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Examining the Tourism Distribution Channel: Evolution and Transformation
John Kracht
Youcheng C. Wang, University of Central FloridaFollow
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distribution channels and markets, communication technologies, tourism, marketing, internet
Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the evolution and transformation of tourism distribution channels, focusing on the role the internet has played in such a process. It attempts to graphically illustrate, in a temporal manner, the evolving complexity of the tourism distribution systems.
Design/methodology/approach– This paper provides insights into the change of the structure of tourism distribution that has not been extensively explored. Indeed, the complexity of the tourism distribution structure has been diagrammatically depicted multiple times by previous researchers and each depiction has contributed to a fuller understanding of the body of knowledge by focusing on different aspects of that structure. This paper builds upon those valuable knowledge contributions by focusing on the evolution of the structure over time, systematically and diagrammatically revealing the progressively larger number of intermediation layers, in spite of concurrent disintermediation and reintermediation activity. This paper does not focus on every action of every participant in detail, but rather focuses on categories of intermediaries, looking at pioneering examples of each. Likewise, the comparative rates of technology adoption in different regions of the world are not investigated.
Findings– The complex network proposed in this paper indicates that the advance of information and communication technology has not reduced the number of intermediaries in the distribution channel, but rather resulted in an increasingly complex array of intermediaries. The structure of the tourism industry has taken the form of a complex global network. In the struggle to prosper in this environment, participants at various levels will continue to compete, cooperate, merge, form partnerships, and change relationships on a regular basis.
Originality/value– The extant literature has covered many aspects of intermediation, disintermediation, and reintermediation, albeit with differing terminologies. Most of these studies have adopted a static and cross‐sectional approach in examining the structure and use of tourism distribution channels. This paper examines the historical evolution and progression of tourism distribution channels which is not only important in understanding where we are now as an industry, but also where we came from and where we are heading to.
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Kracht, J. & Wang, Y.C. (2010). Examining the Tourism Distribution Channel: Evolution and Transformation. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. 22(5), 736-757.
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Kracht, John and Wang, Youcheng C., "Examining the Tourism Distribution Channel: Evolution and Transformation" (2010). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 321.
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Home The American Neptune: A Quarterly Journal of Maritime History and Arts The Polly of Amesbury, Page 167
Volume IV. No. 2 April 1944
The Polly of Amesbury, Page 167
THE POLLY OF AMESBURY 167
the Polly story to clear this point. But it remains that the Amesbury Polly
was an enrolled vessel during the War of 1812 and there is no record of
any privateering commission having been granted her.
It would seem that the Polly story could have been straightened out almost
as soon as it started circulation, but actually the years seemed to
mellow it, giving it the appearance of truth through constant repetition.
Many were fooled when the Daughters of the War of 1812, on 2 November
1910,10 solemnly attached a bronze plaque to the Amesbury Polly,
proclaiming to the world that she was Captain Upton's privateer.11
Apparently it was no rash act. The Daughters dedicated the plaque
after the Polly's history had been investigated by Colonel Archibald
Gracie, the Harry Hopkins of the Taft administration.
Why Gracie decided that the Polly had been Upton's vessel would be
easy to determine if we had his records. But they went to the bottom of
the Atlantic when the Titanic sank12 and the Colonel, though rescued,
never fully recovered from the shock of the disaster. The question has
been asked why the Colonel should have the Polly records with him on
such a trip and a possible answer seems to be that perhaps he himself was
not satisfied with his findings and he had been doing some research with
British Admiralty records.
The Polly figured in the news in other ways. Some years before, in 1904,
when Amesbury had its Old Home Week Celebration, the Polly was the
featured attraction 'decorated with flags and bunting, saluted with salvos,
while her history was given in both poetry and prose by orators of the
occasion.'13
At one time it was reported that Peary wanted to buy the vessel. At
another time she was reported to have made several trips to the Pacific
coast in 1849 and she was reported to have sailed around the world.
But the Polly's days finally came to an end in 1917 when she took a cargo
to Quincy, Massachusetts, and never left port.
She was hauled alongside the Baker Yacht Basin wharf14 on Town
River and was slowly hacked to pieces for firewood. By the fall of 1918,
10 New York Evening Telegram, 2 November 1910.
11 The Polly plaque is now at the Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, Maine. It was presented
by a relative of a former owner of the Polly. Lincoln Colcord, Secretary of the Museum, says: 'We've
always been amused at the bronze plaque, assuming it to be hocus.' Concerning the Polly, as a
privateer, Colcord says, 'it's silly to think of it. She was a very small and very slow and chunky and
clumsy bay coaster, that's all. Such vessels could hardly catch up with their own shadows on the
waters.'
12 From a 1913 clipping, month, date and name of newspaper unknown in the files of the Peabody
Museum of Salem.
13 May 1905, name of newspaper unknown, but author's name given as Allen Day.
14 Now the Quincy Dry Dock and Yacht corporation.
Title Volume IV. No. 2 April 1944
Description Articles include: Historical Notes on the Gilbert and Marshall Islands by Samuel Eliot Morison; Fluid Geography by Richard Buckminster Fuller; The First American Steam Passenger Line to South America by Francis O. Braynard; and The Polly of Amesbury by john R. Herbert. Notes and Book Reviews are also included.
