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I am mid level GIS Analyst\GPS Coordinator who would like to become a GIS mobile developer at some point. At my workplace we work in the ESRI Platform,ArcGIS Server etc Being a GIS Analyst without any programming experience under my belt.I have started taking java programming classes.At some point in time i would like to create native apps.
However,right now I am not sure how to get there. Should I start off by creating apps using ArcGIS server and then branch off in to native apps etc?
So I guess my question is where do I start? Formal training, languages etc.There is so much information but i am having a hard time figuring out where to go.
Hopefully some of you can shed some light from the prospects of someone who is experienced professional in the field. Thank you for your time and my apologies for the vagueness of my question.

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UNESCO Chair Program on Cultural Heritage and Risk Management: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2013
Application deadline: 27 May 2013
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Theme of 2013 International Training Course: Reducing Disaster Risks through Mitigation
The year's training programme will focus on policies and planning measures for mitigating risks to cultural heritage from multiple hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and fires, especially in rapidly urbanizing context of developing countries. Special techniques for mitigating risks from earthquakes and fires will also be highlighted besides policies, planning and design interventions for long term restoration and rehabilitation of cultural heritage following disaster through a special workshop in the area affected by the Great East Japan Disaster in 2011.
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The bulls and bears continued their tug-of-war today, as news from the U.S. and overseas weighed heavily on the markets. In Asia, Japan's central bank bolstered equities after it announced a series of aggressive easing measures, stating that it will double its government bond holdings in two years. Meanwhile on the U.S. economic front, initial jobless claims increased by 28,000 to 385,000, slightly more than expected. Considering jobless claims have risen for the past three weeks, investors remain nervous ahead of tomorrow's nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate reports [see Free Member Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time].
Global Market Overview: Stocks Rebound On Bank of Japan Move
As investors digested today's disappointing labor data and the Bank of Japan's drastic policy measures, all three major U.S. equity index managed to rebound and close in positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA, B) gained 0.41%, as its underlying index rebounded from a 112-point slide on Wednesday. The S&P 500 ETF (SPY, A) rose 0.43%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ETF (QQQ, A-) inched 0.03% higher.
In Europe, markets were broadly lower after ECB President Mario Draghi acknowledged that the economic slowdown had spread to countries that had previously stood resilient admits the debt debacle; the Stoxx Europe 600 tumbled 1.1%. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped 2.22% following the Bank of Japan's policy announcement.
Bond ETF Roundup
U.S. Treasury prices rallied today following a weak jobless claims report and the Bank of Japan's aggressive policy announcement Yields on 10-year notes fell 5 basis points, while yields on 5-year notes and 30-year bonds fell 3 and 6 basis points, respectively [see also Seven Simple & Cheap ETF Model Portfolios].
Commodity Roundup
Crude oil futures fell once again today, settling below $94 a barrel as ECB President Draghi's commentary raised concerns about energy demand. Natural gas futures, however, ended slightly higher after briefly turning lower following an EIA report that reported a decline in U.S. inventories. Meanwhile, gold futures ended lower for a third day.
ETF Chart Of The Day #1: ( JGBD)
The DB 3x Inverse Japanese Government Bond Futures ETN (JGBD, n/a) was one of the worst performers today, shedding 3.00% during the session. After the Bank of Japan announced that it will double its government bond holdings in two years, this leveraged short ETN gapped lower at the open. JGBD inched lower throughout the day, eventually settling at $17.45 a share [see Asia-Centric ETFdb Portfolio].
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ETF Chart Of The Day #2: ( XLU)
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU, A) was one of the best performers today, gaining 0.95% during the session. Utilities shares were among today's top performers, forcing this ETF to jump during the morning hours. XLU inched higher throughout the day, eventually settling at $39.40 a share [see Energy Bull ETFdb Portfolio].
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ETF Fun Fact Of The Day
The best-performing themed strategy over the trailing 1-week period has been the Cheapskate Hedge Fund ETFdb Portfolio, which has gained 0.66%.
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Vixster needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 29 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
We have opened a women's fitness studio with co-ed day's. We have a very clean, classy designed studio. Fully equipped. The logo should convey class, strength and sophistication. Our target audience is 23-55. So, not too girly, but more towards executive women. visit http://www.myspace.com/lexyladyfitness for logos we did not find the wow in and pictures of the studio interior.
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The location is a 1890's victorian home.
We would like the studio colors incorporated: Lipstick, strong Red with offwhite or creams and mocha or light browns. We also have some black highlights or accent colors. We are asking the designers opinion whether to use a rose or a plum blosom/plum blosom branch. The rose is simple and speaks elegance, but our city's logo is the Plum for what used to be Plum Creek. We like the very asian plum blossom branch but with not too many open flowers. Few opened cream colored blossoms; More of the closed buds and leaves.
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Examples of Cortana voice commands on Xbox One
Cortana improves the voice experience on Xbox One by expanding what you can say and how you can say it. To see these examples on your console, say "Hey Cortana, what can I say?"
Keep in mind, this isn't a complete list, but a look at what's possible with Cortana.
Turn your Xbox on and off
"Hey Cortana, Xbox on"
"Hey Cortana, turn off"
"Hey Cortana, restart"
Media controls
Control your media playback
"Hey Cortana, play some music"
"Hey Cortana, pause the movie"
"Hey Cortana, play that again"
"Hey Cortana, rewind"
"Hey Cortana, play the next song"
"Hey Cortana, mute"
Audio controls
Control your sound level
"Hey Cortana, volume up"
"Hey Cortana, mute"
Getting around on Xbox One
"Hey Cortana, go home"
"Hey Cortana, go back"
"Hey Cortana, show menu"
"Hey Cortana, change view"
"Hey Cortana, switch"
"Hey Cortana, show guide"
"Hey Cortana, show notifications"
Sign in, out, and off
"Hey Cortana, sign in"
"Hey Cortana, sign in as John"
"Hey Cortana, sign out"
Play and chat with friends
"Hey Cortana, is Michael online?"
"Hey Cortana, what's Amy doing?"
"Hey Cortana, start a party with Ryan"
"Hey Cortana, send a message to Jasmine"
Games and apps
Jump in and have fun
"Hey Cortana, open friends & clubs"
"Hey Cortana, launch Mixer"
"Hey Cortana, play Forza"
Game captures
Record your awesomeness
"Hey Cortana, take a screenshot"
"Hey Cortana, start broadcast"
"Hey Cortana, record that"
TV and OneGuide
Sit back and enjoy
"Hey Cortana, watch TV"
"Hey Cortana, watch ESPN"
Find what you're looking for
"Hey Cortana, search the web for news about Xbox One"
"Hey Cortana, search the Store for Minecraft"
Browse the catalog
"Hey Cortana, use a code"
"Hey Cortana, show me movies with Matt Damon"
Get answers
"Hey Cortana, help"
Get directions
"Hey Cortana, show me a map of 123 Main Street"
"Hey Cortana, how far is it to the Grand Canyon?"
"Hey Cortana, when does Starbucks open?"
"Hey Cortana, find cheap pizza restaurants near me"
"Hey Cortana, what's traffic like on the way to work?"
People, places, things, stuff
"Hey Cortana, who is the tallest woman in the world?"
"Hey Cortana, who is the president of Finland?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the capital of Qatar?"
"Hey Cortana, who won the first Super Bowl?"
"Hey Cortana, how tall is Mount Kilimanjaro?"
