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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - March 10, 1991, New Braunfels, Texas .mss POWS head home as ... Baker discusses ■k** Erno -~r° postwar politics. See Page 5A Schaas, Cougars defeat New Braunfels at Unicorn Invitational. Seepage 10A New Braunfels ZbZ Fit New Braunfels ^ boasting an aerobics boom. See Page 1B ...et DP- Vol. 139, No. 82 707 Landa St., New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (LISPS 377-880) fritting 7-880) 512-625-9144 Sunday March 10, 1991 75 Cents Three Sections, 40 Pages Stammtisch Best wishes The New Braunfels Herald-Zeltung would like to extend best wishes and "welcome home" greetings to Lt. Commander Mark Hickman, who returned to New Braunfels Saturday after serving as a surgeon aboard the hospital ship USS Mercy during the Persian Gulfwar. "Happy Birthday" today to Isabel Campos, Alyssa Barucky, Joan Trayhan and Ashley Bevil and on Monday to Veronica Batey, Bill Kolthoff and Anne Louise Miller. Belated birthday greetings to Felicia Andrea Flores, Donna Bevil, Jennifer Fisher and Ross Hirschficld. Happy anniversary to Harry Perez and his wife Delia on their 12th anniversary today. Know of a birthday or anniversary? Call our receptionist the day before at 625-9144. We'd love to share in the greetings. Volunteers needed On March 13, geologists from the Texas Water Commission will be in New Braunfels to conduct two training sessions for anyone assisting them with the Edwards Aquifer Protection Project. The project will taken an inventory of potential sources of ground water contamination surrounding public jttjpply wells that draw water from the Edwrds. There have been approximately 30 wells identified in Comal County, but the majority of these are located within the New Braunfels city limites. Volunteers will be asked to survey within a half mile diameter around each well. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are needed for this project. There will be two volunteer training sessions next Wednesday, at 9 a.m. and another at 5:30 pan. (volunteers need only attend one session). The training will be in Conference Rooms A and B of the city's Municipal Building at 424 S. Casten. PTO meeting The Goodwn-Frazier PTO will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Frazier Cafeteria. Lonna Clinch from Laurel Ridge will speak on self-esteem, and there will be a presentation to honor the school principals and secretaries. Join Pleasure Divers Dive with the Pleasure Drivers organization every Sunday at I p.m. Meet at the shop 1.2 miles north on Hunter Road or call for directions, 629-3696. All divers are welcome; if you don't have a buddy, they have one for you. Defensive Driving Charlie Rose's Defensive Driving Class is Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to IO p.m. in room 4 of Sa* STAMMTISCH, Pag* 2A The spring-like weather will continue today with mostly sunny skies and a high in the mid 70s. The wind will continue to blow, though, from the southeast at IO to 15 mph. Tonight's low will drop to about 54 with increasing clouds, Monday will be partly cloudy with a high expected of 82. Inside: BUSINESS..............................9A CLASSIFIED......................7-12B COMICS.....................6B.10-16C CROSSWORD........................3A DEAR ABBY..........................SB EDUCATION...........................4B ENTERTAINMENT..................SB HOROSCOPE.........................SB KALEIDOSCOPE.................1-7B OPINIONS...............................4 A SPORTS...........................10-12A TV LISTINGS.......................I-SC WEATHER..............................2A Desert Storm claims council member's seat Kickin' up the dust Hundreds of Comal County youngsters will be kickin' up the dust this week during the 23rd annual Comal County Junior Livestock Show March 14-16 at the fairgrounds. Saturday, the livestock show association hosted a Blue Ribbon Gala honoring buyers of the livestock, which was followed by a dance with Clay Slaker and the Texas Honky Tonk Band. A giant screen showed slides of oast youth shows while gala-goers enjoyed barbecue under the colorful lights of Wursthaile. (Photo by Erik Karisson) By STEPHANIE FERGUSON N*w* Editor A Garden Ridge City Council member, who has filed for mayor, has been removed from his post by Mayor Walter Yohey after he missed more than three meetings while serving in Operation Desert Storm. Air Force Ll. Col. Keith Richter, representing Place 5 on the City Council, was removed last week during a regular city council meeting, said City Administrator Kandi Wat cr street. Richter, who was activated last year, flys transports planes for the 68th Military Airlift Squadron based out of Kelly Air Force Bse. His wife, Betty Richter, said she spoke to her husband by telephone Fnday night about the action. She said a certified letter arrived at then- house Saturday from the city informing Richter of the action. "I have -on lac ted an attorney and we are in the process now of doing some research ... then we will go Keith Richter ahead and make a decision based on the findings,'' she said. Sm RICHTER. P«g*2A Hearings will focus on high-speed rail By KATHRYN SCHOEMER Staff Writer Plans for building a high-speed rail system connecting San Antonio to Austin and Dallas will be discussed in several hearings with the Texas High Speed Rail Authority this month. Two franchise proposals from two different consortiums, composed of several nationwide engineering contrators, will be presented to the rail authority March 18. The hearings are expected to last for at least three weeks. The high-speed rail would run in a triangle, starting from Dallas, stopping in Houston, San Antonio and Austin with possible connections in Bryan-Collcge Station and Waco. "Right now, the only plans we have (for connections) are the larger cities," said Henry Johnson, senior vice president for Lichliter, Jameson and Associates, a firm that belongs to one of the consortiums. The French consortium, known as Texas TGV, will use French technology for the highspeed rail while the German consortium, known as Fast Track Inc., will rely on German technology. Both groups plan to produce a train that will ride anywhere from 180 to 220 mph. Many of the riders on this train will be commuting or traveling on business and will be "sensitive to time." If the train stops in New Braunfels, that could take up an additional 13 minutes and the rail could actually lose riders, he said. However, the rail could provide weekend excursions to New Braunfels because the area is a tourist attraction and could pick up some business, he said. Glenn Biggs, president of Fast Track Inc., also said engineers will focus on the needs of business people who are consistent with their travelling. "New Braunfels may have a way of getting on the train, but it can't stop too many times" because that takes up time, he said. The French consortium, known as Texas TGV, will use French technology for the high-speed rail while the German consortium, known as Fast Track Inc., will rely on German technology. Both groups plan to produce a train that will ride anywhere from 180 to 220 mph. Even though ihe rail may not stop ut New Braunfels the exposure may help its growth. A high transportation system would be helpful to New Braunfels because it would get people into this area, said Michael Meek, executive vice president of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. "Anything San Antonio does (that pulls) people down Interstate 15 will be helpful because we'll get a spinoff of that," be said. Both consortiums have spent millions of dollars conducting studies and hiring consultants for the project lf the proposal is accepted by the rail authority. Biggs predicts the project will cost approximately $3.4 billion. Although neither consortium will receive state funds for the project, they arc investigating alternative ways to pay for the project such as tax-exempt bonds. Five or six years ago, the German group sparked an interest to investigate a high speed rail for the mangle area, said Glenn Laird, vice president of environmental services for Lichii-ter, Jameson and Associates. 