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Pinar del Rio is located in the westernmost portion of the island, bounded on the north by the Gulf of Mexico, south to the Gulf of Batabano, on the west by the Straits of Yucatan and east by the province of Havana.
For Pinar del Rio is nothing better than the tours and visits to its most famous scene: the Valley of Viñales, declared Humanity's Cultural Landscape (UNESCO); Soroa,...
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Located on the North seashore of Pinar del Río, the westernmost province of Cuba, Cayo Levisa (Sting Ray Key) offers a secluded getaway for those looking for privacy and at the same time love the mysterious Silent World that extends beneath the warm and blue waters of the Caribbean. It takes about thirty minutes in safe yachts to reach this islet, blessed with 3 Km. of excellent beach and with 23...
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Only 70 Km. West of Havana, and amidst Sierra del Rosario, one of Cuba's Reserves of the Biosphere, visitors to Artemisa province will find Soroa: undoubtedly Nature´s Paradise. Sierra del Rosario is an exceptional setting for such a spot, covering an area of 26,686 hectares.
This Reserve of the Biosphere shows a complex geological structure, with a great diversity of rocks that produce different...
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Founded on November 16, 1519 as Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana, Cuba's capital remains a city of meetings. Music, dance, culture, art, fun and entertainment come together in a versatile and amazing personality. Its historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest colonial and best preserved of America. Its beaches invite the pleasure of enjoying a summer...
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Matanzas Province is a province of western Cuba on the west by limiting Mayabeque Province, east with the province of Villa Clara, the north by the Straits of Florida and south by the Caribbean Sea. Its capital is the city of Matanzas and has the quintessential seaside resort: Varadero. Historic Center of Matanzas, Sauto Theatre, Museum Palace of Junco, Pharmaceutical Museum, Plaza de La Libertad,...
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Just 140 kilometers from Havana, Varadero is the most famous beaches in Cuba and the main tourist destination of sun and sand. With a length of over 20 kilometers and an average temperature of 25 ° C, combined with the transparency of its waters, the different blue hues and the very fine, soft, white sand, Varadero is an unforgettable spa.
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To the south of the province of Matanzas, is one of the most important ecosystems in Cuba and the largest wetland reserve in the Caribbean. Its natural landscape is rich and provides habitat to an exceptional flora and fauna, characterized by high levels of endemism.
Inside the Peninsula is located the Gran Parque Natural Montemar, allowing visitors to contact the beaches, mangrove forests,...
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San Juan de los Remedios, is a town and municipality located 3 miles (4.8 km) from the northern coast of Cuba, in the center of the island. It is part of the province of Villa Clara. It was declared a City by Isabella II of Spain, when the Island was still a colony. Remedios is the Cradle of the Parrandas, possibly the Caribbean's largest and oldest traditional festivity.
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Santa Clara, capital of Villa Clara province, was founded on July 15, 1689. It is a province of extensive plains bounded by mountains, rivers and artificial lakes that allow full contact with nature. It is a region with strong attachment to history, reflected on the character of Ernesto Che Guevara, who fought in this area the final action that led to the triumph of the Revolution on 1 January 1959.
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As frozen in time, Trinidad gives the visitor the extraordinary charm of a lively city-museum nestled between sea and mountains. The city has managed to combine the tasks of modern life with the innumerable riches legacy since the founding of the town. Its hotels, restaurants, shops and other amenities of modern life have taken their space without Trinidad no longer an authentic colonial city.
Camagüey is the easternmost province of central Cuba, the largest area and the flattest. Before the current political-administrative division included the territories of the provinces of Ciego de Avila, Sancti Spiritus and part of Las Tunas. Also called the city of Camagüey by the proliferation of these huge stoneware, Camagüey (named from 1903) has a unique urban fabric consists of...
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Camagüey, located about 550 kilometers from Havana, is part of the 7 first villages founded by the Spaniards in Cuba. Originally Villa de Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe named, Camagüey is now owner of full civil and religious buildings of major historic center National Monument.
Its two main attractions are Playa Santa Lucia and Camaguey. Excellent beaches,...
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Cays and islands in Cuba were baptized by the Spaniards between 1513 and 1514 - as Jardines del Rey, in honor of the monarch Ferdinand, spilling landscapes unusual beauty . Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo - two of the most outstanding natural scenery -son for water sports and recreation, beaches defended by coral reefs and abundant woody vegetation that hosts a diverse wildlife , where pink flamingos. From...
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Approximately 90 kilometers from the capital city is located Playa Covarrubias, a hotel infrastructure in the beach, characterized by great morphological conditions: virgin vegetation and sand stripes eight meters wide on average, where bathers enjoy contact with fine-grained cream and the tropical sun. The resort itself is 1.5 kilometers from the coast, providing access to a coral reef six miles long,...
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Holguín is a municipality and city, the capital of the Cuban Province of Holguín. It also includes a tourist area, offering beach resorts in the outskirts of the region. After Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camaguey, it is the fourth largest city in Cuba.
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Holguin beaches are among the most picturesque in the Caribbean turquoise, warm, calm waters by the natural protection afforded by the coral formations are activated recommendation sunbathing in Cuba. They are surrounded by dense vegetation, whose intense green creates a fabulous contrast to the golden hue of white sand and clear blue sea.
Bariay very close to the place where landed Grand...
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To Santiago de Cuba are usually applied two characteristics that make it unique: its friendly, happy and helping people and its historic and cultural heritage. Its Caribbean identity can be noticed in the music and folklore. The city has a title that is Hero of the Republic of Cuba for the role played by
its people during the 1950's revolutionary struggles. As a tourist destination, it has...
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Province famous for its complicity in important historical moments of Cuban history, including: the beginning of the Cuban independence struggle in the nineteenth century, and the landing of the Granma yacht. Privileged by nature, this province stands on the landing of the Granma National Park, awarded by UNESCO as Natural Heritage Site, contain extraordinary geographic values, flora and fauna. In...
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Beach Hotels 3-star, All Inclusive, with an accent of Cuban and participatory animation enhancement in swimming pools, beaches and night shows, taught dance classes and Spanish, non-motorized water sports, bicycles, rooms play volleyball, basketball and tennis courts with lighting.