"Hey Cortana, how many floors are in the Empire State Building?"
"Hey Cortana, who built the White House?"
"Hey Cortana, who are Amy Schumer's parents?"
"Hey Cortana, when does fall begin?"
"Hey Cortana, where was Barack Obama born?"
Flights and packages
"Hey Cortana, what time does Alaska 32 depart?"
"Hey Cortana, flight status for Southwest 11?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the status of Hawaiian flight 21?"
"Hey Cortana, when will my package arrive?"
Scores, stats, and predictions
"Hey Cortana, when is the next Seahawks game?"
"Hey Cortana, what is the score of the Packers game?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the Arsenal score?"
"Hey Cortana, who will win the 49ers-Cardinals game?"
Show times
Movies and concerts
"Hey Cortana, what are the show times for Star Wars?"
"Hey Cortana, what movies are playing near me?"
"Hey Cortana, Daft Punk events near me?"
Currency conversions and stocks
"Hey Cortana, convert 60 dollars to yen"
"Hey Cortana, bitcoin exchange rate"
"Hey Cortana, how much is Costco stock worth?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the stock market symbol for Ford Motors?"
"Hey Cortana, how are the U.S. markets doing?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the value of Microsoft stock?"
Calculations and conversions
"Hey Cortana, convert 172 pounds to kilograms"
"Hey Cortana, how many meters in 1 kilometer?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the value of cos 60?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the square root of 256?"
Definitions and translations
"Hey Cortana, define delve"
"Hey Cortana, what is the meaning of Spartan?"
"Hey Cortana, translate hello to German"
"Hey Cortana, how do you say 'how are you' in French?"
What's it like out there?
"Hey Cortana, is it hot in Rio de Janeiro?"
"Hey Cortana, will it rain this weekend?"
"Hey Cortana, do I need an umbrella?"
"Hey Cortana, what's the weather like right now?"
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Climate and Energy Risks: A Transatlantic Comparison
What: "Climate and Energy Risks: A Transatlantic Comparison"
When: Monday, April 8, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
Where: SEIU, Room 1004/06, 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Bringing together an interdisciplinary group of scholars and experts from Germany and the United States, including Worldwatch's Alexander Ochs, this conference examines energy and climate risks in the transatlantic context. The conference is part of a project on "New Systemic Risks: Challenges and Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation," which examines the chances and impediments for transatlantic risk management. After workshops on economic and new emerging systemic risks took place last year, this conference focuses on climate and energy security risks, with case studies of the shale gas challenge and nuclear energy.
AICGS is a Washington-based, independent, non-profit public policy organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University that works in Germany and the United States to address current and emerging policy challenges in the German-American and transatlantic relationships.
The Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (German Institute for International and Security Affairs – SWP) has provided analysis on foreign policy issues not only to the Bundestag and the German Federal Government, but also to economic actors and the general public for the past 50 years. While the SWP initially dealt primarily with issues of disarmament, today there is a broad spectrum of analysis ranging from classic security policy issues to aspects of climate protection and the political challenges associated with resource scarcity.Admission is free, but please RSVP.


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Dispensing equipment is the delivery mechanism used to apply lubricants or adhesive solutions of varying levels of viscosity in a precise and controlled manner. For medium to highly viscous solutions, the manually operated dispensing gun is a basic unit that relies on the operator for the accurate and consistent application of the fluid. For repeated applications at a fixed workstation, the time pressure syringe system is a popular choice as it uses a proven and reliable application method. The air pressure can be adjusted for materials such as soldering paste, and once the dispensing time sequence is set and the cycle is activated by the foot or finger switch, a consistent and regular dose of the material is pumped through the dispensing needle. These designs also maintain a vacuum during operation so they will prevent fluids with low viscosity from dripping, in between the delivery sequences. The gauge of the needles is selected based on the viscosity and quantity of the fluid, and where plastic, conical dispensing needles are not suitable, metal precision needles offer greater accuracy, while flexible needles are used for reaching around obstructions. Manufacturers such as Metcal, which produce work bench dispensing and soldering equipment, also include accessories such as replacement cartridges and dispensing brushes in their product range.
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SALT LAKE CITY—One of the world's largest outdoor gear trade shows will remain in Salt Lake City through at least 2016.
Outdoor Retailer, which kicks off its winter expo Wednesday, draws more than 25,000 people to each bi-annual show and pours an estimated $40 million into Utah's economy every year.
Nielsen Expositions, which runs the lucrative shows, announced the decision Tuesday at a ski resort east of Salt Lake City. The shows have been in Utah since 1996 and previously were contracted to stay through 2014.
Organizers had considered moving the convention to other cities such as Denver or Las Vegas. With record numbers of attendees and exhibitors, organizers said they need more convention space and hotel rooms.
Two weeks ago, the state approved a $2.66 million grant to build a 150,000-square-foot exhibition tent near the city's convention center to add space for the show, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.
The 4,000-member-strong Outdoor Industry Association, which sponsors the expo, also threatened to take its business elsewhere if the state didn't change course on environmental issues. At issue is a bill signed by Gov. Gary Herbert in March that demands the federal government relinquish control of public lands in Utah by 2014. The association also opposes Utah's effort to open thousands of dirt paths across public lands to motor vehicles.
In August, the group asked Herbert, an advocate for energy extraction, to signal his commitment to the outdoor industry by January.
Herbert is set to unveil his vision for outdoor recreation Wednesday.
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, who joined Nielsen at the Tuesday announcement, said the news is "tremendous" for the Salt Lake area and the state.
The expo also showcases the outdoor opportunities Salt Lake City offers with its proximity to several world-renowned ski resorts and wilderness areas, McAdams said.
"We are synonymous with world-class outdoor recreation, and that's why we're a great fit for this convention," McAdams told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
McAdams said the new exhibition tent was one of a several factors that went into the pitch to persuade the organization to keep the show in Utah.
Kenji Haroutunian, the Nielsen Expositions executive in charge of the shows, said the company is grateful the show will remain in Salt Lake City for the next three years.
"The industry has a collective affection for this town," he said in a statement.
Beyond 2016, the organization is still exploring whether the event will move to another location, Haroutunian said.
"We understand everyone is anxious for a longer-term decision, but making sure the show has a home that fits the needs of the industry is hugely important," he said. "The extension period will help us make sure we get it right."
Utah's governor called the announcement great news for the state's economy and evidence that Utah is an outdoors destination.
"It's part of our community and we are earnest in our desire to keep the show in Utah beyond 2016, even permanently," Herbert said in a statement.


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CEU Herningsholm Gymnasium
Colourful strings attached
The upper secondary school in Herning has exciting design elements attached to the ceiling – Globia hanging in colourful strings.
This is the first upper secondary school in Denmark that combined the higher commercial examination or HHX and the higher technical examination or HTX.
The school's focus is on entrepreneurship and innovation. And when talking about innovation, there is an element in the building that gives a hint. It is the long colourful yarn-like wires hanging from the ceiling creating an exiting innovative interior element.
This creative light installation of Globia fills the normally empty space between the ceiling and floor. With a new installation of coulorful threads the school environment gets an exiting touch of design.
The architects KHR arkitekter has also combined innovative design with function and has installed several of our downlight series Pleiad in the building.


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10 Video Tips for Businesses on Pinterest
Since Pinterest was founded in 2008, it's proven one thing: People love their visuals. And it looks like the site is becoming a hot space for online video marketing opportunities as well, with its recent integration of the Vimeo platform.
