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Immigration and Emigration
Michal Czerwonka for The New York Times
News about immigration and emigration, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jun. 3, 2015
French police clear out 380 migrants from camp in Paris and bulldoze their tents in effort to stop growing population of migrants arriving from mostly East African countries after crossing Mediterranean Sea. MORE
May. 29, 2015
Jim Dwyer About New York observes Republican presidential candidates, including former New York Gov George Pataki, are wrestling with GOP's conservative stance on immigrant and illegal immigration. MORE
May. 28, 2015
European Union formally requests that bloc member states to accept quotas to ease burden of migration on Italy and Greece, countries that have seen majority of migrants from across Mediterranean Sea land on their shores; distribution plan, which needs two-thirds majority vote by member states, is likely to exacerbate tensions within EU over immigration. MORE
May. 28, 2015
International aid organizations are concerned about future of migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar living in Indonesian refugee camps, particularly with government's announcement to keep migrants for one year; apprehensive migrants will remain in makeshift camps designed for temporary, short-term emergency housing and want government to move them into medium-term housing solutions. MORE
May. 28, 2015
Pres Obama's immigration overhaul plan may remain in legal limbo until shortly before his term ends in 2017; Justice Dept says it will not ask Supreme Court for permission to carry out plan until matter is resolved in lower courts; situation diminishes likelihood of putting plan into effect until just before 2016 election. MORE
May. 27, 2015
Signs point to possibility that Southeast Asian migrant crisis is easing; Malaysian and Indonesian search-and rescue vessels have sighted no more refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar at sea. MORE
May. 27, 2015
Editorial calls on New York State Legislature to regain focus in wake of scandals involving leaders of each house; recommends several issues that require its attention, including control of New York City's school system, adolescents in adult jails, campaign finance loopholes, affordable housing, Dream Act and taxation. MORE
May. 26, 2015
David Brooks Op-Ed column details how immigration patterns in English-speaking world are changing due to growing prosperity across globe, with larger numbers of immigrants coming from middle-class backgrounds; holds current trends suggest plans like that of Hillary Rodham Clinton, offering a 'pathway to citizenship' for undocumented immigrants, are more viable than antiquated policies advanced by Republican lawmakers. MORE
May. 23, 2015
Some Democrats are growing worried about prospect of presidential election contest between Hillary Clinton and Republican Sen Marco Rubio, with some members of Clinton's inner circle sounding alarm bells; of primary concern is degree to which Rubio, with his Hispanic background, may draw Hispanic voters to Republican Party, which has prompted Clinton to release detailed immigration plan. MORE
May. 22, 2015
Myanmar's government agrees to attend Thailand conference addressing humanitarian crisis of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia, reversing their previous stance not attend any conference specifically mentioning plight of ethnic Rohingyans; conference will use term 'irregular migrants' instead of Rohingyans, placating Myanmar's refusal to recognize group as citizens; Rohingyans fleeing Rakhine State to avoid ethnic persecution make up proportion of stranded migrants. . MORE
May. 21, 2015
Memo from the United Nations; European Union announces plans to seize and dispose of any boats being used to smuggle migrants across Mediterranean sea; critics say policy goes against international law by denying escape for refugees seeking political asylum; EU leaders are seeking approval by United Nations Security Council for seizure and disposal of boats, and vow to abide by international convention on refugees in process. MORE
May. 21, 2015
Indonesia and Malaysia agree to provide temporary shelter for thousands of migrants who have been abandoned at sea by human smugglers; agreement asks for assistance from international community in resettling and repatriating the refugees within one year. MORE
May. 20, 2015
Jim Dwyer About New York Column commends New York Gov Andrew Cuomo for efforts to improve working conditions and wage protections for nail salon employees, but holds that much more must be done for exploited immigrant workers in all sectors. MORE
May. 20, 2015
Neil Genzlinger reviews The Journey: New Eras of Immigration, section of Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration that features exhibits devoted to immigration after 1954 closing of Ellis Island's processing center. MORE
May. 19, 2015
European leaders agree to deploy naval forces against smugglers of migrants from North Africa in effort to ease crisis that has led to thousands of deaths in Mediterranean Sea; EU-backed program, which will involve stopping ships, returning migrants and then destroying vessels, is likely to require further approval from European and North African countries; critics say plan will not do much to address underlying causes of mass migration. MORE
May. 17, 2015
Federal EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program is increasingly being used by New York City real estate developers as relatively easy way to secure financing for projects; millions of foreigners, most of them from China, have taken advantage of program, which allows them to apply for green card if they invest $500,000 in development project in New York that will employ at least 10 people. MORE
May. 16, 2015
Bulldozers raze migrant encampment known as Ponte Mammolo in Rome, destroying possessions and leaving camp residents to scramble for new place to live; move is prompted by anxieties over wave of African migrants flooding into Europe MORE
May. 16, 2015
Retiring column; experts say more immigrants to the United States are leaving for their native countries as they near retirement, for reasons both nostalgic and practical. MORE
May. 14, 2015
European Union announces plan to address flood of migrants heading toward Continent's southern shores; proposal calls on EU's 28 member states to accept a specific number of refugees, based on size of country and economic circumstances; announcement brings immediate opposition from countries unwilling to accept large numbers of migrants, and generates debate over possible enforcement measures. MORE
May. 14, 2015
Immigrant Justice Corps, nascent but ambitious program that seeks to provide legal and administrative assistance to immigrants, will place 11 law school graduates in cities outside New York City for first time; shift reflects how city's diverse immigrant population is increasingly spilling over into larger metropolitan area. MORE
May. 11, 2015
Arrest of three Uzbek men on terrorism charges has provoked spectrum of intense reactions in Brooklyn's Uzbek community; some worry that incident will subject them to increased surveillance and scrutiny, while others cite sense of anger and betrayal that men squandered opportunity to utilize green cards; history of community, nexus of Uzbek diaspora in America, is examined. MORE
May. 8, 2015
Republican presidential contender Sen Marco Rubio, son of poor Cuban immigrants, says his background portrays his twist on American dream, but his candidacy is also seen as way to change GOP; to party supporters and primary voters he has impressed, Rubio appears to affirm idea that in free market, anyone can rise to success without connections or wealth. MORE
May. 7, 2015
United Nations Security Council plans draft resolution that would authorize European Union to use military force to halt boats coming out of Libya loaded with migrants heading for Europe; plan raises host of legal and diplomatic issues, including quandary of whether to offer safe passage to refugees on such boats, or to return them to Libya or their countries of origin. MORE
May. 7, 2015
German authorities break up group called Oldschool Society, calling it far-right terrorist group with access to explosives; arrest four members on suspicion of plotting to attack Islamic extremists, mosques and migrant shelters. MORE
May. 7, 2015
Editorial commends Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for taking strong stance on path to citizenship as part of speech on immigration in Las Vegas; observes Clinton has staked out position to the left of even Pres Obama on issue, giving the lie to Republican candidates who are attempting to strike compassionate tone while toeing conservative line. MORE
