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Some Byzantine misconceptions
The reason for this article is to address some of the gross inaccuracies I've seen online, not the least of which are the dozens of claimants to the Byzantine throne that are running around parading the Palaiologos name.
Let's get it clear: there are no proven, documented male line descendants of of the Palaiologos House alive today. Therefore, anybody claiming to be that is at best a fantasist and at worst a fraud. If one has the documentation, it would be a boon to historians and genealogists worldwide to examine it. Heck, they would probably become very wealthy by publishing a book (with documentation) on their family history from the Fall to the present.
As it is well known, the last Emperor of the Roman Empire of the East, better known as the Byzantine Empire, was Constantine XI Dragases (Κωνσταντίνος ΙΑ' Δραγάσης) of the Imperial House of the Palaiologos (Παλαιολόγος). Emperor Constantine died valiantly with his troops defending his capital from the hordes of the Turk that were headed by Mehmet II. After the conquest of of Constantinople, Mehmet II was known as "The Conqueror".
The fateful day that seat of Christianity in East found itself enslaved by the Muslim Turk was May 29, 1453 and the day the Emperor died.
After his death, the only Palaiologos left were:
- His younger brother Demetrius, Despot of Morea, who died a monk in Constantinople
- Demetrius had a single child, a daughter, named Helena who was taken along with her mother into the Sultan's harem
- His other younger brother Thomas who was the last ruler of Morea and as the last remaining male Palaiologos, the claimant to the Imperial throne. It is Thomas' line that is of interest to us.
After Mehmet conquered the Despotate of Morea, Thomas fled to Rome for safety along with his children in 1461. Along with him, he brought the head of St. Andrew, the First Called, as a gift to the Bishop of Rome, Pope Pius II. However, he died in 1465 and his children (2 boys and a girl) were brought up by Cardinal Bessarion (a Greek Orthodox bishop who was a unionist and was made a Cardinal by the Pope after being persecuted by the anti-union forces of the Eastern Church).
The eldest of them was Andrew and was the legitimate heir to the Christian throne of the East. He styled himself in the European Courts as "Imperator Constantinopolitanus" and squandered both his inherited treasures as well as the salary he was paid by the Pope. He went so far as to sell his claims to the Byzantine throne to Their Most Catholic Majesties King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain! There are rumors that he sold the claims several times over, including to King Charles VIII of France. He did not have any children from his wife and died penniless in 1502.
The younger son, Manuel, who became the titular Emperor on the death of his older brother (and if we discount the sale of the titles), moved to Constantinople and sold his own claims to the throne to the same person who caused the destruction of his Imperial House, Sultan Mehmed II! In return, Manuel received a comfortable pension and a life of luxury. While in the City, he married and had two children: John and Andrew of whom no offspring are found in the historical record. It is also said that Manuel and his children converted to Islam, even serving in the Sultan's navy. A slap in the face to the legacy of their Imperial House!
Thomas' youngest child was a girl named Zoe. She married the Grand Prince Ivan III of Muscovy (Moscow) in 1472 and brought as part of her dowry the double-headed eagle. This is the basis for the claim of Moscow to be the "Third Rome". As a side note, Zoe was the grandmother of Ivan the Terrible.
This is the end of the Imperial House of the Palaiologos. However, there is a cadet branch of the Palaiologos House created by Theodore, the first Marquess of Montferrrat. Theodore was born Theodore Komnenos Doukas Angelos Palaiologos in 1270, a son of Emperor Andronikos II. The last of this line was John George and died in 1533.
There were other Palaiologos, younger children from prior generations that presumably survived the conquest but, after a while, the record goes silent and many of the "bin Palaiologos" that can be found in the various Ottoman tax records are not necessarily related to the dynasty.
Another of the major inaccuracies I've seen online and also swept under the rug in Greece is related to the religious dogma of the late Emperor. Growing up in Greece, Emperor Constantine is hailed as the consummate Greek hero (and that part is 100% true) and also the "Defender of the Orthodox Faith" (this part is 100% untrue).
What apparently nobody wants to have known is that the Emperor died in communion with the Pope, as did his Patriarch, since they both had accepted the Councils of Ferrara and Florence. If it had not been for the Turkish conquest, the Eastern Orthodox Church would be in communion with the West today.
According to the historical record and what the noted Byzantine scholar John Julius Norwich, after the death of the Emperor, the Sultan wanted to control the Christians of his new empire by selecting a Patriarch that would not cause problems for him. Naturally, he would not choose someone who supported the union with the West and therefore selected the fiercely anti-unionist Gennadius.
Over the centuries, the almost apocryphal story of the anti-unionists of the Eastern Empire being so anti-Papal that they supported the Turks. This is patently false!
The most "popular" quote is the one attributed to the Grand Duke Lucas Notaras (Λουκάς Νοταράς), a famous anti-unionist, where he allegedly said
κρειττότερον έστιν ειδέναι εν μέσῃ τη Πόλει φακιόλιον βασιλεύον Τούρκων ή καλύπτραν Λατινικήν
or, in English
better to see in the midst of the City the Turkish turban to reign than the Latin mitre
The Grand Duke remained true to his beliefs in that the Eastern Church could not re-unite with the West as per the two Councils but, he was 100% loyal to his Emperor and a hero to his Empire. He tried to protect the Empire to the utmost of his abilities and was an ardent supporter of the Emperor to solicit help from the Western Powers. He took on the defense of the City and, though the Turk was victorious, his organizational skills and rallying of the troops was exemplary.
Let's not forget that it was the Grand Duke, his son and his son-in-law that were the three first "neo-martyrs" or martyrs under the Ottoman yoke. The were all beheaded for confronting the Sultan.
Not exactly the actions of a turcophile, is it?


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Gallery 270 is pleased to announce the showing of Michael Massaia's Scenes From A Childhood in conjunction with the artist's book release Scenes From A Childhood published by Brilliant Press. Stop by the gallery in Westwood, NJ to see select works from the four portfolios of Scenes From A Childhood, Transmogrify and the Passing of Things/Afterlife/Quiet Now and Saudade. It contains the very latest masterful prints of classic and beloved Massaia photographs, reprinted by the artist in addition to featuring new images that have not been previously printed before.
The book Scenes From A Childhood had its beginnings with Michael Massaia's spring 2015 exhibition at Gallery 270 and is finally available to be appreciated as a beautiful, unique book in two editions. Brilliant Press in Exton, PA was chosen as our publishing partner for their unsurpassed print quality, attention to detail and old world craftsmanship evident in every aspect of the book. The 96 page book with 73 photographic plates printed in rich duotone and glorious color is $75. They include photographs from four of Michael Massaia's portfolios: Afterlife /QuietNow/Saudade/Tr
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Medford, Ore. -- With just 12 more days until election day ballots are starting to stream into the Jackson County Elections Office.
County Clerk Chris Walker says they will not start scanning ballots until next week and you still have time to mail-in your ballot but should do so no later than Friday May 16th.
