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SFO Airport Adds Employee Vaccine Mandate
We've seen some airlines start to require vaccination among employees, and now one major airport in the United States has added a similar requirement.
SFO's new employee vaccine requirement
How will exemptions be issued?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced that each tenant and on-site contractor must immediately require all on-site personnel to be fully vaccinated. On-site personnel includes anyone whose primary duties are performed on airport property, and/or who require an airport ID badge to perform duties. For these purposes, airline crew members aren't considered to be on-site personnel.
Exceptions to this requirement can only be granted for medical disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, and those employees granted exceptions must get a molecular coronavirus test on a weekly basis.
As it's described, this new policy is being introduced because the airport is preparing for business to return to pre-pandemic levels, and the airport has the obligation to assure it's safe for the traveling public and individuals who work there. Furthermore, the vaccine requirement is supposed to help with maintaining continuous and efficient operations.
The airport is introducing this new policy fairly quickly:
By October 1, 2021, tenants and contractors will have to share with the airport the number of fully vaccinated on-site personnel, the number of partially vaccinated on-site personnel, and the number of exemptions granted
By December 1, 2021, all on-site personnel must either be fully vaccinated or have an exemption
The airport is making getting vaccinated easy, as the SFO Medical Clinic offers the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Airline crews will be exempt from this requirement
It's interesting to see how the airport is recommending determining eligibility for an exemption. Tenants and contractors have to manage the review, accommodation, and exemption process through their own internal protocols and procedures, and are told to consult with their own legal counsel before approving or denying an employee's request.
When it comes to religious exemptions for getting vaccinated, here's what the airport says:
To qualify for a religious exemption from the health order's vaccination requirement, an employee must demonstrate:
— the employee has a sincerely held belief that prohibits them from receiving the
vaccination, and
— that belief is religious rather than secular or scientific.
Employees may make a request for exemption verbally or in writing. And an employer may request its employee supply additional written information about the claimed belief. The SFDPH health order also requires employees to state that they are making their request under penalty of perjury.
When it comes to medical exemptions for getting vaccinated, here's what the airport says:
A list of recognized conditions that prevent someone from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is available, and includes:
— Documented history of severe allergic reaction to one or more ingredients of all the COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S.; or
— Documented history of severe or immediate-type hypersensitivity allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine, along with a reason why the individual cannot be vaccinated with one of the other available vaccines.
If an employee believes they have a qualifying condition, they must provide their employer (or the business where they are working) with a signed statement from a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician stating that the individual qualifies for the exemption. The statement should not reveal any underlying medical condition or disability.
Those with exemptions will have to get tested
San Francisco International Airport will become the first major airport in the country to introduce a vaccine mandate for all employees. This includes virtually anyone working on-site, so that does include airline ground employees (gate agents, rampers, etc.), but doesn't include airline inflight crews.
San Francisco is one of the most highly vaccinated major cities in the United States, so it's not surprising to see such a policy being introduced by the city's airport. It'll be interesting to see if other airports match. If other airports match, I'd guess that they'll be in cities that have very high vaccination rates, given the general politics at play.
Do you think other airlines will introduce a similar requirement?
Cmorgan Guest
Of course SFO would. The liberal capital of the US. Maybe they should clean up all the human feces, used needles and trash strewn about their once pretty city before instituting another policy
Jetjock64 Guest
@UA-NYC, open just about any newspaper and read it. This has been in the news for weeks now. Science illiteracy has been killing off conservatives in droves of late, so that the Dem's odds in the 2022 midterms are no doubt materially improving as a result. The country's average IQ is also increasing as a side effect.
Der Fliegende Amerikaner Guest
Totally agree. One of the few good things about this pandemic is that most likely, the people who are dying due to covid are more likely to be Trump voters.
So to all of you anti-vaxxers, say "hell no" to the futile vaccines! Throw way those masks. After all, ya gotta breath. And stock up and keep popping the ivermectin!
JetJock64 your ignorance is astounding? Did you even graduate from HS? I am vaccinated and mask up when required as do most of my friends and colleagues. We are almost all conservatives. It's your IQ which is clearly lacking for posting such nonsense.
Jeffrey I Chang Guest
Interesting that they have no exemption regarding prior infection and natural immunity. Heck, a CDC study that looked at prisons found that about 70% of prisoners that were vaccinated still contracted COVID although they did not experience severe illness or death.
70%...unless they test every single employee weekly using a blood draw, this is just punishing the unvaccinated including the ones with natural immunity while having a permissive attitude to other vectors allowing more...
70%...unless they test every single employee weekly using a blood draw, this is just punishing the unvaccinated including the ones with natural immunity while having a permissive attitude to other vectors allowing more COVID spread.
Andrew Guest
I notice this is your one data point for every argument. (Single study from a single prison with a hefty list of underlying conditions.) The same study and many others talk about outcomes for the unvaccinated.
Do you think it's a little disingenuous to omit that from your argument? If I didn't know better, I would say you are not recommending vaccination.
"Do you think it's a little disingenuous to omit that from your argument?"
No. I believe if we should be informed about co-morbidities than the news media should be consistent across the board. Every single unvaccinated death they report should be accompanied by the person BMI, health conditions, age, co morbidities, etc.
If the lack of relevant details if good enough for the trusted media than it should be good enough for me.
"If I didn't know better, I would say you are not recommending vaccination."
If you want to get vaccinated go ahead and do so. If you are elderly and/or sickly I think its a good idea. If you have concerns please consult your physician. I am just an internet person providing more information.
Additionally, since the state has near carte blanche over the bodily autonomy of its citizens in a workplace, do you believe that a weekly blood test for ALL employees to screen for COVID will provide greater protection than the standard of the vaccinated bot having to test?
