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New York April 2017 jobs report: Ithaca soars while Binghamton, Elmira sputter

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Ithaca adds jobs, while Binghamton and Elmira continue to record losses.

Job losses were recorded in Binghamton and Elmira for nearly every job category in April.

But the two areas in which both regions reported job gains were the leisure and hospitality sector, the category with lowest wage average.

Elmira recorded a 400 private sector job loss, down 1.3 percent from April 2017, and Binghamton's employment declined by 600 jobs, 0.7 percent.

The two were among the only three metropolitan regions north of New York City with year-over-year job losses for April, according to statistics compiled by the New York state Department of Labor. Utica-Rome also posted a 0.9 percent decline in private sector jobs.

Meanwhile, Ithaca holds a place of its own in New York, exhibiting vibrant economic growth by recording an increase of 1,700 jobs over the year. At a 3 percent increase, Tompkins County gained the most jobs in the state on a percentage basis. The only other upstate New York region breaking the 2-percent mark was Dutchess-Putnam at 2.2 percent. Ten other New York metropolitan regions also reported employment gains.

In Elmira. leisure and hospitality, which also includes hotels and food establishments, grew by 100; the growth in the same category in Binghamton was 500.

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Wages in food service average about $17,000 a year. In accommodations, the average wage is $20,000, according to statistics compiled by the labor department.

Christian Harris, a labor market analyst in Binghamton, suggested that at least a portion of the gain in both markets can be attributed to Tioga Downs, the casino in Nichols that recently expanded and opened a hotel.

The 80,300 private sector job total for the Binghamton market is the lowest for the month of April since the labor department adjusted its statistical survey in 1990. Similarly, the 30,100 in Elmira is also the lowest for the month since 1990.

By contrast, the 59,000 job total in Ithaca is a highest ever recorded in the month of April. A bulk of the employment gain,1,000 job increase, in Ithaca came in the health and educational services job category.

Manufacturing employment was flat in Elmira, but down 500 in Binghamton for the year.

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When attendees can’t speak to each other or don’t understand a specific educational session because there’s a language gap, the event quickly loses value. But did you ever stop to think about how different languages create different perceptions or cultural biases altogether?

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Licence for Polis golf project expected by June
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THE FIRST phase of a proposed world class golf resort in Polis Chrysochous in Paphos will get underway this year according to the local mayor.

“I believe that the licence to commence the project will be granted by June at the latest,” Angelos Georghiou said yesterday, adding that he had a meeting with company representatives on Friday.

The Shakolas group, the largest private commercial group in Cyprus, owns a plot of about three million square metres in Limni, the site of the now defunct copper mines, in Polis Chrysochous. Here they will undertake the project, which according to Georghiou will be one of the largest to date in Cyprus.

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The Shakolas group first announced their intention to develop the Limni Golf Resort project in 2007.

“This is a very important project which will help the economy of Polis and surrounding villages, creating many jobs and will encourage many tourists to visit the area,” noted Georghiou.

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Originally, this project was due to OPEN this year, not just get started.

Nothing is moving on site & given the economic situation I don't see it happening. It depends on selling properties & a successful hotel. The property market is dead in the water & tourism is in steady decline. Cyprus still hasn't come to terms with the fact that it is overpriced across the board. Golfers head for Turkey, particularly Belek, with nearly 20 top class courses within 10 minutes of each other and you can stay in a 5 star all inclusive hotel, with golf, for the price of just a round in Cyprus.

When Greece pulls out of the Euro Cyprus won't be far behind, which could be just the reality check the island needs.

On 'Hardtalk' on BBC World yesterday, the former Finance Minister, & now chairman of the Cyprus Popular Bank admitted the country is a busted flush. If they can't raise another €1.5 billion in the next few weeks the banking sector will collapse.

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It looks like they have started to clean up the seaside area in front of the Limni mines.

I visited the Limni area just two weeks ago.
The seafront known as the "Limni Rampa" area is completely cleaned of bushes and rubbish over a large area. The ground has been leveled and just before we left trucks and bulldozers were busy putting sand over the whole area.
By the looks of it they are preparing some kind of boulevard.

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First stone laid for Limni development project
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Published on February 10, 2013

PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias yesterday laid the foundation stone for a huge development work, including golf courses, at Limni, near Polis Chrysochous in Paphos, and while it is seen to be a huge boost to the economy, environmental groups say works will endanger the turtle population.

The Shacolas Group, the biggest private commercial group in Cyprus, plans to develop about three million square metres in Limni, the site of the now defunct copper mines. There are plans for two 18-hole golf courses, a five star hotel, a wellness centre, luxury residences, a historical museum and an information centre on the turtles, cycle paths, and a helipad, among others.

Christofias said yesterday that buying the site of the disused mines in 1983 showed “entrepreneurial foresight,” which will now rejuvenate the area and attract high quality visitors.

