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1. I have posted several Webmin screenshots at the end of this page. Install Webmin and its related packages. This will install the core features, the CPAN interface (for installing Perl modules), a java-based file manager, and firewall (iptables) manager. Use the command:
apt-get install webmin webmin-core webmin-cpan webmin-filemanager webmin-inetd webmin-logrotate webmin-firewall
NOTE: On 07/13/06 I got an error saying (E: Couldn't find package webmin-filemanager) so i left it out and installs ok
2. If you installed OpenSSH:
apt-get install webmin-sshd
2. If you installed Samba:
apt-get install webmin-samba
3. If you installed Apache:
apt-get install webmin-apache webmin-htaccess
4. If you installed MySQL:
apt-get install webmin-mysql webmin-exim
5. If you installed Snort:
apt-get install webmin-snort
6. Edit /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf to allow your IP address (under the "allow" line).
7. Log in to Webmin as root, using the current root password. The default port is 10000.
8. Select the Webmin Configuration icon and adjust the settings. I highly recommend changing the port to something other than 10000, limiting access to your IP address(es), using SSL encryption (disable non-SSL access), enabling password timeouts and session authentication, and using MD5 encryption for passwords.
9. Also, select System, then Disk and Network Filesystems, and ensure everything is correct (such as the swap space being enabled).
10. Browse around Webmin and you'll find a plethora of things to control/customize. I'll cover the major ones below.
NOTE: For extra security you can disable Webmin when it's not needed and enable it when it is needed. Use the commands:
/etc/webmin/stop /etc/webmin/start
Configuring Samba
1. Click on the Servers tab, then click on the Samba icon.
2. Let's start by configuring some settings and tuning the performance variables. Click on the Unix Networking Options icon. Here is a good base configuration:
Idle time before disconnect - Never Trusted hosts/users file - None Network interfaces - Automatic Keepalive packets - Don't send any Send every Secs Maximum packet size - Default Bytes Listen on address - All Socket options - TCP_NODELAY, IPTOS_LOWDELAY, SO_SNDBUF 4096
3. Click save after each completing each section. Remember this is only a base configuration and you may need to adjust them for your particular system and needs. Now click on the Windows Networking Options icon. Make sure your correct workgroup is entered. You shouldn't need to change any other settings.
4. Now click on the Authentication icon. Select yes for encrypted passwords, no to null passwords, and no to change Unix passwords.
5. Select Miscellaneous Options. The following is a good base configuration:
Debug Level - Default Cache getwd() calls? - Yes Lock directory - Default Log file - Default Max log size - 1,000 kB Allow raw reads? - Yes Allow raw writes? - Yes Overlapping read size - Default chroot() directory - None Path to smbrun - Default Client time offset - 0 Mins Read prediction? - No
6. It may sound incorrect, but do not select read prediction as it actually decreases performance in most situations.
7. Next click on Convert Unix Users to Samba Users and do just as the title implies.
8. Select Edit Samba Users and Passwords and make sure to enable the accounts you wish to use and disable the accounts you don't wish to use.
9. Then click on Create a New File Share and create a file share via the user you wish to own this share (not root). Make sure that this user has the appropriate permissions to create the share. This is the number one problem users encounter so I will repeat it one more time: Make sure that this user has the appropriate permissions to create the share.
10. Select Security and Access Control and customize the permissions to your needs.
11. Click on Restart Samba Servers and you're done!
Configuring Apache
1. You can configure Apache through Webmin by selecting Servers, then clicking the Apache icon. However, I find it much easier to edit the /etc/apache/httpd.conf file. Everything is clearly documented and virtually idiot-proof.
Configuring MySQL
1. Select Servers, MySQL Database Server, User Permissions, and update the usernames and passwords. Don't delete the default Debian account!
2. Select Backup Databases and set up a backup schedule. This is very, very important (lest you wish to start from scratch)!
3. You can manually add/delete databases, tables, and so on. However, most programs will automatically create their necessary tables and only require that you create an appropriate user.
Configuring Snort
1. Select Servers then Snort IDS. Enable or disable the rules you want. Most rules are enabled by default and will work as such; the rules which are not enabled by default require extensive customization to configure (something I can't cover here).
2. Next select Network Settings and ensure all the port settings are correct.
3. Click on Edit Config File and make sure all your information is correct, including the HTTP_PORTS and RULE_PATH. If you're having trouble with rules not being found, try manually entering the rule path (for example, /etc/snort/rules/local.rules) or completely removing the rule path (for example, local.rules).
4. Restart Snort and you're good to go. I highly recommend you check out http://www.snort.org and do a more thorough reading on Snort. You can download new rules, learn to create custom rules, and more at the official website.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres needed every bit of a six-run lead they built against the Atlanta Braves thanks in large part to home runs by Logan Forsythe and Will Venable.
Forsythe homered in his first at-bat of the season, Venable added a three-run homer and Jason Marquis won his seventh straight decision to lead the Padres to a 7-6 victory against the Braves on Monday night.
Marquis took a 7-1 lead into the eighth, when he allowed Jason Heyward's solo shot to right-center with one out and then walked Freddie Freeman with two outs before making way for Tommy Layne.
"Two runs through eight, I'll take that tomorrow," manager Bud Black said. "The ninth inning got away from us a little bit, but we had a big enough cushion. The end result is what you look for."
Braves rookie Evan Gattis had a pinch-hit, three-run homer with one out in the ninth off Tim Stauffer to pull the Braves to 7-5. Dan Uggla and Chris Johnson were aboard on singles for Gattis' 14th homer overall and his fourth pinch-hit shot. He leads all major league rookies with 14 homers and 37 RBIs.
Heyward homered to straightaway center field with two outs in the ninth, his second solo shot of the game and fifth of the season. It came off Dale Thayer, who got the final two outs for his first save in three chances.
Marquis (8-2) held Atlanta to two runs and five hits, walked five and struck out four.
"He pitched well. He weaves his way through a game. It's great," Black said.
Marquis has won seven straight decisions over nine starts, the second-longest streak of his career. His last loss was on April 22 to Milwaukee.
"I just tried to carry over what I did in L.A. and try to be real consistent in my delivery and focus down in the zone with my sinker," said Marquis, who beat the Dodgers 6-2 while allowing only three hits in 6 1-3 innings in his previous start. "It helped me get deep into the game."
Marquis said keeping the ball down "is a key for me against any team. By no means am I overpowering, so I pitch to contact and my contact has to be on the ground. If I keep the ball in the bottom of the zone, I'm going to get those consistent ground balls."
Heyward homered on a slider from Marquis.
"Probably bad pitch selection, but at that point of the game, up 7-1, sometimes I like to try different things to see where it gets me," Marquis said. "I should have attacked him with a sinker like I'd been doing all night, but he put a good swing on it. He'll do some damage with mistake pitches."
The Braves lost for just the third time in 10 games.
"I'm really, really proud of this team," Heyward said. "We have a good team. We don't quit. We have a lot of fun and have a lot of pride, and that's an example of it right there."
Seeing a four-run ninth inning "is the bright side of the game," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "You start seeing guys like Heyward and B.J. (Upton) and Justin (Upton) swinging the bats. And Gattis with his fourth pinch-hit home run. You just keep running him out when you get the situation. His swing works. He's got a short swing and he's a big, strong man."
Both of San Diego's homers came off rookie Julio Teheran, who had a no-hitter through 7 2-3 innings in his previous start.
Forsythe was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list earlier in the day to take the spot of rookie Jedd Gyorko, who was put on the 15-day DL with a strained groin.
Forsythe hit a two-out shot to left-center in the second, estimated at 445 feet.
Venable homered into the Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Deck atop the right-field wall with one out in the fourth to give the Padres a 5-0 lead. Carlos Quentin and Kyle Blanks singled ahead of Venable's homer, his eighth.
Teheran (4-3) went six innings, allowing five runs and six hits with three strikeouts and no walks.
The Padres added two runs in the seventh on Yasmani Grandal's single and Marquis' double-play ball.
NOTES: To make room for Forsythe on the 40-man roster, the Padres designated C John Baker for assignment. … Gyorko is hitting .284 with eight home runs and 25 RBIs. He has made 51 starts at second base and nine at third. He leads all rookies in batting average, hits (66), runs (36) and total bases (107) while ranking tied for the lead in doubles (17) and second in home runs and RBIs. Gyorko was hurt in a loss Sunday at Colorado. … Forsythe was placed on the 15-day DL before the season with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 24. … Padres closer Huston Street pitched a simulated game Monday. Street will pitch an inning Wednesday at Single-A Lake Elsinore. Street went on the 15-day DL June 1, retroactive to May 30, with a strained right calf. Manager Bud Black said Street threw well Monday.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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yamamoto jacket
Added Sep 22, 2007
by lauriana
Den Haag, Nether...
I downloaded this pattern from www.showstudio.com months ago, but for a long time, I didn't find any fabric I dared use for it (because it's such a strange pattern, so I didn't have any clue whether it would look OK on me). I bought this on sale, for 50 euro-cent a metre, and decided to give it a try. I added a lining. I was really curious about it, because the construction of this garment is unlike any 'normal' pattern.
Material Notes
odd gray fabric, on the outside it looks like cooked wool, on the inside it has a synthetic, woven, black backing
showstudio, for offering designer patterns (five) to the masses ;) and the designer, for changing all the 'rules' on pattern cutting
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Jan 4, 2017, 09.28 AMby ronsanchez3
Wonderful work!
Sep 1, 2016, 11.35 AMby tomaswheeler7
That is lovely
Jul 31, 2010, 06.14 PMby BlancheOfArts
Love it! :)
Apr 21, 2010, 11.38 AMby roarah
Love this pattern. I made one in a really soft thin patterned satin. I love how the pattern allows the jacket to really takes on the characteristics of the fabric, the final look changes so much depending on what it's made with.
Mar 5, 2010, 04.51 PMby nellekejasmijn
wauw, this looks really cool! Especially in this simple grey fabric colour, wich complements the shape… like it a lot
Apr 22, 2009, 01.57 AMby cristinalanz
hello looks like in the picture of yamamotto's jacket! super weldone, no? i also came across the show studio website and downloaded the pattern… but i have not been as brave as you yet ;-) do you know roughly what the size is… as I cannot find it…. i am sure you already went through this but i am also curious about Martin Margiela's unfinished pattern challenge http://www.showstudio.com/projects/ddl_margiela/download.html Alexander McQueen's Kimono http://www.showstudio.com/projects/ddlmcqueen/download.html Galliano's Pirate jacket http://www.showstudio.com/projects/unf/unf_start.html Show studio Junya Watanabe http://www.showstudio.com/projects/dressmeupdressmedown/download/ you really inspired me so i might even find the will ;-) thanks
May 16, 2008, 04.15 AMby victors
looks fantastic.downloaded this myself but couldn't figure out how it went together. Mystery solved!! thanks
Mar 3, 2008, 06.03 AMby piccirilla
Very cool this jacket! Can you give me some instructions to try to do it?thanks
Sep 25, 2007, 12.23 PMby mirela
Very cool!
Sep 24, 2007, 06.31 AMby squirrellypoo
Ahhh, I love this pattern! I made my version of this jacket last year and I wear it constantly. It's so fashionable and so versatile, I get stopped all the time and asked where I got it. And to think I wasn't quite sure about the style when I first made it, hahah
Sep 24, 2007, 03.50 AMby lauriana
If it's not violating the copyright (I don't think it is) I'll try to make a how for it Emilykate. I just won't be making another one just for that ;)
Sep 23, 2007, 04.45 AMby fashion1
looks very stylish, thanks for the tip!
Sep 22, 2007, 06.58 PMby emilykate
Wow, that pattern was incomprehensible! There were no instructions! Well done!
Sep 22, 2007, 03.44 PMby lilo
Funny! Thanks for tip on showstudio.
Sep 22, 2007, 03.29 PMby pinkhibiscus
That just looks so cool. Really stylish.
Sep 22, 2007, 03.07 PMby sue
Thats the yamamoto pattern, isn't it? It looks very nice :D Have you a picture you wearing it?
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Seeing Structure in Expressions - Factoring Higher Order Polynomials
Lesson 1 of 15
Objective: SWBAT extend their quadratic factoring skills in order to write polynomial expressions in factored form.
Big Idea: Like quadratic expressions, some higher order polynomial expressions can be rewritten in factored form to reveal values that make the expression equal to zero.
Warm Up
To begin our second unit on polynomials, I ask my students to warm-up by performing some polynomial multiplication problems in Warm up Multiplying Polynomials. Students practiced this skill in the previous unit and here they work with some "special products" that will introduce them to methods of factoring the sum of two cubes, difference of two cubes, and other common factoring patterns [MP7].
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Structured Discussion
Because today is the first day of our third unit, I take a few minutes to provide students with an overview of the unit. I remind them of the formal definition of a polynomial and point out that they are now very familiar with first and second degree polynomials. In this unit, they will become familiar with the behavior of polynomials with degree three or more.
After the general overview, I focus in on what they should be able to do by the end of the day's lesson: factor some special polynomials that have a degree greater than 2.
After the introduction, I ask my students to pair up with a student near them to compare answers to the Warm-up. After they have agreed on the answers I invite them to find some problems that seem to turn out in a similar way. After 5 minutes or so, I use a random name generator to select a few students to share their findings with the class. I hope that students will see that problems #1 - 4 all turn out as the sum or difference of two cubes, 5 and 6 are both the difference of two squares and 7 and 8 are perfect square trinomials.