Beginning next week, through 8pm on election night, you can drop your ballot off at any official drop-box location.
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In 1967, my first job was writing copy for a Springfield, IL radio station; occasionally I helped out in the news room. Next, I was hired as an Account Tech I by the State of Illinois, Institute for Social Policy. But, when a new governor was sworn in, our program was thrown out. Illinois politics. However, with a state-funded retraining stipend, and encouraged by my boyfriend, Les Pauly (my husband since 1974) I began looking at the brand new community college, LLCC (Lincoln Land Community College). In those days, LLCC was a collection of classrooms in trailers parked on an asphalt lot. As I loitered outside the door to registration, not terribly impressed by what I saw, a man opened the door, and motioned me forward. That man was the first president of LLCC, Dr. Robert Poorman, and, I was on my way.
As a new student, and 'a bit' strong-willed, I struggled to understand the process of higher education. But, when I was discouraged or wanted to quit, there was always a faculty member or advisor who encouraged me to give it "just one more semester." I owe a tremendous debt to my community college; one which it has been my privilege to repay in a small way.
After earning an Associate in Arts degree at LLCC, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Illinois, I eventually returned to LLCC as a tenure-track faculty member. I regularly saw myself in the wary eyes of my "first semester" students. As I gained more experience, I observed the many and varied students, all with their own stories, working hard to build a future for themselves and their families.
Eventually a job opportunity for my husband moved us to St. Louis and ended my full time teaching career. However, I was able to join the adjunct staff of St. Louis Community College, Meramec Campus. Eighteen months later, my husband was drawn back to Springfield for a better job (that guy owed me big time!) My former faculty position filled, I decided to try my entrepreneurial wings. My first office, an 8 foot by 10 foot room, housed my dreams at a monthly rent of $65. Not certain if I'd be able to "make rent" I returned to LLCC as an adjunct faculty member to cover expenses. Eventually, I became a partner of Cona/Pauly Consultants, a central IL financial industry executive search firm. When invited to serve on the presidential search committee for LLCC, I looked on it simply as a public service opportunity. It turned out to be a bit more.
Out of curiosity, while serving on the search committee, I discovered there were no search firms specializing exclusively in community colleges. However, before I could think much more it, tragedy struck. The LLCC search had just concluded and the new president named. Two weeks later, my partner, Joe Cona, suddenly died. With my friend and mentor gone, it was time to pick a new path as I was out of business.
From my personal inventory I knew I could write, having been a feature writer for Springfield Magazine, Chicago, and numerous other publications; I could sell just about anything; and I knew how to run a business. Most importantly, I was well experienced in the process of conducting executive searches. Also, I had faced and dealt with unethical and unsavory practices which periodically surface in a search.
Next, I knew I loved teaching at LLCC; I loved being a volunteer for our community college, having organizing the first alumni association, hosted the first graduation party for LLCC newest alums (and signing them up as alumni members in the process), I'd been on LLCC's Foundation Board and I'd just completed serving as a member on their search committee. Yep, I was an official community college junkie.
As a result, I began to seriously explore the organization of a national search firm dedicated exclusively to the nation's community and technical colleges. From its inception in 1990, PGI (Pauly Group, Inc.) has been guided by a mission that has defined our client colleges as well as our firm:
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Today, Pauly Group, Inc. is a strong and respected organization, working hard to assist community and technical colleges to identify, recruit, interview, reference, and hire strong, diversified academic leaders for their schools. Yet, I continue to marvel at all the changes in the community colleges. Brick and mortar have replaced the trailers; iPads have replaced textbooks; and distance learning has brought the world to our students' door. PGI has changed and grown, as well.
Heart disease and cancer influenced my decision to pass the leadership reigns to the next generation. Under the leadership of Angela Provart, our president, our recruiting efforts now reach literally thousands of potential applicants and nominators. Video-conferencing, introduced in the 1990's, has been upgraded time and time again and is now the norm. Candidate referencing, a PGI hallmark, is now the best in the nation. And, Angela's latest program, Certified Interim Leaders, is under development.
I'm retired now. It has been a great honor to have worked with the nation's community college leaders. As our colleges change and evolve to meet the needs of the next generation of students, the future looks very bright, indeed. It has been my profound privilege to have served this wonderful community of smart, energetic, and entrepreneurial people who have a heart for the student and a strong vision of the future.
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'Sweet' Soul Music
Joan Osborne finds soul inspiration
By Greg Cahill
The 9-11 attacks spurred a lot of soul searching among those looking for more meaning to life. Joan Osborne found that meaning in soul--the soul music of the '60s and '70s. The result is How Sweet It Is (Compendia/Womanly Hips), a collection of 12 mostly soul covers first made popular by Edwin Starr, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding, Timmy Thomas, Aretha Franklin, and others. All of the songs evoke peace, love, and understanding; several sport a strong antiwar sentiment.
It was a gutsy move for Osborne, who is blessed with a powerful set of R&B pipes but whose career has stalled since 1995's hugely successful Relish (Mercury), the triple-platinum disc that spawned the odd hit "One of Us," which asked the philosophical question, "What if God was one of us / just a slob like one of us?"
"We're playing these songs at every show and getting a really good response from audiences, so I feel kind of vindicated," says Osborne, who had cancelled a long-planned album project to record this collection of soul covers.
Thirteen months ago--on Sept. 11, 2001--the Kentucky-born Brooklynite was in an L.A. studio when she learned about the terrorist attacks. Osborne had hired ace producer Don Was, booked session players, and was preparing to record the follow up to 2000's Righteous Love (Interscope), her first full-length CD since Relish.
"We were just starting to put the wheels in motion when 9-11 happened," she explains, during a phone interview from a Chattanooga hotel room. "This, of course, set everyone back on their heels and nothing got done. Making a record became the last thing on my mind."
Osborne scrapped the sessions and returned to New York. "I just wanted to be at home with my family," she says. "At the time, it was like the whole world had stopped, and I wanted to help out any way I could."
Three months later, Osborne realized the best way to help was through her music. "I knew that whatever I did had to be topical and relevant to what people were talking about," she says. "I decided to choose material that had a personal or political slant from that time when soul music was really flowering and a song like Edwin Starr's "War" was a No. 1 pop hit. It was a chance to record material that would help people reconnect, so a lot of these songs are about community or brotherhood or peacefulness."
Osborne enlisted producer John Leventhal (who had worked with Shawn Colvin and David Crosby) and set out to give the songs a sparse spin. In some ways, How Sweet It Is marks a return to Osborne's musical roots.
"It was kind of an accident that I got into music in the first place," she explains. "I was living in New York City and going to film school at NYU and working odd jobs. One night I went out to have a beer at a little blues bar and a friend dared me to go up on stage to sing with the piano player. I sang "God Bless the Child," the Billie Holiday song. The piano player invited me back the next week for open mic. I started going every week and learning new material."