May. 6, 2015
Witnesses report seeing deflating of rubber boat filled with migrants in Mediterranean, causing as many as 40 people to drown before merchant ship can rescue them; Italian officials say almost 6,000 people were rescued in Mediterranean in 48-hour period; latest shipwreck brings number of deaths of people trying to cross the sea to more than 1,800. MORE
May. 6, 2015
Op-Ed article by former European Commission adviser Philippe Legrain calls on European Union to consider radical changes to its immigration policy; says allowing millions of foreigners to migrate in and out of Continent would not have devastating economic consequences that many foresee; holds policy change will in fact provide numerous benefits, greatest of these being elimination of maritime disasters that are claiming lives of thousands of desperate migrants. MORE
May. 2, 2015
South Thanet, on Englan's southern coast, is one of most closely watched districts in upcoming elections, as it is where UK Independence Party head Nigel Farage hopes to secure seat in Parliament; victory would be indication that Farage's anti-immigrant message has found resonance and party has possibility of winning enough seats to deprive Prime Min David Cameron's Conservative Party of ability to form governing coalition. MORE
Apr. 27, 2015
Ellis Island Immigration Museum will open two new galleries that will relate story of American immigration in the year's after facility's closure in 1954; exhibition's will celebrate concept of arrival and naturalization, but will also take on controversial immigration issues such as the United States' border policy with Mexico. MORE
Apr. 26, 2015
Maxim Gorki Theater artistic director Shermin Langhoff is leading vanguard in Berlin of immigrant actors and playwrights; Turkish native has put on shows that spotlight immigrant experience in city. MORE
Apr. 26, 2015
Jaime Lowe interviews with more than a dozen recent immigrants living in New York City, who were photographed by French artist JR. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Europe's immigration crisis is playing out in serene villages of Germany, which have been flooded by wave of displaced migrants escaping violence and despair in Middle East and North Africa; many local communities struggling to accommodate thousands of newcomers are embracing challenge with hospitality, but some Germans are exhibiting outright hostility and threats of violence toward refugees. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Captains of merchant and navy ships in Mediterranean are bound by international customs and laws to rescue those in distress, but they are having trouble finding countries that will accept growing number of refugees rescued during risky ventures across sea to Europe; European Union acknowledges a disunity over how policies concerning human rights and refugee law relate to the law of the sea. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Ethiopian families mourn two young migrants who were killed in Libya by militants claiming to be with Islamic State; killings are reminder of dangers to the many young Ethiopians desperate to leave for economic opportunities. MORE
Apr. 22, 2015
South Africa sends troops to areas suffering rise in anti-immigrant attacks that have killed seven people, including Johannesburg; government has been criticized for lax response to violence. MORE
Apr. 22, 2015
Kenan Malik Op-Ed article points to European Union's immigration policies, particularly its treatment of issue as criminal one, as in part responsible for thousands of deaths of North African migrants who were attempting to cross Mediterranean Sea; calls on EU to reform its immigration policy and to open up ways for migrants to enter Europe legally in order to prevent further tragedies. MORE
Apr. 21, 2015
South African Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini attempts to distance himself from xenophobic comments he made that authorities say spurred wave of attacks on immigrants. MORE
Apr. 20, 2015
Editorial urges Europe to reform its policies on migration, warning 2015 may become deadliest year on record for African and Middle Eastern migrants attempting to cross Mediterranean for Europe; notes deaths of approximately 900 people after ship bound from Libya capsizes; contends European Union's humanitarian values require that all 28 member states support and finance reforms and share burden of hosting migrants. MORE
Apr. 20, 2015
Some 700 people are feared dead after vessel crowded with migrants capsizes and sinks in Mediterranean Sea off coast of Libya; disaster, perhaps worst of its kind, comes as Europe faces dramatic rise in number of Middle Eastern and African migrants attempting to reach Continent by sea; rising death toll has renewed criticism of Europe's Triton program, which many say is too limited in scope and resources to deal with crisis. MORE
Apr. 20, 2015
Queens district attorney's office has begun serving all criminal defendants, even in the most mundane cases, with notice of their Vienna Convention rights should they be a foreign national; policy reflects fact that borough is home to some 1.1 million immigrants from dozens of countries. MORE
Apr. 18, 2015
Letter from Sen Jeff Sessions of Alabama responds to April 15 editorial criticizing his call for slowing of legal immigration in United States. MORE
Apr. 15, 2015
Editorial criticizes Washington Post op-ed article written by Sen Jeff Sessions of Alabama, in which he called for slowing legal immigration, as echo of ugly time when nativists argued that immigration made American worse off; specifically decries Sessions's suggestion that immigration negatively impacts wages of low-income Americans. MORE
Apr. 14, 2015
Rescue of over 5,600 people from armada of smugglers' boats in Mediterranean Sea is indication that migrant crisis in area is gearing up to be at least as bad as it was in 2014, when 3,200 people died and more than 130,000 were rescued while crossing sea to Europe. MORE
Apr. 12, 2015
Exhibit Crossing Borders: Memory and Heritage in a New America, at ArtsWestchester's Arts Exchange in White Plains, features works by immigrants that deal with struggle to integrate cultures (Metropolitan/Westchester). MORE
Apr. 10, 2015
Pew Research Center study finds population of black immigrants in United States has increased four-fold since 1980, primarily due to 137 percent increase in African immigrants between 2000 and 2013; New York metropolitan area is home to 27 percent of nation's black immigrants. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Federal Judge Andrew S Hanen angrily refuses to halt injunction he had placed on implementation of Pres Obama's immigration executive actions in Texas; repeats argument that executive actions exceeded presidential authority, and accuses Justice Dept of lying to him; defiance comes despite signals from Fifth Circuit appeals court that it could rule in White House's favor. MORE
Apr. 8, 2015
Federal appeals court in New Orleans rejects challenge to Pres Obama's 2012 executive action granting deportation relief to immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, upholding earlier ruling; challenge was brought by state of Mississippi and group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. MORE
Apr. 6, 2015
Bulgaria is constructing extensive wall along its border with Turkey to stem flow of refugees from Middle East and North Africa; structure could span 100 miles before completion; move highlights increasing agitation across Europe concerning surge in immigration, and economic, social and political issues it has brought with it; some 200,000 refugees penetrated continent in 2014, and rate has only increased in 2015. MORE
Apr. 2, 2015
The Upshot; victory by soccer player and native Englishman Harry Kane for his team Tottenham Hotspur incites popular movement to restrict number of foreign players and owners in league; fact that English Premier League has become less English, with only 37 percent of 500 league jobs being held by Englishmen, fuels nation's anti-immigrant fears. MORE
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Highlights From the Archives
Blocking Parts of Arizona Law, Justices Allow Its Centerpiece
The Supreme Court rejected much of Arizona's immigration law but permitted the state's instruction to its police to check the immigration status of people they detain.June 26, 2012 usNews
Interactive Graphic: Global Migration
Nearly 190 million people, about three percent of the world's population, lived outside their country of birth in 2005. A look at the flow of people around the globe.