It's weird to see someone who is so thoroughly ambivalent about the vaccine. Since you're down with reading CDC articles, I would recommend checking up on whether this is really an "elderly or immunocompromised-only" affair.
Pro tip: look for articles after July 2021. Delta has changed the game.
Ted Guest
Protects you from dying! 96%+ of covid deaths now are unvaccinated. It's just a shot and it works great
Samuel Guest
Cite the actual data on this. Not the regurgitated talking points being passed around from newspaper to newspaper.
UA-NYC Guest
How about every hospital reporting that ~95+% of hospitalizations and deaths are unvaccinated? Or is that not being reported on Faux news these days.
Great news! Happy since I have upcominng connection in SFO x2 in October. Vaccines save lives!
Kenny Guest
Ahh, yes. The great vaccine that doesn't really protect you, or anyone else, from contracting covid.
This is false. Please do not spread misinformation.
Kenny, that's patently false. Don't be a tool.
"Kenny, that's patently false. Don't be a tool."
He is only a little wrong. 70% of vaccinated prisoners' contracted COVID as opposed to 90% of unvaccinated prisoners. The 20% difference is substantial but it odds of protection against contracting COVID is less that a coin toss.
I hope you agree that mandatory blood draws for all employee to screen for COVID is the best option.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7038e3.htm?s_cid=mm7038e3_x
Joshua Guest
Jeffery,
Suggesting that an incarcerated population is an analogue for the public at large is a mistake.
Yes delta is very contagious. The more virus you are exposed to the higher likelihood there is that you may get sick, vaccinated or not. For a population in jail with minimal ability to distance and no changing of the members of the population who are always in close contact this is an issue. For the rest...
Yes delta is very contagious. The more virus you are exposed to the higher likelihood there is that you may get sick, vaccinated or not. For a population in jail with minimal ability to distance and no changing of the members of the population who are always in close contact this is an issue. For the rest of us who do not generally remain in a small pod or cell with the same people for 24 hours a day that risk is much less. That is why for the public at large our vaccines are 40-80% effective at preventing symptomatic illness (depending on which vaccine you got).
"Suggesting that an incarcerated population is an analogue for the public at large is a mistake."
I am not stating that a prison population is similar to the general population anymore so than the subset of persons working at an international airport is comparable to the general population. Airports have very good places for disease transmission, have innumerable high touch surfaces, and is a closed environment with planes leaving constantly.
I am merely advocating...
I am merely advocating for weekly blood testing to screen for COVID for all employees. If limiting spread is the main goal and the Biden regimes edict is that bodily autonomy is an alien concept in the workplace (when it comes to testing) than I do see the issue with weekly blood testing for as long as COVID exists.
The touch aspect of covid transmission has been dismissed as a driving factor in transmission.
Airports certianly are a risk factor as it is a location where a lot of people congregate and then disperse, potentiallly across the globe. But it's almost universally not the same people (inmates) in the same location (jail pod) for not only hours, but months to years, continuously.
So you use a very specific example of vaccine relative...
So you use a very specific example of vaccine relative ineffectiveness regarding transmission to advocate for testing in a very different situation under the assumption of a similar vaccine ineffectiveness.
For the general public vaccination continues to be exceedingly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. As an emergency medical provider that's all I care about. If you catch covid, feel like crap for a week, and get better, I'm not concerned. Even if you give it to someone else who will most likely have a similar course of illlness if vaccinated (or previously infected. The choice to ignore naturally acquired immunity is a mistake).
Covid—19 is going to become an endemic virus we will never get rid of. The only way out of this pandemic is via immunity, either via infection or via vaccination. One route offers lots of illness, disability, and full hospitals. The other greatly reduces all three. Once covid becomes like the common cold, something that rarely kills and usually causes the sniffles, we will all be much better off.
George Guest
Segregation is the ANSWER!
Force people to do stuff to their bodies they don't want!
Maybe we can have different bathrooms soon too?
Vaccinated people on one side, the awful, unvaccinated on the other.
Separate, but equal.
Also, news flash: Vaccinated people don't contribute to herd immunity.
So everyone who is vaccinated with a non-sterilizing vaccine, is just protecting themselves, they aren't slowing the spread of anything.
70% of fully vaccinated prisoners caught COVID-19 in a Texas Delta outbreak, the CDC says — but vaccines protected against severe disease
All the jab does is give a vaccinated person somewhat more protection than an unvaccinated person. If the really wanted to stop the spread everyone should be required to submit to weekly blood draws for COVID.
I'm not clear on your thesis. Weekly blood draws? You can catch Covid in a crowded stadium - along with many hundreds of others. By the time a weekly test comes around, there will be a giant cluster of cases.
As your often-cited study indicates in the closing, a multi-layered strategy (vaccines and masking, at a minimum) is best for controlling this.
And your 'it only helps yourself' argument is also weak - everyone should...
And your 'it only helps yourself' argument is also weak - everyone should have more protection so that our ICU bed capacity can be available for 'regular' high-acuity cases.
"I'm not clear on your thesis. Weekly blood draws? You can catch Covid in a crowded stadium - along with many hundreds of others. By the time a weekly test comes around, there will be a giant cluster of cases."
Okay, daily PCR nasal testing and weekly blood draws for all employees regardless of vaccination status. Many schools already require testing and the executive branch requires anyone entering the White House submit to a...
Okay, daily PCR nasal testing and weekly blood draws for all employees regardless of vaccination status. Many schools already require testing and the executive branch requires anyone entering the White House submit to a nasal test.
Surely you find my proposal of:
> Daily nasal PCR tests for all employees
> Weekly Blood Testing for all employees
to be reasonable given your position that:
"everyone should have more protection so that our ICU bed capacity can be available for 'regular' high-acuity cases."
After all, what are you going to argue? Bodily autonomy in the workplace? You have not per the Biden regimes declaration .