The video platform addition makes sense, given how video continues to grow on the network. For example, despite Pinterest's "no-follow" links rule to third-party sites, videos on the site are being indexed by Google at a rapid rate. In late March, Google had indexed 1,170 Pinterest videos. By mid-April, that figure jumped to 5,870 video results — an increase of more than 500% in just three weeks.
What that should tell brands and marketers is that now is the time to start looking at Pinterest as a video marketing vertical. Here are ten tips on how to get the most out of using video on this site.
1. Customize the Thumbnail Images
Video thumbnails that are nicely photographed and appear to be art directed will blend in much better on Pinterest, and typically draw more attention than a video still frame. However, if you're not a YouTube Partner, the images you get won't always look great. Vimeo offers a far better solution where you can upload your own custom thumbnail. This leaves quality control in your hands.
When selecting a thumbnail, find or create an eye-catching image that properly represents your video. If it's a company product, consider setting it against a white background. If it's more of an idea, then find a visual that provides a unique way of showcasing your theme. Whatever you do, make sure that your primary visual can clearly be seen at thumbnail size, and is not obscured by the default "play" button.
2. Have Descriptive Video Pins and Pinboards
Pinterest recommends you create at least a few boards that cover a broad range of interests, rather than maintaining a single board devoted to one topic. Yet, some brands make the mistake of placing all of their videos on a single pinboard and non-descriptively titling it, "videos." Don't do that. You wouldn't think of titling a pinboard, "images."
Instead, look for ways to combine your originally-produced videos with curated videos into pinboards around keyword-rich themes, and place them next to related static images you've pinned. For example, a product pin can be strategically placed next to an interesting video showing a lifestyle experience or demo of that product. Merchandising images and video together can prove to be more influential with viewers.
3. Keep Your Videos Short, When Possible
Pinterest is designed for quick browsing and pinning, so you don't want to make people feel like they're going to be stuck watching a long video. Naturally, there will be exceptions, as some video themes, like DIYs or demos, may require more time. In either case, make sure to list the length of the video right in the description since viewers are becoming conditioned to seeing that in YouTube and search engine results.
4. Clearly Describe Video Content
Don't ever leave your description field blank. Describe to people what they can expect to see before they click on the video. Even with an eye-catching thumbnail image, and a relevant subject, people still read the description field of a video to make sure it's worth their time.
5. Curate Fresh Videos with Fresh Descriptions
Always consider taking the most popular and freshest videos that relate to whatever product, solution, lifestyle, or event you are a part of, and curating them. I recommend creating your own unique title and description instead of duplicating what appears on the original video page, so as not to appear "spammy."
6. Include "Pin This" Annotations
When you are using your own YouTube videos, Brian Honigman, the digital marketing manager at Marc Ecko Enterprises, suggests including annotations with a call-to-action for your audience. Basically, tell your visitors to "pin this video to Pinterest" or provide a link to your Pinterest profile as a way to connect.
7. Add "Pin Me" Notices in Video Outtros
Of course, you can always feature your own call-to-action in the video content you create. Simply include something like "Follow me at pinterest.com/[pinterest name]" in your video outtros, like the example above. It makes for a great reminder for users to engage with you in another way and in a different community.
8. Put a "Pin It" Button Next to Your Video Player
You likely already know that you can add the Pinterest follow button to your website or blog. You should also have it embedded right under the embedded video player on your website and blog pages. It's just one more way your visitors can get to key content.
9. Create a Pinterest-Specific Video Campaign
Some brands are now developing video campaigns to encourage users to follow them on Pinterest and pin their items. Take this Pinterest video campaign from a U.K. insurance comparison website. Their Driving in Heels video was part of a contest where users submitted the craziest shoes they have ever worn while operating a car. This turned out to be an effective cross-marketing strategy. It created awareness about a public safety issue (unsafe driving habits), while also generating increased brand awareness through theme-based pinning.
10. Repin Videos by Others
Pinterest's best brand practices page says "repinning is one of the most social activities on Pinterest and it's how any user really builds his/her network of followers." One way to do this with videos is to find influencers in your industry who already have Pinterest profiles, follow them, and include their videos on your own pinboard. Make sure to notify them about it on the comments section of their original pins. Better yet, you can create a custom video that comments on some of the more interesting "Pin-fluencers" in your community. Both of these are acceptable ways of reaching out to thought leaders and brand leaders.
What other online video marketing opportunities are you seeing with Pinterest? Have you used video on Pinterest with a business strategy or an interesting business outcome? Let us know in the comments.


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This is easy to see for char(k)=0, or if G is a composition of a p-group and a p′-group. Serre in "Linear Representations of Finite Groups" (a remark in 16.2 after Corr.2) states this as a well-known fact: "Indeed we know that the equality [P]=[P′] ... is equivalent to P=P′". But unfortunately no references.


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In August we reported Facebook was pushing its employees to use Android phones because its Android app was really bad.
The idea is that if the employees are actually using the app, then they'll see all its flaws and report them to the team that makes the app.
Josh Constine has a follow up report at TechCrunch, and he has two fantastic images of how much Facebook is pushing Android on its staff.
In the first on the left, Facebook asks "Do you 'droidfood?" That's a combination of dogfooding and Android. Dogfooding is a phrase for companies forcing employees to use the product so they know how to improve it.
The other one shows IDC projections of Android exploding in usage.
Constine says the iPhone is still more popular at Facebook, because that's what Facebook initially gave employees, and it's better, but that's starting to change. More employees are getting on Android.
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I first heard about the technique of winter sowing for starting seeds while I was listening to a podcast over a year ago. The hosts were homesteaders from Texas. They had extensive gardens and also sold plants. They propagated most of their seedlings using this method>> read "Winter Sowing" #Propagation #Seeds #Winter
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If you took a survey of home gardeners and asked them about their favorite vegetable to grow, most likely the tomato would be at the top of the list. Anyone who has grown tomatoes knows that the quality and flavor of homegrown far surpasses that of a store-bought tomato. Anyone who has spent time growing tomatoes also knows that at times they can be finicky and be a challenge, even for the most experienced gardener. If you happen to cherish the more flavorful heirloom varieties, you face even greater challenges when it comes to disease, insects and cultural problems. While the practice has been around for centuries, grafting has more recently become the rage in growing difficult tomato varieties more successfully. With the difficult task of growing these older varieties, grafting may give you the edge to get the job done in your garden.>> read "Two for One Tomatoes" #Edibles #Propagation #Vegetables
Despite their many problems, I still like roses. However, I do insist on having at least a modicum of fragrance and substance. Therein lies the problem. With the exception of a few enlightened rose breeders, the bulk of roses originating over the past several decades have focused on the flower form and color at the expense of fragrance. The newer landscape roses go a long way in their disease resistance and increased flower number, but can lack fragrance and produce flowers with no style; a blaze of eye-searing color perhaps, but in the end not very satisfying. For those of us who think a rose should smell like a rose, it often means seeking out the older, fragrant roses.>> read "T-Budding" #Fragrant #Propagation #Roses
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If you have a plant you would like to share with someone or just make more of, now is a good time to take cuttings. In spring, the longer days and increased sunlight awaken our houseplants from their winter slumber. They push new growth, making it the optimal time to take cuttings.>> read "Cuttings: An easy way to get more plants" #How to #Propagation #Spring
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Today I'm going to show you how to get your seeds started for your fall vegetables. You can start vegetable seeds in just about any container you have available. Whether it's an egg carton or the containers from your grocery store delicatessen even to the flats and six packs you save from your spring and summer flowers that you buy at your garden centers.
