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The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule under which states can create programs that require employers to enroll employees in automatic payroll-deduction individual retirement accounts (IRAs).1 The rule provides a safe harbor on how to structure these programs so they are not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).2 The final rule, which took effect on October 31, 2016, provides flexibility and eases administration for states and employers as described in the section below. The DOL concurrently proposed an amendment to the final rule that would allow certain large cities and counties to establish similar programs under specific circumstances.3
The final rule:
Moreover, the final rule removes one of the provisions proposed in 2015 that would have prohibited states from restricting withdrawals from the payroll deduction savings program. That change will help prevent retirement plan "leakage" 7 and will encourage the availability and selection of lifetime-income options.
Otherwise, the final rule largely adopts the general structure of the 2015 proposed rule. (The DOL's final rule does not make any changes that affect the guidance in the DOL's November 2015 Interpretive Bulletin to assist states interested in helping employers establish ERISA-covered plans for their employees under three specific approaches.8 The Bulletin mirrored the types of plans already in development in various states.)
The new proposed amendment would expand the final rule beyond states to cover programs of qualified political subdivisions that comply with the final rule. Under the new proposed amendment, "qualified political subdivision" includes a city, county or other similar governmental body that:
Five states — California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland and Oregon — have already passed legislation that would require private employers to offer employees the option to make pretax contributions to a payroll-deduction IRA. Massachusetts has adopted a voluntary program that offers an ERISA-covered 401(k) plan to small nonprofit employers. The table below compares details about these state retirement savings programs.
|State Payroll-Deduction Retirement Savings Programs
|Program Type
|Payroll deduction to a traditional IRA
|Payroll deduction to a Roth IRA;* option to change to a traditional IRA
|Payroll deduction to a Roth IRA
|401(k) plan subject to ERISA
|Payroll deduction to an IRA
|Payroll deduction to a Roth IRA
|Covered Employers
|Mandatory for all employers with 5+ employees that do not offer a plan
|Mandatory for all employers with 5+ employees that do not offer a plan
|Mandatory for all employers with 25+ employees that do not offer a plan
|Voluntary for nonprofit organizations with 20 or fewer employees
|Mandatory for all employers with 10+ employees that do not offer a plan
|Mandatory for all employers that do not offer a plan
|Automatic Enrollment
|3% of pay with opt-out
|3% of pay with opt-out
|3% of pay with opt-out
|6% of pay (unless employer chooses 4%) with auto-escalation up to 10% of pay
|Default % determined by Board with opt-out
|5% of pay with opt-out
|Investment Structure
|Target-date funds and other pooled accounts
|Recommend 50% + of account in life-income investment
|Target-date funds and other pooled accounts
|Pooled accounts
|To be determined by Board
|Target-date funds and capital preservation funds
|Current Status of Program
|Legislation enacted 9/2012 established Board; legislation enacted 9/2016 to approve program
|Legislation enacted 5/2016 to establish program with parameters
|Legislation enacted 1/2015 to establish Board to administer plan with parameters
|Legislation enacted 03/2012 to establish program administered by State Treasurer
|Legislation enacted 5/2016 to establish program and incentive for employers
|Legislation enacted 6/2015; program to begin mid-2017
* Contributions to Roth IRAs are not tax deductible, but withdrawals are tax exempt provided certain criteria are met. This savings vehicle is named for the Senator who championed the concept.
Source: Segal Consulting using information from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives
While the state payroll-deduction IRA programs differ in their design and stage of development, all faced uncertainty as to whether they would be preempted by ERISA. With the issuance of the final rule, those states now know how to finalize their programs to avoid a preemption challenge, at least from the DOL. However, the DOL warns that the courts will ultimately determine whether the safe harbor exception is permissible under ERISA.
New Jersey and Washington opted to provide an online exchange that informs individuals about retirement savings options offered by private-sector companies that are approved by the state. Under the exchange model, individuals voluntarily participate by selecting a retirement savings arrangement from a menu of plans. There is no employer involvement or mandate to enroll employees. Moreover, the exchanges are not covered under the DOL's proposed or final rules.
The table below compares the New Jersey and Washington programs.
|State Market Exchange Retirement Savings Programs
|Covered Employers
|Available to those with 100 or fewer employees
|Available to those with 100 or fewer employees
|Investment Structure
|Target-date funds and a balanced fund
|Target-date funds, a balanced fund and Treasury bonds
|Current Status of Program
|Legislation enacted 1/2016 to establish exchange under State Treasury with minimum parameters
|Legislation enacted 5/2015 to establish exchange under State Commerce Department with minimum parameters
Source: Segal Consulting using information from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives
In addition, a number of other states, as well as a few cities (e.g., New York, Philadelphia and Seattle) are considering legislation to offer retirement savings programs to private sector employees in their jurisdictions.
Setting up a payroll IRA program is an enormous undertaking. For a mid-sized state, the number of employers that could be covered by the mandate could exceed 50,000 and the number of employees that could potentially be enrolled might exceed 500,000. For a very large state program, such as California, the potential number of eligible workers is estimated to be 6.8 million. For such a large and important undertaking, expert assistance can be critical. Segal Consulting has experience in the establishment of these programs and can assist potential program sponsors by:
Jurisdictions should rely on their legal counsel's advice on whether the program will comply with applicable federal laws and regulations, including the ERISA exemption safe harbor.
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For more information about how these new rules may affect your program or advice on how to establish a program, please contact one of the following experts or the Segal office nearest you.
1 As noted in Segal Consulting's September 1, 2016 website posting, "DOL Green Lights State Savings Programs for Private Sector Employees," the DOL issued the final rule on August 30, 2016.
2 A safe harbor is a special provision that offers protection from violating a law provided the entity seeking that protection meets specific conditions.
3 The proposed amendment to the final rule was issued on August 30, 2016.
4 This new DOL ERISA safe harbor for certain state-sponsored savings plans is in addition to the 1975 IRA payroll deduction safe harbor for salary reduction IRA arrangements, which is still available. In both cases, arrangements that satisfy the specified requirements are not considered to be ERISA-covered pension plans, and therefore not subject to ERISA preemption. If a new state safe harbor plan permits participation by employers that are not otherwise required to participate, such employers can be protected by the 1975 safe harbor, provided that the state arrangement does not require auto-enrollment and otherwise satisfies the 1975 safe harbor.
5 This is a significant change from the language in the 2015 proposed rule that stated a program would not fail to qualify for the safe harbor merely because it is directed to "employees who are not already eligible for some other workplace savings arrangement" because the rule no longer implies that employers may need to monitor their obligations on an employee-by-employee basis.
6 This modifies a 2015 proposed provision that prohibited employers from receiving consideration from the state that exceeds their actual costs of complying with the payroll deduction savings program.
7 "Leakage" in a retirement plan means pre-retirement reductions of plan savings by employees, such as through loans, hardship withdrawals or lump-sum payouts at termination of employment.
