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Authorities have warned against complacency after a third NSW pub was closed for a week following repeated breaches of coronavirus health orders.

The Shaws Bay Hotel in Ballina will be shut for a week from 5am on Saturday after police identified 12 breaches of the public health orders across two visits in late September and early October, which resulted in two $5000 fines.

Police said the breaches included one drunk patron mingling between six different groups and tables in the venue.

Liquor & Gaming compliance director Dimitri Argeres said the hotel's ongoing non-compliance with physical distancing obligations presented a "serious risk" to public safety.

"The Shaws Bay Hotel had ample warning to tighten up their game," Mr Argeres said.

"It is clear the ongoing operation of the premises could endanger public health."

The Shaws Bay Hotel will be closed until 5am on October 24.

It is the third NSW venue to be closed for a week, following the closure of Unity Hall Hotel in Rozelle and the Rivers Inn Restaurant in Thredbo last month.

Liquor & Gaming, NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW have conducted 311 hospitality venue inspections over the last fortnight and reportedly found almost 100 per cent compliance.

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The mandatory face mask order for the State of Indiana remains in effect through at least Nov. 14.

Back in July, Governor Eric Holcomb cited several reasons for the order including an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate and an increase in the number of Hoosiers who are hospitalized with the virus, an increase in cases and positivity rates in neighboring states, the priority to get children back to school, and to keep Indiana businesses open and operating.

The mask order is in effect for all residents 8 years or older when in public indoor spaces, when using public transportation and in outdoor spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.

It will also require students in the 3rd grade and above to wear masks.

There will be exceptions for exercise, eating, drinking or if you have a medical condition to prevents it.

Holcomb said enforcement will begin with education and appealing to Hoosiers’ civic duty and pride. He said not wearing a mask will be a Class B misdemeanor, but that the “mask police will not be patrolling the streets”.

Governor Holcomb’s office sent the following news release regarding the face mask mandate:

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced he will sign an executive order requiring Hoosiers to wear face coverings in most public settings.

“As we continue to monitor the data, we’ve seen a concerning change in some of our key health indicators,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Hoosiers have worked hard to help re-open our state, and we want to remain open. By masking up, we can and will save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19.”

A mask or other face covering may be factory-made, sewn by hand, or improvised from household items such as scarfs, bandanas and t-shirts. The mouth and nose should be covered.

The executive order will require face coverings for anyone 8 years old or older in the following places:

  • Public indoor spaces and commercial entities
  • While using public transportation or other vehicle services such as a taxi or ride share
  • Outdoor public spaces when it’s not possible to socially distance from people not in the same household

Additionally, face coverings will be required in schools for students in the third grade and above, faculty, staff, volunteers and anyone else in schools. Mask are also required for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities with exceptions for strenuous physical activity.

The order will have exceptions for medical purposes, disabilities, exercising, and eating and drinking.

The state will approach enforcement of the face covering requirement with an emphasis on education. The executive order states a penalty can be levied under the authority of state law.  Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.

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  1. Stupidity continues. They keep violating civil and constitutional rights. I won’t be voting for him again. Not that anyone cares about what we think.

    • You’re crazy, can you imagine how much worse it would be with a Democrat as governor? Also you are wrong about rights violations. The Governor and/or the Health Department are completely within their legal rights when it comes to public safety. Read the laws, they can lock you inside your home under the quarantine order if they so choose. If you don’t like it pay the fines or stay home.

      • There is no LAW, so no one can legally be arrested. Law suits waiting to happen. The Governor cannot snap his fingers and say something is now a law.

    • David you are so right. I too will not be voting for the Rhino Governor again. Sure looks like to me that his real last name is Witmer. He is keeping us down just like that Whitmer thing is in Michigan. And because he is keeping our economy down that piece of crap will raise taxes on us is make up for the shortfall caused by HIM!!!!!! Funny thing is he and his wife have been caught out and about not wearing those ridiculous masks and not social distancing. Talk about a hypocrite!!!!! He has to go.

      • If you think Holcomb is bad, wait until your illogical position gets a genuine Democrat elected as governor.

        Seriously, it is better to be wrong on one thing than on everything!

    • You don’t have many when it comes to public health. Go read the laws. The Governor and/or Health Department can do much more than a mask order. They can lock you in your house under the quarantine order. If you aren’t happy with your limited freedoms in the USA 🇺🇸 good luck finding a country which will give you more.

  2. Better him than the other guy with a (D) by his name, simply because it is better to disagree on one issue than to be wrong on all of them.

    • It isn’t just the testing numbers that they are looking at! They look at ER visits, ambulance runs those admitted to the hospital, those admitted to the ICU and those that get out on ventilators. Common sense duh!

      • And you don’t have any common sense. People are getting a report letting them know they have COVID and never took the test! Duh who not seeing the whole thing? Duh!!

  3. Regarding the Gov’s right to impose quarantine, yes READ the law. Specifically Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-41-9-1.5 An Indiana public health authority can quarantine AN INDIVIDUAL or INDIVIDUALS separately who are INFECTED or demonstrably EXPOSED to a dangerous communicable disease ONLY AFTER petitioning and obtaining authority to do so from a circuit or superior COURT. There is no legal basis for quarantining the healthy or mandating a state wide quarantine of the healthy. Or issuing a quarantine outside of the approval and authority of the court. Doing so violates and individual’s right to due process.

  4. Well first of all how does a mask work, if you can smell anything through the mask, how is it going to stop the virus? Also it is a violation of our civil rights. I have health concerns which prevent me from wearing a mask and don’t believe in credit cards or debt. This prevents me from getting food, because store are refusing to allow me in. If you follow the mask guidelines, it states anyone with medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask is exempt. I called the health board and they stated i still need to wear it. I asked to speak to supervisor and got hung up on. We have guidelines but we don’t follow them, WHY? If you read federal guidelines, it states anyone place or person requiring a face mask must supply it at no charge. I call on a different elected officials this next vote.