The only requirement is the bottom of the container allow adequate drainage so we don't have seeds sitting in saturated soil . That'll lead to fungal issues and a condition called damping off as the seeds germinate. What I've done with this flat is line it with paper towels so it'll hold soil and allow adequate drainage at the same time. So, all we have to do is fill this flat with our soil until it's level and then pre-moisten the soil. And, again with compost and a mixture of vermiculite and promix, moistening the soil ahead of time won't be a problem.
Well, today I'm going to show you how to save seeds from everybody's favorite crop. Our homegrown tomato. So, lets go back to the kitchen, and I'll show you how to save tomato seeds.
So, we're going to start by simply slicing a tomato open. And you can see how the seeds are kind of embedded in this juice on the inside. Tomatoes are actually berries. They're fleshy, mini-seeded fruits, and we're going to have to get the seeds out by simply squeezing the contents into this bowl.
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My grandfather's shed was a mysterious place. Tools I didn't recognize lined the walls over shelves of coffee cans filled with rusty hardware. Most interesting to me were the dozens of blue glass jars tucked carefully toward the back of each shelf, with seeds of every color and shape imaginable tightly sealed inside. Seed saving seems to have gone the way of horse-drawn plows. Many gardeners opt for ...>> read "Simpler Than You Think" #Propagation #Seeds
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Go Bus Transport Ltd has won an eight-year contract to operate five of Environment Waikato's Hamilton bus services – using a fleet that will operate entirely on CNG.
Farmers undertaking a nutrient budget and management plan can potentially save themselves significant amounts of money, says Environment Waikato sustainable agriculture facilitator, Gabriele Kaufler.
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Environment Waikato is putting on a stadium shuttle for the Waikato vs Wellington rugby clash this Saturday (September 23).
Environment Waikato will carry out its three-yearly community telephone survey from September 26 to October 29.
Environment Waikato has laid 21 charges against a Christchurch based company for unlawful discharges of objectionable odour.
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Environment Waikato has laid 21 charges against a Christchurch based company for unlawful discharges of objectionable odour.
Eighty-three per cent of Hamilton people would support a ban on the burning of green waste in urban areas, while 11 per cent were neutral and only six per cent would oppose it, an Environment Waikato survey has revealed.
Environment Waikato has awarded its Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarship to University of Waikato students Richard Webber and Shannan Mills.
Environment Waikato is welcoming the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's Regional Renewable Energy Assessment, which will feed into its Regional Energy Strategy.
Farmers need to check their effluent systems are operating properly, says Environment Waikato's enforcement manager, Rob Dragten.
Environment Waikato will be using a helicopter again this season for aerial monitoring to check on compliance with dairy effluent rules.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) -- Cyprus will keep limits on money transfers and withdrawals until it is more confident that its ailing banks will not face a run, the central bank's chief said Thursday.
Panicos Demetriades said the Central Bank of Cyprus wants to eliminate these controls as soon as possible, but it has to first make sure that trust in the banks has recovered sufficiently.
Cyprus introduced strict limits, such as a 300-euro ($400) daily withdrawal limit, in March to forestall a run on its banks after it agreed on a 23 billion euro ($30 billion) rescue package with its euro partners and the International Monetary Fund.
The rescue deal's terms demand that depositors in the country's two biggest banks take major losses on their savings over 100,000 euros. That raised concerns that savers might rush to pull out their money, so the central bank put limits on withdrawals, transfers, and overseas payments.
The central bank had always refused to estimate how long the controls would last. Some government officials had optimistically said they would last a matter of weeks, but analysts warn that it can take a long time to lift controls. Argentina and Iceland, for example, have kept them for years.
Some of the limits, such as on bank money transfers, have been eased slightly to help local companies do business. But many others -- such as the daily withdrawal limit -- remain in place.
Demetriades said a rush of withdrawals would put additional strain on the banks that they can hardly afford right now.
"We have to keep in mind the dangers of easing (restrictions) overly quickly," Demetriades told a press conference. "We have to be careful with these relaxations. It's more important to see how trust can be restored in the banking system."
Most of the money raised from the deposit raid, estimated at around 13 billion euros, will go toward recapitalizing the two banks, the Bank of Cyprus and Laiki. Other eurozone countries and the IMF will provide Cyprus with a 10 billion euro loan.
The deal also dictates a major overhaul of the bloated banking system, which was once flush with foreign deposits -- including billions from Russia. At its peak, the banking system had assets worth almost eight times the country's annual national economic output of 18 billion euros.
Laiki, which was hit hardest by its holdings of toxic Greek debt and bad loans, is being wound down and folded into the larger Bank of Cyprus. The Cypriot banks' extensive operations in Greece have also been bought up by Greece's Pireaus Bank.
The Cypriot economy is projected to shrink by 13 percent over the next two years, while unemployment will reach around 15 percent. Some analysts are predicting an even deeper contraction and a higher jobless rate.
Demetriades defended the bailout deal, saying it avoided the liquidation of Bank of Cyprus and Laiki, which would have been even more expensive for the government to handle.
He conceded that the bailout's terms have hurt many savers, although the vast majority -- some 96 percent -- remain unaffected. Large savers at Laiki will lose most of their money over 100,000 euros, while depositors at Bank of Cyprus could lose up to 60 percent.
Demetriades said about 70 percent of Bank of Cyprus deposits that have taken a hit belonged to foreign residents, meaning that Cypriot households and businesses remained untouched "to a greater degree than what was perhaps anticipated."
The bailout deal also foresees the eventual sale of most Cyprus' gold reserves to raise some 400 million euros which will go toward paying down the creditors' loan. Demetriades said the Central Bank, which controls the gold reserves, hasn't made a final decision on such a sale.


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Demi Lovato V. Miley Cyrus: Which Babe Wins This Bikini Battle?
Miley and Demi have a lot in common. They both had their break out roles on Disney Channel, they both have successful music careers, and they clearly share the same taste in swimwear! Who do YOU think looked better in the suit? VOTE and let us know!
It's the battle of the bikini babes with Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. Both of the 21-year-old stars looked fierce and fit in the exact same bathing suit! While Miley donned the suit in an Instagram post on June 14 in Barcelona, Demi rocked it on the cover art for "Really Don't Care." Both singers looked fabulous, and we can't decide which look we love more! Can you?
Demi Lovato & Miley Cyrus — Same Bikini:
Demi and Miley are up against each other again, but this time it's not for the top of music charts! Both were spotted in the same sexy bikini, but their looks couldn't be more different!
Miley wore the bathing suit top with solid black bottoms and…that's it! This is probably the most wearable look as most of our poolside get-us don't require much styling. She flashed her toned abs and a pink lip in her closeup.
Demi, on the other hand, wore her bikini top in a less conventional way. She rocked it with a sheer bomber jacket and a pair of skintight leggings. Her hair was pulled back and she wore a ruby red lip and a smokey eye for a very edgy look — in this instance the top wasn't meant for simply swimming!
The bathing suit top is a piece from TRIANGL. This shockingly affordable swimwear line that has been seen on stars like Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens, so it was no surprise to see Miley and Demi both sporting the brand!
