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The wait for the next Hardstorm book is over!
After a difficult journey to the mainland, Tera and Batumar return to their island to liberate their people from the enemy. This is their final fight, and it will take everything they have, will challenge everything they believe in. As unexpected enemies arise, will Tera and her warlord triumph, or will they lose everything?
--An incredibly rich epic fantasy not to be missed.
--Full of secrets and surprises.
Tera, a powerful healer, travels with her beloved warrior, the High Lord Batumar, on a secret mission to forge alliances to stop the bloodthirsty Emperor Drakhar. Surviving vicious pirates, slave traders, and an ancient enemy of dark power is only the beginning. The journey brings Tera unimaginable hardships and loss, testing her spirit and heart as she gathers her own allies and fulfills her destiny. Adding a tiger and a wraith as companions on her journey, Tera struggles to survive with her wits and healing skills while protecting her light from the dark power that seeks to claim her.
-- Please note that this is an updated edition of the book previously titled "The Third Scroll".
"A terrific epic fantasy ~ magical, compelling, and romantic!" Susan Mallery, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
"It's impressively easy to become immersed in Marton's fantasy world. Readers will find it impossible not to care what happens next..." Kirkus Review
"An ambitious, vividly imagined epic fantasy. Marton has created a promising and immersive world that is, at the same time, darkly brutal... the splendor of the author's vision cannot be overlooked." RT Book Reviews
To escape punishment, Tera, a maiden healer sold to barbarians must hide the truth: she has not yet come into her healing powers. Born into a much gentler world, she struggles to survive in a land of savage warlords and their cruel concubines. When ancient prophecies begin to come to pass, can the healer-slave save the realm and awaken the High Lord's heart?
"I ADORED.. (the hero). From his initial appearance and those gentle words of promise that no harm would come to...(the heroine), to his accepting manner of all that was her, to his tenderness shown when a barrier for which he waited so patiently to fold was finally crossed. He has to be one of my favourite male counterparts I've read in a while. LOVE him." Bookaroo-Ju Review
"The writing is just beautiful. It flows sometimes like water. I don't know how else to describe it other than to say i enjoyed how it felt reading it." 5 out of 5 Modokker Book Pick Stars
For anyone who enjoyed the fantasy worlds of George Martin's Game of Thrones, C.L. Wilson's Lord of the Fading Lands, Elizabeth Vaughan's Warprize, or the memorably crafted healer heroines in Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear and Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, THE THIRD SCROLL is the next epic adventure to get lost in.
A former Navy SEAL, Cole Makani Hunter has returned home from a disastrous black ops mission without his best friend, his hearing, or the use of his right arm. So when his ex–commanding officer assigns him to an undercover mission at a rehab center for vets to discover who leaked sensitive military information to an enemy, he'd rather be anywhere but there. Almost immediately, Cole finds himself at odds with Annie Murray—a peace-loving ecotherapist whose dream is to open an animal sanctuary out of her home. While the two seemingly have nothing in common, their spirited arguments soon fuel a passion for each other.
But just as things begin to heat up between therapist and patient, dangerous complications arise. So does the past—and a shocking revelation that puts Cole and everything he now holds dear in the path of a murderous traitor.
Falling in love can be a deadly proposition in this pulse-quickening Mission Recovery novel from the New York Times bestselling author.
Jess Taylor and Derek Daley were in the throes of first love in a small Vermont town when they were kidnapped by a serial killer. They escaped his clutches—but not the trauma of the unsolved crime. With their lives changed forever and their romance cut short, they went their separate ways to exorcise their fears.
Jess is living on the edge as Hollywood's hottest stuntwoman. It's no longer terror thrumming through her veins. It's adrenaline. Derek is a former Navy SEAL spinning his ordeals into heart-pounding bestselling thrillers. But when Jess is called home on a family emergency, she must face the past—and face the man she left behind, who is just as haunted and, like her, still so much in love.
Now, as an old flame reignites, Jess and Derek are taking advantage of second chances and putting their bad memories behind them. But here, in the quiet town of Taylorville, a killer is getting a second chance as well.
A brand new, gripping novel of romantic suspense from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Dana Marton.
When an American teenager disappears abroad, Clara Roberts, a by-the-book investigator on a secret mission, joins forces with Light Walker, an ex-SEAL turned lawless mercenary, to save her. The sparks they generate—and the trouble they stir up—threaten to set the jungle ablaze.
Nothing is what it seems in this fast-paced romantic thriller. As attraction grows into love, looming danger turns into all-out war, and the whole region explodes around them. Clara and Walker must hold on to each other and race against time to survive.
He doesn't mind breaking rules, just never his own. Rule #1: You don't seduce the woman you protect.
An epic romantic adventure that will transport you to another world, a spellbinding story about love and hate, honor and evil, hope and justice set against the exotic backdrop of the teeming Amazon rain forest.
After the death of his wife and twin sons, Army vet Ian Slaney is a shadow of his former self. On the path of self-destruction, only his best friend's disappearance in South America pulls Ian back from the ledge. He rushes to Brazil, only to discover that his friend was murdered. The single lead in the case is also the single biggest obstacle--Daniela, a mysterious beauty very much in need of protection, with a host of secrets hidden in a dark past. As the two of them track down clues and try to untangle an impossible case, they draw the attention of all the wrong people, and danger follows them back to the US.
Ian wants the murderers. Daniela wants Ian to acknowledge the hot sparks of passion between them. But convincing Ian to set aside his protective instincts proves more difficult than turning an anaconda vegetarian.
A gripping, fast-paced novel of romantic suspense from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Dana Marton.
When wealthy American businessman Glenn Danning goes missing in Venezuela, investigator Miranda Soto volunteers to track him down. It's her first assignment for the Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit, but this mission is about more than salvaging the remnants of her shattered military career. Glenn was Miranda's best friend and first lover, and she'll do anything to save him from danger…especially since she just lost everything that mattered to her.
Glenn barely survived being kidnapped and tortured as a suspected spy, but the shock of seeing Miranda again gives him a new lease on life. Their still-simmering attraction grows hotter as the couple races through the treacherous jungle. Determined to reach safe ground, they must stay alive long enough to stop the terrifying enemy who still hunts Glenn. And even if they survive, Miranda's dark past could jeopardize their future together…
The only person who can identify the most notorious hit man in the country, Kate Bridges is running for her life. Murphy Dolan is in the Army Reserves, returning from his 2nd tour of duty, only to find a stranger hiding in his house. She's scared spitless. He's completely burned-out on violence. Neither of them has any trust left to give.
After a near-death experience, artist Ashley Price is compelled to paint visions of the dead, and fears she's gone crazy. Then she paints a man buried alive and, recognizing the surroundings, she rushes to save him. Instead of being grateful to her for rescuing him, Detective Jack Sullivan accuses her of being in league with a serial killer. He swears he will put her behind bars. Except, the more time he spends with her, the more he falls under her spell. Can he trust her, or is he walking into another deadly trap?
Voted Best Kindle Book of 2013 by Digital Books Today
She'd been "the sick girl" for most of her life. She refused to go straight to "the weird girl". Heart-transplant recipient Sophie Curtis has been in her own antiseptic bubble for so long, she just might not be able to venture out into the real world again. Her spooky body memories are scary enough, but then she finds herself in the cross hairs of a killer.
Former small-town football hero turned cop, Joe Kessler never met a linebacker, perp, or a woman he couldn't handle. Then a troubled single mom walks into his life, and the only place this hot jock will ever see 'easy' again is in the dictionary.
The worst time to be charged with murder is:
Check all of the above for Luanne Mayfair. If it wasn't for bad luck, she wouldn't have any luck at all. Okay, maybe a little luck. As it turns out, Detective Chase Merritt doesn't hold grudges.
He still looks at Luanne just as he did in high school, except he's grown some serious 'hot cop' muscles--very distracting when Luanne is trying to avoid the very law Chase represents.
