The product recommendations on our site are independently chosen by our editors my wife set up a dream trip to Lake El Salto in Mexico I’d peppered her with hints since we’d met six years earlier but I was in disbelief that I’d finally be headed to the land of las lobinas grandes I think my 20 trips to that “once in a lifetime” destination speak for themselves but I really believe that El Salto is a location that every serious angler needs to visit.  magazines like Bassmaster have touted El Salto as a bass fishing Disneyland Tackle companies use it as the testing ground for new gear But here are my reasons why you need to fish there: I know that everyone has a different budget and a different tolerance for expense but a trip to El Salto is not overwhelmingly expensive.  You probably already own all of the tackle you’ll need although I’m pretty sure you’ll end up buying more for the trip anyway have you seen the prices guys pay to go offshore fishing and I can promise you that there is no group that will treat you better than the guides and lodge staff at a lake such as this.  Perhaps most important is the value of the trip You can probably spend less to fish three or four days at Okeechobee so I’m not going to guarantee you a giant or several giants but you’ll definitely be around them every day If you just want to go to El Salto and whack on fish after fish after fish and drink cold Pacificos and margaritas but having all of those shots at hard-fighting quality bass is a huge opportunity for the recreational and tournament angler alike.  Are you looking to learn a particular technique and they can grow upwards of 2 pounds in their first year so they’re hungry and mean and willing to use any trick in the book to get free and get back to their business The lake can shift 40 feet in the course of a year I was once there in October when the water was going over the spillway and we were fishing far back in the woods and I have been there on a couple of summertime trips when the lake was effectively reduced to the river channel and one that has kept the lake healthy over the years and when the lake gets inundated by major August and September storms In addition to baitfish like shad and mojarra El Salto is known for it’s ample population of fast-growing and oft-breeding tilapia El Salto’s yearly cycles are part of what have kept the lake so strong four decades after its impoundment Other Mexican lakes have become hot for a while and then gone stagnant just that many anglers who travel across the border aim for a PB El Salto remains a perfect model of management involving stakeholders to include the tilapia cooperative and local farmers who depend upon it for irrigation needs The ultimate beneficiaries are gringos like me who want to be spoiled and come home with sore thumbs About those sore thumbs I mentioned; you don’t need to come home with those if you don’t want to. Again, the service at lodges like Anglers Inn is above and beyond what you’d experience at any five-star resort or land a fish the entire trip if you don’t want to; the guides will retie your lures while you’re taking a siesta and they’re masters of getting even the most deeply hung crankbait out of a seemingly impenetrable underwater hazard The service is so good that I once got up in the middle of the night and started to head behind the bar to grab a soft drink and opened the cooler before I could get there It’s also not that hard to get there There are direct flights from major hubs like Dallas and Phoenix you’ll be whisked away in an air-conditioned van with a cooler full of Bebidas to the lake or several “one mores.” Book for as long as you can Bring your own reels spooled with 17- to 20-pound test fluorocarbon or mono we’ve never had problems putting them in our carry-on bags and I strongly suggest putting them in your checked bag for the trip home Even reels without line have become a point of contention I store two oversized tackle bags and a rod tube down at the lake (I message ahead of time and they have them waiting at my room when I arrive) yet somehow I always manage to bring more and more tackle Some of it eventually works its way into the rotation Your choices lure choices will vary by the season and the conditions but beyond bringing plenty of terminal tackle here are my suggestions for must-have items but don’t forget: the lodge does your laundry every day you can leave some clothes at home and pack more tackle but you’ll have what you need when Mexican giants put on the feed bag and subsequently in the General Counsel’s Office for a Cabinet-level agency where he specializes in matters relating to Federal administrative law He is also a Senior Writer for Bassmaster Magazine a prolific blogger and has written for numerous other magazines he consults for numerous companies endemic to the fishing industry and leads trips on behalf of Anglers Inn International to Mexico for largemouths and to Brazil for peacock bass and currently utilizes his vast legal experience as the Chair of the Bylaws Committee He often dreams of adding new species to his “life list” and frequently obsesses about giant trevally bluefin tuna and golden dorado in addition to double-digit bass Pete and his wife Hanna operate halfpastfirstcast.com The best online fishing resource to learn and stay current on the latest fishing gear Salto Systems has announced the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Tubular model an electronic locking solution for upgrading and modernizing access control systems This lock offers a range of advanced features and an easy-to-install design that simplifies the transition from traditional mechanical-key-operated locks to state-of-the-art electronic access control Salto SVN data-on-card virtual network capabilities and mobile functionality compatible with a digital key or Apple Wallet this model integrates into an access control system via the cloud or on-premise providing comprehensive access information for every door in a facility This intelligent locking system also utilizes advanced encryption and robust protection against advanced attacks Standout features of the XS4 Mini Metal Tubular include: This electronic smart door lock integrates Salto SVN The XS4 Mini Metal Model is designed for seamless compatibility with European and now ANSI tubular latch-equipped standard doors Salto users can choose from a wide range of handle designs For more information, visit the website at www.salto.us or www.saltosystems.com/en-ca. The most-read stories on IEEE Spectrum right now Perched on the edge of a cliff in Cundinamarca the Hotel Del Salto is a relic of the opulence and horrors of colonialism looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease The abandoned mansion turned museum has long been rumored to be haunted It is also the eerie real-life inspiration for Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro’s gothic horror novel “Bochica,” publishing in May by Primero Sueño Press “I first visited the site in 2016 with my brother,” Flórez-Cerchiaro told USA TODAY “He's also fascinated by the supernatural and eerie history ‘This would be the perfect setting for a horror novel.’ I even posted a photo on Facebook with that exact caption.”  the setting in “Bochica” mirrors the hotel's grandiosity and unsettling atmosphere is a structure that does not belong – a colonial wound embedded into Muisca land “I wanted to avoid the common horror trope of vilifying indigenous history – so often horror stories frame native beliefs as 'curses' rather than acknowledging their sacred importance,” Flórez-Cerchiaro said some Muisca chose to leap from the waterfall rather than surrender believing they would be transformed into condors you feel this overwhelming mix of beauty and tragedy and then you have this massive waterfall right across from it,” Flórez-Cerchiaro said “I wouldn’t call myself a true believer in the supernatural became a hotel in 1928 to cater to the Colombian elite visiting Tequendama Falls partly due to declining tourism and the contamination of the Bogotá River Its reputation took a darker turn as it became infamous as a suicide site The aura of Hotel Del Salto is precisely what Flórez-Cerchiaro channels in her novel as she recounts the heaviness felt in the area and the superstition of not getting too close out of fear of being pulled far from everything,” Flórez-Cerchiaro said you bring in history – this land belonged to the Muisca people a woman who returns to the isolated estate of her childhood only to confront its violent past The mansion in “Bochica” is a place where the supernatural and historical trauma are entwined was built for the elite to enjoy breathtaking views But what about the history that came before but who gets to benefit from it?” Flórez-Cerchiaro added the real site is being restored as a museum Today, the once-abandoned Hotel Del Salto has been repurposed as the Tequendama Falls Museum of Biodiversity and Culture “Gothic horror has always been a great lens for exploring women’s power – or lack of it,” Flórez-Cerchiaro said but it’s also about what women are willing to risk to have control over their own lives.”  visiting Hotel Del Salto is an opportunity to step into a setting where history and horror mix The museum offers an educational experience on the region's biodiversity and cultural heritage And for those who want to experience the haunted beauty of the place without boarding a plane to Colombia “There's a line in the book that says that the house is so beautiful but it's a disguise to a lot of suffering that goes far beyond .. just Antonia and her family's suffering,” Flórez-Cerchiaro said I think that we should be acknowledging all of it Not to say that we have to stop visiting places (like this) Home » Zennio is excited to announce their integration with Salto The integration of Zennio’s Guest Room Management System (GRMS) with Salto’s advanced access control systems creates a powerful solution for hoteliers This seamless combination delivers several key advantages the Salto system now operates entirely online leveraging the hotel’s infrastructure and Zennio network to enable real-time communication between Salto locks and ProAccess Space software The Salto locks provide enhanced data accessibility on the KNX system unlocking new possibilities for room automation One notable feature is intelligent scene control: the system can automatically activate different room settings based on whether a guest or staff member enters The Do Not Disturb (DND) functionality has also been enhanced through this integration the DND mode automatically activates on the room’s push buttons Are you interested in our products and solutions [email protected] You can follow us on our social media platforms: Zennio is a global technology company specializing in advanced KNX-based automation solutions for smart buildings You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved A one-legged robot can hop from one narrow pipe to another and land balanced By Meghan Rosen Salto the robot is acting a little squirrelly The jumping bot can take a flying leap and land on a narrow pipe ­­­— just like a squirrel soaring from branch to branch. It’s the first time scientists have been able to get a robot to land balanced on such a tiny target whose team reported the results March 19 in Science Robotics.  “We’ve been inspired by squirrels,” says Yim who worked on the project at the University of California Berkeley and is now at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday By subscribing, you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy.  You must be 13 or older to sign up For full digital access, consider a $2.99 per month subscription Yim and his collaborators reported February 27 in the Journal of Experimental Biology.  If you land on a square and feel like you’re going to fall forward pushing hard against the ground to prevent yourself from toppling over Yim’s team tried to mimic those strategies in Salto, a spindly little hopping bot that was developed in 2016, and named after “saltatorial,” or jumping, movement. In 2020, the researchers figured out how to make Salto stick the landing on flat surfaces They added a clawlike gripper to Salto’s foot so it could catch a pipe during landings And they gave Salto the ability to stand or crouch to improve its balance.  Salto successfully leapt from one PVC pipe to another 25 times out of 30 catching the tube and swinging over or under it most of the time “There’s lots of room for improvement,” Yim says Salto may not be ready to join Cirque du Soleil yet but he has ideas about how to improve the bot’s balance making it better for grasping the pipe upon landing like a squirrel squeezing a branch with its toes.  Yim envisions future bots that are even more agile than Salto and could one day help with construction hopping onto pipes or girders while carrying cameras for inspection or working outside in a forest doing environmental monitoring But Salto will need many more tweaks to catch up to its bushy-tailed brothers “The robot is definitely not able to do what a squirrel can do just yet.”  Questions or comments on this article? E-mail us at feedback@sciencenews.org | Reprints FAQ J.K. Yim et al. Monopedal robot branch-to-branch leaping and landing inspired by squirrel balance control. Science Robotics S. D. Lee et al. Free-ranging squirrels perform stable, above-branch landings by balancing using leg force and nonprehensile foot torque. Journal of Experimental Biology. Published online February 27, 2025. doi: 10.1242/jeb.249934. Meghan Rosen is a staff writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, and later graduated from the science communication program at UC Santa Cruz. Fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) are arboreal acrobats, capable of jumping quickly from tree limb to tree limb. New research shows how these rodents land their leaps. During hibernation, gut microbes of thirteen-lined ground squirrels (one shown) help the critters hold on to muscle by turning excess nitrogen into muscle’s building blocks. Squirrels love peanuts of course, but peanuts may not love them back. Populations of red squirrels fed a supplemental diet of peanuts developed weaker jaws than those living on a natural, harder nut diet. A new device projects 3-D graphics, such as this car. Users can grab, rotate and otherwise manipulate the floating visuals. A new book contends that Silicon Valley’s vision of the future — one in which AI enables humans to surpass biological limitations and build an ever-growing society in space — is implausible and morally fraught. Organizations that want to counter climate misinformation with AI need to bring in experts to guide training of the models, a new study suggests. A fiber optic cable routes laser light to this photonic accelerator — a device that uses light to speed up computation — made by Boston-based Lightelligence. NASA’s Aura satellite (illustrated) has been orbiting Earth for more than 20 years. It is expected to run out of power in mid-2026. New AI tools to detect and describe previously undiscovered proteins have the potential to improve disease treatments and boost our basic biological knowledge. Perhaps someday spacecraft will be able to take humans beyond the solar system. A display at the March 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona touts advances in artificial intelligence. The goal of artificial general intelligence, however, remains ill-defined and controversial. Science News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology. Today, our mission remains the same: to empower people to evaluate the news and the world around them. It is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education (EIN 53-0196483). Subscribers, enter your e-mail address for full access to the Science News archives and digital editions. Salto has released the DBolt Touch Interconnected (IC), a smart electronic deadbolt that’s perfectly suited for multi-family new builds and retrofits. The DBolt Touch IC offers a manual, interconnected deadbolt and passage latch electronic locking solution with a sleek touchscreen keypad. The ability to retract both the latch bolt and deadbolt in a single motion for a quick and easy exit is the exact solution that many residential building guidelines require. The DBolt Touch IC is the latest in the DBolt Touch series from Salto. It’s an interconnected smart deadbolt that combines an electronic deadbolt with the convenience of a design that simply replaces an existing mechanical deadbolt. It joins the DBolt Touch, an easy-to-install apartment unit door electronic lock that adds smart features and maintains the design integrity of any residence, is field-adjustable, and installs into most standard door preps. The DBolt Touch IC is easy to retrofit, is compatible with almost any interior unit entrance, and blends seamlessly and connects wirelessly to a property’s ecosystem. Its smart access technology – powered by Salto's access management platforms – delivers a comprehensive and modern digitized property that unifies security, access control, property management, and the tenant experience in an all-in-one residential smart access solution. This sleek and modern touchscreen deadbolt allows residents to enjoy the convenience of a 100% keyless and smart living experience. The Salto DBolt Touch IC is fully compatible across the Salto platform, so it’s the perfect solution to be used in a system that can manage full sites. 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The Salto IQ Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the demands of modern cloud-based access control applications. SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a leading provider of access control, ID management, and smart locker solutions, proudly announced the recipients of its esteemed partner awards during a special breakfast ceremony held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the annual ISC West trade show in Las Vegas. Salto Systems will have an action-packed ISC West in Las Vegas this April 9 -12. The leading electronic access control provider will launch its new brand DNA, called the SALTO WECOSYSTEM; introduce new CEO Marc Gómez; and showcase various solutions for advanced access control, visitor access, and smart lockers. In 2015, the United Nations Climate Change Conference reached a global pact (the Paris Agreement): to mitigate the effects of climate change and achieve neutrality by 2050. 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Discover Return On ExperienceThree ecosystems — Hospitality & Leisure and Inventory & Procurement — operate independently and together depending on your needs 7 Questions to Ask Before You Invest in a Hotel Mobile App Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet A prestigious 1,000-room hotel in Boston transitioned from a competitor's AI Be one of the first to try our new activity feed This is the hardest pitch of El Chamán Loco Anna Hazelnutt is known for many things—turquoise hair, a strong sense of humor, her memorable last name.* But most of all, perhaps, she is known as the spokesperson of slab. Hazelnutt has sent 5.14a slab. She teaches people how to climb slab. She even sells “Slab Is Sexy” stickers on Etsy Hazelnutt swapped crimps and microscopic crystals for a mega steep route that pushed her grade to 5.14b on Belly of the Beast This is the eighth and most difficult pitch of El Chamán Loco the project Hazelnutt has taken on this winter with Canadian climber Connor Runge in El Salto Until Runge and Hazelnutt hopped on El Chamán Loco in January, this 14-pitch route had never been fully free climbed. The route was first established in 2015 by three Italian climbers but they aided three of the pitches due to the sustained difficulty Since Runge started coming to El Salto a few years ago where he could see the Chamán Wall quite clearly he recalls: “I would look over at the Shaman Wall and be like ‘What is up with that?’” Then when the Italians rebolted the route a few years ago “It would be so cool to go free those pitches,” he says of the three pitches yet to be free climbed So Runge slid into fellow Rab-sponsored climber Hazelnutt’s DMs and proposed the project After gut-checking their compatibility on a climb in Colorado Aside from a week off the wall due to weather Runge and Hazelnutt climbed more or less every other day or two in January Runge spent a lot of time cleaning up the climb and breaking off loose rock he’d managed to free every pitch of El Chamán Loco (proposed grade 5.14b/8c) “I feel super stoked with what I’ve done,” Runge says While he was hoping to tackle a sub-24 hour