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The maximum range of private jets can vary wildly depending on the make, model, and size.
And given that one of the primary reasons to fly by private jet is to save time, an aircraft that requires fuel stops is usually out of the question.
Therefore, it is important to know the maximum non-stop range figures for private jets, to enable an informed choice.
Use the map below to see how far different private jets can fly. Simply enter a location (anywhere in the world – airports, cities, etc.) and select an aircraft. The red area is the distance that each aircraft can travel without needing to refuel.
Realistically How Far Can Private Jets Fly?
The above map will give you examples of how far each private jet can fly.
Some can fly less than 1,500 Nautical Miles, while others can fly for up to 8,000 Nautical Miles without needing to refuel.
There are, therefore, many factors that influence how far a private jet can fly. Factors such as passengers on board, weight, meteorological conditions, and so on, will all impact the maximum range of an aircraft.
Furthermore, as more fuel equals more weight, taking off from a short runway will require a lighter load. This will, therefore, reduce the aircrafts overall range.
However, the map above demonstrates the range capabilities of all types of aircraft. From turboprops to Head of State Aircraft. From single engine jet aircraft to private jets with three engines. All the range figures are the official manufacturer numbers. Therefore, this map represents the absolute maximum non-stop flight distance.
Different Aircraft Fly Different Distances
With the exception of turboprop aircraft, the larger the aircraft gets the further it can fly.
Here are some estimates of the maximum range of different aircraft types:
|Aircraft Class||Average Range|
|Turboprop||1,700 Nautical Miles|
|VLJ||1,200 Nautical Miles|
|Light Jet||2,000 Nautical Miles|
|Medium Jet||3,000 Nautical Miles|
|Large Jet||4,000 – 8,000 Nautical Miles|
The Farthest a Private Jet Can Fly
Until recently, the private jet that could fly the farthest without needing to refuel was the Bombardier Global 7500, with a maximum range of 7,700 nautical miles.
However, in 2022 both Bombardier and Gulfstream introduced two new aircraft that can cruise non-stop for up to 8,000 nautical miles.
To put this in perspective, you could comfortably fly non-stop on the Global 8000 or Gulfstream G800 from New York to Bangkok.
As you would expect from aircraft that each has a new list price of over $75 million, the interiors are quite spectacular.
Naturally, these two aircraft can be equipped with stand-up showers, dedicated bedrooms, dining areas, and, crucially, a dedicated crew rest area.
Very Light Jet Maximum Range
Taking a closer look at each aircraft category allows for a greater analysis of range figures.
Within the Very Light Jet category, we have aircraft that are typically used to carry up to 4 passengers short distances.
These aircraft are mostly used for quick hops between cities, typically under 1 hour. For example, London to Paris.
Light Jet Range
Looking at the maximum range of light jets, there is a far greater discrepancy between the aircraft with the largest range and the aircraft with the smallest range.
Indeed, given that the light jet category is far more established than the VLJ category, we see a greater age range of aircraft. The oldest aircraft on this list is the Cessna Citation I, with deliveries having started in 1971.
However, the bulk of light jets have a maximum range that is around the 2,000 nautical mile mark. A distance that is just about New York to Las Vegas.
Unfortunately, given that there are a series of variables that will reduce the range of aircraft, it is unlikely that a light jet will actually be able to carry out the New York to Las Vegas mission successfully without needing to refuel.
Of course, there are some aircraft with significantly less range. Aircraft such as the Beechcraft Premier I and Cessna Citation CJ1 have range figures that put them closer to the VLJ category of aircraft.
Medium Jet Range
Much like when looking at the range figures of light jets, some medium jets are more closely suited to the light jet category (based on range figures alone).
However, unlike light jets, there isn’t a significant group of medium jets with similar range figures. The graph below demonstrates a far more varied set of range figures.
At the lower end of the scale, we have the Cessna Citation VII, with a maximum range of 1,700 nautical miles. And then, at the top end of the scale, we have the Gulfstream G200 with a maximum range of 3,394 nautical miles.
Additionally, the age of these aircraft varies significantly. The oldest aircraft on the list is the Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR, with deliveries having started in 1970.
This runs all the way up to 2019, when deliveries of the Embraer Praetor 500 began.
Large Jet Maximum Range
And finally, the large jets. This is the group with the most aircraft, the oldest aircraft, the greatest range, and the biggest difference in range between aircraft.
Starting off with age. The oldest aircraft within the large jets category is the Gulfstream GII, with deliveries having started in 1967.
Additionally, it is the group with the newest aircraft. This is due to the Gulfstream G700, Dassault Falcon 10X, Bombardier Global 8000, and Gulfstream G800. Deliveries are due to start in 2022 and 2025 respectively.
Next, let’s look at outright maximum range figures. At the bottom end of the scale, we have the Bombardier Challenger 850. This is a large aircraft that can accommodate up to 15 passengers. However, it can only fly a maximum of 2,546 nautical miles non-stop.
And then, at the top of the scale, we have the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800. Both aircraft are capable of cruising non-stop for up to 8,000 nautical miles. This, theoretically, allows the aircraft to fly non-stop between Los Angeles and Singapore.
Overall, that results in a difference of more than 5,300 nautical miles between the large jet with the largest range and the smallest range.
Of course, there is a common grouping of large jets, with most being in the 3,500 – 4,500 nautical mile range group.
Top 5 Maximum Range Private Jets
1. Bombardier Global 8000 (8,000 Nautical Miles)
In joint first place, the private jet with the maximum range is the Bombardier Global 8000. Announced in May 2022, the Global 8000 is the latest in the popular and long-running Global family of aircraft.
The Bombardier Global 8000 has a maximum range of 8,000 nautical miles.
The Global 8000 is capable of carrying up to 19 passengers with a top speed of Mach 0.94, powered by two General Electric Passport engines.
As a result of the powerful Passport engines, the Global 8000 has a top speed of Mach 0.94. Additionally, the Global 8000 has a typical cruise speed of Mach 0.85 and a high-speed cruise figure of Mach 0.90. Perhaps most impressively, the Global 8000 also has an ultra-high-speed cruise of Mach 0.92.
In fact, the Global 8000 is so fast that during testing it broke the sound barrier.
Additionally, the Global 8000 has an initial cruise altitude (at MTOW) of 43,000 feet. It is then able to continue climbing all the way to 51,000 feet.
2. Gulfstream G800 (8,000 Nautical Miles)
In joint first place, there is the Gulfstream G800.
The Gulfstream G800 was announced in October 2021. Deliveries are due to begin in 2024 with the first flight having taken place in June 2022. The wings and engines are shared with the Gulfstream G700.
The G800 has a starting list price of $71.5 million. The aircraft has a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a maximum range of 8,000 nautical miles.
The G800 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines. Each engine is capable of outputting up to 18,250 lbs of thrust. This, therefore, results in a total thrust output of 36,500 lbs of thrust.
As a result, the Gulfstream G800 is able to cruise at a maximum speed of Mach 0.925. The high-speed cruise figure is Mach 0.90, whereas the optimum long-range cruise speed is Mach 0.85.
3. Bombardier Global 7500 (7,700 Nautical Miles)
Until 2022, the private jet with the longest range was the Bombardier Global 7500. However, it currently sits third in the list of private jets with the maximum range.
The 7500 has a range of, you guessed it, 7,700 Nautical Miles. That translates to 8,861 Miles or 14,260 KM.
The range of the Global 7500 is so impressive that in October 2019 it set a new record for the longest mission ever flown. An impressive non-stop flight from Sydney to Detroit, Michigan was the mission. The Global 7500 completed this flight in 17 hours non-stop.
The range of the Global 7500 is so impressive that it can easily connect virtually any two points of the globe without needing to stop.
Additionally, the Global 7500 is no slouch. It can cruise at a speed of 516 knots – also making it one of the fastest business jets in existence.
As you would expect from an aircraft that costs $73 million before options, the interior is top of the range. The Global 7500 has more natural light in the cabin than any other private jet. Bombardier’s Pure Air system provides 100% fresh air, while also being able to rapidly heat and cool the cabin.
4. Gulfstream G700 (7,500 Nautical Miles)
In joint fourth place there in the competition for the private jet with the longest range is the Gulfstream G700. The G700 is a new entrant to the market.
However, as you can tell from the rest of the aircraft on this list, Gulfstream knows a thing or two about maximizing range.
The G700 is Gulfstream’s answer to the Global 7500. The G700 can also cruise at 516 knots at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet. Both aircraft can carry up to 19 passengers.
The G700 is even similar in price – costing $75 million before options.
However, the G700 can only fly non-stop for 7,500 Nautical Miles. That translates to 8,630 Miles or 13,890 KM.
Much like the Global 7500, there aren’t many destinations that the G700 can’t reach on a single tank of fuel. London to Perth, Australia, Tokyo to New York, Dallas to Cape Town. The G700 can fly all these routes non-stop.
As we saw with the Global 7500, it is imperative that the cabin is properly appointed to accommodate long missions.
Thankfully an area that the G700 trumps the Global 7500 is dedicated living spaces. The G700 can have up to five dedicated living spaces.
5. Gulfstream G650ER (7,500 Nautical Miles)
Coming in joint fourth place with the G700 is the G650ER. ER stands for Extended Range. The G650ER can also fly 7,500 Nautical Miles (8,630 Miles / 13,890 KM) at a speed of 516 knots.
Both aircraft can cruise at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet. And both aircraft can carry up to 19 passengers. However, the G650ER costs $70 million before options. $5 million less than the G700.
As you would expect from a Gulfstream, the G650ER is the gold standard for long-range cruising.
Low cabin altitude. 100% fresh air. Private stateroom. Quiet cabin. Ample natural light. The G650ER has it all.
The entire cabin can be controlled from a mobile app on your phone. This allows you to control the lights, temperature, and more.
Imagine that. You could be lying in a full-size bed at the rear of the aircraft flying over the Atlantic and turning off the lights from your phone. No need to even get out of bed.
The G650ER can have up to four living areas to provide “a refined getaway above the clouds”.
Variables Affecting Private Jet Range
However, much like when viewing the average fuel burn of private jets, these figures must be taken with a grain of salt. This is because there are a variety of factors that will impact the maximum range of the aircraft. And, unfortunately, all factors will decrease the figures stated.
The following factors will all negatively impact aircraft range:
- Speed & Altitude
- When flying at higher speeds, drag increases. Therefore, more power is needed to maintain a higher speed. As a result, manufacturers often provide a long-range cruise speed in order to provide the best balance between speed and range.
- The higher you go, the less dense the air is. Therefore, less effort is needed to push through the surrounding air. However, in order to get higher, more thrust is needed to climb to the optimum high altitude. More thrust results in increased fuel burn. Increase fuel burn results in less range.
- Passengers & Baggage
- Passengers and baggage result in increased weight. Increased weight results in increased drag. Increased drag results in more thrust required. The more thrust is needed, the more fuel is used. The more fuel used, the lower the aircraft’s range.
- Approximately a 10% increase in aircraft mass requires a 10% increase in thrust. This then translates to a 5% decrease in range.
- Wind can be a blessing and a curse. When cruising with a tailwind, the range will be optimum. However, when cruising with a headwind, more thrust is needed to push through. Therefore, the range will significantly decrease.
- Of course, wind conditions are hard to predict when you are booking your flight. Therefore, a safety margin will always need to be factored in when planning a private jet flight.
Find the Aircraft With the Range for Your Mission
In order to see the individual range of every private jet – navigate to our aircraft comparison page.
Here you will be able to enter your range requirements, along with price and other factors. You can then easily sort the results to find the right aircraft for you.
How Much Does It Cost?