Never In Doubt Guest
I'd just settle for keeping the unvaccinated morons out of the ICU in case I have a car accident.
Other than that, they can live their lives as they wish.
I like these ideas separate as much as absolutely policy. BTW segregation is when it's not a choice. This is a choice, very different.
Please cite your news source on that hot take about the vaccine.
As Ben noted, the Bay Area is already very vaccinated (SF 12+ is at 81%), and other local public employee groups are already required to be vaccinated.
This isn't being introduced into some inbred backward hayseed locale.
Jerry Guest
You're not wrong, but I would imagine that most of the airport workers don't live in the 49 Sq. Miles of SF proper, so they could potentially be coming from less vaccinated areas.
Potentially. Excluding San Francisco: Alemeda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin and Contra Costa are all swinging it above 70%. Solano and Napa aren't doing that well... but that's a horrible commute to SFO. They're likely coming from Alamdea / other east bay communities.
Zr11 Guest
Ben, have you seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcqfANpWY-k
Segregation is the ANSWER! Force people to do stuff to their bodies they don't want! Maybe we can have different bathrooms soon too? Vaccinated people on one side, the awful, unvaccinated on the other. Separate, but equal. Also, news flash: Vaccinated people don't contribute to herd immunity. So everyone who is vaccinated with a non-sterilizing vaccine, is just protecting themselves, they aren't slowing the spread of anything.


Brand new for 2018, the Aqua Marina BEAST inflatable SUP is a stable, all-around board that measures 10'6″ x 32″ x 6″. Weighing in at 20.5 pounds and capable of supporting up to 315 pounds, this colorful board is a good choice for a wide variety of activities and conditions, and it comes with some really nice features.
The Aqua Marina SUP lineup continues to grow, and the company is launching some exciting new models and accessories for this year. Known for their colorful designs and super affordable price points, Aqua Marina also has a nice range of inflatable kayaks, canoes, and boats.
In this Aqua Marina BEAST review, we'll take a look at this new 2018 model's features, design, specs, performance, pros and cons, and more.
The Aqua Marina BEAST is a really versatile, all-around inflatable SUP that fills a nice gap in the company's lineup. While Aqua Marina's Fusion and Vapor models have both been great sellers, there's a big demand for a slightly wider, more stable board in the 10′ range.
The top deck of the BEAST is covered by an extended-length, diamond pattern EVA foam traction pad. The multi-colored deck pad is super comfortable on the feet, and there is a generously-sized kick tail wedge at the tail which is great for performing pivot turns and other advanced moves.
Mid-board is a convenient rubber carrying handle that makes it super easy to carry the board around when it's pumped up.
At the board's nose are four stainless steel D-rings and a bungee cord storage area which is perfect for stashing your snorkeling gear, dry bag, Crocs, etc. Also at the nose of the board is a GoPro camera mount which we absolutely love. The mount quickly and securely attaches to the board without tools, and it makes it extremely easy to capture amazing footage while you're out on the water.
The underside of the board features an Aqua Marina BEAST graphic as well as a large, removable fin. The fin attaches securely to the board via a locking plastic clip, so there are no tools or screws to worry about.
As we previously mentioned, this board offers great rigidity when it's fully inflated to 15 PSI. The BEAST is definitely more stable than the company's Fusion and Vapor models, and while it isn't designed to set any speed records, it glides well and is extremely fun to paddle.
We were anticipating that tracking might be an issue due to the fact that the board is configured with a single fin, but the BEAST tracks surprisingly well.
As far as maneuverability goes, this board performs extremely well and the raised kick tail is great for pivot turns.
Included with the Aqua Marina BEAST is a lightweight MAGIC iSUP backpack, high pressure hand pump, pressure gauge, GoPro mount kit, valve adapter, instruction manual, and an inflatable paddle board repair kit.
Aqua Marina's MAGIC backpack is a basic SUP bag that essentially wraps around your board when it's deflated and rolled up. The bag folds over the board and is secured by tightening the adjustable compression straps.
If you're looking for a bombproof SUP backpack that provides serious protection and can handle a ton of abuse (such as what the airlines dish out to checked luggage), you'll definitely want to look around for a heavier duty bag. However, if you're just looking for a super lightweight, minimalist iSUP backpack, this bag will work just fine.
On the back of the bag are two basic shoulder straps along with a sternum strap for stabilizing the pack when it's on your back. Also, the side of the bag features an open storage pocket for storing your SUP paddle.
Noticeably absent on this SUP bag are grab handles — we'd really like to see at least one added to the rear of the bag above the shoulder straps.
The included Jombo hand pump is a basic model and it comes with a screw on pressure gauge. This pump is not quite as efficient as some other SUP pumps due to the fact that it doesn't feature dual-action, but it gets the job done.
We really like the included GoPro action camera mounting kit that's included with the Aqua Marina BEAST. The super convenient mount can be easily inserted and secured to the nose of the board without the use of tools, and it's great if you want to capture some amazing footage of your paddling adventures. There's also a convenienty flip-lock lever that allows you to quickly remove the top portion of the mount — a great feature for those times when you want to grab some nice handheld shots while you're out on the water.
The included valve adapter allows you to inflate the board with an air compressor or tire pump, and the iSUP repair kit comes with two oversized PVC patches and a valve wrench.
Aqua Marina covers all of their inflatable SUPs with a 12-month warranty which covers all manufacturing defects. We'd really love to see a longer warranty coverage period (such as 2 or 3 years), but the shorter warranty duration is understandable given the super affordable price points that Aqua Marina sells their boards at.
Overall, the new Aqua Marina BEAST is a super fun inflatable SUP that is affordable and includes some really cool features. This is an ideal all-around board for beginners and intermediate paddlers, and the versatile design allows it to perform very well in a wide variety of paddling conditions.
