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Adequate Progress (Zone A99) Requirements
- Introduction
- Eligibility Requirements
- Application and Submittal Requirements
- FEMA Review and Response
- Requirements for Maintaining Zone A99 Designation
- Flood Insurance Requirements
- Floodplain Management and Building Requirements
- Requirements for Removing Zone A99 Designation
- Useful Resources
- For More Information
Once a flood protection project, such as a levee system, that is intended to provide a 1-percent-annual-chance level of protection has reached certain completion milestones, a community may submit the data and documentation required by Section 61.12 of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations and request an "adequate progress" determination from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Eligibility Requirements
In accordance with Section 61.12 of the NFIP regulations, FEMA may issue adequate progress determinations for construction of flood protection systems, such as levee systems, involving federal funds that will significantly limit the area of a community that will be included in the identified Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). The SFHA (also known as the high-risk area) is the area that will be inundated by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood. Such projects reduce but do not eliminate, the risk of flooding to people who live and work in these levee-impacted areas or to the structures in which they live and work.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the community or other responsible community official designated by the CEO, may request that FEMA make an adequate progress determination for a construction project and revise the effective NFIP map to designate the SFHA in the impacted area as Zone A99 on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The CEO or other community official may request an adequate progress determination when federal funds are used for the project and certain completion milestones, discussed below, are met.
Application and Submittal Requirements
In accordance with Paragraph 61.12(b) of the NFIP regulations, the FEMA Regional Office that serves the community or communities affected by the project must receive information from the sponsoring community indicating that the project meets all of the following requirements:
- 100 percent of the total financial project cost of the completed flood protection system has been authorized;
- At least 50 percent of the total financial project cost of the completed flood protection system has been expended;
- At least 60 percent of the total financial project cost of the completed flood protection system has been appropriated;
- All critical features of the flood protection system, as identified by FEMA, are under construction and each critical feature is 50 percent completed as measured by the actual expenditure of the estimated construction budget funds; and
- The community has not been responsible for any delay in the completion of the system.
Each request must contain a complete statement of all relevant facts relating to the flood protection system, including but not limited to, the following:
- Supporting technical data (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project data);
- Cost schedules;
- Budget appropriation data;
- Extent of federal funding of system construction;
- Full and precise statement of the purpose of the system;
- Information sufficient to identify all persons affected by system/project;
- Carefully detailed description of project, including construction completion target dates; and
- True copies of all contracts, agreements, leases, instruments and other documents.
Relevant facts reflected in the submitted documents must be included in the statement and not merely incorporated by reference and must be accompanied by an analysis of their bearing on the requirements of Paragraph 61.12(b) of the NFIP regulations, specifying the pertinent provisions. The request must contain a statement whether, to the best of the knowledge of the person responsible for preparing the application for the community, the project is currently the subject matter of litigation before any federal, state or local court or administrative agency and the purpose of that litigation.
The request must also contain a statement as to whether the community has previously requested an adequate progress determination for the project from FEMA, detailing the disposition of such previous request.
Note: Documents submitted to FEMA become part of the file and cannot be returned; therefore, the community should not submit the original documents.
FEMA Review and Response
FEMA will review all data and documentation submitted in support of the community's application for the adequate progress determination. Upon completing this review, FEMA will respond, in writing, to the CEO of the community in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 65.9 of the NFIP regulations.
If FEMA issues an adequate progress determination, they will prepare a new or revised FIRM that designates the flood hazard areas that are impacted by the levee system as Zone A99.
Requirements for Maintaining Zone A99 Designation
To maintain the Zone A99 designation, the CEO or other responsible official of a community who receives an adequate progress determination from FEMA must certify to FEMA annually, on the anniversary date of receipt of the adequate progress determination, that no present delay in completion of the project is attributable to local sponsors of the project and that a good faith effort to complete the project is being made.
Flood Insurance Requirements
The following flood insurance requirements apply in areas designated Zone A99 on an effective FIRM:
- The mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements of the NFIP apply.
- Properties located in Zone A99 will be charged the same flood insurance premium rates that would be applicable once the project is complete.
- The flood insurance premium rates go into effect on the date that FEMA issues its final determination to the community CEO, in writing, that adequate progress has been made toward completion of the flood protection system.
Floodplain Management and Building Requirements
The following floodplain management and building requirements apply in areas designated Zone A99 on an effective FIRM:
- Residential buildings do not have to be elevated to or above the elevation of the 1-percent-annual-chance flood (i.e., the Base Flood Elevation).
- Nonresidential buildings do not have to be elevated or floodproofed to or above the 1-percent-annual-chance flood elevation.
- Unlike the requirements in other SFHAs that are determined based on detailed engineering studies, the community only needs to meet the standards of Subparagraphs 60.3(a)(1) through (6) and Subparagraphs 60.3(b)(5) through (8) for Zone A99 areas.
Requirements for Removing Zone A99 Designation
A community that has received an adequate progress determination from FEMA must notify the FEMA Regional Office that serves the community if, at any time, all progress on the completion of the project has been halted or if the project has been canceled. When this occurs, FEMA will revise the FIRM to present flood hazard and risk information based on the levee system not providing 1%-annual-chance flood protection. In this case, FEMA would redesignate the levee-impacted area as Zone AE, and the flood insurance and floodplain management benefits that apply to Zone A99 areas would no longer apply.