3m RAIL. Pay* 2A Good Day Fraser files for spot on NB City Council 'SSG wa* By KATHRYN SCHOEMER Staff Writer Paul Fraser Jr., a retired colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, filed Friday for a seal on the New Braunfels City Council District 4. Elections will be held May 4. Fraser expressed concern with industries contaminating New Braunfels and plans to investigate other alterna-tive measures besides conservation lo preserve the Edwards Aquifer. Fraser "(To) continue die expansion of heavy industry will hurt our city and holding the line on that type of growth is essential ... in all these efforts, the city staff and manager require strong guidance from the City Council and I know I can provide drat," Fraser staled in a press release to the Herald leuung. City management can defeat Lafarge by annexing the company arid reappraising it to levy ad valorem taxes, bi addition to charging additional taxes, the city should enforce "any regulation that will cause (Lafarge) to spend more money and make it loo expensive for them (to operate)," he said. Fraser also believes City Coun cil should investigate the "Dye Plan" in order to preserve the aquifer. "David W. Dye, director of the Silver Creek Research Inslitue, has developed a plan which 'describes... how existing water resources in the San Antonio region can be managed ... to supply water for everyone for generations to come'," Fraser said. Council members need to investigate this plan to see if there is a way aquifer users can reach an agreement. The Dye Plan would annually pump 437,000 acre feet of water near Loop 1604 in San Antonio via creekbeds to already dry recharge dams iii that area. It would also provide reservoirs to capture winier water and then release it over the recharge zone during the summer months. Another goal Fraser has for the city is amending the City Charter. "Our City Charter... is fast becoming a dinosaur Part of the responsibility of pioiecuiig our City Charier is keeping up with the times," Frasei said. Fraser also believes citizens may want to hold a hear mg to decide whether they want to elect a mayor or continue letting council members decide who will get the mayor's posiuon. Collision kills San Antonio man By KATHRYN SCHOEMER Staff Writer Three cars collided on U .S. 281 and FM 311 Saturday afternoon killing one man and injuring two women. Anthony Cieszynski, 60, of San Antonio, was transported to Medical Center Hospital. He later died. Beulah Jardin, 65, of Spring Branch, and Shirley Krogol, 60, of Bluffton, were transported to Medical Center Hospital. According to a Comal County SM ACCIDENT. Pay* 2A City presented award for budget By KATHRYN SCHOEMER Staff Writer New Braunfels finance officers received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Thursday from the United Suites and Canada Government Finance Officers Association for a second consecutive year, "I ain proud for the City of New Braunfels rn receiving tins award (because) ii emphasizes the tremendous improvement iii our budget over the past three years,' suited City Manager Paul Grohman rn a press release to die llerald'ZeUu/ig. TTm; awald is selected from a group of budget experts who evaluate tile budget on how well it is presell leo in addition lo how it serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a cotiunuiucauou tool. City officials will submit the 1991-92 budget to GFUA this year, hoping to win tor a third consecuuve year. ll gives us an ''individual third parly, saying we did a good job land) better bond rating," said Hic hat d Boldine, director of finance for the City of New Braunlels. Preparation Ioi the budget begut* in December when depot unem beaus start preparing individual budgets tor each division. City otlicials then piepare a rcviscu budget, using the previous year as a stalling poult and subsequently make a proposed budget, usulymg their line item requests. A presentation of die budget is given to council members ut a budget works! top arid then made into a dr all wiuch is available to die public at die Municipal Building. Afterward, City Council holds a public hcarmg lot citizens' input on die budget. Congressman meeting with residents Congressman Lamar Saudi will conduct five town mceungs Saturday, Match 16 in Sari Amoiuo and New Braunfels. "This is a gieat opporiuruty for me to meet with residents of die 21st Congressional District to discuss die issues they lace every day," Smith said. "These meetings have proven invaluable rn the past. I believe they are an important par t id leprescniauve government." Snub) (K San Antonio) will visit New Braurdeis lf oui 4:15-5 pan. at Seele Elementary School, 540 Howard St. Resident* are invited to talk with the congiessinaii about the upcuiuuig session. Smith will be available to die public at the following location* alai times. • 9-9:45 ami. — Alamo Height* J ut u oi High School cafetal ia, J to I N. New Braurdeis in San Amoiuo. • 10:30-11:15 aan. — San Aiuouio Board of Realtors Auditorium, 9110 Intersuie IO VV. • 12:30-1:15 p.m. — Hollywood Pink Conunuiuty Center, 2 Mecca Drive. • 2-2:45 pan, — Northern Hdls Elementary School cafeteria, 13901 Higgins, San Antonio. • 4:15-5 p.m. — Seeie Elementary School, 540 Howard St. in New Braunfels. ;
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A new instalment in the bestselling Sharpe series.
Paul McGann brings the drama and action alive.
Sharpe's Escape takes place in the summer of 1810, once again in the Peninsular War. The French are mounting their third and most dangerous invasion of Portugal. Captain Richard Sharpe with his company of redcoats and riflemen meets the invaders on the gaunt ridge of Bussaco. But there, despite a stunning British victory, the French are not stopped and the army have to fall back.
Sharpe has made enemies among the Portuguese and during the retreat through Coimbra, he and Sergeant Harper are lured into a trap designed to kill them. With the help of an Englishwoman, Sharpe survives, but is cut off from the army. He has to rejoin his regiment if the command is not to fall to the ambitious Lieutenant Slinbsby. At the Lines of Torres Vedras, the vast defences built to stop the French before Lisbon, Sharpe confronts his enemies in a climactic battle.
Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.
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There's no question that Bernard Cornwell's ever-growing magnum opus consists of his books featuring the doughty soldier Richard Shape, of which Sharpe's Escape is the 20th title. All the elements that aficionados look for in Cornwell's books are firmly and satisfyingly in place. The year is 1810, and the British Army is struggling against the confident French, who are assailing Portugal once again. As British soldiers cross into Spain, they find a hunger-ridden, depleted land. In the middle of the chaos is Captain of the Light Company, Richard Sharpe, who has found a new nemesis in Ferragus, a duplicitous Portuguese man well-connected with the French invaders. However, the battle between the two men takes a more dangerous turn, when Sharpe, no longer with his regiment, takes some unorthodox routes to prosecute his personal battle. With only his ex-colleague, the reliable Sergeant Harper and a Portuguese ally, Jorge Vicente, to help confront myriad enemies, the Sharpe/Ferragus duel is fought through the ruined streets of Coimbra and on to Lisbon, as Wellington mounts a coup de grace against the French.
