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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Apple Sharing
When I walk down a back alley and notice that apple trees are going unpicked or fruit is piling up on the ground, I feel compelled to go around front to ask if it would be alright if I picked just a few. Usually, I end up going home with more than I know what to do with. But somehow, our family finds a use for them all.
I know my husband does not share my compulsion to ask complete strangers for their apples, but I must admit I am motivated by the little thrill I get when I see our baskets full of that salvaged, perfect fruit - fruit that was otherwise destined for the garbage bin - and the visions of yummy applesauce, jellies and pies soon to follow.
Linked to Barn Hop, Harvest Monday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Garden Tuesday, Simple Lives Thursday.
12 comments:
- Allison at Novice Life said...
I love those jars! Where did you find them?
- September 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- Shanon Hilton said...
Thanks - a lucky find at a local garage sale! ;)
- September 21, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- Teresa said...
This year in Saskatoon a group was formed to share apples (there must be more apple trees per capita in S'toon that anywhere else) and rhubarb with others. It's been a great success and will expand each year to include other fruit.
- September 22, 2011 at 9:23 AM
- Teresa said...
To check the seal on jars with rubber rings remove the metal band and hold the jar up by the glass top.
- September 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM
- Shanon Hilton said...
Hi Teresa,
That's wonderful news about the fruit sharing in Saskatoon. It would be wonderful if you could find some plum trees too! Thanks for the tip about the jars. I've never tried lifting them from the lid before! --S
- September 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM
- Susan said...
Oh how I love apples! Exciting news about those apples...
Great shots too!
- September 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Ida said...
Great series of photo's. The apples look yummy. I really enjoyed the shot from the ladder.
Good for you for not being afraid to ask if you can have apples, why waste good fruit.
- September 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM
- natalie pozniak | blog said...
Love the photos of the apples. It makes me want to go out to an apple orchard and pick my own. Have a great week!
- September 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM
- Treasures Evermore said...
Great photos...love your jars.
I too don't like when I see fruit going to waste...but I must admit, that going to the front door and asking to pick, is a little out of my comfort....maybe I should just be bold and do it ....afterall, it's free food"-)
- September 27, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- Pieces of Sunshine said...
I would want to ask and collect too! Look at all the goodies you had collected - wonderful for the eye and the body.
- September 28, 2011 at 4:05 AM
- Shanon Hilton said...
Hi Connie, I was a bit nervous asking at first, but I've never had a bad reaction from anyone.
I usually wait and watch to make sure they aren't getting picked before asking. So far, everyone has been thrilled to see them go to use since they don't plan on using them and it helps them out by reducing the amount of apples they have to pick up off the ground!
Go for it! --Shanon
- September 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Birds, Bees, Berries, and Blooms said...
I agree with you. I don't know how anyone could let a perfectly good apple tree go to waste. I'm always out picking up wild apples.
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Completion ceremony for the Northern Pacific Railroad, September 8, 1883
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In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad was finally completed, bringing tourists from the East to Yellowstone in relative comfort and speed. Attendance increased five-fold in that first year.
But everything was under the exclusive control of the Yellowstone Park Improvement Company, which had been granted a remarkable monopoly within the park. The Company, which had close ties to the Northern Pacific, was allowed to cut as much timber as it needed; kill game for food; farm the land; and even rechannel some of the hot springs. The contract also allowed the company to choose square-mile parcels of land at seven locations within the park. The prime attractions of Yellowstone were in grave danger of being completely surrounded and exploited.
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Sixth Cavalry with buffalo heads taken from poacher Edgar Howell, Yellowstone National Park, 1894
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In Washington, Grinnell took on the railroad lobby directly, calling for an investigation into the park contracts, proposing an expansion of Yellowstone, and trying to write park regulations concerning hunting into law. While the bill to expand Yellowstone failed, Congress did appropriate $40,000 for its maintenance and an amendment was slipped through authorizing troops to be used to enforce new regulations against hunting and vandalism.
Over the next few years, Grinnell fought to stop various attacks on Yellowstone. A series of inept superintendents included one who removed an entire geyser cone for shipment to the Smithsonian and proposed that a distinctive rock formation be equipped with plumbing so it could project a column of water to any desired height.
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Company D at Liberty Cap, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, 1893
Frustrated by the string of incompetent superintendents, Congress simply refused to appropriate any money to protect the park. Yellowstone would have to fend for itself. In 1886, Sheridan dispatched troops to take control of Yellowstone. Although it was meant only as a temporary measure, military supervision of the park would continue for the next 30 years.
It was a mammoth task for the army to patrol the 2 million acres on horseback. While they did their best to stop poachers and vandals, the soldiers had no recourse to punish these offenders. No laws had been defined and so the wrongdoers were only issued warnings and, in severe cases, expelled from the park.
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In his battle to protect Yellowstone, Grinnell enlisted the help of Theodore Roosevelt, a rising political star who was president of the Boone and Crockett Club. Roosevelt drafted petitions and testified before committees to influence key legislators. But there was still no law giving Yellowstone's caretakers clear authority to protect its wildlife.
Grinnell made use of a poaching incident in 1894 to garner public support for his cause. His efforts were rewarded when, on May 7, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law that would finally protect the park, its geysers and its wildlife. It was known as the "Act to Protect the Birds and Animals in Yellowstone National Park."

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January 2011 InBox Letters to the EditorPosted in Features on January 1, 2012
Ultimate Reader
After reading the 4xForward in the Oct. '11 issue I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the 2011 Ultimate Adventure, and I want to add my commentary on what I experienced.
Not only did we wheel for the week instead of the day, but we wheeled to get the group through the trails, over obstacles, and down the roads from morning to night each day. In doing so we as individual drivers had to find ways to get our rigs through the day's challenges and help our fellow participants any way we could. The endurance element is a big part of what the Ultimate Adventure is all about.
One day on the Ultimate Adventure I was talking to Feature Editor Ali Mansour and he asked me why I wanted to participate in the UA. He asked me if it was to experience the trip or to test my rig on its ability to hold up on a trip like the UA. I told him it was both. I wanted to see how my built-not-bought rig would do in this event and see what I would experience being thrown in with a group of wheeling nuts that I have never met before.
I was pleased with the way my FJ60 held up on this trip. While I have spent time and money fixing and upgrading parts over the years, I have less money into this rig than most of the vehicles you see driving to work every day. As for the personal experience on UA, I had a great time and can't wait for the DVD.
