storage areas and along fence lines.
Install insect light traps (ILTs) between entry points and sensitive areas to intercept flying insects before they can proceed further. The light traps should be positioned away from direct sunlight and preferably in areas with a shadowed or darker background.
Because the ILTs literally attract the flying insects, don't place them close to the areas you are trying to protect. Position them in line-of-sight but some distance away to draw the flying insects away from the area.
Add other forms of insect traps, such as sticky cards/ribbons and pheromone-laced lures, as applicable. When effectively placed (both indoors and outdoors) they can be useful for monitoring or reduction of adult insects.
Similarly, because trash bins attract pests, store these away from the building and entry ways.
Keep trash bins, trash areas, and trash chutes clean to reduce attraction and breeding.
Regularly clean all critical areas, including recycling containers, floor drains, or any other area that can hold water and food waste for prolonged periods of time.
Scatter granular fly baits around dumpsters or use in bait stations placed near entry points to intercept potential invaders.
Inspect incoming shipments that could transport fly eggs and larvae prior to bringing them into the facility.
Ensure your upstream supply chain has controls in place. Infestations can develop in your facility from the hatching of moth eggs which were present in purchased bulk materials.
Educate employees on the importance of communicating any insect problem they see as soon as possible. Honest communication from facility personnel regarding new infestation sightings or re-infestations is imperative for swift resolution.
Work with your pest control technician; control of flies requires cooperation and correction of any exclusion and sanitation problems.
THE LAST WORD. Although people often think that small flies, such as fruit flies, are simply nuisance pests, Brownlee said, "All flies can carry pathogens that can contaminate food."
"One of the largest barriers to control of pest flies is human acceptance," said Dales, who cited a survey asking respondents which pest, when sighted, would prevent them from finishing a meal: a cockroach, rat, or fly. "Not surprisingly, almost all responded the rat or cockroach," he said. "We see a fly buzzing around our food and just shoo it away. Yet most respected health officials consider filth flies to be a significant health threat. If a rat is seen during a food production shift it will probably result in immediate attention; similarly, with cockroaches. A fly however, well — not so likely."
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This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating in Venezuela and continues from our last article: "Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Security Planning."
While Venezuela is a straightforward operating environment from the flight planning perspective, there are unique considerations to be mindful of in this operating arena. If you have unpaid navigation (nav) fees, for example, your outbound flight plan will not be accepted by Venezuelan authorities.
1.	What ATC procedures should be considered?
While Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures in Venezuela are all standard, business aircraft operators should consider language barriers, particularly when operating to airports other than Caracas (SVMI). It's important to speak slowly and clearly and to use standard phraseology.
2.	Is any special or required aircraft equipment needed?
All aircraft traveling to or overflying Venezuela must be equipped with TCASII, but there's no current requirement for RVSM or MNPS. As the new ICAO 2012 flight plan format took effect in November 2012, be sure to provide updated information, in advance, if your ground handler in Venezuela will be filing flight plans for you. Venezuela is somewhat unique in that flight plans may not be completed in writing by hand and must always be printed. For this reason it's best to have your 3rd-party provider prepare and submit flight plans.
3.	How do we confirm that no nav fees are outstanding?
In order to file a flight plan in Venezuela, all outstanding government fees must be paid and up to date. If any nav fees are owed, this will delay your operation.
Operators must contact Instituto Nacional de Aeronautica Civil (INAC) directly via e-mail at overflight@inac.gob.ve or via the INAC website to determine if there are outstanding navigation fees. If nav fees are outstanding, you'll be permitted to enter Venezuela but won't be able to leave until fees are settled. You will not, however, be permitted to overfly the country if nav fees are outstanding. This can result in a last-minute diversion around Venezuela.
4.	What considerations are there for the day of operation?
A flight plan stays on file and is active for one hour. If a flight delay is anticipated, advise your ground handler while the flight plan is still active so that it can be delayed. It's easier to delay an existing flight plan than to file a new one. If there are last-minute airport closures – as a result of a presidential movement for example – ATC will advise the ground handler.
5.	Are there special departure procedures to be aware of?
6.	What are tech stop considerations?
Tech stops do not require permits or Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine clearance so long as no passengers or crew members embark or disembark while in Venezuela.
7.	What weather considerations are there to be mindful of?
Airports in Venezuela rarely close due to weather issues; however, there's a rainy season from July to November to be aware of.
8.	What are the best sources for local weather and NOTAMs?
Local weather and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Venezuela – along with other information, including fuel prices – can be found on the Venezuelan Civil Aviation website. This is a public-access website, but it's all in Spanish. There's also a Twitter address available – @AviationYV – that provides information on weather, NOTAMs, fuel prices, and incidents. Be mindful that all NOTAMs are published in Spanish.
9.	What is best practice for day of operation?
Have your ground handler provide full weather and NOTAM updates pre-departure. It's always best to work with a local ground handler when in Venezuela as NOTAMS are in Spanish. Local currency controls can complicate payment of local services as in some cases local currency may be required.
When you operate to Venezuela, it's best practice to use the services of a local ground handler for filing and/or revising flight plans, obtaining weather/NOTAMs, and arranging local credit.
Later, we'll discuss permits for Venezuela and their impact on your trip.