Bernard Cornwell fans know what to expect: vivid scene-setting and pithy historical detail (never artificially freighted in, always comfortably ensconced), exhilarating action set-pieces, and (riding above it all) the larger-than-life figure of Richard Sharpe, realised with real bravura. --Barry ForshawReview:
'Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph
'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail
'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.' George R.R. Martin
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text: Latin Americans in the American Political Process Latino Population In 2007, by nationality Mexican Puerto Rican Central/South American Cuban Other Hispanic Total 29,189,334 4,114,701 6,033,333 1,608,835 4,432,393 45,378,596 Latino Population of the U.S. by Origin, 2007 South American All Others 6% 10% Central American 8% Cuban 4% Puerto Rican 9% Mexican 63% Latino Population Diversity: in educational attainment, occupational mobility, nationality, socioeconomically, generational status Disagreement in terms: Hispanic is preferred on the east coast and Latino on the west coast Chicano is a Political/ideological term and Spanish American is preferred in New Mexico Where Most Latin Americans Live, 2007 Where Most Latin Americans Live, 2007 Population by Race and Ethnicity, Actual and Projected: 1960, 2005, and 2050 Latino Population ¾ reside in five states: CA (40%), TX (19%), NY (9%), FL (8%), IL (4%) In 1960 constituted 9.6% of L.A. county population. By 1990, 37.8% One of every 4 persons living in poverty in the U.S. is of Hispanic origin Median Age = 26.6 compared to 36.9 for non-Hispanic white By 2025, will comprise 19% of U.S. population. By 2050, 29% Latino Population By year 2070 will constitute about 1/3 of U.S. population Today, approx. 30% speak only or mostly English 1/3 speak Spanish at work, 60% at home, ¾ listen to Spanish radio 86% are urban dwellers compared to 73% for total population Diversity: Culturally, linguistically, racially, religiously, in assimilation rate Household Income Trends, 1979-2003 Statistical Portrait of Latinos in the United States, 2007 Households by Income, Race & Ethnicity, 2007 People in Poverty Trends, 1979-2003 Latino Identity Panethnicity - refers to a common identity and sense of solidarity among Latinos from different nationalities While there is considerable diversity among Hispanics, a number of factors tend to bring the Hispanic community together Latino Identity 1. Language 2. Spanish formatted television stations 3. English and Spanish periodicals aimed at the Hispanic community Divisions remain culturally Multiple subcultures Mexican vs. Mexican American Central American vs. South American Puerto Rican vs. Dominican vs. Cuban Latino Identity politically Cubans vote more Republican Mexican & Puerto Rican vote more Democrat economically Varying degrees of affluence, poverty rates, occupational mobility, social class among Latinos Immigrant vs. 2nd or 3rd generation status Latino Identity racially "Color gradient" – recognizing the 22 shades of skin color between black and white Historical amalgamation national identity Anglo/Dominant group tends to group all Latinos together not recognizing differences Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens The Language Divide Bilingualism - involves the use of two or more languages Bilingual educational 1. English as a Second Language program Most common program but most lack a bicultural basis 2. English immersion program The Language Divide Problems in implementing bilingual education: 1. Lack of teachers to incorporate a Bicultural approach 2. The number of languages spoken by children and the lack of qualified teachers 3. Ethnocentrism Research results on bilingual education Official Language Movement The 1980's and 1990's saw an increase in attacks on bilingualism Political Education Decline in Federal support for bilingual programs An increase in the number of States that have passed laws making English the State's official language California and Proposition 227 end to bilingual education Attacks on bilingual education Growing Political Presence Voting rights Banning literacy tests In 1975 Congress moved in the direction that resulted in legislation that provided for multilingual election ballots in areas with at least a 5% minority population Growing Political Presence Political trends Increase in registered voters Increased number that vote Less commitment to one party In between major elections, little effort is made to count Latino interest except by Latino elected officials Mexican-Americans The first Mexican-Americans became Americans with the Annexation of the Southwest and part of the Northwest after the Mexican-American war The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo of 1848 Under the treaty the new Americans were guaranteed rights of citizenship, rights to property and their cultural traditions, including language. The loss of land and the lack of legal protection after the treaty Land conflict with Anglo ranchers made MexicanAmericans outsiders on their own land Immigrant Experience Immigration from Mexico has been continuous in part because of the proximity of the two borders Lack of restrictive immigration policy directed towards Mexicans until the second half of this century The proximity of the two countries and the maintenance of cultural ties. Mexican-American immigration both documented and undocumented is a function of a combination of push and pull factors Mexican Revolution conflict and immigration Mexican immigration has been tied closely to the economies of Mexico and the United States Immigrant Experience Agribusiness interests Migration patterns to the Midwest and elsewhere Population growth and immigration The Great Depression of the 1930's and the push for repatriation The economic effect and personal impact of repatriation on Mexican-Americans Demand for labor during World War II and the bracero program Conflict between the braceros workers and Mexican-American workers Economic competition for jobs and Operation Wetback and undocumented workers from Mexico Political Organization César Chavez and migrant farm workers movement Economic and social conditions La Raza - pride in one's Spanish, Native American and Mexican heritage. Texas La Raza Unida Party Political Organization Chicanismo - emerged in part among Mexican-American college students in the 1960's Chicanismo - influenced by the civil rights movement Chicanismo - emphasized political self determination and ethnic pride Political Organization Reies Lopez Tijerina - in 1963 formed the Alianza Federal de Mercedes (Federal Alliance of Land Grants) Purpose of the organization was to recover lost land In 1967 Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund was formed (MALDEF) Pursue issues through the courts Borderlands Maquiladoras - foreign-owned and established businesses on the Mexican side of the border Job exportation from the manufacturing North in the United States and the exploitation of Mexican workers Migradollars or remittances The Borderlands Cuban Americans Patterns of immigration Cuban settlements in Florida date back to the early nineteenth century Where small communities organized around single family enterprises Cuban Americans Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, there have been successive groups of immigrants First: About 200,000 came during the first three years after Castro came into power Second: Freedom flights - another 340,000 came from 1965-1973 Third: Mariel - another 124,000 came in the freedom flotilla (Mariel controversy) Fourth: In 1994 - economic push factors The Present Picture: Cuban Americans The influence of Cuban Americans Miami area In Urban centers Generational relations among Cubans Generational clash between cultures (parent and child) Cuba and Cubans Inter-ethnic relations between Cubans and other Hispanic's at times have been strained Adjustments were made by Cuban immigrants with the loss of income and family roles Long-range perspective of Cubans in the U.S. depends on several factors Central and South Americas Central and South Americans came from historically different experiences and times culturally