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The tiny Malayali community in Karachi has shrunk over the years. Those who remain wait in vain for a passage to India
The nondescript apartment looks like an average home in Karachi. Its the bar of Chandrika herbal soap in the bathroom and the Mathrubhoomi calendar on the wall, ubiquitous to Malayali homes,that betrays the lineage of its occupants. The flats octogenarian owner,BM Kutty,came to Karachi from Kerala in search of greener pastures in 1949,a time when Karachi was just a train ride away from Mumbai. Since then,the political activist has spent six decades of his life as a Pakistani national.
Kutty is part of the shrinking community of Malayalis settled in Karachi. Unlike some Muslims of north India who migrated to Pakistan during Partition,the migration of Malayali Muslims had a different context. The first exodus from Kerala to Karachi took place in 1921,the year of the Mappila Revolt,when landless Malabar Muslims (Mappilas) of Malappuram district in north Kerala launched an armed rebellion against the British and upper-caste Hindus. The uprising was brutally crushed after the British proclaimed martial law,and the Karachi chapter of Mappilas was born.
Many Mappilas fled to Mumbai or Karachi. Here,they started from scratch with nothing but a kettle and cups,delivering tea to offices. Soon,they were running paan shops and hotels, says Kutty. Today,most Malayalis in Karachi are small-time owners of shops and restaurants. One can find an odd Malabari restaurant in the city,the masala dosa on the menus of many non-Malabari restaurants,and Malabar betel leaves from Kerala in Karachis paan stalls. But few of the citys Mappilas speak Malayalam. At schools run by the Malabar Muslim Jamaat,established in 1920,a handful of students can speak Malayalam,but second-generation Malayalis are more fluent in Urdu than in their native tongue.
According to the Malabar Muslim Jamaat,the Malayali population in the city is dwindling. From 64,000 in 1986,they are one-tenth of that figure now,living in middle-class colonies like Mahmudabad,Gulshan-e-Iqbal,Shershah and the Muslim Malabari colony.
For Karachis Mappilas,visiting relatives in Kerala was never a hassle,even after Partition,says Kutty. But after the 1965 India-Pakistan war,the scene changed,as ties between the two countries soured,and trade and travel links were snapped. Those who managed to get a visa went to meet their families in Kerala; some tried to stay on as fugitives in their own homeland only to be deported. Some with wives and children in Kerala got remarried in Karachi. A few others with means managed to get Indian passports, says Kutty,who recently published his autobiography Sixty Years in Self-Exile: No Regrets. A few hundred Pakistani Malayalis continue to retrace their steps back home,mainly to Keralas northern districts,and are fighting to reclaim their Indian citizenship. But they have to be content with living on long-stay visas until the Indian government decides on their fate.
Why would some of Karachis Mappilas want to return to Kerala? The first set of Mappila migrants and others such as Kutty had come here in search of better job prospects. In the Seventies,Malayalis on their way to the Gulf found Karachi their accidental homeland. Abdul Kadar,54,from Tirur in Kerala,landed on the Karachi coast in 1976. A travel agent charged me and several others Rs 700 each,promising to take us from Mumbai to Dubai by sea. Our motor launch set sail and when it finally docked,we were told that we were at our destination. I got off along with the others. I realised that I had been duped and brought to Karachi instead, says Kadar. Stranded in a foreign land with no passport,Kadar was forced to get a Pakistani passport by claiming that he was born there.
This soon turned out to be his nemesis. Kadar started off in earnest with a paan store in Karachi. Every paisa earned was used to educate his four children and build a house for his family in Kerala,a house that could never become his home.
His visa application,asking to be allowed to visit his ailing wife,has been turned down thrice. He needed to submit more than a dozen documents for an Indian visa,including a letter from his wife Fatima stating that she was willing to host a Pakistani national and take full responsibility for his good conduct. Despite such a declaration,visa officials wanted to know how is it that he was born in Pakistan when his parents have been in Kerala all along.
His friend Abdul Majeed (51),who unwittingly landed in Balochistan in 1979 in pursuit of the Gulf dream,blames the maverick Malayali spirit for his woes. Who would have thought that I would end up living in Pakistan for the rest of my life? But then,isnt there a joke about the enterprising Malayali who offered Neil Armstrong a cup of tea as soon as he landed on the moon? says Majeed,who started off as a tea vendor and today runs a stationery store in Karachis bustling Saddar Bazaar. Majeed had last applied for an Indian visa in 1998 to meet his dying mother in Alleppey in Kerala. When the visa finally arrived,cutting through the reams of bureaucracy,his mother was dead. I still dream of returning home along with my wife and children. In Kerala,my family owns plenty of land and coconut groves but even money cant help me get back to my mathrubhoomi, he says.
For many like NV Pillai (name changed),the endless journey back home began three years ago when after 59 years of living in Karachi,he decided to shift to India with his wife and three sons. A majority of the Malayalis have returned to India over the years. For me,the sense of alienation was even greater as I was a Malayali Hindu. I stayed on all these years for the sake of my childrens education but decided to leave when ethnic clashes in Karachi started mounting, he says.
Back in India,Pillai lives in a twilight zone having forfeited his right to earn a living,buy property or travel freely. Pillai has no choice but to live with his family at a relatives place in the Thane district of Maharashtra. His son cannot work in the merchant navy despite being a marine engineer as he is still a Pakistani,and any travel,even to the adjoining Mumbai district,requires prior police permission. I have knocked on the doors of several government officials but they all tell me that three years is not a long time. Several Malayalis have been in this state of uncertainty for over a decade. I,too,should learn to live with it, he says.


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The government is giving final touches to seven to eight production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes that will likely be announced in the Budget for FY24, official sources have told FE.
The PLI schemes, aimed at encouraging the private sector to step up capital expenditure, will complement the Centre's bid to further bolster its own budgetary capex and serve as important levers for growth and job creation, one of them said. This will be important for the NDA government as well, in the build-up to the 2024 general election. The Centre will also continue to nudge states and central public sector enterprises to raise their capex.
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Sources had earlier told FE that the new PLI schemes could cover segments, including textiles, electronic components, furniture, toys and leather. Tens of thousands of crores would be extended as incentives. The government intends to make fresh budgetary allocation for the schemes, apart from using savings from the earlier PLI schemes.
The budgetary capex, too, will see another spike in FY24, as the government aims to push for economic growth without exacerbating inflationary pressure. The Centre had budgeted a capex of Rs 7.50 trillion for FY23, up 27% from the actual spending of Rs 5.93 trillion in FY22, betting big on its high multiplier effect. Of course, about Rs 1 trillion of the current fiscal's target will be spent by states, as they have been provided loan support to boost their asset creation.