Osborne soon found herself immersed in a musical community, playing five and six nights a week, and quitting film school. "I just fell in love with it," she says of the music. "It really just took over my life."
This year, soul music has played a particularly large role in her life. In addition to How Sweet It Is, Osborne can be seen in Standing in the Shadow of Motown, a great new documentary about the Motown studio musicians known as the Funk Brothers. Osborne appears with Chaka Khan, Bootsy Collins, Ben Harper, and others at a Detroit concert produced for the film. She can be heard on the film's soundtrack, singing blistering versions of Martha & the Vandellas' "Heat Wave" and Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?"
The film shows Osborne as first and foremost a fan of soul music, unpretentious, and in awe of its strength. "I came to it first from a fan's point of view," she says, "and to be somebody who actually found a place in that music community--to actually be a part of it--really meant a lot to me."
Joan Osborne and her band perform Friday, Nov. 1, at 8pm, at the Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Tickets are $25. 707.765.2121.
From the October 31-November 6, 2002 issue of the North Bay Bohemian.


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The toxicity of the venoms of the Brazilian scorpions Tityus bahiensis and T. serrulatus is extremely variable at different times. The properties of venom extracted from triturated glands are different from those of the pure toxin obtained by milking the live scorpions. Mean lethal doses of from about 0.5 to more than 2.0 mg./kg. were found in the mouse test with the pure venom. There was no difference in toxic activity between the venoms of the two species. The LD50 was the same for subcutaneous and intravenous injection in both of the venoms. The latter observation in conjunction with the symptomatology of scorpion poisoning favors the assumption that the venom is mainly a peripherally attacking neurotoxin. Reasonable volumes of scorpion antivenin should neutralize at least 5 mg. of pure venom.


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Mark 11:9. And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord:
Oh friends, it's Sunday, Palm Sunday, that venerable feast day in our Christian history and calendar when our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem like a conquering hero, the king He was and is, riding on the back of a humble donkey, as the jubilant people spread their clothes and palm branches in the road for Him to ride on, and they kept singing, 'Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the Highest!'
Ah mih people, what a wonderful and moving spectacle that must have been, seeing and hearing the people give praise and honour and glory to our God and King, Jesus Christ.
Likewise, this Palm Sunday morning, the Sunday before Easter, as we gather in the chapel, the sanctuary, or wherever, let's lift up our voices in praise and glory like they did two thousand years ago, as we welcome Jesus into our hearts and spirits and surroundings.
Let's resurrect those shouts of Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!' As one awesome sounding choir now, let's offer the sacrifice of praise through grateful lips from joyful hearts. 'Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest Lord we lift up your name With our hearts filled with praise Be exalted OH Lord our God Hosanna in the Highest.
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb of God Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb of God Lord we lift up your name With our hearts filled with praise Be exalted OH Lord our God Holy is the Lamb of God. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the King of Kings Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the King of Kings Lord we lift up your name With our hearts filled with praise Be exalted OH Lord our God
Jesus is the King of Kings Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest Lord we lift up your name With our hearts filled with praise Be exalted OH Lord our God Hosanna in the Highest.'
Yeh friends, is it ever important that we lift up the name of Jesus, the name that's above every other name, so that all people can bow their knees to Him and call him Lord and Saviour, for that's exactly what He is. And now that we've offered praise and worship, our hearts and souls have been opened, ready to receive God's word, that will bless and keep us for the next week.
And here it is, describing Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 'And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethpage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he (Jesus) sendeth forth two of his disciples, And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against (opposite) you, and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him
And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.' (Mark 11:1-3)
'All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek (lowly), and sitting upon an ass (donkey), and a colt the foal of an ass.' (Matt.21:4-5)
'And they (the disciples) went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without (outside) in a place (on the street) where two ways met; and they loose (untied) him. And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye do, loosing the colt? And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. And many spread their garments in the way (road): and others cut down branches off the trees, and strewed them in the way (road).
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.' (Mark 11:4-10)
'And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.' (Matt.21:10-11)
And there we have it friends; the word of the Lord! And all God's people declared a loud, grateful and confident 'All thanks and praise be to our wonderful and sovereign God!'
Yes my fellow believers, He is indeed worthy of all the praise and glory our hearts and souls can muster! And you'll notice that I interspersed the words of Matthew and Mark in our gospel reading so that we could get the full benefit of the information contained in both, since they each tell the story in a slightly different manner.
Now I sincerely hope that the gospel story and the praise and worship have touched our hearts and souls today, and will make us confident and secure to go out and face another week of work. Until next time then, the Lord willing, walk faithfully and carefully with the Saviour. Much LOVE!
…Hosanna…Hosanna…save me Jesus…save me…is the right cry for us all to call out…


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A message from Associate Vice-Chancellor Queensland Professor Jim Nyland: We are entering the 'Anthropocene ' (no longer a passive, stable and clement world) era...it is a fractious, chaotic and unpredictable world now. Migrancy and population movements are unsettling vast swathes the developed world, as well as many parts of the developing world and it is imperative that universities are not neutral ground in this unknown and dangerous world.
Responding to these momentous struggles is challenging for universities, let alone individuals committed to creating cultural capital and transmitting the best of what has been thought and said. One of the most notable ways in which staff at ACU Brisbane have sought to actively engage with some of these emergent big challenges has been through the successful 'Narratives of Hope' series. Special thanks goes to all those involved in this ground-breaking program – to Melanie Seal-Moradi, Keith Skelton, Dan Klar, Elyse Flavel, Nica Tsakmakis, Erin Dougherty, Jake Hardiman, Jane Scott, and Michael Sobek; and students Cian Cattelini and Imogen Johnson. Particular thanks goes to Janine Quine for her successful leadership of this amazing program (detailed below) despite it being put together on the smell of an oily rag.
Now in its third year, Narratives of Hope, continues to grow and evolve in its reach and impact as a story-telling platform for those voices who are often not heard. They are the voices of youth and adults from diverse cultural, social and religious backgrounds who constantly have to negotiate the social expectations and structures that are oblivious to their needs. It is an opportunity for them to challenge public perceptions and help us grow in understanding with the support of volunteer ACU staff and students who act as mentors. In actual fact, it is a reciprocal learning experience, because no one walks away untouched by the experience.
This year, we had two very well attended events around Narratives of Hope. The first was a Narratives of Hope Ensemble puppetry production held at Sandgate Town Hall. WHO ARE WE? WE ARE was a collaboration between Elysium Theatre's Sharyn Henry and former ACU mentors (Elyse Flavel, Keith Skelton and Janine Quine), former NOH participants (Rosalba, Nur and Mohammad) and new student volunteers (Jack – business and Krishna – OT). Using large brown paper puppets, it drew on previous stories with specific reference to Imtiaz's story. Imtiaz came to Australia by boat as a 15 year old from Pakistan and nearly drowned. It was followed by young Muslim speakers who have been, and continue to be involved with ACU. The response was more than expected. The 4.30pm session attracted over 40 people with the 6.30pm attracting around 80. People from the public have been asking if we will show it again.
