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  1. kevgardner83
    Many of us are not sure how we would enjoy spending the rest of our working lives. For some, however, we are instantly drawn to a field. Many pilots describe being drawn to the idea of being a pilot from a young age. If you dream of becoming a pilot, here are some helpful hints.
    1. Financial Help
    If the financial burden of attending pilot school has you second-guessing yourself, don’t let it. There are grants and scholarships for those who demonstrate financial need or meet specific requirements. It is a time-consuming process but well worth it to apply for any and every scholarship or grant you are applying for. This effort could help reduce your financial burden significantly. An online search can give you an idea of all available scholarships. Spend the time looking up, applying, asking around and perfecting your applications and essays to improve your chances of winning. You will not win every single one you apply for, but the more you apply to, the greater your chances of receiving some free money towards your education.
    2. Loans
    There are a wide variety of good student loans available to fill any additional gaps in funding your schooling. Interest rates will be one factor you want to look at as you consider loan options. You will want to have enough money for tuition, books, living expenses and food throughout the program, but try not to take out excessively large amounts to live off of, as this is all money you will need to pay back. Some companies, such as airlines, require or prefer their pilots to have a bachelor’s degree in addition to their flight training. The type of loan you can get may be limited if you are only pursuing a flight school. Typically, it is easiest to get loans for programs through a university or college, and they often have better interest rates. The investment in yourself will be worth it if this is a career you are passionate about and will thoroughly enjoy.
    3. Apply
    Learn about the type of pilot you would like to become and what the application process is like for that specific type. Most airlines prefer bachelor’s degrees. Some pilots only need to complete flight training. Decide which path you would like to choose and research the job you would like to hold. See precisely what the requirements are. If you do not need a bachelor’s degree to apply, you may not need to spend the extra time or money obtaining a bachelor’s degree. However, it may be desirable to have a degree to fall back on if you do not enjoy piloting or think you may want to fly commercial in the future. Apply to multiple schools for bachelor’s programs in transportation, engineering, business or a related field.
     
    There are some specific flight schools certified by the FAA that offer pilot training during a 4-year aviation degree. There are limited spots in these schools, so apply to many of them. Find wants to make your application stand out from the pool of other applicants to give yourself the best chance at being selected.
    4. Be Patient
    You may not get into the competitive program of your choice the first time. Be patient and keep working on yourself to become an even better applicant. Patience will be required throughout schooling and your pilot career. Flying can be a rewarding but challenging career. Training can be especially difficult and filled with frustrating times as you are learning to become a pilot. You will need to log a lot of hours in the air to obtain your license. You must learn to stay patient, calm and keep working hard, despite any setbacks or frustrations you may encounter.
    Choosing your career can be one of the most stressful times of your life. If you feel compelled to become a pilot, keep working towards it. There are many hurdles to overcome on your way, but through hard work, dedication and patience, you can become a pilot!
  2. kevgardner83
    Flying in an airplane is a great way to cut your travel time dramatically. It can let you be just about anywhere in the world in less than 24 hours. The pros of all of that world wide access do come with some cons, however. Namely, the loss of personal space. Commercial airliners are designed with safety in mind, but not always with quite enough knee room. Here are 5 tips to help maximize the space in your seat on your next flight.
     
    1) Hang a Portable Cupholder
    If there's one thing airplanes lack, it's cupholders. That little indent in your tray table is not going to be enough if your flight hits turbulence. If you also get a snack or a meal, you may find your eating space (and hands) a little too occupied. It's not like you have one of those nifty powered carts for retail or planes that the flight attendants use. To combat this space constraint, invest in a portable cupholder. These easily attach to the back of the seat in front of you and keep your soda nice and contain the entire flight.
     
    2) Bring Along an Inflatable Pillow
    Long-haul flights or red-eyes can be a pain in the neck, literally. Trying to sleep comfortably in a seat with limited recline is nearly impossible. The pillows and blankets that airlines typically provide are far too thin to make much of a difference. To help you get some quality rest, consider investing in an inflatable pillow. It'll save more room in your luggage than a traditional pillow while still getting you the comfort you need. Different models will feature support options for side, back, or even front sleepers, so take the time to find the best fit for you.
     
    3) Plug in a Power Bank
    Keeping your electronics charged during the flight can be a challenge. The outlets, when working, are typically down on the floor. This leaves wires tangled around your feet, further restricting your legroom. Solve the problem by using rechargeable power banks. The modern models are powerful enough to charge handheld electronics multiple times, and some can even keep your laptop going. Plug in the bank, slide it into your seat's back pocket, and enjoy that extra foot space along with your extra productive time.
     
    4) Get Sorted With Packing Cubes
    Carry-on luggage has to meet strict size guidelines. That, plus a limit of just one personal item on most airlines, may leave you struggling to fit all of your items. Get back some of those precious cubic inches through the use of packing cubes. Not only will packing cubes help you sort out all of your stuff into easy-to-access pouches, but many models also offer compression zippers to help flatten down your clothes even more. Pick up a set for yourself and enjoy your newfound luggage space.
     
    5) Get Moving With Short Walks
    All the gadgets in the world won't physically make your seat space bigger. The good news is that you're not limited to just your seat space. Once your flight has leveled off at cruising altitude and the seatbelt sign is off, you can get up and stretch your legs. Take a walk up and down the aisles to get your circulation moving and relieve any aching leg or back muscles. Be sure to plan your walk for outside of meal and snack distribution times, and be courteous of your fellow passengers while on your stroll around the cabin.
     
    Flying doesn't have to mean choosing between pricey first-class tickets or being uncomfortable in economy. Some clever gadgets and a bit of planning can help you make the most of the limited space on the plane. Portable cup holders can keep your drinks secure, while inflatable pillows can give you comfort on overnight flights. Power banks and packing cubes can help keep your items organized and accessible. Finally, taking short walks around the cabin during calm moments can relieve any discomfort from sitting in a cramped position. Following these tips will keep you flying high no matter where you're heading.
  3. kevgardner83
    A company's manufacturing process has many components that must be brought together to function effectively. Businesses are constantly searching for ways to improve their manufacturing process to make them more effective. From ordering raw materials to final quality inspection, there are many things a company can do to simplify manufacturing.
     
    Use Technology
    Upgrades to a manufacturer's technology can reap many benefits. Computer systems and software should be efficient and effective in placing and tracking raw materials orders. Programs are available to allow sophisticated inventory tracking during the manufacturing process. Smart machines can be used to ensure proper calibration on equipment. Smart machines can also measure efficiency and output. Computer programs can also be used to analyze the process flow to determine if anything is holding up the assembly of goods. Software is also available to track and analyze finished goods to determine how well a facility is meeting its quality control goals.
     
    Set Sourcing Expectations
    Companies should set standards for receipt of their raw materials, labor, factory conditions and energy inputs. Mattel is a leader in using ethical sourcing for its factory inputs. Making sure raw materials are obtained from reputable partners can eliminate problems during the manufacturing process. These problems include defects caused by inferior or damaged materials. Impaired raw materials can result in significant waste. Maximum damage is incurred if problems with components do not become evident until the production process has been completed. Factory, machine and employee time has also been wasted and cannot be recovered. The importance of having quality inputs cannot be understated.
     
    Engage Employees
    A factory can only be successful in assembling products in an efficient and effective manner with a well-trained workforce. Investments that companies make in employee training will result in great returns. Having workers who have an intimate understanding of the machines is invaluable to keeping a manufacturing facility running. Not only will these employees make sure the equipment is run properly, but they will also be able to troubleshoot problems and make repairs if there are problems. Workers who understand the process flow and the standards of the company are also important. Employees can help facilitate the manufacturing process if they have been successfully trained to understand it. These workers are also helpful in looking for efficiencies or ways to clear backlogs at different stages of the process.
     
    Make Safety a Priority
    A factory accident can instantly make a manufacturing process more difficult. To avoid accidents, a company should seek to operate its facility in the safest possible manner. Machines should be regularly maintained and upgraded to ensure they are functioning in their designated capacity. Companies need to properly train their employees on using the machines, the workflow of the factory and proper use of safety features. Regular training should also be given on general safety features, including instruction on what to do if something goes wrong. Businesses should have a safety protocol for workers to follow and should conduct regular safety inspections of the factory floor. The safety inspections should be used to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures, identify continuing risks, develop updated procedures and encourage compliance.
     
    Encourage Collaboration
    The manufacturing floor typically contains segmented parts of the assembly process. Each component has its own equipment and teams that fulfill that part of the manufacturing process. Collaboration should be encouraged among teams so that the assembly can achieve seamless transitions between stages of production. Management can focus on communications between different teams to make sure there is a positive flow of information to complete the tasks.
     
    A company may want to provide incentives to individual teams and teams as a whole. These incentives can be related to collaboration efforts the teams can succeed in. Factories operate most efficiently when all units are working together.
     
    Manufacturing is a complex process with many potential problems that can occur. The methods listed above are ways that a company can make manufacturing easier.
  4. kevgardner83
    Imagine the freedom that could come from being able to move around the country without the hassle of booking commerical airline tickets. Perhaps you would enjoy heading to a fancy dinner in San Francisco, or catching a fun show in New York, or flying over the beautiful Grand Canyon just to see how it looks at sunset. The dream of owning a plane is unlike any other, but it does require quite a bit of planning and forethought to achieve. Here are five things to do before you purchase your first plane:
     
    1. Get an Inspection
    One absolutely critical step in the process of achieving plane ownership is thoroughly understanding the importance of performing an aircraft inspection. An inspection should be performed prior to closing the deal on any plane you intend to purchase, and once you own the airplane, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires yearly inspections of your plane. These inspections help identify any maintenance issues so they don't become a problem when you are thousands of feet in the air. Inspections can also reveal previous flight information that may be valuable to understand the aircraft's history.
     