“Works such as the one here in Limni are crucially important for the island under these harsh financial circumstances. We hope that such development works give the Cyprus economy a push,” Christofias said.

The man behind the project, Nicos Shacolas, said he was very touched to be developing a beautiful area with the support of local stakeholders. He said he would put together a small “viable” airline to serve Paphos, and nurture the development.

But despite statements that the natural environment was being protected, the Green party warned yesterday that the works would impact the breeding sites of the loggerhead turtle.Thousands of turtles come to breed in the area, with many laying their nests across a 13km long coastline stretch in the Polis-Yialia region, part of the EU’s NATURA 2000 protection network.

Non-governmental organisation Terra Cypria raised concerns with the European Commission in a 2011 report, warning that the width of the protected coastal area was not enough to protect the turtles. The width was on average 100 metres instead of 500 metres as was originally proposed, the conservation group said. Terra Cypria said the turtles could not be protected because the protected site was too small, measures to protect the environment were inadequate, and because of plans to build golf courses and luxury villas.

A range of issues arise from major development works of that size as human activity inevitably impinges on the environment, said environment commissioner Charalambos Theopemptou. Golf courses require huge quantities of water, the use of herbicides which raises worries over groundwater pollution, and building luxury residences is an added burden on the environment, Theopemptou said.

But stakeholders, including the local authorities, have hailed growth. Polis Chrysochous mayor, Angelos Georgiou, said yesterday that the Limni project would create hundreds of job positions, attract businesses and revitalise tourism, adding that the natural environment would be protected.

A 2005 law regulating the impact from development in environmentally or historically important sites allows private entities undertaking a proposed work to also undertake the required study on the environmental impact. This lets private companies choose who will conduct the study; however the law does not specify punishment procedures in case a study is faulty.

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I believe that the government is due to announce the final planning consent either this week or next although do not quote me directly on this as I heard it from a little bird.

Investors should be cautious in this region, particularly in relation to build density on the land surrounding the course itself and in some cases the overinflated values of the said land. Prices have been rising at an incredible rate over the last year and a half in anticipation of the course.

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I'm intrigued to know the source for "prices rising at an incredible rate". It may well be that local landowners have raised their asking prices (typical Cypriot reaction to falling demand) but property prices certainly haven't risen; just the opposite. New build flats in Argaka were on offer at half the original asking price recently.

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Dear Lysos,

Your assessment that the Limni courses are perhaps slightly misguided are quite correct! Especially, for some of the points you have made and others you may not be aware of.

There was a last ditch attempt to push them through (very recently) as I stated in my previous post. However, it was not to be, despite the governments intention to advance the courses. The project is a "serious mess" for a multitude of reasons.

The incredible price rises I was referring to were the plots of land surrounding the construction site and further afield. These were on the few remaining plots that were not already purchased by a large private concern.

As the building density on some the plots has increased prices have gone mad. I have sent interested parties to view plots including one of 100 - 000 square metres and have impeccable advice on the area from several sources.

My advice is not to invest or buy here at all... unless potential buyers just like the area.

Even if the course was given the go ahead today the prices of property and land surrounding the course would be ridiculous....


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FCMB Group Plc hereby announces the retirement of Mr. Bismarck Rewane from the Board of the Company. This follows the acceptance of his retirement by the Board, at the Board of Directors’ meeting held on Friday, March 8, 2019.

The Board and Management of FCMB Group Plc appreciate his valuable contributions and for always being available whenever called upon.

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 Dar AL Handasa & Al Emara have fulfilled. Several important projects in these fields and has obtained significant achievements.

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Consulting Magazine Honors Protiviti’s Nick Britton and Kizzy Gift as 2020 ‘Rising Stars of the Profession’

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Consultants recognised for technology expertise and operations management

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 16, 2020 — Two consultants from global consulting firm Protiviti have been named by Consulting magazine to its 2020 Rising Stars of the Profession list, which highlights the best emerging talent in the consulting industry. Consulting is recognising Nick Britton in the Information Technology category and Kizzy Gift in the Operations Management category. Britton works in Protiviti’s Technology Consulting practise and is based in Dallas. Serving in Protiviti’s Business Performance Improvement practise, Gift is based in Charlotte, NC. Both are associate directors with the firm.

Britton is a leader in Protiviti’s Attack and Penetration Testing practise, which helps the firm’s global clients understand, quantify and remediate IT risks through simulated cyberattacks. He also leads Protiviti’s security lab team in Dallas, which specializes in developing and executing vulnerability management, penetration testing and red teaming projects for clients. Britton holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Baylor University and is pursuing an MBA from the Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business.

Gift advises Protiviti’s financial services clients on finance transformation, change management, project management and operational enhancement initiatives. She also works closely with colleagues from Protiviti’s parent company, specialised staffing firm Robert Half, to provide the two firms’ joint Managed Business Services offering. Gift is a Certified Chartered Accountant, Certified Scrum Master, and is Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certified. She holds a bachelor’s business degree in accounting from the University of Miami.