8 The Interpretive Bulletin was also issued November 18, 2015. Segal's November 19, 2015 website posting, "Guidance on State Savings Programs for Private Sector Employees," briefly summarized the proposed rule and Interpretive Bulletin.
Update is Segal Consulting's electronic newsletter summarizing compliance news. Update is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. It is not intended to provide guidance on current laws or pending legislation. On all issues involving the interpretation or application of laws and regulations, plan sponsors should rely on their attorneys for legal advice.
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NEW! On December 20, 2016, the DOL published a final rule permitting qualified political subdivisions (e.g., cities and counties) that meet specified criteria to establish their own retirement savings programs for private sector employees under the safe harbor finalized for states as described in this Update.
On May 17, 2017, President Trump signed House Joint Resolution 66, which nullifies the rule discussed in this Update. On April 13, 2017, he signed House Joint Resolution 67, which nullified the DOL's companion clarifying rule for cities and other political subdivisions to establish similar programs. See our hot topic.


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Instruct the patient not to miss a dose of the tocolytic medication usually the medication is prescribed for every 4 hours and is to be taken throughout the day and night. Tell her to expect side effects of palpitations, fast heart rate, and restlessness. Teach the patient to notify the doctor and come to the hospital immediately if she experiences any bleeding or contractions. Note that being on tocolytic therapy may mask contractions. Therefore, if she feels any uterine contractions, she may be developing abruptio placentae.
Clinical evaluation of chest pain and acute coronary syndromes
Chest pain is present in 69 of patients with AMI. The pain may be characterized as a constricting or squeezing sensation in the chest. Pain can radiate to the upper abdomen, back, either arm, either shoulder, neck, or jaw. Atypical pain presentations in AMI include pleuritic, sharp or burning chest pain. Dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, or syncope may be the only complaints.
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Hot flashes typically begin as the sudden sensation of heat centered on the face and upper chest, which rapidly becomes generalized. The sensation of heat lasts from two to four minutes, is often associated with profuse perspiration and occasionally palpitations, and is often followed by chills and shivering. Hot flashes usually occur several times per day.
Causes of hypothyroidism
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Counter-regulation in acute hypotension due to vasodilators (B). Increased sympathetic drive raises heart rate (reflex tachycardia) and cardiac output and thus helps to elevate blood pressure. Patients experience palpitations. Activation of the renin-angioten-sin-aldosterone (RAA) system serves to increase blood volume, hence cardiac output. Fluid retention leads to an increase in body weight and, possibly, edemas. These counter-regulatory processes are susceptible to pharmacological inhibition (p-blockers, ACE inhibitors, AT1-antagonists, diuretics).
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Health Fitness Revolution founder and 4-time #1 Fitness Trainer in the world Samir Becic and two-time NBA World-Champion and gold-medalist basketball coach Rudy Tomjanovich are connected through many years of friendship.
Together, they have appeared in the media over 20 times and Samir was his fitness trainer for several years. Rudy Tomjanovich, although born in the U.S., has ancestry that links back to Croatia. Samir was born in Bosnia, the country that neighbors Croatia – both form the Balkan peninsula. Now, they are standing together to raise awareness in the U.S. for the Balkan Floods – which we wrote about here. Both feel emotionally connected to the people in the Balkan region, which is why although the floods have now subsided, are asking for your help in rebuilding the area with damages in the $5 billion.
For more information on donating, please click here. They are urging Americans to donate to the region, and are asking the media to take a more proactive role in informing people about the floods and their widespread damage.


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Inside is a low-center of gravity AC Servo Quartz PLL motor keeping steady speed through Denon's staple magnetic imprint and reading head. Most important, the servo is bi-directional, as pioneered by Victor in 1976 in its bestselling TT-101 series.
The 32,5cm platter weighs 2,2kg, hides 1000 magnetic points and rotates around a 10mm shaft. Braking is electronic, too.
The tonearm is of the Dynamic Servo Tracer kind : molto electronica to keep resonance down and the tonearm tracing the groove even if the DP-59 suffers the Armageddon.
OFC wiring inside and, contemporary fad, lightweight assembly.
Beyond the PCL-59 straight wand, an "S"-shaped arm wand was optionally available (PCL-59S) ; the two side knobs allow Q damping and anti-skating.
The DP-59L is the fully automatic version with ±9% pitch-control and LCD display ; real-wood cabinet with rosewood veneer in ultra-gloss style measuring 11cm in height. Impressive - if a bit overdone.
With 15kg in toto, 82dB of s/n (DIN-B) and 0,006% of wow (WRMS), the DP-59L at 89,800¥ was a fair mid-end player of the very reliable kind.
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Researching the how-to for wet felting while I ate lunch and indulged in a chai latte.So of course I had to try again with some better quality stuff. I decided this while the grey scarf was drying on the line. Pulled out the purplish fibre from Garments and Gadgets that was given to me for my birthday and tried some simple squares. After a few more felting searches online, I laid these ones with thinner whisps of fibre and did four layers being cautious of the edges. They turned out much better. The fibres are finer and softer. Think I'll make some more of these and sew them together somehow. Oh, I did these squares in the right order too...with the fulling. Don't know that it made a difference.
After watching a tutorial, I laid out my bubble wrap and got started. I laid out two layers of the grey icelandic top. It was cheapest of the stuff I bought so it seemed wise to start with. However, I didn't want to make something pointless so of course I start with something not so simple for my first time. That's me for ya. :P The basic idea was a scarf. I meant to make it thinner but I miscalculated on how much it would shrink. I made it a little longer than the table. So that provided the first awkwardness. I then used some Garments and Gadgets Rainbow fibre to do simple squares as a feature. Being a scarf I decided to put them on both sides so had to flip the unfelted fibre mat providing awkwardness number two. This created a little bodge area I'll show you later. So I finally got it all laid out.
Next I dropped on a bit of hand soap randomly and poured on a bit of warm water then rolled it up. Rolling and squishing it with my fingers rubbed the fibres together inside. Enough of this and it matts together. When it's sufficiently felted you start the fulling process.
Fulling involves chucking the felted piece on the table over and over. Nice for some aggression release. If you have pent up aggression. Not common for me. I just had fun tossing it.
Then you stretch out the piece and rub all the areas over a bumpy surface. I just used the bubble wrap as my bumpy surface. This creates further shrinkage and also allows you to shape it a bit. Depending on the direction you rub it.
Ok, what next. Um, ... might just check the tutorial again. Ok, I admit I actually did those last two steps the other way around. I rubbed and then tossed. The tutorial said to do it the way I've listed it here. :) Oh well. Next time...
I then rinsed out the soap in warm water. Since my felt had gone cold the sudden temperature change creates further shrinkage/fulling or something. Then I made my part Felting Finish and Wool Wash concoction and saturated my felt in allowing it to soak in all the mix goodness. Then I wrung it and hung it on the line to dry.