    2. Identify True Needs
    Before any major purchase, it's a great idea to separate those "wish list" items from the features you actually need. For example, you might require a certain seating capacity for your aircraft, but having an upgraded leather interior or other bells and whistles may not be necessary to achieve your flight goals. By identifying the aircraft features you most need, you are more likely to stay within your spending limit and obtain a plane that serves you well in the long run.
     
    3. Make a Budget
    It's a great idea to sit down and calculate how much you can spend on your new purchase. Be realistic, and make an appropriate budget that takes into account your personal income, savings, as well as any other debts or expenses. You are much less likely to overspend or be persuaded into purchasing something you don't need when you have a firm idea for your own budget. As part of your budget, you should take into consideration not only the cost of purchasing and maintaining your aircraft each year, but also the cost to store it. The cost of storage can be substantial and should be factored into your total monthly commitment.
     
    4. Get Financing
    If you're fortunate enough to be able to pay cash for your airplane, well done! However, most people will look to obtain a loan in order to finance this particular dream. Make sure you do your homework by talking with different lending agencies and settling on one that you feel comfortable with. Shop for a good interest rate, just like you would when purchasing a new home or vehicle. If necessary, work to improve your credit score by paying down other debt before you purchase your plane. Don't feel pressured to stretch your budget beyond a monthly payment that feels comfortable to you.
     
    5. Plan for Future Maintenance
    When calculating your budget, make sure you plan for future maintenance, including regular part replacement, cost of inspections, fluid replacement and other costs. Also take into account landing fees, which vary based on location. Think about the destinations where you are most likely to travel, and estimate the number of times you will visit to determine an average cost to land your plane at the nearest airport. Finally, you'll want to think about how many hours you plan to travel each year. There is a big difference between 50 hours and 200 hours of flying when it comes to maintenance costs!
     
    By following these simple tips, you'll be able to enjoy the clear blue sky without the stress of wondering if you can truly afford it. You'll never regret investing in your financial well-being as you transition into a life that includes the ultimate luxury of plane ownership.
  5. kevgardner83
    If you've flown recently, you know how much airports have changed in recent years. Not only have passengers' needs evolved drastically, airports now have access to a world of incredible technology that can automate and streamline various processes. From the security line to boarding passes, there are so many aspects of air travel that can be better handled by the right piece of technology. Here are a few tech solutions you may begin to see in airports in the near future.
     
    1. Blockchain Network

    Anyone familiar with technology has been hearing about blockchain non-stop for the last year or so. It has seemingly limitless potential for use in both businesses and personal lives. Airlines have begun to adopt blockchain technology due to the constant need for more efficient data-sharing methods in airports. If you've ever had a flight delayed after you're already at your gate, ready to go, you understand why it's so important for airlines to improve their communication methods.
     
    Any delays in data communication between the pilots and ground control create a domino effect that goes down the line until it has dramatically set back everyone along the way. Blockchain networks allow data to be updated and shared in real-time, with no delays and no opportunities for security risk. Whether it's for effective fleet tracking or communicating flight changes to passengers, airlines can utilize blockchain technology to become vastly more efficient and improve the flight experience for everyone.
     
    2. Robotic Automation

    A lot of the delays and wasted time that occur in airports are a result of human error. There are many areas of time waste that could be mitigated by implementing robotics throughout the airport. You might be imagining humanoid robots taking your boarding pass, but it's more likely you'll see robotics being used to carry baggage from point A to point B. Robotics has taken over a lot of easily automated tasks in many industries, from customer support to shipping and handling.
     
    While the concept might still seem foreign to many fliers, it's only a matter of time before robotics become a common sight in any airport. Imagine being led to your gate or seeing the floors being swept and mopped by a robot. There are so many possibilities for this technology and airports are going to be taking full advantage.
     
    3. Touchless Experience

    The touchless experience has seen a massive rise in recent years and isn't going anywhere any time soon. In fact, most airports are going to continue to implement touchless technology due to its convenience and speed. Biometrics have allowed passengers to skip showing their identification, allowing them to use facial recognition software to streamline the security process. Many airports are also allowing for mobile check-ins, allowing passengers to simply click a button on their phone and proceed to their gate.
     
    Other airlines have gone a step further in innovation, implementing smart scheduling and baggage modeling to avoid having TSA agents physically handle items that come through their metal detectors. Smart scheduling puts each passenger in a scheduled spot in the line for security, which helps to avoid crowding and keeps the line moving more quickly. Using bag modeling allows agents to see a 3D model of baggage and detect potentially dangerous contents without having to physically search it. Removing all of these small steps makes the entire flying experience more convenient and less tedious.
     
    4. Cleaner Air

    The demand for better airflow on airplanes has not gone unnoticed by airlines. High-tech air filters are already utilized by most airlines, eliminating a large majority of microbes. Some airlines have begun implementing a form of UV light, Far-UV-C, which can kill viruses while being harmless to human skin.
     
    Conclusion

    Keeping passengers safe is a top priority for many airlines, and it's a priority that makes passengers more likely to choose one airline over another in the coming years. Utilizing technology to its fullest potential is going to make air travel an increasingly pleasant experience for everyone.
  6. kevgardner83
    Traveling is one of the joys of life. Whether for work or leisure, the prospect of exploring a new place is an exciting one. It's always recommended you be aware of your surroundings, carry copies of identification, and use ATMs during daylight hours. Your physical safety is not the only thing you need to keep in mind while traveling, though. Your digital safety needs careful attention as well. Follow the pointers below to keep your data and personal information secure.

    Don't Respond to the Unknown
     
    Whether it's an email from an unfamiliar address or a call from a number you've never seen, your best bet is to ignore it. By opening an email from an unknown sender, you run the risk of downloading a virus or getting roped into a scam. A similar concern comes up when you receive a phone call from a number you don't know. Scammers use caller ID spoofing to conceal their identity and present themselves as a business or government agency in an attempt to steal your information. These con artists are particularly adept at scaring people into giving their personal information to them so they can quickly get in and out of your bank and credit card accounts. If you happen to pick up, ignore whatever person or recording is on the line and end the call immediately. The rule of thumb is, if you did not initiate the call, do not give your information.
    Use a VPN
     
    When you're on the road, it's like being in a virtual wild west. You no longer have the security of your private, password-protected home network. Most of the networks available to you will be private or semi-private. If the network is easily accessible to you, it's easily accessible to cybercriminals as well. Enter the virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is a service you can pay for that allows you to access the internet from almost anywhere in the world as though you were at home using your own secure network. It encrypts all your data and keeps information like usernames, passwords, banking information, and browser cookies inaccessible to those outside your network.
     
    Block Access
     
    Consider updating your passwords and using a password manager to keep them all organized. You might be thinking that using the same password for all of your accounts is an easy way to remember login information. However, if that is your strategy, a hacker will have access to all of your accounts once they figure out your one password. Make each password you use unique and as secure as possible by using the characters suggested on the site. Along similar lines, make sure the passcode or facial recognition feature is enabled on all of your devices. Another way to block access to your information is to turn off automatic blue tooth functions. Hands-free calling and audio functionality is excellent while you're at home or in your car. However, leaving Bluetooth on while traveling will make the information on your phone accessible to anyone within range.
     
    Leave Them Behind

    Tablets, laptops, even your phone should be left at home if you can swing it. The more gadgets you carry on your person, the more vulnerable you are to someone stealing your data. You're going to be too busy exploring to think about keeping track of several devices. You won't have to worry about your data or devices if you pack light and leave your electronics at home. If you can't stand the thought of leaving them at home, keep your electronics locked in the hotel safe while you're out and about.
     
    You want to spend your time traveling on the beach or hiking the mountains, not on hold with a credit card company trying to dispute charges. Take just a few moments before you leave to make sure your devices and data are secure so that you can have peace of mind on your adventure.
  7. kevgardner83
    Navigating the airways every day requires a level of stamina and energy that can be difficult to fathom. Flight attendants need enough energy to maintain a welcoming and stable presence as every flight on their itinerary navigates the skies. While some of this can come from their personality and presence, there is also a dietary component that is also necessary. If you want to maintain the levels of energy that flight attendants do, you need a diet that can keep up. Here are a few energizing dietary elements that keep flight attendants going that can help you get through your day.
     
    The Right Supplements

     
    The reality is that your diet does not always cut it. You may need to give it a boost if you are navigating a long day or if you want a smart solution to improved energy levels. While you can go with any option available, flight attendants know the importance of the right supplement and understand the vital question of what is thrive in their pursuits for improved energy.
     
    Carefully Considered Caffeine

     
    The idea of getting through a long day without caffeine can feel like an impossibility for some; however, caffeine should be considered with great care. Many flight attendants scrap the caffeine and instead opt for a cold drink of water or green tea. Certain products like those that contain salt or a lot of caffeine can increase the likelihood of bloating and leave you feeling depleted afterward and this can be extremely uncomfortable in elevated settings. Even if you aren’t flying into the skies, too much caffeine or too much salt should be avoided when possible.
     