Both of the looks were gorgeous! Miley looked so carefree and natural in her Instagram photo while Demi looked much more smoldering and serious on her cover art. We love that both girls had the confidence to rock the bikini top regardless of how they wore it, but tell us which look you like better!


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6 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks
Melissa Punch
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
It's a familiar story: You're out for what seems like hours, running errands, shopping at the mall, or driving all day, when suddenly you feel that growl in your belly. You're hungry, and you didn't pack a snack. You could succumb to the Cinnabon stand or grab some fries at the drive-through, but there are better options! "A nutrient-dense snack will give you that quick fix you need until you get home to prepare a real meal," says Linda McLachlan, RD, CDN, a New Jersey dietitian with Nutrition Matters, LLC. Here, six emergency snacks that are healthy and filling.
When fast food restaurants are all you have access to — say, when you're on a daylong driving trip — it's best to know your healthy choices. A McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait will fill you up thanks to the fruit's fiber, and sustain your hunger, thanks to the yogurt's protein. Whatever you do, avoid the fries. "They're nothing but junk!" says McLachlan.
Recommended serving size: 1 small McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (hold the granola)
Calories: 130
Wheat Thins and String Cheese
A single-serve bag of crackers and a string cheese are easy to find at a mini-mart or 7-11. What's more, they're a great combo to help curb your hunger and add some nutrients to your day. The Wheat Thins offer fiber and good, whole-grain carbs, while the string cheese adds hunger-zapping protein.
Recommended serving size: 1 single-serve bag of Wheat Thins and 1 string cheese
Calories: 240
Yogurt Smoothie and a Banana
"Fresh fruit is always a great choice," says McLachlan. And when you combine it with dairy, you have a filling mini-meal. Look for a bottled yogurt smoothie with about 100 calories. "Check the label and avoid smoothies with fructose or high fructose corn syrup listed as one of the first ingredients," says McLachlan. This type of refined sugar will cause your blood sugar to peak, then crash — making you hungry again before too long.
Recommended serving size: 1 bottled low-fat smoothie and one banana
Calories: about 170
Sarah Kehoe
A Fresh Apple and Skim Milk
Sure, it may take you back to grade school, but a simple apple and carton of skim milk from the convenience store make for a top-notch snack. "Apples fill you up with fiber, and skim milk is a great addition to any snack for its calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin D," says McLachlan.
Recommended serving size: 1 medium apple and 1 8-ounce carton of skim milk
Calories: 170
Scott Little
Bag of Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
"Usually when we're on the go, we're also stressed out," says McLachlan. "And many of us want comfort food when we're stressed." That why McLachlan suggests chocolate-covered pretzels for those days when you're in a comfort-food mood. Chocolate-covered pretzels are not nutrient-dense, so they're not a good choice for a daily or even weekly emergency snack. But they do offer enough calories with little enough fat to fill you up and give you a feel-good food fix once in a while.
Recommended serving size: 1 single-serve bag of chocolate-covered pretzels
Calories: 130
Scott Little
Half a Wheat Bagel with Cream Cheese
If you're looking for a more substantial snack, try hitting the bagel shop for a whole-grain bagel. Packed with fiber, it'll fill your tummy for several hours (stick to one half); smear on some reduced-fat cream cheese, and the little bit of fat will give this snack even more staying power.
Recommended serving size: Half a bagel and 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
Calories: 200
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UW-Oshkosh ran for 413 yards while dominating the final 52 minutes of a 55-10 victory over The College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) in a first-round game of the NCAA Division III Championship held Saturday (Nov. 17) at Titan Stadium.
The Titans (11-0), ranked fifth by D3football.com, now own the longest active winning streak in the NCAA Division III at 13 games. UW-Oshkosh will play Bethel University (Minn.) in the second round next Saturday (Nov. 24).
On their first three possessions of the game, the Titans punted, fumbled and got intercepted. UW-Oshkosh then scored touchdowns on eight of its next 10 drives. The 413 yards on the ground featured a career-high 198 on 25 carries from Cole Myhra and 128 yards on 12 attempts by Nate Wara. St. Scholastica entered the game allowing just 88 rushing yards per contest.
The Titans, who recently had a stretch of seven games without a turnover, were intercepted by Tyler Zurn on a deflection early in the contest. Mike Theismann turned that position into a 44-yard field goal, the longest in St. Scholastica (8-3) history.
UW-Oshkosh's next offensive play was a nine-yard run, but Myhra had the ball knocked out while fighting for extra yardage. The Saints cashed in with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Harper to Nick Thiry on a corner route. The visiting UMAC tri-champions held a 10-0 lead with 7:54 left in the first quarter.
Running on nine straight plays, the Titans put together a response. Wara broke free for consecutive gains of 29 and 13 yards. On third down, Myhra took a screen pass 12 yards down the sideline and snuck inside the pylon for a touchdown.
The Titan defense got a stop on fourth down to set up another score. Caleb Voss ran a post pattern and Wara hit him for a 46-yard touchdown. Wara went over 8,000 career passing yards on the bomb, making him the ninth WIAC player to reach the milestone. Two minutes later, Zach Kasuboski hauled in a tipped pass for a 23-yard touchdown that gave UW-Oshkosh a 20-10 cushion.
Myhra started the next scoring march with a nine-yard run. From midfield, he shrugged off a few tacklers and bolted for a gain of 35. Myhra finished the drive with a five-yard touchdown run at the 7:09 mark of the second quarter.
A crazy play helped UW-Oshkosh increase its lead to 34-10. The Saints' Chris Gassert fumbled at his own 26-yard line when hit by Andrew Thompson. Taylor Goodman picked up the football and ran to the 12, where he had it knocked out. Nick Jolin caught the ball out of the air and took it the final 12 yards for a Titan touchdown.
Nate Ray lined up a 37-yard field goal try before halftime, but he missed to the left. It was the first miss of the season for Ray, who had converted 13 straight attempts. Wara also had his streak of 192 passes without an interception end during the first quarter.
UW-Oshkosh forced a punt to begin the third period. Wara then hooked up with Voss for passes of 29 and 20 yards. Jake Dostalek capped the drive with a four-yard touchdown run.
Wara had a 56-yard run on a scramble late in the third quarter to set up Myhra's one-yard score. The Titans later had a 16-play drive that used 8:40 of clock in the fourth quarter. Myhra found the end zone for a fourth time on his one-yard run with 4:27 remaining.
UW-Oshkosh totaled 600 yards of offense, hitting that mark for the fourth time this season. The Titans compiled 28 first downs and succeeded on 12-of-17 third down opportunities (71 percent). St. Scholastica recorded 243 total yards and converted 4-of-15 third downs (27 percent).
Wara booked three touchdowns to go with 11-of-23 passing for 187 yards. Voss led all players with 106 receiving yards on four catches. The Titans also benefited from 74 yards on 18 carries by Dostalek.
St. Scholastica used 174 passing yards from Harper and 59 rushing yards (16 carries) from Jake Jensen. Gebhard topped the receiving group with four grabs for 73 yards.
The Titan defense allowed just 2.6 yards per rush while forcing the Saints into 42 percent passing (14-33). Ryan Stefaniak posted eight tackles, including four for loss with one sack. The Saints' defense was highlighted by 10 tackles from Alec French and nine by Blake Cedarleaf.
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The Pit and the Pendulum? Please. This man's got a much more serious concern: a Harrier jet, inches from his nose, suspended from the ceiling by just two cables. That's quite a predicament.