It also includes children's clubs for children aged 4 to 12...
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Cubanacan Hotels
Hotels located in western, central and east, with a variety of categories from 2 to 4 stars. Designed for longer stays, medium and short, events and conference centers. Hotels conducive to conducting tours across the country, combined with the different modalities, beach, city and nature.
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Confortables hoteles ubicados en entornos naturales, regidos por los principios actuales del turismo sostenible. En ellos, sus huéspedes pueden realizar múltiples actividades orientadas al disfrute, la interacción y el cuidado del medio ambiente. A través de circuitos de naturaleza, especialistas y amantes del ecoturismo, en...
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Targeted for small hotels, linked to the surrounding culture, and characterized by an intimate and personalized services. It is distinguished by unique, refined and adapted to each client, with the combination of a wide range of complementary services.
The elegant decor of each facility, with enhancement of Cuban is an element of significant importance,...
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Destinations in Cuba / La Habana
Founded on November 16, 1519 as Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana, Cuba's capital remains a city of meetings. Music, dance, culture, art, fun and entertainment come together in a versatile and amazing personality. Its historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest colonial and best preserved of America. Its beaches invite the pleasure of enjoying a summer residence of the sun and sea in the largest city in the Caribbean. The province of Havana is located on the Northwestern Coast of the island of Cuba. Bordered on the North by the Straits of Florida and South, East and West of Havana province. Is 140 km of Varadero, 454 in Trinidad de Cuba, Jardines del Rey 517, 654 and 964 Holguín Santiago de Cuba. Sites to visit:
Historical City, National Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Decorative Arts Museum, Museum of Guanabacoa, Museum of the Revolution, Gato Tuerto, Jazz Café, Havana Cafe, Dos Gardenias, Tropicana, Casas de la Música, Complex Morro-Cabaña, Plaza of the Revolution, Playas del Este.
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Located in the elite district of Miramar this hotel is privileged with a private beach area, in a nice spot of the West coast of Havana city. The hotel is ideal for business men, families, events, incentive groups, long stays and circuits. It is just...
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Its green surroundings, its beautiful pool and its fun little ranch make this hotel an attractive proposal. It is located in the center of the Scientific Pole of Havana and just 10 minutes away from the International Airport "José Martí".
This All-Inclusive hotel, the only one of its kind in Havana, is located west of the city, 20 minutes away from José Martí International airport. It is part of the residential touristic complex Marina Hemingway.
El actual Hotel BELLO CARIBE se inauguró el 14 de febrero de 1991, su edificación se levanta en la calle 158 esquina 31 del Municipio Playa, en la capital , con categoría de 3 Estrellas y perteneciente al Grupo Hotelero Cubanacán. Nuestro hotel está...
Located in one of the most renowned avenues of the City of Havana, considered by many the most beautiful street in Cuba, 5th Avenue or Avenida Las Américas, in the central neighborhood of Miramar, characterized by huge residences and public spaces of...
Situado en una de las más reconocidas avenidas de la Ciudad de La Habana, considerada por muchos la calle más bella de Cuba, 5ta Avenida o Avenida Las Américas, en el céntrico barrio de Miramar, caracterizado por enormes residencias y espacios públicos...
Located in one of the residential areas of the Playa municipality in Havana, Villa Siboney belongs to the hotel chain Cubanacan S.A., with a personalized service that ensures the visitor unforgettable experiences.
El Hotel se encuentra ubicado en el complejo residencial Marina Hemingway, al oeste de la capital, rodeado de mar, y con la hermosa vista de los canales y yates de la Marina aunque no cuenta con playa. Dista a sólo 30 minutos del Centro Histórico de la...
It is an "all inclusive" hotel, located outside of Havana, in the district of Playas del Este, which gives us 7 kilometers of white sand beaches and blue waters only 20 minutes from Old Havana, one of the most important cultural attractions at an international...
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Keywords: Marxian Economic Thought; Labor Theory of Value; Monetary Circuit; Financialization; Economic Crisis.
The so-called "Theory of Monetary Circuit" not only represents an original Marxian rereading of Keynesian macroeconomic categories, but also provides an essential tool for the analysis (and the critique) of recent developments in capitalist economies, including the financialization process. Starting from a "circuitist" view, it is argued that the twin financial crises of 2000 and 2007 can be regarded as the "friction points" of the law of creation of value and surplus value (that still relies on the extension and intensification of the exploitation of the living labor in the production sphere) with the private realization of value created (i.e. the historically determined way of setting relative prices, including return rates on financial assets) under current financially sophisticated capitalist economies.


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SAB Biotherapeutics' Pharm Groundbreaking Highlights Broad Impact
Company expands with first-of-its-kind greenfield biopharmaceutical pharm under construction
Sioux Falls, SD, October 5, 2017 –
SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (SAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today held a public groundbreaking to for their first-of-its-kind greenfield biopharmaceutical production pharm under construction in Lincoln County. SAB, founded in 2014, develops human antibody therapeutics utilizing plasma from transgenic cattle (TcBovine™).
"This is a historic day for SAB Biotherapeutics, South Dakota and the bioscience industry," said SAB Biotherapeutics president, CEO and co-founder Dr. Eddie Sullivan. "We're excited to be utilizing this cutting-edge science, so proud of our dedicated team and grateful for the confidence of our investors and support of our industry, state and community–enabling us to forge a new path and make a global impact on human health."
The event, held at the construction site, brought together the entire lifecycle of the science culminated in the production pharm. It began with remarks from the technology's founder Dr. James Robl who began working on the project turned company while a professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1998.
The TcBovine have been genetically designed to produce large amounts of natural human polyclonal antibodies when vaccinated against a target disease. To produce a therapeutic, the cattle are vaccinated against a particular disease in much the same way that humans receive a flu vaccination. Within a brief period of time, they produce significant amounts of fully human antibodies (a natural immune response). Plasma is collected from the cattle and purified in the company's biomanufacturing facility to isolate the antibodies–thus becoming the therapeutic treatment for that disease.