Subjects Braynard, Frank O. (Frank Osborn), 1916-2007; East India Company; Fuller projection (Cartography); Fuller, R. Buckminster, (Richard Buckminster), 1895-1983; Gilbert Islands; Handy, Samuel Clarke, Captain; Herbert, John R.; Mail steamers; Marshall Islands; Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1849-1886; Mercator projection (Cartography); Merchant ships – History; Morison, Samuel Eliot, 1887-1976; Polly (Sloop); Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894; United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company; Upton, Jeduthun, Captain
Title The Polly of Amesbury, Page 167
Author John R. Herbert
Description THE POLLY OF AMESBURY 167 the Polly story to clear this point. But it remains that the Amesbury Polly was an enrolled vessel during the War of 1812 and there is no record of any privateering commission having been granted her. It would seem that the Polly story could have been straightened out almost as soon as it started circulation, but actually the years seemed to mellow it, giving it the appearance of truth through constant repetition. Many were fooled when the Daughters of the War of 1812, on 2 November 1910,10 solemnly attached a bronze plaque to the Amesbury Polly, proclaiming to the world that she was Captain Upton's privateer.11 Apparently it was no rash act. The Daughters dedicated the plaque after the Polly's history had been investigated by Colonel Archibald Gracie, the Harry Hopkins of the Taft administration. Why Gracie decided that the Polly had been Upton's vessel would be easy to determine if we had his records. But they went to the bottom of the Atlantic when the Titanic sank12 and the Colonel, though rescued, never fully recovered from the shock of the disaster. The question has been asked why the Colonel should have the Polly records with him on such a trip and a possible answer seems to be that perhaps he himself was not satisfied with his findings and he had been doing some research with British Admiralty records. The Polly figured in the news in other ways. Some years before, in 1904, when Amesbury had its Old Home Week Celebration, the Polly was the featured attraction 'decorated with flags and bunting, saluted with salvos, while her history was given in both poetry and prose by orators of the occasion.'13 At one time it was reported that Peary wanted to buy the vessel. At another time she was reported to have made several trips to the Pacific coast in 1849 and she was reported to have sailed around the world. But the Polly's days finally came to an end in 1917 when she took a cargo to Quincy, Massachusetts, and never left port. She was hauled alongside the Baker Yacht Basin wharf14 on Town River and was slowly hacked to pieces for firewood. By the fall of 1918, 10 New York Evening Telegram, 2 November 1910. 11 The Polly plaque is now at the Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, Maine. It was presented by a relative of a former owner of the Polly. Lincoln Colcord, Secretary of the Museum, says: 'We've always been amused at the bronze plaque, assuming it to be hocus.' Concerning the Polly, as a privateer, Colcord says, 'it's silly to think of it. She was a very small and very slow and chunky and clumsy bay coaster, that's all. Such vessels could hardly catch up with their own shadows on the waters.' 12 From a 1913 clipping, month, date and name of newspaper unknown in the files of the Peabody Museum of Salem. 13 May 1905, name of newspaper unknown, but author's name given as Allen Day. 14 Now the Quincy Dry Dock and Yacht corporation.
Gilbert and Marshall Pg 87
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Fluid Geography World Map
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Steam Passenger Line Pg 137
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I'm back with another post of Daisy Petals ideas. As you may know, I am a leader to my youngest daughters Daisy troop. I have really enjoyed being a Daisy leader and coming up with fun ideas for the girls.
On the great advice of our head leader (we are in a large multi-level troop), I don't do much of the reading that is in Daisy book for each petal. I find that it just makes it too school like and since we meet in the evening, I find that the girls need something to keep them active and engaged. Not a story time to put them to sleep. Instead, I tend to talk with them about whatever petal we are working on, get their ideas of what it means and go from there. I always have some kind of craft or activity related to the petal or journey on which we are working.The Daisy spring green petal represents the considerate and caring aspect of the Girl Scout Law. We talked about what it means to be considerate and caring. We also acted out a couple of situations that were considerate and caring and that were not considerate and caring.
Following our discussion and acting things out, we sat down at our table and made cards to say thank you to the military. We discussed all they do to keep our country safe before hand so they would know why we were saying thank you.
One of the fantastic moms in our troop, pre-stamped all the cards for us and donated all the supplies for us to make these cards. I have the best troop!
While making the cards, we were able to practice being considerate and caring to one another by not grabbing things another Daisy was using and using our manners to ask for things we needed. It also went perfectly with practicing being friendly and helpful, which we had already earned, but continuing to bring it up and work on it week after week brings it home for the girls.
In the end we had some darling cards made for the military by our Daisy's. They were very proud of what they made. Some wrote notes (which I couldn't show you because they used their names), some just made doodles and other used only the stickers in their cards.
would work perfectly for the flower clips.) We had a very successful and fun meeting for the girls and I.
Do you have other ideas for earning the Spring Green petal? I would love to hear them. I'm in my second year as a Daisy leader and always want/need new ideas. I also know there are other leaders who will read this and can get more ideas from the comments. Thanks for sharing.
I link up with these great link parties and at Between Naps on the Porch, Savvy Southern Style and My Repurposed Life.
Great idea! Pinned to the GS Hang Out!
Is today your birthday? If so, then happy day!
Thanks so much for the pin. Yes, it was my birthday and thank you for the wishes!
Thanks Gretchen! I'm part of a large multi-level troop. Our main leader has a spouse that is in the reserves and another person works for the military. They took them and sent them somehow. Sadly, I'm not sure exactly how or where. Sorry I can't be of more help.