free ascent of El Chamán Loco this past weekend a knee injury has pushed that objective to the end of February But Runge remains happy with what he accomplished—and to have gotten to know Hazelnutt on the project how to chill: “She’s really into sleeping in and I’m super intense (according to Anna) it’s about the people you meet along the way.” Hazelnutt described herself as more or less along for the ride with Runge’s objective of freeing El Chamán Loco “I was just going to support him on this first free ascent and try my best,” she says she’d started to realize that in order to push her grade not slab—and the steep pitches at the center of the wall presented an opportunity Hazelnutt estimates she put seven sessions into working Belly of the Beast before she “locked in” and redpointed it “I got the second free ascent of the hardest pitch—or the first female,” she says “I don’t know what kind of labels to put on it but I’m the second person to free it successfully and it’s my first of the grade.” Runge gave Hazelnutt the honor of naming the route while jugging up alongside the pitch on fixed lines Because the pitch is so overhanging—Hazelnutt estimates 45 degrees or so—the rope curved like a belly through the air She recounts the resulting exchange that occurred between her and Runge as follows: Hazelnutt: I’m stuck in the belly of the beast it occurred to her that “belly of the beast” would make a good name for the pitch “That’s what the route should be named when you send it,” Runge told her Sending it may not have been Hazelnutt’s proclaimed goal but she did act on the feeling that she needed to switch it up to advance her climbing I’ve been trying to diversify from slab,” she explains “It’s so hard to try to push grades in that style because they become really heinous.” It also becomes more challenging to find slab projects at grades of 5.14+ and up without having to travel to Arco or North Wales Hazelnutt has been doing more moonboarding and bouldering to strengthen her shoulders She also underwent some specialized training in the “dark arts” of kneebarring with Emily Harrington earlier this year which came in handy for the knee scum on Belly Hazelnut managed to tick off two more pitches on the route: a 5.13a and 5.13c Her remaining goal is to free all the pitches on the route—but she’s not stressing about it So I’m pretty excited to try that.” Choosing to tackle the hardest pitch first was her strategy for gaining the confidence she needed to free the rest of the route she’s got two more 5.13s to tackle on El Chaman with a wild variety of features and giant tufas you can literally bear hug—the rest of the route lives up to the loco in its name with no consistent style does Hazelnutt’s foray into overhanging power climbing mean that she thinks slab isn’t as sexy as it used to be Will she start slinging stickers proclaiming “steep is sexy” “I’m never going to stop,” Hazelnutt laughs of her love of slab “But the steeps aren’t as bad as I thought but the falls are a little less scary.” Right now she’s really enjoying diversifying her climbing and getting into more styles But she does want the world to know that she’s still committed to slab: “It’s still so sexy and I’m still going to pursue it at the highest level I want to do the hardest slabs out there.” “I like that I’m pushing my sport grade in the middle of a bigger objective,” she explains “I find that really exciting and challenging That is where my heart is right now is big walls.” This summer she’s headed to pursue a big wall project in Madagascar with Matilda Soderlund As a resident of the road who describes herself as “dirtbagging light,” she can go wherever the weather’s good he’s headed to Spain in March and will stay in Europe through spring Then he’ll head back to Squamish for the summer While this is Hazelnutt’s first time climbing in El Salto—or anywhere in Mexico—she says she’s hooked and plans to return next winter “I really feel like the community just embraced me,” she says Chill vibes and world-class climbing aside and she still has a lot of family in the country “It’s just kind of cool to be in Mexico doing the thing I like for myself,” she reflects “It’s been a really beautiful experience.” *Hazelnutt isn’t Anna’s real last name—it’s Hazlett Hazelnutt is a nickname that stuck from her days on the high school track and field team Anna says she uses both surnames interchangeably Ethan Morf is a Canadian climbing and sports photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia. With a skate-inspired style, he captures the vertical world in a raw and dynamic way. When he’s not behind the camera, you’ll find him on the sharp end. See more of his work at ethanmorfphoto.com or @ethanmorf "The Nutcracker" explores the mental challenges of solo climbing and the tactics Cornell used to help him send the route Check out our latest news for product releases Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookie Policy | Contact This advanced smart locking hardware solution provides high-tech functionality. Its backlit, single-point, capacitive touch-enabled keypad guarantees intuitive operation, keyless access, and broad usability. It supports a wide range of credentials, including PIN codes, keycards, and mobile access. Users can expect robust, reliable access control that delivers unparalleled flexibility and security.   The XS4 One S Keypad's compact design makes it universally compatible with new or existing mortise locks. 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In addition to connectivity support for the Salto BLUEnet Wireless network, the IQ Mini has built-in SVN-Flex technology, which quickly and securely connects smart locking devices like unit doors and readers (increasing SVN credential update point capacity based on BLUEnet Wireless technology). This allows smart access network access points and devices to work together as a team resulting in faster response times and improved security. For an even better connected BLUEnet experience and to facilitate the commissioning process for installers, the IQ Mini allows users to connect and control up to four BLUEnet devices. The Salto IQ Mini is also outfitted with the versatile USB port and has input voltage of 5V. It includes standard encryption communications that meet the highest industry security ratings. Available in white, the Salto IQ Mini is available for pre-order today and will hit shelves in September. Salto announces the launch of the XS4 Com iGO cloud-based door intercom an advanced video intercom solution engineered to seamlessly integrate with modern digital lifestyles across residential XS4 Com iGO is a user-friendly system that enables visitors to initiate communication with users by simply scanning a QR code or tapping their NFC-enabled phone on an iGO plate which initiates two-way audio and video verification for entry control Residents then manage these interactions directly from a smartphone This technology does not rely on a power supply or an internet connection solving complexity and cost issues from traditional intercom systems With the XS4 Com iGO hardware-free solution any building can turn a perimeter access point into a connected Salto also now offers its uniquely developed XS4 Com iGO platform to communicate with visitors and manage door and gate access from anywhere This system integrates directly with Salto's smart access control platforms creating a unified and user-friendly door intercom and access control connected ecosystem that’s accessible via the web and mobile applications by visitors and residents This advanced video door intercom system centralizes all access control-related features into a single Geofencing technology further enhances security by ensuring that calls can only be initiated when visitors are physically near the property combined with seamless integration with existing Salto solutions and smart locking technology to connect any entry or gate makes the XS4 Com iGO adaptable to various environments The Salto XS4 Com iGO solution is designed with simplicity in mind and offers an intuitive interface for both installers and operators Installers can easily integrate the system into existing setups with minimal disruption Systems administrators and building operators benefit from streamlined processes for real-time entry monitoring This delivers a seamless intercom experience for visitors The system's ease of use does not compromise its advanced capabilities making it an ideal choice for modern building ecosystems Get our news on your inbox! Suscribe x MercoPress, en Español Montevideo, May 5th 2025 - 13:19 UTC Paraguayan carrier Paranair Tuesday performed the maiden flight between the Uruguayan cities of Montevideo and Salto thus marking the beginning of a new era in commercial aviation with foreign operators serving domestic routes Paranair offers two weekly flights aboard Canadian-built Bombardier CRJ 200 twin-jet aircraft seating up to 50 passengers The first direct flight between Montevideo and Salto took off Tuesday from Carrasco International Airport at 8.50 am and landed at Salto at 10 am “Today is a day to enjoy what it means to have connectivity again in this region of the country very important for the department and for the country It will mark a before and after in the life of this department and the region,” Salto Mayor Andrés Lima said Uruguay's Transport Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola underscored the initiative as a milestone towards relaunching Uruguay's domestic air connectivity the segment between Salto and Montevideo and back will become twice a week “the first flight that we authorized to one of the new terminals of the National System of International Airports for Uruguay which begins to have two weekly frequencies with Montevideo in terms of passenger and cargo transport.” The new alternative gives Paraguayan and Uruguayan travelers the chance to visit Salto's thermal area and get to know the coast's productive system and the country's north Paranair's new service is in line with Uruguay's newly signed open skies agreements with Argentina Uruguay's National System of International Airports includes Carrasco (Montevideo) The CRJ 200 is known for its lower noise emissions compared to most jet airliners as Amaszonas Paraguay and rebranded Paranair on Oct Its main hub is Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Commenting for this story is now closed.If you have a Facebook account, become a fan and comment on our Facebook Page Unlock the full potential of Wavestore v6.40—download our launch presentation today and explore the latest innovations in video management Wavestore is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Salto Partner Summit – Inspire 2025 This highly anticipated event brings together leading security professionals and industry innovators to explore advancements in access control and video surveillance integration Wavestore’s presence at the summit underscores its commitment to delivering seamless real-time security solutions that eliminate the complexity of traditional SDK-based integrations Wavestore’s open-platform VMS (Video Management System) enables organizations to automate the display and retrieval of access control data alongside real-time video footage “The Salto Partner Summit is an important platform for fostering collaboration and sharing insights on the future of security technology,” said Jeff Wood Wavestore is committed to building solutions that bring seamless interoperability between access control and video management systems Our integration with Salto Space allows security teams to automate the display and retrieval of access control data with real-time video footage Wavestore’s direct integration with Salto eliminates reliance on multiple third-party platforms significantly reducing deployment times and licensing costs Organizations can instantly correlate access events—such as unauthorized entry attempts or forced doors—with corresponding video footage Manager - Integration Technology Partners at Salto Systems highlights the importance of this partnership: “Wavestore’s Sponsorship at the Salto Partner Summit highlights the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to delivering intelligent security solutions Their VMS integration with Salto Space creates a seamless experience allowing security teams to manage video and access control in a unified platform.” “This integration is particularly valuable for education Security personnel can track movements in real time receive automated alerts for unusual activity The ability to instantly correlate access control data with video footage eliminates guesswork and enhances overall security operations.” “One of the biggest challenges organizations face is linking access control events with video footage quickly and efficiently,” said Jeff Thomas Regional Sales Manager (Northwest/Central) at Wavestore security teams have to manually search access logs and video recordings separately which takes time and increases the risk of oversight With Wavestore’s integration with Salto Space security teams can instantly pull up video linked to access events whether it’s an unauthorized entry attempt The system automatically records and tags the footage allowing for immediate verification and faster decision-making This not only improves security response times but also helps with compliance By linking video analytics with access control Wavestore also supports advanced security features Attendees of the Salto Partner Summit will have the opportunity to connect with Wavestore’s North America team Jeff and Gregg will be available at the event to discuss how Wavestore’s direct integration with Salto is transforming security operations across multiple industries Wavestore invites security professionals, Salto partners, and industry leaders to register their interest in attending the event by visiting https://www.wavestore.com/salto-partner-summit For more details on Wavestore’s integration with Salto and to see how our solution is redefining access control and video management, visit https://www.wavestore.com/integration-modules/salto Kevin Baldwin Solutions for a world we can't yet see Discover v6.40 features helping people and businesses Salto has launched the XS4 One S Keypad, a cutting-edge addition to the XS4 One product family and smart access ecosystem This advanced smart locking hardware solution provides high-tech functionality capacitive touch-enabled keypad guarantees intuitive operation reliable access control that delivers unparalleled flexibility and security.  The XS4 One S Keypad’s extensive capabilities ensure it meets the needs of diverse industries: hospitality, commercial, workspaces, education, multi-family residential, retail, and more. Leveraging Salto’s proprietary SVN data-on-card and BLUEnet Wireless technologies this integrated hardware solution facilitates secure online connectivity while maintaining standalone functionality resulting in a keypad reader that is stylish and an ideal fit in any modern installation The XS4 One S Keypad elevates security and provides more ways for installers and service providers to offer entry solutions Available in seven elegant finishes and multiple handle options to match any project requirement, the new XS4 One S Keypad is now ready to order from Salto-certified partners. For more information, visit this XS4 One S Keypad link You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to finance the construction of the Salto de Chira pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant being built by Red Eléctrica The Salto de Chira power plant will use a system of two water reservoirs at different heights to store or deliver energy from renewable energies according to the needs of the electricity system It will have a installed power capacity of 200 MW and energy storage capacity of 3.5 GWh making possible to take advantage of surplus renewable production it will contribute to the quality and security of the electricity supply and to greater integration of renewable energies into the electricity system on the island of Gran Canaria The project also includes the construction of a sea-water desalination plant to contribute to water storage which is also expected to have a positive impact on farming communities' access to irrigation water “We are delighted to join forces with Red Eléctrica to support the construction of the Salto de Chira hydroelectric power plant This project is key to ensuring energy autonomy and driving the green transition in Gran Canaria,” said Jean-Christophe Laloux Director General of Operations in the EU at the EIB “The project will improve electricity supply quality and security on the island using existing resources and reflects the EIB’s commitment to territorial cohesion and climate action The investment takes part entirely in the Canary Islands It is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy by driving growth and job creation and firmly backs the EIB Group’s commitment to economic highlighted the importance of this project and of storage in advancing the penetration of renewable energies: “Storage will be one of the key elements in the energy transition providing flexibility and manageability to the electricity system to integrate large amounts of renewable energies thus contributing to electrification and access to renewable energy which is especially important for an electricity system like the Canary Islands which is isolated and therefore more vulnerable.” the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant will be a fundamental tool for the operation of the system providing it with the flexibility essential for the substitution of fossil energy sources and the safe and reliable integration of renewable resources mitigating the interconnection difficulties of the Canary Islands' electricity systems Dive into the latest renewable energy insights in the Autumn issue of Energy Global The issue starts with an insightful guest comment from Cristiano Spillati Managing Director at Limes Renewable Energy where he discusses the need for European renewable energy suppliers to accelerate the rate of the energy transition This is followed by a regional report from Cornwall Insights on the battery energy storage industry in Australia This issue explores key topics including offshore wind subsea cables Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/other-renewables/31102024/eib-approves-loan-for-construction-of-salto-de-chira-hydroelectric-power-plant/ Lantana Capital Ltd has been appointed as the mandated sell-side advisor for the public auction of Heliosphera SA's bankrupt solar panel factory in Tripoli Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here Spanish identity management and electronic locking company Salto Systems is launching a new biometric access control product this month The firm says that the device requires only the user’s face as a credential to grant access To use the Salto Orion biometric access control system users are not required to download any app or register their faces at a central point they can use a mobile self-enrollment process and then scan their faces in front of the Orion-C access control terminal The firm is a part of the Salto Wecosystem The Salto Wecosystem was launched at the beginning of last year as a unified platform for smart access management The year 2024 was a busy one for the company it continued to grow its network of offices and partners while continuing to focus on its key growth region in Southeast Asia The company opened an XSperience Centre in Singapore in 2023 Salto also said it strengthened business units in the Middle East and Africa while broadening its reach in the Americas the firm also launched new access control devices and smart locking devices including the Salto Design XS Keypad Wall Reader Series the Glass XS Reader Series and the DBolt Touch IC Electronic Deadbolt Salto Systems has previously acquired face biometrics companies TouchByte and Cognitec The trend of biometrics backing the government-issued credentials and online service platforms that provide access to digital pubic services is… former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner “Discretion is the art of suiting action to circumstance –… 2025 – Idex Biometrics is hanging on with balance sheet solvency of negative $0.4 million as of the close… Minute changes in skin color due to blood flow in time with heartbeats have been used to differentiate deepfakes from… Papua New Guinea is forging ahead with its national digital ID A release says the nation is launching a “data… The user and security testing for Sri