Is she the killer? Is she being framed? Is she the next victim? As Chase and Luanne race to find some answers, danger and heat ratchet up in this fast-paced, romantic mystery that will stop your heart one second, then steal it in the next.
Officer Gabriella Maria Flores desperately needs a big win to save her career. A case that proves that she has her act together, something non-controversial to make people forget the recent scandal she's been involved in. Instead, the murder she catches couldn't be more high-profile, the number one suspect her boss's brother. Means, motive, opportunity--check. And open-and-shut case, if she's ever seen one. But then, instead of arresting the suspect, why is she falling in love with him?
Maggie O'Connor thought she lost everything when she lost her true love, Cameron Gardner, four years ago. Grab this story and find out about her Christmas miracle.
Three rough and tough former Navy SEALs who don't know the meaning of impossible. Three adventurous, irresistible women who don't mind teaching them.
Add a secret FBI mission and a corrupt politician who wants them all dead, and watch the fireworks erupt. (Or is that gunfire?) A team that fights together sleeps together? Well, not ALL together. (But—okay, fine—love IS in the air.) (Seriously, these guys are hotter than a fire on a submarine.)
"Action packed and breathtakingly romantic!" Susan Mallery #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
"...started with a bang and the tension never let up..." Paula Graves bestselling author
Jasmine Tekla might be just a geek at heart, but she would do anything for her family—even turn into a kick-ass heroine and go up against the Navy SEAL tasked with bringing in her AWOL brother.
Her brother is NOT a rogue soldier and a murderer! If only Jasmin could convince the stubborn SEAL to believe her. Except, she's melted from the smoldering heat in his eyes, distracted by his sexy voice and rock hard body, and undermined by the crush she's had on him for the past ten years.
Gabe Cannon—a man on a mission and the type of guy who gets the job done—is determined not to fall for Jasmine's dubious story. Or the blazing attraction that crackles between them and makes it difficult to remember just why he shouldn't trust her. But with every secret he discovers, a darker truth is revealed. And soon they're fighting for their lives together.
"Action packed and breathtakingly romantic!" Susan Mallery NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
"A fast-paced, heart-pounding romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat." Ms Romantic Reads
"The action is nonstop, the pace relentless, and I could not put this down." Goodreads
Draknart is the scourge of the countryside, but when the villagers toss another maiden into his cave, he finds Einin fierce, unafraid, and armed for battle.
Determined to slay the dragon, Einin doesn't know that he is under a fairy queen's curse, doomed to transform to man from midnight until dawn. To her surprise, Draknart offers her a bargain, one that might save her village--but at a high cost. With few options and even fewer resources at her command, Einin has no choice but to make a deal with a dragon...
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Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistic pursuits as a young gentleman led him to sketch architecture and try his hand at painting as he traveled abroad. His artistic studies enriched an interest in color and light that would later be reflected in his decorative arts. But this acclaimed American artisan and designer actually made his mark as an interior decorator about the same time he began producing his famed leaded glass works.
Tiffany's Work
The mid-1870s found Tiffany spending time in Brooklyn glasshouses learning skills he would later employ to hone his craft. By the mid-1880s he had melded "the English Arts & Crafts notion of the united interior and the Aesthetic Movement's love of eclecticism into an encompassing vision of his own that presaged Art Nouveau," according to an article in The New York Times.
His business at the time, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, produced a variety of objects ranging from his famed leaded-glass windows to all kinds of objects in enamel and carved wood, including furniture. He also designed and manufactured textiles and rugs to complete the interiors he created for his wealthy Gilded Age clientele including President Chester A. Arthur and the Havemeyers. He was also hired to decorate the first floor of Mark Twain's home with stencils and wallpapers.
In 1894, Tiffany registered the term Favrile taken from the Old English word for hand wrought: febrile. However, a number of glass Favrile objects were introduced at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 where he also debuted his remarkable Tiffany chapel, now on display at the Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida. The Chicago exhibit was visited by more than 1.4 million people in its day.
Tiffany also publicly displayed his first leaded-glass lamps at an 1899 exhibition of his works in London. The 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale in Paris is generally regarded as a high point of Tiffany's career. He won a grand prix at the exposition, at which he unveiled his Four Seasons leaded-glass window, and was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, according to the Morse Museum.
Tiffany Studios is Born
Tiffany incorporated his growing company as Tiffany Studios in 1902, the same year his father died leaving him a fortune of about three million dollars. He also became art director at Tiffany & Co. at that time. The products of Tiffany Studios, always operated separately from Tiffany & Co. but marketed in the store and through their famous catalogs of the day, included art jewelry, enamels, and metalwork along with glass and ceramics with Favrile glazes. Several of these art pottery examples were unveiled at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase International Exposition.
In spite of the popularity of Tiffany's work with both his well-heeled patrons and the up and coming middle class of the day, Tiffany continually infused his personal wealth into his companies in order to keep them alive. This did not stop him from pursuing what he saw as one of his greatest accomplishments.
Tiffany's Laurelton Hall
In the early 1900s, Tiffany began construction of his estate on Long Island: Laurelton Hall. Had Laurelton Hall survived, according to an article in The New York Times, it would have been Tiffany's "ultimate work of art, a monument to a total vision." He completely designed and outfitted the residence with objects from his prior homes, items he had collected during his travels abroad, and many decorative pieces made by Tiffany Studios.
Tiffany established a foundation to maintain the estate in perpetuity as a museum and artist's colony. But the Tiffany Foundation, which still exists as a grant-making entity, fell on hard times after Tiffany's death in 1933 at the age of 85.
In 1945, the foundation auctioned off the contents of the house and the surrounding property was sold as well. When the abandoned house was gutted by fire in 1957, Hugh F. McKean and his wife Jeannette salvaged all they could from the rubble. They moved those remains to their home state of Florida where they had established a museum featuring a number of Tiffany pieces, which now includes decorative objects and the remains of Laurelton Hall. They took this visionary leap long before the revival of interest in Tiffany's work among art historians and collectors came about.
Today Louis Comfort Tiffany is revered for his genius. His works in all their forms are highly valued by collectors. There is no greater tribute to this life dedicated to the pursuit of artistry in color and light than that held under one roof in the Morse Museum of American Art.


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Golf Forever
This promotional spot for GolfForever, featuring Justin Leonard, 12 time winner on the PGA Tour, and Dr. Jeremy James, Founder of BackForever and GolfForever, promotes the GolfForever program. The spot was produced by Iconology with post production by The Illusion Factory.
The GolfForever program is an expertly structured, video-based exercise and educational program that you can do in the convenience of your home or gym.
The most important tool to play the best golf of your life isn't your clubs, golf lessons or some gadget. It's your body. Following a physical training program designed specifically for golf is the most important thing you can do. Generating real power behind your swing requires strong, mobile hips and a balanced, stable core. The GolfForever program uses streaming, detailed videos to teach you how to accomplish these goals in the convenience of your home or gym. This program will give you the strength and mobility you need to play your best game, avoid injuries and relieve pain. Try it risk free for 7 days.


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At Casa Grande we specialize in comfort and "Family" home like environment. The rooms come fully furnished, but we encourage residents to bring in their own furniture and personal belongings to give it that comforting home feeling. Here are some of the accommodations we have available to our residents.
