Naval Station Rota was affected by a major power outage that hit Spain and Portugal The widespread power outage was being felt at U.S Naval Station Rota in Spain’s Andalusia region Rota public works personnel were working to restore power to the base using an on-base generator who did not specify if residences and other facilities “We’re ensuring our sailors are taken care of,” he said The 496th Air Base Squadron also operates in Spain at Moron Air Base It was not immediately clear if the power outage had impacted the squadron’s operations The squadron is part of the 65th Air Base Group in Lajes which operates under the 86th Airlift Wing in Ramstein traffic lights and ATM machines were knocked out The countries have a combined population of over 50 million people It was not immediately clear how many were affected Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica said that restoring power fully to the country and neighboring Portugal could take 6-10 hours voltage was progressively being restored in the north It is rare to have such a widespread outage across the Iberian Peninsula The blackout is the second serious European power outage in less than six weeks after a March 20 fire shut down Heathrow Airport in the U.K and comes as authorities across Europe gird against sabotage backed by Russia While the causes of the Iberian blackout were still being investigated the Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center in a statement said there was no sign the outage was due to a cyber attack European Commission executive vice president in charge of promoting clean energy indicated the same to journalists in Brussels Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said a “strong oscillation” in the European grid was behind the outage but the cause was still being determined Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE said a major power outage hit several regions of the country just after midday local time Spain’s parliament in Madrid and subway stations across the country in the dark A graph on Spain’s electricity network website showing demand across the country indicated a steep drop around 12:30 p.m Video aired on Spanish television showed people evacuating metro stations in Madrid and empty stations with trains stopped in Barcelona Spain’s traffic department is asking citizens to avoid using their cars as much as possible due to the power outage which has affected traffic lights and electrical road signage This work, Defense Fuel Support Point Rota, Spain Enhances Capability, by Kayla Plagge, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Pope Francis reiterated Friday the critical importance of simplifying processes of annulment of marriages and of making them more accessible while upholding the Church’s teachings on the indissolubility of marriage “We are called by the pain and hope of many faithful who seek clarity regarding the truth of their personal condition and their possibility of fully participating in sacramental life,” the Pope said as he addressed the officials of the Roman Rota This year marks the tenth anniversary of his two Moti Propria  ‘Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus’ and ‘Mitis et Misericors Iesus’ empowering diocesan bishops to act as judges to nullify marriages eliminating the requirement that the Roman Rota sign off with its own sentence That measure also pushed for making the procedure free Pope Francis reminded the audience that his move was inspired by the deliberations of the Synodal Fathers in 2014 who emphasized the urgent need for more accessible and streamlined procedures moved by a pastoral concern to ensure that Church structures remain close to the faithful and serve their spiritual needs effectively A crucial point of the reform was the central role of the diocesan bishop Giving the bishop the power to grant annulments through the shorter process (processus brevior) in cases where nullity is manifest is an expression of the Church’s concern for the salvation of souls (salus animarum) Noting that many faithful are often unaware of this possibility the Pope stressed the need to inform them and reaffirmed that the procedures should be free of charge to reflect the gratuitous love of Christ Pope Francis also underscored the importance of ensuring that diocesan tribunals are well-structured with adequately trained clerics and laypeople so “they can carry out their work with justice and diligence.” The quality of formation—both intellectual and spiritual—is therefore crucial in guaranteeing that faithful receive a just and careful examination of their cases reiterating that the reform must continue to be guided by the concern for the salvation of souls as stated in “Mitis Iudex” “Investing in the formation of these personnel—scientifically and spiritually—always benefits the faithful who have the right to careful consideration of their requests even when they receive a negative response.” A key theme of the speech was the balance between justice and pastoral sensitivity was not designed to increase the number of annulments but to prevent prolonged uncertainty that could burden the faithful in line with the previous reform introduced by Pope Saint Paul VI in 1975 By abolishing the requirement for double-conforming sentences,  the 2015 reform aimed to prevent unnecessary legal complexities from obstructing access to truth and justice “The reform is not aimed at increasing the nullity of marriages but at expediting processes the hearts of the faithful awaiting clarity about their status are not long oppressed by the darkness of doubt” Warning against the danger of an excessively legalistic approach called upon the judges to exercise prudence ensuring that their work serves the real needs of the people rather than being an abstract legal exercise “There is an intimate connection between prudence and justice as the exercise of prudentia iuris aims at knowing what is just in a concrete case,” he said The judges’ work in discerning the validity of marriage is not merely a legal duty but a pastoral service to the salvation of souls “as it enables the faithful to know and accept the truth of their personal reality” thus contributing to strengthening the culture of indissolubility affirmed by the Church’s teaching on the sacredness of marriage Pope Francis encouraged the officials of the Roman Rota in their mission reminding them that their work is ultimately one of hope: “helping individuals to purify and restore interpersonal relationships.” Thank you for reading our article. You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here by | Apr 25, 2025 | Economy, Northern Mariana Islands | 0 comments Governor Arnold I. Palacios (R) joined community leaders and airline officials on April 21, 2025, at an inaugural flight ceremony for Micronesian Air Connection Services (MACS), marking the launch of a new Saipan–Rota–Saipan air route Palacios said the new service represents “a new chapter in regional connectivity” for the Marianas the governor emphasized that multiple inter-island transport options are vital He noted that improved connectivity “supports economic growth for their dedication in expanding air service to the CNMI (He also warned that without affordable travel islanders would risk losing access to necessary medical care.) In short officials say the new airline will give residents and businesses a viable alternative and backup option Stewart and his wife Paula launched MACS under J&P Holdings LLC to provide passenger flights in the Marianas. The couple already owns Micronesian Air Cargo Services and two skydiving companies in Saipan and Guam Stewart said the islands were “in desperate need of an alternative inter-island carrier” MACS is operating two new nine-seat Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft on the Saipan–Rota route