    Reusable Water Bottle

     
    Another essential tool that flight attendants use that can benefit you in your everyday life is a reusable water bottle. Not only does this give you water whenever you need it, but it can also reduce your environmental impact. You can easily increase your water intake to ensure that you are sufficiently hydrated with a reusable water bottle and a few helpful reminders.
     
    Fresh Produce

     
    If you feel like your on-the-go lifestyle promotes an unhealthy diet or dehydration, you can remedy this by integrating fresh vegetables and fruit into your busy life. Flight attendants rely on these essentials to give them key nutrients to get through their days. Moisture-rich options like celery, cucumbers, berries, melons and citrus fruits can leave you energized and ready for anything your day will throw at you.
     
    Well-Balanced Breakfast

     
    If you want to power through a long day, a healthy, well-balanced breakfast is key. Many adults make the mistake of skipping breakfast; however, this is one of the most important pillars of your day’s preparations. This is also one that flight attendants rarely skip. Because this is your first meal of the day, consider nutrient-rich options like eggs, Greek yogurt or oatmeal and avoid sugary, less nutritious options. You need to jumpstart your body and wake it up after a long night of slumbers, so make sure that you aren’t skipping out on breakfast.
     
    Bring Your Lunch

     
    While grabbing lunch while you are out may sound easy and quick, it offers you far fewer healthful options than preparing a meal at home. Many flight attendants opt for nutritious options that include everything from a salad to a nut butter sandwich with whole-grain bread. Sometimes the easiest route can come with unhelpful consequences without you even realizing it.
     
    Easy On-the-Go Snacks

     
    When you have a bustling schedule, you need to equip yourself with snacks that can keep up. Most flight attendants come with an arsenal full of healthy snacks. Everything from protein bars to fruit and yogurt to homemade protein balls helps them power up and stay energized even on their longest days. There are an endless number of possibilities that you can choose that are full of key nutrients and plenty of protein.
     
    Conclusion

     
    Flight attendants don’t have any time to fuss around and they need high energy throughout their long days. If you want to stay on par with these high-energy individuals, consider these dietary changes and you will see the vast difference that this can have on your life.
  8. kevgardner83
    Airline pilots, like any other skilled vehicle operator, spend a lot of time seated. Long days, time zone changes and irregular eating habits can make it difficult for pilots to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and even more difficult to stay fit.
    Fortunately, there are things you can do to recalibrate your routine to accommodate health-minded practices, even when your flight schedule is erratic or busy. Read on for several simple, effective tips you can utilize to help you stay in good shape no matter where you are in the world.
    Develop Healthy Habits Outside of Work
    While others in the workforce have the opportunity to get standing desks, sit on exercise balls or even use a mini exercise bike while seated, these options are out of the question for pilots. Because you can’t always incorporate more movement, let alone aerobic movement, while on the clock, it’s important to use the rest of your time outside of work wisely. If you know you’ll be seated for hours at a time on a long flight, make sure to get moving before or after the journey. Long flights may have you feeling fatigued or unmotivated, but you can always use all-natural energy boosters like ginseng, vitamin B or a Thrive patch.
    Get Up and Move Around
    Sitting down for long durations isn’t good for your circulation, muscles, joints or tendons. While you’re on a plane, it’s a good idea to stand up and stretch your legs whenever possible. When you’re confined to your seat for at least the foreseeable future during the flight, try smaller movements, such as calf raises, light stretches or ankle rotations. Be sure to sit with good posture, too, so as not to place any more undue stress or strain on your body.
    Choose Healthy Food Options
    The airport is full of unhealthy, and often overpriced, food options that draw in hungry passengers with enticing aromas. While your favorite burger place may be a tempting option for dinner night after night, it won’t do your waistline any favors. To avoid giving in to a craving every time you catch the scent of french fries, it’s best to pack your own meals. When you do eat in the airport, look for meal options that are made with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats.
    Exercise at Your Destination
    In addition to trying to stay active at home, it’s important to do the same when you’re working on a trip. Before you land, look up your accommodations to see if the hotel or rental has a gym you can utilize while on the ground. If you’d prefer to get your heart rate up in your room, consider online workout subscriptions or free exercise videos. If you have the time, take a walk around the area–and see the sights in the process.
    Pack a Cooler
    When you finally arrive at your hotel and airbnb, you’re likely to be exhausted and reach for the phone to order room service or takeout from a local restaurant. Done night after night, eating out too frequently can negate any hard work you put in at home or on the road at the gym. A good cooler can keep cold any food, snacks and meals you pack at home for up to 24 hours, which is long enough to get you from your kitchen to your destination without any spoilage.
    Take the Scenic Route
    When it comes to keeping a fitness mindset, it’s all about finding creative ways to keep active and stay moving. Rather than use escalators at the airport, take the stairs. Avoid the moving walkways and pick up your pace while walking to the gate. It may not seem like much, but an extra five to seven minutes of exercise every day in a week amounts to over half an hour of bonus exercise in a seven day period. When you work up to doubling or tripling these small efforts, every minute counts toward helping you to reach your fitness goals.
  9. kevgardner83
    Travel can be exciting, but layovers are typically viewed as a frustrating yet inevitable element of flying, especially if you're trying to fly for less. Some layovers are for an awkward amount of time, and it can be difficult to decide on the best use of your limited amount of time in a new location. If you find yourself in California, there's an overwhelming number of options available, and you may struggle to choose! Here are just some things you can do on your layover.
     
    Theme Parks
    A theme park is the perfect layover activity. You go to one location but have access to a variety of experiences. You can eat delicious food, catch a show, play games, or check out the rides. This is an especially good option for multiple people or families looking for entertainment. California is known for having a variety of theme parks, and you can easily choose based on your interests. If you're a Disney fan, you may be able to score a deal on Costco Disneyland tickets if you plan in advance.
     
    Museums
    Museums are a great option if you're looking for free or inexpensive activities. Plus, the money you do spend goes towards supporting the museums and their preservation efforts. You can go on guided tours or take your time and see only the exhibits you're interested in. Museums often have special exhibits that are only available for a limited amount of time, and they tend to run special events as well. This is a wonderful option if you have kids and want to bring back some educational souvenirs.
     
    Food
    If you're not from the West Coast, you've got a plethora of food options available no matter your budget. You can check out the fancy restaurants for life-changing cuisine, though many locals would argue you can get the same experience from their favorite food trucks. Try to plan your activities so that your food choices are close. The popular California cities tend to be bigger than tourists think, and it can eat up a lot of time to go from one end of the city to another. When you're only around for a layover, losing precious hours to travel can be a big disappointment. You'll also have to spend money on either a rental car, a taxi, or public transportation, which can be confusing if you've never used it before. Make sure you account for traffic, too. You don't want to miss your flight!
     
    Beach
    A beach day is the perfect layover activity. As a coastal state, California has plenty of beaches, no matter what kind of beach experience you're looking for. The weather is typically beautiful, beaches are not difficult to find, and most have facilities, such as bathrooms, conveniently located. Most do charge some kind of fee to use them, but these fees help maintain the beach and keep them beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Plus, many piers have amusement parks, so you can head over and play some games or ride some rides once the sun goes down.
     
    Famous Landmarks
    California is home to many famous landmarks, both natural and man-made. Whether you love architecture, nature, or the movie industry, there are plenty of options to suit your tastes. California is always popular with movie buffs, and even people with a minimal interest in the movie industry can appreciate the sets of their favorite films.
     
    Conventions
    California is a popular place to hold conventions for a variety of industries. Many of them have entrance fees, but you never know what interesting talks you'll attend or which booths will hold your new favorite souvenir.
    California is a great place for a layover, provided you aren't paralyzed by all your choices! If you know your layover location in advance, you can make a schedule to get the most out of your day. You may also be able to snag some discounts for an affordable break in your travel plans.
  10. kevgardner83
    There are so many working parts of the world in which we live that function on the periphery of our daily lives, that is, until the exact moment we desperately need to understand what is going on. One such example of this is how airlines work. Specifically, when you need to purchase a reasonably priced flight to somewhere you need to go, you immediately wish that you knew how airline ticket sales functioned. If you have ever considered learning about this, now is the time! Here is a brief explanation of how airlines sell their plane tickets.
     
    In the Beginnings
    Airlines and air travel have not been around for all that long but have gone through a lot of metamorphosis throughout that time. The first official commercial airline flight happened in the year 1914, and things have been moving quickly ever since. Flight reservations used to happen through a local travel agent and were booked by hand. Airlines had to do some sales prospecting through their travel agents, but that was about as intense as marketing got aside from advertisements. Everything was written down, and the government actually controlled prices. Things were not very complex during this time, but they were very simple and easy.
     
    The Age of the Computer
    Then came the crazy invention of the computer. Airlines soon realized that they could create their own reservation systems on the computer with built-in bias. These systems were known as 'CRS' or computerized reservation systems. Singular airlines would create their own proprietary CRS which they would then have travel agents use to book flights for people. Of course, these systems would have built-in programming backdoors wherein the airline that created the program would have an advantageous chance at getting their seats sold before other airlines present in their program. Eventually, this was outlawed by the government.
     