Last Task After Layoff at Disney: Train Foreign Replacements
American tech workers in Orlando found their jobs and desks transferred to immigrants brought in under H-1B visas by an Indian firm.
June 4, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON IMMIGRATION AND: Layoffs and Job Reductions , Labor and Jobs , Immigration and Emigration , Disney, Walt, World (Lake Buena Vista, Fla) , Walt Disney Company , Foreign Workers , Visas
Even in Safety of Malaysia, Rohingya Migrants Face Bleak Prospects
The arrivals who landed last month joined 75,000 others already there, but their marginalization in the region has muted their voice in the debate over their future.
June 4, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON IMMIGRATION AND: Rohingya (Ethnic Group) , Immigration and Emigration , Refugees and Displaced Persons , Myanmar , Malaysia
Paris Police Clear Out Migrant Camp and Destroy Tents
The camp in north central Paris held 380 people, mostly from East Africa, who were moved to housing for asylum seekers or shelters.
June 3, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IMMIGRATION AND: Refugees and Displaced Persons , Paris (France) , France , Immigration and Emigration , Asylum, Right of , Police , Africa
California: Bill Would Extend Insurance to Young Immigrants
The Senate approved legislation that would make California the first state to extend health coverage to children who are in the country illegally and seek federal authorization to sell private insurance to immigrants without documentation.
June 3, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IMMIGRATION AND: California , Illegal Immigration , Health Insurance and Managed Care , Law and Legislation , Immigration and Emigration
Thousands Rescued Off Libya in 22 Operations in One Day
Italian officials demanded that its European partners help more with the migrants, who have been coming in huge numbers this year. Last year, Italy rescued some 170,000 migrants at sea.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON IMMIGRATION AND: Immigration and Emigration , Italy , Refugees and Displaced Persons
How a School Network Helps Immigrant Kids Learn
The Internationals Network for Public Schools uses a hands-on, collaborative approach to teach immigrant students.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
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What's Obama's Plan C for Immigration?
The White House can't let up in its efforts to mend a broken system.
May 30, 2015, Saturday
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Pataki Kept His Own Counsel on Matters of Family and Citizenship
Republican presidential candidates are grappling with their party's hard-line immigration platforms.
May 29, 2015, Friday
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Chris Christie Ready to Desert Common Core Standards
The governor said he did not think the Common Core education plan was working in New Jersey, even though he expressed support for it in 2013.
May 28, 2015, Thursday
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European Union Asks Member Countries to Accept Quotas of Migrants
The appeal by the European Commission is a response to fears that southern countries will be overwhelmed by the influx of people crossing the Mediterranean.
May 28, 2015, Thursday
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Arizona's Immigration Bill
Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona signed the nation's toughest bill on illegal immigration into law on Friday.
Paris Police on Eviction of Migrant Camp
Bernard Boucault, the Paris police chief, spoke about why his department evacuated a camp of hundreds of migrants near the famed Sacré-Coeur basilica.
Setback for President on Immigration
A federal judge had issued an injunction against Obama administration programs for immigrants. Tuesday, an appeals court panel said that "public interest favors maintenance of the injunction."
Malaysian Official Discusses Migrant Aid
The foreign minister of Malaysia, Anifah Aman, said Wednesday that his country would provide humanitarian assistance to 7,000 migrants still at sea.
European Officials on Migrants Proposal
Officials from the European Commission and the European Union on Wednesday discussed a proposal to take in thousands of migrants across Europe over the next two years.
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Glacier Peak wins girls' title, Terrace's Okoronkwo shines
By the time Neale got the baton in the final event of the meet, the Stanwood team had built a substantial lead. But Neale, who had already set a meet record in the 800-meter run earlier in the day, closed the gap and overtook the Spartans to clinch the win for the Grizzlies.
"We wanted to compete at districts," Neale said. "We love closing the meet in a way we won't forget. I'm so proud of my teammates."
Glacier Peak's Katie Bianchini also set a meet record in the 3,200 run. Bianchini finished the race in 10:47.95, edging out the previous record of 10:48.3 set in 1984.
Neale's time of 2:08.90 in the 800 was almost six seconds faster than the previous record of 2:14.80 set in 1992.
The Grizzlies' Megan Davis finished third in the 800.
"It's amazing," Neale said of winning the district championship. "I've definitely welled up a few times today. This is the best district meet I've had. I'm just so proud of my team."
While Neale – an established senior and star runner for four years – shined, another up-and-coming athlete made a name for herself at her first district tournament.
Mountlake Terrace freshman Chinne Okoronkwo's 39 feet-4.25 inch mark in the triple jump set a new meet record, besting the old mark of 38-1.25 by Bellingham's Kaylee Gardner when the Red Raiders were a 3A team in 2003.
Okoronkwo, who also qualified for state by finishing second in the long jump even on Wednesday, got another meet record in the pole vault event, jumping 12 feet – nine inches ahead of the next highest jumper.