For information on upcoming changes to the approach used by FEMA to analyze areas on the landward side of levees not accredited to provide protection against the 1%-annual-change flood, visit FEMA's Revised Levee Analysis and Mapping Approach webpage.
Useful Resources
The levee resources listed below provide more information on regulatory requirements, procedural requirements and benefits of adequate progress determinations and the Zone A99 flood insurance risk zone designation.
- Adequate Progress on Flood Protection Systems: Zone A99 Requirements Summary for State and Local Officials
- Adequate Progress on Flood Protection Systems: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Zone A99 Flood Insurance Risk Zone Designation
- Appendix H of Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping
- Section 61.12 of the NFIP regulations
For More Information
For more information or additional assistance:
- Information on how to e-mail a Map Specialist.
- Please call a Map Specialist in the FEMA Map Information eXchange toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
- Please register to receive updates on FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping activities, including updates on levee-related activities, via e-mail.


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A friend just back from London mentioned that she had seen only two sizes of wine glasses in pubs -- 175ml (1/4 of a bottle) and 250ml (1/3 of a bottle). She said there was some adverse discussion about the 250ml size -- apparently designed for younger people and large portions, therefore encouraging drinking too much.
I am pretty regular at only two or three wine bars -- Franklin Lakes and NYC -- but haven't seen the larger size. Has it invaded the US?
Regards, Bob

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TTAM Members by School/Department
Arts and Sciences, & Engineering
Dean of Student Affairs Office
- Marisel Perez, Associate Dean of Students – 617-627-3158
- Bruce Reitman, Dean for Campus Life and Leadership – 617-627-3158 – Read bioBruce Reitman serves as the Dean for Campus Life and Leadership on the Medford/Somerville campus and addresses issues for students, faculty, staff and Tufts families in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Dean is a primary advocate for the quality of student life in the community, including maintaining policies and mechanisms that address safety, encourage civility in our campus dialogue, and promote a living/learning environment where students feel welcome and can pursue both their academic pursuits and take part in a rich and diverse co-curriculum.
- David Harder, Professor of Psychology – 617-627-2523 – Read bioProfessor Harder is a member of the Tufts Psychology Department faculty and a clinical psychologist with an outpatient private practice.
School of Engineering
- Lorin Polidora, Department Administrator - 617-627-2553 Read bioLorin Polidora serves as the Department Administrator in the Mechanical Engineering Department. She has been in this role in the School of Engineering for 9 years, coordinating the academic, financial, and administrative operations of the department. She works closely with faculty, fulfilling the Department's mission to provide educational experiences through integrated teaching and research, thus giving students a sound basis for professional practice and a career of lifelong learning. Lorin serves as a TTAM team member providing her practical understanding of the student experience, and specific knowledge of the issues and challenges faced by the students in the School of Engineering.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- Barbara Berman, Assistant Dean Student Affairs – 508-887-4725
- Arthur Donohue-Rolfe, Associate Professor and Chair – 508-839-7919
- Joe McManus, Executive Associate Dean – 508-887-4734
Fletcher School
- Nora McMillan, Registrar/Manager of Student Academic Programs– 617-627-2405 – Read bioNora Moser McMillan serves as the Registrar/Manager of Student Academic Programs at The Fletcher School, on the Medford/Somerville campus. She has been in this role with Tufts University for 19 years. Nora works with students to create a program that meets their overall academic and career goals while at the same time meeting Fletcher School degree requirements. Her relationships with both the students and faculty can provide valuable insight into student behavior. Nora also serves as a student advocate and works to ensure that students are receiving the resources necessary to be successful at The Fletcher School.
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
- Terese Daly, Senior Director of Administration and Finance – 617-636-3708 – Read bioTerese (Terre) Daly serves as Senior Director of Administration and Finance at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy on the Boston Campus. She has been in this role for six years and at the School for twelve years. Prior to this she was employed in Advancement, Finance and at the University Library. As the senior administrator at the Friedman School, Terre interacts with faculty, staff and students at the school as well as with administrators across all of the schools and central divisions. Having been employed at the University for over thirty years, Terre has an extensive network in place. Her varied background gives her a well-rounded ability to respond to multiple scenarios.
Human Resources
- Sabrina Williams (Boston and Grafton), Director of Human Resources – 617-636-5599 – Read bioSabrina Williams is the Human Resources Director for the Boston and Grafton campuses. As the HR Director, Ms. Williams and her colleagues are responsible for providing employees with a myriad of HR services including employee relations, referral to third party providers such as the employee assistance program (EAP), assistance with recruitment and hiring, access to career development strategies / resources including training, assistance with benefits and compensation questions and services. The HR department engages with the TTAM to direct employee to the right resources as well as assist with the coordination of services provided by the TTAM. HR provides employees with information on policies and procedures, as needed.
School of Dental Medicine
- Mark Gonthier, Executive Associate Dean – 617-636-2749 – Read bioMark Gonthier is the Executive Associate Dean at the School of Dental Medicine. He has served in this role for two years and has been an employee at Tufts for 27 years. Prior to his current role, he served as first Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine (1995-2001) and then as Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs (2001-2011). This position serves a critical role in the work associated with this undertaking, as Mark has prior experiences with assessing the risks and behavioral threat levels of predoctoral and postgraduate students in distress.