Due to the highly bespoke nature of private jets, all aircraft will have different prices depending on the chose route. However, estimates can be provided. Please consult the following articles.
- Private Jet from London to New York
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- How Much is a Private Jet from New York to Miami
- Private Jet from London to Paris Cost
- Private Jet from New York to Washington, D.C.
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It takes no time to recall the seemingly endless days I spent reveling in the hot sun at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. I still remember racing to my favorite roller coaster and the excitement I felt after each twist, turn and drop, even though I had taken the ride so many times before. I remember listening to the laughter of my friends after they struck it big at “Balloon Darts,” acrobatically carrying an oversized stuffed elephant with one hand while holding a rapidly melting ice cream sandwich in the other. If you spent any time growing up in these 50 states, you probably know the giddy feeling.
That said, amusement parks have come a long way since we were kids. While the amusement parks of yesteryear may have been groundbreaking compared to, say, the original Luna Park, today’s theme parks blow them out of the water. Want to embark on an African-centered safari? You can do that. Looking to dive into a food and wine tasting? They got you covered. More into box-office-breaking attractions in the heart of Los Angeles? That’s their bread and butter. In fact, there are hundreds of niche experiences brought to life in modern amusement parks across the U.S. Here we’ve assembled some of the best amusement parks across America, to indulge that inner kid in all of us.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – Tampa, Fla.
Spread out across 335 acres, and just 11 miles north of Tampa, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the go-to summer destination for animal lovers. The safari-themed park opened in 1959 and is home to 200 species that live in habitats like the Bird Garden — which showcases more than 500 tropical birds from all over the planet — and the Edge of Africa. The acclaimed Serengeti Safari covers 65 acres of the park’s Serengeti Plain habitat in an open-air touring vehicle and allows visitors to observe animals like rhinos, giraffes and zebras. Outside of the savanna, the year-round park has exhilarating rides like the Iron Gwazi, which drops at a 91-degree angle from 206 feet high and reaches a top speed of 76 mph. Families with young adventurers can explore areas like the Sesame Street Safari of Fun and Pantopia for kid-friendly rides and shows. Water park enthusiasts looking to cool off can purchase a bundle package to access Busch Garden Tampa Bay’s sister waterpark, Adventure Island.
Cedar Point – Sandusky, Ohio
Old does not mean slow at this amusement park. Opened in 1870, Cedar Point is the second oldest amusement park in America behind Connecticut’s Lake Compounce and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park, known as “America’s Roller Coast,” sits on 365 acres on the edge of Lake Erie and is the only park in the world with five roller coasters that are at least 200 feet high. Cedar Point boasts an impressive 70 rides and 17 roller coasters across the park, including extreme coasters like Top Thrill Dragster, which goes from 0 to 120 mph in under four seconds, and the Guinness Book of World Records holder Magnum XL-200, recognized for its leading-edge height. The park also features five family-friendly accommodations, including Castaway Bay Resort, which touts a tropical indoor water park, and Lighthouse Point cottages and cabins on the sandy shores of Lake Erie. The annual Cedar Point Nights will run from July 29 through August 21 at Cedar Point Beach and will feature carnival games, beach bungalows, fire pits and the delicious Lake Erie Luau.
Dollywood – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Welcome to the Church of Dolly Parton. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the premier amusement park for all things Dolly and, just like the singer, sets itself apart by emphasizing the Tennessee traditions of the area. Partially owned by Queen Dolly, the park is just a 24-minute drive from where she grew up and less than an hour away from Knoxville. Dollywood has all the standard things you want from an amusement park, including nine roller coasters and Dollywood’s Splash Country water park with rides for adults and young children. While the park doesn’t serve alcohol, must-try comfort foods include The Grist Mill’s famous cinnamon bread with apple butter and delicious pulled pork sandwiches from Miss Lillian’s Smokehouse. Great Smoky Mountain crafts are on display and can be purchased throughout the park at bespoke shops like Valley Forge Blacksmith, Smoky Creek Leather and Mountain Blown Glass. Guests can enjoy music concerts throughout the year from groups like the Smoky Mountain String Band, and Dolly Parton usually performs at the park at least once a year. Other standout attractions include a replica of the two-room home where the country singer grew up and a 30,000-square-foot aviary house exhibition of bald eagles known as the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary.
Funland – Rehoboth Beach, Del.
An afternoon spent at Funland is the most fun you can have on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, aside from housing a bucket of Thrasher’s French Fries. While the family-owned park may not be as gigantic as some other places on our list, Funland takes nostalgia to the wonderful extreme, offering guests a chance to enjoy vintage games and rides that are still operational today. Here, vintage isn’t a trend. Funland originally opened in 1939 and still has rides like the Boats, Fire Engine and Merry Go Round carousel that debuted in the 1940s and ’50s. (Don’t worry, they’re safe!) Currently, the park has 20 operational rides that range from 60 cents to 3.60 per ride ticket, just like in the good ol’ days. Standouts include the Sky Fighters, Crazy Dazy teacups and the classic Paratrooper ride. Most rides are tailored to younger children, but older kids and adults looking for more thrills can enjoy the Haunted Mansion, the Superflip 460 and the arcade featuring midway games like Horse Races and Skee-Ball for just 50 cents. Funland is open annually from early July through mid-September and entertains roughly 300,000 beachgoers each summer.
Kings Island – Mason, Ohio
Visitors know and love Kings Island for its thrilling rides. The Beast, currently the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, and Banshee, the world’s most extended steel inverted roller coaster with a top speed of 68 mph, are just two of the 100 attractions spread across 364 acres on the outskirts of Cincinnati. The park’s newest ride, and the most significant investment in its history, is the Orion, one of only seven giga coasters worldwide. It touts a 300-foot drop and speeds up to 91 mph. For those of us whose stomachs can’t handle the park’s top speeds, there’s the Soak City water park and annual concert series with performers like Five For Fighting and Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band for a separate fee. Make sure to grab some of the famed blue ice cream — a blueberry soft-serve that debuted in 1982 and is now found all around the city of Cincinnati.
Knoebels Amusement Resort – Elysburg, Pa.
Situated in central Pennsylvania, roughly two-and-a-half hours from Philadelphia, Knoebels Amusement Resort is a timeless haven for families on a budget. The family-owned park initially opened in 1926 and is the largest free amusement park in America. Guests get free entertainment, free parking and rides and games that only cost 2 to 5 dollars each. Visitors can buy tickets per ride, or purchase all-day passes and ticket books, though certain attractions cost a separate fee. Knoebels’ 60 rides run the amusement park gamut. The park has sensational steel and wooden roller coasters, calming boat rides through a motor boat moat, and rides for younger kids like Kiddie Boats, Panther Cars and even a carousel from 1913. If you’d rather keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, the park offers classic games like Cat Rack, Tic-Tac-Toe, Skee-Ball, a Lazer Maze and mini-golf. Visitors can reserve a site at the Knoebels campground or a cottage to stay in. The park also offers dinner specials for diners on a budget.
Knott’s Berry Farm – Buena Park, Calif.
Billed as “California’s Original Theme Park,” Knott’s Berry Farm initially opened as a roadside berry stand by Walter Knott in the 1920s. It morphed into a Western-themed amusement park back in 1968 after decades of slowly adding a restaurant, shops and attractions like the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad. The Ghost Town and Calico Railroad train ride is still a favorite attraction at the park, and guests can take part in the annual old Western “Ghost Town Alive!” show with cowboys and bandits through Labor Day this year. Knott’s Berry Farm also features over 40 rides like adrenaline-rush-inducing GhostRider, the fastest, longest and tallest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast. Of course, it wouldn’t be Knott’s Berry Farms if it didn’t have a deep appreciation for berries. Each spring, the park hosts the Boysenberry Festival with culinary delights inspired by the season. Tasty treats like fully loaded funnel cake topped with ice cream and boysenberry jam are available whenever the park is open.
Six Flags Magic Mountain – Valencia, Calif.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a supercharged park. Just 46 minutes outside Los Angeles, Six Flags Magic Mountain is spread across 262 acres and holds the world record for most roller coasters in a park, with 20 electrifying rides. To the delight of roller-coaster enthusiasts across America, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage formally opened on July 16 and is the newest ride at the park. The ride is in the DC Universe-themed land and has set a record as the tallest and longest single-rail coaster on the planet. Comic lovers who aren’t courageous enough for Wonder Woman’s whirlwind ride can still take meet-and-greet photos with Justice League characters at the park’s Main Gate Plaza. But, there’s more to Six Flags Magic Mountain than superheroes. The park also has CraZanity, the tallest pendulum ride on the West Coast, and Goliath, a towering steel roller coaster with a jaw-dropping 255-foot drop that sports a subtropical Mayan civilization theme. Fun fact: Six Flags Magic Mountain is featured in countless television shows, music videos and games and was the site of the fictional Walley World in Chevy Chase’s 1983 smash hit “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”
Universal Studios Hollywood – Universal City, Calif.
This park is the closest thing to movie magic outside of a green room. Universal Studios Hollywood opened as a film studio in 1914 before becoming the full-fledged amusement park many know and love. While there are six Universal Studios theme parks worldwide, the Hollywood location was the first to open in 1964, allowing guests to tour the backlots as a way to increase profits for the studios. Today, “The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” covers over 400 acres in the middle of Los Angeles and features rides, attractions and shows inspired by some of the world’s favorite films. The park is known for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, a family-friendly area with rides like Flight of the Hippogriff, shops like Ollivanders where guests can purchase their wand and restaurants like the Three Broomsticks featuring hot or frozen butterbeer seasonally. The park’s newest attraction, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, boasts a family-friendly ride through the animated world of the characters in New York City. No matter how you decide to spend your day, carve out time for The World Famous Studio Tour narrated by video tour guide Jimmy Fallon. It features appearances by a 3D King Kong and the cast of “The Fast & the Furious.”
Walt Disney World – Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Nicknamed “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Walt Disney World is the undisputed queen of amusement parks in the United States. The amusement park haven comprises four theme parks, two water parks and 31 Disney-themed resort hotels — and offers countless opportunities for dining, shopping and golfing onsite. After opening in 1971 with Magic Kingdom — where guests can still spot the famous Cinderella’s Castle and enjoy rides like Splash Mountain — the park added EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, each worlds unto themselves. At 580 acres, Animal Kingdom is the largest theme park in the world and offers guests the chance to observe hundreds of live animals. The park has also received acclaim for its animal conservation efforts. It surrounds a massive 145-foot-tall Tree of Life sculpture once visited by Jane Goodall. Epcot is globally themed. During the summer and fall months, it hosts the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, featuring tasty bites like raclette from the Alps marketplace. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is oft-inspired by the streets of Los Angeles and features cinema-focused attractions like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. Guests should plan to spend at least four or five days exploring the 25,000 acres of parks and at least seven if Universal Studios Orlando is on the itinerary.