"She's a very talented athlete," said Mountlake Terrace head track and field coach Russ Vincent. "I look forward to her continuing (her success) into next week's state meet."
Okoronkwo, who helped Terrace to a fifth-place finish, said there weren't a lot of nerves in the district meet, which she just tried to treat like any other event. She said the events are "programmed into my system," and she didn't even know what the records were while she was competing.
"I wasn't thinking meet records," Okoronkwo said. "I didn't know what they were. Those are just the icing on the cake."
The freshman is looking to continue her success at next week's 3A state championships and beyond. Okoronkwo hopes to continue to improve, and perform well at future district championships.
"I'll hopefully just keep breaking my own records and getting better," she said.
Team Scores: 1. Glacier Peak 144, 2. Shorecrest 93, 3. Marysville Pilchuck 84, 4. Shorewood 73.5, 5. Mountlake Terrace 71, 6. Stanwood 57.5, 7. Oak Harbor 53.5, 8. Marysville Getchell 49, 9. Meadowdale 33, 10. Everett 23.5, 11. Ferndale 20.
800 relay--1. Marysville Getchell 1:48.03, 2. Shorecrest 1:48.39, 3. Oak Harbor 1:48.55; 100 hurdles--1. McKenna Hunt (MT) 15.36, 2. Lacey McLean (MP) 16.42, 3. Angela Nguyen (MD) 16.71; 100--1. Charity Ijiomah (SW) 12.53, 2. Wurrie Njadoe (SC) 12.71, 3. Amanda Klep (MP) 12.75; 400 relay--1. Marysville Pilchuck 49.79, 2. Shorecrest 50.34, 3. Glacier Peak 50.65; 400–1. Ali Anderson (St) 59.23, 2. Maddi Kuligoski (GP), 3. Natalie Wyles (St) 59.88; 300 hurdles--1. McKenna Hunt (MT) 45.48, 2. Lacey McLean (MP) 45.63, 3. Megan Ransom (SW) 47.00; 800–1. Amy-Eloise Neale (GP) 2:08.9*, 2. Christina Wicker (OH) 2:17.40, 3. Megan Davis (GP) 2:17.94; 200--1. Charity Ijiomah (SW) 25.65, 2. Amanda Klep (MP) 26.03, 3. Jessica Miller (GP) 26.12; 3,200--1. Katie Bianchini (GP) 10:47.95*, 2. Haley Suarez (MD) 11:02.36, 3. Alex Laiblin (OH) 11:17.61; 1,600 relay--1. Glacier Peak 4:02.24, 2. Stanwood 4:03.33, 3. Marysville Pilchuck 4:05.38; High jump--1. Wurrie Njadoe (SC) 5-5, 2. Kaitlyn McCormick (MG) 5-2, 3. Mikayla Ingram (GP) 5-0; Triple jump--1. Chinne Okoronkwo (MT) 39-4.25*, 2. India Smith (GP) 36-3.25, 3. Mikayla Ingram (GP) 34-8.25; Shot put--1. Rosie Sittauer (E) 36-1, 2. Hailee Malins (MT) 35-8.5, 3. Anglica Cleveland (MP) 34.10.5; Pole vault--1. Chinne Okoronkwo (MT) 12-0*, 2. Lacey McLean (MP) 11-3, 3. Jenna Hess (GP) 11-0.
*denotes 3A District 1 meet record
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NBC's Dracula is a retelling of the classic Bram Stoker story. In London, Dracula (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is posing as an American entrepreneur while he seeks revenge on those who cursed him. He doesn't count on falling in love with a woman (Jessica De Gouw) who looks just like his deceased wife. Others in the cast include Thomas Kretschmann, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Victoria Smurfit, Katie McGrath, and Nonso Anozie.
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2013: Posted an 8-9 record in singles play (2-6 CC) . . . recorded a 14-3 record in doubles play (6-2 CC) . . . saw all of his action in the number one position with teammate Loic Minery . . . named an ITA Scholar Athlete . . . selected to Third Team All-Conference.
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As I rounded the final turn Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the angry beast around me seemed to breathe fire.
The driving coach to my right in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 urged me to floor it. Suddenly, an angel and a devil appeared on either of my shoulders.
The former, with the voice of my mother, pleaded that I slow to a practical 35 mph. The other, sounding suspiciously like Will Ferrell/Ricky Bobby, screamed a single phrase: "I wanna go fast!"
So fast I went. As in, 125 mph. And the 662-horsepower car barely broke a sweat.
Beginning April 12, NASCAR legend Richard Petty will give other average Joes like me a shot at the same white-knuckle-gripping thrill. His American Muscle Car Challenge at the Concord racetrack will allow speed freaks to get behind the wheel of three modern-day, vehicular monsters: the Dodge Challenger SRT8, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and the aforementioned Mustang GT500.
For the $200 base price, you'll get to push each car to the limit on a real test track. The custom-designed course tests each driver's ability in four areas: acceleration, braking, cornering and top speed.
"I grew up in the muscle car era," Petty said Wednesday at the speedway. "Over a period of time, it created interest in our races."
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Petty has been giving regular folks a taste of stock car racing glory for two decades through his Richard Petty Driving Experience. His company also offers opportunities to drive exotic, European sports cars such as Lamborghinis and Ferraris.
Now he's turning his attention to high-powered products of Detroit.
After the 1970s gas crisis made fuel economy a priority, muscle cars lost their charm. Newer incarnations of once-iconic coupes such as the Mustang and Camaro became stale and uninspiring.
More recent versions of the classic makes and models, however, have rebooted people's imaginations. For those who can't afford vehicle retail prices that start around $45,000, Petty is offering an outlet.
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Petty told me he owns a pair of Dodge Challengers with souped-up engines — a testament to his love of the genre.
One fun aspect of the Muscle Car Challenge is that it allows you to compare the three cars statistically. Computerized video and data systems record your trip around the track, so you can see how the vehicles stacked up at each of the four stages. You'll get a detailed evaluation of each one at the end.
Just hearing the throaty roar of the engine as you crank it is enough to cause goosebumps. But the real adrenaline rush comes from the actual driving.
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Sure, I'm comfortable day to day with my V6 Honda Accord. But it's an automatic, and I was raised on manual transmission. Stick-shifts just make driving more fun.
With your driving coach offering guidance, the challenge starts you at a drag-strip-style gate. When the lights go green, you pop the clutch and go, with the aim of hitting 60 mph as fast as possible.
