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HELP WANTED: Group Hotel Contracts Manager

If you’ve ever signed a hotel contract, handled a group rooming list, or sourced hotels for group rates,  we want to talk to you .

TravelAdvocates is a B2B group travel services company that books hotels for thousands of groups each year. TravelAdvocates is seeking a Group Hotel Contracts Manager to assist with a growing number of key leisure accounts, with tasks including: hotel contract review and processing, and handling and submitting of group rooming lists to hotels by pre-set deadlines. This job is full time and entirely remote / home-based.

  You will be directly assisting Floyd Morris, VP of Contracting, in a team effort to process hotel contracts for various groups. Your daily tasks will include reading hotel contracts, negotiating specific contract clauses with the hotels, entering the data in our database, and administering group rooming lists. You will be using Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and our customized software in Quickbase.

The ideal candidate will have prior hotel experience specifically as a hotel operations or sales manager/coordinator who has handled a group rooming list or hotel contract. If you don't have hotel experience, you should have group tour operations or meeting/conference experience where you negotiated hotel room rates for room blocks or coordinated groups with hotels in some fashion. A great candidate might have neither of these skill sets but come from the legal contracting world (2 of us are former attorneys!). We only book groups (no FITs) so coming to us with some sort of group hotel knowledge would be helpful.

This person must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have a strong sense of urgency as we are deadline-driven. This person must not require a lot of oversight as we do not micromanage teammates. Instead, we hire strong proven leaders who we fully train and then allow them to self-manage as long as projects get completed correctly and on time. Accuracy and speed are very important. This person must be a multi-tasker and able to handle multiple projects at any given time. To be successful, this person must be extremely fast on the PC, a fast typist, and quick on Word, Excel, and Outlook. Bonus points go to the candidate who has prior competitive athletic team experience - someone who is used to attending athletic practices and competitions, being given tasks, adjusting to various roles and deadlines, and excelling under pressure.

You will be joining a team of 10 group hotel experts, half of whom have been with the company for over 10 years. Compensation includes health benefits, 401k with company match, paid time off, and travel related benefits. This is a full time salaried position. Your base salary will be based on your experience and potential to succeed.

Please email your resume and annual salary requirements to [email protected] . This is a full time position. This is a remote position; you must have a dedicated area in which to work Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm. All submissions will be kept highly confidential. Position starts immediately.

Company Profile:

TravelAdvocates is a B2B group travel s ervices company that books hotels for thousands of groups each year. TravelAdvocates is always looking to hire top talent within the hotel and meetings industry. All positions are remote/home-based.

Named to Inc 5000 ’s "Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America," TravelAdvocates is a respected key account of Marriott, Hilton, and every other national hotel chain. TravelAdvocates remains an active member of industry associations like the Student Youth Travel Association , American Bus Association , National Tour Association , International Inbound Travel Association , NYC & Tourism & Conventions , and others.

Compensation includes health benefits, 401k with company match, paid time off, and travel related benefits. All positions are full time salaried positions with the opportunity to earn an end of year bonus based on your performance and contributions to the team. Your compensation will be based on your experience and potential to succeed.

Please email your resume and  annual salary requirements for consideration to Careers @TravelAdvocates.com . All submissions will be kept highly confidential. 

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VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR)

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You will serve as a Victim Advocate (SAPR) in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY at various work sites.

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/02/2023 to 07/25/2024

$69,107 - $111,157 per year

Pay scale & grade

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• Coronado, CA
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• Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA
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• Washington Navy Yard, DC
• Key West, FL
• Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
• Orlando Naval Warfare Center, FL
• Panama City, FL
• Pensacola Naval Training Facility, FL
• Kings Bay, GA
• Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI
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Telework eligible

Yes—This position is eligible for part-time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position may require you to report in person for an established amount of days per pay period.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.

Appointment type

Work schedule.

Competitive

Promotion potential

Job family (series).

0101 Social Science

Supervisory status

Security clearance, announcement number.

ST-12145353-23-SMM

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This job is open to, career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl).