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This is a great magazine and I will continue to subscribe to you for a long time. I just think it sucks that I renewed for three years but didn't get anything, but if I renewed for only another two years I would get a free T-shirt.
My subscription isn't up until May 2014 and I will continue to subscribe well after that. I just wanted to let you know that it sucks that nothing was given to a loyal subscriber for renewing early. Thanks for a great magazine. Keep up the good work.
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I'm a fan of IFS just because it's different and it works if you build it right. I know most veterans of off-roading tend to write IFS off because of how complicated it is and the belief that it is typically weaker than a solid axle. As an engineer, I would love to design my own IFS for my truck someday if I had the resources. I just wanted to say I'm glad that you guys are trying something new and taking the risk of some broken parts and/or ridicule as well as learning a few things about IFS. Keep up the good work! I'm 21 and have been reading/subscribing since I was 15 when I bought my truck.
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I have been reading your magazine for just about 22 years now, and I always look forward to it. The variety is great. You have it all. Of course I don't like everything, but who would? Whether it is right off the showroom floor or built in a driveway on a PBR budget, fine wine dreams Chevy or Toyota Isuzu or Explorer, I don't give a rat's ass. The bottom line is it is four-wheel drive.
I used to hate your In Box, but now I look forward to it. You know, when the guys will write in about too many Jeeps, not enough of something else, welding in flip-flops, or whatever. Now you guys lay into them and give them what for. Hey, if you want to weld in nothing but a G-string, cool. What do I care? This is America. Go read Knitting Monthly if you don't like this mag and its reviews or tech tips. Freedom of choice is part of what makes our country great. No need to censor me from ideas. I have the right to read articles and make my own decisions.
My dad would not let me have a four-wheel drive when was a kid, so I bought a VW and wheeled it, then bought two 2WD pickups and beat on them. When I was finally out of high school on my own and bought my first K5 4x4, I never looked back. Without getting my hands on your mag back when I was 11 it might not have happened.
So now I'm on my fifth Blazer, starting all over. Now I have kids and I see them flipping through your pages and seeing their little eyes light up and gears turning. It makes me feel good, so keep up the good work.
I don't care if you publish this and don't really expect you to, but I do feel better anyway. I also love your projects Ultimate Revival and BlueFerd. And why does a tire for a 17-inch wheel cost so much more than one for a 15? I'm not a genius, but isn't there less product on a bigger hole?
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Thanks for the note. We agree, and also wonder about the bigger hole/higher price thing too.
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I just received my Sept. '11 issue today and found the 4xForward article about safety in your photos rather amusing. I have been reading and in this case been viewing many, many pictures in your magazine for years. I personally enjoy that you take the time to take photos while doing builds, or while on the trail showing that quick fix to get us back on the way. I agree safety starts with the individual, and I preach it to my family almost daily, but I'm also guilty of the quick tack job that leads to half of a rollcage being welded and get that nice welding tan because I elected not to put on proper welding attire. Personally I don't take the so-called safety issues I see in your pics as the end of the world, but can definitely compare the few issues I have seen to the amount of usable knowledge being captured in the picture and say the knowledge portrayed far outweighs the few questionable safety issues I've seen. Although to play the devil's advocate, your last sentence referring to hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil … The picture lacks not seeing evil. (LOL)
Love the magazine and look forward to all future issues.
Lance Deihm
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We wondered if anyone would catch that mistake. You were the only one!
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Stop Neutering Jeeps!
I recently finished my tow vehicle ('77 F-350 crew cab 4WD 5.9 Cummins blah blah blah) and started watching the market for a flatfender. It has been 10 years since I had a Jeep, and as I shopped I noticed an alarming trend. Nearly every flattie I've seen for sale has been "restored," and they want 10 grand for it. I understand that we need to preserve our heritage, but soon there will be more CJs fit for parades than trails.
Most people in the market for a Willys generally aren't looking for something to put in their museum, but something to take down the trail. It seems that the old champ has been pushed into retirement by people with good intentions. It's kind of like taking an old war general and dressing him in a Confederate Halloween costume, complete with a plastic sword on his side, and then parading him around for everyone to see what a real soldier looks like.
A Jeep without scratches is like a bull without horns, or a lion without claws. At the zoo, people ooh and ahh over the lion lying in the shade, but what they really want is to see it in action. They want to see it eat something! Well, Jeeps eat dirt and rock, and they can't do that in a glass cage.
I love to see an original survivor, but restoring one is not why I want one. Nor do I intend to beat it to death (use, not abuse), but if someday it meets its end, as they all will eventually, my Jeep will die with its boots on.
Chrysler still makes Jeeps with carpet. I wish people who want an "asphalt" Jeep would stick to those and let the old ones be.
So if you have put a thousand-dollar paintjob on your jeep, it's not too late! Take that thing out and point it at the woods. Don't worry, when those tires smell the earth and those beautiful narrow fenders slip through the brush, it'll know what to do. But hang on. You'd be surprised what a bird can do when you let it unfold its wings!
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Well said. Makes me want to go do another DED (Dirt Every Day) trip. Check out the photo of the next one I want to save.
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After meeting with top port officials and getting a look at the helicopters, boats and vessels used to protect the 52-mile port, Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said he would fight to reinstate about $16 million in security grant funding that was cut amid the recession.
"As they widen the Panama Canal, it brings great opportunity, but also great threats," the Republican said.
The port, one of the busiest in the United States, is lined with about 150 facilities and is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the United States. In tonnage, it is the largest importer and exporter in the nation -- numbers that are expected to increase as new technologies allow companies to extract gas and oil from once out-of-reach rock formations.
The expansion of the Panama Canal will also allow larger ships to travel more directly from Asia to U.S. shores. The Army Corps of Engineers believes $70 million is needed to further dredge the Houston Ship Channel so the larger vessels can safely navigate the Gulf of Mexico waterway.
McCaul and other congressional leaders said too much of the $250 million in federal funds available for maintaining the nation's ports goes elsewhere. He said he would work to ensure the money gets back to the port so it can be ready to welcome ships coming through the Panama Canal.
"These are some of the same issues I heard about 18 years ago," GOP Rep. Steve Stockman said at the end of the meeting between Texas Republican and Democratic U.S. House members and port officials.
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The coroner serves a four-year term. Bob Allen is the incumbent. Allen and Mark Philips are competing for the Republican nomination. Thomas Yanac is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
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Prior Experience in Elected Office: Since I have been the coroner for over 20 years, I have a great deal of experience with this office. I have been awakened at 2 a.m. to go on a call. I have had to tell families that their loved one won't be coming home. I have witnessed the most horrific of scenes. I have watched the best and the worst of people. I have devoted my life 24/7 to this position and want to give even more.