    Program Evolution
    As everyone knows, computers changed everything everywhere. Airline ticket sales were no different. Things began to morph and change, always with the intention of airlines wanting to have the upper hand over other airlines with similar flights. At the end of the day, airlines are businesses and their goal is to make as much money as possible! The CRS systems began to get too much negative attention and the systems transformed. Eventually, the CRS transformed into something known as GDS, or, global distribution system. GDS would utilize travel agents, and eventually online travel agents, as an intermediary to their customers. The customers would request flights, the travel agents would provide information to the GDS, and the GDS would give that information to airlines. The airlines then would book customer tickets in 'buckets,' an industry term that simply meant a large number all at once. This allowed GDS to make a large chunk of change off of every sale in return for their services. This all happened prior to the internet too!
     
    Enter the Internet
    As with everything else in businesses, airlines were also greatly changed by the rise of the internet. GCSes are still used today, but there is a very large section of the ticket marketplace that is now cornered by websites which were created by airlines and online travel agencies. These websites have things called cookies that can track each customer's movements across different platforms, thus providing the website with more information to provide adequate options and offers. If you utilize an incognito browser and shop for tickets, you may notice a steep price drop and more options than when you shop for tickets on the very same website using a browser that allows cookies.
     
    All of the Advances
    In the twenty-first century, airlines have amalgamated all they have learned as businesses through the decades and now do what they can to serve their customers while still making as much profit as they can. From the handwritten days to the internet days there have been a lot of changes. There are sure to be more changes as the years go on. As a customer, the best thing you can do is pay attention and understand the processes to make sure you make the best decision possible!
  11. kevgardner83
    A pilot’s career involves plenty of long shifts, inconsistent schedules, long durations of physical inactivity and exposure to airport germs and pathogens, all of which can make it incredibly challenging to maintain a good bill of health. The lifestyle of a pilot is often fast-paced and unpredictable, and when the key to a healthy lifestyle is often touted as consistency, it can feel like physical and mental wellness are just out of reach for those who choose this field.
     
    Thankfully, there are ways to facilitate a healthy lifestyle no matter whether you’re in the skies or on the ground. Read on to discover several tips designed to guide you toward healthier habits, so you don’t have to trade your career for optimal health.
     
     
    Be Consistent at Home
     
    Some pilots spend a great deal of time up in the air and away from home, which can make it hard to develop regular habits that will keep you healthy, fit and strong. Whenever you can, make it a priority to eat healthfully and get exercise, especially knowing it will be difficult while in the cockpit. This is especially important if you know you will be tempted by fast food while at the airport or have to take a long flight in which you won’t be able to get up and take a walk for a while.
     
    The best thing you can do to make the most out of your time at home is to keep what lies ahead in mind. Without overdoing it, use your free time to make healthy, wholesome choices that will not only boost your overall health, but will make it easier to stay focused and energized for your next assignment. If needed enlist the help of a friend, a Thrive patch or an online resource to get started.
     
     
    Take the Stairs
     
    Because there are so many people in the airport traveling in all different directions, there are several ways to get from terminal to terminal. Give yourself a few extra minutes of commute time, and try to avoid automated transportation options when in the airport. Skip the elevators, escalators and moving walkways in favor of travel by foot. Any minute counts when it comes to exercise, and even a little bit of extra walking does your body good.
     
     
    Bring Your Own Breakfast
     
    Both in the skies and on the ground, the food available for airline travelers is not always healthy and nutritious. The airport is filled with convenience foods, many of which are processed and full of sugar, fat or other ingredients that will only weigh you down. Plenty of pilots face health issues down the road thanks to the availability of unhealthy snacks and easily preserved foods that contain additives that don’t do your body any favors.
     
    If you know you’ll need to eat while on the job, consider bringing your own meals and snacks along. When you bring food from home, you ensure that your cravings will be satisfied, while also guaranteeing that you’ll eat something healthier and more likely to provide healthy, sustained energy for your flight.
     
     
    Get Enough Rest
     
    Pilots are notoriously sleep-deprived, so it’s important that rest is a priority when an opportunity is available. Good sleep can help to keep your weight stable, keep your mind sharp, keep your waistline trim and boost your immune system. When your work-life balance starts to suffer, there’s no better time to take a step back and prioritize rest to avoid burnout or troublesome health issues in the long run.
     
     
    Minimize Stressors
     
    Being a pilot is stressful. You spend a lot of time away from home, your schedule can be erratic and you can feel quite lonely at times. Make sure you set aside time with each flight to do something for yourself, whether that’s getting your mind off the pressures of the job, talking with a friend or family member, journaling, deep breathing or unwinding with a good book. You may not be able to get rid of the things that cause stress, but you can do a lot to soothe your mind and body’s response to them.
  12. kevgardner83
    Choosing the best airline for your upcoming trip can start your trip off on the right foot or if you choose incorrectly, it can cause a negative ripple effect throughout your entire vacation. But before you decide which airline from the following list is perfect for you, determine what aspects of flying you believe are the most important. Also, take into consideration that choosing an airline for an international versus a national flight can necessitate different priorities.
     
    What Sets Airlines Apart:
     
    Price
    When choosing your flights, the price of your tickets can definitely persuade you to go with a certain airline. Because it is hard to compare different airlines purely on price, consider looking at how much per mile an airline might charge and always look at any additional fees for baggage, food, refunds, and altering the flight.
     
    Convenience and Extras
    The airlines below are well-established brands so their frequency of flights should not be an issue making them all quite convenient. What sets some of them apart are the extras that they offer. Some are known for the food served on the flight. Others are known to have larger seats and more space between them as well as offer GPS for fleet so your flight can be tracked while in the air. This is when you can list what your necessities are, whether they are wifi or a loyalty program, and then see if the wonderful airlines below offer them.
     
    Safety
    Obviously, safety is something you should probably consider when comparing airlines, but because of how safe flying is these days, it can be difficult to actually compare flights based on safety.
     
    The Airlines Themselves:
     
    Qatar Airways
    This airline is known for exceptional customer service, putting their guests' needs first and foremost. Qatar Airways has won awards for its service while traveling to more than 140 international destinations.
     
    Lufthansa
    Lufthansa is considered the best airline in the world. This German airline travels internationally although it is mostly based in Europe. They are another award-winning airline but are known for their first-class offerings.
     
    Southwest Airlines
    Mostly based in the United States, this airline recently expanded to include flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Southwest Airlines is a favorite among flyers because of its straightforward communications and lack of hidden fees. They are also known for how accommodating their flight attendants are.
     
    ANA All Nippon Airways
    If food is a priority for you, then ANA All Nippon Airways is for you. Considered the ultimate airline in Japan, it has received awards for how good its food is. It offers both domestic routes in Japan as well as international.
     
    Alaska Airlines
    Alaska Airlines is considered to have the best rewards program out there. People who fly them are absurdly loyal and if you fly regularly, you are rewarded for that loyalty. The pilots are even known to meet some of the most stringent standards and their safety record reflects that. And if you are worried that you will pay for this high rating, don't because they are very fairly priced.
     
    EVA Air
    This airline is based in Taiwan and specializes in creating an amazing experience for its economy customers. In 2019, the airline received an award for "best economy-class catering."
     
    Delta Airlines
    This airline is huge and the prices are low. Even though they may have had issues in the past with delays and lost baggage, it boasts improvements through the years. The food is also considered to be better than most in the United States and the seats are extremely comfortable.
     
    Hainan Airlines
    If you are traveling in China, this is the airline to look into, but they also offer flights to and from Europe, the South Pacific, and America. If you prefer to fly business class, they have you covered and are known to offer fantastic amenities.
  13. kevgardner83
    The aerospace industry requires a wide variety of equipment and an even wider variety of components that work together to make that equipment function properly and safely. Perhaps in this industry more than any other, parts must be tough and work efficiently, continuously, and meticulously. Metal stamping is a technique that is used to create this equipment, equipment that fulfills these requirements and more.
     
    What Is Metal Stamping?
    The shaping of metal goes back to the craftsmen of ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt, and the use of metal stamping machines goes back to the Industrial Revolution. Metal stamping machines are used for all different types of creations; they are used for industrial applications, but people also use them at home for projects and hobbies. Although the upfront costs to get metal stamping equipment can be high, once the basic equipment has been purchased, it is low-cost, as the dies and tools can be reused multiple times. Yet it is a high-speed process that can create a high volume of parts in a very precise way – parts that can be either very large and basic or small and delicate.
     
    Basically, metal stamping is the process of making shapes from sheet metal using dies and stamping presses. Metal stamping, such as that used by Zach Mottl Atlas Tool, involves the use of heavy machinery that uses several tons of force. It is a simple concept, but it can be used to do many things: it can “swag†wires, making one end narrower than the other so that the wire fits into an opening more easily; it can make a hole in metal so that multiple work pieces can be connected; it can be used to press the metal into a specific shape; and it can flatten metal, either to smooth it or to make it more thin at one point than at another.
     
    A number of different metals can be used, and the type is chosen carefully depending on what the end piece will be used for. Metals such as steel, platinum, gold, copper, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum are used. Parts both large and small can be manufactured, such as large parts for machinery or small items such as washers, weights, and brackets.
     
    The idea of metal stamping may be rather basic, but the concept has been upgraded in recent years. Now, designs for parts are created in computer programs such as CAD, and stamping machines can be programmed and controlled by computer to ensure accuracy and precision. This automation of the process means that little worker effort is needed once the process is set into motion.
     
