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A map of social enterprises and their eco-systems in Europe
A new study on social enterprise in Europe has been recently published: "A map of social enterprises and their eco-systems in Europe" (European Commission, 2014a). It is a useful update for policy makers and practitioners engaged in implementing important regulatory mechanisms and development programs for social enterprises: structural funds, financial programs, market regulation, training programs, etc. The study presents an interesting set of tools that may contribute to change the internal framework of this sector. We propose a critical review of the document, especially in relation to the structure and the role played by the ecosystems of resources and services supporting social enterprises.
"Variability" (of forms and models) and "lack" (of information and answers) are terms that appear frequently in the Executive Summary recapping the main results of the Map of Social Enterprise recently promoted by the European Commission (European Commission, 2014a). Add to this the fact that the final guidelines are reduced to a list of "barriers and boundaries" and the result is a challenging playing field for social enterprises in Europe. Such difficulties are not in line with the increasing relevant role assigned to social enterprises by the European policy framework. In the document, in fact, the impact of this entrepreneurial model is repeatedly emphasized as a means to face increasing economic, social and environmental challenges, whose resolution cannot be delayed any longer.
The gap between expectations and reality, therefore, is wide and new multilevel policies (European, national and local) are called to reduce, if not to neutralize, it. But how? The answer proposed by the document consists in a "policy framework" in which norms, support services and resources are structured as an eco-system placed on a "middle ground" between top-down interventions (promoted first of all by Public Administration, but also by other actors who, for one reason or another, wish to play a supportive role) and bottom-up infrastructures created by social enterprises themselves (for example, through representation and coordination networks, product/service brands, voluntary certificates, etc.)
Fig 1: Policy framework for social enterprise | Source: European Commission 2014, "A map of social enterprises and their eco-system in Europe"
An eco-system structured in this way should support the development of social enterprise as an autonomous entrepreneurial sector, thus going beyond a representation that, especially on a European level, is strengthened by the existence of isolated and "disrupting" initiatives that do not add up to an homogeneous picture. Although the term "eco-system" has been adopted by EU institutions as a metaphor of the vast and complex environment in which social enterprises originate and develop, an insightful debate on the consequences arising from the use of this term is still missing. Even in the European mapping study, in fact, the term "eco-system" is used reductively, as a more or less extended list of actors (and related functions) operating in a certain territorial, socio-economic and normative context. However, the most important part of an eco-system – the one which makes its use particularly effective even in the field of social entrepreneurship – does not refer to the first half of the word ("eco"), but rather to the second ("system"), i.e. the relational dimension among the actors, the scalability of initiatives evolving in time. In other words, what characterizes an eco-system is not only the group of "living beings" inhabiting it, but most importantly the way in which they interact among them and with the actors of other eco-systems, thus engendering processes that have an impact on the eco-system as a whole or on single parts of it. Having a clear understanding of the constitutive dimensions of the eco-system – actors, relations, range and time – may be functional to the creation of policies and actions based on pertinent and measurable feedback.
This is not an easy task and the main complexity is to be found both in the internal structure of the eco-system, and in the contexts in which the eco-system realizes itself. Therefore it is crucial to grasp those features of variability featuring social entrepreneurship and treat them not as problems but rather as elements enriching the knowledge and policy framework.
Looking at the different components of the eco-system, some criticalities emerge on the following aspects.
A) As far as the normative framework is concerned, we can notice the substantial failure of all those laws that, as in the case of Italy (law 118/05 and subsequent decrees), tried to put different models of social enterprise in the same juridical framework and used a general nomenclature, thus overcoming an approach based instead on an ad hoc juridical form (in the case of Italy, law 381/91 on social cooperation law). Nowadays the "magnetic field" generated by laws on "second generation" social enterprises revealed itself to be less powerful than many entities that, as the Executive Summary points out, remain "under the radar" and which are located, on the one hand, among nonprofit productive organizations and, on the other hand, among for-profit enterprises incorporating the production of social value in a more consistent way that traditional CSR policies. As a result, the majority of social entrepreneurship continues to act by means of unspecified juridical forms, and it is not a case that in the Executive Summary the expression "de facto social enterprises" appears a number of times. From this point of view, it is fundamental to establish a relationship with pre-existent and institutionalized forms of social entrepreneurship in various Member States. In fact, if it is true that social enterprises are deeply rooted in the social economy, it is likewise true that in certain contexts this link is weaker, not only because of normative issues, but also because of historical and cultural factors (as it is the case in many Eastern European countries, for example) which may cause problems among the different components of the local eco-system.
B) The normative recognition inevitably recalls the definition and, therefore, the Executive Summary suggests a development, though not really relevant, in the definition of social enterprise thanks to the combination of three elements from which some "core criteria" originate (Box 1). If there is an almost unanimous agreement on the social (pursuit of an explicit objective of a general interest) and entrepreneurial (continuity of productive processes) dimensions, there are different opinions on the third criterion which also shows a wider leeway on a normative level. It is the governance dimension, which includes all those criteria concerning the stakeholders' involvement in decision processes, but also additional aspects such as profit distribution and patrimonial asset lock. All those elements, though with different degrees of intensity, are under the law-makers' attention (even the Italian one) with the aim to improve the appeal of normative rulings.
Box 1: List of basic criteria reflecting the minimum requirements that an organization should meet in order to be classified as a social enterprise according to EU definition | Source: European Commission 2014, "A map of social enterprises and their eco-system in Europe"
C) As for resources, the Report focuses perhaps excessively on a dedicated financial system which is no longer grounded only on actors and tools directly or indirectly generated by social enterprises themselves or by similar organizations. Here the emphasis is centered on the role of mainstream financial actors who identify a new investment asset class – if not in this model of enterprise, at least in some of its important sectors. The contribution of social (or 'solidarity') finance would have probably required a deeper focus, especially from an evaluation standpoint, considering the recent development of this way of providing resources to social enterprises across the world but most of all its real transformative potential. The eco-system outlined in the Executive Summary is characterized by the existence of an actual "market of social impact investments" which is still to be constructed (according to the results of the mapping exercise), but which probably can mobilize resources and implement pilot projects like those on "social impact bonds" in the United Kingdom. Besides, finance causes a dragging effect even on other components of the eco-system, particularly as far as measurements of social impact and consulting and support services to development are concerned. Without these additional components, in fact, financial resources would lose their power, because they could not identify and measure social effects influencing the economic dimension. In addition, without an adequate system of services supporting social business models, a mismatch would appear between, on the one hand, a growing, diversified and competent supply of financial resources and, on the other hand, a demand on the part of entrepreneurs which would not be able to (or interested in) intercept these resources.
D) Another complex element characterizing the implementation and the consolidation of social entrepreneurship eco-systems concerns the growth (or "scalability") models, particularly of the most significant innovation elements (of both product and process). The system proposes mechanisms that are not new to mature social entrepreneurship, such as supporting networks and tools like certifications and brands. Even in this case, it will be interesting to verify the effect exerted by financial resources that are going to be allocated on the basis of the replicability and transferability potential of the investments that they contribute to subsidize.