Stewart noted the planes were delivered in 2025 and come equipped with modern features like air conditioning MACS opened bookings as a “soft” launch this month The first Saipan–Rota flight departed Saipan at 9 am and returned from Rota at 10:30 am Flights are currently scheduled four days a week (Mondays Stewart said the inaugural flight was already fully booked with local officials and media joining the trip Passengers have been asked to be patient as MACS ramps up service Stewart said a Saipan–Tinian route would follow soon and they would take “small steps” to get the operation running smoothly Micronesian Air Connections Services aircraft on the tarmac the Saipan–Rota air link is expected to have an immediate impact Tourism officials anticipate that having two carriers (Star Marianas and MACS) will help revive visitor numbers on Rota and Tinian and give residents more flexibility in reaching Saipan for work The Saipan–Rota route joins the existing Saipan–Guam flights (operated by United Airlines) to broaden CNMI’s connections Local officials note that the islands’ economy and public services depend on solid transport links The new air service is likely to spur commerce and strengthen community resilience by ensuring that travelers and cargo can move even if one carrier faces disruptions expanded connectivity across the Marianas will help the islands grow and stay connected in good times and bad Join our mailing list to receive the latest news from the US territories every Wednesday This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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To watch General Hospital, click here Metrics details Step-up-approach rotational atherectomy has been widely recognized in the treatment of severe calcified plaques the rota-tripsy procedure is a novel strategy for the modification of calcification lesions This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of rota-tripsy and step-up-approach rotational atherectomy Clinical data of 3652 patients with coronary calcification were retrospectively collected from February 2021 to February 2024 The cases were divided into two groups based on the technical approach The primary efficacy endpoint was procedural success (stent expansion rate > 70% and no hospital major adverse cardiac events [MACEs]) The primary safety endpoint was the absence of serious angiographic complications and 30 days MACEs A total of 37 patients (38 calcified lesions) screened and included in the study with 18 cases (19 lesions) in group A and 19 cases in group B The results showed no significant differences in primary efficacy endpoint group A recorded a lower incidence of angiographic complications (P = 0.02) and shorter dose area product and fluoroscopy/interval times compared with group B (P < 0.01) For management of severe coronary calcification both rota-tripsy and step-up-approach rotational atherectomy had favorable short-term clinical results; however rota-tripsy provided improved safety and efficiency the step-up-approach rotational atherectomy was often recommended as an effective solution more complex operations require increased operator experience which can reduce the procedure time and the risk of complications clinical data are relatively rare regarding whether rota-tripsy is a superior interventional procedure compared with the burr-size-escalation maneuver RA for severely calcified lesions we reported a comparative effectiveness study with cohort design on rota-tripsy and step-up-approach RA approach We assessed the approaches according to their immediate effectiveness and safety for the management of severely calcified lesions This is a comparative effectiveness study with cohort design The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors at reasonable request This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University (2023033010) and registered on Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300076614) The requirement for informed consent was waived; personal identification information was removed after data collection in accordance with confidentiality guidelines and calcium thickness > 0.5 mm (1 point) most of the uncrossable lesions could not initially be measured using intracoronary imaging devices; therefore the calcification score was calculated after the first burr rotation The primary efficacy endpoint was procedural success defined as a stent expansion rate of > 70% by OCT/IVUS and the absence of in-hospital major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) The primary safety endpoint was the absence of serious angiographic complications Angiographic complications included slow/no flow (thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow < 3) The secondary safety endpoint was the absence of in-hospital and 30-day MACEs The “interval time” was defined as the time from when the second burr guide catheter or the shockwave catheter was placed in the access site to the time at which the catheter was removed from the access site The dose-area product (DAP) and fluoroscopy time were the overall dose and time for the interventional process If poor expansion still existed after the application of a 1:1 NCB at 16 atm according to the operator’s comprehensive assessment of the condition at the time a different procedure was selected during interventional treatment the angioplasty IVL catheter (Shockwave Medical USA) was connected to the treatment instrument via a dedicated connection cable that transmits up to 30–80 pulses per catheter The diameter and length of the shockwave balloon ratio were 1:1 and 12 mm After a 4 atm expansion pulse was issued and a 6 atm expansion was maintained for 10 s the immediate effect was observed until the expansion had improved with no obvious residuals when compared with the previous reading if there was poor expansion of NCB at 16 atm a stepped burr RA strategy was applied to modify the plaque (all rotary burrs used were from Boston Scientific Incorporation) the endpoint of modification in the two groups was consistent: the application of 1:1 NCB at 16 atm showed favorable expansion and the IVUS/OCT images showed calcification fracture or lumen enlargement Post-dilation was performed at high pressure (16–18 atm) after DESs were placed postoperative anticoagulation and antiplatelet routine therapy regimens were implemented in both groups OCT and IVUS images of the two procedures Case 1: OCT image of LAD calcification using the rota-tripsy procedure (A2) MLA (post 2.5 × 12 mm shockwave balloon): 2.7 mm2 stent expansion: 78%; Case 2: OCT image of LAD calcification using a stepped burr strategy rotational atherectomy stent expansion: 78%; Case 3: IVUS image of LAD calcification using the rota-tripsy procedure (C2) MLA (post 3.0 × 12 mm shockwave balloon): 3.59 mm2 stent expansion: 89%; Case 4: IVUS image of LAD calcification using a stepped burr strategy rotational atherectomy (D1) MLA (post-1.5 mm burr): 2.3 mm2 (D2) MLA (post-2.0 mm burr): 4.64 mm2 The chi-square test /Fisher’s exact test was used to compare categorical variables as appropriate The categorical variables were expressed as counts and percentages and a P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant Data analyses were performed using SPSS (version 26.0; IBM SPSS Statistics and sample size calculation were performed using PASS (version 2020; NCSS The characteristics of patients’ status were presented in Table 1 a total of 37 patients were included in the study More than 80% of the patients were senior citizens There were no significant differences in the comparison of baseline characteristics including previous related medical history and cardic ejection function Lesion characteristics were shown in Tables 2 and 3 thirty-eight coronary lesions were present in the two groups There was no significant difference in