#Superyacht Management

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Yacht Management Services for Wealthy Boat Owners: What is it Like Working on a Yacht?

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to work on a yacht? The Fort Lauderdale Yacht Management Services experts from My Yacht Management have put together a comprehensive article on this very topic. In this article, readers can find in-depth answers to questions such as: - What types of skills are required for working on a yacht? - What benefits and challenges can a yacht-job bring? - What salary can one expect when taking on a job in the yacht industry? By answering these questions and more, this article provides an invaluable resource for people who are interested in joining the crew of a yacht. The article offers an insight into the peculiarities of working on a yacht, and provides helpful advice such as: - Prioritizing safety and following protocols - Using the necessary communication skills - Exceeding customer expectations - Remaining focused and attentive It also covers various wages and the potential career-paths one might take if they decide to work in the yacht industry. The article makes it clear that working on a yacht can be an immensely rewarding, yet demanding job. There will be long hours, lots of pressure, and tasks that require extra effort, but there is also plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. Overall, this article is an invaluable resource for individuals who are interested in finding out more about working on a yacht. To learn more, make sure to check out the article!

[d3marine]

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4 Inspiring Commercial Wallcoverings For Your Office

Experts in workspace interior design are sure that your workplace should always be considered a place of employment first. Additionally, workplace interior design needs to promote cooperation, increased productivity, and creative thinking. If you've been considering a new office interior design in Dubai, the suggestions below can help you create a lively environment at work.

Accent walls

A quick way, and an affordable one too, to liven up creative office design is to have an accent wall. It could be just a bold color on the chosen wall, placing a bright mural, or an oversized logo. These would make a statement. Choosing the space for the accent wall would be best with advice from workspace designing experts. The wall has to be visible to many employees. The offices sporting the best interior solutions usually choose the hallway, lobby, or conference room to have the accent wall.

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[stone-stars]

Full thread from Sam on the SAG strike and Dropout!

[ID: A thread from Sam on twitter, as follows: "A thread about the strike and Dropout production: 👇✊. I stand in complete and utter solidarity with our striking performers. I myself am SAG-AFTRA, as are others on our executive team, having come from the world of working actors. I am nothing but sympathetic to their cause and outraged by the mafia-like behavior of the major streamers and AMPTP. It is harder than ever to make a living in this industry, and that goes even for the lucky few of us who get to work on meaningful projects.

In the meanwhile… 🤑 Uber-rich CEOs and shareholders are cashing in like never before 💸 Major streamers are gambling millions on dubious projects and business models 🍾 Hollywood is hiding profits and playing the victim while drinking champagne aboard their superyachts

Dropout production is right now on hold. Because we aren't associated with the AMPTP, it's possible we may be able to reach an interim agreement with SAG that allows us to continue to produce content during the strike.

But we'll only do that, obviously, if we get the blessing of the union and the buy-in of our performers. If not, we have enough content in the can to last us a little past the end of the year.

I pride myself in that Dropout has always paid above SAG minimums. As the years go on and the company is healthier, we will strive to do even better, and then even better still. Without the talent of our performers, we are zilch. Zero. Nothing."

Attached is an instagram post from an actor reading: "The Netflix show in question is shorter than a traditional half hour. But @ collegehumor and @ dropouttv paid me MORE than that for one of their scripted series. Dropout was a brand new online platform at the time and they still managed to pay their actors more than NETFLIX for scripted short form content."

Thread continues: "Public companies don't do this for the very simple reason that they feel more indebted to their executives and shareholders than they do their workforce. It's why corporations are so often exploitative. Our industry, because our jobs are so desirable, is especially vulnerable to exploitation. Hollywood takes advantage of that by making us feel generally commoditized, cheap, and replaceable …which is ironic given just how personal our work so often is. That's why unions - and the power of collective bargaining - is so important: because public companies often won't pay their workforce any more than they're forced to.

As for me, I intend to honor my union's position that I not promote SAG productions as a performer -- even if they are produced by me. That means that I won't personally be promoting any of our shows for the time being.

Attached is a screenshot of Sam on Discord responding to the question "given the strike… what picket line chant will you be rockin'?" with "i'm a talent / CEO! me says me has got to go!"

Thread continues: "This year, instead of running a FYC campaign for Game Changer, we donated $10k to the Entertainment Community Fund in solidarity with the WGA. Today, in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA, I'm personally matching that donation with another $10,000. If you have any disposable income, I encourage you to donate as well: https://entertainmentcommunity.org. And as soon as I test negative for COVID, I'll see you on the picket line. ✊"]

[fiepige]

Okay guys, hear me out:

Sea Serpent Hobie!!!

Sea Serpent Hobie who sinks any superyachts he comes across!

Sea Serpent Hobie who uses harpoon spears meant to kill him as piercings! And old anchor chains as jewelry!

Sea Serpent Hobie who attacks big commercial fishing boats that are destroying the ecosystem by overfishing

But also benign Sea Serpent Hobie, who aids those lost at sea!

Who helps smaller local fishing buisnesses with sustainable fishing

Who looks out for this small fishing community and in return they warn him whenever hunters show up in the area!

Sea Serpent Hobie who is huge but still manages to hide perfectly in the kelp forests!

Who has bioluminescence and uses it both to terrify enemies and as a way to calm down people in distress, as a way for him to signal goodwill - and to show off when he feels like it!

Who can change his pigmentation similarly to octopi to communicate his mood and feelings! Or just to blend in with his surroundings (also as a nod to the way he changes filters in the movie!)

