Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.

 

Eastern Curlew

Scientific Name: Numenius madagascariensis, Scolopacidae

Eastern Curlews are the largest of all the worldâs shorebirds, and call their call, a mournful âCuuuurrlewâ, ringing out beautifully across vast coastal wetlands. Their impressive bill, which is characteristic of the species, is used to probe the mud and dig up crabs, their main food source in Australia. Sadly, its down-curved shape also mimics the decline of Australiaâs migratory shorebirds. The Eastern Curlew occurs only in our flyway, and about 75 per cent of the worldâs curlews winter in Australia, so we have a particular responsibility to protect coastal wetlands for them and the smaller shorebirds that live in their shadow.

Description: The Eastern Curlew is the largest wader that visits Australia, with a very long down-curved bill. The female's bill is usually longer than the male's and averages 185 mm in length. It is a bulky, dark-streaked brown wader, with a long neck and legs. When flying, the barred flight feathers are visible, lighter under the wings and dark above. They are wary birds, quick to take flight. Their wing beats are slow and deliberate, unlike the rapid beats of the Whimbrel. Other names are Curlew and Australian or Sea Curlew.

Similar Species: The Eastern Curlew is the largest curlew, with a much longer bill and legs than the similar Whimbrel, Numensius phaeopus. The call of the Eastern Curlew is distinctive and the long bill is obvious in flight.

Distribution: The Eastern Curlew is widespread in coastal regions in the north-east and south of Australia, including Tasmania, and scattered in other coastal areas. It is rarely seen inland. It breeds in Russia and north-eastern China. On passage, they are commonly seen in Japan, Korea and Borneo. Small numbers visit New Zealand.

Habitat: The Eastern Curlew is found on intertidal mudflats and sandflats, often with beds of seagrass, on sheltered coasts, especially estuaries, mangrove swamps, bays, harbours and lagoons.

Feeding: The Eastern Curlew eats mainly small crabs and molluscs. Foraging by day and night, it is slow and deliberate, stalking slowly on sandy and muddy flats, picking from the surface or probing deep with its long bill.

Breeding: Eastern Curlews breed in the northern hemisphere on swampy moors and boggy marshes. Both sexes have similar plumage, with the males using their haunting calls and display flights to attract a mate and defend their territory. The nest is a shallow depression lined with grass.

Conservation Status:

Federal - Critically Endangered

NSW - unlisted

NT - Vulnerable

QLD - Vulnerable

SA - Vulnerable

TAS - Endangered

VIC - Vulnerable (Advisory List of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Victoria: 2013 list)

WA - Vulnerable

(Source: www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/eastern-curlew)

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Morning in Seville, before the tourists, and the crushing midday, summertime heat. The Plaza was erected for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2022) Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Miranda S. Owens)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aleksandr Freutel)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan Lavin)

The worldâs largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono Oâodham Reservation 56 miles southwest of Tucson , is home to twenty-four optical and two radio telescopes representing eight astronomical research institutions. Kitt Peak offers some of the clearest skies with minimal light pollution which is why it has been dubbed this part of the state as "The Astronomy Capital of the World."

 

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28 July 2012

Waimanalo, Hawaii, USA

 

Three Marine Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters approach for landing at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii on July 28, 2012.

 

1,400 Canadian sailors, soldiers, and airmen and airwomen participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 combined and joint exercise taking place near the Hawaiian Islands from June 29 to August 3. Scheduled and coordinated by the U.S. Navy Third Fleet, RIMPAC also offers Canada the senior members of the Canadian Forces the opportunity to assume positions of leadership, further enhancing Canadaâs ability to work with other nations of the Asia-Pacific region. RIMPAC 2012 involves forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

 

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the worldâs largest international maritime exercise, designed to prepare military forces to work together in missions ranging from providing humanitarian aide to full combat operations. RIMPAC began as an annual exercise in 1971 and since 1974 has been scheduled every other year. The endurance of exercise demonstrates the value of bringing international forces together to train and improve their ability to operate in a joint and combined multi-national force environment. Canada, along with only Australia and the United States, has participated in RIMPAC since its inception.

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

SUNKEN CEMETERY

According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.

 

The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has become a sunken cemetery. Now, it is one of the world’s most unique diving sites.

source:http://www.philippinesvacation.org/camiguin/camiguin-sunken-cemetery/

 

Happy All Soul's Day

 

PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

Helmcken Falls at the end of summer. The falls are home to the worldâs hardest ice climbs, which ascend up the overhanging spray ice in the cavern behind the waterfall in winter. The Murtle River plunges down a spectacular 141 m (or 463 ft) in a single drop. To put this in some perspective this is nearly three times as high as Niagara Falls with the winter 'ice cone' that grows around the base of the waterfall reaching similar heights to Niagara itself (51m or 165ft). In an example of how recently the colonial exploration of a lot of British Columbia was undertaken, the waterfall was not known to exist outside of the indigenous communities until it was discovered during a land survey by Robert Henry Lee in 1913. The Murtle river drops over the western escarpment of the Murtle Pleatu which was formed from lava deposited as part of the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field 200,000 years ago. The falls themselves however did not form until the wide scale erosion and flooding that occurred in Canada after the massive glacial melting period at the end of the last ice age a mere 10,000 years ago. Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.

 

Eastern Curlew

Scientific Name: Numenius madagascariensis, Scolopacidae

 

Eastern Curlews are the largest of all the worldâs shorebirds, and call their call, a mournful 'Cuuuurrlew', ringing out beautifully across vast coastal wetlands. Their impressive bill, which is characteristic of the species, is used to probe the mud and dig up crabs, their main food source in Australia. Sadly, its down-curved shape also mimics the decline of Australia's migratory shorebirds. The Eastern Curlew occurs only in our flyway, and about 75 per cent of the world's curlews winter in Australia, so we have a particular responsibility to protect coastal wetlands for them and the smaller shorebirds that live in their shadow.

Description: The Eastern Curlew is the largest wader that visits Australia, with a very long down-curved bill. The female's bill is usually longer than the male's and averages 185 mm in length. It is a bulky, dark-streaked brown wader, with a long neck and legs. When flying, the barred flight feathers are visible, lighter under the wings and dark above. They are wary birds, quick to take flight. Their wing beats are slow and deliberate, unlike the rapid beats of the Whimbrel. Other names are Curlew and Australian or Sea Curlew.

Similar Species: The Eastern Curlew is the largest curlew, with a much longer bill and legs than the similar Whimbrel, Numensius phaeopus. The call of the Eastern Curlew is distinctive and the long bill is obvious in flight.

Distribution: The Eastern Curlew is widespread in coastal regions in the north-east and south of Australia, including Tasmania, and scattered in other coastal areas. It is rarely seen inland. It breeds in Russia and north-eastern China. On passage, they are commonly seen in Japan, Korea and Borneo. Small numbers visit New Zealand.

Habitat: The Eastern Curlew is found on intertidal mudflats and sandflats, often with beds of seagrass, on sheltered coasts, especially estuaries, mangrove swamps, bays, harbours and lagoons.

Feeding: The Eastern Curlew eats mainly small crabs and molluscs. Foraging by day and night, it is slow and deliberate, stalking slowly on sandy and muddy flats, picking from the surface or probing deep with its long bill.

Breeding: Eastern Curlews breed in the northern hemisphere on swampy moors and boggy marshes. Both sexes have similar plumage, with the males using their haunting calls and display flights to attract a mate and defend their territory. The nest is a shallow depression lined with grass.

Conservation Status:

Federal - Critically Endangered

NSW - unlisted

NT - Vulnerable

QLD - Vulnerable

SA - Vulnerable

TAS - Endangered

VIC - Vulnerable (Advisory List of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Victoria: 2013 list)

WA - Vulnerable

 

© Chris Burns 2017

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The Northern Tour

Pakistan is the hub of age old civilizations and fascinating nature. We offer this tour to take you in the both attractions by luxury transport and stays in modest hotels. This tour runs through the areas of Gandharan Civilization of Taxila, Peshawar, and Swat up to the far northern valleys of Hunza and Baltistan, one of the world’s greatest mountain communities and the home of high mountains and longest glaciers outside the poles. The area is colored by unique customs and art forms. Life here has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years. Such tour very suite to explore the culture, lifestyle and natural beauty of the area.View Detail www.takpaktour.com/public/Tours/the-northern-tour

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotland's, and indeed Britain's, largest seabirds!

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word speedy.

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique !

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that they're not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until they've slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. That's what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dash.

Northern gannets don't actually take off again with their prize though they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aroma!

OK, we'll be honest with you. You'll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. It's a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotland's, and indeed Britain's, largest seabirds!

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word speedy.

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique !

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that they're not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until they've slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. That's what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dash.

Northern gannets don't actually take off again with their prize though they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aroma!