  5. Sorry the numbers are total BS too! When you label every death “COVID” whether it was a heart attack, car accident, etc. When multiple people say they went to get tested and the line was too long so they left and a few days later get notified of their positive test result – but they were never tested. When they sent in tests in Tanzania using a goat, pawpaw fruit and purified water and they all came back positive! Wake up!!! This is not about a virus. It probably is about pushing a liability free, poorly tested and dangerous as hell vaccine. Think before you comply with any of what they are asking.

  6. Well,
    At least Gov. Bonehead is going to stop the mass deaths occuring in Indiana due to this virus…in 5 days. WTF! I guess for 5 days its OK to sread the virus because surely without mandated masks that is what is happening. If masks are the answer then I guess Gpv. Bonehead is personally responsible for every Hossier that gets the virus in the next 5 days and didn’t really care about them. Makes you wonder his real reason for this ridiculous mandate.
    On a side note, How did the masks work out for China? They have been wearing them since 2003. People are so stupid!

  7. Bestlesvii is this comment a joke? I’m not sure if you have a correct understanding of what people were put into concentration camps for. Do you realize that people were put into camps because they were Jewish, homosexual, gypsies, mentally retarded etc etc? Oh yeah and the Nazis did it.

  8. If the Masks work so well, what happened to the ND Football players as they have been following the rules and getting tested all the time, talk to 10 real Doctors who are out there treating and 8:10 will tell you mask do no good what so ever, people need to get there head out in the open and quit being so stupidly scared, I am amazed at people who still believe everything the local news says.

  9. Srad you’re exactly right! There is another voting option, read the Libertarian Donald Rainwater’s stance. I believe most of you will be pleased.

  10. how bout just wear the mask for the short period of time you’re in a store and quit complaining, none of us know for sure how much it helps, but it definitely doesn’t make it worse, christ it’s the only time in our entire lives that we’ve been in a scenario like this and people are more concerned about putting on a mask for 15 minutes then they are about people dying, the countries that listened to their government/health officials are Covid free or have very few cases, how are we doing here?

  11. We’ve had mask laws for 2 months now, and yet the cases are going up. It’s either not working, or slowing the inevitable. Spread this virus among the healthy and it will be gone in 6 months.

  12. Socialism is still happening! Why? Government and politically correct went to far! Now, I will be pissed if I get sick or die because, I wear a muzzle just like all the other stupid people in my world.

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The Photography Portfolio: Building Your Reputation

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If you have hopes of becoming a professional photographer, or even just of trying to get your work published in a public forum, you will need to create a photography portfolio. So what’s so important about a photography portfolio anyway?

There are many reasons why having a portfolio of your work available for others to view. If you are seeking employment as a photographer, then the need for a portfolio is obvious. If you are not seeking a photography job, there are still good reasons to have a portfolio. For one, you love photography and you take a lot a pride in your work. They are important to you. Most likely, some of them are very good. Why not create a portfolio that showcases your best work so you can show it to others (even if it’s just friends or family that comes over for a visit)?

– Building a Photography Portfolio

Before we get into what goes into your portfolio, let’s discuss the portfolio itself. What should it be made of? How big should it be? You may have seen portfolios with covers made of all types of materials such as plastic, leather and even stainless steel. These fancy covers are usually much more expensive and may not be practical for a beginner. If you are competing for high-price jobs and want to stand out from the crowd, these expensive covers may be a nice touch. But for most people, a regular black plastic cover will work just fine. It’s what’s inside the portfolio that is most important, right?

So, you are probably best to stick with a plain black plastic cover and work hard on beefing up what’s inside. Don’t decorate your portfolio with cutesy stickers and such; this will look amateurish and unprofessional. It’s not a scrapbook; it’s supposed to represent your high-quality work.

Now, as for size, this is going to depend on the size of your largest pictures. An 8 X 10 is probably going to be your largest. If your pictures are not this big, you don’t need a portfolio this big. Your biggest will most likely be an 11 X 14 and it could be as small as a 4 X 7.

The most important thing for you to remember is convenience – both for you and for the person who will be looking at your portfolio. You want to keep it professional and easy to hold, carry and look over.

So now that you know what a portfolio is and what type to get, how do you actually use it? Well, we mentioned you are going to fill it with your best work. This means you want a portfolio that can easily be changed. You may want to pull out old ones and add in new ones. You don’t want to go for a job carrying along every picture you’ve ever taken. You’re going to want to have 15-20 of your best work. You are also going to want to be sure your pictures are relevant to the job. If you are trying out for different types of assignments, you may want to create portfolios that work for each of the types of work you are doing.

Of course, you only want to show your best work but you want to give the impression that you can handle any type of assignment given to you and not that you are ‘stuck’ in only one type of photography.

You want to showcase your best work; this is best technically as well. You may have a photo that is really important to you because of the image it represents or the memory it brings but if it is not technically perfect, it doesn’t belong in a business portfolio. Save that one for your coffee table.

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Uncertainty and fear are major triggers. Here's how to cope

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En español | You head to your local grocery store and the shelves are empty of canned and frozen foods. Your usual social activities have been canceled, and the news is a constant stream of alarming stories about how the spreading coronavirus is upending life as we know it. Add to that the fact that older adults are particularly vulnerable to complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and you have a perfect storm for anxiety.

"This has been a big anxiety trigger for a lot of people,” says Stewart Shankman, chief psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, of the coronavirus outbreak. But he and other mental health experts note that it's important to learn how to handle anxious thoughts, and get help if necessary — in part because anxiety can impede the body's ability to fight infection.

"Anxiety suppresses the immune system,” says Jane Timmons-Mitchell, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. “So anything we can do to not be anxious is helpful."

These ideas from the experts may help keep your anxiety under control.

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Limit news consumption

It's important to know the facts and what you can do to protect yourself and to take all precautions — but it's not going to help stress levels to obsessively watch the news, says Shankman.

Experts from AARP's April 9th Tele-Town Hall discuss how the coronavirus may increase awareness of mental health issues.