Sea Serpent Hobie who's frequently seen swimming with whale pods- Orcas being his favourites to hang out with (they sometimes go on yacht sinking trips together)

Sea Serpent Hobie who likes to give people a show and will show off by breaching right next to unsuspecting boats

DO YOU SEE MY VISION?!??

SEA SERPENT HOBIE!!!!!!💙💙💙

[suzie-shooter]

Detroit Indycar GP :  James Blair race commentary highlights

“Dare I say - strap yourselves in, 'cause this could be a long one. This could be lengthy.”

(James at this point blissfully unaware he's about to spend the next two and a half hours in exquisite agony unable to look at his phone while knowing it's blowing up) 

They reckon the track's a little bit of a pig of a thing from chatting to a couple of the guys over there. Some have said, and I won't name names, that it's the worst track they've ever been to in their life.  

Indy500 last week, I didn't unfortunately catch it. (it's ok James we know you were getting steamed on a superyacht at the time)

A lot of discussion around a couple of things. First of which was who's the hottest Indycar driver? [...] For me though I think I have to go into the Newgarden camp, as far as just raw hotness. He also has piqued an interest in the role of the financial services sector which is attractive to me. It's a trait I look for in all my lovers.

(sticking the rest under a read more because it gets LONG)

We're going to get a replay here of Pato O'Ward making a total penis of himself at turn three in Indianapolis.

Getting replays of Newgarden with lipstick on his face and pouring milk on his head - without context that could sound like a real night out.

Fuck me, what a waste of time that monologue was. Jesus Christ.

I've already labelled [Newgarden] the hottest in the paddock. [...] What a stallion. What a total stallion. Backbone even.

There's a shot of Marcus in the background there, getting his kit off.

Little bit of insurance chat for you there.

The Canadian national anthem. Well this is a strange turn of events.

There's Marcus and Lissie. Guess it's out now. Pffft.

Ohh there's so many messages coming in *wheezes* (never has a man managed to simultaneously look so pleased with himself and so absolutely horrified 😆)

Sorry. What for? Nothing.

And then it's Marcus Armstrong P11, car number 11. Fuck he loves a P11. Fuck me he loves a P11.

Few opinions flying around. [...] I'm not saying anything sir. [...] I'm just going to get the live timing open. And we're not going to talk about that.

I can't wait to speak to [Clem]. Tough day for him.

We can ride on board Kyle Kirkwood's camera, so I can keep an eye on the arse of Marcus Armstrong. Business as usual here at Screaming Meals.

"Has he started showering because of her?" I don't believe so.

I want [the winner] to be Armstrong, he's got rapid pace, I don't know how he managed to shit the bed in Q2 yesterday the way he did.

You know that meme, right? Of Carlos Sainz - being like - shall I do the accent? Yeah, fuck it I'll do the accent - "I seriously don't know how to react right now." That's how I feel.

Pull yourself together Blair. It's going to be a long couple of hours.

Sack Monaco off. The only reason I went this year is 'cause Marcus wasn't racing at the 500. But dare I say if he is racing next year you won't catch me anywhere near Sass Cafe on Sunday night. I will be up it in Indianapolis.

Hahahaha ohhhh you will not believe who's just text me....it ain't Clem.

Flava Flav was there on Friday which was pretty cool. Flava Flav...second biggest celebrity in Detroit right now.

This is record numbers for a commentary.

Where's Armstrong? Fucking around as per usual.

Next pod - hopefully in the next couple of days.  Marcus is flying back I think tomorrow. Don't know who the guest's going to be on the next pod. We haven't really got around to arranging that yet. Sort of flying by the seat of our pants so to speak.

F for Ilott [...] he'll have an excuse, sure as death and taxes, Callum Ilott will have a reason for what happened and why it wasn't his fault. From where I'm sitting that does look like a bit of a fuck up, I hate to throw him under the bus.

Callum Ilott's car looking like it was taking a fancy to the back end of Kyle Kirkwood's car, to get little a bit National Geographic on it.

Anyone got any questions? That you think I'll actually answer? "Tell us about Monaco," I'll tell you about Monaco. "Where's Clem?" Clem is in Barcelona, drinking a lot of sangria. 

"When are you and Clem announcing together?" Pretty sure me and Clem were already pretty public, so, um, I don't know how much more social media attention that particular relationship needs.

Dream podcast guest? I'd like to get on like some real psychopath and just give them a hard time.

That's going to make things a little bit more straightforward, and I needed that this evening, because something tells me that by the time I've finished this Twitch stream, things might not be so straightforward.

[Marcus is] getting absolutely fondled verbally by the commentators here and I'm loving every second of it.

I reckon next lap he's going to be all over him, like sauce.

I'm going to be bald at the end of this race. Balder than Marcus Armstrong.

Callum looks angry. Okay, he did say it's his bad, so I'm not going to get an absolute tongue lashing from Ilott which sounds filthier than I meant it to, for saying that that one might be his fault.

Nobility and humility exemplified as per usual from Callum 'Pilot' Ilott there.

There's actually a few things in the works, with a couple of different organisations and people which should mean that the days of the lengthy gaps between Screaming Meals episodes could be numbered. And that's all I'm legally allowed to say.

Marcus is back to P11 somehow.

We'd quite like to get some Formula E guys, we'd quite like to get some more industry people. Such as, you know, for example, you know, maybe Lissie Mackintosh, she was a good industry person that we had on. Marcus really liked her actually.

