Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has inaugurated its first vehicle logistics mega hub in Kolin the Kolin mega hub is the largest Toyota facility of its kind in Europe with the capacity to process up to 350,000 vehicles each year "Our 17-million-euro investment in the Kolin mega hub demonstrates Toyota's unwavering commitment to doing business in the Czech Republic This strategic move not only strengthens our presence in Central Europe but also reflects our confidence in the region's potential and sustainability through this significant investment ensuring that we deliver exceptional value to our customers and contribute positively to the local economy." TME expects to improve accessorization quality and It will also increase opportunities for customisation by increasing Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) enabling Toyota and Lexus dealers to meet the unique needs of their customers more efficiently "The inauguration of our mega hub in Kolin marks a significant milestone in our logistics strategy This facility sets a new benchmark in vehicle logistics by ensuring best-in-class operations that deliver on time and maintaining the exceptional quality that Toyota is known for underlines our dedication to meeting and exceeding the rising customer expectations across Central Europe." The Kolin mega hub also supports TMEs ambitions of decarbonising the supply chain and vehicle logistics Built within the grounds of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ) it can take advantage of the extensive rail networks that currently connects several Toyota’s European car manufacturing plants Toyota is progressively moving its vehicle logistics from road to rail TMMF & TMMCZ have already resulted in 4,237 tonnes per year of avoided carbon emissions since its inception in 2022 close to where we are producing the newly introduced Proace Max will further contribute to reduce an estimated 1,099 tonnes per year Toyota believes that when people are free to move inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All” TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 20 countries and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid Montgomery vs Gulf Shores Football.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Randy Kennedy | preps@al.comMary G Montgomery junior Shondell Harris does anything his coaches ask him to do – until it’s necessary to use his instincts when the game is on the line as the Vikings survived a severe test from Gulf Shores The Dolphins drove inside the MGM 20 in the final minute before being stopped on downs to preserve a 21-17 MGM victory in the Press-Register Game of the Week But that late stand would not have been possible without a clutch play by Harris that did not go according to plan By signing up, you agree to our user agreement and privacy policy MGM trailed 17-14 in the fourth quarter when it took over on its own 15 The running and passing of Harris (plus a roughing the passer penalty he had to endure) moved the ball to the Gulf Shores 14 with 4:17 left in the game The next play was supposed to be a handoff up the middle But Gulf Shores linebacker Landon Everett burst through the line and emphatically blew up the play Harris had no choice but to pull the ball at the last second and race around the right end That decision was the difference between winning and losing Harris scored the 14-yard winning touchdown but I saw at the last second that it wasn’t going to work,” Harris said The late MGM rally spoiled an incredible performance by Gulf Shores senior Kolin Wilson The Mississippi State running back commit was forced into action at quarterback because of an injury to regular starter Jud Harris Wilson carried the ball 32 times for 359 yards He had touchdown runs of 15 and 65 yards plus other carries of 52 Wilson had 297 yards in the first half before being limited to 62 on 15 attempts after halftime Stars of the game: Shondell Harris and Devin Pettway played defense in addition to offense in the second half Their presence helped limit Wilson after his fast start Stat of the game: Gulf Shores completed only one pass which came after the ball was handed off on a jet sweep The play gained 19 yards in the first quarter Play of the Game: Gulf Shores had the ball in the red zone in the third quarter with a chance to take control of the game leading to a blocked field goal that kept the Gulf Shores lead at 17-14 Stat sheet: Both teams ran the ball effectively Gulf Shores ran the ball 40 times for 387 yards but passed for only 19 yards I think we all realized tonight that we’ve got a darn good football team.” – Gulf Shores coach Mark Hudspeth “We knew we were going to play Shondell and Devin on defense at some point this year We just had to do it a little earlier in the year than we wanted to I’m super proud of our great group of kids.” – MGM coach Zach Golson They said it …: “I did what the coaches teach us to do That’s dominant.” – Kaleb Morris on his sack that ended the game Gulf Shores will return home for a key region game against Class 6A No MGM will host undefeated Daphne to open Class 7A Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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the public procurement market of the European Union (“EU”) who originate from countries outside of the EU that are not party to international agreements with the EU which would formally admit such contractors to public tenders in the EU The Kolin case concerned a request for a preliminary ruling directed to the CJEU by a Croatian court during proceedings to assess the legality of a decision to award a contract for the construction of railway infrastructure to a competitor of Kolin Inşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret based in Turkey (“Kolin”) after said competitor was permitted to amend and clarify its bid in wide scope after the deadline for submission of bids The Croatian court expressed uncertainty as to whether this decision was compliant with the provisions of EU Directive 2014/25 on procurement by entities operating in the water transport and postal services sectors (the ”Directive”) The CJEU refused to answer the questions posed by the Croatian court The consequences of this judgement for the public procurement market in the EU are monumental The Kolin ruling makes it clear that in the absence of an international agreement on public procurement between the EU and a third country the participation of contractors from said country in EU public tenders on equal terms with EU bidders and those from countries bound by such agreements The Kolin case ruling is just one of several measures adopted in recent years within the EU which may substantially affect the situation of contractors from third countries in the area of public procurement 2016 – entry into force of the last generation of EU public procurement directives (2014/24 2014/25) promoting the