Shadows are with us all from childhood to old age, we have to search in the mists of life to find the sunbeams. The mists are made up of – grief, regret, anger, illness, spiritual blindness and so much more. It is only in our walk with God that we can find the sunbeams of faith, trust and hope to lead us through these times.
The Bible reveals how God's people walked through their mists, in search of the Light! Just like them in our everyday walk with the Lord, we also seek to go beyond the mist that sometimes can surround us.
Elizabeth has crafted within these pages, an art form of words weaved with delightful poetry and stories of old from her hometown Ballymena, to her favourite animals in the Bible, to the person of Jesus Christ, and so much more.
Retired Rector, St. Patrick's Church, Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
Born and raised in Ballymena, Elizabeth (Liz / May) is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Three years ago she retired from her much loved position as an I.T.C. Tutor. She is a committed Christian and has been a member of St. Patrick's church in the town for many years. Elizabeth and her husband have three sons and a daughter. Their second son Chris sadly died in 1984 at the age of twenty-two.
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Latest B2B News, Top News July 7, 2017August 3, 2017 Tracey Tong
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BCCI CEO Rahul Johri wants increment, officials question validity
With CoA chief Vinod Rai giving the go-ahead to Johri's request for immediate attention, the matter is set to be brought up when the three committee members -- Rai, Diana Edulji and Ravi Thodge meet on Tuesday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri looks on as he speaks during a press conference in New Delhi.(AFP/Getty Images)
New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri who is paid an annual gross salary of ₹5,76,36,000 other than the allowances and other benefits, has requested the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) to look into his increment process and the same is set to be discussed during the meeting of the committee on May 21 in New Delhi.
As per the contract of the CEO, accessed by IANS, the performance of the executive (Johri) was to be evaluated annually and increments were to be in the form of variables linked with increase in revenue of BCCI out of the efforts of the executive.
The BCCI is also expected to decide at the end of the third year of service - 2019 - whether any revision is required in the clause of incremental cash inflow otherwise, the variable would be restricted to 0.5 per cent of the incremental cash flow restricted to ₹3,00,00,000.
Speaking to IANS, a senior BCCI functionary raised a situation that he described as a travesty for the BCCI.
"This is a travesty. The Lodha Committee recommendations and the orders of the Supreme Court gave the authority to sign contracts for an on behalf of the BCCI to the secretary of the board. In terms of all legal matters as well, the board is to sue and be sued in the name of the secretary. Presently, the CoA got a constitution registered that is not in accordance with the orders of the Supreme Court and that coupled with the directions issued by the CoA mean that the contracts are executed by the CEO on behalf of the BCCI and it is the CEO that is looking after all legal matters with the might of a big law firm firmly behind him.
"So if the CoA decides that the agreement with the CEO should be modified, will we see a scenario where Rahul Johri will sign both on behalf of the BCCI and on his own behalf?
"Also, if there is a dispute between the BCCI and Rahul Johri over this, will Johri give instructions to the BCCI lawyers on this matter and in case he does not officially give any instructions, what prevents the BCCI law firm from supporting his case? Where are we going with this? This anomaly of legal representation had been pointed out to the CoA earlier as well but they had refused to accept that this anomaly existed."
Another senior BCCI official who was part of the General Body and the Working Committee when the CEO had been appointed, put forward a couple of queries asking if the clauses had indeed been fulfilled by the CEO to be eligible for an increment.
"It was clear that his increments would be on the basis of increase in revenue only because of the CEO's efforts. The BCCI already had a series of existing revenue streams that were giving the BCCI substantial income, the idea was that if we have a professional CEO, he was supposed to add new revenue streams as the old streams really took care of themselves on their own. While there has been an increase in revenue generation from media rights and sponsorship deals, that is basically on account of appreciation in the value of those rights which is a universal phenomenon.
"The rights value grow at a particular percentage and that is how the value is arrived at even by the companies that bid for the rights. The appreciation doesn't have anything to do with him putting any effort, unless of course the CEO is willing to admit that he has rigged the bids in anyways since all those rights are given by way of a tender process.
"Even the work that has been carried out has actually been a team effort and I am unable to understand by what logic are they trying to attribute any increase in revenue to his efforts. On the one hand you can't be saying that the money comes in because of the players if on the other hand you are trying to say that the revenue has come in because of the efforts of the CEO by applying some crazy logic."
A former BCCI official who was also present in the meeting where Johri's appointment was put before the board said: "When he had been appointed he was supposed to make a presentation to the BCCI where he would tell the house about the new revenue streams and how he would add to the value. He did no such thing. That presentation was supposed to be the basis on which he was supposed to be evaluated. So here you have this employee, who did not allow for targets to be set, who did not tell the house how such a huge cost to the organisation in employing him would be justified but when the exiting value appreciated, wishes to earn money off the efforts of other people. These broadcast rights and the systems in place which have given the money to the BCCI were in place long before a CEO was even dreamt of.
"The idea of having him on board was to have new revenue streams and to ensure that domestic cricket in the country was better promoted. While even local T20 leagues are getting fan bases, the Mushtaq Ali Trophy still cuts a sorry figure, as does the Vijay Hazare Trophy. So, what exactly has his role been in increasing revenue generation? Had he done something to popularise that or add more revenue streams, the BCCI would have absolutely no issues in giving him an increment but it is unfair if he wants to claim increments for the work that others have done over the years. He has not fulfilled the incentive but he seems to be wanting increments."