Animal antibodies have been made in rabbits, sheep, and horses for use in humans. However, SAB's platform is the first to produce fully human antibodies in any large animal species, like cattle. The 80-acre pharm is the first facility of its kind designed specifically for cattle. The greenfield construction phase will house current production animals with infrastructure to grow ten-fold.
"The pharm is a key component to owning the entire supply chain–from development through production–to improve efficiency and streamline operations while laying an important foundation for more rapid and expansive growth," added Sullivan.
Phase I of the project includes a four-building complex with a total footprint of approximately 40,000 sq. ft. and four full-time employees caring for 40 animals. The buildings will be used for birthing and housing our TcBovine with areas specifically designed for plasma collection, research, veterinary care, feed and equipment storage and offices. Phase 2, is planned over a number of years, and includes 8 buildings with more than 100,000 sq. ft., approximately 40 employees and 400 animals at full capacity.
"At full capacity, just 20 percent of production at the new facility could potentially supply the entire seasonal influenza market," Sullivan added.
The company's first two treatments are in clinical trials, with other infectious disease, oncology and autoimmune targets in development.
Todd Stahl, Executive Director of Animal Management who will oversee the facility, emceed the brief program recognizing the project's contributors and outlined the aspects of the new facility.
Other speakers included:
The Honorable Governor Dennis Daugaard–State of South Dakota
Dr. Eddie Sullivan, President, CEO and Co-founder–SAB Biotherapeutics
Dan Jenkins, Senior Director Food & Ag, BIO
Slater Barr, President–Sioux Falls Development Foundation
Joni Johnson, Executive Director–South Dakota Biotech
Nick Fosheim, Executive Director Lincoln and Minnehaha Area Economic Development
"We believe in the technology and the team," said president Slater Barr of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation who invested $3 million in the company in January of 2015. "These are people we work and live with that are doing amazing things. It's exciting to see our investment, paying dividends in our community and our state while positively impacting mankind," he added.
Senior Director of Food & Ag, Dan Jenkins, with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) the trade association representing biotech in 30 countries, shared the industry's perspective.
"This is much bigger than the construction of an 80-acre pharm," he said. "SAB Biotherapeutics' platform is breaking new ground in the industry where we go back to nature to find the solutions to today's challenging health conditions. The pharm is a true example of the concept of one health."
The state of South Dakota has been an important partner in the development of biotech in the state and key player in the SAB Biotherapeutics' growth.
"SAB has been a leader in South Dakota's bioscience and biotechnology industries for 17 years," said Governor Daugaard. "Their scientists continue to develop and deliver innovative technologies that have the potential to treat harmful diseases like Ebola, Zika and influenza giving hope to many that struggle with illness. We are proud that SAB continues to call South Dakota home."
The site northwest of Canton was purchased in July by Dakota Ag Properties, of which SAB is a partner, from the Abbott trust and facilitated through the Canton Economic Development Corporation. Construction on the pharm began August 23, 2017 with completion of the first two buildings by the end of the year and remainder of the initial phase spring of 2018.
The general contractor is Canton-based Hoogendoorn Construction, Inc., with services provided by ProAg Engineering Inc. of Jackson, Minnesota and VanDeWalle Architects LLC of Sioux Falls.
"We're excited to grow our operations in South Dakota and utilize the great resources and people in the state," concluded Sullivan. "We are just as excited about what this means for our company, our industry and the potential for our life-saving immunotherapy platform to have a greater impact around the globe."

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Niagara Falls, Ontario, is full of fascinating neighborhoods like Thorold. It's in these communities where you can get a true feel for a city like Niagara Falls. But once you're done exploring all the terrific things to do in Thorold, you'll need a way to discover everything that Niagara Falls provides.
You will need to make sure you have exact amount of money and stick with a strict schedule if you try to save money by hopping on Thorold's bus system. Taxis and rideshares are easier, but little trips here and there can add up. Plus, you may not be able to get one when you need a ride. Booking a car in Thorold is the simplest method, so you can experience the entirety of the neighborhood and the rest of Niagara Falls on your vacation. Read below to find everything you want to know about renting a car in Thorold.
What's the best way to get a cheap car rental in Thorold?
What car do you suggest for Thorold?
With a number of vehicle types to decide from, it can be tricky to figure out which vehicle is ideal for your getaway. Nevertheless, you'll want to take into consideration the amount of driving and how many you're traveling with. Look at the table below to help you reserve the best vehicle for your visit.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Thorold?
In most cities, you can rent a vehicle in Thorold, Niagara Falls if you are at least 21. Please note that commonly you'll be charged an added fee if you are younger than 25. Also note, for higher categories, such as premium, large capacity vehicles, or SUVs, the age restrictions can be different. Check the rental car company's policy before you book.
Many countries require driver's insurance. You may be able to pay for interim insurance with the rental car company. Otherwise, as a U.S. citizen, you can also purchase Collision Damage Coverage with CarRentals.com at checkout.
Although many of the major card issuers, like MasterCard or Discover, give some coverage, there are usually restrictions. For instance, they may not cover your rental car if you book a luxury or larger vehicle. Make sure to check the provider's policy before you decide.
Most suppliers give you a full tank. We encourage bringing it back filled up. If you want to keep your expenses lower, you should fill up your tank before you return the car to the supplier.
Can I book a one-way rental in Thorold?
A lot of rental car providers offer one-way rentals. Depending on your travel plans, you may find it easier to drop off your car in a different city. Be aware that there is usually an extra fee for one-way rentals. Make sure to check the provider's policy to know the total cost.
Why should I get unlimited miles in Thorold?
The majority of suppliers will offer unlimited miles, but you want to make sure it's part of the bundle. It's helpful to figure out how many miles you will be driving on your trip to Thorold. You don't want to be hit with any surprise overages if you don't have unlimited miles, so be certain to go through the supplier's policy. You may need to have unlimited miles if you are hitting the open road to explore what else is in Niagara Falls.
Are there any road trips I should take from Thorold?
