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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Click4Sky.com: a new airline arrives on the European market

A New Airline Arrives on the European Market: CLICK4SKY.com
The first to offer guaranteed ticket prices inclusive of all fees


CLICK4SKY.com is coming to the European market with an offer of low-price tickets and is the only airline to offer a guaranteed price inclusive of all fees and taxes. One-way tickets for flights from Prague to 36 European destinations are available for CZK 1,990 inclusive of fees. CLICK4SKY.com passengers will fly on Czech Airlines aircraft.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of CLICK4SKY.com, Jan Kaše said, “We are bringing to the market the product that passengers really want. People who fly once or twice a year want to fly not only inexpensively but, above all, want to get a fair offer and know the conditions of the flight, including the price, right from their initial decisionCLICK4SKY.com will offer them all of this.

CLICK4SKY.com will give everybody a fair offer. The price of a one-way ticket to any of the 36 European destinations available will be CZK 1,990 and includes all fees and taxes. “Our price is guaranteed and is the same anywhere in Europe. For CZK 1,990 you buy a ticket to your target destination and for CZK 1,990 you buy a ticket back. You do not pay any other taxes or fees on top of that as they are all included in the price. Our price is final and guaranteed for everyone,” explained Jan Kaše. After the ticket is purchased, the date of the flight cannot be changed or any other changes made.

Services

• What the airline will offer:
• We are offering you the same price to 36 European destinations in 22 countries
• The price already includes all fees - you will not pay more
• We guarantee the price for the entire time the tickets for a particular flight are sold
• We will take care of you on board - refreshments are included in the price
• You can check in comfortably via the Internet at no charge
• We fly on direct routes from one city to another, without any transfers or unnecessary stopovers
• We fly to the major airports in 36 European cities
• We sell tickets only over the Internet - we do not operate any branches
• We provide electronic tickets

With CLICK4SKY.com, passengers will land at the major, key European airports from which they can get downtown easily and quickly. For the present time, passengers will travel on board Czech Airlines aircraft.
“We are flying with an airline that has earned awards for outstanding services, on-board service and its on-time record for several consecutive years,” said Jan Kaše.
On board the planes, the crew will provide the highest level of care to CLICK4SKY.com passengers. On-board services are free of charge and include high-quality refreshments, including a selection of hot and cold beverages. The daily press and an on-board magazine will be available, and passengers will also have the opportunity to purchase attractive merchandise. CLICK4SKY.com passengers will be able to check in for their flight from the comfort of their home or office via the Internet check-in. The flight attendants speak Czech, English and other major languages.

Tickets
Tickets are available on the CLICK4SKY.com website for flights from Prague to Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Belgrade, Bologna, Brussels, Bratislava, Budapest, Cairo, Cologne, Copenhagen, Cracow, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Istanbul, Košice, London, Ljubljana, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Oslo, Riga, Rome, Stuttgart, Tallinn, Thessalonica, Venice, Vienna, Vilnius and Zurich. Tickets can be purchased on the CLICK4SKY.com website

“For Czech Airlines, CLICK4SKY.com represents an opportunity to make use of any available spare capacity on its aircraft,” said Petr Pištělák, Vice-President for Marketing and Product Development at Czech Airlines. As part of its OK 2006-2008 revival strategy, sales at Czech Airlines have been focused, as a priority, on business-class passengers and frequent flyers in economy class. With this strategy it has managed to achieve revenue growth. Czech Airlines now wants to offer the remaining free capacity to another type of clientele through CLICK4SKY.com. “We are expecting to achieve additional revenues in the order of hundreds of millions of crowns per year through sales of CLICK4SKY.com tickets,” added Petr Pištělák.

Czech Airlines in new look

Czech Airlines (CSA), best Airline in Central/Eastern Europe for the last four years has also been gradually working on changes to its overall visual presentation over the past eighteen months. These changes have already been seen in customer promotional materials and in new staff uniforms. Czech Airlines recently redesigned its largest sales office, which is located in downtown Prague. The last phase of implementing the company's new look is the redesign of the Czech Airlines' logo.

This process will not result in any additional costs to the company because "The painting of the outside of our planes has to be redone on a regular basis – roughly every five years”, said Petr Pištělák, the vice president for marketing and product development. The company will change its logo, as featured on all other materials and equipment, in a similar manner.