Currently, the Coroner's Office handles over 1,000 cases per year to meet the needs of the county. In order to ensure 24/7 coverage, I grew the staff to 12 well-trained deputies. I have effectively managed taxpayer dollars, cutting waste and bringing in over $62,000 of new revenue since 2011. In addition, my office has invested the time to share our information with the public. We submit monthly reports reflecting our growth and revenue to the county and other various entities. I have close working relationships with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, the District Attorney's Office, consulting medical examiners and experts, private physicians, nursing homes, hospice care organizations, other county coroners and funeral directors to ensure that the highest quality of service is rendered.
Community Activities and Involvement: I am extremely active within the community. I belong to several clubs and organizations; however, I currently hold office within two organizations. I am the vice president of the Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod and Gun Club; I am on the executive board of the Monroe County Republican Committee. I was the president of the Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs for two years. I am a speaker at our local schools on behalf of the Coroner's Office, the Seat Belt Program, the Drinking & Driving Program and the Child Safety Program. I have been a member of the Pennsylvania Coroners Association for over 35 years. I have also been an active fundraiser for the United Way of Monroe County. I am also working with the Monroe County Emergency Management Advisory Board, Homeland Security and Task Force. I am also on the Ambassador Board at Pocono Medical Center and work closely with them on a daily basis.
Why am I running: I am running for the coroner's position because I have a passion for it and I feel that I have more to accomplish. As of the end of April 2013, my office has handled over 71 calls more than we did at the same time last year. We are growing by leaps and bounds, and we are seeing more complicated cases than ever before. This is not a time to allow the Coroner's Office to be managed by inexperience. The people of Monroe County and the families we serve deserve an elected official who cares and has the tenure to lead them.
Party: Republican
Lives in: Stroudsburg
Age: 51
Education: Stroudsburg High School Graduate, Class of 1980; Act 2 Graduate Deputy Sheriff's Training Academy, Dickinson School of Law, Class of 1985
Work: Employed by Monroe County Sheriff's Office since 1984. Promoted to corporal in 1985. Currently hold the rank of sergeant. Member of the Monroe County Drug Task Force. Member of the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Terrorism Task Force.
Prior experience in elected office: None
Community activities and involvement: Active 33-year member of Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Department. Held offices of captain, assistant chief and fire chief for four years.
Why you are running: It's time to bring caring and compassion back to the Office of Coroner. I vow to work closely, effectively and efficiently with all emergency responders and health care professionals in the county while still striving to maintain a high level of sensitivity and concern to those affected.
I am running on a platform of a "citizen, not a politician" because I haven't asked for the blessings of a political party or political superpower for their guidance in my quest. The last thing Monroe County needs is another politician blowing smoke. I am your friend, neighbor, co-worker and volunteer in Monroe County.
Party: Democrat
Lives in: East Stroudsburg
Age: 37
Education: Associate degree in human services at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke; associate degree in funeral service education at Northampton Community College, Bethlehem.
Employment: Licensed Pennsylvania funeral director at the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, East Stroudsburg.
Experience: My degree in funeral education has given me the knowledge to understand the details that have to be presented upon the death of an individual. The pathology and anatomy and physiology I have studied will assist me in making the appropriate decisions with the day to day operations in the office. I have also studied and apply grief counseling methods that currently assist members of our community.
Community Activities: I currently attend the Church of St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Marshalls Creek; I am also the founder and director of the Bereavement Group "Friends Helping Friends" in East Stroudsburg.
Why I am running: I am seeking the office of Monroe County coroner because I feel the office has been lacking the sensitivity it deserves. In my opinion this office should be devoted to handling the deceased members of our community in a professional and dignified manner. As coroner I plan to work with and for the people of this community, not against them. I plan to run the office with fiscal responsibility, but without charging the people of our community ridiculous fees. This office is not about how much profit or gain I can make on grieving families. I plan to work with the current deputy coroners in making sure they understand each family deserves a proper amount of time and an unbiased choice when they are choosing a funeral home. As coroner, when a homicide, accidental or suspicious death occurs, I will work diligently with law enforcement and medical examiners and allow them to do the job they have to do, not hinder the process.
I am running for the Monroe County coroner office because Monroe County residents deserve a choice of who they want as coroner and because this office is the most sensitive political office in this county, and I feel I am the right person for that position.


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I grew up listening to the news on radio, watching it on TV, and reading it in the paper (and in magazines). I have found myself increasingly weary of mainstream news, however. It is an odd feeling. My political beliefs have always led me to question the mainstream news sources but I would still make a point of watching network news programs. Over time something happened.
With the exception of Aljazeera, which offers the most interesting in what can be called mainstream news, we are treated to endless stories about what now seems to be endless electoral/political campaigns. We are treated to stories about the economy that tell us so little about the roots of the current economic crisis. We are then treated to inane stories about this or that celebrity (and who they might be involved with) or stories about some horror, such as a mass murder or environmental disaster.
Think about it: how often do you get a sense as to why anything is actually happening? Instead we are exposed to what feels like a ticker tape of disasters, which has the net effect of making you want to run away and hide. When there are so-called experts speaking, they are more than likely white men, as if there is no one else on planet Earth capable of interpreting reality. But added to that, the spectrum of opinions is so terribly narrow so as to make distinctions difficult to ascertain.
The reality of the bias and intellectual desert that is mainstream news is why it is so critical that two things happen. One, legislative action will need to be taken to break up the oligopoly that has emerged in mainstream news. We need more news channels and we need a variety of opinions. Two, we need to support good alternative media, including but not limited to African American media. With regard to alternative media, as greater attention turns to the Web, we, the consumers of information must realize that we will need to provide support. Good news necessitates more than just opinion but the hiring of capable journalists who have the courage and expertise to investigate and write about the global developments that should be brought to our attention.
I feel embarrassed ignoring the mainstream media, even though I am often relieved that I do not need to hear the nonsense. But I cannot hide; nor can you. My experience is that when you actually speak with regular people about WHY things are happening, or when you hear news programs that treat the viewer/reader as if they are intelligent rather than a moron, the lights go on…and someone is, in fact, home.
Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum, and the co-author of "Solidarity Divided." He can be reached at [email protected]


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An owl with clear eyes swooping through the forest; a snake threatening with mouth agape—some moments were made to be seen on the 3D theater screen. And starting tomorrow, viewers can take them in at the Museum's LeFrak Theater, presenting Mysteries of the Unseen World, which is tailor-made for the occasion.