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Audio wearable brand name, Fauna, has actually lastly released its audio glasses. The brand-new speaker-powered eyeglasses will handle the similarity the Bose Frames in a relocation that as soon as again brings the worlds of high fashion and high tech ever more detailed together.
The Fauna Audio Glasses are the most stylish variation of this item weve seen so far./ © Fauna
We initially heard of Fauna back at IFA 2019. I tried an extremely early prototype at that time and was happily amazed with both the design and sound quality. Unlike Bose, Fauna appeared to have created audio eyewear that was in fact comfortable to use and stylish. Now, two years later, the end product is prepared for a market launch.
These are the very first audio glasses without large, chunky temples. They in fact look and work like genuine glasses too, securing the wearers eyes from the sun or blue light. The basic lenses supplied can likewise quickly be exchanged for prescription lenses by an optician due to the frames being made of natural acetate which can be heated and fitted by an expert. In theory, at least, you might use these as your day-to-day glasses.
2 variations of the Fauna eyeglasses are available, a Spiro Transparent Brown set of sunglasses and the Memor Havana glasses with blue light filter lenses. Both models work with iPhone 5 or later and Android 6.0 or later and use Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of approximately 10 metres.
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When I attempted these back in 2019, the version I checked was still an extremely early prototype. It would not have been fair to judge the sound quality totally based upon that experience, however I left the Berlin exhibition positive about what Fauna was dealing with.
The audio module in each module and each temple consists of a patented MEMS micro speaker, an electrodynamic speaker, a touch-pad, associated electronic devices and a battery. 2 microphones are likewise integrated into the best temple with beam-forming and echo cancelling. The frequency bandwidth is from 250 Hz to 20 kHz.
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We initially heard of Fauna back at IFA 2019. These are the first audio glasses without big, chunky temples. The audio module in each module and each temple consists of a trademarked MEMS micro speaker, an electrodynamic speaker, a touch-pad, associated electronics and a battery. The connectors are concealed in the hinge of the glasses, implying theres no cable to link as weve seen on other audio glasses models. The Fauna Audio Glasses charging case links through Bluetooth with a smartphone or PC; a particular app is not required.
A patented USound MEMS micro speaker and an electrodynamic woofer being in each temple./ © Fauna
Animal says its Audio Glasses are special and pioneering on the market due to the audio technology and sound instructions, declaring that the sound journeys directly to the users ear without major leak. The idea is that you will not interrupt colleagues or others nearby, and no one else will be able to hear any music, a podcast, or your private telephone call. In addition, wearers will constantly be able to view the environments and hear what goes on around as the ear canal is not obstructed making them safe to use when outside and crossing roadways.
The Memor Havana model includes changeable Zeiss DuraVision BlueProtect lenses which reduce blue light direct exposure from computer systems and phones which is proven to affect the body clock and trigger bad sleep before bed. The Spiro design consists of changeable Carl Zeiss Vision sun lenses, safeguarding eyes from UVA and UVB rays. Both designs are (IP52) water and dust resistant and featured a two-year guarantee.
Battery life and charging
The battery for both variations offers approximately 20 hours standby and more than 5 hours of music, voice assistant, or call, according to Fauna Theres a 100 mAh battery in the glasses and a 1,300 mAh battery in the charging case, providing an additional five battery chargers. Charging time is 2 hours for a complete charge.
Whats really fascinating about the charging case, however, is the method the glasses connect to the charger. The connectors are hidden in the hinge of the glasses, indicating theres no cable television to link as weve seen on other audio eyeglasses designs. These charge the exact same method true-wireless headphones do, and thats cool.
The audio devices inside the Fauna Audio Glasses./ © Fauna
The Fauna Audio Glasses charging case links through Bluetooth with a mobile phone or PC; a specific app is not needed. The glasses are controlled by touching and swiping on the temples. The glasses remain light-weight regardless of all the electronic devices inside, with both variations weighing 50 grams.
Cost and schedule
Both variations of the Faun glasses will be available to acquire from wearfauna.com or Selfridges online for an RRP of ₤ 249 and $299. The Bose Frames Alto, went for $199, a complete $100 cheaper than the Fauna glasses.
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A federal jury has convicted the founding father of “My Large Coin” in a fraudulent scheme that swindled $6 million from cryptocurrency buyers. The defendant made a number of false claims, together with that the cash have been backed by gold and that the corporate had a partnership with Mastercard.
My Large Coin’s Founder Convicted
The U.S. Division of Justice (DOJ) introduced Thursday that the founding father of My Large Coin Pay Inc. (aka My Large Coin), Randall Crater, has been convicted in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The 51-year-old from East Hampton, New York, defrauded buyers of over $6 million, the DOJ alleged.
Crater has been “convicted of 4 counts of wire fraud, three counts of illegal financial transactions, and one depend of working an unlicensed cash transmitting enterprise,” the Justice Division detailed.
Eric Shen, the inspector accountable for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Prison Investigations Group who labored on the case, commented:
The defendant preyed on victims with what seemed to be an unstoppable rise in cryptocurrency values, when in actuality buyers have been solely funding his lavish life-style.
The defendant spent the fraudulently obtained funds on “luxurious objects for himself, together with art work, antiques, and jewellery,” the DOJ stated.
My Large Coin was marketed to crypto buyers between 2014 and 2017. “Crater and his associates falsely claimed that [the] cash have been a totally functioning cryptocurrency backed by $300 million in gold, oil and different worthwhile belongings.” They additional claimed that “My Large Coin has a partnership with Mastercard and that [the] cash might readily be exchanged for government-backed paper forex or different digital currencies.” Nonetheless, the Justice Division emphasised:
In actuality, [the] cash weren’t backed by gold or different worthwhile belongings, didn’t have a partnership with Mastercard and weren’t readily transferable.
As well as, the Commodity Futures Buying and selling Fee (CFTC) filed costs in opposition to Crater and My Large Coin in January 2018.
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There are Italian pasta brands they don’t use 100% Italian wheat. This is not new or news, because it is enough to compare the production of wheat in Italy with the amount of pasta produced and sold, to realize that the numbers do not add up in response to market demand. Our crops produce more pasta than wheat.
As consumers, we often assume that Italian products such as pasta contain Italian ingredients, but this is not always the case. Since it is mandatory to indicate the origin of the product, such as wheat, pasta packaging states that consumers prefer to buy pasta brands that use it. 100% Italian wheat.
However, not all have this label on the package because they use a mixture of wheat of Italian and foreign origin. Buyers pay attention to a further classification of origin of the wheat, namely whether it is within the EU or from a non-European country such as Canada (one of the main producers and exporters of wheat).
100% Italian Pasta: Which brands use Italian wheat?
The A major supplier of grain For Italian pasta brands, there is one million tons of wheat per year Canada. In recent years, following the pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, imports of grain from abroad have decreased slightly, but still dominate. As he pointed out, the purchase was abandoned life saverThe production of pasta made from 100% wheat of Italian origin has increased at the same rate.
Wheat mole bought in Canada or other European countries is not used much for the domestic market for the production of pasta that is sent abroad.
Here is the list Brands that use Italian wheat:
- AgnesA unique blend of durum wheat harvested in Italian regions;
- Black elkorganic durum wheat grown in Italy;
- Armandowheat of Italian origin;
- Anthony Amato: 100% Italian wheat freshly milled in the Salerno mill;
- Armando: 100% Italian supply chain wheat;
- Parilla: We read on the brand’s website that “Barilla uses selected 100% Italian wheat for its classic forms of pasta destined for the Italian market”;
- Bettiniwheat of Italian origin;
- Gonad: “Verso Natura” line organic pasta made with 100% Italian semolina (no other products);
- Cooperative: Fior Fiore line: from durum wheat semolina of Italian origin;
- Desbar Premium: 100% Italian wheat;
- Benedictwheat of Italian origin;
- By Martinwheat of Italian origin;
- Divella: The combined line uses 100% Italian wheat;
- Eurospin: “Bronze Line” pasta tray mulini is made with 100% Italian durum wheat semolina pasta and the organic pasta line is made with 100% Italian wheat, which is entirely trophy;
- Fabianelliwheat of Italian origin;
- Belicettiwheat of Italian origin;
- GirolomonyObtained exclusively from durum wheat grown in Italy of organic origin;
- GranoroDedicato Line: A line that uses 100% Apulian wheat;
- GranoroBio Line: The Granoro Line, which uses 100% organic wheat grown in Italy;
- The Mollies: Italian wheat is grown only in Molise, Puglia, Marche, Lazio and Abruzzo;
- Liquorice: 100% Italian durum wheat with a high protein content grown in the fields of Tavolier delle Buckley, Basilicata, Molise and Marseille;
- Nature yeswheat of Italian origin;
- Bam – I Tessori: wheat of Italian origin;
- liarwheat of Italian origin;
- Ricotta Bio: Wheat of Italian origin;
- We screamed, whole wheat and organic line: made with 100% Italian wheat for the environment. The company has announced that it will switch its entire supply chain to 100% Italian wheat;
- Russianwheat of Italian origin;
- Celex Saper di Sapori: wheat of Italian origin;
- Cetaruswheat of Italian origin;
- Scamparowheat of Italian origin;
- Wheat Valley: Sicilian durum is produced exclusively with wheat;
- Live Green Goop: Derived from 100% Italian organic durum wheat;
* Voiello: With Grano Ario, 100% Italian durum wheat.
100% Italian non-wheat pasta: what are the brands and who is the production assigned to?
As briefly explained in the previous paragraph, Italian wheat is fully used for pasta production and domestic sales. In other words: wheat bought and imported outside of Italy returns abroad in the form of pasta. Italian brands buy less and less foreign base products, but when they doexport.
However, in other cases, even in Italy, we find pasta packages that bear the words “mixed grains”. It is the most common label for supermarket brands.
So let’s see which brands use a mix of Italian and foreign wheat (from or outside of Europe):
- Gonad: consumes at least 51% of Italian wheat, the rest foreign;
- Carrefour: EU and non-EU wheat;
- Cooperativewheat EU and non-EU;
- De Cecco: Italian wheat, EU and non-EU. Italian, California and Arizona durum wheats are used;
- Levant: EU and non-EU wheat;
- Divella: Italian wheat, EU and non-EU;
- Eurospin: On the site they don’t mention the wheat origin of the “3 Mills” pasta;
- Garofalo: Italian, Australian and Arizona wheat;
- Granoro: Italian wheat, EU and non-EU. Wheat comes from Italy, Canada, USA, Australia, France, Greece and Spain;
- of Novel: EU and non-EU wheat;
- Lidl I combine: EU and non-EU wheat;
- MD Pasta Real: EU and non-EU wheat;
- Palace: Italy, EU and non-EU wheat;
- We screamed: EU and non-EU wheat (Italy and Australia);
- Todies: On the site they don’t mention the wheat origin of the “Mediterranean Heart” pasta.
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This week we have a great show in store for you. Leave us a review on Apple Podcast and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Top Tips of the week include Spotify having a new tool to help you promote your audiobooks, there's a new link tool for authors, and this one features books, and how easy it is to get an Epub on your Kindle. The 5 News stories that matter most to indies this week include Amazon having some new KDP reporting features for you, that authors can be artists and good business people, what Amazon lawsuit is back on the table, building an on-brand author brand, and how to write more when the holidays say 'write less'. Question of the week: Do you plan on changing your writing routine over the holiday, and if so, how?