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Canadians love Tom Petty, and Tuesday night's show at London, Ontario's Budweiser Gardens was proof positive.
All day long, fans lingered outside the arena's backstage gate, waiting for a glimpse of Tom and the band and hoping for an autograph or picture.
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Taking the stage just before 9 pm, the guys received a hero's welcome - a standing ovation all the way to the back of the 9,000-seat capacity arena
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Ah, Discipline Priests. According to some meters, they are the worst healers. According to other meters, they are the best healers because their shields prevent so much damage. What's the truth? Who really knows? Probably somewhere in the middle, would be my guess.
All of this is because the combat log does not report absorbs correctly.
The lesson here is, again, one of feedback. You need to feedback to be able to correctly evaluate abilities.
How does Sacred Shield compare to the other abilities? Is it weak or strong? I have no idea. I take it on faith that it's doing good, so I keep it up on the tanks always. But I really don't know.
That could actually be another point in favor of the FoL paladin healing style. Focusing on Spellpower gives you a really strong Sacred Shield. Maybe that's the element which makes the build truly viable. We don't know, though. We can theorycraft, but theorycraft really needs data to confirm the math.
If you have a game with a combat log, all effects need to reported and properly attributable. Blizzard really needs to get a proper reporting system for absorbs up and running.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Measuring Absorbs
Ah, Discipline Priests. According to some meters, they are the worst healers. According to other meters, they are the best healers because their shields prevent so much damage. What's the truth? Who really knows? Probably somewhere in the middle, would be my guess.
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- jeffo said...
I've thought about downloading Recount Guessed Absorbs, but the disclaimers on the add-on make it sound as if it would be just as effective doing a /roll (1-3000) in coming up with a number, so I skip it.
One of my healing partners dumped his shadow spec for disc. When he jumps into disco, I notice the difference in the amount of healing needed. It doesn't show on the meters, but it shows in the game play.
- 5:30 AM, January 30, 2010
- Silip said...
You should be analyzing your raid using the warcraft logger anyway - which accurately records how much damage is shielded.
Tools such as worldoflogs also accurately accounts for shielding damage (both PW:S and Sacred Shield).
I think what you said in the blog post might have been true in the last expansion... but it certainly is possible to evaluate shielding performance right now.
- 5:47 AM, January 30, 2010
- Rohan said...
Worldoflogs isn't 100% accurate. Their listing is an estimate based on the last shield cast on the target.
Check out this forum thread for more details on they come up with their estimates.
- 7:00 AM, January 30, 2010
- Moxy said...
I'm sure it was at the last BlizzCon or in a more recent post they said the logs would begin reporting absorbs in Cataclysm. I can't find the reference now though.
- 8:19 AM, January 30, 2010
- Codi said...
WoL isn't 100% accurate, but it's good enough to give you a general eye on how useful Sacred Shield is. I tend to have almost 100% up time on SS on the MT and it's about 5-7% of my total healing, generally. On Festergut (where I never let it drop and it's proccing every available time [aka the perfect fight for SS]), it accounted for about 6.7% of my healing or 115311 damage absorbed. It's not -bad,- but just not exciting. My Val'anyr proc absorbed 75k more than that.
The main problem with SS, at least to me, is that it's single target only and you only cast it once a minute. It's really... -boring.- Heck, everything about a FoL build just seems so "boring TBC healing" to me.
- 11:29 AM, January 30, 2010
- Westin said...
WoL is, however, 100% accurate when your SS is the only shield out there. It only gets fuzzy when you start having other paladins or Disc priests (or even bear tanks) throwing their shields about. That may be a hard situation to come across, but if you log a 10 player raid or what not where you have the only shields it can give you a pretty accurate measure of what the effectiveness of your SS is.
- 9:27 AM, January 31, 2010
- Anonymous said...
Sacred shield will absorb 75% of your spell power + 500 every 6 seconds if I remember correctly. Since it only occurs every 6 seconds and absorbs a small amount, it's safe to assume this get fully used up every 6 seconds on your main tank.
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MISENHEIMER, N.C. – The Pfeiffer University women's soccer team will head to Savannah, GA to begin their quest at a national championship on Friday afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Lady Falcons, who defeated Belmont Abbey in a shootout on Saturday to clinch a spot in the national field, will take on UNC-Pembroke on Friday in the first round of the 2010 NCAA II Southeast Region tournament. Second-seeded Armstrong Atlantic, who receives a first-round bye, will host Friday's match and take on the winner at 1:00 p.m. Sunday.
Friday will be a rematch of their September 22nd matchup at Pembroke when the Lady Braves scored a pair of first half goals in a 2-0 shutout over Pfeiffer. Both teams got a bit of a break avoiding the region's top-seed Columbus State. On the other side of the region's bracket, fellow Conference foe Belmont Abbey will take on Lenoir-Rhyne for the right to take on the Lady Cougars.
The primary factors in selecting teams who didn't receive the automatic qualifier were in region win-loss records, in region strength of schedule, head-to-head competition and results vs. ranked region opponents.
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- Assistant Professor, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, 2003-2009
- Associate Professor, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, 2009-present
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- 2012, 2011 Management Science Meritorious Service Award
- 2011, 2009 M&SOM Meritorious Service Award
- Finalist in 2009 INFORMS JFIG Paper Competition, with "Personalized Dynamic Pricing of Limited Inventories."