Another board functionary in the know also pointed out: "Johri and the CoA had even unnecessarily attempted to take credit for introducing e-auction while the truth is that they had decided against the e-auction and thereafter certain members of the General Body had questioned the office bearers and the CoA as to why an e-auction was not adopted for the IPL rights. It was only because of that and the application filed in the Supreme Court by Subramaniam Swamy that had put pressure on the CoA to accept the suggestion of the members of the General Body to go ahead with e-auction for the BCCI rights.
"Further, his contract says the executive shall not at any time during his term indulge in any other activity which is prejudicial to the interest of the BCCI or is prejudicial to the image of the game. A Supreme Court hearing is on the cards against the CEO. One of his key responsibilities when he was appointed in 2016 was to inspire and develop the vision, mission and values of the board. What has happened in that area? He was also expected to motivate a high-performing executive team by attracting, retaining and mentoring managers. The less said about his mentoring skills in the wake of what happened last year, the better," the functionary said.
Apart from the salary, he is also entitled to participate in and receive all benefits generally available to executives in the BCCI in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plan or arrangement. On official duty, the board bears the cost of travel, boarding, lodging, conveyance and other related expenses in accordance with BCCI rules.
In a mail sent by the CEO to the CoA, the Amicus Curiae, the CFO and the legal team, Johri had said that he remains the only person in the board who hasn't been paid an increment in the last two years.
"I write this email to urge each one of you to resolve this issue in a time-bound manner, so that the pending dues can be disbursed to me without any further delay. Unfortunately, I am the only employee of the BCCI who has not been provided any increment for the last two years, despite my Employment Agreement providing for the same. We are already nearing the end of third year of my Employment Agreement i.e. 1st June 2018 to 1st May 2019 in respect of which increment will once again become due," he wrote.
"Till date I have not received the decision from the CoA regarding my increment. I have also addressed reminders dated 9th August 2018 and 19th December 2018 requesting for the same. During this time, I have been patient and cooperative with the CoA at every step of the process. I have utmost faith and respect in the institution of the CoA and trust that justice will be meted out to me. Keeping this in mind, I, once again sincerely urge the CoA to look into this issue with utmost priority."
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Once in a Lifetime Image: Emperor Penguins Under the Aurora Australis
Emperor Penguins on the Antarctic Sea Ice Under the Aurora Australis. Credit and copyright: Stefan Christmann. Used by permission.
Photographer Stefan Christmann called this incredible Antarctic view a once in a lifetime experience.
"It was the most impressive experience to sit on the sea-ice and watch the Aurora Australis dance above the penguin colony with the sounds of the chicks and the adult penguins. I feel truly blessed for having had the opportunity to witness this once in a lifetime experience," he told Universe Today.
Christmann is currently based in Antarctica, working at the German Antarctic research station Neumayer III. He is an "overwinterer" — scientific and technical staff who stay at the base for the entire southern winter — and will stay in Antarctica for an uninterrupted 14 months. "As a physicist, my duty is to maintain the data acquisition of our seismological and geomagnetic observatories as well as the analysis of the collected data," Christmann said.
But he is also an accomplished photographer. His website and Facebook page are filled with beautiful nature images from around the world, and recently feature the Emperor penguins and their adorable chicks, as well as the stark beauty of the Antarctic landscape.
Originally from Germany, he studied photography in the US, and his work has now brought him to an extended stay in Antarctica.
Christmann explained the conditions and the difficulties in obtaining this shot, one he had long hoped for, the planning of it always in the back of his mind.
"The picture was taken at Atka-Bay on the sea-ice. The bay is roughly 8 km away from our station so the penguin colony is a popular destination for free-time trips. The idea of a photo of the Aurora Australis above the penguin colony had been in my head for a long time, but the conditions have to be just right –which usually never happens. You need a full Moon, high magnetic activity and a cloudless sky. Also the penguins should be standing close enough to the ice-berg. I made multiple attempts to get the photo, but we either had incoming clouds, low activity or had to cancel our stay because of wind picking up (which can be really dangerous out on the sea-ice)."
And time was short, as after he had been outside for a few hours the wind picked up and he and his accomplices had to leave the ice for safety reasons. "Otherwise we probably would have sat there all night!" Christmann said. The image was taken on October 1, 2012.
Christmann shared what equipment he uses as well as a few tips for Antarctic and cold weather photography.
"I used a Nikon D700 Fullframe DSLR with an AF-S G-Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8. ISO settings varied with the intensity of the aurora from ISO 500-800," he said. "F-Stops in the range of 4.0-5.6 and Exposure times from 20s to 30s. I try to keep ISO as low as possible for noise reasons and also try to limit the exposure time in order not to get star trails. It's either super long star trails or almost star-dots, but I don't really like the in between. A full battery charge (in my case around 2500mAh) lasts around 1h in the cold, so I had to switch batteries twice during our stay out on the ice!"
Asked what other details he felt was important to share about this image, Christmann said, "Antarctica is an incredible place where nature dwarfs anything made by humans. Hopefully people will gain even more interest in this continent and help to protect it as well as its inhabitants."
To see more of Christmann's work visit his website, Nature in Focus or his Facebook page, where he shares many pictures of his Antarctic adventure.