“Nick brings a level of expertise and an innovative approach that has been instrumental in helping to grow our Attack and Penetration Testing practise both nationally and in international markets,” said Joseph Tarantino, Protiviti president and CEO. “Kizzy has served on our global Protiviti Solutions Advisory Council while being an inspirational leader and mentor to her colleagues and delivering exceptional service to her clients. Both Kizzy and Nick exemplify Protiviti’s core values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and I congratulate them for this well-deserved recognition and look forward to their continued success.”

Profiles of all of the “Rising Stars” honorees are in the February/March 2020 edition of Consulting magazine.

Britton and Gift are the latest Protiviti consultants to be named by Consulting magazine as Rising Stars. Previous Protiviti honorees were Sharon Delgado (2019), Brian Kostek (2019), Addie Nickle (2018), Jenna Fitzsimmons (2018), Kristin Forester (2017), Angelo Poulikakos (2017), Ashley Cuevas (2016), Madhu Mathew (2016) and Randy Armknecht (2015).

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Named to the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 60 percent of Fortune 1000 and 35 percent of Fortune Global 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.

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Why do people go to war?

Why do people go to war?
Why do humans engage in warfare at all?

At first blush, engaging in warfare seems to make no evolutionary sense. After all, if survival and reproduction are our core needs, why would we ever want to engage in an activity where the chances of us getting killed are so high?

To understand why this happens we first need to look at why we engage in risky behaviours at all:

Choosing risky behaviours

Risky behaviour may simply be defined as a behaviour which has the potential to incur huge costs to the person doing that behaviour.

Starting a business can be a risky behaviour because you might end up wasting time and money if you’re unsuccessful; proposing to your crush can be a risky behaviour because you might get rejected; investing in the stock market can be a risky behaviour because you might end up losing your money.

And engaging in warfare can be a risky behaviour because you might get killed- the ultimate loss.

Yet people start businesses, propose to their crushes, invest in the stock market, and engage in warfare. Why?

It’s because the potential benefits of these behaviours can outweigh their potential costs. Risky behaviour is where the potential benefits and costs are both huge.

An entrepreneur can become a millionaire by starting a business, so can a person investing in the stock market, and proposing to your crush may lead to a relationship. These are all benefits that some people believe are worth taking huge risks for.

But what are the potential benefits of engaging in warfare?

Evolution of warfare

Warfare is an activity pursued exclusively by men. Their intended victims are most often other men, although women frequently suffer as well.

Men have physical adaptations that facilitate success in a war. Men exceed women in upper body strength; the average man is nearly twice as strong as an average woman in the chest, shoulder, and arm strength.

Men show superiority in throwing distance and throwing accuracy, which would facilitate combat involving rocks and spears (weapons that we used for most of our evolutionary history).

The psychological adaptations include the tendency to form coalitions (gangs) that explicitly exclude women. One of the strongest fears of men is to act cowardly in a battle and they experience great excitement, glory, and a sense of brotherhood at the prospect of war (think all-male modern sports competitions).

But for warfare to evolve, certain important conditions need to be met. All these conditions are designed to make men perceive the benefits of engaging in warfare greater than the potential costs.

Let’s go over these conditions:

First and foremost, in order to pass on its genes to the next generation, an animal typically requires resources (food and land) and mates. The ideal way to gain more resources is to gain more land. Gaining more land also provides sexual access to mates.

As you can see, if you gain more land (especially fertile lands), your reproductive success is more or less guaranteed to increase.

Although few wars are initiated with the stated intent of capturing women, gaining more copulations is almost always viewed as the desired benefit of successfully vanquishing an enemy.

Secondly, members of the coalitions must believe that their group will be victorious and that the collective resources of one’s coalition will be greater after the aggressive encounter than before it.

Since the potential costs of war are huge, you require a great deal of motivation in the opposite direction to successfully outweigh them. By promising your soldiers that they’re going to get huge rewards when they’re victorious, you’re able to boost their morale.

Note that wars are essentially carried out in coalitions. This is because, in a war, there’s always a risk of death. If you go alone to a battle, you have a 100% chance of getting killed.

If you go with 10 men, your chance of getting killed is 1/10 (10%), which is quite low compared to the previous case but kind of high given we’re talking about as such a precious resource as human life.

But when more people accompany you, your probability of getting killed decreases significantly. The greater the number the better it is for each individual.

If 100 people go to war, the probability of each person getting killed would be 1/100 (1%) and if 1000 people go to war then this probably would be 1/1000 (0.1%), which is very low.

As you can see, forming large coalitions enables men to share the huge risks that wars carry. This tips the scale more toward the benefits side of engaging in a war.

Consider what happens when an army has been subdued and the numbers are reduced, say from 1000 to just 100. The probability of each member getting killed is dramatically increased from what it was at the initial stage.

This often results in surrender or what is known as the ‘battlefield panic’ where a group of men thinks it wiser to defect and save their lives than to continue.