A wonder-inducing 3D highlight reel of phenomena normally invisible to the human eye, Mysteries of the Unseen World uses footage from time-lapse photography, scanning electron microscopes, and high-speed cameras (among other technologies) to reveal spectacles of life that happen too slowly or too quickly for human perception. These range from the surprisingly amazing flight of a four-winged dragonfly or a humble bumble bee, from the nanoscale structures on a blue morpho butterfly's wing to the tiny organisms that call the human body—even our eyelashes—home.
For the full, immersive 3D experience, viewers don reusable Dolby glasses, while two new projectors—one for each eye—display the digital film on the giant 40-by-60-foot screen.
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The same advanced technologies used to capture the film's stunning imagery are increasingly used in scientific research—including by scientists at the Museum. Learn more about this innovative work in the Museum exhibition Picturing Science, now open.
Buy tickets to Mysteries of the Unseen World. (Note: In addition to 3D screenings, there will be 4 2D film showings daily.)


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Mortgage Foreclosures and the Future of Housing Finance
October 25-26, 2010
The Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are co-hosting a two-day conference highlighting policy-oriented research focused on U.S. housing and mortgage markets. The conference will emphasize two major issues: mortgage foreclosures and the future of housing finance. We will evaluate the current foreclosure situation, emphasizing the adverse neighborhood spillover effects and evaluations of efforts to mitigate foreclosures including loan modification efforts. We will also take a broader perspective and evaluate the future of housing finance. This will include an evaluation of the mortgage interest tax deduction, affordable housing issues, the future role of government-sponsored entities, the future of private-label mortgage securitization, the viability and role of private mortgage insurance, and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act.
In addition to research sessions we will also have three special policy panels discussing The Future of Housing Finance, Mortgage Modification Issues and The Future of the Housing GSEs."
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text: Viewed by many as the founding figure of Western philosophy, Socrates (469-399 B.C.) is at once the most exemplary and the strangest of the Greek philosophers. He grew up during the golden age of Pericles' Athens, served with distinction as a soldier, but became best known as a questioner of everything and everyone. His style of teaching—immortalized as the Socratic Method—involved not conveying knowledge but rather asking question after clarifying question until his students arrived at their own understanding. He wrote nothing himself, so all that is known about him is filtered through the writings of a few contemporaries and followers, most of all, his student Plato. He was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and sentenced to death. Choosing not to flee, he spent his final days in the company of his friends before drinking the executioner's cup of poisonous hemlock.


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A streaming games service - "cloud gaming," as the buzzphrase has it - is on Microsoft's horizon but, for the near-term, it's not something that can be reasonably delivered to a local-machine user, said the Europe boss for Xbox Live.
Speaking at the London Games Festival, Jerry Johnson told an audience at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts that cloud gaming, such as the on-demand OnLive platform announced at GDC 2009, isn't a mass market likelihood "for the foreseeable future."
"Streaming technology is something that the industry is betting on longer term," Johnson said, according to TechRadar. "Right now I don't believe that technology can scale out against the experience we can offer on a local machine."
"The technology will continue to improve," Johnson said. "As an industry we'll have to accept that and move with it - but I don't think it's on an accelerated timeline for the foreseeable future."
Johnson's remarks came during a panel discussion of "Digital Distribution and the Future of the European Games Market" at the London Games Conference. As trendy topics go, this one set out to answer when digital downloads might overtake retail sales of boxed games.
Analyst Nick Parker said that might happen around 2014. He also said, speculatively of course - because that is what analysts do - that it wouldn't surprise him to see "one new entrant" to the console game - namely, Apple, Inc. - produce a dedicated console. Apple gamers such as myself shrugged and/or snorted.
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Natural Products Expo West Grows By 6.9% to More Than 77,000 Attendees as the World's Largest Natural Products Event Experiences Another Record-Setting Year
Predicts the Macro Trends for Natural, Organic and Healthy Products
Boulder, CO (March 14, 2016) – The 36th annual Natural Products Expo West & Engredea, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products event, experienced another record-setting year with 6.9 percent growth, playing host to more than 77,000 attendees. The event brought together an inspired community of industry members and more than 3,000 exhibiting companies, including more than 600 first-time exhibitors. The show, held March 9-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is produced by the recently re-branded New Hope Network.
For the second year in a row, New Hope Network expanded the event's exhibit space to encompass the entire Anaheim Convention Center campus. In addition to traditional exhibit halls, new exhibitors showcased hot products at the Hilton Hotel Anaheim.
Denise Day, Marketing Director at Boulder, CO-based Bhakti Chai said, "We are so excited to be here at Expo West to launch our new line. This event has been the perfect timing right ahead of our summertime new product launch when we will have even wider distribution for new items with many of the retailers we met with right here in Anaheim."
Natural Products Expo West is the preeminent show for spotting trends in the food and CPG industry. The content and research team at New Hope Network tracked the following macro forces and consumer trends this year: Ancient Wisdom, Transcendent Transparency, Snackification, Feed Me!, The Rehabilitation of Science and The Value(s) Shopper. For examples of related trends and exciting new products that support each trend visit the online gallery at newhope.com.
The NEXT Forecast 2016 projects strong growth for the natural products industry. U.S. consumer sales of natural, organic and healthy products are forecasted to expand 64 percent from $153B in 2013 to $252B by 2019, including growth of 9 percent per year driven in part by new and emerging brands.
"Natural Products Expo West serves as a launching pad for innovation from entrepreneurial brands to more established companies looking to keep up with shifts in consumer demand," said Carlotta Mast, Executive Director of Content and Insights, New Hope Network. "Evolving shopper tastes and values have positioned the natural products industry as a major force in what products end up on shelves from natural stores to more conventional supermarkets."
The education program offered a full docket of topics as well as keynote presentations from Sam Kass, former White House Personal Chef; Erik Weihenmayer, author, adventurer and activist; and Martha Rogers, acclaimed author and business strategist.
The official Natural Products Expo West "Best of West: Press Award" went to Suja Organic Crushed Raspberry Probiotic Water. Runners-up include Vega Sport Performance Protein Chocolate and Justin's Maple Almond Butter with Pretzels Pack. The winner of the NEXT Accelerator Natural Products Business School Pitch Slam was Veggie Fries.