OK, we'll be honest with you. You'll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. It's a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

 

Explored 27-Jan-19

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique â¦

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦

Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦

OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

Gannets:-

 

Five facts you need to know about gannets

 

1. Gannets are Scotland's, and indeed Britain's, largest seabirds!

Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds

Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.

 

2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word speedy.

Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph!

 

3. The chicks are.....unique !

When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that they're not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until they've slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. That's what we mean by unique...

 

4. Gannets love to dine and dash.

Northern gannets don't actually take off again with their prize though they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.

 

5. Colonies have quite a significant aroma!

OK, we'll be honest with you. You'll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. It's a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!

 

Courtesy: RSPB

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley)

The San Antonio River Walk (or Paseo del Rio) is a linear park that winds for thirteen miles from Brackenridge Park through downtown San Antonio, Texas and south to the farthest of the cityâs five eighteenth-century Spanish missions. The central section of approximately 3½ miles is navigable by tourist barges that stop along riverside walkways near hotels, restaurants, and shops concentrated around the Great Bend or Horseshoe Bend. Navigation northward beyond the original River Walk was made possible in 2009 by construction of the only river lock in the state of Texas. Access to the remainder of the River Walk is along hiking and biking trails. The River Walk draws several million tourists a year, is ranked as one of the top travel destinations in Texas, and has inspired riverside developments throughout the world.

 

The River Walk has its origins at the end of the nineteenth century, when the narrow San Antonio River was replaced as the source of the city's water by a municipal system fed by artesian wells. The wells began lowering the water table and periodically caused the river, some twenty feet below downtown street level, to go dry. Proposals for new use of the river's tree-lined course as a park gained momentum in 1904, when irate citizens went before city commissioners to protest overzealous clearing of overgrowth along the river. New civic use followed. The annual spring festivalâs king had traditionally made his ceremonious entry at a railroad station, but in April 1905 the king arrived by boat as part of the first river parade. A second such parade was held two years later as part of a riverside Carnival of Venice. It had to be delayed when a temporary dam to raise the water to a level adequate for boats washed out in a storm, and no more river parades were held for nearly three decades. In 1911 a group of businessmen commissioned an engineering study that reported the dwindling flow could safely be carried through a proposed underground conduit beneath downtown. That would permit the surface riverbed to be filled in for development. Opposing businessmen formed the San Antonio River Improvement Association. After added opposition from the City Federation of Women's Clubs, city commissioners took no action on the proposal. Election in 1912 of a reform mayor, Augustus H. Jones, led to a mile-long landscaping of downtown riverbanks as a River Park, one of several municipal improvements inspired by the national "City Beautiful" movement. The original River Walk was dedicated in November 1914. In about 1920 The Coffee House, in a riverside basement below the Houston Street bridge, became the first business to open along what became the River Walk.

 

After several major floods in the 1920's and many improvements to the drainage, the first segments of the modern Riverwalk opened in 1941. For many years the new River Walk remained little more than a narrow landscaped canyon between the unsightly backs of buildings facing streets above. The succession of river-level restaurants near the Houston Street bridge was joined in 1946 by Casa Rio, at the Market Street bridge over the Great Bend, but no other commercial development soon occurred.

 

A long struggle to save the river walk ensued. The efforts coalesced with planning for San Antonioâs worldâs fair, HemisFair 1968, on a downtown site just beyond the easternmost leg of the Great Bend. An extension of the bend dug a third of a mile east ended as a lagoon beside the fairâs exhibition hall and theater. When the fair ended, the exhibition hall, theater, and nearby arena became a convention center that dramatically revitalized the cityâs convention industry. Fair visitors and convention goers could follow the River Walk to the first major hotels built in San Antonio since the Great Depression. The riverwalk became known also as Paseo del Rio).

 

In the decades since 1968, hotels, restaurants, and shops have multiplied along the River Walk, guided by a variety of agencies monitoring aspects from building setbacks to lighting to semitropical plantings to noise levels. The River Walk has been extended to the north and south. Addtional hiking/ biking trails were added extending the walk all the way to the southern most of the San Antonio Mission.

The original shot was like b&w because the sun was directly in from of me. Quite hard to capture so I played with Lightroom and now I am happy with my work. I would not miss seeing what lies beneath those waters so I hired a boat for P100.00 ( more than two dollars) and off we were for a short fun ride!

 

Source: www.philippinesvacation.org/camiguin/camiguin-sunken-ceme...

As the rising sun clears away the shadows of the previous night over the island of Camiguin, an imposing silhouette of a large cross stands guard over the location of the old capital of the island. Due to a fatal volcanic eruption of Mount Vulcan, the sea now hides the old capital, which was founded during the Spanish era.

According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.

The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has become a sunken cemetery. Now, it is one of the world’s most unique diving sites.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the worldâs first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

The Enterprising Women of the Year event is the magazineâs annual celebration of the worldâs top women entrepreneurs. Nominations for this prestigious award are submitted each Fall. The event draws heavy interest from the magazineâs readership and allows us to shine the spotlight on a remarkable group of outstanding women. The top organizations for women entrepreneurs partner with us to help assure wide support for this outstanding annual event.

  

The Enterprising Women of the Year event is the magazineâs annual celebration of the worldâs top women entrepreneurs. Nominations for this prestigious award are submitted each Fall. The event draws heavy interest from the magazineâs readership and allows us to shine the spotlight on a remarkable group of outstanding women. The top organizations for women entrepreneurs partner with us to help assure wide support for this outstanding annual event.

  

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Fortune Global Forum 2017

Guangzhou, China

 

5:20PM - 6:00PM

GLOBALIZATION AT A CROSSROADS: COMPETING IN A NEW AGE

 

As China moves from being an adapter to a driver of globalization, how are the countryâs global companies faring as they expand in markets as divergent as Europe and Africa? How are Western firms shifting their global footprints, including those inside the worldâs second-largest economy? How can companies respond to local traits of key demographics, such as millennials or retirees? What approaches are working in this new global age?

Dr Victor Fung, Group Chairman of Fung Group and Honorary Chairman of Li & Fung Limited

Henry Paulson Jr., Founder and Chairman, Paulson Institute; U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (2006â09)

Frans van Houten, Chairman and CEO, Royal Philips

Moderator: Nina Easton, Co-chair, Fortune Global Forum and Chair, Fortune Most Powerful Women International

 

Photograph by Stefen Chow/Fortune

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members prepare to jump during helocast training, July 7, 2016, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. III Marine Expeditionary Force will conduct mission rehearsals of landing force integration with partners and allies during Rim of the Pacific 16. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

 

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra)

As the rising sun clears away the shadows of the previous night over the island of Camiguin, an imposing silhouette of a large cross stands guard over the location of the old capital of the island. Due to a fatal volcanic eruption of Mount Vulcan, the sea now hides the old capital, which was founded during the Spanish era.

 

According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.

 

The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has become a sunken cemetery. Now, it is one of the world’s most unique diving sites.

  

Tali Lennox at the opening of Christian Aidâs celebrity gardening tools pop-up shop, 63 Broadwick Street, London. The shop displays customised gardening tools, designed by over 15 celebrities to mark the launch of Christian Aid Week. The tools will be auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

Tali designed a watering can.

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350

Stars dig deep for Christian Aid Week

David Shrigley, Tali Lennox, Alan Titchmarsh and TOWIEâs Lydia Bright are among a host of famous names who have used their creative talents to support this yearâs Christian Aid Week. Over 15 stars have customised gardening tools, which will be displayed in a Soho pop-up shop from 14 â 19 May and auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

The theme of the fundraising week is âgive the tools to help people in poverty out of povertyâ, and Christian Aid is hoping the celebrity decorated tools will raise vital funds for its work in countries such as Sierra Leone. The shop at 63 Broadwick Street, adjacent to Carnaby Street, will be open from 10 â 7pm daily to give the public a chance to view these unique items, which range from watering cans and gardening gloves to wellies and herb pots.

The one-off celebrity items that will be up for auction include:

Model, Tali Lennoxâs watering can

Fashion designer, Katharine Hamnettâs wellies Artist, David Shrigleyâs wellies

Actress, Jill Halfpennyâs trowel

Garden designer, Rachel de Thameâs dibber Rapper, Professor Greenâs wire brush

Designer of the Year, Lee Broomâs wheelbarrow Comedian, Andi Oshoâs strawberry pot

Made in Chelsea star, Oliver Proudlockâs spade Singer, Lemarâs watering can

Actor, Kris Marshallâs mini gardening set Garden designer, Alan Titchmarshâs pruners TOWIE star, Lydia Brightâs mini watering can Actress, Donna Airâs broom

Garden designer, Charlie Dimmockâs tool

Boy band, Lawsonâs flower pots

Model, Suki Waterhouseâs brush

Actress, Kara Tointonâs herb pots

Singer, VV Brownâs paint brush

One of the stars involved is young British model, Tali Lennox. Daughter of singer and humanitarian, Annie Lennox, Tali is no stranger to charity work. She recently travelled to Sierra Leone, one of the worldâs poorest countries where around half the population depend on agriculture, as a Christian Aid Week ambassador. There, Tali visited communities that have already benefited from Christian Aid funds and heard how war torn communities, who faced a daily battle



against malnutrition after the multinational food companies fled during the war, were left with no tools or equipment to farm.