text: Probably the best thing about music is its ability to bring people together. As cheesy as that sounds, it has become more apparent after making the local Melbourne music scene a permanent fixture in my life. Seeing bands come together to support and promote each others efforts really shows a sense of belonging, and is a great incentive for new artists to come out of the woodwork. Another great thing is when bands and artists combine. Probably one of the best showcases/parties you could attend is a gallery opening with live acts. Or live graffiti with a DJ. Really, anything, so creatively stimulating, if you do neither you cant help but feel slightly inadequate. But inspired, nonetheless.

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In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests that shook the world last month, monuments of contentious historical figures have been the focus of several high-profile demonstrations.
All over the world, long-controversial statues have been vandalised and toppled by protesters. Just last week, a statue of a former slave trader in the UK was even (very briefly) replaced with one of a demonstrator. And right now, city authorities across the globe are considering what to do with other prominent sculptures whose thorny legacy could attract further protests.
Should controversial statues simply be removed? Placed in a museum? Contextualised with new plaques? Or should they all be moved to a single memorial site?
That conversation now has a new focus in Cape Town, where a bust of Cecil Rhodes – the architect of racial segregation across southern Africa – was recently defaced. The statue of the nineteenth-century colonialist just above the University of Cape Town had its head removed last Monday, according to Table Mountain National Park.
Rhodes has been a controversial figure in South Africa for decades, and #RhodesMustFall campaigners have recently renewed calls for South Africa’s culture minister to have all sculptures of the imperialist taken to a museum.
Now the city says it is considering moving all its colonial-era statues and busts to a single outdoor site. Marian Nieuwoudt, a member for spatial planning on the city’s mayoral committee, told Independent Online: ‘We are looking at ways we can preserve these statues in the city. One of the discussions we are having concerns removing the statues and putting them in a memorial park.’
Such a site could become South Africa’s answer to Budapest’s Memento Park, where many of the city’s Soviet-era memorials were preserved after the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Nieuwoudt said each statue should be looked at on a case-by-case basis, but it was possible they could all one day be moved to a single outdoor space. A submission for the project will be sent to the council within the next fortnight. So watch this space for what could be a new chapter in the great problematic statue debate.