The BEAST offers good rigidity thanks to the 6″ thickness, and despite having only one fin, the board tracks surprisingly well.
We really like the eye-catching design of this new model, and the included GoPro camera mount is a great feature. We also really like the raised kick tail that Aqua Marina included — this comes in handy when performing pivot turns and other advanced maneuvers.
The included accessories are fairly basic but they do exactly what they're supposed to do. In the future, we'd love to see a SUP leash and entry-level paddle added to the SUP accessory bundle, as well as a grab handle on the MAGIC backpack. If you don't already own a paddle, we'd recommend checking the new Aqua Marina Carbon Pro and Carbon Guide models.
All in all, we were very impressed with Aqua Marina's BEAST iSUP and highly recommend it for budget-minded paddlers in search of a super fun, all-around iSUP.
I'm looking at two paddle boards, the aquamarina fusion and beast. I want it to use with children near the beach to play and to go medium distances with a 80 Kg rider.
Hello Javier, thanks for your comment. Between the Aqua Marina Fusion and the BEAST, I would definitely choose the BEAST — it's a much more stable board that is better suited for paddling with children.
Hi, thanks for the review. Would this or the Monster be better for a 95kg paddler with a potential child passenger?
Hi Robert, thanks for your comment.
Thank you for your reviews which are very helpful!
I would like to buy this Aqua Marina Beast ISUP. As i am beginner and looking for a good allround ISUP (my weight 88kg) and my daughter also wants to go with me sometimes (her actual weight 20kg) – do you think this model is good for us or should i also look for another model. The Aqua Marina Super Trip is too big for me.
On your video the ISUP looks a little bit like a banana – is this ok?
I also found Skiffo Sun Cruise 10.10, looks really good, but can not find anything about it in the internet… do you know them?
The Aqua Marina BEAST will work just fine for you and your daughter. The board is not shaped like a banana — in the video, the camera angle is just exaggerating the curves of the board.
As far as the Skiffo board that you asked about, I've never heard of them before. They appear to be a new French company and there's not much info online yet in regards to the quality of their inflatable paddle boards.
I hope that helps, Bernhard! If you have any other questions or need additional recommendations, just let me know.
Love your reviews! I do mostly river paddling with occasional lake/ocean/rapids paddle. I am 5'5 and weigh 118lbs, I always have a 50lbs dog on-board and about 10-15lbs of stuff. I currently have the monster but I find it a little big for me to maneuver, especially if there are any sort of waves. I am wondering which of either the Beast, Thrive or Rapid would be better for me (or if I'm already at the best with my giant monster?). I don't need to go "super" fast but a little speed is nice, especially when paddling up-river.
Hi Lydia! Thanks for your nice comment, I really appreciate it.
I'd recommend the BEAST for you. The RAPID is a great board, but it isn't nearly as versatile as the BEAST and won't be ideal for most of the conditions you mentioned.
I hope that helps, Lydia. If you need any more help, just holler.
Finding these reviews really helpful!
I am looking for an entry level paddle board for myself and my partner to share.
I weigh 57kg and he weighs 77kg. It would be for messing around on the river and sea in calm conditions. Any advice would be really helpful!
Hi Nicola! Thank you very much for the nice comment, I'm so glad that the reviews have been helpful.
Based on what you wrote, the Aqua Marina BEAST would definitely be a good entry-level SUP for you and your partner. It's a stable and versatile board that is affordably priced and will work in the conditions that you mentioned. If you can afford a slightly higher priced board, another excellent option would be the new 2018 iROCKER ALL-AROUND 11′ which comes with a nicer bundle of accessories (including a paddle which you don't get with the BEAST), better warranty, and quad layer construction for greater durability.
I hope that is helpful for you, Nicola. Please let me know if you have any other questions — I'll do my best to help.
hi new to sup and looking at purchasing a starboard whopper. I've just seen this and for the price it looks brilliant. I'm 6ft 3 and 17 stone so unsure if it would be a good choice to go for a budget board. would this suit me (plus my 4 your old) for use on the ocean?
The Aqua Marina BEAST would work fine for you, but I think you'd be much happier with a larger, more buoyant board. I would highly recommend the new BLACKFIN Model XL — it's quite a bit larger than Aqua Marina's BEAST, and it offers a lot more in terms of overall stability and weight capacity. The durability of the Model XL is outstanding, and it also comes with a really nice bundle of accessories — all at a cost that's far more affordable than the Starboard Whopper.
Hopefully that's helpful, Rhys. If you have any other questions or need additional recommendations, just let me know.
Hello and thanks a lot for your great review.
My wife and I have doubts about what choice would be better for us. In one hand we a have this Aqua Marina Beast in mind and in the other hand we have the Redwood Funbox 10,7 Starter Pack. I'm in 95kgs, and she's 84, and we've used a Starboard 12/34/6 and a SPS 10,2/34/5. If you could help that'd be highly appreciated.
Hello Javier, thank you for the nice comment.
Between the two boards you're considering, I'd personally choose the Aqua Marina BEAST. It appears that the boards are similarly priced, but the BEAST has some nice additional features that I enjoy having such as the GoPro camera mount and raised kick tail.
Thank you very very much for your quick answer. Of course it helps…a lot!.
Two questions: 1. Which is a better board – the monster or the beast? It will be used on a river by a 90kg man, or two teenage boys, or a younger boy of 11 – all with or without our terrier. 2. If the board has a light twist when inflated, does this affect performance?
Thanks for your comment. The BEAST and Monster are two very different boards — the Monster is a foot and a half longer than the BEAST. Also, the BEAST is a newly designed 2018 model with some added reinforcement in key areas of the board and a much nicer looking design (in my opinion).