protection of security labour and environmental standards in public contracts and introducing measures such as the possibility of preferring EU products in sectoral procurement and a new regulation on preventing selection of bids with abnormally low prices 2019 – issuance of the EU Commission’s extensive guidance on 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subsidies provided by countries outside of the EU 2024 – CJEU ruling in the Kolin case While the above measures do not exclude outright the possibility of a third-country contractor competing for the award of public contracts in the EU they introduce additional legal issues which cannot be overlooked if the goal of such a contractor is to successfully bid for a contract Email me anna.szymanska@dentons.com Dentons is a global legal practice providing client services worldwide through its member firms and affiliates This website and its publications are not designed to provide legal or other advice and you should not take You will now be taken from the global Dentons website to the $redirectingsite website 大成 is a partnership law firm organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China and is Dentons' Preferred Law Firm in China with offices in more than 40 locations throughout China Dentons Group (a Swiss Verein) ("Dentons") is a separate international law firm with members and affiliates in more than 160 locations around the world please see dacheng.com/legal-notices or dentons.com/legal-notices will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington will be competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington Schuler qualified by placing second in the regional Carolina Panthers Spelling Bee competing against other South Carolina students at Bank of America Stadium on March 8 His journey to the nationals began when he won the Horse Creek Academy spelling bee against students in grades five through eight “I went over the school list and my mom helped me.” The practice list for the regionals in Charlotte was longer He said he was excited to be in the stadium “That’s the first NFL stadium I’ve ever been to because you got to see the whole field and they take you into a special area to do the spelling bee right outside those booths where people watch the game,” he said He said he relied on a method that has proven successful for him “I ask for the definition and how to use it in a sentence on every word,” he said and it gives you hints on how the word can be spelled,” Schuler said He said most of his competitors were eliminated in the first five rounds “The last five or six were like a showdown between the last three of us,” he said Now he’s practicing every day for the nationals “but they’re very hard.” He mentioned the word doxycycline as an example I don’t know how to pronounce them exactly the German word for the German Wirehaired Pointer dog breed “I want to see the Capitol and the Washington Monument Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The following description comes from the event organizer the only guide you need to things to do in Portland Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens Cole Caywood and Kolin Gobble were honored as part of Senior Night festivities on Tuesday It turned out to be a record-setting night for the Patrick Henry High School duo Caywood poured in 50 points and Gobble dished out 16 assists – both single-game program records – as the Rebels hammered Honaker for a 99-36 Hogoheegee District boys basketball victory “It was a night for our two seniors,” said PH coach Fred Selfe “The focus was on them having the ball in their hands and they made the records happen Special accomplishments with two great seniors.” Caywood was 22-for-34 from the field and 5-for-8 from the free throw line Facilitating many of those scores was Gobble who had a double-double with 10 points and also tallied three steals seven rebounds and three assists from Cade Caywood PH made 41 of its 66 shots from the field and collectively had 27 assists Deonta Mozell scored his 1,000th career point to highlight Virginia High’s bashing of the Bulldogs of Tazewell nine rebounds) and Elijah Dickens (11 points) also helped the Bearcats remain atop the Southwest District standings Alex Grant scored five of Ridgeview’s six points in overtime – all on free throws – as the Wolfpack edged Gate City in overtime while Ryan O’Quinn had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds while Waylon Anderson (11 points) also scored in double digits “It was a great team win tonight,” said Ridgeview coach Evan McCowan “We’ve been battling some injuries and illnesses but all our guys stepped up and played great team ball.” Ollie Carpenter led Gate City with 18 points Bo Morris added 12 points for the Blue Devils Seniors Elijah Childress (15 points) and Graham Wiles (13 points) were stellar on Senior Night as the John Battle Trojans topped Lee High for a Mountain 7 District victory which travels to archnemesis Virginia High tonight Brynnen Pendergraft paced Lee with 26 points Jacob Leonard added 10 points for the Generals The Chilhowie Warriors scored the first 22 points of the game as they rolled past Rural Retreat for a Hogoheegee District victory Noah Hill’s 16 points and Will Goodwin’s 12 points were the tops for Chilhowie All nine players reached the scoring column for the Warriors Jay Snavely led Rural Retreat with 11 points Seniors Luke Honaker (19 points) and Aaron Pomrenke (18 points two steals) scored in double digits but it wasn’t enough as the Abingdon Falcons fell to Pulaski County AHS (8-12) had 15 assists collectively but committed 19 turnovers The Falcons entertain Washington County rival Patrick Henry tonight Brady Bailey scored 11 of his game-high 21 points in the third quarter as the Holston Cavaliers collected an important Hogoheegee District victory but seized control by outscoring the Panthers 24-8 in the third quarter Colton Woodward added 14 points for the Cavs Cole Buchanan’s 14 points were tops for Northwood while Brody Waddle added 11 points for the squad from Saltville Ethan McClanahan had five of Grundy’s 17 steals as the Golden Wave locked down defensively in a Black Diamond District trouncing of Twin Valley McClanahn also had 10 points and three assists three steals) and Keyston Hartford (11 points Grundy also had 18 assists as a team and can clinch the BDD regular-season title with a win at Hurley on Friday Twin Valley was led by Brayden White’s 11 points and three assists Lukas Dotson added seven points and eight rebounds for the Panthers Tru Ruff and Brayden Houchins scored 16 points apiece as the Blue Devils outlasted Thomas Walker for an overtime Cumberland District victory Castlewood outscored TW 20-16 in a high-scoring OT period Luc Harvey (14 points) and Dalton Phillips (12 points) also played well for coach Patrick Wade’s club Thomas Walker was led by the 15 points of Hunter Norris Brayden Saylor (12 