Power's on fire. Not literally.

Grosjean's just taken a different piece of tarmac and he's gonna go straight to the pitlane, I'm not even sure if that's for a pitstop, I think that could just be to avoid embarrassment.

There's a lot of people watching me all of a sudden and everyone keeps talking about Max Fewtrell so I can only imagine that this is his fault, but I'm streaming off my phone so I can't actually phone him to figure out whether or not this is his fault. Okay, so Max sent all of his viewers here. Thank you Max, appreciate the gesture.

So. Yeah. I found out the week leading up to Long Beach. And Clem was with me at the time, and we were in Malibu actually, and he'd been winding me up all week about like celebrities that he'd seen and I didn't see [...] and the phone rings and we get this piece of news and I just kicked off, I said right, I've had enough of both of you trying to wind me up with these stupid false celebrity stories, just - shut up, like - talk about something else -  good try but you're not getting me that easy. And then the longer the silence went on, the longer I - the worse I thought the joke was getting. And then it went on further and I realised it wasn't a joke. And - all - all is well in the world of Screaming Meals. It's all good, it's all good. But it has been a funny few months. That's all you're getting. Watch the viewer number plummet.

Gearbox issue [for Pato] by the looks of it. Oh no! Anyway.

Armstrong's done Malukas, good job [...] so Armstrong to P12. Right in between his two favourite positions. I'm staying way away from that one.

An open diff which again sounds quite dirty.

He'll be saying get the fuck out of the way inside his lid. No, he probably won't be, he's pretty chilled behind the wheel actually, Marcus. Before and after the race he's an absolute misery to be around, but during the race he's usually actually pretty calm.

The two Marcuses of Chip Ganassi Racing, or Marci as they should be known in correct Latin [...] I think that can be a thing, Marci? The two Marci? Does sound a little bit like some sort of disease though, no? You decide in the chat, is Marci is the plural of Marcus? I mean they've got to come up with some sort of solution at Chip Ganassi Racing. I guess they probably call them like normal Marcus and like Marcus Armstrong. Or maybe shower-Marcus and non-shower-Marcus. Or underwear-Marcus and non-underwear-Marcus, I mean the options are limitless.

Pato O'Ward searching around the car for somebody else to blame.

What does twitter look like? Is it a complete nightmare or is it somewhat civilised? I don't even know why I asked [...] 'twitter is mad' - oh no! [...] 'all good - for Lissie' - oh god [...] hey look I need to know how my Monday looks tomorrow people. Jeepers creepers.

Armstrong got drilled by Newgarden.

Here's O'Ward - whose fault was it this time?

Apparently tumblr's lost it [...] it's been a long time since I've had a tumblr account.

Somebody's just said I have full permission to pick their next tattoo. Um. Here's what I was thinking of getting - and I don't have any tattoos and I don't want any tattoos - but I was thinking if I did get one I'd get one like here [his forearm] to try and be a fake Love Islander. And I'd either get something that is really important to me or something that is completely stupid like for example, 'I'll have the tuna carpaccio'...would be something that's really meaningful to me.

So we're an hour and forty into this stream and I've not had the opportunity to check my phone - let's keep this in mind - once since it started. I feel like a plane that was also in the air in 9/11 and you've just got no idea the horrors that await you when you land.

Screaming Meals merch - it's imminent but it's not this week, put it that way.

It looks like Herta's going to have a tough time with that front wing going forward, it's already flapping around like nobody's business, like a big dick in a locker room.

Little bit of rubbing - bit rude [...] just a little bit of a love rub from Rossi up the inside of Rosenqvist.

If [Grosjean] does get a penalty it's another spot for Armstrong so if you ask me he's guilty as sin, but I'm not exactly sure what the crime was.

'We' being Marcus Armstrong, if you hadn't pieced that one together, because it's a collective, it's a team effort, and I like to take credit that I'm probably not entitled to.

Ilott's bull really did try to mount his cow there.

Come on Armstrong, pull your finger out of your arse.

Marcus apparently taking some credit for some things that I said. Situation normal.

[RLL] were actually looking like one of our options at one point last year. But we got Ganassi...and we're very happy, we love Ganassi here at Screaming Meals.

Graham Rahal's going to want to just go back to his hotel room, order a Pizza Hut and just about all of the hotel room porn that the TV has to offer.

Marcus has done fucking well to avoid that one, because he's swung round the corner at full tit and he's had to really stick the arse out a bit and get it round him.

Dixon says he's got speed, apparently. Sounds like a good night out.

Matt...somebody very popular called Matt has just joined the...oh Matt! G'day Matt Gallagher, how you going mate?

Come on Armstrong, just get on the button [...] and he's been caught napping a bit on the restart, you useless prick.

666 viewers...

Armstrong or Dixon - don't you make me answer that question. Nah, not answering that one. I don't know if I can. I couldn't answer it if I wanted to.

Does Kirkwood still have to pit or is he good? I don't know. James are you okay? I don't know.

And now we're having to fend off Ericsson - just put him in the wall Marcus, we can't afford to give up P7 now.

And it's going to be Armstrong with a best equal result of P8 in the NTT Data Indycar series and um - yeah. I wonder what the rest of his day's going to look like...

[tomorrowusa]

Ukraine is hitting Russia where it hurts – in its fossil fuel industry.

