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YANMAR America to Power Front Row Motorsports in 2020 Season
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 10, 2020) - Following a successful partnership in 2019, YANMAR America will increase its involvement with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) throughout the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. The company will serve as the primary sponsor of John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 38 Ford Mustang team at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend.
YANMAR, a global company based in Osaka, Japan with a North America headquarters in Adairsville, Ga., will also be the primary sponsor of Nemechek and the No. 38 Ford Mustang during the NASCAR All-Star weekend and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May. The YANMAR colors and branding will return to the No. 38 at Kentucky Motor Speedway in July. In addition, YANMAR continues to be an associate sponsor of both the No. 38 and No. 34 team with driver Michael McDowell.
For over a century, YANMAR has grown to become a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Closer to home, YANMAR diesel-powered generators are instrumental in operating FRM's team haulers at the track each week.
"We believe that the NASCAR fan base and our customers align perfectly," said Jeff Holland, Division Manager - Industrial Engine Division, YANMAR America. "The opportunity to continue and grow our partnership with Front Row Motorsports, John Hunter Nemechek and Michael McDowell, will help us reach more fans and educate them about our products and services. This is an exciting time for YANMAR with this relationship."
In addition to helping power the team's haulers and serving as the primary sponsor this weekend, YANMAR is also continuing to work with FRM to produce "Inside Front Row Motorsports," a behind-the-scenes video series, featuring an exclusive look at the preparations involved in a typical race weekend for the team. The first installment of the series was released on FRM's YouTube channel in the fall.
"It's been a lot of fun working with the folks at YANMAR," said Nemechek. "As a driver, it means a lot to have a partner like them return for another year. Building our brands together, moving up through the Cup Series together, focusing on that opportunity and growing together - that's what it's all about."
The No. 38 YANMAR Ford Mustang will make its debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, March 13 for practice. The NASCAR Cup Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway will air Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
About Yanmar America
YANMAR America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of YANMAR Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. YANMAR Co., Ltd. was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world's first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, YANMAR is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. By focusing on the development of highly efficient diesel engines, YANMAR remains committed to their mission statement of providing sustainable solutions for modern power needs.
YANMAR America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information Visit yanmar.com/us and follow them on social media: Twitter at @YanmarAmerica, Instagram at @YanmarAmerica and Facebook at Facebook.com/YanmarAmerica.
About Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields two full-time entries - the No. 34 of Michael McDowell and the No. 38 of John Hunter Nemechek - from its Mooresville, N.C., headquarters just outside of Charlotte. In 2020, the team announced an expansion to include the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series, driven by Todd Gilliland. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.


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The quest to become Ireland's Junior Baker of the Year 2016 started last March when over 800 young Foroige members from all over Ireland had to compete with each other on a theme called "Muffins of the Moment".
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From there it was onto the Regional Finals in Sligo and again Joanne impressed the judges and qualified for the All Ireland semi-finals in the ALDI marquee at the Ploughing Championships in September. She was thrilled to make it through to the Final. As she explained to interviewer Sile Seoige her triple chocolate orange muffins had a 1916 theme.
As joint runner up Joanne is now one of the top three Junior Bakers in Ireland. At only 14 years of age she is a talent to watch. Fingers crossed for 3rd time lucky next year for Joanne.

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An important role undertaken by the RAAA is responding to discussions papers, regulations and other documents issued by the Government, its departments and agencies in relation to issues affecting our members and aviation in regional Australia. The response(s) represent a balanced and collaborative view of the issue in question. This collaborative nature of our response is an important aspect of our work as it provides the ability of a sector wide view as opposed to supporting a singular vested view.
The RAAA strongly feels that the proposed changes do not address the basic problem with the new regulations in that they impose needless and substantial costs on operators without a commensurate safety gain.
The RAAA submission supports Brisbane West Wellcamp Airports request for a change to TAF services.
The RAAA submission provides specific responses to the dicussion paper on airport curfew administration arrangements. These are outlined in the Submission.
The RAAA finds no significant issues with the Policy Statement as it is written. However we have serious concerns about the delta between the proposed situation and reality. The RAAA can cite numerous examples, but recognise most should be addressed in a separate forum to this submission. Therefore this submission will only identify high level concerns.
The RAAA welcomes and supports this review into the regulatory settings around the provision of ARFFS at Australian airports.
In particular, the RAAA welcomes the approach to the establishment/disestablishment of an ARFFS at an airport.
The RAAA calls for at least a three year delay in the promulgation of CAO 48.1. The existing CAO 48, with Industry Exemptions, is working and has been working well for many years. Strident calls for change are based mostly on industrial arguments, purportedly supported by scientific' data that has not yet convinced anyone of experience across the industry.
As stated by the RAAA over consecutive submissions the RAAA has a preference for services provided by Airservices Australia to be based on a network basis and is strongly opposed to location specific charging. It is our understanding that the ICAO principles for charging associated to airports and Air Navigation Services, although having similarities, differ substantially in the application.
It is the RAAA's view that the Draft Cost Recovery Paper (CRIS) should never have been released in its current form and should be withdrawn immediately. It is generally known across industry that the CRIS was released without the knowledge or approval of the CASA Board's Audit Committee or of CASA senior management.
The RAAA views all the proposals as positive steps for reducing compliance obligations on regional airports. While there is a small chance of confusion during the implementation period the benefits appear to far outweigh any downside issues.
Aviation is the most highly regulated industry in Australia with high associated regulatory and government imposed costs. Regional aviation services are essential services underpinning the economy of many regional and remote communities. For many years regional aviation margins have remained low with some aircraft operators providing a community service for remote communities at a loss, subsidised by either other more profitable routes or by State Government subsidies through a regulated route system.
The examples provided are indicators that historic government monopoly and service behaviour is having a significant and deleterious effect on the regional aviation industry's ability to grow and thrive. Such behaviours must be expunged and the dead-weight of the government aviation bureaucracies lifted from an industry that is essential to Australia's economic and social development. Excessive red-tape only serves bureaucracies and throttles the industries that actually pay the taxes that keep government functioning. Aviation is particularly susceptible to excessive red-tape because it is a highly regulated industry. Overblown safety and security arguments are often used to enable increases in red-tape and regulation for zero safety or operational gain.
As we have previously highlighted in our response to this review, and also at the public consultations we attended, it is important that a "one hat fits all" approach is avoided. In relation to aviation there is an array of different sized aircraft and aircraft capability being used to provide services to the travelling public, a large difference in the size and capabilities of the operators providing these services, a multitude of business models being used to ensure the viability of operations, and a large difference between the airport infrastructure found at different locations around Australia.
The RAAA welcomes the release of the ASRR Report and commends Deputy Prime Minister Truss for delivering on his pre-election promise to put Australia's aviation regulatory system under the microscope. In general, the RAAA endorses the key aspects of the report and looks forward to seeing them implemented. In addition the RAAA recommends that the philosophy of just culture be incorporated into legislation through the Civil Aviation Act, CASRs and the Transport Safety Investigation Act, rather than through a CASA formulated policy document.