Once you've checked out Thorold, you'll be happy that you have your own set of wheels available. There are some worthwhile stops around Niagara Falls that are just a drive away. Need a tip of where to start your trip? Great Wolf Lodge can give you or your family an afternoon filled with some fun activities.
Has a restaurant on the other side of Thorold intrigued you? Do you have to meet a prospective client at their hotel or office? Don't miss out on one of Thorold must-see attractions or be late to a meeting. When you have access to your own set of wheels, you can make sure your visit is on your time, and not have to adhere public transportation schedules.
Check out our selection of vehicles from some of the best car rental companies in the nation and choose the ideal vehicle for your Thorold adventure.


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China Showcases Massive Surveillance Capabilities At Beijing Olympics
Posted By: Christian Shepherd via Washington Post February 2, 2022
China is a full-blown Technocracy where the "science of social engineering" has been honed to a razor's edge. The Beijing Olympics is displaying the depth and extent of its capabilities for the world to see. Dissenters and critics are patently not allowed and those who remain will be like ants under a microscope. ⁃ TN Editor
China's preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics have been characteristically extensive. Poorly advertised, but no less far-reaching, though, are the preparations of its security state. High-profile political events provide an opportunity for the Chinese Communist Party to expand surveillance and experiment with new procedures and technologies while honing well-tested measures of control.
Ahead of the Opening Ceremonies on Friday, the main thrust of such measures has been ensuring that nothing can damage China's image during the Games. Athletes have been warned against making political statements, and foreign journalists' ability to report on the broader social and economic impacts of the games is limited by covid-19 controls.
Attempts to ensure a propaganda win have also reached as far as Tibet and Xinjiang, two of the most tightly controlled regions in the world.
As the world turns its attention to the Beijing Games, here is what we know about what China's security state is monitoring.
What is the scope of state surveillance in China?
The full extent of China's domestic security state has been unclear since 2013, when the Finance Ministry stopped disclosing it after years of greater spending on internal security than on defense.
What is known is that extensive upgrades to state surveillance have been pursued across China in recent years. This surveillance state 2.0 has been built by police budgets, creating a vast market for leading Chinese companies that bring emerging technologies to bear on catching and preventing perceived sources of social instability.
The goal, experts say, is monitoring the whole of society, so avoiding state surveillance requires extreme measures — and even then, there is no guarantee.
"Whether it's WiFi sniffers or ID checks when you get a train, book into a hotel, or simply go online, these are aspects of your life that you know could be tracked and analyzed," said Maya Wang, China researcher at Human Rights Watch. "The aim is to make you feel watched, even when you are not."
Alongside adopting new technologies, the Communist Party has also expanded its idea of who is considered a threat. Human rights activists fear that a growing emphasis on "extremism" and "terrorism" is being used to justify government abuses.
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, local governments from Qinghai in northwestern China to Shandong on the east coast held "counterterrorism" campaigns.
There are many overlapping parts of China's security state. There are media censorship and monitoring of online discussion. There are surveillance and control of dissident figures. There are new methods of voice and image analysis developed by technology firms. And there is a massive network of low-level volunteer informants on the lookout for suspicious activity.
At the center of the national security state is President Xi Jinping and the upper echelons of the Communist Party. In practice, this means that the capital, Beijing, is the heart of a system of coercion and control designed to apprehend troublemakers.
Work to protect the capital is often carried out far away, however, as police departments across the country are charged with preventing petitioners or activists from traveling there. In Chifeng, a city in Inner Mongolia nearly 260 miles away, for example, police promised to inspect every car driving in Beijing's direction.
Many of the upgrades ahead of the Winter Olympics have focused on Zhangjiakou, the joint host city northwest of Beijing that was considered to have a "poor foundation" for surveillance. Security cameras in the city were upgraded to keep track of at least 2 million people. In the mountains of Chongli, where the venues are, one high-definition camera was installed for every square kilometer.
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What a joke! 'China they say is overly checking up on people! What! America UK and Europe are testing everyones DNA etc with tests and 'so-called' covid passes…and they have the nerve to talk about Chinese checks on people who travel to them during the 'so-called' life dangering "Pandemic"…
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I'd like to know why any athlete would show up to such an event knowing the scope of the CCP's invasion of those athlete's (an many more) bodily autonomy. How many will be arrested for anything, to include being a foreign spy?
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St. Anne's-Belfield's boys basketball team is a wild collection of players who are instinctive scorers. Justin Taylor, Nick Reese, Mesiah Woods, Dalton Taylor and Malachi Poindexter are all capable of going and getting a bucket whenever their team needs it.
But they're being asked to do things a little differently this year with an offense that's designed to value a flurry of crisp passing that eventually creates a wide open shot. They've really started to find a rhythm with that approach in the last few weeks and it showed Friday in a 71-41 win over Covenant.
It helped that the Saints got going right out of the gate.
Reese helped the Saints throw that first punch with nine first half points and it's clear that when Reese is locked in and doing all the little things for STAB, they're a better basketball team.
That balanced, whoever is open should take the shot approach offensively in the half court led to a balanced output against the Eagles as Dalton Taylor and Mesiah Woods each notched 12 points with Woods burying a big time midrange jumper off the dribble to end the first half. Justin Taylor finished with 10 points as well. Ethan DeLaurier and Carter Lang finished with 10 rebounds between them while Lang had eight points and DeLaurier chipped in four.
STAB rolled past the Eagles with a 35-14 lead at the half that Covenant simply couldn't climb out of despite 16 points from Jonas Sanker and 12 from Nic Sanker. Chaz Harvey knocked down a three early on but offense was hard to come by for Covenant.
STAB jumps back into Prep League play at home Tuesday against Woodberry Forest. The Eagles will try and bounce back at home against Fuqua Tuesday.


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Stretching retirement dollars by living abroad
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According to a third-quarter 2021 Pew Research poll, the percentage of older Americans who have retired has increased during the pandemic. The poll showed that 50.3% of U.S. adults 55 and older said they were retired, compared with 48.1% of the same age group in 2019. Broken down to the 65- to 74-year-old age group, 66.9% said they were retired, compared with 64% in 2019. Inflation has also grown recently, resulting in a double whammy for retirees of a reduction in income with steeper prices.