The Sea Harrier, along with a Sepecat Jaguar XZ118, are actually part of an installation at London's Tate Museum. Artist Fiona Banner's Harrier and Jaguar displays the planes with minor aesthetic tweaks: the Jaguar has been stripped of paint so that you can see your reflection in it, while the Harrier's vertical orientation and hand-painted feather markings give it a trussed-chicken look.
What's it all trying to say? Something about war, probably! But I'm more interested in playing bogey to a retired battle raptor. [Guardian UK via NOTCOT]


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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The UCSB men's and women's dive teams headed down south over the weekend to compete at the UCLA Invitational. The Gauchos posted three season-best scores in the one-meter and three-meter competitions.
Day one featured the men's one-meter dives and the women's three-meter dives. For the Gauchos, Erich Brodbeck posted a score of 218.60 which would top all other UCSB divers for the day. Following right behind Brodbeck was Ryan Gerard who scored 200.85. Nic Grantham had a season-best score on the one-meter competition with a score of 196.15. Sam Thomas-Pate rounded out the men divers with a score of 152.05.
The women's three-meter saw freshman Hannah Tomp score a season-best 215.95. Quetzal Moreno was close behind her with a score of 212.05. Tripti Singhal posted a 196.90 and Caila Baltas had a score of 192.30.
Day two of diving had the men competing in the three-meter dives. Grantham led the pack of Gauchos with a result of 192.65. Brodbeck was right on his heels with a final score of 188.20.
For the women, Moreno marked a season-best score with a 198.15 on the one-meter board. Monika Terry finished with a score of 191.10 and Tomp scored 177.70.
On the final day of competition, the men and women performed platform dives.
Gerard, Grantham, and Brodbeck were all very close to qualifying for the final with scores of 182.9, 180.4 and 172.55, respectively.
For the women, Moreno lead the way for the Gauchos once again as she scored a team-high of 173.95.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — With the holiday season turning out to be a dud, retailers are hoping that post-Christmas sales and getting shoppers to think about their New Year's resolutions will help deliver a punch needed to close 2012 on a better note.
So far, data from researchers including the Johnson Redbook Sales Index and the International Council of Shopping Centers, both released on Wednesday, have shown disappointing seasonal sales through Christmas even though traffic and sales did see a pickup this past weekend. Customer Growth Partners said holiday sales so far were up about 2%, compared to 5.8% for the holiday season as a whole last year.
MasterCard Spending Pulse's data showed sales in November and this month through Dec. 24 were up 0.7%, the slowest rate since 2008, compared with a 2% increase during the similar period last year. Online spending also showed a slower growth rate of 8.4%, it said.
ShopperTrak last week cut its sales forecast for the holiday season as it said factors including rebuilding in the wake of superstorm Sandy and inconclusive talks over the so-called fiscal cliff have affected consumers' sentiment and their mood to shop. Retailers may see disappointing holiday sales.
The S&P Retail Index fell 1.7% on the first trading day after Christmas, with the consumer discretionary sector the worst performing segment in the S&P 500 index SPX, -0.25%. Among individual shares, upscale handbag designer Coach Inc. US:COH closed down 6%. Its rival Michael Kors Holdings Corp. US:KORS slumped 6.6%. Department store operator Macy's Inc. M, -1.47% fell 1%. Clothing chain Gap Inc. GPS, -1.26% dropped 3.1%. Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch ANF, -2.46% dropped 3.5%.
"Expectations have fallen a lot — retail has underperformed the broader market by about 5% in December," said Stifel Nicolaus & Co. analyst David Schick, adding that apprehension about the fiscal cliff hurt consumer sentiment, especially on the luxury side.
A lack of cold weather in the Northeast before Christmas also hurt retailers' receipts as well, he added.
"The procrastinators were out in droves over the weekend as the last-minute shoppers took advantage of last minute-deals, and there were plenty of deals to be had," said analyst Jennifer Black of the firm bearing her name. "However, we do feel that consumers were a bit more cautious in their spending versus last year, especially in the luxury arena."
To be sure, some firms such as ICSC said they are standing pat on their original holiday forecast, because a calendar shift means "a strong finish (this week) could lift the results" for the month.
"I didn't want to overplay the softness until we truly factor in this week," said ICSC chief economist Michael Niemira.
ShopperTrak predicts that Wednesday will be the 5th-busiest day in traffic and 7th-busiest day in sales this holiday season.
Out with a bang?
With shoppers armed with gift cards and visiting stores for returns, retailers are competing for that additional boost. They may have a good reason for that. Holiday returns, for instance, are expected to surge 37% this year to a record $63 billion this year, according to Liquidity Services.
At the websites of chains including discounters Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT, +0.49% and Target Corp. TGT, -0.21%, the call has gone out for shoppers to use their gift cards to buy what they wanted and purchase fitness equipment and other items to get their 2013 resolutions off on the right foot.
While it doesn't promote sales at the front of its website, Costco Wholesale Corp. COST, +0.28% also has been asking customers to get started on their New Year's resolutions, with promotions including a two-year membership at a 24-hour fitness club chain.
Meanwhile, retailers such as Macy's opened their doors early on Wednesday. At Toys 'R' Us and Kohl's Corp. KSS, -1.55%, after-Christmas clearance of up to 70% off began, while Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. PLCE, -3.87% said its monster sale will give you total savings of over 75% off. Macy's higher-end Bloomingdale's chain is advertising sales of up to 75% while rival Saks US:SKS increased the discount on the last day of its designer sale to up to 70% off.
Target marked down by half its much-touted Neiman Marcus designer partnership collection that only began selling at the start of the month.
Gap on its website began sales of up to 60% off and said it's giving an extra 30% off on Wednesday alone on sale merchandise. Victoria's Secret, the biggest unit of Limited Brands Inc. US:LTD, kicked off its semi-annual sales online on Wednesday, a week before the scheduled start at its stores.
"We believe this Xmas-New Years week will be very strong, possibly the best ever, pulling the season average back up to about our" forecast of a 2.8% increase for the season, Customer Growth's Johnson said.


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Ariba and Discover to Transform B2B Payments with AribaPay
Ariba and Discover to Transform B2B Payments with AribaPay
New cloud-based service leverages applications and insights within Ariba Network to streamline and enhance settlement and reconciliation of business commerce
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ariba, an SAP Company, and Discover Financial Services (NYS: DFS) today unveiled Ariba® Pay™, a new service to be offered by Ariba that is expected to transform B2B payments by eliminating paper transactions, providing better visibility into cash flow and producing rich remittance information that improves reconciliation processes for buyers and sellers.
When launched, the cloud-based service will combine the applications and insights embedded in the Ariba Network and deliver them through Discover's trusted global payments infrastructure to streamline and enhance settlement and reconciliation of business commerce. The service is expected to be generally available in 2014. The announcement was made at AribaLIVE, the business commerce event of the year, taking place at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center in Washington, D.C.
"It's the classic joke: The check is in the mail. But few companies find it funny," said Kevin Costello, president, Ariba. "Buyers are drowning in paper, and sellers have no idea when - or how much - they will be paid. AribaPay will effectively eliminate these issues."
AribaPay will provide a reliable and cost-effective way for buyers to create purchase orders, receive invoices and send payments, while sellers receive more-detailed remittance information - all in a fast, secure, electronic environment.