The second event was last Thursday night where both digital stories were shown and oral presentations given. Attended by around people 80 people, including principals, families, ACU staff and students and various people from the public, it was a joyous night.
Whilst the volatility of political opinions which are current across the world impact on our capacity to provide continuity and stability in our region, leading at times to despair about our future generations, the young people who spoke with such passion and confidence during the Narratives of Hope series filled allwith a more positive vision for tomorrow. As one audience member wrote, "You like to think you know and understand, that you don't hold negative ideas – but really we do……the content is amazing – they need to be heard "louder!".
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Government wants banks to go slow on sensitive sectorsGovernment wants banks to go slow on loans to sensitive sectors
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10 Aug 2007
Mumbai: The government is nudging all public sector banks to go slow on loans to sensitive sectors like stock market and real estate and prune outstanding like credit card receivables. In a recent letter to the state-owned banks, the finance ministry has said public sector banks need to have a re-look at the continued high credit growth in the sensitive sectors and take necessary steps for rebalancing overall credit portfolio.
The March 29 letter, issued by Amitabh Verma, joint secretary in the banking division, comes against the backdrop of a continued rise in the share of sensitive credit real estate, commodities and stock market. The banking regulator, RBI, has also shown concern on ballooning personal loans and credit card portfolio of banks. These loans are unsecured in nature and are more prone to defaults.
Bankers said the letter was aimed at reminding banks to direct credit to the productive sector as was indicated by the finance minister in his last few interaction with state-owned banks. Sources said banks have already begun moving towards reducing exposure in sensitive sectors due to the pressure from the finance ministry and higher provisions imposed by RBI.
In its credit and monetary policy announced in January this year, RBI had raised provisions on loans under personal loan head, credit card receivable, real estate, stock market and non-banking finance companies to 2%. The provisions were pegged at 1% earlier. A 2% provision would mean that for every loan of Rs 100, bank will have to set aside Rs 2 as provisions. This move is expected to impact banks profits for year ended March 2007.
The country's biggest consumer finance lender ICICI Bank has already said consumer borrowing is likely to slow down due to the rise in interest rates following the hike in cash reserve ratio and repo rate on Friday. Economists point out that easy liquidity also fuels inflation, if money goes to fund consumption rather than investment. According RBI data, lending by commercial banks to the sensitive sector rose 75% in 2005-06 over the previous year.
The highest share was that of real estate, which rose by 79% to Rs 2,60,222.6 crore while capital market rose by 39% to Rs 22,076 crore. Loans to commodities rose to Rs 4,391 crore in 2005-06, up by 89% over last year.
Bankers said they have slowed down on extending loans to the real estate segment following concerns expressed by both the government and RBI. As a result, loan applications from property developers, special economic zones, hotels and shopping complexes are on hold for a while now.
(Courtesy: Economic Times)
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by: The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board
The San Diego Union Tribune
As The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board has opined for years, San Diego County government really needs strong new voices to challenge the complacency of county leaders who just last week, in their latest egregious example of showcasing a foolishly high self-regard, released a 200-page report on last year's deadly hepatitis A outbreak listing "noteworthy successes" without really detailing their failures. His more critical eye is one reason why we endorsed Democratic attorney Omar Passons for the 4th District county supervisorial seat.
We used this same lens to view the 5th District race to replace termed-out GOP Supervisor Bill Horn and represent north-northwest San Diego County. Horn has been on cruise control for years, treating the county's high bond ratings as proof of county leaders' greatness and being unduly proud of his record even though the quality of life in his district may have actually declined in his time in office.
While no one in the 5th District race details the downside of the county's arrogance as well as Passons, we think one candidate has the most promise to lead the county in a better direction: three-term San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond. In his interview with the editorial board, Desmond, a Republican, made a powerful point about the importance of a county supervisor having broad regional experience and established relationships with elected officials and executives in other local governments. If elected, Desmond — and county residents — will be well-served by his years of work on the boards of the San Diego Association of Governments, the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
As mayor, Desmond has kept his city's finances in order. He has also established infrastructure as a priority in a state where the issue is too often on the back burner. This history will be of particular value in never-ending county policy fights between big-city advocates of mass transit and those in rural and suburban areas — like Desmond — who say improving roads and freeways must also be a priority.
Desmond also makes a nuanced case in defense of the county's unusually high reserves. He thinks the county should always have available funds to cover 50 days of expenses in case of catastrophe to ensure residents have access to vital services. But he seemed willing to accept some new spending.
We do have concerns. In his interview, Oceanside Mayor Jerry Kern, another veteran GOP officeholder and Desmond's most prominent challenger, showed more of a willingness to criticize county government, starting with budget decisions involving probation agents that he thinks could hurt public safety. Also, Desmond saying he supported the Lilac Hills housing project in 2016 because he didn't know until later that the developer had cut corners is baffling, and his hard line on marijuana is too harsh given state voters' mellowing mood. And both Desmond and Kern seemed too ready to play politics with immigration by supporting President Donald Trump's legal challenge to the state's so-called "sanctuary" laws even though the supervisors had missed a deadline to sign onto the suit at this stage.
All in all, Desmond outclasses Kern and two well-meaning but inexperienced Democratic opponents, Jacqueline Arsivaud and Michelle Gomez. On June 5, we endorse the San Marcos mayor for supervisor.


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The pride of South Africa, Lion Lager took the second screen by storm with the launch of the ground breaking digital series called 'iLobola NgeBhubesi" as part of the relaunch of the brand and their "Lion is back at R10" campaign.
The limited 5 part drama series which launched on 22th October on the brand's Facebook page, as well as their Twitter and YouTube platforms, drew to close this past week with the 5th Episode.
"iLobola Nge Bhubesi' tells a story that celebrates the resilient spirit of South Africa. It is a story about love, pride, life, overcoming challenges and resilient spirit of a young South African man named Sipho. The drama follows Sipho as he gets ready to marry the love of his life, but first he must overcome the challenges he is set to face" says Titi Mabitsela, Lion Lager Brand Manager.
Mabitsela says Lion Lager has been quiet for quite a while and they want to relaunch the brand in a manner that resonates with consumers and, more than anything, showcases their resilient spirit as you'll see in the digital series.
"The series is a celebration of the tenacious and "never say die" attitude that we know of the Lion Lager man, no matter what is thrown their way. It's not often that a brand delves into a uniquely Mzansi story and as many will see in the setting, this is a story that many South Africans can relate to," adds Mabitsela.
The lead character is played by an upcoming South African actor and musician Bafana Mthembu (26) in his breakout role. The series also features talented actors Nhlanhla Mahlangu (as Gumede), Sibonile Ngubane (as Malume) and Mcedisi Shabangu (who plays the bride's Father).