But there is a bright side. The value of the U.S. dollar is the highest it's been in 20 years, meaning people can get much more for their dollar overseas. So, for retirees looking to stretch their retirement dollars while making the most of their retired life, traveling for extended periods or retiring abroad could be the answer.
Whether learning a new language — which studies show is correlated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's and dementia — exploring new cultures, or just engaging in interesting and enjoyable activities (think wine tastings in the French countryside, roaming the beaches and vineyards of Portugal, exploring temples in Thailand, or scuba diving in the Fijian islands), the strong dollar makes 2022 and 2023 a good time to get out there and enjoy life. For those who wonder what it would be like to settle down in another country where the cost of living is substantially lower and excellent health care is cheap and available, now is the time to give it a try — to spend several months or a year or two traveling around Europe, Asia, or Central or South America to determine if the culture and affordability are suitable for retirement.
European and Asian countries are often cited as having some of the best health care systems in the world. With a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), European Union (EU) citizens and residents receive free or reduced-cost state-provided health care services anywhere in the EU. There is no cost associated with getting an EHIC.
But as a visitor to the EU, an individual must have his or her own health insurance policy, and several reputable companies offer such insurance to individuals traveling or living abroad. For example, for a 66-year-old female U.S. citizen traveling in Spain, Cigna Global Insurance quotes a monthly health insurance premium for a high-end plan of $512, with a $1,500 deductible for hospitalizations, $500 deductible for outpatient services, and 0% cost sharing (i.e., no other out-of-pocket costs), with an overall benefit limit of $500,000 and a limit of $250,000 per condition. Another policy with lesser overall benefit limits is $363 per month.
It is important to note that Medicare usually does not cover health care while traveling or living outside the United States, even if there is a medical emergency. Although some Medigap supplemental insurance policies cover urgent care situations abroad if they arise during the first 60 days of a trip, and certain Medicare Advantage plans cover medical emergencies, most U.S. individuals who are retiring or traveling overseas will need to purchase separate health insurance coverage.
Student and retiree visas
While foreign countries generally limit how long a visitor can stay in a country, that time can be extended by obtaining a student visa or, for those old enough and with a certain amount of monthly income, a retiree visa. Spending time in another country learning its language, especially where the program involves social activities, is an interesting and fun way to discover whether that country might be the right place in which to settle down.
In Barcelona, Spain, for example, the Spanish language school Expanish offers 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month immersive programs for $2,484, $3,806, $5,536, and $6,440, respectively. The school also helps its students find rooms or private apartments and assists them with obtaining a student visa. Apartment rentals in the city are quite affordable. Apartment Barcelona, a website for long-term apartment rentals, advertises one- and two-bedroom apartments near the beach for $1,400 to $1,800 per month. And, at one of the best tapas restaurants in town, Cervecería Catalana, the cost of a grilled beef tenderloin baguette is $8.90 and a Spanish omelet baguette is $4.75, respectively. Good bottles of wine are less than $12.
As an alternative to a student visa, retiree visas are available for many countries if certain income and residency requirements are met. And for many countries, the income requirements are quite low. Spain, for example, provides a nonworking (nonlucrative) residence visa, which is only available to individuals who will not be working or receiving work-related income and will stay a minimum of 183 days a year in the country. To obtain this visa, an individual must be living on savings or passive income, such as pensions, interest, dividends, or individual retirement account distributions, and have a minimum monthly income, for 2022, of €2,316.08. Neighboring Portugal provides a D7 visa for individuals with a minimum monthly salary, for 2022, of €705, net of any social security deductions, with a per capita increase for each family member.
Thailand, a longtime favorite with expats, provides a one-year visa for individuals age 50 and over, provided the individual has a bank deposit of 800,000 baht ($21,600) or more or an income certificate showing a monthly income of not less than 65,000 baht ($1,755), or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000 baht ($21,600). A 10-year visa is also available to those 50 and older who have at least 3 million baht in Thailand ($81,000) or a bank account of 1.8 million baht ($48,600) or more and annual income of at least 1.2 million baht ($32,400).
On the other side of the world and closer to home is Belize, where the cost of living is cheap, the national language is English, and the currency is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The small island of Ambergris Caye is one of the most popular places to retire, and transportation on the island is by golf cart! There are beaches, Mayan ruins, wildlife preserves, fishing, sailing, golfing, and scuba diving, among other sights and activities. Belize allows for full-foreign ownership of property, no capital gains tax, and low property taxes. The country has a qualified retirement program, which allows eligible persons who meet the income requirements to permanently live and retire in Belize. Generally, the program applies to any person 45 years or older with at least $2,000 of monthly (or $24,000 yearly) retirement income generated from a source outside Belize in an approved currency (such as the U.S. dollar).
Rather than obtaining a student or retiree visa, becoming an EU citizen through dual citizenship allows a person to travel freely anywhere in the EU and gain access to its superior health care systems. Individuals can maintain their U.S. citizenship while also becoming a citizen of an EU country. One of the easier paths to dual citizenship is obtaining it by descent. Individuals born in the United States may have a parent or grandparent who was born in a foreign country that will provide the descendent with citizenship. Nations that grant citizenship based on a blood ancestry basis if a parent or grandparent was a citizen include Ireland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany, Luxembourg, Hungary, and Greece.
Generally, double taxation will not be an issue for a dual citizen because, if the United States has a treaty with the foreign country in which taxes are paid, the foreign tax credit will apply to prevent U.S. tax on that same income.
Expat communities are everywhere and are a good resource for additional information about life in a particular country (check out The Expat Magazine). YouTube video testimonials can be helpful, too.
For a tax perspective, see Ovaska, "How to Help a Client Retiring Abroad Think About Taxes," JofA (Aug. 3, 2020).
To learn more, listen to this AICPA PFP Section podcast episode about international and cross-border financial planning.