Czech Airlines is the largest national carrier in the new EU member countries, in terms of the number of passengers carried. In 2006, the Airline carried a record 5.5 million passengers. Since 2001, it has been a member of SkyTeam, one of the leading global airline alliances. It currently offers connections to 104 destinations in 44 countries worldwide. The fleet comprises 50 aircraft – ATR 42s/72s, Boeing 737s, and Airbus A310/A320/A321s. In the first half of 2007, Czech Airlines ranked first in on-time flight performance, among the 26 member airlines of the Association of European Airlines (AEA).

World Airports to be represented at 36th International Civil Aviation assembly

Aviation industry leaders from 35 international organisations and civil aviation regulators from 190 Governments meet in Montreal for the 36th International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) triennial assembly. Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Robert J Aaronson will lead the world’s airports.

“The ICAO assembly is an opportunity for the industry to meet with representatives of the world’s governments to discuss and reach conclusions on the important issues facing the industry, in one place and at one time,” said ACI Director General Robert J Aaronson, “While there will a strong focus at this assembly on the environment, ACI has submitted papers across a range of issues of importance to airports worldwide, including vital steps needed in safety and security.” Importantly, ACI also took part yesterday in a high level meeting on a comprehensive implementation plan for aviation safety in Africa.

Safety papers

ACI is encouraging airport operators, along with their regulators, to focus on airport certification as a high priority, believing that regulators should apply ICAO standards but avoid an excessively prescriptive approach to safety regulation, with a key objective to promote the introduction of safety management systems at airports worldwide.

It also suggests a review of airport specification guidelines for aircraft, Code F specifications for the new large aircraft such as the A380.

Environment issues

ACI states that, “Addressing environmental issues is fundamental to the ability of airports to maintain current operation levels and to handle the growing demand for air transportation”. Aircraft noise remains the environmental issue of greatest significance to most airports around the world, with the wider topic of aviation’s contribution to climate change starting to have an impact in Europe in particular.

Security concerns
ACI recognises the swift response of the industry to the so-called ‘liquids and gels’ issue that began in August 2006, but conveys that some of the issues still being felt at airports, saying, “the industry believes that further leadership and urgent action will be needed to achieve a global solution to the problems”. In the ACI security paper, the assembly is invited to request ICAO to: establish a recommended time frame in which states should fully implement the new security arrangements and establish a process to coordinate their implementation internationally; provide a template and process under which states can declare their compliance and facilitate mutual validation by making such information available to other States on request; and consider other suggestions for the more effective implementation of a permanent global solution.

The first of two ACI papers on economics supports ICAO policies on airport charges stating that charges should be established by consultation and agreement between airport operators and airport users wherever possible.

The second paper highlights recent trends in airport economics. It says that “steady air traffic growth and capacity issues are keeping capital expenditure for airport infrastructure expansion at a high level”. Adding “airport activities will continue to generate a substantial economic contribution to an increasingly interdependent world economy”.

ACI is presenting and information paper on cargo, together with the International Air Cargo Association and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations.

Boeing predicts 3,400 new airplanes in China

China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about $340 billion over the next 20 years, according to Boeing annual forecast for the commercial airplane market.

China will continue to lead all domestic air travel markets with a long-term passenger-with per kilometer growth rate of 8.8 percent. Following the anticipated surge in passenger traffic for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the China domestic market will grow nearly five-fold by 2026 to become slightly larger than today's intra-North American market.

With the continued high rate of growth for China air travel and air cargo markets, China's fleet will nearly quadruple to 4,460 airplanes by the end of the forecast period -- 2026.

Single-aisle airplanes such as the Boeing 737 will be the largest category with total new airplane deliveries reaching 2,200. Intermediate twin-aisles such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 will see approximately 750 airplane deliveries. When combined, the single-aisle and intermediate twin-aisle market will make up 90 percent of China's total delivery dollars. About 330 regional jets and 90 airplanes of 747-and-larger size will be delivered.

With China's cargo markets leading the global industry, Chinese air carriers will add about 300 freighter airplanes by 2026. Its total fleet of freighter airplanes will more than quadruple in size.
"China domestic frequencies have increased more than sixteen-fold since 1990 while airplane sizes have remained about the same," said Randy Tinseth, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president, Marketing. "The Chinese domestic market's projected average growth is almost 9 percent. Boeing believes the current trend of more frequencies and nonstop flights will continue to accommodate this growth through a focus on single-aisle airplanes such as the Boeing 737, which is renowned for its superior performance, efficiency and low operating costs."

