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 Aena is this year’s official airport host for Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 explores the airport operator’s plans to stay competitive I started my professional career as a consultant at a specialized economic analysis firm named Solchaga Recio & Asociados I held the positions of general managing director of the Center for Technological and Industrial Development (CDTI) and executive vice president of Engineering Systems for the Defense of Spain (ISDEFE) I was also chairman of the Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) so the aeronautical sector was not unknown to me when I joined Aena a few years later I was director of wealth and prudential management and director of prudential regulation and public policy I was also a member of the Parliament of Catalonia for three years I have been an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Carlos III University of Madrid I have been chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Aena I have had the great honor and responsibility of leading Aena which is 51% owned by the Spanish government and 49% by private shareholders It is the world’s leading airport operator by passenger numbers and one of the most important listed companies in terms of market capitalization on the Madrid Stock Exchange Our company manages 46 airports (plus two heliports) in Spain my role can be complex due to the public-private duality of our services I often need to balance competing priorities stringent regulatory requirements and the company’s duty to the public After a record-breaking year in 2019 in terms of traffic data and spectacular financial results we faced two very tough years due to the Covid-19 pandemic which was not only a global health crisis but also a mobility crisis We had to adopt immediate and forceful measures overnight to ensure the company’s financial viability while simultaneously maintaining airport operations to provide our public service “[We were] the first of the major European airport operators to reach pre-pandemic traffic levels” we resumed activity with maximum acceleration and without operational disruptions This made us the first of the major European airport operators to reach pre-pandemic traffic levels we’ve also made significant acquisitions outside our borders Aena has added a network of 17 Brazilian airports to its management Aena currently manages 20% of air traffic in this large country “Aena currently manages 20% of air traffic in [Brazil]” In a large airport infrastructure management company especially considering the regulations that must be met in the planning procurement and execution of major infrastructure works thanks to the extraordinary investment process undertaken in previous decades – which comprised more than €15bn [US$15.8bn] between 2001 and 2010 in nominal terms – we have sufficient capacity in our infrastructures to serve around 350 million passengers in the Spanish network Despite the fact that Spain has the second-largest number of international tourists in the world according to the World Economic Forum our airports currently can handle the demand without any problem the capacity limits that our strict quality levels demand we are already working on the first steps to carry out infrastructure expansion projects in the coming years has two major challenges to focus on in 2025 and in the years beyond – sustainability and future capacity we have taken significant steps to ensure we are clearly committed to decarbonizing our activity All these individual sustainability actions and strategies must become aligned and should not hinder the development of the infrastructure that is necessary to meet the growing capacity demands Aena’s sustainability strategy includes a significant investment which is close to €750m [US$780m] in the period 2021-2030 One of its main objectives is to achieve carbon neutrality in 2026 as well as net zero in 2030 20 years ahead of the overall sector’s goal Our Climate Action Plan is structured into three strategic programs: carbon neutrality; sustainable aviation where we plan to act as a driver for other agents to accelerate their decarbonization; and finally innovation will be key to overcoming the sector’s greatest challenge – the fight against climate change The airports of the future will be designed to promote sustainable mobility for employees and travelers actively collaborating with the supply chain and the community to drive sustainability They will also have an energy infrastructure that will facilitate self-sufficiency through renewable energies at airport facilities including electric charging points to supply new electric vehicles as well as supporting biogas plants the aviation industry has been working for years on developing new solutions that are technologically feasible economically viable and reach a sufficient production volume sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are a feasible green alternative although the technology is still in its maturing phase the existing infrastructure is already ready to provide SAF supply to airlines without any negative impact on their day-to-day operations at the airport electric batteries and hydrogen will probably be essential in the decarbonization of the sector Future adoption of hydrogen as fuel will require new refueling infrastructure at airports and significant coordination among various industry players Aena is conducting pilot tests to accelerate the adaptation of our infrastructure to the use of green hydrogen Aena has an unwavering commitment to sustainability which we integrate into our projects through our previously mentioned Climate Action Plan (CAP) Within the CAP’s electrical energy strategy the photovoltaic (PV) plan for self-consumption stands out as it involves investments in 10 airports This strategy also includes introducing LED technology developing projects for lithium battery and green hydrogen storage and purchasing green energy to cover the total consumption of the airport network We plan to deploy geothermal energy in the three main airports of the network to achieve sustainable heating and air-conditioning There is also a progressive plan to renew equipment (boilers) and implement electric charging points to supply them “We plan to deploy geothermal energy in the three main airports” Aena’s traffic forecasts for 2024 estimate a