— Barbara Bryniarski, CPA (inactive), MST, is an executive editor at Parker Tax Publishing. To comment on this article or to suggest an idea for another article, contact Dave Strausfeld at [email protected]
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Sweeping Effort to Expand Charter Schools Faces Hurdles
When former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told Texas lawmakers recently to "go big or go home" on education reform, he offered advice that state Sen. Dan Patrick had already embraced.
In his new role as Senate Education Committee chairman, the Houston Republican has championed the reforms — robust virtual learning, unrestricted charter school growth and private school vouchers — advanced by national leaders like Bush.
Conservative, business-friendly Texas, where Republicans have controlled the House and Senate since 2003, would appear to be fertile ground for policies based on the philosophy that low regulation and high competition encourages innovation. But in the state that gave birth to the accountability movement embodied in the federal No Child Left Behind law, other key elements of the national education reform agenda have struggled to take root.
Senate Bill 2, the centerpiece of Patrick's plans for the session, is the most ambitious attempt to expand the state's charter school system since it was established in 1995. To succeed, it will have to pass a Legislature that defeated more modest proposals just two years ago.
The graveyard for such measures has typically been the House, whose 150 members represent much smaller districts than the 31 state senators. That means the influence of local power players can override party politics — particularly in rural areas where those players are often school boards and superintendents, two groups that have traditionally had a tense relationship with charters, which are publicly funded but privately operated.
"In Texas, it's often the interests of rural, the interests of urban, the interests of suburban. In other states, it might be two factions instead of three," said former state Rep. Rob Eissler, R-The Woodlands, a former House Public Education Committee chairman who is now working as a lobbyist. "The Legislature has a strong hand, but that that hand could be tied when you have seemingly similar but different goals."
It is a dynamic that threatens to materialize again. The chairman of the House's education committee, Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, R-Killeen, has said he favors a more limited approach than Patrick's legislation.
"Senator Patrick and I have had conversations about it, and he knows I'm not comfortable with that large a jump," Aycock said. "That reflects the nature of the committee, if I am reading the committee right, and I think the House as a whole as well."
Patrick's proposal would eliminate a law that caps the number of contracts the state can grant charter operators at 215, and would create an oversight board to handle the approval process. It would also provide an allotment for state facilities funding and require that school districts offer to sell or lease under-utilized classrooms and other facilities to charters.
Patrick has said the authorizing board, whose members would be appointed by state leaders, including the governor, lieutenant governor and education commissioner, is needed to ensure that only high-quality schools make it through the application process. It would operate on an estimated budget of $2 million a year.
A new layer of state government might be another tough sell for the considerable number of legislators elected on their fiscal conservative bonafides — a dilemma that Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, recently referenced in a hearing when he asked how the measure squared with the "less government" philosophy that Patrick typically espouses.
The legislation has also drawn objections from superintendents and school board members, who argue that in a time of limited resources, charter schools that serve only 3 percent of the public school population should not received additional state funding — and that before looking to expand charters, the state should move to shut down the poor-performing schools.
In 2011, a bill from Patrick that would have increased the charter contracts the state could offer by 10 a year, as well as measures addressing the facilities shortage, were part of a slate of charter school legislation that failed.
But despite past difficulties, there may be room for compromise this time around. Aycock said that he would support a "reasonable" increase in the number of charter school contracts available with proper oversight.
Patrick, who did not respond to requests for comment, is expected to offer a committee substitute for his legislation at a Tuesday hearing. On Friday, an aide said the details of that proposal were still being worked out.
With an easing of the economic pressures that caused lawmakers to eliminate $5.4 billion from public education in 2011 and a turnover in state education leadership, there is also renewed energy from outside groups to tackle the issue during the current legislative session
Two new organizations, with the backing of political and financial heavyweights in the state, have emerged to aid Patrick's efforts. His predecessor at the helm of the Senate education committee, former Sen. Florence Shapiro, has joined the newly founded Texans For Education Reform, an advocacy group whose board also includes Richard Weekley, who leads a tort reform organization that is a powerful force in state politics, and former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige. In January, Patrick announced the formation of Texans Deserve Great Schools, a nonprofit coalition that includes the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, which has invested millions in Houston and Louisiana charter schools, and the San Antonio-based Brackenridge Foundation, which is part of a $50 million campaign to bring more charters to the city.
For the Houston-based Arnold Foundation, which according to 2011 tax records has roughly $834 million in assets, a new oversight board and unlimited charter school contracts are close to a prerequisite for any more investment in Texas, said Caprice Young, the foundation's vice president of education and a spokeswoman for Texans Deserve Great Schools.
"We want to make sure that when we do make contributions that money is going to be used well and lead to the creation of high quality schools," she said.
Young said she believed the state had not strengthened its charter school laws sooner because the high-quality charter operators in the state are only now encountering the barriers posed by the cap on contracts and lack of facilities funding.
"I just think that the charter school movement hasn't demanded it in Texas," she said, referring to the reforms in Patrick's legislation.
In the past decade, charter school enrollment has increased steadily to about 155,000 students at about 500 different campuses. After the latest round of approvals in 2012, only six charter contracts remain of the 215 available. An estimated 101,000 students are on waiting lists for the schools, though there are questions about whether that number adequately accounts for students on waiting lists for multiple schools.
While acknowledging the challenges posed in part by what she called the state's "not invented here mentality" that has at times caused suspicion of policies reflecting best practices elsewhere, Young said that she remained encouraged by the depth of lawmakers' engagement in the issue.
"In an awful lot of states, charters can't get a hearing at all," she said. "In Texas, we kind of have a high-class problem in a sense, because we are talking about how are we going to create high-quality charter schools."
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According to the new market research report "ECMO Machine Market" is expected to reach USD 305.3 Million by 2021 from USD 247.2 Million in 2016, at a CAGR of 4.3%.