Based on what you described, I'd go with the BEAST — it is definitely capable of handling all of the paddling scenarios you described, and will be a much more manageable board for an 11-year old solo paddler.
Regarding your last question about twist, I personally don't feel that there is much (if any) impact on paddling performance (but it is unsightly and an indicator of lesser quality construction).
You are kindly requested to tell me if it is ok that it lifted its nose and tail.
It still "works" nice but at the begining it was flat like a board.
Hi Paul, it's definitely not normal for a board to be bent like a banana. Was it left out in the hot sun for many hours?
If it's within the warranty period, you could get in touch with Aqua Marina and see if they'll replace it.
I think it's the best review I found so far. Thanks.
– The Vollta AFAIK doesn'n have the bungee cord stash. not even the rongs for it which is my greatest concern. Tried SHARK SUP this summer, and it is handy stashing your flip flops or even a paddle.
– The Volta has 3 fins where The Beast have only one.
I'm a beginner buying my first board therefore any suggestions are welcome. If only the Volta had this bungee cord the choice would be VOLTA. What do you think ?
I am interested in buying my 1st SUP. I am 1,9 m tall and weigh 85kgs. I am trying to decide between the Aqua Marina Beast, Tha Magma and the Fusion. I want to do a bit of rivers/lakes and small waves in the ocean paddling.
Hi Eljoh, thanks for your comment. From those three choices, I'd recommend the BEAST.
Thanks for all your reviews, they are really helpful. Im trying to decide between the Aqua Marina Beast and the iRocker all rounder. The beast is currently on sale for $599 and the iRocker onsale for $726 with free shipping to AUS. What would be your recommendation for a beginner user wanting to ride with young children on board? Or is there something else i should be considering?
Hello Ames, thanks so much for your nice comment. For paddling around small children, the best 10′-11′ boards at this time are the iROCKER ALL-AROUND 10′, ALL-AROUND 11′, and BLACKFIN MODEL X. All three of these models feature child safety handles integrated nicely into the bungee storage area, giving kids a great place to hold on to while out on the water.
While the price of these three boards is more than Aqua Marina's BEAST, you will be getting a more durable board, better accessory bundle, and 2-year warranty (vs. Aqua Marina's 1-year warranty).
I hope that's helpful, Ames. If you have any other questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Hi, I am interested in buying a SUP. I am 1.72 m tall and weigh 70 kgs. I am trying to decide between the 2018 Aqua Marina Beast and Monster.
Thanks for the comment. Between those two boards, I'd choose Aqua Marina's BEAST.


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Home Tv & Show Lewis Capaldi on his fame, failing to get a date on Tinder...
Lewis Capaldi on his fame, failing to get a date on Tinder and writing sad songs
WE throw axes with the singer, 22, who spent seven weeks at No.1 and talk fame, Tinder and writing sad songs.
Where? Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing, London
We went axe throwing with Lewis Capaldi to talk Tinder
Lewis, you're pretty good at chucking axes…
I've never been so decent at something when trying it for the first time. Growing up, I was good at swimming and judo, but I wasn't sporty. I'm f**king class at this!
And music!
Music was a hobby that turned into a career. I started singing when I was nine, gigging when I was 11 and I played around Glasgow and Edinburgh until I was 20. When I met my manager it became my job overnight.
Lewis turned out to have a natural talent for axe throwing
Did you have a plan B?
I didn't have a plan A! I just wanted to do music in some capacity, and as luck would have it that happened.
Were your parents behind your dream?
My mum is a nurse and my dad's a fishmonger. If I was sitting in my room and not doing anything, they'd be like: "Go get a f**king job," but I was always proactive and always doing music, so they let me get on with it.
Lewis says music was a hobby that turned into a career
Someone You Loved spent seven weeks at No.1. Are you rich now?
No! People think I'm a lot better off than I am. I still live with my parents in East Whitburn, just outside Glasgow.
Which musician's brain would you love to pick?
Paul McCartney. He's a legend. He and The Beatles were a huge influence on me when I was growing up.
Lewis still lives with his parents in East Whitburn, just outside Glasgow
You look a bit like him…
People have said that. If I get his money I'll be laughing!
How did your dad's second cousin Peter Capaldi end up in your video for Someone You Loved?
I knew we were related, but I never met him until he came to my show last year in London. When it came to this video someone asked if I knew any actors. I suggested Peter and there was a space in his schedule so he came along and he was brilliant.
Lewis's dad's second cousin is former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi
You've been described as the male Adele.
Do you enjoy laying your heart bare in your lyrics? Over the last few years I've been writing more sad stuff. There are a lot of sad songs on the new album. I am interested in writing about all the amazing things that are happening, but I'm thinking: "I wish I was with my ex-girlfriend so she can experience it, too."
Crushingly so. I've been on Tinder for four years with little success. I've never been on a Tinder date.
Lewis Capaldi has been single for four years now and has tried Tinder
What kind of girls do you go for?
Ones that don't think I'm grotesque! They could have brown hair, red hair,
blonde hair. A pulse helps, for sure!
When was your biggest showbiz pinch-me moment?
I didn't think I'd be going to The Brit Awards. I hate having my picture taken so doing that was weird, but there was free alcohol so that was good.
Kate attempted to include Meg at Wimbledon as the pair 'want to appear friendly'
Bride makes DIY bridesmaids' hangers for 46p but is mocked for a hilarious fail
Meghan 'was a nightmare' during Wimbledon visit to see Serena, official says
'LAUGHED OFF'
Woman says endometriosis feels like 'razor blades scraping inside' her
July 14: You are a friend magnet, drawing all kinds of people into your orbit
MUTE MONARCH
The Queen NEVER reveals favourite meal to avoid getting served it constantly
When were you last recognised?
Yesterday I was out having a beer in Tooting, London, and a couple of girls came up to me. Last year it was happening in Scotland, but now it's starting to happen a lot more down here, which is strange.
