“Sharkwater” offers a unique insight of the important role sharks play in our oceans. Director Rob Stewart, addresses how the fear of sharks has led to their mismanagement and how the killing of sharks is damaging to ocean ecosystems and ultimately to humans.
This film along with every other “First Friday Film” is free and open to the public. Any further information can be found at www.firstfridayfilmssaipan.blogspot.com.
Military training
(EMO) — The U.S. military will conduct training at W-517 Irregular Polygon-south of Guam, on July 26 to 30, from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Gov. Benigno R. Fitial is strongly advising the general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, to stay away from this area during the times and dates indicated.
For more information, call the Emergency Management Office at 322-9528, 322-9529, VHF marine channel 16, or HF single sideband radio on 5.205.0.
Continental announces $233M 2nd quarter profit
HOUSTON (Continental Airlines) — Continental Airlines has reported second quarter 2010 net income of $233 million ($1.46 diluted earnings per share). Excluding $24 million of merger-related costs and other special charges, Continental recorded second quarter net income of $257 million ($1.60 diluted earnings per share).
Operating income for the second quarter of 2010 was $328 million, up $482 million compared to the same period of 2009.
“I want to thank my co-workers for delivering solid second-quarter profitability,” said Jeff Smisek, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Their hard work and continued focus on running a clean, safe and reliable airline give us great momentum as we head into the second half of the year.”
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 18.6 percent compared to the same period in 2009. Passenger revenue for the second quarter rose 19.7 percent ($544 million) compared to the same period in 2009.
