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Canadian Lawyer by Karen Busby 19 September 2016
Centennial fever gripped Canada in 1967. The national celebration of our country's 100th birthday left Canadians with rich physical legacies, such as concert halls and cultural centres, and, more importantly, a deep sense of civic pride and regional dynamism. But there seems to be little excitement about Canada's 150th birthday. Few institutions or people are asking, "How can we ensure that 2017 fosters pride and an engaged citizenry?"
Bucking this trend is the Assembly of First Nations. At its July 2016 Annual General Assembly, the AFN resolved to call on Parliament to formally recognize and celebrate the important roleindigenous peoples played as founders of Canada and to commit to enhancing this role going forward during the sesquicentennial celebrations. In a post-Truth and Reconciliation Commission world, these suggestions are worth considering.
Most Canadians have been taught that Canada emerged from a robust pact between the two founding peoples: the English and the French. Ever since the Articles of Capitulation of Quebec were signed in 1759, various instruments and institutions have recognized and actively supported the language and religious rights of the minority English Protestants and the French Catholics.
We have also found ways for different legal systems to co-exist. Canadians and Quebecers are rightly proud of how we have managed to negotiate our way to a more peaceable union between our so-called two solitudes, even if at times this process was messy. Thinkers from around the world point to Canada as a model for how to ensure the protection of group rights regarding language, religion, governance and legal pluralism. All Canadians would benefit from thinking about and celebrating what it is that we do well as a nation.
Yet we all know that the "two founding peoples" idea only tells part of the story. It ignores the fact that indigenous peoples are the original peoples of this territory and it marginalizes the central role played by them in the formation of Canada.
As the AFN resolution notes, indigenous peoples generously provided land, knowledge, military and other support without which colonial life could not have been sustained. Indigenous peoples were essential to the fur trade, which was the economic backbone of the economy for more than 250 years. Much of Canada's present wealth — forestry, mining, agriculture, hydro — is drawn from the large tracts of land that were the subject of treaties between indigenous nations and the Crown.
Recognition and celebration of three founding peoples would lead to a better understanding of the essential contributions made by indigenous peoples to the creation of a great country.
More fundamentally, the under-inclusive "two founding peoples" idea permits Canadians to ignore the constitutional commitments made by indigenous and pre- or post-Confederation governments, such as the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and its companion, the 1764 Treaty of Niagara, the peace and friendship treaties and the numbered treaties signed between 1870 and 1921.
The foundational premise for each of these commitments is that indigenous peoples were and would continue to be self-determining nations with distinct cultures, languages, laws, traditions and relationships to the land. However, the promises made in these instruments have not been honoured ,and this failure, coupled with the other impacts of colonialism, has, by almost any measure, been devastating for indigenous peoples.
Recognition by Parliament of indigenous peoples as founding peoples of Canada is, therefore, only a first step. The AFN suggests many other steps that the Canadian government can take to forge a new relationship that respects the spirit of the Royal Proclamation, 1763 and the subsequent treaties.
Some of the suggestions are so easy to implement that there is no excuse for not moving forward immediately. For example, as a matter of policy and protocol, the federal government should promote and celebrate the understanding, within Canada and abroad, that the diverse cultures, customs and languages of indigenous peoples comprise a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity.
Other steps are relatively straightforward but may require more time and thought. We know, for example, that we need to find ways to promote the full and equitable participation of indigenous individuals and communities in all aspects of Canadian society including openness to shaping Canadian society using indigenous values and priorities. The possibilities here are exciting. For example, how might we approach the protection of fresh water sources if we understood water as having a living spirit?
Some steps set out in the AFN resolution are complicated and may be unsettling or expensive. However, especially where Canada has bound itself to realizing specific commitments, it should move ahead on them — if only because the rule of law requires nothing less. For example, recognition and respect for the right to indigenous self-government is complicated and will mean different things to different communities. But as indigenous peoples living in Canada have never fully ceded the right to self-government, we need to figure out a way to realize this right in a way that makes sense in the current era.
If we can take concrete steps toward the recognition of indigenous contributions to the founding of Canada and start thinking seriously about how to achieve unmet commitments and reverse the effects of discriminatory policies, the 150th birthday celebrations will create an extraordinary legacy for all Canadians.
Karen Busby likes to write about sex, politics and religion. She is a law professor and director of the Centre for Human Rights Research at the University of Manitoba as well as author of Manitoba Queen's Bench Rules. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Florence Congregational Church
Thursday, January 23, 2020
A Place to Connect
A History of the Florence Congregational Church
The Florence Congregational Church (FCC) had its beginnings in 1857 as a fair weather Sunday school for the First Church of Northampton, which met under the pine trees in Florence, Massachusetts. The residents of Florence made the Sunday trip to Northampton to attend church services. They even had a special carriage service for a while but as the village population increased to over 700, several of the leading citizens decided it was time to establish their own church. John Payson Williston was the energizing force behind the 26 founding members of this new church. These founding members were of diverse backgrounds with at least 9 denominations represented. There were Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Old and New School Adventists, liberal Christians, and Congregationalists. This was quite an ecumenical mix of Protestant community leaders.
The first service was held in the "Little South School House" on October 9, 1861. Rudimentary foundations had already been laid for this meetinghouse at 130 Pine Street. From the beginning the church wrestled with the difficulty of maintaining a balance between being a spiritually conservative bible-based church while at the same time being a community church. This tension increased when the Civil War soldiers returned who had experienced revival tent meetings for the first time while serving in the Union Army. Active community outreach programs, both formal and informal, are evident throughout our history as noted in the annual meeting records.
Of special note is the fact that from the beginning our church recognized and cherished its energetic women. They were not only very active in women's groups like the sewing club which provided bandages and such for the Union war effort, women were also full-voting members of the church. It seems that the vision of the original founders of the church was to be of service to the local community, by the study of Scripture and the practical application of the teaching of Jesus Christ. This applied in 1861 and still applies today. (Extracted from "The Florence Congregational Church: 1861-2005" written by Rev. Arthur Wright, Hatfield, Massachusetts by permission.)
The individuals that make up the FCC characterize the continuing remnant of the founding members described above. Each member contributes to the Lord's work according to his or her conscience, heart and talent in an effort to promote the love, mercy and peace of God in the Florence community and world abroad.
150th Anniversary of Church's Founding
Our Anniversary Celebration Team (ACT) held a big celebration in 2011 with a number of fundraisers. Back in 2008 they hosted an Ice Cream Social which was well received, and ACT sold apparel with the Florence Congregational Church's Anniversary logo on it, including fleece jackets and vests, polo shirts and sweatshirts in variety of colors.
We are proud to have served the the area for over 150 years. Thank you for all your support; we hope to continue our ministry for many more years. May you be blessed.
Florence Congregational Church • 130 Pine Street, Florence, Massachusetts 01062 • 413.584.1325


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About the Owners
Martyn is a geologist and Veronica is a part-time Maths teacher.
In 2006, whilst we were still living in Cape Town, South Africa, we did a 2-week family skiing holiday in Badgastein over the Christmas period. Well, we fell in love with the place and in September 2007 we bought the apartment.
Read on below….
Skiing in the Gastein valley area offers varied routes and caters for the whole families abilities: the kids are pretty expert on their skiis and/or snowboards; Martyn is an excellent and cautiously confident skier while Veronica still prefers blues and easy reds. The Ski Amade ski pass affords you an even wider choice of ski areas, if you really want to go further afield. Veronica also really enjoys spending time here in summer: the hiking trails and walks are spectacular, varied and abundant. So, come and experience Badgastein and enjoy!