- 2008 Alpha Pi Mu Outstanding Professor of the Year, awarded by the student honor society Alpha Pi Mu, Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
- 2008 Jon R. and Beverly S. Holt Award for Excellence in Teaching, awarded by the College of Engineering, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Professional Interests
Supply Chain Management; Revenue Management; Retail Operations; Interactions among Pricing, Product Variety and Operations Decisions
Selected Publications
- Guo, S., G. Aydin, and G. C. Souza (2014), "Dismantle or Remanufacture?" European Journal of Operational Research, 233(3): 580-583. Read Abstract
- Kuo, C. H. Ahn, and G. Aydin (2013), "Pricing Policy in a Supply Chain: Negotiation or Posted Pricing," Production and Operations Management, Volume 22, Issue 3, pages 626–641. Read Abstract
- Aydin, G. and H. S. Heese (2013), "Bargaining for an Assortment," Management Science, forthcoming. Read Abstract
- Ye, S., G. Aydin, and S. Hu (2013), "Sponsored Search Marketing: Dynamic Pricing and Advertising for an Online Retailer," accepted for publication in Management Science. Read Abstract
- Mayorga, M., H. Ahn, and G. Aydin (2013), "Optimal Assortment and Inventory Decisions with Multiple Quality Levels," Annals of Operations Research, 211:1 December, 301-331. Read Abstract
- Yang, Z., G. Aydin, V. Babich, and D. Beil (2012), "Using a Dual-Sourcing Option in the Presence of Asymmetric Information about Supplier Reliability: Competition vs. Diversification," Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Vol.14, pp.202-217. Read Abstract
- Rodriguez, B. and G. Aydin (2011), "Assortment Selection and Pricing for Configurable Products under Demand Uncertainty," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 210, No. 3, May, pp. 635-646. Read Abstract
- Suh, M. and G. Aydin (2011), "Dynamic Pricing of Substitutable Products under Logit Demand," IIE Transactions, Vol. 43, No. 5, May, pp. 323-331. Read Abstract
- Kuo, C., H. Ahn, and G. Aydin (2011), "Dynamic Pricing of Limited Inventories when Customers Negotiate," Operations Research, Vol. 59, No. 4, July/August, pp. 882-897. Read Abstract
- Yang, Z., G. Aydin, V. Babich, and D. Beil (2009), "Supply Disruptions, Asymmetric Information, and a Backup Production Option," Management Science, Vol. 55, No. 2, February, pp. 192-209. Read Abstract
- Aydin, G. and S. Ziya (2009), "Personalized Dynamic Pricing of Limited Inventories," Operations Research, Vol. 57, No. 6, November/December, pp. 1523-1531. Read Abstract
- Aydin, G. and W. H. Hausman (2009), "The Role of Slotting Fees in the Coordination of Assortment Decisions," Production and Operations Management, Vol. 18, No. 6, November/December, pp. 635-652. Read Abstract
- Aydin, G. and S. Ziya (2008), "Pricing Promotional Products under Upselling," Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Vol. 10, pp. 360-376. Read Abstract
- Aydin, G. and E. L.Porteus (2008), "Joint Inventory and Pricing Decisions for an Assortment," Operations Research, Vol. 56, No. 5, September/October, pp. 1247-1255. Read Abstract


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- Maerz LL: Electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities. In: Roberts PR, Todd SR, eds. Comprehensive Critical Care: Adult. Prospect, IL: Society of Critical Care Medicine; 2012:641-654.
- Maerz LL, Luczycki SM: Surgical emergencies. In: Rosenbaum SH, Ruskin KJ, eds. Emergencies in Anesthesia. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc.; 2011:337-361.
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Youth, amateur and Select amateur competitors can now vie for the first ranch pleasure world championships at their respective shows. (Journal photo) BELOW: Watch what exhibitors have to say about ranch pleasure.
Making its debut at the 2012 American Quarter Horse Association World hampionship Show, ranch pleasure was met with an enthusiastic response by exhibitors and spectators alike. However, ranch pleasure was only offered as an open-division class in its inaugural year. For 2013, youth, amateur and Select amateur competitors can now compete in ranch pleasure in their divisions and vie for the first ranch pleasure world championships at their respective shows.
The points required to qualify in ranch pleasure for the 2013 Built Ford Tough AQHYA, Adequan Select, Bank of America Amateur and AQHA Open world championship shows is set at two points.
"For the first year, ranch pleasure was solely approved for the open division so that AQHA could gauge the response of exhibitors," said Tom Persechino, AQHA executive director of competition and breed integrity. "The time came to analyze the class, and the show entries, plus requests from competitors, solidified that ranch pleasure needed to also be offered in the youth, amateur and Select amateur divisions."
The horse's performance in a ranch pleasure class should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse's ability to work at a forward, working speed while under the rider's control.
"In ranch pleasure, judges look for a perfect, handy horse with manners, versatility and movement," said AQHA Senior Director of Judges Alex Ross. "There's a real emphasis on forward movement and ground-covering gaits, while rules of cadence still apply."
Refer to Rules SHW416-419 for ranch pleasure class guidelines in the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
What does it take to win a world championship in ranch pleasure?
To find a show that offers ranch pleasure, check out the AQHA Calendar of Events featured in every issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal and look for shows offering Class Code 430. An abbreviated version of the calendar can be viewed at www.aqhamembers.org, but this version does not feature class codes.
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Overall arrivals
Maldives registers a 6.1% tourist arrival growth during June 2012 with 59,379 arrivals.
A total of 458,068 tourist arrivals were registered from January to June 2012. This is an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2011. Europe is the market leader for Maldives with 59.9% market share.
Central and Eastern Europe recorded a growth of 9.6 percent, Western Europe registered 8.7percent, East Mediterranean Europe recorded 14.6 percent, North East Asia 9.6 percent, South East Asia 13.9 percent, Oceania 22.9 percent, Americas 9.3 percent, and Middle East 74.7 percent. However, Southern and Northern Europe, recorded a negative growth of -25.4 and -11.4 percent respectively mainly due to Economic crisis.
Outstanding growth during June was recorded from Kazakhstan with 308.5% and Saudi Arabia with 151.8% growth.
Market specific situation analysis
The total arrival from China market by the end of June 2012 is 91,148 which is a 13.1% growth. There were a total of 17,809 arrivals from China in June which represents 30% of the total market share. This is a 15.6% growth compared to June 2011.
The Chinese market performed well due to resuming of all charter airlines which operated previously with more frequency and flights from additional cities and strong demand for Maldives. The tour operators' forecast indicates a phenomenal growth in June and July.
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> BITE Beijing International Tourism Expo: June 2012
> Launching of Maldives Online Training Program in Chinese Language: June 2012 (During BITE)
> Workshop Targeting the Travel Trade and Media: June 2012 (During BITE)
> Group Fam trips: -June (Guangzhou TV, Travel Marketing Online, Dong Feng Newspaper)
-July (World Traveller TV, CCTV 6)
-September (in planning stage)
> CITM China International Travel Market: 15-18 November 2012 (application open)
> DRT Diving and Resorts Tourism Show: Hong Kong, 15-18 December 2012 (application open)
51,018 arrivals were registered from Germany by the end of June 2012. This is a 15.9 percent positive growth compared to the same period in 2011. With these favorable figures Germany remains as the largest market to the Maldives from Europe and the second largest generating market to the destination as a whole since May 2012.