Given that the PLI schemes are not exactly demand-side stimulus measures, chances of them stoking price pressure, when inflation is already elevated, are muted, sources have said.
As for the PLI schemes, the government has already rolled out 14 of them since 2020, which are estimated to lead to incremental manufacturing of more than $500 billion over five years.
The government had approved three PLI schemes for mobile & specified electronic components, pharmaceuticals API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) and medical devices in the first round in March 2020. The total initial outlay for these three programmes was Rs 51,311 crore over five years.
In the second round, another 11 schemes were cleared by the Cabinet in November 2020, with a total initial allocation of Rs 1.46 trillion over a five-year period. The sectors that were covered were electronic/ technology products, pharmaceuticals drugs, telecom & networking products, food products, white goods, solar modules, automobiles and auto components, advance chemistry cell battery, textiles, specialty steel and drones. However, the sector-wise allocation was later tweaked, based on re-assessed priorities, which generated some savings.
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The attempts to stir private capex, on top of public capex, come at a time when India's economic growth faces strong external headwinds, mainly the Ukraine war and global growth slowdown. Several agencies have now scaled down their FY23 forecasts for the country. The International Monetary Fund last month trimmed its FY23 growth forecast for India by 60 basis points to 6.8%, although it retained its FY24 projection at 6.1%. The World Bank, too, slashed its growth forecast for India to just 6.5% for FY23 from 7.5%.

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Looking for a guide to Deuces Wild Poker? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about this exciting variation of poker.
In Deuces Wild Poker, all 2s are wild cards, which means they can be used to substitute any other card in the deck. This makes for some very interesting and unique hands!
Deuces Wild Video Poker Games
Deuces Wild is an online variation of video poker that uses a standard 52 card deck. Deuces (2s), which are wild cards, can substitute any card in the deck to make a winning hand in this poker variation. This makes it much easier to win in this poker game, but the paytable is also a bit more tight than other variants like Aces and Eights or Jacks or Better.
to Play Deuces Wild Poker
In order to get a better hand, players can either hold all five cards or discard any five.
Deuces Wild Paid Hands
- Natural Royal Flush
- Four Deuces
- Wild Royal Flush
Five of a Kind
- Straight Flush
Four of a Kind
- Full House
- Flush
- Straight
Three of a Kind
Royal Flush is the highest-paying hand, while
Rankings of Wild Hands for Deuces
- Royal Flush without Deuce: This hand is the highest-paying in Deuces Wild video pokie and consists of Aces, King, Queen, Jack and 10, all from the same suit.
Four Deuces: This hand is the second highest-paying and consists of four 2s.
- Wild Royal Flush – This is actually a Royal Flush but contains at least two 2s.
- Five of a kind: A hand that contains five
cards of the sameworth (four cards plus one).
- Straight
Flush: Five consecutive(e.g. cards of the samesuit 8H, 9H and 10H, Jacks of hears andQueens of hearts. Four of a kind: Four cards of the sameworth. Full House: Consists three cards with similar values and two cards with different values.
- Flush: A hand that contains five cards from the same suit. However, it does not have to be consecutive.
- Straight: Consists five consecutive cards from different card suit (e.g. Jack of Hearts, 10S-9S, 8C, and7D.
- Three of a kind: A hand that includes any three
cards of the samevalue.
- In Deuces Wild Poker, a pair and two pairs are not paid.
This variant is exciting and more volatile than other online poker games due to the presence of 2s (deuces).
Strategies for winning at Deuces Wild poker
If you are dealtfour deuces, you should hold all five cards. You cannot improve your hand anyway.
- If dealt a hand that contains three deuces, which seems unlikely, you have the option to choose to hold all five cards, or to go for
Five of a Kind, or a Royal Flush. If you are dealttwo deuces in a hand, keep them and draw new cards. Or, you can keep any of the four cards for a Royal Flush. You should always hold at least four of a kind.
- When you are dealt a hand that has a single deuce, you should keep four cards for a Royal Flush, four to any Straight Flush, or any Three of a kind or better, three cards for a Royal Flush or three cards for a Straight Flush if any of the other cards are suited connectors. In all other cases, keep the deuce.
- If you don't have a deuce, then hold the highest-paying hand. If you have a lower-paying hand, you can only hold four cards to a Royal Flush.
- To the Royal Flush, you can hold any three cards.
- To get a Straight Flush, you can hold any four cards.
- Always keep a four-card Flush.
- If the Full House pays the same amount as
Four of a kind,you can hold any two pair.
- Always keep a four-card straight.
- To get a Straight Flush, always have three cards.
- Always hold deuces.
- You can keep any pair of cards if you are less than one card away from a Straight or Flush.
- If you don't have a pair, a deuce or any other paying hand, discard all five cards.
Let's conclude…
Deuces Wild Poker, one of the interactive and fun video poker variants, is available online and at land-based casino. If you follow the above deuces wild strategy, mastering play can be very easy and can lead to a lucrative game. To get better payouts on winning hands, play Deuces Wild at a full-pay table.


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March 2022 also registered the highest-ever monthly export of more than $40 billion, Mr Goyal said.
March 2022 also registered the highest-ever monthly export of more than $40 billion, Mr Goyal said.
India's goods exports grew 43.2% in 2021-22 to nearly $418 billion dollars, up from more than $125 billion in the COVID-affected year 2020-21, with March registering the highest ever outbound shipments worth of $40.38 billion, the Department of Trade and Industry said on Sunday. †
Last year's record exports marked a 33.33% increase from pre-pandemic levels of 2019-20. Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said total exports were about 5% higher than the $400 billion target for the year, which was exceeded on March 21.
The government has not released any import data that normally accompanies the official monthly export figures. Total goods imports had passed $550 billion by February 2022, leading to a trade deficit of $175.75 billion in the first 11 months of the year. Goods imports in 2020-21 were $393.6 billion.
Much of the growth in goods exports has been attributed to exports of technical goods and agricultural products, both of which hit record highs in 2021-22. Technical goods exports grew 46% over the year to $111 billion, of which $16 billion was shipped to the US alone. Agricultural exports are estimated at $50 billion with strong growth in rice, wheat, seafood, coffee and dairy products.
"Even a pandemic like COVID-19 and the war situation have not deterred our export target for this year. These results reflect what is possible when there is decisive leadership from a leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a 'whole government' and 'whole nation' approach," said Mr. goyal.
The minister emphasized that growth has occurred in products where small and medium-sized enterprises are active and in labour-intensive sectors such as jute products, textiles, leather, gemstones and jewellery. Mr Goyal said the government will continue to work hard to increase exports of SMEs and the agricultural sector and boost job creation.