Taylor Collins, Co-founder/Chief of EPIC Provisions said, "Expo West embodies the essence of natural products and has created some of my most beloved and greatest memories as an entrepreneur. It is the quintessential gathering of cutting edge natural foods brands and the highlight of my year. The most influential and amazing people in our lives were met on the conference show floor."
Next up for Natural Products Expo is the east coast event at the Baltimore Convention Center, September 21-24 in Baltimore, MD. Natural Products Expo West 2017 is scheduled to take place March 10-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Follow @NatProdExpo and #ExpoWest on Twitter and Instagram for ongoing conversations. To see show highlights watch the Natural Products Expo West 2016 "Find Your Spark" video.
About New Hope Network The New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors, service providers and ingredient suppliers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. Through its mission to grow healthy markets, the New Hope Network helps businesses identify the people, products, partnerships and trends that create opportunities to grow businesses and bring more health to people. For more information visit www.newhope.com.
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The pitch for this new book about Miles Davis, written by his eldest son, makes bold promises. Reading Gregory Davis on his iconic father will, we are told, shine previously unshed light on Miles Davis the manand even the working musician, since the author traveled with the trumpeter at times. Gregory Davis himself states it is "the best version of my father that the reader will ever get.
The claims do not hold up. Dark Magus: The Jekyll And Hyde Life Of Miles Davis, written with Les Sussman, tells us little that is new about Davis' lifeas complex a life, led by as complex an individual, as there can surely have ever been. Those familiar with Davis know the beauty of his work and know that he was capable of beauty in his personal life as well. There were times of chaos and tumult too, and both sides are depicted in Gregory Davis' account. The problem is that many of the storiesgood and badhave been told elsewhere, and among the new ones told here, most are not particularly engaging or enlightening.
The author raises eyebrows from the outset by claiming that no other book about his father has been written from the "inside ignoring Chris Murphy's road journal-type offering (Miles To Go: The Lost Years, 2002) and the writings of Eric Nisenson, who was often at the trumpeter's home, including during his 1975-80 self-imposed seclusion. True, only John Szwed's So What: The Life Of Miles Davis (2002) deals in any depth with the relationship between father and son (Szwed interviewed Gregory Davis, something he much appreciates). But among all the writings on Davis, from essays to biographies by Ian Carr and Szwed, the autobiography, and Paul Tingen's book dealing with the electric years (Miles Beyond, 2001), there is already a full picture out there.
The book is a quick read. It touches on various stages of Davis' life, including before the author was born. These stories come from his mother, Davis' first wife, Irene Cawthon, and people like Clark Terry, and even Davis' father, Miles Dewey Davis Jr. (to whom the book is dedicated). That's actually a good approach, in light of the fact that Gregory Davis is not a journalist, and that so much is out there in other books. Taking stories, remembrances and comments and placing them in the context of Davis' life seems a good path to take. But one of the things the book suffers from is poor editing. Stories are hodge podge, all over the map at times. There is also a lot of avoidable repetition. Disappointingly, there aren't many stories about life on the roadthere are no illuminating accounts of the musicians in the band or Gregory Davis' impressions of them as people, or previously unrecorded events of interest.
Among the stories, the one about bandleader Billy Eckstine wooing young Davis is interesting and usually glossed over in other accounts. Interesting too are the remembrances of Davis as a strong creative player in his pre-bebop days in St. Louis. Pieces dealing with Charlie Parker add to the puzzle and claim, without much supporting evidence, that Parker was responsible for Davis acquiring a heroin habit.
The sections about the relationship between Davis and his children, especially his eldest son (the other children are glossed over) have merit. For those who want to go there, this is fresh stuff, put out there without sugar topping. Davis could be a good father, and a neglectful one. He could be very difficult, as when teaching his son to play the trumpet, but he could be proud and supportive, as he was of his accomplishments as an amateur boxer. Stories are there, short in form, but interesting in the cumulative. The book also shows that the author was a longtime supporter of his father, often when he was much neededduring times of ill health, and times when Davis could have gotten into trouble with drug dealers had it not been for the bodyguard-like presence of his son. Some of these stories are revealing and worth reading.
There are stories of warmth and normalcy, and those that aren't so pleasant: the drug use, the women and the dark times. His son acknowledges all this with honesty and objectivity but doesn't add much to what we already know. Many of the stories contain repetitious elements. Some are overstated. There are references to a man claimed as a fourth, illegitimate son, and suggestions that there may be many more. But the supporting evidence is far from conclusive. And while that part of the book which deals with the battles among Davis' offspring over his will tells much that has not been heard before, it's all about Davis' descendants, not Davis himself.


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Fine Arts (Studio Track)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Track)
This degree program allows the studio artists to explore and refine their talents in one of the following areas of focus: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or ceramics. Advanced courses in any of these areas encourage the students to develop a body of work that represents their artistic style and philosophical viewpoints from an art perspective.
This program allows art students to have both a major and a minor in Art, culminating with 70 credit hours within the Art area. Courses within a selected area of focus help to develop BFA candidates' artwork and style; they also help the candidates to envision their own potential contributions to society as artists of faith. Exhibition of artwork in this program is encouraged and expected. The development of a body of cohesive work and ideas is essential for selling artwork and for gallery representation. This is one of the goals for this program. Another program goal is to prepare the fine artists for graduate school. Within the structure of the BFA program, students should be able to prepare a portfolio of work and to understand and discuss their artwork so that they can be accepted into a graduate school for advanced study in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, or ceramics.
Program Plan (pdf)
|Want to see exactly what classes you will take? The Program Plan (sometimes called a degree sheet) includes all specific requirements - including University proficiencies, Frameworks courses and degree requirements.
Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.
|Sculpture I
|An introduction to basic techniques and concepts of sculpture as artistic expression. Explores uses of plaster and clay as media.
|Ceramics I
|Introduction to clay and glaze techniques designed to introduce wheel-throwing in the following semesters.
|Drawing I
|An introduction to drawing media and processes.
|Problems in Creative Arts
|Individual projects using a choice of media with emphasis on areas of special need or concentration.
|Art History III: Modern Art
|A survey of modern art from Impressionism to current trends.
Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Michael Buesking: Instructor of art history, painting and drawing
Associate Professor of Art Michael Buesking grew up in an environment where "calling" was not a familiar concept. He was reluctant to call himself an artist, or to aspire to be one. But when it was time for him to choose a school and a course of study, he couldn't drum up any interest in things outside […] read more
Evangel's academic programs are designed specifically to prepare you for a career in the real world. But it's more than just job preparation; it's preparing you to make a full impact in your profession through the unique combination of faith and learning. Here are some of the professions this degree would prepare you for:The fine arts are a complex field from a career standpoint, primarily because the fine artist is often his or her own employer and promoter. Because it may take many years to develop a career as a successful artist, most graduates initially seek ways of earning a living other than from sales of their own personal work, while still maintaining and developing their own work. This takes determination and perseverance with no strictly defined career path. The choices are highly individual. This might mean a position in an arts organization or a design-support position. Several types of employers or industries can provide career opportunities for a fine artist. Here are a few:
- Art museums/Galleries
- Art Therapy programs (would need an MA degree)
- Photography studios
- Fashion/Textile or Interior Design firms
No special requirements for this program.
General Undergraduate Requirements
The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.
|Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination.
|Core Subjects
|A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab) or high school final GPA if no college credits have been earned.
|Standardized Tests
|>Entering freshmen should take the ACT or SAT test. The codes for Evangel are as follows: SAT: 6198. ACT: 2296.
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'Business Fitness Program' Webinar Offered to Wyoming Businesses Owners
A "Business Fitness Program," webinar series to strengthen Wyoming businesses will begin Monday, Oct. 15.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Small Business Development Center at the University of Wyoming, the program is free of charge to Wyoming businesses due to grant support from the Small Business Jobs Act. For registration information, visit the website at http://wyen.biz under "Classes." For additional information, call (307) 682-3586.
Each four-week module consists of an online webinar with hands-on activities that relate to specific businesses and individual expert consultation sessions. Webinars are scheduled from noon-1 p.m. the first Monday of each module. The presentations will be recorded for viewing by individuals unable to attend the live presentations. Businesses can register for any individual module or the entire series.
The first module "Successful Business Habits" will teach participants how to monitor cash flow, prioritize and process paperwork, identify staffing options, and strategize methods of delivering consistent service and support to clients. The webinar is Monday, Oct. 15.
Between Nov. 12-Dec. 14, participants will study the second module, "How to Keep Score in Your Business." This section gives participants a better understanding of the tools necessary to prepare, maintain and understand financial statements.
The final module "Marketing Matters: On Your Market, Set, Go!" is from Jan. 7-Jan. 31. Participants start with a newly devised marketing plan tailored for their business. They also will learn new management tools and strategies while increasing volume sales.
The presenter, Kim Vincent, has more than 30 years of business experience in a variety of industries and start-up companies.
Wyoming Entrepreneur is a business consulting group consisting of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Wyoming Market Research Center. Counseling and most market research services are free of charge to Wyoming residents. The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional support is provided by the Wyoming Business Council and the University of Wyoming.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Call the SDBC at (307) 348-5194.
For further information, visit the Wyoming Entrepreneur Web site at http://www.wyomingentrepreneur.biz .


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(Reuters) - K.J. Choi, who has supported relief efforts worldwide as well as programs to help Korean communities, was named recipient of the Golf Writers Association of America's (GWAA) Charlie Bartlett Award on Wednesday.
The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given to a professional golfer for contributions to the betterment of society.
"Although I feel that I haven't done that much, I am honored to be recognized for my actions," Choi, who will be honored at an awards dinner in Augusta, Georgia, the week of the Masters, said in a statement.
"This is the first award of any sort that I have received during my 13-year career on the PGA Tour and I feel that much more honored to be receiving an award for my charitable actions rather than my play."
The 42-year-old golfer founded the K.J. Choi Foundation in 2007 with the mission of helping Korean children and communities, but his reach has extended to global aid for hurricane and tsunami victims.
When Choi, who in 2000 became the first Korean player to play full-time on the PGA Tour, won his first event - the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro - he presented a $90,000 check to a Korean Presbyterian church in Greensboro.
Choi donated $90,000 to hurricane victims in the United States in 2009 and, after his 2011 win at The Players Championship, he donated $200,000 to victims of the tornadoes that ravaged the southeastern part of the United States.
Later than year, he gave $100,000 to victims of the tsunami that hit Japan.
Choi follows Notah Begay (2012), Lorena Ochoa (2011), Ernie Els (2010), Jack Nicklaus (2009), Greg Norman (2008) and Tiger Woods (2007) as recent recipients of the award.
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Project Pink Panthers
INTERPOL's Pink Panthers project ran from 2007 to 2016.
It was set up to help police worldwide identify members of the Pink Panthers international network of jewellery thieves.
This loosely aligned network of criminals is believed to have carried out around 380 armed robberies targeting high-end jewellery stores between 1999 and 2015. The combined value of these thefts was more than EUR 334 million.
The project centralized data on the crimes and criminals, analysed the information, and built networks of investigators. Working groups brought together investigators from around the world to combine their input in specific cases and to help overcome differences in legal systems. This sharing of information and data enabled investigators to make links between crimes in different countries that might not have been noticed otherwise .
INTERPOL continues to help member countries tackle organized property crime through the sustained development and deployment of tailored INTERPOL tools, capabilities and services.


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Despite its health benefits, gastric bypass surgery poses some potential risks. Find out if it might be an option for you.
Gastric bypass surgery is the most common type of weight-loss surgery. Gastric bypass and other types of weight-loss surgery, collectively known as bariatric surgery, make surgical changes to your stomach and digestive system that limit how much food you can eat and how many nutrients you absorb, leading to weight loss.
While that may sound appealing, gastric bypass surgery isn''t for everyone. Like any major procedure, it has significant health risks and side effects. In addition, the long-term success of gastric bypass surgery depends on your ability to make permanent changes in your lifestyle. When you want to be considered for gastric bypass surgery, you must undergo a thorough evaluation to determine if it''s suitable for your situation.
Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries are major, life-changing procedures. While weight-loss surgery can help reduce your risk of weight-related health problems — such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea — it can also pose major risks and complications. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery. You likely will have an extensive screening process to see if you qualify.
In general, gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgery could be an option for you if:
In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.
Even if you meet these general guidelines, you still may need to meet certain other medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery. You likely will have an extensive screening process to see if you qualify.
A team of health professionals — usually including a doctor, dietitian, psychologist and surgeon — evaluate whether gastric bypass or one of the other forms of weight-loss surgery is appropriate for you. This evaluation generally determines if the health benefits of the surgery outweigh the potentially serious risks. The evaluation also determines if you''re psychologically and medically ready to undergo the procedure.
When conducting an evaluation for gastric bypass surgery, the health team considers:
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The procurement of certain commodities and services have limitations or require special procedures.