The reasons for the increase in arrivals are the strong economic conditions in Germany together with the increase in frequency of flights between the two countries.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Boot Fair, Dusseldorf: January 2012
> ITB, Berlin: March 2012
> Maldivian Networking Evening: March 2012 (During ITB 2012)
> PR activities: May 2012-May 2013
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Fam Trip: 7-14 June 2012, September 2012
> Thomas Cook Programme Presentation: 2-3 November 2012
When comparing the arrivals figures for the past five years, UK registered the highest arrival figures in 2008 accounting for 116,821 visitors. In 2009, the figure dropped to 105,950 and in 2010 there was a slight increase to 114,158 again a reduction in 2011 accounting for 104,508 visitors.
Due to economic recession in the UK, the total arrivals from UK market by the end of June 2012 registered 46,145 which is a 13.3% decrease. In June 2012, Maldives attracted 6,146 arrivals which represents 10.4% of market share.
The British market will continue to experience declines to 2015 largely because of the economic recession. UK economy enters recession after contracting for second consecutive quarter. GDP fell by 0.2% in first quarter of 2012. According to Travel & Tourism Intelligence Mintel Report which was launched in WTM 2011, the UK longhaul travel will contract until 2015. Furthermore, UNWTO also expects the UK (Long haul) outbound market to contract in 2012.
Traditionally, tour operators experience a drop in bookings and travel during big events, chances are more people might be distracted from thinking about a summer break during this period. Also, Olympic Games during this period will also impact long haul travel.
Furthermore, the introduction of long haul departure tax in the UK will also impose barriers for travel to long haul destinations such as the Maldives. The UK already has the highest departure tax in the world.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Press Event: March 2012
> PR Activities: March 2012-March 2013
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> BBC weather sponsorship: June-August 2012
> Fam Trips: June & September 2012
> WTM: 5-8 November 2012
> Press Conference during WTM
> Digital & Social Media Conference during WTM
> Sponsoring of Media Bags and floor tiles during WTM
By the end of June 2012 Italy recorded a total of 36,521 visitors to Maldives. The Italian market is the hardest hit market for Maldives due to economic crisis in Italy with a decline by 27.4 percent. It is also linked to bankruptcy of major tour operators in Italy. 1,578 arrivals were registered from Italy in June accounting for 2.7% market share.
Italian market is not expected to perform well this year. Strict fiscal policies of Italian government also discourage long haul outbound tourism. The whole of Southern Europe is not performing well due to the economic crisis. The region is going to be the most challenging region in terms of arrivals in 2012.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> BIT, Milan: February 2012
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Fam Trip: 13-24 July (7 journalists representing Italian Travel Trade from Roma and Milan)
> TTG Incontri, Rimini: 18-20 October 2012
> Roadshow, Rome and Milan: 15-16 October just before TTG
By the end of June 2012, Maldives had a total of 35,738 arrivals from France. Compared to last years, total arrival from French market is slowing down by 2.6% with a market share of 7.8%. French market would slow down during June and July due to the European Financial crisis, European Summer and London Olympics. However, the market is expected to grow in August 2012. There were 1,251 arrivals from France in June with a market share of 2.1%.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Fam Trip: October
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> IFTM Top Resa: 18-21 September 2012
> Advertisement in Marie Magazine during Top Resa 2012
By the end of June 2012, the Russian Market registered a total of 33,686 arrivals with a positive growth of 10.6% contributing to 7.4% to the market share. A total of 3,345 arrivals were registered from Russia in June with a market share of 5.6%.
Russian market remains unaffected despite the recession in Europe. Eastern European region remains the most important emerging market for Maldives. Russian Market is expected to perform well in the coming months. However, Russia's participation in the European Championships would have had an impact on the outbound travel from Russia.
A new Charter Airline is expected to commence in the last quarter of 2012.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> MITT: 21-24 March 2012
> Fam Trip: August 2012
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> East Europe Road Show in October
19,523 arrivals were registered from Switzerland by the end of June 2012. This is an 18.5 percent growth compared to the same period in 2011. There were 1,093 arrivals from Switzerland in June with a growth of 8.2% with a share of 1.8%. The reasons for increase in arrivals from Switzerland are due to its healthy economy and easy connectivity and direct flights from Zurich.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> FESPO, Zurich: January 2012. Maldives would be guest country at the fair in 2013 providing an opportunity for much positive exposure for the destination amongst the Swiss travel trade and media
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Fam Trip: June-July 2012
The total arrivals from Japan by the end of June 2012 are 15,392, which is a 0.6 percent decline compared to the same period in 2011. In June 2012, there were 2,369 arrivals from Japan accounting for 4.0% market share.
Japan market has been a stagnant market for the past 5 years. However, there is a 5.8% positive growth in the month of June.
Additional Charter Airlines commencing between Tokyo and Male' in August will boost the arrivals from Japan.
In order to increase arrivals from Japan it is vital that we re-strategize market segmentation and product adaptation.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Marine Dive Fair, Tokyo: 6-8 April 2012
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Fam Trips: February (MRS Womens' Magazine), April (Zexy Magazine), July (Wonder Airport project)
> Maldives Advertisement in association with Maldives Embassy in Japan on Tokyo Big Screen (July-September)
> Maldives featured on "Wonder Airport, Michiko and Yashima's Sky Travel-pedia" on Japan TV Channel BS Ch 4
> JATA, Tokyo: 20-23 September 2012
> Roadshows in association with Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines and Mega Maldives, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka: 16-19 September 2012
By end of June 2012 Maldives recorded a total of 13,317 arrivals from India, which is a 8.0% decline compared to same period of 2011. India contributes 2.9% of the total market share of the Maldives tourism. In June 2012, there were 2,495 arrivals from India accounting for 4.2% market share.
Overall the feedback from the industry partners states that the fall in rupees resulting to increase in air fares as well hotels have led to a drop in outbound tourist traffic from India. The outbound Indian travelers are now searching for cheaper flights, moving to different categories of hotels and early bird offers.