new traffic record significantly exceeding the 300 million passengers currently hosted by our airports in Spain These figures and future forecasts underpin the need for a significant investment effort to provide the necessary capacity and implement the associated environmental measures Although the majority of Aena’s network infrastructure has sufficient capacity to meet the anticipated needs for the coming years major hub and tourist airports are currently closer to reaching their capacity and quality limits Aena has already begun actively planning the highly demanding schedule of action that needs to be undertaken across our operations these new needs must be included in our next regulatory period these considerations will lead to a new Airport Regulation Document (DORA) approved by the Spanish government which will become our framework for action in the period 2027-2031 Large airport projects require long maturation periods to materialize It takes a long time to meet the regulatory requirements involved Planners must also keep unforeseen events in mind as such things can unexpectedly disrupt lives around the world the international environment and the extraordinary dynamism of our society must be considered Aena follows a rigorous risk analysis process that helps us have high levels of fulfillment in the projects we develop minimizing delays or cost overruns that would significantly penalize us under our applicable regulatory framework The need to reach agreements with a range of different stakeholders (airlines etc.) makes all this a complex process but air transportation has maintained steady growth the main agents in the air sector estimated that traffic numbers would double every 15-20 years Just as air traffic has grown and evolved exponentially over the past 50 years Aena’s trajectory and transformation in its management model have been extraordinary and very positive both quantitatively and qualitatively (successfully facing significant challenges in terms of safety adapting to social and technological evolution and being able to take on the challenges presented in 1975 passenger traffic in Spain was 37.7 million passengers This then reached 192.8 million in 2010 and 275.2 million in 2019 making it a record year at that point (average growth of +4.6% per year) After overcoming the effects of the pandemic in 2023 we reached a new historic figure with 283.2 million passengers which we will almost certainly surpass in 2024 significantly exceeding 300 million passengers This would be in addition to our growing traffic in airports outside Spain which provides significant strengths and diversification in our activity This data forced us to review our strategic plan for 2022-2026 in the first months of 2024 setting new objectives and establishing a more ambitious roadmap technology and digitalization plan for 2021-2026 as a fundamental element to achieve its objectives as an organization in an increasingly competitive and demanding environment Our vision is to become a benchmark in the use of technology to optimize the customer experience increase operational efficiency and develop new businesses around sustainable mobility This plan includes the automation and digitalization of processes focused on the passenger experience and sustainability in various areas: commercial integration with the environment and a number of smart service management initiatives for optimized operations which was founded in 2021 by Aena and Aeroporti di Roma This network helps us seek and identify innovative and sustainable solutions for the global airport sector AI will probably revolutionize the airport industry offering significant benefits for external users and internal management It is a key technology and will become even more so Aena has begun testing and adopting AI for various use cases at airports Some examples include a chatbot we call Oli to answer customer questions; video analysis in terminals and platforms to monitor handling activity; queue monitoring in the terminal building waiting times and access vehicles; and various systems to make airport climate control more efficient The results of all these pilot tests are being analyzed in detail and will help us define an internal AI use strategy that we can deploy, if beneficial, for Aena aviation will have to face numerous uncertainties in the coming years The evolution of air traffic can be affected by multiple factors In addition to the existing regulatory measures linked to the fight against climate change there are uncertainties associated with new potential regulatory restrictions that may lead to changes in fuel prices our challenges for the coming years may be scary but our sector is prepared to take them on We have a historically successful track record in managing crises of various kinds and have been able to overcome them relatively quickly This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Passenger Terminal World. To view the magazine in full, click here Still Learning: Two-Time Olympian Lucena Enters 4th Season at FSU11/7/2024 4:08:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball FLORIDA – Leo Georgi was the videographer shooting the interview for this story Like all videographers shooting promotional pieces for the organization they're representing a "here's all that I've done and why I am one of the best." "His knowledge of the game is unlike anything I have ever seen," Kalkhoff said "He is truly the most down to Earth person." – Florida women’s golf head coach Emily Glaser announced the addition of Jacqueline Lucena to the 2021-22 roster on Tuesday Lucena has signed with the Gators after transferring from UC Davis and will join the program in the fall.  Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Chris joined FloridaGators.com in 2011 after nearly three decades as a sports reporter at newspapers in Tampa and Orlando including 10 years covering the UF athletic program and another 10 covering the NFL Scott has been a senior writer for the Florida Gators since 2010 Join the AVP Family & get 15% off in the AVP Shop Though Jake Gibb is justifiably getting all the notoriety for being the oldest competitor in Olympic Beach Volleyball history his male counterparts have him beat on the oldest overall USA team in Tokyo Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena started and will end their spectacular careers together Phil and Nick met through playing against each other in college they moved to Myrtle Beach to train with a friend – Adam Roberts they’d drive all night to get to tournaments they had to win in order to pay for food and drinks and slept on the beach instead of forking up prize money for a hotel they moved to Santa Barbara to dive deeper into the game Their first career win came at the Austin AVP in 2005 Going from not qualifying to winning in just two years is pretty spectacular But the world had no idea what force Phil Dalhausser would be on our sport spent most of his childhood in Daytona Beach Phil didn’t play volleyball until his senior year of high school That’s right – both Jake Gibb and Phil two of the most dominant blockers in the last twenty years in beach volleyball After beginning his career with Nick on the East Coast and then moving to Santa Barbara, Phil played with a handful of other partners, including our own Dain Blanton But Phil’s career really picked up when Todd Rogers called him up in 2006 known as The Professor because of his cerebral approach to beach volleyball won three AVPs in 2005 with partner Sean Scott the same year Phil and Nick won their first they both reached heights they hadn’t previously known Commence one of the greatest partnerships in beach volleyball history they medaled in all seven events they played and entered the Beijing Games at the top of the Olympic Ranking (OR) but we all know they rallied back and ended up with the Gold the FIVB awarded Phil: Best Offensive Player along with Team of the Year in 2010 when they won nine FIVBs (and five of the six AVPs they played) dubbed the Thin Beast in fact – just a dominant force in every match he played They also qualified in 2012 as the highest-ranked USA team (we’ll get to the 3rd-ranked USA team in a minute) The 2012 London Olympics didn’t hold the same magic as 2008 and Phil and Todd finished with a respectable but disappointing 9th place So it’s 2013, and Phil and Nick are looking for new partners. Phil picks up Rosie; Nick picks up Theo Brunner Despite the extremely talented players they paired up with neither experienced the success they wanted after trying to make it work with other people the duo reunited for the first time since 2005 The Thin Beast and Nick the Quick started winning They qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics and earned 5th place They’re formidable opponents with incredible chemistry During the 2020 AVP Champions Cup, Phil and Nick were in full form. Winning two out of three events, they only dropped one match, the very last one to Trevor Crabb and Tri Bourne They looked like they were having more fun than ever They were also in phenomenal shape for having been couched for the first time in their adult lives and for being the oldest team on Tour at 40-years-old a piece They then entered the 2021 Olympic Qualification Period with poise even though they were the 3rd-ranked USA team Didn’t look like it.) It wasn’t long until they settled themselves nicely in qualifying range and eventually tied Jake and Taylor at the top of the USA’s OR With Tokyo being Phil’s fourth Olympics and Nick’s 2nd this duo has more experience and wisdom than nearly any other in the Games And their history with each other is even more in-depth Theirs is a nearly two-decade-long friendship Tokyo 2020 is their last Olympic run; you better believe they’re going for Gold you won't want to miss a single story or update The Diocese of Lucena defended its name in the wake of what it called ‘baseless’ accusations leveled against its bishop and priests Dozens held a “prayer rally” outside the apostolic nunciature in Manila on Tuesday against what they claimed were corrupt practices in the diocese They criticized Bishop Mel Rey Uy’s management of the diocese especially his handling of clergy’s alleged misdeeds the diocese said the claims of corruption and scandals were defamatory “Its purpose is not to pray for but to malign the clergy and the bishop of the diocese with general and baseless accusations,” said its chancellor Ornedo said that “none” of the supposed prayer rally participants seemed to be from the diocese’s parishes the diocese promised to handle the issue “with pastoral charity and Christian optimism just as shepherds ought to listen to their flock “This is an affirmation that the desired renewal of the Church largely depends upon the renewal of the Clergy’s life and ministry,” Ornedo said The diocese also encouraged its flock “to direct their grievances or concerns through appropriate channels so that the same can be adequately Lynette Ortiz grasping at straws? Dennis Uy turns (again) to Cebu property developer to cover P1.4B Landbank loan as PHR cash troubles deepen The road to recovery: Mike Arroyo to return to the Philippines after successful treatment Credit Suisse to pay $511 million in US tax evasion case OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company Oil prices slide after OPEC+ output hike Court to Abby Binay: Hands off! Judge Orders Makati to stand down, surrender EMBO Facilities to Lani Cayetano’s Taguig Cassocks competition: Whose outfit will new pope wear? No deal: Campos family opts out of $45M US settlement, lenders take over Del Monte Foods board Peru suspends gold mining in north after massacre Trump orders curb on virus research he blames for Covid pandemic ITA Airways boosts operating profit in 2024 Thrilling showdowns mark start of JPGT Mactan The family of Star Horse Shipping Lines – a major sea transport company operating in Lucena and Romblon – are now wanted by authorities over a P33-million estafa case At the center of the scandal is Vincent Victor Reyes barangay captain of Pagkakaisa in San Narciso and a mayoral candidate in the upcoming elections Joining him in the rap sheet: his brother Vincent Dominic Reyes (a former Quezon board member who lost a previous mayoral bid) by Judge Pamela Torres Chavez-Dizon of RTC Branch 13 The family’s listed address: 20 Antonio Street The accused reportedly returned only P7 million of the loan after the rice deal collapsed refusing to settle the remaining P33 million The suspects’ listed address is 20 Antonio Street Speculation is rife that the unrepaid funds are being used to support Reyes’ mayoral campaign in San Narciso the Reyes family has not responded to Abante/Bilyonaryo’s request for comment Some of them have reportedly been seen on the campaign trail Starhorse was