diverse backgrounds Color gradient and race in the United States Central and South Americans Immigration has been influenced by a number of push and pull factors U.S. immigration laws Social and economic forces in their home country War and persecution Economic deprivation Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States from Spain after the the Spanish-American War of 1898 Puerto Rico has been a United States colony since 1898 (Commonwealth Status since 1948) Puerto Ricans have been subjected to bureaucratic (Political) control by the United States Puerto Ricans Initial colonial policy had a devastating effect on Language on Puerto Rican cultural institutions Jones Act of 1917 and United States citizenship Have most rights except do not pay federal income taxes and do not vote for President or have voting members to Congress/Senate In 1948 it became a commonwealth Island and the Mainland A number of push and pull factors have led to migration from the Island to the mainland Economic underdevelopment and the pull of jobs on the mainland Farm labor contracts Overpopulation Cheap airfares Puerto Rican communities (New York City) on the mainland Island and the Mainland Neoricans - term used by The Islanders to refer to Puerto Ricans that have lived in New York Neoricans are often better educated and have more money than Puerto Ricans from the Island Often resented by long time Islanders Island of Puerto Rico Commonwealth status and neocolonialism Issues of Statehood and Self-Rule In 1998 in the last vote over the issue 50% favored commonwealth status , 47% statehood and 3% favored independence Only Puerto Ricans on the Island may vote NAFTA and growing competition with Mexico and Canada for United States dollars The debate goes on…. Political Issues Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund - PRLDEF Educational status and issues Increasing segregation 1. Function of residential segregation in large metropolitan areas 2. Increase in population as desegregation movement began to decline 3. Desegregated schools have become resegregated Demographic Trends in Jail Populations Between 1990 and 2008, the number of Hispanic jail inmates increased at a faster average annual rate of growth (4.5%) than white (3.8%) and black inmates (3.3%) Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics Correctional survey Present View Many immigrants have problems because they came to the United States without the proper documents Many were professionals and had to adjust to downward mobility lower status jobs Unemployment Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 Brain drain Education Ending Segregation with Mendez v. Westminster Isolation in the classroom because of tracking (placing students in specific classes or curriculum groups on the basis of testing or other measures) Educational effect of tracking Bilingual educational programs Higher education Adjusting to college and campus life dominated by Whites Dealing with prejudice Economic cost of college Statistical Portrait of Latinos in the United States, 2007 Educational Attainment by Race & Ethnicity, 2007 Research by The Tomas Rivers Policy Institute (TRPI) has shown that college financial aid opportunities abound in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. Yet many Latino students and their parents are not aware that numerous grants and scholarships are earmarked especially for them. www.latinocollegedollars.org California Latino Youth Perceptions of College Financial Aid 98% of respondents felt it was important to have a college education 38% of respondents did not feel the benefits of college outweigh the cost Over half of all respondents erroneously thought students have to be U.S. citizens to apply for college financial aid Few respondents could accurately estimate the cost of attending either a UC or the CSU There is a lack of familiarity with government grants for education Tomas Rivers Policy Institute, June 2006 study Latinos And Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap Nearly nine-in-ten (89%) Latino youths say that a college education is important for success in life Yet only about half that number (48%) say that they themselves plan to get a college degree Nearly 74% of respondents who cut their education short during or right after high school say they did so to support the family National survey conducted Aug.5 to Sept. 16, 2009 by Pew Hispanic Center Healthcare Hispanic community lack of access to healthcare resources Function of poverty and employment patterns Use of folk practitioners - traditional folk remedies or curanderismo Form of holistic medicine Religion Religion is the most important formal organization in the Hispanic community Roman Catholic church Early on, took an assimilation role Today, more community oriented Hispanic role in the church has grown Worship (more expressive) Hispanics underrepresented in the clergy Pentecostalism—Evangelical Christianity within Hispanic American communities Religious Preferences Latino/Hispanic Political Activists and Interest Groups Cuban American National Council (CANC) Cuban American National Foundation (CANF) Committee for Cuban Democracy (CCD) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) Hispanic Association for Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Latin American Defense Organization (LADO) Latin Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Latino National Political Survey (LNPS) League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Latinos United for Political Rights (LUPA) Mexican American Legal Defense an Education Fund (MALDEF) National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) National Association of Hispanic Dentists (NAHD) National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) National Council of La Raza (NCLR) National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) Puerto Rican Legal Defense an Education Fund (PRLDEF) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) United Farm Workers (UFW) U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Hispanic Political Action Committees NDN PAC (New Democrat Network-Hispanic Strategy Center) Hispanic Action Committee Hispanic CEO PAC Hispanic Democratic Organization Hispanic PAC USA Hispanic Unity USA HISPANICS FOR AMERICA Peace & Justice Hispanic PAC Latina Roundtable PAC Latino Alliance Latino Citizens for Respect Latina PAC Latinos for America PAC (Non-profit) Honor PAC Building Our Leadership Diversity PAC Intergroup Relations Continuum More information/graphs www.census.gov www.ojp.usdoj.gov www.wcvi.org www.trpi.org


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LOS ANGELES -- By coming to the plate four times in Friday night's loss to the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier finally became eligible to rejoin the list of the National League's leading hitters for the first time since he returned from the disabled list on May 31.
Despite the fact he entered Saturday night's game hitting just .256 since being activated, Ethier went right back into the top spot, where he held a 28-point lead over second-place Marlon Byrd of the Chicago Cubs.
Ethier, who was hitting .392 when he broke a bone in his right little finger on May 15, was hitting .357, a precipitous, 35-point drop since his return. In his first 11 games back, Ethier had no home runs and just two RBIs in 43 at-bats and only four walks in 49 plate appearances. His on-base percentage had fallen from .444 to .418.
Dodgers manager Joe Torre, for one, isn't concerned and cited the fact opposing clubs probably are pitching to Ethier very carefully because of the sizzling start he got off to.
"He has had great at-bats," Torre said. "Certainly, he understands that there aren't too many ballclubs, as long as he is hitting .350 or .360 ... that aren't saying, 'Let's not let this guy beat us.' But I think he's fine. He's hitting the ball with authority to left field."
Although he was 0 for 3 with a walk Friday, Ethier has appeared in recent days to be heating up. Between Tuesday and Wednesday victories over the St. Louis Cardinals, he hit safely in four consecutive at-bats and five of six, including three of those four doubles he has hit since coming back.
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Both left fielder Manny Ramirez and second baseman Blake DeWitt were out of the starting lineup Saturday.
Torre usually rests Ramirez for day games after night games but decided this time to rest him for the night game before the day game instead because Ramirez was hitting only .159 (7 for 44) for his career against left-hander Scott Kazmir, the Angels' Saturday starter -- not that Ramirez is hitting that much better against Sunday starter Jered Weaver (2 for 12, .167), but that is a much smaller sample size.
Torre rested DeWitt even though left-handed batters are hitting a collective .457 (21 for 46) with three homers off Kazmir this season. Torre said he was simply trying to get a start for utility man Jamey Carroll, who was hitting .289 overall but hadn't been in the lineup since Sunday. Torre was quick to point out that Ethier and first baseman James Loney, both left-handed hitters, were in the lineup.
Torre said the only regulars who might rest Sunday are third baseman Casey Blake and shortstop Rafael Furcal, but he wasn't sure on either one of them. Torre also said catcher Russell Martin will play Sunday because Monday is an off-day.
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Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda donated $50,000 -- twice the amount he gave last year -- to ThinkCure!, the Dodgers' official charity, as part of this year's annual ThinkCure! weekend at Dodger Stadium. Kuroda lost both his parents to cancer. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig also contributed $25,000 to ThinkCure!
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Insect Defoliators of the Southeastern United States. Forest Health Guide for Georgia Foresters Terry S. Price – Entomologist http://www.gfc.state.ga.us. Hardwood Defoliators. Greenstriped Mapleworm Orangestriped Oakworm Spiny Oakworm Buck Moth Oak Skeletonizer Forest Tent Caterpillar
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Forest Health Guide for Georgia Foresters
Terry S. Price – Entomologist
Hardwood Defoliators
Greenstriped Mapleworm
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Buck Moth
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Forest Tent Caterpillar
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
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Oakworms in the genus Anisota, are common
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Orange Striped Oakworm
Feed on various oaks and sometimes birch and hickory.
Spiny oakworm
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Buck moth larva
The buck moth feeds primarily on oaks.
The oak skeletonizer
Oak Skeletionizer
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Note key-hole shaped spots
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Forms no tent, feeds on many species
Eastern Tent caterpillar
Catalpa sphinx moth.
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Walnut caterpillar
Variable Oak caterpillar
Coleoptera - Hardwoods
Locust leaf miner – nymph, larva and adult
The larger elm leaf beetle
The Japanese beetle
Conifer Defoliators
Spotted Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Virginia Pine Sawfly
White Pine Sawfly
Slash Pine Sawfly
Hetrick's Sawfly
Warren's Sawfly
Blackheaded Pine Sawfly
Red-Headed Pine Sawfly
Abbott's Sawfly
Introduced Pine Sawfly
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Pine Webworm
Pine Colaspis Beetle
Pine Chafer Beetle
Evergreen Bagworm
Black headed sawfly
Lepidoptera - conifers
Pine webworm
Everygreen bagworm
Coleoptera (Conifers)
Pine Colaspis beetle
Pine Colaspis beetle damage
Pine Chafer Beetle
Stinging Caterpillars that occur in Southern US
Saddleback caterpillar
Saddleback caterpillar
Hag Moth Caterpillar
Puss Moth Caterpillar. Most dangerous of the
Stinging caterpillars – symptoms may last 12 hours
IO Moth Caterpillar
Stinging Rose Caterpillar
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3) Describe the basic life cycle of the spruce budworm. In what part of the U.S. is this insect a problem?
4) Describe the basic life cycle of the gypsy moth. What is the potential of this insect becoming a problem in Alabama?
5) Describe the basic life cycle of the Douglas-fir tussock moth. Where is this insect a problem?
6) How do humans contribute to the spread of Gypsy Moth in the United States? What is one major difference between the Gypsy Moth and the Asian Gypsy Moth.
7) What is 'Disparlure' and what is its role in integrated pest management?
8) Why is damage by the Douglas-fir Tussock moth generally more serious than that caused by the Gypsy Moth?
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The Free and The Brave Foundation was organized exclusively for charitable purposes. The Free and The Brave Foundation is designed to enlist the help of schools and communities to show unity and support of emergency, rescue and militarypersonnel and victims of tragedy. Our focus is to encourage children and their families to take an active role in helping others, emotionally and financially. Emotional support can be provided by letters, cards and pictures. Our goals are to help our neighbors, our nation and to encourage values of sharing and caring.
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Avalanche Ranch located in Redstone, Colorado, is a short 52-minute drive from Aspen. Centered on three natural hot springs, Avalanche Ranch is a quaint retreat from society. Cabins varying in size and accommodation offer private lodging for individuals, couples, families and groups. Avalanche Ranch promises more than picturesque cabins but also the calming waters of the hot springs and crisp, clean mountain air. Hot springs have been attributed with more than just relaxation. For centuries healers and doctors have acclaimed the healing attributes of natural hot springs. Scientists today attribute these benefits to the geothermal energy and the high mineral content of the water. Joint pain, swollen glands and painful blood vessels can all experience relief from soaking in mineral springs. Breathing in the steamy, thermal water improves circulation, and removes toxins from the bloodstream by dissolving them. An increased metabolism is also attributed to soaking in hot springs. Avalanche Ranch has improved upon the natural health benefits of the hot springs by offering specialty massage and yoga as well. Yoga classes designed for groups, private courses or special needs are influenced by the Iyengar tradition and conducted by Vinyasa trained instructors. Yoga has been shown to improve strength and flexibility as well as reduce stress and pain. Massage, either 60 or 90 minutes, in-room or at the request of a hot springs guest also reduce stress, improve circulation.
Slightly farther away, three hours to the north, in Steamboat Springs another hot springs offers all of the benefits of the hot springs in a slightly larger, more family friendly setting. Old Town Hot Springs and Strawberry Park are popular destinations, complete with water slides, bridges and enclosures. However the fun doesn't stop there! In the summer months Steamboat Springs offers all sorts of water fun. Beyond the obvious activity; swimming in the lakes, reservoirs, river and creeks, water offers a variety of exercise Boating and rafting on Steamboat Lake or the Yampa River offer a wide range of health benefits. In addition to the fresh air, rafting, paddling and boating are great exercise, burning roughly 350 calories per hour on the water. Rafting is also an often over-looked form of relaxation. The wind on your face, the sounds and sensation of water beneath you help relax the body, but the almost required accompaniment to this is laughter. It boosts endorphins, helps the immune system and relaxes the body for up to 45 minutes after a hearty laugh. Steamboat Springs offers a wide range of accommodations, from resort style to hotels and camping; there are multiple options from which to take in this northern retreat.