8.1 Architectural and Engineering
8.1.1 Projects Exceeding $250,000: In the procurement of architectural and engineering services, including those professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, for projects estimated to exceed $250,000 (construction cost and architectural fees), an Expression of Interest shall be requested of interested firms by the Purchasing Division. Special procedures in the selection of architectural and engineering services are required in accordance with Chapter 5G of the West Virginia Code. Agencies must use the standard EOI format for projects excepted to exceed $250,000.
The expression of interest shall include a statement of qualifications and performance data and may include anticipated concepts and proposed methods of approach to the project. The project must be announced by public notice.
An evaluation committee shall consist of three (3) to five (5) representatives of the agency. The committee shall:
(a) Evaluate the statements of qualifications and performance data and other material submitted;
(b) Develop a short list (minimum of three [3] firms) which, in their opinion, are best qualified to perform the desired service; and
(c) Interview each firm on the short list and discuss anticipated concepts and proposed methods of approach to the assignment, including clarification of qualifications and performance data, the scope of services offered and needed time to complete project.
The committee will then rank no less than three (3) firms deemed to be the most highly qualified on the basis of the matters discussed during the interview, in order of preference, and present such list to the state agency and the Purchasing Division. The committee will then commence negotiations as to scope of service and price with the highest qualified firm. The committee will forward its recommendation to the Purchasing Division along with a written justification as to the selection of the firm. The justification must provide a score sheet with complete explanation of all points deducted to clearly indicate how the firms were ranked.
If the agency fails to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the highest qualified firm at a fee determined to be fair and reasonable, negotiations as to scope of services and price with the firm of second choice will commence. Failing that, negotiations as to scope of service and price will be undertaken with the third most qualified firm. In no situation, after negotiations have been terminated with a firm, will negotiations be reopened.
If the agency fails to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, in order of their competence and qualifications, they will rebid.
8.1.2 Projects $250,000 or Less: In the procurement of architectural and engineering services for projects estimated to cost less than $250,000 (construction cost and architectural fee), competition shall be sought by the agency.
The agency shall conduct discussions with three (3) or more firms solicited on the basis of known or submitted qualifications for the assignment and the scope of services prior to the awarding of any contract. Price may not be discussed prior to selecting the highest rated firm.
The agency and the initially selected firm shall further develop the scope of services and, at this time, discuss price. If negotiations fail to result in a satisfactory contract, the agency may commence negotiations with the next ranked firm in the same manner, continuing until a satisfactory contract is negotiated.
If a judgment is made that special circumstances exist and that seeking competition is not practical, the agency may, with the prior approval of the Purchasing Director, select a firm on the basis of previous satisfactory performance and knowledge of the facilities and agencys needs.
8.2 Capitol Improvements
8.2.1 State Capitol Complex: Pursuant to the West Virginia Code Ï4-8-5, No contract or contracts which will result in physical changes to the state Capitol or any approaches, structures or facilities incidental thereto shall be let, nor shall any physical changes be made not requiring a contract, until approval of the commission has been obtained.
The Code requires the Capitol Building Commission to review and either approve or reject all plans recommending substantial physical changes inside or outside the state Capitol or surrounding complex, including the public meeting rooms, hallways and grounds which affect the appearance thereof. The surrounding complex shall include the governors mansion and other buildings used by the governor as part of his residence; the state science and cultural center; all state office buildings located in the immediate vicinity of the state Capitol and the roadways, structures and facilities which are incidental to such buildings. Substantial physical change means any permanent physical changes that alter the appearance of the public areas of the Capitol and surrounding complex.
The approval of the Capitol Building Commission is mandatory before any contract may be bid for work requiring a substantial physical change, or before changes are initiated if the work is not done under a contract.
8.2.2 State-Owned Office Buildings: Any agency that anticipates a large equipment acquisition requiring building alterations, including but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and renovation, shall have the prior approval of the Capitol Building Commission before submission of the requisition to the Purchasing Division.
8.3 Data Processing Equipment or Software
The West Virginia Code Ï5A-6-4 (3), requires that the Chief Technology Office (CTO), in conjunction with the Information Services & Communications Division (IS&C) of the Department of Administration, review and approve all data processing procurements for state agencies.
All infrastructure purposes, regardless of dollar value, require CTO approval. All state entities, with the exception of Constitutional Officers, Higher Education and K-12, shall request approval for, at a minimum, but not limited to, the purchase of servers, storage devise, routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, video conferencing and telephone equipment, including PBX system. The applicable infrastructure purchases also include infrastructure software of all types, whether it is e-mail applications, anti-virus software or any other interoperability application.
State agencies may procure computer application software and other non-infrastructure software, as well as IT consulting services with an estimated value of less that $10,000 without CTO approval, but must provide copies of agency purchase orders to the CTO. All purchases of computer hardware, software and consulting services in excess of $10,000 must have prior approval of the CTO before it can be processed. Such proposed purchases must be submitted to the Office of Technology for review and evaluation, and the results will be forwarded to the CTO for final approval.
8.4 Design Services or Consultant: Any individual, corporation, or firm (except as provided by a statewide contract) paid to custom design or write specifications for a modular office system, computer system, construction or any other project or contract shall not be permitted to competitively bid to provide the product or service that was designed. This removes the possibility of the designer developing specifications that only the designer can meet or restrict another vendor from meeting. This also prevents the appearance of any impropriety, thereby protecting the integrity of the competitive bid process.
Agencies may call vendors for information or copies of specifications for consideration of a particular brand or manufacturer without jeopardizing the vendor's ability to compete in the bid process as long as the vendor does not receive compensation or any form of favoritism.
8.5 Direct Purchase: A direct purchase is a transaction in which a purchase is made for a commodity or service that is unique and possesses specific characteristics that are available from only one (1) known source.
To assure that there is no competition for such commodities or services, the Purchasing Division, upon a request from an agency for a sole source purchase, will advertise the potential sole source acquisition in the West Virginia Purchasing Bulletin. If a vendor acknowledges that they may fulfill the solicitation, the Purchasing Division may pursue competitively bidding out the solicitation and will notify the requesting agency of this action.
If no vendor states that it can provide the commodity or service, the Purchasing Division will notify the agency.
Written justification must be provided with the Purchase Requisition. The following criteria will be used by the Purchasing Division to determine validity of the request:
A. Requested vendor is the only known source; or
B. The items are of a unique or special nature; and
C. The request is not an attempt to circumvent the normal bidding procedures.
Quotations from the sole source vendor must also be submitted with the completed Purchase Requisition and agency justification. Signed fax bids are permitted. A specific description, terms, FOB shipping point and price must be included in the signed quotation. (The quotation may be on the vendor's letterhead).