Tali said: âThis was the first time I got to see how small changes can transform lives in such a big way. People are being provided with the kinds of things we in the UK would take for granted. The country has so much potential. They just need the right tools, and thatâs where the donations have been so vital.â

This year there is an even greater focus on fundraising as the first £5million donated to Christian Aid Week 2012 will be matched by the Government pound for pound, allowing the charity to help more people in poor communities around the world work their way out of poverty.

Karen Lobo-Morell, Christian Aid, said: âItâs fantastic to have so many stars using their creative talents to support Christian Aid Week. Buying a watering can decorated by Lemar or a pair of wellies customised by Katherine Hamnett will mean people can not only own a great one-off, but will be helping poor communities around the world. Millions of people rely on subsistence agriculture to feed their families and they just want to be given the tools to work their way out of poverty. We want as many people as possible to come down to the shop and check out what our stars have created.â

To donate to Christian Aid Week, give online at www.caweek.org, call 08080 006 006 or text âGIVEâ to 78866 to give £5.

Christian Aid would like to thank Shaftsbury Estate for the kind donation of the shop, Hunter for donating the boots decorated by Katharine Hamnett and David Shrigley, Next Model Management and eBay for support with the special auction.

-Ends-

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350.

Notes to Editors

1. Christian Aid works in some of the world's poorest communities in nearly 50 countries across, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. We act where there is great need, regardless of religion, helping people build the lives they deserve.

2. Christian Aid has a vision, an end to global poverty, and we believe that vision can become a reality. Our report, Poverty Over, explains what we believe needs to be done â and can be done â to end poverty. Details at www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/poverty-over-report.pdf

3. Christian Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of 100 churches and church- related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance and development. Further details at www.actalliance.org

4. Follow Christian Aid's newswire on Twitter: twitter.com/caid_newswire

5. For more information about the work of Christian Aid visit www.christianaid.org.uk

6. Tali Lennox is one of the UKâs fastest rising young models having shot campaigns for Burberry and Top Shop, and modeled for Prada, Chanel and Miu Miu. The 19 year-old has just been chosen by Karen Millen to be the face of her spring 2012 campaign. Her mother Annie is known as a leading campaigner on HIV and womenâs rights and formed a collective of female charity activists, The Circle in 2008. Tali is signed to Next Model Management worldwide.



Xxxxxxxxx, at the opening of Christian Aidâs celebrity gardening tools pop-up shop, 63 Broadwick Street, London. The shop displays customised gardening tools, designed by over 15 celebrities to mark the launch of Christian Aid Week. The tools will be auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

Xxxxxxxxx designed a xxxxxxxxxx

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on

harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350

Stars dig deep for Christian Aid Week

David Shrigley, Tali Lennox, Alan Titchmarsh and TOWIEâs Lydia Bright are among a host of famous names who have used their creative talents to support this yearâs Christian Aid Week. Over 15 stars have customised gardening tools, which will be displayed in a Soho pop-up shop from 14 â 19 May and auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

The theme of the fundraising week is âgive the tools to help people in poverty out of povertyâ, and Christian Aid is hoping the celebrity decorated tools will raise vital funds for its work in countries such as Sierra Leone. The shop at 63 Broadwick Street, adjacent to Carnaby Street, will be open from 10 â 7pm daily to give the public a chance to view these unique items, which range from watering cans and gardening gloves to wellies and herb pots.

The one-off celebrity items that will be up for auction include:

Model, Tali Lennoxâs watering can

Fashion designer, Katharine Hamnettâs wellies Artist, David Shrigleyâs wellies

Actress, Jill Halfpennyâs trowel

Garden designer, Rachel de Thameâs dibber Rapper, Professor Greenâs wire brush

Designer of the Year, Lee Broomâs wheelbarrow Comedian, Andi Oshoâs strawberry pot

Made in Chelsea star, Oliver Proudlockâs spade Singer, Lemarâs watering can

Actor, Kris Marshallâs mini gardening set Garden designer, Alan Titchmarshâs pruners TOWIE star, Lydia Brightâs mini watering can Actress, Donna Airâs broom

Garden designer, Charlie Dimmockâs tool

Boy band, Lawsonâs flower pots

Model, Suki Waterhouseâs brush

Actress, Kara Tointonâs herb pots

Singer, VV Brownâs paint brush

One of the stars involved is young British model, Tali Lennox. Daughter of singer and humanitarian, Annie Lennox, Tali is no stranger to charity work. She recently travelled to Sierra Leone, one of the worldâs poorest countries where around half the population depend on agriculture, as a Christian Aid Week ambassador. There, Tali visited communities that have already benefited from Christian Aid funds and heard how war torn communities, who faced a daily battle



against malnutrition after the multinational food companies fled during the war, were left with no tools or equipment to farm.

Tali said: âThis was the first time I got to see how small changes can transform lives in such a big way. People are being provided with the kinds of things we in the UK would take for granted. The country has so much potential. They just need the right tools, and thatâs where the donations have been so vital.â

This year there is an even greater focus on fundraising as the first £5million donated to Christian Aid Week 2012 will be matched by the Government pound for pound, allowing the charity to help more people in poor communities around the world work their way out of poverty.

Karen Lobo-Morell, Christian Aid, said: âItâs fantastic to have so many stars using their creative talents to support Christian Aid Week. Buying a watering can decorated by Lemar or a pair of wellies customised by Katherine Hamnett will mean people can not only own a great one-off, but will be helping poor communities around the world. Millions of people rely on subsistence agriculture to feed their families and they just want to be given the tools to work their way out of poverty. We want as many people as possible to come down to the shop and check out what our stars have created.â

To donate to Christian Aid Week, give online at www.caweek.org, call 08080 006 006 or text âGIVEâ to 78866 to give £5.

Christian Aid would like to thank Shaftsbury Estate for the kind donation of the shop, Hunter for donating the boots decorated by Katharine Hamnett and David Shrigley, Next Model Management and eBay for support with the special auction.

-Ends-

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350.

Notes to Editors

1. Christian Aid works in some of the world's poorest communities in nearly 50 countries across, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. We act where there is great need, regardless of religion, helping people build the lives they deserve.

2. Christian Aid has a vision, an end to global poverty, and we believe that vision can become a reality. Our report, Poverty Over, explains what we believe needs to be done â and can be done â to end poverty. Details at www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/poverty-over-report.pdf

3. Christian Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of 100 churches and church- related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance and development. Further details at www.actalliance.org

4. Follow Christian Aid's newswire on Twitter: twitter.com/caid_newswire

5. For more information about the work of Christian Aid visit www.christianaid.org.uk

6. Tali Lennox is one of the UKâs fastest rising young models having shot campaigns for Burberry and Top Shop, and modeled for Prada, Chanel and Miu Miu. The 19 year-old has just been chosen by Karen Millen to be the face of her spring 2012 campaign. Her mother Annie is known as a leading campaigner on HIV and womenâs rights and formed a collective of female charity activists, The Circle in 2008. Tali is signed to Next Model Management worldwide.





This is the national bird of the Philippines. Just like us humans, this bird likes his photo taken and can move his head to the right too. Nobody is allowed to come close to him. A trained employee will help you.

 

The Philippine Eagle is one of the worldâs largest, most powerful birds of prey. It was formerly known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, as reports from natives told that the raptor preyed exclusively on monkeys. This was later found to be incorrect as more recent studies have revealed the species to prey on a variety of animals ranging from rodents and bats to pigs and monitor lizards. Endemic to the Philippines, the eagleâs small, rapidly declining population has been feared close to extinction for the past 40 years. In light of this, it recently acquired the status of the National Bird of the Philippines, which has helped greatly to increase awareness of the bird and its plight. Source: www.edgeofexistence.org/birds/species_info.php?id=1948

Three top business women from Galway, Cork and Dublin win Network Ireland Business Women of the Year Awards

 

Friday, 21 October, 2011: The Galway founder of the successful travel pack for flyers, an internationally renowned hairdresser from Cork and the Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation were presented with Network Ireland 2011 Business Women of the Year Awards, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, today at Dublin Castle.