    What Is Metal Stamping Used for?
    Metal stamping has so many applications – you most likely use products made with metal stamping without even realizing it. In the automotive industry, it is used to create body frames and electrical and steering systems. It is used in other industries such as medical equipment and home appliance manufacturing. It is also used to create telecommunication, computer, lighting, and electronics products, and it is also used for military applications. It is even used to create amazing ice cubes to delight observant bar customers.
     
    Aerospace manufacturing is another industry that makes use of metal stamping. It is a vital part of making airplane parts such as: aircraft housings, relays, switches, lighting, seat components, communication devices, power distribution systems and controllers, oxygen generating systems, and instruments.
     
    Metal stamping may not be the newest idea, but it is a technique that has grown as technology has advanced and expanded to meet the needs of the modern world. It is cost- and time-efficient, and with the help of computers it is also incredibly accurate, which is especially important when creating products to be used in the aerospace industry. Because of the many advantages of this technique, it is projected that in the next 10 years, the market for metal stamping will grow to be around 300 billion dollars worldwide.
  14. kevgardner83
    Flight has made travel accessible to nearly everyone in the United States. It's affordable and fast, replacing the family road trip of weeks with a few hours to nearly any destination in the world. On the other hand, accessibility comes at a price. The aviation industry causes about 5 percent of global warming, leading to what has been termed "flight shaming." Flight shaming is the negative reaction to flight, accusing fliers of wasting resources and being part of the problem, rather than the solution. The fact is, only about 3 percent of the entire global population flies regularly, so if you're not flying regularly, it doesn't make sense to forgo that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Fiji, or feel bad about it.
     
    That doesn't mean that the airlines are ignoring their role in saving the planet. They are introducing initiatives that will reduce plastic use, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and provide more eco-friendly options gate to gate.
     
    Reducing Plastic Use

     
    When you Google "what human activity uses the most water" airlines won't be at the top of the list, but they sure have handed out a lot of bottled water over the years. PET plastic water bottles are extruded polyester made from crude oil and natural gas. While PET manufacturers tout the 100 percent recyclability of the plastic, only about 4 percent of the bottles are ever used to make new bottles. Instead, Americans use about 15 million barrels of oil worth of new plastic bottles every year. Airlines are doing their part to reverse this trend by offering water in aluminum cans or boxed water.
     
    They are also taking additional steps beyond removing plastic water bottles. Some airlines have removed all single-use plastic from their flights. Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates offers edible coffee cups and Hi Fly airlines from Portugal has replaced plastic cutlery with lightweight bamboo silverware. These are only two of the airlines that are reviewing in-flight offerings to reduce single-use plastic wherever possible.
     
    Optimizing and Changing Fuel Usage

     
    While reducing waste is important, and ultimately ties back to fossil fuels, when most people think of the environmental cost of flight, they are thinking of the fuel that jets use every day. Airlines are tackling this problem through a two-prong approach: optimization of fuel use and increasing reliance on alternate fuel sources. Artificial intelligence is leading the way in optimizing fuel use. AI helps airlines establish needed routes, but also cut excess routes or flights which are less than full. AI is also used to route flights in the most efficient way possible, replacing spreadsheets and manual labor with automated solutions that take a fraction of the time.
    Beyond optimizing routes, new types of fuel are becoming more common. In 2019, United Airlines flew with a 30/70 blend of biofuel and traditional jet fuel for the first time. Airlines are exploring fuel made from food waste, old wood, corn, even human waste has the potential to fuel flight. While today's technology doesn't allow for a completely jet fuel-free flight, change is happening so rapidly that it won't be long before that day comes.
     
    Changing Food Service

     
    Finally, another in-cabin change is in the way food is sourced for flights. In the winter, much of the lettuce for the whole world comes from Arizona and California. Airlines like Singapore Airlines are changing the farm-to-table concept into a farm-to-plane model to overcome the cash and environmental cost of transporting food. It's expensive and wasteful to ship basic food staples across the country. Singapore Airlines has worked with a vertical farming company in Newark to provide food for its 19-hour flight from New Jersey to Singapore. They're able to provide fresh food that's grown just miles from the airport. Their model brings the farmers' market to the airport. While they're the first to explore this concept, it seems likely to catch on. Overall, green initiatives like these not only make flying more sustainable, they make it guilt-free.
  15. kevgardner83
    The future of travel is rapidly transforming due to innovations in technology, and air travel is no exception. The airlines embracing technology and using it to improve their operation are proving to be the most successful, and it'll only become more important for airlines to become more tech-savvy in the future. Here are a few ways airlines are utilizing technology to improve workflow and operations
     
     
     
    Biometrics
    When you get to the airport, what processes are you expecting to take the most time? Generally, the most time-consuming part of getting onto your flight will be standing in line for security, where you'll have to show documents and then go through the TSA process. Using biometrics and advanced workflow processes like a BMS system, airports can streamline the check-in experience for participating flyers. Facial recognition technology, for example, could eliminate the need for showing identification entirely.
     
     
     
    Robotics and Automation
    Generally, when you think of automated transport, you think of automated cars. While fully automatic cars are not yet a commonplace form of transportation, automation is being used all the time in the airline industry. From luggage transportation to baggage handling, robotics are being used by airlines all over the world to increase efficiency and decrease common errors that can occur around the baggage process.
     
    In the future, you may begin to see automated vehicles and drones being used in airports. Don't worry, your airplane is still going to be manned by pilots. But it's very likely that your cross-airport transportation could become automated in the future. There's so much potential for robotics in airports because of the fact that airlines operate on a tight schedule. Anyone who has had a flight delayed or canceled for time-related issues will agree that airports could stand to be more time-efficient.
     
     
     
    AI and Machine Learning
    In addition, anyone who has had a flight cancelled while they're in line for TSA or already at their gate would love to have been notified of that cancellation a little earlier. Airports struggle to notify flyers of disruptions because there are often too many moving parts to fully decide whether or not there will be a delay or cancellation until immediately before the flight is supposed to take off. Using AI and machine learning, however, airlines may be able to drastically change that reality.
     
    Utilizing millions of data points via machine learning, airline workers could receive information that allows them to make decisions. In addition, they can notify flyers in real-time about delays or disruptions in their flight schedule. Enabling airline workers to do their jobs more efficiently and make decisions confidently will transform the entire experience of flying for many passengers.
     
     
     
    Virtual Reality
    You might be used to the concept of VR being applied for entertainment purposes, but it has tons of practical purposes for many industries. Airlines can utilize VR in the future to monitor the cabin of a plane for things like increased security and real-time seat sales. VR can also be used for training new crew members and visualizing the use of new products or equipment for the airline. And, of course, it could be used for further in-flight entertainment options. You may end up seeing VR applied in many different areas, and flying is no exception.
     
     
     
    Sustainability Efforts
    Because air travel is a leading cause of carbon emissions, it falls to airlines to make positive changes that offset whatever detriment they cause to the environment. Becoming carbon-neutral is more than a trend in airlines - it's becoming a necessity. As a result, you may begin to see a lot less single-use plastics and waste in general in airports and on flights. More lightweight options will be implemented to save on fuel, including better designs for seats and equipment. If you're a frequent flyer, you should be prepared to see a lot of changes in your flying experience in the next few years.
  16. kevgardner83
    If you have flown in the last 40 years or so, you know the drill. The flight attendant dangles a yellow plastic buttercup and demonstrates how to use it. You are instructed to make sure you put one on yourself before you put one on the child or other dependent person next to you. The message is pretty clear: you cannot take care of other people if you do not take care of yourself first. The irony of this command, repeated on countless occasions to travelers, is that flight attendants are now in the very position they have described so often. The flying public is slowly returning to the skies to resume travel and, indeed, make up for the flights they missed during 2020. Questions of safety—how to keep passengers from being exposed to Covid-19—remain a significant concern for the airlines. However, remembering the yellow cup, first flight attendants must be protected.
     
    Covid Conflicts End Up In the Legal System

     
    You may remember during the pandemic year that legal issues involving Covid-19 found themselves in the news and even in the courtroom. There were cases of individuals and industries using the legal system to define proper and necessary behavior during the pandemic. On every level, from local courts all the way to the United States Supreme Court, regulations and restrictions were hashed out amazingly quickly, especially given that attorneys, judges, witnesses and court reporters in Portland all participated in these proceedings remotely. While eventually the legal issues were settled and virtual courtrooms returned to their prior items of business, it was clear that legal dispensations had no impact whatsoever on the spread of the virus. With the Covid-19 variants emerging around the world and traveling about in airlines, protecting the flight staff who cared for passengers remained a real issue.
     
    Flight Attendants Have the Greatest Risk

     
    In case it was assumed that the danger to flight attendants was theoretical or anecdotal, a World Economic Forum/Visual Capitalist study researched almost 1000 non-health provider jobs and found that those jobs most at risk for encountering Covid-19 were transportation workers. The average score was 30.2 and transportation industry workers scored 75.7. Of transportation workers, flight attendants are most at risk. Not only do attendants interact quite closely with travelers multiple times on every flight, but they are in proximity to passengers removing their masks to partake of food and drink.
     
    Airlines Receive CDC Guidelines

     
    While the regulations about what passengers can and must do vary by airline, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an updated series of guidelines for airlines in May, 2021. Included in the document were:
     
    Recommendations for how to handle passengers onboard airplanes who appear to have viral infections.
     