"The biggest source of anxiety is uncertainty,” he says, “not knowing what's going to happen, when it's going to happen, how long this is going to last. And we don't know. So, trying to know, trying to resolve that uncertainty, is counterproductive. It's going to make you more anxious.”

Shankman says that he's not suggesting denial.

Rather, it's “sort of accepting this is the current situation and not letting it interfere with your life."

Practice calming techniques

Different people relax in different ways, but if you feel particularly anxious you might try deep breathing, taking a warm bath, or sitting with your pet, says Neda Gould, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins Medical School. “Alternatively, try mindfulness: bringing attention to the experience and kind of allowing it to be there, and not judging it and knowing that it will pass.” If you need mindful or meditative guidance, try free apps such as Calm; Breethe; UCLA Mindful, an app developed by the University of California, Los Angeles, Mindful Awareness Research Center; and Mindfulness Coach, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Move your body

"If people are able to just do a little bit of exercise, just walk around or stretch — just to sort of calm the tension in your body,” it will help, says Shankman. “If you calm the tension in your body, you calm the tension in your mind.”

Connect with loved ones

Call, email or videochat with family members, especially if you are feeling isolated or you know that they are. You may find that they have more time to talk than they usually do because so many people are home from school and work, Timmons-Mitchell points out. “There might be some grandchildren that you don't get to communicate with a lot, but now maybe they could because those people aren't as busy."

Listen to music, find activities that bring joy

With symphonies, opera houses, ballets and theaters shutting down or losing their audiences to quarantine measures, many are bringing their offerings online: The Berlin Philharmonic, for instance, gave a free livestreamed concert on March 12, while playing to an empty concert hall; it's offering free access to its archived concerts through March 31. The Philadelphia Orchestra is offering its recent live performance of “BeethovenNOW: Symphonies 5 & 6” online, as well. “Watching a concert like that is going to help somebody feel better, and probably less anxious,” says Timmons-Mitchell.

Need help?

Contact the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255

Get stuff done

Tackle a hobby you've wanted to explore, or a project you never seem to have time for. Maybe you have some watercolor painting supplies in a closet, or a big box of old photos that you've been meaning to transform into a keepsake album. Accomplishing tasks such as cleaning clothes closets or garages can be rewarding, while diverting your attention from anxious thoughts.

Find ways to laugh

Humor is a wonderful coping mechanism in times of crisis. Turn to sources you find funny, whether they're movies or TV shows, or certain friends whom you know will brighten your mood.

If you feel like your anxiety is getting extreme, interfering with your daily functioning, for example, ask for help. Reach out to your doctor, and a trusted confidant.

If you're starting to have thoughts about self-harm get help immediately, says Timmons-Mitchell, who suggests calling the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255. “They have a lot of tools at their disposal, and they're trained to provide really good services,” she says. “People shouldn't feel hesitant to call them because they want to hear from you."

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The forecast this week stays mostly mild and dry. A slight chance of storms Tuesday evening but rain will be very hit-or-miss. Temperatures dip Wednesday before warming again towards Friday ahead of our next storm system. Friday looks to be a rainy day ahead of a mild and dry weekend.

Tonight: Mostly clear and cooling, low 52.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, iso’d PM storm, high 72.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs in the mid to upper 60s.

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Country music singer Megan Fowler will be performing Thursday night at University Park Mall's Village Summerfest. She stopped by ABC57 News, who is a sponsor of the event, for a preview.

Fowler was born and raised in Taylor County, Georgia. She's been singing since the age of six. She now lives in Nashville.

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Woman says animal shelter in Largo adopted her dog out to another family

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -- A Pinellas County woman is desperate to get her dog back after she says the SPCA Tampa Bay shelter in Largo adopted him out to another family.

Sarah Kimball says her dog, Steel, was brought into the SPCA by her ex-husband in April without her knowledge. A few days ago, he was placed with another family.

Steel even has a microchip with her name listed.

Yet, the shelter says they contacted the dog’s vet and boarding companies and determined Kimball’s ex-husband was the primary owner of the dog. The shelter says they followed intake protocol and determined since he was the primary owner, Steel could be surrendered.

Kimball says her phone number listed on Steel's microchip registry was also outdated.

After tending to some minor medical needs, a public information specialist representing the SPCA tells ABC Action News the dog was adopted out to another family last week after 27 days being listed as an adoptable pet. After hearing from Kimball, the SPCA says they reached out to the new family but they have not responded to any inquiries. Missy Hurley, with B2 Communications representing SPCA Tampa Bay, says the new family is not obligated to return Steel.

Kimball says a no contact order with her ex-husband kept her from knowing about the surrender until after another family adopted him.

Kimball says her ex-husband kept Steel when they split because she originally moved into a condo building that was not dog friendly. She has since moved into a home in Palm Harbor.

Kimball says she and her 5-year-old daughter are desperate to regain ownership of Steel.

Kimball recieved over 2,000 shares on a post she put up on Facebook explaining her situation writing "If anybody knows who adopted Steel, tell them his real mommy, his 5-year-old little sister and his best friend (my cat) WANT HIM BACK!"

Kimball hopes the family that adopted him will see her Facebook post and return her dog.

"He was just the best big brother to my daughter," Sarah said while gently stroking 5-year-old Aviya's long blonde hair. “It broke our hearts and I’m pleading that they will consider giving him back to his original family that loves him more than anything.”

Kimball also says the dog has a skin condition that can make his care difficult. She says he hopes to, at the very least, communicate those medical needs with the new owners.

The SPCA urges anyone with a microchip to check your pet's registry to ensure your contact information is up to date.

SPCA Tampa Bay CEO Martha Boden tells ABC Action News in a statement: "Steel was surrendered to SPCA Tampa Bay in early April by the person who owned him for the past seven years. We verified his ownership through our intake process, which includes checking his microchip information. SPCA Tampa Bay cares for pets when they need it most. We provided medical attention to return Steel to good health, and he was available for adoption for 27 days before being adopted. His photo and profile were posted to our website and to our social media accounts during the time he was available for adoption. SPCA Tampa Bay followed the appropriate processes to care for this pet, and found a family who will love and care for him."