"Being a part of this one of a kind and ground-breaking production was really exciting for me. I could relate very much to the character I played because, like him, I've been exposed to the custom of iLobola and have seen some of my peers go through a similar journey. This made it easy to tap into the mind state of a man who's about to undergo this." says Bafana Mthembu, lead actor; Sipho.
'iLobola Nge Bhubesi' is the brand's first ever digital drama series airing exclusively on the brand's Facebook page - Lion Lager SA.


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Barrie & District home sales decline in November -
Residential property sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® Inc. numbered 273 units in November 2013. This was down eight per cent from last November.
Within the City of Barrie sales activity was down seven per cent from a year earlier. The City of Barrie saw 174 residential sales in November.
"Home sales stepped back in November on the heels of a record month of October, marking an anomaly in a resale housing market that's otherwise been solid since the spring," said Wendy Elzner, President of the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS®. "Some 4,447 homes have traded hands in the region so far this year. This is the second best January to November sales figure on record after 2007."
The year-to-date average price for all homes sold via the Association's MLS® System in November 2013 was $319,179, up seven per cent from the same period in 2012.
The year-to-date average price figure for homes sold within the City of Barrie was $300,521. This was a five per cent increase compared to the average selling price in the same period last year.
The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® cautions that over a period of time, the use of average price information can be useful in establishing trends, but it does not indicate actual prices in widely divergent areas or account for price differentials between geographical areas.
The dollar value of all home sales in November 2013 was $84.3 million, down five per cent from year-ago levels.
New residential listings edged up two per cent from a year earlier to 423 units in November 2013.
Overall supply remains below levels seen in most of the past decade. Active residential listings on the Association's MLS® System numbered 1,122 units at the end of November 2013, down six per cent from levels at the end of November 2012.
There were 4.1 months of inventory at the end of November 2013. This was little changed from four months at the end of November 2012 and stood below the long-run average for this time of year as well. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.
Sales of all property types in the Barrie region numbered 286 units in November, down five per cent compared to November 2012. The total value of all properties sold in November 2013 was $87.4 million, down two per cent on a year-over-year basis.


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Watchingamerica.com has for some months been part of a nutritious media breakfast, serving daily doses of U.S.-focused news and commentary from abroad to an America unwholesomely satisfied with the view from up its own ass. And now that Katrina has plunged us deeper than ever into the warm, fecal waters of national self-examination, it's especially refreshing to step away to perspectives so distant, at times, as to render exotic even such familiarly American phenomena as, for instance, screwed-over black people. "There are some interesting and heart-wrenching stories about this race, which they call 'Negro,'" explained analyst Dr. Shahram Mohammednejad last week to viewers of the Iranian News Network's Katrina coverage. "Surely you know that up to 50 or 60 years ago, blacks had to sit at the back of the bus. Martin Luther King's mother was the first to have the courage to sit at the front. That started a revolution. [King] was eventually assassinated by the CIA."
As such B-minus homework suggests, of course, the risk of a site like Watching America is that the average American know-nothing might come away from it confirmed in his belief that foreigners know even less. Indeed, given the quantity of unabashed conspiracy theory on display here (the CIA/Mossad/Freemasons blew up the World Trade Center, says one Arab talking head after another; the Nicole Kidman vehicle The Interpreter is part of a plot to destabilize the Mugabe regime, says the Zimbabwean state press), you half suspect the site itself of conspiring to make non-Americans look asinine. But what then to make of the incisive, knowing critiques relayed from Taiwan, from France, from Mexico? "[If] the United States didn't exist it would have to be invented, so that other countries would find it harder to conceal their own defects and inconsistencies," writes one Parisian daily. And the fact that that's supposed to be a defense of the U.S. (from pro-American Le Figaro) suggests just how indefensible we've become.
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Updated: July 05, 2018
Shore Business Solutions has been the number one office equipment vendor at the Jersey Shore for decades. There are a variety of reasons to consider leasing as the means for acquiring office technology. Here are some of them:
- Conservation of working capital. Cash is needed for day to day operations. Preserve cash flow.
- Convenient and quick approvals. 100% financing.
- Potential tax benefits. Monthly lease payments are often deductible as an operating expense.
- Flexible options may include no money down, seasonal payments, deferrals etc.
- No variable rates makes for easier budget management. Fixed payments.
We recommend one of these basic equipment leasing programs:
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This structure provides you with the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease for its then Fair Market Value , continue leasing the equipment based on its Fair Market Value or return the equipment. The payment during the term is lower than on a lease purchase, but the cost at the end of the lease is higher. In most cases, there is a "cap" on the Fair Market Value of 20-23% of the original cost of the equipment.
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This plan allows you to buy the equipment at the end of the lease term for a nominal amount of $1.00 . For most companies that intend to keep the equipment at the end of the lease, this is the best option. In essence, you are building "equity" in the equipment, so you can also sell the equipment at the end of the lease or trade it in for the latest technology. We can assist you in selling the equipment at the expiration of your lease.


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Tasca Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of Johnston, RI serves drivers all around the Providence area and throughout the state of Rhode Island. From new and used car sales to auto repairs, we can provide all of the services and support you need to have an excellent vehicle ownership experience.
New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and FIAT Vehicles
Tasca Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of Johnston, RI offers local shoppers a robust inventory of new models. Whether you shop online or in person, you'll have access to a great variety of cars, trucks, and SUVS.
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FIAT: Italian heritage and retro fun are standard features for every new FIAT model available at our dealership. The new 500X offers just that, along with crossover flexibility and available all-wheel drive. The new 124 Spider takes its name from the world-famous sports car from the mid-20th century. The new model, like its predecessor, is a two-passenger roadster with a focus on handling and performance.
Dodge: From muscle cars to crossovers, this American manufacturer takes pride in its aggressively styled, powerful vehicles. A standout in our inventory is the Durango SUV. This three-row vehicle is a ringer for those with families, towing needs, and more. With the available 5.7-liter V8, the Durango can to up to 7,400 pounds.
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Our vehicle inventory is expanded even more by a substantial selection of pre-owned vehicles. These high-value vehicles help shoppers find great deals near Lincoln, RI. Our expansive selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs extends beyond our own Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands, and you'll never know what you might find through our trade-in program, so check back often!
If you have concerns about pre-owned quality, rest easy. Our service center inspects every trade-in vehicle to make sure they all meet our sales standards. Plus, many have mileage well under 100,000 miles.
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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat lease and loan opportunities are great ways for Smithfield, RI shoppers to afford new vehicles, and we're here to make sure they find the best options. We have a team of auto finance specialists and a network of lenders that make securing a loan much simpler for local buyers. Additionally, we offer a variety of new model lease specials directly from our manufacturers.
If you're interested in learning more about auto financing options, give us a call to set up a consultation. We'll help you navigate the terms and crunch the numbers to find the best financing avenue. If you're ready to apply already, you can do so easily with our online application.
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Scottish settler's diary recounts visit to Fryfogel Tavern in 1834
George Elmslie was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1803. He immigrated to Canada in 1834 and was one of the first settlers in the Bon Accord area just north of Elora in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario. He served as a school teacher in Elora, Guelph and Hamilton. He died in October, 1869.
His complete diary has been transcribed and is available in the archives reading room at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Fergus, Ontario. The diary details his journeys throughout southwest Ontario in search of a suitable block of land and farm stock. It includes his travels, meals he ate, books he read, encounters with slaves who escaped to Ontario, thoughts on race relations, comments on Brock's monument at Queenston, Niagara Falls, the Welland Canal, first nations people and others met, types of trees and flora noticed, differences between Old World and North American English, difficulties attempting to follow surveyors' blazes — and, adventures at a stagecoach stop called Fryfogel's Tavern.
What follows are excerpts from a narrative and diary entries written by George Elmslie in the summer and the period from Monday, September 8 to Wednesday, November 4, 1834.
George Elmslie set sail for Canada aboard the Fania under Captain Wright out of Glasgow on June 30, 1834. The voyage went pleasantly enough until a fire had to be extinguished in the spirit hold of the ship. A drunk steward tried to steal rum that spilled and caught fire, endangering the lives of all those on the vessel. Passage up the St. Lawrence was "very rough." He travelled from Quebec City to Montreal, up the Ottawa river to Bytown, the Rideau Canal to Kingston, where he boarded a steamer that docked in Toronto on Sunday, August 14, 1834.
"The cholera had preceded us, and there had been a great many deaths daily … The most strange and appalling thing to us was the sight of the carts for the dead going their rounds several times a day."
Encountering Sebastian Fryfogel
George Elmslie carried with him a letter of introduction from the Secretary of State for the Colonies which he used to meet His Excellency Sir John Colborne, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, "who seemed but little past his prime, … who wore a plain blue surtout, the one sleeve empty and attached to his breast, for he had left the left arm in the Peninsula."
The entry later adds: "In the afternoon, I called on Archdeacon Strachan and spent two hours very agreeably with him. Our conversation turned more on Scotland than on Canada and was now and then carried on in the 'guid auld Mither tongue."
His search for arable land on which he and three friends still in Scotland could settle led him down the Huron Road and an encounter with Sebastian Fryfogel.
"He (Sebastian Fryfogel) was the original busy Canadian settler… When we called, he was making a belt to put a small bell around the neck of a young time doe he had found in the woods" that was running about with his children — "a stock in which he was anything but deficient." (The Fryfogels arrived in Canada with five children in 1828 and eventually had 12 children in all).
"We had some remnants of dinner only consisting of potatoes, soup which being hungry and nothing else to be got, we ate up . . . The evening was fine . . . His wife had returned and some provisions had been procured, still we drank our tea without sugar."
C.whiskey helped
Setting out on a footpath through the bush to look at lots the next morning, Elmslie and two friends encountered a porcupine. "With the help of a stick and an umbrella, we soon killed it, not until the end of my umbrella was struck full of its quills." In all the excitement, their mare ran off and could not be found.
Returning to the tavern after a visit to Stratford, "we found an Indian skinning two deer he had shot … showing great dexterity, having skinned one of them in two minutes. Fryfogel bought the hinder and quarters of both at 6 shillings York 3/9c. … At tea, we had excellent deer steak but a little over down (sic)." Elmslie tells us the celebration which followed at the tavern that evening involved much merriment that benefitted from the consumption of something called C.whiskey.
Venturing off the Huron Road to follow trails blazed by surveyors often proved misleading. "You are very apt to take the wrong blaze" and if old blazes do not mislead you "they are sure to perplex you exceedingly." A compass was essential.
It was "most fatiguing work." Heavy rain had fallen. Within an hour, "our feet, legs and thighs were soaking… Soon, we encountered a cedar swamp, of which there were several …" It took over two hours to pick up the "blazes" again. "You step upon a slippery root and in the twinkling of an eye find yourself flat on your back." Springing from one fallen tree trunk to another, you "land on a rotten one and sink up to your knees."
Fryfogel serves as interpreter
The group thought they had found good land with tall elm, beech, maple and cherry trees in black lome soil, only to be disappointed at the lack of water.
"It was between 5 and 6 p.m. We made the outskirts of the wood as it became quite dark, fatigued, hungry and faint… We were still 4 miles distant from Fryfogels." A Perthshire Highlander fed them pea meal, bannocks and buttermilk. "We reached Fryfogels at 8, got an excellent supply of eggs and tea, and went to bed."
Sebastian Fryfogel — a Swiss German immigrant — acted as an interpreter for George Elmslie a couple of days later when the pair sought to negotiate the purchase of land from a "Dutchman" (Mennonite) and two of his neighbours. None of the three could speak any English. It seems no agreement could be reached, even though negotiations were conducted over stiff drinks of brandy. (We are indebted to Elysia De Laurentis, Archives Assistant at the Wellington Museum and Archives, for drawing our attention to George Elmslie's diary.)


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USA Softball and Softball Ireland have announced the first Atlantic Challenge Cup will be played in Dublin, Ireland on June 24, 2019. Team USA will face Team Ireland their first matchup on Irish soil. First pitch will be at 7pm Ireland time.
Team USA is currently ranked #1 in the world according to the WBSC rankings. Ireland is ranked #22 in the world and #6 in Europe. Ireland will be competing in the 2019 European Championships and the U19 World Cup.
We will post the link to the live video stream in the Irish American Baseball Society Facebook Group.


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Listen to Serenity (Prod. BINK!), the new track by Paypa featuring Emilio Rojas which was dropped on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012. Paypa's odds keep getting better with each new leak, and Serenity (Prod. BINK!) will undoubtedly improve his chances of winning. It's a worthy addition to a respectable catalogue that has seen a lot of growth since Paypa debuted in this game. We're looking forward to the follow-up.
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Studies of behavioural interventions (trying to make people lead more healthy lives) consistently show small effect sizes. An effective smoking intervention would improve quit rates by four per cent1 and a successful weight loss intervention would do well to produce a sustained weight loss of more than five per cent of body weight.2
The really big gains in public health have come not from behavioural change, but from public legislation. Take a few examples:
- Forcing tobacco companies to advertise the harms of tobacco.
- Raising taxes on alcohol and tobacco.
- Seatbelt legislation.
Governments are now considering legislation, regulation or fiscal policies to reduce excessive calorie/sugar consumption. But can we really rely entirely on these measures – should we withdraw funding for research into improved behavioural interventions? I don't think so for two principal reasons:
- There are limits to what can be achieved by public legislation. A classical example was prohibition in America in the 1930s. In the end, it did far more social harm than good. There are limits to how far we can get by coercive means. Very high taxes on tobacco can actually increase consumption by fostering a lucrative black market.3 History repeats itself. Sooner or later, we're going to have to rely on individual motivation to provide health gains that cannot be achieved by government action alone.4
- Many interventions, although of modest effect, can still be highly cost effective. It might be true that a behaviour change can achieve only a four per cent reduction in smoking but the interventions are often relatively inexpensive, and the health effects of a four per cent reduction are impressive when compared to many clinical treatments. In short, we should not be deflected from doing what we can to promote behaviour change on the grounds that the effect sizes are of small magnitude – they are often worth having, i.e. highly cost effective5.
Of course, all this leaves open the important question of how best to achieve behaviour change. There are a large number of psychological and social theories, such as the 'stages of change' model6. Incidentally, these theories do not exist in competing or water tight compartments. Many have similar or overlapping elements. One of the theories receiving a lot of current attention is so-called 'nudge' theory7,8. I am a very strong supporter of this theory, from both philosophical and psychological points of view, as follows:
- Philosophically, this theory makes a lot of sense. It is not illiberal (unlike very high taxation or prohibitions) and recognises human autonomy. In short, it is not coercive. However, it does seek to help people promote their own long-term aims, and overcome short-term impulses. In other words, it seeks to support people when they try to maximise their long-term objectives but succumb to short-term gratification. This philosophical idea is predicated on the notion that there really is a difference between these two things – long-term objectives and short-term gains and that a person can freely choose to place limits on their future options.
- This is where modern psychological theory comes in. Traditionally, psychologists have held the view that the acid test of a person's preferences is their expressed behaviour. If you really want to know what a person thinks about something then their behaviour is the most reliable test – a tenet of behaviourism. However, this does not conform with modern neurophysiology. For instance, it has been found that there are two circuits, one governing desire and the other governing gratification. These are only weakly linked9.
It thus seems both philosophically and psychologically entirely cogent to argue that people have two different kinds of motivation which may be in conflict – their long-term aims and desire for short-term gratification. In short, simply yielding to temptation is not tantamount to expressing an 'overriding' or 'genuine' preference. No, the brain is modular and can quite easily hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In fact, Homer anticipated all this, with the story of Odysseus, who had himself lashed to the mast so that he would not be able to destroy his boat in a desperate lunge to requite his desire for the sirens.
My own University of Birmingham is planning to collaborate with Professor Nick Chater's group of behavioural psychology, at the Warwick Business School, in taking these ideas forward. We are forging links with the local authorities, both here in Birmingham and in Coventry, so that we can add to the scientific basis for behaviour change.
1. Hughes JR, Keely J, Naud S. Shape of the relapse curve and long-term abstinence among untreated smokers. Addiction.2004;99(1):29-38
2. LaFaive MD, Nesbit T. Higher Cigarette Taxes Create Lucrative, Dangerous Black Market. http://www.mackinac.org/18128 (accessed 26 April 2013).
3. Anderson JW, Konz EC, Frederich RC, Wood CL. Long-term weight-loss maintenance: a meta-analysis of US studies. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.2001;74(5):579-584
4. Teixeira PJ, Silva MN, Mata J, Palmeira AL, Markland D. Motivation, self-determination, and long-term weight control. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act .2012;9(22):1-13
5. Bader P, Boisclair D, Ferrence R. Effects of Tobacco Taxation and Pricing on Smoking Behavior in High Risk Populations: A Knowledge Synthesis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health.2011;(8):4118-4139
6. Prochaska JO, DiClemente CC. Stages and processes of self-change of smoking: Toward an integrative model of change. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1983;51(3):390-395.
7. Thaler R, Sunstein C. Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness. 1st ed. London. Penguin Books; 2009
8. Nick Chater. Lessons in Nudge Marketing: Wy nudges work… and why they don't. http://portal.sliderocket.com/ACXHL/Nudge-Marketing-Event-07-07-2011 (accessed 26 April 2013).
9. Bauer M. How to Avoid the Temptations of Immediate Gratification. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-to-avoid-the-temptations-of-immediate-gratification (accessed 23 April 2013).


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To catch up with a question made under the previous article. Why can't LIAT do what an Air Dominica could do? First of all, the Air Dominica model would be a Dominica owned company and the decisions, schedules and destinations are made in Dominica with the aim to specifically serve the needs of Dominica. But…, you might say, the Government of Dominica is a shareholder of LIAT. True, but only a minor shareholder. Should LIAT be blamed? No. LIAT's aim just like any other airline, is to make a profit, and for sure not to make a loss. Their fleet consists of two types of ATR aircraft with a seat capacity of 48 or 78. Let's use the 48 model for a calculation. To be profitable, a passenger load is desired to be 85% or 40 passengers (pax) for each flight in AND out of Dominica.
The Air Dominica model foresees 16 flights daily; 8 outbound and 8 inbound). That means that it needs 16x 40 is 660 pax if the smaller one of the LIAT ATR was used for such a schedule. The Air Dominica model uses an 18-seat pax aircraft. 85% here means 15-16 pax multiplied by 16 x 15/16 which is 248 pax. What is a more likely currently availability, 660 or 248 pax? Mind that if a demand is higher, the flight frequency of the smaller aircraft could be increased when there is profitability. An ATR cannot land at Canefield airport; the smaller "AirDom"-plane of course can land at either one of the two airports.
As for airports. The neighbor island Guadeloupe has a modern spacious airport and a terminal with five jet bridges to handle large international airliners. Currently, in the off-season time there is only one daily flight to North-America; to Miami. Sure, three daily flights to Paris and of course there is a good reason for those particular flights; it is not just for tourism purposes.
As for hoping that jets from abroad be coming soon or fast. Sometimes the aircraft are available, but not a crew for it. Don't laugh. An increasing scarcity of qualified pilots is a growing problem worldwide. Not too long ago, I was in discussion with a German contact about having a flight coming to a particular Caribbean destination. The aircraft were available but not the crew. Therefore, among the few options in this hemisphere, they chose the one where filled airplanes were a sure thing.
When Dominica gets its four- or five-star hotel/resorts, how will the guests be arriving. Airlift to a big new international airport? Airlift yes, but airlift is anything from big low-cost carriers (LCC) to private aircraft. Well-to-do people for the more luxury accommodations, don't like low cost carriers due to the discomfort; they care little about pricing anyway. High-net-worth individuals or ultra-high-net-worth-individuals, or the rich and super rich popularly said, how will they come? Big new international airport? No way big; rather more humble but top-quality!
They will often arrive with private, or business jets. Even a long-range private jet could land on a 1,500mtr/4,500ft runway. The Douglas-Charles airport has a 1,756mtr/5,761ft runway. A long-range jet could come non-stop from as far as the Middle-East. Important is that the airport is up to the highest quality standards. Mediocracy is not accepted. Does it require a big terminal? No. These persons don't like anything that is related to masses. They just want the shortest way from getting out of their jet to the awaiting ground transportation service to bring them to their residence.