The financial difficulties faced by some of the airlines are one other factor affecting incoming to Maldives. Limited air connectivity between major Indian cities and Maldives is also hindering factor in growth of Indian market. However, given the economic climate, the industry is expecting a year on year growth of around 5.5 per cent in the outbound category this year.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> SATTE, New Delhi: 10-12 February 2012
> Maldives Networking Evening: February 2012 (During SATTE 2012)
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> PR activities: June 2012-June 2013
> Conclave of SAARC Region Tourism Exchange: 6-7 July 2012, New Delhi, India
> Fam Trips: 5-10 August 2012
South Korea
The total arrival from South Korea market for the period January to June is 10,654 which is a 3.2% growth. 2,358 arrivals were registered from Korea during June with a growth of 26.2% and market share of 4.0%.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Maldives Pavilion at Korea Expo 2012, Yeosu: May-August 2012 (12 Million Visitors are expected to visit the Expo)
> Celebrated National Day at Korea Expo 2012, Yeosu: 4 June
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
9,966 arrivals were registered from Austria from January-June 2012. This is a 6.9 percent growth compared to the same period in 2011. Although Austria is a small market, with its favorable economic conditions and high percentage of the population with disposable income and propensity to travel, the market has maintained a positive growth.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Fam Trips: June 2012
South East Asia
In terms of population the main countries in the region are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. 12,213 arrivals were registered between January to June 2012. This is a 13.9 percent increase to the same period in 2011. South East Asian market shares 2.7 percent of the total arrivals to the Maldives. In June 2012, there were 2,699 arrivals from South East Asia with a 23.2% growth and 4.5% market share.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> World Islamic Tourism Market KL: May-June 2012
The two countries which represent Oceania region, Australia and New Zealand registered 7,842 arrivals by end of June 2012. This is 22.9% growth compared to the same period in 2011. In June, 1,437 arrivals were registered from Oceania region which is a 33.3% growth. Australia alone registered 35.6% during June with a share of 2.2%.
USA is a huge market that needs to be tapped into with the right strategy. Many of the obstacles that have been faced include the distance and lack of direct and convenient routes topped with the lack of marketing budget to launch an aggressive campaign to penetrate to this market.
Despite the obstacles, 7,028 arrivals were registered from the USA from January to June 2012. This is a 6.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2011. Much interest has been generated amongst the Americans with the emerging trend in live aboard cruises in the Maldives.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> DEMA, Las Vegas: 14-17 November
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
Middle East
During the first half of 2012, Maldives attracted a total of 9,712 arrivals from Middle East market which recorded an unparalleled growth of 65.0% compared to the same period last year. In particular it is important to note the exceptional growth from UAE.
Most outbound travel is during the Middle Eastern Summer Period (May-August) which is also the school holidays.
The opening of Middle Eastern based hotel chains in Maldives is a contributing factor for the positive growth. Middle East shares 2.1% of the total market share.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> ATM, Dubai: 30 April-3 May 2012
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Maldives featured in Al Musafir TV programme, Bahrain
> Fam Trip: September 2012
Spain and Portugal
By the end of June 2012 Maldives attracted 3,098 and 1,532 from Spain and Portugal respectively. A decrease in outbound travel from Spain to Maldives has been observed by 9.0% compared to the same period in 2011. Portugal also registered a negative growth figure of 29.9%.
Historically these two markets have been relatively small markets for Maldives.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> FITUR, Madrid: 18-22 January 2012
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
> Sponsorship of prize at TV game show: July-August 2012
South Africa
The total arrival from South Africa market for the period January to June is 1,827 is a 3.3% increase. South Africa is a potential market with better air connectivity.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
Northern Europe
The total arrival from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden market for the period January to June is 1,694, 765, 1,274, and 2,611 respectively. Denmark and Norway showed a positive growth while as there is a decline in Finland. Scandinavian economies are recovering their former level of economic growth and are expected to maintain sound growth in coming years.
The main obstacle for the market growth is the limited air connectivity. With better air connectivity these are potential markets to the Maldives.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
East Mediterranean Europe
The total arrivals from Israel recorded 1,128 by the end of June 2012 which is a growth of 11.4% compared to same period last year. Turkey also recorded a positive growth of 17.7% accounting for 2,210 visitors to Maldives.
The reason for the growth in Turkish market is the opening of Turkey owned resort in Maldives. Turkey also remains an extremely potential market with better air connectivity. Charter operations are expected from Turkey during the year which would contribute to the positive growth.
Marketing Activities undertaken/planned:
> Digital and Social Media Campaign: May 2012 onwards
Other Activities
> Maldives feature in "Waar us De Mol" Travel Show, Netherlands (June – July)
> Maldives feature in Over Seven Seas Travel Show, Ukraine (19-23 August)
With the positive figures in June, MMPRC is very much in line with the set target of 1 million arrivals during 2012.
Launch of the global advertising campaign on BBC Worldwide and ongoing activities on social media platforms as well as PR networks in important markets together with the strategized traditional marketing activities such as FAM trips, roadshows and representation at tourism fairs, and aggressive industry promotions have contributed in boosting the arrival figures despite the economic situation in major markets.


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Watch for more action around financial management shared services in the coming months.
Industry sources confirmed the Department of Housing and Urban Development will announce its decision in the coming days to move its core financial management system to the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service. BFS, formerly the Bureau of Public Debt, provides shared services to about 40 percent of the civilian agencies, including NASA, the Social Security Administration and components of the Homeland Security Department.
Besides Treasury itself, HUD will be the largest migration to the shared service, and it could take two years, the industry source says.
Additionally, the Interior Department announced earlier this week it awarded Unisys a $44 million contract to put its Financial and Business Management System (FBMS) in the cloud.
And the Federal Trade Commission, the Coast Guard and the Commerce Department are in the discovery phase to decide whether to move to a shared service provider.
But the fact that HUD is making the move to Treasury is a significant milestone. The agency's decision has been a long-time coming. It started the process to implement a new financial management system in 2006 by releasing a request for proposals. It eventually awarded a 10-year contract to IBM in 2010 worth $129 million to implement a new system. It was a three-phased approach starting with HUD's core financial system and then pulling in other components. The project struggled and HUD, with the help of the Office of Management and Budget, revisited its plans that same year.
"I think this is a poster child for the broader discussion for problems with large financial systems and trying to do too much," said an industry expert who follows federal financial management. "I'm glad that HUD is headed in this direction of moving to a financial shared service provider. It just makes sense for most agencies to do the same."
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