points) and Ean Sandefur (11 points) also scored in double digits for the Pioneers Luke Jessee fired in 16 points and the Rye Cove Eagles handed the J.I Burton Raiders their first Cumberland District loss Rye Cove closed the first half on a 15-5 run against the cold-shooting Raiders Senior stalwart Landon Lane (15 points) also scored in double digits for the Cove Making the win even more impressive is the fact that the Eagles played without standout Carter Roach-Hodge Jake Reynolds scored 11 points to lead J.I Gabe Raymond scored 12 points to lead a balanced attack for the Eastside Spartans in a crucial Cumberland District road win Payton Adkins added nine points and seven assists while Chase Williams stuffed the stat sheet with nine points “It’s always nice to go on the road in the district and get a road win,” said Eastside coach Patrick Damron “On a night where I don’t feel like we played particularly well offensively we relied on defense and we did execute down the stretch while Jacoby Dunn added 13 points in the setback Markelle Ray had another point-producing masterpiece as the Graham G-Men rocked Richlands in a Southwest District victory Cole Sexton (13 points) and Ty Martin (11 points) were the top scorers for the high-octane bunch from Bluefield Graham scored 55 points in the first 16 minutes Wynnter Boyd was tops for the Richlands Blue Tornado with 10 points Caden Boyd had another top-notch performance with 20 points four blocks) and Toby Baker (11 points) also played well for the Pioneers Caden Burchett and Jayden McKinney led Marion with 14 points apiece The Honaker Tigers continued to rule the Hogoheegee District as they clinched the league’s regular-season title with a pounding of Patrick Henry Julianna Farmer led the Tiers with 12 points and seven steals Kalli Miller played a super all-around game with 10 points Alayna McNulty’s 13 rebounds and Dani Whaley’s 11 points were also vital to the victory Keeley Smith scored 10 points and swiped four steals as the John Battle Trojans topped the Lee High Generals three steals) also played stellar all-around games which travels to archrival Virginia High tonight Ella Dales torched the net to the tune of 34 points – outscoring Richlands’ entire team by herself – as the Graham G-Girls rolled Kadance Bowman added 14 points for the winners Gladness Peter of Mountain Mission had a triple-double – 15 points 10 assists – as the Chargers charged to an easy win five steals) also played well on a big night for the school from Grundy Ali Beck led Lebanon with 13 points as the Pioneers rallied past Marion for a Southwest District road win Lebanon trailed 31-28 entering the fourth quarter Chloe Couch and Jaidyn Fields made clutch plays down the stretch The victory came one night after Lebanon outlasted Chilhowie for a 52-51 overtime win “Super proud of all the girls tonight,” said Lebanon coach Travis Hooker “They continued to play hard and smart each possession when we got down in the fourth quarter They made shots down the stretch and guarded them well Big district win and great confidence builder winning two close games on back-to-back nights.” Kailey Davidson scored a dozen points as the Rural Retreat Indians recorded a Hogoheegee District win at Chilhowie Talyn Moore added seven points and 11 rebounds Kylee Dancy scored nine of Chilhowie’s 14 points The Warriors could only muster seven points in each half Abby Berry (17 points) and Alana Malavolti (11 points) led the way for the George Wythe Maroons as they flattened Mountain Empire District rival Grayson County head coach Doug Campbell’s club opened the second half on a 23-2 run two steals and two assists as the Eastside Spartans earned a Cumberland District road win seven rebounds) also played well for the Coeburn crew 4-4) was led by Kenzie Gillenwater’s 17 points Burton Raiders moved closer to the Cumberland District regular-season title with a win Kaylee Lamb added 10 points for the Raiders who led just 21-19 at halftime but made enough plays down the stretch to prevail Virginia High had no trouble trouncing Tazewell on the road four assists and three steals to lead the Thomas Walker Pioneers past Castlewood in Cumberland District play Madie Burke added 10 points in TW’s triumph 11-rebound showing by Anna Summers led Castlewood Reann Ramsey pulled down 10 boards in the loss Five players scored in double digits for the Ridgeview Wolfpack as they earned a crucial Mountain 7 District win Caylee Sykes (10 points) and Tsega Mullins (10 points) were also part of that balanced attack Jaydyn Carrico’s 19 points were tops for Gate City Grundy had no trouble turning back Twin Valley in the Black Diamond District   Abingdon High School is looking for a new boys basketball coach as Chris Hutton has stepped down after three seasons on the job – Jaydyn Carrico is a shooter who rarely misses her mark and a scorer who usually fills up the scorebook Two of the five members the 2024-25 All-NBA G League first team played high school hoops in Southwest Virginia In the final game of his fourth season playing professional basketball Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Going into the 2024 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season Kolin Dinkins made plenty of appearances on the field for Penn State in 2023 That may once again be the situation for Dinkins going into the 2024 season with some decent depth at the cornerback position going into the new college football season Here is a quick look at cornerback Kolin Dinkins heading into 2024 No recruiting ranking information is available for Kolin Dinkins Penn State enrolled at Penn State as a preferred walk-on in the Class of 2022 The North Allegheny standout followed his brother with the hopes of one day becoming a factor in the Penn State secondary a position of consistent strength for the Nittany Lions Dinkins opted to take the preferred walk-on opportunity at Penn State over an offer from Robert Morris Kolin Dinkins will very likely be considered a deep reserve option at cornerback again in 2024 Some depth charts may not even include him in the mix among the cornerbacks this fall But after getting so much experience on special teams in 2023 he will likely be looking to continue contributing in that aspect again this season Follow Dinkins on X: @KolinDinkins Follow Dinkins on Instagram: @_sweetfeetdink_ WJBF Kolin Schuler of Horse Creek Academy takes 2nd at Panthers Spelling Bee Deputy Brandon Sikes was on the hearts and minds of thousands in Columbia County Monday That’s why many people decided to spend part of their morning lining the streets leading up to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center---showing support Businesses to honor fallen deputy during funeral procession 2 injured in shooting at Riverfront Marina The festival kickstarts the year for the church but also serves as a way to reach more people in the community a cook and teacher at Childcare Network