recently in the sports pages due to reports that it was set to acquire the PBA franchise of Terrafirma Dyip did not push through because Starhorse could not comply with the sellers’ requirements Elevate your understanding of the Philippine business landscape and gain insights into worldwide markets by subscribing to our dedicated channels. Receive breaking news, in-depth analyses, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders directly on Viber, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Stay informed and empowered with our Email Newsletter, delivering curated content right to your inbox. Don’t miss out on crucial updates and trends shaping economies and businesses both locally and internationally. Join Bilyonaryo’s community today by clicking the button below to subscribe and stay ahead in the dynamic world of business. Design Nate Lucena says he’s often asked about his style “I really don’t have a good word for it,” he says “The best word I can come up with is bohemian—but I hate that word.” In his South City home is illustrated by a mélange of pieces he’s collected over the years “It’s definitely not minimal,” he says Lucena, born in Hawaii and raised in Southern Arkansas, moved to St. Louis for graduate school and decided to stay. He now balances his position as the head of Centene’s analytics and data science department with tending to his plants (mostly cacti; they’re easier to keep alive) and his backyard garden’s herbs (a weekend project as he social distances), and playing with his husky-shepherd-pit mix, Koa. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories from the local interior design, fashion, and retail scene. “I like to keep things around, especially when we’re talking about little objects of art, that are less based on the look and more what that item means to me,” Lucena says, “whether it reminds me of a time or has an aesthetic that really appeals to me.” He’s a fan of mixing colors and patterns, both in his wardrobe and his spaces. When he buys something, it’s because he’s leaned into the feeling it gives him; he often doesn’t know where it’ll end up in his home.  1. Pants: “They’re ladies’ pants from Old Navy from about seven years ago. I think I paid maybe $6 or $10 for them. I wear them sparingly, but every time I do, it tends to be a big hit.” 2. Shirt: “I don’t even know where that’s from. It’s just soft, loose, and baggy. It’s for sure a part of my uniform in the summertime.” 3. Rug: “It’s one of my prized possessions. It’s pretty big, about 6 by 9. I connected with this woman on Craigslist—I’m a big Craigslist shopper, depending on the item—who curates antiques. That rug is Persian; I think she said from the 1830s. It has really cool botanical elements and periwinkle blue horseheads woven into the corners. When I picked it up, she told me the horsehead motifs are how you can date it.” 4. Framed beetle: “My mom and I vacationed a few years ago in New Orleans together. For some reason she was fixated on buying me a souvenir from our trip; she wanted to be the one to buy it. We went into an antique/resale shop in the French Quarter. I guess there’s a local person who gets these bugs. It’s a species of beetle that’s really beautiful and is native to somewhere in Africa.” 5. Plate: “My grandfather was a pipeline welder and was also in the military. He spent some time in India and Burma. He brought back that tray at some point, probably in the 1940s or 1950s. My grandparents always had it in their house when I was growing up. My grandma gave it to me when I first moved out.” 6. Artwork: “I got it at a silent auction for an organization my friends volunteer with that helps people who were incarcerated after they get out. It’s a print of a collage from local artist Carol Corey. It’s a brain and nervous system on a solid background.” 7. Tables: “I got them several years apart—the back one’s from Target—but they fit together really nicely. My house is actually pretty small, so I find that they work for me much more than a coffee table would.” 8. Scents: “I have a lot of candles around. If I can find it, I really like a scent that is kind of almost like smoky. I don’t like floral, and I don’t really like anything that might smell like potpourri. But anything that kind of smells like charred wood or something like that, I’m pretty into that.” Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here DESIGN+HOME NEWSLETTER Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull. No spam, you can unsubscribe anytime you want. Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news Coming in as the highest-ranked new Men’s team on the AVP Tour Nick Lucena and Andy Benesh are poised to take the AVP by storm With 16 AVP titles and two Olympics to his name Nick is one of the most well-established and respected men on our beach The 42-year-old’s vision is unrivaled likely honed from years as one of the shorter defenders in the world which helps him dig more balls and consistently sideout arguably the best beach volleyball player ever Nick has also been served almost every ball for the last six years You have to have impeccable vision if you’re getting 95% of the opportunities to score Has anyone noticed he looks better than ever Speaking of Andy – his play really impressed me last summer. I named him both the Unofficial Rookie of the Year and Most Improved and everything was upside down; don’t @ me until you read the two articles Andy deserved both nods because of his noteworthy 2021 AVP season He toppled some beach greats in nail-biting matches partner Billy Allen racked up 4.3 digs per set (4th overall) Andy and Billy entered the three 2021 tournaments as the 12/10/7 seeds they made the Semifinals in the final two tournaments of the year Not bad for someone who’d only played four previous AVP Main Draws while still playing international tournaments Depending on which other top teams are playing overseas Nick and Andy may be well-positioned to make the Finals the first two new partnerships I’m highlighting are coached by Jordan Cheng He first made a splash on the AVP in Reid Priddy’s box but he’s best known for coaching Kelly (Claes) Cheng and Sarah Sponcil to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics And yes – Kelly’s married name is Cheng Jordan proved himself as a coach and has added Nick and Andy to his roster and a new person to learn – you’d think these two would need time to be ready to win Not a ton of unorthodox play to get used to Billy Allen is a 6’2″ ball of muscle; Nick is a 6’1″ ball of muscle Phil Dalhausser is a lean 6’9″; Andy is a lean 6’9″ So the only adjustments will be to personality Even the teams that are rejoining forces are constantly making those same adjustments With 1.43 blocks per set and 1 controlled block per set in 2021 Andy is enough of a presence at the net to make a big difference poised in the back row to dig or run down everything Andy can’t touch hence his AVP Championships and back-to-back Olympic berths Young Andy has shown some real ice-water-for-blood moments winning a 49-serve Freeze 23-21 against John Hyden and Ricardo Santos That one-hour-37-minute match said a lot about all four athletes’ resilience but especially the youngest and greenest player on the court Nick’s decades of wisdom are already rubbing off on Andy “Nick brings a lot of experience,” Andy says “in terms of strategy and how to keep composure through the highs and lows of the match He’s helped me add some skills to my toolset; that’s been really helpful and I think that brings out my inner competitive spirit but Nick and Andy have some vital things going for them Nick is one of the best older guys on Tour; Andy is one of the best newer guys on Tour I wouldn’t be surprised if Nick helps Andy get his first (of many) AVP wins in 2022 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 Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Quezon via the Philippine National Railways (PNR) takes only one hour Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing the claim was sent to Rappler’s fact check email Hindi na mamomroblema sa trapik ang mga Lagunense dahil isang oras na lang ang biyahe mula Calamba (Traveling from Laguna to Quezon now takes only one hour Traffic is no longer a problem for the Lagunense because the travel time from Calamba Quezon is now only one hour because of the PNR.) The facts: In a Philippine Information Agency article published in 2022 the PNR said the travel time from Lucena to Calamba is two hours and 33 minutes Even if a person takes the train from San Pablo it would take one hour and 32 minutes to get to the station in Lucena Relaunched: The state-owned railway company relaunched its Calamba-Lucena route in October 2022 traversing the provinces of Laguna and Quezon The Lucena-Calamba line includes the following stops: Pansol The main stations are located in Calamba (northernmost station) The schedule of the Calamba-Lucena-Calamba route is posted daily on the PNR Facebook page Train schedules for the following morning are posted at 10 pm the day before while schedules for the afternoon or evening trips are posted at 11 am Keep us aware of suspicious Facebook pages, groups, accounts, websites, articles, or photos in your network by contacting us at factcheck@rappler.com. Let us battle disinformation one Fact Check at a time.   SM City Lucena receives recognition as an outstanding taxpayer in Lucena in a ceremony held recently at Queen Margarette Hotel in Domoit the local government of Lucena City honors the Top 15 Registered Businesses with Highest Tax Paid from National and Local Categories SM City Lucena Mall Manager Maricel Alquiros (2nd from left) is seen in photo receiving the Top Taxpayer of 2023 award from (left to right) Vice Mayor Roderick “Dondon” Alcala Input your search keywords and press Enter Healthcare Asia Magazine website works best with Javascript enabled Please enable your javascript and reload the page The new facility is designed to provide immediate medical assistance Lucena United Doctors Hospital and Medical Center has launched an urgent care centre in Quezon province, Philippines. The new facility provides immediate medical assistance for patients with sudden illnesses and unexpected injuries it is designed to offer timely treatment without the extended wait times typically associated with emergency rooms.  Qatar's Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse rebounded from a tough first set to eliminate Team USA's veteran duo of Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena in their first knockout round match of the 2020 Olympics Despite going down to the 41-year-old Americans via a 21-14 first set Ahmed and Cherif staying cool despite sand temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in Japan The Qataris made a 5-1 run in the second set to take a 10-9 lead en route to a 21-19 win The Qatari momentum continued into the third set though a 12-8 advantage trimmed to 12-10 by the Americans But Cherif and Ahmed showed tremendous positional awareness and held firm for a 15-11 third set win Cherif and Ahmed beat Team USA duo Jake Gibb and Tri Bourne 2-0 in Pool C play finishing first in the group to USA's second The Qataris will meet the winner of a 4am EDT match between Italian duo Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai and Poland's Grzegorz Fijalek and Michal Bryl Dalhausser and Lucena were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage of the Rio Olympics in 2016 and go out one round earlier in Tokyo. Dalhausser won gold with Todd Rogers at Beijing 2008 but will not collect a long-sought second medal Try a different filter or a new search keyword transforming fluttering guitar strings into a universal language unconcerned with syntax or land borders A new reissue from Far Out Recordings puts a loving spotlight on the master Brazilophile lending a birds-eye view of a 22-year-old guitar prodigy as he explores his influences during freewheeling studio sessions Rounding out his band are bassist Mario “Mojarra” Fernandez and drummer Enrique “Zurdo” Roizner who previously played on de Moraes’s acclaimed live album Pereyra Lucena also enlisted vocalist Helena Uriburu a friend and French teacher with no prior studio experience Though she delivers little more than hums and wordless arias across breezy songs like “Pro Forma” and “Niña No Divagues,” her dreamy poise and undeniable gravitas are nothing short of miraculous standing shoulder to shoulder with the greats of Brazilian saudade Though Pereyra Lucena passed away in 2019, the Porteño icon left an indelible legacy, underscored in the album’s liner notes with a quote from de Moraes: “I think I never saw, with the exception of Baden Powell and Toquinho anyone more linked to his instrument than Agustín Pereyra Lucena,” he said of the beloved guitarist and composer “It would give the impression that if the guitar were taken away from him he would fade into music as one dies from the amputation of an arm.” Agustin Pereyra Lucena is a portrait of a man and his instrument building a monument to South American sound and Rabbi Barbara Cohen of Congregation Ahavath Sholom for a conversation about I Teresa de Lucena: Reflections on the Trial of a Conversa they will illustrate the interplay between text interpretation and design and lead what promises to be a lively conversation about the creative process This event will be held at the Quaker Meeting House but donations to the congregation will be appreciated Teresa de Lucena: Reflections on the Trial of a Conversa is the result of a unique collaboration between a translator and a rabbi who joined forces and their respective talents to tell the story of Teresa de Lucena (1467-1545) a woman who faced the Spanish Inquisition twice a nonfiction genre that places an individual at the center of the narrative and then zooms out to create the larger context of her life and times How old was she when her father fled from Spain based on Kanner’s translations of the original Inquisition transcripts and Rabbi Cohen’s insights into Jewish culture creates an intimate portrait of a conversa in tumultuous times A Jewish Double Life: Ellen Kanner on Teresa To understand the times in which Teresa de Lucena lived Ellen Kanner says one must understand that the Spanish Inquisition It was launched against Catholics whom the Inquisition suspected of observing either Jewish practices or Muslim practices.” The peak of Spanish antisemitic violence had occurred in 1391 after which Jews converted to Catholicism by the hundreds of thousands to save their lives was a third-generation Catholic whose grandparents had converted to the faith Kanner explains that the unintended outcome of this mass coerced conversion was to create a social stratum of “newcomers” comprising Spain’s conversos which led to class tensions that dovetailed with the Spanish Church’s religious preoccupations Jews lived as Jews in Spain until their expulsion in 1492 and Kanner says conversos would have interacted with them Judaism among the conversos was observed along a spectrum – some who converted became devout Catholics and some took things from both religious cultures she could and did interact with the Jewish community and visit its synagogues– but after 1478 “Secrecy in Teresa’s time became a matter of life or death,” Kanner explains Teresa’s father fled the Iberian Peninsula in 1480 or so she traveled to Toledo to face the Inquisition and voluntarily confess that she had learned Jewish practices as a child from family members Her confession was accepted and she rejoined the Catholic fold without punishment or penalty Teresa de Lucena documents – and the volume is a historical document consisting of Kanner’s translation of records from Teresa’s 1485 and 1530 trials – she practiced some aspects of Judaism throughout her long life Four years after the twice-acquitted Teresa passed a servant delivered testimony to the Inquisition about Teresa’s strange ways The excerpt reprinted here affords contemporary readers a glimpse into how conversas like Teresa sustained their Jewish connection in secret As has been pointed out by rabbis and sages Judaism is not so much about what one believes While no one will ever know exactly what Teresa believed Kanner and Zeybekoglu offer tantalizing hints of how she acted Even the small gesture described in the image above suggests a complex inner life of a Jewish woman separated from us by centuries Powered by FEDWEB ® Central Privacy Policy Terms of Use On view through 14 October at Plaza del Rey in San Fernando is the pavilion La Sal, a work of the architects José Rodríguez Lucena and Carlos Montes González. After ¡Qué faena(r)!, the project carried out for the city of Vigo (Pontevedra) San Fernando (Cádiz) presents the second of the two winners of the 2024 TAC a program of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) and Fundación Arquia Drawing inspiration from Cádiz’s history of salt production the temporary pavilion is an invitation to reflect on the regeneration of the territory and urban space through elements linked to the area’s traditional economy It also proposes better management of the province’s most abundant and sustainable natural resources The composition of wood and steel with a mound of salt indeed speaks of the value of the vernacular and of the need to seek sustainable alternatives to industrial building materials there arent any match using your search terms Quezon – It was a hot Monday afternoon yet Reymark Namli They were barefooted as they walked along Quezon Avenue “The jeepney drivers usually get mad at us for hitching Basil is in charge of handing envelopes to the passengers while I play music using my tambol I would sing to entertain them,” Reymark told Bulatlat in an interview The usually busy Quezon Avenue has been a home to both the boys every weekend They would hitch a ride with a jeepney from their community in Dalahican to reach the town proper of the city Read: The Badjaos: Cast Away From Mindanao To Manila also known as “sea gypsies,” are indigenous people from the islands of Mindanao They are known to have a rich maritime heritage they have traversed the water of Sulu and lived nomadically the long-running armed conflict in Mindanao has displaced them forcing them to migrate to urban areas like Lucena City we are not stealing.” Reymark said in Filipino The houses are elevated above the ground on sturdy wooden stilts or posts The Badjao arrived in Lucena City in 1994 and started forming a community in the villages of Dalahican and Barra According to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) there are 91 families in Dalahican and 66 families living in Barra said their family has been living in Lucena City for five years and that they plan to stay here longer because they feel safe They came from Zamboanga del Sur aboard a ship Others took roll-on roll-off ships to reach Luzon Life there was good but there were members of Abu Sayyaf who killed our fathers We just chose to leave our homes,” she said But Jordan said they were branded as thieves “We decided to move to Lucena City because according to some of our relatives who are living here it is peaceful here.” Challenges of restarting life in a