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Ali Azmat will bike across Europe for 22 days
The singer plans to cover 12,000 km in that period
Remember when Ali Azmat made a bike trip across China?
Well, he's back with an even bigger plan!
The singer took to Facebook to announce that he will be making his way across Europe where he'll cover 12,000 km in 22 days on a bike.
"It's going to start from London, England and we're going to head to France."
While Azmat didn't mention when he'll kick off the trip, we do know that he plans on reaching France by August 2.
Covering France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Czech and many more, Azmat will complete a full circle back to London. There are some parts of the journey which cannot be done on bike so he'll have to take a train, such as getting to France from England. But that doesn't really dampen the experience does it?
Azmat has previously biked from Karachi to Lahore and has even done a Pakistan tour. So it makes sense for the singer to go international.
"It's a dream of mine to ride through Europe in good weather which is right about now... except in the northern parts where it would be very cold."
The singer has rented two bikes from London for this task, which isn't for the faint of heart.
"Some of the days are going to be very tough. On average, we'll be traveling 400km a day but a few days can go as far up as 900km. That's 12 hours of constant travel at the fastest possible speed!"
He added about taking on this adventure, "I do this for myself of course but mostly for the pleasure of my fans also so they can enjoy the ideas I come up with."
Well, looks like we'll be living vicariously through Ali Azmat's updates once again!
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This is LIT ... waiting for pictures & follow up articles on his trip .. ride safe Ali Azmat.
very good adventure
I have done Europe in 18 days!!
Get GoPro mounted on your helmets and record your trip. upload it on youtube with fans following you.
Farrukh Jafri
Following footsteps of Fakhr-e-Alam
Biking? Motorbiking! It'll be amazing for him.
What a coincidence, i am taking my family to the same trip and starting the same date albeit by car. we might run into each other.
Atif Khawaja
Bhai, Will you be in a Guinness world record?
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HomeRefugee CrisisFire destroy a refugee camp in Greece, thousands flee to safety
Fire destroy a refugee camp in Greece, thousands flee to safety
September 21, 2016 Ahmed Rashed Refugee Crisis
A migrant stands among the remains of a burned tent at the Moria migrant camp, after a fire that ripped through tents and destroyed containers during violence among residents, on the island of Lesbos, Greece, September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
Thousands of people were forced to flee to safety on Monday after a fire, set on purpose according to police, tore through a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.
No casualties were reported but tents at the Moria camp were "almost entirely destroyed" and containers that provide additional accommodation and health and registration services were damaged, a police source in Athens told AFP.
Greek news agency ANA said the arson began because of fighting between different nationalities in the camp, while Athens-based newspaper Kathimerini said the fires were lit after rumours circulated that refugee deportations to Turkey were being planned.
"Between 3,000 and 4,000 migrants fled the camp of Moria," to the surrounding fields, with firefighters being hampered by strong winds that fanned the flames, the police source said.
Police were sent out after the migrants and were in the process of returning them to the camp, the officer added.
The officer said there was "no doubt" that the fire had been set on purpose by those inside.
Some 150 minors housed at the camp were taken to a children's village on the island, the officer said.
Another two fires broke out in the olive groves near Moria but were brought under control before the third blaze erupted at the camp.
A migrant stands next to a burned tent at the Moria migrant camp. Roland Schoenbauer, UNHCR's spokesman in Greece, said people were "sick of waiting" in the camps. "They don't know when their asylum claims will be processed. Some people feel they don't have enough information," he said. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
A migrant (R) reacts as he walks next to the remains of burned tents at the Moria migrant camp, Lesbos, Greece, September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
A migrant is covered with a blanket after a fire at the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, September 19, 2016. Intimenews/Manolis Lagoutaris/via REUTERS
The remains of a burned tent at the Moria migrant camp, Lesbos, Greece, September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
A migrant stands among the remains of a burned tent at the Moria migrant camp. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
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There are now more than 60,000 refugees and migrants in Greece, most of them seeking to travel to Germany and other EU countries.
But they are unable to do so after several eastern European and Balkan states shut their borders earlier this year.
The fire comes as UN member states on Monday promised to try to improve the plight of millions of refugees around the world.
Speaking at the first UN refugee summit in New York, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that failure to confront the refugee crisis would unleash xenophobia.
"If we fail to support this, the political repercussions will be felt not only in Greece but everywhere," he said.
"We will give space to nationalistic, xenophobic forces to show their face for the first time since World War II."
A migrant boy who will be returned to Turkey holds a placard during a demonstration inside the Moria registration centre on the Greek island of Lesbos, April 5, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis
FILE PHOTO – Refugees and migrants line up for a food distribution at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, November 5, 2015. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo
FILE PHOTO – Refugees and migrants wait to be registered at the refugee camp near the village of Moria, on the Greek island of Lesbos, September 13, 2015. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo
FILE PHOTO – Migrants who will be returned to Turkey demonstrate inside the Moria registration centre on the Greek island of Lesbos, April 5, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis/File Photo
A sharp increase in migrants' numbers arriving in Greece
According to data from UNHCR, the first week of September saw 1,052 refugees and migrants crossing into Greece, nearly double the number the week before. The month of August saw a total of 3,437 arrivals in Greece, the highest number since April, when 3,650 arrived.
Reports suggest the bump in figures might signal the revival of the Eastern Mediterranean route, which saw close to a million land in Greece in 2015, and the imminent collapse of a deal between Turkey and the E.U. to stem the flow of the displaced.
But Lucy Carrigan, a regional officer for Greece with the International Refugee Council, told TIME it is "hard" to know if the increase is part of a larger trend, as the movement of people has been difficult to predict since the closure of borders on the Balkan route and the E.U.-Turkey deal. "While yes, there has been an increase … the numbers are relatively speaking quite small," says Carrigan, who works on the Greek island of Lesbos. This time last year, 5,000 people were making the crossing every day.