 

Ms Julia McAndrew, the founder of Compleat Travel Essentials Packs, the new Galway company that sells to over 4,000 retail and hotel customers, a range of specially prepared packs containing essential toiletries for those flying and travelling throughout the world, won the Network Businesswoman (New Business) of the Year. Ms Valerie Cahill, CEO Ikon Hair Design in Cork, the award winning hair styling company in Cork, won the Network Businesswoman (Self Employed) of the Year and Ms Mary Doyle, Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Dublin won the Network Businesswoman (Employee) of the Year.

 

The âTrish Murphy Honorary Awardâ was presented by Network Ireland to the successful business woman, Ms Norma Smurfit, for her tireless commitment and work for a large number of charities. This is the inaugural year of this award in honour of Trish Murphy, a past Network Dublin President who contributed significantly to the organisation and also for charity. Sadly she passed away last year prematurely at the age of 53 from cancer.

 

Ms Mary Kershaw, President Network Ireland, an organisation representing over 3,000 women in business, said that the theme for this yearâs awards was âLocal Talent for Global Opportunitiesâ.

 

âOur members aspire to successfully developing their businesses by providing high quality products and services and raising the profile of their company brands among their target markets. Todayâs awards ceremony recognises their achievements. We also recognised the great charity work of Ms Norma Smurfit. She is an inspiration for business women throughout the country,â Mary said.

 

Celebrity Cruises (1800 932 619, www.celebritycruises.ie, the multi award-winning* cruise company sponsored the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards ceremony. Jo Rzymowska, Associate Vice President and General Manager, UK and Ireland Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises presented the awards and commented: âCelebrity Cruises is known for enjoyable holidays built around innovation, the highest standards of quality of service and enthusiasm. The members of Network Ireland share these same values and so, Celebrity Cruises is delighted to sponsor this important event,â she said.

 

Network Ireland encourages women to do business, market their skills and expertise with the support of other members throughout the country. It represents over 3,000 women working in a wide range of industry sectors.

Members are recognised as serious contributors to the Irish economy and decision-making bodies. Network Ireland also liaises with national and international organisations as well as key Government and State bodies throughout Europe.

 

The award winners each received a specially sculpted piece of crystal crafted by the Irish Glass Company, which was founded by glass blowers from the former Waterford Glass company.

 

*Celebrity cruises recent awards in Ireland include:

âBest Luxury Cruise Companyâ - Irish Travel Trade Awards (ITTA)

âBest Luxury Cruise Lineâ - Irish Travel Agents Association Awards (ITAA)

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FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Network Ireland â David Curtin @086 28 32 123

 

Celebrity Cruises - Andrew Campbell-Edie (partnership.pr1@gmail.com) +353 (0)857 286711, Louise James (louisejames@rccl.com) and Surinder Manku (smanku@rccl.com) on +44 (0)1932 834 200

 

Notes on winners

 

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (New Business) OF THE YEAR

 

Julia McAndrew â Network Galway

Julia McAndrew is a mother and an established business woman which involves a lot of travel. She saw at first hand the need for Compleat Travel Essentials Packs â specially prepared packs that contain essential toiletries for those flying and travelling a lot.

 

She spent a lot of time sourcing and trying out products before she found the quality of the products she was looking for, for example the wipes are organic & bio-degradable, the deodorant is natural and endorsed by the cancer treatment centre and the shaving cream is for the most sensitive skin, 3 in 1, pre, post and shave, needing no water for the best shave ever. Due to customer feedback sheâs now launching a unisex pack and a pack for children.

 

Now over 4,000 customers worldwide choose Compleat Travel Essential packs to feel fresh and clean no matter where they are. Compleat Travel Essentials Packs are now selling in Hotels, Pharmacies, Hospital Shops, WH Smith and Airport shops. She is already in talks with companies in the UK and the European Airports.

  

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Self Employed) OF THE YEAR

 

Valerie Cahill â Ikon Hair Design in Cork

In 1997 Valerie opened Ikon Hair Design in Cork, on the first floor of 10 Princes Street with three team members. Ikon is now a multi awarding winning salon and the team has grown to thirteen.

 

Valerie and her husband Decky are looking forward to opening their new salon in Cork in November 2011. She has been involved in the Irish Hairdressing Industry for the last 27 years. She started as an apprentice in Victor Franks in 1984 where she qualified and took up the role as trainer and manager till 1997.

 

Valerie believes that in an industry that is known for its creativity and flair, it is important to get the balance right between the creative and the business side of things. It is something Valerie and the team have been working on over the past few years.

 

In 2008/ 2009 Ikon embarked on a 2 year program in London with Alan Austin Smith, The Ambassador / Salon Programme focusing on the team and the business and developing both.

 

In 2011, Valerie took up the position as The Munster Educator for Joico, doing what she loves most and is incredibly passionate about, teaching the JCut and Colour System. In 2011 she became a member of the Irish Hairdressing Executive Committee.

 

Valerie Finnegan Cahill juggles motherhood (Finn 11years & Jack 6 years) and business every day. Valerie is also involved in The Niall Mellon Township Trust Charity; this year (November) will be her third trip to South Africa where she helps to build houses in the townships of Capetown.

   

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Employee) OF THE YEAR

 

Mary Doyle â Irish Banking Federation, Dublin.

As Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Mary is responsible for liaising with the industry and relevant parties, to determine policies for the evolving range of Risk and Corporate Governance regulations now impacting on banking. She manages the overall technical work programme for Risk and Governance, both key aspects of current bank regulation, and assists in the development of related sector policy positions.

 

Her career path on the technical side has always involved being ahead of and part of future developments. Initially as an economist, Mary was always looking for examples of future growth sectors for investment. It also included strategic matters; corporate planning and marketing rules.

 

She regularly attends local and international conferences, seminars, as well as networking events on such matters. Her most recent positions relate to banking regulations, again a rapidly evolving area, where she is now involved in planning such training events for the banking industry with local and overseas speakers. She interacts with the banking industry on evolving regulations, to achieve a practical, workable regulatory framework within the Irish and EU framework.

 

Mary is an experienced economist with a broad understanding of business and banking as well as being a media commentator on financial markets. Having been a founding member of Network Dublin she has made a long standing contribution to Network Dublin for over 25 years and believes strongly in the networking concept. She has adapted well to new experiences and challenges, working in the UK, EU, Africa, and primarily Ireland. Throughout all this she uses her networking skills in all aspects of her life. She is Economic Consultant to Nigerian Development Bank for World Bank and was nominated by Network to the Minister for Health for the Board of Health Insurance Authority, a position she held for 10 years.

 

Ten Network Ireland Branches represent 500 firms nationwide in Dublin, Louth, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary North, Kildare, Waterford, Galway, Mayo

and Clare. The businesswomen nominated for the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards include:

Candidates for the Employee Award

Ms Lynda Murphy, My Waterford

Ms Eithne Cosgrave, Sales & Marketing Director, Hotel Westport, Mayo

Ms Mairead OâBrien, Accounts Manager, Nash 19, Cork

Ms Lorraine Scully, Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh, Galway

Ms Maura McMahon, Limerick Chamber of Commerce

Ms Mary Doyle, Irish Banking Federation, Dublin

 

Candidates for the Existing Business Award

Ms Foinagh Ryan, Ryanâs Jewellers, Limerick

Ms Kathleen Delahan, Patient School of Motoring, Kildare

Dr Eithne Brenner, The Brenner Clinic and Faceworks, Waterford

Ms Caroline Gordon, Accountant & Registered Auditor, Mayo

Ms AnnMarie Walsh, The Tipperary Kitchen, North Tipperary

Ms Valerie Cahill, MD, IKON Hair Design Cork

Ms Jenny Beale, Brigitâs Garden, Galway

Ms Pat Reda, PJ Reda Executive Search & HR Consulting, Dublin

Ms Ann Marie Horgan, Allpets Veterinery Hospital, Louth

Candidates for the New Business Award

Ms Martina Ginty, MD Glitz & Glam Ltd, Kildare

Ms Jennifer Cody Murphy, Beautilicious, Waterford

Ms Jenny Brennan, Virtual Office Worx, Mayo

Ms Louisa Condon, The Ant Team, North Tipperary

Ms Joan Walsh, MD, Partnership Europe, Cork

Ms Julie McAndrew, Compleat Travel Essentials, Galway

Ms Juliet OâConnor, The Zip Yard, Dublin

Ms Dorothy Walsh, Dorothy J Walsh, & Co Solicitors, Co. Louth

Ms Anne Maria Moore, Beech Lodge Care Facility & Retirement Village, Limerick

Notes about Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruisesâ iconic âXâ is the mark of the worldâs top-rated premium cruise line, with spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationersâ precious time.

 

Celebrity sails to Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines, Celebrityâs fleet currently consists of 10 ships, with one additional Solstice Class ship scheduled to join the fleet: Celebrity Reflection in autumn 2012.