Read Martyn's write up about skiing in the Gastein valley here, written with the pen name "A Zulu on skis".
The kids, Dylan and Tayo, were 12 and 10 when we first bought the apartment and are now 23 and 21 and they still have not grown tired of skiing the Gastein Valley!
Most of all, the holidays we have had here, have contributed to some of the best bonding and quality times with our kids.


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ENCINITAS — San Dieguito Academy Foundation partnered with the Intrepid Shakespeare Company, will launch a summer of theater camps for children ages 8 to 18, at the Clayton E. Liggett Theatre Performing Arts Center on the west side of campus at San Dieguito Academy High School, 800 Santa Fe Drive. To register for Intrepid's Education Programs, visit intrepidshakespeare.com/Education_Tour.html or call (760) 652-5011.Students will have the opportunity to perform in one of the camps two productions: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" for the Musical Theatre camp and "Romeo and Juliet" for the Shakespeare camp.
The program will also offer a Young Actors Theatre Camp for ages 8 to 15 and Backstage Camp for students age 14 to 18 who are interested in the technical aspects of theater.
Young Actors Theatre Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17 to June 21, July 8 to July 12 and July 15 to July 19. Cost is $225 a week. The goal is to develop theater skills, gain confidence and develop social skills through collaboration and performance. Classes focus on acting, singing, scene study, fight choreography, dance, improv, stage makeup and mask work. The campers will be divided into two age groups: 8 to 11 and 12 to 15. Early drop-off and extended-day programs are available as well.
The Musical Theatre Camp will be held for 14- to 18-year-olds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5 through Aug. 16. Cost is $450. Campers will be cast in and rehearse the musical "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" to be performed at the end of the two-week session. Throughout the rehearsal process, professional guest artists will be brought in to mentor and work with the campers on audition technique, acting a song, character movement, dance and more. The professional guest artists hail from such organizations as La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe Theatre, Moonlight Stage Productions, Lamb's Players Theatre, and Cygnet Theatre.
Shakespeare Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 through Aug, 2
for ages 14 to 18. The cost is $450.Campers will be cast in and rehearse "Romeo and Juliet" to be performed at the end of the two-week session, also with guest teaching artists from area theaters.
Backstage Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 through Aug. 2 and Aug. 5 to Aug. 16 for campers 14 to 18 years old. The cost is $450. This camp is for those with interest in the technical elements of theater: lighting design, sound design, stage management and set design. Campers will have the opportunity to learn the technical skills and apply those skills to either the production of the Musical Theatre camp or Shakespeare camp.


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"Projects like smart city and light metro are key development projects which is likely to reshape the city in coming years, so we need to be very careful during planning of these projects," said Mahajan.
She said many other mega projects related to development of the city like urban mobility plan, sewerage system and drinking water supply, environment of the city were discussed which will be part of the smart city project.
The light metro project scheduled to take off by the end of 2018 has been stuck up due to delay in resolution of pending problems like availability of land and routes of metro.
Rohit Gupta, architect and designer of proposed light metro project said, "Total cost of the proposed 94.62 kilometer metro project will be around Rs 26,000 crore." He added the first phase between Collectorate and Marimata square is likely to be ready by the end of 2018 provided all pending issues are resolved on time.
State has created an SPV - Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company Limited (MPMRCL) responsible for light metro projects in Indore and Bhopal. Company has identified four places for construction of metro station depots at Super Corridor, Scheme no. 78, Depalpur and Annapurna areas, for which it would require at least 50 acres for each terminal station.
Facing anger of people over BRTS project, Mahajan urged for seeking public opinion and to incorporate their suggestions in planning of these projects.
District collector P Narahari said details of the project will be soon uploaded on government website wherein public can get the details and register their feedbacks and suggestions.


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LE PETIT HOTEL PRAGUE, Prague
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What's around LE PETIT HOTEL PRAGUE, Prague
- In Prague 7
- Old Town Square - 36 min walk
- Prague Astronomical Clock - 37 min walk
- Charles Bridge - 42 min walk
- Wenceslas Square - 43 min walk
- Municipal House Hall - 32 min walk
- Powder Tower - 33 min walk
- Old Jewish Cemetery - 34 min walk
Getting around
- Prague (PRG-Vaclav Havel) - 26 min drive
- Prague-Bubny Station - 7 min walk
- Prague-Holešovice Station - 8 min walk
- Prague Central Station - 7 min drive
- Nadrazi Holesovice Station - 7 min walk
- Vltavska Station - 12 min walk
- Florenc Station - 26 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 81 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 6 floors
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in time 3:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 16
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Discounted offsite parking
- RV/bus/truck parking *
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1863
- Elevator
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Czech
- English
- Russian
- Slovak
In the room
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
Also popular with travellers from Canada
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Also known as
- easyHotel Prague Hotel
- Arena Prague
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- LE PETIT HOTEL PRAGUE Prague
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For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.82 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 10 (subject to availability)
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 6 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 28 per vehicle (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Good 7.6 From 153 reviews
except for the tiny hallway in the room, all is good.
Nice clean hotel. Close to metro station and tram stop. Small room but nice and cosy. Friendly staff. Perfect for a few days stay in Prague.
The hotel has everything you need, the breakfast is okay and there is public transport close by but its not very comfortable because the rooms are tiny. I was alone in mine which was okay but I had friends sharing rooms and they didn't have space to open their suitcases. Service is great, its really clean, everything is pretty nice: the only issue is the size of the rooms.
Nice hotel, small rooms though
It was great. The room was very small though.
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State Department Adds South Sudan to List of Prohibited Countries
Last week, the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) announced that it has added South Sudan to its list of prohibited countries under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This designation means that with certain limited exceptions, export licenses for ITAR-controlled munitions items and related services are now subject to a policy of denial, and most ITAR exemptions no longer can be used for South Sudan.
Additionally, no proposals or presentations related to ITAR-controlled items, regardless of whether or not such proposals or presentations contain ITAR technical data, may be made to South Sudan or to any person acting on its behalf without first obtaining a license or written approval from DDTC. Exporters also have a duty to immediately notify DDTC if they know or have reason to know of a proposed, final, or actual sale, export, transfer, reexport, or retransfer of ITAR-controlled items to South Sudan or another Section 126.1 ITAR-prohibited country. At present, the other ITAR-prohibited countries include: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), the Central African Republic, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.


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Data Delver: Andy Boyle, St. Petersburg Times
The last Data Delver I have on tap is Andy Boyle. If you're in the online journalism sphere on Twitter, you know this name, or at least, @andymboyle. But let's say you don't. If I introduce him as a reporter, that's not the full picture. A developer? That's not it either. Web-savvy journo? Still, nope. All of the above, and then some? Now, we're getting somewhere.
I'll just put it this way. Andy, you've been an inspiration. Watching your work while I was a student at Medill, and how much you enjoyed it, I knew some day I could do anything, if I could just set my mind to it, and find supportive mentors.
It's a parallel thing. Andy gets Matt Waite and Jeremy Bowers at the Times of the Southeast (St. Pete), I get Ben Welsh and Ken Schwencke at the Times of the Southwest (LA). Match good mentors with journalistic enthusiasm and obsession, and you'll get somewhere!
We both get to bring passion, skill and journalistic knowhow to the table. We bug the people with the tech knowledge until we have a moment like this. Maybe someday I'll report in the field and code like Andy does. But for now, my reporting consists of investigating the nuances of the still-large ship that is the LA Times, and looking at how it can be even better. And at this point in time, I wouldn't change it for the world.