School of Medicine
- Janet Kerle, Associate Dean of Students – 617-636-6534 – Read bioJanet Kerle serves as the Associate Dean of Students at Tufts University School of Medicine on the Boston campus. She has worked at Tufts in various administrative positions for 33 years, with 22 years as associate dean. In this capacity she oversees many of the functions of the Office of Student Affairs and provides academic and personal support for students as they move through the rigors of medical school. Janet is an ex-officio member of the Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee.
- Amy Kuhlik, Dean of Students– 617-636-6534 – Read bioAmy Kuhlik has served as the Dean of Students at Tufts University Medical School (TUSM) for the past 13 years. In this capacity she oversees the many functions of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the Student Advisory Health Administration office as well as the administration of the clinical phase of the MD student curriculum. Amy serves as an ex-officio member of the Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee, and was also involved in the committee that advised the University on its TTAM policy. She is available for consultation from students or faculty members who may have concerns about an individual.
- Marsha Semuels, Executive Administrative Dean – 617-636-2474 – Read bioMarsha Semuels has served as Executive Administrative Dean at the medical school for 8 years. She is responsible for all non-academic aspects of the school, including human resources, and works closely with the student affairs deans at each of the three major degree program areas in the school (MD, PhD and Public Health and Professional Degree Programs). Prior to coming to Tufts, she spent nearly 20 years at Harvard, much of that time as an assistant provost. During her time at Harvard, she headed a task force responsible for developing a new framework and support system for victims of sexual assault and also developed an emergency response system for student crises.
- Carol Duffey, Assistant Dean for Student Enrollment/Registrar – 617-636-6568 – Read bioCarol Duffey serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Enrollment/Registrar at Tufts University School of Medicine on the Boston campus. She has been at Tufts for 12 years and has more than 25 years of experience in student administration. In this capacity, she oversees and manages student academic records and clinical scheduling. Carol is also responsible for supporting all privacy requirements of students within the school and enforcing FERPA compliance. She is a member of the Students Affairs leadership team, an ex-officio member of the Student Ethics and Promotions Committee, and serves as a University Information Steward. Carol serves as a TTAM team member, providing her knowledge regarding student enrollment status and academic progress.
Public and Environmental Safety
- Geoffrey Bartlett, Director of Emergency Management – 617-627-3149 – Read bioGeoffrey Bartlett serves as the university's Director of Emergency Management, leading efforts to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and recover from major emergencies, and also oversees the Public Safety Communications Center and is advisor to Tufts Emergency Medical Services. Geoff has been a member of the Tufts community for almost 20 years.
- Mark Keith (Medford/Somerville), Deputy Chief, Tufts Police – 617-627-3978 – Read bioMark Keith is a Deputy Chief for Tufts University Police Department with primary responsibilities on the Medford/Somerville campus. Deputy Keith is a twenty-five year member of the Department with an additional seven years of law enforcement experience with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office in California. Deputy Keith participates in the planning and coordination of large events held on campus and works closely with the Office of Student Affairs to address students of concern.
- Kevin Maguire, Director of Public and Environmental Safety – 617-627-3572 – Read bioKevin C. Maguire serves as the Director of Public and Environmental Safety (DPES) at Tufts University. In this role, Kevin provides leadership and direction for the department charged with assuring that Tufts remains a safe place in which to live, work and learn. For TTAM, Kevin guides case discussion and communicates with other threat assessment team members and senior university officials. He also assists in managing cases and in creating and updating relevant university policies. Kevin has over 30 years of Public Safety/Law Enforcement experience serving municipal, state and higher education communities.
- Linda O'Brien (Boston/Grafton), Deputy Chief, Tufts Police – 617-636-6847 – Read bioLinda O'Brien is Deputy Chief for Tufts University Police Department with primary responsibility for the Boston and Grafton campuses and administrative responsibilities on the Medford campus. Deputy Chief O'Brien oversees the departments training, recruiting and compliance issues as well as the day to day operational functions of the University's police and security needs.
Advisory to the Teams
- Michael Baenen, Chief of Staff, President's Office, Read bioMichael Baenen serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President. In this role, he provides managerial support to President Monaco, represents him on University-wide committees, coordinates initiatives with other offices across Tufts, and undertakes special projects. Michael serves as an advisory team member, providing his expertise in policy development and communications. He has been in this role with Tufts University since 2007.
- Michelle Bowdler, Senior Director of Health & Wellness, Health Services Read bioMichelle Bowdler is the Senior Director of Health & Wellness at Tufts University, overseeing Health, Mental Health and Health Education on campus. She served as the Principal Investigator for the Campus Violence Prevention grant at Tufts, as well as the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant. Michelle has been on the Threat Assessment Planning Committee since its inception, and will continue to serve in an advisory capacity.
- David Harder, Professor of Psychology, Arts and Sciences, & Engineering Read bioProfessor Harder is a member of the Tufts Psychology Department faculty and a clinical psychologist with an outpatient private practice.