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Current or former Interchange Agreement employees and DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles.

• You will serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA), facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
• You will assess safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage self-advocacy, establish short and long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitate referrals.
• You will serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal.
• You will explain the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims privileges under Military Rules of Evidence 514, and their rights and responsibilities as a victim.
• You will conduct risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs, and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk.
• You will accompany victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim.
• You will assist the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual harassment training.
• You will capture service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System (FFSMIS).
• You will provide 24/7 support by serving on the SAPR watch bill.
• You will assist the SARC in coordinating the services that victims receive from various agencies including medical, legal, mental, health, and investigative services.
• You will facilitate care to include crisis intervention, when necessary and provide referrals and non-clinical support to the adult victims of sexual assault.
• You will thoroughly explain to the victim each of the reporting options available to him or her, including the exceptions of limitations on use applicable to each, while ensuring victims are informed of their rights.
• You will maintain appropriate follow-up contact and assist the victim with prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to recovery from sexual assault.
• You will accompany the victim to appointments and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim.
• You will consult regularly with the SARC and will be directly accountable to the SARC for all SAPR cases.
• You will attend the monthly Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) meetings in order to advocate on behalf of the victim and to ensure the victim's needs are met.
• You will assist the SARC with the development and coordination of installation SAPR prevention and public awareness campaigns and local events.
• You will conduct trainings on sexual assault prevention and response, as required.
• You will assist SARC in incident data collection and reporting requirements.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements such as successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3). Failure to obtain/maintain the required level of clearance may result in job offer withdrawal.
• You will complete, obtain, and maintain Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification.
• You will comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Substitution of education for experience: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position OR Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ) A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, carrying a cell phone and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support duty line, as needed; regularly checking email to respond to crises; and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must by the referral cut-off date. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary is based on geographical location: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule

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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12145353 3. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 07/25/2024. Applications received after 07/25/2024 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

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Travel works for charlotte: the latest roadshow stop on our national advocacy tour.

May 31, 2024 By U.S. Travel Association

This week, U.S. Travel Association's Travel Works Roadshow made a stop in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina.

 Our day was packed with insightful conversations and tours of iconic local hotspots—all showcasing how travel creates jobs, enriches communities and powers the economy in Charlotte and across the state.

Senator Ted Budd, a fierce travel champion, joined us to share the impact of travel in North Carolina. The industry added $35.6 billion to the state's economy in 2023, and North Carolina ranks as the 5th most visited state in the U.S.

Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem, Danté Anderson, explained the essential role travel plays in her community, driving business revenue and supporting 138,000 jobs.

Leaders from NASCAR, Johnson and Wales University and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority provided insights into how the city continues to innovate its attractions and experiences, like the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the newly reopened Sullenberger Aviation Museum .

A fireside chat with American Airlines' Steve Neuman offered an inside perspective on the airline's cutting-edge initiatives, which we saw firsthand during a tour of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Neuman discussed harnessing machine learning technologies like Smart Gating to streamline the travel experience and the strategic value of having American’s second-largest hub at CLT—one of the world's most connected airports.

U.S. Travel thanks Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Visit North Carolina, American Airlines and all who made this Travel Works a success—demonstrating the industry’s vital role in Charlotte and nationwide.

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9 Jobs That Can Be Done While Traveling

Posted: December 24, 2023 | Last updated: December 24, 2023

In a world of high-speed living and remote jobs, earning money anywhere is possible. Travel isn’t cheap. It costs a lot of money, and working in an office does not leave much time for leisure. If you are on vacation and have seen all there is to be seen, you may look for something else to pass the time.

Remote jobs don’t have to be boring. In fact, many of them are great options for earning free or discounted travel. You just have to know how to choose which of these travel jobs is right for you.

1. Blogging

Blogging while traveling is a great way to earn some money. Your office is wherever your laptop is, so you are never tied down to one place. This can help you travel the world with just a laptop and a bit of data, which you can always find in local cafes or restaurants . It’s even better if you do travel writing, so you can combine firsthand experience with creative writing that helps others plan their travels.

2. Vlogging

Similar to blogging, video blogging, also called “ vlogging ,” is a visual form of content. You can write blogs for your website but also work as a freelancer for other people’s websites. When it comes to vlogging, however, people usually vlog for their own channels. It takes more time to succeed but can also be more rewarding monetarily. All you need is a smartphone with a nice camera, or if you want to be fancy, a laptop with some video editing software like Adobe PremierePro or DaVinci Resolve.

3. Video Commercials

This one is both fun and rewarding. If you have a smartphone with a decent camera and invest in an excellent DJI drone, you can earn some nice money on your travels. Combine this with an investment in a decent laptop and a video editing course, and you have a recipe for success. When I was on vacation in Corfu , I discovered an opportunity with their beautiful beachfront Tavernas. I packed my drone, visited a few of them on foot, and offered them my services. I scored two jobs for filming a video ad and one logo redesign job, which made me a nice profit for less than a full day of work.

4. Singing and Playing an Instrument

Singing or playing an instrument is another excellent way to earn some surprisingly good money. If you are a good singer and can play an instrument, you can always play in the city center or other popular spots. Many great talents have been discovered performing in public this way. You can also offer your skills to local restaurants or lounges if they are in need of live music or other entertainment.

5. Haircuts for Tips

If you know how to cut hair, another great way to earn money is to offer free haircuts and keep profits from their tips if they decide to give you one. You only need hair clippers for this one, so you can be flexible and earn well in countries where haircuts are expensive. Pro tip : You can combine this with vlogging and use this as your content on your vlog to increase exposure.

6. Exposure for Businesses

This travel job is for those with a well-developed online business. If you already have a travel blog , you can always ask restaurant owners, bar owners, hotels, and others who provide services in tourism if they would like to collaborate on a promotion on your website. The business will get exposure to your audience, and you can negotiate payment or exchanges for that promotion, like a one-night hotel stay or a free meal.

7. Bartending

A good barista is always a much-needed part of the crew. If you know how to mix drinks or make a killer espresso, you can always offer your services to nightclubs or cafes and earn a decent wage, plus tips.

8. Temporary Tattoos or Hair Styling

Unlike the classic tattoo industry, where laws and regulations can tie up employment approval, temporary tattoos can be done anytime, anywhere, and do not fall under any laws and regulations. There is a low risk of infection with temporary tattoos or paints, unlike classic tattoos that are created by piercing the skin. Hair braiding or wrapping is popular at beach destinations and can also be done anytime, anywhere.

9. Working on a Cruise Ship

Working on a cruise ship is more permanent, but it still fits within the scope of travel jobs. There are numerous jobs that you can do on a cruise ship, and each of those offers some nice wages. Understandably, a captain makes much more than a cabin steward, but all employees receive benefits and gratuity. You can use the time between shifts to discover beautiful cities wherever you stop. 

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The NSW Government is committed to supporting communities reliant on the coal industry to secure their long-term economic future as the global demand for coal declines over time.

New South Wales has a long history of coal mining and coal-fired power generation, with most of this concentrated in the Hunter, Central West, Illawarra and North West regions. These regions contribute billions of dollars to the NSW economy and tens of thousands of jobs. The local economies of these regions are highly dependent on the coal sector.

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Cicada map 2024: Broods XIII and XIX emerge in Ohio vacationer hotspots

It's not necessarily a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it doesn't happen often. It's typically more than a decade between times when periodical cicadas emerge in full force in many portions of the country.

They're out now in nearly 20 U.S. states across the Southeast and Midwest.

These 17 states, which range from Oklahoma to Wisconsin to North Carolina and more, are seeing the trillions of cicadas emerging this year in a rare, double brood event.

The two broods this year, the 13-year Brood XIX located mainly in the Southeast and the 17-year Brood XIII in the Midwest, have not emerged together in 221 years and are not expected to do so again until 2245.

Thanks to warm soil temperatures and ideal conditions, cicadas from both broods have already made their way above ground and the emergence is already in full swing.