When it was dry I steam ironed it flat and then trimmed the tacky edges. They really weren't very straight at all and cutting it neatened them up beautifully. You see, when I laid out the fibres and then tried to roll it, some of it stuck out the edges. I need to make sure I leave enough bubble wrap room around the edges so all the fibre felts properly.
Wa-lah! My first finished felted piece. A bit-too-short scarf. Ha ha. That grey icelandic top is a bit rough and scratchy too. It has such long rough fibres like course hair. It was the cheaper stuff though. First tries really are more of an experiment.
I do need to practice. There certainly is technique to it. I had a number of areas that are quite see-through when you hold them up to the light. Here's my bodge job. When I flipped it before felting this part moved a bit and I didn't re-lay it. Just kinda shoved it back together. So this area is particularly bad with the see-throughness. A bit of pulling and I reckon it would quite easily separate.


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Please note that our office is closed for lunch each day from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Documents may be dropped in the drop box during lunch.
The Oak Ridge Housing Authority is accepting applications for our Public Housing & Section 8 Programs. If you would like to have your name placed on our waiting list please complete the application. Once you have completed the application and gathered the required information call 865-482-1006 ext 122 to schedule an appointment.
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SHARES Policy Rethink
Throughout calendar year 2018 and into early 2019, the SHARES Executive Group (SEG) has engaged with all SHARES participants, and with staff at OCLC Research Library Partnership institutions who are considering joining SHARES, in rethinking SHARES policies and values. This Rethink has been organized around five themes, taken up and explored in sequence as the months unfold.
SHARES Introduction
SHARES is the resource sharing arm of the OCLC Research Partnership. SHARES supports active collaboration among its partner libraries and a generous resource sharing program, which provides onsite use and interlibrary loan of the SHARES libraries' strong, rich, diverse, and unique collections.
SHARES partners explore and recommend current and innovative technologies, policies, and practices to facilitate this enhanced sharing. Recent SHARES working groups have explored packaging and shipping, ILL unit costs, collection-sharing best practices, and reciprocal onsite borrowing.
This international sharing partnership—together with OCLC Research technological support—expands and enhances local collections with materials owned by partners around the world.
SHARES is managed by the SHARES Executive Group. OCLC Research Library Partnership is a prerequisite to joining SHARES.
Whether you are considering joining the consortium, have recently joined, or are experienced with SHARES, this webinar from 2013 highlights the benefits, obligations, and culture of the consortium.
The webinar features presentations by Bart Hollingsworth of Brown University and Jenny Lee of the University of California, Los Angeles, talking about why their institutions joined SHARES and the benefit that accrues to staff and patrons, and OCLC Research Program Officer Dennis Massie, providing context and history.
Policy Rethink
Throughout 2018 and into early 2019, the SHARES Executive Group is engaging with all SHARES participants in rethinking SHARES policies and values.
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PRISM and the Myth of Absolute Security
Edward Snowden, an ex-CIA employee and a current employee of defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, is all over the news this week. He's also the source of the NSA leak that outlined PRISM, a broad-based U.S. Internet intelligence-gathering program.
Last month we learned that QinetiQ, a major DoD government contractor, had been repeatedly breached by Chinese hackers.
Together, these events have a lot of people talking about the safety and security of U.S. government contractors.
The Defense Security Service (DSS) administers the defense portion of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), a rigorous program outlining the requirements for government contractors that need a U.S. government security clearance to access national security information.
If you skim the table of contents for this program you'll see what people have to go through to get these clearances – it is comprehensive.
Here's the ugly truth of information security: In spite of the rigorous controls spelled out in NISPOM and other security programs, security lapses are bound to happen.
This is true of any compliance or regulatory measure. Even if you implement all of the controls, there is never a sure fire way to prevent all leaks or breaches 100% of the time.
Take PCI for example– this regulation is intended to secure the credit card industry, but we still routinely hear about breaches in banks, payment processors and point of sale devices.
Now PCI and NISPOM are very different programs, but the point is that breaches of security controls happen – we just don't hear about many of them, especially those within the government, because aren't made public.
The fact of the matter is that lapses in security controls take place in every industry. Government contractors and government employees are human, so security lapses are going to happen in government.
Even when the stakes are very high and the security controls are rigorous there is no magic bullet and there is no magic pill that will permanently solve the all the problems of confidentiality, integrity and accessibility.
Security professionals everywhere wish it was otherwise, but we have to keep reminding ourselves that there is no way to be 100% secure 100% of the time.
- Snowden source of leaks: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/10/white-house-nsa-leaks-edward-snowden
- QinetiQ Breach: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-cyberspies-outwit-u-s-stealing-military-secrets.html
P.S. Have you met John Powers, supernatural CISO?
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The Evanston Chamber of Commerce will host a Q&A forum with the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (the County agency that will be enforcing the minimum wage and earned sick leave ordinances). The Commission will spend about 20 minutes presenting, in some detail, how each ordinance works, and what they require of employers. The Commission will then answer specific questions about compliance, from employers in the audience.
Thank you to Rotary International for supplying the perfect venue to welcome our business community.NOTE: Parking in the Rotary building is currently closed. Please use the public garage that enters on Davis or Benson, or street parking.
This is a free event welcoming all Evanston business owners. If you are not a Chamber member, please register as a non-member.


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Holidays (whether you experience in summer or winter depending where you are) means a certain amount of time off spent with family, friends and loved ones.
There really isn't a better way to ring in the holiday season than sitting down to watch holiday movies. Every genre has its own offerings for the holiday season. My first marathon with full reviews was in 2012 so this one holds a close place to my heart. I'm not very knowledgeable yet on the holiday classics but I'm working on it.
Thats what December is for 😉
Click on the titles of the flicks to go to the review!
December 2012
The Holiday (2006) + EXTRA
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Garfield's Christmas Special (1987)
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
Dragons: Gift of Night Fury (2011)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
A Very Minty Christmas (2005)
Four Christmases (2008)
Disney Classic Holiday Stories
A Wish For Wings That Work (1991)
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)
Serendipity (2001)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Love Actually (2003)
A Pink Christmas (1978)
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
Prep & Landing (2009)/Naughty vs. Nice (2011)
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Home Alone (1990)
Home Alone 2 Alone in New York (1992)
Polar Express (2004)
Elf (2003)
December 2013
Christmas Classics Vol.1/Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Dreamworks Holiday Classics (2011)
Home Alone 3 (1997)
Lady Gaga & The Muppets Holiday Spectacular (2013)
Looking back, 2013 reminds me that I need to up my game a bit more.