Regional aviation services are vital to the economic and social wellbeing and development of Australia's regional and remote communities. To most communities, the local aerodrome is a symbol of their prosperity, and a generator of business in the surrounding region. Nearly all communities wish to retain their local airport despite the cost of having them sometimes exceeding their direct income. However, the economics of regional air services are posing a threat to their existence, and creating a pressure for their rationalisation.
The RAAA believes the bulk of its concerns stem from a poor culture in CASA which itself results from poor senior management and governance over several decades. If the Government of the day is not to take a more active role in the formulation of aviation policy generally and, through the relevant Department, a more active role in the management of the aviation bureaucracy, it must be prepared to create a more substantial and active Board to oversight CASA's management.
The RAAA is opposed to any attempt to limit operating hours of Brisbane Airport due to the substantial negative impact it would have on charter, FIFO and possibly RPT services to and from Brisbane. The RAAA endorses the Brisbane Airport Corporation response to the Discussion Paper.
It is important to RAAA Members that persons with disabilities have an equal opportunity to travel by air. Critical to this for our members is that this travel allows them to travel with dignity. It is important to understand that the Australian domestic aviation industry is made up of a diverse range of Operators each with different capabilities not only due to the size of the operation but also due to the operating model they work under and the size of the aircraft used.
This review clearly notes among the critical stakeholders regional communities and regional airlines. The central thrust of the review's recommendations, however, is to substantially reduce services to those stakeholders with what the review itself says "comes at an economic and environmental cost". We say it also reduces regional infrastructure with consequent detrimental social impacts and potential reductions in safety.
We agree very strongly with the statement in the Minister's Forward "it is imperative that Perth Airport now needs to bring forward the development of a third runway to avoid any further damage and disruption to air traffic".We agree very strongly with the statement in the Minister's Forward "it is imperative that Perth Airport now needs to bring forward the development of a third runway to avoid any further damage and disruption to air traffic".
The RAAA noted with interest the PM stated in a major recent national security speech that the national risk profile has changed significantly. Her new security priorities are clearly those risks associated with tensions arising because of behaviour between sovereign states. The lesser risk now is that of non-state protagonists such as terrorist groups. This group has been the main driver of aviation security policies for over a decade and this notion has been challenged by the PM.
The design of the new Runway Demand Management Scheme at Brisbane Airport raises a competition issue that affects 7 of the 10 operators who currently conduct charter and freight services out of Brisbane Airport and reduces customer choice from 10 operators to 3 operators (only one of which is an independent regional operator). Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has introduced a Runway Demand Management Scheme (RDMS) to operate from the start of the Northern Winter 2012 scheduling season until such time as the new parallel runway is completed (anticipated to be 2020) or possibly longer. The RDMS will be administered by Airport Coordination Australia (ACA).
This regulation should not be capable of being used as a substitute for accident or incident reporting or for aircraft defect reporting. Nor should it be capable of being used as an investigative tool for enforcement action. The RAAA is opposed to any proposal to provide the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) with access to safety information provided to the ATSB through mandatory reporting.
The issues discussed are complex and require careful handling. Any mishandling of these issues could damage the ATSB/industry relationship to a point that would be significantly detrimental to both parties. The relationship with industry is fundamental to the quality of the ATSB's output and both should not be compromised by a change in reporting behaviour. In the long term, such a change could have negative safety consequences. Individuals and entities will only provide quality data if they feel free of external or third party threat. This is the basis of the ATSB/industry relationship and must not be diluted.
The RAAA has consistently supported these initiatives for their value in enhancing aviation safety in a cost effective way. In relation to the RIS, the RAAA does not question the overall savings anticipated. However, it does note that some of the savings claimed as future savings, especially in relation to the benefit of ADS-B in allowing more flexible routing, have been taken already. The expected greater efficiency in the management of approaches has been and continue will be lost if Traffic Flow systems do not operate effectively.
The RAAA considers that the proposals in the NPRM have been developed primarily with the "big end of town" in mind and do not sufficiently balance the cost impacts on regional aviation with any suggested safety benefit. Whilst the RAAA supports efforts to gain a better understanding of fatigue management and has generally favoured the flexibility allowed to operators to develop FRMSs as an alternative to the prescriptions of CAO 48, we are not aware of any body of evidence linking fatigue to accidents or incidents. We believe that CAO 48 with the Standard Industry Exemptions is working reasonably well and should be departed from with care. Although there is a growing body of literature on fatigue, its practical application to aviation is largely theoretical.
Whilst the RAAA readily recognises the need for regulation of aviation activities to protect both users and third parties, it has a real concern for regulation that is not effective and efficient. Unnecessary regulation is an unwarranted cost imposition on an industry that is already hard pressed economically. Poor or unnecessary regulation which mandates compliance that cannot be justified in the interests of aviation safety brings the whole regulatory infrastructure into disrepute and involves a diversion of resources, both human and financial, which degrades rather than improves safety.
The RAAA supports the two applications for declaration lodged by the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) under Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) ("the Act"). Regional airlines, aero medical providers, charter companies, freight operators and other aviation entities operate frequently into and out of Sydney Airport and rely on the refuelling services provided at the airport. All of these operators depend on the ongoing availability of reasonably priced fuel and fuel services for the ongoing success and competitiveness of their operations. Fuel supply companies and on-airport refuellers must have access to the fuel infrastructure provided at Sydney Airport (JUHI facility and on-airport pipeline network) as well as the Caltex pipeline which delivers fuel to the airport JUHI (collectively referred to as the "Airport Fuel Infrastructure"), in order to provide their services to airlines and other customers.
The key concern of the RAAA is safe operations and any regulatory and legislative means to achieve enhanced safety outcomes, deemed necessary as a result of robust safety based risk analysis, is most welcome. The RAAA is broadly supportive of those proposals that will progress directly to NPRM contained with CASA's Discussion Paper – Revised Plan for Aircraft Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Equipage in this decade (Document DP 1102AS September 2011).
Aviation is a natural partner for the highly dispersed regional and remote communities across Australia given the large distances often involved, and the need by many to access the major cities.This is true for regional NSW notwithstanding a number of challenges. There are now almost no intra-regional airservices, other than charter, with operators focussed on services between Sydney and the major regional towns. Most passengers, particularly those travelling for business, want to fly out from a regional centre and return later that evening.
Fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) remains a popular and sustainable practice for many in the resource industry. It has been used in WA for decades and is increasingly used as a legitimate labour transport practice in other states and territories. The resources sector is experiencing ongoing skills shortages. FIFO enables a wider range of employees to access opportunities offered by the resources sector. These include indigenous people, women and skilled migrants.
The RAAA is disappointed that in its draft report, the Commission has not attempted to balance the competing interests within the aviation industry and has viewed all the issues through the prism of ensuring that airport investment continues to be strongly encouraged. However, given the terms of reference, the Commission has focused, understandably, on the five major airports and their major customers – which are typically large, often international, airlines with considerable bargaining power.
One of the primary objectives of the carbon tax (CT) is to encourage behaviour change so that higher carbon emitting activities are replaced by those that will emit less carbon. This is simply not possible with regional airlines given that their turbo-props and jet engines are already designed to operate at maximum fuel efficiency. Increasing fuel efficiency has been a large part of engine and airframe design for over fifty years. The CT will not result in less carbon emission per kilometre. In addition bio-fuels for aviation are 20-30 years away in terms of being available in commercial quantities.