It seems appropriate to post this interview with Andy now (Yes, I'm making excuses for delaying this for months and months….). I chatted with him in March, just after the launch of his first Django app – MyLawmaker. And I just launched my first one about two weeks ago.
I started these Data Delver interviews knowing no one in the field other than Derek Willis. (And if you only got to know one person, he's as good as it gets.) And now, I feel like I know so many more. And for some reason, I get to be a part of their ranks each day. It's a privilege, an honor, and an adrenaline rush like no other.
I'll let Andy take it away in his own words now.
This transcript of my interview with Boyle is a part of my continuing series I'm calling "Data Delvers," where I pass on transcripts, summaries, quotes and audio clips from conversations with journalists using technology to find, analyze and convey data-driven stories and/or projects to the modern audience.
Extended transcript
Why is having an understanding of data important?
When we have meetings to discuss story ideas with the group I work with we mainly focus on breaking news on the web. When somebody says something, it's really nice to be able to go, "Oh, I know how they keep those records so I know exactly how you can ask questions to find out how many total XXX has happened this year." It really helps to have a background, it gives you a chance to dig deeper and get more context.
Is St. Pete working to get other reporters to get more up to speed on this?
I think there's quite a few reporters who do have this type of skill or do have the basics. They can use Excel; they can use Microsoft Access. Actually, there's a reporter who did a really awesome story on leaky underground storage tanks and where they are located. My compadre, Darla Cameron, does a lot of GIS stuff, so she's also a data nerd, like me. She was able to help him with that. A lot of people use databases on a pretty average basis and have some CAR training, but not as much huge stuff like the Wetlands project that the St. Pete Times did with Matt Waite and Craig Pittman a few years ago. But things on a smaller scale are happening.
Going back to the MyLawmaker project, what was the genesis of that?
The genesis is that on Monday the state legislature starts so we print this thing every year in our Perspectives section which runs every Sunday. We print opinion pieces and stuff like that in a section called 'For a better Florida'. One of our politics editors, Amy Hollyfield, had sent an email out to one of the higher-ups saying that there's this project from the New York Times called Represent and another one at Oregon Live — Your Government, where you type in your address and it shows you your state lawmakers, congressmen, city lawmakers, etc. She asked if it would be possible for us to set up something to help people find their state representatives and state senators from their address? This somehow made it to me and I go, "Yeah, yeah, that can be done; it's possible." At that point I had no clue in my mind of how we were going to do that, but I knew it was possible because obviously someone else could do it. So we had the shape files; Darla already had the information. Somehow we could write a program that would geocode your address and would ask what you wanted to see, and it would print out what you wanted.
So that was basically last Thursday and it is now Friday and we are ready to launch. Thursday, about 3:30 in the afternoon, it was like, "Hey guys, do you think you can do this?" I was taught a long time ago that if you think you can, try it. This is something that I really wanted to do. It was an opportunity to try this stuff I've been working on. I've been working on some Django and Python with Matt Waite and Jeremy Bowers, so it was nice to spearhead a project and have ownership on something and work with a group of awesome people like Darla and Lee. I'm really jazzed.
So how did you start getting into Django…just by being around Matt and Jeremy?
Yeah, that's totally it. He'll [Matt Waite] browbeat you into believing what he believes. When I went to the Indianapolis NICAR conference he had a thing, a bootcamp, for three or four of the days on frameworks, so that was Django and the basics of it. And I remember when he showed it, I thought, "Man, that's way easier than making hundreds of individual web pages and then having to edit the HTML in each one. " I remember being a kid and having an AOL members' web page and how horrible it was to have to update every single HTML file and I thought "Wow! This is something that automatically creates this stuff. That is sweet. I need to learn this." And that was in March of last year.
And then after that it was just me attempting to learn stuff and breaking everything and being really afraid that I'd destroy my computer and not becoming afraid of the terminal. It was a very long process. There were a couple of projects over the summer that I worked on. One was FCAT, which is an aptitude test given to students in public schools in Florida. We were able to make a searchable database for that. I wrote the models on that, and then they did the rest of the heavy lifting. I guess that was the first project I had any sort of help with. Then we later had a project for high school sports, called Home Team, which is totally awesome. I was able to see the inner workings and it was really cool to see the process of how they were developing it and how it was being set up. I wanted to build something, so when the opportunity came along for MyLawmaker, I jumped at the chance to do it.
So what did you end up using for the geocoding?
We used Google. There's a limit of 2,500 times per IP in a 24 hour period which is an issue if you hope to get a lot of hits on your website. So what we do is we actually pass it off to JavaScript on the client side, so the server's IP address comes from the user's computer. Not that we expect 2,500 hits a day, but we have no clue as to how many hits it will get. But we thought it'd be nice just in case. We don't want people trying to use it and it's broken.
Have you had requests from the community for anything like this? It doesn't have to be specifically MyLawmaker, but just more interactive stuff?
I think a lot of people really like it. When our FCAT project launched in the summer, it got a ton of use. It still kind of does. A lot of those projects that are usually attached to stories initially get a lot of hits. With a project like this once we told some of our colleagues about it, they were like "Wow, that's a great idea." With the state senate website, you can only search by zip code. Then it will tell you the districts that are in that zip code and you have to click on that and see if you are located on a little map of the district, so ours is actually a little better than part of the state legislature's. But I guess that's the goal. We want to make sure that people can find the information and find whom to call if they have an issue. A lot of people were quite surprised…they didn't believe who their state legislators were. Said, "That can't be true." But it was, and they wouldn't have known otherwise.
Why do you see this type of work as important?
It's interactive. When you pick up a newspaper, you read a story and it kind of ends there. What's really cool about this is it helps you find out broader information. You can go searching a given database online and become more aware of your community. That's part of what we do, as journalists, and as news organizations, we try to inform the public. To do it in a way that's automated, that doesn't require our constant supervision or our constant writing of stories, helps because it frees up time for us to do other stuff. It still gives people information and more context when it comes to stories. I believe that a well-informed populace is much better than an ill-informed populace. It's also really cool and lots of fun to do.
Do you enjoy living in both worlds – the reporting and the developing aspects? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Yes, I do. I guess time is a disadvantage in everything we do. Part of it is because of the reporting, I can come up with projects that we can do. I think if I was only a code monkey and I was never out on the streets, I wouldn't find out what data is available or what data we can build on our own. It also helps you keep track of the news. Like this is being built in response to the fact that the state legislature is meeting on Monday to start a new session. If I was just a reporter, I wouldn't be aware of different ways to think and inform the public. And if I was just a developer, I would be a little blind to some of the opportunities that there are to inform the public, and make cool stuff.
Any other advice?
Something I wish I'd been told when I was younger is failure happens, especially with this sort of stuff, so you really need to get used to it, and we all fail. Your failure is a failure, unless you learn. Then, your failure becomes a win. If you're always trying to learn stuff, as a journalist, if you're always working to develop different skill sets, whether it's Web development, normal computer-assisted reporting, GIS, narrative storytelling, it all helps you, it all helps the other things. Whatever new skill you learn in journalism will add to your big palette of rocking.
Would you recommend all or more reporters get into the coding side of things?