the severity of vascular calcification between the two groups Although the patients enrolled in the group had severe calcified lesions all modified calcium lesions achieved favorable stent expansion (> 70%) with the overall expansion rate 83% The clinical endpoints were summarized in Table 4 There two groups had significant differences in fluoroscopy time According to the interval time of the two groups we estimated the minimum sample size of group B to be 5 cases based on the sample size of 18 patients in group A with power = 0.8 The validity of the statistical difference between the two groups was clarified 95%CI [-28,-8]) and reduced DAP (-104.1,95%CI [-196.3,-26]) than group B (P < 0.01) There was also a notable difference in the angiographic complications Only group B showed 6 cases with slow or no flow during the intervention (P < 0.05) All the patients achieved the expected clinical results of freedom from in-hospital and 30-day major adverse cardiac events Severe CAC increases the difficulty of intervention and directly affects stent expansion this study provided the largest amount of data on the comparison of intravascular imaging-guided rota-tripsy and step-up-approach RA as a plaque modification strategy of severe calcifications in the real world six patients in group B experienced transient slow or no flow which was higher than the average value of previous studies as RA-modified lesions are more serious and complex sodium nitroprusside and other drugs improved the problem during the intervention no one in group A had slow or no flow during the intervention confirming that rota-tripsy might be a safer choice for severe CAC It has always been a challenge for operators to select an appropriate endpoint of modification without slow or no flow occurring with the crack in the napkin-ring or the residual thickness of the calcification being the conventional endpoint of RA With the accumulation of experience and further studies a sophisticated operation process will be created the study was a retrospective cohort design with limited time range the choice of a rotational or shockwave technique still depended on the operator’s judgment and processing ability We attempted to include cases from multiple operators to reduce selection bias the “Calcium Score” defined by OCT/IVUS cannot easily represent about the initial calcification severity and the severity also interfere with the final result the sample size that met the inclusion criteria was small; an expanded sample size is more objective for the assessment of complications and MACEs all the patients undergoing rota-tripsy had a single shockwave balloon inserted whether two or more shockwave balloons would achieve better clinical outcomes is worth exploring in future we found that both rota-tripsy and step-up-approach RA showed satisfactory short-term results in the treatment of severe calcification coronary lesions in terms of efficiency and safety rota-tripsy accomplished a more effective and safe treatment of challenging calcifications compared with step-up-approach RA Rota-tripsy showed the ability to manipulate details and effectively improve clinician experience and skill Future studies should focus on the long-term effects across multiple centers to further validate our findings All relevant data are within the manuscript and its additional files Clinical expert consensus document on rotational atherectomy from the Japanese association of cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics: Update 2023 RotaTripsy: Combination of rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of severely calcified lesions Rota-lithotripsy as a novel 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randomized trials Current treatment modalities for calcified coronary artery disease: A review article comparing novel intravascular lithotripsy and traditional rotational atherectomy Intravascular lithotripsy for vessel preparation in severely calcified coronary arteries prior to stent placement ― primary outcomes from the Japanese disrupt CAD IV study Acute angulation and sequential lesion increase the risk of rotational atherectomy failure Feasibility of shockwave coronary intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of calcified coronary stenoses: First description Coronary lithotripsy as elective or bail-out strategy after rotational atherectomy in the Rota-Shock registry Intracoronary imaging-guided rotational atherectomy combined with intravascular lithotripsy in the treatment of severe coronary artery calcification-A case report Download references The authors would like to acknowledge all colleagues who made contributions to the data collection and management This study was supported by the Development and Application of Key Technologies for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases and Establishment of Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment System Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province (20220303002SF) Optical coherence tomography to vivo evaluate the drug balloon in coronary artery lesions Finance Department of Jilin Province (2019SCZ057) Fengwen Cui and Yaliang Tong contributed equally to this work These authors jointly supervised this work: Daoyuan Si and Yuquan He China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University YH contributed to the conception of the study; DS and PY helped perform the analysis with constructive discussions; GL and JF contributed significantly to data analysis; and FC and YT wrote the manuscript The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Below is the link to the electronic 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her deep gratitude “I was overjoyed to return to Il Bisonte Foundation Studio in Florence where I first discovered printmaking a decade ago With the invaluable support from the studio faculty and staff I was encouraged to experiment with new techniques and engage in dialogue with brilliant artists.” La Rota López revisited her Architectural Anatomy series “Bacatá dorada: laguna y catedral” (Golden Bacatá: Lake and Cathedral) which merges the circulatory system with the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá and the sacred Lake Guatavita La Rota López also noted the unique opportunity the residency provided her: “The Foundation granted me private access to draw silverpoint studies from the anatomical wax collection at La Specola Museum which will be incredibly helpful for my studio practice.” Not only was La Rota López a recipient of the Thomas Wood Grant & Residency she has also held residencies at the ICAA Exhibiting Artist Grant the Kraczyna Studio Printmaking Residency in Barga (IT) as well as scholarship and research awards from the academic institutions she attended the Patricia & Scott Moger Grant and the McGuire Cravens Endowment Her work has been exhibited in the US and Italy including group shows at the NADA Fair with Paradise Palace the DFN Projects/Equity Gallery silverpoint show the Parallels and Peripheries exhibition at the NYAA She has been interviewed for STIRworld magazine and Paradice Palase For more information about Helena La Rota López, please visit her Instagram: www.instagram.com/hlarotalopez Montclair State University Policies Return to Top Marking the ongoing expansion of the line's European fleet of 190-passenger Longships Viking Rota will primarily sail on the Rhine and Danube accommodations include two room suites which are some of the most spacious on Europe's waterways Standard cabins are located on the lower deck and measure 150 square feet and have fixed windows that do not open they are larger than the 135-square-foot French balcony cabins on the middle and upper decks Next up are 205-square-foot veranda staterooms which are on the middle and upper decks and have a step-out balcony