December 2014
VeggieTales-Saint Nicholas: The Story of Joyful Giving (2009)
The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas (2012)
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012)
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman (2005)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Arthur Christmas (2011)
Happy Christmas (2014)
December 2015
Krampus (2015)
Jingle All the Way (1996)
Black Christmas (1974)
Christmas Crush (2012)
Holiday Engagement (2011)
A Long Way Down (2014)
December 2016
Dear Santa (2011)
A Dogwalkers' Christmas Tale (2015)
Once Upon a Holiday (2015)
December 2017
Merry Kissmas (2015)
A Christmas Kiss II (2014)
Naughty & Nice (2014)
A Christmas Prince (2017)
Christmas Belle (2013)
Christmas Inheritance (2017)
December 2018
Angela's Christmas (2017-short)
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)
The Holiday Calendar (2018)
The Princess Switch (2018)
Book: Mooseletoe by Tiffinie Helmer
Nailed It! Holiday! (Season 1, 2018)
Super Monsters and the Wish Star (2018)
A StoryBots Christmas (2017)
Book: Stinky Santa by Otto Fishblanket
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Dreamworks Home: For the Holidays (2017)
Trolls Holiday Special (2017)
Christmas Wedding Planner (2017)
Book: A Kiss For Christmas by Melody Grace
December 2019
Nailed It! Holiday (Season 2, 2019)
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019)
Sugar Rush Christmas (Season 1, 2019)
Holiday in the Wild (2019)
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)
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Party pies, sausage rolls, quiche, wedges, mini spring rolls, mini samosa with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Sandwich Platter $40.00
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Chesse Platter $40.00
Crackers & variety of cheeses
Pizza Platter $40.00
A variety of mixed pizzas.
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Note: Focaccia can be made to be vegetarian.
Fruit Platter $40.00
Seasonal fruits.
Indian mixed platter $44.00
Different variety of large Indian samosa, Aloo Tikki, wedges, served with tomato sauce
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29 May - Old Bonkers story gets into Evening Standard
You may remember
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of the assaulted schoolboy serialized here over several months. Bexley police had written all sorts
of untruths in their file, mainly to protect one of their mates and a Judge had
labelled them thoroughly dishonest. Their misdeeds found their way into
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The Standard doesn't admit to being a year behind the times nor does it say it was Bexley's police that was up to no good. It all took place on Chief Superintendent Dave Stringer's watch. Regular readers will have no need of any reminders over what sort injustices and cover-ups were sanctioned while he was in charge.
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It is never an easy task to choose the right type of care for an elderly relative. We will try to help you by explaining major differences between a retirement home and a residential care facility, so that you can make a reasoned decision that'll suit both you and the elderly person.
Before we go into further detail about each option, let us remind you of certain elements that you must consider when you make your choice: the future resident's level of autonomy and how much they rely on medical care. Assistance services and medical staff may vary depending on the type of residence chosen.
Retirement homes
There are two categories of retirement homes: EHPA (French abbreviation for Accommodation facility for the elderly) and EHPAD (French abbreviation for Accommodation facility for the dependent elderly).
EHPAs welcome valid and relatively independent seniors. They provide services such as housing, catering, entertainment, laundry and routine care. When tenants have specific medical needs, they must contact a medical service, nurse, or domestic help services themselves.
As for EHPADs, they are meant to host physically or mentally dependent seniors. All staff members are employees of the facility and all care is provided on the premises.
Residential care
It is similar to a collective residence that welcomes seniors from the age of 70 (while it is closer to 85 years old when it comes to retirement homes). It consists in small apartments that create the atmosphere and environment that seniors are familiar with: they can even furnish the place themselves. Residential care facilities, just like EHPAs and EHPADs, provide services like catering, laundry, activities, etc.
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Hey! Its 2011! Looking back on 2010 all I can see is failure. I didn't get any of my game projects off the ground, and my engine is still in development. But hey, at least my house didn't catch fire… (*looks around cautiously for any spontaneous fires*)
I figured that if I'm going to make a blog post each day, it should probably be about my current game project and research. Not to mention that my mom is still paying my bills, and is constantly asking me how that game's doing and when it will be finished. I've told her to check my blog, but honestly it doesn't lay things out well enough.
I'm reorganizing my blog to make things a bit easier to find. I'll be adding a Daily Development category so everyone can track my progress, and to have some proof that things are getting done. I still haven't come up with a name for my zombie shooter, but I figure it'll come to me later in development.
My resolutions for this year include selling as many games as possible, getting involved with some of these game development competitions, and going to FGS. I'll also strive to make daily posts detailing my progress, and other things I find around the internet that would be interesting to a flash game developer. By the end of the day I should always end up with some sort of text, picture, code, or video to share with my audience! Hell, tonight I plan to have the editor in a pretty decent working form. Maybe I'll post a SWF for testing! Who knows?
Anyway, I've been talking to some of my old gaming friends from Garry's Mod, and a few have noted that my engine is a 2D GMod wannabe. I'd have to argue against that, except for the fact that my game plays almost entirely like Mario Boxes, a GMod gamemode that I've played quite a bit. But hey, GMod is still bringing in money, so what's the problem?


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Our kids birthday party options come in all shapes and sizes. Our unique and private party space includes two fantastical rooms!
With Bubbles Academy's kids birthday party planning efforts, your party experience will be both enjoyable and unforgettable for you, your child and all your guests!
During the kids birthday party planning process you will be assisted by our Events Manager every step of the way — from booking to choosing colors. Our day-of-event coordinator and knowledgeable party staff will keep everything running smoothly. Enjoy your party knowing that we will take care of your child & guests with flawless professionalism!
Scroll down to check out all of the #BubblesAcademyBirthday fun!
Party Timeline
- 15 minutes before party: immediate-family arrival
- First 15 party minutes: meet-and-greet
- Next 45 minutes: theme or open play activity
- Last 60 minutes: food, cake and goodbyes
- Cleanup of birthday party
Private Parties Include
- Hands-on kids birthday party planning with our Events Manager
- Engaging party leaders & assistants
- Free Trial Open Play Passes to replace goody bags for your guests
- A 2-room private party space: one room hosts the Open Play or Teacher-led birthday activity, while the other is for cake and dining
- Plates/cups/napkins & utensils
- Serving platters, cake serving utensils, drink buckets
- Pitchers of water and lemonade
- Tableware and eco-friendly decor*
You Provide:
- Food/snacks for adults and kids
- Cake and candle
- Ice and additional drinks if desired
Eco-friendly Updates!
In addition to providing a one-of-a-kind party experience, we are passionate about sustainability and modeling best practices in eco-friendly education and events! We have transitioned away from providing helium balloons and disposable plastic decor for our celebrations. You can still count on dedicated party coordinators, beautiful eco-friendly decor and tableware, engaging party leaders and use of our bright and whimsical spaces for your special event.
Open Play Parties
An Open Play Birthday Party is a freestyle playtime experience — with tunnels, balls, blocks, imagination toys and soft foam climbing structures. It's ultimate Birthday freestyle fun!
Our space is decorated with nature murals, and the combination of music and floating bubbles creates a fantastical environment for guests to roam, romp and socialize! Our team recognizes your child's likes — we've set-up climbers to look like a castle or a cityscape, creating a scenic space for the imagination!