It doesn't hurt. It doesn't hurt to understand the basics of data. If you're a city hall reporter, it helps to know basic Excel, it helps to know Access. There's a ton of cool stuff you can do because of it. If you are a feature writer, and you write longer narratives, and stuff like that, you can still find stories through databases, you can still find extra people to interview through those methods. It helps in every aspect I think, just to have a little bit. Whereas I have made the intense plunge into being a total nerd when it comes to this stuff, if that's what you want to do, that's what you want to do. I don't think that should be a requirement, but I think you should have at least the bare bones basics of what's going on, because knowledge is power, and knowing is half the battle.


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Missoula First Fridays
The first Friday of every month, one local artist has the opportunity to hang their art on our walls that month. We select one artist and coordinate with them to promote the event. This is a good way for an artist "to get their feet" or for a seasoned artist to have fun with a show in an informal setting.
Where would tea ware be without clay? We think not very far! Our Potters-in-Residence program offers in-store shelf space and Art Talk opportunities to local tea ware potters affiliated with the Clay Studio of Missoula or Ceramics at the University of Montana. Our current residents are Pat Hoban and Andrew Rivera from the Clay Studio of Missoula. Hoban's First Friday reception is Oct 4th and his Art Talk is Nov 7. Rivera's First Friday reception is Dec 6th. His Art Talk is Jan 13th. See what our local potters are up to and if you would like to participate, we encourage you to apply!
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The indices are once again near their all time highs. Sensex had made a high of '21206' on Jan 10th 2008 and had crashed afterwards and since then the Sensex has tested the 20000 mark multiple times but did not succeed in making a new high. Now once again the index seems to be ready to make an effort to try and regain the apex count it had made.
At this juncture though the big question is that would it be a wise choice to enter at current levels since the markets have already ran up a lot in the last one month and if the range bound nature of the markets similar to the last few years is to continue there isn't much to be gained by entering at this level.
Well..I have an answer. Not in terms of where the markets could go , but whether it is prudent to park your money in stocks. Yes , it still is because as of now there are still hundreds of stocks that had fallen huge from their peaks in the 2 year crash that have not recovered and are considered to be valuable companies in the Indian growth scenario.Stocks like Rcom , Bharti Airtel , Dlf , Jp Associates , Reliance Industries , Relcapital are still off their highs by a huge margin.Not to suggest that the stocks were fair value at the highs but are certainly below par at the current values.
Not in one go , Not in a year but these stocks and many more hidden gems will certainly provide good returns over a period of time if you are willing to hold.Also with small systematic investments going into the stocks you can also take advantage of the downside if any is left in these stocks because with such hue asset list they certainly will become more mouthwatering if fall further.Slow and Steady monthly gradual investments in the stocks would be a great idea that can provide handsome returns.So What are you waiting for ..Go ahead and and if you are patient enough , Stay put to reap the rewards.
Although this may seem like a vague post to some suggesting to invest without any specific statistics about the fundamentals of stocks..Well, its just a outline of the plan.Get yourself moving and find some gems to invest in.


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The honeymoon is officially over for those of you who loved the fares and convenience of flying from Trenton (TTN) via Frontier Airlines. Free parking is gone ($8/day) and Frontier is now charging travelers to bring carry-on bags on the plane. It seems that since ex-President of Spirit Airlines, Barry Biffle joined Frontier as the Marketing Officer he is lifting this model from Spirit who also charges for carry-on bags.
How much you pay to carry on depends on how and when you purchase your ticket and your luggage option. Basically if you buy online and know you'll bring a carry-on then you'll pay the lowest rate (without memberships) of $25. If you are frequent flier and do the same you'll pay $20. Classic, Summit and Ascent fares enjoy free carry-ons.
"Personal Items" are still free for all. This means you get to bring one bag that fits under your seat.
If you forget to purchase your carry-on at the time of your ticket purchase expect to pay higher fees:
$30 if you pay during Online Check-In
$35 at the airport Check-in
$35 if you use their Call Center to update your trip
$50 at the departure gate
On top of these fees, Frontier is now charging $1.99 to reserve a specific seat on the plane so keep that in mind next time you book your weekend getaway out of Trenton. Hopefully Frontier will stay competitive despite these increased rates and hold to their goal of being an Ultra Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC).


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Photo credit: KVAL-TV, Eugene Oregon
All the food – all of it – served in the Fairfield Elementary School in Eugene, Oregon's Bethel district last Wednesday was locally grown and/or produced in their town's pretty immediate area, it was reported by KVAL-TV.
Farmers and representatives from companies like Franz Bakery came to the cafeteria to serve the food to kids.
Bethel nutrition director Jennie Kolpak says the special lunch was intended to introduce students to the idea of eating locally.
Kolpak says locally-produced food is better for Oregon's economy, and healthier for kids.
But that idea isn't unfamiliar to the Bethel District.
"Every day, every single meal that we serve has some local items in it," says Kolpak. "About 40 percent of the food we serve is grown or processed in Oregon."
Kolpak says Bethel is one of the best districts in the state in locally-produced, nutritious food.
Wednesday's food came from all over the state, but a lot of Bethel's food comes from much closer to home.
Fairfield boasts a school garden with tomatoes, peas and other plants.
And recently, a four-acre field on district property was turned into a functioning farm.
"We harvested thousands of pounds of vegetables this summer," says Bethel Farm manager Kasey White. "And we're supplying fresh food to our cafeterias."
Going forward, a goal for the Bethel district is to expand access to nutritional and physical education to give kids healthy habits.


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Whoa, hello bluryness. Take it again!
Lovin the bus ride
Also lovin the bus ride (doesn't really look like it though)
Even the back of my seat was lovin the bus ride
This guy? Pretty much lovin anything at 11am
The gauntlet to the keg at the back of the bus
Can you see the non-green shoe? Amy can't
Sumit, lovin irony
Lots of green people
Yes! Bagpipes!
Couldn't really get close though
Best part of the parade
Hold on, I take that back...
look at the guy in the pink car!
Instead of a Pot O Gold at the end of the rainbow, we got golden pizza at the end of the parade.
They had a soccer ball and goal on this float. I thought it was cool
Largest group of underage people I have seen since Freshman year of college
This guy was too cool not to photograph
I really hope he had an accent
That mountain dew looks really fizzy
This didn't quite turnout how I wanted, but oh well.


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Strategic planning best practices are those professional procedures, methods, or techniques that have consistently achieved results superior to other means.
The concept of strategic planning best practices, as with best practice in any field, also usually implies that these professional procedures or methods are generally accepted, or even prescribed, as being correct or most effective by the body of professionals using them.
For example the American College of Physicians (ACP), has developed three different types of clinical recommendations:
ACP's goal is to -
With regard to best practices in strategic planning there is less than widespread agreement.
However some pioneering efforts are beginning to bear fruit.
The USA based Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) has documented a Body of Knowledge (BOK), and as part of its certification program has established guidelines for best practice in strategic planning.
Likewise the UK based Strategic Planning Society (SPS), and the more recently established Strategic Management Forum, both also seek to promote best practices. For example the SPS makes awards and other supports for planning best practices such as its Strategic Value in Corporate reporting Awards.
Before looking in more detail at what some of these corporate planning best practices are, let me point out that elsewhere on this site I have argued that there are five fundamental procedures that are the irreducible minimum for an effective strategic planning process. These procedures include -
They can be set out in this simple diagram.
However, a number of other strategic planning practices are needed to fully support this approach to strategic planning. It is this enlarged set of procedures or methods that make up the set of planning best practices that we are looking for.
From the work of the professional bodies mentioned above like ASP and SPS, together with my own experience in using strategic planning in a variety of settings, let me outline some of the best practices I believe to be of most value.
The first of the strategic planning best practices is to use a systematic or formal approach to strategic plan development and execution.
