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The United States Senate Youth Program began in 1962 when Senate Resolution 324was introduced by Assistant Senate Minority Leader Tom Kuchel (R-CA), Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield (D-MT), Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen (R-IL) and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Hubert Humphrey (D-MN). The impetus was to create a program for high school students that would "increase young Americans' understanding of the interrelationships of the three branches of government, the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and the vital importance of democratic decision making not only for America but for people around the world." The Hearst Foundations, under the leadership of William Randolph Hearst's sons George R. Hearst and Randolph A. Hearst pledged to support the funding and administration of the program as long as the Senate would sponsor it. The Senate passed S. Res. 324 on May 17, 1962 and has continued its sponsorship of the USSYP by unanimous action each year through the Senate Rules Committee.
Every year more than 75 senators participate in the program through serving on the annual Advisory Committee, attending the USSYP Annual Senate Reception where all student delegates have an opportunity to meet their senators, and through more extensive keynote speaking engagements that take place throughout Washington Week.
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A MORPETH business is helping to keep a North East transport operator on the move by supplying it with its third major piece of equipment in five years.
Arriva's Stockton depot has received its third Stertil 4-post lift, LED lighting kit and Majorlift air operated jacking beam from Gott Technical Services in a deal worth £33,000.
The family-run motor equipment supplier, based in Coopies Lane Industrial Estate, has a long-standing trading relationship with Arriva after previously supplying it with two Stertil 4 post lifts in 2007 and 2011 respectively and supplying and maintaining its other garage equipment over the years.
Director Ian Gott said: "The fact that Arriva has come back to us for the third time to provide it with this large specialised equipment shows that we can deliver on time and budget to major commercial vehicle and coach servicing industries.
"Arriva relies on us to provide a reliable service and we have been able to tailor our proposals to suit its requirements, for example the first lift was provided on a lease rental deal because this suited their budget better at the time.
"In each case these lifts were supplied as a replacement for old worn out lifts that had been in the workshop for many years."
Gott Technical Services currently has more than 500 clients from small garages to large multi-site motor retail groups. It also operates as a consultancy in the public transport, haulage, local government and emergency service sectors.


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Are the days of standing on corners and hailing cabs numbered? Ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber have truly disrupted the market when it comes to transportation options. And beyond just getting a ride, car-sharing companies like Zipcar and Getaround are just a few other options for vehicle-strapped consumers looking to drive themselves.
But how popular are these still relatively new services to the average consumer, does location matter and who seems to rely on ride-sharing the most? Using SurveyMonkey Audience, we asked over 900 Americans their thoughts on these questions and more.
Our CEO, Dave Goldberg, sat down with Emily Chang of Bloomberg West to share the data. Here's what we learned and to get their full interview, just click here.
Transportation apps may not be as popular as assumed.
- Only 12% of survey respondents say they've used a service like Uber or Lyft.
- Location makes a difference with people who live on the West Coast (17%) ride-sharing more vs. those who live in New England (8%).
- A third of respondents say that availability also makes a difference as ride-sharing isn't offered everywhere quite yet.
Convenience is central to usage.
- Ease-of-use plays a huge role with adoption. 45% say they use these services because of how simple it is.
- Not having to deal with handling cash or messing with credit card machines comes in second (12%).
- Cost-effectiveness and speedy service are tied for third at 10%.
Uber vs. Lyft?
- Congrats, Uber! They're the clear leader among ride sharing services at 71%. Lyft came in at a distant second (11%).
- There's still room to grow in the broader marketplace however. 21% say they use these services a few times a month and 5% a few times a week.
- Perhaps unsurprisingly, those who fall under the Millennial age bracket (18-29) have taken on ride-sharing the fastest at 22%.
And what about car-sharing?
- Ouch. A whopping 95% of respondents reported never using a car-sharing service.
- Reason being? Nearly half have never heard of the concept and 31% say it's just not available in their area.
- For those who do car-share, Zipcar leads the pack with 68% opting to go with them.
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September 14The course is organized around a variety of themes that will explore the philosophy of civil disobedience as well as examining historical examples from the US and around the world of liberation and civil rights movements.
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January 28Here is a quick summary of some of the things we've achieved over the past five years, by the numbers.
September 8
The Community Friends Program (formerly known as the Friendship Family Program) matches AES students and first year international undergraduate students with local residents for fun, friendship, and wider cultural understanding.
January 19When Sam Reiter B.A. '15 appears on stage later this month in her original one-woman show, Baba Yaga, it'll be the culmination of years of hard work, research, and growth. It will also be the start of a new artistic sojourn.
August 3Read about our victories in the Snow Basin Timber Sale and Buffalo River cases.
May 25Environmental studies majors and varsity track and cross country runners, Frances Swanson '17 and teammate Kori Groenveld '18 linked their passions for environmental sustainability and social justice. Their partnership yielded a project to help combat gentrification and the unequal distribution of renewable energy infrastructure in downtown Portland.
August 21Judge's ruling on standing prevents spent nuclear fuel from endangering community
May 29Earthrise clients Neighbors for Clean Air ("NCA") and Northwest Environmental Defense Center ("NEDC") have reached an agreement with Intel to resolve claims the company failed to obtain the proper air emissions permit for its new D1X expansion, currently under construction in Hillsboro.
March 8PEAC attorney Tom Buchele is quoted in this article on the Columbia River Crossing from ClimateWire: "How a bridge divides the environmentally conscious in Portland, Ore."
November 29After years of negotiation, PEAC has helped community activists in Northwest Portland to win a Good Neighbor Agreement with steel foundry company ESCO to reduce pollution by an estimated 20%.
August 10PEAC attorney Tom Buchele writes on the problems with the Columbia River Crossing's Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
August 17For those who want to make a difference through a career related to public service.
July 26"The Soros Justice Fellowships fund outstanding individuals to undertake projects that advance reform, spur debate, and catalyze change on a range of issues facing the U.S. criminal justice system. The fellowships are part of a larger effort within the Open Society Foundations to reduce the destructive impact of current criminal justice policies on the lives of individuals, families, and communities in the United States by challenging the overreliance on incarceration and extreme punishment, and ensuring a fair and accountable system of justice."
June 8At Rogue Farm Corps, Nellie McAdams '07 helps young and aging farmers alike plan for their futures.