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Unemployed workers slowly finding jobs as states start reopening

Unemployed workers slowly finding jobs as states start reopening
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For the better part of three months, Greg Morrison has spent most of his waking moments searching for jobs. Last week, that search finally paid off for the 33-year-old TV producer, who lives in Los Angeles.

Three months without a paycheck, though, hasn’t been easy.

“Every time you slide your credit card to pay for groceries or write a rent check, there’s that voice in your head that knows it’s coming out of your savings,” Morrison said.

As COVID-19 swept across the country earlier this year, it all but ceased production of most television shows in L.A. For Morrison, the realization came fairly quickly that this stretch of unemployment would last much longer than the typical few weeks he has between some jobs.

He’s been surviving on the extra $600 that the federal government has added to unemployment benefits as part of the CARES Act, but even that has been hard to come by.

“They are seven weeks behind on my unemployment payments,” he said. “I can’t get anyone on the phone. They say they’ve setup another line, but I can’t reach anyone.”

But even with all the troubles he’s facing getting unemployment benefits, prospects are looking better for Morrison and some Americans who have found themselves out of work because of the virus, especially as some states begin easing their stay-at-home restrictions.

“It’s a lot more promising than it was a few weeks ago,” said Morrison, who just accepted a new producing job that starts in June.

Although he’s hesitant given the current situation with the pandemic, he’s also hopeful.

“I’m happy to be one of the lucky ones right now,” he added.

As for economists, many still believe recovering from the pandemic will not be like flipping a light switch back on.

“It’ll be five years before a full recovery,” said David Parsley, who teaches economics at Vanderbilt University.

But Parsley says jobs will slowly begin to return as more states open for business.

“There’s always opportunities, but these opportunities will be for people who are skilled; people who are trained,” he said.


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Keep in mind that though I miss attending Mass, and miss the rituals, and find the lives of the saints very useful in my walk with God, that I’m not at all sure I’m going to ever set foot in a Catholic church again, unless I have to borrow the phone or something.

…a friend of mine who’s a Hall of Famer Catholic told me to try “talking” with my mom. My new spiritual director (the coolest nun in the universe) told me to do the same thing. So I did.

This wouldn’t be a big deal, except that my mom is snugly ensconced underground in a lovely casket in Peoria, Illinois, and has been since January of 1996. :shock:

I actually [i:390ifcr7]can[/i:390ifcr7] “talk” with her, in my own mind, kind of like silent prayer. I ask her opinion (as a “Hall of Famer Catholic” in her own right) and she gives me guidance.

But in admitting this, I feel like the men in the little white coats are going to come and get me.

I have also had foreshadowings of future events, like my son’s wedding (he isn’t even dating anyone seriously) and my husband’s death (a [i:390ifcr7]whole [/i:390ifcr7]lot sooner than I’d like it to be).

I talked to some charismatic Catholics online, and they say that I may have a gift of prophecy (a charism, I think they called it).

I just feel bewildered, though the “visions” don’t frighten me…they’re comforting, in fact. But I’m waaaay too logical for the “magical mystery tour” kind of stuff.

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How Contracts Can Help Recover Debts

As a business owner, you’re likely to have several contracts relevant to your business.  A good, transparent contract can help to establish and regulate your business relationships and aid your business in maintaining a steady cashflow.  A clear contract also has a role to play when it comes to recovering debts owed to your business.

One of the most important issues when it comes to the recovery of debts is to do due diligence and put in place measures that will help you to avoid dealing with potential debtors in the first place.  Adopting the use of using a comprehensive contract can help you to filter out clients who may become “nightmare clients” for your business, as just the mention of having to sign a contract could be enough to scare them off.  This is no loss to you, in the long term, after all, your business will be better off dealing with good clients, not clients who have a habit of paying late – or worse still, not paying at all.

Unlike a more informal arrangement, a contract serves as an explicit commitment on behalf of both parties and nobody will be willing to sign a contract unless they have confidence in their willingness and ability to pay invoices in a timely manner.  Any potential client who is reluctant to enter into a contract should be avoided as this is one of the warning signs of a problematic debtor.

Debts sometimes arise as a result of a misunderstanding of the sum or payment date.  A contract will help avoid this as the specific payment terms can be included.  Doing so will avoid the risk of future disputes of payment amounts and times.

Entering into a contract means that you have an opportunity to collect details from your clients so that you can determine their credibility by running a credit check.  This information will also prove useful should problems arise in future – you won’t have to worry about a non-paying client “vanishing from the face of the earth” as you will have contact details which can help you to find them.

A contract is likely to be your new best friend should any legal disputes arise in the future.  When attempting to recover debts from clients, it’s always better to avoid the courts if possible, but there are times when legal action really cannot be avoided.  A solid contract will be essential in such cases because if you take a non-paying client to court, it’s your responsibility to prove the existence of the debt.  If your debtor is disputing your claim, producing a contract can be vital to secure a verdict which is in your favour.  Without being able to do so, you may have no access to legal remedial action to recover the money owed to your business.


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Complete access floor kit includes Woodcore panels with high pressure laminate surface and bolted stringer understructure. Color: Grey Starlight. Includes 24" x 24" panels, adjustable pedestals, steel stringers, fasteners, and specialty adhesive. Sold by the square foot in 4' increments. Minimum 152 sf. Select finished floor height.

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This kit is available by the square foot, in 4' increments. This raised floor kit offers the newest innovation by sealing all four sides of the panel with black ABS conductive edging. These panels have a high-density chipboard core wrapped with galvanized steel. The grid for this system is bolted, which means the crosspieces (stringers) fasten to the pedestal heads. Bolted grid systems are widely used in most applications. The panels are 24" x 24", the standard for raised floors.

This kit is a tough raised floor system offering excellent rolling and ultimate load performance with a Class A Flame spread rating. The way the components fit together makes installation easier for the first-timer, or for the most experienced expert.