Weekly Housekeeping & Linen Service
Laundry Service
Three Nutritious Meals & Snacks Daily
Stimulating Intellectual, Physical, Recreational & Spiritual Activities
Sun Room with Grand Piano
On-site Activities Director
Comfortable Living & Social Meeting Areas with Ample of Reading Material
Party Room
Satellite TV Programming
Community Telephones
All Utilities Paid with the Exception of a Private Phone Line for the Residents Room
Central & Individual Climate Control
Coordination with Person Physician
Complete Maintenance of Building & Grounds
Beautiful Landscaping & Gardens
Beautiful Outdoor Gazebo
Computer Center
On-site Beauty/Barber Shop
Elegant Dining Room
Exercise & Therapy Room
Media & Game Room
Pharmacy Delivery
Arranged Transportation
24 Hour Dedicated Staff
Showers with Grab Bars
Luxurious Furnishings & Artwork
Landscaped Courtyards & Walking Paths
Secured Gated Community Living
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I was sick yesterday, technically I could still be sick today but I'm thinking positively. I had gone downstairs with Big Boy when suddenly I knew I had to get to the bathroom and QUICK! It wasn't a surprise because Top Ender had suddenly been ill on Saturday evening and all through Sunday, meaning I'd gone to Church alone Sunday afternoon.
After having been sick, Big Boy bestowed the ultimate honour upon me telling me that he'd get his own drinks today, seeing as how I was ill. If you know how much water or squash Big Boy drinks then you know that this is a big deal. The morning passed in a blur and as the children ate lunch, I went for a rest on my bed (seeing as how Top Ender had been in bed all day Sunday I thought twenty minutes would be okay) and when the Children came upstairs with a gift for me I was so touched that I felt better.
The children had worked together to make one of the Baker Ross Daffodils and Vase Foam Kits for me that Yellow Moon had sent through to us. It was something which we'd planned to do together as a craft later in the week, but I didn't mind that they had worked together to do something incredibly sweet for me.
The kit was sent to me by Yellow Moon and was rather easy to put together seeing as the children followed the instructions themselves.


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Core Strategy
This sets the overall vision for future land use and provides the framework for the scale and distribution of development up to 2028. It was adopted in September 2014.
The Core Strategy is the key planning policy document within the Rother Local Plan. It sets the overall vision and objectives for development in the district up to 2028 and includes policies relating to the scale and distribution of development across its towns and rural areas. It also contains 'core policies' that address key issues facing the district, in relation to sustainable resource management, community development, housing, the economy, the environment and transport.
The Core Strategy does not allocate specific sites for development. This will follow in a separate document called the Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan.
The Core Strategy was adopted by Full Council on 29 September 2014, having been found sound by the Inspector appointed to oversee the public examination process, subject to the inclusion of the main modifications set out in the Appendix to her report.
The Core Strategy now forms part of the statutory Development Plan for the District will be used in the determination of all planning applications, alongside those saved policies in the Local Plan 2006 not replaced by the Core Strategy. (Superseded 2006 policies are identified in Appendix 1 of the Core Strategy.)
- Core Strategy (Sep 2014) [2Mb]
- Core Strategy - Adoption Statement (Sep 2014) [86kb]
- Core Strategy - Inspector's Report (Jul 2014) [235kb]
- Core Strategy - Inspector's Report Appendix 1 (Jul 2014) [907kb]
The adopted Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal and the Post-Adoption SEA Statement are available to view on the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) page.
The adopted Core Strategy is also available to inspect at the Council's Community Help Points and is available to purchase for £30 (plus £2 p&p) either in person at the Town Hall, Bexhill-on-Sea or by written request, accompanied by a cheque payable to 'Rother District Council' for £32.00, to the Planning Strategy Section, Rother District Council, Town Hall, London Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3JX.
Two typographical errors were identified in the original printed Core Strategy. The online pdf document has been amended to rectify these errors, while they have also been corrected in hard copies available now. Any copy purchased before 4 June 2015 will be exchanged free of charge.
Policy LHN2 - Affordable Housing
On 28 November 2014, Central Government amended the national Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) to detail specific circumstances when affordable housing and tariff-style planning obligations should not be sought. It indicates that sites of 5 or less cannot seek affordable housing (either on-site provision or financial contributions). In Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) Local Authorities can seek financial contributions towards affordable housing of sites of 6-10 dwellings. On sites of 11 or more, on-site provision can be sought.
It was agreed at Cabinet on 9 March 2015 that, pending further work, the Council would give greater weight to the PPG than Core Strategy Policy LHN2 in relation to the thresholds at which affordable housing is triggered in the determination of planning applications. This interim approach will be reviewed via the DaSA Local Plan.
Background Evidence
Background papers and evidence studies on the key aspects of the social, economic and environmental characteristics of the area play a critical role in supporting the policies of the Local Plan.
A number of background papers and evidence studies have been produced and are available on the Background Evidence page.


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Series: Quarry Road #1
Author: Megan Hart
Release date: 1 May 2017
Main characters: Alica Harrison, literally the girl next door. Ilya Stern, her ex-husband, Nikolai Stern, Ilya's brother and Alicia's frenemy since childhood.
Plot: Even though Alicia's marriage to Ilya was doomed to failure, the pair have managed to stay on fairly good terms since their divorce. Which is just as well considering they live on the same street, in their same childhood houses and share a business together.
When Ilya's grandmother becomes seriously ill, the family reunites under the same roof. Both Ilya's mother and brother return. This dysfunctional family dynamic becomes even more complicated when it we learn that Alicia and Nikolai have unfinished business – she wants to know why he took such joy in hurting her in the past and she may be surprised by his reasons. Nothing in the Stern household is simple – their past, their present and their futures are inextricably linked, but will they be able to handle the fallout?
Why you should read it: It's been a while since I've read a Megan Hart book – the last one was Beg For it. I'm always excited about a new Megan Hart release and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. All of the characters are complex. They know each other so well, and yet not at all. They carry their baggage like armour and remember past conversations unreliably – and for me, that was very real. The good thing is that the characters actually talk to each other and go some way to straightening out some old issues. I thoroughly enjoyed the complicated relationship between the mother and her sons – it's atypical and went some way to explaining how Ilya and Nikolai became who they are.
What you may not like: The story is a simple one, set in a small town with plenty of secrets. It's focused on the same street and two families and it feels very claustrophobic at times. I think it's deliberate and you can see why one character feels trapped there and another had to flee. I enjoyed the overarching love story that ran alongside the family secrets. The dialogue was good and sucked me in.
Rating: 4/5 for an intriguing family story. I will definitely be reading book 2, All The Secrets we Keep. I have my suspicions about what those secrets could be, but I'm looking forward to seeing whether I'm right or wrong! All The Secrets we Keep will be out on 13 June 2017.


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The articles of incorporation set forth basic information about your new for-profit corporation as required by your state. The following guidelines will be helpful to you as you complete this important document to bring your business into existence.
(Note that depending on the state, this document may also be known as the certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation, or corporate charter.)
This section specifies your exact proposed corporate name. Include exact spelling, punctuation, and an appropriate entity identifier such as "Co." or "Inc."
In most states, you may search online to determine if your desired corporation name is available. It is helpful to conduct a search for your new for-profit corporation's proposed business name. This ensures that your corporation's name is unique and will not be confused with other similarly named businesses.
For the corporate address, enter the address of the corporation's office. This is generally within the state of incorporation. Do not use a post office box (P.O. Box) address.
If the corporation's initial and physical address is not where the corporation wants to receive mail, then add a different mailing address. This may be a P.O. Box address.
(Note, this section only applies to corporations being formed in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.)
These states permit two types of for-profit corporations. One is the "standard" or general corporation with all the familiar formalities such as required annual meetings and management by the board of directors. Following these formalities allows shareholders' liabilities toward the corporation to be limited to only their direct investment in the company.
The other type of for-profit corporation is a statutorily close corporation. State law allows the close corporation to operate with less corporate formalities, such as being managed by shareholders instead of directors and eliminating regular meetings.
Close corporations do have certain limitations, including restrictions on the number of shareholders, restrictions on transfer of stock, and a lack of formalities that may make traditional funding sources (such as banks) slightly weary of lending to the close corporation.
Indicate the corporation type that is suitable for your business. Consult an attorney in your state for more details on the corporation type distinction if necessary.
The business purpose describes the activities that the corporation will conduct at the time of the initial filing. The corporation's purpose and activities may change at a later date. However, an initial description must be provided.