'Spectral 139' LP will land on September 21.
Gunnar Haslam has shared his contribution to the upcoming Spectral 139, out in September via Ghostly International's dance imprint Spectral Sound.
For over 18 years, Spectral Sound has thrived at the forefront of techno and house. It has been a source of support for numerous DJs and producers during that time, including Matthew Dear, Avalon Emerson, and Hieroglyphic Being.
Despite the compilations' wide-ranging selections, we're told to expect a throughline of classic style and infectious energy from the up-and-coming and established artists alike. The release features work from the likes of Minimal Violence, Russell E.L. Butler, Earth Trax x Newborn Jr., Tadd Mullinix—who drops a JTC remix of his new X-Altera alias—and Matrixxman, who collaborates with Riccardo Limiti on "Inferno."
Along with the album's announcement came a first-taste in the form of Nigel Casenaan's "January's End," and now the label has shared "Gunnar Haslam's "Versione Antica," the compilation opener.
01. Gunnar Haslam "Versione Antica"
02. Minimal Violence "Travel By Night"
03. Matrixxman & Riccardo Limiti "Inferno"
04. Russell E.L. Butler "Run Away With My Heart"
05. D'Marc Cantu "Regular People"
06. Earth Trax x Newborn Jr. "Paradox"
08. Nigil Caenaan "January's End"
Spectral 139 LP will land on September 21, with "Versione Antica" streaming in full via the player below.
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A. December 10, 2016 by Brian Champlin It's true, we don't exactly have the most stereotypical winter weather here in Los Angeles. Explore the many activities, sights, and sounds Las Vegas has to offer during this festive time of year.
Enjoy this holiday event list of Things to do for Christmas in Las Vegas. Things to Do in Las Vegas for Christmas. Description. Las Vegas is spectacular at Christmas. From Santa, to Ice Skating, to Christmas Town's, here's. 5 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas for the Holidays. Christmas at the. average high temperatures in the 50's and 60's during November and December make Las Vegas. You know the drill.
Whenever friends or family come to Las Vegas, they rely on you to show 'em around. Well, it's time to step things up. You can do better than the Container Park and the M& M. Las Vegas has plenty of free things to do and see both on and off the Strip.
Nature exhibits, public art and spectacular light shows are just a few of your options. so why not spend some time. Las Vegas is the place to be this Christmas, especially if you're looking for new and exciting things to do to cap off 2016.
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I'm thinking of getting a Begon/Manfrotto Carbon One tripod for use with a light 4x5 field camera with nothing longer then a 135 lens and will appreciate any ad vice surgestions as to it's suitability. Many thanks, Trevor.
I looked at the Bogen/Manfrotto 3444 Carbon Fiber when purchasing a new tripod a couple months ago. I also looked at the Gitzo G1228. I wanted the 4 section tripod because of backpacking considerations - they fold smaller/shorter. I was able to compare the 2 tripods, side by side in a local store with my Wista DX II Field camera. I forked out the extra money for the Gitzo. It is VERY solid and I have been very happy with my choice. I would recommend the G1228 if you can spend the extra money. If not, the Bogen 3444 is a pretty close second (and I liked the bubble level feature).
I considered the Gitzo CF1329 carbon fiber, which is equivalent to the G320 (metal) that I already own, but the CF1329 has one flaw that is yet to be fixed. The fatal flaw (in my estimate) is rubber tipped feet. My G320 comes in either spiked or hard plastic tipped feet. What brilliant engineer came up with the idea of rubber tipped for the CF 1329? Maybe this same engineer is hard at work on a rubber central column. I hope that Gitzo will soon have the option of spike or hard tipped feet.