new city Migrating to a new city proved to be difficult for the Badjao community spent 500 pesos to board a ship from the port of Zamboanga they looked for a community that would accept them Juana’s family initially settled in Batangas before taking a bus to Lucena City and joined the rest of the Badjao community who was already settled in the villages of Dalahican and Barra They built a house along the shore of Talao-Talao and this was where she gave birth to her children I thought it was going to be easy but I was wrong Nobody wanted to employ us because we are uneducated We cannot find jobs because we do not know how to read who lost his arms to a fishing accident back in Zamboanga resorted to begging in the streets of Lucena They also faced constant discrimination in their attempts at integrating to the mainstream life of Lucena City Begging is the only means I see to feed my children without resorting to doing bad things such as stealing.” Juana strived to send her children and grandchildren to school was able to finish elementary school at 17 years old she would join her mother in begging while singing in the streets I wanted to pursue high school and eventually work at a mall but I am afraid to study further I might not be able to cope with the projects and requirements,” Tin said Non-profit organizations have been collaborating with the local government of Lucena to uplift the lives of the Badjao through a community-based approach where inclusion strategies are integrated in the planning and policy making “But I want a different future for my grandchildren and count so they will not end up like me,” said Marissa Quansa One of her grandchildren is now a first grader in the Dalahican Elementary School Meanwhile, Jordan said that she intends to support her son until he finishes higher education. “And the day would come that he will no longer beg in the street.” (JJE, RVO) A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1  | May 6  | May 6  | May 5  | May 4  | May 4  | May 3 About us  |  Community  |  Contact us  |  Syndication Policy  |  Privacy Policy  |  Subscribe A year-and-a-half after breaking round just south of Temple Street in Historic Filipinotown, the exterior of Lucena on Court is complete The project, built at 1919 W. Court Street by Meta Housing Corp. and the Foundation for Affordable Housing consists of a five-story building featuring 46 apartments above basement parking and a community center run by Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA).  The new housing is reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the of the area’s median income, per a 2022 news release from Meta Housing Corp. A leasing brochure indicates that the property features a mix of one- with rents ranging from $672 to $1,728 per month Y&M Architects designed Lucena on Court The land now developed with Lucena on Court became available as a condition of approval of an adjacent market-rate apartment complex, the 200-unit Alexan Bahay development which subdivided a portion of the project site for the construction of affordable housing That property features a Target on the ground floor Other entities participating in the project include Capital One the California Community Reinvestment Corporation and Titan Construction Management Services Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov California's 2023 state income limits Click here for additional affordable housing resource Iloilo — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has opened a new Regional Center for Women (RCW) here aimed at supporting women survivors of violence and abuse in Western Visayas Inaugurated on March 28 as part of the agency’s 74th founding anniversary and rehabilitation for women aged 18 and above who have experienced abuse DSWD Region 6 said the RCW seeks to create a safe environment for recovery and empowerment of victim-survivors According to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Police Regional Office 6 127 cases of violence against women have already been recorded in Western Visayas this year Local government officials led by New Lucena Mayor Liecel Seville expressed their gratitude for the establishment of the center which complements existing DSWD-managed facilities such as the Home for Girls and the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Nueva Valencia The center’s inauguration was attended by key DSWD officials Officer-in-Charge Assistant Regional Director for Operations Katherine Joy Lamprea Assistant Regional Director for Administration Joselito Estember Hizon of the Program Management Bureau’s Center Development Division Representatives from partner institutions such as Ricco Joseph C Guevarra of the Department of Education – New Lucena and Joemil Dato-on of Dingle Family Farm School were also present./PN and website in this browser for the next time I comment UPDATE: Police say Lucena was located and is safe (WRGB) - Saugerties Police need your help finding a missing teen Police say 17-year-old Marissa Lucena was last seen at her home around 10 p.m Lucena was last seen wearing wearing a green colored Carhart jacket red/black BDU style pants and red sneakers She's described as 5-foot-3 and 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes Anyone with information should call Saugerties Police at 845-246-9800 (WTXL) — After a successful season as the volunteer assistant coach Nick Lucena has been named Florida State Beach Volleyball’s assistant coach The Florida State alum helped the Seminoles reach the national championship match for the third time in school history and earn their sixth-straight CCSA Conference Championship In partnership with head coach Brooke Niles and assistant Summer Nash Lucena led the team to a 33-11 record including 24 ranked wins the Seminoles earned their highest ranking of the season at the No Lucena has a professional career worth bragging about most recently at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo as well as a fifth-place finish at the 2016 Olympics in Rio Lucena competed with partner Phil Dalhausser in both Olympic runs the pair qualified as third seeds and went undefeated in pool play before being eliminated by the eventual Gold Medalists from Brazil the pair qualified as ninth seeds and went 2-1 in pool play Lucena has accrued 16 AVP Tournament wins and nine FIVB Tournament wins He was named Best Defensive Player in 2017 by