"Ariba and Discover are seizing the opportunity to digitize a share of the estimated $30 trillion in B2B payments that are still mostly made with paper checks," said Roger Hochschild, president and chief operating officer for Discover. "Discover is broadening its network capabilities and infrastructure and choosing diverse business partners like Ariba to move beyond facilitating payments to enabling and improving business commerce."
For buyers and sellers connected to the Ariba Network, AribaPay will deliver data that shows what payments represent at the invoice and line-item level, fueling faster, more accurate reconciliation on both sides.
Other benefits include:
- Lower processing costs
- Richer remittance advice
- Elimination of paper checks and invoices
- Fewer payments lost to escheatment
- Ability to track and trace transactions
- Faster reconciliation and dispute resolution
To learn more about AribaPay and the benefits it is expected to deliver, visit: www.aribapay.com
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYS: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company operates the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers home loans, private student loans, personal loans, checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its direct banking business. Its payment businesses consist of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
About Ariba, an SAP Company
Ariba is the world's business commerce network. Ariba combines industry-leading cloud-based applications with the world's largest web-based trading community to help companies discover and collaborate with a global network of partners. Using the Ariba® Network, businesses of all sizes can connect to their trading partners anywhere, at any time from any application or device to buy, sell and manage their cash more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Companies around the world use the Ariba Network to simplify inter-enterprise commerce and enhance the results that they deliver. Join them at: www.ariba.com
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYS: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 232,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com.
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(A) All methods leading to the selection of applicants for apprenticeship, are subject to approval by the council office. They must be equitable in nature and shall be applied consistently and fairly.
(B) The standards shall for each occupation course, stipulate one and only one of the four apprentice selection methods described separately in paragraphs (C)(2), (C)(3), (D), and (E) of this rule. The standards shall describe the selection process in detail. A program, regardless of enrollment, may apply a single selection process for multiple occupation courses, provided that it uses selection criteria that are valid for each of them.
(C) Selection from an open "eligibility pool." A program may select apprentices from a pool of applicants not limited to current employees of the sponsor or its affiliate(s), provided that the pool is created in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (C)(1) of this rule, and that for each occupation course, applicants in the pool will be chosen for enrollment through one and only one of two methods: by random selection or rank, described respectively in paragraphs (C)(2) and (C)(3) of this rule.
(1) Creation of the pool:
(a) Qualifications for the pool. The standards shall state in detail the qualification criteria for admission to the pool, and the process leading to their adoption by the sponsor. The standards shall also provide an assessment system to be used in scoring applicants' conformity with these criteria, and shall state the minimal satisfactory score (i.e., threshold) relating to each criterion, such that non-attainment disqualifies an applicant from admission to the pool. All criteria as well as score thresholds shall bear a significant statistical relationship to the performance expected of apprentices in the program. The sponsor shall demonstrate this relationship using the procedures set forth in 41 C.F.R. 60-3, regarding non-discriminatory selection procedures.
(i) Examples. Qualification criteria may, but need not, include results from one or more of the following: aptitude tests, school courses, general educational development (GED), occupationally relevant health exams, and work experience.
(ii) Oral interviews. Applicants shall not receive oral interviews before admission to an eligibility pool. However, interview results may be used as a basis for removing a candidate from the pool and/or as a factor, supplementing assessment scores, in ranking an applicant's eligibility for selection. If included in the selection process, interviews must be limited to objective questions and shall not relate to qualifications already assessed for admission to the pool. For each applicant, the interviewer shall record the question(s) asked and summarize the answer(s) and any resulting conclusions about fitness for the program.
(b) Application process. A program using a pool method must allow two weeks or longer for each period of accepting applications. The sponsor shall give public notice of the application period at least thirty days before it starts.
(c) Admission to the pool. Everyone who follows the required process for submitting an application during an announced application period, shall be assessed for admission to the pool in the manner described by the standards. Everyone who meets or exceeds the threshold score(s) in the assessment, shall be admitted to the pool, named on a "list of eligibles," subject to selection under paragraph (C)(2) or (C)(3) of this rule, and notified of his/her admission. Each applicant who fails to meet the threshold or is found unfit for the program based on results of an oral interview, shall receive notice of rejection from the pool, stating the reasons for this action, the requirements for admission, and the appeal rights available to the applicant.
(d) Retention in the pool. With the following exceptions, each applicant who is admitted to an eligibility pool, and where applicable, retained based on an interview, shall remain in the pool, subject to selection, for the next two years. Exceptions include cases covered by paragraph (K) of rule 5101:11-5-02 of the Administrative Code (regarding underrepresented women or minorities). Also, an applicant may be removed from the pool at his/her request or for failure to answer an enrollment notice that is sent by certified mail with return receipt requested. He/she may be re-admitted at the sponsor's discretion within the two-year period. Applicants selected for enrollment shall be afforded a period that is reasonable in light of industry customs and practices, to start work in the program. All applicants shall be treated equally in determining such period. The applicant shall be responsible for keeping the sponsor informed of his/her current mailing address.
(2) Random selection. If applicants in the pool are chosen at random for enrollment, the selection shall be supervised by some impartial person or persons designated by the sponsor but not associated with the administration of the program. The time and place of the selection, and the number of apprentices to be selected, shall be publicly announced. The selection proceedings shall be open to all applicants and the public. The names of apprentices drawn by this method shall be posted at the program sponsor's place of business, immediately following the selection.
(3) Selection on the basis of rank. Where pool members are chosen for enrollment based on rank, they shall be selected in descending order on the scale of eligibility, as determined by assessment scores and, where applicable, the supplementary factor of interview results. The standards of any program using this procedure shall explain the ranking formula, specifying the qualification criteri(on/a) involved and the manner in which scores will be converted to applicant rankings.
(D) Selection from current employees. A program may select apprentices from workers already employed by the sponsor or its affiliate(s), in a manner prescribed by a collective bargaining agreement where such exists, or by the sponsor's established promotion policy, provided that the method used for selection is described in the program standards and is determined by the council office to be fair, impartial, and equitable.
(E) Alternative selection methods. A sponsor may select apprentices by means of a method that does not limit applications to existing employees and does not involve preliminary admission to an eligibility pool, provided that it is based on objective and specific selection criteria and meets the affirmative action plan requirements of Chapter 5101:11-5 of the Administrative Code. Acceptable selection criteria include but are not limited to the qualification measures listed in paragraph (C)(1)(a)(i) of this rule (regarding eligibility pools), as well as the results of oral interviews. If interviews are used, they shall comprise a consistent set of questions. For every interview, an adequate record shall be kept, stating conclusions about the applicant's conformity to each of these criteria and summarizing the overall discussion.
(F) The program sponsor shall give each applicant who is not selected for the program, notice of his or her non-selection, including the reason(s) for the non-selection, the requirements for selection, and the appeal rights available to the applicant.
(G) The sponsor may revise its selection method, but may not implement the revised method until the council office has approved it as being compatible with the equal opportunity requirements under division 5101:11 of the Administrative Code.
Replaces: 5101:11-3-02
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/01/2019
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4139.03
Rule Amplifies: 4139.03 , 4139.05
Prior Effective Dates: 10/8/71, 10/13/78, 11/23/98, 3/22/04, 6/6/09


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Who knew sailing could be such a dramatic sport?
During its current run on San Francisco Bay, the America's Cup has provided both tragedy and comedy. Bickering, cheating and recrimination are commonplace. And now you can add surrender to the list of human foibles on stage, thanks to Oracle Team USA's astonishing decision to walk away from Tuesday's racing on San Francisco Bay.
