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Copyright, licencing, and Digital Downloads
Copyright, licencing, and Digital Downloads
I've decided to write a piece about copyright and licencing in layman's terms to help people understand about what all this means to us and the Internet too!
Some people think that because something can be indexed and found on a search engine, it is automatically public domain. It's not. Public domain is a concept that is also often misunderstood, but that is a topic for another day.
Some cling to the misguided phrase that "Possession is 9/10ths of the law". Possession and ownership are two different things. You may have Legal or Illegal possession, but you can only legally have ownership. For purposes of this discussion, we are obviously excluded fraud and fraudulent documentation fabricated to support the fraud.
Take a simple example: if you find a wallet filled with $1000 on the street and there is no name in it… does it belong to you? You may now have possession of it, but it is not yours. The right thing to do would be to either leave it where you found it, turn it in to an authority, or try to get it back to the owner.
If you make the excuse that, "Oh well, I don't know the owner's name so I may as well just keep it", you are taking someone else's property. It is the same with any copyright. These same laws govern photography and artwork. Yet many people feel that because it is on the Internet, it is free!
I'll take another example to illustrate why this is a slippery slope to a crime! If it's ok to steal one paperclip then surely it is ok to steal one paperclip from everyone, not so? I can then open up my own business selling paperclips. The problem is not the law but rather our understanding of it, and how acclimatised we are to theft as an everyday event.
Think of a license as rent. Unless you buy the house you live in, you must pay rent. If you don't like paying someone to make use of their house, then do something about it! Make an arrangement and buy the property from them. Similarly, this is the case when you license an artwork. You only 'own' it once the copyright is transferred to you.
Your decision on your rent amount, and what type of property you choose, will dictate what you can do with that property. You may rent a business or a residential properly. You might be able to run a business from home or not. This is what your lease agreement will dictate and you either agree to it, or you go find alternative shelter from the elements.
By the same token, your license to make use of an artwork shall be dictated by the owner of the copyright. Therefore, if you want to have the rights to do what you need to do with an artwork, a suitable license needs to be negotiated.
When you move into your rented house, you are given the rights to use that property as long as you keep up the payments. Just because you move in, it doesn't mean you now own the property.
Simply licencing an artwork doesn't mean you now own the copyright to it. If you would like to have exclusive rights to an artwork, either you must negotiate an Exclusive "Lease" (the License) for a specific period, or you need to purchase the Copyright from the Artist.
If you choose to "lease" the rights to an artwork for a period of time, let's say a year, the owner of the copyright suspends his rights to sell or make use of the file commercially (or as agreed upon) during that period. Once the time period is up, the owner of the Copyright can then do as he or she wishes with it unless stipulated by your previous contract.
I hope that by now the difference between purchasing a license to make creative use of an artwork, and having ownership of the copyright and thus the artwork is clear.
Some further links you might want to read:
- http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/possession
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright
- http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/education/get-the-facts.htm


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Casting Foundries
A casting foundry, simply put, is a factory that specializes in the production and manufacturing of metal castings. Casting foundries tend to work with a wide range of industries and an even wider range of applications.
In addition to working with a number of different industries and applications, casting foundries also have extensive knowledge on a number of materials that are used for metal casting such as bronze, magnesium, steel, zinc, and brass.
If you are looking for a final product that is made from these types of materials and need a custom shape and size, finding the right casting foundry is the first step in the process to getting a product that fits your requirements. The casting process itself is one that has been around for ages and through the years has been refined to allow for precise and intricate designs to be manufactured in large number batches.
Different casting foundries may not all utilize the exact same processes, but rather utilize slightly varied processes to accommodate particular specifications. However, for the most part the overall process is the same. Liquid metal is poured into a mold; this mold has been made in advance and is where the majority of the custom process takes place. The mold is what sets each product apart from one another as it is representative of what the final product will look like once the casting process has been completed. Once the mold has been filled with the molten metal and fills the entire hollow cavity, it is allowed to cool and harden.
The mold is removed, or broken off in some cases, to reveal the cast metal product. At this point, other secondary manufacturing processes or finishing processes can be used to further modify the cast product. Casting foundries allow companies from many different sectors to create a whole host of complex products, parts, and shapes of varying sizes that would otherwise be far too difficult or uneconomical to justify making.
If you are interested in purchasing and utilizing a product made using the casting method, contact an experienced, trusted and knowledgeable casting foundry today for assistance in designing and manufacturing your own unique cast metal product.

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When you are travelling to any destination in the US, accidents on the road are often unforeseen. Even small incidences that could lead to a broken car window or windshield are inevitable. If you are going on a trip and such a scenario happens, this is where professional mobile windshield replacement assistance comes in handy.
Windshield cracks and chips can happen in the most unexpected time, and when they do, you are not supposed to go on driving. Even a small chip can become a large crack as you go on driving due to fluctuating temperatures while on the road. Luckily most companies in the United States offer on-road services, especially if you are far away from your local technician.
When you see a chip on your windshield, you should pull off at the nearest exit, especially a gas station or the most adjacent parking lot and safely park your car. The next thing is to assess the level and location of the damage to adequately explain the condition to the mobile rear window replacement technician that you have on call.
Keep in mind that even the smallest damage, especially on the driver's line, can inhibit your visibility while driving. If the crack is more significant than a coin or as long as a credit card, then your mobile technician will have to perform a full car window replacement. You will need to give the technician all the necessary details such as they type and model of the car you have and be precise.


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Matthew Homann has a great post on the Ten Rules of Networking over on "the [non]billable hour]" blog. My favorites...
#6. Never enter a conversation at networking event with more than half a drink in your hand. Needing a refill is great excuse to leave.
#8. When you meet someone for the first time, make certain they don't hear you complain. About anything.
#9. The most underrated skill to possess at networking events is ability to end conversations, not start them.
#10. Never "network" to meet people. Network to help people.
Small business owners need to heed these rules for the sake of all of us at the next Chamber of Commerce function.
For more on networking to grow both personally and professionally read my article the 12 Essential Techniques of Power Networkers.


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My husband and I saw a stage production of Harvey in Milwaukee last month.
The Pulitzer-Prize winner, written by Mary Chase in 1944, certainly evokes a fair share of laughter and inquiry into the realms of belief, reality, and social norms. However, I left ruffled by Chase's clear intention of presenting Elwood, the best friend of an imaginary rabbit, as a hero for chatting up the people he meets, inviting everyone from telemarketers to cab drivers to dinner.