Private Open Play parties have full use of the open play space. Semi-private parties have shared access to the open play space, and a private dining room.
We provide Free Trial Open Play Passes to replace goody bags for your guests!
Private Open Play Parties
Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm
Sundays 10 am-12 pm, 1:30-3:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm
This option includes 24 participating children and 65 adults.
$10 for each additional child up to 36 total.
Private Open Play Party Price: $650 ($550 if registered in a class)
Semi-Private Open Play Parties
Fridays 3 pm-5 pm
Saturdays 10 am-12 pm
This option includes 8 participating children and 20 adults.
Semi-Private Open Play Party Price: $300
Please note: For semi-private parties you are responsible for the set-up and clean-up of your event. Tableware, serving items, decor and beverages are not included, but may be added for a $50 surcharge.
We are here to make your event come to life. Basic decor set-up is included with your party, however if you have a Pinterest dream or grand vision, there will be an event customization fee starting at $100.
Ask us about weekday parties after 5:00 at a discounted price.
Teacher-Led Parties
Teacher-Led Parties begin with interactive fun, like dress-up or story time. Next, you'll enjoy a theme specific 45-minute imaginative storytelling, music or movement adventure, led by one of our talented Bubbles Academy teaching artists. Birthday families consistently compliment the spectacle, detail and creativity of our themed kids birthday party options.
The interactive multimedia we create and utilize in our theme birthday parties is an integration of images, sounds, lyrics and video. Your guests become engaged in imaginative storytelling, problem solving and cause and effect exploration. Together with your party lead performer, children interact with the screen to ride an ocean wave, hike through the forest, and even reach the clouds!
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Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm
Sundays 10 am-12 pm, 1:30-3:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm
This option includes 24 participating children and 65 adults.
$10 for each additional child up to 36 total.
Theme Party Price: $850 ($750 if registered in a class)
We are here to make your event come to life. We are happy to provide basic decor set-up, however if you have a Pinterest dream/grand vision, there will be an event customization fee starting at $100.
Teacher-Led Party Special
Book a teacher-led party and receive a complimentary family photo shoot with an 8 x 10 fine art print from Classic Kids Chicago! (While supplies last)
Theme Options
Music Birthday Party
We fuse song and movement activities to create a lively music birthday party experience for both children and adults! One of our star teachers will delight the young crowd with both energetic and classic tunes. The live concert is paired with our Open Play set-up — navigate tunnels, hop over and under climbers, and dance in a wave of bubbles!
Birthday Boogie
Shimmy and sing loud and birthday proud to kid favorites like "The Wheels on the Bus" and "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." We will celebrate the birthday boy or girl through dance time with instruments and parachute games.
Transportation Boogie
Fasten your seat-belts — this party is full of drive, fly and zoom action. If you have your own little speed racer, this bash is the perfect song-filled vehicle to celebrate a birthday!
Barnyard Boogie
Welcome to the Bubbles barnyard where your party guests will be introduced to funky farm animals through prop play and song! Cluck and moo along with us as we celebrate your child's birthday!
Rock 'n' Roll Boogie
Get ready to rock out to the classics as we jam out with instruments! Perfect for rock star 1-year-olds!
Jungle Boogie
Swing vine to vine with us, as we introduce party guests to wild jungle creatures through animated song and prop activities.
Beach Boogie
Catch a wave at this sunny birthday party in one of our bright party rooms! Our live soundtrack celebrates summer fun and your birthday beach babe!
Adventure Birthday Party
An Adventure Birthday Party is a sensational fit for imaginative birthday boys and girls! We use interactive videos, props, costumes and songs to weave together an amazing journey.
The Princess and Knight Adventure
Guests will dress in the finest royal attire and decorate crowns before they embark on an adventure to find the Kingdom's lost keys, meeting magical creatures along the way.
Customizable party decor/printables available with this theme for boys & girls.
The Pirate and Mermaid Adventure
During our quest we will hide treasure, walk the plank and meet a mermaid with a special request: sail across the sea and save the ocean creatures!
The Enchanted Forest Party
One of the most popular parties of the Adventure Series, the Enchanted Forest Party is exciting for boys and girls alike. We will dance and enjoy special effects, interactive video and beautiful imagery while encountering silly toads, disappearing gardens, unicorns and an imaginative fantasy world! This party is best suited for children turning 3 or 4.
Superhero University
In this action-packed party, we will learn all the skills needed to save the universe! Superhero students will spread their capes as they fly into the "training center" for lessons in super speed, morphing, balance, agility and strength.
Ballet Adventure
Experience a truly enchanting ballet class together with all your friends (tutus included)! We move to classical music with a twinkling, modern twist. Dancers will jump, spin, leap and wiggle together in a celebration adventure worthy of a storybook. Your tiny dancer and friends will create a routine of their very own to perform for family and guests!
Ninja Adventure
High kick your way to an AWESOME birthday! The birthday child and friends will train with one of our experienced leads — gaining ninja strength and stealth. We complete an extreme ninja challenge to earn the title of Bubble Belt.
Bubble O-7
We need your help, detectives! Someone has stolen the dinosaur femur from the museum! We will search for clues, find fingerprints with a black light and create a sketch of what the culprit might look like. This party is best suited for children turning 5 or 6.
Rock Star Training
We will warm up by jamming to the latest tunes, followed by forming into bands to practice a choreographed dance to be performed for the party audience. A live video feed to the big screen makes this party a platinum hit! This party is best suited for children turning 5 or 6.
Outer Space Adventure
We will dress up in space gear, communicate with aliens and dodge meteors as we collect parts for a rocket ship. Parachute games, music and science exploration round out one of the most exciting parties on and beyond planet Earth! This adventure birthday party is best suited for children turning 5 or 6.
Art Birthday Party
Get ready for an Art Birthday Party, a true blend'n bash! Designed for budding young artists and imaginers, this party is both art and action! We include hands-on art projects and expressive creative movement activities.
Animal Safari
Grab your binoculars! Our exploration entails animal mask making, running with cheetahs and flying with exotic birds! Animal songs and video imagery guide our safari. This party is perfect for children who are wild for animals!
Unicorn Adventure
Let's meet some magical creatures! After painting, glittering and decorating your very own Unicorn, we'll gallop into the next room to activate our own Creative Movement magic. Using wands, rainbows, some help from our magic screen and of course our own enchanted spells, we'll transform into unicorns! Your big kids are sure to love this art and adventure party!
Under the Sea
Dive into an ocean of fun! In the Under the Sea party, we make sea creature masks using sequins, tissue paper and paints. Next we will swim to our activity room to celebrate the deep blue sea with video imagery, creative movement and songs of the ocean!
Transportation Art
This party is designed for children who are fascinated by transportation. Each child will decorate his or her own three-dimensional car. Guests will then steer and scoot into the activity room: a highway of beeping, zooming and flying with friends via video imagery, props, songs and creative movement!
Creative Movement Birthday Party
Get your birthday energy out in one of our frolic-friendly play spaces at your own Creative Movement Birthday Party!
Birthday guests will both move their bodies and express their imagination in tandem. This party is excellent for those who love to climb, run and jump.
We use instruments, inflatables, colorful pom-poms and more to act out the Creative Movement story.
Creative Movement Birthday Party variations include Construction, Zoo, Transportation, Beach, Monster, Princess, Knight, Circus and Jungle.
Birthday Love
Dina I.
"I knew going into it that it would be a fabulous time, but I was really blown away by how on top of it the staff was in terms of timing and fluidity. There was something new to happen for the kids so exploring and playing never stopped. With the energy that my little guy had, I was actually nervous about walking into the room with the blocks and tunnels and the staff assured me that it would change up after the music and they were right and very smart. The kids warmed up to the blocks and tunnel, engaged in the music without too many distractions then had a blast with the whole array of open play toys, to the point that we extended it! I also appreciated the fact that I didn't have to look at my watch once. The staff alerted me when something was about to happen. That is something that all parents are constantly doing at parties because they want to keep the flow going without the party going too long (or kids getting hangry) and I did not have to worry the whole time we were there. THANK YOU beyond words!"
Julie W.
"I want to thank you so much for coordinating a fabulous party that as one guest said was a "massive success"! Brittny did an outstanding job engaging/entertaining the kids through the creative movement activities and Zoe and the other facilitators did a top notch job managing the agenda and keeping events on schedule. It was truly a wonderful party and ran smoothly thanks to the staff preparation. The facilities are really great space for hosting a party and seating for eating in addition to clean and inviting. Thank you and their party was everything I had hoped for them."
Teresa L.
"Bubbles went beyond our expectations. The open play was perfect for our kids and their friends. There were also some nice touches that we we weren't expecting (like the minion sign-in card, the minion projection in the food area). Without even asking, the decorations really supported our minion theme. Tyler and the staff made the party a success. They were so helpful with the setup and getting the kids from the play area to the food area. I also liked that the kids can go back to the play area after food. I also really appreciated the staff having the kids put on hand cleaner before going inside the food area. And Tyler cut the cake perfectly!"
Olivia C.
"The entire process was seamless - from my initial call, to receiving the party packet information and contract, to the day-of set up. It was perfect. Seriously. The room layout was ideal for our party size, the staff was so helpful in setting up all my pinterest inspired DIY decor; they were especially helpful in just managing everything. I didn't have to worry about anything, but watching our sweet baby girl interact with every body! Thank you to Bubbles for creating a wonderful first birthday memory!!"
Olga G.
"What a fantastic space for big kid-friendly gatherings!!! I hosted a big 150 ppl Heritage Night event there and I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful it went thanks to this great spot with extremely helpful staff and perfect layout. Everything from their high tech music equipment to awesome toys made our party a huge success. Sierra and her helpers were super accommodating, fulfilled every request we had, helped us to set up food and cleaned the whole place afterwards! And all of this for a very reasonable price!!! Definitely coming back to host another school event at bubbles!!! Those guys are priceless!"
2184 North Elston
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-944-7677
We offer you access to a compassionate team of teaching artists; a bright community of families to form lifelong friendships with, and overall piece of mind that the experiences enjoyed with us invaluably contribute to your child's growth, happiness and confidence.


text: How to Stop Comparing and Be Happy With Your Own Self\\nIf you're convinced everyone else is richer, smarter and better built, know this: Those people are probably thinking the same about you. Say it with us—the comparing stops here.\\nI was heading from my hotel room to the pool in a skimpy towel that barely covered my even skimpier bikini, feeling pretty good about myself, when Angelina Jolie stepped into the elevator. (I swear! It was really her!) Instantly, my self-confidence plummeted.\\n\\nOf course, I don't need to be side-by-side with a movie star to feel lousy. I've gotten bummed measuring myself against more flexible classmates in [yoga](/flat-abs-guide/jennifer-aniston-flat-abs-yoga-moves-slideshow) or while reading about everyone's fabulous life on Facebook.\\n\\nClearly, the drive to compare is human, and, yes, it can spur us to push ourselves harder. But experts say it can also lead to bad decision making, insecurity and even depression. In one study, when job applicants sat in the same room as a fake candidate dressed in a suit, carrying a briefcase (and a philosophy book!), they felt less sure about themselves.\\n\\nEnough already. Cut yourself some slack, and curb the urge to measure up with these tips, so you can be happy with your own self. *—Araina Bond*\\n__Your best friend's losing weight, and you're not. You kind of hate her for it.__\\n\\n__Let the competitive feelings kick you into action.__ Find out: Has she ramped up her interval training and cut out second rounds at happy hour? Steal her secrets for your plan. Research shows weight loss can be contagious, so her success may help you succeed. You'll also feel better about what you've achieved if you remind yourself of your initial goal (probably \\"lose some weight to feel healthier and look great,\\" not \\"lose faster than Zoe\\"). Now go celebrate those 3 pounds down! Woot!\\n__You excitedly tell your girlfriend you got a raise. She oh-so-casually lets slip that she earns double what you do. Big-time buzzkill.__\\n\\n__Forget the number.__ Research shows that having loads of money won't necessarily make you happier. Instead, think about all the ways [your raise will change your life](/health/2012/01/know-your-worth): You'll be able to erase your credit card debt! Take an impromptu vacation! Try that hot new restaurant with the $30 entrées!\\n\\nIn other words, if your friend hadn't told you her salary, you'd be riding high. Need more evidence of how well you're doing? We suggest visiting [GlobalRichList.com](http://GlobalRichList.com). We promise you'll be shocked by how your paycheck stacks up to incomes around the world. The truth is, someone out there will always be wealthier, more successful or smarter than you are—sorry!—so focus on what's good in your life, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.\\n__Your manager singles out a colleague for a stellar job, even though you've been busting your tail, too. What—are you invisible?__\\n\\n__Measure yourself now against you in the past, not your coworker.__ To make it easy, jot down three professional victories and stash the list in a drawer where you'll see it every time you grab a paper clip. \\"Recalling past successes maintains self-confidence,\\" says Robert Liden, Ph.D., management professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Then hold back the death stares, warmly congratulate your officemate, and keep doing what you excel at. You'll earn work allies *and* get noticed.\\n__You're flirting with a guy at a bar. Things are going great until he excuses himself and heads over to a Megan Fox clone. You feel like a troll.__\\n\\n__Notice something you and \\"Megan\\" have in common.__ It sounds odd, but research suggests that this simple move may up your self-esteem. Why? If you're able to ID a feature you share (long legs, dimples), you could have an easier time recalling that you're awesome, too.\\n\\nAnother reality check: There are a zillion reasons the guy might have glommed on to that woman, including that she's standing near the nut mix. Experts say we're mostly poor judges of others' motivations, so don't assume his behavior is about you. Why not check out that other cute guy?!\\n\\n \\n__[Friends and Money: Dos and Don'ts](/health/2011/04/friends-and-money-slideshow)__ \\n \\n__[The Surprising Secret to Loving Your Body](/health/2012/02/surprising-secret-to-loving-your-body)__


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Christmas Parade
- November 24, 2009
- Category: Press Releases
Date and Time of Release: 24 November 2009
Date and Time of Incident: 27 November 2009
Subject: Annual Christmas Parade
27 Nov. 2009, will mark the City of Sonora's 26th annual Christmas Parade. This event always falls on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day and is attended by thousands of on lookers. The Sonora Police Department is tasked with traffic control and security for the parade.