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is appreciative the ACCC has offered us the ability to comment on its Preliminary View to the Airservices Australia Draft Price Notification. The RAAA supports the views expressed by the ACCC in that Airservices needs to be seen as transparent and accountable in their dealings with all stakeholders on all levels of their operations whether operational or capital in nature.
The RAAA presents the following points in support of an Australian acceptance of the 1:50 Cabin Crew Ratio international standard: ICAO Annexes 1, 6, 8, 11, 13 and 14 require that the acceptable level of safety (ALoS) to be achieved shall be established by the State. This is repeated in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport document Australia's State Aviation Safety Program that was published in January 2011. ICAO defines acceptable level of safety as the minimum degree of safety that must be assured by a system in actual practice. The international standard for achieving an ALoS for cabin safety is a crewing ratio 1:50 and this standard is used in aircraft certification.
Regional air services form an essential part of Australia's transport infrastructure. Regional operators accept that AsA is a monopoly service provider that works within the framework of over-arching government policies of reasonable access for regional communities to high quality transport, telecommunications, education and health services. Government needs to ensure that AsA's service provision costs are reasonable and fair and not passed on as an open-ended user pay system.
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia shares the ASTRA Council's concerns at both the report by Ambidji to the Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) and the Airservices Australia (AsA) implementation plan. There has been an obvious lack of industry consultation on the implementation front which is clearly remiss given that it is the aviation industry that will pay for any roll-out. It is acknowledged however that OAR is seeking industry comment regarding the Ambidji Report in its own right.
The world standard from both a FAA and EASA standpoint with respect to cabin crew ratios is 1:50. This is a harmonised policy between these two bodies. Modern aircraft are certified to operate with this ratio and it is part of the manufacturer's recommended operating procedures. It is a desirable outcome that Australia also harmonise its cabin crew regulations with the above regulatory bodies.
There has been considerable progress in airspace design since the Directive. The Office of Airspace Regulation is doing a sound job with its aeronautical risk assessments. The RAAA would wish to see this assessment process applied to the regional airports mentioned in the Direction. It would be timely to assess fully where regional Class D towers could safely use Class E or procedural Class C above, instead of an expensive and possibly unnecessary Class C with surveillance.
We welcome the government's acknowledgement that passenger and baggage screening requirements impose substantial costs on the industry (both capital and operational) and that there should be flexibility in the settings that determine the levels of security applying. We also highlight that the regional aviation industry must rely on the threat analysis of OTS and can only react to draft security policies in a limited way and without the full policy context. All security measures presumably flow from detailed threat analyses, the competence of which the regional aviation industry must take on trust.
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is grateful for the opportunity to respond to these proposed amendments. The RAAA is happy to support the proposed amendments on the basis of the response the ATSB has received from one of our Members, Regional Express (Rex). Overall, the RAAA finds that the proposed amendments simplifies, clarifies and removes anomalies found in the previous regulations, but does note that the proposed amendments appear to increase the compulsory reporting requirements which may be a burden on operators with limited resources.
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is strongly opposed to pricing on a location specific basis and supports network charging. This has been the RAAA's consistent position for over ten years and has expressed this view regularly to AsA and the Australian government. Regional air services form an essential part of Australia's transport infrastructure. Regional operators accept that AsA is a monopoly service provider that works within the framework of over-arching government policies of reasonable access for regional communities to high quality transport, telecommunications, education and health services.
If the government is determined to pursue a mandated approach for simulator training then it should be carefully tailored so as not to impose unnecessary costs and restrictions on operators. In particular mandatory requirements should not be imposed if there is no simulator available within Australia, as per the Canadian model that covers North American access to appropriate simulators. Operators of aircraft without in-country simulators should be given the opportunity to design CASA approved in-aircraft non-normal training regimes that would mirror the safety benefits of the simulator.
The RAAA welcomes the opportunity to comment on CASA's Discussion Paper(DP) Proposed Regulatory Plan in support of the Australian Government's Aviation White Paper, December 2009: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Equipage in this decade (Document DP 1006AS October 2010). The key concern of the RAAA is safe operations and any regulatory and legislative means to achieve enhanced safety outcomes, deemed necessary as a result of robust safety based risk analysis, is welcome.
The most important concern for regional airlines operating into Sydney is that the legislated access and protections for NSW regional operators with respect to Sydney Airport remain in place. Being able to fly into Sydney Airport using regional airlines ensures NSW regional communities have appropriate access to the state capital's facilities as well as sound domestic or international flight connections. In addition businesses and families in Sydney have a convenient way, through Sydney Airport, to carry out their activities in NSW regional towns. This is vital for the growth of the state and national economy.
The focus of this Inquiry should remain on the competencies necessary to become a safe, proficient air transport pilot. There is no evidence to support the view that more hours equate to more safety however there is a good deal of evidence to support the use of competency-based curricula to train pilots and increase aviation safety. Australia's major airlines, the regional airlines and the RAAF provide sound examples of the use of competency versus a simplistic hours based approach to training/licensing.
Regional airlines provide vital services to the Australian travelling public and along with regional airports are a key part of Australia's essential economic infrastructure. Regional airlines are a key driver within the domestic economy ensuring rapid mobility for workers, on-time service and freight delivery, and transporting many thousands of citizens and tourists across vast distances. Sydney Airport provides a very important service and is also a key part of Australia's essential economic infrastructure. Reasonable access to Sydney Airport is essential to the success of Australia's economy.
It should be noted that regional aviation provides most of the training for pilots and many engineers that often directly benefits larger aviation companies as people progress their careers. This is a direct benefit provided by the regional aviation sector to another part of the industry. In addition regional aviation is a vital transport infrastructure network in a country with vast distances and relatively sparse population. The regional RPT, aero-medical, charter and fly-in/fly-out operations are fundamental in linking regional centres to the capital cities and vice versa. A large part of the economic growth of Australia can be attributed to the development of high quality regional aviation services.
Passenger carrying aircraft are now significantly quieter and this trend will continue. It is quite possible that within 20 years aircraft noise will not be a significant issue at most major capital city and regional airports. This is true for jet and turboprop aircraft. The aviation industry takes noise issues very seriously and is spending millions on researching ways of making aircraft quieter. The investment is ongoing and communities are and will reap the benefit.
Airports are important transport infrastructure assets that should be used primarily for commercial and private aviation activities. Airport designers and surveyors usually envisage around a 50 year utilisation. They attempt to design a safe and efficient airfield that will serve the needs of aircraft, the travelling public and mitigate as much as possible any negative impacts on the surrounding community through a series of buffer zones. Successful airfield design is a complex task that attempts to strike a balance between aviation needs and the community that the airfield serves.
It is vital that any liability regime that is in place, in addition to providing equitable compensation to victims, does not jeopardise the sustainability of the regional aviation industry. The RAAA's view is that these objectives can best be achieved using the current liability model based on strict liability, but with a cap on the maximum compensation payable. Compensation regimes should achieve consistent outcomes for victims of transport accidents irrespective of which mode of transport is being used.