Such an approach, or system, starts with a clear understanding of end in mind. What is the point of doing strategic planning at all and why now? See strategic planning questions for more ideas on what strategic planning is for, and what questions should guide the process.
A systematic approach includes -
For examples of some of the clarity needed see definition of strategic planning.
In the broadest sense, this overall system of planning best practices needs to encourage -
To enhance valued behaviours, clear, inclusive and transparent communication with all relevant parties is essential.
Although the process diagram above is a simple arrow, in practice feedback loops will be integral to promote continuous improvement and learning.
Strategic planning best practices, in common with other management practices like quality systems, will incorporate a continuing process of review to rejuvenate the system of strategy development and execution.
Such a formal discipline of strategic planning can set the example for the sort of strategic planning best practices required throughout the enterprise.
A basic principle of any best practice approach to strategic planning is the building of a solid consensus among the top and preferably middle management teams. This is required not only to ensure that a wide range of ideas and information informs the strategic decision-making. It is also to encourage strong commitment among these senior people to the translation of the strategies into action plans, and to provide requisite support to all members of the organization in the execution of those strategies.
So essential is this participative approach to achieving best practices in strategic planning for most contemporary organizations, that it virtually rules out the preparation of plans by anyone other than the top executives themselves.
The team must include the chief executive without whom the most important strategic issues may not be identified, and will certainly not be addressed. Since addressing these elephant sized issues is the primary object of the corporate strategic planning activity, leaving out the chief executive could kill the project. If the chief executive is not willing or able to lead the team it is a waste of everyone's time even to start.
Another of the strategic planning best practices is to build in change management and leadership training, education, and development to effectively focus the organization on achieving improved long-term performance at lower levels of risk. A well conducted strategic planning process is in itself a worthwhile management development activity.
In terms of engaging people, strategic planning best practices should also emphasize separation from, and integration with, ongoing management accountabilities. This involves making special provision for setting aside time for deliberation on strategic issues, and formulating strategies to address them. Studies have shown that many organizations do not so this, and find themselves frequently fighting organizational fires as a result.
Best practice organizations avoid the conventional conceptual muddle associated with setting corporate objectives in the form of missions, visions and values statements.
The overall governing corporate objective, that I prefer to call the corporate purpose, states for whom the organization is supposed to be working, what benefit it is intended to provide for them, and how much of that benefit is satisfactory to them. It is especially challenging to get this definition right in the case of non-profit-making organizations.
Failure to identify who and what these beneficiaries are renders the organization vulnerable. The organization can be high-jacked to suit the agendas of all kinds of other interests than those of the intended beneficiaries. The corporate strategic planning process will fail to address the key issues, if the corporate objectives have not been correctly identified.
Strategic planning best practices include the requirement that the corporate objectives must be strategy-neutral.
See also strategic planning cycle for the importance of separating corporate objectives from strategic decisions.
The objectives should be something that the beneficiaries, and the managers, find appealing and of which society does not disapprove.
Strategic planning best practices also include the requirement that this corporate purpose must have corresponding beneficiary performance indicators (BPI), or at least corporate performance indicators (CPI), to enable corporate performance targets to be set and monitored.
For more information on what these indicators could be see Corporate Objectives.
In terms of strategic planning best practices, I would say that using more than one or two CPIs is a strong indication that the appropriate corporate, or governing, objective has not been chosen, or clearly enough identified. The CPI must reflect the organization's success or failure as a corporate whole, not the efficiencies of its various parts.
I would also recommend as a strategic planning best practice, the setting of corporate targets at two levels, rather than a single point. A range of targets should be set.
The first target should be set at a minimum level below which the organization would be seen to be failing.
A more satisfactory level above this minimum level should also be set.
The monitoring of corporate results within this envelope of targets gives the management, and governing body, a useful indication of how the organization is tracking. Of the two, the minimum target or Tmin, not Tsat, is the most significant, especially for non-profit-making organizations.
Strategic planning best practices should also cover the process of forecasting performance. Planners should lay the forecasts of projected current performance trends into the future over the same time horizon as the targets set for corporate performance, to highight and measure possible performance gaps in the future.
Just as the targets should be set as bracket, forecasts should also be set as a range, rather than some spurious attempt at a single line 'crystal ball' forecast.
Both a pessimistic and an optimistic forecast should be estimated. Failure to do so permits the forecasters to hide any potential bad news in their 'best guess' forecasts. The vulnerabilities of the organization to risk may be glossed over, and the plan will be devoid of sufficient attention to risk management.
The errors in long-range forecasts are often the most important part of the forecast. Without acknowledgments of the possible errors, in the form of this range between pessimistic and optimistic, the forecasts are hardly worth doing, because they can be so misleading.
Strategic planning best practices when it comes to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis (SWOT), should observe the principle of 'keep it simple'.
Limit the number of major strategic issues to half a dozen each - strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities. Otherwise the corporate strategic planning process will become a busybody process of delving into operational planning. The team will attempt to attend to every tiny detail, and thus miss the whole purpose of corporate strategic planning.
Strategic planning best practice requires that the more people involved in these appraisals the better. The knowledge and experience of the participants can combine for better results, while tending to reduce or neutralize the effects of their biases.
Brilliant new ideas may be welcome in many cases, but ideas, however innovative and industry changing, that are irrelevant to the specific organization's strategic situation are of no value. The planning team should not expect corporate strategies that are exciting and entrepreneurial after every strategic planning cycle. The team should assure the organization of highly satisfactory progress at reduced risk.
One of the frequently neglected strategic planning best practices is evaluating the strategies. The corporate strategic planning team should always check that the proposed strategies stand a very good chance of achieving the satisfactory target performance level. It is however, vital that the strategies are sufficiently robust to withstand errors in forecasting. If the forecasts are wrong, the strategies should prevent the organization's performance falling to levels that would risk organizational failure.
Strategic planning best practices encourage the establishment of strategic initiatives or developmental projects that focus attention on the most important performance improvements required. Prioritized initiatives, whether projects or programs, are developed consistently as part of strategy implementation; these should be activities, where timing and resource deployment are tracked and reported; risks are identified and managed; and scope creep is minimized.
It is tempting to put most an organization's eggs into a single grand project basket. This is a temptation that should generally be avoided.
Monitoring strategy execution is not just 'checking results'. It is asking, more or less continually, whether the top management team still has confidence in the strategies. Will the strategies they have selected actually take the organization to satisfactory improvements in performance, and not drop below the target level of performance designated as failure?
For their confidence to be maintained not only do the organization's results, and action plans, have to be on target, but there must not be any major unforeseen changes in the strengths and weaknesses, or threats and opportunities, that cause them to lose confidence in the plans.
Of course, it is still essential that the top team be provided with actionable performance information, to better inform decision making as they review implementation.
Planning best practices include settling the information requirements as part of the strategic planning process, and not leaving this till after execution of strategies has commenced. Relevant strategic and operational performance measures and targets, logically derived, are used to monitor progress against targets.
Appropriate outcome, output, process efficiency, project schedule and resource adherence, and input resource measures are the basis for transforming performance data into performance useful information, and performance information into 'business intelligence'. Performance information is provided in a timely manner throughout the organization to better inform decision-making at all levels, not just at the corporate management team level.
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The Men's Group had another good session - this month looking at how we can nurture our faith while on holiday.
We talked about 'Christian holidays' and conferences such as Lee Abbey, Spring Harvest Holidays (image right), New wine and Greenbelt, and also thought about how we can take time out on any holiday to reflect on and nurture our faith.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Real Studio, Sandboxing, and the Mac App Store
8 comments:
- Beatrix Willius said...