The purpose description may be extremely broad and general. The default general purpose description is that a corporation may conduct any lawful activities. You may also choose to add a specific business purpose.
For example, a corporation that creates and hosts websites may have a specific purpose such as, "To register domains and create, design, host, and maintain commercial websites for customers." The document will still retain the general language that the corporation may engage in any lawful activities. This ensures that the company does not unnecessarily limit its activities and options in the future.
One of the best features of a corporation is its ability to exist in perpetuity. Theoretically, a corporation may remain in existence forever. Since most corporations do not have an end date in mind when the corporation is established, most corporations choose their duration to be "perpetual."
If, for any reason, your corporation is established for a fixed duration, then you may indicate your desired end date or the number of years of existence in this section.
A registered agent is also known as a "statutory agent." This may be an individual or a business entity residing within the corporation's registered state. The registered agent is statutorily responsible for ensuring reliable communication between the state and the corporation by receiving and forwarding service of process, such as lawsuits, legal documents, notices, or demands, on to the corporation. It is important to note that a corporation may appoint a director or officer of the corporation as its registered agent, but the corporation itself may not act as its own registered agent.
It is mandatory that every corporation provide the registered agent's full name. If the registered agent is a business entity, you should include the entity designation of the business, such as "Inc." or "Co."
It is also mandatory that every corporation provide the address where the registered agent is required to receive the corporation's legal correspondence. As this address is generally public information maintained by the state and available to the public, for confidentiality purposes the corporation and registered agent may consider using a business entity's physical address rather than a residential or private address of an individual affiliated with the corporation. LegalNature provides the registered agent with the option to use the corporation's physical address, the corporation's mailing address, or any other address where the registered agent is willing and able to receive mail for the corporation.
To ensure that the registered agent understands his or her responsibilities and to confirm this understanding to the state, the corporation may include a Consent of Registered Agent form for the registered agent to execute. The form is only mandatory in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming. It states that the registered agent agrees to become a registered agent for the corporation, to receive service of process and forward such correspondence to the corporation, and to update the state should the registered agent resign or be replaced.
As states move forward to update their procedures and systems to accommodate new forms of communication such as electronic mail, it may be useful to include your corporation's email address as an optional communication channel. As states maintain their documents and contact addresses differently—some of which may be or become public information—the corporation may consider using a business email address instead of the personal email address of an individual affiliated with the corporation for privacy purposes.
Corporations are owned by their shareholders and each share is a unit of ownership in the corporation. Shares with the same rights, privileges, limitations, and restrictions are in the same class of shares.
Shares may be assigned a par value or have no par value. Par value is a nominal value of the original cost of a share. For example, corporations commonly assign "$0.01" or "$0.001" as par value for their shares.
For the purposes of satisfying state law, every for-profit corporation must decide the number of share classes, the shares within each class, and the par value, if any, of each share per share class that the corporation will be authorized to issue. The authorized share number is the maximum number of shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue, although the corporation does not have to actually issue any of the shares it is authorized to issue. The authorized share number cannot be zero and may be increased at a later date by amending the document.
Most for-profit corporations initially establish only one class of shares. This basic one-share class structure is easy to establish and meets most corporations' initial demands. States only require information on the number and par value, if any, of the shares authorized.
If your corporation has more than one share class, then for each share class enter the share class name; the number of shares authorized for issuance within the share class; the par value for a share within the share class; and the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions to the share class. A popular multi-share class structure is used to establish two classes: a common stock class and a preferred stock class. In addition to the different class names, the preferred stock class may have different rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions. For example, your preferred stock class may have a guaranteed dividend distribution right when common stock class does not have any dividend distribution right. Be concise and enter as much of these distinguishing rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions for each share class as needed to differentiate the classes.
When completing the authorized shares for a Connecticut corporation, the corporation should be aware that the minimum franchise tax that a corporation must pay authorizes 20,000 shares or fewer upon incorporation. If a corporation wishes to issue more than 20,000 shares, it must pay a franchise tax calculated on a sliding scale. This may be found at the Secretary of State's website.
KRS 136.060 requires every corporation to pay an organization tax based on the number of shares authorized in the articles of incorporation. The minimum organization fee for 1,000 shares or fewer is $10.00. If the corporation authorizes more than 1,000 shares, contact the Secretary of State's Office at 502-564-3490 for an accurate computation of the corporation's Organization Tax Fee.
Maryland assesses a minimum "Organization & Capitalization Fee" of $20.00 on corporations with total par value under $100,000.00 or with more than 5,000 shares of no par value stock. If the corporation authorizes stocks that exceed these amounts, contact Maryland's State Department of Assessments & Taxation at (410) 767-1340 for an accurate computation of the corporation's organization and capitalization fee.
Massachusetts' minimum filing fee is $275.00 based on 275,000 authorized shares plus $100.00 for each additional 100,000 shares or any fraction thereof. If the corporation authorizes share numbers that exceed 275,000, then the organization filing fee increases as well.
Michigan assesses a minimum "Organization Fee" based on the number of authorized shares. The fee structure is as follows and should be kept in mind when deciding the number of shares the corporation should authorize in its articles of incorporation:
Missouri assesses its filing fees based on the dollar amount of authorized capital. The filing fee is $58.00 for up to 30,000 shares or the par value up to $30,000.00. For every 10,000 shares that exceed 30,000 shares or for every $10,000.00 par value authorized shares that exceed $30,000.00, there is an additional $5.00 filing fee. For example, if a corporation authorizes 50,000 shares in its articles of incorporation, then the corporation's filing fee would be $58.00 + $10.00 = $68.00.
Nebraska's filing fee is assessed based on the amount of authorized capital stock and length of the articles of incorporation, measured in pages.
Nevada's filing fee is assessed based on the value of the total number of authorized shares stated in the articles of incorporation.
New Mexico's filing fee is assessed based on the total number of authorized shares stated in the articles of incorporation. The filing fee rate is one dollar for each 1,000 shares, but in no case will the filing fee be less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00.
New York assesses a minimum tax of $10.00 on shares that the corporation is authorized to issue. The $10.00 tax authorizes the corporation to issue a maximum of 200 shares with no par value or a par value of all authorized shares up to $20,000. Corporations wishing to be authorized to issue more than 200 shares with no par value or par value shares totaling more than $20,000 will incur a tax of more than $10.00. The tax rate is 5 cents per share of no par value stock and 1/20 of one percent (.05%) of the par value of the shares that have a stated par value.
Oklahoma assesses a minimum filing fee of $50.00 for total authorized capital that is $50,000 or less. Total authorized capital is derived by multiplying the number of authorized shares by the par value of each share. If the total authorized capital for the corporation is greater than $50,000, then the fee is $1.00 per $1,000 authorized capital value.
For the purposes of calculating total authorized capital, a no par value stock is valued at $50.00 per share for determining fees only. This effectively means $50.00 is the minimum filing fee for corporations authorizing fewer than 1,000 shares of no par value stock. For a number of shares greater than 1,000, the fee is $1.00 per 20 no par value shares.
Rhode Island assesses a minimum filing fee of $230.00 for fewer than 75,000,000 shares of authorized stock and one-fifth cent per share of each authorized share for 75,000,000 shares or greater.
The charter fee and annual registration fee in Virginia are based on the number of authorized shares. For the charter fee that must be paid upon filing the articles of incorporation, the minimum fee is $50.00 for up to 25,000 shares. Consult the Charter Fee/Entrance Fee Schedule for more exact fees.
Here you enter the initial number of directors. This number may be changed in the corporate bylaws. This is an optional requirement in most states except for Maryland.
Provide the name and address of each initial director. As with the registered agent's address, which may be or become public information, the directors may consider using a business address rather than a residential or private address for privacy purposes. Do not provide social security numbers, dates of birth, or other private identification information.