The surface covering on the panels is a high-pressure laminated finish in the most popular color for raised floors, Grey Starlite. This is an attractive finish, made popular on raised floors because of its low maintenance and static dissipative properties.

This system is rated at 1250 lbs. on any one square inch.

This price includes the adhesive that holds the bases to the sub-floor, the pedestal assemblies consisting of an all-steel base and adjustable head (1" up and 1" down), the 2' cross pieces (they form a grid) that go from pedestal head to pedestal head, the screw fasteners that fasten the stringers to the pedestal heads, and the panels (which nest inside the grid).

Minimum Purchase of 152 Square Feet. Select finished floor height. The price is per square foot. Freight and Installation not included. Installation instructions are online for your convenience.

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By purchasing and installing this floor, the purchaser assumes all liability of complying with federal, state, and local building code compliance, fire prevention, ADA Accessibility, and Seismic Bracing or any other building code requirement enforced in a customer’s local area. This includes, but is not limited to Reservations, Parishes, and County Jurisdictions.


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The Team at Accutint Bellevue wanted to show its support of the Seahawks and convinced the “Oldster”, J. DeBruler, shop owner, to create the “Seahawks 12th Man Porsche Turbo”. His ‘07 Porsche 997 Turbo is now decorated with Seahawks colors and logos. Wherever he drove, the car got positive responses and was the subject of 1,000s of pictures taken by fans everywhere. J. had great fun taking the car to “visit” various sites and fan gatherings around the Seattle area.

Then a brainstorm, “The 12th Man Drive”: drive the car to “visit” the NFL stadiums in California, Arizona and Colorado! Take pictures of the journey and share them with the Seahawks fans! J.’s 9-day journey is now complete. And he was left with many memories which he hopes to share through his blog. But one memory stands out: everywhere he went he was met by Seahawks fans – and the comments they made would make anyone proud to be a Seahawks 12th Man!

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2019 - 2020 RAM 1500 Stealth Fighter Rear Bumper with 4 Backup Sensor Cutouts

Part Number: R551261280103
  • 4 Backup sensor cutouts
  • Hammer black powder coat finish
  • Satin black powder coat panel finish
  • Mounts for two cube lights

  • 2019 - 2020 RAM 1500
  • 2019 - 2020 RAM Rebel

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Upgrade your Dodge RAM 1500 rear bumper with the Stealth Fighter steel plate bumper. The unique styling transforms the look of your truck while retaining the utility of your factory tow hitch and trailer plug.

Two rear facing cube light mounts provide your RAM with additional lighting and optional backup sensor cutouts retain your truck’s utility. D-Ring mounts have been reinforced so your truck isn’t left stranded in a crucial situation. Fully bolt-on RAM bumper means that no cutting or welding is required for installation.

  • Sleek design fits tight to the truck
  • Two rear facing cube light mounts
  • Optional backup sensor cutouts
  • Retains factory hitch and trailer plug
  • Reinforced clevis mounts allow use of 3/4" D-Rings
  • Heavy duty steel structure
  • CNC cut aluminum panels
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Application AMD Fuel

A way to uninstall AMD Fuel from your system

This web page contains complete information on how to remove AMD Fuel for Windows. It was created for Windows by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. Take a look here for more information on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. More data about the software AMD Fuel can be seen at . The application is usually located in the C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies folder (same installation drive as Windows). AMD Fuel's main file takes about 336.00 KB (344064 bytes) and its name is Fuel.Service.exe.

The following executables are installed alongside AMD Fuel. They occupy about 336.00 KB (344064 bytes) on disk.

  • Fuel.Service.exe (336.00 KB)

The information on this page is only about version 2014.0423.449.6734 of AMD Fuel. You can find below a few links to other AMD Fuel releases: to view all...

A way to delete AMD Fuel from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

AMD Fuel is a program offered by the software company Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. Some people want to uninstall it. This can be hard because uninstalling this by hand takes some skill regarding PCs. The best EASY practice to uninstall AMD Fuel is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:

1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to optimize your system.

  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools

4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs

5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate AMD Fuel or simply click the Search feature and type in "AMD Fuel". The AMD Fuel app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select AMD Fuel in the list of applications, some information regarding the program is available to you:

  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding AMD Fuel, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the app you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall AMD Fuel.
Uninstall AMD Fuel

8. After uninstalling AMD Fuel, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong AMD Fuel which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling AMD Fuel using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

Geographical user distribution

  • 10.0
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
Software Application

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall AMD Fuel by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that AMD Fuel by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall AMD Fuel in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-06-20 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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SPOT Trace

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SPOT Trace

SPOT Trace offers affordable theft-alert
tracking and asset recovery for all your toys

  • Receive text/email messages when movement is detected
  • Satellite technology tracks beyond the reach of traditional cellular coverage
  • Monitor assets in near real-time using Google Maps™
  • Long battery life, compact & easy to install
  • Select from 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minute tracking intervals

How it works

The SPOT Trace offers advanced theft-alert tracking for anything. Instantly receive a text or email when your most valuable assets move, or follow them on Google Maps anytime on your phone or computer. Custom tracking options allow you to select the rate at which updates are sent – every 2˝, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes.

Affordable and easy to use, SPOT Trace is a no-brainer for your cars, boats, motorcycles, toys and other valuables. NO WORRIES.

Please Note: Requires a yearly subscription. Plans can be viewed here.