Air-travel growth between China and North America as well as between China and Europe will more than double in size during the next 20 years, and the number of city pairs will more than triple. There will be an increased use of intermediate twin-aisle airplanes to and from all mainland China major cities, fueling frequency growth and new nonstop services. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 are the perfect combination of airplanes to satisfy this kind of development.

Worldwide, Boeing projects investments of $2.8 trillion for 28,600 new commercial airplanes to be delivered during the next 20 years. The Boeing market forecast is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and respected analysis of the commercial aviation market.

Mystery deepens over Tibet activist disappearance from September 11


The mystery surrounding the disappearance of CA Kallianpur, National Coordinator of Friends of Tibet and an expert Indinan deepens as the officials go clueless.

The 54-year old Tibet Activist and Researcher was travelling from Bombay to New Delhi on September 11, 2007 to organise a panel discussion on "India's Foreign Policy on China" at the India International Centre on September 13, 2007 and never reached NewDelhi.

Kallianpur's mobile which was traced to Jaipur Circle in Rajasthan was found with Jeetendra, a young boy in Kishenganj village, near Alwar inRajasthan, who was gifted the handset by his father Kailash Chand who happened to be travelling on the same train on September 11, 2007.

The police in Alwar managed to get Kallianpur's phone call record listfrom Reliance Mobile September 11-13, 2007 and have questioned thosewho received calls from this mobile number.

While questioning, Kailash Chand admitted that he found the phonelying under a seat in the compartment in which he travelled from 11pm,11sept till 7am on 12 Sept, when he got down at Mathura Junction.Kailash Chand said he asked co-passengers whom the phone belonged to and for the answer they said, "It might be that of the person who felldown in the train" he was shown the photograph of the missing person,but he said he had not seen him on the train at all and refused any role in the disappearance of the person.

Though there is abreakthrough by the Rajasthan police, the police in Bombay areclueless.

According to the Railway officials, there are no cases of any passenger having fallen ill or meeting with an accident at any of the stations between Bombay and Amritsar on Paschim Express route on that day. What is also mysterious is that according to railway officials no person by the name CA Kallianpur had travelled on the train onSeptember 11, 2007 as his name doesn't appear anywhere on the list.


Though strangely his mobile phone was found on the same train on September 12, 2007 around at 7 am, about 19 hours train journey from Mumbai.

Though Friends of Tibet believe that robbery was the reason behind hisdisappearance, the organisation does not rule out other possibilities due to the seriousness of the work he is involved with.

Meanwhile on September 14, 2007 one of the Friends of Tibet campaigners received an email from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in India informing "Sorry. WE DON'T have anything in this regard yet."


About CA Kallianpur

Height 5.3 feet, wheatish complexion,speaks Hindi, English, Marathi and Konkani. He was carrying a brownsuitcase while travelling.

Usually wears trousers and full-sleeved shirts. He has streaks of gray hair though he keeps it short. He wearsspectacles all the time.

Any information on Kallianpur would be highly appreciated. Please contact: 9833191592 (Sethu Das) / 9418079832, 9971448216 (TenzinTsundue) / 9810205217 (Chaman Sharma) or email:support@friendsoftibet.org--


Friends of Tibet, PO Box: 16674, Bombay 400050, India

Friends of Tibet is a global movement to keep alive the issue of Tibet through direct action. Our activities are aimed at ending illegal China's occupation of Tibet and the suffering of the Tibetan people. Friends of Tibet supports the continued struggle of the Tibetan people for independence.

To know more, vsit: http://www.friendsoftibet.org/

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Asian Tennis Federation president

Anil K. Khanna, President of Asian Tennis Federation

Thursday, August 30, 2007

TAM Airlines orders four Boeing 777





Brazil's TAM Airlines ordered for four additional 777-300ERs. This orders takes Boeing order book passto 1003 B777.




TAM is Brazil's largest airline, flying both domestic and international routes. TAM became the first Latin American airline to incorporate the 777-300ER into its long-range fleet plan when it booked its initial order for four 777-300ERs earlier this year. TAM's first 777-300ER is scheduled to be delivered in June 2008. Prior to ordering these eight 777s, TAM was an exclusive Airbus operator.