One of the main reasons business owners choose to form a for-profit corporation is to receive liability protection. Directors and officers of a corporation typically are not personally liable for monetary damage, even if their corporate decisions, acts, or omissions turn out to be bad business decisions in hindsight. The rationale is generally to encourage corporate directors and officers to take action and make business judgments to the best of their ability and without fear of personal liability at a later date. If the corporation elects to allow such liability protection for its directors and officers, indicate the corporation will provide the maximum personal liability protection allowable by law.
Corporations may elect to change the typical liability protection for its directors and officers in the document. You may choose your own liability protection restrictions for the directors and officers and enter your restrictions in complete sentences. For example, you may specify that "Officers are liable for damages resulting from failure to disclose any potential conflict of interest."
You may also eliminate all personal liability protection for corporate directors and officers.
Add any additional terms that have not already been addressed in your document. Use complete sentences, and remember that your document does not need to be long or complicated—it just needs to satisfy state requirements.
An incorporator is a person, or business entity if permitted in your state, that prepares, files, and verifies the truth and accuracy of the document, and signs it. In essence, the incorporator sets up the corporation by creating its formation documents with the state.
List each and every incorporator with their full name and address. As the incorporator's address may be or become public information, the incorporators may consider using a business address rather than a residential or private address to protect their privacy. Every listed incorporator must sign.
A notary acknowledgment is used to verify the identity of someone signing a document. The notary acknowledgment is optional for most states. The acknowledgment is absolutely required when incorporating in Louisiana. If incorporating in Louisiana, print a copy of the page entitled "Notary Acknowledgment" for each incorporator signing the document.
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And then Susan snapped Riley's neck, making this the fastest character turnaround since Paul.
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Don't worry, the buffer lasts through the end of this chapter. ;D
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How to Vet a Startup's Culture While InterviewingBy Chris Muir
When you're considering a job at a startup, it's important to take their culture (workstyle, values, and environment) into account. Here's what to look into.
This is the latest in our "Inside the Stack" series featuring Underdog.io customers. This week, we hear from Peter Berg, the CTO at TheSquareFoot. Peter and his team have made one engineering hire through Underdog.io. TheSquareFoot recently closed a $2 million seed round and has openings on its technical, product, and business teams.
TheSquareFoot is a next generation, technology fueled commercial real estate brokerage serving the space needs of businesses across the country (a $30 billion/year industry). Our technology enables businesses to search for space all across the country, facilitates interaction between brokers and clients throughout the leasing process, and automates time-consuming and tedious tasks previously performed by humans.
We use Ruby on our backend and CoffeeScript, Sass, and Haml on our frontend. The underlying themes behind these choices are programmer productivity, ease of use, and flexibility.
Our application is built on Ruby on Rails which we chose back in 2012 because of its mature ecosystem and RAD orientation.
We use PostgreSQL for permanent storage and Redis for transient data (e.g. caching and queued jobs). We chose PostgreSQL over MySQL for its extensibility, and over MongoDB because of its relative maturity and popularity (in 2012).
Currently our application layer is deployed on Heroku, a decision we made early on to expedite our launch. The rest of our server infrastructure lives on AWS leveraging RDS, Route53, ElastiCache, and S3. We just recently began migrating components of our application to Docker, which we will ultimately use to transition our application layer from Heroku to EC2. This will give us greater control over the internals of our production environment.
We are most excited about the internal application we are building to help increase the efficiency of our brokers. Right now our brokers are closing about 2-3 times the amount of deals than a traditional broker, and our goal is for this application to push them into the 4-5x territory. This is a challenge from a front-end, back-end, devops, and product perspective that will require us to leverage expertise from every member of our development team to solve – and some members of our broker team as well.
From a front-end perspective, we need to make sure the application is highly performant across web and mobile platforms, as well as extremely easy and intuitive to use. The application will only help our brokers if they're actually able to use it.
In terms of product, it's essential that our feature set is narrow and dovetails with the needs of our broker team. To accomplish this we've established regular meetings between our brokers and developers to make sure that we're of a single mind when it comes to the form and function of the application.
From a back-end perspective, our goal is to support all of this functionality with a minimally complex and yet powerful network of objects. Laying such a foundation will ensure testability and maintainability, as well as make iterating on the application as easy as possible.
Another huge piece of the application is going to be what we've called the tourbot – a robot that our brokers communicate with over email. The robot lives outside of our application layer and thus has posed some interesting questions as to where within our server infrastructure it ought reside.
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1. Re: September 23rd TUG Session with new FormatJoao Correia Sep 15, 2014 7:49 AM (in response to Joao Correia)
The VizHack is a one hour collaboration session where a team of 4-5 people work on a visualization for one of the provided datasets. At the end of the session each team has 3-4 minutes to present their visualization.
The datasets for the VizHack session are listed below and in the attachment. The fields in each dataset are self-explanatory.
Get familiar with the datasets and bring your laptop with Tableau! Get ready to build some visualizations!
- Mass shootings in America
- Life Expectancy (This dataset was modified, please use the one in the attachment)
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Day 31 - St Joseph to Chillicothe MO
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Mileage: 90 miles
Total Climb: 3,350
Weather: Warm, but not hot, with showers looking possible.
After a rest day in St. Joe's, we said goodbye and struck out eastward yet again, this time toward Chillicothe. The sprawl of suburbs quickly gave way to corn fields and pastures once again, and our cyclists started to get the rhythm of the loping rollers on the way through. On this Independence Day things were fairly quiet in the early morning, and the roads were pretty empty once we got past the city limits. They passed through a few towns where things seemed to move at a slower pace than usual, even feeling quite anachronistic at times.
That feeling of anachronism would build as they neared the second rest stop for the day, as they started to come upon horses and buggies piloted by amish headed to livestock markets or children on their push-bikes. Once in town they stopped at the Tri-County R-VII school in Jamesport, which had been renovated over the last year. It was interesting to see the mix of amish in buggies and people just strolling around town walking their horses as we gave our riders a much needed rest. The school even had a bike rack so our group didn't have to lay all their bikes on the ground while they took a break.
On the way out of Jamesport, they passed by the produce auction, which seemed to be where all the horse-drawn carriages were coming from. As they crested the hills, they would ride past what is part of the Poosey Conservation Area, which contains over 5800 acres of land and 11.2 miles of mountain biking trails. They also have designated fishing, camping, boating, and hunting areas depending on which time of year you're there.
This part of the ride seemed like a scrabble game, with the names of country roads denoted by just single letters and onomatopoeic intersections. Soon, the letters would change back into the names of presidents as they entered town, and the fields and pastures turned into stores and murals in turn. One of murals in particular was an homage to Chillicothe's claim to fame: its the home of sliced bread! Once we made it to our hotel, which was modeled after a big log cabin, we were treated to cold water, bananas, and m&m's. Tomorrow, the scrabble game continues with the day of a thousand hills on the way to Kirksville!


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I did this same 765 km run in 2015 but at a much more demanding pace. I was running day and night, taking 2-hour sleep breaks each day. By day 5 I had developed a very severe anterior tibia tendinitis, it was so bad that it was difficult to walk, let alone run.
During this year's run, again around day 5, that same anterior tibia tendinitis was developing again. This year I was able to get some good advice about properly taping to support the muscle / tendon, and over the next two days the injury all but went away, it had become a minor irritation instead of a significant pain. While I was running through Kingston on day 9, a group of about 100 primary school students ran with me. A few of them asked about the tape, and one told me that there's no clear evidence that the tape has any real therapeutic value. (Sharp kid). I thanked him for the info, and agreed, saying that taping is a relatively new thing, and there just hasn't been a lot of research and study yet, but I DO know that my tibia was quite sore four days prior, and that the pain pretty much disappeared after I started taping to support the muscle.
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To produce a sample 3D visuals using Cinema 4D to assess if I can match the same standards as with 3ds Max.