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Chimps frequently patrol the borders of their territory, sometimes raiding, attacking or even killing their neighbours.

To summarize, engaging in war has the potential of providing men with huge benefits in terms of resources and reproductive success but in order to motivate them to go to war, the huge costs associated with war have to be reduced.

If you look at history, men have created all kinds of expansionist ideologies and under the guise of fighting for or defending their ideologies, all they actually ever fought for was land, power, resources, and women.


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Come and Get Your Pancakes at The Phoenix Pub in Coventry

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We serve pancakes all year at The Phoenix. But for Pancake Day itself, on the 25th February, you can get pancakes for 25p each with your choice of topping at 50p each!

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Our vessel is capable of carrying up to 49 passengers at a speed of 25 knots. Preferred for individuals and groups that have a lot of luggage, equipment, corporate meetings, special occasions, weddings, private transfers and shuttle services… Use our services, its very simple!  You can buy them online, request a quote or call directly to our operation center, because we will get you there!

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Unintended Consequences of Monticello Dam

By Rich Marovich, Putah Creek Streamkeeper
Completed in 1957, Monticello Dam reduced flood risk along lower Putah Creek and also solved chronic water shortages in Solano County. It currently provides one of the cheapest and most reliable water supplies in the state. Over 400,000 municipal water users rely on water storage from the Berryessa Reservoir. It irrigates over 70,000 acres of farmland and supplies industrial water users including the Budweiser brewery in Fairfield.
The average annual water use is about 200,000 acre feet of 1.6 million acre-feet of storage capacity. Monticello Dam has fundamentally changed the hydrology of lower Putah Creek, providing perennially cold water from the base of the dam that supports a blue ribbon trout fishery and cold water habitat for trout as far downstream as Winters.
Although not created or managed for flood control, the dam provides flood management benefits by storing potential flood waters and by attenuating (decreasing and spreading out) peak flood flows.
Monticello Dam has also brought undesirable changes to lower Putah Creek by retaining gravel in the upper watershed and reducing the frequency and intensity of channel-cleaning, or scouring, flows.
It has also caused rapid down-cutting and widening of all downstream tributary channels. Today, downstream tributary channels are roughly three times wider and three times deeper than they were prior to the dam and they continue to erode in search of a new equilibrium with the main channel of lower Putah Creek.
The cause of the accelerated erosion in tributary  channels was a mystery until the Sacramento office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published its November, 1994 report, Hydrology of the City of Winters, California and Lower Putah Creek, Reconnaissance Study. The study concluded that Monticello Dam lowered annual peak water surface elevations (stage heights) on the main channel of Lower Putah Creek by an average of 20 feet.
Decreasing the peak water surface elevation on the main channel eliminated the backwater effect of the main channel on tributary flows at the junctions of the tributaries with the main channel. It increased the slope of the water surface as it entered the main channel from the tributaries, creating a nick point (e.g. waterfall): a point of rapid erosion and incision at which a streambed is eroded to a new base level by a stream. These nick points propagated upstream, lowering the bed elevations of all tributary channels.
As the tributaries eroded downward, they eventually hit hardpan and then began to widen. On the outside of meander bends, the water flowed to the outside edge of the channel due to centrifugal force. The flow then undermined the banks, causing them to collapse into vertical walls.
The widening of tributary channels caused loss of surrounding land including historic buildings and heritage oak trees. The erosion delivered massive loads into Lake Solano, reducing its depth at the lower end from 14 feet in 1959 to about 3 feet today. Until recently, Lake Solano served as a trap for sediments but it is now considered to be sediment neutral. That is, whatever sediments flow into the lake are flushed downstream in high flows, to Lower Putah Creek and Putah South Canal.
The fine sediment that continues to move through the system and into Lower Putah Creek tends to plug up the coarser gravels on the floor of the creek, degrading habitat for aquatic insects and fish spawning habitat. Many aquatic organisms including salmon eggs depend on fresh water flowing through gravels on the floor of the creek to provide oxygen and eliminate wastes. Fine sediments reduce the viability of salmon eggs and reduce the diversity of aquatic organisms that can live in the creek.
Since Monticello Dam is a permanent feature of our watershed, we cannot undo the effect of water surface elevation changes caused by water storage in peak storm events, but we can help our tributary channels adapt to the change by creating inset floodplains on the tributaries. We can build floodplains within the incised channel especially on the outsides of meander bends to reduce the undercutting and collapse of banks.
We can work in the dry tributary channels in late summer, constructing new floodplains and protecting them with rows of boulders that deflect flow away from the bank and toward the center of the channel. Then we can plant native vegetation on the new floodplains to further stabilize the soils and trap sediments in high flows.
Work with willing landowners to stabilize eroding stream banks and protect water quality and the quality of downstream habitats is underway on Pleasants Creek thanks to a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board.
For more information about Pleasants Creek History, please click here
For information about the ongoing restoration work along Pleasants Creek, click here.