Ukrainian drones have attacked several oil refineries in Russia, hundreds of kilometres from the frontline in regions including Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod and Leningrad. The continuing attacks are part of a strategy to hurt Russia’s economy. The Ryazan oil refinery, Rosneft’s biggest refinery, was set ablaze, a regional governor said on Wednesday. It shut down two damaged primary oil refining units. Rosneft did not comment. The plant handles about 5.8% of Russia’s total refined crude, according to industry sources. A fire broke out at Norsi, Russia’s fourth-largest refinery, after a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials said on Tuesday. Its main crude distillation unit was damaged, which means that at least half of the refinery’s production is halted, according to industry sources. Norsi handles nearly 6% of Russia’s total refined crude. Before the latest drone attack, one of its two catalytic crackers had already been put out of action. The governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, said a Ukrainian drone targeted the Kirishi refinery. It is one of the top two refineries in Russia, handling 6.4% of Russia’s capacity, according to industry sources. And the Novoshakhtinsk export oil refinery in Russia’s southern Rostov region had to suspend operations on Wednesday after a drone attack.

Russia's economy is about the same size as that of Italy which has maybe 40% as many people as Russia. And much of that economy is centered on fossil fuels. Putin and his oligarch buddies skim off graft to enrich themselves; those superyachts, palaces, and prime real estate properties abroad are all ultimately paid for by countries which import Russian oil and gas. Meanwhile, Russians outside the big cities live in poverty; imagine a 1920s standard of living but with censored internet and state TV.

Ukraine is doing the climate a big favor by indirectly encouraging importers of Russian fossil fuels to look for cleaner replacements.

Some other bits of good news for Ukraine...

EU agrees to €5 billion boost in Ukraine military aid

European Union member states agreed Wednesday to provide Ukraine with an additional  €5 billion ($5.5 billion) in military aid. Belgium, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations had agreed "in principle" on the plan to support arms supplies to Kyiv in 2024.  The contribution of €5 billion will go on EU-managed fund called the European Peace Facility. The fund operates as a giant cashback scheme, giving EU members refunds for sending munitions to other countries. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called it a "powerful and timely demonstration of European unity."

White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

With new aid for Ukraine stalled in Congress since December, the White House on Tuesday announced it had cobbled together another $300 million in military assistance to use as a stopgap measure. "The package includes munitions and rounds to help Ukraine hold the line against Russia's brutal attacks for the next couple of weeks,” President Joe Biden said in a meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the White House, adding, "we must act before it literally is too late.” National security adviser Jake Sullivan detailed the package at White House briefing, saying that the aid comes as Ukraine "does not have enough ammunition to fire back." "So today, on behalf of President Biden, I'm announcing an emergency package of security assistance of $300 million worth of weapons and equipment to address some of Ukraine's pressing needs," Sullivan said.

French National Assembly approves bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

The 10-year security pact with Ukraine includes commitments by Paris to deliver more arms, train soldiers and send up to 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2024. Macron has also adopted a tougher stance towards Russia, urging Ukraine's allies to urgently do more. He also did not rule out the presence of Western troops in Ukraine which has created a backlash among some Ukrainian officials had told Reuters they were worried that a vote not overwhelmingly in favour of Kyiv would be negative symbolically and could hurt President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to ramp up his country's support in the coming months.

AOC says Democrats must take advantage of ‘razor-thin’ House margin after Ken Buck steps down

In an unexpected Tuesday evening announcement, Mr Buck — a Republican from Colorado — said he would leave Congress next Friday, rather than retiring at the end of his term as originally planned. Afterwards, Republicans will hold just 218 seats out of 435 in the House, leaving Democrats one step closer to clinching the majority. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York and member of the progressive Squad, told The Independent her party must take advantage of Mr Buck’s early departure. Ms Ocasio-Cortez said Democrats “have to make sure that that we see that do the best we can to navigate how razor-thin the situation is.”

That last item is rather interesting. Ken Buck, a never-Trump Republican, is stepping down early. His seat in a deep red district will be vacant until late June when a special election is likely to take place. His departure will leave the House GOP (for now) with 218 seats – the bare minimum for a majority. This will make it easier for Democrats to persuade several remaining anti-Putin Republicans to defy Speaker "MAGA Mike" Johnson's wishes and support President Biden's aid package for Ukraine.

[ralfmaximus]

Rambling Picard season 3 thoughts...

Beware of spoilers.

Two episodes in and... it's not terrible.

Though it's already groaning under the weight of so much ~Nostalgia~ that I worry the whole thing's gonna collapse soon with a splintering crash.

Even the musical score with its callback stings & themes is achingly nostalgic.

Michael Dorn looks amazing. And I think we got more Klingon Eviscerating Action in one brief scene than we did in all of TNG + DS9 combined.

Pacing & editing is sluggish. Like they're stretching out what should be a TNG two-parter into a whole season.

Dialogue is snappy and feels honest. Especially the exchanges with Captain Shaw. It creeps up on Joss Whedon levels of quippiness without going over the line, which is just this side of delightful.

Vedic? Vadic? Vadik? Whozat?

Am I supposed to recognize her??

And how does (a presumably) private citizen afford, assemble, arm, and crew a giant starship with enough weaponry to shame the flagship of the Federation? That seems absurd.

Like if Zuckerberg sunk all his Facebook cash into a superyacht capable of nuking a US aircraft carrier and nobody noticed.

Back on Earth: some supervillain picked up a multi-story Starfleet building (on Earth!!) lifted it into a Sky Hole then dropped it a few blocks away, instantly pulverizing it and whatever it landed on into rubble!