- Lili Palacios-Baldwin Esq., Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment, University Relations – University Counsel Read bioLili Palacios-Baldwin serves as the University's Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment. In this position she advises senior administrators, offers guidance on relevant federal and state laws, and represents the University in a variety of matters.
- Martha Pokras, Interim VP of Human Resources Read bioMartha Pokras serves as the Executive Director of Planning and Administration in the Office of the Executive Vice President on Medford/Somerville campus. She has been in this role with Tufts University for 6 years. Over her 34 years at Tufts, she has worked closely with faculty, staff, and students on all three campuses.
- Bruce Reitman, Dean for Campus Life and Leadership, Dean of Student Affairs Office at Arts and Sciences, & Engineering Read bioBruce Reitman serves as the Dean for Campus Life and Leadership on the Medford/Somerville campus and addresses issues for students, faculty, staff and Tufts families in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Dean is a primary advocate for the quality of student life in the community, including maintaining policies and mechanisms that address safety, encourage civility in our campus dialogue, and promote a living/learning environment where students feel welcome and can pursue both their academic pursuits and take part in a rich and diverse co-curriculum.
- Julie Ross Ph. D., Director of the Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Service, Health Services Read bioDr. Julie Ross is the Director of the Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS) on the Medford/Somerville campus. Dr. Ross serves as a consultant to the team when issues related to mental health are a concern. A mental health professional is one of the positions generally required on a threat assessment team.
Licensed risk assessment professionals as advisory team members
Each TTAM team has one advisory member trained and licensed to provide the team with a written evaluation and risk assessment of substance abuse and/or a clinical assessment of dangerousness regarding the person of concern, where such evaluation(s) appear warranted. Written assessments will be used in conjunction with TTAM team deliberations when evaluating threatening and/or potentially violent behavior.
TTAM team members are responsible for treating their work confidentially. While a TTAM team member cannot promise confidentiality during the intake or reporting process, information will be shared only with those who need to know. TTAM members may not disclose confidential material to anyone outside of the TTAM process, unless the team determines that disclosure is warranted because the individual receiving the information is a university official or emergency responder with a need to know.


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Kernel 2.6.29: Corbet Says Btrfs Next Generation Filesystem
Linux kernel developer Jonathan Corbet has just previewed the features of the upcoming Linux Kernel 2.6.29 that includes Btrfs, which he claims is the filesystem of the future.
In time for the holidays, Linus Torvalds had released Kernel 2.6.28, which was followed promptly within two weeks by the first candidate for 2.9.29. Kernel maven Jonathan Corbet, in his Linux Foundation blog, sees a lot of work ahead for the new release, albeit with a "relatively small list of exciting new features." As he writes, "First and foremost for many people will be the addition of the Btrfs filesystem." On January 5th, Chris Mason had appealed for its inclusion in the kernel, prompting considerable feedback. Corbet tried to end any further speculation by promising that Btrfs has a great future ahead for it: "Btrfs is intended to be the next-generation filesystem which, conceivably, could last us for the next 10-20 years." To be sure, Btrfs is not yet the filesystem of choice for the kernel and is still "under heavy development." As Corbet says, "Nobody should be expecting to use Btrfs for any data they care about for the next year - at least." As to why Btrfs is already in the kernel mainline, Corbet responds that it would thereby "approach production-readiness more quickly" through user and developer testing.
Corbet also continues to support the staging tree concept introduced in the summer of 2008 as an experimental kernel branch. The staging tree adopts new drivers that might not be ready for prime time, but nonetheless make certain hardware run under Linux. Corbet has already seen some successes: "Early experience shows that staging-tree drivers do, indeed, see fixes for a lot of problems which have remained unfixed for years previously." He cites as examples the Google Android driver and the Ralink wireless interfaces, which run on the popular Asus Eee PC.
Other visible enhancements to 2.6.29 that Corbet mentions are patches for the kernel-mode setting (KMS) for video and 3D graphic support on x86 systems. As for this "very new" code, Corbet still warns that it supports only a few Intel adapters and requires the appropriate version of X Server. The new kernel also incorporates the read-only Squashfs filesystem mainly used in live CD distributions and embedded systems.
With the stabilization process having begun for the first release candidate, Corbet promises "a surprise or two" for testers: "Over the next two months, these problems will be found and fixed, setting the stage for a stable 2.6.29 release sometime in March."
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The city of Glendale is prepared to sue the Goldwater Institute for stalling its deal with Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer for the Phoenix Coyotes.
Mayor Elaine Scruggs confirmed an ESPN.com report to the Arizona Republic on Sunday saying that city council has authorized an attorney to file suit against the government watchdog group
While ESPN.com reported the city was expected to take action as early as Monday, she could not provide a timetable to The Republic.
The suit could be Glendale's last effort to get Goldwater to stop its interference in the deal - which is expected to keep the NHL team at Jobing.com Arena for the next 30 years.
