<< Previous PostNext Post >> Share MONTREAL — IATA is calling on the federal government to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown rents over consideration of airport privatization.“The Canadian government has already pocketed about $5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO. “That’s a $5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit this wonderful country or to plan a business trip. Eliminating crown rents would boost Canada’s GDP by over $300 million annually, create more than 4,000 jobs and generate an additional $111 million in tax receipts. This should be the priority.”In Montreal for a speech before the city’s Council on Foreign Relations, de Juniac congratulated the Canadian government for not including airport privatization in its March 22 budget announcement. “We hope that Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s motivation to defend the interests of travelers will keep the privatization idea on the back-burner permanently. Let me be completely unambiguous. Canada will regret it if the crown jewels are sold,” said de Juniac.More news: Sunwing to further boost Mazatlán service with new flights from OttawaDe Juniac said the industry had been disappointed with privatizations to date. “We have not seen a regulatory framework anywhere in the world that has been able to successfully balance profit and public interest over the long-term. But we have seen airport privatizations dent a country’s competitiveness by increasing the costs of mobility and compromising service levels.“Airports should focus on enabling economic vibrancy in the communities they serve. That means providing sufficient capacity, with high service levels at affordable costs so that airlines can develop connectivity. Community owned airports – as is the case in Canada today – have every incentive to do so. Private companies, however, have a different goal which is to maximize profits for their shareholders,” said de Juniac. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Posted by
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MONTANA — When you gotta go, you gotta go.A Delta flight travelling from New York City to Seattle on Dec. 3 made the ultimate pit stop for its passengers when it landed in Billings, Montana for a quick bathroom break.According to the Billings Gazette, the direct flight diverted hundreds of miles south to make the emergency stop after the plane’s toilets stopped working. A typical flight from New York City to Seattle takes about six hours, much too long for the poor bladders of passengers.Delta says that upon landing in Billings just after 6 p.m., the plane had to taxi to a cargo area because a gate was not available. Ground crews then rolled a stairway to the airplane so that passengers could “disembark to find relief of built-up pressures”.Talk about service!While passengers relieved themselves, the toilets were fixed and the plane was refuelled. In total, the flight wad delayed 3.5 hours.A Delta spokesman said in a statement that the issue was resolved before the plane took off for Seattle and that “Delta apologizes for the inconvenience”.More news: Rome enforces ban on sitting on Spanish Steps With file from The Associated Press Thursday, December 7, 2017 Posted by << Previous PostNext Post >> Travelweek Group 
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Monday, December 18, 2017 TORONTO — The Aruba Certified Expert (ACE) series of educational modules will debut on Travelweek’s Learning Centre in the new year, offering destination expertise, updates and rewards.Liliana Mancini, Sales Manager Canada for the Aruba Tourism Authority, made the announcement at a dinner event last week at Sassafraz restaurant in Toronto, attended by more than 50 agents as well as tour operator and airline reps.The ACE curriculum is both informational and interactive, says Mancini, helping agents to create the right Aruba vacation match for their clients.Agents who complete the ACE program graduate as an Aruba Certified Expert and are the first in the industry to receive the most current information about the island and its tourism product, and also receive continuing education credits.Graduates also get access to the ACE fam programs. Top-producing ACE agents can also earn cash rewards and prizes, including quarterly draws for US$500, $250 and $100 Visa gift cards, in quarterly draws. For more details email Mancini at l.mancini@aruba.com. << Previous PostNext Post >>
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TORONTO — Trafalgar has named Lauri Moussa as Sales Manager for Ottawa, Montreal, Central & Eastern Ontario.Moussa joins Trafalgar with over 20 years in sales and marketing with local, national and international travel companies.In her new role she will be responsible for strengthening relationships and developing and implementing sales and marketing plans in the Ottawa, Montreal, Central & Eastern Ontario areas.“We are excited to have Lauri join our tribe to support our loyal agent partners in Ottawa, Montreal, Central & Eastern Ontario,” says Anita Emilio, VP of Sales, Trafalgar Canada. “Lauri brings a wealth of experience of the travel industry and Ottawa market to her new role and we know local agents will be thrilled to see her back in the territory.”Adds Moussa: “Travel is my passion and the Trafalgar tribe is a wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking, dedicated co-workers and a down to earth atmosphere. I would not be anywhere else.”More news: Windstar celebrates record-breaking bookings in JulyMoussa can be reached at Lauri.Moussa@TrafalgarTours.com or (416) 322-8466 ext. 8497603. Tags: Trafalgar Share