April 27Senior biology major Alex Jones '17 has been selected for a Play It Forward Award from the Oregon Sports Awards. Jones, a member of the men's basketball team, has volunteered hundreds of hours over his four years as a Pioneer student-athlete and was selected for his involvement with Specialty Athletic Training, an organization that works with individuals with special needs.
March 31The 55th Annual International Affairs Symposium is the oldest student-led symposium in the country. This year, attendees will evaluate how population and demographic shifts shape contemporary world issues. The program runs from Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
November 9Students help serve meals at Queen's Bench Potluck in the Park
October 24The recipe for an award-winning documentary about Portland's vibrant food truck scene? Take one experienced documentary film-making professor. Add two dozen students. Mix in 400 food trucks and carts. Stir consistently for 3 years. Serve at international film festival. Read the full story in the new issue of the Chronicle.
October 14On October 19, the national Phi Beta Kappa Society launches its (En)Lightning Talks series with Associate Professor of Biology Greta Binford, who'll illuminate the value of spiders. The talk kicks off Phi Beta Kappa's designation of Portland as an Arts and Sciences City of Distinction.
October 1Places and helps to support someone for a year of service in Asia.
September 22Humanity in Actiong brings a cohort of young people for a summer institute to study human rights.
September 22Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
September 22Health for America (HFA) at MedStar Health is building a cadre of young innovators—with actionable skills and knowledge in health, design, entrepreneurship, and leadership—who create novel, sustainable, and scalable health solutions.
September 18The Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with an intensive seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. Program participants are diverse and come from all over the country to work in New York City.
September 18The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadershipin all aspects of the public affairs arena.
September 18The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, a project of the Congressional Hunger Center, is a unique leadership development opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty.
September 18The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
September 18To recruit and train the next generation of policy and advocate leaders on a range of international peace and security issues.
July 27On August 16, Associate Professor of Psychology Erik Nilsen will be the featured guest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's popular Science Pub Series. Nilsen's talk is entitled, "Melding Digital and Tangible Toys to Support Creative Play for Preschoolers."


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Being a production of USA, this feature film of 2013 has been excellently directed by Jeremy Workman. You can watch Magical Universe online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2013.
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Runtime: 80 minutes
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80-minute film (full movie) directed by Jeremy Workman.
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It premiered in cinemas or television in 2013.
Screenplay written by Jeremy Workman.
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Seattle's MoPop: 'Star Trek' at 50
It started as a five-year mission "to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before." This was the mission of the original "Star Trek" television series. Its mission was cut short after three seasons and 79 episodes. However, it proved to be the starting point for a phenomenon that celebrated its 50th anniversary last fall.
"Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds" explores the history of the "Star Trek" franchise at Seattle's Museum of Popular Culture (formerly the EMP/Sci Fi Museum). The special exhibit runs through the end of February.
"Star Trek" was one man's dream of a society where we saw past skin color or politics. Gene Roddenberry (who passed away in 1991) created the series to see what society could be like in the future. The original pilot was seen as too "brainy" and less "brawny," so CBS passed on it. The pilot was marketed to NBC. Network executives were going to pass again, until Lucille Ball came to his rescue. She supported the idea for the series. It eventually landed a spot on NBC's 1966 season schedule.
The show suffered in ratings throughout its run and was canceled following the 1968 season, short of its "five-year mission."
As if its fans would let it rest at that point. An animated series ran on television for a few seasons. Then in 1979, the franchise really took off when "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" hit the big screens. Since then, we've averaged seeing a movie version of "Star Trek" every three years, with the longest drought being seven years in the early 2000s.
The original cast, starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, made six movies. The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast, featuring Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes, filmed four movies. The franchise took a break from films from 2002-09, when the series was relaunched as a prequel to the original. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have headlined a cast that has made three films, with a fourth planned.
The MoPOP exhibit features hundreds of costumes, sets and props form every series. I especially enjoyed seeing part of the bridge from the original television series. It includes a timeline of major events during the course of all things "Star Trek," such as when first contact was made with the Vulcans.
While the movie series has proven to be successful, the franchise has maintained a strong presence on television.
The small screen versions of "Star Trek" have included five series, with a sixth series ("Star Trek: Discovery") premiering this spring. Each of the ensuing series ran longer than "Star Trek," also known as STO. "The Next Generation" – Lisa's favorite series – debuted in 1987 as a syndicated series and ran for six seasons. She received the complete series as a Christmas gift from our daughter, Mallory.
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" premiered in 1993 and lasted seven seasons on television. It also featured an African-American actor in the lead role. Avery Brooks played Benjamin Sisko.
Continuing its ground-breaking casting, the first female to captain a Federation vessel for a series was Kathryn Janeway. She led the crew in "Star Trek: Voyager" for seven series after it debuted in 1995. This was my second favorite "Star Trek" series, behind the original. Kate Mulgrew (A Dubuque, Iowa, native) portrayed Captain Janeway.
The most recent series starred Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer in "Star Trek: Enterprise." The prequel series debuted in 2001 and ran for four seasons.
The franchise featured some fantastic villains. My two all-time favorites are Khan (from STO and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan") and the Borg, from "Next Generations" and "Voyager." Ricardo Montalban was my favorite Khan. The 2013 movie "Star Trek into Darkness" featured Benedict Cumberbatch in the role. Both actor's costumes are on display. You can even act out a scene and yell "Khan!" Play it back and you're a star.
The USS Enterprise has undergone several adaptations for television and movies. The various ship classes and other ships are featured in the exhibit.
A super cool thing to do while you're there is to transport from the Enterprise to inside a scene. You have a few choices. I chose one where I could use a phazer. Mine wasn't set for "stun." I watched a monitor as I was transported to the surface of a planet. I got to fire my phazer (thanks to great special effects) and then I was transported back to the ship. By the way, I wasn't the only one geeking out to this. Four people went before me and a few more getting ready when I finished.
"Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds" is an amazing exhibit that all Trekkies should see. If you're in Seattle any time through the end of February, I urge you to visit. Who knows, maybe it'll be so popular, it sticks around for a few more months (Lisa is hoping so). If the exhibit comes to a city near you, make sure you visit it.
For more information on the exhibit and the museum, please visit www.mopop.org.


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Sunrise at 08:23 and Sunset at 18:30. It's Dark
Latitude. 34.7481°, Longitude. -85.0286°
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An Introduction
Nuclear Bombs
How It Works...