"TAM's recent orders confirm airline preference for the 777 family which commands more than a 65 percent market share in its category because of its lower operating costs, passenger pleasing cabin and unmatched reliability, " said Larry Loftis, vice president, Boeing 777 Program. "We have continually enhanced and improved the performance of the 777 family of airplanes. Today, we have grown that family to include two, new, longer range 777s and a freighter version that will enter service in the fourth quarter of 2008."



Marco Antonio Bologna, TAM's CEO said the 777-300ER acquisitions are an important step for TAM's growth in the long-haul international market. "The Boeing 777 provides TAM with unmatched revenue-generating capability, beginning with fuel savings and environmental benefits," Bologna said. "Further, this is a plane long-haul passengers recognize for its spaciousness, comfort and award-winning interiors."

The fuel-efficient 777-300ER is the world's largest long-range twin-engine jetliner capable of carrying 365 passengers up to 7,880 nautical miles (14,594 kilometers). The efficient twin-engine design provides the lowest fuel consumption and overall operating costs in its class.

BINDASS TO GO ON AIR from SEPT 17


India's leading, media & entertainment company has announced the launch of Bindass , its Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) will go on air on September 17, 2007.

On the occasion of 'Bindass' going on air, Zarina Mehta, CEO, Bindass said, "We are really excited that brand Bindass is being born on September 17, '07. We launch simultaneously with the Bindass GEC, a fully loaded Mobile service with our short code 59995 and two websites bindass.com and a really exciting user generated website lagegi.com.

"It is, indeed, an achievement for Bindass to reach out to 50% of India's Hindi-speaking cable viewership in a span of just two weeks from its launch. Bindass is proud to associate with Tata Sky. With its superior quality of satellite transmission and interactivity, Tata Sky is an ideal platform for Bindass to reach its audience ", said Shantonu Aditya, CEO, UTV broadcasting & distribution.

The channel is targeted at a target audience in the age range of 15 to 34 years. It will be available on 'Tata Sky', India's top direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television provider offering close to 110 channels, various services such as movie-on-demand, gaming active news, sports etc

The toilet so far


Do you want to go to this toilet, what will you prefer.


Boeing to promote 787 Dreamliner, 777, 737 and 747-8 at Asian Aerospace 2007

World's largest airplane manufacturer, Boeing, will be doing extensive promotion 787 Dreamliner, 777, 737 and 747-8 at Asian Aerospace 2007 beginning Sept. 3 in Hong Kong.

"Asian Aerospace showcases this exciting and dynamic market," said Larry Dickenson, senior vice president, sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "In addition to featuring our products and services, Boeing will take the opportunity to underscore its strong commitment to customers, partners and suppliers," he said.

With the new show's focus on commercial aviation, Boeing will be represented by its Commercial Airplanes unit, with participation by the Commercial Aviation Services team, Alteon Training and others. Boeing's schedule begins on Monday, Sept. 3, when Larry Dickenson discusses the commercial aviation fleet and the market outlook for the Asia-Pacific region in a presentation to the Air Transport Strategy Conference.

Additionally, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, Boeing Regional Marketing Director Jim Edgar will conduct a press briefing on the global air cargo market; including the latest Boeing freighter fleet forecast data. Air cargo traffic growth to, from and within Asia is forecast to exceed the world average during the next 20 years.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Bombardier shows more interests in Asian aerospace

With the Asia-Pacific region continuing to grow in importance in the regional and business aircraft markets, and with China forecasted to become one of the world’s key aviation markets over the next 20 years, Bombardier will show its support of this expanding marketplace by attending Asian Aerospace 2007 at its new location in Hong Kong, from September 3 to 6.
Bombardier’s aerospace activities in China have grown substantially in recent years.

Bombardier is a leading supplier of regional aircraft to the Asia-Pacific region, with 227 of its Q-Series turboprops and CRJ regional jets in service or ordered by approximately 40 operators in 14 countries.

“As Asian airlines continue to re-evaluate their strategies to focus on economics, Bombardier is well positioned to offer solutions to meet their requirements,” said James Dailly, Senior Vice-president, Sales at Bombardier Regional Aircraft. “Bombardier is the only manufacturer that offers two distinct families of regional aircraft: regional jets and turboprops, each offering low operating costs.”

With an installed fleet of over 100 business jets based in the region, Bombardier Business Aircraft maintains its strong presence in Asia-Pacific. Bombardier is the market leader in both the large and ultra-long range aircraft segments, with 64 per cent and 54 per cent of the installed base respectively.