Three top business women from Galway, Cork and Dublin win Network Ireland Business Women of the Year Awards

 

Friday, 21 October, 2011: The Galway founder of the successful travel pack for flyers, an internationally renowned hairdresser from Cork and the Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation were presented with Network Ireland 2011 Business Women of the Year Awards, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, today at Dublin Castle.

 

Ms Julia McAndrew, the founder of Compleat Travel Essentials Packs, the new Galway company that sells to over 4,000 retail and hotel customers, a range of specially prepared packs containing essential toiletries for those flying and travelling throughout the world, won the Network Businesswoman (New Business) of the Year. Ms Valerie Cahill, CEO Ikon Hair Design in Cork, the award winning hair styling company in Cork, won the Network Businesswoman (Self Employed) of the Year and Ms Mary Doyle, Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Dublin won the Network Businesswoman (Employee) of the Year.

 

The âTrish Murphy Honorary Awardâ was presented by Network Ireland to the successful business woman, Ms Norma Smurfit, for her tireless commitment and work for a large number of charities. This is the inaugural year of this award in honour of Trish Murphy, a past Network Dublin President who contributed significantly to the organisation and also for charity. Sadly she passed away last year prematurely at the age of 53 from cancer.

 

Ms Mary Kershaw, President Network Ireland, an organisation representing over 3,000 women in business, said that the theme for this yearâs awards was âLocal Talent for Global Opportunitiesâ.

 

âOur members aspire to successfully developing their businesses by providing high quality products and services and raising the profile of their company brands among their target markets. Todayâs awards ceremony recognises their achievements. We also recognised the great charity work of Ms Norma Smurfit. She is an inspiration for business women throughout the country,â Mary said.

 

Celebrity Cruises (1800 932 619, www.celebritycruises.ie, the multi award-winning* cruise company sponsored the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards ceremony. Jo Rzymowska, Associate Vice President and General Manager, UK and Ireland Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises presented the awards and commented: âCelebrity Cruises is known for enjoyable holidays built around innovation, the highest standards of quality of service and enthusiasm. The members of Network Ireland share these same values and so, Celebrity Cruises is delighted to sponsor this important event,â she said.

 

Network Ireland encourages women to do business, market their skills and expertise with the support of other members throughout the country. It represents over 3,000 women working in a wide range of industry sectors.

Members are recognised as serious contributors to the Irish economy and decision-making bodies. Network Ireland also liaises with national and international organisations as well as key Government and State bodies throughout Europe.

 

The award winners each received a specially sculpted piece of crystal crafted by the Irish Glass Company, which was founded by glass blowers from the former Waterford Glass company.

 

*Celebrity cruises recent awards in Ireland include:

âBest Luxury Cruise Companyâ - Irish Travel Trade Awards (ITTA)

âBest Luxury Cruise Lineâ - Irish Travel Agents Association Awards (ITAA)

ENDS

 

FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Network Ireland â David Curtin @086 28 32 123

 

Celebrity Cruises - Andrew Campbell-Edie (partnership.pr1@gmail.com) +353 (0)857 286711, Louise James (louisejames@rccl.com) and Surinder Manku (smanku@rccl.com) on +44 (0)1932 834 200

 

Notes on winners

 

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (New Business) OF THE YEAR

 

Julia McAndrew â Network Galway

Julia McAndrew is a mother and an established business woman which involves a lot of travel. She saw at first hand the need for Compleat Travel Essentials Packs â specially prepared packs that contain essential toiletries for those flying and travelling a lot.

 

She spent a lot of time sourcing and trying out products before she found the quality of the products she was looking for, for example the wipes are organic & bio-degradable, the deodorant is natural and endorsed by the cancer treatment centre and the shaving cream is for the most sensitive skin, 3 in 1, pre, post and shave, needing no water for the best shave ever. Due to customer feedback sheâs now launching a unisex pack and a pack for children.

 

Now over 4,000 customers worldwide choose Compleat Travel Essential packs to feel fresh and clean no matter where they are. Compleat Travel Essentials Packs are now selling in Hotels, Pharmacies, Hospital Shops, WH Smith and Airport shops. She is already in talks with companies in the UK and the European Airports.

  

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Self Employed) OF THE YEAR

 

Valerie Cahill â Ikon Hair Design in Cork

In 1997 Valerie opened Ikon Hair Design in Cork, on the first floor of 10 Princes Street with three team members. Ikon is now a multi awarding winning salon and the team has grown to thirteen.

 

Valerie and her husband Decky are looking forward to opening their new salon in Cork in November 2011. She has been involved in the Irish Hairdressing Industry for the last 27 years. She started as an apprentice in Victor Franks in 1984 where she qualified and took up the role as trainer and manager till 1997.

 

Valerie believes that in an industry that is known for its creativity and flair, it is important to get the balance right between the creative and the business side of things. It is something Valerie and the team have been working on over the past few years.

 

In 2008/ 2009 Ikon embarked on a 2 year program in London with Alan Austin Smith, The Ambassador / Salon Programme focusing on the team and the business and developing both.

 

In 2011, Valerie took up the position as The Munster Educator for Joico, doing what she loves most and is incredibly passionate about, teaching the JCut and Colour System. In 2011 she became a member of the Irish Hairdressing Executive Committee.

 

Valerie Finnegan Cahill juggles motherhood (Finn 11years & Jack 6 years) and business every day. Valerie is also involved in The Niall Mellon Township Trust Charity; this year (November) will be her third trip to South Africa where she helps to build houses in the townships of Capetown.

   

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Employee) OF THE YEAR

 

Mary Doyle â Irish Banking Federation, Dublin.

As Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Mary is responsible for liaising with the industry and relevant parties, to determine policies for the evolving range of Risk and Corporate Governance regulations now impacting on banking. She manages the overall technical work programme for Risk and Governance, both key aspects of current bank regulation, and assists in the development of related sector policy positions.

 

Her career path on the technical side has always involved being ahead of and part of future developments. Initially as an economist, Mary was always looking for examples of future growth sectors for investment. It also included strategic matters; corporate planning and marketing rules.

 

She regularly attends local and international conferences, seminars, as well as networking events on such matters. Her most recent positions relate to banking regulations, again a rapidly evolving area, where she is now involved in planning such training events for the banking industry with local and overseas speakers. She interacts with the banking industry on evolving regulations, to achieve a practical, workable regulatory framework within the Irish and EU framework.

 

Mary is an experienced economist with a broad understanding of business and banking as well as being a media commentator on financial markets. Having been a founding member of Network Dublin she has made a long standing contribution to Network Dublin for over 25 years and believes strongly in the networking concept. She has adapted well to new experiences and challenges, working in the UK, EU, Africa, and primarily Ireland. Throughout all this she uses her networking skills in all aspects of her life. She is Economic Consultant to Nigerian Development Bank for World Bank and was nominated by Network to the Minister for Health for the Board of Health Insurance Authority, a position she held for 10 years.

 

Ten Network Ireland Branches represent 500 firms nationwide in Dublin, Louth, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary North, Kildare, Waterford, Galway, Mayo

and Clare. The businesswomen nominated for the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards include:

Candidates for the Employee Award

Ms Lynda Murphy, My Waterford

Ms Eithne Cosgrave, Sales & Marketing Director, Hotel Westport, Mayo

Ms Mairead OâBrien, Accounts Manager, Nash 19, Cork

Ms Lorraine Scully, Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh, Galway

Ms Maura McMahon, Limerick Chamber of Commerce

Ms Mary Doyle, Irish Banking Federation, Dublin

 

Candidates for the Existing Business Award

Ms Foinagh Ryan, Ryanâs Jewellers, Limerick

Ms Kathleen Delahan, Patient School of Motoring, Kildare

Dr Eithne Brenner, The Brenner Clinic and Faceworks, Waterford

Ms Caroline Gordon, Accountant & Registered Auditor, Mayo

Ms AnnMarie Walsh, The Tipperary Kitchen, North Tipperary

Ms Valerie Cahill, MD, IKON Hair Design Cork

Ms Jenny Beale, Brigitâs Garden, Galway

Ms Pat Reda, PJ Reda Executive Search & HR Consulting, Dublin

Ms Ann Marie Horgan, Allpets Veterinery Hospital, Louth

Candidates for the New Business Award

Ms Martina Ginty, MD Glitz & Glam Ltd, Kildare

Ms Jennifer Cody Murphy, Beautilicious, Waterford

Ms Jenny Brennan, Virtual Office Worx, Mayo

Ms Louisa Condon, The Ant Team, North Tipperary

Ms Joan Walsh, MD, Partnership Europe, Cork

Ms Julie McAndrew, Compleat Travel Essentials, Galway

Ms Juliet OâConnor, The Zip Yard, Dublin

Ms Dorothy Walsh, Dorothy J Walsh, & Co Solicitors, Co. Louth

Ms Anne Maria Moore, Beech Lodge Care Facility & Retirement Village, Limerick

Notes about Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruisesâ iconic âXâ is the mark of the worldâs top-rated premium cruise line, with spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationersâ precious time.