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6 U.S. Code § 701 - Definitions
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In this title— [1]
(3) the term "appropriate committees of Congress" means—
(4) the term "catastrophic incident" means any natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster that results in extraordinary levels of casualties or damage or disruption severely affecting the population (including mass evacuations), infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, or government functions in an area;
(6) the terms "emergency" and "major disaster" have the meanings given the terms in section 5122 of title 42;
(7) the term "emergency management" means the governmental function that coordinates and integrates all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, or mitigate against threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters;
(8) the term "emergency response provider" has the meaning given the term in section 101 of this title;
(9) the term "Federal coordinating officer" means a Federal coordinating officer as described in section 5143 of title 42;
(10) the term "individual with a disability" has the meaning given the term in section 12102 of title 42;
(11) the terms "local government" and "State" have the meaning given the terms in section 101 of this title;
(12) the term "National Incident Management System" means a system to enable effective, efficient, and collaborative incident management;
(13) the term "National Response Plan" means the National Response Plan or any successor plan prepared under section 314 (a)(6) of this title;
(15) the term "surge capacity" means the ability to rapidly and substantially increase the provision of search and rescue capabilities, food, water, medicine, shelter and housing, medical care, evacuation capacity, staffing (including disaster assistance employees), and other resources necessary to save lives and protect property during a catastrophic incident; and
(16) the term "tribal government" means the government of an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or in Alaska a Native village or Alaska Regional Native Corporation.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 602,Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1394.)
References in Text
This title, referred to in text, is title VI of Pub. L. 109–295, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1355, known as the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006. For complete classification of title VI to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
Section 314 (a)(6) of this title, referred to in par. (13), was in the original "section 502(a)(6) of the Homeland Security Act 2002" and was translated as meaning section 502 ofPub. L. 107–296prior to its redesignation as section 504 by Pub. L. 109–295, § 611(8), and not section 506 ofPub. L. 107–296which was redesignated section 502 by Pub. L. 109–295, § 611(9), and is classified to section 312 of this title, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Change of Name
Any reference to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in title VI of Pub. L. 109–295or an amendment by title VI to be considered to refer and apply to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency until Mar. 31, 2007, see section 612(f)(2) ofPub. L. 109–295, set out as a note under section 313 of this title.
Effective Date
Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 614,Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1411, provided that:
"(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), this title [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 4, 2006].
"(b) Exceptions.—The following shall take effect on March 31, 2007:
"(3) Sections 505, 507, 508, and 514 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [sections 315, 317, 318, and 321c of this title], as amended by section 611(13) of this Act.
"(4) The amendments made by subsection (a) [sic].
"(5) The amendments made by subsection (b)(1) [sic]."
Short Title
Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 601,Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1394, provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006'."
Clarification of Congressional Intent
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Should we force kids to learn material they don't show interest in?
As a college graduate I was thinking about how much material I have studied in all of my educational career and then promptly forgotten after the test. Is it a waste of time to try and learn something you are not interested in? To what extent should we allow educational autonomy?
There are a lot of different ways to be intelligent. Memorization and regurgitation are just one small facet.
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Greeting before all.
First of all, kids are the key for better future, and we are the tool to make that key works well or just a key that open no doors, the point is yes we should teach our kids but without forcing them, instead we should follow what they like, what they want and how they want things, i am not saying so spoiled way but show you care and without pushing them.
So far i believe that if you force a kid nor to do something more he is likely will do it when you are absent.
to short cut the answer my view will go more for wise, calm, peaceful way and building a good structure for a kid will totaly help the present and the future of the whole society...
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Guest blogger (and non-scientist) Jack Sharp reviews I'll Be Home for Christmas.
N.B. there's no mention of science in this review, but c'mon, it's Christmas!
When it came to picking a Christmas film to review, the typical festive favourites sprung to mind. Among these films was the warmly remembered Tim Allen vehicle The Santa Clause. The film's plot: a cantankerous businessman accidentally kills Santa and puts on the dead man's pants, thereby fulfilling a contractual agreement that requires him to take over Santa's duties. Admittedly, it's a little grim for a kid's movie, but a lot of fun nonetheless.
As an adult, however, the film seems a little different to how I remember it. It's a surprisingly dark, psychologically charged tale of two divorced parents, one of which (Tim Allen) suffers a variety of hormonal imbalances, ends up gaining 100 pounds and believes himself to be the real Santa Claus. Eventually, he ends up losing custody of his whiny son Charlie, and ceases to have a normal life ever again.
The final scene of the film consists of Charlie's mother begging her ex-husband not to fly his sleigh over any oceans when traveling with his son on board. And yet, in an act of defiance and sheer madness, Tim Allen is seen flying quickly towards the sea moments before the movie fades to black. Whether Allen and Charlie survive is anyone's guess.
Needless to say, I needed cheering up after watching The Santa Clause, so I turned my attention to the lesser known I'll Be Home for Christmas, a late-1990s movie that stars Allen's Home Improvement co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas and a young Jessica Biel. My interest in the film was based entirely on the smiley DVD cover, which sees Thomas leaning up against a particularly prickly cactus, seemingly unconcerned by the many spikes that appear to be penetrating his skin.
Thomas stars as Jake, a grotesquely arrogant, spoiled college kid, whose smugness can scarcely be contained by his own skin. "What's that, Jake?" he regularly says to his pouting, naked reflection, "You want me to kiss you?" But now even Jake is starting to think that his self-admiration is starting to get a little too much. He has a girlfriend named Allie (Jessica Biel) and a family who he rarely sees, even at Christmas. This year, Jake's father hopes things will be different. In a tremendous act of parenting, he makes him a deal: if Jake comes home in time for Christmas, he gets to drive the family Porsche.
