Month: August 2020

ROSTOCK, Germany, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The concepts and certifications for the restart of our cruise operation have been successfully developed and confirmed with the responsible authorities. Contrary to our expectations, the final formal approval for the start of the short trips from August 5, 2020 by our flag state Italy is still pending.

Unfortunately, we therefore have to cancel the planned short trips with AIDAperla and AIDAmar with departure dates between August 5 and 12, 2020.

After intensive preparations with the support of many national and international authorities and health experts, we have developed comprehensive concepts for the restart and implemented all increased hygiene standards and measures to protect against COVID-19 on board our ships. 

We very much regret this delay. We would have loved to welcome our guests back on board from August 5, 2020.

We assume that we will receive the last formal approval by the flag state Italy in a timely manner.

All guests whose trip cannot take place as originally scheduled will be informed immediately.

AIDA very much wants guests to enjoy their AIDA holidays at a later date. To this end, we offer our guests the opportunity to rebook to a different cruise from our wide range of travel offers. AIDA appreciates guests for their confidence by offering them an on-board credit of 50% of the actual travel price.

We will automatically reimburse the travel price already paid and all services already booked on MyAIDA, according to the payment method made.

Our AIDA customer center is available for rebooking requests and all other questions at +49-381-20270707.

All current information on the extension of the pause of operation as well as FAQs can be found on this website: www.aida.de/reisehinweis.

Detailed information for sales partners is available in the AIDA Expinet at www.expinet.de.

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SOURCE Carnival Corporation & plc

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ponddy Education Inc., an industry leader in personalized language learning, announced today that it received its full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). The accreditation makes Ponddy one of very few online Chinese language programs in the US that have achieved this status and marks a significant step in Ponddy’s role as the leading enabler of Chinese online education worldwide.

“We are thrilled about receiving full accreditation through ACS WASC. It validates the integrity of the Ponddy program and enables individuals who want to learn Chinese online to earn a transferable credit,” said Ponddy’s CEO, Franz Chen.

Ponddy’s accreditation furthermore empowers schools and organizations that may want to but are unable to offer Chinese language courses to offer such courses through partnering with Ponddy. Through such partnerships, schools that don’t have enough students, teachers or technical resources to offer a Chinese language course can immediately allow their students to take online classes with Ponddy and receive valuable high school transfer credits.

Ponddy has been serving students of all ages for four years. The company is continually upgrading its online programs by designing smarter courses, improving instruction methodology, hiring the best teachers and following corporate governance. From its inception, the platform has been designed for efficient online learning via the internet, which makes it a viable learning channel during the pandemic for individuals, schools as well as corporations.

To optimize teaching and make it more personalized, Ponddy has adopted AI-assisted technology that creates adaptive curricula and highly customized learning plans for each student. This technology has been shown to accelerate language training and make it easier and more engaging for students to learn.

“The Ponddy online program had characteristics of language immersion and a friendly user interface which makes learning Chinese for a beginner level student very easy,” said Dustin, 19, a student from Rochester, NY. “There’s nothing repetitive about Ponddy’s curriculum. I am always learning new things,” added Holden, 17, from Norwalk, CT.

Each of Ponddy’s online courses follows a specific pathway that leads the student up a gradual ladder of progress. To optimize learning, Ponddy teaches its students about the Chinese culture and covers current topics. “I think my favorite thing is that a lot of the content covered in class was based on very relevant topics of the current world,” said Kylie, 17, a student from Rocklin CA.

The tutors Ponddy employs have been meticulously trained to specialize in online Chinese instruction. Over the years, they have developed courses that match the accepted standards of the US curriculum set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Ponddy has also been approved by the College Board to offer an online AP® Chinese Language and Culture course*, which makes the students who complete the course eligible for transferable high school credits.

As a purveyor of global language education, Ponddy aims to enable schools all over the world to easily expand their curricula by offering their students Chinese programs through a partnership. In this sense, the accreditation Ponddy received marks such a significant step in the company’s growth and the realization of its mission.

*AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

Contact info:
Silicon Valley Headquarters: 1550 The Alameda, Suite 310, San Jose, CA 95126
https://ponddy.ai
https://twitter.com/PonddyEducation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ponddy
https://www.instagram.com/ponddyeducationinc/

SOURCE Ponddy Education Inc.

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Apostle Sharon E. Harris has published her new book “Understanding Spiritual Warfare”: a Scripture-based work of inspiration and encouragement for readers of faith.