A long-range private/business jet at the USA's most challenging airport even under the best conditions, Aspen, CO; mountainous area, side winds.
This clientele doesn't like waiting in line for security or immigration. Spoiled brats or fat cats? Call them what you want. Research has shown that a private jet when it lands brings US$ 69,000 in expenditures to an island. About 20% of private jet travelers take at least one experiential trip every year or so, spending an average of US$100,000. Dominica, Nature Island? Adventure Island? The Adventure Travel Trade Association pegs the total market at about US$90 billion with an average spent of about US$3,000 per person and an audience of 30 million consumers, meaning that even though the very rich account for less than a half of one percent of total travelers, they generate nearly 5% of the 90 billion revenue.
What do other visitors spend? According a recent comment by the Bahama's Minister of Tourism and Aviation, stayover passengers on average spend US$ 1,000 per stay and cruise ship passengers US$ 70 per day. There are two things to keep realistically in mind. There is no such a thing as opening a can of airplanes coming to Dominica, be it private or scheduled commercial jets. It a well-known fact in the world of aviation that no one comes because of an airport, they come because of what a destination has to offer.
Food for thought of how big a new international should be to meet the need of different types of clientele. You can decide for yourself. Several things should be considered. The demands of the visitor's air transportation. Further, the product that a territory has to offer (tourism product). Of course, the costs for a new airport or for airport upgrade as an alternative. Mind that the higher the development costs, most likely the higher the airfares, because someone has to pay the bill (think passenger/visitor taxes). Increasing the airfare costs, could result in lowering the chances that the visitors will come, because the competition may be less expensive. Plus, the desired inter-island traffic by the "locals" may become too pricey.
First part of this series : Dominica's New International Airport
Second part: Alternative Airlift for Dominica
Fourth Part: Last comments on airlift and airport in Dominica
About the author:
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert is a Belgian national residing on St.Martin. In his own words: "I am retired and not interested in a new career or a new business. I'm only trying to help the region in general to create some understanding about the various dilemmas in the region (not just Dominica). I was just asked by a French company that manages 18 airports to provide consultancy. In the past, I have helped six regional airports in Switzerland with business aviation development. I have given preliminary advice to serious international investors about eight airports (San Diego, Atlanta, London, Germany, Italy and Switzerland). Only one of those airports passed my criteria. It is fun to know a thing or two and try to help others even without compensation or benefits for it."
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert is the chairman and initiator of the annual Caribbean Aviation Meetup conferences. an international results and solution oriented event that brings airlift stakeholders from both aviation and tourism industry, as well as government authorities together. Mr. Slabbaert's background is accentuated by aviation business development, strategic communication, and journalism.
Opinions expressed in this commentary are not necessarily those of Dominica News Online or its advertisers.


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"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat" Theodore Roosevelt
Resilience is both a feeling and the belief that no matter what happens you have what it takes to succeed. No matter what the obstacle is in front of you, you will overcome. Resilience is not focusing on a problem, or a mistake, or a failure it is the focus on how to fix the problem or correct the mistake. Resilience is not being afraid to fail because you know you have what it takes to succeed. Resilience is confidence and fighting as hard as you can to be the best and accepting nothing less. Resilience is passion. Yet, resilience is being in such control of your emotions that you can bounce or re-bound from your mistakes in the blink of an eye. Resilience is not sweating the small stuff rather it is the ability to have short-term memory loss. Resilience is not forgetting the actual failure but not the lesson
Being resilient is like being a boxer in a ring. Have you ever seen a boxer leave the ring because they believed that they might lose? Have you ever seen a boxer in the middle of taking a beating stop and tell the referee that they've had enough? Have you ever seen a boxer fight long and hard just to leave as he knocked out their opponent?
A Sophisticate sees herself as a boxer in a ring. Her fight is the fight of her life since she understands that life gives devastating if not severe blows on a consistent basis. She is prepared and knows that life is a daily fight and that people are not going to let her win. A Sophisticate is in such control of her emotions that even with a whole crowd of people watching her she bounces back moments after a mistake.
A Sophisticate is resilient not just because she is talented or smart, it is because she keeps trying in the face of defeat or failure. Failure and defeat is merely the next step for her rather then the end of her journey. Her passion for life and desire personal accomplishment what is what allows her to be successful. In the end, a Sophisticate is resilient because her passion, knowledge, confidence, coupled with her belief in her talents and abilities allow her not to get knocked down or go anywhere without a fight.


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Mrs. Miler, Tyler Miler, and I visited Chicago last weekend. I don't usually write trip reports, but I learned a few cool things that I want to share. To keep it light, I'll break up the trip report into four parts: 1) getting there; 2) lodging; 3) eating; and 4) stuff to do.
This photo of Chicago is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Amtrak runs the Wolverine line which travels between Michigan and Chicago. The Amtrak station is conveniently close to my house, so it's a great option. Driving would be faster, but I really don't enjoy navigating Chicago's streets or paying steep parking rates.
Prior to our trip, I came close to buying Amtrak tickets for the three of us for $100 each, round trip. Then I remembered that Amtrak is an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. So, I investigated the Amtrak Guest Rewards program. I found that the Wolverine line was considered a "special route" and would cost only 1,000 points each way.
With that information in hand, I transferred 6000 points from Ultimate Rewards to Amtrak. The transfer was free and instantaneous. I then used the points online to buy the tickets we wanted. It was all completely painless. Even, better, I saved $300 by spending 6,000 points! That's a redemption rate of 5 cents per point. I'll take it!
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Blue Water®, Wolverine®, Cascades®, Pacific Surfliner®, Capitol Corridor®, San Joaquin®, Hiawatha®, Downeaster®, The Lincoln Service®, Illini Service®, The Carl Sandburg®, Missouri River Runner, The Illinois Zephyr®, The Saluki®, The Hoosier State®, The Pere Marquette®, The Piedmont®, and The Heartland Flyer®.
While the Wolverine line is fine, its worth mentioning that I've ridden the Cascades line in the past from Seattle to Vancouver. That was awesome! It runs along the ocean much of the way, and the conductor even pointed out bald eagles a few times.
Coincidentally, the same day that we rode the train to Chicago, I received an email from Amtrak Guest Rewards with an update about their program. As of April 1, point requirements are going up:
Wow, that's a shame! I had just discovered the amazing value here and it was already being devalued! Actually, it's not that bad. Even with the cost of the special routes increasing by 50%, they still deliver 3.33 cents per point value when compared to $100 round trip tickets.
However, if you want to take advantage of the current prices, you can book as much as 11 months out. So, book now before the rates change!
Other Cheap Travel Options
For completeness, here are a few other options we could have used to get there cheaply:
- MegaBus: $87 per person, round trip
- American Airlines via British Airways Miles: If low level awards were available, we could have spent 9,000 British Airways miles (Avios) per person for round trip flights.
- Spirit Airlines: $88 per person, round trip.
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