Cinema 4D seems to be the preferred software choice for most studios and creative agencies across London. Personally, I believe it's because of its ease of use and price in comparison to its competitors. Throughout my career, I have pretty much dabbled in the majority of 3d software but always preferred 3ds Max. Having spoken with few people from the industry, I decided to jump back in with a couple of online courses. I kept things simple by mocking up a workspace scenario that allowed me to do a bit of modelling, texturing and lighting.
I'm pretty pleased with the end result and plan to work more in Cinema 4D, with more animation projects in the pipe line.
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As a 20+ year public relations veteran, I have seen a lot in the way companies view themselves and the world in which they operate. Some have extraordinary products and services, but no clear vision of where they plan to take their company. Others have great vision, but lack the substantive innovation to create a real-time value proposition for stakeholders. I have seen companies grow from having just a founder and one employee, to more than 600 on staff. I have seen other companies implode (they had vision, albeit blurred, and no tangible product). Then there are those that nail it on all fronts.
I am often amazed at the vast discrepancy in one's view of PR and the value it plays for a company. I began my career working for Fortune 500 corporate behemoths; companies whose marketing spend alone would dwarf that of 30 startups combined today. However, one thing that has always impressed me, and perhaps it speaks to the DNA of entrepreneurs, is the premium today's class of startups put on public relations. The innovators with whom I work understand that PR can play a critical role in the launch, growth and ongoing success of their companies.


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Pasta with Eggplant
Olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 medium eggplants
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
Fresh basil
1 1-lb package fusilli
salt & pepper
Parmesan Cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Slice eggplant into round slices. Sprinkle one side with salt and allow to stand or 15 minutes. Turn over and repeat. Rinse eggplant and pat dry.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook onion and garlic until starting to turn color, about 5 minutes.
Add eggplant, stirring gently. Cook for 8 minutes, or until somewhat tender.
Dump in canned tomatoes and reduce heat to simmer. Add salt and pepper and simmer until eggplant is tender. Toss in cooked pasta and chopped basil. Stir in 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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The highlight of the auction was the Bulgari Chronosprint Endurer All Blacks "Christchurch" unique watch, manufactured in collaboration with the legendary New Zealand rugby team. The price of the item reached 24,000 Euros. The bidding winner was the Qatar Group GSSG.
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Recently I learned a valuable lesson from my little one. A lesson to slow down, to appreciate the small things, and most importantly a lesson in God's Grace. This weekend we made a big transition, we moved our 2-year-old daughter from a crib to a "big girl bed". I think the transition was much more emotional for me than for your little peanut. This transition brought to mind a poem I had read a few years back, the author, though unknown, surely pulled some heart strings with this one:
The Last Time
From the moment you hold your baby in your arms,
you will never be the same.
You might long for the person you were before,
When you have freedom and time,
And nothing in particular to worry about.
You will know tiredness like you never knew it before,
And days will run into days that are exactly the same,
Full of feedings and burping,
Nappy changes and crying,
Whining and fighting,
Naps or a lack of naps,
It might seem like a never-ending cycle.
But don't forget …
There is a last time for everything.
There will come a time when you will feed
your baby for the very last time.
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child.
One day you will carry them on your hip then set them down,
And never pick them up that way again.
You will scrub their hair in the bath one night
And from that day on they will want to bathe alone.
They will hold your hand to cross the road,
Then never reach for it again.
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles,
And it will be the last night you ever wake to this.
One afternoon you will sing "the wheels on the bus"
and do all the actions,
Then never sing them that song again.
They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate,
The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone.
You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face.
They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time.
The thing is, you won't even know it's the last time
Until there are no more times.
And even then, it will take you a while to realize.
(The Last Time Poem, , 2015)
This change, moving the baby from crib to bed made me realize a few things about God's awesome grace and how He has blessed me in my life. As I have written, we have 3 kids, a 15-year-old, a 10-year-old, and a 2-year-old. Although you probably couldn't tell by observing our family now, my first two children have a different father who has little involvement in their lives. Six years ago, after my divorce, a wonderful man walked into my life and never looked back. He not only fell in love with me but my children too. But, I have to rewind a minute to pull this all together, to help you follow my train of thought.
Nine years ago, I found myself in a troubled marriage, making lots of mistakes, missing lots of moments. I don't remember moving my older kids from cribs to beds, or much of their potty training years. I don't remember a lot of the little moment's that in reality, were the BIG moments. So, after my marriage fell apart I was a single mom, still making many mistakes and still missing moments. It took me some time to settle down, to really look at life with a different perspective, it took lots of prayers and lost nights to genuinely realize what was important. I spent a great deal of time listing to "While I'm Waiting" by John Waller, (It was my "go to" song for years!) knowing that God had a much bigger plan for me and my kids, I just had to be patient.
So now, fast forward to today. I have this family that I had always longed for, a husband, Richard, who is perfectly fine with sitting home on a Friday night playing card or watching movies, just spending time with us, with our family. I have another baby I am blessed to raise, I am blessed with the opportunity to cherish all the "lasts" I will get to do with her and all the "firsts" that are to come with all three of them. You see, God took my story, my life of failure and turned it into so much more than I could have ever imagined. Although I may have been a bit distracted with my first two children, although I missed things, God didn't miss a thing. They are turning out to be great people, hopefully having a positive impact on those they encounter every day, and this is not by my doing alone, mostly this is the work of a Mighty God who can take any bad situation and bring an ample amount of good out of it.
So, God brought me Richard, for many reasons I probably miss, but I know that because of my husband I have the opportunity to embrace the "lasts", the "firsts", and the "everyday" moments that I may have missed if I had not found the contentment that I have found with him. God's ultimate gift of forgiveness is forever evident in my life! God definitely had a reason for Richard!
If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings,
who would stand a chance?
As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit,
and that's why you're worshiped.
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Give Fuck Nigga a listen - it's a new offering from Gorilla Zoe. It was dropped on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010. Gorilla Zoe's musical situation is improving with every new release, and Fuck Nigga will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work Gorilla Zoe has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're looking forward to what Gorilla Zoe has in store.
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If you require insurance coverage you can choose the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). or waive it in favor of a comparable insurance plan. Either way, you will need to tell us your insurance decision EVERY YEAR by completing the Insurance Decision/Waiver Form.
Core services--such as office visits--at the Center for Health and Wellbeing are provided at no cost as long as you have paid the UVM Health Fee. But additional services--for example laboratory work, immunizations, crutches, X-rays or prescriptions--have an additional cost. This is where health insurance comes in.
It is UVM policy to ensure that all full-time students are sufficiently covered by health insurance in case of illness or injury, and to make sure they do not suffer financial hardship as a result of inadequate or nonexistent coverage. For most students, health insurance is a requirement.
Which Students are Required to Have Health Insurance?
- Undergraduate/Continuing Education students registered for 9 or more credits.
- Graduate students registered for 9 or more credits.
- Graduate students enrolled in "Grad 903" credits.
- All International Students with F-1 or J-1 visas.
- All Medical Students.
Is There a Deadline for Completing the Insurance Decision/Waiver Form?
YES! In order to avoid unwanted charges on your student account, all of the above students should enroll in or waive UVM Student Health Insurance by JULY 1st for the Fall Semester, and December 1st for new/returning students in the SPRING.
Students who fail to complete the Insurance Decision/Waiver form by this date will be charged for the UVM Plan, and will have a HOLD placed on their UVM student account. This hold is removed when you complete the insurance decision/waiver process, and the charge will be backed off if you can show that you have comparable insurance coverage.
The last possible date to change a decision or to enroll in the UVM Student Health Insurance is September 15 for the FALL and February 15 for the SPRING.
- If you are deciding on SHIP, you will only need your Student ID Number to complete the form.
- If you are waiving SHIP, you will need your current health insurance card or equivalent, with subscriber/member ID number, primary subscriber's name and subscriber's relationship to you.
