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The first step towards compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule is to perform a risk assessment on your system. You aren't required to do this yourself- you may choose to hire a consultant- but you will be expected to understand the assessment findings. So what are 'risks', and how are they measured? Let's start by defining some terms as they appear in the Rule.
Section 164.308(a)(1) requires covered entities to "conduct an accurate and thorough assessment of the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of EPHI held by the covered entity." In this statement:
"EPHI" stands for Electronic Personal Health Information. This includes all medical information related to patients in your care.
"Vulnerabilities" are weaknesses in the way your system handles information. This can mean anything from inadequate physical security at your office (such as locks and alarms), to employing out-of-date software, to failing to employ the security features included in your software (not creating passwords, etc.).
Threats are forces that will exploit vulnerabilities. This can mean people, such as disgruntled employees, burglars and hackers, or it can mean things like fires, floods, earthquakes and tornadoes.
"Risk", therefore, is a calculation of two things: first, the probability that a given threat will exploit vulnerabilities in your system, and second, an estimate of how much damage would be caused by that exploitation. Risk is hard to assess; the factors involved are often subjective. Just because an event has a low probability level doesn't mean it can't or won't happen…and highly probable events with risk assigned might not impact your system security at all.
For instance: a viral infection on a computer in your system is highly probable, but the likelihood that the infection would lead to a system failure or security breach is small…therefore it would be considered a low-risk scenario. If a burglar, however, were to break into your office and steal all of your equipment, there is a 100% chance that your data will become unavailable to you and a good chance it may end up in malicious hands. Even if the crime rate is low in your neighborhood, this would be considered a high-risk scenario.
No matter what your assessment finds, when you address the vulnerabilities of your system and (where possible) eliminate threats, you reduce your overall risk levels- this is the best way to ensure you'll be in compliance with the Rule.
Join us next week for some tips on how to conduct your risk analysis.
Ryan Ricks
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Chapter 1: What's in a Data Warehouse?
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Chapter 3: Have It Your Way: The Structure of a Data Warehouse.
Chapter 4: Data Marts: Your Retail Data Outlet.
Part II: Data Warehousing Technology.
Chapter 5: Relational Databases and Data Warehousing.
Chapter 6: Specialty Databases and Data Warehousing.
Chapter 7: Stuck in the Middle with You: Data Warehousing Middleware.
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I apologize for getting this to you so late. But I want to take the opportunity to thank you for all you did to help us to refinance our house loan and helping me secure a VA loan and keeping our payments lower and securing the extra cash to repave our driveway, which is in progress today. Thanks again - Rick and Dee Lacey, WA
Hi Kevin, Thank you soooooo much for the great news! It's a dream come true to us! We especially appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to provide the pre-approved letter so that we could have a chance to win that dream house! And thank you for everything you've done for us! We'd like to wish you the best in everything!
Jeanie and Bob Federal Way, WA
Kevin,That has got to be the easiest refi we have ever done. Thank you so muchStan
Puyallup, WA
Thank you Kevin the process was very simple and the minimal paperwork was even better. We appreciate the quick response, I think this took about 18 days and that is nearly unheard of in our experienceDeanne & AnthonyPuyallup, WA
Our family certainly appreciates all the time, effort and work that went into making this happen for us. We are loving our new home so much, and we look forward to all the great memories that we will be making there. We are certainly going to recommend the both of you if we have any folks that are in need of realtor in this area, or a mortgage lender. You have been so wonderful to work with. And Kevin, that sounds great about letting us know if the VA Streamline Refinance will be a good option in the future if the rates move down. I hope that you both have a beautiful day!! All the best, KatrinaAberdeen, WA
Thanks so much for making this process smooth and easy, especially considering we never met and did this from different continents and a 9-hour time difference. We are very happy with how it all worked out, and thanks for securing the great lender credits which kept the closing costs down. I'll certainly recommend you to friends and co-workers once we are in the area!
Thanks,John University Place, WA
Kevin, Thank you so very much for walking us through our mortgage process! You are the best!!Josh & Christine Auburn, WA
Kevin, I wanted to say a great big "THANK YOU" .I have owned 2 homes in the past and never have I dealt with such an amazing and efficient loan officer. I was told what would happen, when it would happen and everything to expect. I met with Kevin once, that was it! The phone calls numbered 3, the emails numbered 5 then the loan was issued. The entire process took about 2 weeks, we spent more time waiting for the closing than we did acquiring the loan.I've tried to purchase homes in the past in Washington state only to be met with disappointment and frustration; Kevin cut through all of that in a matter of weeks and got me a home loan in the perfect City that I wanted, a condo right by the water. I couldn't have asked for anything more again thank you.Tommie Port Townsend, WA
Kevin impressed me with his expertise, customer service and his ability to save me a lot of money. Kevin saved me thousands of dollars compared to what other lenders/brokers quoted me. Kevin is truly independent and he shopped my VA IRRRL around and found me a deal. I am a loyal USAA customer and was surprised at how much more they were going to cost me over Kevin. You owe it to yourself to give Kevin a chance to provide you a quote. Kevin was also able to work with me remotely as I was away from Washington for most of the refi process. Thank you Kevin!
David SperryGraham, WA
Thank you so much Kevin!! You made this process so easy for us!! I appreciate all the work you put in helping us get this house and how quickly you made it happen. I will refer any friends to you that I can! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Jennifer & Barry Rainier, WA
Hi Kevin,
Thank you so very much for your work on our loan. You were great to work with, keeping us informed all along the way, and in every instance meeting or beating expectations for when one step or another would be taken or completed, and responding quickly to every question we posed. You are the best example of how clients want to be treated, and you made Jim and I feel taken care of throughout the process. Thank you.
We enjoyed some champagne last night celebrating this momentous occasion - cheers to you!
Holli and Jim Roy, WA
Kevin, four years ago I contacted you for help in paying off my mortgage on a new house early. I had a 30 year mortgage with 29 years remaining to pay. The local credit union I belonged to for nearly 50 years and their mortgage rep told me "you qualify for nothing". You managed to get me into a 15 year refinance loan at an attractive rate and suggested if I could to make extra principal payments. With hard work and sacrifices I recently received a letter from my mortgage company that my loan has been paid in full. Bottom line, thanks to you I paid off a new house in a total of 5 years and am a debt free senior citizen. Doug, Tacoma, WA
This was my wife and I's first time buying a house and it is a very nerve wracking experience. Because we didn't know what we didn't know, we initially opted to go with a bigger name in the industry. But upon guidance from friends and family we looked around and saw the extremely competitive rates from Kevin at VAHomeLoans.com - All Tech Mortgage Inc. My initial thoughts were "its too good to be true." So like everything else I buy, I started to research and try and find reviews. I looked all over and only found a small handful of reviews; some on his website and a couple on other review sites here and there. Although every review was glowing and nothing but great things to say I was still struggling with the fact that I couldn't find large numbers of reviews. I called Kevin to ask some questions and to get a feel for how "on it" he was and was immediately impressed. I remember hanging up the phone and saying to myself "this guy is good." Long story short, we chose Kevin and have had no regrets. He was a dream to work with and was always extremely proactive. There was never a single time where we had to ask him for an update, he always beat us to the punch. His response times were also phenomenal, no matter the day of the week or time of night, I always got a response within a few minutes. He was also able to close us 10 days ahead of our proposed date. I really hope with this review that I can help assure you that Kevin is indeed legitimate and that you have nothing to worry about with going with a smaller, lesser known entity. He exceeded all our expectations and has our full recommendationIan & LeahAuburn, WA
If you are seriously considering purchasing a home, look no further than Kevin Tinsley and VAHomeLoans.com. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable, walks you through every step of the way, and anticipates very well any issues that may come along.
Kevin is one of the smartest guys I have ever met and feel very lucky to have had the fortune of using Alltech. As a first time home buyer, I had a million questions and concerns and Kevin handled each one of them courteously and professionally.
We highly recommend Kevin Tinsley and Alltech...we are forever grateful for their services!Ron and Tai AdamsSpanaway, WA
Kevin was so wonderful to work with! He helped us figure out how to get the loan amount we needed by giving us no obligation advise over a two year period and we would not have been able to secure the loan we needed for our dream home without him. Kevin made sure we knew what to expect every step of the way and we will definitely use him in the future if we ever need another home loan!Garner's - Bonney Lake, WA
You cannot get a better mortgage broker than Kevin Tinsley. He got us a great rate and makes sure the whole process goes smoothly. He always answers the phone unless he is on the other line in which case he always called back within 10 minutes. He is always one step ahead of the game with all the necessary paperwork so everything goes smoothly. We've bought quite a few houses and he was by far the best mortgage broker/lender we've used. Craig & Lelia - Gig Harbor, WA
Thank you Kevin. You were definitely the right person to work with. We are very happy and relieved. My mom can move forward in her retirement plans and we can enjoy our home. I can't speak highly enough about you and your help. Best wishes and continued success.Brenda & Roger - Centrailia, WA
Thank you thank you!!! I am so thankful for your support, encouragement, and putting up with my level 10 anxiety all along the way! Expect some referrals coming your way and an amazing review of you and the va loan process. Everything I had heard and read online really scared me and its so nice to know it's false and possible to have a great experience using this amazing opportunity (the va loan). You are the best!
Amanda - Redmond, WA
Hi Kevin,Just wanted to send you a quick note and thank you for all of you efforts in helping us with our home loan. I truly appreciate all of your efforts, expertise and patience of guiding us through the process and helping us get out dream home!
Thanks again for all of your help, you are the best,Chuck Carolus - Puyallup, WA.
Kevin,I just wanted to say thank you! We just learned that our loan closed. This was probably the most painless mortgage/refinance process I have ever been through. I appreciate your responsiveness and ability to get the job done! Thanks again!Jason and Laura - Black Diamond, WA
Hi Kevin, My name is Mark Lynch, You handled my loan a few months back, we're finally in our new home and I'd like to say thanks again for making the whole process so simple and convenient. If you ever need someone to vouch for you and your company don't hesitate to ask. Again, Thank You. Sincerely, Mark Lynch - Tacoma, WA1SG, USARetired
Kevin is the premier mortgage broker in the area! He navigated my difficult VA loan on a duplex with true professionalism and attention to detail. When obstacles arose, he navigated and overcame with a calm confidence of a true captain. I highly recommend utilizing his services for any of your mortgage needs!
Steven C. - Auburn, WA
Kevin, yay! Thanks for all your help, you're so easy to work with!