If you watched the first race of the day, you might have agreed with Oracle's decision to bail on the second. Emirates Team New Zealand trounced Larry Ellison's defending champions in a race that started out tight but ended in a rout because of a series of tactical errors by Team USA. The victory gave the Kiwis a commanding lead in the race for sailing's ultimate prize. New Zealand needs five more wins to take the Cup back to Auckland; Oracle needs 10.
So, instead of dusting themselves off and getting back in the fight, the Oracle folks decided to pack up their sails before the second race scheduled for Tuesday, playing the one-time, "no more for us" card afforded to both teams in the Cup finals.
Normally, a team uses its "postponement card," as it is officially known, if the boat experiences mechanical failures or unfavorable wind conditions. In this case, Oracle simply wanted to take its ball and go home.
"We feel like we need to regroup," said Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill, admitting there were no mechanical problems with his boat. "It's obvious. We need to make some changes."
That might be true, but it sure felt like poor sportsmanship. What kind of competitors walk off the playing field when things aren't going their way? Not many. But the unsavory move was within the rules of engagement set up by Ellison and his team prior to the start of this 34th America's Cup.
And that seems to suit New Zealand just fine. The team just keeps showing up and beating Oracle, regardless of the time or day. The Kiwis are here to win while having some fun along the way.
That attitude makes it hard to root against the Kiwis. So, apparently, nobody does.
A walk along the Embarcadero before Tuesday's action revealed a sea of "Fly Emirates" jerseys and Auckland accents.
Dave McKenzie and Richard Dreverman, two sailing fans from Wellington, were attaching large New Zealand flags to their rented bikes early Tuesday, praising San Francisco and flashing the trademark Kiwi wit.
"I've been here a month and I'm not sick of it," McKenzie said. "Of course, I had to quit my job to do this."
Dreverman didn't miss his chance: "Truth is, no one will employ him."
Cheers, mate, and off they went. Just two among thousands of New Zealanders who have descended on San Francisco to steal our hearts and take Ellison's Cup.
Chatting with New Zealand fans at their team headquarters after the race, many were surprised at the lack of national rooting interest in the U.S.
David Melickan of Auckland flew to San Francisco to catch a few races with his mates.
"I was having breakfast this morning and a woman leaned over and said, 'I hope you guys win,' " said Melickan, a self-described "ol' yachtie" from way back. "I'm thinking, 'What the heck is happening here? Why aren't they rooting for the home team?' I think it's Larry."
I think you're right, Dave. Whichever way you cut your jib, Larry Ellison's substantial hubris hangs over the America's Cup proceedings like a shroud. Which is too bad. The man invested hundreds of millions of dollars to improve the sport of sailing, only to suffer embarrassment and disdain on his home turf.
Although Spithill said the decision to quit Tuesday's racing was made on the Oracle catamaran, here's guessing the decision came from Ellison's nearby yacht. The billionaire does not like to lose. And changes will be made before Oracle gets back in the water Thursday.
We could see native New Zealander Russell Coutts take the helm from Spithill. And don't be surprised if Bay Area native John Kostecki loses his job as team tactician.
Until then, the Kiwis will keep the party going in San Francisco. And local sailing fans will enjoy the Cup while they can.
"I love that the America's Cup is here and I wish it would stay here," said Michael Stoner, 47, of Menlo Park. "But going to Auckland also sounds good. I just wish it were more competitive."
Others simply will enjoy the party.
"I have Kiwi fever," said Lisa Gordon, also of Menlo Park. "I love 'em. Their spirit. Their sense of adventure. Their friendliness. And they like to party."
And there it is: the kernel of truth at the bottom of the America's Cup barrel. San Francisco has always been a hardscrabble town that will fight for its right to party. And, certainly, most definitely, San Franciscans never walk away from a fight.
Team New Zealand is a publicly funded entity, fighting for the pride of a nation of 4.4 million with a GDP smaller than that of Colorado.
Simply put, Team New Zealand is a lot more San Francisco than Larry Ellison will ever be.
So, you might want to get down to the America's Cup village, party with the Kiwis and take a picture of the trophy soon. It might not be around much longer.
Al Saracevic is sports editor of The Sporting Green. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @alsaracevic


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Recreation is more fun with the Grand Canyon as your playground. Even if you utilize an outdoor area for your recreation time, you can apply these decorating ideas to hallways and entrances in your church.
If you want to make something that looks like this . . .
. . . complete instructions are found in the Decorating Made Easy book.
Tip #1: Two-inch Styrofoam® makes a great canyon. It's affordable. It's easy to work with, and it's easy to paint. Be sure to use wall paint rather than spray paint. You'll want to put a base coat of paint on the foam because it does tend to absorb the paint.
Tip #2: Get a jigsaw. We use a lot of two-inch thick foam to create cool things for VBS. While a jigsaw is not necessary, it does make cutting the foam much easier.
Tip #3: Use the diagrams provided in the Decorating Made Easy book. Melita has already gone through the trial and error of sketching the canyon art onto the large foam sheets. She's made the diagrams to scale so it will be easy for you.
Tip #4: Leave the plastic sheathing on the foam for drawing your outlines and cutting. Remove it for painting—or your paint won't dry!
Tip #5: Keep it fun and keep it simple! Hang a few VBS 2012 Inflatable Airplanes through the hallway on the way to your recreation area. The VBS 2012 Quick Scene™ Amazing Wonders Super Duper Sized Backdrop is also an affordable and easy option to add some fun to your recreation areas.
Watch the "Amazing Decorating Tips with Melita" clip for even more details on how to make your own Grand Canyon!
Coordinates for the Grand Canyon— 36˚ 03'19″N 112˚07'19″W


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Twelve Bridges Real Estate
Lincoln was the fastest growing city in California not too long ago, and with its rich history, natural surroundings, and ideal location, it's no surprise. Twelve Bridges is one of the newest communities in Lincoln, lying just on the outskirts of the hustle and bustle of town, but close enough to not miss a thing.
The community of Twelve Bridges is comprised of newer homes with wide, aesthetic streets with landscaped roundabouts and easements and antique streetlights. Basketball hoops adorn nearly every other home, signifying that these streets belong to the kids. The neighborhood is surrounded by grasslands and a natural preserve, with Orchard Creek meandering through the area. A network of walkways and bike paths connect streets and link the area to the commercial conveniences of town and the scenic area of Lincoln Hills. Coyote Pond Park is also nearby. The 24-acre oasis has a play structure and picnic area, as well as a pond and an extensive system of trails.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School and Twelve Bridges Park sit at the center of the neighborhood, with the middle school, high school and even more parks not far away. The Twelve Bridges Library is new and modern, with ample natural lighting and numerous programs. In addition to homework assistance and preschool-friendly readings, there's a large technology room, family story time, and movie nights.
All these amenities are enough to make Twelve Bridges the perfect place to raise a family, or simply spend the days soaking in the Sierra lifestyle. But the town of Lincoln ups the offerings with small town appeal, hosting Christmas and Fourth of July parades, fireworks, a food truck event every month downtown, and the Tour de Lincoln bike event in the spring.
Numerous golf courses, proximity to Roseville, Sacramento, and the Bay Area, as well as Lake Tahoe, easily explain why Money Magazine listed Lincoln among the top 100 cities to live in the United States and was named an All-American City by the National Civic League in 2006.
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