 

Celebrity sails to Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines, Celebrityâs fleet currently consists of 10 ships, with one additional Solstice Class ship scheduled to join the fleet: Celebrity Reflection in autumn 2012.

 

Thousands of years before, and leading up to the European âdiscoveryâ of the ânew worldâ, people were thriving in communities and tribes all across the land which became known as America. Cities built in stone, villages that traveled with the seasons, ceremonial grounds, sacred lands, vast trade networks, tribal councils, intricate languages were all part of the indigenous peoples who called this home. They were the first to bring a human touch to this land.

 

Their civilizations and populations were ultimately eradicated and erased from history by the guests who lay claim. History books have been pampered to the latter and to this day, there is a continual discrimination against those whoâs genealogical past precedes those who stole possession.

 

While I cannot change the past or any ancestorsâ choices⦠I do feel that those in the present should at the very least acknowledge, or demand, an accuracy of events to be presented. For everything that I love about this country, there is also a very dark side, of many, which is reprehensible. In the past several years of criss-crossing this land through travels, reading historical markers, visiting ancient dwellings, viewing battle grounds, walking along the Trail of Tears, sites of massacres, and still seeing only a small piece of the overall oppression of millions of people, I donât believe I can put into words a proper reparation for what has occurred. And sadly, itâs a conflict that is continuing to be waged to this day, swept under the rug by the government and media, by ignorance, or a belief that this is the way it is and always should be.

 

Thereâs been a big push in the past few years to make the second Monday of October known as Indigenous Peoplesâ Day â as a counter to Columbus Day. I am for this idea, and this is at least a small step in the right direction. We should acknowledge the original stewards of this land and educate ourselves about their fascinating cultures.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Sailors direct F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the worldâs first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) Side boys render honors to Vice Adm. Sanjay Mahindru, Republic of India Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring to safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kassandra Alanis)

As the rising sun clears away the shadows of the previous night over the island of Camiguin, an imposing silhouette of a large cross stands guard over the location of the old capital of the island. Due to a fatal volcanic eruption of Mount Vulcan, the sea now hides the old capital, which was founded during the Spanish era.

According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.

The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has become a sunken cemetery. Now, it is one of the world’s most unique diving sites. Source: www.philippinesvacation.org/camiguin/camiguin-sunken-ceme...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Izumo (DDH 183), U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) and Republic of Korea Navy amphibious assaults ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. sail in formation during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Debra Daco)

Amargosa Range at sunrise casts a shadow over the resort and the valley floor.

 

The Inn at Furnace Creek, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2012, was built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company of Twenty Mule Team fame as a means to save their newly built Death Valley Railroad. Designed by prominent Los Angeles architect Albert C Martin and landscape architect Daniel Hull, the Inn was first opened for business in 1927.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Inn has remained an elegant hideaway for more than 85 years and is open from mid-October to mid-May. Guests can experience fine dining in one of the worldâs most remote settings, relax at the spring-fed pool, stroll through spectacular palm gardens, or shop for unique items in the gift shop or nearby General Store. The architecturally stunning Inn also offers unique function space, ideal for small business and social gatherings. Source: www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/the-inn-at-furnace-...

This is the national bird of the Philippines. Just like us humans, this bird likes his photo taken. Nobody is allowed to come close to him. A trained employee will help you.

 

The Philippine Eagle is one of the worldâs largest, most powerful birds of prey. It was formerly known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, as reports from natives told that the raptor preyed exclusively on monkeys. This was later found to be incorrect as more recent studies have revealed the species to prey on a variety of animals ranging from rodents and bats to pigs and monitor lizards. Endemic to the Philippines, the eagleâs small, rapidly declining population has been feared close to extinction for the past 40 years. In light of this, it recently acquired the status of the National Bird of the Philippines, which has helped greatly to increase awareness of the bird and its plight. Source: www.edgeofexistence.org/birds/species_info.php?id=1948

Tourist barges wait along the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio River Walk (or Paseo del Rio) is a linear park that winds for thirteen miles from Brackenridge Park through downtown and south to the farthest of the cityâs five eighteenth-century Spanish missions. The central section of approximately 3½ miles is navigable by tourist barges that stop along riverside walkways near hotels, restaurants, and shops concentrated around the Great Bend or Horseshoe Bend. Navigation northward beyond the original River Walk was made possible in 2009 by construction of the only river lock in the state of Texas. Access to the remainder of the River Walk is along hiking and biking trails. The River Walk draws several million tourists a year, is ranked as one of the top travel destinations in Texas, and has inspired riverside developments throughout the world.

 

The River Walk has its origins at the end of the nineteenth century, when the narrow San Antonio River was replaced as the source of the city's water by a municipal system fed by artesian wells. The wells began lowering the water table and periodically caused the river, some twenty feet below downtown street level, to go dry. Proposals for new use of the river's tree-lined course as a park gained momentum in 1904, when irate citizens went before city commissioners to protest overzealous clearing of overgrowth along the river. New civic use followed. The annual spring festivalâs king had traditionally made his ceremonious entry at a railroad station, but in April 1905 the king arrived by boat as part of the first river parade. A second such parade was held two years later as part of a riverside Carnival of Venice. It had to be delayed when a temporary dam to raise the water to a level adequate for boats washed out in a storm, and no more river parades were held for nearly three decades. In 1911 a group of businessmen commissioned an engineering study that reported the dwindling flow could safely be carried through a proposed underground conduit beneath downtown. That would permit the surface riverbed to be filled in for development. Opposing businessmen formed the San Antonio River Improvement Association. After added opposition from the City Federation of Women's Clubs, city commissioners took no action on the proposal. Election in 1912 of a reform mayor, Augustus H. Jones, led to a mile-long landscaping of downtown riverbanks as a River Park, one of several municipal improvements inspired by the national "City Beautiful" movement. The original River Walk was dedicated in November 1914. In about 1920 The Coffee House, in a riverside basement below the Houston Street bridge, became the first business to open along what became the River Walk.

 

After several major floods in the 1920's and many improvements to the drainage, the first segments of the modern Riverwalk opened in 1941. For many years the new River Walk remained little more than a narrow landscaped canyon between the unsightly backs of buildings facing streets above. The succession of river-level restaurants near the Houston Street bridge was joined in 1946 by Casa Rio, at the Market Street bridge over the Great Bend, but no other commercial development soon occurred.

 

A long struggle to save the river walk ensued. The efforts coalesced with planning for San Antonioâs worldâs fair, HemisFair 1968, on a downtown site just beyond the easternmost leg of the Great Bend. An extension of the bend dug a third of a mile east ended as a lagoon beside the fairâs exhibition hall and theater. When the fair ended, the exhibition hall, theater, and nearby arena became a convention center that dramatically revitalized the cityâs convention industry. Fair visitors and convention goers could follow the River Walk to the first major hotels built in San Antonio since the Great Depression. The riverwalk became known also as Paseo del Rio).

 

In the decades since 1968, hotels, restaurants, and shops have multiplied along the River Walk, guided by a variety of agencies monitoring aspects from building setbacks to lighting to semitropical plantings to noise levels. The River Walk has been extended to the north and south. Addtional hiking/ biking trails were added extending the walk all the way to the southern most of the San Antonio Mission.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Sailor directs F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the worldâs first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

The Enterprising Women of the Year event is the magazineâs annual celebration of the worldâs top women entrepreneurs. Nominations for this prestigious award are submitted each Fall. The event draws heavy interest from the magazineâs readership and allows us to shine the spotlight on a remarkable group of outstanding women. The top organizations for women entrepreneurs partner with us to help assure wide support for this outstanding annual event.

  

Three top business women from Galway, Cork and Dublin win Network Ireland Business Women of the Year Awards

 

Friday, 21 October, 2011: The Galway founder of the successful travel pack for flyers, an internationally renowned hairdresser from Cork and the Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation were presented with Network Ireland 2011 Business Women of the Year Awards, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, today at Dublin Castle.

 

Ms Julia McAndrew, the founder of Compleat Travel Essentials Packs, the new Galway company that sells to over 4,000 retail and hotel customers, a range of specially prepared packs containing essential toiletries for those flying and travelling throughout the world, won the Network Businesswoman (New Business) of the Year. Ms Valerie Cahill, CEO Ikon Hair Design in Cork, the award winning hair styling company in Cork, won the Network Businesswoman (Self Employed) of the Year and Ms Mary Doyle, Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Dublin won the Network Businesswoman (Employee) of the Year.