    Requirements for all US flight crews and passengers to wear masks throughout the flight.
    Reporting the presence of sick passengers to the CDC.
    Requirement of testing incoming foreign travelers for Covid-19.
    Recommendations that all flight crew members receive the Covid-19 vaccination.
     
    Experts Speculate on Return to Normal Travel

     
    Chances are when air travel—along with most businesses and gatherings of people for any purpose—shut down in March 2020, you expect things to return to normal in a few weeks or perhaps months. After a year came and went, like most you may have wondered if there would ever be “normal travel again.†Experts weighed in on the issue and estimated that it will take around two years for travel itself to return to its previous levels. Prior to the pandemic, about 2,000,000 people a day traveled on airlines.
     
    Conclusion

     
    While you may be itching to fly again, the reality is that the pandemic itself resulted in changes to American society that may have permanent impacts on air travel. Business travelers may resort to video conferencing. Some families may travel by car rather than flying. Airports and airlines are adding permanent precautions regarding sanitation that may dissuade some travel. When will flying return to normal? The new normal may already be here.
  17. kevgardner83
    Pilots are often imagined to lead glamorous lives filled with every luxury available. We often see pilots strolling leisurely through the airports looking relaxed in their neatly pressed uniforms. But it takes a lot of training and practice to become a pilot. Even when a pilot has made it to the major airlines, they are required to continue their education and are tested on the specifics of each new aircraft. Commercial pilots have a tremendous amount of responsibility since they can be transporting hundreds of people at one time. Because of this, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires pilots to be in good health and submit to an annual medical checkup. High blood pressure, eye problems, and a number of other common ailments can derail a pilot’s career if not managed. To complicate matters, they are sitting for long periods of the day. A pilot needs to find ways during the workday to maintain optimum health. Here are some ways pilots stay healthy.
     
    Pack a Lunch
    It’s not always easy to maintain a healthy diet while spending a significant portion of the day in the airport. Airport food has improved, though it still is laden with fat, carbs, salt, and sugar. Even those with the best willpower can be tempted by the smorgasbord of fast food conveniently available. Those pilots who do best with their diet find ways to pack a lunch and plenty of healthy snacks to carry with them. They fill up on raw vegetables and mix their own power drinks, such as those with lots of immune support like green powder. Immune support is vital since airports are transportation hubs and have thousands of people passing through each day. The healthiest pilots pack their own food and beverages.
     
    Get Daily Exercise
    Sitting all day has been proven to be unhealthy. It affects weight, the heart, and blood pressure. When in the cockpit, there is little opportunity to get up and move around. This can be one of the unhealthiest aspects of the job. Those pilots that value their health walk the airports during short layovers. And for the longer layovers, such as a day or more, they visit the hotel gyms or take walking tours of the city.
     
    Sleep Well
    Pilots have long days away from home to travel to their base location, performing the necessary prep work, and the actual time in the air. It can be hard to get adequate sleep in hotels. The healthiest pilots carry sleep aids with them. They may have eye masks, white noise apps on their phones, earplugs, and lavender-scented oils. Lavender helps induce calm and sleep. Some bring herbal teas specially crafted for sleep. Others travel with their favorite pillow, choosing not to rely on the hotel's style, which may be too thick, too thin, too hard, or soft.
     
    Know When to Say No
    Traveling with a crew of people from the same company can be fun. When everyone is housed in the same hotel or resort, it is easy to have a few too many drinks and perhaps overeat while socializing. The FAA has established the number of hours that pilots must abstain from alcohol before flying, but equally as dangerous are the effects of alcohol and processed foods on health. Alcohol causes dehydration which can cause more severe jet lag. It also can cause sleep issues. Healthy pilots have learned when to say no to socializing and instead work out or take a walk.
    It doesn’t seem like it, but flying airplanes can be unhealthy if the pilot does not pay particular attention to maintaining optimum health through diet and exercise. Though the life of a pilot can be glamorous with traveling to exotic locales and staying in five-star resorts paid for by the company, pilots, just like the rest of the population, need to tend to their health. In the pilot's case, their job depends on it.
  18. kevgardner83
    As you might imagine, security is a prime concern of every airline around the world. This is not just a matter of keeping people safe but also a response to the world watching to see how well airlines manage security. From the very beginning of commercial flights 100 years ago, safety was the priority. Airlines and the government worked closely together to demonstrate to the American public that flying—clearly the fastest form of transportation—was also safe enough to be considered worry-free. The meaning of airline safety has acquired different definitions over the decades. In recent years, preventing viral infections has been a key safety concern. As the world has transformed into a digital village, one of the main concerns of the industry has been safeguarding travelers’ information.
     
    Before They Protect You, Airlines Safeguard Your Information
    Largely, because flight security requires a lot of data about you, airlines necessarily come into possession of a lot of your personal statistics. In order to protect your privacy and your financial data as well as your physical safety during and after a flight, airlines must have secure means to store and quickly access your information. Theoretically, this turns airlines into targets of those who wish to steal identities and confidential material. Recognizing this, airlines employ a variety of crypto security techniques—for instance, many airlines use passwordless login procedures. You may be familiar with some types of this technology, such as facial or fingerprint recognition, encrypted keys and “token-based†identification—which is a bit of texted data sent to your portable device.
     
    Steps Airlines Take to Protect Passenger
    Of course, it is not just your identification and your financial access that airlines are interested in protecting. As from the beginning of commercial airlines, they are interested in keeping you safe. They accomplish this in a number of ways:
    Remember those lines leading to the TSA checkpoints? Those are preflight safety measures. Not only do they do a good job of keeping unsafe people off of airplanes but they single out those potentially dangerous items you should have left at home.
    Then there are the preflight instructions. You may know that every word the flight attendant speaks has been approved by the FAA, all designed to keep you safe.
    Every plane has multiple redundant safety mechanisms. Modern airplanes were created by people who thought through any possible scenario, then designed the plane and trained the pilots to know how to handle them and land safely.
     
    Hackers Are Virtual Hi-Jackers
    In this digital age, complete reliance on the internet has not only simplified our lives and made them much more productive but has also created a new band of criminal misfits: internet hackers. While you likely will never physically encounter or even personally interface with a hacker, they touch your lives daily through the cyber security measures you have been forced to adopt. By definition, new hacks always precede the security to counter them. Recognizing this, airlines have adopted zero day exploit measures. Zero day refers to the introduction of new software or platforms that might have unknown security flaws. Not every possible hack is conceived of by developers. To guard against the bad actors who try to get around security, airlines and other companies utilize a process called micro-segmentation. Essentially this means writing software in unique blocks so that if it is corrupted by malware, only a small portion of the program needs to be removed and rewritten.
     
    Airlines Set a High Standard to Protect Your Information
    How do airlines know if they are doing a good job of handling the data they receive every day? As Forbes reports, the airline industry has a unique tool called System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2. This sets standards for guarding passengers’ sensitive data in five areas—privacy, confidentiality, security, process integrity and availability. Crypto security is used to safeguard your information in each area.
    As airlines move forward, they tend to partner and contract only with other companies that use highly advanced forms of security.
  19. kevgardner83
    Since young, some pilots have known that all they ever wanted to do was get in an airplane and soar high above the clouds. It seems they were born to fly. For others, the reasons are more varied. Some were inspired by a great trip and desire to become an airline pilot in order to see the rest of the world. Since the average airline pilot's salary is quite high, it makes the profession extremely desirable. Whatever the motivation, learning to fly is an expensive pursuit. Many private pilots who fly for their own enjoyment wait until they’ve already established themselves in another profession. The day job is the job that funds their flying hobby. For those with a limited budget who choose to make flying a profession, here are six tips to help reduce your costs in getting your license.
     
    1. Research
    Your first step to becoming a pilot is to obtain a private pilot’s license. There are three major avenues to obtain the license and each has pros and cons. The path you take will depend on your situation. You can choose to enroll in an aviation degree program at a college. If flying for a major airline is your ultimate goal, this could be the best route since major airlines require a 4-year degree in aviation or a related field. In an aviation program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and your pilot's license simultaneously. If you take out student loans to finance your education, research various schools since pricing can fluctuate significantly.
     
    Another avenue to gaining your license is through one of the military branches. All branches of the military have pilots.
     
    Finally, you can go to flight school at a local airport. Research costs of the education and the flight hours.
     
    2. Acquire an Instructor Rating
    Once you’ve achieved your private license and are planning to continue to be a commercial pilot, get an instructor rating in both single and multi-engine aircraft. Instructing may not pay a wage as some instructors waive payment and instead consider the accrual of flight hours to be the benefit. This lessens the cost of aircraft rental significantly while the student picks up the tab and you accrue flight hours.
     
    3. Apply for Scholarships
    Apply for scholarships. There are plenty of aviation scholarships, though it takes a little digging. Consider discussing this with the college or ask your fellow flight students and instructors if they know of any programs.

    4. Purchase Second-hand Books and Training Guides
    Included in many programs are the books and materials needed, but not all. If you attend a college, you may be able to purchase and sell used books at the annual book exchange. Look online and ask any students who recently graduated if they are planning on selling their materials. With any purchase, make sure you have the current edition or verify with your instructor if an earlier edition works.
     
    5. Pass Your Exams
    Study hard and pass your exams the first time. This will save you time and money since each exam has an exam fee.
     