What a nightmare. Sometimes I'm not even up for having dinner with my family or best friends, let alone the pharmacist at Walgreens.
Elwood's sister decides to forgo a "cure" for her brother's relationship with Harvey because it would staunch his personality, namely, his bubbling joy to connect with all people all the time with his invisible leporid sidekick.
"You know," I said to my husband, as we left the theatre and crossed the fog-shrouded river, "I don't think that play's fair. What if I physically can't muster up the energy to make conversation with the hotel receptionist? Am I bad? Have I succumbed to some sort of postmodern alienation? Or does Mary Chase just think I'm a jerk?"
I was ready to give her—dead or alive—a piece of my mind.
Much has been made of the introvert/extravert "divide" these past few years. I sit somewhere on the mild to moderate end of I. When with my good friends, I can goof off for hours, spouting puns and opinions with abandon. I'm always up for some sort of public speaking opportunity. I post on social media, as my daughter would say, "ten hundred times a day."
But if you pay close attention to these seemingly E-ish habits, they are practiced in controlled environments with people of my choosing. What's exponentially more terrifying than speaking or playing music in front of the church? Milling about during the greeting time afterwards. Five minutes of that can take me down for the day.
And initiating conversations with strangers? In keeping with current Internet parlance, I can't even. I don't know if this is an introvert thing, a tired-with-kids thing, or just a flat-out me thing, but connecting with people out there, people I know I won't be establishing a long-term relationship with, is exhausting.
At Starbucks, I order. I smile. But I don't want to know my gift card balance. I don't want to make a joke or compliment the barista's earrings. I just want to get my Veranda roast and get the hell out of there. Leave me alone, Ms. Chase. I'm fine.
"I feel the same way," my even more introverted husband said. "But I think it's an area we can both grow in. You're good at making conversation. Maybe you should just do it sometimes."
"I may be good at it, but it takes so much energy," I said. As we headed toward our hotel on Michigan Street, I stared at a holiday light display across the street. Animated penguins skated, skied, and kicked footballs over goal posts in the fog. Then I was struck with profundity.
So what?
These days we are so conditioned by tests for personality, temperament, enneagram, and spiritual gifts, that we protect those identities as immovable, sacrosanct truths. But how many things are we asked to do in life that we aren't particularly suited for?
Of course it would be a mistake to take on a vocation unsuited to my personality and strengths. As one who becomes undone with conflict, I should not hold a high-level corporate job that requires me to fire people. And as a more phlegmatic expresser of physical affection, I shouldn't force myself to hug everyone I see.But sometimes I must pick up a crying toddler, even if I'm not a kid person. Sometimes I must help my son fix his toy, even if my fine motor skills are seriously lacking. What else am I going to do: Stand there? Write a poem?
The people who serve us in public, the very people Elwood pursues with relentless delight, live their own secret stresses and griefs. And the simple fact is I make them as invisible as Harvey because I don't feel like sacrificing my energy to treat them with anything more than my own detached politeness. It's not a matter of I can't even but I don't even.
What would love look like? For me?
"I don't have to invite them to dinner," I tell my husband, rolling my eyes at Elwood, Jesus, and all the hapless lovers out there. "But maybe I can set some small, manageable goals for the new year. Maybe I'll try a little harder."
I catch my breath at all the situations ahead of me, like the dreaded moment on every shopping trip when the salesperson approaches, fitting room keys swinging: "Are you finding everything all right?"
"Yep," I always reply. Nothing more. But my more gregarious inner monologue says, No, I'm forty-two but don't know how to find a pair of socks or, for that matter, how to request assistance in finding the answer to such a cosmic mystery, should I fail. I'm so glad you came up to me, or I would have flailed helplessly amid these scarves.
But I could say, "I'm doing well, thanks. Wow, what a busy day! How are you holding up?" Or "Thanks for refolding all the sweaters I messed up back there. I'm sure that gets old." I could come up with something.
But more importantly, I can mean it. Make eye contact. Pay attention to the salesperson, not my phone. Exhale a prayer of blessing on him and her as irate customers, screaming babies, screwed up cash registers, and all manner of retail disasters threaten to bring the salesperson to identity-questioning tears.
This isn't about my becoming "more outgoing" or changing my personality. It's about my occasionally sacrificing my own comfort to bring even a glimpse of love to a stranger. It's about bringing world peace to the tiny, suburban corners of my life.
Elwood invited people into his world. Jesus healed them. Talked to them. Took his infinite time. Then he went off to recuperate on the hillside, where all true introverts belong.
Tania Runyan is the author of the poetry collections Second Sky (Cascade Poiema Series), A Thousand Vessels, Simple Weight, and Delicious Air, which was awarded Book of the Year by the Conference on Christianity and Literature in 2007. Her book How to Read a Poem, an instructional guide based on Billy Collins's "Introduction to Poetry," was recently released by T.S. Poetry Press. Her poems have appeared in many publications, including Poetry, Image, Books & Culture, Harvard Divinity Bulletin, The Christian Century, Atlanta Review, Indiana Review, and the anthology In a Fine Frenzy: Poets Respond to Shakespeare. Tania was awarded an NEA Literature Fellowship in 2011. She tutors high school students and edits for Every Day Poems and Relief.
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Policast for April 25, 2013:
The former deputy chief of staff to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he supports legal same-sex marriage.
Brian McClung, who now runs a PR firm, said support for same-sex marriage aligns with Republican values.
"If Republicans are going to be the small government party, we should get government out of the business of marriage," McClung said. "Who do we want deciding who should be able to get married, individuals or politicians?"
McClung said the party needs to find a way to talk to younger voters, who overwhelmingly support same-sex marriage, according to recent polling. He said many view Republicans as "out of touch and stodgy and opposed to change."
'I'm concerned that the Republican Party could be shutting the door on an entire generation of voters if we don't better understand how to talk about this issue and, frankly, move past it to talk about the issues of less spending, lower taxes and more accountability that matter to everybody," McClung said.
The Star Tribune published McClung's commentary on same-sex marriage today. McClung said he spoke with Pawlenty before writing the Star Tribune commentary.
"The governor doesn't agree with my position but he was very positive and very gracious in saying that he supports me in speaking out and sharing my opinion," McClung said.