He also congratulated the farmers for increasing their productivity so that wheat exports have grown from 2 lakh tons in 2019-20 to 21.55 lakh tons last year and more than 70 lakh tons in 2021-22. About half of this wheat was exported to Bangladesh, largely through the Petrapole land border, BVR Trade Minister Subrahmanyam said.
"We will continue to export wheat on a large scale to countries affected by the conflict in Ukraine and Russia (major global wheat suppliers) and hope to comfortably export 100 lakh tons of wheat this year," Mr Goyal said.
While some of the export growth may have been driven by rising commodity prices, the performance is commendable, said Aditi Nayar, ICRA's chief economist, who had expected full-year exports to reach $415 billion.
'Push for added value, new markets'
Mr Subrahmanyam pointed out that India is no longer just a primary commodity exporter and commodities or commodities that have traditionally enjoyed high exports have actually declined in 2021-22, indicating a decline in iron ore and oil meal exports.
"These are the areas where the government is deliberately saying we need to produce and export manufactured goods here," he said, adding that there was a greater impulse for finished goods and processed products. "In textiles, our exports are $35 billion, of which raw cotton is about $3 billion. The rest is processed. We have exported cell phones worth $6 billion,"
"Apart from raw cotton, other agricultural exports and iron ore, we are largely an exporter of processed goods. That is why it is very important for us to have free trade agreements with the developed world so that value-added exports can grow and create jobs. ' said Mr Goyal.
Officials stressed that the growth in shipments came from diversified industries, including sectors such as electronics, where India was a major importer, clocking exports of $15.58 billion in 2021-22, compared to $11 billion the previous year.
Some of the other sectors that showed the highest growth included petroleum products largely exported to the UAE, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals, with the Netherlands as the largest buyer. Bangladesh was the largest importer of Indian chemicals, while China was the largest buyer of precious stones and jewelry from India.
They also underlined that the range of Indian products has expanded as developed countries begin to import higher-value goods.
"Indian exports used to be dominated by neighboring and ASEAN countries, but this year there has been a significant leap forward in exports to developed countries such as the US, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Belgium and Germany," he said. Santosh Sarangi, the Director General of Foreign Trade.
'2022-23 Challenges'
"You take into account that there is a conflict situation that disrupts shipping lines, there are container shortages and the shipping costs have increased. Trade and supply chains are being affected globally, so the fact that we crossed $40 billion in exports in March with all these challenges gives us confidence," the minister said, adding that the free trade agreements with Australia and the UAE will increase exports this year. help stimulate.
In setting the export target for this year, Mr Goyal said the Export Promotion Councils will work out sectoral options and Indian missions abroad will evaluate prospects in several importing countries, which will then be translated into an "ambitious target".


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Breast Cancer Awareness has special meaning to my family since my Mom was diagnosed a few years ago. Luckily, for us, she was able to get diagnosed early and win the fight against breast cancer. Unfortunately, so many women (and their families) aren't so lucky.
According to BreastCancer.org, here are some sobering facts:
- About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
- In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
- About 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2016. A man's lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000.
- About 40,450 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2016 from breast cancer.
- For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.
- Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. In 2016, it's estimated that just under 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.
- In 2016, there are more than 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.
- A woman's risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Less than 15% of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it.
- About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations.
- The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older).
As a son of a breast cancer survivor, husband to woman that I hope never gets cancer, and father to a beautiful little girl that I would do anything for, I ask you to consider one of these options to help find a cure for breast cancer.
$1 for every new email subscriber to BaldThoughts
Not only are we giving away an Amazon Echo Dot to one lucky email subscriber in October, I will personally donate $1 for every new email subscriber we pick up this month. So far, we've picked up 30 new readers this month. I'm willing to write a check up to $1,000… so please share with your family and friends to make me write a bigger check!
Join our email list now to enter to win the Amazon Echo Dot and to help me support the fight against breast cancer.
BoardingArea's #FlyForPink Campaign
As a member of the BoardingArea family, I am proud of their campaign to raise awareness and raise money for breast cancer screening, early detection, treatment and research globally.
The FlyForPink campaign is simple and easy to participate in. During the month of October, all we ask is that you post a selfie at an airport or boarding gate and post that photo with the hashtag #flyforpink to Twitter or Instagram. Click here to see the latest Twitter and Instagram selfies.
For every selfie posted, BoardingArea, Prior2Boarding, TravelUpdate, Freddie Awards and the InsideFlyer Network (collectively) will donate $0.50 to the charities listed here, up to a max of $10,000.
I'm flying to the Chicago Seminars this weekend from LA, and I'll be posting from LAX, Miami, and Chicago along the way… and on the way back, so look out for my Tweets and Insta selfies.
Sports and Breast Cancer
Check out the 2016 NFL Breast Cancer Awareness Fan Gear. I'll be buying another sweathshirt this year to add to my collection. I wear my Dolphins' sweatshirt from 2015 all the time when I work out. Whenever I get tired and want to take a break, I remember how hard my Mom fought through her diagnosis and treatment to win her battle, so I get back to work so that I can be healthier for my wife and kids.
When shopping for a hat, shirt, or other Breast Cancer Awareness apparel at Fanatics, when you use our referral link, Visa Checkout Users Save $25 off orders of $50 or more + Free Shipping.
20 AAdvantage miles for every $1 you donate
American Airlines is joining the fight against Breast Cancer. They are raising funds to support seven young investigators funded by Susan G. Komen® to conduct research into metastatic and triple negative breast cancer. Throughout October, American Airlines employees will wear pink to raise awareness, but the support doesn't end there.
For every $1 that you donate (minimum of $25) to the Susan G. Koman Foundation using this link, American Airlines will add 20 AAdvantage miles to your account!
To raise even more money, when you purchase select menu items in flight and in the AA clubs, a percentage will go toward breast cancer research.
When I donate, I'll be using my US Bank FlexPerks Visa that I was approved for during my August 2016 App Party, which provides triple points when donating to charity. If you are going to donate, I would suggest using this card to. It's nice to receive the extra points… but the real reason I want to use this the FlexPerks card is that I want to show US Bank that I'm proud of them for encouraging charitable donations by making it a bonus category. More banks need to follow their lead on this.
Love Blu, Be Pink! with Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu is a great brand in the Club Carlson portfolio of hotels. I've had the pleasure of staying with them in Sydney, Chicago, Dublin, at the Mall of America, and London — all of them top-notch properties. So, I was really delighted when I found out they are big supporters in the fight against breast cancer!
During the month of October, each Radisson Blu property will have at least one room decorated in pink and a portion of that room's revenue will go towards a regional breast cancer research or awareness organization. It is great that they're donating, but even better that the money will be staying in the local community!