And the death toll is... 117 people? Huh.

Oh but then I guess transporter technology and super good 25th century emergency services probably kept that number from being 10x so I guess that's (grumble) believable.

Still, as terrorist incidents go this one seems kind of low key. If they can vaporize any building (on Earth!!) why not go for like Federation HQ? Instead they hit a "recruitment center" and killed 117 recruits + staff which is... lame? Guess we wait and see.

Does Jean Luc not remember having sex with Beverly Crusher??

Which I though canonically never happened?

And Beverly secretly got pregnant, had a child, raised that child to age 30-something, and managed to keep it a secret from everybody. Huh^2.

Jack Crusher has a severe case of British Accent which makes sense because the actor is british... but how?

Presumably his mom raised him and she doesn't sound like him at all. If Beverly stashed him on her family's Scottish Ghost Fucker Planet he'd sound more like James Doohan's Scotty than James Bond. So confused here. Guess we wait and see.

Unironically LOVE Captain Shaw. Sure, he's a stick in the mud and meant to infuriate us viewers but honestly? He's the first naval officer on this goddamn show who acts like a real naval officer. I sure hope he doesn't die.

The Ferengi looked & sounded like an italian mobster in a Ferengi costume.

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My Yacht Management-Information for Wealthy Boat Owners Considering Yacht Management in 2022

If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to work on a yacht, then you’re in the right place. A career on the open seas requires a special kind of person – one who is adventurous, hardworking, and detail-oriented. In this article, we discuss the ins-and-outs of working on a yacht, and more importantly, how to get started. For more information on getting involved with the world of yacht management, check out Fort Lauderdale Yacht Management Services!

So, what is it really like to work on a yacht? Well, it’s not exactly the same as working on land, as things can get unpredictable fast. Workers must come prepared to experience a variety of tasks, as many job roles entail dealing with a number of different people and personalities. That being said, working on a yacht is a fantastic opportunity to travel the world and enjoy breathtaking views. Plus, the pay isn’t too bad either. So, if you’re interested in learning more about what a job on a yacht looks like, here are three things you should keep in mind:

A wide range of tasks: From taking inventory of the yacht’s supplies to navigating the vessel itself, there is no shortage of tasks that you’ll be asked to take on.

Unpredictability: Depending on the size of the boat and the number of passengers, the environment can change quickly. It pays to be prepared for anything.

Career opportunities: Working on a yacht can open up a variety of job opportunities – from engineering vessels to becoming a captain.

If the idea of working on a yacht is something that piques your interest, consider checking out more information about working on a yacht. From as-needed positions to long-term posts, there is a role that can satisfy both your career goals and your wanderlust. With the help of Fort Lauderdale Yacht Management Services, you can make your dream of working on the open seas come true!

[rosssamanchuk]

Ross Samanchuk - Enhancing Luxury Living with Advanced Smart Home Systems

When it came time to bring his newly acquired $35 million waterfront mansion on Star Island into the future, rap superstar Rick Ross turned to LUC Electric to seamlessly integrate smart home solutions into his Kobi Karp-designed living spaces, developed by Manny Varas and MV Group.

Founded by Ross Samanchuk and Sergey Holovchenko, LUC Electric is a leading Miami-based provider of luxury Custom Lighting Design and Smart Home Systems. With a strong emphasis on customer service and a deep understanding of client needs, LUC Electric offers a wide range of services, including architectural smart lighting, home security systems, motorized shades, and unique audio/video installations. They manage the entire process, from custom design and installation to post-installation support, ensuring that your Smart Home System delivers unmatched comfort and peace of mind.

LUC Electric is also a pioneer in Custom Architectural Lighting Design. Their eco-conscious luxury lighting design services cater to residential, landscape, and superyacht projects, focusing on creating the perfect atmosphere, mood, functionality, comfort, energy efficiency, increased home value, artistic expression, well-being, and safety. Their attention to detail in custom lighting design enhances human-centric lighting by strategically integrating fixture placement, adjustable color temperatures, and smart controls to align with circadian rhythms and specific tasks. The result is a harmonious blend of light and intelligence that your home truly deserves.

As the smart home industry continues to grow rapidly, LUC Electric remains at the forefront of this trend. They work closely with clients through a comprehensive process that includes discovery and consultation, design and planning, proposal and agreement, pre-installation preparation, installation and integration, calibration and testing, client training and handover, post-installation support, and project closure and evaluation.

LUC Electric offers an extensive range of Smart Home Systems designed to make everyday living more convenient and comfortable. From lighting control systems to security and climate control systems, LUC Electric ensures your home is equipped with the latest technologies to enhance your living experience. Their partnership with LUTRON Lighting Control System enables innovative lighting management solutions, offering energy efficiency, comfort, convenience, safety, and extended lamp life. Moreover, LUC Electric provides state-of-the-art security systems, including perimeter movement control, door locking and unlocking, access control, fire alarm systems, shock sensors, motion sensors, air quality sensors, flood sensors, surveillance, and remote monitoring. They also specialize in luxury motorized shades, featuring LUTRON’s finest products that redefine daylight with unparalleled elegance.

For those seeking a cinematic experience at home, LUC Electric offers an impressive array of high-quality audio and video equipment, including invisible speakers, round 360 acoustic systems, ambient sound solutions, outdoor sound systems, TVs, projectors, and full home cinema setups.