Viking Rota has two room suites with a separate bedroom and living room The veranda suites are 275 square feet and extras for guests staying in these accommodations include a bottle of Champagne on arrival mini-bar replenished daily and complimentary laundry The largest cabins are the two Explorer Suites which overlook the back of the ship and benefit from a wraparound balcony and large bathroom Additional perks include private transfers and a complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package Standard amenities in all cabin categories include free Wi-Fi The ship's public areas include a main dining room which can seat all passengers in one sitting the Aquavit Terrace with indoor and outdoor seating An elevator connects the middle and upper deck and stairs lead to the lower deck and sun deck Viking Rota will enter service on April 10 when it embarks on the 14-night Grand European Tour between Amsterdam and Budapest Visiting four countries -- the Netherlands Sailing on Europe's two most popular rivers in addition to the two-week cruise through the heart of Europe the ship will also sail the seven-night Danube Waltz itinerary from Budapest to Passau plus week-long Christmas market sailings on the Danube The vessel is  443 feet and carries 190 passengers with 53 crew This work, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Rota Corpsmen Strengthen Fleet Medical Operations, by LCDR Alicia Sacks, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright 75 of Zanesville Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Friday Lawrence was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School He served his county as a veteran of the US Army serving two tours in Vietnam He enjoyed spending time with his family watching Sci Fi camping and spoiling his grandkids and great grandkids Lawrence is survived by his 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turned the ball over 46 times and Aviano held a 45-23 advantage on the boards in handing Rota its first loss of the season after four victories was paced by sophomores Gabriella Fortuna and Aubrey Cannon Aviano led 23-16 at halftime before blowing the game open in the third quarter Rota had turned the ball over 18 times in the opening half The Admirals were playing without point guard Emcee Amatorio “But that’s not an excuse,” Rota coach Edward DeMeritt said “We had girls playing in positions they weren’t used to It doesn’t get any easier for the Admirals as they take on American Overseas School of Rome on Saturday morning which has generally had trouble scoring much in recent years put up 21 points in the third period Friday That included a few pretty give-and-go plays involving Cannon Fortuna and Jazmyn Warren as they traded cutting to the basket and making the assist who grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds and blocked four shots though she has reclassified after taking an array of extra classes during summer breaks Rota 22: There weren’t a lot of moments Friday that will likely be included in the Saints’ highlight reel after the season is over But Aviano did halt a two-game losing streak “I think we missed 11 layups in the first half,” Saints coach Keith Adams said mainly in the form of three seniors who are longtime Saints Joseph Guerrero had his strongest game of the season Brothers Andrew Walker (five steals) and Deon Walker (seven rebounds) seemed to be everywhere that Guerrero wasn’t “We need those seniors to play like that,” Adams said The trio’s strong play helped offset an off night by junior Nash Stoner who entered the game with the highest scoring average in DODEA-Europe at more than 29 points a contest He was in foul trouble for much of the game and finished with 16 points Stoner picked up most of his fouls guarding Rota sophomore center Parker Njoku a transfer from Stuttgart who finished with a career-high 12 points and seven rebounds The Admirals (0-5) don’t have anybody on this year’s squad who saw meaningful action a year ago and coach Ben Anderson said that it’ll be up to Njoku junior forward Kaya Geylani and several others to continue to improve and come together as a team Adams said his players are adjusting to a tweak to the program’s longtime 1-3-1 zone defense they’ve been working on after getting swept by defending champion Vicenza to end play in December Both Saints teams also take on the Falcons on Saturday after AOSR and Rota clash to open the day Haraway is Professor Emerita at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the author of numerous influential works Her writing and vision offer architects and designers vital perspectives on how to navigate a rapidly evolving world shaped by ecological and technological transformations Related Article Beyond the Prize: Set in Venice, a New Discussion Forum Explores the Meaningful Impact of Architecture Awards His projects consistently embraced innovation Rota's major works include the interior design of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Museo del Novecento in Milan, and the Italian Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020. He was also known for his educational roles and cultural contributions, including his leadership at NABA in Milan and his collaborations with institutions in Paris, Shanghai, and New York. We invite you to check out ArchDaily's comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Venice Biennale. You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email died peacefully December 10 surrounded by loved ones Later in life she met long-time friend Dick Boseman including with Active Claremont and with the Girl Scouts as a Girl Scout Leader She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; brother; ex-husband Tony; and long-time friend Dick Boseman Gus; many nieces and nephews; and the many wonderful friends she has met throughout the years A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m January 16  at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Salvation Army at salvationarmyusa.org/usn You must be logged in to post a comment © 2024 Claremont CourierAll Rights Reserved Print Edition Latest News Obituaries City Government Homes & Apartments Police Blotter Real Estate News Privacy Policy Subscribe / Renew This work, Navy Chaplain Strengthens Warfighter Resiliency at NMRTC Rota, by CDR Jenny Paul, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Petrobras said it is poised to transport first gas via the new Rota 3 pipeline in early October from the Santos Basin pre-salt fields to Brazil’s largest natural gas processing unit (UPGN) which was just commissioned at the GasLub hub in Itaboraí Gas destined to enter the system is largely associated gas of which 60% is currently reinjected during oil production. It accounts for nearly 76% of Brazil’s 13.4 Tcf in proven natural gas reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s 2023 Brazil country brief. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree requiring Brazil’s oil regulator ANP (Agência Nacional do Petróleo Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis) to limit gas reinjection at new wells to divert more gas to the domestic market adding its 18 million m3/D capacity to the already functioning Rota 1 and Rota 2 pipelines systems the Santos Basin’s gas grid will grow to 44 million m3/D of gas capacity thus supporting this goal according to data and analytics firm BNamericas which reports on the Latin American market Brazil has mapped at least 11 prospective gas pipeline/processing unit projects seven based on pre-salt volumes and four based on post-salt volumes aimed at potentially doubling Rota’s current network after it reaches capacity in 2025 Rising Project Costs Could Temper Interest in Brazil’s Offshore  Rystad Energy’s Managing Director for Latin America notes that while the government’s edict may help fuel Brazil’s growing industrial sector it could also cool investor interest in future oil and gas projects in Brazil if project costs escalate the new rules could impact the economics of their offshore projects,” Parker wrote in a recent Rystad analysis comparing Brazil’s energy policy to that of neighboring Argentina whose President Javier Milei —in contrast to Brazil’s Lula—seeks growth through limited government “If the policy leads to higher gas transport costs or mandates more gas to be diverted from reinjection it could affect project feasibility and profitability,” Parker wrote “Equinor and Shell are evaluating how the decree might affect their multibillion-dollar offshore investments in Brazil.” “It’s worth noting that the rule will only apply to new wells and won’t affect existing contracts.” told reporters at a news conference in August that the company will reduce gas reinjection where possible but not all its oil production platforms are designed to handle gas shipments Chambriard said the company envisions using platforms planned for the giant Búzios offshore field to create a gas hub Petrobras is also eyeing imports including shale gas deals in Argentina as part of a bigger plan that stretches across the Atlantic Ocean to Africa’s Atlantic coast Bloomberg recently cited confidential sources that Petrobras wants to acquire a stake in Argentina’s Tecpetrol SA a unit of billionaire Paolo Rocca’s Techint Group Petrobras is studying some 10 options to partner with oil majors including ExxonMobil and Shell the Brazilian major’s E&P head Sylvia dos Anjos told Bloomberg That includes a possible operatorship with a 40% farm-in to Galp Energia's Mopane oil and gas field in Namibia and recently acquired minority stakes in three blocks from Shell in Sao Tome and Principe two islands offshore Central Africa that exhibit a geology like Guyana Argentina Preauthorizes Gas Exports to Brazil Argentina preauthorized Tecpetrol and TotalEnergies to export gas to Brazil according to officials in the province of Neuquen which holds the largest share of Argentine shale reserves Petrobras divested its Argentina assets some years ago but kept a 34% stake in the Rio Neuquen shale gas field Argentina President Milei’s pipeline buildouts and deregulation are said to be driving drilling investment as production in the Neuquen Basin has reached seasonal highs exceeding 1 million BOED Rystad’s Parker noted that Argentina’s new Basis Law includes incentives for large investments aimed at constructing pipelines and export terminals related to the Vaca Muerta shale play which is regarded as being in the same league as the Permian Basin in the US Projects exceeding $200 million are guaranteed 30 years of legal and regulatory stability assuming that 40% of the investment is made within the first 2 years Projects over $1 billion are eligible for significant tax breaks including export and import tax exemptions Petrobras announced it is evaluating the feasibility of interconnecting the electrical systems of the four FPSOs in Mero field in the Santos Basin (the Guanabara and Sepetiba which already operate in the pre-salt and the Marechal Duque de Caxias and Alexandre de Gusmão which are set to come on line by 2025 the Mero field will have the capacity to produce up to 720,000 B/D of oil and process 48 million m3/D of natural gas the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ flagship magazine presents authoritative briefs and features on technology advancements in exploration and production ISSN: 1944-978X (Online)ISSN: 0149-2136 (Print) military bases in Europe able to care for pregnant women through birth has stopped delivering babies instead referring all labor and delivery patients to local hospitals Naval Hospital Rota in Spain began temporarily referring all expectant mothers to off-base doctors and hospitals last month That action came as Rota medical officials grew concerned about an increased neonatal emergency transport time after the hospital’s ambulance provider moved about five hours away a spokeswoman for Defense Health Network-Europe when we’re dealing with any kind of emergency transfer to our most vulnerable patients … we want to make sure that we get them the care they need as quickly as possible,” said Trimble who characterized the switch as cautionary The appropriate response time varies depending on the emergency But unexpected complications such as prematurity breathing difficulties and other problems that arise during childbirth require quick transfer to a larger medical facility equipped to offer specialized treatment to newborns and their mothers The hospital at Naval Station Rota doesn’t have a neonatal unit Defense Hospital Network-Europe is working with the Tricare overseas program contractor and Spain to identify alternative neonatal transport options adding that it isn’t uncommon for overseas military bases to refer pregnant women off base for care Only three other military hospitals in Europe — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany Naval Hospital Naples — have in-house obstetrics capabilities Those facilities aren’t diverting pregnant patients for care off base Rota’s example comes about a year after the medical clinic at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa abruptly announced that all women expected to deliver their babies between August and December 2023 would have to return to the U.S or have their child at a Japanese hospital The clinic cited staffing shortages at U.S Naval Hospital Okinawa in making the announcement saying that the clinic would continue to provide full labor and delivery service for all eligible beneficiaries most pregnant women eligible for care at the Navy hospital can still receive prenatal care there until they reach their 36th week of pregnancy The cutoff varies for women whose pregnancies are considered high-risk due to complications such as high blood pressure or diabetes depending on the advice of their care provider The Navy hospital works with pregnant patients to transfer their care to one of two medical facilities They include translation and other support services to ensure the comfort and safety of patients “Nurse Case Managers check in daily with (obstetrics) patients referred to local hospitals and assist in transitioning the mother and child back to the (Rota hospital) for care after being (delivered),” Trimble said in a statement the unexpected change brought concerns about a language barrier when delivering her third child That worry was quelled with the help of a translator and care she received while delivering her third child last month at a Spanish hospital Williams wanted hospital staff to give her an injection to ease the discomfort of labor pains saying it would be better to offer the treatment after Williams’ labor progressed further that determination made having her baby much easier who admitted she was initially annoyed but later happy with the decision Williams rated the care she received as very good but warned other pregnant women to expect some cultural differences when having their babies at a Spanish hospital They may share a room with other women in labor until they deliver and Spanish nurses won’t “come to you unless you call them but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to help you,” Williams said This work, Rota Middle-High School’s Nancy Rogers Wins Presidential Award for Teaching, by PO2 Drace Wilson, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Investments in Warfighter Sustainment: NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Site Rota Responds to the Growth in the Sixth Fleet Theater, by Kayla Plagge, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Team Rota: Stephanie King, by Courtney Pollock, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Carlo Rota kicked off his 2025 by putting down more permanent roots in Port Charles as the new owner of Wyndemere has enjoyed a prolific career in prime-time and film since he began his acting career But his road to a life in showbiz was far from a traditional one Rota had actually made a name for himself in an entirely different industry before he made the pivot to acting at the age of 30 he originally followed in the footsteps of his father he was a well-established restaurateur in Toronto with no aspirations to become an actor whatsoever throughout his 20s because as a guy that ran and owned a bunch of restaurants ‘I’d like a job,’ and when I would interview them I would always say to them I don’t know if I can [hire you].’ Because I would have such bad experiences with the actors who we would hire they would downplay that [in the hiring process] the furthest thing from my mind when I was working in the restaurant business was becoming an actor.” “What happened was I reached this critical point And my experience in the restaurant business — which was great quadruple-y chaotic because not only was I in the restaurant business but I was working thick with my family: My father ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ And so after I said that to myself what are you gonna do?’ And I didn’t know what I was going to do “I asked some trusted friends and they also scratched their heads [laughs] — but they all said the same thing One of the things I did in the restaurant business was always front of house how are you?’ ‘Table for two?’ Whatever it was you had this ability to be very empathetic You have a natural empathy for people.’ I was like “Someone suggested that I take an acing class,” Rota recalls You might like it!’ And so I signed up for a class that came up to Toronto — that’s where I was at the time — and taught this big class of about 60 people and I did a scene with a scene partner in front of 58 people it was a lightning bolt — a culto del fulmine It was the most exhilarating thing I’ve ever done “Unfortunately,” he continues with a chuckle “it’s a little cliché to then go and tell your chef dad I’m leaving the restaurant business to become an actor.’ Particularly when your chef dad is a pretty traditional Italian guy who is like I don’t have a job.’ It was difficult to tell my family; they all thought I’d gone insane I think I was just an odd person to be starting [an acting career] at that time,” he concedes “But I was just extremely fortunate in that I actually started working quite quickly and I auditioned and [booked] a lot of very early stuff with American productions [filming in] Toronto.” Because Rota was not a native Canadian and spoke with an accent influenced not only by his Italian heritage but by growing up in a bunch of different locations ranging from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong “I guess because of the difference in my accent I would always be cast as ‘the other guy,’ the guy who wasn’t from wherever the story [was taking place] One of the shows Rota booked while working in Toronto was La Femme Nikita which ran in the States on the USA Network He did multiple seasons in the recurring role of Mick Schtoppel “The show runner was a guy by the name of Joel Surnow,” Rota says come and see us.’ So I went to see him and they wrote me onto 24,” which Surnow co-created and executive-produced for Fox he ultimately shot 29 episodes over the course of several seasons playing systems analyst Morris O’Brian “It was a beautiful way to be introduced to Los Angeles,” Rota beams “24 definitely became the big one [on my list of acting credits] That was such a popular show and remains popular in people’s eyes.” The Games People Play: Rota kicked off his GH career last summer working opposite Emma Samms as Holly and Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Soap Opera Digest has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Copyright © 2025 Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc By clicking Sign In, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy Nino Rota's score for 'The Godfather' was replaced by John Addison's soundtrack for 'Sleuth' In 1972, the composer Nino Rota received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score for his work on The Godfather as Rota's music for The Godfather score to that iconic film is one of the most recognizable and celebrated film scores in history The score plays a pivotal role in creating that haunting and emotionally rich atmosphere that pervades The Godfather and makes it such an iconic landmark of world cinema Rota's compositions seamlessly blend themes of family The Godfather was surely a shoo-in for the Best Original Score medal thay year Nino Rota's music for The Godfather was deemed ineligible for the award for Best Original Score because it was revealed that part of the film's famous 'love theme' had already been used in Rota's score for the 1958 Italian comedy film the score was not deemed 'original': it was previously existing material despite being performed in a different style And here's the iconic 'love theme' from The Godfather: The nomination was then passed to a new nominee: John Addison's score for Sleuth The winner was Charlie Chaplin's score for the 1952 film Limelight which received a delayed release in Los Angeles in 1972 who went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Score two years later for his work on the film's sequel: The Godfather Part II But The Godfather music had a storied journey to get there The rules were changed in 2020 to allow film scores that included a minimum of 60% original material to be nominated for an Oscar Sequels and franchise films have to include a minimum of 80% new material Films can appeal to the Academy Awards if they do not meet the exact percentage criteria The committee will then make a decision on whether the film is eligible based on its arguments The Academy Awards have listed the following criteria for film scores to be considered: Alongside his iconic work on The Godfather parts 1 and 2 Nino Rota provided atmospheric soundtracks to some great movies of the mid-to-late 20th century he collaborated frequently with his fellow Italian Rota scored a number of classic Fellini films including 1954's La Strada where his bittersweet and poignant score reflected the film’s themes of innocence and heartbreak his playful and surreal score for Fellini's 8½ (1963) complements that film's exploration of creativity and chaos the two were united again for Amarcord (1973) an evocative score from Nino Rota captured the nostalgia and whimsy of Fellini's semi-autobiographical story Rota's scores for Fellini often featured circus-like motifs enhancing the director’s unique storytelling style Other iconic Nino Rota scores include those for Romeo and Juliet (1968) directed by Franco Zeffirelli - a much-loved score including the famous Love Theme ('A Time for Us') Another place to hear ROta at his best is the 1956 film adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy novel War and Peace Nino Rota didn't confined himself to the movie world including Il cappello di paglia di Firenze (The Florentine Straw Hat) which showcased the wit and melodic genius you could hear in his Coppola and Fellini scores several ballets and choral works demonstrate his versatility as a composer Rota also composed symphonies, piano concertos, and chamber music in a style that blends neoclassicism with Italian lyricism Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother surrounded by the warmth of her family in Burnaby and boundless generosity that touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her Luigina’s journey began in her small Italian village embracing a new life filled with hope and opportunity The two eventually met in Vancouver and fell in love they created a warm and