Questions? Contact email@example.com.
Should I choose UVM SHIP or a Different Health Insurance Plan?
While we can help you make an informed choice, only you can make this decision. We encourage you to do as much research as possible about UVM SHIP and other health plans before making your decision.
Do You Have any Tips for Evaluating Other Plans?
Some insurance plans are restrictive in terms of which healthcare providers you can see or where you may seek care. Plans like these can leave you under-insured (or effectively uninsured) while away at school. This could result in substantial out-of-pocket medical costs for you or your family. Evaluate other plans carefully. We recommend verifying that the plan provides adequate coverage in the Burlington, Vermont area for:
- Lab tests and X-rays
- Prescription medications
- Hospitalization (including room and board, physicians' fees and surgical expenses)
- Outpatient hospital services
- Mental health care
- Emergency room care
- Intercollegiate sports injuries (if you are on a team)
You should also make sure that the plan:
- Provides coverage to students over the age of 19
- Covers you through July 31st of the current academic year
- Does not have a high deductible that must be met before you are allowed to access coverage
Can You Tell Me More About UVM's SHIP?
We strongly suggest that you read the Student Insurance Plan Brochure and Summary of Benefits documents found on the "Benefit Information" menu at the University Health Plans website. Prior years' benefit information is also available for comparison.
Overview of UVM SHIP
- Insurance coverage period: August 1 - July 31 each year.
- Students enrolled in the UVM SHIP must pay the UVM Health Fee. The Health Fee covers most health and counseling services at UVM's Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB), regardless of a student's health insurance coverage.
- The UVM SHIP covers all routine and preventative health care ONLY when they are obtained at the CHWB offices. Preventative services available at CHWB will not be covered at any off-campus facility.
- Students should obtain a referral from CHWB before obtaining care elsewhere. There is a $100 deductible for services obtained outside of CHWB without a referral.
- Prescription Drug Coverage: After a co-payment, prescriptions are covered at 100% (in network).
- Psychiatric Services at CHWB: students with UVM SHIP are covered at 100% of the initial visit and 80% of each follow up visit.
- Students who have purchased the UVM SHIP and who later withdraw or fall below 6 credits (undergraduates) or 5 credits (graduate students) may keep the insurance policy for the remainder of the semester from which they withdraw, but they are not eligible for CHWB services (even though they have also paid the Health Fee).
- To enroll in SHIP, complete the simple Insurance Decision/Waiver Form before the deadline (see above). Enrollment after the deadline is generally not an option. But under certain very limited circumstances University Health Plans will consider making exceptions. Contact them directly for information.
Vision and Dental Coverage
The UVM Student Health Insurance Plan is a basic medical and injury policy. The plan does NOT include dental insurance. However, our service broker, University Health Plans, does provide both Dental and Vision plans for any interested UVM students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the UVM SHIP. More information is available at UHP website.
Can I Get SHIP Insurance Even if I am Not Required to Have Insurance?
As long as you have paid the UVM Health Fee and you are one in one of the categories below, you are eligible to purchase SHIP:
- Any undergraduate, continuing education or medical student taking 6 or more credits.
- Any graduate student taking 5 or more credits.
- Any student enrolled for Continuous Registration (Grad 902 or Grad 903).
What Does the Student Health Insurance Plan Cost?
To purchase the UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (UVM SHIP), students must pay the UVM Health Fee and meet other eligibility criteria. UVM SHIP is billed to your UVM Student Account at the same time as your tuition. Full-year insurance is billed in two installments.
|Coverage Dates
|2018-19 Cost
|2019-20 Cost
|Full Year
|August 1—July 31
|Fall Only*
|August 1—December 31
|Spring/Summer Only**
|January 1—July 31
* Fall-only coverage is available ONLY to students graduating in December.
** Spring/Summer-only coverage is available ONLY to students who were not eligible for UVM SHIP coverage in the Fall (for example, because they did not take enough credits).
Again, students must also pay the UVM Health Fee to be eligible for UVM SHIP. The Health Fee covers routine/preventative CHWB health care and counseling services.
Important Note: Students who have purchased the UVM SHIP who later withdraw from school or fall below 6 credits (5 credits for graduate students) may keep the insurance policy for the remainder of that semester, but they become ineligible for CHWB services (even though they have also paid the Health Fee). These students will have to seek care elsewhere.
Can I Get SHIP Coverage for my Spouse or Dependent?
Students who are enrolled in the UVM Student Health Insurance Plan can enroll their spouse/civil union/domestic partner or minor dependent by contacting University Health Plans directly.
The deadline for this enrollment is September 15th for Fall semester and February 15th for Spring semester.
Eligible dependents include:
- A legal spouse
- A civil union partner
- A domestic partner
- Unmarried children who are EITHER:
- Under the age of 19
- A full-time student up to the age of 26
- A newborn infant born while the student-parent is covered by UVM SHIP
A spouse or same-sex partner is generally expected to be living with the covered student in order to be eligible for coverage.
Important Notes:
CHWB ONLY provides care to UVM students who have paid the Health Fee. CHWB services, including routine/preventative care and counseling, are not available to spouses/dependents, even if they enroll in UVM SHIP. Spouses and dependents must select their own health care provider(s) outside of UVM Student Health Services.
Still Have Questions?
If you have additional questions about Eligibility, the Health Fee, or UVM's Student Insurance Plan, contact email@example.com or 802-656-0602. You may also make an appointment to meet with our Insurance Specialist by going to Mywellbeing and scheduling a Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Consultation.
Billing information is here, and billing questions should be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This hop will run FROM June 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH June 15TH AT NOON CST, ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a fun photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!
Welcome hoppers! Can you believe it?! We are already at the end of our fifth term at House of Cards! Thanks to everyone who has been playing along with us, and thanks also to each of you wonderful DT members...a truly inspirational bunch! Thanks so much for all you do!
This hop will run FROM June 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH June 15TH AT NOON CST, ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a fun photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!
I'm using the color scheme, as well as flowers on this card featuring an adorable image from A Day for Daisies:
I used Copics for coloring the image, and chalks for the sky, adding a bit of glitter pen on the dots around the girl and some sparkly glittered flowers for accents.
Thanks for stopping in...your next visit should be to Heather's blog. Happy hopping!
Hop with House of Cards
Good day hoppers! If you're here for the House of Cards December hop you're right on track. You should have come from Em's blog. If you need the complete list just hop on back to House of Cards.
Looking at the picture, I was immediately inspired by the pinks and ribbon in the photo.
My first card uses a Deedee's Digis set: Winter Church. I used the precolored image (love these for when I don't feel like coloring!) and one of the papers that comes with the set. I used one of the sentiments on the inside.
For my next card I was intrigued by the interesting design on the tag, as well as the brown. I'm using Great Impressions stamps: Lace Doily J101 and Vintage Merry Christmas D469
Just a quick note that Great Impressions is having a sale, so now would be a great time to stop by and check out the store! Next up on the hop is Heather!
Addicted to Stamps and More: Holiday
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Stars
Inky Chicks: Merry Christmas
Our Daily Bread Designs: Religious Christmas
Always Playing with Paper: Nontraditional Christmas
Get Creative Challenges: Holidays
Last Eureka Card
I've been with the Eureka team for almost a year now and have really enjoyed my time, but feel it's time to move on. Our theme for this last week of January is hearts.
My Love Bear image comes from QKR. I used a mix of Copic coloring and paper piecing for him and added red stickles to the hearts. Thanks to all my fellow Eureka team members for all the inspiration!
Squigglefly: love/hearts
Pile it On: hearts/flowers
Sweet Stampin: cute & cuddly
Crafty Catz: teddy bears
Kitty Bee Aloha Friday: use scraps
Seeing Red
...on the Eureka blog this week. I'm sure there will be lots of valentine themes entered in this challenge so I went with something else.
I used Eureka's Apple image. The tag was made with a computer generated sentiment.