PLANTATION — Ahoy, matey! Virgin Voyages has officially opened registration for travel agents in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. on FirstMates.com, its dedicated online platform for travel sellers.The platform, which was first reported by Travelweek last August in an exclusive interview with CEO Tom McAlpin, allows travel agents – or ‘First Mates’ as the cruise line prefers to call them – to learn, engage and do business with Virgin Voyages.Starting Feb. 5, FirstMates.com will offer all of the tools needed for First Mates to become immersed in everything the new cruise line has to offer, including downloadable digital and in-store marketing materials, interactive learning materials and more.On Feb. 6, Virgin Voyages will kick off ‘Cabin Fever’, an immersive learning campaign that highlights the cabins and suites of the company’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, prior to going on sale.First Mates will be able to make bookings for the cruise line’s highly anticipated 2020 inaugural season through FirstMates.com as of Feb. 14, 2019, and can contact the company’s Sailor Services team from Feb. 5 if they have clients holding pre-sale deposits.More news: War of words between Transat, Group Mach ramps upMoreover, all First Mates registered to do business with Virgin Voyages before the on sale date of Feb. 14 will get the chance to enter to win tea with Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. Agents must opt-into the sweepstakes by 11:59 EST on Feb. 13 to be eligible.Stacy Shaw, vice-president of sales and business development for Virgin Voyages, is encouraging all agents to register for the new platform.“We aim to be brilliant to do business with, and we are calling all travel sellers looking for a fresh travel option for their customers and a simple approach to business to join us on our journey as a First Mate,” she said. “Onboard a ship, a First Mate is the Captain’s most trusted confidant and right hand, which is how we see our travel partners because their input and guidance has been critical to the development of our sales strategy, policies and onboard experiences.”More news: Le Boat has EBBs along with its new 2020 brochureVirgin Voyages’ Rebellious Luxe experience will be Adult-by-Design, a “sanctuary at sea” curated for the 18+ traveller. Onboard, guests will experience Virgin’s world famous rock star service, made-to-order dining, a no nickel-and-diming policy, an inclusive pricing model and much more. Virgin Voyages opens registration for agent online platform Tags: Openings & Renovations, Sales, Virgin Voyages Posted by Share
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Although a protest on Monday led to the cancellations of 1,220 Iberia flights in the biggest strike in the company’s history, none of the flights operated between San José and Madrid will be affected, the company said in a press release.“Passengers traveling from San José to destinations in Spain, Europe, Africa or the Middle East have already been relocated on other flights,” the statement said.The airline also released a list of flights canceled between Feb. 18-22.Customers who purchased tickets at the company’s website (www.iberia.com) received messages indicating if connecting flights were affected.For more information, Iberia customers in Costa Rica can call at 4000-0225.The strike was called by unions of office and cabin crew workers in opposition to a plan announced Nov. 9 that includes 3,807 layoffs – 19 percent of the airline’s workforce. Facebook Comments Related posts:Canadian airline announces new flights to Costa Rica Copa announces new Costa Rica flights Delta adds new direct flights to the Liberia Airport Airlines Offer Reduced Fares for Elections
Nearly 25,000 people gathered last night at San José’s National Stadium to celebrate the official close of The Central American Games. Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla officially closed the games with a speech and the announcement that the XI Central American Games in four years will be held in Managua.Costa Rica came out with a total of 285 medals at the event’s end, falling only behind Guatemala, which claimed 292. Costa Rica also claimed the second most gold medals with 93, again falling behind Guatemala with an even 100.The three Tico athletes with the most medals were Alejandro Reyna, in bowling, Tarik Soto, in gymnastics, and Mario Montoya in swimming each claiming seven total medals. Facebook Comments No related posts.
The Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH) on Wednesday reported that bookings for Christmas and New Year’s holidays at beach and mountain hotels is averaging about 88 percent.Data are from a survey conducted by the chamber of its associates and show a 4 percent increase over the same period in 2013-2014. Christmas and New Year’s holidays take place during Costa Rica’s dry season, which runs from December to April.Beach hotel owners were the most optimistic in the survey, reporting that they expect at least 91 percent occupancy in the Central Pacific, 89 percent occupancy in the Northern Pacific (Guanacaste), 85 percent in the Southern Pacific and 69 percent in the Caribbean.City hotels in the Central Valley reported the lowest numbers at 60 percent expected occupancy, an increase of 5 percent compared to 2013.“Beach destinations still are the favorite among tourists. Christmas and New Year’s are very attractive periods for families to go on vacation, although mountain and city lodging also are offering very attractive promotions for the season,” CCH Executive Director Flora Ayub said.Although beaches attract the most tourists, the survey indicates that hotels in the Northern Region expect the highest occupancy, at 96 percent, because beach locations are distributed among three provinces.Tourism businesses currently are offering promotional packages for lodging, including discounts, two-for-one offers, and added-value packages. Facebook Comments Related posts:Tourism entrepreneurs to present President Solís with a plan to further develop sector Upbeat outlook for Costa Rica tourism, as visitors, revenue up in 2014 Costa Rica rises in global ranking of travel, tourism competitiveness Costa Rica tourism entrepreneurs report millions lost to bad weather, street protests
Related posts:Feline art auctioned to raise funds for Guanacaste animal shelter 5 questions for a Costa Rican jewelry designer – ‘Nature is my inspiration’ 5 questions for Costa Rican artist Dino Real – ‘Everything can be art’ 5 questions for Costa Rican artist Ulillo Miguel Hernández launched his artistic career at the age of 7, inspired and taught by the members of his family in Santa Bárbara, Heredia. Admitted to the school of art at the National University (UNA) at the age of 15, he became the first-ever UNA student to obtain an undergraduate degree in fine arts, and then earned his Master’s at the Pratt Institute in New York on a Fulbright scholarship.Today, this UNA professor, 54, is known for work that combines the human figure and nature and explores the concept of metamorphosis. Through the use of smoke he has achieved his signature style, influenced by Michelangelo, Goya and Bacon. His work has been exhibited in countries all over the world, from Ecuador and Peru to Germany and the United States. The Tico Times sat down with the artist at his home in Heredia. Excerpts follow:TT: Why did you choose to be an artist? What motivated you?MH: In my case, it was something I was born with. I had cousins and uncles who were self-taught in drawing. My uncle, don Gerardo, lived in a house where you could see the magnificent sunsets, and he painted them beautifully. When I was a boy I would finish school and go to his house to watch him paint. That motivated me. I’m not really a painter; I’m more of a thinker about shapes and graphics. I didn’t know the life of a painter could be so interesting. It requires you to know about a whole bunch of things. You have to read a lot about philosophy, history, poetry, music, … all of this creates a very rich education. We are all artists, but sometimes the idea of working in an office kills our [inner] artist. I am absolutely privileged.What does art mean to you?Art is learning: getting a grasp on how to live. Art is what transcends the vulgar, the mediocre. That can be achieved through a painting or an attitude towards everything that surrounds you. The art is the pursuit of the truth. Picasso said, “Art is a lie that tells truth.” Art is an interior truth. When I paint I can be either very honest or a liar. When am I a liar? When I paint what I think people might like in order to sell my work.What is the meaning of the smoke in your artworks?In paintings throughout history, at least in the Renaissance portraits, a candle is present. This candle’s symbolism is life. If the person portrayed was halfway through his life, the candle would also be halfway through. These painters were emphasizing what we are, and that life is a dream and it goes by too fast. The candle itself has that ephemeral sense of the volatile.Here, the technique and essence of my work come together perfectly. I’ve always searched for the idea of the metamorphosis or transformation. I’ve been able to achieve it through the use of the smoke. Metamorphosis means to change into something beyond