The LOVE BLU, BE PINK! offer consists of:
- 10 EUR (or local currency equivalent) or 10 % of the proceeds from the room sale go to regional breast cancer charity organization
- "Pink" themed Business Class room – pink welcome amenity, pink runner and throw pillows, pink flowers, etc. (décor dependent on location)**
- Free Internet
- Breakfast
- Newspaper, bathrobe, slippers
To read about the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen's transformation, check out their blog post. I think the room looks beautiful and should be kept this way all year long.
According to the Club Carlson website, the Breast Cancer Awareness or Research charity organizations to which proceeds will be donated are:
Europe, Middle East, Africa (10 EUR or local currency equivalent):
- Europa Donna: The European Breast Cancer Coalition
Americas (10% of the proceeds from room sale):
- United States: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
- Chile: Pañuelos con Sonrisa | Turbantes Oncológicos Chile
Asia Pacific (10% of the proceeds from room sale):
- Philippines: ICanServe Foundation
- Thailand: Queen Sirikit Center for Breast Cancer
- Australia: National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)
- China: China Breast Cancer Foundation
- India: Pink Chain Foundation
- Fiji: Fiji Cancer Society
Unfortunately, not every property is participating in this promotion, but I believe that most are. Here is a list of the participating hotels. In the US, I'm happy to see that all 3 Radisson Blu properties (Chicago, Minneapolis, and Mall of America) properties are participating. The Chicago property has limited availability left, but here is a sample of the rate you would expect to see when staying there. Click here to make a reservation with Radisson Blu.
If you find a property that is not participating, I suggest that you contact the property via social media and email and urge them to participate next year. As consumers, we have amazing power to change the way businesses operate!
The Bottom Line
Breast Cancer is a devastating disease that affects us all. Whether it is a friend or family member, I think we all know someone who has been affected. We need to find a cure for this disease that affects the women we love and care about. My Mom was lucky and survived with no long-term effects. However, many others are not so lucky. Some have lost their lives, while many are still fighting their battle or are suffering from the wounds they carry with them on a daily basis. Help me to spread awareness, whether it is one these five ways listed above or in your own way, and let's win this fight!


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Peitou (Changhwa)
Peitou (Changhwa) is geographically located at latitude 23° 52' 12" North of the Equator and longitude 120° 30' 36" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of World. The following locations related to it are represented by the path the bullet takes from the muzzle of the gun to the target and may not be nearest by road.
Taichung, Taiwan: Taichung Airport [TXG]


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Are Banks Open On Memorial Day 2021 Bank Of America Chase Wells Fargo Others
Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday in May and falls on May 31 this year. It is a federal holiday, so most banks are closed. Federal Reserve banks as well as others, including Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, are shut on the day.
The USA.gov federal website says: "Many government offices close on federal holidays and some private businesses may close as well.
Customers can access online services as well as ATM machines at most banks for any banking needs on Memorial Day.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some bank branches may be closed temporarily, while others may be offering limited services and be operating on a reduced schedule. Check your local branch before visiting.
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation advises: "In difficult circumstances, some banks may need to temporarily limit operations to protect the health of their employees and customers. This may include closing a lobby, converting to drive-thru only services, or encouraging customers to use ATMs or digital channels to access their services.
"Regardless of the bank's operating conditions, your money is insured by the FDIC. Deposits with an FDIC-insured bank or savings institution will continue to be protected up to at least $250,000," the FDIC says.
Chase Bank Holiday Hours
|Chase Bank Are Open on:
|Valentine's Day – 02/14/2021
|Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday – 02/16/2021
|St. Patrick's Day – 03/17/2021
|Chase Bank Are Closed on:
|New Year's Day – 01/01/2021
|Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 01/18/2021
|President's Day – 02/15/2021
|Thanksgiving Day – 11/25/2021
|Christmas Day – 12/25/2021
Attention: for specific open hours of Chase Bank during holidays, please visit each Chase Bank on Chase Bank official website.
Chase Bank Holidays 2021
The following is the Chase Bank Holidays 2020 Schedule Which is provided by the Federal Reserve Bank System. Chase Holiday Hours Schedule also follows all Standard Bank of USA. Federal Holidays also regarded as the National Holidays in USA. Here you will get the Region of Holiday and Date of Holiday. Please click on the Region of Bank Holiday to know the details about the holiday as Region of the holiday, event and incident, Importance of the day etc.
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Bureau Of Financial Institutions
The Bureau of Financial Institutions will be closed on holidays in 2022, including Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday, January 17 President's Day, Monday, February 21 Patriot's Day, Monday, April 18 Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, Juneteenth, Monday, June 20 Independence Day, Monday, July 4 Labor Day, Monday, September 5 Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 10 Veterans' Day, Thursday, November 11 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 Christmas Day, Monday, December 26, 2022. Many services offered by the Bureau are always available on this website.
Welcome to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions website. We appreciate your virtual visit and look forward to assisting you. Although our building is not yet open to the public at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team remains available to help answer your questions, handle your complaints and continue to deliver the high-quality services consumers and industry expect and deserve. Please contact us by email, phone, or other online services and we will assist you with your needs.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.
Links to COVID-19 information and resources are available at .
The Bureau of Financial Institutions supervises all state-chartered financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies.
Are Banks Open Or Closed On Memorial Day
Memorial Day observed on the last Monday in May each year is celebrated to honor and remember the brave Americans who lost their lives during their service in the military. In 2021, Memorial Day falls on May 31, which allows many people to have a three-day weekend to help kick off the unofficial start of summer.
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Memorial Day also holds the distinction of being a federal holiday, meaning certain offices, such as the U.S. Postal Service and the Social Security Administration, will be closed that day. It helps to know if banks open on Memorial Day, so you should plan accordingly.
Keep reading to learn about your options for banking on this federal holiday.
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What Is Open On Memorial Day: Are Banks Closed Wells Fargo Chase Bank Citibank Bofa
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 30, 2016. Thats good news for most Americans, but it may be bad news for some.
That includes people who are looking to use a bank.
Since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, pretty much all banks are closed, including Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, Citibank, and Bank of America.
In all, 27 major banks are closed on the day. They include:
Bank of AmericaU.S. BankWells Fargo
If your bank isnt on the list, you should call ahead of time to determine if its open.
Although some banks stay open, or at least maintain limited hours during some federal holidays, most major banks are closed on Federal Reserve Bank holidays like Memorial Day. In the past, some banks such as PNC and SunTrust have kept their branches in grocery stores open on Memorial Day, so check your local branches for hours, says bank website Gobankingrates.com
On the weekend, No major banks report changes in hours or openings for Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. If your bank maintains weekend hours, it is likely that those hours will not change on May 28 or May 29. If you need cash this Memorial Day weekend and your bank is closed, ATMs will still be available for use. You can also do most of your other banking online if necessary, the site says.