A bill making its way through the Legislature would legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
(MPR Photo/Steve Mullis)
Policast is a daily roundup of Minnesota political news hosted by MPR Political Editor Mike Mulcahy and Cathy Wurzer. Subscribe on iTunes.


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Strawberry Cupcakes Guest Baker
Today, guest baker Krissy makes strawberry cupcakes. We met Krissy in our childbirth class before our daughter Meta, and Krissy's and her husband's daughter Julie, were born. I'm not much of a baker, so Krissy walks us through her outstanding strawberry cupcake recipe! -- Peter I remember the first time I saw a red velvet cake a few years back on an episode of Sara's Secrets on Food Network. I figured since we lived in Florida now (from Pittsburgh, PA), I should learn how to make a proper Southern Red Velvet Cake. The recipe featured Cake Man Raven's recipe, and it is one I see time and time again in searching for the perfect Red Velvet recipe. I have used the recipe several times over, but was a bit put off by the amount of oil and its residual effects let alone how much cocoa powder really should be in the recipe.
After some research, I found I could make a few substitutions that hopefully would result in a healthier tasting treat. I substituted unsweetened applesauce for half the oil in the recipe, and yogurt for buttermilk. I rarely have buttermilk on hand, but always have yogurt since it is one of my daughter's favorite foods to eat.
The first time I tried all the substitutions I was surprised that they actually turned out okay, but I could not believe how great they tasted! It was definitely the 'Wow!' factor I was looking for when my husband and I tasted them. I was really excited that after some failed baking experiments one actually turned out. By using the strawberry yogurt we get a wonderful tasting strawberry cupcake – or a muffin if you leave the icing off!
The first step of any recipe to is read the recipe and make sure you have all your ingredients. There is nothing worse than getting into a recipe and realizing you are out of flour or eggs.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating and before you make the batter, line your muffin tins.
Add a sifter placed over a bowl and add the dry ingredients to it. Be careful not to measure ingredients over the bowl or mixture you will be adding it too, on the off chance too much comes out and ruins the recipe.
- 2 1/2 cups AP flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tbs cocoa powder
When all the dry ingredients are measured, sift. Use a spoon to get the last few lumps out.
Now measure the wet ingredients (see below), and add it to the bowl of the stand mixer.
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup strawberry yogurt
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 - 1oz bottle)
Strawberry yogurt - the semi-secret ingredient
Check each egg individually before adding to the batter to ensure there are no problems with the egg. Add each egg to the mixer one at a time.
I happened to use Apple Cider vinegar since I had it on hand.
Now the fun part - a bottle of red food coloring!
Add the dry ingredients to the wet in three small batches, turning the mixer off while adding. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are incorporated.
Optional: Just before you finish mixing, feel free to add a drop or two or three of blue food coloring to darken the red. I prefer a scarlet color over a bright pink/red so I end up adding 3-4 drops. The choice is yours.
Now that the batter is ready, it is time to fill the muffin cups. I use a small soup ladle to fill the cups and I find it easiest if I spray the ladle with some non-stick spray so the batter slides right out. This is also useful when portioning out cookie dough.
Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full.
Once filled, grab the muffin tin at both ends and tap gently to ensure all the batter has settled and no air bubbles have formed. Clean up any batter spills on the tin before placing in the oven to avoid unnecessary burning.
Place one tin of muffins in the center of a 350 degree pre-heated oven. Bake per the recommendations below:
- Mini-size: Bake 13-15 mins
- Regular size: Bake 15-18 mins
Use a toothpick to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out clean.
When done, place tin on a wire rack to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then remove the cupcakes from the tin to cool even further. The cupcakes must be cooled before icing.
While you are waiting for the cupcakes to cool, or waiting for another batch to bake, take this time to make the frosting. I took advantage of an extra bowl we happened to have, which I highly recommend if you like to get all your baking done with minimal downtime.
To the mixer we add 2 blocks of cream cheese, 1 stick of butter and 2 cups powdered sugar.
Starting on low speed and slowly increasing, beat the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy. The paddle attachment may have been more useful instead of the whisk.
Then add the vanilla. I use clear vanilla extract which is readily available in the cake section of your local craft store or maybe at your local grocery store where you find regular vanilla extract. The clear extract will keep your frosting from turning an ever, ever, ever so light brown color. If the frosting seems a little stiff, add a tsp or so of milk with the mixer on low. Place the frosting in the refrigerator if it seems too soft to decorate with.
Now comes the next fun part - decorating! I decided to use a pastry bag fitted with a 1M tip to make nice big swirls of frosting. After fitting the bag with a tip and coupler, or just a tip, place the bag into a larger container and fold the top over the edge. Fill the bag halfway full of frosting. Gather the top of the bag and twist the bag to force the frosting down and to squeeze the air out.
Don your favorite decorating outfit. This apron was a anniversary present from my husband Dave a few years back. It goes well with my 'Muffins are just ugly Cupcakes' shirt.
Select some cupcakes to start decorating. Make sure they are cool, otherwise you will have a mess between a warm cupcake and the frosting.
With a bag of frosting ready to go, you can pipe directly on the platter where you will be serving, or you can pick up the cupcake to decorate. The later would be easier if you are using an offset spatula for icing. I used the 1M swirl technique to pipe large swirls of frosting on the cupcake.
- Keep the tip perpendicular to the cake, just above the surface and a pipe a swirl.
- On top of the first swirl, pipe another and pull straight up when finishing.
- Voila
If you still want something pretty, but without as much frosting you could just pipe stars onto the top of the cake. Just squeeze the bag of frosting a bit and out comes a star, or flower if you give it a little twist.
The great thing about cupcakes is that there are so many ways to decorate them. Which will you choose?
Final Thoughts:
I had a great time baking these cupcakes while Christey took pictures. It was interesting for me to see what others see while I am in the kitchen. Baking is something I love to do an to be able to share any tips, tricks or fun stories while doing it makes it even better. These cupcakes would be a great activity to do with the kids this Fourth of July or even during the holidays later in the year. Of course, you have to get the kids involved at some point since we had several toddlers at the end asking for CUPCAKES!