"ECMO Machine Market by Modality (Veno-Arterial (VA), Veno-Venous (VV), Arterio-Venous (AV)), Application (Respiratory, Cardiac, Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR)), and Region - Analysis & Forecasts to 2021"
A number of factors such as the growing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, rising adoption of ECMO as a bridge to heart & lung transplantation, growing number of ECMO centers, conferences and training programs to increase awareness, and technological advancements are the significant factors driving the growth of this market. In addition, the growing aging population and the number of people suffering from cardiopulmonary diseases in populous countries such as India and China are factors that are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for ECMO systems. However, complications associated with ECMO such as bleeding, infections, and technical failures; along with high cost and lack of skilled professionals is a challenge to the market.
· Based on the modality, the global market is segmented into venoarterial (VA), venovenous (VV), and arteriovenous (AV). The venovenous (VV) segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global market in 2016, and venoarterial (VA) segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the forecast period.
· Based on application, the global market is segmented into Respiratory, Cardiac, and Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR). The respiratory segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the market in 2016. The large share of this segment can be attributed to factors such as rising incidence of respiratory failure, lung cancer, and lung transplants, and increasing adoption of ECMO.
· On the basis of region, the global market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). In 2016, North America accounted for the largest share of the market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR and serve as a revenue pocket for companies offering ECMO systems.
The ECMO Machine Market was dominated by the Getinge Group (Sweden), Medtronic plc (Ireland), and LivaNova PLC (U.K.). These companies together contributed about 68.8% to the global market in 2015. The other players in the market are XENIOS AG (Germany), Terumo Corporation (Japan), MicroPort Scientific Corporation (China), NIPRO Corporation (Japan), OriGen Biomedical, Inc. (U.S.), ALung Technologies, Inc. (Germany), and EUROSETS S.r.l. (Italy).


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Jupiter in Aries 2011
Jupiter first moved into Aries last spring with the first phase of the conjunction of Jupiter to Uranus. This meeting of the two planets of liberation in the sign of initiation was the instigator for the alignments in cardinal planets that I called the Cardinal Drama. With up to seven planets and luminaries interacting in the early degrees of the cardinal signs (Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn) last summer, it was a powerful force for change. Jupiter and Uranus then retrograded back into Pisces where they completed the second two phases of their conjunction. With Jupiter now back in Aries, we begin to move forward to complete the work of last year's planetary events.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. This is the beginning of new experiences – in Aries we tend to approach our lives from a place of innocence. Jupiter in Aries is accurately depicted by the Fool card in the Tarot. The Rider Waite fool depicts someone who approaches their life with complete trust and innocence. It's a beautiful day, the Sun is shining, and they're about to walk off a cliff. The little dog is barking in warning, but the Fool has complete trust that the Universe will take care of him and protect him. Jupiter in Aries offers a fresh new beginning of faith and trust in the Universe and in our own ability to follow the path that our soul has set out for us.
Over the past few years Saturn and Uranus have been in opposition to each other, pitting the conservative thinking and desire to retreat to the past of Saturn against the tremendous force for change that Uranus inspires. Uranus rebels against the […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2011-01-24T08:35:49-04:00January 24th, 2011|Astrology|Comments Off on Jupiter in Aries 2011
"2010's World Gone Wild"
Bloomberg reports:
This was the year the Earth struck back.
Earthquakes, heat waves, floods, volcanoes, super typhoons, blizzards, landslides and droughts killed at least a quarter million people in 2010 — the deadliest year in more than a generation. More people were killed worldwide by natural disasters this year than have been killed in terrorism attacks in the past 40 years combined.
"It just seemed like it was back-to-back and it came in waves," said Craig Fugate, who heads the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. It handled a record number of disasters in 2010.
"The term '100-year event' really lost its meaning this year."
This is not surprising astrologically, since the charts for the equinoxes and solstices are often used as tools for weather prediction. The chart for the Summer Solstice was closely tied into the Cardinal Drama that we've seen over the past year was an intense one (see the details in this earlier article), suggesting climactic summer weather around the globe. The chart for the Fall Equinox featured the square of Saturn to Pluto aligning with the Equinox Sun and portending more crisis (Saturn) and upheaval (Pluto), as well as dramatic change (Jupiter conjunct Uranus and the Moon) likely in the realm of water (all three signs in Pisces). Not to mention the ongoing influence of the Chiron/Neptune conjunction which has had the effect of lancing a painful boil on the face of the earth to see what might erupt there and ultimately be healed from the experience.
It looks like we won't get any respite this winter since the chart for the Equinox includes a lunar eclipse and a lineup in Capricorn that includes Mars and Pluto along with the Sun […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2010-12-20T07:00:07-04:00December 20th, 2010|Life|3 Comments
The astrology of North Korea (updated)
This article was originally posted in 2009 but has been updated to account for recent events.
Before you can have an accurate astrological profile, you must have an accurate date of birth. In a mundane chart of a nation this gets a little tricky. What is the moment of birth? Is it the moment that the nation is announced? Is it when the constitution is signed? Ratified? New leaders elected?
In my online research today I found several different dates used by astrologers for North Korea. There is a chart for August 10, 1945, the date that the US War Department decided to partition the country at the 38th parallel. There is a chart for September 10, 1948 which appears to have come originally from Nick Campion's Book of World Horoscopes and is incorrect.
In my view, using the August 1945 date for North Korea is a bit like using the time of conception for a birthchart. Information from the US State Department and several Korean websites confirm that the actual birthing of the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK) was proclaimed by Kim Il Sung on September 9, 1948, and this is the day that is celebrated by the North Korean people as the founding anniversary.
Chiron in the comments section suggested that we must also look at the revision of the North Korean constitution, but additional research reveals that the constitution has been revised many times including in 1992 and 1998. Because the government did not change, I'm inclined to disregard these charts.
I have not been able to find a suitable time for the North Korea chart so I will use noon as Robert Blaschke does in for The Mountain Astrologer.
The Sun in the […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2010-11-24T08:42:16-04:00November 24th, 2010|Politics|Comments Off on The astrology of North Korea (updated)
The return of General Motors: The beginning of a new era
I don't know about you, but all of a sudden I want to buy a new car. I've been looking online, in magazines, in the newspapers – thrilled at the prospect of something shiny and new in the driveway. This is particularly curious because I have a car that I LOVE – it's a cool shade of green, nice and luxurious, and it goes great with all of my clothes.