what we have. This means that when you die, you don’t die. You transform into other energies.What defines a good piece of artwork?It never ends; it always has its own mystery that draws your attention. An average piece of art, on the other hand, ends quickly. The work’s technique and its capacity to communicate what the artist is trying to transmit are the factors that make it valuable. It must have technique and essence. If it really is good and heartfelt, the art transcends space and time. It will still draw people’s attention. When the artist is alive, its charm and mystery is lost. [Laughs.]What has been the key to your success?Success in art, life, and the profession that you practice consists of enjoying what you do. When you work, what is it that you do? You sell your time, and what is time? Life. I would be really unhappy if I were working on something that I don’t like. Shakespeare said that the secret to success is to do what you enjoy the most. In my case, I can’t be better! I don’t envy the great athletes because I think I am in a superior world! [Laughs.] It’s all in the mind, right? The secret is to enjoy and love what you are doing. If you find the pleasure in it, everything comes out naturally.Read other “Weekend Arts Spotlight” interviews here.Our “Weekend Arts Spotlight” presents Sunday interviews with artists who are from, working in, or inspired by Costa Rica, ranging from writers and actors to dancers and musicians. Do you know of an artist we should consider, whether a long-time favorite or an up-and-comer? Email us at kstanley@ticotimes.net. Facebook Comments
Related posts:Noe Mar McGonagle finishes third in Essential Costa Rica Pro World Surfing Games in Jacó: 5 things to know about attending Team Costa Rica shines on first day of 2016 World Surfing Games Costa Rica’s surfers maintain control nearing finals of World Surfing Games Some of the top international surfers will grace the waves of Esterillos Este in Puntarenas this week for the Essential Costa Rica Open, part of the World Surf League (WSL) tour.The Qualifying Series (QS) event begins Wednesday and will conclude on Sunday, weather permitting, as 192 male and female surfers vie for 3,000 points on the pro surfing world tour.Just one month after hosting the 2016 World Surfing Games in Jacó, the country is the site of a WSL competition for the first time since 2002.Esterillos is the hometown of star Costa Rican surfer Carlos “Cali” Muñoz, who will be coming home to compete in the event after the Azores Airlines Pro in Portugal last month. Muñoz is No. 47 in the Men’s Qualifying Series and will look to bolster his ranking for a chance to be in the top 10 at year’s end to qualify for a spot on the World Championship Tour.The town’s favorite son said he’s looking forward to coming back to compete on the wave he grew up on and to having his community host an international event.“It has some really good waves with both rights and lefts that can be ridden at any tides during many different swells,” Muñoz told the World Surf League earlier this week. “I think the ideal surf is when the swell is southwest and the tide is low, going into high tide, with glassy conditions in the morning. The vibe is all pura vida and it’s a good beach for a family weekend with a really mellow town.”Other Costa Rican surfers joining Muñoz in the men’s and women’s brackets include: Jair Pérez, who qualified with a win at the Essential Costa Rica trials last month, Noe Mar McGonagle, Isaac Vega, Jason Torres, Leilani McGonagle, Emily Gussoni, Lisbeth Vindas, and Camilla Summers, a 14-year-old surprise qualifier out of Puerto Viejo.Noe Mar, who just won an individual bronze for Costa Rica at the World Surfing Games and is currently ranked 106th in the QS, may be the Costa Rican with the best chance to win the men’s tournament aside from Muñoz. The 20-year-old surfer from Pavones said in August that he’s been looking forward to having a WSL event on Costa Rican sands.“We’ve been waiting for this to happen for a long time and it’s basically a dream come true,” he said. “It’s always good to compete in my home country and this brings a lot of opportunity to our surfers, especially to demonstrate their level of surfing and for the Latin American surfers in general to earn QS points. I’m not super familiar with the wave, living far from Esterillos, but I do know the waves are fun and consistent.”The men’s side starts with a Round of 144 surfers, where Costa Rican resident and Venezuelan native José Joaquín Lopéz will begin his journey through the bracket. The women’s competition begins with a Round of 48.The 2016 Essential Costa Rica Open Pro will be streaming live on the World Surf League’s website. Judges will decide at 7:30 a.m. local time whether or not to start action at 8 a.m. based on the waves. Facebook Comments