The Science Behind the Technology
Science of Nuclear Bombs
History timeline of how the science behind the nuclear bomb was discovered by numerous scientists.
How Nuclear Technology Devastated the World
Environmental Impacts
radiation from a nuclear explosion results in
toxic crops, trees, plants and animals
in the area
radiation and wreckage from the explosion would enter ecosystems, water, and impact animal life
results in
changes of global temperatures
affects the ability of crops to thrive in the area
the smoke (lots) from the nuclear bomb would
pollute the atmosphere
and may travel to different areas of the world
the particles would absorb the sunlight, preventing it from reaching the earth's atmosphere, resulting in rapid cooling of the surface of the earth
adds to the effects of
global warming
which is a threat that becomes greater each year
Societal Impacts
the material to create such a weapon
billions of dollars
constructing, maintaining and protecting this weapon may cause a society to go in debt
This money could be spent in a better way for example it can be spent of providing health care, education, or other public services
can cause
economical destruction
and loss of political leadership
the society itself is in danger, there is a
huge risk in human health
and safety when creating a nuclear bomb
numerous deaths
due to
radiation sickness
(there is no medical treatment)
leads to
health defects
an explosive device that creates a destruction force from nuclear reaction
combination of fission and fusion
it releases huge amounts of energy
have the ability to tear down and destroy cities in a matter of minutes, leaving nothing but rubble
a weapon known to cause mass destruction
causes numerous health defects and problems in new generations
The science behind nuclear bombs all begins with an
- The nuclei of the atom emits particles that are referred as
- A nucleus that emits radiation is radioactive and the process of emitting particles is known radioactive decay
Immediate Effects
cause blast damage
thermal radiation
causes burning organic materials
would result in additional fires
an explosion would cause
immediate burns and injuries
in people and animals
Nuclear Fallout
radioactive particles fall to the earth's surface after a nuclear explosion has occurred
• Early fallout (occurs within 24 hours of the blast)
• Delayed Fallout (occurs days, months, or years after the explosion)
Effects on Wildlife
• A nuclear explosion
affects animals + humans similarly
Genetic disorder
Reproductive complications
Injuries and burns
Exposure to radiation causes other diseases
Impacts Large Bodies of Water
• Sea salt
with many chemicals which creates radioactive fish
• e.g., after world war the Japanese fishing boats caught fish that were too contaminated for human consumption
Enrico Fermi
Italian physicist Enrico Fermi in the 1930s, demonstrated that elements exposed to neutron outbreak could be transformed into new elements.
Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassman
After Fermi's discovery, German scientists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassman bombarded uranium with neutrons, which produced a radioactive barium isotope.
One step closer
A team of scientists working at Columbia University in New York City confirmed the hypothesis by Bohr and Wheeler -- the isotope uranium-235, or U-235, was responsible for nuclear fission.
In 1941, scientists at the University of California at Berkeley discovered another element -- element 94 -- that might offer potential as a nuclear fuel. They named the element plutonium. Eventually, they established plutonium's fission characteristics and identified a second possible fuel for nuclear weapons.
Fusion Bombs:
Fission Bombs (Atomic Bombs)
This resulted in the discovery of slow neutrons, as well as new elements not represented on the periodic table.
So, in conclusion low-speed neutrons caused the uranium nucleus to fission, or break apart, into two smaller pieces.
Neils Bohr and John Wheeler
At Princeton University, Niels Bohr worked with John Wheeler to develop a hypothetical model of the fission process. They speculated that it was the uranium isotope uranium-235, not uranium-238, undergoing fission.
Could the free neutrons created in fission start a chain reaction that would release an enormous amount of energy?
If so, it might be possible to build a weapon of unimagined power.
Alpha decay:
A nucleus ejects two protons and two neutrons bound together, known as an alpha particle.
Beta decay:
A neutron becomes a proton, an electron and an a neutrino. The ejected electron is a beta particle.
Spontaneous fission:
A nucleus splits into two pieces. In the process, it can eject neutrons, which can become neutron rays. When the nucleus emits electromagnetic energy this is called gamma ray.
Gamma rays are the only type of nuclear radiation that comes from energy instead of fast-moving particles.
Types of Radioactive Decay
involves fission and fusion
nuclear bombs involve the forces, strong and weak, that hold the nucleus of an atom together
NUCLEAR FISSION :- scientists take the nucleus of
an atom and split it into two
smaller fragments with a neutron.
NUCLEAR FUSION :- which is the process where the sun produces energy; involves bringing together
two smaller atoms to form a larger one
In both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission large amounts of heat and radiation are given off.
Ways nuclear energy is
emitted from an atom
• Heat
• Pressure changes
• Impact of debris
• Tertiary Effects
• Radiation
• Exposure of smoke
• Blasts the results into fires
Destruction of the Environment
In conclusion...
Do weapons and technology with such powerful and devastating destruction really have a place in the world and should they really continue to be used despite these destructive and heavy consequences?
This results in a large amount of energy and heat being released. The neutrons also spread out and go towards other uranium atoms. This continues on and on, like a domino effect. Fission bombs are mainly known an Atomic Bombs
Fission is happens when a neutron is fired at a uranium atom
"little boy"
"fat man"
were atomic bombs. Little boy had 56kg of Uranium however, only 780 grams was exploded. This happens because most of the fuel in a bomb does not fission, by the time it does the bomb explodes.
when two atoms are put together rather than split.
bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
August 6, 1945, during World War II USA attacked Japan, after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
thousands of innocent Japanese civilians were killed during this attack
as a result, USA joined the war
MANHATTAN PROJECT: USA wanted revenge and wanted the Japanese to surrender, causing them to use nuclear technology against the Japanese.
BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA: 90% of the city was destroyed; 80,000 people were killed; thousands later died of radiation exposure
NAGASAKI: 3 days later, atomic bomb attack, killed approx. 40,000 people
eventually, over 250,000 people died from the causes of burns, radiation, and other injuries
Nuclear Fusion:
Sun uses to generate energy
- Nuclear fusion bombs are prompted by an explosion of a nuclear fusion. This is why Nuclear Fusion bombs are more powerful than just a Nuclear Fission bomb.
are the main ingredients for the fuel of the Nuclear Fission bomb.
Most fusion bombs use Deuterium and Tritium. Which is why they are often called Hydrogen Bombs
Fusion bombs are much more powerful than fission bombs.