As a testament to their expertise and commitment to quality, rap superstar Rick Ross entrusted LUC Electric to install his home’s smart home system, architectural lighting, and world-class audio and video in his new Star Island mansion. This collaboration highlights the trust and confidence that clients have in LUC Electric’s ability to deliver top-tier services.

LUC Electric’s commitment to providing post-installation support ensures that clients remain satisfied with their smart home systems long after installation. Trust LUC Electric to transform your living space into a state-of-the-art smart home that meets all your needs and exceeds your expectations.

Follow LUC Electric on Instagram and visit them at lucelectric.com.

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Explore the possibilities of water sports at Boot Dusseldorf 2025.

Boot Dusseldorf 2025 is the largest cruise water sports and ship show. The show will be open to guests to Dusseldorf between 18 and 26 January 2025. With 220,000 square feet of exhibition space, 214,000 people from 120 nations, and over 1500 exhibitors from 67 nations, sailors can discover their dream boat here. Whether it’s a yacht, dinghy, or luxury yacht, the whole collection speaks for itself.

Benefits of a visit Boot Dusseldorf 2025

More than 2 lakh people are anticipated to attend Boot Dusseldorf 2025, a nine-day trade show that will feature sales and a presentation.

The subject areas include motor boats, sailing motors for superyachts accessories, diving, surfing, travelling paddling, sportfishing, sailing motor superyachts, boats, engines, equipment, items, diving, traveling surfing, sports fishing, surf, and paddling.

It’s a fantastic forum for discussing marine tourism, bringing together investors, visionaries, and experts from the maritime sector.

In addition, awards are presented to environmentally sustainable projects.

“Boot 2025,” located in Dusseldorf, is an excellent opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests and create fantastic products.

Diverse water sports are accessible, ranging from scuba diving, snorkeling, and kitesurfing to kayaking, stand-up paddling, and other equipment.

More details about this Boot Dusseldorf 2025

Since its beginning at the beginning of 1969, the show has evolved into a global gathering location, which is managed through Messe Dusseldorf GmbH. The event was held each January, quickly becoming a destination for water sports fans. Like the event, Boot Dusseldorf 2025 Germany will provide an extensive overview of water-related products and services centered around a stunning exhibition. This year’s boot Dusseldorf 2025 will concentrate on innovation and the industry within the sector, allowing visitors to experience the most innovative products and services from different industries.

Boot 2025 Dusseldorf will be a huge show. It will showcase motorboats, sailing luxury yachts, boating equipment, diving, and water tourism, as well as trend fishing, sports, and paddling. Interactive elements will make the exhibit. Visitors can explore the underwater world of a park unique to Boot 2025 Dusseldorf. Visitors can swim in the huge pool, relax at the beach, or enter the dive tower.

The hands-on experience is complemented by educational activities that cover topics like underwater photography and new fishing techniques, making a trip to Boot 2025 Dusseldorf memorable. This is the ideal location to design your company’s exhibit. It offers a unique chance to learn about the newest products and services available in the field and also to interact closely with industry professionals.

Highlights of the Boot Dusseldorf 2025

Engaging lecture programmes, intriguing business partners, innovative sports options, and a variety of top-quality training and sports activities for recreational as well as professional athletes will make the Boot Dusseldorf 2025 Germany an exceptional event around the globe.The Boot Dusseldorf 2025 event, is an excellent chance for water-sports fans to stay informed about the latest products, discover the latest trends and interact with other like-minded persons. regularly scheduled events as well as an expanding range of services and will remain among the most highly regarded occasions in the field of water.

Stands Pro can build the most effective stand at Boot Dusseldorf 2025.

We are a well-known and experienced builder of exhibit displays in Dusseldorf. We offer a variety of options for exhibiting, beginning with stand design, construction dismantling, installation and then dismantling for storage (if needed) in preparation for Boot Dusseldorf in 2025.

If you’re planning to display your company at the “Boot 2025” event in Dusseldorf and you’re thinking about joining our company, this is the most effective option regarding your exhibit.

Exhibitor Profile: BOOT Düsseldorf attracts exhibitors from various sectors of the boating and water sports industry, including:

Boat Manufacturers: Leading boat builders and manufacturers showcasing a wide range of watercraft, including motorboats, sailing yachts, luxury yachts, catamarans, and inflatable boats.

Marine Equipment and Accessories Suppliers: Suppliers of marine equipment, accessories, and components for boats and watercraft, including engines, electronics, navigation systems, safety equipment, and marine apparel.

Watersports Gear and Equipment: Exhibitors presenting a variety of watersports gear, equipment, and accessories for activities such as diving, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, and kiteboarding.

Marinas and Charter Companies: Marinas, yacht clubs, and charter companies offering boat rental, yacht charter, boat storage, and marina services for boaters and sailing enthusiasts.

Tourism and Travel Services: Providers of tourism and travel services catering to boaters and water sports enthusiasts, including destination resorts, cruise operators, sailing schools, and water sports holiday packages.

Why Attend the Show:

Largest Boat Show: BOOT Düsseldorf is the world’s largest boat and water sports trade fair, offering attendees the opportunity to explore a vast array of boats, equipment, and accessories under one roof.

Product Showcase: Discover the latest innovations, trends, and designs in the boating and water sports industry, with exhibitors presenting their newest models and product releases for the upcoming season.

Expert Advice: Benefit from expert advice, demonstrations, and workshops offered by industry professionals, captains, and sailors, providing valuable insights and guidance on boat selection, maintenance, and watersports techniques.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and exhibitors, sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and building connections within the boating and water sports community.