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Things to Do Kids Top 5

Put in Bay Things To Do with Kids.  We have narrowed down a list of the Top Five Fun Family Friendly Attractions and Activities on South Bass Island, Ohio.  This island is a perfect place for a family getaway.

Things to Do Kids Top 5

5. Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center

Things to Do

Families are sure to find so much to do here.  Onsite there is the Butterfly House, Gemstone Mining, a War of 1812 themed mini golf course, rock wall and Perry’s Cave to explore.  Here, Oliver Hazard Perry procured clean drinking water for his men during the Battle of Lake Erie.  Guests will find that there is so many choices that all ages will find a fun activity at Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center.

So, challenge some friends to a competitive game of miniature golf.  Browse the interesting vehicles at the Antique Car Museum.  Be sure to take time to check out all of the great Put-in-Bay Attractions at this location.  During an island getaway, Perry’s Cave is a must!  Want to get to the Cave the favorite way on the bay?  Reserve a Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Rental and see more!

4. South Bass Island State Park

Nestled on the Southern Shore of our Lake Erie Island, this great State Park has lots to offer.  The lakefront location affords visitors a chance to swim at one of the public Put-in-Bay beaches.  Just up the shore, more water sports can be enjoyed with a jet ski or boat rental.  Put-in-Bay Watercraft Rentals also has kayaks available.  From the boat launch and shore area, the Catawba, Port Clinton and Oak Harbor communities can be seen in the distance.

Take in exceptional Put-in-Bay Island sunsets from the shoreline at SBI State Park.  Grab a drink or ice cream treat from the nearby Saunders Golf Course and imagine yourself out on the lake.  On the water, paddleboarding your troubles away.  Reconnect the family with nature with a trip to this fantastic Lake Erie waterfront park.

3. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

Perrys Monument at Sunrise

By far, the most recognizable sight on the Put-in-Bay Ohio horizon is Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial.  This massive column pays homage to Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory during the Battle of Lake Erie.  The onsite Visitor’s Center has several wonderful exhibits outlining Perry’s achievements.

For the most unique sightseeing perspective, guests can ascend to the observation deck for outstanding views.  See nearly all of the Lake Erie Islands including Gibraltar Island, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island and beyond to places like Sandusky!  From so high up, the visitor center looks like a dot!  Bring the kids for a fun and educational experience at our National Park!

2. Explore Downtown Put-in-Bay

The area around DeRivera Park and the famed Delaware Ave have so much to offer.  There is an impressive selection of shops with wares and gifts for the whole family.  Also, there are a wealth of wonderful Put-in-Bay Restaurants to indulge in.

Many of the local establishments have great kids menus and offer good deals for children menus.  Check out the downtown docks and watch the Jet Express come in the Harbor.  Simply enjoying the playground with the kids is a great way to spend an afternoon.

1. Rent a Golf Cart

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The way to see the most on the island is with a Golf Cart Rental.  Put-in-Bay island is about 2.5 x 4 miles.   So, with a golf cart, guests can really see all of South Bass Island in one day.  Head out and see the abundance of parks and nature preserves.  Buzz out by the Miller Ferry and check out the South Bass Island Lighthouse.  Head over to Adventure Bay and let the kids try and hit some balls at the batting cages.  Park down near the Boardwalk Restaurant and get high with Put-in-Bay Parasailing.  With a Golf Cart, guests can really just have more fun!

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Enhance risk governance and management with advanced tools designed to accurately measure market risk

The complexity of market risk has increased significantly in recent years, driven by increased regulation, focus on internal risk standards, and changing market conditions. Having access to high quality data and risk models is important. Quantifi supports a full complement of market risk measures along with complex scenarios and stress tests. Key features include sensitivities to all market factors, comprehensive “what-if” analysis, regulatory stress tests, such as HVaR, and tail measures like expected shortfall.

A single view of market, liquidity and counterparty risk

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and counterparty risk

Sophisticated cross-asset modelling and consistent pricing

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Support for stress testing i.e. CCAR, HVAR and expected shortfall

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A powerful, high performance platform that supports a full complement of
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Conduct 'What-if' Analysis

A powerful and flexible risk engine provides advanced 'What-If' analysis to all market observables for accurate management of risk

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Comply with FRTB Requirements

Support for all the main requirements of FRTB for both the Standardised Approach (SA) and Internal Model Approach (IMA)
Perform stress testing

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Integrated functionality to stress product attributes or market risk factors. Portfolio can be stress tested at future time points

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The World’s Most Iconic Sports Stadiums: North America

This article is the first in a series of articles documenting the most iconic sports stadiums in the world. The introductory piece can be found here.

America. The land of the free and the home of the brave. Home to the third largest population in the world, and the world’s foremost superpowers. Home also, to a sports-crazy population, with a notably distinct landscape of sports invented in the country itself. And because of these factors, it has an impressive array of stadiums to showcase their American passion for the sports that they so pride themselves on.