Related posts:Ocaso Underground Music Festival returning to Costa Rica, aims to be carbon neutral 5 questions for a Costa Rican singer The Black side of the story: Afro-Costa Rican MC Huba Watson Meet Alicia Avilés, the perseverant immigrant leader of La Carpio’s cultural growth The Ocaso Underground Music Festival concluded this week in Tamarindo, Guanacaste.The six-day event featured a variety of musical genres and a multitude of rising performers.Tico Times reporter Duncan Anderson was in Tamarindo and shared his favorite photos of the festivities. Check back for further coverage from the Ocaso Underground Music Festival coming soon. Scenes from the 2019 Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Duncan Anderson / The Tico Times Scenes from the 2019 Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Duncan Anderson / The Tico Times Scenes from the 2019 Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Duncan Anderson / The Tico Times Scenes from the 2019 Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Duncan Anderson / The Tico Times Scenes from the 2019 Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Duncan Anderson / The Tico TimesSupport the Tico Times Facebook Comments
Bottoms up! Enjoy a cold one for International Beer Day Mary Coyle ice cream to reopen in central Phoenix Comments Share Sponsored Stories Construction begins on Chandler hospital expansion project The difference between men and women when it comes to pain SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – A South Korean traffic cop who arrested a drug suspect after clinging to his car for 25 minutes has gotten a promotion and is being called the “Die Hard policeman” by local media.Police say Kim Hyun-cheol initially stopped the suspect’s car in the city of Busan because it made an illegal U-turn on Aug. 26. When the suspect sped off, Kim clung to the windshield and roof of the car.
5 ways to recognize low testosterone Top Stories Former Arizona Rep. Don Shooter shows health improvement The suspect eventually stopped and was arrested after a foot chase. Officials say the man was later found to be on a wanted list for drug-related crimes.Kim has since been promoted to assistant inspector. His nickname refers to the heroic acts of actor Bruce Willis’ police character John McClane in the hit “Die Hard” movie series.(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) Four benefits of having a wireless security system
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The difference between men and women when it comes to pain Police said in a statement Sunday that officers opened fire after a vehicle with three people aboard crashed through police barricades. Substances believed to be drugs were found on one of the two people detained. The third man was shot dead, police said.Security around the conference venue was increased and traffic rerouted. Police said they were in control of the situation.Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Clean energy: Why it matters for Arizona 5 things to look for when selecting an ophthalmologist Sponsored Stories 
Harsh winter weather slowed spending by keeping consumers away from shopping malls and auto dealerships. The trade deficit ballooned, slicing growth by the most since 1985 as exports fell and imports rose.Yet consumers stepped up their spending in May, and home sales are climbing — signs that the economy is back on track. In addition, many of the headwinds the economy faced in the first quarter — from an increase in the dollar’s value to spending cutbacks by oil drillers — are fading.“Growth should remain near 3 percent in the second half of the year as the dampening effects of a strong dollar and oil industry slump fade,” Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets, said in a note to clients.Forecasting firm Macroeconomic Advisors predicts growth will reach 2.7 percent in the second quarter. And many economists agree with Guatieri that growth should reach 3 percent in the second half of the year.Still, that would leave growth in the first half at a weak 1.2 percent annual rate. The economy appears to be on track for another year of modest 2 percent to 2.5 percent growth.That’s far below the optimism at the beginning of the year, when lower oil prices and healthy hiring led many economists to forecast growth above 3 percent. The economy hasn’t reached that level in a decade. Top Stories But since then, there have been signs that Americans are opening their wallets again. That should provide a crucial boost to growth in the second quarter and the rest of the year. Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity.“The slowing in consumer spending looks more like a pause that refreshes … rather than the start of a weakening trend,” Guatieri said.Sales at retail stores and restaurants jumped 1.2 percent in May, as shoppers spent more on clothes, building materials and furniture.Consumers are also willing to spend more on major purchases, potentially a sign of growing confidence in what has been a stop-and-start expansion. Auto sales jumped in May to the highest level in nearly a decade.And the biggest purchase of all — a home — is becoming reality for more people. Sales of existing homes are on track for their best year since 2007. New home sales last month reached their highest level since February 2008.More paychecks are boosting confidence. Employers have added 3.1 million jobs in the past 12 months, lowering the unemployment rate to 5.5 percent from 6.3 percent.Wednesday’s figure is the last of three initial estimates of first-quarter growth. Yet the government will revise the figure yet again on July 30, as part of more comprehensive annual changes. That revision may also include changes to the seasonal adjustments the government uses, which could make the change more dramatic. Men’s health affects baby’s health too Exports were hammered in the first quarter by a sharp rise in the dollar’s value, which makes U.S. goods more expensive overseas. The dollar has strengthened 15 percent in the past year compared with a basket of other currencies.That also makes imports cheaper and better able to compete with U.S.-made goods. Imports increased 7.1 percent in the first quarter, while exports fell 5.9 percent. That widened the trade gap, cutting nearly 1.9 percentage points from growth, the most in 30 years.A trade dispute at West Coast ports also contributed to the disparity, but it has since been resolved. And the dollar’s value has leveled off since March, suggesting its impact will lessen.Oil and gas companies, meanwhile, sharply cut back on drilling and exploration activity and spent much less on steel pipe and other equipment. Business investment in structures, which include oil wells, dropped by nearly 19 percent, the most in four years. Those cutbacks occurred in the wake of last year’s steep drop in oil prices, but have since slowed and should stop weighing on growth in the second half of the year, analysts forecast.Americans saved more in the first quarter, aided by lower gas prices and greater hiring. The saving rate rose to 5.4 percent from 4.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the highest in more than two years. Consumer spending growth slipped to just 2.1 percent, down from 4.4 percent in the final three months of last year. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year, just not as much as previously estimated. More recent data show that the weakness was largely temporary, with a rebound in the works for the April-June quarter.The economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, shrank at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.2 percent from January through March, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That’s better than last month’s estimate of a 0.7 percent decrease. 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New Valley school lets students pick career-path academies 0 Comments Share A UNESCO official says a resolution is due to be adopted Wednesday.Israeli Foreign Ministry Director Dore Gold said Tuesday the text “deliberately ignores the historical connection between the Jewish people and their ancient capital.” He says it also ignores Christianity’s ties to Jerusalem.Israel captured the area from Jordan in the 1967 war and says it protects holy sites for all religions. Its control is not internationally recognized.Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is criticizing a looming decision on Jerusalem by the U.N.’s cultural agency, saying it ignores Jewish and Christian ties to the biblical city.Several Arab states submitted a draft resolution to UNESCO that condemns Israel for archaeological digs in Jerusalem’s Old City and for building a light rail line nearby that it says caused damage and ruined its “visual integrity.” Natural spring cleaning tips and tricks for your home Ex-FBI agent details raid on Phoenix body donation facility Arizona families, Arizona farms: working to produce high-quality milk
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has created a new Twitter account to promote the international agreement to rein in Iran’s nuclear program.@TheIranDeal urges people to tweet their questions and promises to “set the record straight.”White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Tuesday the account also would serve as a forum for those who were involved in negotiating the agreement.The White House also set up an online resource page at Whitehouse.gov/irandeal offering facts, graphics and videos. Sponsored Stories Top ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day Here’s how to repair and patch damaged drywall Quick workouts for men