    6. Apply for a Commercial Pilot Position
    Once you’ve logged in enough hours, you can get a commercial pilot's license. This certification allows you to fly goods and people. Commercial pilots fly all sorts of cargo and small groups of people. If working for a major airline is your goal, a commercial pilot can be a great route to start. You’ll earn moderate pay, but you’ll be accruing commercial flight hours on a variety of aircraft.
     
    7. Share Expenses
    Your first job as a commercial pilot may be out of town or another state. Often pilots rent a room in a home near the airport where they are domiciled. If you need to take a position out of your area, check out the employee bulletin boards at the local airport and see if you can find a room to rent.
     
    Flying planes require rigorous training and commitment. The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) regulates the training, certifications, and flight hour requirements for each certification. Getting your pilot's license is a significant financial investment with awesome rewards. Follow the tips above, and you can do it.
  20. kevgardner83
    Every industry has felt some impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the most affected industries was air travel. Much of consumer air traffic was halted for several months of the pandemic, and the amount of travelers is still low compared to prep-pandemic numbers. Here are five ways airlines are coping during the pandemic.
     
    1. Adapting To Social Distancing
     
    Airplanes and airports aren't places where social distancing is easy to implement, but airlines have been helping to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed as much as possible. Most airlines have placed windows between check-in and baggage drop-off kiosks to protect customers and employees. Many have changed their boarding processes so customers can get on the plane while adhering to social distancing guidelines. At the beginning of the pandemic, many airlines also blocked off middle seats to increase distance between travelers. Some airlines have reversed this policy as the pandemic continues, because reducing the number of available seats reduces the number of tickets an airline can sell.
     
    2. Personalizing the Customer Experience
     
    Customer centric business practices are key to how airlines are coping with the pandemic. Not everyone on a flight is going to be traveling for the same reason. For example, a flight to florida may have families on trips to amusement parks, people traveling for work and people planning to go to beaches or visit family. Each of these travelers is going to have a different stress level and different needs, so airlines are working to improve the flying experience for each customer. Airlines can provide plenty of information regarding how they're keeping travelers safe and healthy during the pandemic and personalizing all points of contact with customers, from initial advertising to customer service. They can also train employees to expect and deal with varying levels of stress among travelers.
     
    3. Adhering To Government Guidance and Medical Advice
     
    All airlines are making sure they follow CDC guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The CDC updates its guidelines and recommendations regularly, so airlines, along with many other industries, are doing their best to keep up. Face coverings are required on flights, with some exceptions, such as those with medical conditions which prevent them from being able to wear face coverings. Personalization is vital here, as there are different guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers, for example, are not required to get a test taken before flying unless they're flying internationally and their destinations require it. Unvaccinated flyers, meanwhile, should get tested three days before traveling and again after returning.
     
    4. Adopting Touchless Technology
     
    Touchless technology has been implemented in greater numbers than ever before to help protect people at airports and on airplanes. This technology is one of the methods airlines are using to keep those protective precautions in place while they start making middle seats available again. Using phone apps rather than credit cards or cash to pay for in-flight transactions, for example, can greatly minimize the contact required between customers and employees. There are also touchless thermometers available that can take travelers' temperatures from a safe distance. These thermometers can be installed at airport security, customs or when passengers board or disembark from the plane.
     
    5. Improving Cleaning and Sanitizing Protocols
     
    The majority of airlines have implemented more stringent and frequent cleaning and sanitizing protocols in the wake of the pandemic. Frequently touched areas, such as lavatories, seatbelt buckles, seat screens, seat trays, armrests, kiosks and catering products are sanitized multiple times each day. Airplanes are subjected to frequent electrostatic spraying or fogging disinfectants approved by the EPA so all surfaces, soft or hard, can be adequately disinfected.
     
    Like all other industries, the air travel industry has had to come up with multiple strategies to adapt to a world still gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these strategies include improved cleanliness and new technology to support social distancing measures. Others are focused on maximizing returns on investments and retaining customer relationships.
  21. kevgardner83
    You’ve been dreaming of becoming a commercial pilot, but now you’re facing a problem: You don’t have the money to pay for the training and certification it requires. Are there ways to overcome that, besides the obvious one of spending years saving every penny you can? Yes, and a few such ways follow.
     
    Work for a Flight School
    Before we get into other methods, one solution to paying for pilot training is obtaining student loans. While this would certainly be a fast way to get down the road with your goals, you may need other options in place of or in addition to loans. This is where working for a flight school can come in handy.
     
    Working for a flight school may come with a discount for employees. Between the income and discount received while working there, you may be able to make a sizable dent in your training costs. If you aren’t sure how to get started working for a flight school, networking with people in the business is a good place to begin. Spending time around places such as a hangar could open doors by sparking the interest of potential employers.
     
    Another option for getting your foot in the door is to get a job at the airport. Because of the close proximity to other people in the field, you may encounter the right opportunity to help you reach your goals.
     
    Check Into Scholarships
    Just as with many other types of schooling, scholarships are available for prospective pilots. There are dozens of possible scholarships to choose from, including from organizations such as National Air Transportation Foundation Scholarship and Boeing.
     
    The rules for scholarships will vary from one institution to another. Boeing, for example, instructs prospective pilots to contact your school to understand whether Boeing scholarships are available through it and what the rules are.
    Another scholarship program, The Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships & Awards, provides scholarships with rules varying across a long list of chapters. The most basic, universal rule for theirs is that the applicant must be a 99s member.
     
    In addition to scholarships, apply for a Federal Pell Grant, too. Like a scholarship, this money is granted permanently with no repayment requirements.
     
    Begin By Taking Small Steps
    While you may not have the means to get all the way through pilot training right now, perhaps you have enough to get started. While flight training can become costly rather quickly, you may be able to take affordable steps by enrolling in ground school at first. This would allow you to begin building a knowledge base to pass requisite testing and confidently fly, when the time comes.
     
    Ground school covers the theoretical side of flying and may be available through online training programs. A word of caution, however: Be sure to read up on the current training requirements for obtaining a pilot’s license! It would not be any savings whatsoever if the school you attended wasn’t legitimately able to provide you the training that would garner your license.
     
    Strike a Deal With Your Life Partner
    If you have a partner you’re sharing your life with, such as a spouse, you may be able to create an arrangement where you trade off who is working a job versus who is undergoing career-advancement training. One of you can work full time while the other attends school, and when the education is completed, the roles reverse. Trading off in this manner can help not only your own career dreams but your partner’s as well.
     
    Seek Airline-Sponsored Training
    Several airlines have programs for sponsoring prospective pilots. The airline will invest in your training by paying a portion of your costs on the basis that you will work for them if you pass each step of the rigorous education requirements.
     
    While paying for the training may seem unattainable at times, don’t lose hope. When your dream is strong enough, it’s worth pursuing with every fiber of your being until you’ve achieved your goals.
  22. kevgardner83
    Each industry comes with its own set of health hazards that one must be aware of. You can, however, take the essential safeguards to reduce or eliminate those dangers. Pilots encounter a variety of physical challenges in the aviation profession. The good news is that most of the health issues that pilots face may be avoided with a little planning and knowledge.
    Knowing how your body reacts to various situations allows you to recognize when a problem is developing and take the necessary steps to alleviate or eliminate it. Here are some pilot health issues and some advice on how to prevent them.
    1. Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy
    A pilot's career is frequently regarded as prestigious and thrilling. On the other hand, most young people are misled by an overly idealistic image in their heads, which ignores the occupation's difficult psychological conditions. Great responsibility for the safety of passengers, flying an aircraft overnight, flying in bad weather or a high-density traffic area, temporarily getting off course, equipment malfunction, conflicts with other crew members, or air traffic control – these are just a few of the reasons why pilots have to deal with extremely high-stress levels at work. Fatigue, extended work hours, and recurring jetlag are all common causes of stress for pilots.
    Despite the fact that there are numerous approaches for deactivating stress, experts argue that the most efficient methods for individuals can only be mastered by themselves. Aside from special stress-reduction training programs provided by a flight school, most aviation specialists recommend leading a balanced life that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet.
    However, staying fit, well-rested, and healthy while traveling presents various problems. To begin with, standing up and stretching during a flight is limited. According to Health Fitness Revolution, the only choice for stretching is to utilize resistance bands. Second, because fresh food requires refrigeration, it is difficult to stick to a specific diet while flying. When you are not flying, you can eat what is available and return to your good eating habits. Asking "what is Thrive" is a good place to start when looking for supplements to boost your nutrition in the air. Finally, due to extended duty days and numerous time zones, pilots experience increased weariness. You must establish when you can rest effectively, arrange your activities ahead of time, and get enough sleep while you are not on duty.
    2. Strech and Walk to Prevent DVT
    As you may be aware, a pilot spends a significant amount of time sitting throughout their flight, which can lead to deep vein thrombosis. A thrombus (blood clot) forms in the deep veins of the legs during this process. Fortunately, there is a simple way to avoid DVT: get up every two or three hours and stroll down the aisle. The Aerospace Medical Association also recommends exercising your legs while sitting by flexing and extending your ankles.
    3. Stay Hydrated
    Most people know that staying hydrated is important for good health. When you consider that water makes up over 70% of your body weight, you can only imagine how many bodily systems are dependent on it. Water is essential for your blood, digestion, sweat, and tears, among other things. When there is a lack of water, you may experience joint or muscular pain, migraines, and exhaustion. Furthermore, if you don't drink enough water, you may become paranoid or nervous.
    Dehydration is most commonly caused by flying at a high altitude. As a result, each pilot's specifically tailored water intake must become habitual. A pilot's daily aim for best health, according to Dr. P. Dara, a member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, is to drink at least five glasses (240 ml) of water before, during, and after a flight.
    The life of a pilot is a stressful and demanding occupation. Staying healthy both in the air and on the ground is critical to keeping you ready for your next flight.
  23. kevgardner83
    A digital marketing agency has big shoes to fill. The marketing professionals who work for it are responsible for creating engaging, unique, and user-friendly content for dozens and sometimes hundreds of clients. While much of branding requires a personal touch, a marketing agency must also rely on technology trends to ensure it is providing the best branding possible for every client.
     