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2024 cicada map: Check out where Broods XIII, XIX are projected to emerge

The two cicada broods were projected to emerge in a combined 17 states across the South and Midwest. They emerge once the soil eight inches underground reaches 64 degrees, beginning in many states in April and May and lasting through late June.

The two broods  last emerged together in 1803 , when Thomas Jefferson was president.

Traveling from Ohio or Northern Kentucky this summer? You may see cicadas

Are you an Ohio or Kentucky resident traveling to places like middle Tennessee or western North Carolina? Well then, be on the lookout for cicadas.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, both less than 300 miles from Cincinnati and under 400 miles from Columbus, are Ohio vacationer hotspots where cicadas are above ground this spring.

If you're eyeing a Lake Michigan getaway, you're likely to share the beach with some 17-year cicadas.

New Buffalo in Southwest Michigan, which is less than 300 miles from Columbus and Cincinnati and slightly more than 300 miles from Akron, has cicadas.

Likewise for Indiana Dunes in Northern Indiana — also less than 300 miles from Columbus and Cincinnati and a little over 300 miles from Akron. Northern Illinois, including the Chicago area, are also expected to experience 17-year cicadas this year.

Where are the cicadas in 2024? App developed in Cincinnati tracks sightings

Adult periodical cicadas from Brood XIX are out in full force in states across the Midwest and Southeast, according to  Cicada Safari , a cicada tracking app developed by Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

App users have spotted them in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, southern Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Brood XIII has emerged in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana. The Chicago area and around central and northern Illinois and downstate areas around the cities of Peoria and Champaign are experiencing cicada mania, according to the tracking service.

Does Ohio have cicadas?

Ohio is  not  in the path of the two broods appearing across much of the Southeast and Midwest, according to the University of Connecticut. However, you might still spot either brood this spring as "some stragglers may pop up in the southwest of the state," according to Ohio State University's  Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team .

Parts of southern and southwest Ohio will see the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas in 2025, per OSU's Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team.

Confusingly, Brood XIII emerges every 17 years while Brook XIX resurfaces every 13 years, according to the  University of Illinois .

Will cicadas emerging this year fly to Ohio?

Ohio is not expected to see an onslaught of periodical cicadas from either Brood XIX or XIII, but some neighboring states will.

So will the cicadas be able to fly to Ohio? That's unlikely for two reasons.

First, cicadas are clumsy flyers, and their wings are not suitable for long distance travel, according to  Science News Explores .

Plus, periodical cicadas emerge only to molt, breed, lay eggs and die, all within a few weeks. They don't spend time looking for new territory. Cicadas typically fly less than half a mile from the spot where they emerge, according to the University of Illinois. So, 17-year cicadas from Abraham Lincoln's day have spread roughly five miles total.

What is a brood?

According to the  University of Connecticut , broods are classified as "all periodical cicadas of the same life cycle type that emerge in a given year."

A brood of cicadas is made up of different species of the insect that have separate evolutionary histories. These species may have joined the brood at different times or from different sources. These distinct species are lumped together under the brood because they are in the same region and emerge on a common schedule.

How long will the cicadas be above ground?

How long cicadas live depends on their brood and if they are an annual or periodical species.

The two periodical broods this summer are Brood XIX, which has a 13-year life cycle, and Brood XIII, which has a 17-year life cycle.

Once male and female periodical cicadas have mated and the latter has laid its eggs, the insects will die after spending only a few weeks above ground − anywhere from three to six weeks after first emerging.

That means many of this year's periodical cicadas are set to die in June, though some could die off in late May or July, depending on when they emerged.

The nymphs of annual cicadas remain underground for  two to five years , according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. These cicadas are called " annual " because some members of the species emerge as adults each year.

Why do cicadas make so much noise?

You'll have to thank the male cicadas for all that screeching. Male cicadas synchronize their calls and produce congregational songs, according to  Britannica , which establish territory and attract females. There is also a courting call before mating.

The periodical 13-year and 17-year brood cicadas are the loudest, partially because of the sheer number of them that emerge at once.