Trackable assets:

Key features:

Included with device:

  • Vehicles
  • Watercraft
  • Motorcycles
  • UTVs/ATVs
  • Toy Haulers
  • Equipment
  • Valuables
  • Custom Tracking
  • Movement Alerts
  • Quick Setup
  • Easily Mountable
  • Rugged + Waterproof
  • Long Battery Life
  • Line Power Option
  • SPOT Trace Device
  • Quick Start Guide
  • AAA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries
  • Line power with a 5v USB connection (NOT waterproof)
  • Mounting Accessories

SPOT Trace Specifications

  6.83 cm (2.69 in)
  5.13 cm (2.02 in)
  2.14 cm (.95 in)
  87.9 g (3.1 oz)
Operating Temp:
  -30 C to 60 C
Operating Altitude:
  -100 m to 6,500 m
Humidity Rated:
  MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.3, 95% to 100% cond.
Vibration Rated:
  per SAE J1455
Waterproof Rated:
  IPX7 (1 m for up to 30 minutes)

Power Options
  • (4) AAA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) – installed
  • (4) AAA Energizer® NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12) – sold separately
  • Line power with a 5v USB connection (NOT waterproof) – included
  • Waterproof line power with a custom USB cable – sold separately

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The Rise of Ad Blocking Is Changing Digital Marketing (Report)

A report from eMarketer predicts that the use of ad blocking software will increase to double digits this year.

The marketing industry often works toward incremental change in search of greater profits. For example, spending millions fighting for a slightly higher percentage of engagement or increased ROI. However, there’s a challenge to marketers that is costing marketers billions: ad blocking. New data from eMarketer predicts that ad blocking will only become an ever larger obstacle for marketers.

As of 2014, more than 15 percent of internet users in the U.S. were using ad-blocking software. This year, that number is expected to climb above 26 percent, and by 2017, almost a third of all internet users will be using some form of ad blocker.

According to eMarketer senior analyst Paul Verna, the industry needs to take action to address this growing trend:

Ad blocking is a detriment to the entire advertising ecosystem, affecting mostly publishers, but also marketers, agencies and others whose businesses depend on ad revenue. The best way for the industry to tackle this problem is to deliver compelling ad experiences that consumers won’t want to block.

A compelling ad experience could stop users adopting ad blockers; however, users have many more reasons for screening out ads. Mostly users find ads intrusive, and since the launch of ad blocking software on mobile devices, they are able to spend more of their online time in an ad-free environment.

eMarketer’s data indicates that nearly 30 percent of U.S. internet users are already using the technology on their smartphones, and the use of mobile ad blockers will increase by 62.3 percent this year alone.

As more users are adopting adblockers every year, the industry has been slow to react. Subscription services like YouTube Red, and premium/freemium models like Spotify, highlight the drive to respond to user demands for an ad-free experience. The issue with these services is that paying for them has to deliver a better UX than ad blockers, which are most often free. This is perhaps the most significant challenge marketers have to face this year: convincing users to pay to avoid ads.


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Reservists Answer The Joint Call

June 2007
By Maryann Lawlor
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Members of the U.S. Joint Forces Command’s (JFCOM’s) Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) Core Element Alpha discuss logistics with Expeditionary Strike Group 1, which later formed the nucleus of Combined Disaster Assistance Center–Pakistan (CDAC-PAK). The U.S. military provided rescue and relief to the Pakistanis after an earthquake that measured 7.6 on the Richter scale shook Pakistan as well as India and Afghanistan in October 2005.
Innovative program crafts agility into military service.

The U.S. joint organization baptized by fire in Persian Gulf operations is extending its innate flexibility to reserve warfighters working at the tip of the spear. The Standing Joint Force Headquarters is recruiting officer reservists willing to deploy to disaster hot spots with only 72 hours notice. In return, these new members augmenting rapid response teams will enjoy more predictability in their duty schedule. According to U.S. Joint Forces Command leaders, the innovative approach is a win-win proposition: The military leverages the expertise found in the civilian sector, and reservists can balance their military, business and personal lives better.

The two trained standing core elements of Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ)—Alpha and Bravo—still are relatively new military assets. In fact, when operations in the Middle East began in 2003, the SJFHQ was in the prototype stage. A brainchild of the U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), Norfolk, Virginia, the SJFHQ concept debuted as part of Millennium Challenge 2002, purportedly the largest military experiment ever. The SJFHQ core elements have been providing mission assistance and the advantageous edge in crisis response during the past several years; however, organizational tweaking continues to ensure that SJFHQ personnel best meet commanders’ needs, JFCOM officials say.

The Alpha and Bravo core elements enable a joint task force (JTF) commander to lead joint and multinational forces assigned to a mission. The SJFHQ core element configuration was tested at combatant commands where standards and certification criteria for deployable units were developed.

Each core element comprises approximately 57 experts in command and control (C2) procedures. Their job is to help set up and integrate air, land, maritime and information capabilities at a JTF headquarters. Once the new headquarters is up and running, the core element departs and prepares for its next assignment.

These teams stand ready to serve as the temporary hub of a JTF headquarters staff or to augment JTF personnel to facilitate the transition of a service’s component headquarters to a JTF. When appropriate, a combatant command headquarters will keep one of the core elements and form a warfighting headquarters then work through subordinate JTFs or service components.

According to Rear Adm. M. Stewart O’Bryan, USN, SJFHQ director, the core elements have come a long way since that first experiment in 2002. In fact, “adjusting to improve” became one of the admiral’s priorities as soon as he took command of the SJFHQ in August 2005. Taking advantage of the flexibility that an organization’s formative years offer, Adm. O’Bryan immediately responded to commanders who pointed out that they did not always need a full contingent of SJFHQ experts to assist in a situation. To address this issue, the admiral adjusted procedures and policy and started sending only the personnel the commanders felt were required to set up for a specific mission. “Knowing that they have this option has made it easier for them to get just the expertise they need,” he explains.

Now the challenge for the SJFHQ is determining the best way to maintain readiness, Adm. O’Bryan allows, and like many other military organizations, the SJFHQ is turning to reservists. As of mid-April, the total number of National Guardsmen and reservists serving on active duty was just shy of 81,000. And the SJFHQ aims to make it easier for some of these warfighters to serve by affording them flexibility and predictability in their duty schedules.

The idea of an active-reserve component mix was proposed in 2005 by then Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The services explored how best to achieve this goal, and at the beginning of 2007, JFCOM started its initiative. The objective is to recruit 240 officer reservists who are willing to make themselves available for possible deployment with 72 hours notice. The reservists will report to Alpha or Bravo and support the transition of a service headquarters to a JTF headquarters. Missions could take place anywhere in the world and could include activities ranging from military operations to humanitarian relief and disaster recovery.