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Dance is not just a form of expression or entertainment; it can also be an effective and enjoyable way to achieve fitness. From high-energy Zumba classes to elegant Ballroom dances, you can find a dance style that aligns with your fitness goals and preferences.
The fitness appeal of dance
Dance, as a form of exercise, has numerous benefits. It's a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and balance. It's also mentally stimulating since it requires rhythm, coordination, and memory. Moreover, dance is a social activity, which can be beneficial for your mental health and well-being.
Zumba and Ballroom dancing are two popular dance styles embraced by fitness enthusiasts. They each have unique features and benefits that make them an excellent choice for a fitness routine.
Zumba: A fun-filled fitness party
Zumba is a fusion of Latin dance rhythms and aerobic exercises. It's a high-energy, fun-filled 'fitness party' that can help you burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mood.
Benefits of Zumba
- Full-body workout: Zumba moves engage your entire body, from your shoulders to your feet.
- Burns calories: Depending on the intensity of your Zumba session, you can burn between 500 to 1,000 calories per hour.
- Improves coordination: The dance routines in Zumba improve your coordination as you need to move your body to the rhythm of the music.
- Mental health benefits: Zumba is not just good for your body, but also for your mind. The energetic music and movements can help reduce stress and increase happiness.
Ballroom dance: Elegance meets exercise
Ballroom dance includes styles like Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. Ballroom dance classes can be a great way to get fit while learning beautiful and elegant dance moves.
Benefits of Ballroom dance
- Strengthens the core: Ballroom dance requires you to maintain a strong and stable core, leading to improved posture and balance.
- Improves flexibility: The graceful movements in Ballroom dance enhance flexibility and range of motion.
- Boosts mental health: Like Zumba, Ballroom dance also offers mental health benefits. It can reduce stress, improve memory, and enhance self-esteem.
Choosing a dance style for fitness
When choosing a dance style for fitness, consider your preferences, goals, and abilities. If you love energetic and lively workouts, Zumba could be a great choice. If you prefer structured and elegant movements, you might enjoy Ballroom dance.
Regardless of the dance style, consistency is key. Make sure to regularly attend your dance fitness classes, and soon, you'll see improvements in your fitness and overall well-being.
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Officials from the Nurburgring are hoping to return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2017 with the circuit's CEO confirming they have held discussions with Bernie Ecclestone.
The German Grand Prix had to be cancelled earlier this year after both Nurburgring and Hockenheim, who had an event-sharing agreement, pulled out due to financial difficulties.
The Nurburgring was originally set to host the 2015 edition, but they said no earlier in the year and it was offered to Hockenheim, who also turned down the opportunity.
Hockenheim has been pencilled in to host the 2016 German GP, but the Nurburgring has set its sights on returning to F1 the following year.
"We strive for a Formula 1 race in 2017 and are in proper discussions with Bernie Ecclestone," Nurburgring CEO Carsten Schumacher told motorsport-total.com. "The theme of Formula 1 is not off the table.
"I hope that Formula 1 will return to its former strength, and if the value for money is good then we will [return]."
As for their decision to pull out of this year's event, Schumacher insists they didn't have much of a choice.
"We had long discussions about Formula 1 this year," he said. "We were very committed to making sure we had a race, and I regret it did not occur at the end of the day, but we could not and would not bear alone the risks.
"Instead of Formula 1, we then had the WEC race. This was an outstanding success.
"Of course, I have regrets for the fans, the region and also for us, the Formula 1 race could not take place, but in addition there is the business side.
"In retrospect, we have not met anyone who said we made a wrong decision – on the contrary."


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- By Matthew Weigelt
- Mar 10, 2008
A new proposed rule aims to clarify for contracting officers several procurement rules regarding small-businesses set-asides.
According to a notice in the March 10 Federal Register, the proposal from the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council states that:
- There is no order of precedence among the 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone or service-disabled veteran-owned small-business programs.
- Contracting officers first must consider directing any small-business set-aside for a contract worth more than $100,000 to an 8(a), HUBZone or veteran-owned small business before for allowing all small businesses to bid.
There is one exception. If the acquisition meets HUBZone criteria, the contracting officer must set aside the contract for those businesses. The proposal also states that the contracting officer should award a contract to a HUBZone business even if only one acceptable offer from a qualified business comes from the set-aside announcement.
- Contracting officers must reserve acquisitions between $3,000 and $100,000 for small businesses unless the officer determines that two or more businesses will not competitively vie for the job. Even though the acquisition is set aside for small businesses, officers can award it to HUBZone, 8(a) or veteran-owned small businesses.
- Contracting officers should consider their agency’s progress in meeting federal small-business goals when deciding which program to use for a contract.
The proposal tries to ensure that the Federal Acquisition Regulation clearly reflects the Small Business Administration’s interpretation of the Small Business Act and precedence of small-business programs, according to the notice.
The comment period for the proposed rule is through May 9.
Matthew Weigelt is a freelance journalist who writes about acquisition and procurement.