Bombardier is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer to offer aircraft in eight of nine business jet market segments – from the premium Learjet 40 XR light jet to the ultra long-range Global Express XRS aircraft and the Challenger 800 Series in the corporate airliner segment – the widest selection of any corporate jet manufacturer.

Continuing on its recently launched world tour, Bombardier will present the latest full-size, cabin mock-up of the CSeries aircraft at Asian Aerospace 2007. Featured in the mock-up will be the forward galley with offset door configuration, two rows in business class, four rows in economy class and the aft galley with a lavatory area. The new cabin permits airlines to experience the convenience of overhead rotating bins and the cross-section fuselage was recently modified to provide additional passenger comfort.

The CSeries aircraft, designed specifically for the lower end of the 100- to 149-seat commercial market, is ideally positioned to replace many of the aging narrow-body aircraft presently in service in the Asia-Pacific region. This family of aircraft will offer airlines the opportunity to grow their networks with increased frequency and more point-to-point operations into markets that are not well served at this time due to range and aircraft size constraints.
Bombardier Aerospace’s relationship with China

The Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress is being held at AsiaWorld-Expo alongside the Hong Kong International Airport. The Bombardier exhibit is located at Hall 9, Booth 9F01 and the Bombardier hospitality suite is found within the static display area at the Business Aviation Centre. This trade-only event is expected to feature more than 500 participating companies from more than 20 countries.

Bombardier aircraft on static display at Asian Aerospace 2007

CRJ900 NextGen – The CRJ900 NextGen airliner, in the colours of U.S. carrier Northwest Airlines, features the increased use of composite materials and the all-new CRJ NextGen interior with larger windows, LED lighting and larger overhead bins. The aircraft is configured with12 business class and 64 economy class seats. Like other members of the CRJ NextGen family, the aircraft is designed to deliver operating cost improvements and is the next step in the continuing evolution of the CRJ Series. Following Asian Aerospace, the CRJ900 NextGen jetliner will embark on an extensive demonstration tour of several countries in Asia and Europe.

Challenger 300: This first true super-midsize jet offers transcontinental range and superior long-range cruise speed, with eight passengers. It can fly Hong Kong-Darwin non-stop with a full payload and its superior airfield performance allows it to operate out of 5,000-foot (1,524-m) runways with ease*.

The Challenger 300 jet’s fleet currently totals over 150 aircraft, with a dispatch reliability of over 99.5 per cent as at July 31, 2007.

Global Express XRS: The pioneering Global Express XRS business jet features the largest cabin of any purpose-built corporate aircraft – with more cabin volume and more floor space than its closest competitor. No other business jet in the ultra long-range segment matches the high-speed range capability delivered by this aircraft. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link London-Singapore and Hong Kong- Los Angeles non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew*.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Luxury chocolate experience onboard for Gulf Air premium class passengers

Lee Shave (second from right) tasting a chocolate variety while Marjo Rashid (right) looks on. Ali Rashid (left) and Gulf Air Chef Christophe Comacho (second left) discuss the chocolate menu.


Manama, Bahrain 27 August 2007: Taking its premium class onboard catering to greater heights, Gulf Air, the five-times-in-a-row winner of the SkyTrax Best Onboard Catering Award for First Class, has just introduced one more delicacy to its award winning First Class menu.

A select range of handmade premium chocolates will be served onboard for First Class passengers from now on, to be supplied by Bahraini chocolatier-couple Ali Rashid and Marjo Rashid under an exclusive arrangement.

“Gulf Air has carved a niché for itself in onboard fine-dining by introducing refreshingly innovative service concepts and products,” says Gulf Air Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.

“We understand well our premium passengers, who not only have discerning tastes and but also expect certain exclusivity when travelling with us. The chocolate range produced by Ali and Marjo, who are trained in Holland in chocolate-making, fits this bill. They have recreated the European chocolate-making art with a Middle Eastern finesse right here in Bahrain. Besides, as the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf Air is proud to support this unique local venture.”

Passengers can indulge themselves tasting some of the unique and exotic couverture chocolate combinations, developed and perfected by the couple, such as Zanzabil ginger, Muhallabiah, Caramel delight and Hazelnut cream.

“We are proud to be a supplier to Gulf Air’s first class cabin service, which has set an industry standard for onboard service,” adds Ali Rashid.

