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Kissel Entertainment makes adjustments for first state fair debut
Kissel Entertainment makes adjustments for the Kentucky State Fair
Last fall, the show was awarded the contract to provide the midway at the Kentucky State Fair for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 fairs.
By: Timothy Herrick
In May and early June, fairs fell like dominos. Even as states implemented Phase I of reopening, July fairs followed by August Fairs were cancelled.
Whether to cancel or to hold a fair with restrictions has been the question plaguing events industry-wide. The challenge has been what consists of what measures are necessary to open, and can fairs comply with CDC guidelines and still host a safe, profitable and relevant event. While government officials and public health authorities have the final ruling, an integral part of the decision making process has been the plans developed by the fairs themselves.
Trend Reversal
In what can be seen as a reversal of the cancellation trend, after much deliberation, in June Governor. Andy Beshear approved the Kentucky State Fair's proposal for opening. Scheduled for Aug. 20-30, the Governor said, the fair "will look very different," and the fair will not use the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is housing a field hospital in case of a coronavirus surge. "We are seeing surges in other states," Beshear said. "We need to make sure that we have this in case it's needed. There will be fewer vendors inside at the fair this year, with most activities taking place outside."
Developing a working plan has been a process months in the making, beginning in mid-March when the quarantine measures went into effect, including shelter in place and closing of nonessential businesses. An instrumental factor in finalizing many of the details, according to David S. Beck, President & CEO, Kentucky Venues, were weekly, informal Zoom sessions with fair managers who were going through the same ordeal of deciding whether the show would go on or not, and if it would go on, what would the fair would look like with governmental restrictions.
"We were learning from each other," said Beck. "Some fairs were cancelling, but others were developing plans and we shared ideas. It was important to get different perspectives. We were committed to learning how we can have a safe event."
Internal meetings between the fair staff, board and committees – as well as with fair vendors, especially Kissel Entertainment — who was named the midway provider for the fair earlier this year —took place more frequently as the team went through the planning and the needed research took place. "We looked at every single detail," said Beck. "And, we still are. The plan is flexible enough to respond to contingencies because at any time there could be a spike in coronavirus cases and we need to be able to respond to that. We wanted to create a sound plan from a safety and health perspective."
Plan Approved
The plan was submitted to the state government and health officials on June 1, with official approval being announced on June 9. "We are now moving forward, meeting every day. The 2020 fair will be a different fair."
Many of the details are still being worked out, including the number of vendors, which will be reduced, but the amount of reduction is still being determined. The concert lineup and hours will also undergo significant changes, but music and entertainment remain part of the offerings by the fair.
A major reason why the annual celebration of everything Blue Grass State was able to accommodate the rigorous social distance requirements was space. The Kentucky Venue complex that hosts includes the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center, boasting more than 1.3 million square feet of space, most of which is contiguous.
The plan expands the footprint of the fair, using more of the fairgrounds than any previous event, with as many programming segments being held outdoors than ever before. The determining factor was "the controlling of crowd management so we can maintain social distancing."
The concert area – Kentucky State Fair fairgoers are treated to nightly free concerts – has been expanded from 2 acres to 5.5 acres. The fair will also use large screens in the area that will project the concert live so more audiences can enjoy the show and still maintain social distancing. Because of the disruptions in tours and musicians availability, the new lineup has not yet been made available. "We will be having a few changes and we are working with Triangle Entertainment. The pool of entertainers available is much more limited and we have not officially released the announcement yet."
Dining sections for the fair will also be spread out, increasing the space by four times. "Instead of rows of chairs and tables, we will be creating pods for individuals and families." The fair has reduced the number of breakfast events and will prohibit any buffet dining during the ancillary events critical to the fair.
According to Beck, programming, such as senior days, will continue and the fair will take into account the economic recession and the fact Kentucky unemployment is reaching Depression-era levels by offering a range of price promotions, including reduced parking fees. School field trips are "still questionable, because we are not sure when the schools will open and if there's a spike in coronavirus cases, there may be more restrictions," said Beck.
Kissel Entertainment
Beck estimates that the fair will be somewhere at 50 percent capacity, and "we may have to limit capacity more. We can always close gates and limit attendance at specific times if we have to."
For Kissel Entertainment, the company has already lost half its season and while many fairs have been cancelled, there are dates in July and through August that are still being scheduled, especially the smaller county fairs that had been the company's bread & butter.
For the Kentucky State Fair plan, adjustments have been relatively simple to implement. The company has added hand sanitizing stations for each ride, scanning systems to reduce or eliminate touch points, rigorous staff training and other measures.
"We are very used to customer amenities, so adding things to be compliant with the approved plan is really just one more step for us," said Russ Kissel. "Judging from the aerial pictures of the fairground and the new layout we created, we have plenty of space. It loosened up our areas so there will be more space and that will make it easier keeping families apart."
The most challenging ride will be keeping the Funhouse clean. "There's more touch points, so that will be extra steps. We've all been training for this show, and our mission is to do it right every time. This is a big fair for us, but we take the small fairs just as seriously as we take the big ones. I don't believe the rides will be a problem, we can limit distancing on the line and limit the capacity and do the proper sanitizing. We're ready."
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National Retail Systems Inc. (NRS), a provider of logistics services to U.S. retailers, pharmaceutical companies and consumer goods manufacturers, has launched its Vendor Direct Logistics offering for China-based retail suppliers. These services will enable Chinese manufacturers to create vendor-controlled inventory management solutions for retailers in the United States. The service suite includes China transportation services, value-added services, consolidation, freight forwarding, customs clearance, pier drayage, warehousing and distribution.
DB Schenker is expanding its services in European land transportation with additional regular scheduled services, new facilities and advanced technology.
"In many talks we have had with customers throughout Europe, we have established that, even in times of crisis, there is a demand for additional services and new solutions," stresses Karl Nutzinger, as CEO Europe of Schenker AG. DB Schenker plans to target companies in South and East Europe with the new services.
U.S.-based BDP International, a privately-held, U.S.-based third-party logistics provider (3PL), has spun off a new subsidiary company with the intention of becoming a major player in Vietnam's growing logistics sector. The new company, BDP International (Vietnam), will be a fully integrated unit of the parent company.
While the headquarters will be in Ho Chi Minh City, BDP will also have representation in the other commercial Vietnamese centers of Danang and Hanoi.


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Co-op students are among the best students on campus – and we know how hard you work. We offer several awards and scholarships that recognize your achievements, giving you a little extra financial support. Every spring we host our Co-op Awards of Recognition Event (CARE) and Student Showcase, celebrating those students and employers who go the extra mile!
2018 Co-op Student of the Year, Isaiah Joyner, Finance, and his coordinator Sara Baptiste-Brown.
Thanks to our sponsors and generous supporters, we awarded over $12,500 to students at the 2019 Co-op Awards of Recognition Event (CARE) and Student Showcase held on Tuesday, May 21. Read the news stories about Coop internships and about this year's CARE, take a look at the photos, download the program booklet, Student Showcase posters and icebreaker challenge!
The online nomination forms for CARE 2019 were sent out via email in February 2019.
If you believe you should have received a nomination form but did not, please contact the Co-op office at coopinstitute@concordia.ca.
List of awards and criteria
Alexandre Quintal Co-op Student of the Year ($ Amount TBD)
**this award does NOT require an application**
The candidate must maintain good standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education
The candidate must maintain strong academic standing
The candidate has excelled in his/her work terms and received excellent evaluations from the employer
The candidate has been an ambassador for co-op and has made significant contributions to Co-op
The candidate has been nominated for the CEWIL Student of the Year Award in the current academic year
Baker Tilly accountancy co-op award of excellence ($1,000)
The candidate must be registered full-time in the Accountancy undergraduate program
The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Institute for Co-operative Education
The candidate must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 and have a B minimum in all accounting courses
The candidate has completed at least two work terms by the time the application is submitted
The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
The candidate has completed a minimum of two courses in accounting and a minimum of one course in tax.
Bellini Foundation Co-operative Education Award ($1,500)
The candidate must have completed at least one work term
The candidate must be participating in volunteer work and/or extra-curricular activities that are committed to building healthier communities and have completed or are currently enrolled in at least one course in any program in the John Molson School of Business
The candidate must be a full-time student enrolled in a Bachelor/Baccalaureate degree majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or Biology programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science
The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 with no failed courses
Bergeron Family Undergraduate Co-op Scholarship ($500)
In memory of Mme Françoise Laurette Presseau
The candidate must be a full-time Co-op student in the final year of his/her academic program and is working towards a Bachelor's/Baccalaureate degree at Concordia
The candidate has completed or is registered for a third work term
The candidate must maintain excellent academic standing and excellent standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education
The candidate has received above average work term evaluations
The candidate has demonstrated leadership and commitment to co-op, such as participating in mentoring students, volunteering at various Co-op events, etc.
The CAE Canadian Industrial Leadership Award ($6,000)
The award will be granted through competition, based on academic merit, among third year full time students who self identify as female pursuing a Bachelors degree in STEM at the university and who are enrolled in a co-op program.
The candidate must be a self identified female student.
The candidate must currently be enrolled in their third year in a STEM program of studies (sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics).
The candidate must be enrolled in a co-op program.
The candidate must have completed or be completing a co-op internship at CAE.
The candidate must be eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or with a valid work permit.
Preference will be given to students who present a strong overall portfolio and demonstrate long-term interest towards the Defence and Security industry.
Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)- For undergraduate Students
In memory of Chenfeng Huang
This award was created in memory of Chenfeng Huang, retired Co-op Associate Director of the Institute for Co-operative Education who passed away in 2018. Chen was the beating heart of Co-op. She was a dear colleague, mentor and friend. The Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship recognizes a current Co-op, Industrial or Professional Experience undergraduate student.
Students who apply for this award should exemplify the character traits that Chen possessed: dependability, personal accountability, collaborative practices, intellectual inquisitiveness, inspires others to contribute in the workplace and within the Co-op community.
The candidate must have 2 Co-op work terms completed or in progress/Industrial or Professional Experience undergraduate student must have 1 work term completed or in progress
The candidate will be selected based on academic merit
The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
The candidate must be a full-time student
The candidate is only eligible to receive the award once
The candidate must provide a letter of support from an employer or a professor in support of their application
Co-op Mentorship Award ($500)
The candidate must have followed all the mentorship requirements and code of conduct for mentoring relationships
The candidate must maintain good standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education, i.e. attending required seminars, etc.
The candidate must have demonstrated full commitment to the mentorship program, be passionate about giving back to the Co-op community and helping others, and be innovative and creative in his/her approach to mentoring other students
Co-op Student Ambassador Award ($500)
The candidate is a strong advocate of and a vigorous ambassador for Co-op
The candidate has gone above and beyond what is expected of a Co-op student in terms of helping promote the Co-op program and guide and integrate new students
The candidate actively participates and helps out in various Co-op related events and activities such as Concordia Open House, Co-op Orientation Session, Co-op Student Showcase, etc.
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills and provides input into how to promote Co-op and improving Co-op
The candidate maintains good standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education
Deirdre Annis Mark Award ($500)
The candidate must maintain excellent academic standing and obtain the highest CGPA among the Co-op students in Translation with no failed courses
Emerging Leaders Award for Undergraduate Co-op Students ($1,000)
The candidate must be a full-time Co-op student in the final year of his/her academic program (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students)
The candidate must maintain excellent standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education
The award recipient has demonstrated strong leadership skills and has had a profound impact on student life or within the Concordia community
Employers' Choice Award ($500, 3 students)
The candidate has gone above and beyond what is expected of a Co-op student in terms of contributing and making a difference to the company or organization
The candidate has demonstrated exceptional skills, qualities and personal attributes that employers appreciate and require
The candidate has made significant, tangible contributions within the company and to projects that the Co-op student is assigned to or may have created
Experiential Learning Award of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science ($1,000)
Created by Ms. Chen Huang, a retired Concordia staff member and former Associate Director of the Institute for Co-operative Education, in support of students enrolled in Co-op or the Industrial Experience option in Engineering and Computer Science programs. The award is to recognize outstanding students who are strong believers and advocates of experiential learning and who have excelled in their academic program and their work term performance. They are ambassadors for Concordia and promising young professionals of the future.
The candidate must be a full-time student in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3
This is an in-course award so applicants should have completed their first year of study
Pfizer Canada Co-op Awards of Excellence in Accountancy and Finance ($500 each)
The candidate must be registered full-time in the Accountancy or Finance undergraduate program
The candidate must have a cumulative GPA over 3.0 with no failed courses
The candidate must participate in volunteer work or extra-curricular activities dedicated to building healthier communities
Stelcner Family Prize ($ Amount TBD, 2 students)
For excellent students in Concordia's Economics Co-op program
Awarded through the Department of Economics
Co-op Alumni
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Ten fun facts about Charles Lyell
Sir Charles Lyell was born on14 November 1797 in Scotland and died on 22 February 1875.
He is well known as the writer of Principles of Geology, which popularized James Hutton's concepts of uniformitarianism – the notion that the earth was shaped by the same developments that are still in action today.
Lyell was also one of the first to consider that the world is older than 300 million years, judging from its geological differences.
Lyell's study of volcanoes concentrated largely on Vesuvius and Etna and his deductions supported steady building of volcanoes or "backed up-building", as opposed to the upheaval argument believed by the other geologists.
In the 1840s, Lyell went to the United States and Canada, and wrote 2 popular books on travelling and geology called Travels in North America (1845) and A Second Visit to the United States (1849).
He was one of the first few to contribute his books to help found the Chicago Public Library after the Great Chicago Fire.
He was voted as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1866.
He was knighted and also made a baronet, which is an inherited honor. He was given the Copley Medal of the Royal Society and the Wollaston Medal of the Geological Society.
Many places have been named after him - Mount Lyell (highest peak in Yosemite National Park), the crater Lyell (Moon), another crater on Mars, Mount Lyell (Tasmania, Australia), the Lyell Range (Western Australia). The jawless fish from the Old Red Sandstone (Scotland), known as Cephalaspis lyelli is also named in his honor by Louis Agassiz.
His geological interests stretched from volcanoes and geological dynamics to paleontology, stratigraphy, glaciology and to topics that would be called as prehistoric archaeology and paleoanthropology.
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Tottenham have put a €225 million price tag on Christian Eriksen, according to reports in Spain.
In other words, Spurs have effectively told Barcelona that the Danish playmaker is not for sale.
Reports in the summer suggested Barcelona would turn to Eriksen after failing to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.
They ended up with neither player, but according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the La Liga giants are still interested in Eriksen.
However, the report claims Daniel Levy has said Eriksen is worth more than the €222m Paris Saint-Germain paid for Neymar in the summer.
This story seems like it's been cobbled together following Eriksen's stunning display for Denmark against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday – I wouldn't read into it too much.
I don't read too much into it either.
Except that Eriksen ..along with Alli, Kane and even Poch ..ain't leaving!
So, Jennings- why did you write about it?
The Neymar deal has put a new face on transfer opportunities.
going to have to exceed the 222 million mark. there are 5 such players on Spurs roster at this moment.


Thanks to the French embassy and the Tournée Festival, the French Club is hosting their 10th annual Francophone Film Festival Thursday Feb. 22 and Friday Feb. 23. Tournée's film festival has partnered with over 500 universities since 1995 to give American students a taste of culturally diverse cinema through various genres such as, fiction, documentaries and animated films. The movies come from various francophone countries, and, according to director for the Office of International Programs and Services Dr. Dorothée Mertz-Weigel, the intention behind this festival is "to expose the public to the diversity of francophone countries through motion pictures." As she stated, "We wanted to make sure that people knew French was spoken outside of France, and that French speakers are on all five continents".
This is a great opportunity for French students to further their proficiency in the language and it also offers an opportunity for non-French students to widen their cultural lens.
What can you expect from this year's showing? The lineup is made up of two animated films, one documentary and one fiction film. All movies will be shown at the Ogeechee Theatre in French with English subtitles and are free admission and open to the public.
"Ma Vie de Courgette"- The title, translating to, "My Life as a Zucchini," is a Swiss-French, adult-comedy drama. This dark comedic animation tells the story of Icare, also known as Courgette, who is adjusting to his new orphan life due to an unfortunate accident that resulted in his mother's death. He eventually meets a few characters along the way who help him through his difficult journey, while he is living in foster care. This 2016 motion picture won the Oscar for best animated feature.
"Frontières" or "Borders" is a fictional film about four women from different regions who form a friendship on a bus journeying across West Africa. Together, they face the universal challenge of being independent women in this mundane setting.
"Un monstre à Paris" or "A Monster in Paris" is a 3D animated musical fantasy produced by Luc Besson, set in 1910 Paris. The main characters, Raoul and Emile, accidentally unleash a monster from a scientist's garden. An investigation is launched on the whereabouts of the creature.
"The Banane" or "The Big Banana" is a documentary film that touches on the inhumane conditions of the banana farming industry. This documentary was filmed in Cameroon, and it was banned there after its release in 2011. This film uncovers the devastating truth of poverty, pollution, and sickness from pesticides, which all affect the farmers as well as the communities surrounding the plantations.
The last showing ends with "Louise en Hiver" or "Louise by the Shore", a French animated drama. An old lady finds herself stranded on a resort and is forced to face nature's ferocity. She endures her choice's consequences with the heavy storms and tides. This movie has been nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the European Film Awards.


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Caution: Uber's Self-Driving Cars Are Designed To Run Over Jaywalkers
By Stephanie Ogbogu
As Uber rolls out more self-driving cars across the country, news of a software flaw may urge potential customers to steer clear of the new tech for a while.
In March 2018, 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg of Tempe, AZ was fatally struck by one of Uber's self-driving SUVs while attempting to cross the street. Though the Uber vehicle had a human driver behind the wheel, it was in autonomous mode at the time of the accident. This was the first reported incident resulting in the death of a pedestrian and caused Uber to put their self-driving cars on hold for nine months.
After a 20 month investigation, it was found that the SUV that struck Herzberg did not detect her until six seconds before impact. The vehicle did not attempt to stop until 1.2 seconds before hitting her and was unable to steer around her. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, Uber's software is flawed and was not designed to account for pedestrians that are not using the crosswalk.
"The system design did not include consideration for jaywalking pedestrians," the NTSB's report states.
At the time of the incident, Herzberg was wheeling her bicycle on a pathway that appeared to be intended for pedestrians but was approximately 360ft from the crosswalk.
"Even the most junior human driver knows to expect that people sometimes walk outside of crosswalks," said Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit organization Center for Auto Safety. "When we have public road testing that has programming that essentially chooses to ignore the realities of how people interact with public infrastructure, it's really dangerous."
Additionally, Uber had disabled the automatic emergency braking system in the vehicles in an attempt to "reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior." Rather than slam on the brakes, the cars have a one-second delay or "action suppression" while it tries to verify "the nature of the detected hazard." Unfortunately, this cost a woman her life.
In June 2019, Uber, in partnership with Volvo, announced a third generation of self-driving vehicles that they promised would be safer than its predecessors. The new cars will feature multiple redundant steering, braking, and battery power systems to serve as backups and ultimately no longer require the need for a human operator behind the wheel.
"If any of the primary systems should fail for some reason, the back-up system is designed to immediately act to bring the car to a stop," Uber says.
Later this month, the NTSB will hold a meeting in Washington D.C. in which they will release a comprehensive report of the March 2018 incident.
Stephanie Ogbogu
Delta Air Lines Rewards Employees With Two Months Extra Pay For Good Performance Year
Delta Air Lines had a very fruitful 2019 and instead of being selfish, they rewarded their employees by giving them more coins. The major airlines announced it would spend $1.6 billion in paying their employees in profit-sharing bonuses. In other words, every employee that qualifies will receive a bonus of 16.6% of their annual salary […]
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TSA has apologized to a woman who accused an agent of pulling her braids and saying "giddyup." Tarry Houska was traveling through the Minneapolis, Minnesota airport when the incident took place during a security screening. Housa, a prominent activist and lawyer, was returning from a climate march in Washington DC. She told her Twitter followers […]
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Between 1999 and 2016, more than 15,000 children from Ethiopia were adopted by families in the United States, according to the U.S. State Department. However, the country's parliament recently voted that it would no longer allow foreign adoption of its children. The decision comes after concerns and findings that children were being abused or even […]


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