on Wylds Road in Augusta The City of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Arts Council unveiled 10 new sculptures as part of the latest expansion of the Augusta Sculpture Trail on Friday People are showing a wide range of support and keeping the deputies and their families in their thoughts High school seniors across the country have made their college choices North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has flipped a running back for the 2025 recruiting class who had been tied to Cincinnati since April he announced via his social media pages Thursday Wilson's change of heart comes after visiting Starkville last weekend. He is a three-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings who attends Gulf Shores High School in Gulf Shores Wilson was included in a crucial stretch of official visits for Lebby's staff last weekend MSU had only four commitments secured for the upcoming class Joining three-star linebacker AJ Rice (Madison) and Christopher Johnson (Montgomery) Wilson is the third commitment for Mississippi State out of Alabama REPORT CARD: Grading Mississippi State athletics in 2023-24 Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, @skrajisnik3. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media A Lafayette Parish grand jury has handed up indictments in several murder cases was indicted on one count first-degree murder and one count attempted first-degree murder in connection with the January slaying of Jacquan Deonte Calais on one count principal to first-degree murder and one count principal to attempted first-degree murder Lafayette Parish Sheriff's deputies told us they found Calais and the second man suffering from gunshot wounds in the 300 block of Rials Drive Calais died at the hospital but the second man suffered non-life-threatening injuries was indicted in connection with the shooting death of Paul Bernard Jr Broussard Police told us that they found a man in the 400 block of Leisure Field Drive; he had been shot and had died Two other people also were arrested and accused of being accessories but one was a juvenile and the other hasn't been charged The grand jury also indicted Jasyri Armon Hilliard on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the March slaying of Elzy James Cyprian Jr Lafayette Police told us they were called to the 100 block of Harrison Drive early one morning and found that someone had been shot and transported to a hospital via a private vehicle Their investigation determined that there was a fight among several people who had been gathering on the street Gulf Shores' Kolin Wilson celebrates scoring the second touchdown of the game during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 5A championship at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa Wilson committed to Mississippi State on Thursday (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Vasha Hunt | vhunt@al.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.comKolin Wilson who helped power Gulf Shores to an undefeated season and Class 5A state title in 2023 190-pound senior announced his decision on social media He rushed for 2,010 yards and 31 TDs on 212 carries an average of 9.5 yards per carry and 134 yards per game Wilson and the Dolphins move into Class 6A They open the season against Choctawhatchee Vigor QB Sammy Dunn offered by Louisiana Monroe Cottage Hill LB Shadarius Toodle offered by Oklahoma Thompson QB Trent Seaborn offered by Washington There are two Dinkins on the Penn State roster Kolin has been with the program since 2022 Kolin is a walk-on that saw most of his playing time on special teams a season ago and was awarded the coaching staff’s Developmental Squad Defensive Player of the Week three times last season (against Illinois He posted a solo tackle against West Virginia to start the 2023 season We are one singular month away from Penn State’s kickoff against West Virginia Chinese CIS industry advances with local manufacturing and smartphone partnerships SK Hynix and Hanmi Semiconductor clash boosts Hanwha Semitech's market presence Taiwan dollar surge pressures memory chip exporters amid hedging efforts Global defense spending rise boosts Taiwan suppliers Taiwan's strategic navigation through the global rare earth competition Global server supply chain status and analysis but it could be a bearish scenario for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Presto Labs' Head of Research wrote in a note Bitcoin's price continues to dip below $60,000, with over $200 million in liquidations as the trading day began in Asia Thursday, CoinDesk reported earlier making this redemption worth around 24% of that number "Our analysis shows that the selling pressure for BCH will be four times larger than for BTC: 24% of the daily trading value for BCH vs. 6% of the daily trading value for BTC," Presto Labs' Peter Chung wrote in a note pointing out that BCH's daily trading value is 1/50 of BTC Chung said BTC is projected to have limited selling because anyone who wanted out could have sold their claims on bankruptcy claim markets In the early days of FTX's bankruptcy, many traders who were not optimistic about a quick bankruptcy redemption "Weak-handed creditors had plenty of chances to exit over the last ten years on the back of aggressive bidding from the claim funds so we can safely assume the current group of creditors consists of diamond-handed BTC bulls," Chung told CoinDesk in an interview Chung argues that traders are going to treat the BCH "as an airdrop" and sell it immediately because Bitcoin Cash's fork occurred three years after Mt "Creditors are oblivious to BCH's cause," he continued Long BTC perpetuals paired with short BCH perpetuals is the most efficient market-neutral way to express this view "Those looking to lock in a funding rate can explore other approaches such as shorting term futures or borrowing BCH in the spot market," he continued BCH is currently trading at $360, down 3.8%, according to CoinDesk Indices data. Sam Reynolds is a senior reporter based in Asia. Sam was part of the CoinDesk team that won the 2023 Gerald Loeb award in the breaking news category for coverage of FTX's collapse. Prior to CoinDesk, he was a reporter with Blockworks and a semiconductor analyst with IDC. Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access  Saudi Arabia’s Neom has awarded contracts for the infrastructure development at Oxagon industrial city The gigaproject developer awarded the contracts to local firms including Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting Company and Saudi Pan Kingdom (Sapac) MEED understands that the Oxagon Interchanges 4 and 5 contract was awarded to Al-Ayuni Neom appointed Sapac as the contractor for Interchange 2 and the Sharma Interchange Neom has awarded significant infrastructure development contracts recently Earlier this week, MEED reported that Neom had awarded an estimated SR1.8bn ($500m) contract to the joint venture of Turkish contractor Kolin Construction and local firm Saudi Structures Contracting Company for an infrastructure development package at Trojena The contract was awarded for package two of the roads and utilities scheme the scope of which involves infrastructure development works for the fun This is the second major contract awarded to the joint venture by Neom for infrastructure works at Trojena MEED reported that Neom had awarded an estimated SR4bn ($1.1bn) contract to Kolin Construction and Saudi Structures Contracting Company for another infrastructure development package at Trojena Firms have also been asked to submit revised offers by 10 November for the contract to build the tunnels that will serve as the railway junction connecting the Spine with the Neom Connector the project involves 26.5 kilometres (km) of tunnelling work that will be split into two lots one for the north and the other for the south Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al-Saud launched Oxagon in late 2021 It will include onshore elements as well as floating structures offshore Construction works on the 48 square-kilometre eight-sided industrial city have already started An expanded Duba port is a critical component of Oxagon and the broader Neom development as it will allow greater volumes of materials to be imported for the project With an expected investment value of $500bn Neom is the largest programme of construction work in the world Subscribe or upgrade your current MEED.com package to support your strategic planning with the MENA region’s best source of business information Proceed to our online shop below to find out more about the features in each package Because we make sure our subscribers are informed first and before their competition © MEED MEDIA FZ LLC Company number 18693 (Dubai Creative Clusters Authority) Registered address: GBS building Copies of White Terror, Black Trauma can be ordered from Third World Press Categories: Arts and Sciences Contact Us Hattiesburg Campus Map Gulf Park Campus Map Our professors care about their subjects and they know their subjects They will convince you to change your major © 2025 The University of Southern Mississippi Registration for the Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna B.C. is now open! 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As anticipation builds for the main stage sessions at AIRTAXI World Congress in San Francisco from Oct the AIRTAXI team is excited to provide a preview of Kolin Schunck’s upcoming talk on route network planning on Oct This interview has been edited for length and clarity Ceren Baktimur: Can you share your journey into advanced air mobility (AAM) and what attracted you to this field Kolin Schunck: My journey into AAM began with a fascination for technology and innovation I joined Airbus and looked at technology trends The potential to revolutionize urban transportation and create a more seamless and efficient mobility ecosystem attracted me to this field later on The opportunity to be part of a transformational shift in the way we move people and goods were key drivers in my pursuit of AAM Ceren Baktimur: How would you describe the current state of the AAM sector Kolin Schunck: The AAM sector has seen rapid growth in past years but has arrived at the level of realism and mobility firms have and still invest in the field we are also seeing advancements in technology it’s still in its early stages with many challenges to overcome Ceren Baktimur: Can you elaborate on your main stage presentation topic at AIRTAXI 2023 SFO about airport/airline hub feeding Kolin Schunck: My main stage presentation will focus on airport/airline hub feeding Hub feeding with AAM can bridge the gaps between urban centers and airports allowing airlines to tap into new markets and provide seamless the concept of hub feeding can transform the way we approach air travel and create more cohesive transportation ecosystems what emerging technologies have you identified as key to the future growth of AAM Kolin Schunck: Emerging technologies such as electric propulsion and 5G communication networks are key to the future growth of AAM which are essential for the widespread adoption of AAM Ceren Baktimur: What steps are necessary for AAM solutions to become mainstream in air travel Kolin Schunck: For AAM solutions to become mainstream a concerted effort in regulatory alignment and cross-industry collaboration is necessary and developing scalable business models will also be vital Ceren Baktimur: Do you see the potential for major players in the air taxi market to form alliances similar to traditional airline alliances like Star Alliance or Oneworld These alliances could pave the way for additional revenue streams and novel business prospects Kolin Schunck: Learning from the grand alliances in the traditional airline industry it seems more likely that alliances within the eVTOL sector would occur between operators and ground-based mobility firms rather than the eVTOL original equipment manufacturers [OEMs] themselves Given the competitive nature of the eVTOL manufacturing landscape OEMs may be hesitant to engage in alliances where operators and manufacturers are not always the same entities make alliances among manufacturers less likely we could witness the formation of alliances between actual operators Such alliances could extend the network for operators and provide a seamless travel experience for passengers Imagine a customer flying from New York City to San Francisco and from there an on-demand shuttle to the final destination All of this could be covered by one ticket through an alliance offering an integrated and efficient travel solution Ceren Baktimur: Building upon the concept of alliances let’s delve into the potential for similar code-sharing arrangements code-sharing agreements have been instrumental in expanding route networks and enhancing connectivity for passengers Do you foresee similar arrangements happening in the emerging air taxi market to optimize service coverage and passenger convenience Kolin Schunck: Code-sharing would likely remain focused on specific connections and shared operations within the emerging air taxi market a customer might purchase a ticket from an airline that includes an eVTOL flight operated by another service This approach would extend network reach and offer more destinations without having to operate more flights and without necessarily requiring a grand alliance of multiple stakeholders while code-sharing arrangements could certainly play a role in the AAM sector they would likely function within the specific partnerships between operators whether or not those are part of broader alliances such as the ones formed to create integrated travel experiences from start to finish Ceren Baktimur: In the scenario where an air taxi service forms a partnership with a top airline for a selected