Please note: This image may not be re-posted, used or copied without the express permission of Stefan Christmann.


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Rodriguez edges Aru out of Vuelta a Espana lead
Aru minimizes time loss to Rodriguez but cedes Vuelta a Espana lead
Dumoulin's ability to cling on in the main group only failed him when there was barely a kilometre to go, and although the Dutchman lost 28 seconds on the final, ultra-steep slopes of the Ermita del Alba, he is now only 1:51 down on new race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) in fourth place overall. As a standout time triallist, the 38.7 kilometre race against the clock in Burgos on Wednesday represents a huge chance for the Dutchman to turn the tables after no fewer than nine summit finishes.
"I saved the day, I was much better than expected," Dumoulin said afterwards, "I was much better than expected. I didn't feel so good on the first category climb [of La Cobertoria], and the race speed was very fast. But I was never really in trouble.
"I'll give it a go in the time trial and in the last week, so there's everything to play for. It will be very difficult, and there are still some hard stages around Madrid after that. But it's looking good now."
After losing 51 seconds to Joaquim Rodriguez on the stage 15 summit finish in Sotres, Dumoulin performed much better on the far steeper Ermita del Alba climb.
"I think yesterday [stage 15] I made a mistake, I could have hung on a little longer but I went too quickly to my own pace," Dumoulin explained. "Today I thought, 'if I blow up, I blow up', but I didn't."
To argue that the Dutchman will now automatically win the Vuelta is taking too much for granted. As Rodriguez has pointed out, Grand Tour time trials like the one in Burgos on stage 17 are very different animals compared time trials in the first or even the second week of a three-week race, with the differences between specialists and non-specialists theoretically much lower. And Dumoulin has been punching above his weight for so long in the Vuelta that it may yet prove too hard for him to gain the significant amounts of time on the climbers that he is widely predicted to do.
However, there's no denying the chances of Dumoulin taking his country's first Vuelta win since Joop Zoetemelk in 1979 are considerably higher than three days ago - and whatever the final result, the Dutchman's Vuelta 2015 can be considered a Grand Tour breakthrough of major proportions.


EVERFI s proud to partner with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in using innovative digital education to develop and market manufacturing career opportunities to students across the U.S. This article, recently published in the Huffington Post, outlines the need for creating a positive image around manufacturing and closing the skills gap. The original article is available on this link.
Based upon estimates of surveyed executives, about 60 percent of the manufacturing jobs unfilled today are attributable to a shortage of applicants with the requisite skills. Thus the authors anticipate that 2 million of the projected 3.4 million manufacturing jobs that come online by 2025 will be unfilled because of the skills gap. The survey respondents insist they pay 20 percent more on average than other industries and 80 percent said they would be willing to hike compensation even more if credible candidates applied for work. Most of the respondents insist they are beating the bushes for qualified candidates and offering inducements, but they are finding it a hard sell. In the meantime, manufacturing workers are plugging the gap through overtime putting in 17 percent more hours on average than workers in other fields.
The report identifies other reasons for the skills shortage beyond retirement and rapid industry growth. Manufacturing still has an outdated, negative image among many young people. Also, the rapid advance of technology is raising the bar for working in modern manufacturing and the public schools generally are doing a dismal job of teaching the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math). Some experts also fault industry for not providing sufficient training to applicants interested in manufacturing careers through on-the-job instruction and apprenticeship programs. Between2003 and 2013, manufacturers reduced by 40 percent investments in various forms of internal skills development programs that combine on-the-job learning with mentorships, apprenticeships and classroom education.


Can You Run 100 Metres?
Over the years I have grown to love running and being active. I love working as an osteopath, treating others and helping them get or stay active. Because I run, I tend to notice other people running. So a survey by Slimming World surprised me.
My surprise was that the survey found that 45% of the UK population don't think they can run 100 metres. When I returned to running as a 40+-year-old smoker, I wasn't the fittest person there was, but I could run slowly but continuously for 100 metres. With our assessment and treatment options pre-conditioning for exercise assessment or pre-hab assessment, we may be able to help you get there.
The 45% of the population breaks down to 65% of women, and 31% of men didn't think they could 100 metres. The survey also noted that three out of four individuals or 75 % of the population are never physically competitive active, while over half, i.e. 55% are not physically active at all. Compare that to 6 out of 10 men or 59% who watch sport on TV at least once every week. This percentage has increased during the Olympics.
It was hoped that hosting the Olympics in London would encourage the UK to become more active and leave a legacy of exercise and health.
Why don't people think they can run? Maybe they don't believe they can, or have enough confidence because they've had an injury in the past, but with our new appointment and assessment options, we may be able to help you start exercising again.
We have three options to help you get exercising and keep you exercising. We've termed them an MOT, a Service and a Repair. Go and have a look at our sports injury treatment options and start allowing your inspiration to be your achievement.
So 59% watch sport on TV at least one a week? According to figures from The Guardian Retweeted by @GaryDayEllison The figure over the Olympics was 90% of the UK population. Told you it would go up.


In an unprecedented count, the tournament has received 575,000 registrations, a humongous number for a mobile Esports tournament in India. This proves the widespread support for PUBG MOBILE and the loyal enthusiasts playing the game.