This sounds really fascinating. Sandboxing even for open and save dialogs? Oh man. Since Carbon is broken for me on Lion anyway: Long live Cocoa.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:18 AM
- Joe Ranieri said...
Sandboxing really is neat. If you're interested in it, I recommend watching the "Introducing App Sandbox" session from WWDC 2011 and reading "Code Signing And Application Sandboxing Guide".
- July 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- TJ said...
This is all good information, but we can't ignore the new elephant in the room - how is the REALbasic language going to be extended to allow easy access to the entitlement requests? This will become "basic functionality" for even the simplest of tasks and should be a provided class or set of methods rather than something that requires users to learn about declares and the brouhaha that accompanies them.
Hopefully the result implemented will be more useable than the current methods and hoops that we must jump through to use the existing OS X security APIs.
- July 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Joe Ranieri said...
@TJ: There is nothing that really needs to be done. You specify your entitlements when you sign your application and you *cannot* get around these limitations. I'm not sure exactly what you're asking for.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- Mark said...
What about existing apps that are on the Mac App Store? Will they be removed?
- July 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Joe Ranieri said...
@Mark: as far as I've heard, existing applications will stay but you will not be able to submit updates or new applications.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Charles Kelley said...
Will the applications one makes with REAL Studio hide the implementation details of entitlements from us?
- July 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM
- Joe Ranieri said...
@Charles: Entitlements are specified when you sign your application for submission to the Mac App Store, long after Real Studio has finished its job.
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Setting up a company in Singapore
1. What are the key things to note?
To set up a company, you must ensure that there should be a minimum of 1 director and shareholder. Also, a minimum of 1 director must be a local resident of Singapore, be it a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or an employment pass holder. You must also note that a local registered address is needed as well as an appointed local qualified company secretary.
2. Benefits of setting up a company in Singapore
Singapore known to be the 3rd richest nation in the world and 3rd most globalized economy. Also, by setting up your company in Singapore, there are no taxes for estates, inheritance, death, dividend as well as capital gains. All personal tax rates begin at 0% and a maximum of 20% above S$320,000. All corporate tax rates are estimated to be 8.5% and a flat 17% above S$300,000.
3. What are the essential documents?
For all shareholders or directors that are non-residents, you are required to have a duplicate of your passport, bank reference letter as well as a proof of your residential address in Singapore.
For all shareholders or directors living in Singapore, you are required to have a duplicate of your Singaporean Identification Card and for foreigners; you are required to have a duplicate of your passport.
If the shareholder is a separate legal entity, you will require a duplicate of the certificate of incorporation of your main company as well as official documents showing the directors of the main company's and registered address.
*Do note that all documents that are not in English are required to be translated to English.
4. Must I be a Singaporean?
You do not need to be a Singaporean, but your company should at least have a director that is a resident in Singapore.
5. Can I set up a company if I'm a foreigner but holding a pass in Singapore?
You are able to, but you'll have to incorporate your company in Singapore first and following that, apply for an Employment Pass or Entrepreneur Pass from MOM (Ministry of Manpower).
6. How long do I have to wait to incorporate my company?
You will only need to wait 1 day to have your company approved and registered with ACRA (Accounting Corporate Regulatory Authority)
7. What do I need to do after incorporating my company?
You will need to set up your company's bank account in Singapore, and register for GST (Goods & Services Tax) if your company's annual income is more than S$1 million. You will need to get any licenses that your business requires before you can start any business activities.
If your company needs to import or export any goods, you will need to get a Central Registration (CR) number. If you plan to employ foreigners, you will need an Employment Pass for each of the foreign employees. They are not ready for employment until the pass has been approved by MOM (Ministry of Manpower).
8. What is a Virtual Office?
They basically provide phone and fax numbers and services that generate an automatic greeting and recoding of message which will then be forwarded to you. For all other documents that needed to be forwarded as well as receipts, you will receive it via fax.
9. How many directors are needed?
You company will require a minimum of 1 director that is living in Singapore.
10. Is it possible to appoint local director for my company if I'm not a resident in Singapore?
11. Why choose Private Limited over Sole Proprietorship?
Private Limited (Pte Ltd) Companies are also known as Limited Liability Companies (LLC). LLC have its own legal entity, which means that it is separate from shareholders and directors. Directors and shareholders will only be responsible for their own liabilities.
Sole Proprietorship on the other hand does not have its own legal entity, which means that the sole proprietor and its business are one and the sole proprietor will be responsible for all liabilities of the business. Thus, it will be better to have a Private Limited Company, if your company will be having many directors and shareholders, as it has separate legal entity which will not bind the whole company but only the individual.
12. Why choose Private Limited over Limited Liability Partnership?
Private Limited companies are easier to raise capital. This is because they are able to add partners, business funds etc. As there is separate legal entity, investors are also more likely to invest in Private Limited Companies.
However, a Limited Liability Partnership is usually limited by the partners' contributions to the business. Thus, it is more difficult to raise capital as compared to Private Limited Companies due to the limitation of partners' contributions as well as private finances.
13. What is paid-up capital?
Paid-up capital is total amount of money that shareholders put in the business which is meant to purchase shares.
14. What is minimum amount for paid-up capital?
To set up a company in Singapore, the minimum paid-up capital is S$1.
15. What is the difference between a virtual office and a physical office?
Virtual Office provides a local as well as international telephone number of the company and it can be used anywhere. On the other hand, a physical office does not provide international telephone number, which means that your telephone number is only available locally and cannot be relocated as and when you want.
16. Who can become a shareholder of a company?
Anyone and anybody can become a shareholder, as well as companies.
17. What is the difference between shareholders and directors?
Shareholders are part of the company and they are given rights to the company's profits. Directors are the ones that will operate and manage the company and to deal with the day-to-day responsibilities.
18. What is the eligibility to be a director?
Anyone who is 18 years and above and they must be a Singaporean Citizen, Permanent Resident or a foreigner that has the Employment Pass or Entrepreneur Pass.
19. What are the duties and responsibilities of a director?
They are responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as the decision-making process of the company.
20. Am I able to open a corporate bank account in Singapore?
Yes, you are able to open a corporate bank account once you have incorporated your company.


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2014 is going to be a good year for Kikagaku Moyo. This month, they've released this excellent, improvised, and meditative limited edition cassette on Sky Lantern Records (sold out). On May 4th, they will be playing Austin Psych Fest, which boasts the most incredible festival lineup in history (biased), and they're second full-length LP, Forest of Lost Children, is slated for a May 20th release on the ever-reliable Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records. You could have a pretty damn good year yourself if you stream the cassette below, pick up tickets to Austin Psych Fest here, and stream the first single/preorder your copy of their new LP here.
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The Doctor of Business Administration program at St. Ambrose University is a degree to further your business insight.
Geared toward experienced managers and professionals who are interested in management, the program strengthens your job performance, the potential for advancement in your career or organization, and awards the credentials – your doctorate – to pursue consulting or teaching.
Our graduates work at Deere & Company, Rockwell Collins, QC Bank and Trust, University of Northern Iowa, and many others.
Ambrose Advantages
- Evening Courses for the Working Professional
- Accredited by the ACBSP
- 100% of Students Recommend the SAU DBA
Read our fact sheet on the DBA program (pdf)
More Information on the Doctor of Business Administration
The DBA program will help you develop analytical skills, writing skills, and familiarity with a broad array of literature in the management field.