Lanka’s Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) project is now ongoing This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Continue Reading Learn More Copyright © 2025 Biometrics Research Group Web Design by Studio1337 Access to campus rooms and buildings is managed using the Salto keyless access system or to access buildings outside of regular building hours you will need to use your Salto key or fob Salto access requests must be submitted by a designated Salto Approver every day you are on campus) at a hotspot reader You can update or re-activate your access at any time at a hotspot reader Hotspot readers are located at all building entrances please re-update your card at any hotspot reader and try again If you are still unable to access the area in question, please contact the Salto Administrator for assistance please contact the Security dispatch office The following may indicate a malfunctioning Salto lock. If you notice these indicators, please report them to the Salto Administrator you can contact the Campus Security dispatch office for assistance accessing your office or other areas where you are authorized Please be prepared to provide your ID and someone from the Campus Security team will escort you or meet you at the location You may need to wait a few minutes for someone to be available Do not loan your key to anyone or let someone else into a room they don’t have access to Salto access can be revoked without notice if misused Please report lost or stolen keys to Campus Security immediately This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Serving the hydro power and dam construction industries since 1949 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to Red Eléctrica to support the construction of the Salto de Chira hydroelectric power plant on the island of Gran Canaria featuring a 200MW pumped-storage hydroelectric system and a desalination plant is designed to strengthen the island’s electricity supply and provide backup power enhancing energy security for local residents and businesses The Salto de Chira project will use a two-reservoir system to store and release energy enabling Gran Canaria to utilize surplus renewable energy when demand is high This facility will store energy generated from renewable sources reducing reliance on fossil fuels and facilitating a greater share of renewable power in the local energy mix An associated desalination plant will provide additional water resources supporting irrigation needs for local farming communities “We are delighted to join forces with Red Eléctrica to support the construction of the Salto de Chira hydroelectric power plant This project is key to ensuring energy autonomy and driving the green transition in Gran Canaria,” said Jean-Christophe Laloux Director General of Operations in the European Union at the EIB “The project will improve electricity supply quality and security on the island using existing resources and reflects the EIB’s commitment to territorial cohesion and climate action The EIB’s financing aligns with its objectives to support cohesion regions emphasized the role of energy storage in supporting renewable integration: “Storage will be one of the key elements in the energy transition which is isolated and therefore more vulnerable.” the Salto de Chira facility will enable Gran Canaria to improve the reliability of its electricity grid particularly as it shifts toward a more renewable-based system The pumped-storage design allows water to be cycled between two reservoirs generating hydroelectric power during high-demand periods Excess renewable energy will be used to pump water from the lower reservoir for future electricity generation when demand rises or renewable output falls The desalination plant will assist in maintaining reservoir levels while also providing irrigation water for the local agriculture sector The EIB has been active in supporting energy security projects across Europe it provided over €21 billion in financing to secure Europe’s energy supply with €4.5 billion dedicated to projects in Spain focused on renewables The Salto de Chira project also aligns with the REPowerEU plan the EU’s strategic push to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports the EIB expects to mobilize over €150 billion for clean energy projects Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Managers of multifamily properties tackle a range of responsibilities from maintenance to tenant communication – and everything in between – so making the most of top tech tools can be invaluable Enter Salto’s Homelok smart access solution a leading access control solutions provider made a name for itself with smart locks and access control products developing its innovative SVN data-on-card technology that doesn’t need complicated infrastructure or require expensive wiring to every door In supporting the market’s evolution and the needs of property managers there has been an incredible rise in demand for cloud-based systems Homelok pairs Salto’s proven hardware with advanced security technology to create a modern cloud-based access control system specifically designed for multifamily building use Multifamily housing technology can be cumbersome and overcomplicated often requiring separate access tools for the main entrance “We don’t believe that the combination of swipe and key offers a great user experience and doesn’t maximize security,” explains Preston Grutzmacher “We have invented technologies allowing management to easily access every property opening from the main entry to the garage we can manage all those access points through a single software suite.” Often managers have to re-program each lock every time a new occupant arrives managers can oversee all residents through a single portal This means that managers can dispense resident key cards and appoint passcodes – all from the convenience of their smartphone Homelok allows property managers the ability to use their mobile device to complete any task previously carried out from their computer from moving in a resident to remotely opening the package delivery room Move-in and move-out administration is a major part of a manager’s workflow taking up time and leaving room for human error Homelok is working to integrate with major accounting software programs to simplify this process they will be entered into the system with a name and lease start and end date – and that information allows for access control These details will sync with the property management system for a completely seamless process managers have been challenged with renters looking to share access to their units by simply disclosing their usernames and passwords with a friend requiring users to access the system using their SSO log-ins for Google While many people may share a username and password with a friend most people hesitate to allow friends full online access via their web sign-in This feature acts as a strong deterrent for sharing unit access offering a significantly more secure process Residents are also looking for ways to enhance their living experience, with 72 per cent of renters amenable to paying more for “smart apartment” features Homelok’s one-portal system elevates the user experience Residents can use their Apple wallet to operate access doors within the building using an iPhone or Apple watch without having to open up an app “We are moving the industry forward with cutting-edge technology that allows people to open a door with one tap,” says Grutzmacher Downloading the app on an Android phone will conveniently afford users all the same features and benefits Cybersecurity is on everyone’s minds. In fact, 75 per cent of property managers believe that cybersecurity is a major concern in property management technology It’s important to know that your system is protected Homelok’s cloud security is unsurpassed in the market there is a layer of hardware security with an additional chip adding additional cybersecurity protection and going the extra mile with hardware upgrades are all steps taken by Salto to prioritize security and Salto is moving forward with modern solutions to address common multi-family dwelling access challenges Homelok offers renters and property managers ease of access and time-saving tools for an exceptional residential experience and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" info@mediaedge.ca www.mediaedge.ca Hospitality Industry Leader at SALTO Systems They discussed the latest advancements in access control technology and the impact of AI in the hospitality industry This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series bringing you key insights from industry leaders Introduction and Company Overview Roland Smith introduces himself as the Hospitality Industry Leader at SALTO Systems SALTO Systems is renowned for pioneering RFID technology in access control Smith highlights his extensive experience in customer-facing technology Observations at HITEC 2024 Smith notes that many companies are still finding their footing post-COVID especially in integrating mobile apps and AI He emphasizes the industry's focus on leveraging ecosystems and technology to create comprehensive solutions for end users Technology Innovation and Practical Application Smith discusses the importance of developing technology that meets specific user needs rather than innovating for the sake of it He stresses that technology should provide true solutions and that understanding when to partner with other companies is critical to achieving this goal Biometrics in Access Control Puorto and Smith delve into the topic of biometrics a field where SALTO Systems is making significant strides Using a mobile phone and facial recognition to unlock doors eliminates the need for physical keys and provides a seamless Privacy Concerns with Biometrics Smith addresses privacy concerns He explains that SALTO Systems has implemented a system where users opt-in to store their data which is automatically deleted if the user is no longer present This approach ensures compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining the benefits of biometric technology Future Trends in AI and Data Utilization Looking ahead Smith predicts that AI will continue to generate significant change in the industry He highlights the use of AI in threat detection and management using facial recognition for