The top 2000 teams that qualify from the In-Game Qualifiers would battle it out in the next leg of the series – the Online Playoffs. The playoffs will take place between 10th February to 24th of February 2019, every day from 5 PM IST – 10 PM IST. Notably, the last few days will feature the third and final round, the Semi-Finals, spanning over four days from 21st to 24th February 2019.
As a bonus to PUBG fans watching the streams from the Official India YouTube Channel would stand a chance to win OPPO smartphones by participating in viewer games and lucky draws. The viewer games would be in Solo mode and Custom Room IDs with passwords will be available on the PUBG MOBILE India YouTube live streams, during the Online Playoffs.
Keeping up with the fanfare around the most popular game in India, prominent YouTubers will be providing live commentary while streaming the matches. These matches will be available viewing on PUBG MOBILE India Official YouTube channel and Facebook page, and all communications regarding stream timings will be relayed from the PUBG MOBILE social media handles here – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.


Previously, wushu figured significantly in the simple matter of survival through China's many wars and political upheaval. Today, wushu has been organized and systematized into a formal branch of study in the performance arts by the Chinese.
It reigns as the most popular national sport in the country of 1.1 billion people, practiced by the young and old alike. It's emphasis has shifted from combat to performance, and it is practiced for its method of achieving heath, self-defense skills, mental discipline, recreational pursuit and competition. Wushu was a demonstration event during the 2008 Beijing and 1936 Berlin Olympic Games but has never been an Olympic competitive event.
The International Wushu federatioin (IWUF) is the international governing body for Wushu and is bidding for inclusion in upcoming Olympic Games. The Wushu Association of Trinidad and Tobago is the active IWUF affiliate for Trinidad and Tobago.


Hello and Happy New Year to you all!
January's jellyfish! For this month's post I am going to tell you about two species of the jellyfish found around the seas from the HMS Challenger expedition. They are named differently now but after a bit of research we found out what their current names/species are.
Let's start with the genus Carybdea – the jellyfish belonging to this genus are known as box jellyfish – you don't want to mess with these! They are highly venomous and their sting attacks the heart and nervous system, which can instantly kill prey. These jellyfish have tentacles from each corner of their bell, each one with about 5000 stinging cells.
The two females found by the Challenger (Charybdea murrayana, now Carybdea murrayana) were found on April 9th 1876 at station 348, off the West Coast of Africa, not far from Sierra Leone. An interesting fact about box jellyfish is that they have 'true' eyes (as well as simple eyes). The simple eyes just detect light but the 'true' eyes have a retina, lense and cornea. It has been shown that these are used to help navigate by looking upwards to the mangrove canopies. This is where they usually feed and by detecting the canopies they stay underneath them to ensure they don't stray too far from home. If cover is removed, they have no sense of orientation.
Next up we have the genus Ptychogastria. These don't have a common name and only one of these jellyfish was found on the expedition. These attractive jellyfish are from the order Trachymedusae. A lot of jellyfish have two body forms – polyp (stationary) and medusa (free-swimming). However, this order of jellyfish just grows in to the medusa stage. Although they grow only into the free-swimming form, they have suckers to attach themselves to rocks, waiting for prey to pass so they can reach out their tentacles to capture them. So they don't swim that much after all! The one Ptychogastria jellyfish found was from station 50 – on the 21st May 1873 near Halifax, off the east of Canada. It was then identified as Pectyllis arctica but has since been updated to Ptychogastria polaris.
Thanks for reading and see you next month!
Challenger set sail on 21st December 1872, just in time for Christmas. 142 years ago from the day this post was published! Unfortunately, Christmas this year was a bit of a miserable one weather-wise. It was very windy, with the crew having to hold tight to their food dishes – many were lost and some food jars, in particular jam and pickles, got smashed on the floor. However, with ham for breakfast and meat pie and plum pudding for dinner the food went down quite well. Every member on the ship was given a third of a pint of sherry too. The officers weren't so lucky with their food though. The turkey was stolen and they never found out who it was.
The HMS Challenger spent the second Christmas off Prince Edward Island – belonging to South Africa. Again, the sea was very rough. At about 10am, the crew caught sight of land but they weren't due to anchor until Boxing Day. Dinner this year was salt pork and pea soup, plum pudding and a third pint of madeira for each man so quite enjoyable, with music and dancing for entertainment. The men were thinking about where they were going to be the following years at Christmas – around Hong Kong in 74 and near Valparaiso in 75.
When the men anchored on Boxing Day and explored the island they saw many birds – cormorants, albatross, skua, gulls, a giant petrel, prion and a sheathbill. This was on top on three different penguins. One of these was the Gentoo penguin. This penguin is nearly as big as the King Penguin, which was also found on the island. The third of the penguins was the rockhopper penguin, who had very dirty looking nests. Have a look at their photograph of the albatross nests below.
Indeed, the ship was in China over Christmas in 1874. They arrived in Hong Kong on 16th November 1874 and stayed there until the beginning of January. Christmas here was lovely and warm – nothing like the cold and wet weather of the previous years. A fine dinner with turkeys, geese, ham and of course the plum pudding was devoured by all. Members of the crew save money each month for when they are at land to treat themselves. In Hong Kong they often ate curried cats and dogs..a delicacy there at the time apparently!