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The New Palace ( German: Neues Palais) is a palace situated on the western side of the Sanssouci park in Potsdam, Germany. The building was begun in 1763, after the end of the Seven Years' War, under King Friedrich II ( Frederick the Great) and was completed in 1769. It is considered to be the last great Prussian Baroque palace. Contents 1 History
A Royal Boast. A colossal palace building, its high tambour dome recognizable from afar, rises up at the western end of the Hauptallee (the main promenade) in Sanssouci Park: the Neues Palais (New Palace). In strong contrast to the intimate and rather modest Sanssouci Palace the large palace complex served official, representational needs.
The New Palace ( German: Neues Schloss) is an 18th-century Baroque palace in Stuttgart and is one of the last large city palaces built in Southern Germany.  The palace is located in the on the Schlossplatz in front of the Jubiläumssäule column and Königsbau.
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The New Palace is a baroque palace and consists of a three-winged corps de logis (residential wing) around a courtyard with low side wings. The three-wing system has a front length of 220 meters. The facade is characterized by a reddish brick pattern and fluted Corinthian pilasters made of sandstone in colossal order.
The New Palace (Neues Palais) is a palace situated on the western side of the Sanssouci royal park. It is considered to be the last great Prussian baroque palace. The building was begun in 1763, after the end of the Seven Years' War, under Frederick the Great and was completed in 1769. It was purposed to celebrate Prussia’s success.
The New Palace - 'Neues Schloss' in German - is located on the eastern side of Bayreuth centre and dates from the 17th century. Like so much else in the town, it stems from the time of Margravine Wilhelmine and was built as a residence to replace the 'Old Palace' which had been badly damaged by fire.
The New Palace (or the Neues Palais) began construction in 1763 and was completed in 1769. Planning for the New Palace were discussed in the early 1750s, and plans for a palace were in an advanced stage by the start of the Seven Years’ War in 1756. Originally, a large palace was to be constructed on a site south of Sanssouci on a bend of the ...
The shining star of the Hermitage, however, has to be the New Palace, which was built between 1749 and 1753. The New Palace features two free-standing curved arcades with a stunning oval complex in the centre. The style fits in perfectly with the overarching rococo architecture.
You are here: New Palace / Overview Herrenchiemsee New Palace In 1873 King Ludwig II of Bavaria acquired the Herreninsel as the location for his Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee (New Palace). Modelled on Versailles, this palace was built as a "Temple of Fame" for King Louis XIV of France, whom the Bavarian monarch fervently admired.


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THE POOR PAY
Justin Trudeau is under the impression “poor people” don’t pay taxes. The reality is that Canadians earning over $11,809 and living well below the poverty line pay income tax. For Justin’s statement to be almost “true”, he’d have to exempt people from income tax if their income is below the poverty line, which would include most seniors living on CPP and OAS. Even then, they’d still be paying all the other taxes imposed by government, such as “sin taxes” and the carbon tax that affects prices on everything else. In Canada, you can’t earn or spend a dollar without government wanting a piece of it.
(A bigger piece every day.)
Photo radar, money grab! The editorial Friday reminded me of the lovely picture sent to me a week ago by the CPS fundraising department. It was pitch dark on a cold evening in a school zone renamed a playground zone! I was roaring through at a breakneck speed of 43 km/h and it cost me $115. I’m sure there was not a child anywhere near Brentwood school at that time of the night! Oh well, next time I will listen to my wife’s nagging me to slow down to at least 40?
(We have no one but ourselves to blame when we pay the ‘speed tax.’)
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NICE ONE, DONALD
Boy, President Donald Trump sure hit it out of the park with his great State of the Union address. Nancy Pelosi and devout socialists Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and we can’t forget poor old Bernie Sanders, spent most of the night looking like someone had peed in their cornflakes. With Trump’s leadership, a great economy, and his adversaries being radical, socialist Democrats hell bent on turning the U.S. into another Venezuela, republicans will win big in 2020.
ABUSE OF POWER
Last night I received a phone call from Joe Ceci. It joined a conversation with people making phone-in comments to him. It was supposed to be about the budget, however it was a blatant election campaign advertisement. I’m tired of being bought with my own money. The NDP should pay back the costs of those calls and offer an apology.
(Just call an election already.)
I had an odd thought while reading several stories about anti-pipeline advocates. Why are Trudeau, Liberals, Greens, NDP and others so loud about killing pipelines? Money? They all love taxing the poop out of us. Why then curtail a huge revenue source? I don’t understand how killing pipelines make any economic sense. If not for money, what drives them?
(A green agenda, much like that now being dismantled in Ontario.)
REIN THEM IN
The NDP needs to stop funding its deceptive pre-election campaign with taxpayer dollars and set an election date. And it doesn’t matter to us if we have to get out and vote in a hair-raising, bone-chilling blizzard. Time’s up, Dippers!
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The monsters aren’t in the movies anymore…
With Democrats nationwide diving on board the late-term abortion bandwagon like it was an extra Christmas, the British news media–not ours–report the harvesting of parts from aborted babies for grafting onto mice (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8367760/aborted-baby-body-parts-sewn-mice-experiments-us-labs/).
Uh, why would they want to do that? Oh, the same reason that they give for all these bizarre experiments: “a bid to stamp out diseases and save millions of people.” Except for the babies who get aborted. They don’t get saved.
The way this works is, after you womens-health your baby, you donate it as “tissue” for research and Planned Parenthood or Frankenstein Inc. or whoever sells the dead baby, or its body parts, to the government. Then glands and liver tissue get transplanted into a baby mouse so that they will replace the mouse’s natural immune system with an artificial human-like immune system. Those mice can then be experimented upon as if they were human–experiments that it would not be legal to perform on humans.
President Donald Trump’s administration has recently suspended the government’s purchase of dead baby parts, pending the resolution of ethical questions.
Libs and “progressives” and Democrats of all conditions are coming more and more to resemble and function as a tribe of cannibals. Let’s hope the program stays suspended–albeit the next Democrat administration (and God forbid there ever is one) will reactivate the program as quick as boiled asparagus.


Almost 12 years after it joined Caricom, the relationship between Haiti and the community promises to be stronger following the presentation of credentials by plenipotentiary representative to Haiti, Peterson Noel.
In the simple ceremony held at the Caricom Secretariat Headquarters, at Turkeyen, Caricom Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque expressed pleasure at the accreditation of Haiti’s first ambassador.
Despite being the first envoy to Caricom for his country, Noel is no stranger to the community. According to LaRocque, Noel is a pioneer in the secretariat’s programme for attaching Haitian professionals to the organisation back in 2008. Noel was also the first Haitian government official initially attached to the Caricom Representation Office in Haiti (CROH) and then to the Foreign and Community Relations Directorate of the Secretariat. “Much like your country, Excellency, you have been a trailblazer and therefore it seems only fitting that you be vested with the honour of being Haiti’s first plenipotentiary representative to Caricom,” LaRocque said.
The Secretary-General said he regarded the presentation of the accreditation as a reaffirmation of the strong role Haiti plays in the community. Accord-ing to LaRocque, Haiti’s benefits to the community will include a market of nearly ten million people, unsuspected natural assets, and a rich cultural heritage.
LaRocque voiced confidence in Noel’s abilities despite the difficulties associated with the job. “Though your responsibilities and tasks are onerous, we are convinced that you are well equipped to handle them and will bring new insight and energy to our own efforts to further integration,” he said.
In his remarks, Noel used the opportunity to encourage people from within the region to take full advantage of Haiti’s accession into the community, emphasizing the efforts being made to fully integrate the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME) and to diversify trading partners.
Noel has now joined several other ambassadors to the community including plenipotentiary to Barbados Robert Morris, Mexico’s plenipotentiary Franciso Olguín and America’s, Brent Hardt.


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By Marie Tonette Marticio
TACLOBAN – Three more persons under investigation (PUIs), including a 7-month old infant, were reported by the Department of Health in Eastern Visayas for suspicion of 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection.
As of February 5, DOH reported that there was already a total of seven PUIs and seven persons under monitoring (PUMs) in the region, with two patients already discharged from the hospital.
The three new PUIs in Leyte were admitted and isolated on February 4 with travel history to Macau from December 23 to January 28 to visit a relative. They arrived in the city on January 29.
The fifth PUI, a 7-month old infant, had experienced cough and fever when the baby’s parents brought him to a private hospital on January 29 for consultation.
The baby’s mother, the sixth PUI, is a 26-year old Filipina who also developed mild cough and sore throat on January 27, but currently had no more major complaints.
Her sister-in-law, the seventh PUI, also a 26-year old Filipina experienced mild cough on January 28, but is now asymptomatic.
DOH said they already collected first and second samples from the PUIs that would be sent to the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM).
Dr. Carmen Garado, chief of Local Health Support Division, attributed the increase in the number of PUIs in the region to their proactive surveillance system and increased health-seeking behavior of the public.
“Even those who are asymptomatic call our hotline as long as they have travel history to areas that have confirmed nCoV cases,” she shared.
Meanwhile, Police Regional Office 8 Deputy Regional Director for Operations PCol. Arthur Cabalona said Eastern Visayas Police have activated a quick response team ready to assist in tracing of persons who had close contact with the persons under investigation (PUIs) for novel corona virus (2019 n-CoV).