I know from personal experience how much fun driving around the suburban town in which you were raised can be, running in to people you vehemently despised back in school at the local petrol station, and scratching your head at how they've somehow managed to forget how awful they used to be. And to do all that in a gratuitously flashy car? No wonder Jake gleefully agrees to his dad's bribery. There's just one problem: Jake's a massive dick.
Amazingly, it's revealed that he hasn't been home since his mother died two years ago. And because of this, it's a little difficult to sympathise with his character, even after he's beaten up by some jocks and ditched in the middle of nowhere. The person responsible for this senseless, surprisingly brutal attack is an avaricious bro named Eddie, who dreams of making Allie his own.
While Jake regains consciousness, and discovers that his hat and beard have been glued to his skin, Eddie offers Allie a ride back home. Believing that Jake has stood her up, she begrudgingly accepts, even though Eddie's presence makes her skin crawl. It's hard to see why Allie's so disgusted by Eddie considering he shares many characteristics with her boyfriend. In fact, in many ways, Eddie is less arrogant than Jake. Granted, he's not a nice character, but he certainly doesn't appear to be the sort of person who'd only return home to see his mourning father when promised a Porsche.
In real life, these two situations—Eddie and Allie traveling home together and Jake left stranded in a desert—would turn out very differently than they do in the film. Jake's story would ultimately end with him dying of dehydration in the desert, shortly after attempting to avoid starvation by eating his polyester Santa beard. And Eddie and Allie's story would climax in immediately regrettable sex in a layby, as Eddie yells, "Oh, yeah, baby! I call this one 'Eddie Style'!"
What actually happens isn't much more upbeat. Jake ends up lying his way across the country and telling people various made-up stories to emotionally manipulate them into giving him a ride. Meanwhile, Allie continues to despise Eddie, despite an awkward moment in which they're forced to share a German-themed hotel room together. Jake picks this moment to catch up with Allie and naturally presumes that she and Eddie are together. But I know what you really want to know. You want to know if Jake gets to take "Ol' Red" for a spin, right? I mean, that's what Christmas is all about, right?
Well, I don't want to spoil this wonderful moment in the film. I want you to watch this first hand. You need to watch this big emotional payoff and feel the tears descend down your cheeks. I will say one thing, though: Ricky doesn't really learn any lessons during his arduous trek home. This really is just a film about a bratty kid who wants to drive his dad's Porsche really, really bad. And isn't that the real meaning of Christmas?
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Some communities are taking preventive measures. In Scarsdale, N.Y., local recreation officials have instituted a code of conduct to pre-empt eruptions of adult rage. The voluntary pledge bans parents and children from throwing tantrums, taunting, and making other verbal attacks. (No word whether hoary barbs like "Easy Out!" are on the list.)
Little League violence is as curious as the other examples of mundane berserkery we are increasingly apt to encounter. It seems to take less and less provocation to set people off. Yet, rather than accept such incidents as further evidence of irreversible social decline, a few communities like Scarsdale put the issue on the table along with game schedules, rosters, and the technical rules of play. Before a parent acts out because his kid was called out, he'll have to consciously ignore a special request that spectators limit their involvement to cheering their teams on.
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I bought this after an impromptu counter make over, along with pore professional.
That Gal looked good on the make over but on getting it home and trying it myself, I can't really see the point.
Whether that's because I'm doing it wrong, being too subtle with it, or whether the effect just didn't work on me without the super bright shop lighting, I don't know.
Whatever the reason, I won't bother buying again because I can't see the point.
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Just an OK primer. It doesn't fresh up my face like the BA claimed. I mixed it with the liquid foundation for the dewy look. Will not buy again.
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This product was a waste of money. Its usless, it peels off and its yogurth smell makes me sick. Didn't notice any difference in my make up, this product is just a joke!
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I originally only wanted to buy the professional balm, but the lady at the counter recommended mixing the professional and that gal together, under my foundation. She was demonstrating this on another lady at the time and her skin did to lovely and smooth. After buying them both and taking them home to try i was a bit unsure as i didn't think it made much of a difference to my skin before my make up was on. However, once my make up was all finished, good god i was impressed. My huge pores looked so much smoother and filled in. PLus it stayed put all day. That gal smells lovely and comes in a really good packaging which enables you to control the amount that comes out. I'll be definitely re buying once iv run out.
first of all, i don't know what primers are suppose to do so i don't know how to rate it. but i gave it 4 lippies because:
-it has a nice smell
-the bottle is super cute
-you can control the amount so well
i have read many reviews on primers, and from what i read- primers shall give your foundation a long-lasting, and control oil.
My foundation does last with this primer. But my face still gets oily during the day (i have normal/combination skin)
Since i live in New Zealand, which Benefit makeup is no where to be found unless i order it online. so i won't be repurchasing. however, i would buy it again if there is a Benefit store here :)
I have light skin so this product works well for me. I especially like it when I use my Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer (Nude) to give it a little bit of glow, rather than the slightly flat look that tm's often have. My favorite use is on my cheekbones on top of cream blush to soften and add a bit of gleam, which is flattering on my--ahem--mature face.