Entertainment and Activities: Enjoy a wide range of entertainment, activities, and attractions at the show, including sailing simulations, diving demonstrations, watersports competitions, and interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages.

Organiser Website Link for More Info: For more information about BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, including ticketing, exhibitor information, and the event program, please visit the official website: BOOT Düsseldorf

In summary, BOOT Düsseldorf 2025 is a must-attend event for boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in water sports, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest products, connect with experts, and experience the excitement of the boating lifestyle.

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Bayesian yacht may have sunk because of human error

The superyacht that wrecked off the coast of Sicily this month, killing British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and six other people, could only have sunk due to human error, The Guardian reports.

The Bayesian is believed to have been hit by a squall – gusty winds during a storm – causing the vessel to capsize and sink within minutes. Among the victims were Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. Fifteen people survived, including Lynch’s wife, whose company owned the Bayesian vessel. Giovanni Costantino, chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which owns the Bayesian’s manufacturer, Perini Navi, said:

The first thought when I read the news of the sinking was that there was a problem related to the management of the boat or the fact that the hull may have hit a rock. But when the passengers declared they had not heard a loud noise onboard, which would have meant that the yacht had struck a reef, I realised the yacht had taken on water due to a hatch that was left open. Otherwise the Bayesian cannot sink.

Italian prosecutors have declared three crew members under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck, including the yacht’s captain, James Cutfield, 51, from New Zealand. The Italian investigation does not imply guilt and no formal charges will follow.

The yacht was built by Perini in 2008 and named Salute. Lynch purchased her in 2014 and renamed her Bayesian, in honour of the 18th century mathematician Thomas Bayes, whose work on probability theory formed the basis of Lynch’s professional thinking.

Perini Navi was founded in 1983 and filed for bankruptcy in February 2021. In December that year, Italy’s Sea Group acquired the brand and several Perini properties for €80m (£67m). Costantino’s company is not responsible for vessels built by Perini Navi prior to its acquisition, including Bayesian.

Following the incident, Costantino studied Bayesian’s sea routes that night, reviewed a weather bulletin predicting an approaching storm and examined CCTV footage capturing the sinking vessel’s final moments. He said:

The strong wind arrived at 3.50 a,m. Up until that moment, the Bayesian was still anchored. From 3.50 to 4.03, the ship moved as it was dragged by the wind, tilting towards the side where there is a lateral hatch that leads to the garage [where jetskis, inflatables and other water sports kit is stored]. In the garage, there is another door leading to the engine room. If that door was open, it means that water has also entered the engine room, causing the inevitable sinking.

The ship’s engineer Tim Parker Eaton, who was in charge of the engine room, and sailor Matthew Griffith are also under investigation.

Result of human error

Italian prosecutors have suggested that the sinking may have been the result of human error, but officials have also noted that it would be problematic to conduct a thorough investigation without recovering the wreck.

Costantino said vessels like the Bayesian should be able to float even if one compartment is flooded. he said:

I can tell you with certainty that the ship took on water in these 13 minutes. It took on water not only flooding the garage but also the engine room.

In recent days, experts, sailors and captains have speculated about possible flaws in the management of the incident or the ship that may have led to the sinking. However, they emphasise that these are only speculations and the families of the victims will have to wait until the investigation is complete to understand what happened.

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Body Of Hannah Lynch, UK Tycoon Mike Lynch's Daughter, Final Victim In Sicily Yacht Disaster, Found - Journal Global Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/body-of-hannah-lynch-uk-tycoon-mike-lynchs-daughter-final-victim-in-sicily-yacht-disaster-found/?feed_id=175996&_unique_id=66c91347495b1 Divers searching a sunken superyacht off Sicily recovered the body of the teenage daughter of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch Friday, the seventh and final victim of a tragedy in which the businessman also perished.Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah had been among six passengers reported missing after the “Bayesian” went down off the north coast of the Italian island in a storm early on Monday morning.After Hannah’s body was brought ashore on Friday, her family issued a statement describing their “unspeakable grief”.“The Lynch family is devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends,” it said.Search teams had recovered the bodies of four of Lynch’s friends on Wednesday, and that of the entrepreneur himself on Thursday.The body of a man believed to be the yacht’s chef had been found a few hours after the sailing ship sank.Lynch, 59, had invited friends and family onto the sailing boat to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case.But the 56-metre (185-foot) British-flagged yacht was struck by a waterspout — akin to a mini-tornado — before dawn on Monday as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo.It sank at around 04:30 am local time, according to management company Camper and Nicolsons, and now lies on the sea bed some 50 metres down.‘Heartbroken’Hannah had just finished her end-of-school exams and had a place to study English literature at Oxford University.Friends described her as warm, loving and “charming and ferociously intelligent”, according to one of the tributes issued by the family.Lynch, once dubbed the British “Bill Gates”, was “the most brilliant mind and (most) caring person I have ever known”, said another.The businessman had been acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court in June after he was accused of an $11 billion fraud linked to the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.US lawyer Chris Morvillo, a partner at top law firm Clifford Chance who worked on the trial, also died in the sinking, along with his wife Neda.Morvillo’s firm Clifford Chance paid tribute to the couple, saying all were “heartbroken at the tragic passing… and still coming to terms with this terrible loss”.Italy’s fire service said 27 divers had gone down to the submerged yacht each day, performing 123 dives overall in a search that also saw helicopters scour the area.The bodies of Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were also found.The Bloomer family said they were suffering “unimaginable grief” for a couple who had been together for five decades.“Our only comfort is that they are still together now,” the family said.‘Uncovering the truth’Many questions remain about why the yacht sank, and so quickly, when other boats nearby were unaffected.Italian prosecutors have opened a probe and will hold a press conference on Saturday.On Thursday the head of the company which built the boat said the tragedy could have been avoided.“Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors,” said Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which includes the Perini Navi company that built Bayesian in 2008.But Nautilus International, a maritime trade union, called for a “thorough, unbiased investigation”.General secretary Mark Dickinson warned questioning the crew’s conduct “without the full facts” would be “not only unfair but also harmful to the process of uncovering the truth”.The Bayesian, owned by Lynch’s family, boasted a 75-metre mast, the tallest aluminium sailing mast in the world, according to the Charter World website.Raising the wreck would likely cost some 15 million euros and take “six to eight weeks”, according