volleyballmag.com and named AVP Team of the Year with partner Dalhausser the same year Lucena was named to USAV Beach Team of the Year with Dalhausser as well as USAV Men’s Beach Player of the Year He is a two-time AVP Defensive Player of the Year Lucena also earned AVP Most Improved Player in 2008 Outside playing and coaching beach volleyball Lucena graduated from Florida State University in 2003 with a degree in Sport Management Spanish Grand Prix rider Jose Manuel Lucena Estrada has retired his number on horse The 18-year old has begun a new chapter as a schoolmaster for his daughter Elisa Wolk is a 2003 born KWPN gelding by Rhodium out of Joy (by El Corona) Lucena acquired the brown gelding as a 3-year old in 2006 The pair made its competition debut in the spring of 2008 in the 5-year old classes and a few months later competed at the 2008 Spanish Young Horse Championships at Yeguada San José where the inexperienced horse went from a 13th place in the first round In 2012 the pair made its international show debut at small tour level at the CDI Toledo In 2013 they did one international in Madrid and won the Inter I kur to Music at the 2013 Spanish Dressage Championships They made the transition to Grand Prix level in 2014 at the CDI Barcelona The combination only once travelled outside Spain in their most successful year in their career Their scores had been improving and they showed team potential at the CDI Oliva Nova as well as at the Spanish Grand Prix Championships that year which led to their selection for the 2016 CDIO Aachen where they finished 24th in the Grand Prix with 68.786% Lucena and Wolk at the 2016 CDIO Aachen"The selection for Aachen was quite the surprise," Lucena told Lilyforado.com At no point did I think I was getting selected in 1998 aboard the Dutch warmblood mare Elorianne (by Zooloog x Nepal) They also represented Spain at the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome Their last CDI was in April 2018 in Segovia Their last national show was in March 2019 when the horse was 16 he has been a school master for daughter Elisa at home Jose has moved on with the 7-year old Westfalian Franzis (by Franziskus x Riccione) and the 7-year old KWPN Jethro L (by El Capone x Rousseau) Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot College & Schools and Academic Programs The University of San Diego (USD) announced today that longtime supporters Dan and Phyllis Epstein Read more 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best in the newly released … The scent of the California air was Tatum Tande’s first clue that she was in the right place During her initial campus visit to the University … In this episode of "The Athletics Edge," a special series of "At the Edge of It All," we talk with Kimya Massey These are common words we hear in the push for more sustainable energy solutions in our communities at the Silver Maple Care Center in Carthage Mary was born the only child of Reuben Ray and Vera Claudine (Simmons) Long in Hancock Township Illinois.  After graduating from the three-year High School in Burnside she was a Senior graduate of Carthage High School in 1944.  She was united in marriage to Lawrence Lee Derks Reichel.  She and Lawrence moved to the Derks family farm in 1946 after Lawrence was Honorably Discharged from the U.S Mary Lu is survived by her husband; two daughters Donna Lou (Jack) Myers of Arlington Heights; two sons VA and William Ray (Candy) Derks of Rochester; grandchildren Patrick Myers and Kristin (Eric) Riger; great grandchildren Cody Williamson and Madison and Drew Derks and two step-great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and close aunts Mary Lu was part owner and employed by Derks’ Superette in Ferris for several years worked in Central Supply at Memorial Hospital in Carthage for four years and most recently at Farmers State Bank of Ferris for sixteen years retiring in 1996.  She helped Lawrence on the farm as much as possible while raising their children.  She especially liked to disc but admitted to not being good at raking hay and never learned to milk the cows.  First and foremost mother and homemaker.  She was a member of Burnside Christian Church Carthage American Legion Auxiliary and Republican Women’s Group of Hancock County.  She loved the Lord as well as her family and looks forward to a family reunion in heaven Private family inurment will be held with a memorial service at a later date Following a groundbreaking ceremony held by Meta Housing Corp. and the Foundation for Affordable Housing a new rendering offers a first look at Lucena on Court a new affordable housing complex now under construction just south of Temple Street in Historic Filipinotown the project will eventually consist of a five-story building featuring 46 apartments above a single level of basement parking Plans also call for amenities including a tot lot and a community center that will be managed by Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA).   the building will feature an array of amenities including a tot lot and ground floor community center managed by local non-profit “SIPA has a 50-year history serving residents in Historic Filipinotown through our programs and services which include youth programs and simply providing a place where people from all backgrounds can come together to strengthen community,” says SIPA executive director Kimmy Maniquis “It is an honor to work with Meta Housing to provide essential life-enriching programs to residents of Lucena on Court.” The units at Lucena on Court will be priced for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the of the area’s median income, says Meta Housing Corp. president Kasey Burke in a statement. According to an October 2021 staff report to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee with rents ranging from as low as $665 per month for a one-bedroom unit to as much as high as $1,698 for a three-bedroom dwelling amounting to a per unit cost of roughly $515,000 City records indicate Y&M Architects is designing Lucena on Court Renderings depict the finished product as a contemporary podium-type building Lucena on Court is being built to fulfill a condition of approval of an adjacent market-rate apartment complex, the 200-unit Alexan Bahay development California's 2022 state income limits View full results for Women's Western Amateur Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact