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The outlook for a resolution to the European debt crisis may have brightened recently with some concessions by Germany, but mutual-fund managers are still treading very carefully.
Many expect that the euro will remain weak, European economies will grow slowly at best, and stock and bond markets across the continent—both in and out of the euro zone—will be volatile for at least a couple more years. They don't expect the region to stabilize completely until European Union member states centralize their financial systems under an American-style federation to support their wobbly monetary union. That could take a full market cycle of three or more years.
But none of that precludes savvy stock picking. Some of the better-performing funds see great companies available at great prices, the result of occasionally indiscriminate selling. The Stoxx Europe 600 index is trading at just 10.6 times 2012 earnings, a 20% discount to the Standard & Poor's 500's 12.9. Many European stocks, including well-respected names, now trade below their book value.
Income stocks that have held their dividends steady in the crisis qualify as Europe's best-managed companies. One is England's Imperial Tobacco Group (ticker: IMT.UK), which has a 12-month net yield of 3.71%, more than double the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond.
Fund managers are also buying global companies that are based in the euro zone but derive most of their earnings from outside Europe. Think Unilever (UNA.Netherlands), which owns the Lifebuoy soap and Lipton tea brands. It's up 17.2% over the last 12 months.
In fixed income, the idea is similar: Bonds issued by governments of countries that derive their growth from global markets. Germany, for example, counts on global exports for nearly half its gross domestic product, while Norway is the world's second-largest natural-gas exporter and seventh-largest oil exporter. The U.K. gets kudos for an austere budget and fiscal discipline.
Of course, risk is still difficult to manage in Europe. Some mutual funds hedge against the weak euro with forward currency contracts. Others won't buy anything in the euro zone's most troubled countries—Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Another strategy: Avoid the euro zone altogether, investing only in the U.K., Switzerland, and other countries that never adopted the common currency.
Here's where three respected managers in the top tier of fund-tracker Lipper's performance ranks are finding European opportunity.
William Browne, Tweedy Browne
Browne manages the Tweedy Browne Global Value Fund (TBGVX), which invests 62% of its assets in Europe. The $4.76 billion equity vehicle buys global businesses that happen to have their headquarters in Europe but get most of their profits elsewhere. He waits until a stock price falls to about two-thirds of its intrinsic value—what their assets would sell for on the open market—before buying.
Tweedy Browne has navigated the calamities better than nearly all its rivals. During the 12 months through June 29, the fund was up 0.69%, while the Stoxx Europe 600 index was down by 3.1% with dividends reinvested. The fund beat 99% of its peers in the international multi-cap core category.
The fund owns G4S (GFS.U.K.), a private-security company in the U.K., which is outsourcing the management of prisons to G4S. It's also a play on the London Olympics, for which G4S will provide security. In February, the fund started adding to a year-old holding in G4S for about 270 pence a share. The stock has been about flat at 287 pence, which Browne estimates is about 80% of the outfit's intrinsic value. G4S also has raised its dividend by 15% a year over five years, leaving it with an attractive 2.98% dividend yield.
Another global holding is Diageo (DGE.U.K.) of the U.K., home of Johnnie Walker scotch and Smirnoff vodka. The company gets just 25% of sales from Europe, and expects emerging markets to grow from 35% to 50% of its take in a few years. The stock is up 26.6% over the last 12 months.
Browne anticipates that Europe's stock markets will pull out of the quicksand, but it will take a few years. And he isn't trying to predict exactly when. "One day it's 'Everybody into the bomb shelter!' The next day, it's 'OK, back to the beach!' " he says. To manage that risk, the fund hedges 100% of its euro exposure.
Philippe Brugere-Trelat, Mutual Series
Brugere-Trelat runs the $1.6 billion Mutual European Fund (TEMIX), a member of the Mutual Series family that famed value investor Michael Price sold to Franklin Resources (BEN) in 1996. Brugere-Trelat's stock picks reflect his expectation that Germany will keep the euro zone intact for the sake of its own exports. If Germany were to revert to the Deutsche mark, it would likely be the strongest currency in Europe—and would undercut German exports.
"The strength of the euro today is totally unjustified. The large exporters, particularly Germany, will continue to be the main beneficiaries. That is where I would put my money," says Brugere-Trelat, who has been investing in Europe for 25 years.
Brugere-Trelat likes Continental (CON.Germany), a German auto-parts and tire maker that sells to original-equipment manufacturers around the world. When the fund first reported that it owned the stock on Sept. 30, 2011, the shares were trading at about five times cash flow. He thought that was cheap for a company with a leading market share in auto parts that are made to reduce emissions and improve passenger safety; he believes the parts will be increasingly prevalent in all new cars even if the auto industry shrinks. Continental is up 76% from its low of 39.70 euros per share on Oct. 4 of last year.
He also favors AP Moeller Maersk (MAERSKB.Denmark) of Denmark, the world's largest container-shipping company, which trades at just three-quarters of what he estimates its assets would sell for in bankruptcy. Because Maersk moves one-tenth of the world's trade, investors sell the stock whenever economists predict a slowdown in global trade or a hard landing in China. But Brugere-Trelat considers Maersk a rich conglomerate. It owns a bank and supermarkets in Denmark as well as a large oil business that produces more than 300,000 barrels a day. The fund increased its holding in the fourth quarter of 2009, when Maersk traded at about 33,000 Danish krone per share. It's now trading 23% higher.
Because its entire portfolio is in Europe, Mutual European hasn't been able to keep pace with global stock funds, but it still beat 86% of the European-region funds tracked by Lipper during the 12 months through June 29. In a tough market, the fund fell by 8.48% in that time, but not so far as the Stoxx Europe 600 index, which dropped 16.11% on a dollar-adjusted basis.
John Lovito, American Century
Whatever its outcome, Europe's sovereign debt crisis is likely to be less painful than the U.S. financial crisis for Lovito. In 2008, he was a fixed-income fund manager in the asset-management unit of Lehman Bros. until its bankruptcy. The following year, he landed on his feet as portfolio manager of the $1.4 billion American Century International Bond (BEGBX), which invests 62.5% of its assets in Europe.
This year, Lovito expects the European Central Bank and those of the U.K. and the Nordic countries to keep rates low. Though they are trying to promote earnings growth among European companies, he expects the pace to be subdued for the foreseeable future.
Lovito invests in bonds that are rated AA or higher. That means the fund hasn't been buying bonds issued by European manufacturers this year. Instead, he's been snapping up bonds issued by banks and governments outside of the euro zone's most troubled economies. And he has been dialing down risk by getting rid of bank bonds that look like candidates for downgrade—and unloading Spanish-government bonds.
His strategy has served the fund well. American Century International was up 0.63% for the 12 months through June 29, beating 62% of the international-income funds tracked by Lipper.
Three of the fund's largest holdings are U.K. government bonds. The U.K. has differentiated itself from the rest of the EU by enforcing an austere budget, even though it's likely to result in tepid economic growth. With extremely low interest rates, the U.K. central bank has embarked on a policy of quantitative easing to the tune of 375 billion pounds since March of 2009. The last £50 billion was announced last week.
"We think the U.K. stands out as a good diversifier away from the rest of Europe," he says. "We like the long end. We think 10-year-plus securities will outperform."
Lovito also has been a buyer of so-called covered bonds, which are issued by banks and bundle together high-quality mortgages that stay on the banks' balance sheets. These high-grade bonds give investors recourse to the banks' assets in case of a problem. In January, he bought a covered bond issued by Compagnie de Financement Foncier, a unit of French mortgage lender Credit Foncier de France, that traded at 106.15 euros with a yield of 3.40%, or 279 basis points (a basis point is one one hundredth of a percent) above German Bunds. Now that bond trades at €110.54.
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"You would think it was like smoke," she said. "It was just kind of grand."
Today, Mother Nature still dazzles her. She is the director of the nonprofit Birding and Nature Center, a 34-acre piece of land nestled along the vast Colorado River and left mostly to its own devices.
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Why the Red Sox Need Jacoby Ellsbury and David Ortiz To Stay Healthy In 2013
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Kyle Holland (MLB Reports Intern):
Every Boston fan, heck every baseball fan knows what a disaster the 2012 season was for the Red Sox. Coming off the off-season they had some high hopes. They signed a new manager in Bobby Valentine and Adrian Gonzalez was coming off one of the best years of his career. Plus, they were looking forward to the 100th year of Fenway Park celebration. Clearly whatever hopes they had were down the drain by the All-Star break. What was the biggest reason for this disaster of a season besides Bobby V? Injuries?
For one, Crawford was out until mid July and then again from mid August until he got traded. But the Red Sox most importantly need healthy years from centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and DH David Ortiz.
Let's first take a look at Jacoby Ellsbury. In 2011 he was arguably the best player in the American League. The Sox expected big things out of him in 2012. Then on April 13 he injured his shoulder sliding into second base. Ellsbury ended up being out until July 13, (only 3 days before Crawford returned.) This means the Red Sox played about half of their season without 2 of their 3 starting outfielders.
The Red Sox outfield for a good portion of the first half of the season was Darnell McDonald, Cody Ross, and Ryan Sweeney. Although good players, these aren't players the Red Sox could rely on to be play-makers day in and day out. Ross may be the one exception in this bunch. He can tear the cover of the ball on a good day. He's got power and he can hit for average. His offense side might be pretty good, but his defense is definitely shaky. Although he finished the season with just one official error, this does not reflect his fielding. There were plenty of flies that I vividly remember, that should have been caught whether he pulled up on them or just got turned around. Ellsbury on the other hand has the glove, speed, and aggressiveness for a great outfielder. There is absolutely no doubt that him healthy would have improved the Red Sox 69-93 record. Ellsbury is Arbitration Eligible and will receive a nice contract, but will really cash in as a Free Agent in 2014 with a big 2013 campaign.
The other player the Red Sox need healthy is David Ortiz. Ortiz is a team leader that the Red Sox can't live without. Was he worth the $26 million over the next two years that the Sox gave him? No, he probably wasn't. But the Red Sox were looking to get any deal done with the slugger that they could. It's just not the same Red Sox team without Big Papi.
After Ortiz suffered a season-ending injury on July 16 the Red Sox closed the last 2 and a half months with a 23-49 record. It was so bad for the Red Sox that they decided to go dump Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, and Adrian Gonzalez to the Dodgers for James Loney and some prospects. Boston is just not a functioning squad without Ortiz. He's the guy who everyone looks up too and with him sidelined for long periods of time the Red Sox just don't look like a baseball team. A DH, who can actually slug north of 1.00 OPS, is rare to find. Actually, any DH who is productive is hard to find these days.
Clearly the Red Sox need to rebuild and these two players aren't going to decide their fate next year. Signing John Farrell was a good start to the offseason but the Sox have opportunities to sign some big players after sending out a huge part of their payroll to Los Angeles. Even with these additions that the Red Sox will make Ortiz and Ellsbury definitely need to come back. Their best outfielder and the face of the Sox are going to be huge reasons for the Sox success in upcoming years if they can stay healthy.
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BOSTON, Mass.--Three Beacons finished in double-digits to help UMass Boston women's basketball snap a 12-game losing streak at the hands of Little East Conference foe Western Connecticut State University Saturday with a 66-40 win at the Clark Athletic Center.
The Beacons earned their first victory over the Colonials since January 27, 2007 to move to 10-5 on the year and 2-3 in Little East play. Western Connecticut fell to 9-6 and 3-2 in the conference, while having their season-high five-game winning streak come to a close.
UMass Boston held Western Connecticut State to a season-low in points (40).
Katrina Edwards (Springfield, Mass.) paced the Beacons with a career-high 19 points. The freshman knocked down 8-of-13 shots and added seven rebounds in her second collegiate start.
Sophomore Olivia Murphy (Canton, Mass.) turned in her 10th double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds, while senior point guard Andrea Suffredini (Milford, Mass.) pitched in with 17 points and three rebounds.
Freshman Mallory Nelson (Topsham, Maine) and Chantel Jordan (Brockton, Mass.) chipped in with six and four points respectively, while senior Elisa Ogawa (Yamanashi, Japan) filled up the stat sheet with three points, seven rebounds and four steals.
Colleen Cosker led the visiting Colonials with nine points, while Kerri Stolle chipped in with two points, five rebounds and four steals.
The Beacons played one of their most efficient and all-round games of the season, outperforming Western Connecticut State in every facet of the game. UMass Boston shot a season-high 51.9 percent (28-of-54), while holding the Colonials to just 12-of-39 (30.8 percent) shooting. The Beacons also earned a 37-18 advantage on the boards, a 38-18 advantage in points in the paint and turned 20 Colonial turnovers into 19 Beacon points.
After Western Connecticut opened the game with a 4-2 lead, UMass Boston grabbed the lead for good behind a 6-0 run. Edwards, who sparked the Beacons on both ends of the floor all day long, started the rally with a layup and Jordan and Murphy quickly added a jump shot and lay-in of their own to give the Beacons an 8-4 lead just over five minutes in. The Beacons would keep the momentum going and push the lead to 20-10 with 7:44 to play first half.
An Emily Dobson jumper cut the Beacons' lead to 21-14, but UMass Boston responded with a 7-0 run, capped off by a Shelby Buck (Greenfield, Ohio) three to push the lead all the way to 28-14.
The Beacons built off their 31-19 halftime advantage and quickly pushed the lead to 18 (43-25) at the 14:34 mark behind six points from Edwards and four from Suffredini.
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Ferrari at the Brussels Motorshow with its last models and the 458 Challenge
Brussels, January 10th 2012 – During the 90th Brussels Motor Show the Ferrari stand will feature the two latest models to be launched: the FF, a four-wheel drive four-seater with a 660 HP, mid-front-mounted V12, and the 458 Spider. Alongside the two new models and the Ferrari California, the company's versatile 2+2 with a folding hard top, will be a 458 Italia with a special finish to celebrate Ferrari's 60 years in Belgium as well as the 458 Challenge, the one- make racing version of the 458 Italia.
The 458 Spider is a mid-rear-engined two-seater featuring a fully retractable aluminium hard-top, a world first for a sports car with this layout.
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As a tribute to the «écurie Francorchamps», celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Ferrari shows a very special 458 Italia, featuring especially personalised colours for the Brussels Motor Show, recalling the écurie's original livery: grey and yellow.
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Destinee's child motivates her return to court
Hooker-Coulter, 26, and her husband, Steven Coulter Jr., welcomed the birth of their first child in the early hours of December 12. Hooker-Coulter announced the birth on her Twitter feed (@destineehooker) with a seven-word message: "She's here!!!! My baby girl is here!!!!"
"My daughter has brought so much joy to my life," said Hooker-Coulter, who hails from San Antonio. "It only motivates me to get back on the court and play not only for me, but more for her. I love her so much. She's my heartbeat. I'm motivated more than ever and nothing is going to stand in my way."
Hooker-Coulter, who was the 2012 USA Volleyball Indoor Female Athlete of the Year, took the 2013 season off following completion of her playing commitments with Dinamo Krasnodar in Russia.
Just a few months earlier she capped her first Olympic Games by earning the tournament's Best Spiker award with a .379 hitting efficiency. Hooker-Coulter was also the second-highest scorer at the Olympics with 161 points and finished fourth in the blocking category.
According to Hooker-Coulter, the time away from the court has been a blessing, not only for giving birth to her daughter, but also for renewing her love for the game.
"I enjoyed my time away from the court," Hooker-Coulter said. "Being pregnant made it easier knowing that my love for the game will come back 10 times stronger. I missed playing volleyball."
Hooker-Coulter is keen to return to the USA team and start preparing for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. For that to happen, she realizes she must get back into playing shape and shake off the rust from being away from the game for nearly a year.
"I plan on getting back into shape gradually," Hooker-Coulter said. "I will train on my own until the team returns back to the ASC (American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif.). I may play a shortened season somewhere, but right now I'm focused on getting back in shape. I am not sure how long it will take – as long as I'm ready by Rio 2016."
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- Grid custom MDX on Axis
- Grid merging can be done on columns and rows independently
- Grid option to display set members on headers
- Grid option to "not merge where" can simplify MDX
- Grid named range for members and data that excludes labels.
- Grid named range for Last Cell. Useful for viewports e.g. based on Sheet1!A1:LastCell
- Grid sort alphabetically button added to ribbon.
- Member selections support Exists
Small Multiples
- Small multiples can be customised per row
- Small multiples data can be viewed in a table
- Small multiples can have a button to clear selections
- Small multiple bubble borders can have width customised
- Small multiple dot plot borders can have width customised
- Small multiples have apply button on the "Spacing" tab to preview changes
- Small multiples have more flexibility to customise series appearance.
- Small multiples support axis crossing properties
- Small multiples support Pie and Doughnut chart types
- Drilling still keeps slicer links
- Repeaters
- Viewports can contain XLCubed chart types
- Treemaps can customise fonts
- Viewports can maintain aspect ratio when resized - useful for dashboards
- Maps can multi-pick using Ctrl
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Excel Charting
- Additional Excel Chart features supported for XLCubed Web publication:
- Data tables in Excel charts
- Leader lines in Excel charts
- Additional Excel Chart types supported for XLCubed Web publication:
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- Histograms
- Pareto charts
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- Slicers can have a custom query
- Slicers can use parent/child columns to create trees
- Slicers can be set to clear other ranges
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- Pivot views can have a custom query
- Pivot views can be created from any existing connection
- MDX formula wizard
- XL3Set
- XL3GridArrayLookup and XL3TableArrayLookup
- XL3ReportInfo
- XL3SetProperty Additional functionality
- Pagers
- Shapes
- Workbook Permission
- Connection
- Viewport
- Chart axis crossing
- XL3WebReportLink can link to a specific cell instead of a sheet
- Formuale can optionally remove drill indicators from member text in case they reference a grid.
- Picture links can get a cell address to jump to from a range.
- Activate XL3Link option added to many controls.
- When outputting a selection the XL3Link is activated which can clear out cell selections
- Comments Allow attachments
- Comment Frame
- XL3CubeFormattedComment
- Comments improved handling of pasting from Word
- Comments - general speed up if not "Showing descendants"
Relational Connections
- Pass table variables to stored procedures in SQL Server
- Tables based on Tabular SSAS support drill indicators
- Tables named range for Last Cell. Useful for viewports e.g. based on Sheet1!A1:LastCell
- Scheduling SQL distribution list
- [distribution lists can have semicolon-delimited email addresses]
- Admin users can view all schedules
- Dashboards Can add pagers
- Dashboards can toggle auto-linking on/off.
- Dashboards can mix connections from different cubes with varying hierarchies.
- Can set rows and columns to have fixed sizes
- Can include a "Zoom" option when published to view control full-page
- Dashboard Labels can be named to easier track them
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- Query Generators Allow MDX to be generated and put into the worksheet
- Offline Cubes
- Table Charts
- Managing Connections handle structure changes across reports also updates calculations
Excel Edition
- Connection screen can filter connection types
- Connection screen can import .odc files
- Improved handling of protected and macro-enabled workbooks.
- Measure group filter added to Hierarchy drop downs.
- Named sets use display folders
- Improved options screen with better High-DPI support
- Faster Excel load time
- "Designer Ribbon" to easily layout XLCubed Objects en masse
- Can multi-select reports in Publishing to move between folders
- Improved Small Multiple task pane
Custom Calculations
- Custom calculation export can filter items exported.
- Calculated members can be renamed directly in the member selector.
- Can right-click on a selected member and "Show member in Tree"
- Sort A-Z added to grid ribbon to sort members alphabetically
- Show warning if grid links are being used
- Can set defaults to use for new slicers
Web Edition
- Licensing Named users on web
- Customise publishing dependencies
- Custom validation rule improvements on the web
- Improved error message logging on the web
- New download options csv and txt. Options for XL3ReportType and PrintRendererServer web service.
- Web Development JS API - get cell/range value
- Allow data access on web to run as AppPool user web.config setting.
- Improved slicer formatting
- Option to hide toolbar buttons
- PowerPoint export
- "Refresh on driving cells change" can optionally affect the web (new option)
SQL Repository
- SQL Repository can hide folders or reports so they are only available through links
- SQL Repository has colour coded folders on web
- Relative path support for reports when using the SQL repository
- Original workbook can be published to the repository so can be recovered at a later date
- Multisheet printing on web names sheets after members
- Multisheet printing improves page numbering consistency
- Multisheet printing improves formula handing across sheets
- Improved map printing on web
- Option to include workbook slicers on a page in PDF
- Better slicer and other XLCubed object positioning and sizing
Mobile App
- Support zooming in offline reports
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Prosecutors trying former Liberian president Charles Taylor for war crimes at a U.N.-backed court have asked judges to subpoena supermodel Naomi Campbell as a witness.
Prosecutors have filed a motion saying they want Campbell to testify about uncut diamonds Taylor allegedly gave to her in South Africa in 1997.
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In a motion filed Thursday, they say Campbell told prosecutors through her lawyer that she was "concerned for her safety" and "did not want to involve herself in the case."
Prosecutors allege that Taylor provided arms and ammunition to brutal rebels during Sierra Leone's civil war in exchange for diamonds. He denies the allegations.
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Hugo Destaillats is a Staff Scientist at the Environmental Energy Technologies Division, and Deputy Leader of the Indoor Environment Group. He has been a scientist at LBNL since 2003. Hugo obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), and has been a postdoctoral researcher at the California Institute of Technology and UC Davis.
Research Interests
- Environmental chemistry of the built environment and urban systems
- Indoor air quality. Sources and chemical transformations of indoor pollutants
- Pathways of exposure to harmful contaminants, and the associated health impacts
- Development and assessment of air purification technologies
- With LBNL's Heat Island Program, working towards the development and rating of novel "cool" building envelope materials (roofs and walls) that help save energy and mitigate the urban heat island effect
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Jumpstart First Holiday Concertarr. Peter Blair - Heritage Music Press
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If you have only a couple months to prepare your beginning students for a holiday concert, then Jumpstart First Holiday Concert could be a lifesaver! Designed to be playable for beginners, as well as entertaining for the audience, these arrangements can be performed after only 8-10 lessons. The pitches and rhythms used are limited to those typically covered in the early pages of most method books. Titles include: Away in a Manger; We Three Kings; Il Est Ne (He Is Born); O Come all Ye Faithful; Jingle Bell Jam; The First Noel; Sing We Now of Christmas; Deck the Halls; Up on the Housetop; Hark The Herald Angels Sing. The holiday music is interesting, fun and rewarding, easy enough for beginners to play well, and cool enough to keep them engaged!
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Does anybody else have this problem. Everytime I get Alfies leash out he hears it and runs off in all directions to find somewhere to hide when I eventually catch him he shakes while I put it on. As soon as I open the front door he walks out starts to wag his tail and is fine for the whole walk. It just seems to be the leash that scares him. I have the puppia harness so there is nothing round his neck. Any advice please.


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Plymouth State University proudly fulfills the needs of its students, faculty, staff, and the greater Plymouth community by providing necessary resources and services at a high level of professionalism. The following are just some of the many ways in which PSU is committed to its motto, That I May Serve:
Facilities/Physical Plant
In addition to grounds maintenance and shuttle services, if you have a broken light switch, broken window, the faucet leaks or the shower won't shut off, Physical Plant will fix the problem.
Global PSU
Global PSU provides information and support for students interested in either an international experience or looking for an opportunity to study at another U.S. university, international students interested in joining Plymouth State, and international events held on campus. The Global Education Office offers help with: Study Away Advising, National Student Exchange, International Student Exchange, Short-term trips, Career services, and more. The Center for Global Engagement is a place for students to gather for international events and many of our global programs.
Information Technology
Information Technology Services responsibilities include administration of the network infrastructure, academic computing, administrative systems, telecommunications, Help Desk, desktop services, computer labs, classroom support, computer training and web support.
Lamson Learning Commons
The Lamson Learning Commons combines library and technology support services, surrounding them with academic support programs in PASS and the Writing & Reading Center, and the Commons Cafe, serving up coffee and snacks to the south side of campus.
Campus Services
Student mail boxes, campus mail boxes, and bulk mail are all handled by Campus Services
Office of Student Life @ the Hartman Union Building (HUB)
Student Life is about a variety of different programs, and we feel confident that you will find a number of options to explore and engage in while you're a student at PSU. Student Life programs include: Community Service Center, Recreation Programs, and dozens of Student Organizations through the Student Activities Office. We're based in the Hartman Union Building (the HUB), the "living room" of the campus. With the exception of the Outdoor Center, all our programs reside in the HUB, and many of our student organizations call the HUB home too. Add on student services like new student orientation, the ID and print center, computer clusters, printers, and the bookstore and mail center, and you've got one very busy building!
Event Planning at PSU
Plymouth State University offers a plethora of options for students, faculty & staff, and those not directly affiliated with the University to plan and hold group events utilizing our facilities. Through Conference Services we are able to offer large groups not only meeting and event spaces throughout the year, but they can utilize our residence halls during the summer season as well. Students, faculty, and staff can learn more about planning a meeting or event, or advertising their group's programs on campus, by visiting the Event Planning page or by calling the Hartman Union Building (HUB) Administrative Office at 603-535-2376.


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GREENSBORO, N.C.(10/2/2010) – Sophomore running back Luke Heinsohn rushed 20 times for a career-high 223 yards and a touchdown in Washington and Lee University's 55-29 football win at Guilford College Saturday. The visiting Generals (2-2) forced five Guilford (0-4) turnovers in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) opener for both teams.
Washington and Lee head coach Frank Miriello set the school's football coaching victories record with Saturday's win. He broke the mark held by former Generals' mentor Gary Fallon and now has a 77-75-1 record in 16-plus seasons on the Washington and Lee sidelines.
Washington and Lee's speed option attack rolled up 463 rushing yards and six touchdowns in the game. Heinsohn, who cleared the 100-rushing yard mark for the third straight outing, had 129 yards on 11 carries by halftime. His 47-yard touchdown run capped the Generals' 21-point third quarter and his 223 rushing yards mark the most by an ODAC student this season.
Washington and Lee junior running back Harrison Hudson gained 65 yards and a touchdown on five carries. He also caught a 29-yard scoring pass from junior quarterback Charlie Westfal late the in the second quarter that gave the Generals a 20-15 halftime advantage. Sophomore teammate Brett Murray added 65 rushing yards and two second-half touchdowns on nine carries. Westfal ran for a third-quarter score and passed for two more.
While the Generals yielded 467 total offensive yards, their defense had three interceptions and recovered two Quakers' fumbles. Three of the takeaways led to touchdowns. Sophomore defensive back Jake Pelton made a team-high eight tackles, recovered a fumble and had a second-quarter interception. Junior linebacker Taylor Malone had seven stops, two behind the line of scrimmage.
Guilford redshirt-sophomore quarterback Luke Vandall completed 23-of-29 passes for 299 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, but was also picked off twice. Redshirt-sophomore Ben King made 10 catches for 141 yards and two scores. Sophomore running back Mike Williams paced the Quakers' rushers with eight carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Junior linebacker Chris Jessup made a game-high 14 tackles, including a sack.
Guilford returns to action next Saturday (10/9) at NAIA-member Southern Virginia University. The game will be played at Parry McCluer High School in Lexington, Va., at 1:00 p.m. Washington and Lee hosts Emory & Henry College Saturday in a 1:30 p.m. ODAC contest.


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Ellen makes dreams come true for hundreds of kids at the Spain Elementary-Middle School in Detroit, Mi on Friday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." after giving their gymnasium a compete face lift.
For some of them, it may be their first time in a fully equipped gymnasium. For others, the seven-month wait has been just long enough to pique their interest about how the room will look after its face lift.
When DeGeneres learned of the unacceptable conditions at the school last February, she partnered with Lowe's to provide them with $500,000 and started a fundraiser page for viewers to get involved.
Since then, Lowe's volunteers have been working to update Spain's gym facility after it was left so damaged last year from a leak that the students had to take physical education classes in the hallways. Now, it's sparkling and new, with murals on the wall and plenty of room for sprints and burpees.
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Make this reversible patchwork sunhat uniquely yours with fabrics that remind you of your favorite vacation spot. Use ocean-themed cloth if you love the beach or find rugged mountain prints to recall scenic hikes. The featured hat uses classic American prints with a splash of nautically-themed fabrics from Moda designers, Minick & Simpson, evoking summers in the Hamptons.
Depending on the pattern you choose to use, make note of the amount of fabric you need. If the hat is meant to be made out of one fabric, be sure to measure 1/2 the fabric yardage of both the patchwork piecing and lining fabric. If the hat is designed to be reversible, use the single-side yardage measurement for both the patchwork piecing and the lining fabric.
Cut strips from fabric pieces, varying the widths from 2* to 4* (or more or less if desired).
Use 1/4* seam allowances to piece the strips in an alternating fashion, varying the patterns and widths accordingly (1). The final piece of patchwork fabric should be equal to or slightly larger than the needed yardage indicated on the pattern envelope.
Once the patchwork piece is assembled, press and re-cut strips into various widths again. Rearrange the strips into a new patchwork design (2). Repeat until the desired effect is achieved.
Using the pattern instructions, cut one side of the hat (one crown and one brim piece) out of the final patchwork fabric piece. Cut the opposite side (one crow and one brim piece) out of lining fabric and the corresponding interfacing pieces.
Assemble and stitch the hat according to pattern instructions, so that one side is patchwork and the reverse side is the lining.
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Let's face it: You won't be winning The Masters anytime soon. So if you want a green jacket, you're going to just have to pony up and buy one. A green jacket gives you so many options. That classic "no-black-and-brown-on-the-same-body-at-the-same-time" rule? Not a problem when your new jacket enters the picture. It matches everything. But... we know you're probably not all that concerned about fashion on the job site anyway, and that's why a green jacket makes sense. No fuss, no flash -- It's basic, it's practical, it just works. And when we say green, that's really just a starting off point. There are so many different shades in this world that you could spend hours just reciting them out loud. You could spend just as much time in a store going through rack after rack of men's jackets, or women's jackets if that suits you better. That's the nice thing about shopping for work jackets on Workingperson.com. No mile after mile of walking, just row after row of photos, only a mouse click away. Whether it's an olive, or more of a sea green, or a pea green, or you're going with good ol' John Deere green, you're sure to find the hue that's you. And with so many different types of work or uniform jackets for different needs and desires, the combinations are nearly endless. Working Person's quality jackets are a great choice for welding, because they really stand out in the shop. Black Stallion makes a great one. Filson, Carhartt, Port Authority, Helly Hansen, Tingley and more -- whether you need something waterproof, insulated, flame-resistant, hooded or fleece, a green jacket is a great option. Even if all you intend to do with it is pretend you won a golf tournament.(Learn More About green jackets)(See less)
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A former Betty Ford Center worker who was involved in a tussle with Lindsay Lohan submitted a declaration to the District Attorney's Office Friday insisting that she does not want to pursue charges against the actress.
An attorney for Dawn Holland told the celebrity website TMZ.com he was informed by the District Attorney's Office that it would stop pursuing a potential battery charge against Lohan if Holland submitted such a document.
John Hall, spokesman for the District Attorney's Office, would not comment on the assertion by attorney Keith Davidson, or on whether the office had received a declaration from Holland. However, he said such a declaration would be a consideration in the investigation.
"We are continuing with the review with this case,'' Hall told City News Service. "We will make a decision based on all aspects of our review.''
Holland's memo comes a day after Davidson blasted the District Attorney's Office for attempting to question Holland at her home. The former Betty Ford Center technician has maintained for weeks that she no longer wants to follow through with her initial complaints against Lohan stemming from a Dec. 12 skirmish.
"I do not desire Ms. Lohan prosecuted for the events of December 12, 2010,'' Holland wrote in the declaration obtained by TMZ. "I will not answer any questions to any policing or prosecutorial agencies regarding the events of December 12, 2010.''
Despite Holland's objections in late December, sheriff's deputies continued investigating and recently presented the case to the District Attorney's Office to consider possible charges.
The District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that more investigation was needed before a decision could be made.
Lohan, 24, left the Rancho Mirage-based Betty Ford Center on Jan. 3 after a roughly three-month stay. She is due back in court in Beverly Hills on Feb. 25. If she is charged and convicted for the run-in with Holland, it could put the actress in jeopardy of being found in violation of her probation.


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There is a template that a lot of OpenStreetMap wiki pages use that automatically includes links to MapDust for a given place:
Each place specifies the coordinates in decimal degrees lat/long and then these are used for various links. The link to MapDust is as follows:
This used to correctly go to MapDust for a given location. However at some point the Permalinks changed from WGS84 decimal degrees to, I believe, Spherical Mercator meters. (I guess those Permalinks aren't really that "permanent" if they changed coordinate systems).Code:http://www.mapdust.com/?zoom={{{zoom|12}}}&lat={{{lat}}}&lon={{{long}}}&layers=B000
So for lat/lon instead of say lat=43.67925 lon=-71.580375, MapDust now wants something like lat=5415938.81 lon=-7968290.9
Is there a way to have MapDust accept WGS84 decimal degrees like the other services that the OSM wiki links to?
There may be a way to update the OSM wiki to do the conversion on the fly, but I'd thought I'd ask the MapDust folks first. MapDust is all about making OpenStreetMap data better, so I would think the MapDust people would want to make it as easy as possible for OpenStreetMap users to find and fix
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There's no real explanation for it, but getting a foul ball—or any other ball that finds its way into the stands—is pretty exciting. It's an unexpected physical reminder of an event. I have a foul ball I got from a spring training game on my desk. I don't know why I keep it—Hey, wanna check out my Jason Giambi foul ball from Spring training 2006?—but I do.
People just go to great lengths to secure a ball if they are close enough. When a pitch was fouled down the first base line during the fifth inning of the Mississippi State-Indiana game in the College World Series, a cute girl in pigtails was given just such an opportunity and she jumped at it.
Soon after she ripped it out of the hands of the adult male sitting behind her, the vultures descended and she divided her time fighting them off and egging them on. Elbows were everywhere and then, without warning, some poor kid got too close and got his cup of fruit punch elbowed right into his face and all over his shirt.
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Aside from being an NFL punter, Chris Kluwe is many things. Video gamer. Picture of calm. Maker of parodies. Defender of punters everywhere. Gawker comment troll. And at 10 p.m. (EDT), Kluwe will be right here taking questions directly from Deadspin readers. The floor down in the discussion will be yours, so feel free to ask him about anything and everything. For reals, this should be fun.
We know it will be kind of late (at least on the east coast), but Kluwe's at training camp and that's the only time he said he
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With USA Basketball, Marcus Smart gets a taste of the dream he deferred
Marcus Smart was one of two college players at USA Basketball's mini-camp. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS -- For a few fleeting moments at Monday's USA Basketball mini-camp session at UNLV's Mendenhall Center, an alternate future was playing out on the facility's far court. Pushing the ball across half court was Oklahoma State sophomore-to-be Marcus Smart, a surefire high lottery pick who shocked most observers by returning to school for another season. Coming off a high screen, he maintained his dribble and then, not seeing what he wanted, swung the ball to the other side of the floor, into the waiting hands of Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving.
The duo played a handful of possessions together in the final few minutes of practice and looked good working off each other. Of course, this union could have been coming to a pro arena near you this coming fall had Smart jumped into this past June's draft. Cleveland held the No. 1 overall pick, eventually choosing UNLV's Anthony Bennett in a spot that certainly could have gone to Smart. Instead, Smart is using this week as one of the two college players at the camp (along with Creighton senior Doug McDermott) both as validation of his ability and his surprising choice.
"It just lets me know that I decided to go back to college, but I can come out here and perform with these guys," Smart said after the workout, when most of the media crush was focused on the millionaires seated around him. "... Not trying to be cocky or anything, but I'm out here performing against top-level guys and competing and doing things that I've done in college and beyond, but I'm doing them on a bigger stage against guys who have competed against the LeBrons and Kobes."
It's certainly been an eventful last four months for the Cowboys standout, starting with Oklahoma State's disappointing Round of 64 exit in the NCAA tournament to underseeded Oregon, and running through his choice to stay out of the draft, his gold-medal run with the U.S. Under-19 team last month and finally his presence at this camp, where he's continuing his early indoctrination to the USA Basketball setup and international basketball in general.
Whatever lessons he's learning this summer, though, they have come at a literal price, at least for the time being. Smart was considered by practically everyone as a mortal lock to be a top-five pick in June's draft, and there was a significant chance he would have been gone by the second overall pick to Orlando. Had the Magic tabbed him, the rookie wage scale would have guaranteed Smart around $8 million, with the team holding two reasonably priced option years beyond that totaling almost another $9 million.
However well grounded you are, that's a lot of money to turn down to play another year in college, especially with the anticipated 2014 draft class looking absolutely loaded. Even if Smart has a big year, there's no guarantee he'll be picked as high next season as looked possible this year. Understandably, it's been a testing few months for a 19-year-old.
"Been a lot of stress, a lot of questioning, a lot of uncertainty, and a lot of responsibility put on myself," Smart said about what this spring has been like. "Not from others, but from myself. Just a lot of trying to get my mind back and blocking out all the outside distractions and what other people think because it's all on me."
Ten minutes of chatting after a practice is far from a perfect encapsulation of who a person (and player) is, but the poise and honesty with which Smart answered a series of questions foots with the overall perception, which basically is everyone who coaches him loves him.
Smart's been a winner at every level and is the type of guy you can build programs around, current flaws in his game or not. He's an extremely willing defender and a dogged competitor. So when Smart says "my team comes before me. Whatever I can do to help my team win, that's what it's all about," it's believable, and those who know him best echo all of those sentiments.
"He's not into himself whatsoever," Oklahoma State head coach Travis Ford said. "I made a comment the other day that Johnny Manziel, it would probably do him some good to spend a day with Marcus Smart. [Smart's] really a great role model who really knows how to handle himself."
Just because you're poised and skilled enough to be projected as a high lottery pick, though, doesn't mean there aren't things that you can clean up in your game. Both Smart and Ford noted that Smart needs to shoot a better percentage from the field this season and improve on his assist-to-turnover ratio from last year as he continues to develop as a full-time point guard.
It also doesn't mean that Smart won't be getting some NBA-type competition while spending another year in Stillwater, either. Once Smart (as well as Markel Brown and LeBryan Nash) confirmed he was returning for this campaign, the Cowboys became the chic pick to finally knock Kansas off its Big 12 throne. Then, of course, the Jayhawks landed Canadian uber-prospect Andrew Wiggins to go with a really promising young core of talent.
Suddenly, a prospective Cowboy coronation has transformed into what should be an intense battle at the top of the conference, with most observers now perceiving Kansas as the favorite. Likewise, Smart went from obvious choice for league preseason player of the year to the obvious counterchoice to Wiggins, even though Smart has the advantage of having a year of high-level college basketball under his belt (and might be the savvy pick anyway).
You'd think that a young man who passed up many millions of dollars to come back to college might be a little irked at the interloper from the north intruding on his party, but Smart had kind words to say both about Wiggins and the challenge the Jayhawks will provide. Smart and Co. already trumped Kansas in Lawrence last season, and he's looking forward to taking more shots at the conference kings before he (assumedly) departs for the pros next spring.
So, while the beginning of a dream come true, this week's de facto fantasy camp with his future professional colleagues is not Smart's immediate priority. Assumed lottery position or not, presumed All-American status or not, Smart knows the biggest statement he can make starting in November is to show his own improvements within the context of greater team success.


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Albertin Montoya begins his second season on the women's soccer coaching staff after joining the Broncos in April 2005 as a volunteer assistant. His focus is leading the midfielders, and will work with all aspects of the program. "Albertin's love of, passion for, and commitment to the game of soccer is second to none. From every person who's ever seen him play or coach to every player he's ever trained, the first thing you notice is his tremendous passion," head coach Jerry Smith said. "Albertin is already known as one of the finest coaches in the country and we are very fortunate to be able to add him to our staff. I look forward to him making an immediate impact of the development of our players and team." A native of Los Altos, Montoya returns to the mission campus with established coaching credentials. A graduate of Santa Clara, Montoya has spent the past eight years coaching and training players, from youths to professionals, in the Bay area. Most recently, he was an assistant trainer for the WUSA's San Jose CyberRays in 2003. He also currently coaches the semi-professional California Storm and the Youth MVLA Soccer Club. Montoya, a midfielder, began his collegiate playing career at North Carolina State and was an Atlantic Coast Conference First Team selection in 1994. He received similar honors from the West Coast Conference in 1996 upon transferring to the Bronco program and was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy and the Missouri Athletic Club player of the year awards. He led the Broncos to the program's first-ever outright WCC Championship and totaled 16 goals and 25 assists during collegiate career. "I am excited to return to campus; I can't think of a better place to be than Santa Clara under the guidance of Jerry Smith," Montoya said. "The chance to be a part of an exciting coaching staff and be involved with soccer minds to further my coaching education is a wonderful opportunity. I'm here to learn as much as I can." Professionally, Montoya was a first round draft pick by the San Jose Clash. Internationally, he was a member of the U.S. U17 National Team and was invited to play with the U.S. Olympic Team in a match against Egypt. Montoya is a 1997 graduate of Santa Clara University with a degree in Spanish. He is married to the former Erin Martinez, a Bronco alumna who is one of eight SCU players to notch 100 career points, and led the Broncos to the 1996 NCAA College Cup. She played professionally for the San Diego Spirit and was also a member of the U20 U.S. National Team. The couple resides in Mountain View.


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Children with disabilities are almost four times more likely to be victims of violence than other children, according to a new report commissioned by the World Health Organization.
The report, published in The Lancet on Thursday, found that disabled children were 3.6 times more likely to be physically assaulted and 2.9 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
The most common victims of sexual assault were those with mental illness or retardation, and institutionalized children were attacked more often than those living at home.
Last week's report was a meta-analysis of 17 other studies that collectively gathered evidence on 18,374 children, all of them living in wealthy countries, from the United States to Europe to Israel. About 3 percent of children in rich countries and up to 6 percent in poor ones have disabilities.
"Physical violence" included threats and spanking that left marks on the skin. A study published about 10 years ago estimated that 53,000 children under age 18 are murdered each year.
Dr. Etienne Krug, the director of the W.H.O. department of violence and injury prevention, said that strategies that have proven to protect other children should be studied for the disabled. Among these are training for violence-prone parents and home visits by nurses to children at risk.Continue reading the main story
An accompanying editorial also touched on mentally ill adults, saying public fear of them should be redirected to "increased awareness of, and compassion towards, these individuals as victims of violence."Continue reading the main story


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We did it! We participated for the first time ever in INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY! Thanks to an inspiring post from Crystal at Growing a Jeweled Rose I was made aware of this annual slop fest! You can read her post that highlights 30 ways to celebrate this kids' "holiday" here.
I didn't know exactly how Mud Day would manifest for us, I just provided the props. I filled up my son's old baby pool with mud & had another container nearby filled with water. I put his sand toys out, some pie containers, & bowls of pebbles and sand. I told him "this is your Mud Day, you can do whatever you like. You can even climb in the mud if you want to!" He looked at his options and surprisingly ruled against a mud bath and decided to make mud pies instead.
We found an old window frame and used it as the store front. My son named the business "Pie Prickles". His friend came by to help him out.
He and his friend worked hard making their pies, using rocks for berries, sand for sugar, and of course mud for chocolate. The sticks were useful for stirrers.
Pies, fresh out of the oven! Don't the flowers and cherries make them so inviting?
They had quite the creative menu.
Happy International Mud Day! Hope you got dirty today!
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- 2.1 SECTION 3.01. General Powers and Authority.
- 2.2 SECTION 3.02. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications.
- 2.3 SECTION 3.03. Regular Meetings.
- 2.4 SECTION 3.04 Special Meetings.
- 2.5 SECTION 3.05 Notice of Special Meetings.
- 2.6 SECTION 3.06 Quorum.
- 2.7 SECTION 3.07 Participation in Meeting by Conference Telephone.
- 2.8 SECTION 3.08 Manner of Acting.
- 2.9 SECTION 3.09 Action Without a Meeting.
- 2.10 SECTION 3.10 Vacancies.
- 2.11 SECTION 3.11 Employment.
- 2.12 SECTION 3.12. Reimbursement.
- 2.13 SECTION 3.13. Presumption of Assent
SECTION 1.01. Offices.
The principal office of the Foundation in the State of Maryland, shall be located in County of Howard. The Foundation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Maryland, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the Foundation may require from time to time.
SECTION 1.02. Purpose.
The OWASP Foundation will be the thriving global community that drives visibility and evolution in the safety and security of the world's software.
SECTION 1.03. Values.
OPEN: Everything at OWASP is radically transparent from our finances to our code. INNOVATION: OWASP encourages and supports innovation/experiments for solutions to software security challenges. GLOBAL: Anyone around the world is encouraged to participate in the OWASP community. INTEGRITY: OWASP is an honest and truthful, vendor agnostic, global community. ARTICLE II - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Each Board Member will be assigned one of the following roles: Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, or Board Member at large. These roles will carry the following responsibilities:
a) Board Chair - Provides leadership to the Board of Directors, who sets policy, Chairs meetings of the Board, encourages board's role in strategic planning, serves ex officio as a member of committees and attends their meetings when invited, helps guide and mediate board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns, monitors financial planning and financial reports, plays a leading role in fundraising activities, formally evaluates the performance of the Foundation Director and informally evaluates the effectiveness of the board members. Evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission, performs other responsibilities assigned by the Board.
b) Vice Chair - performs Chair responsibilities when the Chair cannot be available, works closely with Chair and other Board Members, participates closely with Chair to develop and implement officer transition plans, performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.
c) Secretary - maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization's records, manages minutes of board meetings, ensures minutes are distributed shortly after each meeting, is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings.
d) Treasurer - manages finances of the organization, administrates fiscal matters of the organization, provides annual budget to the board for member's approval, ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures.
e) Board Member at large - regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings, volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time, stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports, gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus, is an active participant in the committee's annual evaluating and planning efforts, participates in fund raising for the organization.
SECTION 2.02 Election and Term of Office.
Each Board member will serve for a term of 2 years. The term will begin effective January 1 following the election period.# The role of the Board Members shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the first meeting following the election of the Board of Directors. If the election of officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. Each officer shall hold that role until the next election has been completed.
SECTION 2.03 Resignation.
Resignations are effective upon receipt by the Secretary of the Board of a written notification.
SECTION 2.04 Removal.
Any officer, contractor, member, or director may be removed by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the Foundation will be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed. Election or appointment of an officer, agent, or director shall not of itself create contract rights, and such appointment shall be terminable at will.
SECTION 2.05 Vacancies.
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
SECTION 2.06 Chairman of the Board.
The Chairman of the Board shall be the principal executive officer of the Foundation and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Foundation. He or she shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise delegated. She or he may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the Foundation thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Foundation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chairman of the Board and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
SECTION 2.07 Secretary.
The Secretary shall:
a) Keep the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors in one or more minute books provided for that purpose;
b) See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law;
c) Be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Foundation and see that the seal of the Foundation is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Foundation under its seal is duly authorized;
d) Keep a register of the post office address of each Director which shall be furnished to the Secretary by such Director; and
e) In general perform all duties incident to the office of the Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board.
SECTION 3.01. General Powers and Authority.
The business and affairs of the Foundation shall be managed by its Board of Directors
SECTION 3.02. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications.
The number of directors of the Foundation shall be no less than five and no more than seven. Each director shall hold office for two years unless duly removed as prescribed in Section 5.5.03 and 5.04. Each director must be elected as prescribed in the election policy and procedure.
SECTION 3.03. Regular Meetings.
The Board of Directors shall have regular meetings monthly. Meetings shall be at such dates, times, and places as the Board shall determine. These meetings will be open to public attendance. Attendance by board members is required at no less than 8 of the 12 meetings per year (1 per month) and shall meet in person at least once annually at a date to be announced and agreed upon.
SECTION 3.04 Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the Chairman or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them.
SECTION 3.05 Notice of Special Meetings.
A special meeting may be called by the Chairman or at the request of any two (2) Board members by notice emailed, telephone, or telegraphed to each Board member not less one week before such meetings. Any directors may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
SECTION 3.06 Quorum.
A majority of the number of Directors fixed by Section 2 of this Article shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. If less than such majority is present at a meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. All decisions will be made by majority vote of those present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. If a board of Directors vote results in a split decision, the Chairman of the Board, if present at the meeting, can decide the issue.
SECTION 3.07 Participation in Meeting by Conference Telephone.
Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communication equipment, so long as members participating in such meeting can hear one another. A quorum must be maintained at all times during the meeting or the meeting will not continue.
SECTION 3.08 Manner of Acting.
The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 3.09 Action Without a Meeting.
Any action that may be taken by the Board of Directors at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if consent in writing, setting forth the action so to be taken, shall be agreed to before such action by a majority of the directors. Such consent can be provided by email.
SECTION 3.10 Vacancies.
Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise provided by law. If there is an equal number of affirmative and negative votes then the ultimate determination shall be made by the then-sitting Chairman of the Board. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office. Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of directors may be filled by election by the Board of Directors for a term of office continuing only until the next election of directors by the Directors.
SECTION 3.11 Employment.
No paid employee can serve on the board of directors or in the role of Officer while they are employed in a paid position by the Foundation.
SECTION 3.12. Reimbursement.
Directors shall serve without compensation with the exception that expenses incurred in the furtherance of the Foundation's business are allowed to be reimbursed with documentation and prior approval according to the Reimbursement Policy.
SECTION 3.13. Presumption of Assent
A director of the Foundation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he shall file his written dissent to such action with the person acting as the Secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or shall forward such dissent to the Secretary of the Foundation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to any director who voted in favor of such action.
SECTION 4.01. Membership Classes.
There shall be three classes of OWASP members: Corporate, Individual, and Educational.
SECTION 4.02. Qualifications.
Membership may be granted to any individual or organization that supports the mission and purposes of the Foundation, and who pays the annual dues as set by the Board of Directors or is approved by the Board of Directors as having provided a benefit to the organization deserving of membership.
SECTION 4.03. Termination of Membership.
The Board of Directors, by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the Board, may suspend or expel a member, and may, by a majority vote of those present at any regularly constituted meeting, terminate, suspend or expel the membership of any member who becomes ineligible for membership.
SECTION 4.04. Resignation.
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary; however, such resignation shall not relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues or other charges theretofore accrued and unpaid.
SECTION 4.05. Dues.
Dues for members shall be established by the Board of Directors.
Voting. Each member shall be entitled to vote on designated matters. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members or by proxy shall be the act of the members as a whole unless a greater number of members is required by law or stated otherwise in these Bylaws.
SECTION 5.01 Establishment
The Board of Directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors in office, establish one or more Advisory Boards or Committees. Committees will be held to the core purpose and core values as outlined in Sections 1.02 and 1.03. Committees will be structured according to the guidelines in Policy and Procedure.
SECTION 5.02 Local Chapters
A local OWASP chapter may establish smaller, local chapters within the geographical boundary of a chapter, such as country or a city. The bylaws of a chapter must not contain anything that is at variance with the expressed purposes of the OWASP Foundation or with the OWASP Foundation Bylaws, and must be approved as specified by the OWASP Foundation Board of Directors before becoming effective. A chapter may not change its bylaws, its name, or its boundaries without approval as specified by the OWASP Foundation. Chapter Bylaws may be produced in the native language of a nation, but must be translated into English for submission to the OWASP Foundation.
The chapter leader and local chapter board has to manage the local chapter according to the guidance and rules defined in the Chapter Leader Handbook. The Global Chapters Committee provides the support required by the local chapters to thrive and contribute to the overall mission and goals of the OWASP Foundation.
The OWASP Foundation may, by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors, suspend or annul a chapter if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, such action is in the best interests of the OWASP Foundation.
SECTION 6.01 Indemnity.
The Foundation shall indemnify the Officers of the Foundation including International Board Members and Employees, or agents as follows: a) Every Officer, Board Member, and employee of the Foundation shall be indemnified by the Foundation against all expenses and liabilities, including counsel fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him or her in connection with any proceeding to which he or she may be made a party, or in which he or she may become involved, by reason of being or having been a director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation or is or was serving at the request of the Foundation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, or any settlement thereof, whether or not he is a director, officer, employee or agent at the time such expenses are incurred, except in such cases wherein the director, officer, employee or agent is adjudged guilty of willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of his or her duties; provided that in the event of a settlement the indemnification herein shall apply only when the Board of Directors approves such settlement and reimbursement as being in the best interests of the Foundation.
b) The Foundation shall provide to any person who is or was an officer, board member, or employee, or agent of the Foundation or is or was serving at the request of the Foundation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, the indemnity against expenses of suit, litigation or other proceedings which is specifically permissible under applicable law.
(c) The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, direct the purchase of liability insurance by way of implementing the provisions of this Article VI. ARTICLE VII - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
SECTION 7.01 Conflict defined.
A conflict of interest may exist when any director, officer, or staff member may be seen as having interests which are adverse to the interests of the Foundation. Prior to any vote of the Board of Directors, a conflict of interest statement shall be made by any Board Member who is aware of any potential conflicts of interest to ensure that all parties are aware of any such conflicts.
SECTION 7.02. Disclosure required.
Any conflict of interest shall be disclosed to the Board of Directors by the person concerned. When any conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the Board of Directors, the interested person shall call it to the attention of the Board of Directors or its appropriate committee and such person shall not vote on the matter; provided however, any Director disclosing a possible conflict of interest may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.
SECTION 7.03. Absence from discussion.
The person having the conflict shall not participate in the decision regarding the matter under consideration.
SECTION 7.04. Minutes.
The minutes of the meeting of the Board or committee shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested person did not vote. When there is doubt as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter shall be resolved by a vote of the Board of Directors or its committee, excluding the vote of the person concerning whose situation the doubt has arisen.
SECTION 7.05. Annual review.
A copy of this conflict of interest statement shall be furnished to each director, officer, and staff member who is presently serving the Foundation, or who may hereafter become associated with the Foundation. This policy shall be reviewed periodically for the information and guidance of directors, officers, and staff members. Any new directors, officers, or staff members shall be advised of this policy upon undertaking the duties of such office.
SECTION 8.01 Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be January 1-December 31 but may be changed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 8.02. Contracts.
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Foundation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. This authorization must be in writing (electronic communication is acceptable) in the minutes of any meeting that provides such limited authority.
SECTION 8.03. Loans.
No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Foundation and no evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
SECTION 8.04. Checks, Drafts, etc.
All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Foundation, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Foundation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 8.05. Deposits.
All funds of the Foundation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Foundation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
SECTION 9.01. Books.
Correct books of account of the activities and transactions of the Foundation shall be kept at the office of the Foundation and are available on demand in hard or electronic copy.
SECTION 9.02 Audit.
A complete financial audit will be performed every 3 years by a third party, independent auditor.
SECTION 10.01. Amendments.
These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, provided prior notice is given of the proposed amendment in the notice of the meeting at which such action is taken, or provided all members of the Board waive such notice, or by unanimous consent in writing without a meeting.
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