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Donald J. Trump has promised to appeal, but he may face limits on his ability to travel and to vote as he campaigns for the White House.

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The conviction of former President Donald J. Trump on Thursday is just the latest step in his legal odyssey in New York’s court system. The judge, Juan M. Merchan, set Mr. Trump’s sentencing for July 11, at which point he could be sentenced to as much as four years behind bars, or to probation.

It won’t stop him from running for president, though: There is no legal prohibition on felons doing that . No constitutional provision would stop him even from serving as president from a prison cell, though in practice that would trigger a crisis that courts would almost certainly have to resolve.

His ability to vote — for himself, presumably — depends on whether he is sentenced to prison. Florida, where he is registered, requires felons convicted there to complete their full sentence, including parole or probation, before regaining voting rights. But when Floridians are convicted in another state, Florida defers to the laws of that state, and New York disenfranchises felons only while they are in prison.

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Former President Donald J. Trump faced 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, related to the reimbursement of hush money paid to the porn star Stormy Daniels in order to cover up a sex scandal around the 2016 presidential election.

“Because Florida recognizes voting rights restoration in the state of conviction, and because New York’s law states that those with a felony conviction do not lose their right to vote unless they are incarcerated during the election, then Trump will not lose his right to vote in this case unless he is in prison on Election Day,” said Blair Bowie, a lawyer at the Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit watchdog group.

Mr. Trump will almost certainly appeal his conviction, after months of criticizing the case and attacking the Manhattan district attorney, who brought it, and Justice Merchan, who presided over his trial.

Long before that appeal is heard, however, Mr. Trump will be enmeshed in the gears of the criminal justice system.

A pre-sentencing report makes recommendations based on the defendant’s criminal record — Mr. Trump had none before this case — as well as his personal history and the crime itself. The former president was found guilty of falsifying business records in relation to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, a porn star who says she had a brief sexual tryst with Mr. Trump in 2006, in order to buy her silence.

At the pre-sentence interview, a psychologist or social worker working for the probation department may also talk to Mr. Trump, during which time the defendant can “try to make a good impression and explain why he or she deserves a lighter punishment,” according to the New York State Unified Court System.

The pre-sentencing report can also include submissions from the defense, and may describe whether “the defendant is in a counseling program or has a steady job.”

In Mr. Trump’s case, of course, he is applying — as it were — for a steady job as president of the United States, a campaign that may be complicated by his new status as a felon. Mr. Trump will likely be required to regularly report to a probation officer, and rules on travel could be imposed.

Mr. Trump was convicted of 34 Class E felonies, New York’s lowest level , each of which carry a potential penalty of up to four years in prison. Probation or home confinement are other possibilities that Justice Merchan can consider.

That said, Justice Merchan has indicated in the past that he takes white-collar crime seriously . If he did impose prison time, he would likely impose the punishment concurrently, meaning that Mr. Trump would serve time on each of the counts he was convicted of simultaneously.

If Mr. Trump were instead sentenced to probation, he could still be jailed if he were later found to have committed additional crimes. Mr. Trump, 77, currently faces three other criminal cases: two federal, dealing with his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election , and a state case in Georgia that concerns election interference.

Mr. Trump’s lawyers can file a notice of appeal after sentencing, scheduled for July 11 at 10 a.m. And the judge could stay any punishment during an appeal, something that could delay punishment beyond Election Day.

The proceedings will continue even if he wins: Because it’s a state case, not federal, Mr. Trump would have no power as president to pardon himself .

Jesse McKinley is a Times reporter covering upstate New York, courts and politics. More about Jesse McKinley

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Guilty Verdict : Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts  of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his bid for the White House in 2016, making him the first American president to be declared a felon .

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'Below Deck Mediterranean' Star Aesha Scott Talks Luxury Yachting and How to Pack Like a Pro

Pro tip: become besties with your cabin mate.

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Below Deck star Aesha Scott is ready to be back in the Mediterranean.

But this time, the 32-year-old is coming prepared for the hard work — as well as the drama — with all the right looks thanks to her stealth packing skills. "I've spent the last 10 years living out of a bag, so I'm a master of shifting around my contents," she told Travel + Leisure in an interview ahead of the Below Deck Mediterranean season premiere on Monday. "I try to pack pieces that are quite versatile, always packing for both seasons because, inside the boat, I find it very cold and then outside the boat is very warm. And then you've got your activewear. So I just try and pick three outfits per season; one activewear, three for winter, three for summer."

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But befriending your cabin mate for some extra options doesn't hurt either, she added.

"You've just got to make friends with your roommate, and then you can mix and match," she said. "I always raid all the other girls' closets...because there's no way you can fit 10 different outfits in those tiny little closets that we have. You have to just pick pieces that you can wear with multiple different looks." 

Fashion aside, Scott tells T+L that returning to the Med for season 9 of Below Deck Mediterranean — after starring on the show's Australian spin-off Below Deck: Down Under — is a homecoming of sorts as she first got in front of Bravo cameras in 2019 in the Med with Capt. Sandy Yawn at the helm.

"This season is really, really special to me because I've gone back to the Med," Scott said. "I loved 'Down Under,' [and] I love [Capt.] Jason [Chambers]. I don't want anyone to question that. But the Med is where it began." 

"It's got a very special place in my heart. I spent so many years wandering around the cobbled streets and enjoying the Mediterranean sun," she added, sharing that she got her first yachting gig in France. "And then it's also special to me because I started my Below Deck journey with Sandy. I have so much respect for her, and I wanted to prove myself. I just really wanted to show her that I could do a good job."  

And this time, aboard luxury yacht Mustique , she'll be the chief stew.

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But it's not just Sandy who adds a little workplace pressure. So too, does the destination itself, because as Scott explains, the Med "definitely high-end" and a place where guests expect truly exceptional service — as proved by this preview clip where the mere thought of waiting on laundry threw guests into a tailspin.

"I think the Mediterranean has this sense of class which raises the standards even more," Scott said.

And really, she thinks that's an important thing to consider — just what level of luxe you want to be at — if you're considering chartering a boat anytime soon. 

According to Scott, while the Med can be a bit buttoned up, in Australia, "it's a much more laid-back vibe. The crew will get more involved. It's a bit more casual, [there's] a bit more banter. It's just a little bit less formal." 

But for those looking for more of a Goldilocks fit — a destination that's not too luxe but not too laidback —  she thinks the Caribbean is the perfect mix. There, she says, "you've got these really beautiful exclusive places, but it is still island vibes." 

But again, at least professionally, the Med keeps calling her name.

"I've tried other places, I've been around, but it keeps calling me back," she says with a laugh. "There's just nothing like it." 

Below Deck Mediterranean premieres on June 3 on Bravo at 9 p.m. ET.

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The newspaper wanted to determine if DeSantis, who was running for reelection, had piggybacked campaign events on top of official ones without the campaign reimbursing the state for the Aug. 30, 2022, flight.

It also wanted to know whether other candidates reimbursed FDLE for using the jet bought with taxpayer dollars after DeSantis became governor in 2019. The aircraft is available to the governor and other top state leaders for official duties.

The FDLE denied the requests in late April and early May. It delayed the response until a year after DeSantis signed a law that bans the release of his and the other leaders’ travel records. Lawmakers called it necessary to protect their safety.

“My fear and suspicion is they are using public safety as an excuse to hide expenditures they don’t want you to know about,” said Bobby Block, executive director of the First Amendment Foundation. “We have a new model that can be summed up in two words: Trust me.”

The bill’s sponsors, both of them Republican, repeatedly assured public records advocates and Democratic lawmakers that the financial records related to travel would continue to be available to the public as they always had been. The law was meant to shield only the logistics of the trips, they said.

The bill passed along party lines in both the House and Senate.

Rep. Jeff Holcomb, R-Spring Hill, sponsor of the House version of the bill, also assured fellow lawmakers during a committee hearing in March that the bill wouldn’t affect public records requests related to campaign travel.