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In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.
Title El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Director Vince Gilligan
Budget $6,000,000
Movie Rating Good
Starring: Aaron Paul, Jesse Plemons, Charles Baker, Matt Jones, Scott MacArthur, Larry Hankin, Scott Shepherd, Tom Bower, Robert Forster, Jonathan Banks, Bryan Cranston, Krysten Ritter, Kevin Rankin, Tess Harper, Michael Bofshever, Marla Gibbs, Brendan Sexton III, Johnny Ortiz, Todd Terry, Julie Pearl, Gloria Sandoval, Carlos Sepulveda, Matthew Van Wettering, Chris Bylsma, David Mattey, Cody Renee Cameron
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Global Payments Review
Credit Card Processors
Phillip Parker
I was tired of watching unethical merchant services companies take advantage of unsuspecting business owners, so I built this website and wrote hundreds of reviews to expose their shady business practices. I've since appeared in INC Magazine, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, Detroit Free Press, Computer World Magazine, and several others. Contact me if you want help getting their hands out of your pockets.
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A Major Credit Card Processor
Global Payments Inc. is one of the largest credit card processors in the merchant account industry and has been in business since the 1960s. The company has partnerships in 31 countries worldwide. It's also one of the few merchant account providers to be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GPN) as part of the S&P 500. In December 2015, the company announced its acquisition of Heartland Payment Systems, another very large credit card processor based in the U.S. The acquisition came a year after Heartland Payment Systems filed a lawsuit against Mercury Payments, an ISO of Global Payments, alleging that the company has committed false advertising and other tactics to damage Heatland's reputation as a competitor.
Acquisition of TSYS
On May 28, 2019, Global Payments announced its acquisition of TSYS in a $21.5 billion all-stock deal. The acquisition had been speculated upon for some time in the months preceding its confirmation. TSYS is among the largest merchant service providers in the world, making Global Payments acquisition of the company a seminal moment for the industry. The announcement follows a flurry of acquisitions among competitors as FiServ announced its acquisition of First Data in January for $22 billion as well as FIS' acquisition of Worldpay for approximately $35 billion.
Global Payments Headquarters and Ownership
The company's headquarters are located at 3550 Lenox Road, Suite 3000. Atlanta, Georgia 30326, Global Payments supplies nearly every service a merchant would need, from setting up the merchant account to supplying the processing hardware. Through its OpenEdge division, the company also provides integrated merchant account software. The CEO of Global Payments is Jeffrey S. Sloan. The company announced the departure of its former president and COO David Magnum. A press release regarding Magnum's exit stated that Sloan and Cameron Bready, the company's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will assume Magnum's former roles while extending their respective employment agreements until August 2021.
Global Payments Review Table of Contents
Costs & Contract: Global Payments offers a multi-year contract with a variable early termination fee.
Complaints & Service: Global Payments has received more than 100 public complaints.
BBB Rating: Global Payments has a "A-" rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received 318 complaints and 9 negative reviews in the past 3 years.
Sales & Marketing: Global Payments hires independent sales agents and has received complaints about deceptive rates, poor customer service, and its sales practices.
Rates & Fees: How Merchants Got The Best Rates With Global Payments
Global Payments Rates, Fees, and Costs
Cost Summary
Swipe Rate 1.00% - 4.99%
Keyed-in Rate 1.00% - 4.99%
Virtual Terminal Rate 1.00% - 4.99%
Payment Gateway Fee Undisclosed
Monthly Fee $10
Early Termination Fee $500 or Liquidated Damages
Annual Maintenance Fee $299
Equipment Lease Terms 48 Month (locked)
Variable Global Payments Contract Terms
Merchants reviews reflects rates as low as 1.1% plus $0.19 for credit transactions and 0.5% plus $0.19 for those using debit. However, pricing and fees of a Global Payments merchant account will vary based on several factors, including a merchant's business type, processing volume, and the reseller setting up the account. A sample Global Payments agreement from 2019 lists an early termination fee of $500 per location or Liquidated Damages, whichever is greater, which is as expensive as termination fees get. However, it appears that the service length agreement and early termination fee can be avoided by entering into a month-to-month agreement for the company's services. Merchant reviews have claimed being charged an undisclosed $299 annual maintenance fee, account holds, and difficulty closing their accounts.
Virtual Terminal and Payment Gateway Pricing
In addition to its storefront payment processing services, Global Payments also dedicates a portion of its website that advertises its virtual terminal and payment gateway services. However, pricing on either of those services is not disclosed. Additional rates and fees, including gateway fees, technical support fees, batch fees, and additional transaction rates typically apply to these e-commerce services.
Negotiate Contract Pricing
Global Payments currently offers contract terms lasting for 3 years including an automatic 1 year renewal. Merchants are encouraged to aggressively negotiate pricing and contract terms under this type of scenario because it usually means that fees and terms are highly flexible. Learn everything you need to know about rates and fees as well as how to negotiate merchant account contracts in "Fee Sweep."
Global Payments Complaints & Customer Reviews
Complaint Summary
Total Online Complaints 100+
Live Customer Support Yes
Most Common Complaint Poor Service
Lower-Than-Expected Complaint Rate
Global Payments has a low-to-moderate complaint count for a processor of its size and time in business. The most common themes among these negative Global Payments reviews are reports of fund holds and poor customer service, although hidden fees are also occasionally mentioned. There is no specific circumstance that appears to result in fund holds, but holds often happen because of suspicious transactions or transactions that exceeded a merchant's processing limit. Since most of these complaints appear to be unique incidents, they will not count heavily against the company's rating in this section.
Global Payments Lawsuits
Since its acquisition of Heartland Payment Systems in 2015, multiple lawsuits have arisen involving Global Payments. Before the acquisition, Heartland sued Mercury Payments, an ISO of Global Payments, alleging false advertisements of rates and "other deceptive trade practices." Following the acquisition of Heartland, its former CEO Robert O. Carr was charged with insider trading by the SEC for disclosing the impending merger to his then-girlfriend before it had become public knowledge. The revelation leading to those charges came from a suit that Heartland filed under Global Payments ownership against Carr for breach-of-contact. Carr then sued Global Payments to recoup legal fees from his SEC case before settling the matter by agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $250,628.