Three and half hours due east, Denver, Colorado offers the accommodations, shopping and culture of a big city along with a culinary tradition of health and good living. A weekend in the big city offers a fun change of space, with museums such as the Denver Museum of Art, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Molly Brown house and countless others to provide ample walking, (if the malls and shopping centers are not enough) as well as the opportunity to enjoy new and cutting edge cuisine. Sushi Sasa has won multiple awards for its sushi, from a Zagat award to multiple Top of the Town awards, offering a strong recommendation for fresh, healthy and delicious sushi. Root Down, another Denver restaurant, prides itself on its "Field to Fork" mentality. Here organic, natural and local food is served with "globally influenced seasonal cuisine." Potager is another "Field to Fork restaurant" whose organic menu changes monthly to reflect the food in season as well as to offer a diverse dining experience. For Aspenites, accustomed to fine dining experiences, with a focus on local and organic eating, Denver is an extension of that mindset, if on a somewhat larger and more diverse playing field. A weekend to Denver will allow you to catch up on your shopping and culture, while ensuring healthy food options are available.
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Turn-of-the-century detective Isaac Bell matches wits with a German spy just as the world inches closer to global warfare in this novel in the #1 New York Times -bestselling series. It's 1910 and Chief Investigator Isaac Bell, along with fellow Van Dorn detective, Archie Abbott, is escorting a Wall Street stock swindler to his trial in New York...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2012
Detective Isaac Bell travels the early-twentieth-century American railways, driven by a sense of justice and a determination to stop a new mastermind reigning terror on a crucial express line in this #1 New York Times -bestselling series. A year of financial panic and labor unrest, 1907 sees train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2009
Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the espionage-riddled world of warfare when America?s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times -bestselling historical action adventure. Ā 1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2010
Turn-of-the-century detective Isaac Bell goes undercover as a coal miner for his first solo mission in this novel in Clive Cussler's #1 New York Times bestselling series. It is 1902, and a bright, inexperienced young man named Isaac Bell, only two years out of his apprenticeship at the Van Dorn Detective Agency, has an urgent message for his...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2013
When Detective Isaac Bell's mentor is shot, the turn-of-the-century investigator traces the attack from a booze-smuggling operation back to a team of international saboteurs in this #1 New York Times? bestselling series. ┬Ā It is 1920, and both Prohibition and bootlegging are in full swing. When Isaac Bell?s boss and lifelong friend Joseph Van Dorn...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2014
Detective Isaac Bell tracks a killer across the nation?s oilfields in this adventure in the #1┬Ā New York Times ?bestselling historical series. ┬Ā ┬ĀAs Van Dorn private detective Isaac Bell strives to land a government contract to investigate John D. Rockefeller?s Standard Oil monopoly, the case takes a deadly turn. A sniper begins murdering opponents...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2015
Turn-of-the-century Detective Isaac Bell takes on the upstart leader of a vicious crime organization in this novel in the #1┬Ā New York Times ?bestselling series. ┬Ā It is 1906, and in New York City, the Italian crime group known as the Black Hand is on a spree: kidnapping, extortion, arson. They like to take the oldest tricks and add dynamite. When...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2016
Alors qu?il s?appr├¬te enfin ├Ā c├®l├®brer son mariage ├Ā bord du paquebot Mauretania, Isaac Bell vole au secours de deux hommes agress├®s en pleine nuit┬Ā: des scientifiques, le professeur Beiderbecke et son jeune assistant Clyde Lynds, peu enclins ├Ā se confier au brillant d├®tective de l?agence Van Dorn. Quelques jours plus tard, le professeur est retrouv├®...
Publisher : Grasset
published : 2016
Isaac Bell may be on the hunt for the greatest monster of all time in the newest action-adventure novel from #1 New York Times ?bestselling author Clive Cussler. ┬Ā The year is 1911. Chief Investigator Isaac Bell of the Van Dorn Detective Agency has had many extraordinary cases before. But none quite like this. Hired to find a young woman named...
Publisher : Penguin Publishing Group
published : 2017
Following on from his hugely successful Justinguitar.com Beginner?s Course and his songbooks for Guitar, celebrated Guitar tutor Justin Sandercoe has created a complete and easy-to-follow guide to rhythm reading. This book focuses on learning how to read rhythmic notation, an often overlooked part of learning how to read music. It is aimed at beginner...
Publisher : Music Sales
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text: Introduction to International Marketing "If we distributed pictures only in the United States, we'd lose money. It takes the whole world now to make the economics of movie-making work." - William Mechanic President, 20th Century Fox "Half the people in the world have yet to take their first picture. The opportunity is huge, and it's nothing fancy. We just have to sell yellow boxes of film." - George M.C. Fisher CEO, Eastman Kodak Co. International Marketing Today we live in a world of Global outsourcing. Global Trade is at its potential high and the trend is going to grow in future. Peter Drucker says, "No Institution, whether a business, a university or a hospital, can hope to survive, let alone to succeed, unless it measures up to the standards set by the leaders in its field any place in the world." So also, the Indian business environment has seen a sea change in the level of competition since the opening up of the domestic markets for participation of MNC's. In 1950, the International Trade was worth $55 billion. From here, it has raised to $10120 billion in 2005. Germany ranks the first in exports and exported goods worth $912.3 billion with a global share of 10% in 2004. USA ranked second with $818.8 billion and 8.9% share. India was 30th with exports of $75.6 and a share of 0.8%. In imports, the USA has imported goods worth $1525.5 billion with a global share of 16.1%. India ranks 23rd with imports of $97.3 billion and 1% of the global share. This data shows that India has to go a long way in international Trade and the scope is tremendous. International Marketing ...is the marketing of goods and services across national frontiers. … is the marketing operations of any company that sells and / or produces within a given country when : The organization is a part of, or associated with an enterprise which also operates in other countries, and There is some degree of influence or control on its activities from outside the country in which it sells and / or produces The process of planning and conducting transactions across national borders to create exchanges that satisfy the objectives of individuals and organizations. Difference between Domestic and International Marketing What is the difference between marketing domestically and internationally Marketing concepts are universal (goal is to make a profit by satisfying customers) Difference is that in international marketing ALL environments have to be taken into consideration when the marketing plan is developed and executed • Must consider the legal environment, governmental controls, climate & weather, cultural beliefs, buyer behavior… (uncontrollable elements) Global Marketing Environment Global Regional Local Marketing Mix Environment Major International Marketing Decisions Special Problems of IM Political & Legal differences. Cultural differences. Economic differences. Differences in the currency units & their fluctuations. Differences in language. Differences in marketing infrastructure. ( In terms of promotion channels, distribution channels etc ) Trade restrictions.( Import controls ) High cost if distance coverage.