I then ask students to perform the following multiplication problems in their notebooks:
I ask a volunteer or two to articulate what it means to factor. I have asked this question several times before and hope that students can easily relate factoring to setting up an expression as a multiplication problem. We then discuss the special form of the two multiplications problems they completed - all the middle terms cancel leaving just the sum or difference of two cubes. Through questioning, I lead the discussion to the idea that factoring a sum or difference of two cubes is the reverse process of the multiplication they did above.
I discuss the idea that in later topics studied in Algebra 2, Precalculus and Calculus, the process of factoring a polynomial will be a "sub-procedure" in other, larger problems. I invite students who have studied computer programming to explain the concept of a sub-procedure to the other students in the class. This can lead to a great discussion about the role of computational thinking in math class if there are enough programmers in the room [MP2]!
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I ask my students to now take some formal notes on factoring that they can refer to later.
Factoring Higher Order Polynomials
1. Special patterns
I use a similar approach with two other types of factoring: quadratic patterns and factoring by grouping. I ask students to complete the multiplication problems on the back of Warm up Multiplying Polynomials, pair up to discuss similarities in problem types and then share their findings with the group. In their notebooks, they then add notes on the second two types of factoring.
2. Quadratic patterns
- When possible, make a substitution so that a higher order polynomial can be rewritten as a quadratic trinomial. I call this a "u-substitution" to connect it to the terminology they will eventually use in Calculus.
- I demonstrate this technique to students and then write out a few examples of using these patterns to factor.
3. Factoring by grouping
- When a polynomial has an even number of terms, it is sometimes possible to create groups of terms that have a common factor.
- Factoring out this GCF can be helpful in writing the expression in factored form.
- I demonstrate this technique to my students and remind them that they already used this method as part of the process of factoring a quadratic trinomial. I write out a few examples of factoring by grouping.
In general, I hope that by the end of this lesson, my students will understand that in order factor a polynomial expression, we need to figure out the structure of the expression and then use the structure to rewrite it in a form that better illustrates factors or terms. I find that this lesson provides a good opportunity to talk with my Algebra 2 students about Mathematical Practice 7.
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Independent Practice
After introducing today's new content, I ask students to work in table groups to complete WS Factoring High Polynomials. This worksheet is a collection of conceptual questions together with practice in factoring and solving polynomials. While I have not explicitly taught my students how to solve solve polynomial equations by factoring, I anticipate that they will connect their new factoring skills to the method they used in the previous unit of applying the Zero Product Property to determine solutions [MP1]. If they are not able to make this connection, I will help them individually at their tables, using the 3 Cup System to determine which groups need instruction.
When groups have had ample time to complete the worksheet, we go over the answers as a class and take time to discuss any problems that were difficult.
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Exit Ticket and Homework
To make sure that students have reached the day's goal of being able to rewrite special higher order polynomials in factored form, I send them Factor Solve Polys Quick Poll, which includes questions about factoring and solving polynomials. I discuss how I use quick polls for formative assessment in the video Formative Assessment - Quick Poll. I show the results of this poll to the class so that we all have information about how the class is progressing in their understanding of factoring higher order polynomials [MP7].
For homework, students will complete a factoring puzzle, Factoring Droodle. This includes practice in all the forms we studied today along with a riddle to solve.


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In brief, our aims are:
We invite and welcome individuals of all political persuasions, organizations, genders, religious backgrounds, nationalities and communities to join the Social Justice Coalition.
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HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker men's volleyball team lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to the visiting Highlanders of Cairn University Monday (Mar. 11) night.
Cairn claimed the first set 25-23, but the Cobras battled back to control the next two sets 25-22, and 30-28. The Highlanders however, wouldn't surrender easily as they took the fourth set 25-19 to force a fifth and final set.
In the fifth set Coker started off hot, taking the first three straight points. Cairn then responded with a four-point streak of their own to take the 4-3 advantage. Both teams battled to a 13-13 tie, but in the end Cairn would have the final say taking the next two points and the match with a final set of 15-13.
Luke Hansen lead the match with 24-kills, while Jared Geizer and Devion Whetstone added 13 and 11 each. Ricardo Ferrer tallied a game high 50-assists, while Cooper Lyon led the defense with nine digs.
As a team the Cobras landed 60-kills, collected 56-assists, and blocked nine shots.
Coker will be looking to get back on track tomorrow (Mar. 12), when they face Erskine in a Conference Carolinas competition. The game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start time.
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Last night on Late Night, two SNL besties reunited and made for such cute, happy TV. So for that, thank you, Jimmy Fallon and Amy Poehler, who scratched out a note for her Parks and Recreation BFF and tomorrow's guest Rashida Jones, then snuck it in the chair so Fallon wouldn't read it. She then ad-libbed a march song for her Golden Globes co-hosting gig with Tina Fey — "Lower your expectations, Lower your expectations" — and completely fangirl'ed over her celebrity crush and P&R cameo Joe Biden. Plus: Joseph Gordon Levitt received texts from "Abraham Lincoln" when he was still Daniel Day-Lewis, but as filming drew closer, DDL wrote him a hand-written letter — with a fountain pen. Also, David Letterman, unsubtle hater of tattoos, teased Scarlett Johansson for her newest lucky horseshoe tat — "So, you're a Colts fan, huh?" — and Alicia Keys crooned a sexy blue light version of "Girl on Fire." Watch our compilation to see what you missed.


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David G. Ziehm, age 59, loving son, brother and uncle, passed away on April 25, 2013.
David was born to Chester and Rosemarie Ziehm on Feb. 2, 1954, in Frankfort, Germany. David spent the majority of his life living on Grand Island. After attending Albany State University, David returned home to Grand Island.
His entire career he worked in the family business as a real estate agent and broker. He had a love for German history, enjoyed reading, music, outdoors, fishing and learning about other cultures. David was a member of the Grand Island Rotary Club. One of his fondest memories was the year he spent as a foreign exchange student in Europe. David will be especially remembered for his amazing storytelling, his quirky sense of humor, and his kind, gentle heart.
Survivors include his brothers William (wife Lucille), John (wife Paula), and sister Marion Wendt (husband Douglas). He also has many nieces and nephews who along with friends will greatly miss him.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Center, 1136 Baseline Road, Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials in David's memory can be made to the Bible Fellowship Center.
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The useful properties of Palo Santo essential oil are undoubtedly of interest to everyone. For those that have sensitive noses though, my experience says that less is more with Palo Santo.
It works amazingly well in combinations and blends nicely with citrus, woody and even leafy scents.
The therapeutic uses of Palo Santo essential oil can be helpful to those seeking physical as well as emotional solutions.
Its strong rooted and grounded nature makes it very useful for those looking to take charge of their lives.
Also, for those in search of spiritual awakening, its calming scent keeps the mind free of worldly worries and helps one get in touch with the inner self.
On the physical front, Palo Santo has very strong anti-inflammatory properties and because of its high limonene content, it may even help in preventing cancers. [1]
Grounding Blend
Use when you tend to be distracted and need to put your feet on the ground and be more practical.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
5 drops Cedarwood Atlas
4 drops Palo Santo
1 drop Patchouli
5 drops of Bergamot (to give it a fresh tone) Stir well.
At night, before bed, apply a couple of drops to the palm of your hands. Rub your hands and close your eyes. Take a deep breath and visualize the feeling of being rooted and nourished by the earth. Experience the feeling of being stable, supported and strong. Then open your eyes, put some more oil on your fingertips and massage your lower back and soles of your feet.
Spiritual Blend
This aromatherapy blend will help you meditate and feel more detached from worldly thoughts.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
3 drops Palo Santo
6 drops Lavender
6 drops Frankincense Stir well.
Close your eyes and apply a couple of drops to the palm of your hands. Rub your hands and close your eyes, take a several breaths. As you breathe in, feel the scent of this blend lifting up your spirit, separating you from the worries of the day into a calm space.
Use it as many times as you need to relax and reconnect with your higher consciousness.
Anti – Stress and Anti- Anxiety Blend
Palo Santo's calming and soothing qualities make it a great ingredient for a sleep-well bath.
In ¼ cup of Epson salts mix the following essential oils:
4 drops of Palo Santo
4 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Mandarin
Add this preparation to your bath water. While soaking in the water visualize that all your troubles and worries of the day are flowing down the drain.
Allow the calming qualities of Palo Santo to provide strength and wisdom, and the assurance that tomorrow will be a better day.
Pain Relief
The combination of Palo Santo with German Chamomile is very effective for all sorts of inflammations and with arthritis pain.
In a 1 oz bottle of Jojoba oil add the following essential oils:
5 drops of Palo Santo
5 drops of Blue Chamomile
5 drops of Grapefruit
Apply topically on the affected area, as many times as you need to.
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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Pertussis also known as whooping cough is very contagious and can cause serious illness especially in infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated.
Pertussis by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring ones in the United States.
In 2008 there were more than 13,000 reported cases including 18 deaths from pertussis nationally.
Although pertussis vaccines are effective they are not 100% effective. If pertussis is circulating in the community, there is still a chance that a fully vaccinated person can catch it.
When you or your child develops a cold that includes a prolonged or severe cough, it may be pertussis. The best way to know is to contact your doctor.
The disease starts like the common cold, with runny nose or congestion, sneezing, and maybe mild cough or fever. After 1–2 weeks, severe coughing begins.
Infants and children with the disease cough violently and rapidly, over and over, until the air is gone from their lungs and they're forced to inhale with a loud "whooping" sound.
Pertussis is most severe for babies; more than half of infants less than 1 year of age who get the disease must be hospitalized. About 1 in 5 infants with pertussis get pneumonia (lung infection), and about 1 in 100 will have convulsions.
In rare cases (1 in 100), pertussis can be deadly, especially in infants.
How Pertussiss is Spread:
People with pertussis spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others.
Those who breathe in the pertussis bacteria can be infected.
Many infants who get pertussis are infected by parents, older siblings or caregivers who might not even know they have the disease.
The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated. The recommended pertussis vaccine for children is called DTaP. This is a safe and effective combination vaccine that protects children against three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. For maximum protection against pertussis, children need five DTaP shots.
The first three shots are given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The fourth shot is given between 15 and 18 months of age, and a fifth shot is given when a child enters school, at 4–6 years of age.
Parents can also help protect infants by keeping them away as much as possible from anyone who has cold symptoms or is coughing.
Vaccine protection for pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria fade with time. There are boosters for adolescents and adults that contain tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (called Tdap).
Pre-teens going to the doctor for their regular check-up at age 11 or 12 years should get a dose of Tdap. Adults who didn't get Tdap as a teen should get one dose of Tdap instead of the tetanus booster.
Pregnant women should get one dose of Tdap postpartum before leaving the hospital. Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for families with and caregivers of new infants
DTaP and Tdap vaccinations are available every Wednesday at the Jackson County Health Department for those that qualify.
Contact the Health Department at 304-372-2634 for additional information.


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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The roommate of the Florida A&M drum major who died after undergoing a hazing ritual in 2011 pleaded no contest to hazing charges on Friday before his trial scheduled for next week.
During a status hearing, prosecutors agreed to dismiss a manslaughter charge against 25-year-old Rikki Wills in exchange for his plea. He will be sentenced next month.
Jury selection had been scheduled for Monday after Wills rejected a plea deal offered by the prosecution last week. He had filed a demand for a speedy trial in early April.
He faced a manslaughter charge and two counts of hazing. The manslaughter count carried up to a 15-year prison sentence.
The plea deal will not require prison time, assistant state attorney Nicole Pegues said. She would not elaborate on the details of what his sentence could be.
"It was the best outcome he could get, as I told him, and I think it's true that there's no winner in this case," Wills' defense attorney Bill Hancock said. "It's unfortunate. I think the institution should be on trial, not these kids in any respect. But it's decent for (Wills)."
Hancock's co-counsel, Bill Sharpe, said he hoped Judge Donald Myers would withhold adjudication of guilt until after Wills completes whatever sentence is handed down on the hazing charges. The means he could have the records sealed later.
"This is a special young man," Sharpe said. "He was the head drum major of the best band in the world. He's a disciplined and special young man and this is something that he can get through and move on with his life."
Willis became the fourth of more than a dozen former band members charged in Champion's death to make a plea in the case.
Prosecutors say Wills was present when drum major Robert Champion was walked down a gantlet of other band members who beat him with fists and instruments on a bus parked outside an Orlando hotel in November 2011. He collapsed and later died.
Co-defendants Brian Jones, Ryan Dean and Caleb Jackson previously pleaded no contest to the charges they faced.
Jones and Dean received combination of probation and community service for their pleas. Their deals were reached before a manslaughter charge was added by prosecutors in March. Jackson will be sentenced this fall after his plea last month to manslaughter and felony hazing.
Jackson, who is considered to be a key witness for the prosecution, is expected to offer testimony for the state about what happened to Champion. Dean and Jones are all also potential state witnesses.
Unlike several of his fellow defendants, Wills never gave an interview to investigators, though he has maintained in a handful of media interviews that he was on the bus to help Champion get through the ritual.
"They were hitting him hard. Haymakers. Kidney shots," Wills told HBO's "Real Sports" last year in describing the hazing Champion endured. "They had percussion sticks, I saw belts. He's just sitting there like a sitting duck."
Champion's death led to the departure of the band's longtime director, the abrupt resignation of the university's president, James Ammons, and the indefinite suspension of the famed marching band. The school has made sweeping changes in an effort to end a culture of hazing. A new band director was just hired earlier this week.
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Artist: Pam Beyette
Title: "Lay of the Land"
Medium: Integrated Art -Plaza Design
Size: 22 Exterior Vestibule Inlays, 156" x 420" each
Year Installed: 2010
Venue: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
The "welcome mats" are 35'x 13' with six motifs that are repeated in the 22 exterior vestibule entries in 2, 3 & 4 terminals at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. The 4" x 4" staggered filed tiles frame the center 1"x1" mosaic tile designs (8' x 11').
Lay of the Land is a series of inlays illustrating South Florida's expansive and distinctive ecosystem from a bird's eye point of view. The installations are inspired from the constantly changing pattern and structure of the sawgrass prairies, braided wetlands, and coastal estuaries. The inlays are welcome mats of contours, silhouettes and imprints. Each inlay motif relates to some aspect of the expansive flow of water as it permeates the mosaic of ponds, sloughs, marshes, coral reefs and estuaries. Six motifs are repeated in the 22 vestibule entries with color variations reflecting the airport's way-finding palette. The 4"x4" staggering field tiles frame the center 1"x1" mosaic tile designs with various shades and colors in keeping with the Florida Waterways."
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Deus Ex: The Fall (£Free/£4.99)
Unlike the increasing number of console ports we're seeing hit the various app stores, Deus Ex: The Fall is a brand new, made-for-mobile game in the series. Set in 2027, and – for you real fans – directly after the Deus Ex: The Icarus Effect novel, it casts you as one of the protagonists from that book, former British SAS Mercenary, Ben Saxon. You're pitted against – oh, what a surprise – a global consipiracy. What it lacks in originality, it makes up for with console-quality graphics and hours of gameplay – you can kiss goodbye to your weekend once you download this.
Ashes Event Centre (£Free/£4.99)
It's Ashes time again, and to ensure you don't miss a wicket, Sky Sports has launched the Ashes Event Centre – its first ever second-screen cricket experience – as part of its Sky Sports for iPad app. It allows you to watch ball-by-ball coverage wherever you are, along with key moment replays and easy-to-see live match and player statistics as well. You can even review every ball yourself with the integrated Hawk-Eye app too. Sky Sports customers get this coverage for free, though non-subscribers can pay for the coverage on a standalone basis for £4.99 a month via an in-app purchase
Secret.li (£Free)
If you've ever wrangled with picture privacy settings on Facebook, Secret.li helps simplify the whole procedure, so only the people you choose can see your photos. It also follows in the footsteps of services like Snapchat, allowing you to set a certain period of time for the photo to be viewable on Facebook itself. The friends you select will be notified they have a photo waiting for them, but no one else will know a thing. For secret food picture sharing. Obviously.
Rockpack (£Free)
Rockpack is a great, visual way of cramming all the video you enjoy from around the web into one place – from music to cooking, gaming to sports. Browse the hundreds of channels created for different interests, subscribe to the ones you like and create your own channel (or channels) filled with the videos you really love. You can even create a music playlist from YouTube and AirPlay it to your TV. It certainly looks the part and, of course, comes with all the social media sharing options you'd expect.
Cal (£Free)
While the calendar app in iOS works just fine, it's more functional than beautiful. If you'd rather see something a little more pretty when checking when your next dentist appointment is, Cal is well worth a look. Meetings, for example, are saved with maps of the location (or it can suggest one nearby) and pictures of those attending, birthdays can show full screen photos of your friend, with contact details and social networking links there and waiting for you, and it can also connect with the Any.do app (by whom Cal is made) to integrate your tasks for that day for a one stop shop of life organisation.


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Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to begin a review of plant safety in the United States following the earthquake-induced crisis at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the agency said in a statement Wednesday.
The commission voted to create a task force of senior managers and former agency experts to conduct what the NRC said would be "both short- and long-term analysis of the lessons that can be learned from the situation in Japan." NRC inspectors stationed at each U.S. power plant will also participate, according to the commission.
The work will be made public, the agency said.
Last week, President Barack Obama said he had asked the independent agency for a "comprehensive review of the safety of our domestic nuclear plants in light of the natural disaster that unfolded in Japan."
The review will supplement existing programs to ensure plant safety, Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko said.
"We will perform a systematic and methodical review to see if there are changes that should be made to our programs and regulations to ensure protection of public health and safety," he said.
The first formal update on the task force's work to address any short-term concerns is expected in 30 days, the commission said. An examination of any long-term changes to nuclear regulatory policy should begin within 90 days, with a final report due six months after that, the agency said.
A March 11 earthquake off the coast of Japan and the ensuing tsunami caused serious damage to the Japanese nuclear plant, resulting in explosions, repeated releases of radiation and concerns about the food and water supply in the region surrounding the plant.
Dramatic images of smoke and steam furling from the plant's damaged reactor buildings and concern about radioactive materials spreading beyond Japan have touched off worldwide concern about the safety of nuclear power.


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R100 Five-Star Challenge: Linebackers
Five-Star Challenge details
Rivals.com, the nation's leader in football recruiting coverage, is bringing 100
of the country's top prospects to participate in the inaugural Rivals100
Five-Star Challenge. The free, invite-only camp for the nation's elite will
feature 80 prospects from the 2013 class and 20 prospects from the 2014 class.
Each position group is loaded, including the linebackers, today's featured
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Linebackers
Josh Banderas, Lincoln (Neb.) Southwest
Jamardre Cobb, Los Angeles Salesian (2014)
Kevin Crosby, Bamberg (S.C.) Bamberg-Ehrhardt (2014)
Deoundrei Davis Cypress (Texas) Cy Woods
Holland Fisher, Midlothian (Va.) Manchester
Reuben Foster, Auburn (Ala.)
Tahaan Goodman, Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.)
Deon Hollins Jr., Missouri City (Texas) Fort Bend Marshall
Trey Johnson, Lawrenceville (Ga.) Central Gwinnett
Koa Kaleopaa, La Mirada (Calif.)
Mike McCray, Trotwood (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison
Raekwon McMillan, Hinesville (Ga.) Liberty County (2014)
Dorian O'Daniel, Olney (Md.) Good Counsel
Hoza Scott, La Porte (Texas) (2014)
Jaylon Smith, Fort Wayne (Ind.) Bishop Luers
Dwight Williams, Gardena (Calif.) Juniperro Serra (2014)
The star: Alabama commit Reuben Foster and Notre Dame
commit Jaylon Smith are both five-stars and ranked as the No. 2 and 4
overall prospects in the nation, respectively. Smith made a huge jump in the
latest Rivals100 release and has been outstanding at every camp he has attending
this summer. Foster remained as the nation's No. 2 player but could be pushed
hard by Smith over the course of the weekend as the Indiana prospect tries to
supplant him as the nation's best linebacker.
The sleeper: Even though he is a member of the Rivals250, Nebraska commit
Josh Banderas does not receive nearly the amount of attention as the
other players on this list. However, an event like the Five-Star Challenge is a
setting that he thrives as he is very good in coverage. He could certainly cause
analysts from other regions to take notice of his play.
Most versatile: Two prospects listed as safeties - Tahaan Goodman and
Virginia Tech commit Holland Fisher - will both be playing linebacker
over the course of the weekend. Both prospects have the athletic ability to play
safety but are big enough to play linebacker. It could force them a bit out of
their comfort zones but it will also display just how versatile the two are.
Keep an eye on: Texas commit Deoundrei Davis made a huge jump in the
latest rankings and is now the nation's No. 46 overall prospect. The 6-foot-3,
215-pound defender plays like a safety in his film so he could turn out to be
the name everybody is talking about after the event. He has never attended a
camp or combine so he is an unknown to most people outside the region. That will
Most to prove: UCLA commit Deon Hollins Jr. has been a fixture on the
camp scene for several years now but has mostly lined up at defensive end, the
position he plays for his high school. He recently did well as a linebacker at
the Dallas Nike Camp but the competition will be much tougher this go round. Can
he prove he belongs in the Rivals250 as a linebacker?
The underclassmen: This is a very talented group of juniors-to-be. Hoza Scott is in the conversation for the top player in the state of Texas in
the class of 2014 while Kevin Crosby and Raekwon McMillan both
have offer sheets that most upperclassmen would kill for. A pair of Californians
in Jamardre Cobb and Dwight Williams have been very impressive
on other camp settings this spring as well.
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Kawasaki, not be left out of the metric manufacturer meltdown, is offering a buyout package to 320 workers at its plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, which produces ATVs and personal water craft for Team Green. While, the buyout applies to only about 16% of the plants total 2,000 or so workers, if further costs reductions are not met then deeper cuts will likely be made.
According to Kawasaki, "rapidly declining sales" of recreational and utility products prompted the buyout, and if not enough of the employees excericse the option to have their contracts bought, then Kawasaki will "be forced to terminate some employees." Workers at the Nebraska plant already have been working short weeks and will continue to do so for the next several months. No further comment from Kawasaki is expected until Friday, May 22.
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Freefall, justice create awareness
Brittany Inskeep has always wanted to skydive. In fact, it's on her bucket list.
On April 30, Inskeep will check off the skydiving adventure from her list as she takes the plunge to raise money for the Rape Crisis Center.
"It's an awesome way to raise awareness about sexual violence," said Inskeep, a victim's advocate at the Rape Crisis Center.
Inskeep, along with nine others, will participate in Operation Freefall on April 30 at Carolina Skydiving in Jonesville. The event is held annually in April at various host locations to create awareness about sexual violence while raising money for an agency. This year, with the help of a new volunteer, the Rape Crisis Center of Catawba County decided to get involved in the event.
Christina Elliott, a volunteer at the Center and a graduate student at Lenoir-Rhyne University, heard about Operation Freefall after several friends participated in a past event. Elliott said when there is no host organization for an area Operation Freefall event, the money goes to Speaking Out About Rape. SOAR is a national organization founded by Kellie Greene.
"With a local host, a portion of the money will go back into the community," Elliott said.
The host organization needed at least 10 participants for a successful event. Each skydiver must raise $1,000. Of that, $325 will be donated to the Rape Crisis Center. Any amount over $1,000, 50 percent of that total will also go to the Center.
The remaining money raised will go to SOAR and the drop zone location for equipment use, such as the airplane ride and jumpsuit.
Raising the required $1,000 to participate wasn't an easy task in the tough economy, Elliott said. With the use of Facebook and a website, Elliott said she was able to get most of her donations. However, she said talking face-to-face with individuals to gather donations was a harder task.
"I was surprised by how much people gave," she said.
Registered participants for Operation Freefall will train to take the plunge the day of the event. Each person will receive a DVD of the skydive and a T-shirt.
Operation Freefall started in 2001 when founder Greene made her first skydive on the anniversary of her rape. The event turned the day from remembering a personal tragedy to a day of celebration. Each following year, the dive became a national event.
The Rape Crisis Center is the only North Carolina host for this year.
"We are very fortunate in our community to have a group of people that go above and beyond the call of duty," Elliott said.
If you are interested in sponsoring a jumper or for more information in participating, call the Rape Crisis Center at (828) 322-6011.
Jeans for Justice
For the fourth year, the Center will host its annual fundraiser Jeans for Justice. This year, more sponsors joined the effort than past years, said Sarah Baker, of the Rape Crisis Center.
"Every year it's growing and more and more people are becoming aware about what we do," Baker said.
Jeans for Justice opens at the Hickory Museum of Art on Saturday. The jeans are decorated by community residents and focus on survival and ending sexual violence.
Jeans for Justice was initiated after a judge of the Italian High Court overturned a 1998 rape conviction of a 45-year-old driving instructor who was convicted of raping his 18-year-old student. A lower court sentenced the defendant to two years and eight months in prison, but the appeals court send the case back to a higher court for a retrial.
Because the victim was wearing tight jeans at the time of the rape, the ruling was overturned. The judge said the jeans would have to be taken off with the help of the victim and could not have been removed with a person struggling.
After that ruling, female Italian lawmakers wore jeans to the parliament to protest the ruling. This incident started Jeans for Justice, which continues Saturday through May 22 in Catawba County.
The Rape Crisis Center will host an event from 6-8 p.m. May 14 at the Hickory Museum of Art in the SALT Block. There will be decorated jeans on display with a description telling the meaning behind each pair of jeans. A fashion show with models of all sizes wearing submitted jeans will also take place that evening.
Inskeep said 42 jeans were submitted at the April 1 deadline. All jeans will be auctioned during the May 14 event.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Rape Crisis Center, A-Jewels in Conover and Deborah's Gracious Gifts in Viewmont.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
For more information, call the Center or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
To view the exhibit at the Hickory Museum of Art, visit Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday from 1-4 p.m. It is located at 243 Third Ave. Northeast in the SALT Block.


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Season 13
Typical 5 US! NCIS goes from Series 12 to Series 14. Are they superstitious - can't use series 13 ! Law and Order was the same - went from 13/145 up to 20, then back to 16. cheap tv. I queried it them but ofcourse did n ot get a response.
Al 2:21pm Tue 10 Apr Report Abuse
No way
No way that group of clowns can fight crime, with all their adolescent humor etc. Easy to see the target demographic.
Jethro 9:31pm Thu 16 Mar Report Abuse
Series 14 yahoo!
But.....why the heck have they turned the damn music up, Abbi & Alex were talking & it was hard to hear what they were saying over ridiculous music that definitely isn't needed. Seems to be happening a lot in programmes nowadays...grrrr!
Jess 9:35pm Fri 13 Jan Report Abuse
C.R.A.P. more like
C.R.A.P. 9:10pm Wed 12 Oct Report Abuse
NCIS great, great - anything but the wretched BBC or RAI which have both gone down the drain and we have to pay for all them ......!
Gunnergirl-Milano 5:43pm Thu 29 Sep Report Abuse
Best show on TV
brilliant show, more please
dee 9:08pm Tue 17 Mar Report Abuse
God its endless, night after night after night after,,,,zzzzzzzzzzz They should rename this channel 5NCIS
jikoo 8:52pm Mon 24 Nov Report Abuse
NCIS Series 8
Trying to catch up and watch these in order. Anyone know when Series 8 will again air on UK TV (any channel)
Tony DiNozzo 6:12pm Tue 11 Nov Report Abuse
They should rename 5USA.....McJoke
jikoo 7:32pm Fri 28 Feb Report Abuse
ncis on the 1.2.2014
Last night episode was not the last 2 of series 9, but episodes 8-9 of series 9. think u made a mistake.
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Interior design small appartments jobs
Article and blog writing (immaculate English skills)
I need an interior designer to help with the decor of my house.
I'd like to modernize my living room. It is dark and outdated. The sofa has to go. I'd like something brighter, functional and maybe with a little bit of an edge (not too traditional)
I would like to design a living room height of 3 meters length 7 meters and a width of 5 meters
...professional design and detailed drawings for the communication plan: furniture plan, lightning plan and other electrical points, water and gas piping with all the measurements and specifications based on the hand-drawn plan of the apartment and its measurements. The apartment is about 48 square meters, it will not have an awesome view, so the design should
A very successful business man is looking to hire an interior designer, with french knowledge preferably, to redesign a house in Marrakesh. The opportunity is for someone willing to move to Marrakesh for 3 months and redesign the house and all the surrounding.
...handmade solid wood furniture. Currently, we are planning to offer interior design for our customers (we have a catalogue of furniture, fabrics, interior accessories). It would be a cooperation on a distance. We would do communication with the customer and then forward it to interior designer. I would expect nicely organized mood-boards according to
I have project and need interior designing and 3d modeling
Hello I am looking for a professional architect to render 4 3D interior office images 1- Images must look very very real like they were photographed. 2- Office should look professional and well decorated with some specifications 3- Please show some of your previous work. Thanks
I need help with starting and running my Interior Architecture & Design blog + instagram feed.
I need 4-5 high quality interior renderings of a house. I have the model in Sketchup.
...review of your posting for an Interior Designer, I felt compelled to submit a bid for your review. With my education and experience in interior design, as well as my training in computer software such as AutoCAD, 3DMax and Google Sketchup, I feel like I can help you achieve your requirements effectively. With expertise in design subjects spanning color theory
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Freelance Interior Designer for Kiosk / Cafe to do 3D and 2D drawings
2 beds flat needed to be furnished modern contemporary
I am looking to have a graffiti style mural painted in my sons bedroom. Located in Calgary AB. Timeline is flexible.
I would like someone to render the interior of my living room, kitchen and dining room based on the colour of floor tiles I will be putting in the new house. The tiles will be of a dark grey colour. I would like the areas to be modern with touches of copper for the kitchen. Check Roche Bobois for colour inspiration. There needs to be some colour because
Hi, I'm looking for someone to decorate my new place and can give me suggestion based on the website where I will get my furniture from. Best if this person is al...looking for someone to decorate my new place and can give me suggestion based on the website where I will get my furniture from. Best if this person is also able to draw me a design plan.
Looking for Senior Interior designer ,who is good at modular kitchen
I am an interior designer and need help with floor plans and furniture layouts based on my direction. I am located in Nassau County, Long Island NY and would like someone in my area that I can meet with in person.
Need support and direction for SEO for an interior design and architectural design company based in NYC.
We work on Multiple Residential Interiors Project. We would to get 3d design done on Project Basis
Job description Enzyme Tech park is looking for well-rounded interior designers with proven expertise and interest in commercial projects. As an Interior Designer at Enzyme Tech park, your responsibilities will range from client front end, brief understanding and validation to design projects development and coordination from concept to installation
1 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living room ($10 each) Render in 3D the design concept I have paying attention to details such as ✅ Color schemes ✅ Reference materials from pictures ✅ Existing material and fabric by suppliers To scale as much as possible (exact dimensions will be provide) Why do I need this? ✅ To help me visualize what my house will look
I would like to hire a interior designer to design my bedroom - more of a re model than a start from fresh
I have architect design for 2 story villa and want to make it 3D with interior design
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Hi all, I am looking for someone that can make a beautiful interior design of my bedroom ( Headboard, and Bed). I want the designer to provide me some suggestions and beautiful ideas with design. I have attached you a copy of my bedroom dimension. (please see [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n]) I also attached you some samples of bedroom with headboard. ( please see sam...
...before then to include the time to review the renders and make any changes. 4 plex building on a long narrow lot, modern design, flat roof. we require 2 exterior color 3D renders (maybe an aerial view) with landscaping and 1 interior 3D render, usually the kitchen and living area. I only have PDF construction drawings (no 3D model or CAD available) with
I need a 3D model of something.
I am looking for an Interior Designer / Stylist for house I just bought in Ryde. It's a 3 bedroom house that's 50 years old with some renovation done about 8 years ago. I am hoping to mordenize it further and enhance the livability before moving in - which means some renovation and new furniture.
I am searching for somebody who could make sketchup model of interior from dwg project (plan and one section). To understand better the interior are attached the photos of interior. The model is for interior only - so that the model must express well inner space - walls, windows with grids, paving, ballustrades, balconies, form of altar. Without furniture
We have new empty office and we are looking for design, For the first floor we need 4 offices and open area for partitions, For the second floor it will 2 offices for CEO and meeting room with VIP lounge. The floor plan is attached
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Need to design interior part for a restaurant in 3ds max
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Many companies have the opportunity to increase shareholder value by managing working capital in a more efficient manner, but are often held back by a number of internal challenges. These challenges can be overcome with a focused approach to improving working capital.
The Opportunity and Challenge of Working Capital Optimization
Working capital optimization is increasingly on boards' radar as they look for opportunities to enhance shareholder value, notes Carina Ruiz, a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and leader of its Treasury Transformation practice. That's with good reason, according to Rich Rorem, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. "Many companies remain capital intensive, particularly in the consumer products and industrial sectors. They still see a high level of inventory, low levels of turnover for accounts receivable and higher turnover on the accounts payable side, conditions that can point to a need to improve working capital management," he says. Boards understand that efficient management of working capital can potentially free up cash for other uses that can build shareholder value, such as mergers and acquisitions.
As companies become more global, though, managing the cash conversion cycle and working capital efficiency across multiple parties in the organization can be challenging. Indeed, when participants of a Deloitte webcast on working capital performance were asked to evaluate their organization's ability to drive working capital performance and enhancement, more than 80% said they were "somewhat or very concerned." "That's consistent with what we are seeing out in the field," says Ms. Ruiz.
Other challenges to optimizing working capital include:
—Limited access to needed information. Many companies lack the real-time data and metrics needed to evaluate the effectiveness of working capital and improvements.
—Lack of a formal structure for working capital improvement efforts. Whether improving working capital is a cross-functional effort or driven by finance, it can be difficult to sustain the effort without a formal structure. "Few companies have a formal optimization program with clear ownership across the organization, or the organizational tools and the capabilities to implement a program," Ms. Ruiz notes.
—The number of working capital stakeholders and their differing perspectives. The distributed nature of working capital, in which one stakeholder within finance may own accounts payable and another accounts receivable, can make it difficult to implement a working capital improvement program. Each stakeholder is likely to have a different perspective on how to enhance working capital, and their views could also differ from those who are running operations.
—Time constraints. "We often see organizations struggle to focus on optimizing working capital because of other priorities competing for attention," says Ms. Ruiz.
Developing a Working Capital Optimization Plan
How to address these challenges? As guardians for working capital, the CFO is often positioned to do the strategic visioning and lead a working capital optimization effort, Ms. Ruiz observes. "Establishing the infrastructure to support working capital improvement is in the tool belt of finance. A working capital optimization program also can support those charged with helping drive strategy and, in effect, overall business performance," she notes.
Some steps companies can take to implement and support a sustainable working capital optimization program include:
1. Mandate and communicate. An effective working capital optimization program should start with a tone-at-the-top mandate from the board, CEO and CFO. Senior management should make clear that improving working capital is an organization-wide priority, and that working capital improvement is linked to both business and individual performance.
2. Collaborate and coordinate across the organization. Because working capital touches so many different parts of an organization, CFOs should collaborate with other leaders within the business to embed the goal of improving working capital into their organizations' systems, analytics and performance metrics.
3. Identify optimization levers and use them consistently. There are levers throughout an organization that can help drive working capital improvements, such as more efficient inventory management, embedding specific working capital metrics in forecasting and improved management of working capital items. "Companies have to understand, however, which levers may be more effective and use them consistently," says Nnamdi Lowrie, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, who specializes in finance operations.
4. Measure effectiveness with metrics. Metrics should be built into the optimization program's goals and used as a constant feedback mechanism so Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury can monitor the program's effectiveness and impact on, for example, the cost of capital. Mr. Lowrie points out that analytics also can play a role in improving working capital. For example, they can be used to determine the capital required to fund manufacturing processes or to create dashboards that provide daily views on metrics that impact cash flow and working capital over time.
5. Align incentives with improvement. To sustain working capital improvements there should be incentives that foster management focus and change. Incentives should be made available throughout the company, and there should be tangible linkage to business performance and overall compensation, as well as flexibility to adjust for external factors that may adversely impact working capital.
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The so-called "fiscal cliff"is a name that has been attached to the combination off spending cuts and tax increases at the federal level that are scheduled to take effect at the end of 2012, if Congress fails to reach an agreement to address the federal budget deficit. Both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House are trying to find a federal budget compromise that can be passed by both houses of Congress, and ultimately signed into law by President Obama. Congress has set up legislation that will allow the automatic tax increases and federal spending reductions to occur, if no budget agreement is reached.
The automatic tax increases that would occur in 2013, if no agreement is reached by Congress, would add approximately $550 billion to the Federal treasury next year. If no budget agreement is reached, the required federal government spending reductions would reduce federal spending by about $109 billion in 2013, which would affect nearly every program that receives federal funding. The combination of the automatic tax increases and required federal spending reductions would essentially cut the federal budget deficit in half from the current level in just one year. However, most national economists agree that if Congress and the president allow the fiscal cliffto occur in the coming weeks, it will likely lead to another recession in the U.S. economy in 2013 and beyond.
The tax increases that would result from reaching the fiscal cliffwould affect most tax paying U.S. citizens, as well as most business of all sizes, including farm operations. Farmers would also be affected by the higher tax rates that would kick-in under the alternative minimum tax. In addition, capital gains taxes are scheduled to have a substantial increase in 2013, if not adjusted. The capital gains tax rate would increase from the current rate of 15% to a 20% rate in 2013 for those in the 25% tax bracket and higher. In addition, there will be a Medicare tax increase of 3.8% on capital gains in some instances, resulting in a final capital gains tax rate of 23.8%.
Another issue affecting farm operators will be changes in the depreciation deduction for capital purchases such as machinery, grain and livestock facilities, tile, etc. The Section 179 expensing limit for accelerated depreciation on Federal tax returns was $500,000 in 2010 and 2011, before dropping back to $139,000 for 2012, and is scheduled to be reduced to $25,000 in 2013, without any adjustments by Congress. Also, the extra 50% bonus depreciation tax deduction that is currently in place is scheduled to expire after 2012.
A major issue that could have a significant impact on farm families is the potential large increases in the estate taxes in 2013 and beyond. The current exemption from paying estate taxes for farm families is $5.1 million per individual, and the current estate tax rate is 35%. The estate tax exemption will drop to $ 1 million/individual in 2013, with a 55% tax rate, without any adjustments by Congress. An estate with a land parcel of 125 acres, valued at $8,000/acre, is worth $1 million, which would hit the new exemption threshold. This change could have a large economic impact on younger farm families that inherit the family farm operation in the future, as they could be required to pay substantial federal estate taxes in order to continue farming.
The spending cuts in the federal budget would be automatic under the "sequestration" agreement approved by Congress and President Obama, as part of a previous federal budget agreement. These federal budget cuts would include defense spending, Medicare, food stamps, education, farm programs and almost every federal program. The spending cuts would be at a pre-set rate of reduction, and would not be prioritized by program, based on need or importance.
Editor's note: Kent Thiesse is a former University of Minnesota Extension educator and now is Vice President of MinnStar Bank, Lake Crystal, MN. You can contact him at 507-726-2137 or via e-mail at [email protected]