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Die Cut Divas: anything goes with die cuts
Sister Act: anything goes
Wags 'n Whiskers: anything goes
DL.Art: red
Moving along with the Times: dies & punches
Scrap & Craft: anything goes
Paper Shelter: dies or punches
Love to Create:
Stay Warm Moose
This week's theme for the Eureka challenge is 4 Legged Friends.
Isn't this the cutest moose...I just think he's perfect for the chilly weather! He'll also make a great pick-me-up card for the hectic holiday season. I used Eureka's Bundled Up Moose and Warm Today.
I used Copics for coloring. I want to thank all of our loyal participants in the Eureka challenge...it's nice to see familiar names and blogs. I also enjoy "meeting" new people and hope that you will come back again to play in our weekly challenges. I'm constantly inspired by others' creativity!
A Creative Romance: Winter Warmers
Digitally Sweet: cozy winter moments
Reasonable Ribbon: winter holiday w/ ribbon or trim
Crafty Creations: brads, buttons or bows
Lia Stampz: black & white + 1 other color
Another week, another challenge for you at Eureka. This week's theme is Count your Blessings. Interpret that how you will...
I combined a Eureka image with a QKR one: May the Blessings and Acorn Accent
Have a wonderful week and take time to count your blessings. I count each of my blog visitors as a blessing in my life, as well as all the other crafty folks out there that inspire me each and every day! Thank you!
Crafty Cardmakers: Die Cuts
Perfectly Rustics: Stitching
Natalie & Amy: Stiching
Sparkles Forum: Fall Colors
Hiding in My Craft Room: Fall Colors
We Do Doobadoo: enhance your dies
Alphabet Challenge: Stitching
Hi, I'm Emily- card maker, gardener, sewing enthusiast, nature lover and Downton Abbey fan. Thanks for taking a peek into my studio today!
December 2016


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Gender imbalances in Zambia's labour market: Why it matters
by Tamara Billima-Mulenga
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa Human Development Report 2016 estimates that gender inequality is costing sub-Saharan Africa on average US$95 billion a year which is the equivalent of six percent of the regions Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Africa is not achieving its full growth potential because women are not fully utilized.
Women are engaged in low productive and low paying jobs, lack access to economic assets and to means of production. This is a concern as it jeopardizes Africa's efforts for inclusive human development and economic growth, reports UNDP. The UNDP asserts that if gender gaps can be closed in labour markets, education, health and other areas, then poverty and hunger eradication can be accelerated.
Like the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa Zambia is facing significant losses in productivity and economic growth due to gender inequality especially in the labour market. The reason is that Zambian women are mainly engaged in unpaid, low productivity and income jobs. The 2014 Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows that 52 percent of economically active females are mainly employed as contributing family workers (CFWs) compared to 17 percent of males. CFWs are unpaid workers assisting in the family business or farm. They are mainly wives (71 percent) or daughters (17 percent) supporting family businesses without a wage mainly in the agricultural sector. They are also young people under the age of 35 and concentrated around age group 20-24 years. For the females in employment, only 12 percent are paid employees. Among males on the other hand, a notable proportion (71 percent) are in paid employment. These jobs tend to be better paying, formal and offer sick leave and pension/gratuity.
While fewer women than men are unemployed, women's jobs are less desirable compared to those of men. The CFWs which involves most of the women for instance have a higher poverty rate than any other type of employment. Women find themselves in these low quality jobs partly because of low education attainment and skills among them. Females are outnumbered by men in terms of educational qualifications as they account for only 26 percent of the employed population with University degrees compared to males at 74 percent. There are fewer females with secondary education (45 percent) and tertiary level but more women with nursery and primary education. Fewer women are getting higher education due to high dropout rates from secondary schools attributable to lack of education support, early pregnancies, early marriages and fewer secondary schools especially in rural areas. A ZIPAR Study estimates that an additional year spent in school leads to a 15 percent increase in earnings and that females have a higher return to education than males, but because fewer females than males get an extra year of school, women consequently earn less than men in Zambia.
Gender inequality especially in the labour market can be addressed by improving women's capabilities and opportunities and for Zambia this means transforming the employment status of women from unpaid work to productive and paid employment. Firstly this transformation requires increasing access to education and skills for women especially at higher levels such as secondary education and tertiary where women are fewer. It will also require more support for girl-child education especially at secondary and tertiary level and also increasing the number of secondary schools in rural areas could help reduce the dropout rates from primary to secondary schools.
Secondly, for the 2.8 million females in the informal sector accounting for 91 percent of the employed females, access to micro-finance coupled with the provision of business development services can help improve their incomes from the current K1, 519 per month. As for the women categorized as CFWs; there is need to move them from this category to either the formal or informal sector. The 1.6 million women CFWs can potentially gain in income of about K8.4 billion per month if moved to the formal sector. However, given the low education levels among women, a realistic possibility would be to transform the CFWs to self-employment instead which would result in income gains of K2.4 billion per month ceteris paribus. This has the potential to increase effective demand and hence contribute to economic growth.
The economic cost therefore of the gender gap in the labour market is the loss in productivity, income and high poverty levels for women, especially those employed as CFWs who are unpaid and the self-employed in the informal sector. For Zambia, bridging the gap between males and females will require improvement in the education of females and also moving women from unpaid work into paid and decent jobs. This has the potential to contribute positively to economic growth and poverty reduction, after all females constitute the larger proportion of the population in Zambia.


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I Like Your Genes… Let's Be Friends!
Whether we're making them or receiving them, first impressions can have big consequences. Our initial gut feelings transform strangers into potential friends, acquaintances into future partners. And according to some scientists, that initial whiff of personality is tied to genetics.
Looking at data on friendships and genetics from both the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and the Framingham Heart Study, scientists noticed two trends: people with a genetic variant linked to alcoholism tended to flock together, while those with a genetic variant tied to metabolism and openness to new ideas tended to stay away from each other.
TIME quotes lead researcher James Fowler of the University of California-San Diego:
"This might be the first step towards understanding the biology of 'chemistry,' the feeling you have of … whether you like or dislike a person [almost immediately]," Fowler says, noting that this can affect both romantic connections and friendships. "We might choose friends not [only] because of social features we consciously notice but because of biological and even genetic features that we unconsciously notice." In turn, the friends we have could then affect the potential partners we meet.
Although the researchers analyzed six genetic markers, only two of the genes had significant trends. They discovered that those bearing the alcoholism-linked variant of the gene DRD2 tended to be friends with each other. On the other hand, if you have the metabolism-linked CYP2A6 gene variant, you probably don't associate with your fellow CYP2A6's–at least, according to this study.
The correlations are clear, but scientists still aren't sure about the evolutionary advantage underlying the gene-friendship link. Is it related to what previous researchers have found: that we couple with those whose genes are different from ours for the sake of genetic diversity? That may explain the CYP2A6 crowd, but not the DRD2's.
Some suggest that those with the DRD2 gene stick together because, having the alcoholism gene, they probably met in a bar or pub–but this remains to be shown, and forgets the fact that many of the subjects in this study were adolescents. How many 14-year-olds do you usually see at the local pub?
The study raises plenty of questions that call for more research. And as TIME reports, some researchers are skeptical of the findings, such as Misha Angrist of the Duke University Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy:
He believes that for social behavior, a person's actual behavior and personality will always be more important than genetics. He warns against seeing genes as puppet masters that can control behavior. "It's deterministic," he says, "That says, 'I'm judging you by the content of your cells and not by the content of your character. I think human beings need to relate to each other as human beings not as repositories of genetic information."
While it's tantalizing–and even a bit unnerving–to think that our friendships are based on the compatibility (or in some cases, the incompatibility) of our genes, don't go listing your genetic make-up on your Facebook page any time soon. Good old fashion personality is still the reigning determinant of our relationships–at least for now.
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Image: flickr / mikebaird