( Has an impact on time, mode of transport, obsolesce and goods perishing costs) Differences in Trade Practices. Why Go Global Firms are motivated to expand their markets internationally for two reasons : Push factors : Refer to the compulsion of domestic markets like saturation of markets, international competition etc that amount to reactive reasons for going global. Pull factors : Refer to proactive reasons, that attract firms to global markets. This talks about the potential in the global markets to be more profitable and high growth prospects. Why Go Global Reasons to consider going global: Foreign attacks on domestic markets Foreign markets with higher profit opportunities Stagnant or shrinking domestic markets Need larger customer base to achieve economies of scale Reduce dependency on single market Follow customers who are expanding Driving Forces Liberalization MNC's Technology Transportation and communication revolution Product development costs and efforts. Rising aspirations and wants Competition World economic trends Regional integration Leverages Participants of IM Private Firms. MNC's Other large firms SME's Public sector undertakings Trading companies Individuals. Objectives Of International Marketing Identifying the needs and wants of International Customer : Undertaking IMR & analyzing market segments, seeking to understand similarities & differences in customer groups across different countries. Achieving Global customer satisfaction : Adapting products and services & other elements of the MM to satisfy different customer needs across countries Objectives Of International Marketing Staying ahead of the competitors by providing better products / services : Assessing, monitoring & responding to global competition by offering better value, developing superior Brand Image & product positioning , broader product range, competitive price, high quality, good performance, better distribution & after sales service. Objectives Of International Marketing Co-coordinating marketing activities : Coordinating and integrating marketing strategies across countries, regions and global markets, which involve centralization, delegation, standardization & local responsiveness. Market Entry Strategies Exporting Low investment Low control of promotion Licensing Low investment Low control of promotion, positioning, and quality Able to benefit from existing distribution and market knowledge Joint venture Considerable investment More control Able to benefit from partner's experience Must work with partner Direct investment Large investment Risky Greater control May lack knowledge of market Modes of Entry Exporting is a relatively low risk strategy in which few investments are made in the new country. A drawback is that, because the firm makes few if any marketing investments in the new country, market share may be below potential. Further, the firm, by not operating in the country, learns less about the market (What do consumers really want? Which kinds of advertising campaigns are most successful? What are the most effective methods of distribution?) If an importer is willing to do a good job of marketing, this arrangement may represent a "win-win" situation, but it may be more difficult for the firm to enter on its own later if it decides that larger profits can be made within the country Exporting Need for limited finance Less Risk Proactive and reactive motivations. Forms of Exporting : Indirect Exporting Direct exporting Intracorporate transfers. Types of Export Intermediaries Export Management companies International Trading Companies Manufacturer/s agents Manufacturers export agents Export and import brokers Freight forwarders. Modes of Entry Licensing and franchising are also low exposure methods of entry—you allow someone else to use your trademarks and accumulated expertise. Your partner puts up the money and assumes the risk. Problems here involve the fact that you are training a potential competitor and that you have little control over how the business is operated. For example, American fast food restaurants have found that foreign franchisers often fail to maintain American standards of cleanliness. Similarly, a foreign manufacturer may use lower quality ingredients in manufacturing a brand based on premium contents in the home country. Modes of Entry Contract manufacturing involves having someone else manufacture products while you take on some of the marketing efforts yourself. This saves investment, but again you may be training a competitor. Direct entry Direct entry strategies, where the firm either acquires a firm or builds operations "from scratch" involve the highest exposure, but also the greatest opportunities for profits. The firm gains more knowledge about the local market and maintains greater control, but now has a huge investment. In some countries, the government may expropriate assets without compensation, so direct investment entails an additional risk. A variation involves a joint venture, where a local firm puts up some of the money and knowledge about the local market. International Strategic Alliances Advantages: Ease of market entry. It may be useful for a firm to partner with another that already has a presence in and knowledge of a market. For example, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) partnered with the Mitsubishi Keirishi in entering Japan. By doing so, KFC was assured of managerial talent to deal with local regulations and handling logistics (e.g., labor and construction) while Mitsubishi in turn got the use of an authentic American brand name. Advantages of International Alliances Shared risk. Some projects are just too big for any one company to approach alone. Boeing can partner with Rolls Royce, with the latter making the engines for the aircraft, while Boeing makes the frame. Many times, deep sea oil exploration is too big a commitment for any one oil company, so two or more may together. International Strategic Alliances Shared knowledge and expertise. Intel, known for its cutting edge innovations in computer chips, can partner with a Japanese firm do to its manufacturing. Synergy and competitive advantage. "Synergy" refers to the idea that the resources held by two firms, when combined, add up to more than the sum of their parts. Disadvantages of International Alliances Legal obstacles. Since both firms have their own interests, complicated legal agreements may have to be made up. Also, there may be limitations on market concentration, and there may be some concern about the legality of technology transfer. In some countries, as previously mentioned, it may be difficult to enforce agreements. Complacency: If two firms join forces where they previously competed, they may become complacent in developing new products, improving quality, and lowering costs and prices. When competition is place, firms tend to maintain greater discipline, which is needed for competitive ability in the long run. Disadvantages of International Alliances Costs of coordination. When two firms have different cultures (e.g., individualistic vs. collective or authoritarian vs. more participative), more effort may be needed in circulating information and reaching decisions. For example, Oracle, an aggressive computer firm in the Silicon Valley with a strong emphasis on meritocracy might have difficulty working with a collectivistic Japanese firm. Blurred lines between areas of competition and cooperation. Suppose Sony and Compaq, which both make computers, want to collaborate on making memory chips. To do so, they may have to share information about other computer technology in areas where they may compete. There is now a question of what to share and what to hold back. Not only is time spent deciding whether to share or withhold, but essential information may end up not being available to those who need it.


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Operating as closely as possible to a typical airline trip, Airbus' A350-1000 Early Long Flight put the aircraft's cabin comfort to the test ahead of the launch of the aircraft. Joined by company test engineers, nearly 290 Airbus employees evaluated everything from the IFE system to the lavatories on the 12-hour flight, while a Virgin Atlantic cabin crew provided in-flight service
22 May, 2017
This charming 1964 film from the Rank Organisation is a snapshot of the 'golden age' of air travel in the UK's Heathrow Airport. Nostalgia fans will love the BOAC and BEA airplanes
19 May, 2017
The Poise economy class seat concept came together in just eight weeks to showcase the benefits of close collaboration between designers and suppliers. Poise rethinks the structure of the economy class seat to create extra legroom for every person, irrespective of where their seat is positioned relative to the seat track
15 May, 2017
In 2014, BAE Systems entered the passenger experience space in a big way with the introduction of Intellicabin. Promoted in the company's marketing materials as an "integrated approach to cabin management", the Intellicabin suite of products promised to enhance the feeling of comfort on board aircraft by providing a modular and scalable architecture for capabilities such as in-seat power, LED lighting, wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE), dimmable windows, and crew interfacing.
Then at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015, the company announced that start-up Indian carrier Vistara, a joint venture between India's Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (Vistara is the pair's second attempt at starting a full-service regional carrier), would be the launch customer for Intellicabin's IFE streaming solution, rather than the full cabin management system (CMS), which is aimed at original equipment manufacturers.
Under the agreement, BAE Systems would equip Vistara's entire leased fleet of 13 new Airbus A320-200s, eight of which are now in service and seven still on order. Not unlike some other streaming solutions in the marketplace, Intellicabin consists of a head-end digital server and powerful wireless access points (WAPs) sourced from system hardware supplier Kontron. In addition to the basic system hardware, the agreement stated that a BAE Systems/Samsung partnership would enable Vistara to provide ruggedized, 10.5in Galaxy Tab S tablets to business class passengers.
Since that April 2015 announcement, BAE Systems has been working with the airline to customize the user experience; to compile a suitable content pool (BAE Systems is working with Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE), using the company's studio connections and WISE IFE software backbone); to select a capable MRO facility in Delhi; and of course to obtain the certifications needed for a fleet-wide program start before the end of Q2 2016.
The first installation
Ahead of the first Vistara system installation scheduled for November 2015 in Delhi, Aircraft Interiors International was keen to learn how the launch program is progressing, and to discuss the challenges involved in bringing an all-new product to market, with an all-new airline, in a region that could present some unfamiliar bureaucratic procedures for BAE.
"It's all gone perfectly, with no problems whatsoever," jokes Jared Shoemaker, director of Intellicabin at BAE.
"In honesty, though, I would say that the biggest learning experience we've had is with regard to product shipping. We're a US$30bn global company and we ship products everywhere, but still, shipping product and working within Indian regulations is difficult. It's very complicated and bureaucratic – from taxation to import and export, there are a number of regulations that you have to be crystal clear on."
That being said, Shoemaker asserts that preparations for the first installation are going nicely, thanks in equal parts to Vistara's cooperativeness and the combined experience of the airline's senior executives, many of whom have come over from parent Singapore Airlines.
Above: Vistara's cabins include seatback device holders
"They have been an amazing group of people to work with. They are extraordinarily capable, with a lot of background. This helps us a lot because they know what they want and they know how to get there. As our launch customer, Vistara has a unique level of influence on what we do and where we're going," explains Shoemaker.
At the time of writing, in late October 2015, BAE Systems and Vistara are closing in on awarding the installation contract to an MRO facility in Delhi, with Shoemaker telling us that there are a handful of very capable facilities in the running.
To ensure correct installation of the first system, one aircraft will be removed from service for an undisclosed length of time. However, due to the non-invasive architecture of the Intellicabin streaming system, subsequent installations are anticipated to happen without the airline missing a beat.
"We expect to do our installation on a set of consecutive overnight shifts," states Shoemaker. "So the aircraft, when it has completed service for the day, will be worked on. Then we put it back, ready for service the next day."
Regulatory approvals
Once the first installation is complete, BAE and Vistara will begin the task of obtaining the regulatory approvals needed to flip the switch. The multistep process will involve approvals from both India's DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) and the European Union's authority for aviation safety, EASA. Although the DGCA spent the first quarter of this year struggling to prove itself fit after last year's downgrade to a category 2 security rating by the FAA, Shoemaker believes that same FAA intervention will facilitate a smoother process for BAE Systems, now that a category 1 rank has been restored.
"The FAA came in recently and helped [the DGCA] get a little bit more straightened out," he states. "They're now much more streamlined and similar to the FAA in the way they do business. They have been very good to us and we expect approval in January. At that point we will fly it for a period of time to wring out any remaining issues there may be, then roll out across the rest of the fleet, for 13 aircraft by the end of Q2."
Above: The systems underwent extensive testing at BAE's facilities
BAE Systems made use of a Faraday cage (an enclosure made of conductive material to block electrical fields in the same way a fuselage does) belonging to hardware supplier Kontron to verify Intellicabin's performance should all passengers engage with the system at once.
"We ran 160 devices streaming 720p on our system in the lab to ensure we could cover all the corner points… We've gone up to 60 devices streaming off a single WAP and each Vistara aircraft will have three," said Shoemaker. "So we are very satisfied that we can do what we need to do from that perspective."
The tricky business of business
When Intellicabin goes live with Vistara during 2016, passengers in the economy and premium economy classes will be able to connect and stream, using the web browser, on wi-fi enabled devices. In this setup, the entire IFE solution (application, content, and metadata) will be pushed in real time from the central server to the device through one of three WAPs on board.
Guests flying in business class are to be given a Samsung tablet, on which the experience should be slightly enhanced. This is due to the tablet's high-resolution display and the fact that the application framework 'lives' on the device, reducing the load of the data being streamed.
Since spring 2016, Vistara has been offering its passengers the use of Samsung tablets pre-loaded with a more modest selection of content and a user interface very similar to the final product.
"We've been flying what we call our 'interim solution' for six months now," states Shoemaker. "We've had a lot of positive feedback from Vistara flying the product, though they are extremely excited to move to the full streaming installation."
Above: A range of content can be viewed in super AMOLED quality on the Galaxy Tab S
However, convincing people to pay more for business class seats in the Indian market is proving difficult, and it is unclear just how much IFE or a tablet can help that decision. In mid-September, leading Indian business daily, the Business Standard, reported that poor load factors were forcing Vistara executives to reconsider their 16-seat business class configuration, possibly looking to halve the number of business seats on forthcoming deliveries, to give more space to economy.
In the article, the Business Standard quoted Devesh Agarwal, editor of Bangalore Aviation, who wrote on his own blog, "The lack of a broad network of business destinations with services at convenient timings adds to the challenge. This is reflected by the extremely low passenger load factors. The airline appears to be relying on value-added services such as wi-fi on aircraft. This would provide a sustainable competitive advantage to Vistara, but it is not likely to generate adequate monetary returns."
BAE Systems and Vistara both declined to speak about the validity of the Business Standard report, or comment on how a cabin re-configuration might affect plans to launch Intellicabin.
8 August 2016
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