I first tried this product three years ago in a sample, and didn't really like the effect much... However, I purchased the set of minis exclusive to Sephora, that came with this, a Stay Don't Stray and a Porefessional. And, must say, now using it frequently I love this product!
I usually use less than a pea size amount for my whole face, apllying with my fingers - it blends beautifully and creates an almost cangle light glow. When I use my heavier foundations on top of it, I notice they become much more natural in finish. As for a primer, I don't think it does such an amazing job at keeping everything in place for a long time; but it does help a little bit.
However, my favorite² way to use it is mixing it with a little bit of porefessional! I make a half-half mix and use it even when I'm not wearing foudation or concealer, just for a little peak-me-up glow. It looks SO natural, not too glowy or matte. Just perfect! The both together are my holy grail all over luminizer.
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I love this primer. Recently I've been on the hunt for a great foundation...returning each one as it looked cakey, fine lines showed, pores show etc. What I didn't know was that is wasn't the foundation that was the problem.....it was the wrong primer underneath. Well, now that I'm using this primer, I've tried it with my prior unacceptable foundations and guess what.......the foundations are now great! This primer has really made a difference in how my foundation goes on, stays on and it leaves a beautiful finish. Thank you so much to the Ulta makeup artist that suggested this for me.......she knows her stuff!
Highly recommended.
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I love this stuff, but I definitely think that it looks best on pale skin. I had the hardest time finding a good product to brighten up my dark face without bringing out my strong yellow undertones, but this works so well! If you're into Pin Up looks or matte bright red lips with toned down eyes, this is absolutely a must have. Unlike "Girl Meets Pearl", this has much more of a smooth matte/satiny finish. It gives my cheeks a very subtle glow and a slight pink flush that is really pretty. After I use MAC's Wedge to contour my cheeks, I tap this into the apples of my cheeks starting from the side of my nose and blending my way out. It sets into my skin so nicely and never looks cakey. It has definitely become a staple in my makeup routine and I'm going to keep buying it.
This is the one product i would not be able to live without. I never use makeup, so i dont know how good it is for keeping makeup fresh and whatnot.
Thankfully, ive got good skin and i use this alone. I moisturize my face and then put this on and nothing else, except when i have an off day and feel i need concealer on a few areas.
That Gal first off has the most amazing smell, it literally smells like bubblegum, but its not so strong where its offputting and the smell doesnt last long either.
The primer has a pinkish tint to it, and because im very fair, i was worried at fist, but once rubbed onto the skin that disappeared.
The best thing about this primer is that it leaves my skin with an amazing glow. Whenever i have this on, i always get people asking me what makeup im using, and theyre always shocked when i say i dont wear any, just That Gal primer. It literally is that good. It doesnt leave skin oily, and it certainly doesnt clog my pores; ive actually found that since using it my skin is alot softer. It smoothens out the complexion most definitely, but i wouldnt say it completely covers pores. Thankfully, mine arent huge and visible so thats not a problem for me.
Yes the primer is quite expensive, but then again BeneFit products always seem to be overpriced. With That Gal however, i feel its justified just because it gives my skin the most amazing finish. I literally do not leave my house without first putting this on.
The one bad point about this is the packaging. I hate the fact that you cant see how much is left, so when your clicking away and find nothings coming out, its extremely irritating. However, ive been using it long enough to know that you should always have an extra one about as you never know when its going to finish; it definitely saves me from that mad dash to the shops.
Needless to say, i absolutely adore this product and i cant live without it. Its texture and luminating finish are incredible. The best thing about most BeneFit products is that it enhances what youve already got instead of trying to dramatically change your appearance.
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When a citizen of the United States dies in a foreign country and leaves, by any lawful testamentary disposition, special directions for the custody and management, by the consular officer, or in his absence a diplomatic officer, within whose jurisdiction the death occurred, of the personal property in the foreign country which he possessed at the time of death, such officer shall, so far as the laws of the foreign country permit, strictly observe such directions if not contrary to the laws of the United States. If such citizen has named, by any lawful testamentary disposition, any other person than a consular officer or diplomatic officer to take charge of and manage such property, it shall be the duty of the officer, whenever required by the person so named, to give his official aid in whatever way may be practicable to facilitate the proceedings of such person in the lawful execution of his trust, and, so far as the laws of the country or treaty provisions permit, to protect the property of the deceased from any interference by the authorities of the country where such citizen died. To this end it shall be the duty of the consular officer, or if no consular officer is present a diplomatic officer, to safeguard the decedent's property by placing thereon his official seal and to break and remove such seal only upon the request of the person designated by the deceased to take charge of and manage his property.
Source(R.S. § 1711; July 12, 1940, ch. 618, 54 Stat. 760.)
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Lula Cellars
A small production label (2,500 cases) owned by winemaker Jeff Hansen, a twenty-five year wine industry veteran who was previously the winemaker and part owner of Amici Cellars in Mendocino County, California. He made his first Pinot Noir in 2002 from grapes grown in the Mendocino Coastal town of Comptche and since then, all of his Pinot Noirs have come from that area. Hansen eventually left Amici, moved to the Mendocino Coast and started Lula Cellars.