8.6 Emergency Purchases: In accordance with the West Virginia Code Ï5A-3-15, purchases may be necessary to be made when unforeseen causes arise; however, emergency purchases are not used for hardship resulting from neglect, poor planning or lack of organization by the spending unit.
An emergency purchase is a purchase which can be made only after the Purchasing Director, exercising sound judgment and discretion, concludes in good faith and upon reasonable and sufficient grounds that some unforeseen or unexpected circumstance has suddenly created a situation requiring that commodities or services be immediately purchased by a state spending unit and the Purchasing Director in writing authorizes such a purchase. A report of any such purchase, together with a record of competitive bids upon which it was based, is to be submitted to the Purchasing Director.
When an emergency situation occurs during normal business hours, verbal approval of the Purchasing Director or his/her designee must be obtained prior to making a purchase or execution of any work. A written explanation must be provided immediately via facsimile which should include the estimated cost. If an emergency occurs after business hours, on a holiday or weekend, the state agency may proceed with the emergency purchase and provide immediate written justification of the action to the Purchasing Director on the first working day following the emergency.
A minimum of three (3) bids shall be obtained, if possible. Original, signed written bids shall be attached to the Purchase Requisition, and submitted to the Purchasing Division with a letter of justification or a copy of the Director's or designee's written approval.
8.7 Lease or Lease Purchase of Equipment: Lease or lease purchase of equipment are methods by which a state agency may obtain equipment and make payments for the use of the equipment over a period of time.
Leases and lease purchases are subject to annual funding authority of the Legislature. The state agency must provide the required funding over the life of the agreement. A reduction in funds or an administrative freeze shall not be sufficient justification to cancel a lease or lease purchase agreement. No lease or lease purchase can be canceled without approval of the Purchasing Division.
State agencies may be authorized by the Purchasing Division to purchase equipment currently under lease if the Purchasing Division competitively bid the lease originally. Each request will be evaluated on its own merits by the Purchasing Division. Approval is required by the Purchasing Division.
The minimum purchase price for this method should be $100,000. Borrowing money is discouraged; however, if it is critical to the operation to gain financial assistance, it is vital to prepare a letter of justification and submit to the Purchasing Division. A mandatory statewide contract for financing is available to all agencies.
8.8 Piggybacking Contracts: In accordance with the West Virginia Code Ï5A-3-19, the Purchasing Director may, upon the recommendation of a state spending unit, participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement or consortium for the purchase of commodities or services with agencies of the federal government, agencies of other states, other public bodies or other state agencies, if available and financially advantageous.
These contracts or cooperative arrangements shall be from valid properly awarded contracts and considered by the Purchasing Director to be available and financially advantageous and comparable to what can be obtained by competitive bid. The Director shall require spending units to prove that their requests to use such contracts:
Do not conflict with existing state of West Virginia contracts unless the prices on the contracts issued by other public agencies and entities is substantially lower than the state contracts based on an equal comparison. No price comparison may be based on differing specifications as determined by the Director.
Will not cause a West Virginia vendor that offers like products and services to lose substantial business, unless the Director determines based on submitted documentation from the spending unit that the difference in price is so great that the states best interest is served by using the contracts issued by other public agencies and entities; and
Does not cause extensive hardship to any spending unit offered preference under the West Virginia Code.
The following guidelines and requirements relate to these types of purchases and must be submitted in writing sufficiently in advance of the proposed purchase:
ñ A written justification explaining how the use of the contract is financially advantageous and comparable to what has been competitively bid.
ñ A complete copy of the contract to be used.
ñ Evidence that the issuing agency and vendor will allow a West Virginia spending unit to use the contract.
ñ A complete copy of the order to be submitted.
ñ Proof that use of the contract does not conflict with an existing contract unless prices on the non-West Virginia contract are substantially lower.
ñ Proof that use of the contract will not cause a hardship on a West Virginia vendor.
ñ Does not conflict with any spending unit set aside preference.
ñ The proposed vendor must be properly registered with the Purchasing Division.
ñ Notice of any fees or terms and conditions that are applicable.
Please note that certain Purchasing Division forms, such as the (WV-96) Agreement Addendum, Purchasing Affidavit, Certificate of Non-Conflict, may be applicable.
8.9 Prevailing Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates are hourly labor and fringe benefit rates established annually by the West Virginia Division of Labor on a county by county basis to be paid for all work involving various crafts and labor.
8.10 Printing and Printing Equipment: All printing and binding services must be performed by Correctional Industries or a letter of refusal must be attached to the Purchase Requisition (over $25,000), or maintained with agency invoice or purchase order file ($25,000 or less).
8.11 Professional Services: Professional service contracts provide a mechanism to acquire specific professional expertise. Unless specifically covered in Section 9, professional services shall be competitively bid.
8.12 Rentals: Rentals require an Agreement Addendum (WV-96) and shall not exceed thirty (30) days.
8.13 Telecommunications Systems: All telephone systems with a total cost (purchase price or total of lease purchase payments, including maintenance if selected by the agency at the time of award) over $25,000 must be bid through the Purchasing Division. Upgrading of existing systems may be considered a sole source purchase, if the displaced equipment represents less than 50% of the present day dollar value of the existing equipment, and the equipment remains under the terms and conditions of its original maintenance agreement. Expansion of existing systems not involving an upgrade and/or added features may be considered sole source purchases if the equipment remains under the terms and conditions of its original maintenance agreement.
All telecommunications systems, upgrades and expansions, regardless of cost, must be approved prior to bidding by the Information Services and Communications Division. All telecommunications purchase orders greater than $25,000 must be approved by the Chief Technology Officer of the Governors Office of Technology. Evaluation of bids will include installation, training and post-warranty maintenance. This policy is vitally important to maintain the integrity and compatibility of the states massive voice and data telecommunications system.
8.14 Vehicles: Approval by the Fleet Management Office is required to purchase vehicles, unless statutorily exempt. Any request to increase an agencys fleet size must be approved by the Purchasing Director. Vehicles ordered from the statewide contract, with options not included on the statewide contract, require a written quote (dealer cost) from the vendor, written agency justification, and approval of the Purchasing Director. All vehicle purchases, regardless of dollar amount, must be processed through the Purchasing Division. Purchases of vehicles from Surplus Property are exempt from Purchasing Division approval.
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