welcoming home that became a gathering place for relatives advice or one of Luigina’s lovingly prepared meals Luigina’s faith was her 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Admirals were nursing a two-point advantage after leading by as many as six points 2 minutes before Timmons sank both free throws as Rota took down Aviano 48-44 in a Division II pool-play match at the 2025 DODEA European basketball championships on Wednesday afternoon at Wiesbaden High School but I knew we could pull out a win if we just stayed focused and were able to maintain the ball,” Timmons said The win puts the fifth-seeded Admirals (8-6) in the driver’s seat for a semifinal place The Rota girls were the only Division II lower seed to win Wednesday in either the boys or girls tournaments Even though Rota dropped its second matchup of the day to top-seeded American Overseas School of Rome 47-34 an AOSR victory over Aviano Thursday morning will advance the Admirals to the knockout stages “We knew we had to win that one to have a chance to advance and our girls pulled it off,” Rota coach Edward DeMeritt said The two teams exchanged the lead six times in the second half before the Admirals used a 7-0 run over a minute span midway through the fourth quarter to make it 40-34 Aviano pulled it back to a one-possession game thanks to a pair of buckets from Aubrey Cannon (21 points) but once again the Admirals pushed out the lead to six with an Allie DeMeritt (20 points) jumper and another pair from the charity stripe for Timmons (21 points) just keep playing till that last whistle,” DeMeritt said “The girls hit some big shots at key times.” The loss to AOSR later stung for the Admirals as they trailed by 24 points heading into the fourth quarter before storming back and cutting the deficit in half with 3 minutes remaining Timmons and DeMeritt said the team must learn from its mistakes against AOSR if it wants to make a deep run But the win over Aviano is the confidence booster the Admirals needed “I think once we got over that first big hump we’re going to keep that momentum going,” she said Joe Kelly was exhausted following Vicenza’s doubleheader sweep of Bahrain (64-23) and AOSR (65-26) The hotel Vicenza (14-2) is staying at has a spa that costs only 10 euros to use and the Cougars were planning to take advantage of that after the games and he said his teammate Michael Darland told him he’s getting something for his birthday Paying for that spa trip was exactly what the 6-foot-3 forward desired “I’m hoping that’s the present,” Kelly said Going unbeaten on Day 1 of the DODEA Division II European championships was expected for the defending champion And the Cougars mercy-ruled both of their opponents in the second half coach Jesse Woods said Vicenza still can improve a few things “We didn’t shoot the ball well the first game This work, Team Rota: YN2 Kirianna Escobar, by Courtney Pollock, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Team Rota: Adrian Seymore, by Courtney Pollock, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Sign in Join now, it's FREE! “Jobs of the Future” is a series focusing on career paths and tales of success that highlight North Bay's diverse job market.  When Anthony Rota first entered municipal politics in 1994 it was a stepping stone into a lifetime of public service that would eventually take him all the way to Parliament Hill His early political experience as a North Bay city councillor laid the foundation for a career built on serving the people of Nipissing–Timiskaming with a rare sense of dedication and accessibility.  as Rota prepares to step away from politics it’s clear the next person to represent the riding will have big shoes to fill Rota's approach was always the same — community first but says it was part of a broader goal he had been working toward for some time.  “I’ve always been interested in different levels of government and thought that city council was a good place to start,” he says the main intent was to get some experience at that level I really enjoyed it while I was there.”  The decision to step away after that first term was a personal one Life outside politics was moving quickly.  “We had a few things come up — changes in our lives it’s 24/7 when you're an elected official and I thought it would be good to spend a little more time with her,” Rota recalls “I was also finishing my MBA at the time Rota understood what it meant to answer the call of public service — a lesson he carried with him to Ottawa.  “You’re expected to be on call all the time,” he explains “There’s no big difference between being a councillor and being an MP in that regard Maybe there’s more volume at the MP level but I really have a lot of understanding and empathy for the people who are on council You’re basically on call 24 hours a day He adds that technological change has only heightened the demands.  “It used to be that people would call you at home texting — if they have your cell number When Rota first began thinking seriously about running for MP “Chantal and I had open discussions about what it would entail she already understood what public life was about I was president of the Chamber of Commerce which also took up a lot of time.”  The conversations were honest and grounded in reality.  And she’s been super supportive right through my entire political life.”  That sense of community first and family support helped shape Rota’s entire approach to federal politics.  “It’s a combination,” he says “I’ve always looked at it like — anytime people ask how to get involved in politics Get involved in different boards or activities that help the community grow people see you have leadership skills and that you’re capable of accomplishing things you become that person people think might not be a bad candidate.”  Although he formally expressed interest in running Rota stresses that having the trust of others first is key.  I had actually been approached by the Progressive Conservatives in 1997,” he reveals I think it’s important to reflect on who you are and what you believe in You have to go with the party that best reflects your own beliefs Rota was first nominated and then elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming the significance of the moment hit him right away.  “I guess you could say I was a political junkie so I knew what the life of an MP entailed,” he says “There wasn’t much that surprised me but I do remember sitting there in Parliament Getting sworn in was a particularly powerful moment.  “You’re going through the whole process thinking ‘This is really happening to me,’” Rota says “It’s like being a kid playing in the minor leagues and all of a sudden you’re in the NHL It really is a neat feeling when you first get elected.”  Asked if he remembers his first time speaking during Question Period it just becomes kind of old hat.”  one early memory stuck with him — looking at the Speaker of the House with a sense of awe.  “You’d be sitting in your seat and looking at the Speaker thinking that guy —  has the best seat in the House.’”  that would become Rota’s own seat.  After gaining experience in caucus leadership roles — first as chair of the Ontario Liberal Caucus and later as national caucus chair — Rota's name began to circulate as a possible candidate for Speaker.  I actually thought maybe I could be Speaker,” he recalls which meant I spent a lot of time in the chair and got a lot of valuable experience.”  Rota decided it was time to pursue it fully.  “I made a few phone calls to different MP's and the reception was very good,” he says “I ran against the existing Speaker and won It was quite the honour to be chosen by my peers.”  Being elected Speaker by fellow MP's — just like his earlier caucus leadership roles — meant a great deal.  “It means people have seen something in you that you have something to offer.”  