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It's that time of year: Spring! While it means beautiful blooming flowers and warmer days, it also means it's time to get out that mop, broom, and other cleaning essentials, and start your spring cleaning. But what should you use as your weapons of choice for battling your household grime, filth, and dirt?
Spring Cleaning: The Green Way
Green MBA: No, It's Not an Oxymoron
Forget orange! Green is the new black. It's also becoming a major player in the world economy. For this reason, schools offering MBAs are beginning to take the economic impact of the planet and all things related to preserving said planet into consideration when offering degree programs. Hence the birth of the Green MBA.
Features of an Eco-Friendly Hotel
As people realize the importance of going green, many are now wanting to stay in environmentally-friendly hotels when they travel. Whether it's for pleasure or business, there are a growing number of hotels that have added green living features. By staying at green hotels, you are assured of an eco-friendly experience that also helps to save the planet.
Water Conservation in the Bathroom
If you're becoming more environmentally aware, then you know that conserving water is one of the best things you can do for the planet. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one of the biggest water wasters is the bathroom. By taking steps to reduce your water usage in the bathroom, you save on your water and energy bills while saving water for future generations.
Natural Pet Care
As a pet parent, you want what is best for your furry friend. If you are also environmentally conscious, then you only want to use natural products in your home. There are a growing number of natural pet care brands that cater to people who want to use healthier products for their cats, dogs and other pets.
Electric Bikes 101
Electric bikes are bicycles that have added features that boost their power, range, and radius. They can make commutes far less sweat-inducing than standard bicycles. As demand for these e-bikes is growing worldwide, now is a great time to learn a little more about them and what they may have to offer you, your family, and your commute.
Water Conservation in the Kitchen
As part of a global effort to save the planet, there is a water conservation movement gaining momentum. If you're an environmentally conscious homeowner, there are many things you can do in your kitchen to reduce your water consumption. With clean and safe water a scarcity, it's the responsibility of everyone to reduce water waste, and save the freshwater supply.
Yoga: Most Successful Product of Globalization?
*Note: The following is a guest post by Robert Hendriks, writing in behalf of https://www.dr-discount.nl/
The rise of yoga can hardly be overlooked. Chances are that recently someone you've spoken to has mentioned regularly pinching himself in turns on a yoga mat. In our modern era, yoga is no longer just for hippies. Your grandmother, your neighbor, or your boss may belong to the ever-increasing worldwide and diverse group of people involved in improving their health on yoga mats. It can't be called hype any longer. Since yoga pants, mats, and lessons are demanded by everyone from young professionals to retirees, there has been a true yoga industry emerging.
Simple Energy Savings Methods for the Home
*Note: The following is a guest post by the lovely and knowledgeable Uma Campbell of Uma J. Campbell, writing in behalf of Homeselfe.com.
Energy is the foundation of life as we know it, and our ability to control it has made our lives easier than many people believed would be possible. Just think about how easy it is to heat up a house, light up thousands of square feet of office space, or travel around the world in less than a day.
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Wildlife sanctuaries provide a place of refuge and safety for abused, abandoned, injured, or captive wildlife. They are engineered to provide dignity and peace as these animals live out their lives.


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ASRS Member Appeal Information
ASRS members have the right to appeal determinations made by the ASRS with respect to their personal business with the agency.
The ASRS follows the state's Uniform Administrative Hearing Procedures in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 41-1092 et seq. and Arizona Administrative Code Title 2, Chapter 8, Article 4.
The process is outlined below:
Step 1: Members are directed to write a letter of appeal to the ASRS Member Services Division - Assistant Director. The issue is researched by ASRS staff and a written response is prepared and reviewed by the Assistant Director, generally within 10 business days. The determination is mailed to the member via certified mail under the Assistant Director's signature.
Step 2: If the member continues to disagree, the next step is to write an appeal letter to the ASRS Deputy Director. The member may bypass the Assistant Director level appeal and initially write to the Deputy Director. The issue is researched by ASRS staff to ensure the determination complies with applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code rules, if appropriate, and a written response is prepared and reviewed by the Deputy Director, generally within 10 business days.
All responses are reviewed by the Assistant Director of Member Services and the Deputy Director. Responses are mailed via certified mail under the Deputy Director's signature.
Step 3: Members disagreeing with a Deputy Director level determination have 30 days to appeal to the ASRS Board of Trustees' Appeals Committe. Upon an appeal to the Appeals Committee, and prior to the Appeals Committee review of the case, an appealing member may request an informal settlement conference, which will include an ASRS representative, an Assistant Attorney General for the ASRS, the member, and, if requested, the legal representative of the member. Scheduling an informal settlement conference does not mean that a settlement will occur. It is an opportunity for the member to present his or her case to the ASRS representative if the member believes such an effort will clarify any of the issues affecting the heretofore unfavorable decision.
Step 4: If no resolution is achieved at the settlement conference or prior to the scheduled hearing, both the ASRS and member proceed to the Office of Administrative Hearings to present the case to an Administrative Law Judge. Subsequent to a scheduled hearing, the Administrative Law Judge has 20 days to render a Recommended Decision to the ASRS.
Step 5: The Recommended Decision is then remanded for review and final decision to a committee of the ASRS Board of Directors, named the Appeals Committee. At an Appeals Committee meeting, the Committee may accept, reject, or modify the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Decision. In order to modify or reject a recommendation, a finding of an error in fact or law must be found.
The member has the right to attend the public Appeals Committee meeting, but it is the Chairman's discretion to permit the ASRS and the member to address the Committee on the appeal.
Step 6: If the member disagrees with the Appeal Committee's acceptance, rejection or modification of the Recommended Decision, the member has the right to file judicial review action in Maricopa County Superior Court pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 12-901 et seq.
The member must prove that the ASRS decision is not supported by substantial evidence, is contrary to law, is arbitrary and capricious or is an abuse of discretion.
To Send an Appeal
Arizona State Retirement System
P.O. Box 33910
Phoenix, AZ 85067-3910

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