I was telling Rich I couldn't figure out why all of a sudden I wanted a new car, and then I noticed that every five minutes there is a new car ad on television. Yes, I AM that susceptible to marketing!
Today marks the return of General Motors to the trading floor of the New York stock exchange. The conservative press is minimizing the importance of the initial public offering today by General Motors which is selling stock in the company for the first time since it went bankrupt in 2008 as Pluto moved into Capricorn, but so far over $20 billion in stock shares have been sold, bringing the US Treasury's share of GM stock down to 33% from over 60%.
With Venus and Jupiter both changing direction today and tomorrow, be prepared for reversals of fortune in financial markets. It's difficult to predict whether GM's success will lead to lasting optimism in the markets, but stocks are way up today over the excitement of the return of General Motors. This euphoria may be induced by today's challenging square between the Sun and Neptune, which has a tendency to bring out our most fervent fantasies.
I have been predicting that once the "Cardinal Drama" of planetary alignments was behind us, which it is at this time, the general […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2010-11-18T15:50:42-04:00November 18th, 2010|Money and markets|2 Comments
Election day musings
It was just two years ago when, swept away by the excitement of the Saturn/Uranus opposition we elected the first African-American president who promised hope and change and a new America. As one who didn't much care for the Bush years, it was easy to hope and I figured anything would be a positive change.
I count myself in the 37% that still approves of Barack Obama. Considering that he has presided over the greatest economic disaster since the Great Depression, in my opinion he has done a remarkable job. I wish he would get us out of Afghanistan, and I don't think that health care reform should have been the first priority, but I think he's handled the economic difficulties intelligently and that we are now seeing the results.
I think there's no question though that the US government is broken and needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. When Pluto, the planet of destruction, entered the sign of governments and financial systems (Capricorn) it looked like the system might actually collapse. This is something akin to a hospital patient who is rescued from a heart attack and then dies from MRSA – as long as the system is broken it remains in danger.
Pluto is still in Capricorn, so perhaps there is still hope: especially next year when Uranus in Aries challenges Pluto and there are minor revolutions going on in every corner.
The United States has been particularly affected astrologically because of the transit of Saturn and Pluto not only to the Midheaven of the chart (the point representing the national government), but also opposing Venus and Jupiter. In fact, ever since Pluto crossed the ascendant of the US chart back in the year 2000 […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2010-11-01T17:06:59-04:00November 1st, 2010|Politics|4 Comments
The Tea Party and the fall elections
From an astrological viewpoint, the Tea Party movement in the United States is a product of the opposition between Saturn (the establishment) and Uranus (the rebel) that began in the fall of 2008 with the election of Barack Obama. The Tea Party movement culminated with this summer's planetary alignments that I've been calling the Cardinal Drama because so many planets (a total of seven in June and July) were in Cardinal signs. Cardinal signs are the sign of action, and they tend to act first and think later.
The big political question has been whether the Tea Party movement, which seems a bit extreme to many Americans, will continue into the fall election cycle. Most of the big wins by the Tea Party occurred during this summer's cardinal alignments, where there was a tremendous force for change and realignment of the status quo as Jupiter and Uranus, the two liberation planets aligned and challenged Saturn, the planet of conservatism, and Pluto, the planet of death of one cycle and the rebirth of another. We see this mirrored in slogans such as the one pictured here.
The Tea Party adherents are conservatives who feel that the GOP has strayed from conservative values and that the party needs to be destroyed and rebuilt (this is reflected by Pluto's passage through Capricorn, where the structures of our society (Capricorn) are dying so that a rebirth can occur (Pluto)). The September primaries occurred just as Pluto, which has been at a virtual standstill all month, changed direction and was therefore a planetary focal point.
The big question is whether the revolutionary fervor that began in 2009 and 2010 with the Saturn/Uranus opposition and continued all summer under […]
By lokasiwisata.info|2010-09-15T18:49:04-04:00September 15th, 2010|Politics|5 Comments
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St. John's University (NY) Requirements for Admission
What are St. John's University (NY)'s admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:
In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into St. John's University (NY) and build a strong application.
School location: Queens, NY
This school is also known as: St. John's University
The acceptance rate at St. John's University (NY) is 73.1%. For every 100 applicants, 73 are admitted.
This means the school is lightly selective. The school will have their expected requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you meet their requirements, you're almost certain to get an offer of admission. But if you don't meet St. John's University (NY)'s requirements, you'll be one of the unlucky few people who gets rejected.
St. John's University (NY) GPA Requirements
Average GPA: 3.5
The average GPA at St. John's University (NY) is 3.5.
With a GPA of 3.5, St. John's University (NY) requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes. This will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.
If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.5, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.
You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to St. John's University (NY). More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.
St. John's University (NY) SAT Requirements
The average SAT score composite at St. John's University (NY) is a 1170 on the 1600 SAT scale.
This score makes St. John's University (NY) Competitive for SAT test scores.
St. John's University (NY) SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)
St. John's University (NY) has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."
Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, St. John's University (NY) will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and St. John's University (NY) forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
St. John's University (NY) ACT Requirements
Just like for the SAT, St. John's University (NY) likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.
The average ACT score at St. John's University (NY) is 26. This score makes St. John's University (NY) Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.
Even though St. John's University (NY) likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 23 or below, you'll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.
We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to St. John's University (NY), so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 23.
St. John's University (NY) considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.
We did not find information that St. John's University (NY) requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not. At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.
What are your chances of admission at St. John's University (NY)?
Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of St. John's University (NY) here.
Common Application Accepted
Essay or Personal Statement Recommended for all freshmen
Yes December 1
Yes November 15
If you're interested in St. John's University (NY), you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to St. John's University (NY).
These schools are have higher average SAT scores than St. John's University (NY). If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.
Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 1250 28
Temple University Philadelphia, PA 1238 27
Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ 1231 26
If you're competitive for St. John's University (NY), these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.
If you're currently competitive for St. John's University (NY), you should have no problem getting into these schools. If St. John's University (NY) is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.


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