“We use the finest quality ingredients sourced from Switzerland and other European countries and personally create our combinations to ensure our chocolates provide a long-lasting experience to Gulf Air customers.”

Boeing Delivers 3,000th Everett-built widebody Airplane


In the past 40 years, the fleet of 747, 767 and 777 airplanes has:


Flown more than 34.5 million flights Logged more than 148 million flight hours
Flown 71 billion nautical miles


Everett, Wash., Aug. 27, 2007: Boeing today delivered its 3,000th widebody airplane from its Everett, Wash., site. The airplane was a 777-200ER (Extended Range) model that was delivered to Korean Air.

The 3,000 airplanes built and delivered from the Boeing Everett factory include 747, 767 and 777 models. The site is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

"We are honored to receive the 3,000th airplane assembled at the Everett plant," said J.H. Lee, president and COO, Korean Air. "Boeing Everett employees have made high-quality, reliable airplanes that have played a critical role in the success of our airline."

The 3,000th airplane is joining the Korean Air fleet of 123 airplanes, which includes 13 777-200ERs, four 777-300s, 24 747-400s and 21 747-400 Freighters. Korean Air plans to use the new 777 for long-haul business routes to the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Korean Air also has 35 additional airplanes on order from the Everett programs including 777-300ERs, 777 Freighters, 747-8 Freighters and 787 Dreamliners. In addition, the airline has four 737s on order from the Boeing factory in Renton, Wash.



Sunday, August 26, 2007

Journalists can apply for free speech award

Region :WorldwideCountry :NoneTopic :Press Freedom, Radio, Television, Fellowships and Awards, Print Journalism

15/08/2007Journalists across the globe can compete for the International Award for Freedom of Speech, which recognizes reporting that shows “free and independent vision,” regardless of the subject matter.

Entry deadline: September 15.

The award is worth EU€5000, organized by the Marseille-Provence-Alpes du Sud Press Society, is open to professional journalists who work for international news agencies, whether operating locally or regionally. Entries should have been published or broadcast from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007.

Applications should include an original copy of the published article (15,000 characters maximum), a VHS copy for TV (12 minutes maximum), or a tape or CD for radio entries (6 minutes maximum). All entries should accompany a French translation.
For more information, contact c-presse@wanadoo.fr or visit http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=22801.

Photojournalists invited to participate in annual contest

Region :WorldwideCountry :NoneTopic :Photojournalism, Fellowships and Awards
15/08/2007Photojournalists worldwide have the chance to win US$1,000 and a Canon SLR digital camera by participating in Editor and Publisher’s eighth annual Photos of the Year Contest. Last day to enter: September 14.

Participants can submit photos that have been published in their newspaper or on their newspaper’s Web site since October 1, 2006. The entry fee is US$35 for single entry or $60 for a photo essay or series (three to10 photos). Categories include news, features, sports and multiple images/photo essay.

Winners and honorable mentions will be published in the magazine’s November issue and an online gallery at http://www.editorandpublisher.com on October 29.For more information, contact Daniela DiMaggio at ddimaggio@editorandpublisher.com or Ryan Whiting at ryan.whiting@nielsen.com, or visit http://editorandpublisher.nielsencontests.com/

Design group offers membership in developing countries

Region :WorldwideCountry :NoneTopic :Editing, Management, Print Journalism, Networking
20/08/2007The Society of New Design (SND) is offering membership to designers in developing countries who cannot afford the usual dues.

SND recently announced that in some specific developing countries, news organizations could join through special corporate memberships. The organizations can each then name three individual journalists to represent them and receive SND benefits. These benefits include discounts, a copy of the annual book “Best of Newspaper Design,” digital copies of the society’s quarterly journal, and access to the newsletter.For more information, contact SND at snd@snd.org, telephone +1 401 294 5233, or visit http://www.snd.org

Armenian School of Journalism (ASJ) - A two-year international masters degree program in journalism

Organized by the Journalism Department of Yerevan State University and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). Deadline to apply: September 5, 2007.

10 – 12 students, selected in competition, will be trained to assume news and management positions at newspapers, news agencies, broadcast outlets and Web-based publications.

will be provided by American, European and Caucasian journalists and scholars. The journalism faculty and curriculum for the school will be provided by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), a Washington-based journalism organization, with the cooperation from Louisiana State University and Kent State University. The program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

The curriculum is based on a hands-on, experiential approach, using the latest techniques of fact-based, professional reporting and writing for both print and broadcast media. Students have access to a computer laboratory, the Internet, photo, audio and video equipment and a journalism library. The students will publish “PatUhan” student newspaper and its web version.
Graduates of ASJ will receive MA degree diploma from Journalism Department of YSU and an internationally recognized certificate from ICFJ.