COVID-19 began to spread across the globe and “As Speaker it’s not just about running debates in the House,” he says “You’re responsible for Parliament’s operations international diplomacy — the whole machine.”  Rota and his team had to figure out how to keep Parliament running.  you stay home and everything shuts down,” he says “We had to make sure democracy kept going.”  He explains that packing everyone into the Chamber wasn’t safe so they introduced physical distancing — and “We tried different platforms before we settled on Zoom,” Rota says but it allowed MP's to participate from all over the country — to debate to ask questions — without being  physically in Ottawa.”  was especially important for MP's in remote or rural areas “And a lot of that technology is still in place today,” he says “It’s something Parliament can really be proud of.”  Rota remembers the intensity of that time vividly.  “It was like one long day where we just took naps along the way,” he says adapting — it never stopped.”  Rota says he regularly met virtually with his counterparts around the world “We learned a lot from each other,” he says “Some countries shut down completely some did partial adaptations — it was really valuable to share strategies.”  the shift to virtual platforms also allowed Rota to keep connecting with students across Canada.  “Instead of visiting classrooms in person I could visit virtually — from British Columbia to Newfoundland to Northern Ontario — without ever leaving Ottawa,” he says.  He fondly remembers how students would join from all over often from their kitchen tables or lounging on their beds.  “You could tell the level of interest varied depending on the student,” he says “But it was a great way to stay connected and keep young Canadians involved in democracy.” Rota served on several parliamentary committees and says his time on the Defence Committee was especially meaningful given the strong connection to CFB North Bay. “I wanted to gain that understanding and the experience of the lives they lived,” Rota says recalling his time on the Defence Committee “By talking with the men and women on the front lines that’s how you find out what’s really going on.”  He says travelling was a big part of that experience — visiting submarines flying in F-18 fighter jets and helicopters and travelling to Afghanistan multiple times “You really get  to appreciate the sacrifices the men and women in our Armed Forces make Rota served as Vice-Chair of the Industry Committee and participated in several others added a heavy burden. “All that work adds up to a lot of travel — not just back and forth to Ottawa,” he says “Then all of a sudden you throw travel for committee work in there and that really takes up a lot of time.”  often came at a cost to family life.  getting home late Thursday or early Friday morning Saturday and Sunday are filled with events or meetings back home,” Rota says “And that’s when you’re not travelling for committee work.”  Even the built-in “break weeks” on the parliamentary calendar often disappeared. “Those one-week breaks at home You might end up travelling somewhere else in Canada depending on what committee you’re on,” he says.  Rota says he’s proud of what he was able to bring home for the riding pointing to both major projects and smaller victories.  “We got a new bridge for Coleman Township — not huge nationally but huge for that community,” he says “We got $37 million for the North Bay Community Centre That was the biggest federal grant ever received by the city.”  He also highlighted the push to make FEDNOR a full-fledged agency calling it a major win for Northern Ontario and noted his private member’s bill — one that initially stalled but was later implemented under a Liberal government.  When people ask him for advice about getting into politics Rota says he always starts with the same question:  “Because that’s what it’s all about — listening to their problems He’s blunt about the demands of the work you’re in it for the wrong reasons,” he says “What it really comes down to is helping people with the little things — pensions “That’s where you make a difference Rota says it’s a chapter of his life he’ll always look back on with pride.  “I consider myself very fortunate,” he says “To be able to serve the people of Nipissing–Timiskaming for so many years and to be part of our country’s democracy — it’s something I’ll always cherish It’s been an incredible honour.”  If you have a story idea for “Jobs of the Future” send Matt an email at [email protected]  This story was made possible by our Community Leaders Program partner Thank you to Laurentian University for helping to expand local news coverage in North Bay. Learn more This work, Naval Hospital Rota Celebrates Full Circle Moment in Partnership with DoDEA Community, by LCDR Alicia Sacks, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright CNMI officials and MACS founders Paula and John Stewart cut the ceremonial ribbon to start the air service to Rota at MACS’ As Lito hangar A Cessna Grand Caravan flies the inaugural MACS Saipan-Rota service on Monday Rota Mayor Aubry Hocog and other island residents welcome the passengers of MACS’s inaugural flight to the Friendly Island one of the passengers of the inaugural MACS Saipan-Rota flight on Monday Palacios joined community leaders and partners at the inaugural flight ceremony of Micronesian Air Connections Services celebrating the launch of the Saipan-Rota-Saipan route and a new chapter in regional connectivity for the Marianas Palacios gestures as he speaks during the inaugural flight ceremony of Micronesian Air Connections Services at its As Lito hangar on Monday Andrew Roberto was raised his whole life on Saipan He graduated from Saipan Southern High School holds a degree from Northern Marianas College and a BA in English from the University of Guam MICRONESIAN Air Connection Services or MACS launched its Saipan-Rota route at 9:30 a.m April 21 with a special flight for CNMI officials and the local media and Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Jamica Taijeron were among the passengers “There’s no question that new air connectivity to the islands of Rota Guam and Saipan is badly needed,” the governor said [or] something happens to the other airline The flight from Saipan to Rota takes approximately 30 minutes MACS’ Cessna Grand Caravan fits nine passengers and features individual leather seats for comfort flies at a maximum speed of 214 miles per hour Mayor Aubry Hocog greeted the newly arrived passengers “This is another great opportunity to expand the number of flights between Rota and Saipan and we’re equally excited for Micronesian Air to schedule their flights between Rota and Guam,” she said adding that Guam is a potential market that can stimulate the local economy when [patients are] done with their [medical] appointments they have to stay [on Saipan for] quite a while because there are no available seats And so having another airline to provide additional seats is good for our people,” Hocog said She said infrastructure projects on Rota are in the contract awarding phase and the island could soon host a number of events now that another airline is providing flight service “We are working very hard to address a lot of our internal infrastructure so that we can host [events],” she said but we want to make sure our facilities are up to par and that our public facilities are ready,” she added For more information about MACS, go to flymacs.com/.  Andrew Roberto was raised his whole life on Saipan. He graduated from Saipan Southern High School, holds a degree from Northern Marianas College, and a BA in English from the University of Guam. He once worked for KUAM, UNO Magazine, and the Guam Daily Post. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb