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Description: Proliant CL380T01 P3 1GHz 256KB 128MB Tower 10UHewlett-Packard Part# 213844-001
Overview:Compaq is improving it's ProLiant CL1850 Package Cluster with the new ProLiant CL380. The ProLiant CL380 has the same functionality of the original CL1850 packaged cluster updated with new server capabilities processors memory PCI expansion slot and controller module. The CL380 is a uniquely packaged two-node cluster that is designed to simplify clustering for business critical applications. The ProLiant CL380 consists of two Compaq server nodes and shared storage pre-packaged in a cost-effective space efficient cabinet giving customers the easiest most affordable clustering solution for Microsoft Windows NT Windows 2000 and NetWare
Part Number213844-001
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Processor Speed1 GHz
Maximum Number of Processors2
Installed Memory128 MB
Memory TechnologySDRAM
Bus Speed133 MHz
Cache Size256 KB
Drive ContollerWide Ultra2 SCSI
Hard Drive Capacity364 GB
Chassis StyleTower
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Redundant Components SupportedNetwork Interface Card (NIC)
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Centrally located in the resort, Les Oympiades offers good value accommodation with the convenience of being ski-in and ski-out and there is a good range of shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
Studio (A2) 18m²- sleeps 1-2 Living room with single sofa bed and pull-out bed.
Studio (B3) 20m² - sleeps 2-3 Living room with single sofa bed, pull-out bed and pull-down bed.
Sudio & cabin (C4) 21m² - sleeps 2-4 Living room with single sofa bed and pull-out bed, cabin room with bunk beds. Apartments available at a supplement with guaranteed south-facing balcony and better view.
2-room Apartment (D4) 25m² - sleeps 2-4 Living room with single sofa bed and pull-out bed and double bed on mezzanine or in separate bedroom.
2-room Apartment (E6) 36m²- sleeps 4-6 Living room with single sofa bed and pull-out bed, double bedroom and cabin room with bunk beds.
All apartments have kitchenette with hotplates, oven, fridge and dishwasher, bathroom, satellite TV (pay locally €41 per week) and balcony.
Included Bed linen, local taxes.
Local Expenses Refundable deposit €250 (credit card). Towels €7.50 per set (optional).
Bedroom facilities
Iglu acts as a travel agent for disclosed principals/tour operators, further details
of which will be made available at the time of booking. Your holiday contract will
be bound by the tour operators terms and conditions.
Prices are shown for a basic room or unit, can be subject to change and are indicative
until time of booking. Please call on 020 8544 7114 for prices for other travel
and room options for this property.
The price shown includes 7 nights accommodation,
with flights from Gatwick.
Prices shown are per person per week based on maximum occupancy. Descriptions and
quality ratings are provided by the Tour Operator (or one of the Tour Operators
where similar holidays are offered by more than one supplier). We reserve the right
to make minor adjustments to the description or rating based on staff and customer
feedback. For payments by credit card, a 2.5% credit card charge (4% for AMEX) will
be added to your invoice. If you pay by a UK issued debit card, there is no charge.
All bookings are subject to a £5 per person Passenger Admin Fee charged by Iglu.com.
Please note: the above prices are not inclusive of tourist tax which in this instance
is payable in resort (approximately £3 - £10 per person per week in local currency).

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text: Business Analytics overview faculty program sustainability after graduation Our Alumni Our business analytics (previously applied management analysis, or A.M.A.) students have gone on to succeed in many different fields of work, and they have cited the skills and knowledge gained from their studies as the main reasons that they were offered their positions. Click on the names of our recent graduates to read their testimonials: Randall Bittel '09, Solvay Bank Sean Johnson '09, Internal Revenue Service Steven Kozlowski '10, National Credit Union Administration Elizabeth Rhode '12, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Alexandra Gurley '13, St. Joseph's Hospital Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as: Bank of New York Mellon Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Citigroup Dot Foods Inc. Internal Revenue Service Invesco Ltd. Lockheed Martin Mohawk Global Trade Advisors National Credit Union Administration Pinckney Hugo Group Rapid Response Monitoring Inc. Solvay Bank St. Joseph's Hospital Our graduates have also gone on to graduate school including: University of Buffalo Law School University of Connecticut School of Business Occupations and Job Prospects The following is a listing of occupations for business analytics majors. The information is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The wages provided here are the May 2011 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. Industrial Production Managers (Occupation code: 11-3051): Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Average wage: $96,370 ($46.33 per hour). Median wage: $88,190 ($42.40 per hour). 10th percentile wage: $53,130 ($25.54 per hour). Job growth rate (2010-2020): 9%. Purchasing Managers (Occupation code: 11-3061): Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. Average wage: $103,110 ($49.57 per hour) Median wage: $97,130 ($46.70 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $55,680 ($26.77 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 7% Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (Occupation code: 11-3071): Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers. Average wage: $87,830 ($42.23 per hour) Median wage: $80,860 ($38.87 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $47,800 ($22.98 per hour) General and Operations Managers (Occupation code: 11-1021): Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Average wage: $114,490 ($55.04 per hour) Median wage: $95,150 ($45.74 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $47,580 ($22.87 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 5% Wholesale and Retail Buyers (Occupation code: 13-1022): Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products. Average wage: $56,810 ($27.31 per hour) Median wage: $50,490 ($24.27 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $29,570 ($14.21 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 7% Purchasing Agents (Occupation code: 13-1023): Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Average wage: $61,280 ($29.46 per hour) Median wage: $57,580 ($27.68 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $35,640 ($17.13 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 7% Logisticians (Occupation code: 13-1081): Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Average wage: $74,860 ($35.99 per hour) Median wage: $71,910 ($34.57 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $44,830 ($21.55 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 26% Management Analysts (Occupation code: 13-1111): Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Average wage: $87,980 ($42.3 per hour) Median wage: $78,490 ($37.74 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $43,920 ($21.12 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 22% Market Research Analysts (Occupation code: 13-1161): Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Average wage: $67,130 ($32.27 per hour) Median wage: $60,250 ($28.97 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $33,490 ($16.10 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 41% Budget Analysts (Occupation code: 13-2031): Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Average wage: $71,450 ($34.35 per hour) Median wage: $69,090 ($33.22 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $45,360 ($21.81 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 10% Credit Analysts (Occupation code: 13-2041): Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making. Average wage: $69,640 ($33.48 per hour) Median wage: $60,730 ($29.20 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $36,590 ($17.59 per hour) Financial Analysts (Occupation code: 13-2051): Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. Average wage: $87,740 ($42.18 per hour) Median wage: $75,650 ($36.37 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $46,300 ($22.26 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 23% Computer Systems Analysts (Occupation code: 15-1121): Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Average wage: $82,320 ($39.58 per hour) Median wage: $78,770 ($37.87 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $49,370 ($23.74 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 22% Operations Research Analysts (Occupation code: 15-2031): Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. Average wage: $78,840 ($37.90 per hour) Median wage: $71,950 ($34.59 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $40,620 ($19.53 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 15% Statisticians (Occupation code: 15-2041): Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. Average wage: $78,840 ($37.90 per hour) Median wage: $71,950 ($34.59 per hour) 10th percentile wage: $40,620 ($19.53 per hour) Job growth rate (2010-2020): 15% Testimonials Randall Bittel '09, Branch Analyst, Solvay Bank Starting off at Le Moyne as a finance major, I quickly realized how well finance and business analytics complemented each other. After I took statistics and the intro to business analytics courses, I decided to do the finance and business analytics dual major, and I'm glad I did. The way the courses are taught, in computer labs using workbooks that are easy to follow, really allows the student to gain valuable skills that can be applied in a career after Le Moyne. In fact, I still use the business analytics workbooks today as a reference when building Excel models. The skills I have acquired through the business analytics major are not skills I could have gotten with any other major or even at some other colleges. I have friends who graduated from other colleges with degrees in business that have told me they wished they had the opportunity to learn how to utilize Excel like I have. The "Consultants to Emerging Enterprises course" was a great way to apply the knowledge and skills I acquired through my studies at Le Moyne in a real-world setting. As part of a small team of students, we were assigned to work with a local small business and to analyze its operations and offer suggestions to the owner(s) based upon you analysis. These recommendations can have a lasting impact on the enterprise and help it emerge as a profitable business for years to come. My business analytics background has helped me get my career started. I currently am a Branch Analyst for Solvay Bank, a community bank that has served Onondaga County for over 95 years. I use what I learned as a business analytics student everyday, as well as to build a forecast model for sales and a teller staffing model to make our branches run more efficiently. Prior to working at Solvay Bank, I was an Operations Analyst for Citi where I utilized my acquired skills to help make one of the world's largest financial institutions run more efficiently and effectively. Sean Johnson '09, Revenue Officer, Internal Revenue Service I can't imagine a more valuable major in preparing a student for life after graduation than applied management analysis. There isn't another major out there that can set students up for success in so many different fields. A.M.A. is more than just data analysis or financial analysis; it's about finding solutions to problems beneath the surface. My time studying A.M.A. trained me to think logically as well as systematically. As a revenue officer for the Internal Revenue Service, I use what I learned in A.M.A. daily at work. Whether I'm analyzing the finances of an individual or determining the ability of a business to make a profit, I am able to apply aspects of A.M.A. to everything I do. One thing that has stood out to me is how much I value obtaining financial information and statements from taxpayers. By using what I learned studying A.M.A., I'm able to put that information to use in ways that other people cannot, giving me a significant advantage in the workplace. A.M.A. has such a practical use that there isn't a field out there to which it wouldn't apply, and as a student I loved each A.M.A. class I had. They gave me an opportunity to learn something that I knew would help me in the future, and it has aided me in my development as a professional and individual. I would recommend A.M.A. as a major to any prospective business student who is interested in making a difference in the business environment. Steven Kozlowski '10, Credit Union Examiner, National Credit Union Administration Steven is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Connecticut School of Business. I came to Le Moyne College as a freshman in 2006 knowing that I wanted to go into the field of finance, but not knowing specifically what I would like to do. After taking AMA 301 as a sophomore, I knew right away that I would add it as a second major. I sincerely enjoyed working on the problems that were assigned as part of the course work. I did not know that I would wind up adding M.I.S. as a third major, but that's another story. Currently, I work for the National Credit Union Administration as a credit union examiner, and I definitely see how the education that I received as an A.M.A. major has provided me with skills that translate into "real world" success. Certainly the ability to analyze financial trends and assess the risk of a particular business decision has proven to be quite valuable in my case because that is a large part of my job. However, the ability to put together a report that clearly articulates the optimal solution to a problem, and the ability to effectively articulate that solution in a formal presentation, may be the greatest things that I have gained from my A.M.A. experience. In my experience, every A.M.A. course that I took at Le Moyne was interesting and beneficial. Overall, I attribute a lot of my marketability to the knowledge and skills that I gained from these courses. I definite would recommend an A.M.A. major to anyone who is considering going into business. Elizabeth Rhode '12, Managed Accounts Representative, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. It wasn't until after graduating from Le Moyne that I truly was able to appreciate my knowledge and background in business analytics. All undergrads carry the fear of not having a job after college, and of having no way to keep up with those not-so-fun student loans. So having a marketable skill-set to employers is vital. For me, business analytics was a major contributor for landing my first job, the one I am currently in now. I was able to get my first job in a training program with a local broker/dealer in Syracuse. I remember bringing Excel spreadsheets from different business analytics classes I had taken into my first interview. I was able to market myself to my future employer using my knowledge of financial analysis, and my employer was really interested in seeing what I could do with Excel. After graduating, I began working in the training program and moved between various departments, learning about the finance industry, and about the company I work for. Knowing how to work in Excel provided me with so many advantages than if I had not. I was able to work on projects that ran simulations for possible structure changes, and without understanding Excel, I would have been lost. Not only did majoring in business analytics provide me with a greater understanding of Excel, and the tools for financial analysis, but it also improved my team work and public presentation skills. Many of the projects done in business analytics require students to work in groups. Students must collaborate on how to produce results, such as cost savings simulations and risk analysis, while also working together to develop written papers and presentations. These projects and presentations were graded on the terms that the students were in fact in the work environment. Professional appearance and presentation were graded heavily. I believe these classes greatly helped me prepare for what I'd face in the real world. As a graduate dual-majoring in finance and business analytics, I strongly suggest any potential business major to look into business analytics as a possibility. If I had to choose again, I would undoubtedly still choose business analytics. Alexandra Gurley '13, Supply Chain Analyst, St. Joseph's Hospital One of the most marketable majors at Le Moyne, business analytics taught me how to create solutions to common problems found in every type of business. The analytical strategies that I have learned always take into account the bigger picture: the contexts and situations in which problems occur. Although I hold minors in three other disciplines, only business analytics taught me this type of precise and holistic reasoning. Every day I use the advanced analytical methods that I have learned in my job at St. Joseph's Hospital, where I work in the Supply Chain division. Sometimes that means creating spreadsheets to simulate potential cost savings, while other times it means interpreting the ripple effect of those savings. Although business analytics helps me immensely in my current job, the skills I learned are applicable in a wide range of fields and career pursuits. I will use the knowledge that I have gained wherever my future takes me.


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If anyone looks at this recipe for Crockpot Pumpkin Chili with Ground Beef, Black Beans, and Kidney Beans and thinks "Hmm, that photo looks familiar," it's probably because last night I edited these photos, loaded them into a post, and then accidentally hit publish instead of save. That means if you happened to click on the blog in the couple of minutes before I discovered my mistake, you saw these pictures with no words. One sweet reader even left a very tactful comment saying "I don't see where the ingredients are listed." My apologies for the confusion, and for making you wait another day for this delicious recipe.
Crockpot Pumpkin Chili with Ground Beef, Black Beans, and Kidney Beans
(Makes 6-8 servings, recipe adapted from Pumpkin Chili at Eclectic Recipes.)
I used a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker and it was quite full so any 4 - 5 quart size would also work.
2-3 tsp. olive oil (depending on your pan)
1 lb. ground beef (use ground beef with 10% fat or less for South Beach Diet)
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to season meat
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 T minced garlic
1 T ground cumin
1 T chili powder (I used mild chili powder from The Spice House, note this is a blend of spices and not ground chile pepper.)
2 tsp. ground Ancho chile pepper (or use a little more chili powder if you don't have this)
2 tsp. dried cilantro or 2-3 T chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. Spike Seasoning
2-4 oz. diced green Anaheim chile peppers (I only used 2 oz, but if you like it spicy use the whole 4 oz. can)
3 cups homemade beef stock (or use 2 cans beef broth)
1 can (15 oz. can) red kidney beans, rinsed with cold water
2 cans (15 oz. cans) black beans, rinsed with cold water
1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz. can, not pumpkin pie filling!)
2 cans petite diced tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz. cans)
grated cheese for serving if desired (I used Mexican 4 cheese blend, a mixture of low-fat cheeses)
sour cream for serving if desired (I used light sour cream)
Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy frying pan, add ground beef, season with salt and fresh ground black pepper, and cook until the beef is well browned. Add browned meat to the crockpot.
Add a little more oil to the frying pan, add diced onion and green bell pepper and cook 2-3 minutes, until the onion and pepper is just starting to soften. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, ground Ancho chili pepper, dried cilantro, dried oregano, Spike Seasoning and diced green chiles and saute a couple minutes more. (Sauteeing the spices and chiles helps release the flavor, so don't skip this step.) Put the onion mixture into the crockpot, then deglaze the pan with the beef stock and add that to crockpot.
While onions and peppers are cooking, drain the beans into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water until no more foam appears. (This removes excess starchiness and makes the beans easier to digest.) Add beans to the crockpot. Add canned pumpkin and diced tomatoes with juice.
Stir the mixture to combine ingredients, then cook on high for 4-6 hours, (or 8-10 hours on low) stirring a few times if you're home. (I cooked my chili about 4 1/2 hours on high and it was perfect, but crockpots can vary greatly as to how hot they get, so adjust the cooking time depending on your own slow cooker.)
Serve hot, topped with grated cheese and sour cream if desired. This chili will be even better after it's been in the fridge overnight, and also freezes well.
South Beach Suggestions:
More Bloggers Make Pumpkin Chili:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Pumpkin Chili from Eclectic Recipes
Chicken, Pumpkin, and Hominy Chili from Not Eating Out in New York
Spicy Pumpkin Vegetarian Chili from Prudence Pennywise
Turkey Pumpkin Chili from Cara's Cravings
Pumpkin Chili with Abuelita from Cupcake Project
Pumpkin Chili from Recipe Girl
Pumpkin Chili from Always Order Dessert
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Love and Olive Oil
Turkey Bean Pumpkin Chili from Erin's Food Files
Pumpkin Chili from Blog Appetit
(Want even more recipes? I find these recipes from other blogs using Food Blog Search.)


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About Organo Gold
"It all started with an extraordinary cup of coffee …" Organo Gold began in 2008 in Richmond, B.C., Canada, in a small shop with only three employees.
A Powerful Vision
Organo Gold is a global Network Marketing company on a mission to spread knowledge of Ganoderma to the entire world.
Three Strong Leaders, One Powerful Vision
When CEO and Founder Bernardo Chua began Organo Gold, he was already a successful businessman. What made this new venture unique was that it was born out of his vision and commitment to bringing the ancient Chinese herb known as Ganoderma to the rest of the world.
It's widely believed that nobody has sold more Ganoderma infused products than Organo Gold's Co-Founder and Global Master Distributor, Shane Morand. His ability to motivate and develop leaders all over the world has been a blueprint for many of Organo Gold's top Distributors and has helped the company expand into 6 continents. Shane's vision and passion have been instrumental in helping Organo Gold become one of the most admired Network Marketing companies in the world.
Holton Buggs was invited to join the company and promoted to the Executive Vice President of International Sales. His in-depth knowledge of Network Marketing was a driving force behind the wide variety of complementary Organo Gold products. Holton's Network Marketing expertise helps enable the Distributors to work with the system to build successful businesses.


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T.C.A. Section 45-2-201(c) provides that "Each incorporator shall subscribe and pay in full in cash for common stock in an amount not less than one percent (1%) of the minimum capital structure of the bank or such amount as shall be determined by the commissioner".
Incorporators shall subscribe and pay in full for at least one percent (1%) of the minimum capital structure as proposed by the incorporators and substantiated by financial projections, unless the Commissioner determines otherwise. For example, if the incorporators issue an offering circular proposing a minimum offering of $7 million and a maximum offering of $9 million, the incorporators would subscribe and pay for 1% of the $7 million or $70,000. However, in the event a DeNovo Bank is formed as a branch incorporation pursuant to T.C.A. Section 45-2-614(c), and a bank holding company will own 100% of the stock of the bank immediately upon incorporation, the Commissioner may determine that the incorporators are not required to subscribe to, or pay for, any stock. Any other exceptions to the requirement to subscribe to 1% of the bank's minimum capital will be determined on a case-by-case basis, upon a showing of good cause.
If you have questions regarding this Bulletin, please contact Program Administrator for Applications Curtis F. Faulkner at 615/741-4791


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At Home and Beyond
The College's Great Performance Series brings nationally and internationally
acclaimed artists not only to visit campus but to perform, teach master classes,
interact with and encourage students. Students can add to their experience in
off-campus programs including the New York Arts Semester, the New York Center
for Art and Media Studies, the Chicago Metro Program, the Philadelphia Center and a variety of international locations including Paris and Mexico.
The fine and performing arts departments work collaboratively in such areas as musical theatre and integrating dance choreography with other art forms, such as liturgical dance. Studio art majors work in personal studio space at the De Pree Art Center and Gallery, the college's superb teaching and exhibition facility.
Hope is the only liberal arts college nationally accredited in Art, Music, Dance, and Theatre.
Cloistered? No. Diverse? Yes!
At Hope, it's not uncommon for engineers and nurses to co-major in dance (and go on to invent a tool for spine surgery and care for orthopedic patients). Others combine teaching and the arts:
Derek Brown '06 is Director of Jazz Studies at Abilene Christian University, and Reagan Chesnut '08 is both a Ph.D. candidate at Trinity College in Dublin and head script reader for that city's Fishamble Theatre Company. Hope encourages the kind of bold thinking that takes place at the crossroads of different fields – and can lead graduates into especially rewarding careers
[1] http://www.hope.edu/arts/fine-performing-arts


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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Wyle has been awarded an $850,000 contract to help update the 1960s-era 25-person life rafts used aboard the U.S. Air Force C-5 transport aircraft.
Wyle's work at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., includes developing a technical data package and prototypes. Obsolescence issues make it increasingly difficult to procure spare parts, and Wyle will provide engineering support to enable procurement and maintenance of the rafts into the future.
"Wyle's experts will assess the life raft functions and requirements, and then prioritize the ideal solution for the entire system, resulting in improved maintenance and longevity of these systems," said Martin Kosiek, a Wyle vice president in the company's Aerospace Group.
Under the contract award, Wyle will conduct research, develop a technical data package, and, if necessary, reverse-engineer components of the raft system.


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*Is there a way to change the URL that CCRB pulls from when it builds?
"Use Jenkins" (we will be standardizing on Jenkins in the near future anyway)
Apparently the answer has been found successfully in the past by grepping through the Ruby portion of the CCRB source.
Hack For Change, sponsored by Change.org is inviting engineers and designers to spend 24 hours to build a web or mobile app that can help advance positive change. Top-rated hacks will be awarded a total of $10,000 to ensure their continued success and will gain recognition through widespread media coverage and promotion. http://hackforchange.com
Guiderails: Pivotal's Rails 3 Templates, has been made publicly available on GitHub. https://github.com/pivotal/guiderails
While there is not consensus on how hash tags in URLs that are being redirected should be handled, Safari stands apart from most other modern browsers by throwing them away entirely.
When configuring a new project for Jenkins, remember to specify the branch to build, otherwise Jenkins will try to pull and build all branches from the repo.
Jasmine has a bug in its "runs and waits for" construct that causes it to ignore changes to the defaults for the timer and message on the "waits for" block.


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NEW for 2015, Six Flags Fiesta Texas debuts Batman: The Ride! Batman: The Ride is a 4D Wing Coaster that challenges riders to "face their fears" as they flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless, tumbling journey. Along the way on this 4th dimension free-fly coaster, thrill seekers experience exhilarating coaster hills and unexpected drops along with an interactive ride experience.
Our water park, White Water Bay, returns for the summer of 2015 and is FREE with park admission! World's steepest water slide, Bahama Blaster, returns to challenge those in hot pursuit of cool excitement. Lounging in its shadow is Paradise Cove, with Dom Julio's Beach Bar and Bamboo Chutes pouring at each end of this relaxing pool.
With more than 60 amazing rides, slides, shows and attractions including nine exhilarating coasters, Fiesta Texas is the perfect day-cation getaway that is always close to home.
Come see why Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the prime location for thrills, deep in the heart of Texas!
For media passes, click here!
Go Big…Go Six Flags Fiesta Texas!!!
4 New Haunted Attractions, 9 Total Haunts = 13 Nights of Terror
Two New Attractions and Live Shows Kick Off a Super Summer
Wing Coaster Innovation is the Most Exciting Thrill Ride in the Park's History
Thrills for all this Easter Weekend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Featured in Ten Best Theme Parks for 2015 by Fodor's Travel
BATMAN: The Ride Track Completion at the Highest Point
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Opens on February 28 To Kick-Off an Exciting 2015 Season
New 'Soaring Eagle Zipline' to Debut this Spring
Holiday in the Park returns bigger, brighter, and merrier!
BATMAN™: The Ride — A New Coaster Concept Premiering at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Summer 2015
Last chance to enjoy this '50s show classic is September 1.
This family favorite will cruise into history on August 10.
Catch Iron Rattler on the Travel Channel June 29.
Cool off at White Water Bay, Six Flags Fiesta Texas' eXtreme FREE (with park admission) water park.
A colorful bloom of pyrotechnics will be choreographed to upbeat musical selections.
Ride SkyScreamer Backwards through Memorial Day.
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Johnsonburg's Cameron Grumley captured the District 9-AA individual golf championship on Saturday at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course, with Elk County Catholic's Elliott Struble placing second.
After Monday's first round, Struble and Josh Roselli of Ridgway had a two-stroke lead over Grumley. Struble and Roselli both shot 75s on Monday, while Grumley had a 77.
The St. Marys Area Flying Dutch soccer team raised their record to 5-6 on the season with a 6-3 victory over the Smethport Hubbers Saturday at the SMAHS soccer field.
The Dutch took control of the game early as they opened a 3-0 lead in the first 11 minutes of the contest.
The scoring started with 37:50 left in the first half when Tim Mosebarger scored for the Dutch, giving St. Marys the early 1-0 lead.
At the 35:22 mark, Dutchman Josh Burns made the score 2-0 when he scored off a corner kick by Jarrod Lipsey.
St. Marys Area girls' tennis team lost to ECC 7-2 in a match that started on Thursday and ended on Friday after being suspended due to rain. St. Marys is now 5-5 on the season.
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FOX TWP. – Two days after finally breaking back into the win column with a 3-2 victory over Curwensville on the road, the Elk County Catholic Crusader soccer team was back in action at home against a solid Punxsutawney squad on Saturday afternoon in a very physical contest. Things did not go as well for the Crusaders on Saturday though, as they were unable to get another winning streak going, gave up the most goals they have allowed all season in the 6-1 loss, and were outshot by the Chucks 23-8.
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ST. MARYS — The scoreless minutes continue to mount for the Elk County Catholic Lady Crusaders. On Saturday at Benzinger Park, it was the Punxsutawney Lady Chucks who left with a 1-0 victory over ECC.
The shutout raises ECC's scoreless streak at home to 480 minutes-- or all six home matches this season. The victory for Punxsutawney was the Lady Chucks' first-ever against the Lady Crusaders, who had a 7-0 series advantage entering this latest tilt.
The Elk County Catholic boys' and girls' cross country teams competed in the McQuaid Invitational on Saturday in Rochester, N.Y.
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A Minuteman Environmental Services 18-wheeler hauling brine water wrecked Sunday afternoon after rounding the curve in front of Boot Jack Road and turning on its side.
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RIDGWAY - A St. Marys man charged in connection with a July 28 hit-and-run that left 21-year-old Natasha Schmitz in critical condition entered a not guilty plea in waiving his arraignment on charges related to the incident.


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If you don't have this specific machine, not to worry. Just use some common sense as the basic idea is the same.
Step 1: Tools and Supplies and First Step
Q tips and a screw driver
First Remove your battery (possibly a duh! step, but just being thorough).
Unscrew the Ram cover - to make removing the rest of the case easier.
You'll need to remove the plastic cover just behind the battery 'cave' - remove any required screws and keep track of where they came from (some of mine were longer than average).
Thanx for this Idea it's really work
Anyway, followed your tut (I'm a computer geek-o-rama but I was thinking twice about opening my first laptop) and I opened it all up, even took the cooling assembly apart. No wonder she was gonna throw it out (it kept turning off and overheating) this thing had no way for air to escape (dust-wise) So thanks :D
I just might have to use this instructable when I go to clean it out......
Does the back casing have two fan grilles like/similar to mine?
To be honest, I don't know how I would go about adding a fan.... laptop modification (other than "snap in" parts) is rather difficult and depends on hardware specific limitations :/
But I'm glad to hear cleaning it out helped :)
I'm fairly sure it's the same... But that doesn't mean both ports are working 100% :(
Does it do the same thing if you leave the machine running (screen working) for a few hours and then restart? Or is it only on "cold" starts? I don't know where I'm going with that question - but it's something I would test if I were having that problem :P
However, the muckiest machine I ever saw needed the gunk *scraping* off: years of smokes & cat-hair...


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I have this 3/16" plate that has been cnc'd. my boss was going to scrap it, but i see past the scrap. now i need ideas on what to make....wall art, a tree with leafs, i dunno. i could cut each diamond seperatly, or in sets of 4 or more. please give me some ideas, i love building ornemental, artsy stuff. thank you.
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What can i make with this?
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i was thinking, maybe i could make some kind of sphere out of it. i would have to slightly contour each "diamond" then weld together. not sure what the diameter would be with only 30 pieces.
cmon guys, any ideas?
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i picked up some thing similar to that from the sheet metal shop in my area, i used it in my wifes flower garden, i made a trelace out of it, the vines grow up thru the holes, looks good when it fills in with growth
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I'm not a fan by any means, but, it looks like a Steelers Logo waiting to happen.
Maybe a 12" diameter steel or wood back plate all painted up. Add the little diamonds, maybe with different spacers for a 3-D affect. Sell the **** out of them.
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I second the wine rack.
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The holes are too close together making it very weak, especially if you start bending it. I see scrap.
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Don't know how many you have or if this is a recurring item.
But if you have a bunch, how about a decorative gate or coffee table.
The issue of strength may be helped if you offset the pieces and weld them together where the welds won't show.
Drawback is that this technique ruins the clean look of the pieces.
Maybe weld 3 or 4 together as a triangular or square base and put on a piece of glass as a top.
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What can i make with this?
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By laminating sheets of cardboard together into a large block and cutting this up with a table, or circular saw, you can create cardboard lumber of any dimensions you want: 2x4s, 2x8s, 4x4s. If you alternate the grain of the corrugations you can create plywood. If you glue your lumber together end-to-end you can create strong honeycomb-like boards.
You will only need three things to create cardboard lumber:
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Step 1: Types of Saws
Circular Saw: If you're really good at cutting straight lines and have no other option then I guess you could give it a try.
Hand Saw: Possible, but too labor intensive for me.
Band Saw: If your band saw is as powerful as a circular saw than go for it, this could open interesting options.
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Looks great!
a long, long time ago, somewhere about, when i just joined instructables i came across this one. I love the idea of this green project and you making a table out of cardboard. great instructable.
I could see it being done with a jig or fixture of some kind, but you'd probably already have some kind of woodworking saw to even make one of those.
When I usto rent in the past and I needed cardboard to work under my car to avoid sand/dirt from getting on my clothes and tools when greasy I used to go to the furniture stores near by and get really large carboards boxes (from headboards) that they dumped. They were really long and wide and they covered the whole bottom of the car. They will be great for making longer pieces. I just started looking into this and my question is.. Can these cardboard lumber be used for outdoors and can it be sealed and protected like wood maybe using an oil base polyurethane or other? Just wondering if anyone have try this and how did it hold up? Thanks for the instructable btw!
How cleanly does a jigsaw cut through the cardboard plywood? I'm thinking of making some cardboard furniture like Gehry's "Easy Edges" and was thinking that it might be faster to first create some cardboard lumber and cutting out a pattern from those rather than cutting out individual layers with a craft knife.
That said, to avoid any problems, just ask the store.
Boiled linseed oil used to be used as a finish for antiques but I've heard that it isn't recommended any longer. It does have a strong smell that lingers, sometimes for years.
A neuron just fired - Is there a new type of boiled linseed oil on the market that dries faster and has anyone used it?
I have been using Formbys for about 30 years in place of boiled linseed oil on anything I do with wood, if I want to have a durable finish.
There is nothing wrong with B.L.O., but Formbys gives you a hard waterproof finish that brings out the grain/colour of the wood, like B.L.O., with a matte varnish-like finish.
I restore antique sewing machines. In the interest of historical authenticity it is generally preferred that BLO is the final finish on the box-case-treadle stand. Unless they are for my own use and then, depending on how accessible they'll be to company, I choose btwn BLO and a satin poly. I've been wiping the poly on with a clean rag and it gives a nice finish.
Thanks for the tip.
I "think" I was told that most wood and fabric fire retardants were "salts" of Borax.
Someone else told me that just making a water solution of Borax laundry detergent [I understand that it's just pure Borax with no additives] and thoroughly soaking the item to be made fire resistant in it will do the job.
I've never tried it on cardboard [but we successfuly used it on home-made drapes] but soaking cardboard with water doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
Another excellent method of making something fire resistant is to use an INTUMESCENT PAINT [found at COMMERCIAL paint supply stores for professional painters (Like the Sherwin-Williams chain)].
It's VERY expensive, BUT... will protect a piece of cardboard so well that a several minutes long applicaton of the blue-white tip of a Propane torch flame will not even discolor the cardboard beneath the paint.
Intumescent paint, when exposed to the high heat of a fire, SWELLS up creating a FOAM, which then chars from the heat of the fire, and the charred foam acts as an incredible INSULATOR against high heat..
I've never used this paint because of the cost, but from demonstrations I've observed, and online research, I'm convinced it's an excellent product.
Although I've heard there are now several brand named intumescent paints available, the only one I recall is the frist such products which were made by an outfit called "Oceans" back in the 70s.
you could add something fireproof inbetween or in the cardboard.


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jritger wrote:Details are up in the top post. More coming soon so check back if you are interested.
I will go ahead and start taking registrations via paypal/mail. As noted in the top, no free registration this year and i'll have the online registration up through PDGA site soon. In the past 3 years that Solstice has hosted free registration, you've been able to add a direct extra donation through that site -- now I'm speculating, but i doubt the PDGA site has that capability -- so if you'd like to kick in an extra $10 or $20 donation to the charity, register via mail or Paypal.
Or if you want to donate $25, I'm looking for 18 HOLE SPONSORS. Let me know .... $50 or higher will get your company's logo on a long sleeve t-shirt. And naming rights for the tourney will start at $500. This year's fundraising goal is $5,000 and supports two great causes -- help make it happen.
grease wrote:Get more of the original Brazilian beer rip off flat top Rocs. They will sell like hotcakes.
jritger wrote:After taking an informal poll I'm revising the CFR order. It will still say Xcaliber and Starfire in the online signup, but just PM me if you are ordering and want something different.
I'll be placing the disc order early next week. If you want specific weights on CFR discs, let me know and I can make it happen ... this is what's available:
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jritger wrote:update: 55 spots left right now ... not counting anyone that signed up since Friday (unknown number, haven't gotten those emails yet). register now if you want in.
Also, a big thank you to new hole sponsors:
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Hey John. This is Phillip Belt. Im playing advanced. I guess, i typed in my wrong PDGA Number and it says im from like California or something. Can you get the PDGA to change my number on the registration list to 40740? Phillip
jritger wrote:open field is getting big with 16 people !
john you son of a biscuit. put me on the top of the waitlist if you know whats best for you.
Bootsie wrote:cool. probably didn't need to inform everyone on here where you stand on that. Are you putting the pads out the morning off the tourney, so that there not super shule, if its going to rain the night before? Probably a good idea not telling you how to run a tourney or nothing, but i have seen people doing dummer shiat.
jritger wrote:Players list updated. Pretty even spread on the divisions, so plenty of competition all around:
Open - 21
jritger wrote:is it just me, or is there an awful lot of whining going on here? where is the crying emoticon when we need it??
keith >> advanced, check
woody = on wait list for advanced, check
daniel, we'll save you a shrimp
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#2 = Boot
#3 = Montemike
#4 = Woody
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Regulatory Impact Analysis for the Regulation of Microbial Products of Biotechnology: Introduction
This Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) examines the incremental costs, benefits, and other impacts of regulation under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as set forth in the rule on Microbial Products of Biotechnology. As an introduction to the analysis, this chapter briefly discusses events leading up to the rule, contrasts key elements of current oversight policy with the rule, and provides a summary of regulatory requirements. An overview of the remaining chapters of the RIA is also presented.
A. Background
For many years, microorganisms have been employed by numerous businesses, universities, and governmental bodies to meet certain research and commercial needs. The majority of these microorganisms and microorganism products have been developed for use in application areas that fall outside the jurisdiction of TSCA and are specifically excluded in the Act (medical, food and beverage, and pesticide applications). However, there are a number of application areas that are not excluded and, although EPA is unable to estimate precisely the magnitude of these activities, it is believed that they may constitute about 10 percent of the overall market for biotechnology products.
This figure reflects the share of overall R&D spending in biotechnology dedicated to TSCA-related markets (see Chapter II), including treatment of biological waste, production of enzymes and other chemicals in containedfermentation systems, and field applications of microorganisms to enhance nitrogen fixation on crops such as soybeans and alfalfa.
During the past two decades, a number of organizations have used genetically modified microorganisms in commercial enzyme production, or other TSCA applications. Although most of these modified microorganisms are similar in their traits to naturally occurring microorganisms, uncertainty about novel behaviors that could be exhibited by some microorganisms in the environment has led to the concern that, in some instances, they may present a risk to human health or the environment.
As a result of these risk concerns, EPA announced a policy regarding Premanufacture Notice (PMN) reporting for general commercial use that is, use for commercial purposes other than research and development (R&D) of certain genetically modified microorganisms in 1986 (EPA 1986b). EPA also requested voluntary reporting for R&D uses of microorganisms involving introductions into the environment.
Certain differences exist, however, between the current regulatory environment, as defined by the Agency's 1986 Policy Statement, and the regulatory environment associated with the rule. These differences are highlighted below.
B. Current Policy and the Final Rule
EPA believes the rule to be preferable to continued oversight of microorganisms under the Agency's 1986 Policy Statement, as the rule introduces mechanisms into the Agency's regulatory program to specifically tailor approaches/procedures appropriate to microorganisms and allow partial exemption from premanufacture reporting in cases where there is less uncertainty regarding the behavior of certain microorganisms possessing such traits.
It is important that the differences between the 1986 Policy Statement and this rule be clear if an appreciation for the impact of the rule on EPA's regulatory program under TSCA is to be gained. Therefore, to facilitate an understanding of the relationship between the current policy and the rule, the two oversight schemes are compared below.
Under current policy, industry is required to file with EPA a premanufacture notice (PMN) in connection with any new microorganism before it is manufactured, imported, or processed and intended for general commercial use, where a "new" microorganism is defined as any intergeneric microorganism not found on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory. More specifically, under this policy, new microorganisms are defined as "intergeneric" microorganisms, which are microorganisms created through the deliberate combination of genetic material originating from organisms in different genera. Exclusions are made only for those intergeneric combinations in which the genetic material added to the recipient microorganism consists solely of well-characterized, non-coding regulatory regions. The intergeneric definition implicitly excludes naturally occurring microorganisms and genetically modified microorganisms other than intergenerics. Current policy does not distinguish between closed-system, or fermentation applications, and field, or environmentalapplications, with respect to PMN reporting requirements at the general commercial use level.
In contrast to the uniform reporting requirements applicable to products intended for distribution in commerce, intergeneric microorganisms intended for use in commercial R&D are treated somewhat differently, under current policy. In general, under section 5(h)(3) of TSCA, new chemical substances produced in small quantities and solely for purposes of research and development are exempt from PMN reporting requirements, with EPA interpreting what constitutes a "small quantity." For traditional chemicals, this interpretation refers to those chemical substances in quantities of 10,000 kilograms or less per year (40 CFR Part 723). This interpretation effectively exempts all R&D from section 5 reporting requirements. Microorganisms can reproduce, however, and EPA finds it appropriate to define what constitutes a small quantity for living organisms differently than for traditional chemicals. In the case of an experiment involving environmental release of new microorganisms, under current policy, EPA has requested voluntary PMN reporting by researchers for all tests. Alternatively, EPA has not requested voluntary reporting for microorganisms intended for use in R&D conducted in contained structures.
The rule introduces some important modifications to this oversight strategy. These changes will be highlighted briefly here, and described in greater depth in the following section.
First, with regard to reporting requirements at the general commercial use level, the rule incorporates exemption provisions to allow for reduced burden in cases where there is less uncertainty about a new microorganism's phenotypic traits. More specifically, eligibility for such exemptions is linked to requirements regarding use of well-defined genetic material; aparental microorganism with a history of safe use; and appropriate containment. (These exemptions have been designated Tier I and Tier II exemptions, and are described in section C below.) These exemption provisions are expected to have a major impact on the burden required in both preparing and reviewing a significant number of notification submittals, resulting in a significant cost savings to both industry and government.
The rule also alters EPA policy with regard to research and development (R&D) uses involving testing of microorganisms in the environment. Under the rule, reporting would no longer be voluntary for new microorganisms subject to oversight. However, researchers are allowed to satisfy notification requirements by utilizing a more flexible reporting format, (identified as TSCA Experimental Release Application, or TERA) rather than the PMN. Also, provisions exist in the rule to permit certain research activities with specific microorganisms to qualify for exemption even from TERA reporting requirements. The impact of these changes will be to ensure that more frequent notification will be made in cases where novel microorganisms will be involved in field research for commercial purposes. To the extent that voluntary filing has not occurred, overall burden would be expected to increase. (Though this increase may be limited due to future exemptions).
Additionally, requirements in connection with "contained structure" exemptions involve limited additional recordkeeping relative to requirements under current policy in connection with "small quantities" exemptions. Only researchers performing contained R&D are eligible for the "containedstructure" exemption. (See Section 2 below for details regarding eligibility requirements).
Finally, the rule also contains provisions allowing for interagency deferral, to avoid duplicative oversight of research and development activities.
C. Overview of Regulatory Requirements
The requirements contained in the provisions of the rule vary depending on the type and stage of development of a commercial microorganism. Therefore, a summary of the regulatory requirements can be presented by first examining how the rule defines the regulated community and then describing the requirements in relation to the two major developmental stages of new microorganisms intended for commercial purposes: R&D and general commercial use. Thus, three subsections follow: regulatory oversight; microorganisms in commercial research and development; and microorganisms in general commercial use.
1. Regulatory Oversight
"New" microorganisms intended for commercial purposes are subject to TSCA Section 5(a)(1) reporting requirements, and thus subject to this rule. PMN reporting under the current interpretation of new under TSCA would be required for commercial products, because "new" microorganisms are considered to be "new" chemical substances. Under the 1986 Policy Statement, "new" (not on the inventory) is defined to mean intergeneric microorganisms;that is, microorganisms combining genetic material from organisms in different genera.
The definition will not change under the rule. Thus microorganisms subject to oversight under current policy will continue to be subject to oversight under the rule.
Exemptions and exemption mechanisms, however, have been included in the rule. That is, not all new microorganisms subject to TSCA are subject to full reporting. These mechanisms allow for less burdensome or more flexible notification schemes. Each reporting exemption corresponds to a specific point in the product development process, and will be addressed below in that manner.
With regard to the Agency's definition of "commercial purposes," the proposed rule described three alternative approaches for oversight of biotechnology R&D under TSCA. One alternative defined commercial purposes based on a set of commercial indicia; thus, whether a project is intended for commercial purposes would be determined by the researcher. This alternative has been incorporated into the rule, and minimizes burden by limiting the rule's coverage to only those cases where commercial intent is pre-determined.
2. Microorganisms in Commercial Research and Development
Organizations manufacturing, importing, or processing "new" microorganisms intended for use in commercial research and development (R&D) in the environment will be subject to reporting under the rule. Full Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN) reporting will not be required forsuch activities. In lieu of the MCAN, a TSCA Experimental Release Application (TERA) will be accepted. In addition, all submitters commencing work following EPA approval will be required to retain for three years following the commencement date the following records:
all data submitted with TERA/MCAN;
date of commencement of testing, manufacture, import, or processing; and
volume of import, testing, or processing for the first three years.
A summary of R&D activity within one year of termination of such activity will also be required to be submitted in connection with TERA approvals. The rule also provides a mechanism for EPA to supplement documentation requirements with additional restrictions, such as monitoring, in connection with a TERA approval.
In addition to the TERA, three additional mechanisms have been incorporated into the rule to reduce reporting burdens in connection with microorganisms intended for use in commercial R&D. First, exemptions from R&D reporting may be developed in the future for intentional testing in the environment of specific strains in addition to Rhizobium meliloti and Bradyrhizobium japonicum (both of which have been the subject of voluntary PMNs). This reporting exemption, referred to as "TERA Exempt," is expected to be expanded in the future as EPA gains more knowledge about releases involving specific modified microorganisms.
Second, R&D experiments conducted within a contained structure (e.g., a laboratory or greenhouse) may be eligible for an exemption and would not be subject to mandatory reporting. Entities eligible for these "contained structure" exemptions will be required to maintain records supporting such eligibility. The records, in some cases, would include a description ofprudent laboratory practices used and records describing the selection and use of containment and/or inactivation controls. However, the majority of the time, it is expected that researchers will be abiding by, and following the National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules ("NIH Guidelines"). In this case, the recordkeeping requirements of the exemption may be met by simply documenting that the TSCA work is to be conducted in accordance with the Guidelines, imposing little additional burden. At the Agency's request, entities would be required to provide records to EPA. If changes in control protocols were mandated by EPA upon review of these records, entities would be required to amend existing controls appropriately.
The third reporting exemption mechanism applies in cases where another federal agency has oversight responsibility for a particular R&D activity. Where appropriate, in cases involving R&D performed within a contained structure system and under federal sponsorship, EPA would defer oversight to the sponsoring agency, since the NIH Guidelines must be followed as a condition of continued financial support by any Federal agency. This provision eliminates duplicative oversight.
Initially EPA proposed requiring "upfront" substantiation of confidential business information (CBI) claims, (that is, a CBI claim would need to be accompanied by evidence substantiating the claim when a notice is submitted to EPA). An alternative stipulation requiring substantiation upon EPA request, for example, in the event that a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request is received, has been incorporated into the rule for CBI claims filed in association with a TERA.
3. Microorganisms in General Commercial Use
EPA requires a MCAN for all "new" microorganisms manufactured, imported, or processed for general commercial use (defined as use for commercial purposes beyond R&D). As required for microorganisms in commercial R&D, all submitters filing a MCAN and commencing work must retain documentation of all data contained in the MCAN submission, as well as the date of commencement and volume of manufacture or import, for three years following the commencement date. Submitters commencing work may also be bound by restrictions as set forth in a consent order, if such an order is deemed necessary by the Agency.
Three mechanisms, all in the form of reporting exemptions, have been incorporated into the rule to reduce regulatory burdens at this stage of product development. First, the Test Marketing Exemption (TME) may be appropriate for test market operations. (The TME provision of the rule is the same as for current requirements in the PMN program.) Information requirements are similar to the MCAN, but the TME process is completed in only 45 days, as opposed to 90 days for the MCAN. Submitters eligible for this exemption must retain documentation of compliance with any restrictions imposed by EPA in connection with TME approval. This documentation must be retained for three years from the final date of manufacture or import under the exemption.
The second and third mechanisms allow for reporting exemptions for certain "new" microorganisms in general commercial use. The exemptions would take the following forms:
Tier I, involving one-time certification only; and
Tier II, involving expedited review, with less information required than for a full notification.
Specific microorganisms are eligible for the Tier I or Tier II exemptions. These are microorganisms EPA has determined to be low risk with respect to the characteristics of the recipients, and users must comply with any prescribed measures for the introduced genetic material and for minimizing microorganism emissions from the contained facility in which they are used. The Tier I exemption would require the submitter to certify in writing in a one-time report that compliance with the requirements for the exemption have been satisfied, and recertification is not required for additional work involving the same recipient organism in the same facility. The Tier II exemption will involve limited reporting, focused on containment and inactivation procedures.
In addition to the general recordkeeping requirements outlined above, submitters eligible for these exemptions will also be required to maintain records supporting such eligibility.
CBI substantiation requirements for microorganisms in general commercial use have been incorporated into the rule. That is, "upfront" substantiation will be required for activities intended for general commercial use.
4. Significant New Uses of Inventoried Microorganisms
The rule also includes a procedure for identifying microorganisms for significant new use reporting in the future. However, no significant new use rules have been included at this time.
D. Structure of the RIA
This introductory chapter is followed by seven additional chapters. Each chapter is briefly discussed below, with methodological approaches and/or key data sources noted.
1. Chapter II
Chapter II describes the organizations and products that make up the regulated community. The chapter also includes a discussion of the biotechnology applications subject to regulation under TSCA. Key sources of data include the Agency's 1987 survey, historical profiles of actual submissions received over the course of EPA's biotechnology program, and recent studies assessing current market trends in microbial products.
2. Chapter III
Chapter III presents a discussion of the benefits of the rule. The effectiveness of the rule in reducing risk is demonstrated by its ability to allow regulators to access those informational elements necessary to evaluate potential hazards posed by novel behaviors of certain "new" microorganisms. Also, a qualitative analysis is provided which describes the sources of benefits expected to accrue under the rule. A concluding discussion characterizes the expected benefits, which result from the rule's ability to minimize social costs arising from potential harm to human health and environment and to improve regulatory efficiency.
3. Chapter IV
Chapter IV describes the methodology used for computing the incremental costs to industry of the rule. Estimates are presented for the first and fifth years following promulgation.
In developing its estimates, the Agency first estimated the particular mix of reporting vehicles and/or documentation/recordkeeping burdens associated with each regulatory alternative. Next, each reporting vehicle or documentation/recordkeeping requirement was evaluated separately with respect to potential cost impact. The total incremental costs associated with eachregulatory alternative were then calculated by grouping the appropriate mix of unit costs associated with each respective regulatory alternative.
Unit costs for reporting vehicles were estimated based largely on a cost analysis report prepared for EPA by SRI International. EPA incorporated information from submitters of voluntary microorganism notifications and the expert judgement of Agency scientists into these burden estimates to ensure that tasks for which costs were estimated reasonably coincided with requirements under the rule.
In addition to costs resulting from reporting or recordkeeping provisions, costs may also be incurred in response to restrictions placed on the submitter as a condition of Agency approval. One such restriction could be monitoring requirements. Other costs were not quantifiable, such as the costs associated with impacts on innovation or delays in product development due to the time required for adequate EPA review of the various reporting vehicles. Such impacts are addressed in later sections of the RIA (see Appendix F).
4. Chapter V
Chapter V examines the incremental cost impact to the government in connection with the rule. Agency costs included expenses incurred in association with meetings of an expert review panel and costs associated with the review of submissions by EPA personnel.
In estimating Agency costs, EPA relied on experience acquired during its reviews of submissions received under current regulatory authority. Also, EPA currently receives a fee from each submitter to cover costs of review. Since a fee schedule has been incorporated into the rule, Agency costs were reduced by the total estimated amount of collected fees.
5. Chapter VI
Chapter VI presents a qualitative examination of the effects of the rule on innovation activity based on information on costs provided by submitters of voluntary notifications. This chapter connects the rule to the ultimate effects imposed by the rule on the nation's welfare. The direct effects of the rule are to increase the cost and time to develop new products. These direct effects also create indirect effects on the numbers of new products developed and the nature of those products. These indirect effects, in turn, can affect the economy as whole and the welfare of society.
6. Chapter VII
Chapter VII considers the possible effects of the rule on international competitiveness, based on the examination of current biotechnology regulatory activity in the European Community, Japan, and Canada. However, due to the uncertainty associated withry alternatives for small businesses including a reduction of upfront CBI substantiation requirements, elimination of filing fees, and other possible options, as well as the Agency's final assessment of small business impacts.
In addition, nine appendices have also been prepared, providing additional background information and computational details.


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Laura (1944)
Suspense/Thriller, Romance
A definitive film noir classic, the film tells the shocking story of a Park Avenue society beauty murdered in her apartment, which brings Detective Mark McPherson to New York's most elegant neighborhood. As he tries to get inside the head of the victim, Laura Hunt, he also questions the men in her life - the acerbic critic Waldo Lydecker and playboy fiance Shelby Carpenter. Lulled by her stunning portrait, fine liquor and classical music, McPherson doesn't know he's in for a heart-stopping shock with the sudden appearance of a woman who seems to be Laura herself.
Cast: Judith Anderson, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Gene Tierney
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Directed by: Otto Preminger
Written by: Jay Dratler, Vera Caspary
Running time: 1hr 28min
Opens: Oct 11, 2044
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Slowly and quietly, off of most people's radars, the top two programs for cataloging mp3 files are soon to disappear off the web completely. I'm talking about MP3Rat (from Kaylon Technologies, makers of the fabulous PowerMarks; also dying and the best in it's class by far) and Mp3 Collector (Collectorz.com). I've discussed both these programs at length in other threads here, but it's very sad to see these best in class (nobody comes close) programs about to die. In the case of MP3Rat, it's already dead as it's sister program PowerMarks. In MP3 Collector's case, it's still around, but hasn't really been updated in ages (besides very minor things) and, at least to me, it seems to be on its way out also. As it stands, I think it is by far the least popular of the Collectorz.com suite anyway, which doesn't help motivate the authors to work on it vs their other programs.
Part of the problem, and these continue to be my nemesis, is the bundling of the cataloging features with the music players (jukeboxes). Sure it's handy to have it all in one location, but the universal truth remains, "Jack of all trades, master of none." None of these programs are quite as nice as MP3Rat or MP3 Collector. It's just the fact that they are stand-alone, and the others are integrated in their favorite player. But for us who are very picky about features, its a compromise we aren't willing to deal with. That's why I have a separate music player, a separate encoding/decoding converter, a separate cataloger (two actually), and so forth.
It's very sad. It reminds me of when KeyNote went down (is marek still around here?). KeyNote was like a pioneer.


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Rosemont College students, Saarah Hussain and Hailey Summa, accompanied by their mentor Dr. Aikaterini Skokotas co-presented at the 16th Annual Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at University of Maryland Baltimore Campus (UMBC) on Saturday, October 26. They presented their research poster titled "Assessing the effectiveness of sunscreens against UV light" from their spring Microbiology Honors project and received second prize at the Symposium.
Now in its sixteenth year, the Symposium invites mentor-approved contributions from undergraduates investigating any aspect of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. These advances are disseminated in a daylong event featuring two poster sessions with posters judged by panels of participating mentors and other qualified attendees. Judges ranked first and second place posters in each category with non-financial awards presented at the event's end.
"I am very proud of my students' achievement. They did an outstanding job presenting their research project at this national meeting and representing Rosemont College alongside many other well known colleges and research universities. I commend my students on a superb job." said Dr. Aikaterini Skokotas, associate professor and Chair of the biology department.
Hussain, who co-presented "Assessing the effectiveness of sunscreens against UV light" with Summa, called the experience of the symposium "a great way to have the opportunity to talk to other professors and students who were interested in my work or who were working on similar projects."
Summa concurred: "We met several students doing some fascinating research, allowing us to compare notes about experiences as students at very different types of colleges and return to our lab with a sharpened understanding of how we can improve our own lab experiences."
This Symposium seeks to display the diverse array of student-committed endeavors and foster the communication of their relevant novel results and concepts. The interface between Chemistry and Biology is a diffuse, dynamic and rapidly expanding frontier that seeks to explore the molecular basis for biological phenomena. Highly productive undergraduate researchers are actively engaged in research across and beyond this interface.
This student-focused symposium was sponsored by National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health (NIGMS/NIH) and hosted by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences with the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Over 400 people attended the October 26, 2013 Symposium.