Strawberry Cupcakes Yields: 2 dozen regular size cupcakes, or 4-5 dozen mini-cupcakes
Cupcake liners 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 tablespoon cocoa powder ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup strawberry yogurt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce is usually 1 bottle) 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe below Crushed pecans or red decorating sugar for garnish *Optional: blue food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting Yields: Enough frosting to heavily decorate the above cupcake recipe
2 cups powdered sugar 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick, room temperature) 16 ounces cream cheese (2 blocks, room temperature) 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract (if available, otherwise regular)
Cupcake Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line muffin cups with paper liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
- In a stand mixer, mix together wet ingredients: oil, applesauce, yogurt, eggs, food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. (Optional: Add a few drops of blue food coloring to deepen the red color)
- Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three small batches until just combined, and a smooth batter is formed. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and tap on flat surface to ensure no air bubbles. Bake accordingly:
- Mini-size: Bake 13-15 mins
- Regular size: Bake 15-18 mins
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness and when it comes out clean, move muffin tins to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:
- In a stand mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- Increase the speed and beat until light, fluffy and lumps are gone. (If frosting seems a bit stiff, turn off and add 1tsp or so of milk) Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add vanilla and mix briefly.
- Place frosting in refrigerator to stiffen slightly.
- When cupcakes have cooled completed. Pipe frosting or use an offset spatula to spread frosting onto cupcake. Decorate with crushed pecans or red decorating sugar.


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Wye Island Soft Crabs
Blend together the butter, oil, basil, parsley and cayenne. Set aside.
Brush the crabs with some of the basil butter. Place them directly on the prepared grill or thread them onto skewers. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side, until they turn a reddish color. Be sure that the crabs are cooked through, but do not overcook them. Brush them with more basil butter and sprinkle with almonds. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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Astrium Upgrades SkyFile
Astrium Services released an update for its SkyFile Mail software, which provides more user flexibility and cost reductions on regular maintenance in addition to offering more possibilities to "Bring Your Own Device" on board. The new monthly update of SkyFile Mail Anti Virus improves security and features a new automatic notification that prompts the Master to update the Anti Virus software over the air.
User flexibility is improved with SkyFile Mail v8.25 through enhanced I4 device control, which with the addition of JRC and Furuno, is now available for all types of FleetBroadband terminal. This feature allows users to start the FleetBroadband connection and dial in directly from SkyFile Mail, so there is no need to keep the IP session open continuously, which reduces the risk of costly unwanted data usage. I4 device control also offers an SMS notification feature with keyword definition, which initiates automatic dial in. This allows the Master and officers to receive important/urgent messages promptly, without waiting for the next manually activated dial in.
A cost-saving feature of the upgrade is the SkyFile Mail Anti Virus monthly updating, which negates the need for quarterly manual updates that previously required someone to visit the vessel and update the system using solid media every three months. Incremental updates can now be done over the air on receipt of the automatic notification, which, whilst using bandwidth, is far more cost effective than asking the IT manager to come on board and manually update the Anti Virus four times a year.
Also aimed at reducing costs is a new feature that provides greater control of the satellite services SkyFile Mail uses for connectivity. The Master can now set up three different types of connection, for instance FleetBroadband as primary, and Fleet77 and Iridium OpenPort as back-ups. If for a technical reason, the Master has to switch to a back-up solution, SkyFile will alert them that it is not using the primary connection. This new functionality is useful as back-up services are often more costly per MB than primary services, so by knowing exactly what connection the vessel's email system is using, the Master can avoid unplanned data costs.
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Of French origin, Laurent Craste has been living and working in Montreal for the past 22 years. His career has involved both a studio practice in contemporary ceramics and the teaching of ceramics at the college level.
Craste's series of distorted vases entitled "Abuse" actualizes the rage expressed in an earlier video depicting the artist in the process of digging. It also updates the strain inherent in any production requiring great skill: the portion of rejects brought to their ultimate point.


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Episode 21: The Real Housewife of Rome/
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a new episode of History is Gay? This time, Gretchen and Leigh dive into the brief, controversial, and totally extra reign of Emperor Elagabalus of Rome. Or rather, Empress Elagabalus! Whether it be marrying multiple wives and one husband, revolutionizing the Roman religion, installing women as senators, throwing parties with sex workers, or enjoying the attention of well-endowed men, Elagabalus was as unconventional as they come. And chances are, she may very well have been a trans woman.
0:00 – Introduction
4:23 – Main Topic: Elagabalus
8:40 – Socio-Historical and Religious Context
13:31 – Fun Segment: Word of the Week
22:47 – Elagabal and Roman Religion
29:39 – Who were they? Bio Time.
54:48 – Why do we think they're gay?
1:08:30 – Analysis from Queer Historians
1:09:49 – Fun Segment: Pop Culture Tie-In
1:12:45 – How Gay were They?
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Screenplay by Dario Argento and Franco Ferrini
Starring Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino
The film centers around a serial killer known as "The Card Player", who is kidnapping young women in Rome. Using a webcam set-up, the killer challenges the police by forcing them to play hands of Internet poker. If the police lose, the kidnapped victim is tortured and murdered on-screen.
This is Argento's second giallo feature of the decade, following Non ho sonno (Sleepless) and has a brief role by Fiore Argento, the director's eldest daughter. She had previously appeared in her father's films Phenomena and Demons.
Anna Mari (Stefania Rocca) and (Liam Cunningham) at Pantheon.
Riikka taking the picture.
The pub where Remo (Silvio Muccino) meets a mysterious girl was Jonathan's Angels, now renovated and called Mon's Angel's after the new owner, at Via Fossa 16.
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When numbers permit we travel by coach from Nailsworth to our regional theatres (Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Malvern and Stratford) for a variety of productions.
The varied programme includes plays, musicals, ballet, opera and classical theatre. Most performances are weekday or Saturday matinees but some, like opera, are in the evening.
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"Laughing Under the Stars" was conceived by past president Ken King as a way to build an endowment for Rotary's many community and international services projects. Last year's sold out event raised more than $70,000. The club expects that the "buzz" from its success will result in another sell out this year. Club member and La Valencia general manager Mark DiBello will provide catering for this year's celebration, which will be chaired by Russell King.
Rotary is an international service organization comprised of professionals dedicated to making a difference in both their communities and developing countries. The organization currently has more than 31,000 clubs located in over 200 countries.
Our La Jolla club's hands-on service projects included building playgrounds for San Diego Salvation Army's Door of Hope and the town of Jeremy, Haiti, furnishing "My First Homes" for former foster youth, building three homes in Tijuana, providing a sailing experience for underserved local youth, and awarding nearly $180,000 in renewable college scholarships.