In March 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint against Global Payments, Electronic Merchant Services, Frontline Processing, and Pathfinder Payment Solutions in connection with a "phantom debt" scheme that allegedly attempted to collect nonexistent debts from consumers. The CFPB's complaint alleges that these four payment processors facilitated transactions for multiple debt collection companies owned by Marcus Brown and Mohan Bagga. According to the complaint, these debt collection companies used robocalls to target millions of consumers, who they then threatened in order to obtain debt payments that were not actually owed or that didn't even exist. The CFPB further alleges that Global Payments "ignored numerous red flags of the debt collectors' illegal conduct, including consumer disputes that described the scheme and communication problems with the debt collectors." The case was dismissed in 2017 after the CFPB was sanctioned for misconduct during the discovery process.
In 2019 a jury in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, found that Global Payments was in breach of parts of its merchant-service agreement with Frontline Processing. On Sept. 23, 2019, the jury awarded more than $24 million in direct damages and $109.8 million in consequential damages. Global Payments plans to appeal the ruling of the class action suit and this case is ongoing.
Global Payments Customer Support Options
It is worth mentioning, however, that over our past few updates there has been a gradual increase in complaints posted in the comment section of this review. Most of these comments cite poor customer service or undisclosed fees, such as early termination fees. The uptick in complaints contrasts with Global Payments's diminishing complaint rate found on other websites like Ripoff Report. While this trend is slightly troubling and supports our decision not to include Global Payments in the list of top-rated merchant account providers for great customer service, it still barely alters our grade for a large, established company like Global Payments.
Global Payments BBB Rating Summary
BBB Summary
Product & Service Complaints 212
Billing & Collection Complaints 84
Advertising & Sales Complaints 21
Guarantee & Warranty Complaints 0
Delivery Complaints 0
Over 300 Complaints
As of this review, Global Payments is not accredited with the Better Business Bureau and is showing a "A-" rating. The company has had 318 complaints filed against it in the last 36 months. 21 complaints relates to advertising/sales issues, 212 related to product or service issues, and 84 stemming from problems with billing and collection. Global Payments has resolved 139 of these complaints to the merchants' satisfaction. Meanwhile, 179 complaints have been unresolved by the company. The remaining complaints either were not satisfactorily resolved or did not receive a final assessment from the merchant.
What Merchants Say
In addition to those 29 complaints, the company has also received 9 informal reviews on its BBB profile. 8 of the reviews are negative in tone. The most recent review describes excessively high rates:
This company is absolutely reprehensible. I signed up for a merchant services (credit card processing) account with Heartland Payment Systems in 2013. Heartland was great. Then Heartland was purchased by Global Payments. (Heartland actually had a lawsuit against Mercury Payment Systems who was owned by Global Payments at the time). It is likely Global Payments actually bought Heartland Payment Systems to silence them regarding a big lawsuit. See a very interesting article at: *************************************************************** ******** Anyhow, Global Payments has implemented ridiculously high discount rates (basis points) to our account. They are very clever and sly as a fox when they do this. They write on page 2 (the page that is normally blank on the back side of the first page) that they are going to raise your rates. Of course it is in small type and they don't tell you how much they are going to raise your rates. Our rates were more than tripled! They slyly raised our discount rate from .25 to .78, more than tripling our rate! I was furious and called them. They said they could maybe lower the rates a little bit. Global Payments simply doesn't care about the good customers that Heartland acquired over years of reputable service and they will definitely begin losing many customers that they try to swindle out of money. I would never do business with them again.
Merchants trying to find low rates should explore the providers offering the best rates in the industry.
A "C" Performance Overall
The BBB cites the company's lack of response to some complaints as the primary reason for lowering its score. In light of the company's huge influx of recent complaints, we have adjusted the BBB's rating to a "C" grade according to our rating criteria.
Truth In Marketing & Advertising
Employs Independent Resellers Yes
Advertises Deceptive Rates No
Discloses All Important Terms No
An Abundance of Resellers
The only strike against Global Payments in this section is how the company acquires new merchant customers. Global Payments relies heavily on partnered independent sales organizations (ISOs) and independent sales agents (both are also called "resellers") to market and sell its merchant accounts. Although this is a common marketing practice among larger processors, it can result in numerous merchant complaints because the resellers' sales tactics are hard to control.
No Misleading Rate Quotes
In Global Payments' case, it appears that most of the complaints against the company can be traced back to resellers; however, the overall number of complaints is relatively low (details covered below). Global Payments also does not promote any misleading "teaser" rates in its official marketing materials, but its issues with resellers, in part, keeps it from being considered a top merchant account provider.
Sales & Marketing Example
Our Opinion Of Global Payments
An Above-Average Processor
Overall, Global Payments scores reasonably well for a merchant services provider of its size and time in business. Many of the company's merchant services are set up by resellers that can set their own pricing and contract terms, so merchants are encouraged to negotiate their contracts aggressively and to thoroughly review contracts before signing.
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If I could give a negative number, I would. We have had nothing but issues with them from the beginning. It should have been a huge warning sign when we were finding "mistakes" with fees in the contract versus what had been quoted to us. Fees not listed in the contract are constantly being added. These are not just nickle and dine fees. The added reoccurring monthly fees are hundreds per month. Then there are the quarterly added fees and the annual added fees. We were also incorrectly charged PCI noncompliance fees for over a year when we were in compliance. We have made numerous calls to try to find out what fees were, corrections that needed to be made, and follow-ups from credits due.
When we initially signed with Global payments (also know as Open Edge), we were told and shown that we would save on average about $200 a month in fees. When doing a cost comparison, we found that in 2019 our overall credit card revenue went down from 2018 by 2.6%, but our fees went up 12.6%!!!
The absolute worst staff ever! my Debit machine isn't working, they said it was my internet provider, I called Cogeco, my internet is fine because all my other devices are working perfectly, then they said it was my router and on their advice I bought a $180.00 dollar router, and still the debit machine isn't working.