The program will be offered in four semesters from September 2007 to May 2009. The best students will be given opportunity to have internship in outstanding media outlets abroad.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:* Bachelor’s or master’s degree (previous training or education in journalism not required) * Commitment to pro-active journalism * Good command of a foreign language* Basics of computer literacy

ENTRANCE TESTS & DOCUMENTS:* Filled-in Application form (the form is attached)* Diploma and official transcript * Interview with the selection committee APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:Applications should be submitted from June 1 to September 5 at Armenian School of Journalism, Journalism Department of Yerevan State University (1 Alex Manukyan str., 7th building, 5th floor., room 509a; Yerevan, Armenia; tel.: +37410 554 130)For more information about program, please, contact Hasmik Mkrtchyan, Program Assistant, mobile: +37491 371 289, e-mail: http://f5mail.rediff.com/bn/compose.cgi?login=emailmail&session_id=5L23PK1KRKyLVFlpXAw9Kjh6wZbPywo1&FormName=mail_to_individual&email=amkrtchyan@icfj.org, http://f5mail.rediff.com/bn/compose.cgi?login=emailmail&session_id=5L23PK1KRKyLVFlpXAw9Kjh6wZbPywo1&FormName=mail_to_individual&email=hasmikmkr@yahoo.com.

job as Television News Writer

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) has an immediate opening for an experienced Television News Writer. MBN is a Washington, DC. based international multi-media broadcasting corporation broadcasting television and FM /AM radio news and information in Arabic to the 22+ Arabic speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa as well as to Arabic speakers across Europe.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: News writers are responsible for writing scripts for news broadcasts. The incumbent translates material from English into Arabic. The incumbent works closely with MBN’s editorial personnel, Production & Broadcast Operations.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: - Communicate and translate from English to Arabic- Develop and write new stories in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy and balance- Perform under deadline pressure - Complete a variety of writing assignments for summaries, news programs, news packages, live events and features.- Experience with digital news broadcasting - Responsibilities may also include assisting producers, up to and including line producing.- Maintain a knowledge of current International and US events- Ability to conduct on-line research for difficult story assignment

QUALIFICATION: - Bachelors degree in journalism or broadcast journalism- 3 years experience writing international news or other professional writing experience- Strong attention to detail- Able to work effectively with all levels of management- Strong computer and database skills- Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills- Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment which will include overnight shift coverage.

Applicants will be asked to demonstrate their ability by taking a writing skills test.
MBN offers a challenging work environment, competitive pay and excellent benefits. The selected candidate must be able to pass background check and receive work authorization. MBN is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Please forward your cover letter, cv/resume, writing sample and salary expectations to mbnjobs@alhurra.com. Please include the job title of the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.

Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc (MBN) is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at www.alhurra.com.

PART-TIME EDITORIAL JOB VACANCY ON MIZZIMA NEWS

PART-TIME EDITORIAL JOB VACANCY ON MIZZIMA NEWSThis not-for-profit news agency, specializing in Burma-Related news andmultimedia - www.mizzima.com and www.mizzima.tv - is looking forin-housejournalism trainers (volunteer) for its reporters and staff in MizzimaOffices in New Delhi and Chiang Mai (Thailand) from September 1, 2007 through to March 31, 2008. The trainers will need to provide theMizzimajournalists with training In journalism and multi-media (includingprintjournalism, broadcasting journalism, photography, and IT). Salary and benefits are negotiable.Applicants should send a letter explaining why they are interested in
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: Kaulkin Ginsberg Position: Steady B-to-B Freelance Job Location: Anywhere, Telecommute Job Status: Freelance Salary: Negotiable Ad Expires: September 5, 2007 Job ID: 810893 Description:Online trade publication is looking for a freelance business reporter to contribute stories on a continuing basis. InsideARM.com is the leading daily covering the growing business of debt and accounts receivables management. Business and finance reporting experience preferred. Reporter will produce three or more stories a week from in-depth features to spot news briefs. Position could become full time as beat system evolves. Send resume and three writing samples to jobs@kaulkin.com with the heading "freelance" in the subject line.

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