Schools, the post office, the DMV, as well as local, federal, and state offices are closed down for the day. Stock exchanges are also closed.
How To Bank With Chase Outside Of Business Hours
If youre in need of banking services outside of normal Chase Bank hours, you have a couple different options. Visit any Chase ATM to check your balance, deposit checks and cash, withdraw cash and make transfers between your accounts. You can also use your mobile banking app to perform all of the same services along with the added benefits of bill pay, Zelle transfers between different banking institutions, access to a spending summary, a credit score check and more.
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Online Accessibility On Federal Reserve Bank Holidays
Online access should be the same on a holiday as it would be on any other day or night. Of course, this is assuming the banks site isnt down due to maintenance or another issue.
If you do online banking, if you use remote deposit capture through your phone to make deposits, all of the technology functions still work, Oswald Poels says. So you can do those transactions. But the effect of what that means is another story.
While you can mobile-deposit a check on one of these holidays, its likely that the transaction will not process until the next business day at the earliest.
You generally can also open a bank account online on a Federal Reserve System holiday, just like you can on a night or weekend. That includes checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts or CDs.
Are Banks Open On Memorial Day
On federal holidays, federal services are generally closed or operate with limited service. So as Memorial Day is a federal holiday, banks will be closed. This also means that services that take a business day, such as cashing a check, will not go through until the following day. Additionally, if you require the service of a bank employee, those requests will have to wait until the next day, too.
However, there are other ways to access your money on Memorial Day and other federal holidays, as ATMs, online banking and mobile banking will be available.
To plan ahead, banks will also be closed on other federal holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday and Washington's Birthday.
Due to current stay-at-home order restrictions and social distancing measures, banks may be operating with modified services or may encourage its customers to access services remotely. Call your local branch before visiting for more information on their policies and services.
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Bill Pay Around Federal Reserve Holidays
Its always best to pay bills a few days early. That way if a holiday or weekend is off your radar, the bill should get paid on time.
If you have set up automatic bill pay from your account, hopefully most people arrange bill pays so that the date that the transaction is initiated is not literally the very last day that bill is due, Oswald Poels says.
Automatic bill payments that fall on or around a Federal Reserve System holiday or on a weekend wont process until the next business day.
Make sure you leave yourself enough leeway from when the actual due date is to when youve initiated the bill pay request, Oswald Poels says.
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Chase Holiday Hours Schedule 2019
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Chase Bank Holidays 2020 Policy: Chase Bank observes holidays each year as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Read more from the official website.
Note: This Chase Holiday Hours Schedule 2020 will also applicable for All other USA Banks only. For holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be open the preceding Friday however, the Board of Governors will be closed. For holidays falling on Sunday, all Federal Reserve offices will be closed the following Monday.
Here are some popular question and Answer on Chase Bank Holidays
Are Chase banks open on New Years Day?
No, Chase Banks branch will be closed on New Years Day?
Are Chase banks open on Martin Luthers Birthday / MLK Day?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Martin Luthers Birthday / MLK Day.
Are Chase banks open on Columbus Day?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Columbus Day.
Are Chase banks open on Presidents Day?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Presidents Day?
Are Chase banks open on Veterans Day?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Veterans Day?
Are Chase banks open on Good Friday?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Good Friday.
Are Chase banks open on Black Friday?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Black Friday?
Here is some Popular Bank holiday Schedule 2020.
Other Holidays And A New Holiday
Banks are generally open on Black Friday, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, though its possible your bank may decide to close early on one of these days.
Everything processes through the system normally on as well because the Fed is also open, Oswald Poels says.
With the adoption of Juneteenth National Independence Day in 2021 on June 19, the Federal Reserve has added an additional bank holiday to its calendar. As with other federal holidays with a specific date, Juneteenth is celebrated on the Friday before or the Monday after should June 19 fall on a Saturday or Sunday, respectively.
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Chase Bank Hours: Weekday Weekend And Holiday Schedule
Chase Bank is the largest bank in America that has been around for over 220 years. The bank has over 4,700 branches and 16,000 ATMs available for its customers to use.
They are open most days of the week. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, and on Saturday, Chase opens up at 9 a.m.
Even though on each of the six days, they open up at the same time. On Saturdays, this bank closes early at 1 p.m. before being completely closed on Sundays.
Aside from the weekday and weekend hours, below, you will also find its holiday bank schedule. On top of that, alternative ways to use Chase Banks banking services are also provided.
Chase Bank Holidays 2021 Policy: Chase Bank Observes Holidays Each Year As Determined By The Federal Reserve Bank Of New York Read More From The Official Website
Note: This Chase Holiday Hours Schedule 2021 will also applicable for All other USA Banks only. For holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be open the preceding Friday however, the Board of Governors will be closed. For holidays falling on Sunday, all Federal Reserve offices will be closed the following Monday.
Here are some popular question and Answer on Chase Bank Holidays
Are Chase banks open on New Years Day?
No, Chase Banks branch will be closed on New Years Day?
Are Chase banks open on Martin Luthers Birthday / MLK Day?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Martin Luthers Birthday / MLK Day.
Are Chase banks open on Columbus Day?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Columbus Day.
Are Chase banks open on Presidents Day?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Presidents Day?
Are Chase banks open on Veterans Day?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Veterans Day?
Are Chase banks open on Good Friday?
No, All branch of Chase Bank will be closed on Good Friday.
Are Chase banks open on Black Friday?
No, All Chase Banks branch will be closed on Black Friday?
Here is some Popular Bank holiday Schedule 2020.
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What Chase Bank Offers
Chase Bank is among the best banks in providing services to its customers, and it is popular in both brick-and-mortar banks and user-friendly online banking. It gives four primary business segments to its customers:
- Commercial banking
- Wealth Management
- Corporate & Investment Banking.
It comes with many other excellent financial services, including Investment & Retirement Planning, Chase private clients, Auto loans, Student Loans, Wealth Management Services, and Home lending. You can find out more on their official website.
Chase Bank Customer Support:
The chase banks come with excellent customer support, and even they have great digital customer support where you can solve any of your queries regarding credit cards, loans, payments, or anything. You have to visit and search for your question, and you will get the solution within no time.
Customer help and technical support
Get online and mobile banking support or help with your account.
Technical Support: 1-877-242-7372
Domestic Military Services: 1-877-469-0110
Operator relay calls:
Chase Bank accepts operator relay calls. If youre deaf, hearing impaired, or have a speech disability, you can call 711 for further assistance.
Here is the exciting part about chase bank. If you are a customer of the bank, then you can also schedule a meeting with them.