All of these stadiums are impressive feats of engineering, and many of them provide an incredible sporting experience, combining awe-inspiring architecture with years of storied past. This article aims to list some of these stadiums, that have earned the status of being “iconic”.

You may have noticed that the opening paragraph belies the title of this article – but it is undeniable that most of the great stadiums that are found on the North American continent are located in the United States, and all bar one of the stadiums on this list are in the U.S.A.

So let’s get to it!

Disclaimer : This article only includes outdoor stadiums, NOT indoor sports arenas. So, unfortunately, arenas like the Bell Centre in Montreal, home to the Montreal Canadiens, Staples Center in Los Angeles, home to the LA Lakers, and Madison Square Garden in New York City, home to the New York Knicks, miss out.

Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Location : Denver, Colorado, USA.

Sport : American Football

Replacing the Denver Broncos’ old Mile High Stadium in 2001, the Sports Authority Field at Mile High, formerly known as the INVESCO field at Mile High, is one of the most intimidating places for opposing NFL teams to visit. Set against the backdrop of the Rocky mountains, Mile High is located at 5,280 feet above sea level. The old Mile High stadium was one of the loudest in the NFL, with the steel flooring giving it an acoustical quirk. The Sports Authority Field retained the use of steel flooring, and fans in the upper decks stamp their feet to create the “Mile High Thunder” that reverberates throughout the stadium .

Broncos fans also get under the skin of their opponents with the “Incomplete Chant” that sees the announcer state “Pass thrown by [the opposing quarterback] intended for [the opposing intended receiver] is…” at which time the fans complete the chant by saying “IN-COM-PLETE!” and is followed by the “sad trombone” sound effect.

Like the Mile High Stadium, Sports Authority Field has sold out every home game since its usage in 2001 (Mile High Stadium sold out every home game from 1970 onwards). Oftentimes people don’t show up at games, however, and the stadium announcer will announce the number of “no-shows” at half-time or towards the end of the game. If the number is over 1000, the fans roundly boo the no-shows.

It is no surprise that with such boisterous home support, and with such imposing home conditions, the Denver Broncos have a formidable home record. The Broncos had the best home record in pro football over a 32-year span from 1974–2006 (191–65–1) and in their over fifty years of existence, the Broncos have never been shut out at home, a streak of over 400 games as of the 2014 season.

A truly remarkable sports venue.

Heinz Field

Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sport : American Football

Situated on the banks of the Ohio river, Heinz Field has one of the best settings for a sports stadium. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ home ground came into existence after the Steelers ownership decided that sharing a stadium with the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team will not be beneficial to them anymore, especially since the other three teams in the Steelers’ division had built new stadiums.

The stadium was designed keeping the history of the city in mind, especially Pittsburgh’s steel production. The stadium has 10,000 tons of steel incorporated into its structure. Configured in the shape of a horseshoe, the south end is completely open to the river, except for the beautiful scoreboard display of Daktronics LEDs. This display measures approximately 28 feet high by 96 feet wide.

Heinz field’s playing surface has been the subject of much controversy, with its short grass and slippery field leading to many experts deriding the playing conditions. However, players and coaches from both the Steelers and opponents have backed the grass surface.

Like the previous entry on the list, the stadium has been sold out for each game since its inception, and Steelers fans turn the place bright yellow with their “Terrible Towels”. The “Great Hall” is also one of the best concourses in the League.

One of the most lively sporting venues in America during the NFL season.

CenturyLink Field

Location : Seattle, Washington, USA.

Sports : American Football, soccer.

“The Clink”, as it is called by fans, is the spectacularly loud and stunning home of the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL, and the Seattle Sounders in the MLS. This impressive structure has one of the best skyline views in all of sports. Set in downtown Seattle, the split ceiling stadium provides a nice view of the city, and an intimate atmosphere.

Talking about atmosphere, probably the most defining feature of Centurylink Field is the sheer amount of noise in the stadium generated by the fans. Seahawks fans have, on two separate occasions, broken the Guinness World Record for loudest roar in an outdoor stadium. This has led to many false start penalties for the Seahawks’ opponents as players may miss the snap count.

From 2002 to 2012, there were a whopping 143 false start penalties against visiting teams to Seattle, next only to the Minnesota Vikings. The New York Giants once committed 11 false start penalties in 2005, which led to them raising a stink about the Seahawks having added artificial noise through the speakers, allegations that were denied by the Seahawks.

Quite the rambunctious fanbase. Quite the stunning stadium to go with it.

Arrowhead Stadium

Location : Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Sport: American Football, soccer

Unlike the previous entrants on our list, Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs and formerly of MLS franchise Kansas City Wizards, is one of the older stadiums still active in the NFL. Opened in August 1972, Arrowhead Stadium is the largest sports facility by capacity in the state of Missouri, and is the fifth largest stadium by capacity in the NFL.