During the preparation for major airport privatisation in 1996-7 there was considerable debate in senior public service circles as to whether the policy was in the nation's best interests. Even with conflicting advice the government of the day went ahead with the winding down of the FAC and the tendering of the airports. From a regional operator's view the policy has lead to a dramatic increase in costs with no or little increase in the quality of service from the airport owners.
Initially, the challenge is to ensure the maintenance of existing regional air services. Further retreat will harm regional Australia by discouraging people from moving to regional centres and towns. It is understood that governments do not control markets but the removal of certain government charges imposed on regional airlines would encourage the development of air routes. It may be no coincidence that regional aviation flourished when there were few government charges and air traffic control and regulatory services were funded through consolidated revenue.
The sixteen priority areas identified by Government in the Green Paper are general goals that the RAAA supports. However, the RAAA proposes that they be expanded to include a focus on increased aviation research and development, as well as support for growth in aviation manufacturing capability. It is important that the construction of Australia's first national aviation policy is not simply a mapping exercise or a statement of high level intent but a serious attempt to chart a course for the future of aviation. It is also important to co-opt those who need to participate to achieve the policy's objectives.
It is the RAAA's understanding that complaints can be sent to the Minister or the Department and an assessment will be made as to whether the matter requires further investigation. If so, a letter will be issued asking the airport operator to show cause why its conduct should not be subject to a formal price inquiry under Part VIIA of the TPA or another appropriate investigative mechanism specified in the letter.
The RAAA is supportive of the current pricing model with a number of caveats which will be discussed later in the paper. It is understood that Airservices Australia (AsA) offers services on a modified cost recovery basis to enable the pool of air navigation services and ARFF costs to be recovered, 'while minimising the undesirable distortions to airport usage'. There are however a number of improvements to the model that can be considered. AsA is a monopoly provider of services and thus has significant and legislated responsibilities to the aviation industry, and operators in particular.
Australia has an extensive aviation history extending from the earliest days of controlled flight. This country saw early on the possibility of using air travel to link a small but widely dispersed population scattered across a large land mass. The growth of aviation has been an enormous boon on many development fronts, including mining and industry, aero-medical, tourism and access to education to name just a few.
As highlighted in the forward of "Architecture of Australia's tax and transfer system", Australia faces significant economic, social and environmental challenges. It is the RAAA view that any taxation system, existing or proposed, needs to take into consideration the broader impact across all areas of the initiative and not solely from a revenue collection standpoint. It is also felt that current taxes, estimated at 125 separate taxes paid by Australians every year, needs to be reviewed and simplified to provide substantial incentives for Australian individuals and businesses to invest in a sustainable future for Australia.
Depending on the source, the aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2 % of all global CO2 emissions and around 1% of domestic emissions. Even though this is a relatively small percentage the RAAA takes this issue seriously as a partner in Australia's efforts to reduce this country's overall emissions. The RAAA supports initiatives to provide a clean, productive and sustainable natural environment, but not at any cost.
It is government policy to appoint a competent CASA Board. The RAAA strongly supports the establishment of the new Board. To restore industry confidence in CASA the organisation must deliver comprehensible legislation that is compliant with ICAO standards and recommended practices.
The RAAA argues strongly that regional aviation is a vital part of Australia's national infrastructure. Regional aviation policy should be developed alongside policies supporting national quality education, health, telecommunications and rail/road/port systems. RAAA members are keen to partner with government to ensure that regional communities have access to cost effective, efficient aviation services to reinforce the economic and social development of those communities.
carry and use transponders, which in effect means mandating their carriage and use.
The RAAA is unaware of a major alcohol and/or other drug problem within the professional part of the industry, and believes that the concentration on the Hamilton Island accident (which may or may not have been attributable to drug and/or alcohol impairment) as justification for the proposed legislative action, only serves to illustrate how little evidence there is of a problem. The RAAA fully supports the provision of adequate security measures to prevent the occurrence in Australia of terrorist or criminal attacks on the industry. However it is concerned at a number of aspects of the current security regime.


Today, L.A.-based Coachella stage craftsmen and festival producers Do LaB announced the paragon of woke festival culture, Lightning in a Bottle (LIB), is moving again. With plans to remain in Central California while adjusting both their location in Bradley and the conveniently calendared Memorial Day Weekend, the departure marks the fifth time the Flemming brothers' birthday party-turned festival has relocated to a new venue.
Following the tragic 2017 attendee death and subsequent lawsuit, another attendee death by 'freak accident' in 2018, and an announcement only weeks ago that they would reduce the size of the event by 25%, LIB's future might have seemed unclear to the casual observer. According to the announcement that went out today, however, it was ultimately the closure of the Monterey County Parks Department and a series of demands presented by new leadership at the absorbing Resource Management Agency that made staying in Bradley impossible.
For those familiar with the visceral culture or the fervor with which West Coasters embrace Do LaB, it should come as no surprise that LIB is evolving. The manner in which it will return at the still unannounced new location is expected to impact the festival season in 2019 and in years to come.
"If this news comes as a shock, we apologize," The LIB Marketing Team wrote in the announcement. "Venue challenges are an inevitable part of throwing festivals, and the best we can do is move through them as gracefully as possible."
Early bird tickets will be announced in the coming two to three weeks and the festival lineup is slated to drop in February. Leaders at Do LaB were unavailable for comment but further details will be announced via the Do LaB website, Facebook page and the LIB newsletter. Naturally, EDM.com will be there to keep step with the beats as updates become available.
New dates for Lightning in a Bottle 2019 are set for May 8th to May 13th.
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Volunteering with Verity is both challenging and rewarding. Our volunteers are often working with some of our community's most vulnerable residents during times of extreme physical and emotional stress. We pride ourselves on providing the best services to our community possible, and doing so means that we set high standards for both our staff and volunteers.
We currently offer two distinct volunteer opportunities: Crisis Line Counselor/Victim Advocate and Sexual Assault Prevention Educator. Both require a minimum six-month commitment along with the completion of a 48- or 30-hour training course, respectively.
Training courses are on-site only; we do not offer online training for either of our volunteer positions. Our volunteer positions can be used to fulfill internship requirements at various local colleges and universities.
The primary role of our Crisis Line Counselors / Sexual Assault Victim Advocates is to provide telephone and in-person crisis counseling, support, referrals, advocacy, and accompaniment services to survivors of sexual assault, their families and significant others.
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Please note: Before volunteering on our crisis line, a 48-hour training course is required to receive state certification.
Sexual Assault Prevention Educators facilitate prevention workshops for students, parents, and staff in Sonoma County schools, as well as educational presentations to the community.
The purpose of these workshops is to empower children and youth, reduce young people's vulnerability to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and provide information about Verity's services to the Sonoma County community at large.
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Griffin moved a hand to his head as blood rushed up his neck, causing a pounding in his ears. Despite the dizzy spell that hit, he tried to focus on the paperwork in front of him. Pressing in on his temples with his fingers, he willed the pain away as he massaged the sides of his head. Almost as quickly as it had arrived, the pressure left and the world around him snapped back into focus.
A soft knock on his office door was followed by a sweet-sounding voice. "Mr. Parker?" The door cracked open and Terri's bright smile filled the space.