As a result of the parade, there will be street closures, traffic and pedestrian congestion, and detours. Below is a list of the street closures and the detours that will be in place during the parade. All detour routes will be marked.
• School Street will be closed from 3:00 pm until approx. 8:00 pm.
• Washington Street will be closed to "ALL" traffic from the intersection of Snell Street to the intersection of Hospital Road from 5:00 pm until approx. 8:00 pm.
• Restano Way will be closed from 5:00 pm until approx. 8:00 pm.
• Southbound traffic on Washington St. will be detoured onto Elkin St., then onto Stewart Street, then up Mono Way.
• Northbound traffic on Washington St. will be detoured up Hospital Road to Mono Way and down Mono Way onto Stewart Street, then onto Elkin and back onto Washington St..
• "ALL" Eastbound traffic on Stockton Road will be stopped at Green Street and turned around. Eastbound traffic will detour up Forest Rd., then up Bonanza St. to Highway 49.
The goal of the Sonora Police Department is to ensure the safety of motorists, spectators, pedestrian and participants. The Police Department suggests that if you are attending the parade to arrive prior to the 5:00 pm street closures. This will allow plenty of time to find parking. If you are not attending the parade, you may want to avoid the downtown area to minimize your frustration with the large volume of traffic and detours.
Remember, following the parade there will be a large amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Take your time and be considerate. Normally, the traffic in the downtown area will clear out in approximately 30 minutes, so turn on some holiday music and enjoy the start of the holiday season while waiting.


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Hundreds of friends and neighbors listened to his three children recount why their father was admired by so many.
"Our dad had an endless love for our mom, for us, and the rest of our extended family", said daughter Talia who added, "but it didn't end there. He loved all of our neighbors and our friends. But it continued as he loved our friends' parents, their friends, and all of their dogs." Her brother, Louis, added that his father remembered their names too and had bear-like "Bob hugs" for everyone.
Endless love and a willingness to help, that's how all of the speakers described our departed friend. And as they did, Florida snow (falling leaves) sparkled in streaks of sunlight. At one point, a flock of white ibis took off behind the speaker, their wings taking them up to a place where we imagine Bob might be.


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Individual Services throughout the Product Lifecycle
We think long-term – both with respect to customer satisfaction and the useful life of our banknote processing systems. We therefore offer an array of relevant services throughout the lifecycle of our products.
Every banknote processing system goes through various phases in its lifecycle – from planning and installation to maintenance. We want our customers to be able to efficiently utilize the full potential of the system, from day one until the end of use.
G+D Currency Technology provides you with support through all phases, with qualified staff, technical expertise, and a global service network. We react quickly and reliably when you need support – through a remote connection, on the phone, or with a technician visiting you on-site. After all, the range of services is flexible and modular in structure, and is always based on individual needs. We take care of everything from employee training to the maintenance service, and disposal.
Real service quality can only be achieved if the services offered also meet the relevant requirements. Therefore, it is important for us to communicate closely with our customers at every stage of our relationship. G+D Currency Technology employs more than 1,000 qualified service staff worldwide. We strive for precise, quick and solutions-oriented fulfillment of our customers' wishes.
Our Services
All Set: Optimum Installation of Banknote Processing Systems
Smooth operation starts with professional planning. We also provide advice on all the key questions regarding installation and start-up – from the individual customer's perspective.
Perfectly matching your Needs: Our Training
Our customers benefit from a wide range of training options for users, administrators, and technicians. Experienced trainers build up the knowledge of all employees.
Personal Service: on Call or Mail
We reduce downtime by providing expert support to analyze and resolve issues. One call to our Support Line is enough.
Individual and Reliable: Our Service Packages
Every customer has different needs, so we offer different service packages tailored to individual requirements – from basic contracts to comprehensive service.
Quick and Smooth Service: Spare Parts and Repairs
Our top priority is ensuring reliable operations, achieved through our global repair and spare parts service.
Your Performance Push: Upgrades and Updates
Always state-of-the-art: Hardware and software upgrades, updates and overhauls not only achieve functional improvements, but also increase performance and efficiency.
Business Portal
We offer convenient access to all the relevant information via our web shop, including a spare parts catalog, and an asset manager via a secure online connection.
Everything from a Single Source: Relocation to Disposal
Our services support the system throughout its lifecycle. Specialists will also provide help and advice for relocation and disposal processes.
Tailored Service
The full spectrum of services for banknote processing systems.


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Different aspects of a project can be managed by a project management system. Managing a project includes various tasks like determining tasks of the project, creating a schedule, assigning resources, and identifying and tracking the issues and the risks that are related to your project. You can track the development of your project with a good system.
When you create any project, then you have to take complete responsibility of it's success probability and its maintenance. By using a system you can check if the planning of your project is going in the right direction, if the organizing is done in the proper manner, or if the managing is done properly. Successful tracking of different parts of the project is necessary for the successful development. Different activities that can be included in the project management are given below:
Quality management
Risk management
Resource Allocation
Change control
Estimation activities
Cost control
Budget Management
Depending on the sophistication of your system you can manage various softwares. You need to develop a plan in which you have to confirm and define the goals and objectives of your project. You also have to specify how will you achieve and identify your tasks. Quantifying your resources and determining the timeline and budget of your project is also important. Managing the implementation of your plan and operating the controls also comes under project management. A project follows some phases like feasibility, planning, defining, implementing the plan, evaluating and maintenance. Many software management tools are available nowadays, which can be used conveniently to track every step in your project development, that too free of cost.
The most popular approach for managing and tracking your project is agile project management. Agile is an iterative and incremental approach to practice project management. In this model the entire team has to manage each and every aspect of project development and not just the project manager. The common sense is more preferred over the written policies. This thing makes sure that there is no delay in taking decisions related to various aspects of your project.
The manager also plays a very important while performing project management, like he is the one who will provide ample resources, he has to keep the team motivated, he will also resolve the issues related to the project.


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Infield Dirts, Clay, and Bricks
Call 800-877-1500 To Order Your Infield Dirts, Clay, and Bricks Today!