As seen in the image above, Arrowhead is one of the few remaining “bowl” venues in the United States. Renovations were completed in 2010, amounting to a total cost of $375 million. The Kansas City Wizards called Arrowhead home from their inception in 1996 till 2007, although they played one friendly (and won) at the stadium against Manchester United in 2010.

One of its standout features is the amazing tailgating facilities – there just isn’t a pre-game eating and drinking landscape like Arrowhead. The huge parking lot, dubbed the “Asphalt Jungle”, is filled with food, grills and alcohol in the hours before kick-off. It is a food-and-sports-lover’s paradise.

Once inside, the fans make Arrowhead a “Sea of Red”. Kansas City Chiefs fans love their team like no other, and they make an almighty din on third downs, cheering their team on defense, while on offence the fans scream “WE’RE GONNA BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU!” at the opposition. Arrowhead Stadium holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest stadium roar, hitting 142.2 decibels on a Monday night game versus the New England Patriots, beating our previous entrant on the list, CenturyLink Field for the honour.

An amazing experience for all the senses, guaranteed.

Soldier Field

Location : Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sport : American Football, soccer, rugby union.

There is a certain charm to old things that pulls at our hearts’ chords, as was alluded to in the introductory article. Soldier Field in Chicago has that old-world charm to it. The home of the Chicago Bears since 1971, after they moved from Wrigley Field, Soldier Field is the oldest stadium in the NFL, having been built in 1924. With a capacity of 61,500, Soldier Field is the third smallest stadium in the NFL, even though that number is quite large by itself.

Soldier field has a touch of the vintage about it. Dedicated to World War 1 veterans, a whopping 110,000 fans turned up to watch the Army-Navy game in 1926. The connection between Soldier Field and the army has always been strong.  The  Memorial Water Wall (north entry into the stadium) and the Doughboy statue (near Gate O) stand out from the rest of the stadium, and a walk through some of the quieter areas of the upper concourse will reveal little-known tributes like lines from an anti-war poem by Gwendolyn Brooks.

The renovation in 2003 saw a giant saucer type structure of steel and glass get erected between the stadium’s iconic colonnades. This was controversial, with many people criticizing the renovation, while the stadium was stripped of its landmark status. However, over time favorable reviews have emerged, and people have once again accepted Soldier Field as one of their cherished venues. The stadium has also, apart from NFL, hosted matches in the 1994 soccer World Cup, and also hosted the first ever rugby union test match played by the legendary All Blacks vs the USA last year. This year will see the Australian rugby team, the Wallabies play a test match against the USA in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup.

A blast from the past, but in keeping with the times.

Estadio Azteca

Location : Mexico City, Mexico

Sport : Soccer

This is the first of the stadiums on the list outside the United States. And after a host of American Football venues, we finally have some representation for the other, arguably more popular form of football. And what a reputed stadium it is too. Few venues have  hosted as many prestigious events as the Aztec Stadium.

Built in 1966, the stadium’s name is an ode to the Aztec heritage of Mexico City . The Azteca has a seating capacity of 95,500, making it the third largest football (soccer) stadium in the world. Two years after its opening, the stadium played host to a friendly between Brazil and Mexico, that saw a whopping 119,168 people turn out. The stadium has also hosted boxing bouts, and also the first ever international regular season NFL game, that drew a then-record crowd for an NFL match.

But the Azteca is remembered more for hosting the FIFA World Cups of 1970 and 1986. It also hosted the football tournament of the 1968 Summer Olympics, but the events at the two World Cups gave the Azteca world-wide recognition. The 1970 World Cup was the first to be broadcast in colour, and worldwide audiences were treated  to a dazzling display of attacking football. The winning Brazilian team is generally regarded as the greatest World Cup winning team, with players like Pele, Jairzinho, Tostao, Gerson and Rivellino. The semi-final between West Germany and Italy, won 4-3 after extra time by the Italians, was dubbed “The Game of the Century”. The 1986 World Cup saw Diego Maradona stamp his authority on the tournament, and the stadium was the venue for the “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” both scored by Maradona, who went on to lift the trophy at the Azteca.

This stadium has seen many iconic moments. A fitting venue for those moments too.

AT&T Stadium

Location : Arlington, Texas, USA

Sports : American Football, basketball, soccer.

A truly “modern” sports entertainment venue, few stadiums in the world hold a candle to the 85,000-seat capacity AT&T stadium in terms of grandeur and lavishness. Built at an enormous cost of $1.15 billion (yes, billion), the stadium is sardonically referred to as “Jerry’s World” after owner Jerry Jones’ vision of building an entertainment mecca. And it’s hard to argue that he has gone on and done just that.

Formerly called Cowboys Stadium, it was completed in 2009. The amount of stunning features is staggering. Replete with a retractable roof, a massive 60-yard high definition video screen or jumbotron that stretches from one 20-yard line to the other, a column-free interior that is the largest in the world, and a stadium capacity that is expandable to a whopping 105,000 including standing room, the AT&T stadium is a modern-day architectural marvel.

The stadium has broken numerous attendance records in its short lifespan. Field-level box suites and a lot of standing room, along with a marvelous game-day experience would be bound to attract many a fan, and the stadium set a Guinness World Record for the highest attendance at a basketball game when a crowd of 108,713 was announced during the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. A crowd of 105,121 for the Cowboys-Giants game in 2009 set the NFL attendance record. The stadium hosted Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

This is the modern world. This is Jerry’s World.

Wrigley Field

Location : Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Sport : Baseball, American Football.

“The Friendly Confines” as popularized by Chicago Cubs’ Hall of Famer and legend Ernie Banks, Wrigley Field is another one of the United States’ oldest, and iconic ballparks. Built in 1914, and used by the Cubs from 1916 onwards, Wrigley Field is one of the few stadiums, along with Fenway Park, that takes you back in time to another era.

One of the main features of Wrigley Field that adds to its charm is the ivy-covered walls. Many a time has a ball been lost in the ivy, and outfielders generally put their arms up in such cases to signal that the ball is lost. The umpires may then call it a ground-rule double. Wrigley Field is the only active professional ballpark to have an ivy-covered outfield.

There is also a long chain-link fence strip running the entire length of the outfield wall, the base of which is about two feet down from the top of the wall and the top of which projects out at an angle called “The Basket”.

From 1921 to 1970, Wrigley Field also served as the home to the Chicago Bears. The original Monsters of the Midway would stomp their authority over in the “Friendly Confines” in what was a bit of an irony. They have since moved to Soldier Field from 1970, but the Chicago Cubs have stuck around, and will celebrate 100 years at Wrigley next season.

Wrigley Field was the last MLB ballpark to install artificial lighting, waiting all the way until 1988 to do so. Clearly an old-school ballpark that holds its traditions dear.

One of the best atmospheres to catch a ballgame, Wrigley Park will always live on. Here’s hoping that it stays on for perhaps even 100 more years.

Fenway Park

Location : Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Sports: Baseball

One of the things that appease man to no end is constancy. The times may change, but only the things that endure carve a niche for themselves in the hearts of people. Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox is one of these constants. Generations may come and go, but “America’s most beloved park” remains immutable.

Immutable only as far as staying in existence goes, for Fenway Park has seen its fair share of renovations and expansions. Many of these renovations have manifested themselves in the form of quirky features like the high left field wall known as the Green Monster. Painted green in 1947, the Green Monster is the highest among current Major League Baseball fields, and the “Monster Seats” above the wall are hugely popular among fans.

Fenway Park is the oldest ball park in the United States, and the Boston Red Sox, who have used it since 1912, have the longest home tenure of any of the teams from the four major sporting leagues in the country. The ground is the fourth smallest by seating capacity and second smallest by total capacity, being able to house only 37,673 people at a time. Yet it is one of the favourite ballparks in the country, and it is perhaps the coziness of the place that adds to its charm.

The ballpark has seen its fair share of great moments too. Legend has it that Ted Williams hit a 502-metre home run on the ground in 1946, and the seat where the ball landed has been commemorated by being painted red. It even has a website dedicated to it : The Red Sox have won five of their eight World Series titles at Fenway, the first being in its inaugural season in 1912, and the most recent being one year after its centennial in 2013.

Atmosphere, history, and universal appeal. Fenway Park has all of this,  and much, much more.

Lambeau Field

Location : Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.

Sport :American Football.

The Frozen Tundra. The Shrine of Pro Football. Few stadiums tend to carry that aura of greatness that Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers does. A trip to Lambeau Field is nothing short of a footballing pilgrimage. Steeped in tradition and history, the legacy of success of the Packers makes their home ground a hallowed turf.

Tucked away in a small neighbourhood of Green Bay, the stadium’s address has been 1265 Lombardi Avenue since 1968, renamed after their legendary coach, Vince Lombardi. It was during Lombardi’s celebrated reign as head coach of the Packers that the stadium was renamed in 1965 after another of their beloved legends, founder, player and long-time head coach Curly Lambeau.

The field is famous for the “Ice Bowl” played in 1967 between the Packers and the Cowboys. The game was played in temperatures of −15 °F (−26 °C) with sharp winds. In his report of the game for Sports Illustrated, journalist Tex Maule referred to the field as a “tundra” spawning its nickname, “The Frozen Tundra”. Lambeau Field is the third largest stadium in the NFL, in terms of capacity (with standing room) – 81,435. It has been in continuous use for 58 seasons, a record in the NFL, and bested only by two others– Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

It is also the birthplace of the “Lambeau Leap”, an NFL touchdown celebration made famous by Leroy Butler in 1993. Even though the NFL has banned excessive celebrations, this one has been grandfathered as an exception.

A venerable, storied venue, Lambeau Field deserves all the respect it gets.

Join us for the next installment in this series, as we take a look at the most iconic stadiums in South America.

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