“This doesn’t affect any of the financial disclosures in place,” Holcomb said. “This is about the methods and means of security protection.”

But that has not turned out to be the case. Other news outlets besides the Orlando Sentinel have waited several months to find out their requests for travel records were denied.

The reason given for the lengthy delay was that the agency’s public records department is short-staffed and deals with a high volume of requests.

Holcomb did not return an email seeking clarification.

Complaints have been filed with the Federal Elections Commission and the state Commission on Ethics over the governor’s frequent use of state and private aircraft and failure to disclose using it for personal reasons. They are pending.

A lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality was recently filed in Leon Circuit Court by American Oversight, a nonprofit government watchdog committee.

“It’s about accountability that impacts all the citizens of the state,” Block said. “Are you spending dollars on things that impact citizens or is it a personal trip intended for your career interests and nothing to do with the public good?

The governor’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

Part of the problem is the law includes a long list of things to be exempt from public view but says nothing about the transportation costs or travel related to political campaigns or other personal use, he said. And the language is vague enough to make understanding legislative intent problematic.

“The only way to get to the bottom of this is a court case,” Block said.

It was difficult enough to trace the governor’s travel before he signed the bill into law, which went into effect immediately with hundreds of requests going back months and more than a year still in the pipeline, waiting to be processed. And the law is retroactive.

“The retroactivity makes it such that we’re not going to get anything related to his travel,” Michael Barfield, director of public access for the Florida Center for Government Accountability, said at the time. The FLCGA has filed numerous public records lawsuits against the DeSantis administration.

Other recent trips that have raised concerns about who was paying for them include ones to Japan, Seoul, South Korea and Israel, all paid for with officials said were private donations, Politico reported.

A book tour to launch DeSantis’ memoir and kick off his presidential campaign was handled by a nonprofit that didn’t have to disclose its records.

And a law enforcement report of a fender bender outside of Chattanooga that waylaid the governor’s presidential campaign convoy last July revealed that the FDLE had rented the vehicles used in the motorcade. The cost of those rentals is still unknown.

The Sentinel asked FDLE back in August 2022 how much it had cost to fly the governor to and from Fort Pierce and Live Oak, including flight crew costs, ground transportation, and security team expenses. A September 2022 flight to Fort Myers was also questioned.

Unlike previous campaign reports that show the DeSantis campaign paid back the FDLE $14,459 for transportation, campaign records show no repayment to FDLE for the Aug. 30 trip.

The dates of the three reimbursements lined up with DeSantis news conferences in Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, DeFuniak Springs and Sanford.   But nearly two years later, the FDLE has still not provided details about those reimbursements.

Asked to explain the lengthy delays, FDLE spokeswoman Gretl Plesinger said the agency is overwhelmed by thousands of public requests.

FDLE publishes a Protective Operations Report each year that gives the total annual cost of transporting and protecting the governor, but it’s not broken down into individual trips.

The governor’s security detail for 2023, including transportation and agents’ salaries was  $9.4 million, more than double the amount spent the previous year.

“The information is invariably useless to anyone trying to figure out who paid” for the travel, Block said.

Former FDLE Chief of Staff Shane Desguin said in a sworn statement filed by the Washington Post in a lawsuit against the FDLE that top aides to the governor blocked the release of records detailing the governor’s taxpayer-funded travel.

“This extra layer of review often unquestionably delayed FDLE’s ability to timely respond to the public records requests,” said Desguin, who resigned after arguing the records should be made public. “These delays were not in line with the new law to protect the governor’s safety.”

When he began working at the Florida Amendment Foundation two years ago, Block said, he was reluctant to say that the public records system was broken.

But there is no independent body to mediate when a person’s request for records is denied, delayed or not even met with a response, Block said. The only alternative is to take the agency to court, something most Floridians cannot afford, he said.

“If that’s their only option, then the system is broken,” Block said. “There is no better explanation that the system is broken than this travel financial information brouhaha we’re having now.”

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