This cadre of reservists will augment an already rich pool of talent in the SJFHQ core elements. When commanders are assigned specific missions, they can first assess the talent they have within their own units then request the expertise they need from the SJFHQ. The SJFHQ will pull together the appropriate people to fulfill each requirement and provide that core of experts to a commander within 72 hours, the admiral explains.

Adm. O’Bryan says the exciting aspect of this program is twofold. First, it offers reservists predictability and flexibility so they can fulfill their reserve duty with less disruption to their lives and enjoy longer periods of downtime between deployment cycles. Second, the SJFHQ no longer will have to rely on the availability of only one or two individuals but instead can reach out to a larger pool of personnel with a variety of expertise and experience and add them to a core element.

Innovative scheduling is at the heart of these benefits. Each member of the SJFHQ reserve force is put on a “notice to deploy” rotation with dwell time between each deployment cycle. Consequently, officers know when they are in the deployment window and may be called to duty. “That’s the predictability piece,” the admiral explains.

Communications systems often are one of the capabilities that SJFHQ core elements set up at the beginning of an operation. The CDAC-PAK compound had to include satellite communications systems to link the earthquake-devastated area in Pakistan with the rest of the world.
Another advantage to becoming a member of the SJFHQ reserve corps is the flexibility it offers. Six individuals will be assigned to each key billet, and service members will be allowed to trade schedules to suit personal needs. For example, reservists with young children can be sure they will be around when school starts in the fall while those with older children can count on being at home at graduation time in the spring.

According to Lt. Col. Owen Blevins, USAR, SJFHQ effects assessment supervisor, this program benefits reservists in career-enhancing ways as well. For example, reservist officers who have come up through the ranks primarily in the tactical arena often find themselves pigeonholed in that specialty. However, officers who have the opportunity to work within a JTF gain a broad range of experience—from operations that call for a kinetic response to those that require a humanitarian touch. For reservists at the higher ranks, few opportunities exist in tactical units, but working in a JTF enables them to acquire joint staff officer skills that can be very beneficial in both their military and civilian jobs, he adds.

This is the first time JFCOM has instituted a program such as this from the operational and strategic levels for field- to senior-level officers. Several of the individual services have had comparable setups, however, including the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.

In the Navy, for instance, a similar program focuses specifically in the area of naval C2 air operations and support of a joint force air component commander. Capt. Craig Petersen, USN, deputy chief of staff, Core Element Bravo, says that the Navy has pulled from a pool of reservist experts in this field in the past. “The active duty [segment] felt that it was a good opportunity for reservist planners to help develop air tasking orders and write air plans,” Capt. Petersen relates. These reservists undertake more training and devote more time to reserve duty than traditional reservists do, coordinating and drilling with personnel from other units and participating in additional exercises. As a result, they understand the battle rhythm—a fairly perishable skill—and can readily step into operation support, Capt. Petersen explains.

In the Air Force, the captain allows that airmen reservists participate even more aggressively in missions. Many of the reserve and augmentation units support active flying squadrons, so the service has employed creative reserve duty concepts in the past. Because the Air Force’s deployment cycle is somewhat predictable, it can establish reservist participation cycles in advance then seek volunteers to fit into the time lines. “The reserve unit comes and goes throughout the work month. The reservists may be there two or three days this week and then not at all the next week and then the whole week after that. The Air Force can do that because a lot of its talent comes from [commercial] airlines and other civilian jobs that enable far more flexibility,” Capt. Petersen notes.

When the SJFHQ reservist effort began in January, JFCOM had planned to recruit officer reservists for this program primarily in the Hampton Roads and Tidewater area of Virginia. After a successful push in that location, the command expanded the endeavor nationwide. Because the billet calls for experienced officers, the opportunity is being publicized to existing reservists. Adm. O’Bryan explains that new reservists would not yet possess the experience or the portfolio that the SJFHQ is looking for at this time.

The admiral admits that when he first took command of the SJFHQ, the organization had to initiate a “who we are campaign” so commanders would become familiar with the benefits the SJFHQ core elements offer. With the introduction of this new program, the SJFHQ currently is focusing its energy on publicizing the fact that it is seeking military personnel with specific skill sets that it requires to continue its success.

Especially needed are reservist warfighters with joint staff organization experience. In the field of communications, reservists at the O-6 level could fill either the deputy chief of staff or the operations chief billet, for example. At the O-5 and O-4 levels, they could perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection planning or fill a number of positions in the information technology and knowledge management arenas. In the future, reservists who are junior or noncommissioned officers will contribute their expertise as they are incorporated into the program at a later time.

The admiral points out that this program also benefits the corporate sector. Because it increases the flexibility and predictability of reservists’ duty periods, companies can depend on their reservist employees’ schedules with a greater degree of certainty. He advises that corporate leaders and human resource personnel bring this program to the attention of staff that may qualify so both employees and employers can benefit from it.

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Ferries to Sicily

Coronavirus ferry travel advice

Please note that the information provided is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time we have received the same information from the Ferry Operators. The situation is changing rapidly and we will try to keep the website updated as soon as we receive updates from the ferry companies.

Special Offers

You can use AFerry to book ferries to Sicily from various points in mainland Italy, Malta, Tunisia and to and from the Aegadian Islands which lay off the northwest coast of the island. Using AFerry, you will always get a great deal on your ferry to Sicily. See below for timetables and the latest special offers.

How much is the ferry to Sicily?

Route Price Fare Details
Salerno - Catania
(Grimaldi Lines)
  • Booked: Friday, 25 September 2020
  • Travel: Saturday, 31 October 2020 (One Way)
  • 3 Adults (Foot passenger)
Naples - Palermo
(Grandi Navi Veloci)
  • Booked: Wednesday, 14 October 2020
  • Travel: Thursday, 22 October 2020 (One Way)
  • Camper Van + 2
  • Find the cheapest prices and deals
  • Compare and save, no hidden fees!
  • Find your special offer here

How to book your ferry to Sicily

Booking a ferry to or from Sicily couldn't be easier with AFerry. You can either use the booking form at the top left of the page. Or, if you see a price you like on the left, just select the number of passengers and click go.