Some graduates use these skills and insights to advance their careers in diverse fields such as banking, insurance, manufacturing, energy, and IT consulting.
Others use their talents in education, and advance into administration or faculty positions. Still others have made career changes and become full-time educators at colleges and universities.
Only at Ambrose
- Coursework and class discussions emphasize ethical research and scholarship.
- Our students come from diverse backgrounds and broaden perspectives in the classroom. They work in a variety of professions and are in various stages of their careers. International students - from countries as far away as Indonesia and China - provide further insight into management issues.
- Dissertations are more than just research projects. You'll use what you learn in class to benefit your company, through activities such as analyzing mentoring programs, employee performance, and quality initiatives.
- You'll experience a spirit of cooperation and generosity in our program and on campus, which reflects the quality of life in the Midwest and the Quad Cities.
How is a DBA different from a PhD?
Both the DBA and PhD are graduate degrees in business. The exact nature of these degrees differs by institution. Generally speaking, the PhD in business is designed to prepare individuals for careers in education with a strong emphasis on academic research. While our DBA program does include a high degree of academic rigor, we often include a more applied focus than would be found in some PhD programs.
How long will it take to get my DBA?
That depends on the pace you choose. One of our first students completed the entire program in four years while working full-time. However, if you take two classes per semester and one in the summer, you can complete your courses in about 2-1/2 years. This is followed by comprehensive exams and the design and completion of a dissertation.
What is a dissertation?
This is the culminating research project. You choose an area of interest. Then, working with a faculty committee, you develop a detailed research proposal. If the committee approves the proposal, you collect data, analyze it, and write a detailed report. You can read the descriptions of the more recent dissertations here.
What can I do with a DBA degree?
Honestly, that's what's great about the DBA; whether you want to teach at the college level or advance in the business world, the DBA can give you that versatility. The SAU DBA is designed to enhance your critical thinking and analytical skills, and provide a larger breadth of career options--from academia to consulting. Knowledge gained from your DBA experience can improve performance in your current organization or be a stepping stone to other career opportunities.
Is the DBA available through online courses?
While some courses may occasionally use some distance-learning tools, professors teach all classes on the main campus.
Is the St. Ambrose DBA program accredited?
Yes. St. Ambrose University is accredited to offer the degree by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities and by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
As the culmination of your academic achievement, the dissertation presents an opportunity for you to research an area of interest.
You'll work one-on-one with your dissertation chair to develop a topic that will evolve into a detailed research proposal. Once the proposal is approved, you collect and analyze data, write a report of the results, and discuss your research and findings in a dissertation defense.
Classes such as research methods and statistics provide the training and tools necessary to complete your research project, the progress of which is monitored by the dissertation chair.
Research reflects our students' diverse interests. Topics cover a wide range of subjects, such as leadership, organizational change, and mentoring. There's a partial list of dissertations below (from the past 10 years).
- Aiello, A. (2018, April). The Relationship of National Culture and Turnover: An Examination of Differences Employees Give for Quitting in Three Countries.
- Aprianingsih, A. (2012, December). The Kaleidoscope Career Model and Work Family Conflict: An Exploration Across Career Stages.
- Behnke, T. (2010, April). Knowledge Sharing at Work: An Examination of Organizational Antecedents.
- Carlock, B. (2008, May). A Model of Public-Private Partnership Success: Case Studies of Partnerships Between U.S. Army Installations and Private Firms.
- Coe, M. (2013, April). Intention to Sit for the CPA Examination: An Investigation of Cost, Exam, Support and Career Factors.
- Davis, J. (2014, August). Social Networking Sites: An Exploration of Usage, Benefits, and Drawbacks.
- Denker, J. (2014, May). Looking for Performance in All the Right Places: What Do New Venture Startup Teams Have to Do With It?
- Dunne, B. J. (2013, November). The Employee Psyche at Work: A Model of How Psychological Contracts Moderate the Relationship Between Psychological Safety and Engagement.
- Duster, S. (2010, April). Factors that Motivate Protégés to Participate in Formal Mentoring: Do Motivated Protégés Report Higher Mentoring Effectiveness?
- Eaton, D. (2008, December). An Investigation of Generational Differences in Job Satisfaction in a Bureaucratic Environment.
- Edenborg, M. (2013, April). The Effect of Type of Education on an Individual's Self Employment Choice: Comparison of Vocational and College Education.
- Geil, M. (2016, December). Beyond Cultural Intelligence: The Influence of Polychronicity and Core Confidence on Perceived Global Effectiveness.
- George, S. (2014, September). Perceptions of top management team commitment to corporate social responsibility: An exploration of the relationship with employee engagement.
- Gilstrap, R. (2015, August). Developing an Inimitable Resource: The Relationship between Core Confidence and Employee Engagement.
- Graham, J. (2012, May). Same Goal, Different Day: The Moderating Effect of Experience on the Goal Difficulty - Performance Relationship in a Repetitive Goal Setting Environment.
- Guillaume, P. (2015, May). Permanent and Seasonal Employees: An Investigation of Differences in Perceived Organizational Support, Job Engagement and Dedication to Service Quality.
- Hager, M. (2014, May). An examination of Social Skills as a Correlate and Moderator of the Relationship Between Networking Behaviors and Career Outcomes.
- Harb, S. (2011, May). Employee Engagement: The Impact of Intervention Methods.
- Hechtel, K. (2010, April). An Examination of the Social Capital Requirements for the Selection, Training, Performance, and Retention of Industrial Sales Personnel.
- Herlein, M. (2009, December). An Examination of Managerial Competencies and Their Relationship to Performance.
- Hibbeler, P. (2008, April). Communities that Accept or Resist Supercenters: A Comparison of Cultural Differences.
- Huegel, B. (2015, December). Employer Support in Public Accounting: An Investigation of the Effect on Organizational Attraction.
- Hughes, D. (2016, October). Doctoral degree awarded posthumously.
- Jayne, R. (2008, May). Experienced Business Angels: What They Know, Who They Know, and How They Contribute to a Startup Firm's Performance.
- Juergens, S. (2012, August). Experiential Learning: How the Utility of Experiential Learning Within a MBA Course Enables Transfer of Learning.
- Kleine, R. (2013, December). Formal Mentoring Relationships: An Examination of Processes, Mentor Rank, and Protégé Satisfaction.
- Linderman-Hill, K. (2018, November). Engaging Top Performers: The Influence of Core Confidence on the Relationship Between Job Characteristics and Engagement.
- Mahon, M. (2017, September). The Influence of Leader Prototype Congruence on Leadership Beliefs.
- Mayes-Denker, K. (2014, May). Private or Public: Does Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Profit?
- McCallum, S. (2008, May). An Examination of Internal and External Networking Behaviors and Their Relationship to Career Success and Work Attitudes.
- Miller, L. (2015, November). Firm Growth: An Explanation of the Processes of Growth of New and Small Firms.
- Murphy, C. (2008, May). Antecedents of Job Search Success for NAFTA-Eligible Dislocated Workers.
- Pollock P. (2015, October). Learning to be Engaged: Leader Goal Orientation, Employee Goal Orientation, and the Mediating Role of Employee Learning on Employee Engagement and Performance
- Rothbardt, J. (2012, April). Applicant Attraction to Socially Responsible Corporations: The Moderating Effect of Core Self-Evaluation.
- Schmidt, H. (2010, April). An Examination of Service Learning and the Development of Work-Related Skills in Undergraduate Business Students.
- Siebert, D. (2008, April). An Investigation of Intergenerational Workplace Conflicts and Managerial Responses.