Final Sayings:
It is always suggested to check out the chase bank hours if you have decided to go to their bank branch. So you should always check the working hours to be on the safer side. Happy Banking
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Chase Bank Hours For Normal Days
Chase branchs hours vary by branch, so if youre planning to make a trip your best bet is to search for your nearest Chase location online and verify the hours its open.
A good rule of thumb is that Chase is typically open on weekdays from 9.am. to 6 p.m. The banks Saturday schedule varies from one financial center to the next, with most branches open from either 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., depending on the location. However, some branches are closed on Saturday. ATMs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Are Banks Open On Memorial Day 2016
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day — which traces back to the Civil War — is a day of remembrance of those who died in the service of the United States of America. It's observed on the last Monday of May, as dictated by the National Holiday Act of 1971, which created an annual three-day weekend known as Memorial Day weekend.
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Pre-Gamin': Padres at Cubs (8:30pm First Pitch) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
UPDATE: This game is in a rain delay, but seeing as I am about a mile from the stadium and there have been tornado sirens blaring for almost 45 minutes straight, we might not get this one in. Just a guess.
UPDATE 2: Well, looks like we're getting set for an 8:30 first pitch.
Yu Darvish is starting for the Padres tonight, in what will be his second start against the Cubs since the trade before the 2021 season … the first one went quite well for Darvish: 7.0 IP, 3H 2ER, 2BB, 8Ks. So let's hope the Cubs come better prepared tonight.
One thing to note, despite some general success, Darvish has lost the art of the strikeout this season, going from a career 29-30 K% guy to just 20.1% this season. The walks are lower than ever too, though, and he's been able to induce some weaker contact. Maybe he's just evolving as he approaches 36 years old.
Standing opposite Darvish is left-handed Justin Steele.
Steele's last start was a pretty darn good one against the Cardinals (who also happened to be the best lefty-hitting team in MLB): 7.0 IP, 7H, 1ER, 3BB, 1K.
Steele's entire approach in that game was simply attacking hitters in the zone with his fastball and letting his defense do the rest. I'm guessing the Padres will be ready for such an attack this game, however, so hopefully Steele has some of his breaking stuff ready to go earlier on.
Game Info
San Diego Padres (37-24) at Chicago Cubs (23-36) – Monday, June 13 at 7:05 CT on MARQ, MLBN, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Padres: Yu Darvish, RHP
Cubs: Justin Steele, LHP
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
- Christopher Morel, CF
- Willson Contreras, DH
- Ian Happ, LF
- Frank Schwindel, 1B
- Patrick Wisdom, 3B
- Yan Gomes, C
- Nico Hoerner, SS
- Jason Heyward, RF
- Jonathan Villar, 2B
San Diego Padres:
- Jurickson Profar, LF
- Jake Cronenworth, 2B
- Manny Machado, 3B
- Luke Voit, DH
- Eric Hosmer, 1B
- Austin Nola, C
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Happy New Year 2022!
Dear JPMAA Community,
We are writing to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to remain closed this week due to current COVID rates.
Because of the rising number of COVID cases over the holiday, we feel this is the best decision to keep everyone in our community as safe and healthy as possible.
We are truly grateful to our entire community of families that has worked with us in many ways over the past year to keep our school open and continue to provide a safe and healthy place to train. We appreciate your support, and could not do this without you!
As of right now, we intend to open for classes on Monday, January 10.
As always, we welcome everyone to make up any classes missed.
We will continue to keep you updated this week. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
When JPMAA opens for classes, below are the updated COVID-related Health and Safety policies for the month of January.
Please read carefully through all of the information below.
Proof of Vaccination Required for Entry
The City of Boston recently announced that starting on January 15, people in the City of Boston will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston.
This means that all adults entering JPMAA will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID.
We will need to see either:
* A CDC vaccination card
* A digital image of your CDC card
We will keep a record of those who have provided their card, so you only need to show it the first time you come in.
Please note: according to the City of Boston policy, all children will be required to show a vaccination card upon entry beginning March 15.
Additional precautions we are taking during the Month of January:
No Trial Classes in January – We are suspending all trial classes for the month of January.
No Spectators / Parents During Class – No spectators will be allowed during the month of January.
While we love to welcome parents and friends to watch the classes, it is important right now to limit the number of people inside our space.
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* All children must have a mask that fits – Parents, please ensure that your child arrives for class with a mask that fits their face appropriately, over the nose and under the chin. We do have masks on hand to supply in an emergency.
* Dropping off your child – We ask that all parents of children in our kids program accompany their child to the door when dropping off for class to ensure that they are wearing a mask and have what they need to be prepared for class.
* Picking up: Please be on time to pick your child up at the end of class. We always make sure that kids wait inside for their parents, but we have other classes that begin at the end of the kids classes.
We will continue to take all health and safety measures that enable our members to continue to train safely. We appreciate the support of everyone in our community. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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Gilbert Gottfried's cause of death revealed: 'We are heartbroken'
Fans were shocked by the sudden death of iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who was just 67 when he passed on Tuesday.
His family called him "the most iconic voice in comedy" as they confirmed the devastating news in a statement on Tuesday afternoon, saying, "We are heartbroken," and sharing only that he'd died following a "long illness."
Gottfried's representative, Glenn Schwartz, has since shared that the actor succumbed to a heart abnormality called recurrent ventricular tachycardia, an arrhythmia caused by myotonic dystrophy Type 2.
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle wasting and weakness which predominantly affects the limbs and face but can create increasingly dire complications for respiratory, skeletal and cardiac muscles.
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On the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he canceled a series of live appearances in Montana as his doctors reportedly advised that he refrain from flying during a viral outbreak due to his weakened heart.


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I realise I have written a few posts on Ansible, but no overview on how we manage it. I haven't done any training on Ansible, and this is my first effort at automation (Apart from some bash and python scripts) so there is probably much that could be improved.
Our Systems
We have about 15 - 25 environments to manage, depending on how you count them. Around 2-5 of these are vanilla in one form or another, so don't need to be managed by Ansible. The rest are all production like to some extent, so need to be managed in a similar manner.
Three Tier
The parts of our systems that we manage are the normal three tier systems with a database, application and web tier. There is also other infrastructure that we don't manage such as the load balancer, the network infrastructure and the devices used to access the system (e.g. desktop, laptop, tablet or phone).
Most systems are configured without much resource, as they aren't heavily used. Production and the load test environment are configured more or less identically, with (at present) 4 VMs each at the web and application tier. These aren't needed to handle the load generated, rather they are used for resilience.
Inventory Files
Each environment has it's own inventory file in INI format. This is an area which could be developed in the future, but works for now.
We have a group for each tier. For the smaller environments we have one VM in each group (web, application, Unix process scheduler, and Windows process scheduler).