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Textile artist for Mick Jagger’s ex-girlfriend, model Marsha Hunt, at Newham College
An American textile artist told an audience at a museum run by Newham College that his 1960s knitting designs brought out people’s ‘inner hippie’.
Kaffe Fassett, who has created clothes for celebrities such as 1960s model and ex-girl friend of Mick Jagger, Marsha Hunt, said he targeted the middle classes when he revolutionised the use of colour in hand knitting.
He spoke at the launch of his autobiography, Dreaming in Colour, at the Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey Street.
Kaffe started out as a painter in the US before moving to London, in 1964, where he says he took up knitting to develop his free-spirited creativity.
He said: “The Scottish working classes were playful with language and the upper classes had a sense of freedom. But the middle classes were very restrained.
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“When I came along and started to knit with colour, I brought the inner hippie out of the middle classes.”
An exhibition of Fassett’s work will shown at the museum between March and June of next year.
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Photo Credit: Rachel Godfrey Scott.
Okay, so it's hardly the first attempt at a Sindy revival. Tesco has been producing an 18 inch version of Sindy since 2016, albeit one that looks nothing like the original dolls, and before that Tonner released a small line of Sindy dolls and clothing in 2014/15 aimed at collectors. The Tonner dolls were pretty and well made but relatively difficult - and overly expensive - to get hold of in the UK. Which was a problem given that the UK is basically the only market interested in a vintage look Sindy...
With that in mind UK based toy company Kid Kreations - the guys behind lines like Tiny Treasures and DesignaFriend - are set to have a bash of their own at bringing Sindy back to the toy aisles. Their plans were the big reveal at this year's Dollycon UK held on July 27th. Victoria Tombs designed the outfits which both look great and pay homage to the original 60s Sindy, and Rachel Godfrey Scott created the prototypes.
(Apparently the actual dolls will have articulated bodies! I'm so excited to see what they'll look like; Mattel's 'made to move' bodies are my gold standard at the moment.)
Kid Kreations have yet to produce a full press release, but early announcements suggest a February 2020 release date, with the dolls aimed at the collectors' market rather than general playline. Their proposed price point is £80, with each doll being a limited edition of 4,000 pieces.
I love how hard Kid Kreations are working to recreate the whole Sindy feel with them. If you collect all six dolls their boxes will create a union jack backdrop, as well as having six tokens you can send off for a solid silver Sindy charm bracelet. ♥
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By Matthew Reeds
Black History Month is a time to reflect on our history, and activate our community for change. The precious stories of our past teach us valuable lessons that can be applied to today’s challenges.
One such story is that of my great uncle, Perry Benjamin Hall.
Hall had autism and grew up in the 1950s and 1960s– a time when autism was a very taboo subject. He was born and raised in Baltimore and was a product of the Baltimore City Public School System.
He attended Dunbar High School, but left school in the ninth grade. Hall was well known in the community, enjoyed reading, drawing, writing, and was very knowledgeable about Black history. In fact, he recorded our family’s history in various family archives.
Hall’s community and immediate family knew that he had a disability– however he was never properly diagnosed. We’ve made much progress since his time, but some artifacts of that generation are still present in the systemic challenges faced by the Black and autistic community today. The Reeds Fund is tackling these challenges. The Reeds Fund advances health-equity outcomes for individuals diagnosed with autism or sarcoidosis. To date, the fund has awarded over $3,000 in scholarships, donated over 300 hours of combined volunteer consultations to families with a family member who has autism, and the community events have attracted over 170 unique Baltimore City residents. However, even though these efforts are noble, autism is unfortunately not discussed in many households today. We still have much more work to do.
My family’s history with autism is Black history. Hall’s history is connected to my sister’s journey with autism. And Hall’s history is connected to my individual story as well. In his late 20’s and early 30’s he worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in custodial services. Little did he know that in a short amount of time his great nephew, myself, would be a student at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Thanks to Hall, I am able to move his work forward.
Matthew Reeds is the founder and executive director of Reed’s Fund, an advocacy group that works to inform and support families affected by autism and sarcoidosis. To learn more about the work the fund does in the community, please visit us at reedsfund.org.

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In an interview with CNBC‘s Hadley Gamble, Elvira Nabiullina predicted that as the economy moves online digital currencies will be the future of all financial systems. Including Russia with digital ruble.
“The need for fast, inexpensive payment systems and central banks’ digital currencies can fill this gap. I think this will be the future of our financial system because it is related to the evolution of the digital economy,” Naibullina said.
Explaining that Russia prepared a report on the digital ruble in October, they plan to create a prototype of the digital ruble platform by the end of 2021 and to start pilot applications in 2022, Nabiullina said, “We will proceed step by step because this is a very difficult, technological and legal project.”
Our reserves are big enough to underpin all financial and geopolitical scenarios
Describing the US sanctions as a ‘permanent risk’ for Russia, Nabiullina said, “Therefore, our monetary policy, our fiscal policy, and our entire macroeconomic policy are extremely conservative. Russia‘s reserves are large enough to withstand all financial or geopolitical scenarios, and are probably larger than other countries.”
Nabiullina noted that efforts to reduce the dollar’s share in the economy and trade are part of a broad policy to manage currency risks.
Noting that Russia, China, and the EU have a strong motivation to reduce the dollar’s share, Nabiullina added, “There is a trend where countries choose to have more diverse international reserves. It will happen, but not very quickly.”


Nexen has scooped yet another design award, as it continues its commitment to producing eco-friendly tyres and asserting its position in the global tyre market.
The Nexen N’blue eco tyre, which was awarded the US Green Good Design Award 2014, is the South Korean company’s most popular environmentally friendly tyre. It delivers reduced rolling resistance while improving fuel efficiency through a construction designed to minimise energy loss and optimised tread patterns.
Han Minhyun, director of Nexen Tire R&D Centre, commented: “This award proves that Nexen Tire’s eco-friendly design and technological prowess have proven world-class capabilities. We will continue to invest in eco-friendly research and development and thus enhance our position in the global market”
The award is organised by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies.
Nexen tyres are popular with etyres customers, because they deliver solid performance without a premium price tag.
Earlier this year, Nexen also scooped a coveted design award for a tyre which features superior drainage performance on wet roads to suit the European climate.
The Nexen N’FERA SU1 UHP tyre, which won the 2014 German iF Design Award, boasts an asymmetric pattern that delivers excellent cornering and stability at high-speed driving.
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There are many myths that have become associated with the world of private investigation. These myths are full of misconceptions about what a licensed private investigator can legally obtain. In fact, contrary to popular belief, a legal professional has the identical privileges and rights provided to the average citizen.
Private investigators are held to a higher standard, because they are given authority over the citizens of the US. However, they do not have the legal right to impersonate a law enforcement officer. They cannot make an arrest legally or wiretap an individual’s phone without their consent. Like all citizens, they do not have the ability to record an electronic conversation without the knowledge of the parties involved. They cannot trespass or tamper with another person’s mail.
There are five basic things in private investigator must have authorization to obtain. These include:
- Telephony Records – The United States Congress passed a Privacy Protection Act back in 2006, which was signed into law by President Bush in 2007. The act makes fraudulently acquiring telephone records a felony at the federal level. While a private investigator has the ability to gain full access to their own phone, they have no legal rights to gain access to anyone else’s cell phone, mobile phone or landline phone records without that individual’s specific, written permission.
- Medical Records – When the HIPAA law was passed in 1996, the law placed full protection on every citizen’s medical records and medical history from public access. There are strict state and federal laws that are fully enforced that make it a crime when anyone, including a private investigator, obtains confidential medical records without the patient’s written authorization.
- Travel Records – No citizen, legal authority or private investigator can obtain travel records for another individual without a legal document, court order or notarized consent authorizing the individual to do so. Obtaining legal travel records of another without written permission is a crime.
- Birth Certificates – Every state government in the union determines its own rules on how an individual can obtain birth certificates. Typically, a birth certificate may be obtained only by the individual whose name is on the certificate. Some states allow the next of kin or immediate family members, to obtain birth certificates for their relative. For most states, birth certificate records that are more than a century old are open for access through the public domain.
- Bank Records/Credit Reports – Federal law dictates that financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing any of their customer’s account information or bank records to anyone, including government agencies and private investigators without consent of the customer or court order, a subpoena, a search warrant or some type of formal demand. However, these all have limited exceptions. There are three federal laws that protect individual credit reports from public and private access. A credit report of another individual can only be obtained by providing a signed waiver or authorization from that individual. Without it, no one, including a private investigator, can legally gain access to the individual’s credit report.
Even so, disreputable private investigators will sometimes use unlawful methods in their effort to illegally obtain confidential information. However, this goes against their license, where they are to act lawfully and morally when performing the duties of their job.
A PI does not have the legal right to harass any individual or trespass on the individual’s private property. They cannot lawfully hack an individual’s online accounts, use bribery, impersonate another individual or use any deceitful method to stealthily obtain confidential data. They are not allowed to break any of these laws for their own purpose or on behalf of a client, for their own personal gain or for the purposes of investigation.


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This recipe developed out of my family’s love for spinach-filled lasagna, and my decision to come up with a more portable, portionable version of the flavors. I still make lasagna now and then, but these little ravioli are so easy and fast! I form a whole mess of them, and flash-freeze in a single layer (no ravioli touching another), then bag them for future cooking (just drop, frozen, in boiling water until they float again, about 3 minutes)
Ravioli need a fresh egg noodle as a wrapper. To make this a nearly-instant gratification dish, I use packaged won-ton or pot sticker wrappers from the refrigerated section of the produce department. It’s an Asian egg noodle, rather than Italian, but my tastebuds don’t really care. They’re a bit rebellious, too. I can get these noodle wrappers in a package of 60 for under $2; the recipe quantities will fill up to 120 ravioli, depending how fat you like each one.
In a mixing bowl, combine:
1 small container ricotta cheese (I use full-fat, but lower-fat works fine.) I prefer ricotta to cottage cheese, as the latter is too wet for the recipe to work well. I think the small ricotta size is about 8 ounces; it’s under $2 at our WinCo store.
1/3 cup fine grated Parmesan or other salty smelly hard Italian cheese
1/3 cup fine grated Mozarella cheese
A few grinds of black pepper
Paste garlic, to taste. (I’ve also used garlic powder. Never use garlic salt.) You’ll be able to taste and adjust the mixture.
8 to 10 ounces ch0pped, frozen spinach. Thaw and squeeze well to remove most of the moisture. You can also give this a bit more of a chop if you like; small pieces work best.
Blend the ingredients well, adding more garlic and pepper to taste. There is no raw egg in the mix, so you’re not likely to contract any horrible diseases. Just don’t drool in the bowl. It will be smelling pretty good at this point.
Working in batches of 8 to 12 wrappers, brush the edges of each with a bit of water. Place a 1/2 teaspoon or so of filling in the center, and fold the wrapper over, pressing to seal the edges. You may adjust the filling amount to your own preference.
Lay the completed ravioli on a lightly floured baking sheet, not touching others, and either cover with a towel until you’re ready to boil them, or flash-freeze them and bag for later cooking.
To cook, drop them 5 or 6 at a time into boiling water (don’t crowd them.) When they pop to the top and are hot through, they’re done and ready to skim off and serve. They’re great with either a tomato-based sauce, or a white cream sauce. The spinach flavor is quite mild, and combined with the dairy, you’re getting a walloping load of calcium and iron.
Homemade ravioli. You’ll never look at Chef Boyardee again.

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OVER the summer, Channel 13 has been devoting its time slot on Thursdays at 11 P.M. to jazz, packaged in a series called ''Jazz Tonight.'' This evening, the spotlight is on ''Celebrating a Jazz Master: Thelonious Sphere Monk,'' which was taped in Washington last year and shown, with little fanfare, on Channel 13 last March. With two six-minute breaks for fund-raising, the program runs to about 90 minutes.
This is in some ways an unusual tribute to a jazz master. Little biographical material is offered, and the passing comments from some of the performing musicians are not terribly helpful. Billy Taylor, a jazz pianist, stresses that Mr. Monk was ''creative and noncommercial.'' Herbie Hancock, keyboard prodigy, recalls Mr. Monk's ''aggressiveness in really trying to stretch the music.'' Wynton Marsalis says Mr. Monk was determined to do ''nothing that condescends to the audience.''
Perhaps this is as it should be. Thelonious Monk, pianist and composer, always eluded easy pigeonholing. Born in North Carolina sometime between 1917 and 1920 - depending on which reference book you read - he began playing at New York clubs in the early 1940's, eventually becoming a key figure in the new be-bop scene. But it wasn't until the late 1950's that he began to receive widespread recognition for his original work, distinguished by unconventional chord progressions and melodies.
Few of his peers were neutral about Mr. Monk. Some, including the pianist Oscar Peterson, criticized his piano technique. Others were dedicated converts. The pianist Bill Evans once wrote that he was grateful to Mr. Monk ''for combining aptitude, insight, drive, compassion, fantasy and whatever else makes the total artist.'' In any event, this particular tribute in Washington, sponsored by the local Beethoven Society, almost vibrates with love and admiration, from both audience and performers. One touch of irony: The concert takes place in Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall, which once barred the soprano Marian Anderson because of her color.
The hosts for the evening are Debbie Allen and Bill Cosby. They generally stay out of the way, but Mr. Cosby does manage to put his humorous charm into the service of a serious lecture. Not seeing many children in the audience, he urges parents to take their youngsters to all such occasions in the future in order to see ''these geniuses who come from everywhere, but most of all from the United States of America.'' Amen.
There is a wealth of talent and good music crammed into this special. The program ranges from Dizzy Gillespie doing ''Dizzy Atmosphere'' with an all-star group - David Amram on penny whistles, Walter Davis Jr. on piano, Roy Haynes on drums and Percy Heath on bass - to Kenny Kirkland and Ellis Marsalis performing a duo-piano version of ''Just Me, Just You.'' My favorites: the Billy Taylor Trio with the saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, offering a powerfully soulful '' 'Round Midnight,'' and Mr. Hancock and the bassist Ron Carter whipping up a scintillating duet on ''Blue Monk.'' Here is jazz, and simply splendid music that shouldn't be missed this time around.Continue reading the main story


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Posted on August 17, 2022
A couple of videos that surfaced on social media recently have raised concerns for some about heavy machinery working on our Coastal Bend beaches.
In one clip, residents can see a machine scooping water from the shoreline. In another, you can see the one of the large machines scraping the sand along a beach road in Port Aransas.
Some like Morgan Faulkner, an avid surfer and Port Aransas resident, believe our beaches’ natural processes should not be interrupted with man-made equipment. He believes recent beach maintenance, including the scraping of the sand along beach roads, is excessive.
“I don’t think anyone wants to see a manicured sandbox when they come to the beach,” Faulkner said. “They want to enjoy nature in its finest form.”
According to Faulkner, the constant sand scraping and packing by machinery has caused the roads to become the lowest point on the beach.
“The drive lane fills up with water now when it does rain because they have eliminated that natural slope from the dune line to the water’s edge,” Faulkner said.
Scott Cross, Director of Coastal Parks for Nueces County, said the ongoing maintenance on beaches has been done in this fashion for more than 10 years with permits they must obtain under the Texas Open Beaches Act.
“In order to maintain reasonable access to people, you are going to have to do something,” Cross said. “But it doesn’t do anything to impact the biological function of the beach at all.”
Cross said there are natural beaches in the Coastal Bend, but a majority of them considered anthropogenic beaches, meaning they are heavily used by people and require maintenance.
“Compare that to a section of the beach that runs south into Kleberg County,” Cross said. “We don’t do much maintenance out there. For one, I’m not permitted to do it out there, and for two we try to maintain it more as a natural beach.”
Cross said beach maintenance is regulated and they must comply with multiple agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Texas Open Beaches Act, and the General Land Office.