The Rotary Club of La Jolla meets Tuesdays at noon at La Valencia hotel. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. For further information, visit www.rotarycluboflajolla.com.
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Chef Javier Aranda prepares tailor-made events personalized to the needs and desires of each client.
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The John Roan School has its own outdoor activity centre in the Lake District.
Built on 40 acres of land given to the school and left in trust by Arthur Hope, a former Headteacher, the Hope Memorial centre is the focus for our outdoor activities allowing students to follow a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. Here, students can experience the beauty of this spectacular countryside, and the challenge and excitement of outdoor life.
Students from each Year Group regularly visit the Braithwaite Centre and subject specific trips are also organised. For example, in recent years, there have been Maths and Music residential study trips.
During a visit students take part in a variety of activities including rock climbing, hill walking, orienteering, nature rambles, canoeing, swimming and ghyll scrambling. The students cook, clean and play together enjoying the outdoor life and learning how to work collaboratively in teams. For many students, a visit to Braithwaite is a life changing experience and the memory stays with them for the rest of their lives.


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Jailbreak Only: Lima Is A Browser Based Cydia Alternative That Looks Promising
by Dave LeClair
April 29, 2012
Since the dawn of jailbreaking time, there has always been talk of the next Cydia. Everyone always thought that they could do it better, but alas, all these years later, Cydia is still the top jailbreak store. They show no signs of relinquishing the throne. However, Jeff from iDownloadBlog got his hands on the beta for a brand new Cydia alternative called Lima. What makes this one special? It runs entirely within your device's browser! The layout looks a lot like Cydia. There are: home, sections, search, and more tabs. The home tab has basic information, and I can only assume will be where they push items available for sale on their store. The sections tab is where you browse for tweaks and apps. Search, as you might guess, is where you look for something specific. More is where everything else resides. From here you can look at installed packages, reset cookies, view new packages, and all of that good stuff. According to iDownloadBlog, there are only three repositories supported in the app. Hopefully, when the final version launches you will be able to use more repos, otherwise I can't see this being a success.
Click here if you can't see the video above.It's a work in progress, so there could be a lot of improvement coming as it goes into the final version. Check out the incredibly in-depth review on iDownloadBlog for a step by step breakdown of everything that is good and bad about Lima.


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It is not unusual in Alzheimer's care settings for dementia patients to seek constant attention. What can you do to alleviate this problem?
Alzheimer's Reading Room
I received this via email from our Reader Brian.
Hi Bob! I have been reading you posts on the Alzheimer's Reading Room for some months now and find them very informative and uplifting.
I have been caring for my mother for just over 6 months now who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 2 years ago, even though I and other members of our extended family suspect she had it a lot longer.
To be honest with you, I find caring for her very tiring and weary some for many reasons.
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...first of all, I can not be outside of her presence for more than a few minutes or she will search me out so I have absolutely no quiet space to read or even get online for more than a few mins before being assailed with "what are you doing" "
why are you doing" etc etc.My response.
...she is only satisfied if I sit with her virtually 16 hours a day, which is impossible.
She can/is very negative in her words to me and about others, and if I say something positive, she will return a negative answer...she had always been somewhat negative in outlook, but she is 100 times more so now.
....she is 83 yrs old, thinks she has nothing wrong with her, denies everything, even when shown proof.
...I understand I need to enter the Alzheimer's world, but her changes of mood, from mellow to angry, sad in the space of a few minutes for the whole day is for me, unbearable.
....nothing I say or do can allievate all this...I feel helpless and at the end of my tether, and ready to walk out every day.
....I do not want to see her put in a home, so any advice you may be able to offer would be greatly appreciated...thank you!
Whew. Deja Vu....
I sat there reading and thinking .... been there .... saw that .... experienced it.
I'm smiling right now because I believe there is hope Brian; but, I can assure you I wasn't smiling when it felt like I was in your shoes. Yes, I did get pushed to the limit many times.
Brian, I understand how you might be feeling. Like you, I had a similar experience in the beginning. It is disconcerting, frustrating, and you just can't help experiencing feelings of angst, anger, frustration, and hopelessness. The entire gamut of emotions washing over you with intense force.
Let's start here. My mother did not believe there was anything wrong with her. She couldn't walk very far but she still said -- "tomorrow I am going to the mall, and I don't know when I am coming back". She often said, "there is not a damn thing wrong with me". These are the mild versions of her words.
Brian, don't let this bother you. It is pretty common especially when Alzheimer's strikes at an older age. You have to try and get use to it and accept that she might never know that there is anything "wrong" with her. I doubt you will ever convince her otherwise. But let me ask you? Is it really important for you to convince her she is living Alzheimer's disease? What difference would it make? Make you feel better? Make her feel worse?
It is a waste of time and energy to try and convince someone living with dementia just about anything. Even if you did, they wouldn't remember in five minutes. Worrying about things like this distract you from your mission, and the stress you let off bleeds right out into the environment you are living. You get uptight and your mother ends up "more" uptight.
Okay, now to a biggie. This is where you might turn the tide on the entire situation and start heading in the right direction.
Like you, my mother had to "see" me at all times. The second I was out of her sight she would start -- Bobby, Bobby, Bobby -- even if I was a few feet away. But, out of her sight -- Bobby, Bobby, Bobby.
If I went outside to throw out some trash when I came back in she would say -- oh there you are, where have you been all day? It was not unusual for her to tell someone on the telephone that I left her alone all day, that I had been out, and then say -- I don't know what he is up to when he goes out. This did make me feel uptight and angry in the beginning.
She would say it with a sound in her voice that indicated that she believed I was up to -- "no good". It was clear that she was both angry and scared. She thought I was getting ready to put her in a "HOME". Or like, I was abandoning her. The fact that I was there all day long, every day, didn't count as far as she was concerned. Welcome to Alzheimer's World.
In Alzheimer's World a person living with dementia believes what they say to be true.
It soon became clear to me that she was "paranoid" about something. She was obviously "scared" the minute she couldn't see me, or maybe she was afraid of being alone. I did finally figure it all out. However, that was long after I came up with a solution that worked to alleviate the problem.
Here is a major point. I spent too much time trying to figure out and understand why my mother was behaving the way she was -- and too little time addressing the problem at hand and searching for a "real" world solution to an Alzheimer's World problem.