to the salvage engineer who led the operation to recover the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which sank off Italy in 2012.To recover the yacht, the mast could be removed on the seabed but the boat would be lifted up whole using a giant crane and a team of 40 specialist divers, South African engineer Nick Sloane told the Repubblica daily.(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)“UK businessman Mike Lynch and six others died when their luxury yacht got caught in a waterspout that caused the vessel to sink…”Source Link: https://www.news18.com/world/body-of-uk-tycoons-daughter-hannah-lynch-final-victim-in-sicily-yacht-disaster-found-9025855.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pexels-photo-12342127.jpeg #GLOBAL - BLOGGER Divers searching a sunken superyach... BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Body Of Hannah Lynch, UK Tycoon Mike Lynch's Daughter, Final Victim In Sicily Yacht Disaster, Found - Journal Global Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/body-of-hannah-lynch-uk-tycoon-mike-lynchs-daughter-final-victim-in-sicily-yacht-disaster-found/?feed_id=175995&_unique_id=66c9134655bef Divers searching a sunken superyacht off Sicily recovered the body of the teenage daughter of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch Friday, the seventh and final victim of a tragedy in which the businessman also perished.Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah had been among six passengers reported missing after the “Bayesian” went down off the north coast of the Italian island in a storm early on Monday morning.After Hannah’s body was brought ashore on Friday, her family issued a statement describing their “unspeakable grief”.“The Lynch family is devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends,” it said.Search teams had recovered the bodies of four of Lynch’s friends on Wednesday, and that of the entrepreneur himself on Thursday.The body of a man believed to be the yacht’s chef had been found a few hours after the sailing ship sank.Lynch, 59, had invited friends and family onto the sailing boat to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case.But the 56-metre (185-foot) British-flagged yacht was struck by a waterspout — akin to a mini-tornado — before dawn on Monday as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo.It sank at around 04:30 am local time, according to management company Camper and Nicolsons, and now lies on the sea bed some 50 metres down.‘Heartbroken’Hannah had just finished her end-of-school exams and had a place to study English literature at Oxford University.Friends described her as warm, loving and “charming and ferociously intelligent”, according to one of the tributes issued by the family.Lynch, once dubbed the British “Bill Gates”, was “the most brilliant mind and (most) caring person I have ever known”, said another.The businessman had been acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court in June after he was accused of an $11 billion fraud linked to the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.US lawyer Chris Morvillo, a partner at top law firm Clifford Chance who worked on the trial, also died in the sinking, along with his wife Neda.Morvillo’s firm Clifford Chance paid tribute to the couple, saying all were “heartbroken at the tragic passing… and still coming to terms with this terrible loss”.Italy’s fire service said 27 divers had gone down to the submerged yacht each day, performing 123 dives overall in a search that also saw helicopters scour the area.The bodies of Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were also found.The Bloomer family said they were suffering “unimaginable grief” for a couple who had been together for five decades.“Our only comfort is that they are still together now,” the family said.‘Uncovering the truth’Many questions remain about why the yacht sank, and so quickly, when other boats nearby were unaffected.Italian prosecutors have opened a probe and will hold a press conference on Saturday.On Thursday the head of the company which built the boat said the tragedy could have been avoided.“Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors,” said Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which includes the Perini Navi company that built Bayesian in 2008.But Nautilus International, a maritime trade union, called for a “thorough, unbiased investigation”.General secretary Mark Dickinson warned questioning the crew’s conduct “without the full facts” would be “not only unfair but also harmful to the process of uncovering the truth”.The Bayesian, owned by Lynch’s family, boasted a 75-metre mast, the tallest aluminium sailing mast in the world, according to the Charter World website.Raising the wreck would likely cost some 15 million euros and take “six to eight weeks”, according

to the salvage engineer who led the operation to recover the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which sank off Italy in 2012.To recover the yacht, the mast could be removed on the seabed but the boat would be lifted up whole using a giant crane and a team of 40 specialist divers, South African engineer Nick Sloane told the Repubblica daily.(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)“UK businessman Mike Lynch and six others died when their luxury yacht got caught in a waterspout that caused the vessel to sink…”Source Link: https://www.news18.com/world/body-of-uk-tycoons-daughter-hannah-lynch-final-victim-in-sicily-yacht-disaster-found-9025855.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pexels-photo-12342127.jpeg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL Divers searching a sunken superyacht off Sicily recovered the body of the teenage daughter of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch Friday, the seventh and final victim of a tragedy in which the businessman also perished. Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah had been among six passengers reported missing after the “Bayesian” went down off the … Read More