But the worst thing is Global Payments thinks I should pay for something I don't own $150.00 dollars for a technician to come out and fix their machine.
And the other worst thing one of their Technician John that I last spoke with said I wasn't allowed to talk with a manager, disgusting, and towards the end of the conversation I was in the middle of speaking and John just hung up on me. What a way to treat your clients. Global Payments you should be really proud of yourself, I gave you a 1 star because you without doubt deserve it.
Unethical & poor business practices. Large increases on monthly miscellaneous fees without proper notification. Huge rates on transactions. Unwarranted fees. Upon trying to cancel the service they charge a $875 fee per account, one per currency one per Visa/MC. This company has access to your deposit accounts and should not be trusted. Other services have lower or no monthly charges.
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Sergio Chio
Terrible customer service, incompetent staff, overpriced and hidden fees. Terminal cash/ disconnect every week. This company should be rate Z- not C- . I will switch as soon as my contract is over!
SH P
[AVOID AVOID AVOID] Business located in Calgary – This company overcharged us about $9,500 in fees over 1 year and 3 months. Initially, you start out paying the average collective ~5% for processing credit cards (including monthly fees, and their thousand other fees). Then they increased it (by adding more fees) June 2018 to 8-9% of our sales. Apparently, they gave us "notice" through back page on our month statement that does not get mailed out (you can only access through website, and my parents are not tech savvy nor is their primary language English). AND THEN, they added MORE FEES AGAIN in March 2019 to collectively equal 10-12% of our total credit card sales. THIS IS ROBBERY. If you don't refute within 3 months, it means you've accepted the rate. My parents only started taking notice when their bank account balance seriously began to dwindle then I came in to investigate. They have offered to lower the collective rates to about 40% of current 10-12% charge, but that's still higher than other major merchant rates. We are going to change.
WATCH OUT everyone. They're scam artists, they tell you to go get a lawyer if you want to try to get your money back. Terrible. They will keep increasing your fees if you don't take notice and they will singlehandedly BANKRUPT you. Also, there is a $700 cancellation charge because your contract "auto" renews, so even if you've been with the company for 6-7 years, and they havemade a fortune off you, they will still do this. Check their 2018 earnings result – RECORD HIGH – at the cost of their customers.
Sharon Williams
Totally disappointed with Global. We cancelled our contract. We had been using them for years and they were charging us, by the time we paid fees, admin…. 4.79%.
This is totally wrong and when the machines crashed, they didn't answer their phones.
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Husham Hakeem
This company with holds money until you call them. Then they tell you it will be two to three business days before you get your money. They do not resolve your issues. I will not recommend this company to any one. Stay Away
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Guy Kordova
We have been connected to Global Payments by intermediary company called RMS.
Global payments charge £44.60 inc VAT just to be PCI compliant (if you have multiple accounts it will be more)
And if you are unlucky and were non compliant for a month it is £150. Extortionate.
Their customer service is non existent, they will take 45-60 minutes to answer the phone and will not hesitate to put the phone down on you if they dont like your tone.
A very bad blast from the past – you'd think this level of service doesnt exist in 2019….
I paid my way to disconnect any contact with them, and wouldnt recommend them to anyone.
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Alexander N Gladish
Stay away. Long story short I got defrauded by them (Craig Jackson). When I called and tried to argue and dispute it, they did not return my emails or calls. i'm getting charged 230 a month still! Very Very bad experience.
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They don't even deserve one star. HORRIBLE customer service. They put you on hold for hours and transfer you from one country to another to get to their "Correct" department. They increase their rates without notice. When we closed the account, they kept charging us monthly to suck every penny we got. Whenever we tell them that we already close the account, they say that this is the last charge, yeah right.
Can't get rid of them unless you change bank account. They are like parasites. Avoid at all cost.
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If you are looking for a hotel reward credit cards, there are several credit card banks which are issuing these, especially with impetus on the holiday season. Hotel rewards credit cards allow you to enjoy a pleasurable stay at various hotel chains and attract cash back incentives and instant discounts, if you charge the expenses on your credit card. Quite a few hotel chains will allow you to redeem your loyalty points accumulated on the credit card, in the form of discounts on your hotel bill which could include food, stay, laundry or purchases made inside the hotel shops.
Hotel reward credit cards will allow you to enjoy unequalled discounts on hotel and travel related expenses, saving you a lot of money when you are on business trips or on vacations with your family.
Hotel reward cards allow rebates on hotel nights, restaurant meals, car rentals, cruises, flight tickets and other such expenses. Hotel reward cards usually have tie-ups with hotel chains, allowing you to enjoy free hotel nights at your favourite hotels. You would get loyalty points for every dollar spent. These loyalty points can be exchanged for free stay and restaurant meals when you want to redeem them. Membership reward points usually multiply quickly and it is possible to earn as many as 3 - 5 points on every dollar, which you can redeem for airfare, gift cards and travel and hotel amenities across the world.
You need to note a few points when using the hotel reward cards. Firstly, the currency in which your points accumulate becomes very important, especially when you want to redeem them on a vacation abroad. The point system varies too, depending on how many points you get for every dollar spent, and how many of those points qualify to get you discounts on hotel purchases. The hotel reward cards usually have a higher APR and hence unsuitable for those with revolving outstanding balances. Cards associated with hotel chains also come with a high annual fee too.
Card holders should accumulate points by understanding the conversion and how many points would be required for every free hotel night. It is also important to understand that card holders loyal to particular hotel chains and hence have membership status, tend to enjoy greater benefits compared to more generic hotel reward cards. Hotel reward cards also come with bonus points that will help you cut down on airfare costs, annual dividends, foreign transaction fees waiver and 10 - 25% additional travel for the same price. The points can also be redeemed through travel merchandise and gift cards that can be used on vacation. Special hotel chain cards provide additional points for every dollar spent at those hotel chains. There are other benefits like the absence of maximum caps on the number of points that can be redeemed. Award nights at hotel chains across the world would be particularly useful for those who travel a lot.


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access_time August 4, 2015 at 10:40 AM	in Microsoft by Charlie Grammer
Vega joins Street Fighter V with new fighting modes
Capcom revealed that Vega, the Spanish Ninja, will be joining Street Fighter V and be playable at the Sony Booth (Booth C-020, to be exact) in Hall 7 along with the recently unveiled Necalli, Birdie, Nash, Ken, Chun-Li, Ryu, Cammy, and M.Bison during this weeks's Gamescom..
They went on to state that Vega will be bringing a new appearance, as well as new tricks. Fans can rest assured that he will still have his trademark speed and quickness, His new tricks include being able to utilize two fighting modes; He can either use the claw or forego utilizing it completely.
When he is armed with the claw, his style will be familiar to fans of the series. The new no-claw style will allow Vega to utilize command grabs and even some new attack properties. Capcom recommends toggling between these two styles in order to become a true master of Vega.
His V-Trigger is known as the Bloody Kiss, which begins with Vega throwing a rose at his opponent. He quickly follows, charging full speed behind it and unleashing a series of devastating attacks.
Will you be able to master the matador?


NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees became just the eighth quarterback in NFL history to throw for seven touchdowns in a single game.
Brees reached the milestone after finding running back C.J. Spiller for a 9-yard score late in the fourth quarter that pulled the New Orleans Saints into a 49-49 tie with the New York Giants.
The Saints went on to win 52-49 on a last-second field goal by Kai Forbath. Despite Brees' historic day, it was Forbath who got the game ball following his 50-yard game-sealing kick.
"That's fine," Brees said. "That was a big kick, boy."
Brees finished with 505 yards passing and just one interception as the two teams combined for 101 points -- the third highest total in NFL history.
"That's the last time I'm watching highlights of Clemson-NC State and Texas Tech-Oklahoma State games before I go to bed, because those games were just like that," Brees said referring to some of Saturday's high-scoring college football games. "Oh, man, I've never been a part of something like that. ... One of the craziest games I've ever been a part of."
Drew Brees became the eighth quarterback in NFL history to throw seven touchdowns in a game, joining this list.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning wasn't idle either, as he threw for six TDs of his own, which allowed him to pass both Joe Montana and Vinny Testaverde to reach No. 10 on the NFL's all-time list for touchdowns thrown.
Manning's third touchdown pass of the game Sunday was the 273rd of his career which tied him with Joe Montana for 11th place on the NFL's all-time list.
He didn't take long to move past Montana, either, throwing a 50-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. on the opening drive of the second half to give him 274. It was Beckham's third touchdown reception of the game.
The Montana-tying touchdown was a goal-line pass to running back Shane Vereen. Manning's touchdown passes in Sunday's first half were 2, 1 and 2 yards long -- the first two to Beckham as well.
Manning tied Testaverde for 10th with a 9-yard strike to Dwayne Harris in the fourth quarter. He then passed Testaverde by again finding Harris, this time for a 20-yard score.
A New Orleans native, Manning moved into the top 10 in his hometown. With 276 career touchdowns now, Manning has his eyes set on Johnny Unitas (No. 9) at 290 and Warren Moon (No. 8) with 291.
The 13 combined TDs tossed by Manning and Brees set a new NFL record, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The only other time 12 touchdowns were thrown in a game was in 1969 when both Billy Kilmer of the Saints and Charley Johnson of the St. Louis Cardinals threw six touchdowns apiece as New Orleans won that game as well, 51-42. That is the only other game in which both QBs tossed at least six touchdowns, according to Elias.
Brees, who has heard criticism that perhaps he's on the decline said that talk like that doesn't have bearing on a performance like Sunday's.
"It's not like I came out today with the intent to break a few records just to shut some people up," Brees said. "But I think our mindset is every time we step on the field we have the opportunity to do something special. I will say that."
ESPN.com Saints reporter Mike Triplett and ESPN.com Giants reporter Dan Graziano contributed to this report.


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Q: Python Class returning 'None' (Not desirable) When birthframe is 0 everything is ok (not getting any None), but when its more than 0 like 0.6 initial frames are 'None', which I don't want the Class to return.
I am getting 'None' frame when I am calling the Class NumberAnimation. I want to hide 'None', but within the function (look for in the below) print "newval", (newval + noise_val) , the 'None' statement isn't returning (desirable). I want the Class not return 'None' as I call the Class formally (see extreme below How I called the Class). It was Python3 code which I am porting into Python 2.7, which could be a factor that I am getting strange results.
from backports.functools_lru_cache import lru_cache

from vectortween.Animation import Animation
from vectortween.Mapping import Mapping
from vectortween.Tween import Tween

class NumberAnimation(Animation):
    """
    class to animate the value of a number between startframe and stopframe
    tweening optionally can be applied (default is None, which means linear animation)
    """

    def __init__(self, frm, to, tween=None, noise_fn=None):
        """

        :param frm: start value
        :param to: end value
        :param tween: optional tweening function (default: linear)
        :param noise_fn: optional noise function (default: None)
          noise_fn needs to accept two parameters: a value (frm <= value <= to) and a time (0 <= time <= 1)
          if the noise_fn uses parameter t the noise will be animated in time; by accepting but ignoring t,
          the noise is only spatial
        """
        super(NumberAnimation, self).__init__(frm, to)
        if tween is None:
            tween = ['linear']
        self.noise_fn = noise_fn
        self.T = Tween(*tween)

    #@lru_cache(maxsize=1000)
    def make_frame(self, frame, birthframe, startframe, stopframe, deathframe, noiseframe=None):
        """
        animation happens between startframe and stopframe
        the value is None before aliveframe, and after deathframe
         * if aliveframe is not specified it defaults to startframe
         * if deathframe is not specified it defaults to stopframe

        initial value is held from aliveframe to startframe

        final value is held from stopfrome to deathframe
        """

        if birthframe is None:
            birthframe = startframe
        if deathframe is None:
            deathframe = stopframe
        if frame < birthframe:
            return None
        if frame > deathframe:
            return None
        if frame < startframe:
            return self.frm
        if frame > stopframe:
            return self.to

        t = self.T.tween2(frame, startframe, stopframe)
        newval = Mapping.linlin(t, 0, 1, self.frm, self.to)
        if self.noise_fn is not None:
            if noiseframe is not None:
                nf = noiseframe
            else:
                nf = t
            noise_val = self.noise_fn(newval, nf)
        else:
            noise_val = 0

        print "newval", (newval + noise_val)
        return newval + noise_val

I am calling the Class here: The print statement, however, is returning 'None', which I don't want to return to.
n = NumberAnimation(frm=0, to=110, tween=["easeOutBounce"])

for i in range(100):

    print (n.make_frame(frame=i/20, birthframe=0.6, startframe=0,
                        stopframe=5, deathframe=5))

I am getting results like that:
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
newval 33.275
33.275
newval 33.275
33.275
newval 33.275
33.275
newval 33.275
33.275
newval 33.275
33.275
newval 33.275

A: Your method make_frame is actually returning None in two of the cases (which is the reason why you are getting None)
if frame < birthframe:
    return None
if frame > deathframe:
    return None

If you don't want to see None just return something else in those cases (like an empty string '')

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Alpha Omega Winery is located along the sometimes called "wine strip", a section of the Napa Valley between Yountville and St. Helena along Highway 29 featuring a number of prominent and iconic Napa Valley wineries. Despite opening for tastings back in July 2006, Alpha Omega is still the new kid on the block in a winery neighborhood of well-established producers. But they have quickly built their reputation on both producing excellent wines from exceptional vineyards and offering a wide range of tasting experiences in an inviting setting.
The winery was founded by Robin and Michelle Baggett; Robin has deep roots on California's Central Coast – growing up in Salinas and later playing baseball while at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo. In fact the baseball field at Cal Poly is named Baggett Stadium in his honor. Later he enjoyed a successful career in law and while living in San Luis Obispo, began acquiring property in the region. In 1998, he and his business partners began Tolosa Winery (in Edna Valley).
In 2005 Robin began to look at expanding his winery operations to the Napa Valley. He soon purchased what was the site of Esquisse winery and prior to Esquisse, Quail Ridge Winery had operated a tasting room here for a number of years until closing their doors in 2002.
Alpha Omega has been very smart about their growth. By this we mean, their initial focus was on their wines and production facilities while later concentrating on the cosmetic appeal of the property including modernizing their tasting room and introducing a number of tasting experiences. Visitors to the winery in the first year or two would not recognize the winery today – the development of the property has been remarkable compared to when it was just a dated small hospitality center. A number of buildings were constructed for both winemaking, hospitality and offices including a separate barrel room – besides barrel storage, private tastings are sometimes held here. In what might be a growing trend among certain Napa wineries – Alpha Omega now provides mandatory valet parking on busy weekends. Without trees to provide shade for parking – the winery has smartly built covered parking spots for both their employees and visitors with the roofs of these structures lined with solar cells.
When it comes to hospitality in the valley it is important to create a relaxing ambiance for guests; the use of water in this regard can be an integral component but unfortunately not enough Napa wineries are able to do so for a variety of reasons. Arguably the center piece of an outdoor tasting at Alpha Omega is their beautiful reflecting pool with its five fountains. Weather permitting, a covered patio overlooking this reflecting pool is an ideal place to enjoy a tasting.
In addition to their walk-in tastings, private tastings are offered by reservation including their premier tasting, the Taste of To Kalon. This tasting features multiple library vintages and a current release from what is arguably the Napa's Valley's most famous vineyard, To Kalon, located in Oakville along Highway 29 slightly south of the winery.
Texture is an especially important part of wine making – Alpha Omega practices a number of wine-making techniques to achieve desired texture in their wines. Remarkably Alpha Omega ferments much of its red wine production in barrel (this is a very labor and hands-on intensive way of making wine on any sort of scale) – with the idea being to soften the wines and enhance the mouth feel to make them more approachable in their youth yet retain the hallmarks of being able to age. Post fermentation, the wines typically sit on the skins for a certain amount of time – no punch downs occur during this extended maceration. Again, this is partly done to enhance the mouth feel along with extracting more color.
The wines are fermented using non inoculated yeast (indigenous) and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
In addition to a production that is mostly focused on red wines, Alpha Omega also produces several white wines including a Sauvignon Blanc from their estate, the 1155 Vineyard (named after the address of the winery) located in front of the winery next to Highway 29. This vineyard is planted entirely to this varietal despite the fact that Rutherford is known primarily for growing select Bordeaux red varietals. But with established vines and their deep roots in the heavy clay soils of this site, this varietal does very well during the warmer summer months in this part of the valley.
Alpha Omega produces two Chardonnays each year including a Chablis style un-oaked and an oaked wine from this varietal. During one of our earlier visits, we tasted the Alpha Omega 2005 Chardonnay. It offers a pretty bouquet with aromas of butterscotch, pear and banana (an aroma that isn't always associated with Chardonnay). This wine was aged in oak – the palate shows flavors of lemon-lime with honeysuckle and a slightly roasted nut nuance. Good acidity.
The 2007 Alpha Omega Rosé is an unusual blend that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. There are not too many rosé wines like this in the Napa Valley. It is noticeably dark pink with floral aromas of dried rose petals and red cherry. Perhaps somewhat surprising, the palate offers very concentrated flavors compared to the often lighter style rosé wines that we are used to drinking. Flavors of wild strawberry and raspberry are anchored by delicate tannins.
In addition to a remarkable number of vineyards sourced from up and down the valley, Alpha Omega sources grapes from several Andy Beckstoffer owned vineyards including from the Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena. This is one of the Beckstoffer Vineyards six Heritage sites in the Napa Valley – a collection of some of their most historically significant and premium vineyards. This particular vineyard was originally planted in 1858 by Napa pioneer Dr. George Belden Crane. This site was a campsite for Chinese workers when the California Pacific Railroad was being built and later was home of St. Helena's tiny Chinatown in the 1920s.
Alpha Omega is among a select number of wineries that has access to this coveted fruit. The 2016 Alpha Omega Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon is noticeably dark in the glass; it offers an intriguing very aromatically diverse bouquet which keeps revealing more aromas as it continues to open. Shows dark fruit and dark spices including notes of tobacco, toasted cedar, black olive and black licorice. Powerful and generously layered across the length of the palate with flavors of blackberry and boysenberry – this is a juicy and ripe showing with big firm tannins which last for some time. A memorable wine.
Era is Alpha Omega's flagship wine – a wine created from a barrel selection of the best lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, regardless of the vineyard sources. The 2016 Alpha Omega Era is dark in the glass showing plenty of fruit on the bouquet along with darker spices, dark chocolate, cedar box and a hint of sage. Somewhat savory in its aromatic appeal, shows aromas of bacon fat. On the palate, the fruit keeps coming. Persistent in its concentration with flavors of blackberry and blueberry. An opulent showing with a richness that continues across the palate. Anchored by long lasting tannins featuring plenty of weight and grip on the finish. This is a very age worthy wine and should be in the collection of any serious Napaphile.
In prior years Alpha Omega produced a late harvest Sauternes style Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon blend that appealed to dessert wine enthusiasts. There are only a select few wineries in the Napa Valley that produce a wine like this; Alpha Omega's 2004 vintage is excellent. One has to be selective with Sauternes style wines – sometimes they have an annoying roughness on the finish which in our opinion is a defect (however in our experience, most people do not even notice this). This wine does not have this – its all about the fruit and the balance. As it is a young wine it is light golden/yellow in color – age this and it will eventually turn amber darker-golden in the bottle. This wine is extremely well balanced which keeps it from being cloyingly sweet (good acid). Offers appealing stone fruit aromas including apricot and peach with minor hints of coffee. Similar flavors follow on the palate along with pineapple, lemon and honeycomb.
In 2018, Robin and Michelle unveiled the Alpha Omega Collective – the parent organization for both Alpha Omega Winery, Tolosa Winery and Perinet. Through the Alpha Omega Collective, select wines from Perinet are available for purchase in the United States. On March 11, 2019, Alpha Omega Collective tasting room opened in downtown Napa at 1245 1st Street almost directly across from the Archer Hotel. This replaced the former occupant, Capp Heritage Tasting Room. Wines from Alpha Omega, Tolosa Vineyard (in San Luis Obispo County) and Perinet (in the Priorat region in Spain) are available for tasting and purchase.
Guests can choose from several flights or create their own flight. Each flight contains at least one wine from one of the three Alpha Omega Collective owned wineries. And wines can also be enjoyed by the glass. Initially the primary tasting room will be open daily from 1-7pm but these hours may change over time. And a second adjoining room may also open later in the year, also hosting personalized tastings.
Eventually plans call for limited outdoor sidewalk seating in an enclosed space. A commercial kitchen is also on site and small bites may be offered with the wines at some point.
Robin's first winery is Tolosa Winery (established in 1998) in San Luis Obispo's Edna Valley. Unlike the focus at Alpha Omega on Bordeaux varietals, the focus at Tolosa is on Burgundian varietals including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Robin first purchased property in the Edna Valley in the late 1970's with hopes of running a cattle ranch. Ultimately it turned out this land would be more productive growing grapes.
Tastings at Tolosa Winery are either indoors or weather permitting outside in their large shaded patio overlooking the winery operations. Due to their very close proximity to the San Luis Obispo Airport, an outdoor tasting might feature a low flying commercial airline taking off or landing.