More About Sicily

Sicily is a popular destination with tourists from all over the world who flock to Sicily's beautiful beaches and stunning views. Experience all that Sicily has to offer, from Arab-influenced architecture to the imposing Mount Etna.

Sicily Travel Guide

Home to Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, Sicily is a rugged, Mediterranean island belonging to Italy, yet still remains its individuality in terms of art, architecture and cuisine (Sicily being among one of the great dessert-makers in Italy).

A ruggedly beautiful mountainous island to the south of Italy, Sicily boasts everything from volcanoes to picturesque villages to isolated beaches. The long history of being invaded by pretty much every regional superpower also means that it is a cultural melee of interesting influences.

Travel in Sicily

Getting around in Italy should pose no problem. The main roads are quick, easy and well constructed and, although the mountainous roads are somewhat more remote, they are none-the-less easily accessible to most tourists.

Public transport is good, with efficient buses and trains that run on regular timetables. Do be aware, however, that public transport services may be less frequent on Sundays than during the rest of the week. As with much of continental Europe, train tickets should always be validated on the platform before getting onto the train. A few of the bigger cities, notably Catania, have small underground networks.

Things to see in Sicily

The Valley of the Temples, south of modern day Agrigento, is well worth a visit. Here, you can discover the ruins of six ancient temples. There is an audio tour and a museum to help you better understand the amazing spectacle that you are seeing. Remember to take some bottled water if you are visiting in summer, for the weather takes no prisoners in Sicily!

The city of Catania lies at the base of Mount Etna, from where you can ascend one of southern Europe's last remaining active volcanoes. You can either choose to go with the normal tourists or, for a bit of extra cost, hire a volcanologist who will allow you to go a little bit more off the beaten path. The mountain is more than 3,000 metres above sea level, so it'll be cool even in the middle of summer - unless it is erupting, when it'll be considerably warmer!

A lot of food thought as being `Italian' is in actual fact from Sicily. This includes cannoli, ricotta and pine nut and almond biscuits. Much of this food comes with Arabic influences, thereby giving you the best of best worlds. Therefore, you should come to Sicily hungry and ready to be fed.

The city of Catania lies at the base of Mount Etna, from where you can ascend one of southern Europe's last remaining active volcanoes.

AFerry offers the best way to find the cheapest ferry routes to Sicily with its easy to use booking form. Begin your holiday on a ferry and start relaxing straight away!

Sicily Popular Questions

Want to know more about your journey to Sicily? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How much is the ferry to Sicily?

The cheapest price for Sicily found by AFerry customers recently is €118, on the Salerno - Catania route for travel Saturday, 31 October 2020 with Grimaldi Lines. Prices also vary depending on the date and time of travel.

Which ferries go to Sicily?

Ferries to Sicily are operated by Caronte & Tourist, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia di Navigazione and Virtu Ferries.

Where can I get a ferry to in Sicily?

With AFerry you can book a ferry to Catania, Messina, Palermo, Pozzallo and Termini Imerese.

How long is the ferry to Sicily?

It depends where and when you travel. The quickest crossing to Sicily is Villa San Giovanni - Messina with Caronte & Tourist and takes 20 min, while the longest crossing is Genoa - Palermo with Grandi Navi Veloci and can take up to 20 hrs 30 min.


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News Update

HTS Classification Critical Component of Compliance

U.S. Customs expects every company that imports products into the U.S. to make certain that every product is properly classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS). Considering the fact that there are over 17,000 possible HTS classifications to choose from, assigning the proper HTS number can be a great challenge.

The HTS classification number:

  1. Determines the duty rate applied to the imported product.
  2. Helps determine which specific rules and regulations apply to the imported product.
  3. Helps U.S. Customs determine whether to examine a shipment or request further information or documentation about the imported product.
  4. Helps determine whether goods may qualify for duty exemption or reduction under a trade agreement.
  5. Helps determine whether any trade remedy laws apply to the imported products.
  6. Allows the U.S. government to collect accurate import and export trade statistics.

An importer should consult with their customs broker, a customs consultant or customs attorney to try to determine the correct HTS classification for their products. Importers may also request a binding HTS classification ruling for their products from U.S. Customs. Since the ultimate responsibility for correctly classifying their imported product lies with the importer it is critical that they get it right.

It is interesting to note that duty rates vary greatly, from duty free up to 30% or more depending on the exact type of product imported. Customs audits documents and data after the goods have been cleared and delivered and can invoice importers for additional duty, interest and penalties where mistakes in HTS classification are found. It is never a good thing to get a bill six months or more after you have already sold your products to your customers as this is a direct hit to your bottom line.

Customs looks to importers to exercise due diligence and reasonable care in all their import transactions. Considering the risks involved in any mistakes that are made every importer is encouraged to be proactive in reviewing their import transactions and their HTS classifications. Customs has noted that HTS classification errors are the most common error made by importers and their brokers, and considering the risks and potential high costs of a classification error it is critical that importers take extra steps to insure the accuracy of their HTS classifications.

This link is for a very informative Customs publication regarding HTS classification - Further information can be found on the Customs website at

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The Kagawa School of Agriculture, established in 1903, was one of the first agricultural training institutions in Japan. It was committed to developing and utilizing a scientific approach and the newest techniques to advance agriculture in Japan. Over the years the school grew and adapted to meet the changing demands of agriculture, culminating with its integration with Kagawa University in 1955 as the Faculty of Agriculture.

Since then, changes in agriculture have accelerated and many new and exciting technologies and fields of study have emerged. While the Faculty of Agriculture has continued to grow and develop to meet these challenges, the commitment to advancing agriculture, laid down in 1903, remains strong.

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