The final Christmas on board! The men were once again correct in 1873 – they had just left Valparaiso on the 10th December. Unfortunately six men were lost there from leaving without consent. Christmas Eve brought music and dancing with a band and many stage acts which was great fun for the men. It was a cold Christmas day at sea this year. Dinner this year was a fat bullock to keep them going. Of course we can't forget about the plum puddings! Christmas was very enjoyable until the evening. Many of the seamen managed to smuggle in multiple bottles of alcohol, leaving many drunk and fighting terribly. One man even came away with a broken jaw in three places! So it didn't turn out terribly well in the end but it was all self inflicted!
So those are the main details we have about Christmas on HMS Challenger – food, drink, music, dancing, a mix of weather and the occasional fights (what's changed?!). Seriously though, life wasn't easy – I'm sure those men were relieved to have their next Christmas on land with family where they belong.
Have a happy Christmas and New Year everyone!


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10 November 2017: Gig in Selby, England PLUS U.K. Subs 2017 Pledge Music Update No. 17 - Warhead: Beer for the punks!! AND Update 18 - THANK YOU!!!
Warhead: Beer for the punks!!
Just in time for the 40th Anniversary, our brand new official UK Subs beer 'Warhead' has just arrived at the Queens Hall!!!
We can't wait to get our bellies full of this obviously classic beer and look forward to sharing a toast to the next 40 years!
The above update included the Normal Service Resumed poll.
A quick message to say an absolutely huge thank you for your incredible support through our second Pledge campaign. The store is now closed for sales of the singles and tshirts. We'll be signing the remaining sleeves this weekend and prepare to get shipping!!!
The above update included a video of the band saying thanks - see screenshot above - as well as the Occupied poll.


A New Year is an exciting event, a blank canvas awaiting the opportunity of new possibilities with a chance to re-write the script. The last couple of days I've been reflecting on the year passed and mulling with fresh resolve for the New Year unfolding. As in years past I've spent time considering my 'word' for 2013, then I read Jennifer's post on NY Resolutions for the Overwhelmed and I realised my script wasn't that dissimilar to hers, the same issues here seem to re-occur year after year, with some year's progress is more noticeable than others. Like Jennifer, if we could just get a regular, consistent bedtime routine in place many other areas of our life needing work would fall into place easier.
Without further ado my word for 2013 is Order, rather a boring word I realise, but my belief is this word is broad enough to encompass much. Yes, I realise it isn't really that dissimilar to some of our past words.
A rhythm of daily prayer throughout the day.
Create and enjoy spontaneous and 'planned' fun moments with my husband and children.
My thoughts are very similar to yours Erin. I picked consistency for my word though. If I can do things consistently rather than over doing it for a few days and then not doing it at all, I would be much better off. I want to pray consistently, blog consistently and just have order within our everyday duties.
Love, love, love it. While my 'one-word' for th year is focus, our curriculum is based around character traits and orderliness is it for the semester.


March 11, 2013—CLEVELAND, OHIO—Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC), Ohio's most celebrated craft brewer of award-winning lagers and ales, announces its plan to expand distribution throughout the state of New Jersey. On April 8, 2013, GLBC will enter Central New Jersey with Shore Point Distributing, Inc., and on April 22, 2013, GLBC will enter Northern New Jersey with Kohler Distributing Company. GLBC currently serves Southern New Jersey, and this two-phase rollout will fill gaps throughout the state. Deeper distribution in the state of New Jersey aligns with the company's strategic growth plans.
GLBC currently serves 13 states and Washington DC. Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway as the first craft brewery in the state of Ohio, GLBC is nationally known for its exceptional family of beers including Dortmunder Gold Lager, Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Commodore Perry India Pale Ale, and Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. Visit greatlakesbrewing.com/newjersey and follow @GLBCinNJon Twitter for exclusive updates and event announcements.


My amazing designer, Michelle @ Limabean Designs, has done it again! Cloaked is the third book in the Beyond the Curse series!
A hundred years ago, Hansel and Gretel escaped from the Witch's hut with more power and riches than they could ever have imagined. For decades they've lived in peace. At least until Keira and Philip arrived.
When young women begin to disappear from the nearby village, they take it upon themselves to uncover what's going on. But their past is about to catch up with them, and this time, even Gretel might not be able to save them.
A fantasy paranormal retelling of Hansel & Gretel mixed with Little Red Riding Hood. A Beyond the Curse story.


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Business Community Mourns: Statements
CNBC.com with Reuters
Published 9:07 PM ET Wed, 5 Oct 2011 Updated 7:28 PM ET Thu, 6 Oct 2011 CNBC.com
The passing of Steve Jobs evoked sorrow and emotion across the world and throughout the business and tech community. Below are some of the statements and comments:
Microsoft Co-Founder and Chairman, Bill Gates:
"Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor."
Former GE Chairman and CEO, Jack Welch:
"He wasn't just a genius entrepreneur, he was an executer. He was a great marketer, supply chain manager and a great genius entrepreneur ... What this guy did for business is, he invented cool ... This guy delivered products that made business cool."
Walt Disney CEO, Bob Iger:
"Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined. Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started."
Time Warner Chairman & CEO, Jeff Bewkes:
"The entire Time Warner family mourns the loss of Steve Jobs. The world is a better place because of Steve, and the stories our company tells have been made richer by the products he created. He was a dynamic and fearless competitor, collaborator, and friend. In a society that has seen incredible technological innovation during our lifetimes, Steve may be the one true icon whose legacy will be remembered for a thousand years."