The author writes, “The information in this book will change a church, a ministry, and the individual reader himself. Understanding spiritual warfare is as important as a country knowing how to fight and survive the attacks from another country. We are in an epic war for our lives, our marriages, our ministry, our relationships, our country, our cities and states, and the list goes on because Satan, the enemy of our souls, is strategizing assaults against us, and he aims at striking every aspect of our lives. If it can affect us, he will strike at it. This book has great insights into the spiritual realm, Satan’s war room tactics, God’s war manual, and our position in Christ. We get a glimpse into the unseen world through the eyes of the Holy Spirit. We must no longer suffer defeat and remain in bondage. This book is an eye-opener because the information it contains are Holy Ghost inspired.”

Published by Page Publishing, Apostle Sharon E. Harris’s engrossing book is an instructive and inspirational work of Christian faith.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Understanding Spiritual Warfare” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create – not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues to focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

SOURCE Page Publishing

SWANSEA, Ill., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mabel Grogan is an ninety-year-old painter, writer, volunteer, member of the Silver Belles and a Beau dance troupe, and Senior Olympian who has won medals in the dance, art, and swimming categories. She has published her new book “Quiet Thoughts”: an uplifting spiritual work or Christian readers.

The author writes, “Happiness comes from the soul that is right with God. Those who communicate with the Lord radiate happiness and shower that feelings to others.

Meditation can be done anywhere, at anytime. Call on the Lord often, get to know him. Only a few moments can change your direction.

How does this happen? Why a calming influence comes over you and you make a better decision.

You are a child of God! He wants what is best for you! Listen for his Word and you will succeed in any endeavor! Call upon him today!”

Published by Page Publishing, Mabel Grogan’s engrossing book is an invaluable resource for readers seeking a deeper communion with the divine.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Quiet Thoughts” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create – not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues to focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

SOURCE Page Publishing

ALMONT, Mich., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — James Dikin, the son of Aurel Dikin Sr., has published his father’s book “The Cobbler’s Left Thumb”: a touching homage to the late patriarch of a large and loving family.

The author writes, “In times past, the shoemaker, or cobbler, was as important as a cooper (barrel maker), blacksmith, lumberman, or cattleman. In fact, maybe he was more important since all the other trades needed his services to perform theirs.

Everyone needed shoes, but where would the lumberman be without proper boots, belts, and suspenders? How about the chaps the range riders used to protect their legs from briars and thistles? Halters, bridles, reigns, buggy whips, and saddles were just some of the products a cobbler would produce. And in time they would all need repair. Gloves and many types of protective gear were made of leather. Hides were abundantly available from buffalo, bison, deer, elk, and smaller animals, such as rabbit, raccoon, fox, coyote, wolf, and other small species.

Many cobblers were artists with the ability to transform raw material into something beautiful and comfortable with the expertise of a tailor or dressmaker.

Doctors would write prescriptions for special attention in balancing a patient’s stand by modifying their shoes. And someone had to be able to change the color of a leather product to comply with a customer’s needs.

This book opens the door on the private lives of two cobblers. My father and grandfather enjoyed the work they did, and as world production of inexpensive and inferior shoes took over the market, they found it too costly to compete.

Aurel Dikin Sr. was the younger, but taller of the two shoemakers. The stories are my parents’ stories, which I promised I would put together and share in my memory and love for them. Both have passed away years ago, and I’m honored to share their memories.”

Published by Page Publishing, James Dikin’s engrossing book is a loving memorial to his father’s long and well-lived life.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “The Cobbler’s Left Thumb” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create – not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues to focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

SOURCE Page Publishing

BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar recently announced that it supplied 43.8MW bifacial double-glass modules for the Malaysia’s first solar project that combines bifacial double-glass modules with trackers. The project is expected to generate 74 million kWh of electricity per year once entering operation.

Invested by Halpro Engineering, a joint venture between a German developer, EPC Greencells Group and their local partner Majulia, the project belongs to Malaysia’s second round Large-Scale Solar (LSS) program. Combining high-efficiency bifacial cell technology with strong double-glass structure, the bifacial double-glass module has the power of generating electricity from its backside, with power rating can reach more than 70% of that of the front side. The module is capable to effectively improve the returns of investments by enhancing  its power generation capacity, low irradiation performance and PID resist performance, even under harsh circumstances (such as desert, seaside, etc.) and extreme weather conditions (including high temperature, high humidity, etc.). Combining the high-efficiency module with the trackers, the project is expected to get even higher energy yield and more returns for the investor.

Jin Baofang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of JA Solar, said, “Having established a manufacturing base in Malaysia in 2015 and supplied modules for several large-scale projects in the local market, JA Solar has been actively increasing its presence in promoting new technologies to help local customers reduce LCOE and raise customers’ returns. In the future, JA Solar will continue to promote the application of advanced technologies to push the development of the photovoltaic market in Malaysia and all other Southeast Asia countries.“

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SOURCE JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd