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United States Department of Homeland Security
) is a
of the
United States
federal government
with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the U.S. from
terrorist attacks
and responding to
natural disasters
Whereas the
Department of Defense
is charged with
actions abroad, the Department of Homeland Security works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders.
Its stated goal is to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism. On March 1, 2003, DHS absorbed the
Immigration and Naturalization Service
and assumed its duties. In doing so, it divided the enforcement and services functions into two separate and new agencies:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Citizenship and Immigration Services
. Additionally, the border enforcement functions of the INS, the
Customs Service
, and the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
were consolidated into a new agency under DHS:
Customs and Border Protection
. The
Federal Protective Service
falls under the National Protection and Programs Directorate.
With more than 200,000 employees, DHS is the third largest Cabinet department, after the Departments of Defense and
Veterans Affairs
Homeland security
policy is coordinated at the
White House
by the
Homeland Security Council
Other agencies with significant homeland security responsibilities include the
Departments of Health and Human Services
, and
The creation of DHS constituted the biggest government reorganization in American history, and the most substantial reorganization of federal agencies since the
National Security Act of 1947
, which placed the different
departments under a
secretary of defense
and created the
National Security Council
Central Intelligence Agency
. DHS also constitutes the most diverse merger of federal functions and responsibilities, incorporating 22 government agencies into a single organization.
The Department of Homeland Security is headed by the
Secretary of Homeland Security
with the assistance of the
Deputy Secretary
. The Department contains the components listed below. Not all subcomponents are listed; see the linked articles for more details.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
– Processes citizenship, residency, and asylum requests from foreigners
Customs and Border Protection
– Staff border checkpoints, collect tariffs, and patrol the border
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
– Long-term investigations of border violations
Transportation Security Administration
– Responsible for aviation security (domestic and international, most notably conducting passenger screenings at airports), as well as land and water transportation security
United States Coast Guard
– Maritime security, national defense, maritime mobility, and protection of natural resources (assigned to
Department of the Navy
during times of war or at the president's direction)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
– Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
United States Secret Service
– Protective services for important officials and protection of the U.S. currency
(Passports for U.S.
Citizens are issued by the
United States Department of State
, not the Department of Homeland Security.)
Advisory groups:
Homeland Security Advisory Council
– State and local government, first responders, private sector, and academics
National Infrastructure Advisory Council – Advises on security of public and private information systems
Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee – Advise the Under Secretary for Science and Technology.
Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council – Coordinate infrastructure protection with private sector and other levels of government
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities
Task Force on New Americans – "An inter-agency effort to help immigrants learn English, embrace the common core of American civic culture, and become fully American."
Other components:
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
– Develop nuclear threat detection capabilities at all levels of government and in the private sector
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
– Interagency law enforcement training facility
National Protection and Programs Directorate
- risk-reduction, encompassing both physical and virtual threats and their associated human elements
Federal Protective Service
– Federal law enforcement and security for federal buildings, properties, assets, and federal government interests
National Communications System
Directorate for Science and Technology
– Research and development
Directorate for Management
– Responsible for internal budgets, accounting, performance monitoring, and human resources
Office of Policy – Long-range policy planning and coordination
Office of Immigration Statistics
Office of Health Affairs – Medical preparedness
Office of Intelligence and Analysis
– Identify and assess threats based on intelligence from various agencies
Office of Operations Coordination
– Monitor domestic security situation on a daily basis, coordinate activities with state and local authorities and private sector infrastructure
Office of the Secretary includes the
Privacy Office
, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties,
Office of Inspector General
, Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, Office of Legislative Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, Office of Public Affairs, Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement (CNE), Office of the Executive Secretariat (ESEC), and the Military Advisor's Office.
National Cyber Security Center
In an August 5, 2002 speech, President Bush said: "We're fighting ... to secure freedom in the homeland." Prior to the creation of DHS, American presidents had referred to the U.S. as "the nation" or "the republic", and to its internal policies as "domestic". Also unprecedented was the use, from 2002, of the phrase "the homeland" by White House spokespeople. A number of commentators noted the similarity between the Bush administration's choice of the term
to the term
, used by Nazi propagandists to refer to Germany beginning in the 1930s. The United Kingdom's wartime civil defense measures were the responsibility of a similarly named department called the
Ministry of Home Security
, which was in existence from 1939 to 1945.
Homeland Security Advisory System
On March 12, 2002, the
Homeland Security Advisory System
, a color-coded terrorism risk advisory scale, was created as the result of a
Presidential Directive
to provide a "comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to Federal, State, and local authorities and to the American people." Many procedures at government facilities are tied in to the alert level; for example a facility may search all entering vehicles when the alert is above a certain level. Since January 2003, it has been administered in coordination with DHS; it has also been the target of frequent jokes and ridicule on the part of the administration's detractors about its ineffectiveness. After resigning, Tom Ridge stated that he didn't always agree with the threat level adjustments pushed by other government agencies.
In January 2003, the office was merged into the Department of Homeland Security and the White House Homeland Security Council, both of which were created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Homeland Security Council, similar in nature to the National Security Council, retains a policy coordination and advisory role and is led by the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security.
Creation of DHS
In response to the
September 11 attacks
, President
George W.
announced the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) to coordinate "homeland security" efforts. The office was headed by former Pennsylvania Governor
Tom Ridge
, who assumed the title of Assistant to the President for Homeland Security. The official announcement stated:
The mission of the Office will be to develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from
threats or attacks. The Office will coordinate the executive branch's efforts to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks within the United States.
Ridge began his duties as OHS director on October 8, 2001.
The Department of Homeland Security was established on November 25, 2002, by the
Homeland Security Act
of 2002. It was intended to consolidate U.S. executive branch organizations related to "
homeland security
" into a single Cabinet agency. The following 22 agencies were incorporated into the new department:
Customs Service
– Treasury
Coast Guard
– Transportation
Secret Service
– Treasury
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Immigration and Naturalization Service
) – Justice
United States Border Patrol
Immigration and Naturalization Service
) – Justice
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration and Naturalization Service
) – Justice
United States Federal Protective Service
(part of NPPD)
Transportation Security Administration
– Transportation
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
– Treasury
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
– Agriculture
Office for Domestic Preparedness
– Justice
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Strategic National Stockpile and the National Disaster Medical System – HHS
Nuclear Incident Response Team – Energy
Domestic Emergency Support Teams – Justice
National Domestic Preparedness Office – FBI
CBRN Countermeasures Programs – Energy
Environmental Measurements Laboratory
– Energy
National BW Defense Analysis Center – Defense
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
– Agriculture
Federal Computer Incident Response Center – GSA
National Communications System
– Defense
National Protection and Programs Directorate
(NPPD) (formerly the National Infrastructure Protection Center) – FBI
Energy Security and Assurance Program – Energy
Prior to the signing of the bill, controversy about its adoption centered on whether the
Federal Bureau of Investigation
and the
Central Intelligence Agency
should be incorporated in part or in whole (neither were included).
The bill itself was also controversial for the presence of unrelated "
", as well as for eliminating certain union-friendly
civil service
and labor protections for department employees. Without these protections, employees could be expeditiously reassigned or dismissed on grounds of security, incompetence or insubordination, and DHS would not be required to notify their union representatives.
The plan stripped 180,000 government employees of their union rights. In 2002, Bush officials argued that the
September 11 attacks
made the proposed elimination of employee protections imperative.
ultimately passed the Homeland Security Act of 2002 without the union-friendly measures, and President Bush signed the bill into law on November 25, 2002. It was the largest U.S. government reorganization in the 50 years since the United States Department of Defense was created.
Tom Ridge was named secretary on January 24, 2003 and began naming his chief deputies. DHS officially began operations on January 24, 2003, but most of the department's component agencies were not transferred into the new Department until March 1.
After establishing the basic structure of DHS and working to integrate its components and get the department functioning, Ridge announced his resignation on November 30, 2004, following the re-election of President Bush. Bush initially nominated former
New York City Police Department
Bernard Kerik
as his successor, but on December 10, Kerik withdrew his nomination, citing personal reasons and saying it "would not be in the best interests" of the country for him to pursue the post. On January 11, 2005, President Bush nominated federal judge
Michael Chertoff
to succeed Ridge. Chertoff was confirmed on February 15, 2005, by a vote of 98–0 in the
. He was sworn in the same day.
In February 2005, DHS and the
Office of Personnel Management
issued rules relating to employee pay and discipline for a new personnel system named MaxHR.
The Washington Post
said that the rules would allow DHS "to override any provision in a union contract by issuing a department-wide directive" and would make it "difficult, if not impossible, for unions to negotiate over arrangements for staffing, deployments, technology and other workplace matters."
In August 2005, U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer blocked the plan on the grounds that it did not ensure collective-bargaining rights for DHS employees.
A federal appeals court ruled against DHS in 2006; pending a final resolution to the litigation, Congress's fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill for DHS provided no funding for the proposed new personnel system.DHS announced in early 2007 that it was retooling its pay and performance system and retiring the name "MaxHR".
In a February 2008 court filing, DHS said that it would no longer pursue the new rules, and that it would abide by the existing civil service labor-management procedures. A federal court issued an order closing the case.
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security.
A DHS press release dated June 6, 2003 explains the seal as follows:
The seal was developed with input from senior DHS leadership, employees, and the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts. The
Ad Council
– which partners with DHS on its Ready.gov campaign – and the consulting company Landor Associates were responsible for graphic design and maintaining heraldic integrity.
Since its inception, the department has had its temporary headquarters in Washington, D.C.'s Nebraska Avenue Complex, a former naval facility. The site has 32 buildings comprising of of administrative space.
In early 2007, the Department submitted a $4.1 billion plan to Congress to consolidate its 60-plus Washington-area offices into a single headquarters complex at the
St. Elizabeths Hospital
campus in
, Southeast Washington, D.C.
The earliest DHS would begin moving to St. Elizabeths is 2012.
The move is being championed by District of Columbia officials because of the positive economic impact it will have on historically depressed Anacostia. The move has been criticized by
historic preservationists
, who claim the revitalization plans will destroy dozens of historic buildings on the campus. Community activists have criticized the plans because the facility will remain walled off and have little interaction with the surrounding area.On January 8, 2009, the National Capital Planning Commission approved the Department of Homeland Security's plans to move into the campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Ready.gov program logo
Soon after the formation of Department of Homeland Security,
the Martin Agency
Richmond, Virginia
pro bono
to create "
", a readiness website.
The site and materials were conceived in March 2002 and launched in February 2003, just before the launch of the
Iraq War
. One of the first announcements that garnered widespread public attention to this campaign was one by Tom Ridge in which he stated that in the case of a chemical attack, citizens should use duct tape and plastic sheeting to build a homemade bunker, or "sheltering in place" to protect themselves. As a result, the sales of duct tape skyrocketed and DHS was criticized for being too
.The site was promoted with
banner ads
containing automatic audio components on commercial web sites.
National Incident Management System
On March 1, 2004, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) was created. The stated purpose was to provide a consistent incident management approach for federal, state, local, and tribal governments. Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, all federal departments were required to adopt the NIMS and to use it in their individual domestic incident management and emergency prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation program and activities.
National Response Framework
In December 2004, the
National Response Plan
(NRP) was created, in an attempt to align federal coordination structures, capabilities, and resources into a unified, all-discipline, and all-hazards approach to domestic incident management. The NRP was built on the template of the NIMS.
On January 22, 2008, the
National Response Framework
was published in the
Federal Register
as an updated replacement of the NRP, effective March 22, 2008.
The DHS
National Cyber Security Division
(NCSD) is responsible for the response system, risk management program, and requirements for cyber-security in the U.S. The division is home to
operations and the
National Cyber Alert System
. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate helps government and private end-users transition to new cyber-security capabilities. This directorate also funds the Cyber Security Research and Development Center, which identifies and prioritizes research and development for NCSD. The center works on the Internet's routing infrastructure (the SPRI program) and Domain Name System (
), identity theft and other online criminal activity (ITTC), Internet traffic and networks research (PREDICT datasets and the DETER testbed), Department of Defense and
exercises (Livewire and Determined Promise), and wireless security in cooperation with Canada.
On October 30, 2009, DHS opened the
National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center
. The center brings together government organizations responsible for protecting computer networks and networked infrastructure.
Excess, waste, and ineffectiveness
The Department of Homeland Security has been dogged by persistent criticism over excessive
, waste, and ineffectiveness. Congress estimates that the department has wasted roughly $15 billion in failed contracts ( ).
In 2003, the department came under fire after the media revealed that
Laura Callahan
, Deputy
Chief Information Officer
at DHS with responsibilities for sensitive national security databases, had obtained her advanced
computer science
degrees through a
diploma mill
in a small town in
The department was blamed for up to $2 billion of waste and fraud after audits by the
Government Accountability Office
revealed widespread misuse of government credit cards by DHS employees, with purchases including beer brewing kits, $70,000 of plastic
dog booties
that were later deemed unusable, boats purchased at double the retail price (many of which later could not be found), and
ostensibly for use in "data storage".
Data mining (ADVISE)
Associated Press
reported on September 5, 2007, that DHS had scrapped an anti-terrorism
data mining
tool called
(Analysis, Dissemination, Visualization, Insight and Semantic Enhancement) after the agency's internal
Inspector General
found that
testing of the system had been performed using data on real people without required
safeguards in place.
The system, in development at
Lawrence Livermore
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
since 2003, has cost the agency $42 million to date.
Controversy over the program is not new; in March 2007, the
Government Accountability Office
stated that "the ADVISE tool could misidentify or erroneously associate an individual with undesirable activity such as
, crime or terrorism." Homeland Security's Inspector General later said that ADVISE was poorly planned, time-consuming for analysts to use, and lacked adequate justifications.
Employee morale
In July 2006, the
Office of Personnel Management
conducted a survey of federal employees in all 36 federal agencies on job satisfaction and how they felt their respective agency was headed. DHS was last or near to last in every category including;
33rd on the talent management index
35th on the leadership and knowledge management index
36th on the job satisfaction index
36th on the results-oriented performance culture index
The low scores were attributed to major concerns about basic supervision, management and leadership within the agency. Examples from the survey reveal most concerns are about promotion and pay increase based on merit, dealing with poor performance, rewarding creativity and innovation, leadership generating high levels of motivation in the workforce, recognition for doing a good job, lack of satisfaction with various component policies and procedures and lack of information about what is going on with the organization.
See also
Container Security Initiative
Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Homeland Security USA
National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center
(NBACC), Ft Detrick, MD
National Strategy for Homeland Security
Project Hostile Intent
Public Safety Canada
Shadow Wolves
Terrorism in the United States
United States visas
United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology
Visa Waiver Program
External links
Official site
ANSI Homeland Security Standards Panel
- DHS website to promote readiness for natural and man-made emergencies.
House Committee on Homeland Security
The White House - Homeland Security
- from March 20, 2008.
Homeland Security
UCB Libraries GovPubs
OpenRegs.com - Department of Homeland Security
Proposed and finalized federal regulations from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is investigating the suspension of the south-bound bus trips of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), the operator of Ceres Liner and Ceres Tours, in Negros Occidental.
"Even though operations have resumed (by Thursday), to avoid such thing from happening again, we will have it investigated. I will go to Bacolod," said LTFRB-Western Visayas Regional Director Richard Osmeña in a radio interview.
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Four Yanson siblings, including Roy, Ricardo Jr., Celina, and Emily, are at odds with their younger brother Leo Rey, whom they ousted as company president and replaced with Roy during a special board meeting held on July 7. Their mother Olivia and younger sister Ginnette are siding with Leo Rey.
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The Air Force's determination to take A-10 fighters from the 188th Fighter Wing despite its exemplary record of performance and its clear cost-effectiveness is maddening.
The Air Force�s determination to take A-10 fighters from the 188th Fighter Wing despite its exemplary record of performance and its clear cost-effectiveness is maddening.
Again last week, Air Force officials tried to shop around Capitol Hill a budget that would have the 188th, with arguably the finest and most convenient air training facilities in the country, taking over a drone mission. And again, the Air Force is unwilling to release the data on which it based its plan.
Never mind the fact that Congress flat out rejected the Air Force�s last plan because budgetary cuts fell disproportionately on National Guard units, which are necessary for a whole host of domestic security roles in addition to their service in the military�s overall international deployments.
Fortunately for the 188th, on this issue the Arkansas congressional delegation continues to speak with one bipartisan voice.
Sen. Mark Pryor, whose staff described him as �livid� when he heard the new plan, on Wednesday made this statement: �To put it simply, I am extremely disappointed in the Air Force�s decision. Despite our repeated urgings, we still haven�t received adequate information about how this decision was made or why the 188th Fighter Wing � one of the most cost-effective and -efficient bases � has been targeted.�
On Thursday, Sen. John Boozman called for the Senate to use the defense authorization bill to prohibit the Air Force from shifting mission assignments within the Air National Guard during this fiscal year.
�They shouldn�t do anything now,� Boozman said. �I would like them to form a group that studies this issue and comes back with recommendations on what is correct to do. Without the facts, how are we supposed to know what is best for Arkansas and for the country?�
That�s an excellent question, Sen. Boozman, and the exact one that the 188th Steering Committee is asking.
The latest plan � Sen. Boozman calls it a trial balloon � acknowledges the value of A-10s in the National Guard but places them in Michigan and Indiana. The Steering Committee, 188th officials and Arkansas National Guard leadership believe that an apples-to-apples comparison of the units involved would show the 188th Fighter Wing offers the military the best training opportunity for scarce defense dollars.
We all know the training stats now: Because of close bombing and flying ranges, A-10 training flights are cheaper than those at other bases; because of the proximity of Fort Chaffee, joint training missions are practical and useful; because of the low cost of living in the area, unit salary dollars go further here.
But let�s not forget the results of all that training.
In October, we learned from Lt. Col. Brian Burger, 188th operations group commander, that on its recent deployment to Afghanistan, the unit fired more than 60,000 30mm cannon rounds and 250 precision-guided munitions under �very challenging flying� conditions in close proximity to coalition troops and civilian structures � with zero errors dropping weapons. That�s �zero� as in none. That�s despite the busiest flight season combat-veteran Burger ever saw.
�This unit saved lives on the battlefield every day,� Burger said.
We�d like to see the Air Force data that shows why this unit shouldn�t be first in line for the A-10 mission.


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This is a Velo News article about the new generation of tubulars.
Or you could get some handbuilt Velocity Major Tom's with your choice of hubs, and a normal lacing pattern with traditional J bend spokes. Major Toms are the tubular version of Velocity's popular A23 clincher. The 23mm wide profile makes for a stable gluing surface. Rims are $80 each. Wheel price and weights depend on hub selection.


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It's the time for another challenge over atCh# 11 Create you Own Scene CardBegins: Saturday, March 1Ends: Monday, March 31A blog dedicated to the Silhouette Cutting Machines.You MUST use a Silhouette somehow in your project.Sponsor this month is:here is my scene card
I made a 4" by 8" card
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Lagoon and Cashmere inks from CTMH
the trees were inked with Topiary
house is Design ID #39578
trees are Design ID #50838
clouds are from my creative time
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What are internships for?
Many people are confused by internships. They think interns are just underpaid employees, who's only job is to grab coffee. That's typically not the case. Internships are a great way to gain real world knowledge related to your interests. They allow you to gain experience that isn't available to you in school, online, or in books. I think the best way to understand what an internship is, is to understand what an internship isn't.
Internships aren't for money. Sure you can make money at an internship (as you should), but that's not really the point. You shouldn't be doing an internship because of the money.
Internships aren't for being comfortable. If you're excited by the opportunity to do the same thing every day — say selling ice cream to neighborhood kids — you shouldn't do an internship. Selling ice cream is a rather comfortable job, waking up every morning knowing exactly what you'll be doing that day. Internships are different. At an internship you may be doing one thing one day, and something completely different the next. This is how you learn.
Internships aren't for fetching coffee. They shouldn't be, at least. Unless you wish to become a barista, in which case you should probably be making the coffee rather than buying it. Anyhow, internships aren't for simple and menial tasks that you could complete in your sleep. Instead, they're for pushing yourself to become better. For not settling with your current skill level.
So, what are internships for?
Learning. You guessed it, internships are for learning. Now, what exactly you are looking to learn is completely up to you. Maybe you want to learn how to work in an office environment. Maybe you want to learn how to work with a team. Maybe you want to become a better programmer, artist, marketer, or writer. If so, you should do an internship.
Failing. No need to read that over, it really does say failing. If you do an internship and don't fail one time or another, you've done something wrong. You were probably trying to retain comfort. Stop that. Failing is learning from your mistakes, and internships are for learning.
Gaining experience. Maybe you're simply looking for the extra bullet point on your résumé, but maybe you're looking for something more. Maybe you're looking for opportunities that only internships can offer. Such as the opportunity to work cooperatively with others, learn new technologies, expose your self to new techniques or practices. Either way, you should probably do an internship.
Finding your interests. The best way to find out whether or not you're truly interested in something is to do it. Personally, I've noticed that the topics I'm interested in are always changing. I may be interested in something one week, and something else the next. Internships are great for that, because they give you flexibility that regular employees don't have.
Gaining insight. Internships are a great way to gain insight into the people, processes, and techniques behind the things you're say, learning at school. This insight can't be gained anywhere else, which is the magic of an internship.
Much of what you learn at an internship are the intangibles, the things that can't be listed. But these are the things that will benefit you the most, and are the hardest to gain otherwise.
Internships are great for many things, and if you have a chance to do one I highly recommend it. Maybe you've found an internship at the company of your dreams, or maybe not. Either way I advise you to seriously consider it. There are lessons to be learned at all different types of companies. Large and small ones, successful and failing ones. What are you waiting for?
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Release of Rev. Vili Lehtoranta's The Boat to Limbo & Fundraiser for Mass Board Book!
We're so excited to announce the news of the release of The Boat to Limbo by Rev. Vili Lehtoranta, a Catholic teaching full-color storybook about Limbo! (available on eBay & Amazon)
This is a wonderful storybook for any Catholic child, but in addition, you are supporting our fundraiser for an incredible new board book that Fr. Lehtoranta is working on which will teach young children about the externals of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We truly need your help in funding this project! This is a great way to get those Christmas presents for those you love taken care of! ;)
Details on the Fundraiser
Because there are no print-on-demand publishers for board books, St. Jerome Homeschool Library & Bookstore has set up a fundraising account so that Rev. Vili Lehtoranta might publish his lovely Mass board book for young children. Every profit from every sale of one of Father's books will go towards the fundraiser. All these sales will be listed on the You Caring website, so watch the amount grow with us!
Dependent upon the fundraiser reaching the goal amount of $6000:
Please keep this intention in your prayers. Thank you and may God bless you for your charity!
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The Eiffel tower, the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, and French Riviera – are just a few of the things that pops into mind when you mention going to France. Who will not fall in love with all these things? This reflects the rich and elegant culture of this country. The different small, quaint shops with the most amazing aroma of the coffee will provide you with the space and the aura of inspiration to dream again and fall in love. This place rich with arts, culture and literature will enrich you after you leave and will inspire you to keep on coming back. Whether it is to learn about a sophisticated culture or just to feel the vibrancy of different literature coming to reality, France is an awesome place to visit.
Interesting and Important Facts About France
- France is the largest nation in Western Europe, with countries like Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra and Monaco sharing its boundary.
- France has nearly 3000 miles of seashore, with three major water bodies: the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel.
- France still retains 15 territories overseas. This includes Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion and Mayotte. Back on the mainland, Metropolitan France (including Corsica) is divided into 22 regions and sub-divided into 96 départements. The country's colonial past is one reason why there are more than five million people of Arab and African descent living in France.
- France has been a major power in Europe since the Late Middle Ages, reaching the height of global prominence during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when it possessed the second-largest colonial empire in the world.
- France is the sixth largest economy in the world and is a developed country. It is the sixth largest importer and the fifth largest exporter of manufactured goods. France is also the second largest receiver of foreign direct investments as compared to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). France is the leader of the G7 countries in terms of productivity.
- France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity (75% of which is derived from nuclear energy).
- The country is one of the largest wine-producing nations in the world. There are 17 distinct wine-producing regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire and Provence that continue with the tradition of wine making in France
- The almost perfectly preserved Chartres Cathedral in the city of Chartres is one of the finest examples of the French High Gothic style. The majority of the original stained glass windows survive intact, while the architecture has seen only minor changes since the early 13th century.
- The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris and one of the top tourist attractions in France. The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance arch for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889. Since its construction more than 200,000,000 people have visited the Eiffel Tower making it the most visited paid tourist attraction in the world.
- Located in the Arcachon Bay area, the Dune of Pyla is the tallest sand dune in Europe. At the summit of the dune the view is spectacular with the Atlantic coast and the inlet of the bay on one side and a large pine forest on another.
- Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. The famous Mona Lisa painting is on display in this museum.
- The Canal du Midi is Europe's oldest functional canal. It was built from 1666 and 1681. It is 240 km (150 miles) long, has 63 locks, 126 bridges, 55 aqueducts, 7 canal-bridges, 6 barrages and 1 tunnel.
Cool, Funny, and Fun Facts About France
- France is the most visited country in the world: 83 million tourists in 2012.
- France once controlled more than 8% of the world's land.
- The French government gives medals to citizens who have "successfully raised several children with dignity."
- There's only one STOP sign in the entire city of Paris.
- In France, you can marry a dead person.
- The average French citizen eats 500 snails each year.
- A French woman is the world's oldest human. She lived to an incredible 122 years, 164 days, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Jeanne Louise Calment was born on February 21, 1875 (the year before Alexander Graham Bell got his patent for the very first telephone and Custer's Last Stand) and died on August 4, 1997. Her compatriots generally live long longer than most other nationalities: France is rated sixth in the world for life expectancy at birth: 81.5 years (86 years for women and 79 for men).
- France legalised same-sex marriage in 2013. When President Françoise Holland signed the bill into law on May 18, 2013, France became the ninth country in Europe and 14th in the world to legalise same-sex marriage. Although polls at the time showed that between 55 and 50 percent of French people supported gay marriage, not everyone is happy about it: thousands of people defending the so-called 'family values' continue to take to the streets in protest.
- It's illegal to name a pig Napoleon in France.
- Around 4 people a year commit suicide from the Eiffel tower. Out of 400 people who have committed suicide since the opening of the Eiffel Tower, 2 survived. One of them, a lady, by falling on a car. She recovered and later married the car's owner!
- The most common dog's name in France is Snoopy. It comes from the American comic strip Peanuts which is much loved in France. Interestingly, Snoopy is not a common dog's name in the USA (not even in the top 100).
- Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA in 1886. It was built by French sculptor Andre Bartoldi in France and travelled to the USA in 350 parts before being rebuilt there.
Historical and Cultural Facts about France
- Stone tools indicate that early humans were present in France at least 1.8 million years ago.The first modern humans appeared in the area 40,000 years ago.
- The French invented the metric system, the decimalised way of counting and weighing, in 1793. The original prototype kilo – Le Grand K – a cylinder made in the 1880s out of platinum and iridium and about the size of a plum, was the only object known to scientists to have a mass of exactly 1kg. Everything else measured in kilograms is defined by Le Grand K. It's kept locked away under three vacuum-sealed bell jars in a vault in the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in Sevres, France. Duplicate cylinders were sent around the world and every so often they're compared to the original; but the Le Grand K mysteriously seem to be losing weight. The last time it was weighed, in 1988, it was found to be 0.05 milligrams (less than a grain of sugar) lighter than the copies. Did Le Grand K lose mass – or have the copies gained it? No one knows.
- The world's first true department store was Le Bon Marché in Paris, founded by Aristide Boucicaut in 1838.
- The world's greatest cycle race, the Tour de France, has been around for over 100 years. Every July, cyclists race some 2,000 miles (3,200 km) primarily around France in a series of stages over 23 days, with the fastest cyclist at each stage wearing the famous yellow jersey. In 2014, the Grand Départ will take place in Yorkshire in the UK.
- Throughout its history, France has produced some of the world's most influential writers and thinkers: Descartes and Pascal in the 17th century, Voltaire in the 18th, Baudelaire and Flaubert in the 19th and Sartre and Camus in the 20th. To date, France has won more Noble Prizes for Literature (15) than any other country.
- April Fool's Day in France apparently stems back to the 16th century. If you're in France on April Fool's Day, don't be surprised if children try to stick paper fish onto your back and call you a 'Poisson d'Avril' (April Fish). This April 1st tradition is supposed to have started in the 16th century when King Charles XIV of France changed the calendar and those who continued to celebrate the end of the New Year at the end of March were ridiculed as fools.
- Wearing a white wedding dress is a French tradition which began in 1499.
- France is known for its fine food. French cooking is thought to be the best in the world. Chefs prepare dishes such as quiche, soufflés, mousse, pâté, croissants, crêpes, and French bread. Many people in France like to drink their hot chocolate from bowls and dip their bread into it.
- French people dress in a sophisticated, professional and fashionable style, but it is not overly fussy. Typical outfits include nice dresses, suits, long coats, scarves and berets
- French embody romance and passion, and there is an open attitude toward sex outside of marriage. Even the country's top politicians have been known to carry out extramarital affairs without making an effort to conceal them. As a reflection of the country's secular nature, about half of children are born to unmarried couples.
- Art is everywhere in France — particularly in Paris and other major cities — and Gothic, Romanesque Rococo and Neoclassic influences can be seen in many churches and other public buildings.
- The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14, the day the Bastille fortress in Paris was stormed by revolutionaries to start the French Revolution


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Hi Friends and Happy New Year!!
It's been a while since I last wrote my last post! Between traveling, gatherings, and spending time with my family; I decided to take a little break. Now I'm back and ready to start the New Year!
Today, I wanted to talk about one of my favorite sales of the year; the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale! It only comes twice a year; January and August. It's the only time that Lilly Pulitzer discounts all their fun prints and pieces for 50% off or more! This is when I take full advantage of getting great pieces for the summer for Izzy and myself!
My love with Lilly started when I first saw the 'First Impression' print and I was hooked! I loved all the bright colorful prints and designs that truly celebrate summer! Also, all of Lilly Pulitzer's clothing is so feminine and tailored for the mom on the go! (well, at least for this mom on the go!) The classic styles never go out of style and you can wear them for summers (and other seasons) to come!
I also love how Lilly Pulitzer has matching 'Mommy and Me' outfits! Since having Izzy, I have collected pieces for the both of us to wear! Here is one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer outfits that Izzy and I wore this past summer.
After Party Sale!
Now I wanted to talk about the After Party Sale! Like I said before, it only comes twice a year and usually last for two days.
This is a great oppertunity to get great Lilly pieces for a great discounted price! I love deals, especially on high-end designer clothing, so this is a big win for me!
Here are some tips to help you navigate the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale:
- Make sure to make an account on the Lilly Pulitzer website: by pre-adding all your information, including your shipping address and way of payment, will help expedite your check-out process.
- Now Lilly Pulitzer accepts PayPal as a way of payment! Which if you don't want to input payment information on their site, you can be directed to PayPal if you feel that it's a more secure way of payment.
- Also, if you have an account, make sure to update any information that has changed to expedite the check-out process
- Sign up with TRUE FIT to find out your 'true size'
- True Fit is an online company that allows you to make a profile with your shape and size according to what size you usually wear at certain retailers.
- True Fit will give you a suggested size according to your profile. There is a range in which you can more the sizing and it will let you know how the style fits and weather it will work for you.
- Set a BUDGET!
- This is the hardest part for me since I want to buy it all! But I can't, so I have to set an amount that works for me and stick to it! That way it can help you narrow down what you are looking for and what price range you need to stick too.
- The party usually starts at 8am EST
- Once you enter the site, there will be a online queue or 'virtual line'. The first couple of hours, the wait is long and may take more then an hour to get in.
- Easy way to increase your chances of getting into the site is by using multiple devices
- Make sure to NOT refresh your screen! It will automatically update the time for you!
- Filters and Search Bar
- These are your best friends! Once you've determined your size and also what types of items your looking for, it's easier to use the filters to narrow down your search!
- This acts as blinders so you don't get overwhelmed with all the Lilly goodies!
- These are your best friends! Once you've determined your size and also what types of items your looking for, it's easier to use the filters to narrow down your search!
- All sales are FINAL!
- Make sure you love all your Lilly items because once you buy them, they are yours to keep!
- Double check your sizes and items once your go to your cart and before you do your final check-out.
- Shipping is FREE!
- All shipping is free but since there will be a higher demand, shipping process may take longer then usual.
- Have Fun!
- Remember that it is just a sale and it's not the end of the world if something is sold out/not available in your size.
- There are other fun items that you can choose from that you can add to your Lilly collection.
The patterns that I purchased for Izzy and Myself:
Some fun pieces:
That's all my tips to help you navigate the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. If you have fun tips that have helped you, I love to hear them in the comments below! Also, I'd love to see all your fun Lilly purchases by following me on Instagram christy.wohleber using the hashtag #lovelyinpinkstyle
Talk to you guys soon!


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Vacuum Measurement Unit
Use this unit for sensitive measurements of light elements. It requires space for installation of a rotary pump and switch box at the side or rear of the desk supporting the main unit.
Hel ium Purge Unit
This unit is used for highly sensitive measurements of light elements in liquid samples. Does not include a helium cylinder or regulator.
Turret Unit
Turret for 12 samples. It permits continuous measurements of samples up to 32 mm in diameter. It improves throughput, especially for measurements in a vacuum or helium atmosphere. (Option for EDX-7000)
Mylar Film
P/N 202-86501-56 (500 sheets/set) Sample-holding film (for heavy element analysis)
|Measurement principle
|X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
|Measurement method
|Energy dispersion
|Target samples
|Solids, liquids, powders
|Measuring range
|11Na to 92U (EDX-7000) 6C to 92U (EDX-8000)
|Sample size
|W 300 × D 275 × approx.H 100 mm (excluding radiuses)
|Sample size
|W 300 × D 275 × approx.H 100 mm (excluding radiuses)
X-ray generator
|X-ray tube
|Rh target
|4 kV to 50 kV
|1 A to 1000 A
|Cooling method
|Air-cooled (with fins)
|Sample size
|W 300 × D 275 × approx.H 100 mm (excluding radiuses)
|Irradiated area
|Automatic switching in four stages: 1, 3, 5, and 10 mm diameter
|Primary filters
|Five types (six, including the open position), automatic replacement
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ROTISSERIE: AL-LABR: May(berry) the Force be with you
"May(berry) the Force be with you" – ObiRon Kenobi to Jedi trainee Dave "Opie" Skywalker.
The Challenge
When I asked publisher Ron Shandler if there was anything he wanted me to try with the AL-LABR draft, he challenged me to take a leap of faith. OK, his advice wasn't quite the above quote (and I apologize for the massively mixed metaphor). What he asked me to do was ignore the projected stats and focus solely on the Mayberry Method. Further, don't check the projected standings or team progress in Rotolab during the auction, he advised.
In the summary of his FSTA team, Ron noted that he used nothing but Mayberry scores to rank his players; the result was a strong team. While he participated in a draft, I'd need a little more information for the LABR auction—namely, projected player values. So, the question was, could I trust my nascent Jedi instincts and use only Mayberry scores and projected dollar values?
Mayberry and auctions
As a refresher, Mayberry breaks down projected player valuations into a seven-digit code. The first four numbers describe a player's skills on a scale of 1-5 (Power, Speed, BA, and PAs for batters; ERA, K/9, saves, and IP for pitchers). Each four-digit code can be combined into a single Mayberry score (MM) which runs from 0-100. The final three digits refer to the players' reliability score (health, playing time/experience, consistency).
Drafting with MM scores and projected auction values is pretty straightforward using Rotolab. On the draft page, it's easy to toggle between Mayberry scores and dollar values. Avoiding the "progress" chart that shows if you're attaining your category goal, as well as checking the "totals" page showing the projected league standings, though, required the discipline of a Jedi knight.
The setup
Mayberry, of course, is a player evaluation system, not an auction/draft strategy. I had several thoughts in mind going in:
- The top goal—compile as high a MM score as possible.
- While I wasn't going to draft a Portfolio 3 team (combining it with MM scores could be limiting), I planned to keep an eye on the reliability scores and avoid the riskiest players.
- As usual, I wanted to spend $200 for hitting and $60 for pitching.
- For hitting, I'd take a stars/scrubs approach, loading up on four or five $20-30 hitters who hit for BA and contribute power or speed (preferably both).
- For pitching, I'd spread the wealth. Instead of drafting one ace and filling in the rest of my staff with lower-priced starters, I decided to focus on starters projected to earn around $10. While I'd miss out on having a Justin Verlander or David Price at the top of my staff, I'd also avoid taking a chance on $1-3 starters who could potentially kill my ERA before I could dump them (Luke Hochevar, I'm looking at you).
- LABR reserve rules are a bit different—the only players who can be reserved are those that were originally taken in the reserve round. I prefer to take pitchers in the reserves round, since that allows me to play matchups or "hide" guys who are struggling.
The team
Here's how it looks:
Pos Name Team Sal Mayberry === =============== ==== === ============ C Jaso, John OAK 12 2235 60 BDF C Iannetta, Chris ANA 7 3015 45 CDB 1B Encarnacion, Edw TOR 29 4145 70 CBC 3B Beltre, Adrian TEX 30 4155 75 CAB CO Lind, Adam TOR 10 3225 60 BBB 2B Izturis, Macier TOR 12 1325 55 CDB SS Reyes, Jose TOR 29 2545 80 CAF MI Nunez, Eduardo NYY 2 1523 33 ADB OF Cabrera, Melky TOR 20 3455 85 AAD OF Crisp, Coco OAK 14 2535 75 FCC OF Murphy, David TEX 14 3335 70 ABD OF Bourjos, Peter LAA 9 2505 60 ACC OF Joyce, Matt TAM 8 4215 60 CCC UT Thome, Jim FA 1 4001 5 FDF SP Davis, Wade KC 7 3405 75 AAB SP Myers, Brett CLE 6 3205 65 BAA SP Dempster, Ryan BOS 8 3405 75 BAA SP Milone, Tom OAK 10 3305 70 ABB SP Norris, Bud HOU 4 3405 75 BAA SP Lohse, Kyle FA 2 2105 50 CAC RP Reed, Addison CHW 17 4530 48 ADF RP Madson, Ryan LAA 7 4430 45 FCA RP Phelps, David NYY 2 2301 8 ADF RES Carrasco, Carlos CLE 0 3201 9 FCA RES Haap, J.A. TOR 0 2401 9 CCB RES Richards, Garrett LAA 0 1103 18 ADB RES Walker, Taijuan SEA 0 1301 6 AFF RES Singleton, Johnthn HOU 0 4101 6 AFF RES Harden, Rich MIN 0 3501 12 FCF
Mayberry score breakdown:
Batting PX RSpd xBA PA MM ======= == ==== === == === Actual 38 38 35 64 833 Target 37 23 32 54 600 Pitching xERA K Sv IP MM ======== ==== == == == === Actual 27 30 6 31 511 Target 17 27 5 25 320
A closer look
Did I meet my Mayberry goals? Yes; all benchmarks were met. In particular, this team should have excellent speed and ERA. But the main contributor to success here is playing time—12 of my 14 hitters are projected to have over 450 plate appearances; all six of my starters are projected for more than 180 IP. Plus, five of my six reserves are starters. Playing time is a critical component of the MM scores, since it is not only a component but a multiplier as well.
How's that reliability? Pitching, it's very good—my first five starters all qualify for Tier 1 with no reliability score lower than B. Relievers are not as reliable.
On offense, I've taken on more risk than would be acceptable under Portfolio 3. While my core players (Encarnacion, Beltre, Reyes, Melky Cabrera) all have playing time/experience grades of A or B, there are some health questions (A-C grades) and a lack of consistency (B-F). In fact, this offense seems to "embrace volatility" like my Xtreme Regression Drafting team from last year.
How about the reserves? Very happy with this lot. Five starters with high skills, but a lot of injury or inexperience risk. I can park them on the bench and wait to see if they have any value.
Have I peeked at the projected standings yet? The point of Mayberry is to downplay imprecise projections and focus on the skills—which worked well.
But, of course I still looked at the standings after the draft. Human nature sometimes overrules common sense.
There's such a small range in some categories (for instance, the WHIP category ranges from 1.25 for 1st to 1.33 for 12th) that it's a silly exercise. But if these imprecise projections have some accuracy, the team should do well in BA and SBs, and put up decent power numbers as well. Wins are middle-of-the-pack, behind the teams that spent money on the stud pitchers.
What's next? I'm pleased with the team I put together, but I know that it means nothing until they start playing the games. Now, it's time to play out the season to see if I can take home a title.
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Hand protection type
Explore the Health and Safety Management
What is Health and Safety management nowadays according to protective equipment manufacturers?
To better understand what is at stake in terms of Occupational Safety and Health, the Managing Director of a worldwide leading company in safety protection solutions agreed to be interviewed.
Mapa Professional is a protective gloves manufacturer for all types of activities that require hands protections (Food, Chemical, Mechanical, Engineering, Energy, Fishing, Construction, Critical Environments, etc.). That is the reason why its slogan says: MAPA Professional aims to provide a solution for each working hand. As explains its Managing Director, Mr. Robert Pierrefils: "The first responsibility of a supplier like us is to perfectly understand the needs, closely related and linked with the H&S managers. The understanding of their missions and what's at stake everyday is the key issue of our work".
H&S managers are facing a very challenging environment. The regulatory framework is getting more and more complex–and tense in the meantime. As a consequence, internal pressure is higher and higher; daily emergencies replacing priorities. "They are performing an incredible work, says Mr. Pierrefils, as their missions are getting sharper and sharper."
This stands as a global picture, a situation that most big corporations are confronting to, all over the world. "Disparities are dropping, adds Mr. Pierrefils, particularly because they now all take into account their partner's H&S management rules and regulations. One of the latest example is GDF-Suez that announced the signature of a worldwide agreement, making Top and Middle managers as well as operators and suppliers, acting people for safety and health in the working field".
But should H&S function be considered solely as a source of constraints? When it comes to dialogue between management and employees, Health and Safety managers are the best actors to make it easier and smoother. Besides, H&S strategy is a very effective tool to get productivity gain. "We did notice this increase among all our clients. The better this function is considered, the better productivity is, especially throughout the Lean management or the 5S workplace organization".
This supportive state of mind should go back and forth. If Health and Safety managers are very much in tune with employees, they expect a real understanding for their needs from the other side: manufacturers. "We are meeting our clients day after day on the field, in their professional environment, so that we can perfectly understand their requirements to guide our R&D department. For example, we are working very hard in R&D to produce a protective glove that leaves the operator totally free of his gesture, as if he wasn't wearing any glove." Still, too many working accidents occur because operators don't put on their PPE.
Manufacturers and H&S managers pursue a common goal: changing operators' behavior and upgrading workplaces. To ensure this success, both parties should pull themselves together!


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Fresh meals for busy families
If you'd like to spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen, I would love to cook for you!
Healthy options
I cook with lots of fresh ingredients and serve at least 250g of vegetables in every meal. Each day you can choose between 3 different meals including a vegetarian (or vegan) option.
Flexible delivery
Our enthusiastic delivery staff will bring your meals by electric cargo bike to your doorstep at a time that suits you best. Even if you live on the 6th floor without an elevator!
Honest ingredients
To maintain the best taste and quality, I work with seasonal products as much as I can.
Whether it's beef stock or ketchup, I make everything from scratch without the use of preservatives.
Less waste
We deliver my meals in porcelain dishes. Not only does this look nice on your dining table, the dishes are oven proof and reusable. With your order you will receive clear heating instructions.
Kids meals
From Monday to Thursday I also cook special children's meals. These are smaller portions at a reduced price and with lots of "hidden" vegetables.
Order before 11am
On the day itself you can order until 11am, via our website or by calling our service team on 020 700 6602.
Welcome to the largest and fastest growing parenting community in the city. Bringing you everything you need, to be the family that you want.
Amsterdam Mamas is a volunteer-run foundation providing information and support to international parents in Amsterdam and the surrounding regions.


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Nancy's Nonprofit Marketing Experience
Professional Experience:
NANCY SCHWARTZ & COMPANY, New York, NY
(Marketing and communications firm)
Founder and President. Lead clients in results-driven marketing and communications programs. Services include branding, product/service positioning and marketing, campaign design and implementation, audits, sales tools, Internet strategy; and customer, internal, investor, and partner communications programs. Current clients include the Association of Small Foundations, Datex-Ohmeda, Elsevier Science Publishing, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, University of Connecticut, and H.W. Wilson.
APPLIED THEORY, New York, NY
(Internet business solutions provider, b-to-b)
Director, Corporate Communications. Guided strategy and execution of high-profile marketing, corporate and internal communications, and investor relations initiatives to support post-IPO growth including new sales force and national footprint. Led team (of eight), agencies, and freelancers in:
- Branding and corporate identity campaign.
- Marketing strategy and message development: Focused on brand, products/services, vertical markets, channel and strategic partners, and industry analysts. Trained colleagues in messages and delivery.
- Intensive public relations to raise national and local awareness. Initiated innovative campaigns such as sponsorship of the 2000 Boston Marathon. Leveraged success into broadcast (e.g. feature on CBS' Business Now) and print coverage and executive speaking invitations at national events.
- Investor relations: Designed proactive communications program to strengthen relationships with investors (past, present, prospective) and analysts. Defined messages, implemented program to build dialogue-monthly emails, conference call and visit scripts. Increased analyst coverage by 25%.
- Sales tools from elevator pitch to multimedia product presentations, seminars, and start-up kits.
- Collateral program: Print and Web-based (new Web site, Intranet, customer and partner Extranets).
e-COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES, New York, NY
(Internet strategy consulting firm)
Founder and Principal Consultant. Designed Internet strategies for Web sites, Intranets, and Extranets. Assessed needs and resources and implemented solutions with sub-contractor teams. Multi-part solutions included branding, product/service development, e-commerce, advertising, and site marketing elements.
- Built client base of more than 20 leaders in the private and nonprofit sectors. Clients included the Ford Foundation, Lucent Technologies, National Urban League, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- Designed and executed over 30 Web strategy projects, increasing revenue by 35% year over year.
- Independently planned and managed growing business including marketing, administration, and hiring.
- Recognized national conference speaker on transformative Internet strategies.
Representative Projects:
- The New York Botanical Garden: Designed Web strategy to brand organization and generate revenue from product sales, membership and course registration, and donor recruitment. Site in production.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers: Designed strategy, wrote, and produced Web, Intranet, print and media communications campaigns introducing merger to external and internal audiences.
THE FOUNDATION CENTER, New York, NY
(Information clearinghouse and electronic publisher)
Director of Electronic Product Development. Promoted to launch new business unit, specializing in online products. Managed branding, product development, marketing, and staffing.
- Launched corporate Web hub (www.fdncenter.org) in 1994. E-commerce application for product and service sales increased revenues 20% in first year. Spoke at 15 national conferences as Web innovator.
- Piloted complex FC Search CD-ROM product development. Product is now chief revenue producer.
- Leveraged Web expertise and reputation to create new revenue stream via Web development service.
- Developed and advanced strategic alliances and licensing and distribution agreements.
Director of Marketing. Full responsibility for lead generation via the strategic planning, implementation, and leadership of business-to-business marketing of publications and services generating $5 million annually. Tactics included direct marketing, trade show exhibits, licensing and co-marketing, media relations, space advertising, event management, and course adoptions. Managed staff of five.
- Introduced innovations in design format and mailing strategies, resulting in more effective promotion and increased revenue.
- Increased profit margin 20% via market and competitive analysis, direct mail list analysis process, and conversion of graphic design from traditional to MAC implementation.
THE H.W. WILSON COMPANY, Bronx, NY
(Reference and electronic publisher)
Director, Advertising and Promotion. Promoted to launch brand initiative and expand b-to-b marketing program for print and electronic titles. Profit-and-loss responsibility for $32 million revenue stream. Responsibilities included branding, market research, product development, sales force and user support and training programs, product packaging, and corporate affairs.
- Increased revenue 21% over five-year period.
- Built alliances with IAC, DIALOG, and other online partners to increase brand, reach, and revenue.
- Created competition and market research programs that increased speed and success of product development and marketing efforts and strengthened relationships with customer base.
Advertising and Promotion Manager. Responsible for full-service marketing (lead generation and direct sales) program including direct marketing, space advertising, trade shows, press relations, and forecasting with a total annual budget of $2 million. Managed staff of eight.
- Streamlined entire graphic design and print production process, reducing expenditures by 25%.
- Created marketing activity database to facilitate program analysis and refinement.
- Designed successful product life cycle management strategy to sustain sales of existing products.
K.G. SAUR INC., New York, NY
(Reference publisher)
Promotion Manager, Promotion Associate. Planned and implemented (writing, design, print production) marketing program for titles in electronic and print formats, including building a marketing staff of three.
VIKING PENGUIN INC., New York, NY
Promotion Associate. Wrote and designed promotional materials and flap copy for book titles.
ARTNEWS BOOKS, New York, NY
(Art publisher)
Publisher's Assistant. Assisted team with editorial, production, and public relations responsibilities.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, LEONARD N. STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, M.B.A., Management and Marketing.
BROWN UNIVERSITY, A.B., Comparative Literature.
Professional Affiliations and Achievements:
- Membership Committee Member, New York Women in Communications, 2001-Present.
- Trainer, Marketing and Communications Strategy, Support Center for Nonprofit Management, 2001-Present.
- Advisory Board Member, Nonprofit Managers' Knowledge Hub, 2001-Present.
- Reviewer, Technology Opportunities Grant Program (TOP), Department of Commerce, 1997 and 2002.
- Adjunct Professor, Technology Strategy and Management, The New School University, Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management, 1999-2001. Designed and taught new distance learning course.
- Board Member, Literacy and Technology Network, Literacy Assistance Center, 1996-2000.
- Advisory Board Member, Association for Community Networking, 1997-1999.
- Judge, Awards for Excellence in Communications, Council on Foundations, 1997-1999.
- Chair, Exhibits Round Table, American Library Association, 1991-1993.


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Infrastructure Protest Bill Back Before Wyoming Legislature
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Another attempt is being made in the Wyoming Legislature to impose tougher penalties against protesters who intentionally disrupt pipelines, power plants, refineries and other such facilities in the state.
The House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee heard testimony Monday from about two dozen people for and against House Bill 10. The committee will take up the bill again on Friday.
The measure proposes tougher penalties for trespassing on, impeding or damaging facilities, which would also include telecommunications towers, dams, data centers and solar and wind farms. In addition, groups behind any such acts could be fined up to $100,000.
Opponents say the bill would infringe on the rights of protesters and landowners. Supporters say no rights would be threatened.
Former Gov. Matt Mead vetoed a similar measure last year.


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Latest news from River Cottage
Winter wedding special at River Cottage
We can never guarantee fine weather in the UK, so if you have a budget to stick to but want a top quality celebration, why not embrace the season and take advantage of winter wedding discounts at River Cottage HQ?
River Cottage ale is on the menu at Ocado
We've teamed up with Cornwall's Skinner's Brewery to create an English Pale Ale – grown and produced in the UK and now available nationwide via the online supermarket Ocado.
River Cottage named winner at South West Tourism awards
We were thrilled to win another award at a glittering ceremony in the nave of Exeter Cathedral.
River Cottage signs up for Earth Hour
We will be taking part in the world's largest environmental celebrations on the farm and in our Canteens.
Go green this Valentine's Day, being romantic shouldn't cost the earth
This St Valentine's Day 55 million cut roses will be bought around the world. Royal Mail will deliver 12 million cards in the UK and an estimated £670 million will be spent on gifts. Romance may be alive and well, but what at what cost to the planet? Many traditional romantic gifts have a huge impact on the environment, so do your bit and go green.


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Growing up with famous film director Stanley Kubrick as a father definitely shaped Vivian Kubrick's childhood. She recently uploaded some nostalgic photos to her twitter account showing her hanging out with her father on his films, posing on famous sets and playing with apes, composing music and filming some behind the scenes. The photographs give some great insight on the famous director's more fatherly side and some unique behind-the -scenes of some of our favorite films.
In Memory of my Dad, who I loved with all my heart and soul … Dad and Me 1979 on the back veranda of Abbots Mead.
Clockwork Orange: Me 1969 Pablo Ferrero took this: I helped cut out those Styrofoam letters on the wall : )
"Making The Shining" Me 1980 at EMI studio's in my cutting room, using 16mm Steenbeck … my Dad took this
The Shining: This is me in my "Making The Shining" cutting room 1979
Full Metal Jacket: 1987 Me in my bedroom, where I wrote the score for FMJ – I took this of myself 4 LA Times article.
Full Metal Jacket:1986 Dad and me on location. Me with Aaton Camera & my beloved dog Fanny, the brilliant&beautiful!
Makes me smile: Me&Dad FMJ @ Beckton Gas Works: filthiest place on earth – 2 baths every night to get the filth off.


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Arizona Legal Malpractice LawyerPosted on
Legal malpractice is not usually a function of whether you won or lost in court. Even though mainly a statewide legal malpractice law firm, we can also work on national and international circumstances in places of contracts, commerce, trade documents and import-export ventures by associating with local counsel. For instance, let us say the victim who was hit by a car, hired an attorney who failed to file the claim-suit within limitation.