"Yes," Griffin said, moving his hands back to the desk and picking up a pen in front of him, attempting a look of normalcy.
"There's a gentleman here who would like to discuss a business loan with you. Do you have a moment?"
"Of course, send him in." Placing the pen back down, Griffin stood from his leather chair and walked over to the doorway as Terri opened it wider.
"Mr. Riley, right this way," Terri said, ushering the man through the door.
"Griffin Parker," Griffin said as he thrust his hand forward.
"Keegan Riley." The young man placed his hand in Griffin's, gripping it tightly and shaking it firmly.
"Please," Griffin said, directing Keegan to an awaiting chair in front of his desk. "Have a seat."
Keegan sat down while Griffin made his way back to his swiveling high back. Once seated, Griffin inspected the man. He looked to be in his late twenties. Jet black hair reaching his lower earlobes framed the strong features of Keegan's face. He was clean-shaven and wore a pair of black-framed glasses that gave him a hot, nerdy boy look.
"How can I be of assistance?" Griffin asked, grabbing a notebook from a nearby stack of papers.
The younger gentleman looked nervous but was trying to act as though he wasn't. He squared his shoulders and looked Griffin straight in his eyes. "I'm looking to start a business and was hoping your bank could help me with a loan to supplement my existing capital."
"What type of business are you looking to start?" Griffin asked while writing a few notes on the pad.
"A bar," Keegan said, his eyes taking on a new luster as he talked about it. "A tavern, really."
"Really?" Griffin moved his eyes from the paper to study Keegan again. Keegan didn't look like a bar owner. Not that Griffin would make the presumption out loud. Everyone had a right to be who they wanted to be, but something about Keegan didn't scream bartender to Griffin.
"Yes," Keegan said, pulling out a folder from the satchel he was carrying. "I've inherited a space from a family member and believe it would be a perfect spot." Keegan opened the folder and pulled out a small set of photographs from the stack of papers within. Handing them across the desk to Griffin, he continued. "The space is a commercial property on the outskirts of town. It's within the city limits, but in an area that could enjoy the products I want to offer."
Griffin scanned the photos, listening to Keegan's plans.
"I'd like to remodel, obviously. My father used it as an investment property. The most recent tenant closed their business a few months ago. Rather than renting it out again, I thought I could make a go at running my own place."
"Do you have a business plan?"
"I do," Keegan responded, pulling out another set of documents and passing them to Griffin. Griffin took the papers and glanced over Keegan's plans. Mostly, the documents were straightforward. The plans outlined the potential market, startup costs, and inventory requirements.
"Looks like you've put a lot of work into this." Griffin put the papers in a neat stack and looked across the desk at Keegan. "How much are you looking to borrow?"
"I have about twenty thousand in savings, but I don't believe that will be enough for me to remodel and purchase the inventory I need. Based on my estimates, I think another seventy-five thousand should get me up and running."
"Seventy-five," Griffin repeated, picking up his pen again and returning to his notepad. "And what type of collateral are you thinking of using?"
"I own the space free and clear," Keegan said. "I'm sure it should appraise at more than enough to cover the loan."
"I tend to agree," Griffin said. "But don't hold me to that before the appraisal is final. I don't want to make you a promise I can't keep. Let's get an application started, and I'll get Terri to copy your business plan for our files. Sound good?"
"Definitely," Keegan said with a broad smile.
"Great. I'll be right back." Griffin stood and walked to the door, taking the small stack of papers and photographs he'd gathered from Keegan during the brief meeting. After a conversation with Terri, he came back and typed on his computer.
Keegan sat in silence, watching Griffin move through various screens of the system. He spoke only when Griffin asked questions, afraid he might jinx the process if he interrupted it. Terri stepped into the office, placing a folder on Griffin's desk and handing Keegan his documents and pictures.
"Thank you," Keegan said as he took the stack from her.
"You're welcome," she replied. "Can I get you anything to drink?"
"No, I'm fine."
"I'm here if you change your mind." Turning to Griffin, she added, "I've got those copied and scanned to your drive."
"Thanks, Terri," Griffin said, picking the file up and flipping through several pages of the business plan before returning to the keyboard.
"Let me know if you need anything else," she said before heading for the door.
"I think I have everything in order," Griffin said, turning to Keegan. "I'll get an appraisal ordered, and then, pending a good report, we can get everything finished up. Will you be available to meet with an appraiser this week?"
"Absolutely," Keegan said. "I'm free anytime."
"How can I reach you?"
"Let me give you my cell number." Keegan rattled off the numbers as Griffin captured them on a post-it note and stuck the number inside the new file.
"I'll get Terri right on it, and we'll get something set up. You should hear from us by tomorrow afternoon."
"Thank you so much." Keegan stood and offered his hand to Griffin.
"I hope we can help," Griffin said, taking Keegan's hand. A rush of heat raced up his arm and his blood pounded in his ears again. Griffin released Keegan's hand and raised his fingers to his temple.
A worried expression crossed Keegan's face. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah," Griffin said. "Sorry, I got dizzy for a second. I'm good." Griffin stood taller. "We'll call you."
"Okay," Keegan said. "Thanks again." He walked out the door, and Griffin heard Terri saying goodbye. Taking a seat, he moved his fingertips back to the sides of his head. What the hell was going on with him today?
Griffin picked up the folder with the color photocopies of the space Keegan was using for the bar. He looked at the brick walls and imagined Keegan standing behind a bar settled in front of the wide expanse. A mirrored backdrop reflected the dozens of liquor bottles lining glass shelves as Keegan poured his new patrons a drink. Hell, it might be a nice place for Griffin to hang out. Especially if Keegan would be manning the bar.
Something about Keegan was mesmerizing. Griffin couldn't stop imagining his face. The lines of his jaw and high cheekbones gave him an almost effeminate quality. But his eyes…those bright, sparkling green eyes. They seemed to pierce right through Griffin's gaze as he sat across from him.
As the day progressed, thoughts of Keegan didn't dissipate. The drive to the gym, a quick dinner at home, and an hour in front of the TV didn't take his mind away from the dark stranger. Even in his sleep, Griffin dreamed of Keegan. It was almost as if a new obsession had taken over Griffin's mind.
Even his dreams betrayed him. Griffin's subconscious wanted to know what this new, sexy nerd in his life looked like without the shirt and khakis he'd worn to the bank.
Just as Keegan unbuttoned his shirt in the erotic office sex dream Griffin was having, an alarm sounded near his ear on the bedside table.
"Damnit." Griffin rolled over and pressed the button on his phone to stop the noise. "Just when things were getting good." He groaned, rolling out of bed and heading to the shower.
Once he'd put on his suit and was ready to step out the door, his cell rang. He grabbed his keys before swiping the phone from its resting place and rolled his eyes before answering.
"Good morning, Mother."
"Hi, sweetie. How are you?"
"I'm good, Mom. What's up?"
"I was just calling to see how my favorite son was doing."
"And what? Can't I call to say hello?"
Griffin laughed. "Not at seven in the morning. You're up to something. What is it?"
"I'm not up to anything. Maybe I should ask you what you're up to…" Her voice was singsongy and full of mischief.