Brian you can't get a minute to yourself. Here are some concrete suggestions.
I couldn't get on the computer for long either. Soon enough, it was Bobby, Bobby, Bobby even though my mother was only ten feet away. The problem she couldn't see me. And obviously, she could no longer remember -- he is probably on the computer.
You need to try and reconfigure your furniture so that you can sit at the computer and so that your mother can see you "every second". This is what I did. My mother can watch television, I can work on the computer, and she can see me every second.
Occasionally, she still starts going Bobby where are you? Now, all I have to do is spin around in my chair, smile and say softly, I am right here. No lecture, no angst in my voice, no recrimination.
A major point here. Less words are better. I say, "I am right here" ... period. That is what she wants to know isn't it?
Saying something like, "I am right here can't you see me?" is not going to work well and might actually be counterproductive. You might actually end up making the Alzheimer's patient uptight by interjecting in those few extra words -- can't you see me? Would you like to get a lecture or a snide remark added in every time you asked a question? Would you like or feel comfortable around someone that treated you badly?
Here are 2 suggestions that might help. The first if the best.
Learn More - 5 Ways People Living with Alzheimer's Can Have Fun
Here is another tip? When a person living with dementia asks you a question for the 50th time in a day; all they are doing is asking you a question. In other words, asking you a simple question for the first time, not the 50th time.
Can't you (by you I mean all of us) learn to give a kind courteous answer each time? What makes you feel better? Saying I already told you five minutes ago its Tuesday. Or, its Tuesday mom.
There are two people in the equation -- the Alzheimer's caregiver and the Alzheimer's patient. Like it or not, it is up to the caregiver to change the dynamic. So folks, you are the one that needs to change. Change or pain. You get to decide -- simple enough.
Brian on this issue -- she won't let you out of her sight. You can try to introduce new variables into the equation to change things.
For example, get a cat (or a dog). This would give her something to take up her time and attention. Pets really work well. They also seem to make persons suffering from Alzheimer's calmer, happier, and more content.
Can you introduce some real exercise into the equation? Exercise is mood changing. You release endorphins, burn off calories, and the benefits to your heart, blood pressure, cholesterol -- and brain, are well known. You feel better, you are happier. Plus, she might start taking naps after the exercise.
If you try and get your mother into an exercise class she might refuse to go. She might yell, scream and complain. My mother did every day. Nevertheless, she went. I put her right into the chair in the gym at Silver Sneakers class as she complained and scowled. I did get a break eventually, I convinced a neighbor/friend to go with her. That really helped.
Does you mother like to do jigsaws puzzles, crossword puzzles, paint or doing anything from her life before Alzheimer's? You could put a photo album in front of her. Or turn on some music.
The solution is there, all you need to do is find it.
Brian, don't expect any of these solution to work perfect over night. You need to have patience. You need to keep doing whatever works until a pattern is established. Establishing a pattern, like a habit, takes some time.
If you get frustrated, keep this in mind. You are going to be a caregiver for a long long time. So you have plenty of time to accomplish change.
If you do it. If you are up to the task, you will end up feeling good about yourself. Once you start feeling good about yourself you will start giving off a "positive" vibe into your new -- Alzheimer's World -- environment. Positive creates more positive. At some point it begins to feed on itself.
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President: Nikki Kommalan-Smith
Nikki has been married for 8 years to husband Jeremy. They are the proud parents of daughters Addison and Alivia. Addison is a first grader, age 6 and Alivia is in preschool, age 4. The family recently added a new member, a red fox lab puppy named Riley Rose. Nikki works full time as a Planning Manager at Under Armour and has served as a volunteer throughout the community and at school since she was in high school. Nikki has a passion for photography. In addition, the entire family gives their time through church and local communities as well as the Ronald McDonald House and the family loves DISNEY! Nikki is really looking forward to serving the Middleborough students, staff and families this year. It's going to be a fun year!
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Treasurer: Denise Donnells
Denise is the mom to Ross Brooks. Age7. Denise works in Accounting and gets to work 3 days a week from home which helps with her work life balance. When she's not going to soccer or baseball games for Ross, they like to visit granny and poppy in Easton, MD and do lots of fun stuff on the Eastern Shore. They also have a 1-year old Miniature Schnauzer named Shelby.
Assistant Treasurer: Kate Lipsky
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Here you can choose and book unforgettable science kids activities for your party. Additional experiments and other services are also available for order. Science shows for kids
Photo from the last show
the international science show, operates 8 years in 4 countries in Europe, it is a science club, what propose to kids new format of getting knowledge – FUN science!
Crazy science show = fun kids party entertainment + learning
Crazy Science Shows holds children's birthday party and graduation parties, events in the kindergartens, schools and shopping centers, at home.
Our science experiments for kids not only look spectacular, but also clearly demonstrate the laws of physics or chemistry. Therefore, children are not only surprised by "scientific miracles", but they get to know the world and learn the basic scientific principles. By the way, even the adults are often surprised by our discoveries!


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The more you see and hear [Lenn], the more you believe.
– Wayne Proctor (We The People)
December 21, 2013
[Lenn] is an amazing, wide-eyed, cheerful and intriguing character who will keep you entertained for hours on end and make your mind boggle with wonder and excitement. his fascination with John Lennon draws you in and you can't help but get taken in and question if somehow... John has actually managed to get inside him :).
His original poems and music are a real treat and tribute to the great man, and it was a pleasure to watch him perform. I know John would have been proud especially as [Lenn] carries all the good will, love and respect through his music, exactly as the Beatles did. Wonderous man, it was truly great to meet and host him!
Andrew Bowles London, England December 7, 2013
John is still talking to us through [Lenn]. Great work [Lenn]. "The proof is in the music or the hearing thereof". Be Well.
Sal D'Onofrio Health Guardians December 7, 2013
There are many who impersonate, who simply "play" John Lennon. I've seen them all. However, Actor [Lenn Johnston's] portrayal of Lennon goes way beyond impersonation. [Lenn] is the modern day embodiment of the spirit of John Lennon. It's amazing to see [Lenn] channel John; and I believe he accurately shares with us what John would be doing today. In capturing John Lennon's essence, it feels as if [Lenn] has downloaded him. There is no one in the world who brings John Lennon to life like [Lenn] does.
– Sebastian St. George Producer December 7, 2013
Brilliant [Lenn] You need a bigger audience. This is great stuff.