Three judges on Wednesday upheld a previous High Court decision ruling that the teenager wasn’t entitled to a state-funded abortion in England.A lawyer acting for the women say they plan to appeal to Britain’s Supreme Court.“My clients did not give up last year and do not intend to give up now,” said the lawyer, Angela Jackman.Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Top Stories Comments Share Here’s how to repair and patch damaged drywall Ex-FBI agent details raid on Phoenix body donation facility New Valley school lets students pick career-path academies How men can have a healthy 2019
Sponsored Stories Mesa family survives lightning strike to home Get a lawn your neighbor will be jealous of LONDON (AP) — A teenager and her mother on Wednesday lost a legal challenge against a rule that prevents women from Northern Ireland from receiving free abortions in England.The 18-year-old from Northern Ireland, who cannot be named to protect her identity, was 15 when she traveled to England for an abortion in 2012. She had to pay 600 pounds ($937) for it because she was excluded from free abortion services.Abortions are illegal in Northern Ireland except in extreme cases when a woman’s life is deemed at risk from her pregnancy. Every year at least 1,000 Northern Irish women are estimated to seek the procedure in England, where it is legal. Both Northern Ireland and England are part of the United Kingdom, but the health services are separately controlled. The difference between men and women when it comes to pain
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Source = Accor Teams from ten of Accor’s Sydney hotels competed in the NSW heat of the National Golden Plate Awards recently, with The Menzies hotel coming away with the prize. A surprise second place went to Ibis Sydney Airport, with Novotel Brighton Beach coming in third. The Awards follow a Master Chef theme, with one chef and one front-of-house person joining together to create a special three-course menu using a Mystery Box of ingredients supplemented by a pantry of supplies.Held at Ultimo TAFE’s The Apprentice Restaurant, the Awards are a great way to challenge staff to be more creative in their cooking and to try out new techniques. Each team of two had to come prepared with their own table decorations, knives and equipment and had just half an hour to workshop ideas for their menus when presented with their mystery ingredients.With other state finals still to come, the secret ingredients can’t be revealed but Chef Ryuji Yashiki from the Menzies prepared a three-course lunch menu that was deemed the most well-balanced and creative, to take out the day. He was ably assisted by his front-of-house team-mate, Donna Peoples showcasing great people-skills and proving very knowledgeable about the menu being presented and the selection of each Tik Tok wine to best complement the flavours.Tharaka Sooriyaarachi, the selected Chef from Ibis Sydney Airport said he was thrilled to come second, especially competing against a wide spectrum of Accor brands, from five-star to three-star.“This competition is very exciting because it allows people from all brands to compete against each other and allows us to learn what other chefs within Accor are doing,” he said.Karen Sainsbury, Champion of Accor’s Food & Beverage Committee, said the Golden Plate Awards was a great way to acknowledge and develop Accor’s food and beverage teams.“The Golden Plate Awards is a great way to showcase the skills, creativity and knowledge of our chefs and waitstaff and allow them to benchmark with their peers,” she said. “While it’s a fun day it really allows them to see what chefs at other hotels are doing and to improve the marriage between chefs and waitstaff and allow them to see both sides of the equation.”Third-placed chef Tony Luo perhaps provided the most surprising dish of the day, a “fish rice” inspired by Heston Blumenthal and created by turning a beautiful fish fillet into rice grains – first blending the fish to a fine paste before passing through a steamer tray into a pot of boiling water to form ‘grains of rice’.Accor brought in top food judges to oversee the competition – Adam Moore, Corporate Executive Chef with George Weston Foods; Megan Sunderland, a Food Technologist who developed the most famous of the King Island blue cheeses; and Andrew Howard, Account Manager for Fonterra who judges a range of chef competitions. The final judge was Gaynor Reid, Media Relations Manager for Accor, who provided a ‘layperson’s viewpoint’.“I was very surprised at the level of competence and creativity with these young chefs and applaud Accor for creating a competition such as this for their future stars,” said Adam Moore.The National title will take place on Bastille Day, 14th July, with winners from each state competing for the ultimate Accor Golden Plate award.