    1. Authentic Content Marketing
    Authentic content is more powerful than ever. The times of paying people to create inauthentic blog posts or leave reviews or products they've never actually tried are falling by the wayside and for good reason; they're unethical. These days, small businesses and large corporations alike are recognizing and harnessing the power of authentic marketing. Well-written blogs that focus on SEO are much better at bringing customer loyalty than a random review on a product page. Technologically speaking, authentic marketing is easier to do when you use keyword research tools that consistently search for words or phrases related to your product, service, or location. This way, you always know what's being searched the most and which words are more likely to help you help your clients climb search ranks.
     
    2. Billing Software
    Up-to-date billing software is beneficial for your marketing agency both behind the scenes and on the floor. Telecom billing software helps you track client accounts by saving their payment preferences, creating digital bills, automatically sending invoices, and much more. These revenue collection options are modern, web-based, and highly secure. By automating much of the billing process, you're free to work on the actual marketing aspect of your agency. On top of that, when clients know when to expect their bills and are sure their information is secure, they'll respect your business more and be more likely to remain loyal to it.
     
    3. Chatbots
    Have you ever been shopping on a website and had a chatbot offer to help you? Perhaps you've needed customer service and a bot began the chat. The use of chatbots is becoming increasingly popular for everything from tech support to retail shopping recommendations. Chatbots are essential for creating marketing that benefits your clients. Your clients' customers will appreciate them because it gives them access to the information they need, such as pricing, directions, or upcoming sales, even when your business isn't open. It's beneficial for your clients because it not only brings in business they'd otherwise miss while they were closed but leaves them free to handle other things. To properly program a chatbot, consider what kind of information the client would put in a FAQ and begin building its answers from there.
     
    4. Social Media Marketing
    Social media marketing is still as important as ever. While you should still provide content on Facebook and Twitter for your clients, an increasing number of consumers are more interested in brands that offer visuals in the form of photographs and videos on Instagram and TikTok. Like many other aspects of your digital marketing, using automated services frees up your time and your client's time as well. Many tools are available to create social media posts en masse and schedule when they're posted. Some tools go even further by generating ideas to help you create content for your clients.
     
    5. User Experience
    Technology is getting faster than ever and that means people want their information quicker than before, too. The user experience your agency creates for clients and their customers is essential. Slow-moving websites, boring blocks of text, and overly generic branding simply don't cut it anymore. Create a smooth online experience that is engaging, user-friendly, loads quickly, and speaks directly to the clients and their needs. It isn't just about building your clients' brands for their customers, either. By creating a more user-friendly experience for your own branding, you are more likely to bring in new businesses to work with.
    The need for digital marketing isn't likely to go away anytime soon, and with more agencies trying to stake their claim every day, it's important for you and your teams to stay on top of your game. Check out these technological trends and find other ways to bring your best branding to every job.
  24. kevgardner83
    On the face of it, being an airline pilot may seem like a great job, and for the most part, it is. It's a fun, glamorous position that takes you to exotic corners of the world, and the pay is typically generous. It's not a typical nine-to-five job, and while that may be the appeal for some people, it means that the life of a pilot is not for everyone. Before you go too far down the path of becoming a pilot, there are some things you need to know first.
     
    Relationships Are Challenging
    If you are interested in a long-term relationship with someone else, it can be difficult when you are an airline pilot. First of all, while it is easy to meet people casually as a pilot, you may want to consider a matchmaker Dallas to help you find someone with whom you can build something more substantial. Even once you've found someone, making the relationship work can be challenging because you have to be away from home so often, typically for days and sometimes weeks at a time. However, just because relationships are challenging doesn't prevent them from being rewarding. Once you find the right person, the extra effort to make the relationship work can make it even more worthwhile. You just have to find a partner who is patient and flexible.
    It is not only romantic relationships that are challenging to maintain when you are a pilot. Your job can also affect your relationship with children, friends, and extended family members. Long-term planning for important events is difficult because your rosters are issued on a month-by-month basis. Pilots typically have to work over the holidays because that's when other people usually do the most traveling. However, with a little creativity, organization, and good humor, it is possible to spend quality time with family and friends. In fact, it is necessary to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout.
     
    Not All Your Time at Work Is Spent Flying
    In a month's time, you can spend up to 118 hours flying professionally as a pilot. However, not all your time on duty is actually spent up in the air. A majority of your time is spent on pre-flight and post-flight duties. These can be very time-consuming but they are necessary to ensure a safe flight.
    To maintain your pilot's license, you'll have to undergo continuing education and training on a recurrent basis. You'll also have to spend time staying current on the latest operating procedures and revisions to the latest equipment manuals.
     
    It Is Critical To Get Enough Rest
    As a pilot, you will have to travel across multiple time zones and be assigned to work at all hours of the day and night. It can do a number on your circadian rhythms. Nevertheless, getting enough sleep is crucial. Airline pilots hold the lives of hundreds of people in their hands, and tired pilots are prone to make mistakes that can be potentially devastating.
    It is your responsibility as a pilot to get enough rest, both at home and when you are traveling. This may mean sacrifices on the part of your family, but partners and children are generally understanding and supportive.
     
    Lengths of Flights May Vary
    One day, you may be assigned to a series of short, domestic flights, while the next day, you may have to pilot a long-range international trip. If you're the sort of person who likes a predictable routine, this may not be the job for you. However, if you appreciate variety in your day-to-day activities, you may be well-suited to becoming a pilot.
     
    You May Have To Be Ready on Short Notice
    As a new pilot, you may be assigned primarily to reserve duty at first. This means that you have to be ready to go on a moment's notice if the airline schedules new flights or the assigned pilot is unable to report for duty. However, over time you will gain more seniority and you will be assigned flights of your own.
    Becoming an airline pilot is a very important job. It offers significant perks and perils, but it is something that you need to commit to wholeheartedly.
  25. kevgardner83
    Experts agree, getting a good night’s sleep is just as important to your health and well-being as eating a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise. In fact, multiple studies show how poor sleep can negatively affect your brain function, exercise performance, and hormones.
    It may also increase the risk of disease and cause weight gain in people of all ages. However, getting a good night’s rest will help you exercise better, eat less, and be healthier overall.
    Unfortunately, getting a good night’s rest may be more challenging than some people think. You have a lot of factors working against you that you may not realize. Are you ready to improve your sleep and your health? If so, keep reading to learn information such as what color light helps you sleep, how to create the ideal environment for sleeping in your bedroom, and more.
     
    Create and Stick to a Sleep Schedule
    Be sure you don’t set aside more than eight hours for sleeping. For healthy adults, the recommended amount of sleep is seven hours a night. Most people don’t require more than eight hours in bed to perform at optimal levels.
    Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Also, limit any changes in your sleep schedule on weekends and weeknights to an hour or less. When you are consistent, it will help you create a natural sleep-wake cycle.
    If you cannot fall asleep within approximately 20 minutes of going to bed, leave the bedroom and do something that will help you relax. Only return when you are tired again. You may have to repeat this several times until you are ready to go to sleep.
     
    Increase Exposure to Bright Light During the Day
    Did you know that your body has a built-in internal clock? The official name for this is your circadian rhythm.
    It can impact your body, hormones, and brain. It also helps you remain awake and let your body know when you should go to sleep.
    Exposure to bright light and natural sunlight will help ensure your circadian rhythm remains healthy. This is also going to help improve your daytime energy, along with sleep duration and quality at night.
    The best source of light exposure is the sun. However, if this isn’t practical or an option, you should purchase an artificial bright light device.
     
    Manage and Reduce Stress
    Take time to resolve your stress and worries before you go to bed. One way to do this is by writing down what is on your mind and then putting it aside until another time.
    Sometimes, putting time into stress management can help. Begin with the basics, like setting priorities, delegating tasks, and getting organized. Another way to ease your anxiety is with meditation.
     
    Avoid Alcohol
    If you drink at night, it can negatively impact your hormones and sleep. Alcohol is known to cause and increase symptoms of snoring, sleep apnea and may disrupt your natural sleep patterns. It also changes the natural production of melatonin, which plays an important role in your natural circadian rhythm.
     
    Limit Daytime Napping
    If you take long naps during the day, this can interfere with your sleep at night. If you do decide to take a nap, make sure it is not more than 30 minutes. Also, it is best to do napping earlier in the day.
    For individuals who work at night, taking a nap later in the day may be necessary. This can help you make up for the sleep you will lose while you are working.
     
    Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep
    Getting enough sleep is essential to maintain your health and overall well-being. Be sure to keep the tips and information here in mind, which will help ensure you are as healthy as possible and that you get the quality sleep you need. Being informed is the best way to improve your sleep habits.

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