Amigoe (Aruba): Airport is for the safety of people and material

Looks like there is a follow up article from Amigoe to last weeks, “Air traffic in Aruba in danger“. There had seemed to have been questions as to what Peter Steinmetz, director of Aruba Airport Authority (AAA), was referring to when it came to safety issues. Maybe the following from Amigoe could clarify that. It would appear safety issues contained a broad scope of things including passengers.

Maintaining a high level of safety at the airport of Aruba is one of the most important objectives of Aruba Airport Authority (AAA). On the one hand, the organizations are forced to this, because, in order to continue to function, they have to comply with the guidelines of the international civil aviation organization ICAO. On the other hand, the well-being of the passengers, airport employees, aircrafts, vehicles, and other material depends on this.

Although much of the article stresses accidents that could take place on the runway apron, there are a couple of comments that could easily be translated to a larger approach to safety issues. At least they had better be.

Especially the apron of an airport is vulnerable for big and small accidents due to the presence of great amount of passengers and airport employees, especially during rush hours. If we do not pay attention to small accidents, the risk for big accidents increases.

The one statement that catches one’s eye is discussing communication. The Amigoe article references communication issues in the fact that several languages are used which is a safety issue. A lack of communication is an accident waiting to happen.

An aspect that is contributory for the safety or unsafety is the use of several languages. A good communication is very essential.

The fact that Amigoe has once again references communication as being a paramount safety issue on the ground at the airport, one can only look back to their previous article regarding the Aruban airport and wonder what they were trying to imply by the following comments.

Apparently the main reason seems to be due to the malfunctioning radar in Curaà §ao, the use of outdated software and an unreliable radio communication between the control towers of the Reina Beatrix and Hato airports.

Communication issues are a safety concern whether they be in the air or on the ground. Proper communication is the glue that holds everything together.

(Full Amigoe article) Airport is for the safety of people and material

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Dunkin’ Donuts actor “Time To Make the Donuts” Dies

Michael Vale, better known as Fred the baker of Dunkin Donuts fame, has died at the age of 83 due to complications from diabetes.

Vale died Saturday in New York City of complications from diabetes, son-in law Rick Reil said.

Ads featuring Fred, who uttered the trademark line “Time to make the doughnuts,” ran for 15 years until Vale retired in 1997.

Michael Vale had become such a media commercial icon with one of the greatest marketing tag lines since Wendy’s, “Where’s the Beef”. The Dunkin Donuts commercials were infectious and as a statement from Dunkin Donuts said, “became a beloved American icon that permeated our culture and touched millions with his sense of humor and humble nature.”

Michael Vale, Fred the baker, became the face of Dunkin Donuts. So much in that even after his retirement in 1997, everyone remembers … “Time to make the doughnuts.”

Rest in Peace

Help Search for Nate Hendrickson on Wednesday, 12/28

PLEASE HELP SEARCH ON WEDNESDAY! If you can not help, maybe you know some people who would like to help. The meeting place tomorrow is a still at George Bush Park, but at the pavilion area, which is west of the pond that we have been stationed at. (there we will have bathrooms, sinks and shade.) Remember to wear boots and jeans, hats and long sleeves. Meeting time is 9:00 AM. THANK YOU!!!!!!

George Bush Park

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Dave Holloway: “I had a very good source tell me that the boys or Joran especially has already a list of the questions”

‘The Abrams Report’ for December 23, 2005

Dave Holloway responds to the news that Joran and the other two suspects are going to be re-interviewed. Dave’s comment is as follows:

Well I’m not really sure how to gauge it at this point in time, Lisa, but I’m encouraged anytime they bring them back in for questioning. What I’m confused on is that I had a very good source tell me that the boys or Joran especially has already a list of the questions that is going to be asked of him.

My source tells me that he knows what’s going to be asked and that information was provided to him approximately two weeks ago.

One wonders if true, why the pop quiz suddenly became a take home test? These comments are not coming from Beth Twitty, who everyone that sides with the suspects would immediately find fault with the comments. These words are coming from Dave Holloway. I truly hope for Aruba’s sake that these suspects were not given the questions in advance, because it will come out. This all just plays into the reason why so many have doubts with the investigation. As Dave Holloway commented regarding the efforts by the ALE to bring Joran in for questioning, “It’s—it may be all for show. Who knows?”

The rest of the interview:

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More Warm Weather Vacation Destinations for the Holidays

Affordable Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

The Baths are usually the first thing people think of when they hear “Virgin Gorda”.

The Baths represent the stellar natural attraction of the British Virgin Islands, with exotic pools and grottos formed by giant boulders strewn across sand beaches.
(full post at the travel bloggers)

Air Jamaica to Start New York to St. Lucia Service

Air Jamaica is ramping up to be a larger force in the Caribbean. I wonder if this is in response to the weakness the major US Airlines are showing.
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