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Hello everyone!!
My boyfriend and I will be coming to Greece in early November and are planning a trip for 10 - 14 days (TBD based on itinerary). He'll be running the Athens Marathon on November 9th and we're building the trip around that. We're both in our early 30s, athletic and adventurous. We enjoy physical outdoor activities (hiking and scuba diving) as well as simply wandering around new places.
That said, I've put together a tentative itinerary I'm hoping I can get your input on. From what I've read, early November may not be the best time to come to Greece (colder, rainier, closed islands), but it also sounds like in some ways it may be better for us. We're not big into crowds, partying or laying on beaches. We like to see new places, visit historical sites, eat good food, drink delicious wine and go a bit off the beaten path. Tricky since it is both of our first visits to Greece and we'd like to see some of the more well-known places as well!
I'm not sure how travel to and from all of these places would be in early November or what the best route/order may be. Also interested if we're missing something spectacular, are trying to do too much or aren't spending enough time in any one place.
Here's the wish list:
Athens: 4 days
- Marathon run
- Acropolis museum
- Parthenon
- Dionysius Theatre
- Lycabettus Hill
- Agora
- Flea Market – Sunday
- Central Market
- Outdoor cinema (are any open in November?)
Fly or rent a car and drive 5 hours to Meteora, hike, visit monasteries. (X days?)
Return to Athens. (I looked, but couldn't find a car rental place near Meteora to drive one way, drop off the car and fly back. True?)
Take a ferry or fly to Santorini (3 days)
Take a ferry to Naxos (3 days)
Fly back to Athens and catch a connecting flight home.
I hope I've provided enough info to give you an idea of what we're looking for.
Thanks in advance for your insights and advice!
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At Athens, I would add:
National Archeological Museum
Museum of Cycladic Art
Byzantine Museum or Benaki Museum
Theatre of Herodes Atticus
Kaisariani Monastery
and around Athens:
Dafni Monastery
Cape Sounion Temple
What do you plan to do during 3 long days each at Santorini and Naxos in November? Naxos is fine for hiking, but November may be rainy and windy. I suppose you know that most Santorini ferries stop at Naxos.
If you rent a car, you could combine Meteora with Delphi and Ossios Lukas (and may be Korinthos/Mycenae/Nauplia/Epidauros/Mistras).
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I've been playing around with scheduling and flights and here's how I think it could break out. Of course, not sure I've got the right amount of time in each place or if transportation will be running when I hope it would!
November 3: Arrive in Athens, early afternoon. Drive to Meteora (?).
November 4 – 5: Meteora
November 6: Return to Athens
November 7 – 9: Be in Athens (Must be in Athens on the 8th and 9th)
November 10: Go to Santorini as early as possible
November 11: Be in Santorini
November 12: Go to Naxos as early as possible
Novmeber 13: Be in Naxos
November 14: Return to Athens
November 15: Depart for home on 7 am flight
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That's a good question, neckervd!
Mostly plan on walking around, maybe renting a scooter to check out the views, do some hiking. Was also going to look for a potential dive trip, though I'm not super optimistic!
Don't think I can make 3 days in both places work anyway. Does 2 seem more realistic?
November 10: Go to Santorini as early as possible
November 11: Be in Santorini
November 12: Go to Naxos as early as possible
Novmeber 13: Be in Naxos
November 14: Return to Athens
Will also check out your other recommendations for Meteora as I felt like I might have too much time there. Thanks!
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Just a few thoughts.
For Athens be sure to climb Philoppas hill for the best views of the Acropolis as this hill is above the acropolis.
Meteora. You will need to rent a car and drive. If take the car on the drive up to the Monasteries you can pretty much do the monasteries in a day. If you plan to hike to the Monasteries then two days will do it nicely.
You can also just take the local KTEL bus if cost is an issue.
You certainly might want to consider one day in Meteora and then head south to Delphi which is one of the best archaeological sites around. You can do both in two days and still be back in Athens in time.
Images of Delphi and Meteora. Ignore the first few photos they are of Olympia.
Santorini and Naxos
While I am a firm believer that first time Greek island visitors should see Santorini in November it is mostly going to be shut down. Naxos has a permanent population so there will be activity along the waterfront of Naxos town but tourist season is over and you may not be happy with this part of your plan.
I am inclined to agree with nekervd and would also suggest for your last 6 days rent a car and drive to Nafplio. On the way you can stop at Ancient Corinth, Ancient Nemia which was a sister to Olympia and has its own stadium and a partially restored temple then head south for Mycenae. You can make Nafplio your base. It is on the sea so it has the feel of an island but you can further explore there on day trips to Epidaurus, Ancient Tiryns the home of Hercules and perhaps head south to visit the wonderful Cathedrals at Mystra. That site alone will take you 4 hours.
Here is what I am talking about in the Peloponnese.
Nafplio and Peloponnese http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanbr54/sets/72157632094108982/
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I recommend going to Nafplio instead of Meteora. There are wonderful antiquities to wander around and the town is lovely. I liked Meteora but am not a big fan. If you do go there also go to Delphi, which is wonderful. Santorini in November deserves a room with a view for 1 night an a walk from FIFA to Oia.
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You would be wise to forget Naxos and spend all your time on the islands at Santorini. You wrote: "November 12: Go to Naxos as early as possible". That will probably be the 3:30 pm Blue Star, which arrives on Naxos at 5:30 pm. You will have only one full day on Naxos, hardly enough time to even scratch the surface of the island.
Your plan to return to Athens the day before your flight home involves a small risk. If, for any reason, (weather, strikes) the ferries are cancelled on Nov 14th, you will miss your 7 am flight home the next day. The Naxos airport has only small 37 pax Dash 8-100 turboprops, which are vulnerable to weather canx or reduced passenger loads. Santorini has larger A320 jets & Dash 8-400 turboprops, and a much longer runway.
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Thanks for all of your suggestions!
yipper: Wondering why Meteora didn't appeal to you as much. I saw some stunning images of the landscape and was drawn to the unusual rock formations. The idea that there was a number of beautiful monasteries was a nice bonus, a good set of points to hike around. Also, the walk around Santorini sounds amazing.
stanbr: Your photos were amazing! Delphi certainly looks like a good stop as well. Does it feel very different than the sites in Athens? And did you think Meteora a worthwhile place to visit? Did you hike or drive? You've given me a lot to think about with those pictures of Nafplio and Peloponnese! If you had to pick, would you go Meteora/Delphi to Nafplio/Peloponnese?
Heimdall: Thanks for the heads up on the planes! I was wondering if I might be cutting it a little too close. Think at this point, just visiting one island sounds like the best best time-wise, and I found a dive center that will be open through mid-November on Santorini.
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Thanks for your kind words on my pictures.
I thought Delphi was probably the best archaeological site we have been to and Meteora is amazing. Having said that Nafplio is so much closer that you will not be spending a long time in the car. The drive to Meteora is 4 to 5 hours each way. The drive to Nafplio is no more than 2 hours not counting stops at the sites on the way. With limited time I would choose Nafplio.
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Nafplio is a good base and I would also avoid the two islands at this time of year due to weather and that it would not offer you anything from real Greece (even during summer). I am Greek (have been almost everywhere) and I would not visit any distant island at this time of year.
Another v good base is Ermioni town (60 min south of Naflio). This will give you an excellent base to visit 2-3 very nice islands but with really short/safe trips (Hydra, Spetses, Poros).
After that, maybe a couple of days further south of Peloponnese.
I can give more details if you wish. Bye.
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We loved the time we spent in Naflio, it is a gorgeous place with lots to see in and around the town. Easy to get to from Athens as well.
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Fully Jump In?
Some people want to go into business but have a full-time job going. It sounds difficult but some people can't resist the urge of entrepreneurship on the side. Besides, the certainty of a full-time income from a job is assuring compared to the risks one can incur in running a business for the first time. One way to have some sort of balance is to get a part-time or temporary job while you take the first steps to start a full-time business. In this way, you can count on the constant paycheck while giving your time to grow your very own business. You can look for evening hours or weekend jobs, which can be advantageous especially if you need to meet clients in your own business at regular office hours. Always try to look for win-win situations.
The Importance of Finding Out
So you have this great idea for a product, or you have a service in mind that no one has created a niche for before. It's something that the market craves for, it will surely capture the hearts and minds (and the paycheck) of millions of consumers (perhaps across the globe!). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There's no turning back, you have to seize the day and grab the opportunity. Right? But before you boost your production engine, have you done some market research? Market research is the stage in product development where your team determines if there really is a market for your product or service. But aren't you right? Everyone will want your offer! But this is a mistake many entrepreneurs make. How can a winning product lose, right? Failing to do market research can mean the failure of your enterprise. Those in a hurry to ship may find in time that initial excitement can be met with lackluster response in the market. But the best companies do their homework first. Consider it as an investment in your company's future. If you make the necessary tweaks in your product or service now, it will be a less expensive way of running your business. It's important to find out at the beginning.
First-Time Incentives
When your prospects like your product or service already, there's a moment of indecisiveness that could defer their decision to buy. In order to clinch the sale, it would be timely at ths point to offer an incentive. An example would be a percentage discount if they bought that same day, or receiving consultation for free. The thing to keep in mind is for your prospect to avail of your product right there and then, instead of delaying the buying process. You don't want them to miss out on enjoying the benefits of your product or service for another day. Make a decision… to help them make a decision.
Mission Statements
When writing a business plan, the mission statement is one of the important components of it. But some plans confuse who it's for. When it comes to mission statements, the employees should be its primary audience. The mission statement is written for internal discussion and communication. It's for them, more than for customers. Thus, accuracy should be aimed for.


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So I sat there, with nothing to do, picking the lint out of my cotton-fingernails, wondering where the night went.
I picked up the paper. Piece, of paper, I mean, although it wasn't a piece of paper, it was a sheet of paper. The English language is so fatigued, why do we insist on referring a whole as a piece?
It was then, I wanted to say, 'my eyes heavied', 'my heart raced', or something seemingly dramatic, however, I was, perhaps, at harmony; I did have a headache.
Should I mention the rain? It's pouring at the moment, sounds a bit clichéd though; there's a certain magic about pouring rain.
I want to write something profound, but originality has been strung from my fingertips. I wish I could get out of here, somewhere. Well, perhaps not, anywhere. I want to twirl rainbow protein-strands around my wrists, I want to hang near a pot of gold, I want to sing, but silently, so nobody else hears.
Why are we so afraid of rejection when we seem so gratified to give it? It's like, if someone suggests something that is not agreed upon, there's this certain rush we feel from telling them they're wrong- yet, when it's our turn, we crumble. Even to those who claim not to care about their ideas, or their behaviour being rejected, who do not crumble- I ask, what is it then that fuels them to perform with such conviction? To stand up and say, 'you're wrong and I don't care'.
They care; they care more than those who crumble. They value opinions, that's why. They care for them, they live off them. Without others opinions their rebellion would serve no purposes. It'd be like having a voice with no one to hear you.
It's a kind of snobbery.
You like this, I don't, mine is superior, you are wrong, you should change. I am above you. People who like that are indicative of people like those. Let me point the finger, let me make comparisons.
It's a grave assumption, though, but maybe it's only I who finds a good old contradiction beautiful.
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Parents Of Dallas Shooter Say Son Became 'Hermit' After Military Service
Mr Brown suggested angry young black people in the United States join their local police departments and try to become "part of the solution". "I'm more afraid of the police after the shooting because people are going to feel like everybody's out for them", said Anthony Williams, a 23-year-old demolition worker who described being routinely sworn at, frisked and asked for identification simply for sitting outside.
Black Lives Matter protesters return to the streets
Trump, however, also condemned the circumstances in which two African men - Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota - died this past week, shot by police. "Now in a movement like Black Lives Matter there will always be folks who say things that are stupid or imprudent or over generalized or harsh", Obama said, adding that well-meaning protesters shouldn't necessarily be held accountable for everything said in the heat of a protest .
PM-in-waiting May wants 'best deal for Britain' with EU
Theresa May has said she is "honoured and humbled " to have been chosen as the new leader of the Conservative Party and United Kingdom prime minister. Theresa May is set to become Britain's first post-EU exit Prime Minister after rival Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the race. The Prime Minister designate said she wants "best deal for Britain" with EU.
Hiddleston brushes off questions about Taylor Swift
Instead, it's all an elaborate piece of performance art with Swift and Hiddleston now shooting a very expensive, multi-continental video for her next single. "She likes his maturity". They have spent time together in Nashville, Tennessee, Tom's native England, Rome, Italy, and most recently celebrated America's Independence Day holiday at Taylor's Rhode Island retreat.
Man's home mistakenly set as Pokémon GO gym
Alternatively, lazy players who don't want to search for a PokeStop can simply buy them. The robbers allegedly used digital items called lures to make the Pokestops more appealing to Pokemon , as well as to the players who followed them.
New app raises concerns about safety
GameStop reports that O'Fallon, Missouri police announced through Facebook about their recent discovery that "Pokemon Go" players seemed to be targeted by armed robbers. John Hanke, chief executive officer for Niantic, told Business Insider that the game was designed with safety in mind . When they come across a pokemon, it appears on their iPhone screen as if it were in the real world, and players flick a pokeball at the monster to capture it.


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A third auction has been started for James Marshall. James was paralyzed after an accident during the 2006 San Diego Supercross. James continues his rehabilitation in Texas and continues to need the help and support of the motocross community.
This auction features signed jerseys from the CMRC Canadian Nationals in Calgary: JSR, Lange, Sleeter and more. 100% of the money goes to support James recovery.


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With strong month to date growth and positive working capital balances, the companies on our list continue to generate value for shareholders
SmallCapPower | October 25, 2016: Working capital refers to the capital that a company has to conduct its day to day operations and is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets. If a company has too much working capital it could mean that they are not managing and investing short-term assets effectively. Although gold has had a rough month, and is still down, it hasn't affected the gold stocks on our list, and with positive net working capital these companies could continue to see its operations produce value without the need for short-term capital raises.
Orca Gold Inc. (CVE:ORG) – $0.51
Orca Gold Inc. is a junior exploration-stage company that is focused on the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Africa. Its exploration focus is on the Arabian Nubian Shield in the north of Sudan, where it holds the Block 14 prospecting license. Its property is located close to the Egyptian border, approximately 700 kilometers north of Khartoum and over 300 Kilometers west of the Red Sea. Its NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate at Block 14 consists of over 27.6 million tons (Mt) at approximately 1.83 gold (Au) grams per ton (g/t) for over 1,625,000 ounces of gold and an Inferred resource of approximately 10.3 Mt at over 1.8 Au g/t for approximately 594,000 ounces of gold.
- Market Cap: $55.20 (mm)
- MTD Price PCT Change: 52.2%
- Current Assets (mm): $15.12
- Current Liabilities (mm): $1.94
CB Gold Inc. (CVE:CBJ) – $0.17
CB Gold Inc. (CB Gold) is a Canada-based mineral exploration and development company engaged primarily in the exploration, development and permitting of its mineral properties in the Republic of Colombia. The exploration activities include the Vetas Gold Project and the corporate activities include the evaluation and acquisition of mineral properties, treasury and finance, regulatory and corporate administration. The Vetas Gold Project is located near the village of Vetas, approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the city of Bucaramanga, comprising over 10 mining titles totaling an area of approximately 350 hectares. The Company also owns La Vereda property, which is located approximately five kilometers southwest of the Vetas Gold Project.
- Market Cap: $59.83 (mm)
- MTD Price PCT Change: 37.5%
- Current Assets (mm): $3.83
- Current Liabilities (mm): $1.57
Almadex Minerals Ltd. (CVE:AMZ) – $1.07
Almadex Minerals Ltd. is a copper and nickel ore mine operator that was founded in April 2015, and is located in Vancouver, Canada.
- Market Cap: $47.70 (mm)
- MTD Price PCT Change: 24.4%
- Current Assets (mm): $5.36
- Current Liabilities (mm): $0.26
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (CVE:NEE) – $0.45
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. is an exploration- and development-stage mining company, which is focused on identifying mineralized deposits for development, mining or sale. Its primary project is the Moss Gold-Silver deposit (the Moss Mine) located in Mohave County, Arizona. The Moss Mine Project is an epithermal, brecciated, low sulfidation quartz-calcite vein and stockwork system, which extends over a strike length of approximately 1,400 meters and has been drill tested to depths of over 370 meters vertically. The Moss Mine Project encompasses approximately 15 patented lode claims covering over 102.8 hectares and approximately 468 unpatented lode claims for a total of over 4,030.8 hectares.
- Market Cap: $43.23 (mm)
- MTD Price PCT Change: 21.6%
- Current Assets (mm): $3.85
- Current Liabilities (mm): $1.79


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GRAHAM RICHARDSON In my column last Friday, I praised Malcolm Turnbull for a terrific spray on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON A strong showing at the WA and Queensland polls will entrench One Nation as the nation's third political force.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON But little has changed as dispatch box fireworks win single battle of a long war.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON It's a $7.50 question, and One Nation leader and senator Pauline Hanson is desperate for a favourable court ruling.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON Trade barriers won't bring back unskilled factory jobs - they're gone forever.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON It is rare these days for the PM and Opposition Leader to discuss how they might move our nation forward.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley is not alone in making big mistakes.
GRAHAM RICHARDSON Pushing up power prices would mean betraying the poor.


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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Yoyo Chen kisses Alice Chan in Two Steps from Heaven series
TVB releases the anniversary series, My Lover from the Planet Meow (來自喵喵星的妳) starring Moses Chan (陳豪), Nancy Wu (胡定欣) and Kristal Tin (田蕊妮) and Two Steps from Heaven (幕後玩家) series starring Edwin Siu (蕭正楠), Bosco Wong (黃宗澤), Priscilla Wong (黃翠如), Katy Kung (龔嘉欣), Louis Cheung (張繼聰) and Moon Lau (劉佩玥) after the finale of Brother's Keeper II (巨輪II) series. TVB has already released the preview clip of Two Steps from Heaven series.
In the preview, there is several kissing scenes such as Louis and the staff, Priscilla and Bosco, Edwin and Priscilla. In fact, there is a shocking kissing scene between Alice Chan (陳煒) and Yoyo Chen (陳自瑤) as well and it is considered a breakthrough. Ever wonder if Yoyo gets to taste the 'real Alice Chan's smell'?
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December 27th, 2011, 13:15
Advent rising
Advent rising is, if nothing else, a very ambitious game. It is the first part of a planned trilogy (that sadly never got any further than this).
One of the main highlights of this game is its story. It is by famed sci-fi author Orson Scott Card, who is known for the immensely popular Ender's Game series. And even though the story of this game is quite different from that of Ender's Game, you can see similarities in the way that the story is told, and how the characters are handled. It is an Orson Scott Card story, that is very obvious.
The story starts with you entering an alien ship, as part of a diplomatic envoy who are about to make first contact with an alien species. These aliens turn out to be friendly, and say that they want to protect humanity from another alien species, who intends to wipe out humanity from the face of the galaxy. Things quickly go sour though, as the hostile aliens shows up and attack both the human owned planet and the alien spaceship. I won't spoil the rest of the story, you need to play it for yourself to find out why these aliens did what they did, and how you intend to stop them.
Another outstanding part of this game is its sound. The music is used to great effect, in order to set the tone of each scene. Many other games, and movies, could learn from this game when it comes to proper use of music. The sound effects are not as outstanding, but they work well.
The graphics also look quite nice, with a good artistic design that is not afraid of using colours. From a technical point of view, the graphics look good enough, though it is not outstanding, even for its time. Some of the character animations looks a bit strange from time to time, but this is never bad enough to seriously detract from the overall experience.
One major fault with the game is its vehicle controls, at least with a mouse & keyboard. At an early point in the game you get to drive a car, but the driving controls never feel natural. On foot things works a lot better though, and your character move like you would expect him to.
A lot of games frontload most of their content and after a few hours you will have seen all that the game has to offer. Advent Rising on the other hand keeps introducing new powers up until the very ending of the game. It also has a rudimentary experience system, where you get better at using powers and weapons as you use them. You even get better at jumping & dodging as you jump & dodge.
Apart from all of this, there is one other thing worth mentioning, and that is all the bugs. Some events don't trigger as they should from time to time, which means that you have to reload from the last checkpoint, and the AI sometimes bugs out, which can result in enemies mass suicide down a hole, like a bunch of fictional lemmings.
With its flaws, I can't give this game a perfect score. It is a good and highly ambitious game, but it is not perfect. It is also a game that needs to be experienced by any and all sci-fi fans out there, for its story and setting.
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Economy of Papua New Guinea
|kina (PGK)
|calendar year
Trade organisations
|$16.93 billion (2014 World Bank est.)
|GDP rank
|115th (nominal) / 130th (PPP)
GDP growth
|8.5% (2014 World Bank est.)
GDP per capita
|$2,800 (2015 CIA World Factbook est.)
GDP by sector
|Agriculture: 29.9%, industry: 37.6%, services: 32.4% (2011 est.)
|5.2% (2014 World Bank est.)
Population below poverty line
|39.9% (2009 World Bank est.)
Labour force
|3.896 million (2011 est.)
Labour force by occupation
|agriculture: 85%, industry: NA%, services: NA% (2005 est.)
|1.9% (2008)
Main industries
|copra crushing, palm oil processing, plywood production, wood chip production; mining (gold, silver, and copper); crude oil production, petroleum refining; construction, tourism
|$6.748 billion (2011 est.)
Export goods
|oil, gold, copper ore, logs, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, crayfish, prawns
Main export partners
Australia 29.0%
Japan 9.6%
China 4.8% (2012 est.)[2]
|$6.106 billion (2011 est.)
Import goods
|Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, fuels, chemicals
Main import partners
Australia 36.3%
Singapore 13.8%
Malaysia 8.4%
China 7.9%
Japan 5.8%
United States 4.8% (2012 est.)[3]
|Public finances
|$5.296 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
|$4.168 billion (2011 est.)
|$4.194 billion (2011 est.)
|Economic aid
|no data
Standard & Poor's:[4]
BB- (Domestic)
B+ (Foreign)
BB (T&C Assessment)
Outlook: Stable[5]
Outlook: Stable
Main data source: CIA World Fact Book
All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars.
Papua New Guinea is one of the fastest developing countries in the southern hemisphere with an annual GDP of 9% spurred on by huge extrative industries. The country has made significant progress investing proceeds from oil and gas in infrastructure building. As a result, its major cities like Port Moresby and Lae have received increased international investor attention, giving rise to unprecedented building boom to exploit the opportunities presented by the country's rise as a regional economic leader in the South Pacific region. This is well supported by its strategic location as a Pacific's gateway to Asia as well as its comparatively huge landmass and demographic profile (almost 7 times that the rest of smaller Pacific Island nations). International Monetary Fund.[6] Despite this poverty it is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by the rugged terrain and the high cost of developing infrastructure. Agriculture provides a subsistence livelihood for the bulk of the population. Mineral deposits, including oil, copper, and gold, account for 72% of export earnings. Budgetary support from Australia and development aid under World Bank auspices have helped sustain the economy. In 1995, Port Moresby reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank on a structural adjustment program, of which the first phase was successfully completed in 1996. In 1997, droughts caused by the El Niño weather pattern wreaked havoc on Papua New Guinea's coffee, cocoa, and coconut production, the mainstays of the agricultural-based economy and major sources of export earnings. The coffee crop was slashed by up to 50% in 1997. Despite problems with drought, the year 1998 saw a small recovery in GDP. Growth increased to 3.6% in 1999 and may be even higher in 2000, say 4.3%.
The economy generally can be separated into subsistence and market sectors, although the distinction is blurred by smallholder cash cropping of coffee, cocoa, and copra. About 75% of the country's population relies primarily on the subsistence economy. The minerals, timber, and fish sectors are dominated by foreign investors. Manufacturing is limited, and the formal labour sector consequently also is limited.
Mineral resources
In 1999, mineral production accounted for 26.3% of gross domestic product. Government revenues and foreign exchange earning minerals. Copper and gold mines are currently in production at Porgera, Ok Tedi, Misima, Lihir, Simberi[7] and Hidden Valley.[8] As of 2014, talks of resuming mining operations in the Panguna mine have also resurfaced, with the Autonomous Bougainville Government and National Government of Papua New Guinea expressing interest in restarting mining operations in the area.[9] New nickel, copper and gold projects have been identified and are awaiting a rise in commodity prices to begin development. At early 2011, there are confirmation that Mount Suckling project has found at least two new large highly prospective porphyry bodies at Araboro Creek and Ioleu Creek.[10] A consortium led by Chevron is producing and exporting oil from the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. In 2001, it expects to begin the commercialization of the country's estimated 640 km³ (23 trillion cubic feet) of natural gas reserves through the construction of a gas pipeline from Papua New Guinea to Queensland, Australia. That project was shelved.
Agriculture, timber, and fish
Papua New Guinea produces and exports agricultural, timber, and fish products. Agriculture currently accounts for 25% of GDP and supports more than 80% of the population. Cash crops ranked by value are coffee, oil, cocoa, copra, tea, rubber, and sugar. The timber industry was not active in 1998, due to low world prices, but rebounded in 1999. About 40% of the country is covered with timber rich trees, and a domestic woodworking industry has been slow to develop. Fish exports are confined primarily to shrimp, although fishing boats of other nations catch tuna in Papua New Guinea waters under license.
Papua New Guinea is the largest yam market in Asia.
In general, the Papua New Guinea economy is highly dependent on imports for manufactured goods. Its industrial sector—exclusive of mining—accounts for only 9% of GDP and contributes little to exports. Small-scale industries produce beer, soap, concrete products, clothing, paper products, matches, ice cream, canned meat, fruit juices, furniture, plywood, and paint. The small domestic market, relatively high wages, and high transport costs are constraints to industrial development.
Electricity - production: 3.35 billion kWh (2012 est.) [11] Electricity - consumption: 3.116 billion kWh (2012 est.)[12]
A study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance ranked PNG in the top 10 for potential renewable resources, with about 2.5 GW of these but only 2% of it exploited. [13]
Trade and investment
In 2014, Papua New Guinea's merchandise exports were:
- 41% fuels and mining;
- 23.8% agriculture;
- 6,2% manufacturing; and
- 29% other.[14]
Major destinations for merchandise exports include Australia (39.9%), the European Union (20.2%), Japan (11.7%), China (6.7%), and Singapore (5.6%).
In 2014, Papua New Guinea's merchandise imports were:
- 17.8% fuels and mining;
- 11.4% agriculture;
- 69.4% manufacturing; and
- 1.4% other.[14]
Major source countries for merchandise imports include Australia (34.4%), Singapore (14.3%), the European Union (8.3%), China (6.9%), and Japan (6.4%).
Petroleum, mining machinery and aircraft have been the primary U.S. exports to Papua New Guinea. In 1999, as mineral exploration and new minerals investments declined, as did United States exports. Crude oil is the largest U.S. import from Papua New Guinea, followed by gold, cocoa, coffee, and copper ore.
U.S. companies are active in developing Papua New Guinea's mining and petroleum sectors. Chevron operates the Kutubu and Gobe oil projects and is developing its natural gas reserves. A 5,000–6,000 m³ (30,000–40,000 barrel) per day oil refinery project in which there is an American interest also is under development in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea became a participating economy in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in 1993. It joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1996.
Development programs and aid
Papua New Guinea is highly dependent on foreign aid. Australia is the largest bilateral aid donor to Papua New Guinea, offering about US$200 million a year in assistance. Budgetary support, which has been provided in decreasing amounts since independence, was phased out in 2000, with aid concentrated on project development. Other major sources of aid to Papua New Guinea are Japan, the European Union, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China, the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. Volunteers from a number of countries, including the United States, and mission church workers also provide education, health, and development assistance throughout the country.
Economic conditions
- (as of 2003)
By mid-1999, Papua New Guinea's economy was in crisis. Although its agricultural sector had recovered from the 1997 drought and timber prices were rising as most Asian economies recovered from their 1998 slump, Papua New Guinea's foreign currency earnings suffered from low world mineral and petroleum prices. Estimates of minerals in exploration expenditure in 1999 were one-third of what was spent in 1997. The resulting lower foreign exchange earnings, capital flight, and general government mismanagement resulted in a precipitous drop in the value of Papua New Guinea's currency, the kina, leading to a dangerous decrease in foreign currency reserves. The kina has floated since 1994. Economic activity decreased in most sectors; imports of all kinds shrunk; and inflation, which had been over 21% in 1998, slowed to an estimated annual rate of 8% in 1999.
Citing the previous government's failure to successfully negotiate acceptable commercial loans or bond sales to cover its budget deficit, the government formed by Sir Mekere Morauta in July 1999 successfully requested emergency assistance from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. With assistance from the Fund and the Bank, the government has made considerable progress toward macroeconomic stabilization and economic reform.
Household income or consumption by percentage share:
lowest 10%: 4.3%
highest 10%: 36% (2008)
Labour force: 2.078 million
Electricity – production: 2,200 GWh (2008)
Electricity – production by source:
fossil fuel: 67.78%
hydro: 32.22%
nuclear: 0%
other: 0% (2008)
Electricity – consumption: 2,000 GWh (2008)
Electricity exports: 10 kWh (2008)
Electricity – imports: 0 kWh (2008)
Agriculture – products: coffee, cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, tea, rubber, sweet potatoes, fruit, vegetables; poultry, pork, vanilla
Currency: 1 kina (K) = 100 toea
Exchange rates: kina (K) per US$1 – 3.14 (April 2016), 2.7624 (November 1999), 2.520 (1999), 2.058 (1998), 1.434 (1997), 1.318 (1996), 1.276 (1995)
- ↑ "Doing Business in Papua New Guinea 2012". World Bank. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ↑ "Exports Partners of Papua New Guinea". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ↑ "Imports Partners of Papua New Guinea". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ↑ "Sovereigns rating list". Standard & Poor's. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- 1 2 Rogers, Simon; Sedghi, Ami (15 April 2011). "How Fitch, Moody's and S&P rate each country's credit rating". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ↑ World Economic Outlook Database, October 2015, International Monetary Fund. Database updated on 6 October 2015. Accessed on 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "Simberi". Mineral Policy Institute. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
- ↑ "Hidden Valley". Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited. 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ↑ "Bougainville Copper Limited". Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ↑ http://www.asiaminer.com/magazine/current-news/news-archive/130-january-2011/3171-papua-new-guinea-new-mt-suckling-porphyries.html
- ↑ CIA Factbook
- ↑ CIA Factbook
- ↑ http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/country/papua-new-guinea/energy
- 1 2 http://stat.wto.org/CountryProfile/WSDBCountryPFView.aspx?Language=E&Country=PG
External links
- PNG Survey of Recent (Economic) Developments: 2014–15, Australian National University / University of Papua New Guinea, September 2015
- PNG Economics, a blog by former Australian and Papua New Guinean Treasury official, Paul Flanagan
- The PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a peak body for business representation in Papua New Guinea


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