Medallion Taxicab Technology Passenger Enhancement Projects and Amos Tamam

Amos Tamam has worked tirelessly to bring enhancements to the taxicab industry and this has paid off not only for Amos Tamam who owns Taxitronics but for taxi drivers and taxicab owners in New York City, Philadelphia and possibly major cities worldwide.

In March 2004, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission mandated that medallion taxicabs implement certain technology enhancements. These enhancements focus on the following:

• automated collection and submission of trip data
• installation of a passenger information monitor including a passenger information map in the taxi
• electronic transmission capability in the taxicab
• equipment to enable credit and debit card payment

Amos Tamam founded Taxitronics, a company dedicated to the technology that has made it possible for medallion taxicab drivers to comply with the New York City Taxicab Technology Passenger Enhancement Project (T-PEP.) What this means to all concerned is increased safety for taxi drivers and passengers who need not carry large sums of cash, more comfort for the passenger who can follow the route and access online entertainment, electronic communication and GPS monitoring between the cab driver and the fleet manager, and automated collection and submission of data required by law.

With the success of this project, watch for it in taxicabs in your city.

Photo: Flickr: litherland

Sakwinder Narwal: Fishing Enthusiast

Many busy entrepreneurs and businessmen play as hard as they work with such leisure activities as yatching, party going, or flying. Not Sakwinder Narwal. Sakwinder "Sak" prefers the quiet joy of fishing. And fishing he does with a passion.

Sakwinder Narwal goes to the ends of the earth to fish, an activity he finds not only relaxing but also a great learning experience. He enjoys observing the habitat and nature around his fishing venue, learning fish habits and meeting the challenges each fishing environment presents. Fishing, a sport that requires great patience is well suited to Sakwinder Narwal who likes to study the ambience of different fish habitats and the life cycle and unique characteristics of fish . And he has fished many rivers, oceans and lakes. He has fished for shark in the waters off Montauk Point in Long Island, New York, shad in the Delaware River in New Jersey and salmon in the inlets of Bristol Bay, Alaska. A strictly "catch and release" fisherman, Sak Narwal can be found at least once a week in some fishing ground somewhere, reveling in the activity of matching his wits with the fish.

K-Designers Gives Back to the Community

K-Designers, a home remodeling company, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2008. Not only is the company a leader in its industry but it is also committed to giving back to the community and making people's lives better.

K-Designers is an active supporter of Habitat for Humanity, contributing time, talent and treasure to this charitable institution which brings homes to deserving families. K-Designers has made generous donations in money and volunteering to such organizations as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the American Cancer Society. The company has also been active in worthy causes in their local community.

K-Designers was founded in 1978 in Casper, Wyoming by Larry and Lee Judson and four employees. With a commitment to excellence and providing the customer with the best option customized for their needs, the company has grown into a 63 million dollar business.

Now, the company is giving back to the community.

Let YMT Vacations Plan Your Family Reunion Cruise

If you are planning a family reunion, a cruise vacation is a great option and travel agencies like YMT Vacations can relieve you of the headache of coordinating the event.

A cruise has many advantages for family reunions:

• In a cruise, families can choose the extent of togetherness without hurting any body's feelings. Having their own cabins, families can plan to meet ( or escape) each other.
• There are activities for all ages. Children can have supervised play activities or just spend time with their parents and relatives. Older adults can read a book, go to the casino or just watch the scenery. There are sport activities, dancing, and adventures for the more active generation.
• The all inclusive cost (except for gratuity and inland tours) eliminates the hassle of finding a large enough venue to accommodate get togethers, meals or entertainment.
• There is food 24/7 for everyone. It is easy to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Planning is easy. Families can be directed to the travel agency like YMT Vacations which specializes in planned vacations.
• Cruises can be for a long weekend or for two or more weeks and are all around the world. YMT Vacations can find a cruise to meet your needs.

For your next family reunion, do consider a cruise.

Don't Forget the Sun Glasses

Summertime is outdoors time. Whether you are sun tanning in the back porch, going to the beach, hiking or just taking a walk, don't forget the sun glasses. The eyes are just as vulnerable to the effects of the sun's rays as the skin.

Sun radiation comes in the form of ultraviolet rays and high energy visible rays. The ozone layer filters most of these radiations but enough do escape into the earth to cause damage to the skin and eyes.

There are three types of ultraviolet rays (UV) all of which have the potential to cause skin and eye damage.

• Ultraviolet A is a low energy radiation which can penetrate the cornea and reach the retina. Long term UVA exposure can cause cataracts and sometimes, macular degeneration, a disorder of the retina.
• Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a longer wave length. Although filtered by the ozone layer, enough radiation reach the earth to cause eye damage. UVB can burn the cornea, a condition known as photokeratitis. Snow blindness is an example of photokeratitis and is a risk especially in high altitude.
• Ultraviolet C (UVC) has the longest wave length and the greatest potential to cause UV damage. Fortunately, the ozone layer blocks this effectively and little escapes into the earth surface.

High energy visible radiation (HEV) or blue light is another type of sun radiation. It has the potential to damage the retina on prolonged exposure.

The eyes can be protected from harmful solar exposure by:

• wearing a wide brimmed hat.
• wearing sun glasses that block UV and HEV rays 100 percent
• limiting sun exposure

Remember, children and infants have delicate eyes and should have sun protection. They, too, need sun glasses that block sun rays 100 percent.

Enjoy the outdoors but don't forget the sun glasses.