"I'm heading to work, like most people at this time of the morning."
"Will you see him again today?"
Damnit…
"Mother, what are you talking about?"
"You may pretend you're not one of us, but don't play coy with me." She was right, and Griffin knew it. No matter how much he wished it wasn't true, she always knew.
"I don't know if I will. And it doesn't matter―"
"It matters," she said, cutting him off. "You're almost forty. Time is running out for you to find your one."
Griffin sighed as he walked out the front door and to his car. "Mom, you know I don't care about any of that."
"Griffin, you have responsibilities, like it or not. It's time you got over this—this…whatever it is you're going through—and take your rightful place in the family line."
"Mom, I have to go to work now. I love you…"
"Griffin," she said, resigning to drop her motherly tone. "You know I want what is best for you. I want to see you happy, in love, and starting a family."
"I know you do, Mom. It's just not in the cards for me."
"I wouldn't be so sure," she said. "Don't temp fate. She can be a conniving one."
"Bye, Mom."
"I love you, sweetie. Have a safe drive and a good day at work."
Griffin hung up the phone. His mother didn't bring up their heritage often, but as he got older, she had begun slipping things into their conversation more often. Things that Griffin decided a long time ago wouldn't be a part of his life. Why did god have to allow omegas to feel the emotional connections of their family. It was hard to forget about the life you were trying to leave behind when your mother could tell every time I was interested in someone.
Besides, he didn't even know if Keegan was into guys. He'd formed a fascination based on a meeting with a guy who he would only see a few more times. Griffin needed to find a normal guy to settle down with. Someone who would share his life and not worry about his past. Someone who wouldn't care that he didn't want to take the place of the reigning pack alpha.
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V-MODA announces the availability of the M-200, V-MODA's first-ever reference studio headphone. A testament to the continued collaboration of Roland Corporation and V-MODA, the M-200 features meticulous Japanese engineering and classic V-MODA shapes and materials, re-imagined for the studio to produce a clean, refined and spacious sound with transparent clarity that's perfect for producers, musicians and sound professionals alike.
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Are You Suffering From Cracked Heels?
As the heel is the first part of your foot to touch the ground during walking it is often the first place we build up calluses. Summer time and open shoes can exacerbate the problem. Cracked heels can be extremely painful when they become very deep, open up and sometimes bleed. Cracked heels can however be effectively treated by a podiatrist.
Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment for cracked heels may vary. It is recommended that in any case, that you see a podiatrist to establish the best way to treat and eliminate this problem. To ensure that the treatment prescribed is effective, it's also important to wear the appropriate footwear with as little foot exposure as possible, when possible. Along with a healthy diet and adequate water intake, your cracked heels will be fixed in no time.
Moisturising your heels daily, particularly at night before you go to bed. To lock in the moisture, try covering your freshly moisturised feet with a pair socks.
In many cases, cracked heels can be easily treated by a podiatrist. However, it is important to take precautions and look after your feet to prevent severe cracked heels from developing. Wearing the appropriate shoes and moisturising daily can help to prevent newly cracked heels.
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Onna regional street market has been very successful with marketing local people and tourists.
The parking area is always crowded in mid-day.
In the corner of the market is Marui Coffee, a booth of organic coffee beans.
There's the man. He's the roaster.
He's only here in weekends.
He imports organic coffee beans and roasts with local wood charcoal. He likes to roasts to French and Italian. It's really difficult to roast with charcoals, not with gas, to the edge, close to just burning the beans. But he says the coffee tastes totally different. It brings up more flavor and sweet aroma. He says gas roast makes the taste edgy, and that charcoal makes it round. That's how he calls his coffee, "Marui Coffee", meaning "round coffee".
We love dark coffee. Our favorite is Galapagos and Indian.
But when he's around, we always check with him what he thinks is best.
I think it's very cheap.
His dark roasted coffee tastes really "round". All the tastes of bitter, sour, sweet are well balanced to be round.
If you like iced coffee, try his beans infused in the water in the fridge for a couple of days. Enjoy non-edgy, well-balanced coffee with rich aroma.
We got Sumatra Italian roast this time as he recommended.


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Guide to São Tomé and Príncipe ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Central Africa whose nearest neighbors are Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of the Congo. It was formerly a colony of Portugal. The official language is Portuguese.
Links to articles on getting started with São Tomé and Príncipe research.
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Genealogy records are kept on the local level in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Note: Principe has had self government since 29 April 1995.
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Posts Tagged 'Lacina Traore'
One year of scoutingromania.com!
A year ago, I was on the sidelines, having stopped the excellent project that I had the privilege to be working on for Boutique Football, and decided to offer something that nobody around here thought of: the chance to find information, opinion and insight on Romanian football for those who don't speak Romanian. One year later, I can look back and find motivation to continue, in spite of a limited time, as I'm back working in football as a scout, which has been always THE goal. But I feel I've made too many friends around the world who are interested in what's (really) going on in the fascinating (not always for the right reasons) Liga I to abandon them now…
So, thanks to some stats offered as a birthday present by wordpress.com, I can tell you that:
this was the story that brought the most traffic in one day
twitter, transfermarkt.de and theoffside.com have been my top referrers
the most searched players have been Gabriel Torje and Lacina Traore
I wish all of you a great 2011 and invite you to return here in numbers!
Categories: Blog related Tags: Best players in Romania, football blog, football scout, Gabriel Torje, Lacina Traore, Liga I Romania, Radu Baicu, Romanian football
Traore vs Stancu, a few reasons for (not) splashing out a few millions…
November 5, 2010 Radu Baicu	6 comments
CFR's Lacina Traore has already been linked with more teams than the number of goals he'll manage to score before he leaves the club that bought him for 40.000 Euros and won't even discuss a deal if the negotiations start at 4 million Euros. Steaua's Bogdan Stancu was a more expensive buy back in 2008, but somehow dribbled his way through Becali's habit of announcing transfer fees that would make the masses marvel and the potential buyers laugh in disbelief. He's now cheaper than Traore, less demanded than the Ivorian, but definitely the other option, if you're looking for a striker with potential and insisting to buy from a strange market, like Romania's. Or should this be quite the other way around?
Lacina Traore, desperately looking for a way out
Categories: My offside trap Tags: Bogdan Stancu, Lacina Traore, Mercato, promising players in Romania, Romanian football, top forwards in Europe
Round 12 – results, scorers, highlights and standings
October 28, 2010 Radu Baicu	Leave a comment
Victoria Branesti – FC Brasov 1-1 (Olariu 63 pen / Cristescu 71)
A fifth penalty in twelve rounds (not a bad ratio, but there's no surprise, as the refs did help this team achieve promotion!) allowed Victoria take a lead against another struggling team, but Brasov showed strength and came back to claim a very important point in what promises to be a long relegation battle. Victoria remains an interesting team, pretty well organized, while Brasov deserves credit for every positive result, given the quality of the roster availble, after the incredible exodus that took place during the summer. Read more…
Categories: Liga I - Season 2010/2011 Tags: Bogdan Stancu, football blog, football scout, Gabriel Machado, Lacina Traore, Liga I Romania, Marcos Antonio, Roberto de Zerbi goals, Romanian football
It's a forward's right to be selfish?
September 29, 2010 Radu Baicu	1 comment
That is THE question, after Traore decided to go for personal glory on the Olimpico, refusing to offer Culio the chance to score his third game against AS Roma, after the wonderful brace from two years ago, and maybe denying his team the chance to get another great result in the Champions League.
Arsenal, Galatasaray, Hamburg, Udinese, Napoli, Liverpool. All these clubs have been linked with "CFR's jewel", as the club's president likes to speak of Lacina Traore, the big forward who offered last night, against AS Roma, the kind of display that justifies both an affirmative and a negative answer to the above question. At 0-0, he had enough luck to evade Nicolas Burdisso, but, instead of offering an assist to Juan Culio, in a situation that demanded such a decision, chose to take a shot at goal, hitting the crossbar. He would go on to offer a solid display, tormenting Roma's defenders with his rare combination of pace, strength and skill, hitting the bar once more with a powerful left footed effort from just outside the box and getting deserved praise from Claudio Ranieri, yet I feel we should get back to that key moment that defines a 20 years old who's at a turning point in his career.
"I am not mad at Traore. A forward needs to be selfish!" – Arpad Paszkany, CFR's owner
"I've already told my players that the guy who will go for the shot instead of a pass, in a similar play to Traore's, can kiss his salary good-bye for the following three months" – Victor Piturca, former national team coach, now at Universitatea Craiova
Lacina Traore, a forward who likes to celebrate alone. Photo from adevarul.ro
Ok, some agree that forwards need to get their share of shot at/on goal (Cristiano Ronaldo took 58 shots at goal so far, scoring just twice in La Liga!) and there are top professionals who'd like to remind everyone that football is a team's sport. So, maybe it's right to work a bit on the question at hand and come up with another one: "How selfish can one football player be?". Read more…
Categories: My offside trap Tags: AS Roma - CFR Cluj, CFR Cluj, football scout, Lacina Traore, Liga I Romania, Romanian football, Scouting report, top players in Romania
Round 5 – results, scorers, standings and highlights!
August 24, 2010 Radu Baicu	2 comments
Lacina Traore showing why he's not worth millions just yet. Photo by gds.ro
The round kicked-off with a surprise just for those who thought that everything's fine at the champion club. Sportul exploited the visitiors' arrogance and lack of determination, putting three past Nuno Claro, but could not end Mandorlini's contract, well defended by a clause of 800.000 Euros. Bad news for the numerous players who thought that this was the way to get rid of their coach, starting with Lacina Traore, who finished an embarrassing display with a criminal attack that killed any hope of a fightback conducted by the once out-of-favor Sixto Peralta. Read more…
Categories: Liga I - Season 2010/2011 Tags: Eric de Oliveira, FC Timisoara, FC Vaslui, Lacina Traore, Liga I highlights, Liga I Romania, Romanian football, Steaua Bucharest
Round 4 – results, scorers, highlights and standings
August 17, 2010 Radu Baicu	1 comment
Gaz Metan Medias topping the standings is something even I wasn't expecting, although I predicted a good season from this well organized team. The Brazilian Eric de Oliveira scored his 7th goal in 4 matches (a wonderful free kick) and left the field with 20 minutes to go, losing the chance to try and make it four consecutive braces in this outstanding start of season!
"Munti", a fan of tactical discipline, brave enough to field several young players
Another small team tipped to do well, Otelul Galati, added an important win against the newly promoted FCM Targu Mures, and Dorinel Munteanu's keeper, Grahovac, is the only one in the league with four clean sheets. Impressive!
Things are going very bad for Unirea Urziceni, though, who's yet to score a goal this season, and worrying for CFR Cluj, held to a draw at home by a team that will struggle to avoid relegation this season. Good debut from the Brazilian Rafael Bastos, though, who could play an important part this season, as the missing playmaker. The problem is that Mandorlini keeps on looking for the best tactical setup & formation, which is unacceptable, in my opinion, after almost a year in charge. Read more…
Categories: Liga I - Season 2010/2011 Tags: Alex Piturca, Andrei Muresan, Christian Pouga Vaslui, Cornel Predescu, Dinamo - Rapid 3-2, Florin Patrascu, Kehinde Fatay goal, Lacina Traore, Liga I highlights, Liviu Antal, Liviu Ganea, Ovidiu Herea goals, Rafael Bastos, Romanian football, Valentin Lemnaru goal, Zoran Markovic
Lacina Traore refuses to stay for one more year in Cluj
June 29, 2010 Radu Baicu	1 comment
Lacina Traore, 20 years old
Definitely the most wanted player from Liga I, the Ivorian forward, who just missed out on the trip to South Africa, returned to Cluj determined to part ways with CFR. His statements are the opposite of what has been served to the media a week ago by club president Iuliu Muresan, who said that Traore won't leave Cluj, in spite of the incredible competition for a place in the first eleven, following to the arrival of Sasha Bjelanovic, and the public interest from several clubs, including Arsenal, Napoli, Hamburg, Udinese, Gatalasaray or Rennes.
"I don't want to stay for another year, even if I'll get the chance to play Champions League football, I want to leave, I'm not going to spend all my life here", said the 19 years old, who scored just six goals last season and had a rather mediocre campaign. His price tag is around 4 million Euros, a sum CFR was hoping to double in autumn, when the champions will be playing in the champions' competition.
Categories: Mercato Tags: Foreign players in Romania, Lacina Traore, promising players in Romania, Sasa Bjelanovic, top players in Romania, transfer rumors
CFR Cluj gets Bjelanovic, the under one million euros baby!
June 24, 2010 Radu Baicu	Leave a comment
It's official, Vicenza's centre-forward will play Champions League football and earn a decent salary: 350.000 Euros per season. Demanded and convinced by Mandorlini, "Grande Sasa" agreed to a two years long contract, with the option to extend the deal for one more year and forced CFR to pay an important fee for a 31 years old: 950.000 Euros. Which means that CFR wants results in the near future, but also that one of the following guys – Yssouf Kone, Lacina Traore, Cristian Bud – has already packed his bags.
My bet is on Kone, who played way below his ability in the previous season, has a similar wage with Bjelanovic – huge, by Romanian standards! – and entered the last year of his contract, lacking any interest from other clubs. So, if Kone gives up the remaining salary, he'll probably be allowed to move on a free transfer, which won't happen with Traore (too expensive for what he can offer right now) or Bud (wanted by FC Bruges, but not desperately enough to meet a 2 million Euros asking price!).
Categories: Completed transfers, Mercato Tags: CFR Cluj transfers, Cristian Bud FC Brugge, Lacina Traore, Sasa Bjelanovic, Yssouf Kone
Five offers for FC Vaslui's star, Wesley Lopes da Silva
May 26, 2010 Radu Baicu	Leave a comment
Surprising announcement from the Brazilian forward, hours ahead of FC Vaslui's chance to get a trophy and finally repay Adrian Porumboiu's financial efforts – the Romanian Cup final against CFR Cluj. Wesley said that his agent has five offers ready for him, three from Romania (definitely, one should be from CFR!) and two from abroad, and is looking to move on at the end of the season. Very poor timing, in my opinion, from the 30 years old, but this is what happens when the agent is there for a player just to move him from one club to another…
Francisco Molinero has been released on a free transfer by Dinamo, after the Red Dogs aquired the Brazilian Helder, on loan, from Nancy. It seems that the 25 years old, who played in the past for Atletico Madrid, has some personal problems and asked for a two months long break from the club, but the Bucharest side was happier to get rid of him rather then support him in these difficult times, saving the 360.000 Euros that should have been paid until June 2012, when Molinero's contract would have expired.
Apparently Napoli expressed interest in Lacina Traore, but my guess is that this report only tried to speculate Roberto De Zerbi's presence on loan at CFR Cluj, a player that the Romanian champions would like to have next season as well, so the press imagined a possible deal involving cash and a player exchange. Rubbish!
CFR's anchorman Gabriel Muresan will be watched tonight from the stands by two members of Dynamo Kyiv's staff. The 28 years old has been monitorred by Dynamo for a long time and is yet to find an agreement with CFR to extend his contract. Currently earning 80.000 Euros (a joke, considering he's been vital for the club, yet he gets almost five times less than Peralta!), Muresan could use the Webster law in the summer and leave the club for a ridiculous sum!
Categories: Read the papers! Tags: available players, Dynamo Kyiv, Foreign players in Romania, Francisco Molinero, Gabriel Muresan, Lacina Traore, Mercato, top players in Romania, Wesley Lopes da Silva
Inter's topscorer is a 27 years old from Romania
April 27, 2010 Radu Baicu	9 comments
Cosmin Bacila
First of all, let me say "I'm sorry" to all those who thought "What? Milito is Romanian?". I'm talking about International Curtea de Arges and Cosmin Bacila, the right back reinvented as a midfielder/winger, who just scored his fifth goal of the season for a team that will fight for survival until the very last round. Bacila made a late debut in the first division, playing mainly as right back for Farul Constanta, a team he left last summer to join the newly promoted International. The hard-working type of player, useful in both phases of the game, the 27 years old feels so good in a 4-1-4-1 system that he managed to become the club's top scorer, with the four goals scored in the second half of the season. Let me just write down some of the players who have scored five goals this season: Bogdan Stancu (striker, Steaua), Yssouf Kone (striker, CFR Cluj), Lacina Traore (striker, CFR Cluj), Mike Temwanjera (striker, FC Vaslui), Lucian Raduta (striker, Rapid).
Now, I'm not saying that Bacila is a top class footballer, but maybe we should think twice before we talk about the millions Steaua, CFR, Rapid or FC Vaslui ask for their "star players"…
Categories: My offside trap Tags: Bogdan Stancu, Cosmin Bacila, football, Lacina Traore, Lucian Raduta, Romanian football, top players in Romania, Yssouf Kone


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The Nordic Combined events will take place in Les Tuffes (France) from the 18th to the 22nd of January 2020.
Women's NH/4km and Men's NH/6km Individual
The event consists of one trial and one scored ski jump on the normal hill (NH), and a 4km Cross-Country free technique race for women and 6km for men.
The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the one competition round. The total number of points for one round is calculated as the sum of:
- Points for jumping distance (metres converted to distance points)
- Points for jumping performance (style points awarded by the jumping judges)
- Points for in-run length difference (metres converted to gate compensation points)
- Points for tangential wind speed and direction (metres per second converted to wind compensation points)
Winner YOG Lillehammer 2016 Ladies: no event
Winner YOG Lillehammer 2016 Men: Tim Kopp (GER)
Mixed Teams
The competition takes place on the normal hill and consists of a trial round and two scored rounds (first and final). Participation in the trial round is not mandatory.
Twenty teams are expected to participate in the event. Teams are composed of one male ski jumper, one female ski jumper and one male Nordic Combined athlete, all of whom have already qualified.
In the team competition there are three groups for both the trial round and the two competition rounds. One competitor from each team is entered per group. Female competitors from Ski Jumping start in the first group, then male competitors from Nordic Combined in the second group and then male competitors from Ski Jumping in the third group. After the first round, only the top eight teams will continue to the final round. During the final round, the last group will start in reverse order of the team's rank after the second group.
The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the two competition rounds (first and final round). The team with the most combined points wins.
Winner YOG Lillehammer 2016 : Slowenia
Nordic Mixed Team NH 4x3.3km
Winner YOG Lillehammer 2016 : Russia
Get to know the sport of Nordic Combined
Holmenkollen ski festival
The famous Holmenkollen ski festival started in 1892 where the main attraction was the Nordic Combined event. The festival proved popular and soon attracted skiers from Sweden and other neighbouring countries. In fact King Olav V of Norway was himself an able jumper and competed in the Holmenkollen Ski Festival in the 1920s.
Nordic dominance
Nordic Combined individual events have featured in every Games since the first Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix in 1924. Unsurprisingly, the sport has been dominated by the Norwegians, supported by the Finns. Indeed, it was not until 1960 that the Nordic grip on Olympic triumphs in this discipline was finally broken when West German Georg Thoma won the gold medal at Squaw Valley in 1960.
January 18, 2020, 10:00 - 15:30 Les Tuffes Men's Individual NH/6km
January 18, 2020, 10:00 - 15:30 Les Tuffes Women's Individual NH/4km
January 22, 2020, 10:00 - 11:00 Les Tuffes Nordic Mixed Team NH/4x3.3km - Ski Jumping
January 22, 2020, 13:30 - 14:30 Les Tuffes Nordic Mixed Team NH/4x3.3km - Cross-Country Skiing (Vallée de Joux)
Olympic Channel Video: nordic-combined-sport-explainer-lausanne-2020
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Globe Trooper > Budget Travel > Self-Catering vs All-Inclusive Vacation – Which is a Better Option?
I'm going to be controversial, but I feel it needs to be done. I am not a fan of all-inclusive holidays. I have cabin fever and it is why I prefer self-catering over all-inclusive. Now, before you shout in protest, I have been on a few all-inclusive. So, my opinion is based on my experience. I've done self-catering, I've done B&B, and I've done all-inclusive. I have to say that I am firmly in the camp of self-catering.
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The one downside that self-catering has is that you're either going to have to cook for yourself or find somewhere to eat every night. However, you can easily turn that into a positive. For instance, cooking for yourself saves money, making it possible to eat in and then go out for a few drinks later. So, you don't have to find somewhere to dine.
On the flip side of that, exploring the resort you're visiting, and then finding a different restaurant every night means you're actually experiencing the place you're visiting. You get to try some of the local cuisines to boot, which is basically what travel is all about!
I find that all-inclusive comes with a huge danger attached, and that is you don't tend to leave the hotel grounds much. Simply, because everything you need is already there, so you don't have to go out and about.
This is a sad state of affairs because you might as well have just stayed at home! New resorts and destinations are there to be explored. If you travel all that way and only see the inside of your hotel, you're missing out.
I can't deny that for families, an all-inclusive break is the best choice. It provides fun trips to get out and about. There are pros and cons as explored in this debate on the topic but for me, it's a self-catering exploration all the way.