point-to-point route would the offering likely to be a fully integrated and seamless product providing passengers with a unified journey experience from start to finish would the air taxi service be liveried in the airline’s branding creating a cohesive and branded experience or do you think a major airline like Lufthansa might take a different approach in such partnerships Kolin Schunck: In the scenario where an air taxi service forms a partnership with a top airline for a selected point-to-point route it is highly conceivable that the offering would be a fully integrated and seamless product This integration could manifest itself through code-sharing arrangements or even broader alliances The extent to which the air taxi service would be liveried in the airline’s branding would likely depend on the nature and depth of the partnership where the air taxi service is seen as an extension of the airline’s own services adopting the airline’s branding could create a cohesive and branded experience for passengers major airlines like Lufthansa might take a different approach especially considering the complexity of the eVTOL industry and potential allied ground-based mobility firms all have unique interests and brand identities balancing the need for brand cohesion with the desire to maintain distinct identities the exact branding strategy would vary depending on the specific partnership and the involved parties’ preferences and strategic goals Ceren Baktimur: What locations in Europe do you identify as having a need for efficient and expedient transportation solutions connecting airports to their respective city centers Based on my perspective and discussions with network analysts from leading airlines Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) was mentioned several times as a potential hub direct connectivity to several convention hotels and the challenges arising from its distance from the city center Kolin Schunck: There are indeed areas in Europe that could benefit from efficient and expedient transportation solutions to connect airports to city centers it’s essential to note that an in-depth analysis must be conducted to assess the viability of these routes for eVTOL services The following cities are potential candidates We are currently running an analysis on the top 43 global cities and assessing each city by three use cases based on six different metrics (e.g. These detailed examinations will shed light on the best-suited locations and the particular challenges and opportunities they present We will publish our insights at the beginning of October and I will present the findings for the first time at the AIRTAXI World Congress Ceren Baktimur: As the air taxi market evolves there is an ongoing debate about the main target clientele Do you believe the primary customer base will consist of premium and business-class passengers given their demand for efficient and time-saving travel options or do you see air taxis transforming into a mass transportation solution as suggested by some of the major air taxi manufacturers Kolin Schunck: As the air taxi market evolves the primary focus seems to be on the luxury and premium segment which is indeed witnessing tremendous growth the astounding valuation of luxury firms like Hermes de Paris now worth more than mainstream brands like Nike This surge in the luxury market is indicative of a broader trend and demand for exclusive The burgeoning air taxi industry promises to offer an efficient and time-saving travel solution which is precisely what the premium and business-class passengers are seeking These passengers are the ideal target audience for OEMs offering cutting-edge air taxi services that doesn’t mean the potential for air taxis as a mass transportation solution should be overlooked While the initial focus may be on the luxury segment it’s conceivable that technological advancements and growing acceptance of this mode of transportation could lead to more affordable options this might spill over into the mass market making air taxis accessible to a wider demographic Ceren Baktimur: Do you envision scheduled air taxi operations primarily serving as regional feeders connecting urban centers with airports and other transportation hubs to complement existing air travel infrastructure this approach represents a logical starting point for several reasons connecting urban centers with airports and other transportation hubs is the easiest of all use cases currently under discussion The integration of eVTOL technology into existing air travel infrastructure does not necessitate a complete overhaul of current systems it requires strategic coordination and collaboration with established operators from an airline operator’s perspective airlines have the opportunity to tap into unserved or underserved demand They can extend their network reach and fill the gaps in transportation that exist between urban areas and airports This can lead to a significant expansion of an airline’s network opening up new markets and providing enhanced connectivity for passengers focusing on regional feeders aligns with the existing travel patterns and needs of many passengers People are already seeking efficient ways to get to and from airports time-saving option that fits neatly into this existing demand While regional feeder services will likely be a dominant use case in the early stages of AAM implementation as the industry matures and regulatory environments evolve we may see AAM expanding into other areas and serving diverse transportation needs regional feeder services are where we anticipate significant growth and focus in the near term Ceren Baktimur: As a participant in AIRTAXI 2023 SFO can you share what attendees can look forward to from the conference this year Kolin Schunck: Attendees of AIRTAXI 2023 SFO can look forward to engaging discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders It will be a platform to explore the latest advancements and foster collaboration across sectors to drive the future of AAM Ceren Baktimur: How do you envision the impact of events like AIRTAXI on the wider eVTOL and air mobility industry Kolin Schunck: Events like AIRTAXI have a significant impact on the eVTOL and air mobility industry by facilitating collaboration They provide a platform for stakeholders to come together and work collectively toward realizing the full potential of advanced air mobility These events are instrumental in shaping the industry’s future direction and accelerating progress toward a new era of transportation Ceren Baktimur: Thank you for sharing your invaluable insights Our commitment to advance AAM aligns seamlessly with the industry’s overarching vision It is gratifying to witness the emergence of various platforms that unite stakeholders and engage the wider public As we celebrate AIRTAXI’s fourth year our journey has revealed the unique and intricate elements that set the event apart we’ve harnessed these components to yield tangible results and a remarkable return on investment We’re humbled to observe these very elements now embraced by other events in the industry To ensure you stay informed about his latest insights, be sure to visit https://www.kolin-schunck.com/ or www.tnmt.com Vertical is the official media partner of AIRTAXI World Congress and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Bell 525 Walkaround: The First Commercial Fly-by-Wire Helicopter Bell 505 Contact seller for price Year: 2022 Click on the button below to send an email to our team and we will get to it as soon as possible Have a story idea you would like to suggest You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor The top job at City Hall will be filled by Jeff Kolin while the City Council searches for a replacement for Sean McGlynn who led Santa Rosa City Hall as the top administrator from 2000 to 2009 has returned from retirement to serve as interim city manager for a six-month period with likely challenges ranging from drought to labor negotiations and an extremely dangerous wildfire season who was city manager most recently in Beverly Hills and has served in government roles for more than 35 years agreed to step in as the city council searches for a permanent successor to Sean McGlynn who recently departed for Southern California after seven years as city manager “We wanted to bring in … somebody who knew the system and had done the job before and could keep the trains running while we did a much more exhaustive search,“ said Mayor Chris Rogers Santa Rosa City Council selected Kolin to serve amid a nationwide search for a city manager they expect could last as long as six months who returned to Santa Rosa in 2015 with his wife after five years leading city government in Beverly Hills will not be a candidate for the permanent position He was selected after two days of interviews with a field of candidates Kolin will receive McGlynn’s base hourly pay Kolin’s second stint at Santa Rosa City Hall comes as Sonoma County is in the midst of a severe drought and at the precipice of another combustible wildfire season The city has begun asking for voluntary 20% cuts in water use while county and state regulators ramp up wider mandatory orders More actions are likely to be necessary with any drought relief at least half a year away The city also is grappling with chronic budget issues a contentious debate over policing sparked by the Santa Rosa Police Department’s troubled response to protests last summer and a homelessness crisis defined by cyclical sweeps of encampments “It’s going to be really challenging,” Councilman Jack Tibbetts said of the coming six months The city manager oversees a 1,250-person workforce with day-to-day responsibility over an annual budget of about $437 million Negotiations are underway with labor unions representing 12 units of the city’s workforce as well as three units that do not have union representation according to city spokeswoman Adriane Mertens is prepared to guide the city through those rough waters until a permanent hire can be made he was city manager in Pittsburg and deputy city manager in Santa Clarita “You want to make sure you build a relationship with the mayor and the city council,” he said and “that you clearly understand what their priorities are for the next six months and that you’re not just a caretaker but you move forward those priorities.” Rogers promised a transparent search for a permanent city manager that would include public input on what was most desired in the next top administrator The council is in the midst of negotiations with a consulting company to manage a nationwide hiring hunt Kolin’s interim appointment also signals to city staff and community members who may be considering the position that no preordained path is chosen He hoped to select a new city manager from the community “I don’t think its helpful when we hire these roving city managers who are trying to go from big city to bigger city,” he said adding that he wanted somebody who was “going to be part of this city for the next 10 years.” Rogers was undecided on where the city should look for McGlynn’s permanent replacement and said he looked forward to the coming discussion “We’re going to have to weigh having a city manager that knows the community versus going outside and getting candidates who have a different perspective,” he said You can reach Staff Writer Andrew Graham at 707-526-8667 or andrew.graham@pressdemocrat.com You need to be a member in order to leave a comment 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 We’ll have to get some warm-water Photographers of the Week here soon we’re sticking with a cold-water shooter and artist from the Canadian province of British Columbia As many underwater photographers can relate to his fascination with the ocean began early He seized every opportunity he could to spend time near the water—not an easy thing to do Kolin was fortunate enough to complete his open water scuba course at Whytecliff Park on Vancouver Island Whytecliff is more than just a training site; it is also a world-class macro site Kolin says it was easy to become hooked on the underwater realm after being certified there One of the aspects of photography in general that most appeals to Kolin is constantly learning Every time one explores underwater or picks up a camera there is the potential to witness something new To see more of Kolin’s work, including his phenomenal video work, please give him a follow on Instagram and check out his marine life themed merch on his website, www.gettingsalty.ca Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors PROVIDENCE — It's been a big summer for Rhode Island forward Kolin Sisson The 16-year-old came into the offseason after posting over a point-per-game with South Kent School and Mount St He attended the Chicago Steel tryout/development camp in early June and despite being a young skater and standing at just 5-foot-9 Sisson played so well that he earned a roster spot on the USHL junior hockey team for the upcoming year the winger competed in the USA Hockey-BioSteel Boys 17 National Festival with the top skaters from his birth year For those who didn't know who Sisson was before camp He scored the most goals during the camp (6) and was tied for second in overall point totals (6G-3A-9PTS) throughout the week He was subsequently named to the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp where he was seen by many scouts and NCAA coaches from around the country Multiple schools came in contact with Sisson in 2023 before Aug which is the first day players could announce a verbal commitment to a Division I program The top three programs he eventually had to choose between were Harvard and he decided to stay close to home and play for the Friars "I am proud and honored to announce my commitment to play Division I hockey at Providence College I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity and everyone else that has helped me along the way," Sisson posted on his Instagram page on Aug "It's not every day you get to go to a school 10 minutes from your house so it seemed pretty perfect," he said about committing to his hometown team "The coaching staff is amazing and the facilities are great." The forward also knows some of his future Friar teammates already in fellow Rhode Islander Everett Baldwin (St Sisson said that he's grateful that so many schools reached out to him in the recruiting process So he's glad that he's now committed to a program and can just focus on preparing for the upcoming season There’s a reason Kolin Sisson is a dynamic skater and has high end skill - he WORKS at it! #sksahockey pic.twitter.com/a3vNGAHopF Sisson can play both center and wing and says that his strengths are his skating ability and his quick release on his shot Sisson had 42 points over 37 games with the South Kent School 16U team before playing in 27 contests for Mount St Because of his strong showing at USHL camp this summer Sisson plans on competing with the Chicago Steel in 2023-24 He was drafted by the Steel in the 19th round of the 2022 Phase I Draft The forward has been working on getting stronger and gaining muscle this summer to keep up with the next level of play in the USHL He leaves his home to join the team in late August and will be living with a billet family and taking online classes while he's there so he won't be the youngest one on the Steel's roster but he'll still be pretty young compared to many of the other skaters in the league resident has two brothers and one sister and grew up playing lacrosse and soccer alongside hockey the joint venture manufacturing plant TPCA formed in 2002 by the two car companies Group PSA (PSA) and Toyota becomes fully owned by Toyota Motor Europe (TME) The new name of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic was unveiled today at an opening ceremony with the participation of Mr director of Toyota Czech Republic and Michael Kašpar the plant also introduced a new company logo and following the example of other European plants The Kolin plant has been producing the A-segment models Toyota Aygo Peugeot 108 and Citroën C1 cars since 2005 and TMMCZ will continue to do so for both companies The plant is one of the largest exporters in Czech Republic for these city cars The company which employs more than 3,500 people is the largest employer in the region and has influenced the development of the Kolín region in the past fifteen years but also by supporting charitable projects Toyota invested more than 4 billion crowns in capacity expansion and modernization of the production plant This investment has enabled the introduction of Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) allowing the plant to start manufacturing the new Toyota Yaris including hybrid technology in the second half of 2021 The Toyota family has a strong presence in the Czech Republic with the National Sales and Marketing company the Logistics and Distribution Center for Spare Parts in Krupka and a wide representation of Toyota and Lexus dealers The Official Source of North Allegheny Sports North Allegheny senior defensive back Kolin Dinkins will continue his academic and athletic career at Penn State University next season He received a preferred walk-on to play at PSU Congrats to @KolinDinkins on his PWO @psufootball #T4L pic.twitter.com/Q8KE4QsdBu — NA Football T4L (@nafootball_tfl) February 11, 2022 Dinkins was named first-team all-conference by the Big 56 Conference in Class 6A His lone interception was significant as Dinkins hauled in a 95-yard pick six against Canon-McMillan to solidify a 49-26 blowout win in the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals Dinkins is a mult-sport athlete and is also a starter on the North Allegheny boys’ basketball team Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at bbozzuto@northallegheny.org © Copyright 2013 North Allegheny School District Orleans County sheriff's deputies are investigating a fiery single-car crash in Murray of Albion was driving east on West Ridge Road and drove off the south side of the road and struck a tree just after 2 a.m. said Chief Deputy Jeffrey Gifaldi of the Orleans County Sheriff's Office A nearby property owner heard the crash and noticed the vehicle on fire and removed the driver from the burning vehicle before first responders arrived The property owner also put out the fire before emergency responders arrived at the scene McKain was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital Deputies are investigating and said it appeared that speed "may have been" a factor in the crash HEBRON — It is a pass down the track Rick Watson has made hundreds of times however, only has made it a few times and it still is not easy for Watson When you put your kid in a car that's running 120 mph in the quarter-mile what did I do?' but it's fun to watch him win a round that gives you that sense of accomplishment that you've done well." who will be a junior at Newark High School next month is driving his dad’s 1979 Chevy Malibu this week during the JEGS SPEEDWeek at National Trail Raceway SPEEDWeek runs through Sunday and is one of the largest events in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Kolin Watson is competing in the Super Street 10.90 class in the Division 3 and SPORTSNationals races for the first time He has raced a junior dragster for eight years my nerves have gone away after the first pass," Kolin said Rick Watson has been racing at NTR for four decades bought the Malibu and rebuilt and modified the car during the last 20 years of racing With Kolin now ready to take his spot in the driver’s seat He is competing this week in his 2003 Race Tech dragster in the Super Comp 8.90 class Kolin has one more year he can compete in a junior dragster but he could not wait to drive his dad’s car I want to get in that car someday,' and thinking about it it feels like just yesterday I was watching that car go down and sitting on the sideline," Kolin said no veteran will want to be beaten this weekend by a fresh-faced teenager I am not going to be mad at it," Kolin said "It always brings your confidence up when you have older guys who have been racing for 20-plus years who say 'You are one heck of a racer.' It always means a lot." The Watsons' Malibu has the “Watson Bros noting the close relationship of Rick and Mark who Rick called his “left arm.” Plans are in the works for Koby Watson Rick has spent two-thirds of his life at the track but this week might be the most anticipated "I've been coming here since I was 18 years old and that's a lot of years," Rick said "To see him jump into that car — the reality is nobody has ever run that car but me a 4th Grade student from Timbergrove Elementary School joins meteorologist Jonathan Myers for Weather Kid Wednesday.