The resistance of social enterprise eco-systems is connected not only to their structure, but also to the basis on which they are grounded, coinciding to the main socio-economic factors (drivers) fostering the creation and the development of these enterprises. In the Executive Summary, the traditional areas of sources of social entrepreneurship are updated and re-launched, and a new emerging context is delineated. The well-known mechanism of self-organization among citizens is enriched by "social startups" launched by individual entrepreneurs, as well as by "grassroots initiatives" developed by associated citizens who take charge of answering to the needs of society, and whose collective nature derives from substantially mutualistic processes. Another fostering factor concerns the entrepreneurial transformative processes of nonprofit actors, not only thanks to the progressive transformation mechanism in social entrepreneurship, but also through the construction of social enterprises as the "operating arm" of an association, a foundation etc. aiming at managing the market-oriented activities. The last, but not less relevant, driver of development concerns the restructuring of the public sector and of the productive models of goods and services incorporating an explicit social function. From this point of view, the Report not only does emphasize the traditional tools of externalization and partnership, but it also identifies the spin-out mechanisms in order to transform entire parts of Public Administration into social enterprises, as it is the case of English "public services mutual".
From the analysis, a globally articulated framework emerges, but the mapping does not provide adequate information on the maturity of the generative factors described. This is not an insignificant limitation, taking into account the need to calibrate the action of supportive eco-systems.
In addition to the most stable factors, the Report indicates as an emerging driver those capital enterprises that restructure traditional business models by introducing in the production chain elements of a social and environmental value, which are then shared non only with shareholders but also with a wider group of stakeholders. Even in this case, the Report only hints at the phenomenon, which probably deserved more recognition in order to precisely describe the policies targeted to social enterprise as an institutional form structurally oriented to the production of social benefits or addressed to other models of "social entrepreneurship" redefining the strategies of social responsibility through a partial transformation of organizational and governance assets.
The only macro-trend that has been observed in the ongoing transformations consists in the progressive transfer of social enterprises out of the traditional niches of activity (care services) and market (public trading arenas), pushing them into a sort of "grey area", which has not yet been thoroughly mapped in the study. In other words, it does not help to identify the business fields and economic contexts where social enterprises are developing beyond the model of inclusion through employment (which can be considered "the universal element" of all social enterprises) and care or educational services. There are some hints at new typologies of services of a common interest different from welfare (transports, renewable energies, etc.), but there is still lack of a precise feedback on the positioning of social enterprises within "strong" economic sectors (agriculture, manufacture, advanced services), which are also undergoing a series of transformative processes where sociality and sharing attributes are recovered in various ways. To sum up, the European mapping does not allow to determine whether social enterprises can represent an effective element of "biodiversity" within the economic model, in a period in which the social objectives acquire an ever growing importance, even outside of sectors where meritocracy is more evident, like the care services.
The need to support with adequate knowledge a new cycle of policies fostering European social enterprise is solved by suggesting new research activities. The solution can also be retrieved in the various "country reports" (globally 28 countries) (European Commission, 2014b), from which the European Executive Summary stems and which, by focusing on the phenomenon on a local level, can even "escalate" the knowledge on the following topics:
- Local policies, redefining the relationships between Public Administration and social enterprises as authentic partnerships;
- The impact of finance, thanks to pioneering experiences whose mid-term results can be measured in order to design new financial products and their management;
- Impact measures and other methods to define common standards;
- Business models adopted by groups of social enterprises (for example, for the transformation of real estates into "community assets");
- The evolution of support structures into districts and production chains which, thanks to the launch of dedicated marketplaces, unify supply and demand, and propose a model of "circular scalability" of innovation according to a multi-local rather than a globalizing vision.
Observing them from a lower angle, the results of the Executive Summary of the European mapping on social enterprises may appear less negative and, most importantly, able to foster the policy making strategy that was initiated with the Communication on "Social Business Initiative" (European Commission, 2011).
Barco Serrano S. (2015) "Economía Social y Solidaria: una propuesta para un ecosistema más complejo", Revista IECA: Economía Social y Solidaria, pp. 172-178.
European Commission (2011), Social Business Initiative. Creating a favourable climate for social enterprises, key stakeholders in the social economy and innovation, SEC (2011) 1278 final, Bruxelles.
European Commission (2014a), A map of social enterprises and their eco-systems in Europe, executive summary, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.
European Commission (2014b), A map of social enterprises and their eco-systems in Europe, country reports, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.
SEN (2014), Policy meets practice. Enabling the growth of social enterprises, Results of the Social Enprepreneurship Network.
Zandonai F. (2013), "Una nuova stagione di politiche europee per l'impresa sociale: implementazione e ricadute dell'Iniziativa per l'imprenditoria sociale", Impresa Sociale, 2013-0, pp. 52-55.
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Jackson Recreational Kayaks
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We offer demos of all our kayaks, so you can paddle it and determine if this is the right boat for you. Short demos are free or you can rent a kayak for $30 and take it on one of our standard paddling routes.
Contact Us to schedule a time to look at the different models, compare features and give them a try on the water
Higher Pursuits has most of the new 2019 Recreational Kayaks. If we don't have the color and model you want in stock we can order it directly from the factory for no additional cost.
We have put together a comparison chart to help you compare kayak features, weight, length of kayak, price and other key features.
2019 Jackson Recreational boats available for demo:
- Bite (New for 2019)
- Tupelo 12 and 12.5
- Tripper 12
- Cruise 10
- Riviera and Riviera-T
- Mini-Tripper (kid's kayak)
Bite (new for 2019)
With the trend in price-point fishing kayaks tending towards compromise in hull quality, performance, gear management, and comfort, Jackson Kayak's new Bite doesn't cut corners. With an 11'3″ hull designed by Jackson Kayak's top hull design team and at a class-leading 35″ in width, the Bite performs to the paddle-ability and stand-ability standards you are used to in a Jackson Kayak. It is estimated at under 68 lbs making it easy to manage in and out of the water.
The Bite's comfort was not skimped on either, with the addition of a brand-new trimmable, framed seating system and plenty of room to stand comfortably. The open-concept deck has been long-awaited from Jackson, giving the paddler ample storage space fore and aft along with a system of touring-style bungee cords. The deck features numerous storage placeholders for standard-sized tackle boxes. Jackson Kayak has also included their popular flush-mounted rod holders, as well as long-awaited integrated recessed cup holders, gear tracks on both sides, adjustable foot braces and a hog trough recess to make the Bite a full-featured kayak
Tupelo 12 and 12.5
The Tupelo is your premier, feature laden recreational kayak. Designed for cruising the waterways with comfort and efficiency, with loads of storage and convenient accessories, it is an ideal to match for a couple.
It comes in two sizes to accommodate a wide variety of paddlers. Both sizes feature Jackson's removable and super comfy Elite Seat. YakAttack tracks around the deck allow for you to accessorize with RAM products like rod holders, GPS, camera mounts, smart phones and more.
The Tupelo 12 has a slightly smaller cockpit opening, shorter sides. The Tupelo 12.5 is 6 inches longer with a slightly larger cockpit, taller sides and a greater volume.
Tripper 12
The Tripper is a great kayak that is stable, fast, and turns well. Its open cockpit design allows for great storage of gear, room for a large dog (I have had my 100 pound lab in there with me), or room for a child. It is designed for exploration, fun and family adventure. The Tripper 12 comes with loads of storage space, our comfortable patented Hi-Lo Elite seat and unending ways to set it up for your on-water use. Stuff it for a long adventure, load it up for fishing or simply take it out for a leisurely paddle, the Tripper will get you there.
View the walkthrough video of the Tripper 12
Cruise 10 and 12
Designed to be paddler friendly for multi-purpose use, the Cruise 10 and 12 are a great option for anyone simply looking to get out on the water. With outstanding comfort and ease of access thanks to the unique Hi-Lo Ergo Seat, you'll want to stay on the water all day! Deck storage space along with a large sealed front hatch and day hatch make it so you can take everything you might need for a picnic, day outing, or even an overnighter. Interested in fishing? With multiple RAM Mounts attachment points, adding rod holders takes only minutes. Whatever your paddling goals, this boat works as a great starting point that can grow to accommodate your needs.
Riviera and Riviera Tandem
The Riviera is Jackson Kayak's blend of easy and FUN! Designed for its simplicity, the Riviera is a great option for those looking for an easy to use, easy to store and comfortable sit on top. The high back on the seat gives you the comfort and support you need to to enjoy your paddling adventures, and with very few moving parts, the Riviera is sure to provide fun for a lifetime. A small day hatch in the center provides semi-dry storage for your lunch, sunblock, or other accessories you might need close at hand. A great "cottage boat" as well as the most popular rental boat on the market.
Also comes in a tandem version – the Rivi T.

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The puptastic city of Wildwood sits proudly in Sumter County, Florida. Wildwood was named because of its located in the woods, and dog lovers will be pleased to hear there are still plenty of parks your pooch will love! To keep your canine in good health, there are three veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in Wildwood.
You can't visit Wildwood without a trip to the Lake Panasoffkee Dog Park! Here you can unclip your pup's leash and watch him have fun in this fenced in park specially for four-legged friends. There is enough room here for playing and practicing training, as well as socializing and making new furry friends with the locals. There are even toys here that your pooch can enjoy playing tug of war with! Water is available for your panting pup too. Of course, you can also wander around Lake Panasoffkee with your doggo, as long as he remains on leash. There are also some sniff-tastic trails you can saunter around and stretch your legs.
For a real treat for your pupper, drop by the Woof Gang Bakery! This pawsome place is paradise for your pooch as there are lots of healthy treats you can choose for your canine.
There are also dog friendly restaurants you can visit in Wildwood, including TooJay's Gourmet Deli. This place serves up delicious sandwiches for lunch, as well as shepherd's pie and burgers for dinner. There are also four tables outside where your pup can sit with you. If you enjoy Italian food, don't miss out on the cuisine over at Ricciardi's Italian Table! With lots of dog friendly tables outside, you don't have to leave your dog at home when you go out for dinner.
Spend some quality time with your furry friend and explore Wildwood together!
For a fun adventure with your pup in Wildwood, you have got to check out Lake Okahumpka Park! This is a puptastic place for a day out with 130 acres of land to explore, including lots of open green grass for playing fetch, as well as one mile of sniff-tastic trails. Your pooch will have a ball here! There are also lots of furrific amenities for the whole family to use, including horseshoe pits, a Frisbee golf course, playground, volleyball courts and a tetherball court. There are also plenty of tables, pavilions and grills where you can relax and enjoy a treat!
If you are looking for somewhere for breakfast or lunch, stop by Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner! Here you can tuck into some delicious breakfast burritos and sandwiches, as well as pancakes, waffles and burgers. Just as the name suggests, this place is also dog friendly, and you and your beloved companion can sit at one of the five outdoor tables. For a sweet treat, head to Kilwin's Chocolates to enjoy some ice cream and chill out at one of the dog friendly tables outside. If you are visiting Wildwood and need a place to stay for the night with your pup, check in to the Motel 6. Here you are welcome to bring two pooches of any size for no additional fee! You can also enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Days Inn with two furry friends of any size for a small additional fee per night. If you have an RV and want to stop in Wildwood, there is the Villager RV Park where you can stop at and relax. Canines are welcome to explore the park, as long as they remain on leash.
Every pup loves a trip to the dog park, so don't forget to swing round to the Brinson/Perry Dog Park when you are in town! This is a pawsome place for off-leash fun since it is all fenced in for safe play and exercise. There are separate areas for smaller pups and larger canines, and water is available for your panting pup. There are also waste bags in case you furgot your own. If you get hungry, head to Red Sauce with your pooch. Here you can enjoy Italian and American cuisine, and there are dog friendly tables outside. Sonny's BBQ is also a great place to eat, and you can choose from BBQ pork, ribs, chicken and sausages to satisfy your appetite. Your pupper is welcome to join you for dinner at one of the three outdoor tables!
If you are looking for some pawsome dog friendly places to try with your pooch, head north of Wildwood to the next door puptown of Oxford. Here you will find the puptastic Baskin-Robbins where you can relax and enjoy a tasty treat! You can enjoy some frozen delights, such as ice cream cones, with furrific flavors such as Cotton Candy, Rainbow Sherbet and Chocolate Almond. There is something on the menu to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth! The great thing is that you don't have to leave your furry friend at home; your pup is welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables while you enjoy your treat.
When your stomach starts to growl and you are looking for a dog friendly restaurant, jump in the car and head next door to the north of Wildwood to reach the Villages. This is a puptastic place to go for some food, as it is home to Crispers! This is a pawsome place that you and your pooch will love since there is a lovely covered outdoor patio where you can chill out and spend some quality time with your beloved companion. There is also delicious food you can get your paws into, including sandwiches, soups and fresh salads – bone-a-petit!


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In a matter of days, gamers will get their hands on Mass Effect: Andromeda, the long-awaited follow-up to the trilogy of games released between 2007 and 2012. However, some fans have wondered why BioWare chose to pursue Andromeda instead of Mass Effect 4 — and now the series' creative director, Mac Walters, has offered up an answer.
BioWare was in attendance at PAX East over the weekend, discussing the dialogue system that's featured in Andromeda among other topics. However, the panel began with the reasoning behind Andromeda being developed in favor of Mass Effect 4.
"We wanted the trilogy to end," said Walters. From the very beginning, Mass Effect was marketed as a trilogy, so the studio wanted to tie off as many loose ends as possible to reward gamers that stuck with them through the five-year release cycle, and allow its development staff to move on to new ideas.
The conclusive and controversial ending to Mass Effect 3 would have made it difficult for BioWare to deliver a straight follow-up. In fact, if BioWare had decided to work on Mass Effect 4, many players would have perhaps felt shortchanged, whether or not they thought the original ending to the trilogy was well-executed.
Instead, the studio decided to explore new ground with Andromeda, ignoring the conclusion of Mass Effect 3. It's too soon to say that this was the right choice, but we'll soon be able to judge for ourselves when the new game hits shelves later this month.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is scheduled to release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 21, 2017.
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Vegan Dirt and Worms Brownies
Hello & Happy Monday!!
If there is one recipe that screams childhood, it's the dirt and worms concept! This recipe is typically done with pudding, but you really can take it in an direction you would like.
As a plant based enthusiasts, I quickly came to realize that there is minimal options in the "gummy world". Even Surf Sweets I believe didn't carry vegan gummy worms last time I checked, perhaps it was the sour option that wasn't? At any rate, I was excited to try this concept in a brownie version and use black beans as the base!
I'm sure at one point I thought, beans in brownies, no thanks! However, beans organically add protein and moisture content where you don't need the typical 1 cup or more of butter.
What I love about this recipe, is everything! They are fun to make, festive, kid friendly, have minimal ingredients, contain beans instead of butter, coconut flour instead of white flour, organic cookies instead of OREOS, vegan gummy worms from Hunnybon Sweets rather than gelatin varieties, and dark chocolate!
If you love nostalgic concepts or simply need a kid friendly recipe for this Halloween..You need this recipe for vegan Dirt & Worms Black Bean Brownies
Recipe Tutorial
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Yields 8
15 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
35 minTotal Time
- 1 can black beans (rinsed)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened organic cocoa powder
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips combined with ? cup coconut oil
- Hunnybon vegan gummy worms
- 1 cup organic vegan cookie dust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease an 8"x8" baking dish with coconut oil, then line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix melted coconut oil,maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly.
- In another bowl combine dry ingredients, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt, and whisk.
- In a large food processor add the beans, puree. Add the wet ingredients, puree. Now add the dry ingredients and continue to pulse.
- Add the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the edges appear dry. Check the center with a knife to see it's no longer wet or sticky. Remove from oven and let cool for 45 minutes.
- In a bowl melt coconut oil. Pour over the chocolate chips. Pop in the microwave for 10 second intervals until fully melted. Pour over the brownies. While still wet top with the cookie dust. Place in the fridge to set.
- Gently lift out of the pan, cutting into squares. Top with Hunnybon Sweets vegan gummies!
- **Either leave as brownies, or turn into bowls or pales of dirt.
Mine came out on the drier side, as I used coconut oil that contained solids. If you use the standard coconut oil, yours will appear less dry! (promise)


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ISC conference on safety issues
On April 4th, 2018, the International Students College held work meeting on safety issues. The meeting was chaired by the director, Lyu Pinchao.
During the meeting, the director had conveyed the safety working spirit and made an overall plan on 2018 considering with college's real condition. At the same time, he also emphasized that safety work was the rock stone and insurance for all. This year, the college would hold safety education lecture regularly to improve students' safety awareness and strengthen administration on students' dormitory. In conclusion, safety education was one of the most important tasks.


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Ghanaian legendary music group "VVIP" set record at the ended 2017 Ghana music awards, VVIP won "Best Group of the Year" making them the first group to ever win the award three times in a roll.
In an elite meeting with Zeal a lead individual from the group he express how energized he is, been a piece of the best group in Ghana and Africa to ever win this honor three times in a move setting a record.
The group additionally won ''Best Collaboration of the Year'' with tune "Alhaji" which highlight Nigerian afro-dance-hall performer Patoranking, the award show was a win and benefactor express how well the occasion was sort out and many people think every individual who was honor that night merits it.
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2.1.2 – Services not included in the program:
In case you do not book a tour with Phu Binh Voyages but only services such as: hotels, guides, etc. or you have already booked a tour with us but you want additional services that are not mentioned in the confirmed program, these services are called 'services not included in the tour'.
After your confirmation of services, you must settle the total amount of the services.
2.2 – Payment methods
2.2.1 - International bank transfer
Our bank details:
Name of bank: BANK FOR FOREIGN TRADE OF VIETNAM - HO CHI MINH BRANCH
Address: 29 BEN CHUONG DUONG, Dist. 1, HCMC, VIETNAM
Recipient name: Phu Binh Voyages S A R L
Swift code: BFTVVNVX007
Number of account in USD : 007 137 4517 810
Number of account in EUR : 007 114 3635 106
Number of account in VND : 007 100 4470 414
+ Bank charges are covered by the Clients.
+ Amount in USD must be transfered to our bank account in USD (as indicated above). Likewise, the amount in Euro or VND should be transferred to our bank account in Euro or VND (as indicated above). If the Client fails to do so, any extra cost due to currency conversion is the responsibility of the Client.
2.2.2 – Secured payment gateway
Most of our Clients have used OnePay - the secured payment gateway - with Visa/Master/JCB/American Express Card to make the settlement as it is easy and secured. Additionnally, in accordance with the policy of the international organization of Visa/Master, Clients can take advantage of travel insurance and assistance in case of force majeure such as disease, disaster, epidemic, etc (click here to see the insurance conditions).
According to the Vietnamese government regulation of Finance, the price of the tour in USD will be converted into VND in accordance with the exchange rate of the Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) www.vietcombank.com.vn on the date of the transaction (click here to see the day rate published by Vietcombank).
For this payment method, we will send a payment link to your email. We recommend you to settle the payment immediately to ensure that the tour price won't change as the exchange rate varies every day. If the Client fails to do so, the difference in price due to the variance in exchange rate is not the responsibility of Phu Binh Voyages but under that of the Client.
Phu Binh Voyages preserves the right to modify the payment link without prior notice to make sure that we get enough of the amount in VND to purchase the amount in USD/EUR as our quotation, according to the exchange rate of foreign currency published by Vietcombank (see here).
Note: Fee of payment of 2.8% of the total amount are covered by the Clients (except for American Express Card: 4.0% of the total amount).
2.3 – Invoice and vouchers
For all of our payment methods, the official invoice will be issued after your total payment. The invoice can be made per group (or per individual member of the group, upon request).
If you make the payment on our secured payment gateway Onepay, an electronic invoice in VND is automatically sent to your email by the Onepay system. This invoice is considered as a legal part issued by Onepay in order to confirm the amount you have transferred. It is not the official invoice for the whole tour.
For vouchers, we will send you upon the total payment of the tour.
Phu Binh Voyages will not reimburse for services mentioned in the confirmed program, even if these services are not used.
All modifications will be subject to the following conditions:
+ The request of the modification must be sent more than 35 days before departure, by email to the unique address email@example.com
+ The Client and Phu Binh Voyages reach an agreement to modify the program with the service fee 50USD/request.
+ The Client confirms the modification of the program no later than 35 days before departure.
In case of the absence of the above conditions, Phu Binh Voyages has the right to reject your modification request(s) to ensure the quality of services and interests on both sides and the official program of the tour will be the final program that the Client has confirmed.
In all cases of cancellation after the tour confirmation, cancellation fees will be applied. These fees are variable, depending on the day you inform us by email via the unique address email@example.com or in our office at 5th floor, no 68 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 1st District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The cancellation fees are as followed:
5.1 – Services included in the program
5.1.1 - Services included in the program (except international tickets and visa).
+ More than 30 days before departure: the cancellation fee is 30% of the total amount.
+ From 30 to 16 days before departure: the cancellation fee is 50% of the total amount.
+ From 15 to 01 days before departure: the cancellation fee is 100% of the total amount.
5.1.2 - International tickets and visa:
+ International tickets: the cancellation fees vary according to the cancellation condition of the airline company and that of Phu Binh Voyages. These cancellation conditions will be mentioned in the flight tickets.
+ Visa: The cancellation fee is 100% of the total amount.
5.2 – Services not included in the program: the cancellation fees are 100% of the total amount.
We promise to bring you the best possible services corresponding to your requests and your budget. However, Phu Binh Voyages will be exempted from all responsibilities in the following cases: accidents, loss of property, flight delays or cancellation of flights, schedule changes or the Client's late presentation at the airport and force majeure (weather, natural disasters, epidemics, strikes, wars, etc.).
Activities of the Client not mentioned in our confirmed program are not the responsibility of Phu Binh Voyages.
+ A valid passport at least six months after the end of the tour
+ Entry visa in Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia/Burma (except in case of visa exemption)
Any reclaim relating to your trip must be made within 10 days from the end of your trip to Phu Binh Voyages by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt or by email.
In the case of complaint or dispute, Phu Binh Voyages and the Client negotiate amicably in order to make the most reasonable solution for both Parties. If Phu Binh Voyages and the Client cannot reach agreement, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in the position of intermediary (professionally called mediator), will resolve the issues between the two parties.
Before departure, all Clients who travel with Phu Binh Voyages must purchase an international travel insurance and complete assistance (personal assistance, medical expenses and insurance in case of accident, repatriation, baggage insurance, cancellation insurance, third party liability insurance, material and photo equipment insurance, etc.).
*The information of Booking conditions published on our website https://phubinhvoyages.com/ and in PDF version (having the signature of the Director of Phu Binh Voyages) are the same. In case of any differences between the two versions, the PDF version (with the signature of the Director of Phu Binh Voyages) constitutes the final legal basis.
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To schedule visitation appointments online CLICK HERE. Video Visitation Scheduling and Registration
Visitas por video Registro y programación
In addition to on-site visits, friends and family members can choose to schedule a video visit from the comfort of home.
Each internet video visitation session will be $12.00 per 25 minute visit. On-site video visits will continue to be free. Visits can be scheduled and cancelled using either the website or the App. Refunds for internet visits will not be issued. Friend and Family members can schedule an on-site or internet video visit by visiting https://jailvisit.scgov.net/app or by downloading the Android app "GTL Vismobile."
Effective December 1, 2014, inmates are allowed three (3) fifty-minute visitations per week. The maximum number of visitors allowed at each visit is three (3).
Visitors must be an adult (18 years or older) with an UNDAMAGED valid photo identification (driver's license, Florida I.D. card, Military I.D. card or passport). Expired, taped or broken identification WILL NOT be accepted. Children may visit only when accompanied by a parent or guardian, and children must have either a photo I.D. or birth certificate, or other legal custody papers such as adoption, ward of court, etc.
- Unaccompanied children will not be permitted in the visitation center or jail front lobby. If children are not controlled in visitation or the jail front lobby, the visitor may be asked to leave.
- Each inmate is permitted up to three (3) visitors at a time, including children and infants.
- Visitors with infants and small children may bring one baby bottle/one diaper/baby wipes/and a blanket. A diaper bag, which will be searched, shall be permitted. No strollers or baby carriers will be allowed.
Special visits (family emergencies, death, grave illness) must be approved through Administration.
- No miniskirts
- No short shorts
- No halter tops or tops with spaghetti straps
- No tank tops or muscle shirts
- No see through tops
- No tops that reveal cleavage or midriff
- No improper messages or images
- No bare feet
Photographs, writing materials and cell phones are NOT allowed in the visitation area. Visitation can be denied if rules are violated.
Internet Visits: 0830am – 1100am and 1200pm – 1800pm Everyday
On Site Visits: 0900am – 1100am and 1200pm – 1800pm Everyday
Visitation is available seven days a week.
Inmates that have not yet been classified (typically less than 3 days in jail) or are under special medical observation may not receive personal visits unless approved by administration. Legal visits will be allowed but may be subject to certain restrictions based on client's condition.
Regulations concerning dress and conduct for all visitors are posted at the entrance to the facility. Failure to follow visitor rules and regulations may result in loss of visitation privileges for the visitor. Visits shall be terminated without notice for any violation of visitation rules.
All outgoing mail is inspected by staff members, as provided for by law, with the exception of privileged mail (letter to attorney, court, clergy, media, etc.) Only privileged envelopes may be sealed.
Notice: Effective April 9, 2018, all incoming non-legal mail must be in the form of a postcard not smaller than 3.5" by 5" and no larger than 4.25" by 6".
Mail with gang related or obscene drawing, language or profanity will not be forwarded to the inmate. To alleviate problems in mail delivery, all incoming mail must have full name (include middle initial), cell block (if known), and return address of sender (Full name and address, no AKA's.)
See the sample address for inmate mail below:
Inmate's name
P.O. Box 49588
Sarasota, FL 34230
In addition to the above restrictions, the following items are prohibited:
- Mail that is not in postcard form and/or smaller than 3.5" by 5" and larger than 4.25" by 6"
- Polaroid pictures and pictures larger than 4x6 inches
- Magazines, newspapers, and books or clippings thereof
- Padded, musical, electronic and oversized cards
- Tobacco, paraphernalia, foreign and unidentifiable substances, fragrances or markings
- Items that are glued, taped or stapled
- Packages/bubble wrap envelopes
- Stickers and stamps (other than postage service attachments and address labels affixed to the outside of the envelope)
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at: Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits". Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders. Example: Florida, Sarasota, John Smith, 0200012345.
All mail not meeting the above requirements will be returned to the post office once a week for return to sender. Return delivery may take up to 10 days.
Inmate messaging is now available. Friends and family members can log into their already existing pre-paid GTL account, or can create one by visiting https://web.connectnetwork.com/ . Inbound and outbound electronic messaging will be available from 6AM – 10PM daily.
Messages are monitored. Messages without attachments will be processed automatically. Incoming messages with attachments will be reviewed and forwarded once a day. Inappropriate messages and/or attachments will be rejected. The facility reserves the right to determine if messages and attachments are appropriate. Attachments with partial nudity are not acceptable. Refunds for rejected messages will not be issued.
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Water and its links to development, peace and conflict was highlighted Monday when delegates from over 130 countries gathered for the annual World Water Week.
Keynote speakers included Swedish International Development Cooperation Minister Gunilla Carlsson and Rejoice Mabudafhasi, South African Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, who both touched on the linkage between climate and development issues.
Mabudafhasi later reminded reporters how women in rural areas and girls often have to walk long distances to collect water. This task can disrupt girls' schooling and has other impacts on women's ability to participate in society.
Former chief UN mediator in the Darfur conflict, veteran Swedish diplomat Jan Eliasson, recounted his experiences of how water and water scarcity came into play in the troubled region in Sudan with desertification, poisoned wells and displacement of pastoral people.
Displaying a glass of tap water, Eliasson said "this is a luxury for 800-900 million people in the world. It's a dream."
Eliasson - who now chairs the Swedish branch of the aid agency WaterAid Sweden - cited another dismal statistic that 4,000 to 5,000 children die daily due to the lack of clean water or over water-borne diseases.
Scores of seminars were also scheduled during the conference that has the overriding theme "accessing water for the common good" and where scores of organizations present findings and studies.
The winner of the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize, used his lecture to urge delegates to act.
"Only talking about the problem will not solve the problem," said Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India.
Later this week Pathak is to accept the 150,000-dollar prize. He is credited with improving sanitation across India and converting the waste into energy.
Pathak is credited with developing a simple twin pit, pour-flush toilet system used in more than 1.2 million residences and buildings.
It has since been distributed to countries in both Asia and Africa.
Like other speakers Patahk discussed the need for cooperation between countries on water issues, noting how his native India had 16 per cent of the global population, 4 per cent of the world's water and 3 per cent of the land.
Possible conflict over water was also discussed by contributors to a report on trans-boundary water produced by the Stockholm International Water Institute, which organizes the meeting.
Co-author David Grey, who works as a water advisor for the World Bank in South Asia and Africa, said "no war is fought over a single issue," but that water could be a factor in conflicts.
The Stockholm Water Prize was created in 1990 to recognize achievements in water science, water management, water action or awareness building.
About the World Water Week
in Stockholm
World Water Week is hosted and organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and takes place each year in Stockholm. The World Water Week has been the annual focal point for the globe's water issues since 1991. Join us!
World Water Week niche and theme
Each year the World Water Week addresses a particular theme to enable a deeper examination of a specific water-related topic. While not all events during the week relate to the overall theme, the workshops driven by the Scientific Programme Committee and many seminars and side events do focus on various aspects of the theme. The themes change each year, but each fits within a broader "niche" that covers several years. The grouping of
themes within a niche is designed to develop a long-term perspective on a broad yet significant water and development issue. It also ensures that each year builds upon the previous years' outcomes and findings.
themes within a niche is designed to develop a long-term perspective on a broad yet significant water and development issue. It also ensures that each year builds upon the previous years' outcomes and findings.
The current niche for 2009-2012 is "Responding to Global Changes", which looks at the potential and necessary responses in water policy, management and development to address pervasive and increasingly impacting global changes. The themes within the current niche are:
- 2009: Accessing Water for the Common Good
- 2010: The Water Quality Challenge
- 2011: Water in an Urbanising World
- 2012: Water and Food Security
Browse this website to see the Thematic Scope for 2012 on Water and Food Security, and the workshops covering different aspects of the theme.


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A "lobbyist" is any person who seeks the introduction of legislation or promotes, opposes, or influences in any manner the passage by the Legislature of any legislation affecting the special interests of any agency, individual, association, or business, as distinct from those of the whole people of the state, or acts in any manner as a lobbyist in connection with any such legislation.
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S.D. Codified Laws § 2-12-11: Expense reports filed with secretary of state; open to public inspection; administrative penalty for untimely report.
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Does your home or office need electrical work? Make sure you are careful when selecting an electrician in Gold Coast areas to make these repairs. One significant cause of structural fires is faulty wiring. You want to be sure that the electrician you hire can meet all safety codes. Hiring an electrician with a good reputation for safety is simply protecting your investment in your home or business. Here are three considerations to keep in mind when evaluating different electricians.
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Hire a Licensed Electrician
If you want the job done right, you need a licensed electrician. This ensures that all the wiring work will conform to all safety codes and standards. Some electricians specialize in office fit outs while others specialise in residential work. Make sure you hire the right electrician for your job. You could also look at large electrician companies. These companies employ a wide variety of electricians so that they can handle nearly any job.
Avoid Hiring a Handyman
Handymen are great at odd jobs and simple repairs. Electrical wiring is very complex and can even be dangerous to work with. Handymen are simply not trained to handle these jobs. You want to hire a trained electrician who is committed to keeping up with the latest in technological developments. He will be equipped to handle the complexity of your electrical system repairs and maintenance.
Avoid Commissions
Some companies pay their electricians commissions for the work they perform. These companies give you a low estimate for your job to get their foot in the door. Once the electrician is on your premises, his mission is to find more work to boost his commissions. You don't need this kind of deception from your electrician. Pick a contractor who is paid by the hour. He will be more concerned about doing the best job for you. Hourly pay models will save you 20% over commission-based work.
If you own a home or office building, then electrical repairs are inevitable. You want to develop a solid relationship with a trustworthy electrician. Ruby Electrical can be the trusted contractor that you are looking for. They have been helping homeowners and businesses in Coolangatta and Gold Coast for many years. Contact them for more information about their services.


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Let's assume your digital marketing team is great at getting data upfront on new prospects. You have this fantastic lead generation system that starts with a compact and simple lead capture form. Your website conversion rates are high because your form is so easy for prospects to fill out. So, you're getting data, and have high conversion rates, but you keep encountering a data gap. Well, if you've found yourself in this situation then it's critical that you use some data enrichment strategies.
Don't make the all-too-common mistake of assuming that data enrichment simply means improving the quality of your data. That is but one part of the equation. The other parts of the puzzle include making a commitment to leveraging every digital data gathering source at your disposal and focusing on a continuous process of improving the quality of the customer data coming into your business. So, how do you make data enrichment a reality?
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Each of your digital marketing strategies are customer data gathering tools. Your customers' social media channel of choice is a source of continuous data, one where even customer complaints can be leveraged. Your email lead generation strategies provide invaluable feedback on what products and services are most appreciated. Your content marketing is but another source of comprehensive customer data as each prospect that clicks on a call-to-action is another potential data source.
Use everything at your disposal and don't limit your data gathering techniques to just your lead capture forms. Most importantly, tie that data back to your overall marketing strategy by understanding when, why and how that data was gathered. For example, use the search terms used by a given customer segment to modify or improve specific landing pages, email campaigns, digital advertising campaigns and any customer-facing online strategy you employ.
Take your efforts a step further by treating your big data marketing gathering strategies as a continuous feedback loop. Gather data, analyze it, take steps to improve the quality of that data and then do it again.
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• What complaints are most prevalent on social media, and do they seem to originate from a specific type of buyer persona, or are they universal across all personas?
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Guitar Riffs
I think I've written one song in my entire life where I had a dream with the vocals and lyrics and then I woke up and then wrote the music under it.
But that was one time. The rest of the time it has always started with a guitar riff that I think is fun. - Matt
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Since joining the University as the Resident Architect in 1993, Claudio has been a driving force behind the transformation of uOttawa's campus, overseeing the successful completion of over $1.5B worth of large-scale construction and renovation projects, including several new buildings.
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A selfless member of the Worcester community has beaten thousands of unsung volunteers and fundraisers to win a prestigious UK 'hero' award, it was revealed.
Becky Hurd, a sufferer of Parkinson's disease and money raiser for the Cure Parkinson's Trust, has won the coveted HiQ Hero accolade from the respected fast fit network.
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Becky said: "I'm both delighted and humbled to win such a prestigious award amongst such great company in the other shortlisted contenders.
I was so shocked because the other nominations were equally worthy. I'm sure it was nigh on impossible for HiQ to select a winner. I now just hope I can continue raising awareness for the Cure Parkinson's Trust, where the money will be going. I'd like to thank my husband John and my little girl Mollie."
Sally Gunnell paid tribute to Becky and said she was an example for everyone to follow.
"I now can't walk or talk without drugs. There are 120,000 sufferers in the UK alone and I will keep working with the trust in the hope of finding a cure."
HiQ's retail director Peter Tye said: "We are all delighted for Becky. When we launched this campaign we wanted to honour the selfless people in our society who give so much time and energy for worthwhile causes, yet never wish for a thing in return.
"Becky embodied this and we were all delighted to see her collect her award.
"Our HiQ Hero campaign was huge for us and we were staggered by the amount of entries and the quality of those that entered.
"It has helped us position the HiQ fast fit network as a network of trust, with community heroes at each of our 150 centres nationwide."


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Central Phoenix Superfund site to be cleaned up by APS and Honeywell
[Source: Sadie Jo Smokey, Arizona Republic] — Honeywell and Arizona Public Service Co. have agreed to pay an estimated $1.5 million to prepare the way for the cleanup of a portion of a the Motorola 52nd Street Superfund Site, the Environmental Protection Agency announced. The portion of the site, called Operable Unit 3, generally extends from 20th Street on the east to Seventh Avenue on the west, and is between McDowell Road on the north and Buckeye Road on the south. OU3 is part of a larger underground plume of contaminated groundwater.
The work, which will take an estimated 2 1/2 years, involves installing groundwater and soil vapor monitoring wells to fill data gaps, and analyzing potential options for groundwater cleanup. The companies also will develop a groundwater risk assessment that evaluates the potential threat to human health and the environment. "These companies have agreed to carry out important work that will move the cleanup of this site forward," said Keith Takata, Superfund Division Director for the EPA's Pacific Southwest Region. "This agreement will help protect the groundwater resources in Maricopa County."
The Phoenix plume isn't causing health problems because the contamination is more than 80 feet below the surface, and there are no drinking-water wells in the area. But environmental officials say it's still important to get it cleaned up in case of future demand.
The Superfund Site, which involves primarily chlorinated solvents used in manufacturing, extends from 52nd Street to Seventh Avenue and from McDowell to Buckeye roads. It was added to the Environmental Protection Agency's federal Superfund list in 1989 and dozens of companies have been asked to investigate whether their operations also contributed to the chemical groundwater pollution and should help pay for the cleanup. [Note: For more information on the issue, visit the U.S. EPA website or Arizona DEQ website. Read the full article at Central Phoenix Superfund site to be cleaned up by APS and Honeywell.]
Phoenix residents urged to stay energy-wise during the holidays
[Source: Energy Department, Arizona Department of Commerce] — Phoenix residents are encouraged to stay energy-wise during the holidays as they gear up to decorate homes, offices, yards, and other areas with cheerful lights and electric displays of joy. While Arizonans have become more mindful of their power usage and follow advice to save energy by disconnecting appliances or devices when not in use, it is not always as easy to remember to do so with holiday displays and lights, which can pull in significant amounts of electricity.
Ten strings of 100 mini-lights that are on for ten hours per day can add anywhere from $11 to nearly $16 a month to an electric bill, depending on which utility provides service. Larger bulbs can add up to ten times as much or even more; however, using LED lights can cost anywhere from $1.20 to $3 a month, saving a considerable amount of electricity and money.
Utility companies statewide are making LED vs. standard holiday light calculators available online, and providing incentives to consumers to make the switch to LED lights and decorations:
- Arizona Public Service's light calculator
- Salt River Project's LED light coupon
- Tucson Electric Power's light calculator
LEDs are available at most department, hardware, grocery, and do-it-yourself stores. They cost more, but last up to ten years and will pay for themselves in the long run when properly maintained from season to season. In the meantime, residents who are not ready to transition to low-energy décor can place lights on timers to ensure they automatically turn off after a few hours; consider placing outdoor lights and displays on photo-sensor devices or outdoor-approved timers so they remain on only in the dark; for small areas, look into using rechargeable battery-operated devices.
APS Electric Light Parade returns to uptown Phoenix, Dec. 6
[Source: City of Phoenix] — The APS Electric Light Parade returns to the streets of uptown Phoenix for its 22nd straight year. The 2008 parade, themed "Preserving a Family Holiday Tradition," kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 on Central Avenue just south of Bethany Home Rd. Comprehensive parade information is available online in the APS Electric Light Parade link here. General information is available by phone at 602-534-FEST.
This annual spectacle has attracted up to 200,000 spectators to the parade route. All entries in the parade –- even individuals in performance groups who walk the route –- are decorated in holiday lights. In years past, some entries have sported more than 50,000 lights. In addition to the floats, performance groups and bands also will take part. From just south of Bethany Home Road, the parade proceeds south on Central Avenue to Camelback Road, then heads east to 7th Street where it turns south to the end point north of Indian School Road.
Below are some tips for those planning on attending the parade:
- The parade is a rain or shine event. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and dress accordingly.
- Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
- Coolers are permitted, though alcohol and glass containers are not allowed.
- Viewing spots along the parade route are first-come-first-served. Spectators often start arriving three hours before parade time to reserve spots.
- Parking is on street and also is on a first-come-first-served basis. Private lots near the parade area often offer parking for a fee.
New Arizona Corporation Commission to face tough issues
[Source: Ryan Randazzo, Arizona Republic] — If you make monthly payments to Arizona Public Service Co., Tucson Electric Power Co., a small Arizona water provider or other regulated utility, you have three new public servants watching over those companies for you. Unofficial results from the Nov. 4 election show Democrats Paul Newman and Sandra Kennedy and Republican Bob Stump will join two Republicans remaining on the Arizona Corporation Commission. The regulators will tackle consumer issues such as a pending rate hike from APS in 2009 and for the first time in a decade have Democrats at the table. In addition to regulating utility rates, the Corporation Commission oversees telecommunications issues and securities fraud and has jurisdiction over railroad crossings.
Kennedy's first steps will include working with state lawmakers in an attempt to save energy and money by moving the commission to a four-day workweek, she said. "I'd also like to see the Corporation Commission seriously look at how utility companies can help seniors," she said Thursday. "We're at a time when their income is not what it used to be. Are they showing the aged and low-income consumers how to effectively utilize energy efficiency?" [Note: To read the full article, click here.]
Downtown Phoenix residents urged to attend Sept. 23 forums on November ballot initiatives
[Source: Arizona Republic] — Two community forums will be held on Tuesday, September 23 to help Phoenix residents become acquainted with the eight propositions on the November 4 ballot.
- Valley Citizens League will hold a presentation at noon Tuesday in the Arizona Public Service building, 400 N. 5th St. Reservations for lunch are required and can be made online or by calling 602-250-3747.
- The Arizona Secretary of State, Maricopa Community Colleges, and Cox Communications are sponsoring a Town Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium, 1202 W. Thomas Rd.
Click here for a summary of Arizona's 2008 ballot initiatives.
Phoenix Suns to use solar panels for part of its power at arena
[Source: Associated Press] — The NBA's Phoenix Suns plan to use solar panels for part of its power at its home arena. The new photovoltaic system will consist of more than 1,100 panels and be installed on the fifth level of the US Airways Center's parking garage in downtown Phoenix. At 194 kilowatts, it will produce enough energy to reduce the team's power usage by the equivalent of 26 home games each season. The system is expected to be operational next year and cost about $1.5 million.
The team estimates it will receive a yearly rebate of $60,000 to $85,000 from Arizona Public Service Company via the utility's renewable-energy incentive program. Suns general manager Steve Kerr says the project will not cost the Suns any up-front cash and will not lead to a ticket-price increase.
Idea of the Day: Commuting Alternatives
From time to time, we'll throw out an "Idea of the Day" culled from sources here in Arizona and elsewhere. The following idea, well actually several ideas, revolve around alternatives to driving in this new era of $4-plus gasoline. The Arizona Republic article, "Employers work to ease commuting costs to offset gas prices," by Betty Beard tells what it's all about:
"High gas prices have done more than suck away consumers' cash. They also have led many bosses to approve four-day workweeks, telecommuting options, flexible schedules, and mass-transit subsidies.
Call it sticker shock. This year's pump prices stunned employers and employees alike into realizing that commuting alone to work could become prohibitively expensive for many workers. Over time, consistently high gas prices could forever change how we work, experts believe. Avondale has followed the State of Utah's lead and switched to a four-day work week, and the State of Arizona is considering doing the same. Other major employers, including Intel Corp., Salt River Project, APS, and the City of Phoenix, already offer public-transportation subsidies, flexible schedules, or telecommuting.
U-Haul also has about 500 employees working at home in sprawling metro Phoenix. After this year's run-up in gasoline prices to $4 or more a gallon, more companies are expected to institute similar programs. If that happens, experts say, workplaces could change in ways unimaginable, with huge growth in home offices and telecommuting, fewer big-building headquarters, and less need for office parking garages, unless public transportation increases dramatically or vehicles become a lot more fuel-efficient.
Even though gasoline prices have come down somewhat, flexibility to help workers deal with gas prices, especially raising mileage reimbursement, has become the workplace perk of the year. "It definitely has become a huge concern… as it centers around general satisfaction and ability to recruit and retain workers," said Steve Williams, director of research for the Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, VA. "They (employers) realize that long-distance driving to work is past becoming a hassle. It has now become an economic issue, and the companies are addressing it by giving employees options," he said.
Alternatives, summarized below, are detailed in the full article here:
- 'Green Fridays'
- Monthly stipends
- Company perks
- Transit options
- Telecommuting"
Miffed about your utility bills? Vote carefully for Arizona Corporation Commissioners
[Source: Ryan Randazzo, Arizona Republic] — Winners of the three open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission will have a strong voice on issues ranging from the size of utility bills to global warming, power plants, and transmission lines. The winners will help form a new majority on the board, which has more control than any other state entity over energy policies at Arizona's utilities.
Three of the five current commissioners are leaving office after finishing their terms: Chairman Mike Gleason, Jeff Hatch-Miller, and William Mundell. The race is getting much more attention than usual, perhaps because of the rising power costs and state's growing energy demand. A dozen candidates, eight Republicans and four Democrats, are vying for the seats.
Commissioners Kris Mayes and Gary Pierce ultimately will have three newcomers to help them sort out the commission's busy and often contentious agenda, which includes:
- Debate and a legal challenge to the ACC requirement that utilities get 15% of electricity from renewable sources like solar power.
- The type of power plants utilities build — coal, nuclear, natural gas, solar — and where.
- A pending rate-hike request from the state's largest utility, Arizona Public Service Co.
- Power lines, including a debated high-voltage connection between California and Arizona.
The commissioners also make decisions regarding railroad crossings, a hot-button issue recently as Union Pacific expands its tracks in the state and residents fight to get the company to build underpasses or overpasses at busy intersections. If that weren't enough, the commission also investigates securities fraud. [Note: To read the full article, click here.]


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Dress Designers of Pakistan
by MairaS on November 25, 2009
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The fashion industry is relatively new in Pakistan. Dress designing started somewhere in the late 80's and boomed into a full fledged industry in the mid 90's with thousands of satisfied customers. Fashion gained prominence due to media projection. To promote dress designing, institutes have been set up in the private sector. The cities of Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad have become a hub of fashion designing and all dress designers have opened outlets in these major cities. Encouraged by the tremendous response locally, the dress designers have opened outlets abroad as well.
The creativity and hard work has made the designers much sought after both locally and internationally.
Pakistani dress designers are now invited to participate in international fashion shows held in India, Milan, New York, London and Paris the Mecca of the fashion world. Their exquisite designs and sensational use of colors have won laurels and have brought Pakistan on the fashion map of the world.
Pakistan has made some real progress in the field of fashion designing. Dress designing industry is no more a small niche.
Some designers worth mentioning are:
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Don't get us wrong, we're generally fans of the sequin trend, done tastefully and in moderation. However, as a result of the sequin's recent popularity, we're betting there will be a sea of shiny paillettes at your next 2010 fete. Stem the tide with these five equally festive options.
This poppy colored dress is seriously chic.
This Yoana Baraschi dress is soft and feminine, plus, we love the extra bounce at the bottom.
Matte gold is more unexpected than a jewel tone, but just as festive – and we love the cute peplum skirt.
The waist-defining black detail on this DKNY dress makes it especially flattering.
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