headcounts and understanding traffic patterns in buildings The goal is to leverage data and AI to create smarter Roland Smith’s insights underscore the transformative potential of biometrics and AI in hospitality By focusing on practical applications and addressing privacy concerns SALTO Systems is at the forefront of innovation in access control technology Puorto and Smith look forward to revisiting these topics at future events to see how these advancements evolve This interview is part of Hospitality Net's HITEC 2024 series showcasing the latest thought leadership in the hospitality sector Salto the jumping robot can navigate an agility course and even take a jaunt through the Berkeley campus Salto the robot looks like a Star Wars imperial walker in miniature But don’t be fooled by its size — this little robot has a mighty spring in its step Salto can vault over three times its height in a single bound Researchers at the University of California first unveiled Salto’s high-flying capabilities in 2016 they’ve equipped the robot with a slew of new skills giving it the ability to bounce in place like a pogo stick and jump through obstacle courses like an agility dog Salto can even take short jaunts around campus The researchers hope Salto will propel the development of small, nimble robots that could leap through rubble to aid in search-and-rescue missions. They will describe the robot’s new skills today (Tuesday, May 21) at the 2019 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Montreal “Small robots are really great for a lot of things like running around in places where larger robots or humans can’t fit where people might be trapped under rubble robots might be really useful at finding the people in a way that is not dangerous to rescuers and might even be faster than rescuers could have done unaided,” said UC Berkeley robotics graduate student Justin Yim but also able to jump really high and really quickly so that it could navigate these difficult places.” Yim works with Ronald Fearing, an electrical engineering and computer sciences professor at UC Berkeley, whose Biomimetic Millisystems Lab explores how the mechanics of animal movement can be applied to create more agile robots Fearing’s lab is known for building insect-inspired robots that can safely crawl across tricky surfaces that are too smooth or too rough for a wheeled robot to navigate which stands for “saltatorial locomotion on terrain obstacles,” Fearing instead wanted to create a robot that moved from place to place by hopping Robotics graduate student Justin Yim led the effort to program Salto with sophisticated control software that lets the robot master complex maneuvers powerful leg is modeled after those of the galago tree-dwelling primate’s muscles and tendons store energy in a way that gives the spry creature the ability to string together multiple jumps in a matter of seconds Salto also can navigate complex terrain — like a pile of debris — that might be impossible to cross without jumping or flying “Unlike a grasshopper or cricket that winds up and gives one jump we’re looking at a mechanism where it can jump “This allows our robot to jump from location to location which then gives it the ability to temporarily land on surfaces that we might not be able to perch on.” Three years ago, Salto’s design team demonstrated how the robot could take a leap and then immediately spring higher by ricocheting off a wall making it the world’s most vertically agile robot Yim has been leading the effort to design sophisticated control systems that let Salto master increasingly complex tasks navigating an obstacle course or following a moving target Yim has also equipped Salto with new technology that allows it to “feel” its own body telling it what angle it is pointing and the bend of its leg Salto has been confined to a room in one of Berkeley’s engineering buildings where motion capture cameras track its exact angle and position and transmit that data back to a computer which rapidly crunches the numbers to tell Salto how to angle itself for its next leap Now that Salto has a sense of itself and its own motion the robot can make these calculations for itself allowing Yim to take the robot outside and use a joystick and radio controller to tell it where to go “Motion capture is great for getting the robot to jump around in a controlled environment really precisely we can’t take this out and use it anywhere else because it takes a long time to set up all of these cameras,” Yim said “We really wanted to be able to take the robot out and go jump around we needed the robot to be able to compute where it is and what it is doing — just with the computer on top of its own body.” Salto can now go out for walks on the Berkeley campus where it has successfully maneuvered over sidewalks The mathematical models that make this possible for Salto also could be generalized to control the motion of other kinds of robots “By understanding the way that these dynamics work for Salto then we can extend the same type of understanding to other systems and we could build other robots that are bigger or smaller or differently shaped or weighted,” Yim said Fearing hopes to continue to explore the possibilities for hopping robots “Salto is our first step toward robots that bounce around,” Fearing said “We could extend Salto to add the ability to grab onto branches to land and launch from those things Salto starts out with a very simple mechanism It provides a basis for more complicated robots that also could be very highly dynamic and doing a lot of bouncing.” This research was supported by the Army Research Office Grant No UC Berkeley undergraduate Eric Wang is also an author on the conference paper is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Design XS Keypad Wall Reader series Designed for ease of use for both physical credentials and mobile access the reader is built to last with a durable keypad numbers and symbols are embossed with 5-point braille With multi-factor authentication and the option of PIN code access this wall reader provides double authentication and enhanced opening modes which significantly increases security What sets the Design XS Keypad Wall Reader apart is its seamless integration into any facility Since it's designed to fit standard electric boxes in combination with a Salto BLUEnet access controller simplifies network infrastructure with the latest advancements in wireless access control technology and connectivity Cloud access control and mobile applications are supported providing a streamlined and efficient access management system that controls lifts The Design XS Keypad Wall Reader also offers a wide range of credential options for users With seamless mobile and physical credential access or Bluetooth LE for quick and convenient entry This versatility ensures that individuals can choose the access method that best suits them SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Foundation (SFF) has hired Karely Ordaz Salto as Director Karely brings a breadth of experience and deep Bay Area connections to this newly created role which will expand SFF’s presence in Bay Area communities and work closely with CEO Fred Blackwell “I’m excited to be working closely with Karely to realize our vision for a Bay Area where everyone thrives regardless of race or zip code,” says CEO Fred Blackwell “She understands the issues that are important to our communities and has experience across sectors to move us forward in systems change.” Karely has centered her career around racial justice and equity working in the nonprofit and public sectors Karely served as Chief of Staff at two Bay Area anchor institutions: Unity Council in Oakland and Hamilton Families in San Francisco Karely was a strategic advisor to Chief Executive Officers led city-wide initiatives focused on collective impact and raised over $7M to support mission-driven work in partnership with community and key stakeholders “I am thrilled to join the San Francisco Foundation during a time filled with opportunity for transformation and reimagination,” says Karely “I look forward to building on existing partnerships and coalitions to advance a racial justice and economic inclusion agenda that takes a community-first approach.” The San Francisco Foundation is committed to a Bay Area where everyone can get a good job The foundation advances its work through grantmaking Salto’s XS4 Com is an all-in-one door intercom platform that aims to transform building access and communication by integrating a video door intercom system with the latest in access control and private keyless door access experience for its users Access solutions provider Salto Systems has announced two Oceania senior leadership appointments located in Australia to foster local talent develop its people and drive regional growth Caine Hillier has been promoted to general manager for Salto in Oceania following Frederik Troester’s promotion to the newly created role of regional director - East Asia If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later “Caine has been instrumental in driving the growth of the Oceania business and strengthening the value delivered to partners and end users,” said Scott Fraser and we are excited to see him embrace this new opportunity and confident that he will continue to deliver outstanding outcomes and create even greater value in his expanded role.” Jarrod Kelly has been promoted to sales manager for Oceania filling the position previously held by Hillier Jarrod has proven himself as a dynamic leader successfully accelerating our growth in smart locker solutions,” Fraser said speaking about Jarrod working at Salto as an expert in tailored smart locker solutions over the last year dedication and track record of delivering outstanding results have significantly contributed to the strong partnerships we enjoy today.” Following successfully leading the expansion of the Australian team and local market growth over the past three years Frederik will continue to be based in Melbourne and spearhead turbocharging the delivery of Salto’s unique solutions to East Asian organisations and partners “I am delighted to take up the role leading the Oceania team at a pivotal time in the company’s expansion in the region,” Hillier said “With a strong focus on leveraging advanced technology to streamline operations we are working with our partners to empower organisations with state-of-the-art world class access solutions.” 10 Dec 2024 • 9m read • View Author The Salto KS Keychain app offers the following key features: Salto Bluetooth LE-enabled locks support Digital Key and as a result Bluetooth must be enabled on your device to communicate with the lock and open the door. To use Digital Key, first make sure your Bluetooth is on. Next, tap on the Digital Key button or the widget. Now that the Digital Key is active, tap the back of your phone against the lock, and it will flash green with a sound to indicate that the door is successfully unlocked. If your Android phone is NFC-enabled, placing it within close proximity of the lock will trigger your device to activate your Digital Key and successfully open the door if you have access permissions. NFC is also available for Wear OS smartwatches! To enable this feature, download the Salto KS app on both your Wear OS watch and Android phone via the Google Play Store. You will be guided through setting up and activating the Digital Key on your watch. Once activated, you are ready to use Digital Key by simply placing your arm within short range of the lock for it to open instantly. The Salto KS Keychain app offers a Digital Key Widget that takes convenience to the next level. This customisable widget allows you to unlock doors effortlessly without opening the app. All that is required is to turn on your Bluetooth and unlock your phone. Widgets give you quick and easy access to essential functions, and the Digital Key Widget is no exception. It’s the key that’s always within reach on your smartphone. With the widget, all it takes is a single tap on the ‘Use Digital Key’ button and a touch of your phone to the lock to gain access. Salto KS Keychain Digital Key for smartwatches The Salto KS Keychain app is compatible with Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches. This means you can use your wearable device to open doors without needing a smartphone present. Just as you would add a widget for quick access on your smartphone, you can add the Digital Key complication on your watch to make opening doors even faster. No more swiping to find an app; you only need to tap a button. Salto KS Keychain is designed with simplicity and efficiency, making it light on your phone and easy to use. Developed with our everyday users in mind, it focuses solely on your Digital Keys, allowing you to open the doors you need to access effortlessly. Salto KS Keychain saves you memory space on your device compared to the Salto KS Mobile App, ensuring smooth functionality without compromise. Building managers or administrators can reduce operational costs by choosing Salto KS Keychain as the primary means of opening within a space. When tenants, members, or guests use the app, there are fewer physical keys, plastic keycards, or tags. This lowers expenses and leads to a more economical and environment-friendly solution. Set up Salto KS Keychain on your smartphone To get started using Salto KS Keychain and open doors seamlessly, follow the steps below. Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news (Photo by Elentlr/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed a review of long term operational safety at the Ascó Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Spain The Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation (SALTO) follow-up review mission was requested by the plant’s operator, Asociación Nuclear Ascó-Vandellós II (ANAV). The mission reviewed Ascó NPP’s response to recommendations and suggestions made during an IAEA SALTO mission in 2021 The Ascó nuclear power plant is one of Spain’s five operational nuclear power plants where seven reactors produce 20 per cent of the country’s electricity Ascó has two pressurized-water reactor units with an installed power of approximately 1030 megawatts electric (MW(e)) each Unit 1 went into commercial operation in 1984 The units are currently authorized to operate until 2030 for Unit 1 and 2031 for Unit 2 the SALTO team focused on aspects essential to the safe Long Term Operation (LTO) of both units The team reviewed implementation of recommendations made during the July 2021 SALTO review mission which had built upon an initial Pre-SALTO mission in 2019 SALTO reviews are based on IAEA safety standards “Staff at the plant are addressing the SALTO team’s recommendations and suggestions for improvement,” said team leader and IAEA Nuclear Safety Officer Martin Marchena “Basing its efforts on recommendations made by the SALTO team in 2021 the plant has made significant improvements in the area of ageing management The SALTO team encourages the plant management to address the remaining findings from the 2021 mission and implement all activities for safe LTO.” The review team – comprising four experts from the Czech Republic as well as two IAEA staff members – said the plant had: The team noted that further work is necessary by the plant to ensure that: The plant management expressed a determination to address the remaining areas and to continue cooperating with the IAEA on LTO “For us this is the last step of the IAEA’s supporting service to ensure safe operation of our reactors in the LTO period and technical cooperation helped to improve our focus on safe operation We have worked together with the IAEA for the past 5 years carrying out 3 missions and several technical discussions We appreciate the IAEA’s support of our plant in managing ageing and preparation for safe LTO and we will continue to improve our processes to further comply with IAEA safety standards,” said The team provided a draft report to ANAV and to the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) ANAV and CSN will have an opportunity to make factual comments on the draft CSN and the Spanish Government within three months Neither SALTO nor OSART reviews are regulatory inspections nor are they design reviews or substitutes for an exhaustive assessment of a plant's overall safety status LTO of nuclear power plants is defined as operation beyond an established time frame determined by the license term consideration should be given to life limiting processes and features of systems as well as to reasonably practicable safety upgrades to enhance the safety of the plant to a level approaching that of modern plants Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application died unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Saturday A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour prior to the service Theodore Francis Salto was born on July 22 to Norman and Bonnie (Hartman) Salto in Alexandria he was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School Ted moved to Southern California for several years before returning to Alexandria where he began truck driving he started driving the “Green Machine” truck for Salto Enterprises Inc Ted was known for being a great handy man that could fix anything to do with carpentry He loved motorcycle riding and spending time with his nieces and nephews it was always his intent to move south for the winter he was a child of God and was firm in his faith He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Lori Harstad and Mona Lisa Hartman; along with many more aunts and uncles Norman and Bonnie Salto of Alexandria; three siblings and Teresa (Mike) Harstad of Parkers Prairie; nine nieces and nephews Elizabeth and Rebekah Harstad; aunts and uncles Jim (Jo) Hartman and Carol (Gary) Swanson; and cousin/motorcycle riding buddy Elizabeth and Rebekah Harstad and his truck driving friends and Richard “Archie” Archambault Thank you all for your support and prayers Lind Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Alexandria Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Play Time to start or restart your basketball journey as well as viewing all  Basketball Victoria programs Getting involved in the sport off the court can happen in a variety of ways Find what’s best for you here.  Competitions Basketball Victoria run a number of leagues as well as tournaments and school competitions each and every year Browse our various competitions here to learn more High Performance Wanting to learn more about our High Performance Pathway or keen to see some familiar names that have gone through it Resources Hub Our Resources HUB provides subject specific resources for associations About Basketball Victoria has a long-standing history of success across 90 years of operation Learn more about us or contact us for further assistance Basketball Victoria is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Salto a leading global provider of access solutions and electronic locking technology This collaboration aims to empower the Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Team on their quest to compete at the 2025 National Junior Wheelchair Championships in Queensland hosted by Basketball Australia and the Northside Wizards Basketball Association in April.  Salto's innovative facility access and electronic locking technologies are renowned for their seamless integration and robust security ensuring reliable experiences in identity management and access control This partnership with Salto will significantly alleviate the financial burden on athletes allowing them to focus on their performance as they compete for the prestigious Kevin Coombs Cup.  and Growth at Basketball Victoria expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's impact:   "This collaboration with Salto will drastically reduce the costs associated with attending the 2025 National Junior Wheelchair Championships for our Victorian athletes It underscores our commitment to supporting their journey and enhancing accessibility within the sport."  “The Salto organisation has a passion for innovation agility in thinking and is uncompromising with integrity.  This aligns with Basketball Victoria’s values and strategic objectives.”  Salto is proud to partner with Basketball Victoria in supporting the Kevin Coombs Cup (KCC) Wheelchair Basketball Team championing inclusivity and accessibility in sports.   Salto General Manager – Oceania shared “As a global leader in smart access solutions and barrier-free environments - values that resonate deeply with the spirit of wheelchair basketball This partnership reflects Salto’s dedication to fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to excel.”  The Footlocker National Junior Wheelchair Championships provide a platform for young athletes who meet the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation's classification criteria to showcase their talent and compete at a national level.  For more information about Basketball Victoria's initiatives and partnerships, please visit Basketball Victoria's website.  Salto – is a leading global provider of electronic access solutions and electronic locking technology to ensure seamless With a commitment to leading the digital transformation of access and identity management Salto delivers groundbreaking technologies and thoughtful solutions Through close customer relationships and continuous innovation its global team of experts creates sustainable high-quality products that make a positive impact on both people and the planet.  www.saltosystems.com.au  Looking back to her experience as a first-year “After I read the description for the Community Action Gateway I knew without a doubt I wanted to be part of the program because of the community component It’s a different class than I expected to take in college I thought I would be in typical lecture classes To have the opportunity to work with outside organizations while learning simultaneously in the classroom was something I was drawn to.” In CACT Salto worked with Make the Road CT and their group Madres Guerreras in both the fall and spring semesters her group worked on a video project and in the spring they conducted a comparative analysis of schools in the Hartford area Salto reflected on the impact of working with the same community organization for a full year in CACT the relationships built with community partners over multiple semesters are stronger It felt like we were really helping,” she says She worked with fellow student research assistant Bea Dresser ‘22 and CHER team members Abby Fisher Williamson The team investigated the experiences of students of color with Community Learning courses at Trinity Existing academic literature has a gap in first-hand accounts from students of color about their experiences in service-learning programs “Wendy has done the incredible work of conducting first-hand interviews and focus groups with students of color at Trinity which has deeply impacted our understanding and implementation of community-engaged teaching and course development,” says Erica Crowley “None of this work could have been done without the diligence and passion displayed by both Wendy and Bea throughout this process and their work marks a significant moment in Trinity’s community engagement work overall.” Salto was tasked with completing forty interviews and focus groups as part of the research project “I’ve done interviews before for assignments in classes she found that the experience was fun and enlightening She heard student perspectives she wouldn’t have thought of herself “It resonated with me that I kept hearing how impactful community engagement experiences were,” she says Part of Salto’s preparation for her research assistantship was her time spent in the Fall 2020 Community Learning Research Fellows program Dana Research Associate Professor of Psychology In the program she worked with Professor Julie Gamble and the City of Hartford’s Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Working with commissioner Professor Janet Bauer the team created a website for the Commission researched effective ways for them to connect to their target demographic ran focus groups to gauge how other organizations in Hartford work with immigrants and suggested social media strategies to help the Commission connect with more people Wendy served as a student worker at Trinfo she welcomed community members to the space and served as student social media coordinator “I’m working at the front desk this semester and it’s nice to be back and see regulars walk in I realize in those moments that I’ve been working at Trinfo for so long that now I know who the regulars are.” She sees Trinfo as one important part of Trinity’s connection to Hartford and has experienced the value of spending time as a student in this liminal campus space I’ve learned new things about Hartford that I didn’t know before It provides a different perspective on my experience being here at Trinity,” she says To round out her community engagement work at Trinity Salto is in the Liberal Arts Action Lab (LAAL) this spring As part of the anti-racist education project and two community partners from Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA) The team is creating and distributing a survey to collect information on how teachers at HMTCA and other schools view anti-racist education and the efforts of their schools to implement anti-racist education They are hoping that their findings will allow the teachers to 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"We were afraid we were going to lose the mountain," she said echoing a refrain oft-repeated by one of the primary characters in recent chapters of the El Salto saga "It was in danger of going into receivership," Martinez said of the land And although some members of the association reject Martinez's assertion that the land was in jeopardy that general fear was grounded in generational experience The El Salto del Agua Association originally formed as a collective representing between 68 and 78 individuals who banded together in the 1940s to pay the back taxes on a section of land within the former Antonio Martinez Land Grant They pitched in what they could afford and reclaimed the property had fallen into the possession of Arthur Manby who is said to have swindled the land grant from its original heirs some folks with a stake in the association — and some outside of it — began to buy sell and otherwise transfer member "shares" in the land Although it enacted bylaws providing for 50,000 member shares valued at $1 upon its incorporation the association never issued actual certificates of shares That didn't stop folks from trading in them for as much as $5,000 apiece over the past 40 years leading to the bamboozlement — intentional or not — of dozens of shareholders like Morris Arrellano the defendants after whom the recently-decided lawsuit is titled Sandra and Morris Arrellano and Priscilla and Lorenzo Gallegos claim 1/4 of original shareholder Leandro Fresquez' shared estate perpetuity tract known as El Salto del Agua Association purchased for us from Sabino Rendon by Bolivar Quintana on 9/3/1996," one 2016 court filing Quintana and Arrellano are both descendants of original members and therefore had a legitimate stake in the association But some members acquired handfuls of extra shares or sold shares to people who weren't qualified for membership Only original members and their direct descendants can claim membership El Salto member Horacio Trujillo said he couldn't speak on the record for this story due to the litigious nature of some association members as well as the potential to attract harassment he summarized what led the association to request a court decision regarding the membership controversies have developed regarding who are the rightful members and the extent of individual owner's memberships based on conflicting histories of acquisition and rules of the association governing membership and ownership," Trujillo wrote "While some uncertainty exists regarding the authority of decisions regarding the association in 1979 members of the association formed a corporation and adopted bylaws reflecting the original 'reglas' of the association that had been established in 1949." a majority of which focuses on the year 2016 — the year the primary lawsuit was filed — is filled with drama between Trujillo who served on the association's board of directors at the time who at one point claimed to belong to a separate board of directors The shadow board of directors was purportedly elected during a simulacrum of the association's annual meeting organized by Martinez and his allies at the time It took place at the same time as the annual meeting of duly-elected board of directors The confusion led the association's first attorney trust was fragile or nonexistent between various factions within the association with infighting over internal funds and taxes "What came out with this declaratory judgment," Gallegos said was found to have been wrongly excluded from the association's ranks for years she diligently tracked down records and sleuthed out family histories that confirmed her own right to membership within the association as well as the rights of dozens of other descendants scores of court filings and a long list of attorneys for the association and representing individuals Judge Chavez boiled the dispute down to the membership question "The court finds that the original membership of the association consists of the 74 names identified on the 1957 [membership] list plus four additional individuals who were inadvertently excluded from that list even though they participated directly in the original tax sale/redemption of the subject El Salto property," Chavez wrote in his decision gifts or bequests outside of the original members and their heirs shall be null and void." "Any dispute regarding transfers made to third parties beyond the heirs (direct descendants) of the original members are to be resolved outside of this litigation," Chavez said But what about the recreation fees that Martinez alleges were underreported and possibly embezzled years ago or the legal fees that were racked up while members fought the association to try and protect their shares The heirs of the "original" members agreed as a part of the Aug 15 settlement that the issue of the original membership is resolved but nothing prevents folks who may have paid cash for a worthless share in El Salto from trying to recoup their money "There were never shares," Gallegos emphasized optimistic that the community has turned a page that won't lead to more feuding and lawsuits "What I am hearing from the members — from the majority of members — is that we just want to preserve this land," she said If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Unlock this page—subscribe now or sign in for instant access! 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