 

The âTrish Murphy Honorary Awardâ was presented by Network Ireland to the successful business woman, Ms Norma Smurfit, for her tireless commitment and work for a large number of charities. This is the inaugural year of this award in honour of Trish Murphy, a past Network Dublin President who contributed significantly to the organisation and also for charity. Sadly she passed away last year prematurely at the age of 53 from cancer.

 

Ms Mary Kershaw, President Network Ireland, an organisation representing over 3,000 women in business, said that the theme for this yearâs awards was âLocal Talent for Global Opportunitiesâ.

 

âOur members aspire to successfully developing their businesses by providing high quality products and services and raising the profile of their company brands among their target markets. Todayâs awards ceremony recognises their achievements. We also recognised the great charity work of Ms Norma Smurfit. She is an inspiration for business women throughout the country,â Mary said.

 

Celebrity Cruises (1800 932 619, www.celebritycruises.ie, the multi award-winning* cruise company sponsored the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards ceremony. Jo Rzymowska, Associate Vice President and General Manager, UK and Ireland Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises presented the awards and commented: âCelebrity Cruises is known for enjoyable holidays built around innovation, the highest standards of quality of service and enthusiasm. The members of Network Ireland share these same values and so, Celebrity Cruises is delighted to sponsor this important event,â she said.

 

Network Ireland encourages women to do business, market their skills and expertise with the support of other members throughout the country. It represents over 3,000 women working in a wide range of industry sectors.

Members are recognised as serious contributors to the Irish economy and decision-making bodies. Network Ireland also liaises with national and international organisations as well as key Government and State bodies throughout Europe.

 

The award winners each received a specially sculpted piece of crystal crafted by the Irish Glass Company, which was founded by glass blowers from the former Waterford Glass company.

 

*Celebrity cruises recent awards in Ireland include:

âBest Luxury Cruise Companyâ - Irish Travel Trade Awards (ITTA)

âBest Luxury Cruise Lineâ - Irish Travel Agents Association Awards (ITAA)

ENDS

 

FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Network Ireland â David Curtin @086 28 32 123

 

Celebrity Cruises - Andrew Campbell-Edie (partnership.pr1@gmail.com) +353 (0)857 286711, Louise James (louisejames@rccl.com) and Surinder Manku (smanku@rccl.com) on +44 (0)1932 834 200

 

Notes on winners

 

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (New Business) OF THE YEAR

 

Julia McAndrew â Network Galway

Julia McAndrew is a mother and an established business woman which involves a lot of travel. She saw at first hand the need for Compleat Travel Essentials Packs â specially prepared packs that contain essential toiletries for those flying and travelling a lot.

 

She spent a lot of time sourcing and trying out products before she found the quality of the products she was looking for, for example the wipes are organic & bio-degradable, the deodorant is natural and endorsed by the cancer treatment centre and the shaving cream is for the most sensitive skin, 3 in 1, pre, post and shave, needing no water for the best shave ever. Due to customer feedback sheâs now launching a unisex pack and a pack for children.

 

Now over 4,000 customers worldwide choose Compleat Travel Essential packs to feel fresh and clean no matter where they are. Compleat Travel Essentials Packs are now selling in Hotels, Pharmacies, Hospital Shops, WH Smith and Airport shops. She is already in talks with companies in the UK and the European Airports.

  

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Self Employed) OF THE YEAR

 

Valerie Cahill â Ikon Hair Design in Cork

In 1997 Valerie opened Ikon Hair Design in Cork, on the first floor of 10 Princes Street with three team members. Ikon is now a multi awarding winning salon and the team has grown to thirteen.

 

Valerie and her husband Decky are looking forward to opening their new salon in Cork in November 2011. She has been involved in the Irish Hairdressing Industry for the last 27 years. She started as an apprentice in Victor Franks in 1984 where she qualified and took up the role as trainer and manager till 1997.

 

Valerie believes that in an industry that is known for its creativity and flair, it is important to get the balance right between the creative and the business side of things. It is something Valerie and the team have been working on over the past few years.

 

In 2008/ 2009 Ikon embarked on a 2 year program in London with Alan Austin Smith, The Ambassador / Salon Programme focusing on the team and the business and developing both.

 

In 2011, Valerie took up the position as The Munster Educator for Joico, doing what she loves most and is incredibly passionate about, teaching the JCut and Colour System. In 2011 she became a member of the Irish Hairdressing Executive Committee.

 

Valerie Finnegan Cahill juggles motherhood (Finn 11years & Jack 6 years) and business every day. Valerie is also involved in The Niall Mellon Township Trust Charity; this year (November) will be her third trip to South Africa where she helps to build houses in the townships of Capetown.

   

NETWORK BUSINESSWOMAN (Employee) OF THE YEAR

 

Mary Doyle â Irish Banking Federation, Dublin.

As Head of Prudential Supervision at the Irish Banking Federation, Mary is responsible for liaising with the industry and relevant parties, to determine policies for the evolving range of Risk and Corporate Governance regulations now impacting on banking. She manages the overall technical work programme for Risk and Governance, both key aspects of current bank regulation, and assists in the development of related sector policy positions.

 

Her career path on the technical side has always involved being ahead of and part of future developments. Initially as an economist, Mary was always looking for examples of future growth sectors for investment. It also included strategic matters; corporate planning and marketing rules.

 

She regularly attends local and international conferences, seminars, as well as networking events on such matters. Her most recent positions relate to banking regulations, again a rapidly evolving area, where she is now involved in planning such training events for the banking industry with local and overseas speakers. She interacts with the banking industry on evolving regulations, to achieve a practical, workable regulatory framework within the Irish and EU framework.

 

Mary is an experienced economist with a broad understanding of business and banking as well as being a media commentator on financial markets. Having been a founding member of Network Dublin she has made a long standing contribution to Network Dublin for over 25 years and believes strongly in the networking concept. She has adapted well to new experiences and challenges, working in the UK, EU, Africa, and primarily Ireland. Throughout all this she uses her networking skills in all aspects of her life. She is Economic Consultant to Nigerian Development Bank for World Bank and was nominated by Network to the Minister for Health for the Board of Health Insurance Authority, a position she held for 10 years.

 

Ten Network Ireland Branches represent 500 firms nationwide in Dublin, Louth, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary North, Kildare, Waterford, Galway, Mayo

and Clare. The businesswomen nominated for the Network Ireland 2011 Business Woman of the Year Awards include:

Candidates for the Employee Award

Ms Lynda Murphy, My Waterford

Ms Eithne Cosgrave, Sales & Marketing Director, Hotel Westport, Mayo

Ms Mairead OâBrien, Accounts Manager, Nash 19, Cork

Ms Lorraine Scully, Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh, Galway

Ms Maura McMahon, Limerick Chamber of Commerce

Ms Mary Doyle, Irish Banking Federation, Dublin

 

Candidates for the Existing Business Award

Ms Foinagh Ryan, Ryanâs Jewellers, Limerick

Ms Kathleen Delahan, Patient School of Motoring, Kildare

Dr Eithne Brenner, The Brenner Clinic and Faceworks, Waterford

Ms Caroline Gordon, Accountant & Registered Auditor, Mayo

Ms AnnMarie Walsh, The Tipperary Kitchen, North Tipperary

Ms Valerie Cahill, MD, IKON Hair Design Cork

Ms Jenny Beale, Brigitâs Garden, Galway

Ms Pat Reda, PJ Reda Executive Search & HR Consulting, Dublin

Ms Ann Marie Horgan, Allpets Veterinery Hospital, Louth

Candidates for the New Business Award

Ms Martina Ginty, MD Glitz & Glam Ltd, Kildare

Ms Jennifer Cody Murphy, Beautilicious, Waterford

Ms Jenny Brennan, Virtual Office Worx, Mayo

Ms Louisa Condon, The Ant Team, North Tipperary

Ms Joan Walsh, MD, Partnership Europe, Cork

Ms Julie McAndrew, Compleat Travel Essentials, Galway

Ms Juliet OâConnor, The Zip Yard, Dublin

Ms Dorothy Walsh, Dorothy J Walsh, & Co Solicitors, Co. Louth

Ms Anne Maria Moore, Beech Lodge Care Facility & Retirement Village, Limerick

Notes about Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruisesâ iconic âXâ is the mark of the worldâs top-rated premium cruise line, with spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationersâ precious time.

 

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Tali Lennox at the opening of Christian Aidâs celebrity gardening tools pop-up shop, 63 Broadwick Street, London. The shop displays customised gardening tools, designed by over 15 celebrities to mark the launch of Christian Aid Week. The tools will be auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

Tali designed a watering can.