Microsoft Co-Founder, Paul Allen:
"We've lost a unique tech pioneer and auteur who knew how to make amazingly great products. Steve fought a long battle against tough odds in a very brave way. He kept doing amazing things in the face of all that adversity. As someone who has had his own medical challenges, I couldn't help but be encouraged by how he persevered."
Dell CEO, Michael Dell:
"Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come."
AOL Founder, Steve Case:
"I feel honored to have known Steve Jobs. He was the most innovative entrepreneur of our generation. His legacy will live on for the ages."
President Obama:
"Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators — brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it. By building one of the planet's most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world. The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him."
Google CEO, Larry Page:
"I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me. He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well. My thoughts and Google's are with his family and the whole Apple family."
Google Chairman, Eric Schmidt:
"Today is very sad for all of us. Steve defined a generation of style and technology that's unlikely to be matched again. Steve was so charismatically brilliant that he inspired people to do the impossible, and he will be remembered as the greatest computer innovator in history."
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook:
"Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you."
Brian Roberts, CEO, Comcast:
"Such a sad day...an entire generation-not just of Americans-but all over the world young and old-will remember this moment and this empty feeling. His products, sensibility and uniqueness changed how so many of us live. Almost nobody ever does that. Personally, he often disagreed with you and yet also encourage you in the same conversation. I'm appreciative to have had some opportunities to see his genius first-hand. My sympathies to his family."
News Corp CEO, Rupert Murdoch:
"Today, we lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time. Steve Jobs was simply the greatest CEO of his generation. While I am deeply saddened by his passing, I'm reminded of the stunning impact he had in revolutionizing the way people consume media and entertainment. My heart goes out to his family and to everyone who had the opportunity to work beside him in bringing his many visions to life."
Samsung Electronic CEO, G.S. Choi
"Chairman Steve Jobs introduced numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry and was a great entrepreneur. His innovative spirit and remarkable accomplishments will forever be remembered by people around the world."
Sony CEO, Howard Stringer
"The digital age has lost its leading light, but Steve's innovation and creativity will inspire dreamers and thinkers for generations."
AT&T Chairman and CEO, Randall Stephenson:
"We are saddened by the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was an iconic inventor, visionary, and entrepreneur, and we had the privilege to know him as partner and friend. All of us at AT&T offer our thoughts and prayers to Steve's wife, family, and his Apple family."
Hewlett-Packard CEO, Meg Whitman:
"Steve Jobs was an iconic entrepreneur and businessman whose impact on technology was felt beyond Silicon Valley. He will be remembered for the innovation he brought to market and the inspiration he brought to the world."
Broadcom CEO, Scott McGregor:
"Steve's passion for innovation and creativity will carry on for decades to come. His legacy is enormous, touching millions of people around the world. Our
entire industry and economy is better for his presence and incredible contributions. On behalf of Broadcom, we send our deepest condolences to Steve's family and to Apple employees."
Yahoo Co-Founder, Jerry Yang:
"Steve was my hero growing up. He not only gave me a lot of personal advice and encouragement, he showed all of us how innovation can change lives. I will miss him dearly, as will the world."
Twitter CEO, Dick Costolo:
"Once in a rare while, somebody comes along who doesn't just raise the bar, they create an entirely new standard of measurement. #RIPSteveJobs"
Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos
"Steve was a teacher to anyone paying attention, and today is a very sad day for everyone who cares about innovation and high standards."
Recording Industry Association of America Chairman and CEO, Cary Sherman:
"Like all music fans, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was a larger-than-life personality — passionate about music and one of its biggest fans and advocates. He was a true visionary who forever transformed how fans access and enjoy music. With the introduction of the iTunes software and other platforms, Steve and Apple made it once again easy and accepted to pay for music. His legacy will live on, long past his all-too-short time on earth."
New York Times Chairman, Arthur Sulzberger Jr:
"Steve Jobs was a visionary and a wonderful friend of The New York Times. He pushed the boundaries of how all providers of news and information interact with our users. I am among the many who deeply regret his passing."
Verizon CEO, Lowell McAdam:
"Steve Jobs devoted his ceaseless energy and creative genius to technology innovation that changed the world time and time again. Our industry and all of our customers benefited tremendously from his pursuit of excellence. We will miss him."
RCCL CEO, Richard Fain:
"The world has lost a great innovator. Steve Jobs had both — the vision to see a need and the tenacity to make it happen."
Electronic Arts CEO, John Riccitiello:
"Steve was one of a kind. For many of us working in technology and entertainment, Steve was a new kind of hero that lead with big, bold moves and would not settle for less than perfection. He is the best role model for a leader that aspires to be great."
Chief Creative Officer and President of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter and Ed Catmull:
"Steve ... saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply 'make it great.' He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar's DNA."
Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop
"The world lost a true visionary today. Steve's passion for simplicity and elegance leaves us all a legacy that will endure for generations. Today, my thoughts, and those of everyone at Nokia are with the friends and family that he leaves behind."
Intel CEO, Paul Otellini
"True genius is measured by the ability to touch every person on the planet. Steve did that, not just once, but many, many times over his amazing life."
Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers
"The world lost a true visionary and great man today. Steve Jobs did more than simply shape our concepts of technology and invention, he helped define our understanding of how great innovation and design can bring people closer together."


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