The bigger immediate issue, she and others say, is that accommodation centers on Greek islands, such as Lesbos and Kos, are filled to overcapacity as the arrivals are not being relocated to Europe or returned to Turkey fast enough.
According to the International Organization for Migration, the maximum capacity on the Aegean islands' reception centers is at 6,850 but as of Sept. 6 the total presence of migrants on the islands is at 12,515. A source from an aid agency working in Greece told TIME that asylum processing centers run by the E.U. are woefully understaffed. After claimants preregister for asylum— which could take up to five months— migrants find themselves waiting a further six months for their initial asylum appointments.
More than 850,000 migrants arrived on the Greek islands last year, many after risking their lives in unseaworthy boats and dinghies.
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Sounds alert dont't work with accentuated directory. When sounds alerts are in non accentuated directory, it will work but if the same sound alert are in accentuated directory, it won't work.
Ensuite une description : "quand les sons d'alertes sont dans un répertoire non-accentué cela fonctionne, mais si le son est rangé dans un répertoire comportant un caractère accentué, cela ne fonctionne plus.
My mistake : the two files are identical, buit if you put one file to "Idées" folder, it will fail, and if you put the sounds files to "Idees" folder without accented character, it will work !
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Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute
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Lecture at the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute building on Walnut Street, 01/09/1987, Halvey 443E
The oldest Catholic lay educational society in America was founded on December 22, 1850 by Father Edward Sourin (later a member of the Society of Jesus).[1] Named, Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, it was organized as a fraternal setting in which young Catholic men could "cultivate and improve the minds… and aid in the diffusion of literature and education among men."[2] Father Sourin was concerned about the lack of education of Irish and German immigrants and saw a lecture and discussion Institute as the means to improve it. On December 14, 1850, Father Sourin had a small meeting where he discussed the idea starting such a group. The following week, the first official meeting was held at Old St. Mary's Rectory with 14 men in attendance.[3] There they picked the name Philopatrian, meaning "love of one's country" and the motto of "Revere the Church thy Mother and love thy Fatherland.[4]
Soon the Philopatrians were meeting at the Athanaeum of Philadelphia and started to build a library of their own. The Institute quickly started having lecture series as well. One of its first major lectures was given in 1851 by Bishop Francis Kenrick, where he discussed the importance of developing Catholic parochial education.[5] Soon after Bishop Neumann would pick up this mantle and created the first Catholic school system. Over the next twenty years the Institute continued to move locations as it needed more space. In the 1870s, it bought its first building on Locust Street, had 500 members, and acquired over 1,500 books.[6]
Women's Auxiliary luncheon at the Penn Mutual Building with John Cardinal Krol, guest speaker, 11/17/1980, Halvey 189B
In addition to its educational mission, the group also had a focus on charity work. The Institute would often raise money for the various Catholic orphanages and hospitals in the city.[7] During the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Philopatrians' building on Arch Street was turned into a hospital to help combat the flu. Called Emergency Hospital #3, members assisted the religious sisters who were acting as nurses.[8] One of their largest undertakings was the creation of an Agricultural Program during World War II. The program was twofold, first it coordinated bulk foodstuff purchases to save money for various Catholic convents and orphanages.[9] The second part developed out of the Philopatrians funding of the Good Shepard nuns' canning plant. This grew into the creation of the Catholic Institutional Cooperative Association.[10] The purpose of the Cooperative was to take the bulk foodstuff and have it canned for future use to further help Catholic intuitions save money. The plan was so successful that it continued through the 1940s and into the 1950s.[11]
Squash court at in the Stotesbury Mansion, 03/03/1987, 505E
During the 20th century, the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute continued to grow. In 1926 they moved to their current location, the Stotesbury Mansion at 1923 Walnut Street. The building with its large ballroom was prefect for lectures and other events and the building was renovated further with other club amenities, such as a billiards room and a squash court.[12] The Institute expanded its membership in January of 1942 with the creation of the Ladies' Committee.[13] In 1950, the Philopatrians further expanded their focus on education with the introduction of a scholarship fund to help students attend the local Catholic colleges or St. Charles Seminary.[14] 1960 saw the introduction of the annual Sourin award, which was given to someone who "by their exemplary lives have made significant contributions to the twin Catholic ideals of loyalty to God and country."[15] Over the following years the Philopatrians have continued their work of serving the intellectual needs of the city as well as carrying on their charitable activities.
For more on the Philopatrians check out our online catalog or visit their website
[1] Hall of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, 02/10/1868, MC26 F2 Constitution and Bylaws; https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8290.
[2] Letter to Father Connery from Francis Burns, 7/7/1950, MC78_80.3436
[3] "Philopatrian Literary Institute 90 Years Old," Catholic Standard and Times, 12/6/1940, 9.
[4] Highlights from the 100 Year History of the Philopatrians, (Philadelphia: Jefferies & Manz, 1950). P018.376, 18.
[5] CS&T, Dec 15, 1950, 14
[6] Highlights, P018.376, 21.
[7] New Year's Greetings: To His Eminence, Dennis Cardinal Dougherty and report on the activities of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, 1944, MC78_80.3436, 8.
[8] John, McClarren, A Short Story of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, (Philadelphia: 1940), MC78_80.3436, 25.
[9] Letter to Cardinal Dougherty from Joseph Trainer, 4/09/1943, MC78_80.3349; https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8289.
[10] By-Laws of the Catholic Institutional Cooperative Association of Philadelphia, MC78_80.3355
[11] Letter to Members from Father McMenamin, 10/16/1950, MC78_80.3392; https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8288.
[12] McClarren, A Short Story, MC78_80.3436, 27.
[13] The Philopatrian, vol. III, no. 4., Feb 1942, MC78_80.3436, 2.
[14] Letter to Dougherty from ERB, 1950, MC78_80.3436
[15] Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute Press Release: Archbishop Krol to Receive Sourin Award, 1967, Krol Collection_B23aF13
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>   I`ve noticed your post are always quite disturbing.
> the former one, Lugus and the "solar-god -Augustus"
> CAN`T be a simple local god."
some cases even shown to be wild speculations not based on facts at all.
hears or reads - including that what I say and write!
separated by at least one millenium.
reflect a past we want to believe in.
one tries to do this as accurately as anyhow possible.
characteristics of the metals they were working with.
strange mouths, disproportionate limbs, etc.
faces on "Celtic" depictions of humanoid beings.
> Vedic himns concerning those beliefs.
god missing, everything else has no connection anymore.
> hints, and THEN make an inferring.
what it is: one possible explanation.
> say he is a "local" god.
Yes, but this is exactly where Maier's arguments shake the concept.
pan-european distribution of this god.
But the question is, did these names actually mean "the people of Lug"?
that contain a Lugu-element are connected to a god named Lugus or not?
years ago in less than 10 hours.
That a theory is accepeted does not necessarily mean that it is correct.
> willing to accept any idea about celts without critic.
too often, even people as sceptical as I am do so.


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Here in the South, summer starts when the mosquitoes come out. The beginning of May means warm weather for most of the country and here, it's already full blown swimming weather.
Warm weather affords us the opportunity to get active and get outside through a variety of different outdoor activities. Whether it's hiking or a water sport, it's so much more fun to get moving when the weather is warm and the sun is bright.
If you're looking for some outdoor activities that are off the beaten path, we've got some new, fun things to try this summer.
Slacklining is exactly what it sounds like — using a slackline as a tight rope essentially and walking across it.
You can make it easy for yourself — tying the rope between two trees a few inches off the ground, for example — or make it more difficult by adding inclines, making the distance longer, or walking over greater heights.
Slacklining tests your balance — one of the ten components of fitness — and also builds strength in your legs and core. You can buy your own slackline for as low as $30 to try it out.
Paddle boarding is a fun way to get active in the water. Whether you do it from a kneeling position or do stand up paddle boarding, it's a great core workout as well as an exercise in balance.
Be sure not to bring anything that can't get wet, as chances are you will probably fall off at some point. However, losing your balance isn't so bad when you're rewarded with a refreshing dunk in the lake.
Paddle boards can be pretty costly, but many places close to bodies of water rent them by the hour for an afternoon of fun.
Spikeball is a close cousin of volleyball and is generally played in teams of two. It consists of surrounding a small, trampoline-like net and serving back and forth to one another.
Spikeball gets its name from spiking, which is volleyball is an aggressive downward serve that is notoriously difficult to return. You use this same method to move the ball back and forth during spikeball — other volleyball passes like the more gentle "bump" are not allowed.
If you're looking for a fun activity to do with another person, canoeing may be for you. You can pack a lunch and some snacks and spend a whole day paddling through the great outdoors.
Although canoeing isn't an intense workout — it's generally a slower burn — it still works muscles throughout your shoulders, back and core.
Parkour is pretty easily recognizable as it involves lots of jumping, flipping, climbing and running. Although the sport is focused on overcoming obstacles on a pathway — similar to an obstacle course 5K — there are also times where parkour is similar to dance in that people use creative movement as a means of self-expression.
Don't know how to get started? Map out a path with some obstacles, whether it's buildings, stairs or fire escapes and try to get through the path using the most creative means possible. For some ideas of some classic parkour movements, check out this beginner's guide from APEX Movement.
Bouldering is the most basic form of rock climbing, as it doesn't involve using any safety equipment, such as harnesses or ropes.
Bouldering is simple because you can do it virtually anywhere you find rocks. It is a great method for increasing upper body strength and grip strength.
Since bouldering doesn't require equipment, it's important to take safety into account when selecting rocks to boulder. Falling, getting scraped and scratched up and bites from insects are common maladies that are associated with rock climbing in general. However, falling from more than a few feet without a harness can be fatal. Always keep safety first.
If you love scavenger hunts, geocaching may be just the thing for you.
You start by creating an account at geocaching.com. Then, you have access to hundreds of thousands of items around the world that have been hidden by other geocachers for you to find. It's a giant treasure hunt for adults.
Once you find an item, there's generally a log or a notebook where you can leave notes about when you found it as well as personal anecdotes about anything funny or scary that might have happened during your search. Then, you return the geocache to its hiding spot and continue on to the next geocache.
You can also create your own geocaches out of random items, items that have significance to you or items that look like everyday junk.
Kayaking is similar to canoeing in the sense that you're in a boat and you use a paddle to move yourself around. However, kayaking can be done in a single — a boat with one seat — or a double and can be a placid and peaceful activity or a adrenaline-pumping fight through the rapids.
You can adjust the difficulty levels of your kayaking depending on what body of water you're kayaking on. Oftentimes, avid outdoor sportsmen will kayak through treacherously strong currents and even waterfalls. You should draw from your level of experience and knowledge when choosing body of water you kayak on. If you're a beginner, a small, smooth flowing creek or a lake is a great place to learn the basics.
Spelunking is essentially exploring caves for those with a knack for adventure.
Also referred to as caving, it's a great way to cool off on a hot day. However, some equipment such as a helmet, a strong light, good boots, and a first aid kit are recommended.
First timers should be cautious, as caves can have steep and sudden drop offs, deep bodies of water and unstable conditions. When in doubt, turn around.
With summer right around the corner, it's time to get outside and get active. We've got nine fun new ways to use the great outdoors to get in shape.