Sawn Orlando, Florida December 7, 2013
If you don't believe in reincarnation, check out [Lenn Johnston]. He looks like John Lennon, talks, walks, thinks, dresses the same. It totally blows my mind!
Robert J. Pepe December 7, 2013
Absolutely the best Lennon out on any clothesline......... Stunningly punnie. Brilliantly done. This guy seems to channel John's very essence. Long live John... through [L . J!]
Bill Horn December 7, 2013
My father and I met you at Strawberry Fields. We were certainly blown away when we saw you, because both my father and I are enormous John Lennon fans. We wanted to thank you for making us feel like we were in John Lennon's presence. It was as if John Lennon himself was standing in front of us and talking to us!
You made our trip so special and you were really the highlight of our trip to New York. Thanks again for being so kind to us and promoting John Lennon's message of peace to the world and humanity.
Elias and Melina Mexico December 7, 2013
Your resemblance gave me absolute shivers! Thanks for the fun photo op.
Tanya Sa Canada December 7, 2013
[Lenn] your likeness to John is uncanny, not just looks-wise but performance-wise. Watching you perform I can imagine what it must have been like to see John live. You have a real gift and I'm glad you are sharing it.
Susan Nowak California December 7, 2013
Hi John.........erm.....I mean [Lenn]...forgot your not really Mr. Lennon but boy seeing perform in Central Park was truly "awesome". Then bumping into you two days later in Wall St was quite spooky.....at that point I gave you a kiss...only on the cheek though and it was only a friendly kiss ha ha!!! I was amazed to find out you are an American when I got home, as your accent was typical Liverpudlian (Scouse as we call it) and you have a fantastic Lennon voice. Myself and Anita had a wonderful time in New York, and meeting you just put the icing on the cake. You gotta come to England sometime, as we would love to "bump" into you again. Keep in touch John......damn it, I done it again....[LENN]
David Ottley England December 7, 2013
Silvia Gutierres Argentina December 7, 2013
Lol, why do people say "If I squint" or "If I take my glasses off"? Just admit that he [Lenn] is supernaturally like John in many aspects and he is awesome for keeping the spirit of John Lennon alive. It's a great thing to have and to do. An "otherworldly possession" if you will, lol.
MegaMacTV YouTube December 7, 2013
Hello... I just wanted to say I am a true fan. Sounds like I'm saying I'm a fan because I think you're the real John Lennon, but no. I am a fan of you. John Lennon is a big part in my 16 year old life. And I'd like to thank you because you capture him well. I know almost everything and anything about John because I've spent years researching John, and you've got him fit perfect to a [Lenn]. Your work is amazing. I love it. And I just wanted to tell you how great you are.
Kaylerae December 7, 2013
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!...can't get any better than that !!!...cheers!!! :-p
poppadikks YouTube December 7, 2013
[Lenn] - I believe Lennon's spirit is with us, and I have seen him comment through others over the years. Thanks for being a vessel for him as others have been.
Helene Iulo December 7, 2013
It was very special. It was spooky but nice!
Ana Seguro Portugal December 7, 2013
We took a picture together at Strawberry Fields on Lennon's Birthday. It was intense... You are like super similar to John and it's really awesome.
Emilie Paige Cull December 7, 2013
Glad to hear that the best "JOHN LENNON" is busy. Thank you for your devotion to John, your artwork in Village Idiom is almost perfectly Lennon. We hope to see you in Ohio soon. Best of luck and thank you for keeping the dream that is John Lennon and The BEATLES alive. Have a "Blue Meanie" free day!
Robert Stone Ohio December 7, 2013
You are the most awesome John Lennon on earth! Love you!
Betty Atchison December 7, 2013
Hey there, my Lennon friend! You have been a very inspiring light in my life since I met you. Thanks!!
Jeniffer Juniper December 7, 2013
[Lenn], I love watching your video's, you are so John Lennon the second!
Valerie Kuhn December 7, 2013
Your look and sound of John is just remarkable. The best I'm sure I'll ever see. Thank you.
Annette Poirier December 7, 2013
Many people have asked me if I took a picture with a wax figure of John Lennon, that's how good you are! They can't believe it's an actual person. I saw your videos, you sound a lot like him too. I really look forward to going to one of your shows anytime. Thanks a lot for the picture. I really apprieciate it. You're a really nice guy John!!
Mauro Pereira December 7, 2013


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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all events listed on your calendar, CSAC events?
No, although we do several of our own signings each year, the majority of the events listed on our calendar are from other businesses and are not affiliated with CSAC in any way. On the Calendar all CSAC Events are indicated in a red background. A CSAC event is one in which CSAC is the sole promoter. On occasion, CSAC will partner with or act in conjunction with other promoters at an event. Such events are not considered CSAC Events and therefore all offers normally extended to CSAC members at CSAC events, will not be honored.
Does CSAC profit from Non-CSAC events listed on the calendar?
No, CSAC lists all events on our calendar for the benefit of our members and the general collecting community. The only way CSAC profits from a non-CSAC event is if the promoter pays to have the event listed as a Premium listing or places an ad with us.
Does your calendar display only free autograph events?
No, although many events offer the chance for a free autograph from the guest, many are events which require a fee for an autograph. Although rare, some are just appearances with no autographs available
Where do you get the information on the events that appear on your calendar?
We obtain information on events from many different sources including but not limited to: our own research, other media outlets, promoters submitting their events to us and from members sending in tips.


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Institutional Policies
Time and Effort Reporting Policy
As a recipient of federal funds, Lewis & Clark must comply with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance") as well as other federal requirements for certifying effort expended on sponsored awards. Lewis & Clark requires all individuals who receive federal sponsored funding to comply with institutional policies and sponsoring agency regulations regarding the proposing, charging, and reporting of effort on those awards.
Lewis & Clark faculty and staff are expected to charge their time to sponsored awards commensurate with the committed effort expended on all activities they perform. All individuals who receive any compensation from a federal award or a non-federal award where the non-federal sponsor requires effort reporting ("Sponsored Projects") are required to certify their effort. This process ensures that salaries and wages are properly expended and that actual effort is consistent with the committed and budgeted effort.
Subpart E §200.430 of the Uniform Guidance includes the federal regulatory requirements for compensation for personal services. This includes but is not limited to the specified Standards for Documentation for Personnel Expenses. Lewis & Clark's Effort Reporting policy and procedures are intended to meet these requirements.
Policy Statement
- Time and effort reports shall reasonably reflect the percentage distribution of effort expended by Lewis & Clark employees involved in Sponsored Projects. The Time and Effort report must represent, in percentages totaling 100%, a reasonable estimate of an employee's effort for the period being reported. These reports shall reasonably reflect the activity for which the employee is compensated and shall encompass all activities on an integrated basis. "Effort" includes all research, teaching, administration, service, and any other activity for which an individual received compensation from the College. Note: Section 200.430(c) states, "It is recognized that teaching, research, service, and administration are often inextricably intermingled in an academic setting. When recording salaries and wages charged to Federal awards for IHEs [Institutions of Higher Education], a precise assessment of factors that contribute to costs is therefore not always feasible, nor is it expected."
- Lewis & Clark may contribute certain "Cost Sharing" resources in sponsored proposals when appropriate. All Cost Sharing must be pre-approved. These resources may include but are not limited to matching funds, facilities, and/or faculty or staff time. When Cost Sharing resources are committed and budgeted for in a proposal or sponsored agreement, external sponsors consider the proposed cost sharing to be institutional commitments if such proposals are funded. As such, any voluntary cost sharing commitment should only be made when there are perceived advantages to the institution in receiving the award.
- Each employee whose time is partially or fully committed to a federally Sponsored Project shall complete Time and Effort reports as required. Reporting is required regardless of whether such time is paid by the sponsor, or is an unpaid contribution, i.e. cost share match. Committed cost sharing must be included in effort reports.
- Lewis & Clark uses an "after-the-fact" effort reporting system to certify that salaries charged or cost-shared to Sponsored Projects are reasonable and consistent with the work performed. This indicates that the distribution of salaries and wages will be supported by activity reports signed by the employee and certified by a responsible person with suitable means of verification that the work was performed, generally the Principal Investigator (PI), at the end of the specified reporting periods. Time and Effort reports shall be incorporated into the records of the College and retained in accordance with the sponsor regulations and/or the College's Records Retention schedule.
- Certain sponsors limit the annual rate of salary reimbursement. Lewis & Clark follows the guideline that states a faculty member should not be compensated in excess of 2/9 of their Institutional Base salary (IBS) for work during the summer. Nevertheless, PIs must still devote the full committed effort as proposed and awarded without regards to the salary reimbursement limitation.
- The federal government can impose severe penalties and funding disallowances as a result of missing, inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely effort reporting. Lewis & Clark expects that PIs will complete time and effort reports completely and in a timely manner. Consequences to not doing so may include, at the discretion of the administration, withholding submission of a new grant proposal and/or or withholding compensation on effort expended. Lewis & Clark also reserves the right to charge cost disallowances on Sponsored Projects resulting from the PI's failure to submit appropriate time and effort reports to the departmental operating account.
Procedures and Responsibilities
Institutional Base Salary: The definition of Institutional Base Salary (IBS) shall be the annual compensation paid by the College for an employee's appointment. The IBS includes regular salary and may include any additional assignments, such as department chair. The IBS does not include bonuses or one-time payments. The amount of an employee's IBS shall be described in their appointment letter, and thereafter in annual salary letters or amendments to such letters.
Committed Effort: The amount of effort promised to the project in the proposal or included in the award documentation.
Principal Investigator (PI): the primary individual responsible for the preparation, conduct, and administration of a research grant, cooperative agreement, training or public service project, contract, or other Sponsored Project in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and institutional policy governing the conduct of sponsored research.
Approved by the Executive Council, November 5, 2008; Revised November 11, 2015; January 2018


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At Jones IT, we strongly believe in giving back to the community and have been serving the San Francisco Bay Area community by mentoring and creating opportunities for the local youth. Please take a moment to learn more about these wonderful organizations that are working towards sustaining and building a strong community in San Francisco.
Bay Area Warriors
The Bay Area Warriors Inc. is a non-profit devoted to cultivating student athletes and developing leadership. It is an entirely volunteer run 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Initially founded by Evan Jones in 2005 in partnership with the First Base Foundation, it has since been reincorporated in 2012 as Bay Area Warriors, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Evan started this non-profit with the intention to use sports as a way to expose kids to college, and to help educate the youth in the local community on both sports and leadership by providing them with top-of-the-line coaching and mentoring.
"The mission of the Bay Area Warriors is to educate and help youth develop athletic skills while gaining a level of confidence and self-esteem that they can use on and off the court. The organization aims to serve the youth of San Francisco through their basketball program and running travel teams, leagues, and camps. It is the Bay Area Warriors' goal to mentor as many young men and women in the community as possible, regardless of athletic ability, ethnic background, or economic status."
<dev/Mission> is another local community organization that we support. It was started in early 2017 by a team of technology pros who feel passionate about providing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) opportunities for diverse young adults.
In September 2017, Jones IT hosted the inaugural <dev/Mission> cohort for their first corporate site visit to Jones IT Headquarters. Similar to our involvement with the Mission Techies, we provide internship opportunities to program participants.
Mission Techies
Since 2013, Jones IT has been supporting the "Mission Techies" Program offered through the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA). Their mission is to "achieve economic justice for San Francisco's low and moderate income Latino families through asset development." Each Mission Techies cohort is invited to a corporate visit at the Jones IT office, which includes a tour of the headquarters and a Q&A session about what it takes to start and run an IT Consulting business.
Evan Jones regularly facilitates classes for the Techies on various Information Technology topics including WiFi, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, etc. Jones IT has also provided internships for qualified Techies.
We are extremely proud to partner with MEDA, or Mission Economic Development Agency, which is one of our many awesome clients in San Francisco. Their programs do everything from preparing taxes for the underserved to educating the youths of San Francisco to keep up with the rapidly changing tech landscape.
Do You Have Spare Monitors Laying Around?
We bet you have some that we can take off your hands. MEDA, which is doing phenomenal social work to improve San Francisco are always in need of functional computer monitors and displays to support their many programs which serve the Bay Area, including their Mission Techies program that teaches young adults to code and fix computers.
If you happen to have a spare display laying around, let us get rid of it for you and put it to some good use. All donations are tax deductible and come complete with a warm, fuzzy feeling.
MEDA will even come by to pick it up for you at a time that works for you. All you have to do is fill out the form below with the essentials and we will take care of the rest!