Mound Bricks
- Unfired clay bricks for building the subsurface of easily worn areas, such as: batter's box, catcher's box, and pitcher's mound
- Pre-formed bricks made from either Pro Mound or Easy Mound packing clays
- Easy Mound Bricks – 304 bricks per pallet
- Pro Mound Bricks – 312 bricks per pallet
- Usage Rates: Pitcher's mound: 75-100 bricks; Each batter's box: 60-80 bricks; Catcher's box: 30-50 bricks
Rapid Dry Drying Agent
- Specifically designed to quickly absorb infield puddles
- Small baked granular particles that increase absorption and ensure durability
- Improves soil consistency and helps reduce compaction
- Won't cake, harden or become slippery
- Comes in 50 lb. bags
- 40 bags per pallet
Red Infield Conditioner
- Provides maximum drainage of rainwater on your athletic fields
- Creates a capillary system which absorbs large amounts of water quickly
- The heat treated particles won't blow away in heavy wind
- Reduces field costs dramatically by providing years of performance
- Comes in 50 lb. bags
- 40 bags per pallet
Select Premium Infield Conditioner
- Premium infield conditioner that keeps infields smooth, safe, and resilient
- Specially sized granules and red color makes it the perfect infield topdressing
- Granule size: 8x16
- Comes in 50 lb. bag
- 40 bags per pallet
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- The highest quality infield conditioner from Pro's Choice
- Combines the most natural red color and highest durability available in the industry today
- Selectively screened for the grounds keeping perfectionist
- Granule size: 5x10
- Comes is 50 lb. bags
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- A premium topdressing that's formulated for uniform particle size and durability
- The only deep red conditioner that maintains its rich color to achieve a championship look
- Granule size: 8x16
- Comes in 50 lb. bags
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- A unique blue gumbo packing clay
- Clay bonds to form a solid subsurface that allows players to "dig in" and establish footing without leaving large holes
- Comes in 50 lb. bags
- 40 bags per pallet
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- A deep reddish brown packing clay
- Ideal for quick and easy building and repairing common wear areas on mounds and in batter's boxes
- Comes in 40 lb. bags
- 50 bags per pallet
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- Turn muddy, soft ground into a firm, stable surface
- Absorbs 500% more water than clay
- 80% less labor and storage requirements
- Blends into your field, leaving no detectable residue
- Biodegradable, all-natural ingredients
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- Non-toxic field conditioner you can use before or after it rains
- Draws standing water and breaks up clumps of mud, providing a smooth game-ready infield
- In less than five minutes – with only 8 ounces of product – you can return an 8'x8' area of mud into playable dirt
- Improves drainage and absorption for great performance and minimal field damage


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The local religious radio station was promoting an upcoming segment. During the promotion, the host kept using the phrase "on-fire." The host went on to reference the "on-fire" missionaries who will be presenting on such and such topic. Then the host referenced the need to be "on-fire" and how listening to the segments will encourage you to be "on-fire" also. The more I listened to this oft used term, the more I became curious about its place in our religious vernacular.
To be honest, I have used the term regularly. I suppose it is fair to say there were also times in my life when others have used the term as a reference to myself. Being the target of the term comes with some semblance of notoriety, esteem, and respect. For others to say someone else is "on-fire" implicates them as being more active in evangelistic endeavors, fervent in preaching, and church activities.
In the spirit of advice from a dear brother, is it wise to use non-biblical language when referencing "biblical things?" In this case, is it appropriate to utilize terms like "on-fire" when discussing the faithful acts of other believers?
Since the usage in our common language is often analogous with "consumed with the spirit" or "fervent for the word of god" we cannot ignore the biblical use of fire as analogy. When used in the New testament as analogy, it is usually to connote fervency or zeal.
One occurrence that summarizes the Old Testament justification of the on-fire analogy is:
(Jer 20:9) If I say, "I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name," there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.
Some may say this is "straining at gnats". Let me make one thing clear. I am urging caution at the usage of this term in the manner in which the radio host and many others use it. Likewise, the usage of many in the modern church use it the same way they use "pastor". Esteem, titles, or hierarchical positions are not the intent of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, edification and equipping are (Eph 4:11-12).
(Matt 23:8) But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers…
Believers can, do, and should become fervent or zealous for the works of the Lord. Christ himself taught that the light of a believer should not be hidden under a bushel (Matthew 5:15-16). In principle, that instruction applies to all then does it not? If all of us are instructed to be purposeful in the works done before men, and the admonition to the Laodicean church to be either hot or cold is applicable –
There is no one believer that can set another believer on fire!
The fire on the altar must come from the Lord, he is the one who consumes the heart of the believer (Lev 9:24, cf. 2Ch 7:1). The Lord is the one who the sacrifice is for. Ultimately, it is he to whom all praise, glory, and honor are due. If we were to look at the true application of the fire in a the heart of the disciple, should we instead say:
Wow, that guy is a burnt-offering for the Lord!
As absurd as that would sound, it is equally absurd to seek the zeal and passion that comes from the Holy Spirit from mere men. This is a dangerous path for the disciple. This path too often leads us into submission to the church systems of our day. We look to pastor or evangelist so-and-so to confirm the message of prophet whats-his-face when we have clear-cut instruction from Jesus and the scriptures themselves.
Therefore let it be said. Being on-fire for the Lord is not an issue. If anything, all disciples of Christ should exhibit some semblance of zeal for Him and His Kingdom. We are instructed, do not be slothful in zeal, be ferevent in spirit, serve the Lord (Rom 12:11) and encouraged, not quench the Spirit (1 Thess 5:19). Be sure that the fire kindled upon the altar of your heart is the flame set ablaze by Christ, not some man and the message of fire in his heart. If you know Christ, that flame is in you. Fan it!


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Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group
The Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group (ICE) has estimated that approximately 2 million cancer cases worldwide are attributable to infectious agents (ranging from <4% in Australia and the USA to 33% in sub-Saharan Africa). Promoting human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening programmes for the prevention of cervical cancer (527 000 new cases per year worldwide) is an ICE priority. However, other associations between infectious agents and cancer require additional research and better standardized control measures. As persistent infection with viruses, bacteria, or parasites is a predominant cause of human cancer, notably in low- and middle-income countries, ICE contributes substantially to IARC′s mission of cancer prevention in the most vulnerable populations. ICE has also been active in collaborations within IARC, especially with the Infections and Cancer Biology Group (ICB), and in numerous international collaborations, notably with the United States National Cancer Institute; Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Oxford University, United Kingdom; and Aviano Cancer Centre, Italy.


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BTEA 2017 Construction Safety Award for Best Practices
Durr Mechanical received the BTEA 2017 Construction Safety Award for best practices during work on Con Edison 14th Street Station, Tank #3 Welding Repairs project.
It is Durr Mechanical policy to strive for the highest safety standards on all our projects. Safety does not occur by chance. It is the result of careful attention to all company operations by those who are directly and indirectly involved. Our employees at all levels work diligently to execute the company's policy of maintaining safety and occupational health.
We thank our team for their continued dedication to safety excellence.