Lula was the name of Hansen's grandmother, who was born in 1879 in Oklahoma, and lived to the ripe age of 89.
The 07 Pinot Noir was sourced from Comptche Ridge Vineyard in Mendocino County. Zinfandel, Gewürztraminer and Rose are also produced.
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2011 Lula Mendocino Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 700 cases, $42. 65% Pommard, 30% 115 and 5% 777. Aged 14 months in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of old wood, mushroom, fire pit and peat lead to lighter weight flavors of dark cherry and black raspberry with an earthy undertone. Generous dry tannins arrive with a rush on the crisp, short finish. Score: 87. Reviewed March 29, 2014 ARTICLE »
2010 Lula Mendocino Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 400 cases, $42 (sold out). Lula is the winemaker's maternal grandmother. Grapes are grown near Comptche 16 miles south east of the coastal village of Mendocino. Vineyard planted in 1998. 60% Pommard, 35% 115, and 5% 777. Aged 12 months in 50% new French oak. Aged an additional 6 months in barrel after final blending. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Oak dominates the nose with appealing ancillary notes of black cherry, blackberry, cola, earthy flora, and spice. Tasty black cherry and boysenberry fruit offers dramatic mid palate intensity and finish. Mid to full bodied with balanced tannins and a long finish. Score: 89. Reviewed March 29, 2014 ARTICLE »
2007 Lula Cellars Mendocino Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 315 cases, $39. Lula is winemaker Jeff Hansen's maternal grandmother's name. Hansen was previously the winemaker and owner of Amici Cellars in Napa. The inaugural release from a 5-acre vineyard planted in 1998 in the mountain town of Comptche, 10 miles east of village of Mendocino. 65% pommard, 30% Dijon 115 and 5% Dijon 777. 4-day cold soak. Aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Great label. · Moderately deep purplish-red color in the glass. Brooding aromas of plum sauce, dark berry melange, and leaf. Charming fruit core replete with vivid flavors of black plums, black raspberries and blackberries persisting on the intensely aromatic finish. Perfectly integrated oak and well proportioned ripe tannins. This wine has real mountain character, tasting like other intriguing Pinots I have had from Comptche, a little-known, but superb growing area for Pinot Noir. Reviewed January 27, 2011 ARTICLE »
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Man charged with prescription fraudsJanuary 31,2013A Pennsylvania man who police say was shopping for doctors who would prescribe him with pain medication denied five felony charges Monday.
John D. Harper, 41, of Leesport, Penn., pleaded innocent in Rutland criminal court to five counts of prescription fraud. He was released on court-ordered conditions.
Vermont State Police Detective T.L. Hodsden wrote in a court affidavit that Harper obtained prescriptions for opiate-based pain medications from a dozen doctors and dentists in the Rutland, Ludlow, Bennington and Keene, N.H. areas last year.
Harper allegedly filled those prescriptions at eight different pharmacies spread across Rutland and Bennington counties.
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Adam Cooper Richmond coach indicates recruit will face further punishment for being drunk in public.
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Adam Cooper Geelong forward Steve Johnson admits he must learn from his lack of discipline after becoming the latest Cat to be suspended for striking Fremantle's Hayden Ballantyne.
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Secondary school: the fun starts here
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"Surrogacy changed my life - but is it morally right?"
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Geneva Political Economy Seminar - 2013/2014
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Tuesday, 15 April 2014, Charles Wyplosz, Graduate Institute Geneva: "PADRE: Politically Acceptable Debt Restruction in Europe" (6:15-8:00PM, room S8 at the Graduate Institute Geneva, Maison de la Paix building)
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19 May, 2014 (*Co-organized with the Department of International History)
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23 May, 2014
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- "Dealing with Difference: Problems and Possibilities for Dialogue in International Relations"
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When his orchestra is dismantled, Daigo Kobayashi decides to move back to the small town of his childhood with his wife to regroup. In need of a job, he answers an advertisement in the local newspaper for a specialist in "Departures," without even being sure of what this might mean. Turns out, it's for a "Nokanshi," a funeral professional that, in Japan, is much more than your run-of-the-mill undertaker.
At first horrified, Daigo makes an effort to keep his job mostly because he really just needs a job. Slowly, he begins to understand the service the work his supervisor and mentor, Ikuei Sasaki, does for the community. Like the death of a loved one, the rituals of death are something that can only be fully understood once experienced, and this movie does a truly wonderful, moving job of showing the audience the transformation that families undergo as they bid their final farewells to their beloved deceased. At first cold and aloof toward the Nokanshi, the mourners later treat them almost as extended members of the family. The movie does a wonderful job of transmitting how the bodies of the deceased are prepared and transformed under the expert hands of these Nokanshi into the daughter, grandmother or father these families knew and loved.
Departures is a multifaceted, deceptively passive title, but the film isn't. It's about how a person slowly discovers that he is not up to par to the profession he had chosen to define him, and how he mitigates that discovery. It's about having the strength to revisit painful assumptions about others and changing yourself in the process, while others change their initial views of you after truly having a second look. And yes, it's about preparing the deceased in the most loving way possible for their final voyage into the afterlife.


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