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350

Stars dig deep for Christian Aid Week

David Shrigley, Tali Lennox, Alan Titchmarsh and TOWIEâs Lydia Bright are among a host of famous names who have used their creative talents to support this yearâs Christian Aid Week. Over 15 stars have customised gardening tools, which will be displayed in a Soho pop-up shop from 14 â 19 May and auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

The theme of the fundraising week is âgive the tools to help people in poverty out of povertyâ, and Christian Aid is hoping the celebrity decorated tools will raise vital funds for its work in countries such as Sierra Leone. The shop at 63 Broadwick Street, adjacent to Carnaby Street, will be open from 10 â 7pm daily to give the public a chance to view these unique items, which range from watering cans and gardening gloves to wellies and herb pots.

The one-off celebrity items that will be up for auction include:

Model, Tali Lennoxâs watering can

Fashion designer, Katharine Hamnettâs wellies Artist, David Shrigleyâs wellies

Actress, Jill Halfpennyâs trowel

Garden designer, Rachel de Thameâs dibber Rapper, Professor Greenâs wire brush

Designer of the Year, Lee Broomâs wheelbarrow Comedian, Andi Oshoâs strawberry pot

Made in Chelsea star, Oliver Proudlockâs spade Singer, Lemarâs watering can

Actor, Kris Marshallâs mini gardening set Garden designer, Alan Titchmarshâs pruners TOWIE star, Lydia Brightâs mini watering can Actress, Donna Airâs broom

Garden designer, Charlie Dimmockâs tool

Boy band, Lawsonâs flower pots

Model, Suki Waterhouseâs brush

Actress, Kara Tointonâs herb pots

Singer, VV Brownâs paint brush

One of the stars involved is young British model, Tali Lennox. Daughter of singer and humanitarian, Annie Lennox, Tali is no stranger to charity work. She recently travelled to Sierra Leone, one of the worldâs poorest countries where around half the population depend on agriculture, as a Christian Aid Week ambassador. There, Tali visited communities that have already benefited from Christian Aid funds and heard how war torn communities, who faced a daily battle



against malnutrition after the multinational food companies fled during the war, were left with no tools or equipment to farm.

Tali said: âThis was the first time I got to see how small changes can transform lives in such a big way. People are being provided with the kinds of things we in the UK would take for granted. The country has so much potential. They just need the right tools, and thatâs where the donations have been so vital.â

This year there is an even greater focus on fundraising as the first £5million donated to Christian Aid Week 2012 will be matched by the Government pound for pound, allowing the charity to help more people in poor communities around the world work their way out of poverty.

Karen Lobo-Morell, Christian Aid, said: âItâs fantastic to have so many stars using their creative talents to support Christian Aid Week. Buying a watering can decorated by Lemar or a pair of wellies customised by Katherine Hamnett will mean people can not only own a great one-off, but will be helping poor communities around the world. Millions of people rely on subsistence agriculture to feed their families and they just want to be given the tools to work their way out of poverty. We want as many people as possible to come down to the shop and check out what our stars have created.â

To donate to Christian Aid Week, give online at www.caweek.org, call 08080 006 006 or text âGIVEâ to 78866 to give £5.

Christian Aid would like to thank Shaftsbury Estate for the kind donation of the shop, Hunter for donating the boots decorated by Katharine Hamnett and David Shrigley, Next Model Management and eBay for support with the special auction.

-Ends-

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350.

Notes to Editors

1. Christian Aid works in some of the world's poorest communities in nearly 50 countries across, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. We act where there is great need, regardless of religion, helping people build the lives they deserve.

2. Christian Aid has a vision, an end to global poverty, and we believe that vision can become a reality. Our report, Poverty Over, explains what we believe needs to be done â and can be done â to end poverty. Details at www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/poverty-over-report.pdf

3. Christian Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of 100 churches and church- related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance and development. Further details at www.actalliance.org

4. Follow Christian Aid's newswire on Twitter: twitter.com/caid_newswire

5. For more information about the work of Christian Aid visit www.christianaid.org.uk

6. Tali Lennox is one of the UKâs fastest rising young models having shot campaigns for Burberry and Top Shop, and modeled for Prada, Chanel and Miu Miu. The 19 year-old has just been chosen by Karen Millen to be the face of her spring 2012 campaign. Her mother Annie is known as a leading campaigner on HIV and womenâs rights and formed a collective of female charity activists, The Circle in 2008. Tali is signed to Next Model Management worldwide.



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If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on

harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350

Stars dig deep for Christian Aid Week

David Shrigley, Tali Lennox, Alan Titchmarsh and TOWIEâs Lydia Bright are among a host of famous names who have used their creative talents to support this yearâs Christian Aid Week. Over 15 stars have customised gardening tools, which will be displayed in a Soho pop-up shop from 14 â 19 May and auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid.

The theme of the fundraising week is âgive the tools to help people in poverty out of povertyâ, and Christian Aid is hoping the celebrity decorated tools will raise vital funds for its work in countries such as Sierra Leone. The shop at 63 Broadwick Street, adjacent to Carnaby Street, will be open from 10 â 7pm daily to give the public a chance to view these unique items, which range from watering cans and gardening gloves to wellies and herb pots.

The one-off celebrity items that will be up for auction include:

Model, Tali Lennoxâs watering can

Fashion designer, Katharine Hamnettâs wellies Artist, David Shrigleyâs wellies

Actress, Jill Halfpennyâs trowel

Garden designer, Rachel de Thameâs dibber Rapper, Professor Greenâs wire brush

Designer of the Year, Lee Broomâs wheelbarrow Comedian, Andi Oshoâs strawberry pot

Made in Chelsea star, Oliver Proudlockâs spade Singer, Lemarâs watering can

Actor, Kris Marshallâs mini gardening set Garden designer, Alan Titchmarshâs pruners TOWIE star, Lydia Brightâs mini watering can Actress, Donna Airâs broom

Garden designer, Charlie Dimmockâs tool

Boy band, Lawsonâs flower pots

Model, Suki Waterhouseâs brush

Actress, Kara Tointonâs herb pots

Singer, VV Brownâs paint brush

One of the stars involved is young British model, Tali Lennox. Daughter of singer and humanitarian, Annie Lennox, Tali is no stranger to charity work. She recently travelled to Sierra Leone, one of the worldâs poorest countries where around half the population depend on agriculture, as a Christian Aid Week ambassador. There, Tali visited communities that have already benefited from Christian Aid funds and heard how war torn communities, who faced a daily battle



against malnutrition after the multinational food companies fled during the war, were left with no tools or equipment to farm.

Tali said: âThis was the first time I got to see how small changes can transform lives in such a big way. People are being provided with the kinds of things we in the UK would take for granted. The country has so much potential. They just need the right tools, and thatâs where the donations have been so vital.â

This year there is an even greater focus on fundraising as the first £5million donated to Christian Aid Week 2012 will be matched by the Government pound for pound, allowing the charity to help more people in poor communities around the world work their way out of poverty.

Karen Lobo-Morell, Christian Aid, said: âItâs fantastic to have so many stars using their creative talents to support Christian Aid Week. Buying a watering can decorated by Lemar or a pair of wellies customised by Katherine Hamnett will mean people can not only own a great one-off, but will be helping poor communities around the world. Millions of people rely on subsistence agriculture to feed their families and they just want to be given the tools to work their way out of poverty. We want as many people as possible to come down to the shop and check out what our stars have created.â

To donate to Christian Aid Week, give online at www.caweek.org, call 08080 006 006 or text âGIVEâ to 78866 to give £5.

Christian Aid would like to thank Shaftsbury Estate for the kind donation of the shop, Hunter for donating the boots decorated by Katharine Hamnett and David Shrigley, Next Model Management and eBay for support with the special auction.

-Ends-

If you would like further information please contact Harriet Fitzgerald on harriet.fitzgerald@kindredagency.com, 020 7010 828 or 07866 922 350.

Notes to Editors

1. Christian Aid works in some of the world's poorest communities in nearly 50 countries across, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. We act where there is great need, regardless of religion, helping people build the lives they deserve.

2. Christian Aid has a vision, an end to global poverty, and we believe that vision can become a reality. Our report, Poverty Over, explains what we believe needs to be done â and can be done â to end poverty. Details at www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/poverty-over-report.pdf

3. Christian Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of 100 churches and church- related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance and development. Further details at www.actalliance.org

4. Follow Christian Aid's newswire on Twitter: twitter.com/caid_newswire

5. For more information about the work of Christian Aid visit www.christianaid.org.uk

6. Tali Lennox is one of the UKâs fastest rising young models having shot campaigns for Burberry and Top Shop, and modeled for Prada, Chanel and Miu Miu. The 19 year-old has just been chosen by Karen Millen to be the face of her spring 2012 campaign. Her mother Annie is known as a leading campaigner on HIV and womenâs rights and formed a collective of female charity activists, The Circle in 2008. Tali is signed to Next Model Management worldwide.





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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer helicopter ship JS Ise (DDH 182) departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to begin the at-sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 10, 2018. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worldâs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the worldâs oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jimmie Crockett)

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