All the variables specific to an environment is stored in the inventory file, which is a little clumsy in INI format as arrays can't be specified reliably for example.
This is something that does work well, though it kind of grew organically.
I have a role called psinit which is called on every execution to ensure that the system is in a state which the playbooks expect. It mounts the CIFS share where the patches are installed, and ensures that pip is installed, then uses that to install pyexpect. This is called at the start of almost every playbook.
Start and stop
I have start and stop scripts for each tier (Apart from the database, which is under developed at present). These are called from appropriate patching playbooks. I also have a playbook to stop and start the entire application, though this isn't used very often.
Tier dependant bits
There are a number of actions that need to be done on each tier. Some parts can be shared between tiers, especially process scheduler and application server. These are split in a more or less arbitrary way, so these are likely to change in the future. The main install uses the interactive installer and uses the expect module to drive it. Since the questions and answers are different between versions, this part is in an include file named for the version, and is included as necessary.
I also tried to make a build work with web, app and Unix process scheduler on one host. This just about works, but isn't used very often so isn't tested very well.
Critical Patches
Despite all their sales pitches, Oracle chose not to release the critical (Security) patches in their deployment packages, so they have to be added on top. I have therefore created some roles to install Java, Tuxedo, and Weblogic patches. These are either called by themselves to install the patches, or else after the deployment packages (DPKs) have been run.
Tidy up
At the end are some tasks that are required, setting up ssh keys so VMs that need to talk to each other can. Fixing some corruption that the Oracle installer creates, compiling Cobol programs, and adding some monitoring scripts.
There is also a role to unmount the CIFS share, as if this isn't done there are loads of error messages if it becomes unavailable due to maintenance.
Windows has its own role. Since we only have process schedulers on Windows, there is only one task for that. Read about my adventures trying to get that to work!
As mentioned above, I have playbooks that can be used to stop or start the system, apply patches to any piece of software, or build the whole thing.
I am sure this setup could be improved, but it does a lot of work for us, managing around 100 VMs at times. This is work that our small team simply couldn't manage without automation. Benefits are not just saved time for us during the build. We have less work investigating issuses caused by our forgetting a step or making a mistake during the build. Also other teams, especially the testers have less wasted time finding environment build issues which they then have to wait for us to fix.
While we are still pretty firmly in the waterfall camp when it comes to releases, these changes allow us to release more frequently and with more confidence. We can also get security patches applied very quickly as well.
Interestingly not as much time is saved as one would expect, the ease of building means that it is being done more often. Also there is an overhead to maintaining the build process itself. Patches introduce changes which have to be catered for. Errors are found occasionally which need to be fixed. Also errors in Oracle's deployment packages have to be worked around.


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Going for gold
The history of Imperial and the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The world's preeminent sporting competitions, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, are taking place this summer in Tokyo, after a year's postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While Imperial College London is famed for its scientific acumen, including 14 Nobel prize winners, outside of the labs our students past and present have made their mark in the world of sport. Join us as we look back at the College's longstanding links with the Olympic and Paralympic games.
Historical links
Imperial's White City Campus has a unique link to the Olympic games. The campus sits on the site of the former White City Stadium, built in just 10 months for the 1908 Summer Olympic Games held in London.
It was at these games that the first modern marathon was set. The original marathon distance of 25 miles was changed to 26 miles so the marathon could start at Windsor Castle, finish in front of the royal box and offer the Royal Family a good view.
The new distance of 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km), became the standard length of a marathon, however it was not until the 1924 Paris Olympics that this distance became the standard at the Olympics.
After the Olympics, the White City stadium hosted greyhound racing, athletics, football and boxing, before falling into disuse and being demolished in 1985. The area now hosts Imperial's White City Campus, the BBC and Westfield shopping centre, among others.
Record-breaking medical student
Arguably Imperial's most renowned athlete is Sir Roger Bannister, who is famous for running the first sub four-minute mile. He trained for the feat while he was a medical student at St Mary's Hospital Medical School (now part of Imperial College London) from 1951-54. Before this, at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Sir Roger finished fourth in the 1500m race, setting a British record of 3:46.30 (3:46.0) in the process. He then set his sights on a new goal: to be the first man to run a mile in under four minutes – which he achieved on 6th May 1954 in Oxford.
After retiring from athletics in 1954, Sir Roger spent the next forty years practising medicine in the field of neurology, including many years at St Mary's Hospital.
He chaired the St Mary's Development Trust from 1993-2004, contributing greatly to the refurbishment of the St Mary's Medical School building following the creation of the Imperial College School of Medicine in 1997. The culmination of this refurbishment, in 2004, was to invite Sir Roger to open the new Roger Bannister Lecture Theatre, embellished by a portrait, the photograph of his record-breaking mile and, in its own secure cabinet, one of the stopwatches used in the iconic event.
It was recently announced that Sir Roger will be commemorated with a memorial at Westminster Abbey in September 2021.
Rowing to victory
The breeding ground of many of Imperial's Olympic champions is Imperial College Boat Club. The club, one of the foremost university rowing associations in the UK, was founded by Imperial students on 12 December 1919. Located on the Putney Embankment by the River Thames, the club's Boathouse was opened in 1938. Largely funded by students past and present, it symbolises the pride of the Boat Club as a world-class base 'built for students by students.'
Since its inception, the Boat Club has been hugely successful. Prominent names in the Boat Club's history include alumni Louis Attrill, Simon Dennis, Luka Grubor and Steve Trapmore, who went on to become members of the British men's eight that brought home gold medals at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The crew was coached by Martin McElroy, another Boat Club alumnus.
Simon Dennis joined the College in 1994 to undertake a BSc in Zoology, graduating in 1997. Looking back at his time at the College, where his rowing "really took off," Simon said: "I loved the Boat Club, they really made you feel at home. They had a level of expectation that they were of a high standard, and they were the best, and if we weren't performing at the very highest level, we were letting ourselves down. That level of expectation was really impressive and led to a really productive attitude and set of results."
Simon was coached at Imperial by Bill Mason, one of the College's most revered coaches who also served as Chief Coach of the Great Britain women's rowing team for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, 1996. Simon recalls: "Bill would make you feel like you were the most important rower in the world. It didn't matter what level you were at the club, if you were brand new like I was once, or you were an Olympic champion, or a novice – he was inspirational. […] He always pushed us to be our best and to not set any limit to what we could achieve."
Tokyo 2020
Sixty-seven years after Sir Roger Bannister ran the first sub four-minute mile, another Imperial student is hoping to create his own historical moment – Daniel Rowden. The Mechanical Engineering student, who is currently the British Champion, will be representing Team GB in the 800 metres race at at this year's delayed Tokyo games.
At the British Championships in Manchester in September 2020, Daniel won the British 800m gold medal with a stadium record of 1:45.94. Having equalled Olympian Steve Ovett's PB of 1:44.09, the 23-year-old is already the ninth fastest 800m runner in British history.
At Tokyo 2020, Imperial alumni and past and present members of Imperial College Boat Club will also be representing Team GB.
Henry Fieldman, who graduated with a BSc in Zoology from Imperial in 2011, will cox the men's eight in this summer's games. As cox, he will be responsible for the crew on the water, keeping a good lookout, steering the boat and issuing commands to the crew.
I try to take a little bit of that problem solving mentality to the issues we face in the boat, and it has really helped me in my sport […] I think a scientific approach is definitely still with me.
Henry started rowing while at school, deciding during his final years that he wanted to take rowing further forward as he started his studies at the College. He knew that Imperial had a successful rowing team – Imperial College Boat Club – and that they were coached by Steve Trapmore MBE, who had him


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Gaoual is geographically located at latitude 11° 45' 35" North of the Equator and longitude 13° 12' 36" West of the Prime Meridian on the Map of World. The following locations related to it are represented by the an airplane flight paths route between two points and may not be nearest by road.
Telimele (Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea)
Labe, Guinea: Labe Airport [LEK]
Kedougou, Senegal: Kedougou [KGG]
Simenti, Senegal: Simenti Airport [SMY]


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Visiting Israel: Beyond the Bible
In the eyes of many travelers, Israel is seen as this religious place of pilgrimage, a home for the three Abrahamic religions. While many journey to Israel to pay homage to their faith, this country's wide range of terrain including beaches, fertile land, desert plains, mountains, and ancient cities offers ample opportunities for travelers interested in historical and adventure travel. As Israel is only about 290 miles in length and 85 miles in width at its widest point, one can traverse the entire length of this country in about six hours.
When planning a trip to Isreal, think about more than Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Also consider visiting Haifa, Masada, and the Dead Sea.
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After landing at Ben Gurion airport, travelers can check out the markets, beaches, and restaurants of Tel Aviv. In particular, be sure to check out the Carmel market and the food and spices stands that comprise the market's epicenter. Those interested in people watching can grab a bite to eat and a drink at one of the cafes along Rothschild Boulevard.
This is one of the three zones that comprise the White City which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Wind down the day by catching the sunset while savoring a meal and a glass of wine at one of the many beachside cafes at the Port of Tel Avi. Conclude one's evening by celebrating the city's nightlife via one of the city's many bars, clubs, and theaters. Those looking to soak in the city's culture can check out their range of galleries, dance centers, concert halls, theaters, and museums.
Before leaving Tel Aviv, be sure to pay a quick visit to Old Jaffa. Consider taking a walk along the Tel Aviv beach promenade to Jaffa. This ancient town with a picture perfect view of the sea is dotted with shops and art galleries tucked away in narrow alleyways.
This northern port city offers visitors a relaxing respite from the often frenzied nature of travel. Be sure to allocate some time to pursue the highly manicured and terraced Baha'i Gardens. This World Heritage site offers unobstructed views of the city and port.
Masada National Park, alone, isolated, ancient clifftop fortification, offers an expansive view of the Judean Desert and the nearby Dead Sea oasis. Venture up to this park by hiking up the snaked path or traveling via cable car. Explore the ruins of what was once King Herod's private fortress palace and later became the final stronghold inhabited by the Zealots waging war against the Romans after the destruction of the Second Temple. Bring plenty of water as water is not available for sale once one departs via foot or cable car.
Locked in by the Great Rift Valley cliffs, this body of water consists of mineral-rich salty water where no one can sink. Smother mineral-rich Dead Sea mud all over one's body and then take a relaxing float in this sea where one cannot sink. Along the 75 kilometers of beach that comprise this area, one can choose from a range of spa facilities and hotels geared for a range of budgets.
This holy city and capital of Israel is home to the three Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Old City called the City of David was settled in the 4th century BCE with the walls around this portion of the city built in 158. Currently, the old city, which became a World Heritage Site in 1981, is divided into four quarters—Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. The Old city can be accessed through any of the large gates where one is transported into an ancient era.
Hiring a licensed tour guide will help one immensely in navigating through the narrow streets and alleyways filled with hordes of residents and tourists. A guide can craft an itinerary designed for one's particular interests and time frame. Bear in mind that Jewish sites, museums, restaurants, and other Jewish owned businesses are liable to be closed during the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
Moving outside of the Old City, check out the historical light and sound show at the Tower David Museum located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City. Capture panoramic views of the city from the Mount of Olives and Mount Zion. One could spend days perusing the historical finds at the Israel Museum.
Those on a tight schedule should at least check out the Shrine of the Book which houses a collection of the Dead Sea Scrolls displayed in a reverent dark light. Before departing Israel, be sure to check out the Holocaust Memorial Museum of Yad Vashem. Located on the Western outskirts of Jerusalem this complex of museums, monuments, a library, and exhibition halls with major archives extends over 45 acres.
Other suggested day treks include exploring the beaches, cafes and historical ruins at Caesarea Harbor National Park; snorkeling in the Red Sea at Eilat; and exploring the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert.
Information about booking a trip to Israel can be found at https://israel.travel
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Within New York, Monroe College is Ranked as Below Average in Quality for a Good Price. Monroe College is ranked #112 out of #132 in New York for quality and #36 out of #113 for New York value. This makes it below average in quality but priced pretty well in the state.
What is Monroe College known for?
The most popular majors at Monroe College include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Public Administration and Social Service …
Is it hard to get into Monroe College?
The acceptance rate at Monroe College is 45.3%.
This means the school is moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in.
Is University of Louisiana Monroe a good school?
For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized the University of Louisiana Monroe as a Best National University in the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges report released in September. ULM is among more than 1,400 colleges and universities evaluated on 17 measures of academic quality.
Is Monroe College a black school?
The full-time Monroe College undergraduate population is made up of 60% women, and 40% men.
Monroe College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates.
|Black or African American
What GPA do you need to get into Monroe College?
Minimum GPA: Transfer applicants seeking direct admission to the bachelor's program should possess a major area cumulative grade point average of 2.50. Official Transcripts: If you have graduated High School, you must submit a copy of your High School diploma or the equivalent.
What SAT score is required for Monroe College?
Monroe College admissions is less selective with an acceptance rate of 48%. Half the applicants admitted to Monroe College have an SAT score between 960 and 1100. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.
What are the requirements to get into Monroe College?
Admissions Requirements
- Required.
- High School Rank. Required.
- High School Transcript. Required.
- College Prep Courses. Recommended.
- SAT/ACT. Recommended.
- Recommendations. Required.