- Simmons, J. (2012, December). The Kaleidoscope Career Model: An Investigation of Authenticity, Balance, and Challenge and Their Relationship with Networking Behavior.
- Styvaert, M. (2011, May). Core Self-Evaluations: A Malleable Disposition?
- Thome, M. (2014, October). Turning Outsiders to Insiders: A Study of Job and Community Embeddedness on Voluntary Turnover.
- Van Den Beldt (2015, April). Immigrant Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study of Factors that Facilitate the Startup of Restaurants.
- Vaske, A. (2008, November). The Relationship Between Motivation to Volunteer and Cultural Preference A Study of a Youth Development Organization.
- Wade, M. (2008, December). Getting Off The Ground: Factors Related to Protégés' Initiation of Mentoring Relationships With Their Formal Mentors.
- Wolbers, G. (2016, June). Toward a Generative Capacity Framework of Firm Growth.
- Zama, A. (2012, May). Corporate Elites - How They Came to Be: An Analysis of TMT Composition Change Following CEO Succession.
Financing a doctoral degree might seem daunting, but our students quickly learn that a St. Ambrose education can be affordable (and worth every penny).
The 2019-20 tuition rate is $1,106/credit hour. The program is usually completed in a total of 48 credit hours.
Technology: $140/semester
Online course: $25/credit hour
Graduation: $35
Matriculation: $10
Graduation cap/gown/hood/tassel: $100 (approx.)
Financial Aid
Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office to learn more about the loans and other options that can help fund your education. In some cases, employers offer tuition reimbursement for completed coursework.
Payment Deferral
Does your employer offer tuition reimbursement?
This is a common method many of our students use to pay for their graduate education. Because it varies when companies reimburse their employees, St. Ambrose offers deferred payment until you get reimbursed or until you complete your classes (proof of completion). Both options are helpful when you want to avoid the use of personal finances to pay for classes. To qualify for employer deferral, our enrollment specialists will be happy to walk you through the process. If you aren't sure your employer offers tuition assistance, we recommend speaking with your human resources representative.
Do you have military benefits you would like to explore?
We have an admissions specialist who is an expert in military benefits who will work with you to determine available dollars and how to invest this benefit in a St. Ambrose education. If neither of these options pertain to you, there are federal loans available. Graduate students have up to $$20,500 available per academic year for low-interest loans not based on income level. Our Financial Aid Department can help you with any questions.
You will take 11 courses from these four areas:
Research methods: Provides tools so you can design research studies and analyze data.
Seminars in four major areas: Covers organizational behavior, human resources, strategic management, and organization theory.
Case research course: Helps you analyze organization cases and develop abilities to research and write case studies.
Topics courses: An in-depth study of a particular area in the fields of organizational behavior, human resources, strategic management, and organizational theory.
Students complete all courses in Research Methods and Readings Seminars. All coursework must be completed before taking written and oral exams.
Research Methods Courses
DBA 901 Research Methodology
DBA 902 Statistical Techniques I
DBA 903 Statistical Techniques II
DBA 904 Dissertation Design and Development
Readings Seminars
DBA 910 Analyzing Behavior in Organizations
DBA 911 Managing Human Resources in a Global Environment
DBA 913 Developing Strategy for Competitiveness
Special Topics Courses
Students will be required to complete four of the eight 930-970 series of courses:
DBA 930, 931 Special Topics: Human Resources
DBA 940, 941 Special Topics: Organizational Behavior
DBA 950, 951 Special Topics: Organization Theory
DBA 960, 961 Special Topics: Strategic Management
DBA 970 Special Topics: Collegiate Teaching
Written and Oral Comprehensive Exams
Both written and oral exams are required. The comprehensive tests examine your command of the management literature and your ability to integrate this literature into models that have theoretical significance and practical utility.
Comprehensive exams occur in March and October. You will take the written examination over two days, which consists of a 4-hour testing period each day.
Upon successful completion of the written examination, you then complete the oral portion. The time limit varies depending on the questions faculty ask and your performance.
The dissertation is your final step before graduation. Upon successful completion of comprehensive exams, you begin the dissertation class, DBA 990 Dissertation.
You'll need to get a few things together to submit along with your application.
BJ Dunne '13 DBA
"A colleague from work mentioned the program as he was preparing for the comprehensive exams. I was intrigued because I always assumed it would be necessary to quit work in order to complete my doctorate. After reviewing the DBA coursework and structure, I liked the idea of returning to a learning environment and became really excited for the challenge. I honestly didn't know if I could balance work and life with the demands of the program until my first semester was completed. After that, I knew the DBA was going to be a rewarding experience that would be worth the significant effort required."Read BJ's Story
Monica Forret, PhD, Program Director
Doctor of Business Administration
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Odoo is a suite of business apps written in Python and released under the AGPL License. It is used by 2 million users worldwide to manage companies of all different sizes. The main Odoo components are the server, 260 core modules (also called official modules) and around 4000 community modules.
Odoo was formerly known as OpenERP until May 2014. It was rebranded because version 8 of the software included apps including website builder, e-commerce, point of sale and business intelligence. The software conforms to standard expectations of ERP systems, while providing additional modules beyond the coverage of traditional ERP systems.
The official Odoo apps are organized in 6 groups:


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We take care of all your pest control needs, safely preventing and eliminating pests like rodents, ants, bedbugs, bees, cockroaches, and termites. The number one goal of our technicians is to keep you safe and happy in your home or business without needing to worry about how you'll get the pests to go away for good.
Since 1990, we have believed in using environmentally safe and non-invasive treatments, respectful customer service, and outside solutions to prevent inside problems. If we do have to work inside of your home, we will make sure we keep the chemicals away from your kids and pets.
We take pride in giving our clients fast, personal service so you can feel comfortable in your pest-free home. We are on time for our appointments, and we can often provide a 2-hour response to emergency calls. We also offer discounts for seniors.
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We have received, including our Christmas Card money, $4,090.85 toward our $5500 goal for our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. We need $1,409.15. Pray and give!
Today is the last day to pick up your Christmas cards or Poinsettias.
Please submit all 2013 reimbursement requests by today.
There will be no church services on January 1 (Wednesday night). (No AWANA, no youth, no Bible Study)
Please submit all 2014 budget requests by January 12.
If you would like one of the old hymnals to take home, see the Pastor.
Students and Parents, Centrifuge Carson Newman will be on July 21-26. The total cost for those connected to the youth ministry will be $150. Deposits were due last week, the other $25 of the deposit will become due on Jan 19th. Any church members interested in donating and helping the youth with centrifuge deposits can see Austin or Karen.
We will have Youth Council meeting today at 5 pm in the Spares and Pairs classroom.
On Thursday, December 19, the Food Pantry distributed 158 boxes of food which served 518 people. There were 28 new families and 130 returning families.
The newsletter for January, 2014 will be done beginning early tomorrow morning, December 30th. If you have information that needs to be included in the January newsletter, please have it in the office by tomorrow morning by 8 am. Thanks
I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for the Christmas gift and the fruit basket that I received from my church family. It is a special blessing to serve as your ministry assistant. Love in Christ, Ann
Dear Church,
I want to thank you for the fruit basket you gave me. I am enjoying it so much. I am so very grateful to be a part of a faith-based family who puts into practice God's Word. I love you all! Wanda Evatt
Church family,
Thank you for the fruit basket that you gave me for Christmas and thank you College and Careers class for the Christmas lunch. I love and appreciate all of you. Gwen McCall