Sandy - Tacoma, WA
Thank you very much for making it a very smooth transaction through the home loan process and hooking us up with Sandra and Romona. My wife could not believe it that we're in a house already. Again thanks again from all of us,
Bobby - Federal Way, WA
Hello Kevin,
We are so in love with our home! Holidays where great! Thank you again for everything!The Fishers - Gig Harbor, WA
As a first time home-buyer, you helped make my purchase smooth and extremely well-informed. Despite working with possibly the most difficult type of home purchase (HUD foreclosure), you were able to act as the perfect intermediary between mortgage company, listing agent, selling agent, and the agencies representing HUD. You are truly an expert communicator as all of of my daily phone calls were always answered and e-mails promptly replied to. When most HUD homes take upwards of 45 days to close, we were able to do it within four weeks, and I could not be happier. Thanks again for all of your hard work during what was a stressful time for me, as you made the burden tremendously easier to bear. I look forward to working with you again in the future, and recommending you to all of my friends/family who need an honest and hard-working loan officer.Very Respectfully,1LT Sam M. Yoo - Puyallup, WA
Kevin,I'd like to wish you, and yours a Happy Holiday Season. Your outstanding efforts (again) in the VA streamline REFI that you did for me on my current home resulted in an over $400.00 a month savings for me. As a disabled veteran struggling in a constant battle with the VA you brought instant financial relief. Not only did you complete the loan in 25 days, you were able to save me $9,000.00 from what the other institution was touting as my best deal ever, and were in their 6th week of continued requests for more documents. Streamlines are supposed to be quick, easy, and uncomplicated. You made it so.Thank you again for your professional, friendly, and accurate business model. I cannot express enough how much your actions have made my life so much more manageable, and far less stressed. I will confidently, and gladly continue to recommend your office, and services to friends, and family. Michael H. - Roy, WA
Kevin was amazing in helping us to buy our new house! We're on a VA loan, and in today's real estate world that is over saturated with foreclosures, bank owned, etc, negotiating VA terms is tricky to say the least. But Kevin went to bat for us in every possible way. He took the time to explain every nuance to us, which really helped to put us at ease in such a major purchase. He also worked with all the representatives of all the moving parts to make sure we were getting the best rate possible. I cannot recommend Kevin high enough, he is a true family man, very honest, and the kind of caring that is rare to find in business today. Thank you Kevin!!!
Danielle & Charles - Lacey, WA
I can highly recommend Kevin Tinsley without reproach. My experience with Kevin Tinsley processing of my mortgage were of an extremely positive nature. Kevin was able to keep up with me through three moves from Kansas, New York, and Georgia before I ultimately arrived in Washington. I would not think twice about using Kevin again for my mortgage needs. John G. Levine - Seattle, WA Major US ARMY
Thank you very much Kevin. You have made this the easiest refi / purchase process ever. We will definitely keep your info for the future and for anyone else that is looking to purchase or refi. Thanks again for the great service.Trebor and Gail - Graham, WA
Thanks again Kevin for all of your help, and for turning our re-fi experience into a positive smooth event! I didn't think that was possible after what we had been going through with other lenders! Your professionalism and eagerness to answer our questions, and explain things thoroughly was much appreciated! We will never hesitate to refer anyone your way! Denise - DuPont, WA
I signed escrow yesterday and will close on Monday. I could not be more pleased with you working with me over the past year and a half dealing with four houses. What you said you would do you did, the closing cost were on target and provided great service and were always responsive to my calls or emails. I would be more than happy to recommend your services to anybody I know looking for a mortgage. Again, thank you so much.
A very happy customer,Paul - Anderson Island, WA
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your services. I found the entire experience to be outstanding and I truly appreciate the efficient manner in which you handled my loan. Thanks again! K. Blakeley - Port Orchard, WA
Hi Kevin, Just wanted to let you know we signed our papers with the title company yesterday and it felt great!!! We're saving $240 per month and we can't thank you enough for being the one to make that happen! We really appreciate the work you've done and for making it so smooth and easy for us...Thank you sooo much! Casey & Julia - Woodland, WA
Dear Kevin, I want to thank you so much for helping me with my move and throughtout this entire process!!! I would like to send you something as a token of my appreciation for your hard work and for being there for me. I look forward to working with you in the future. Zahra - Tacoma, WA
Kevin, please forgive me for not doing this earlier, but we want to thank you for all your help. The process went problem free. Thank you again & it would be our pleasure to work with you again.Thomas & Sharon - Spanaway, WA
Kevin, I appreciate all your help.... Thanks for getting me such a low rate... I have been spreading the word of your great service... understandably, most people cannot get qualified to refinance?
Hopefully some of them will actually make the effort to contact you to try to save money...Joe - Puyallup, WA
Kevin, Joel & I would like to say thank you with all your help with our refinance. We appreciated your honesty and willingness to answer all of our questions. You were patient and made the process smooth and painless. Sincerely, Kristen & Joel - University Place, WA
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Is voltage waveform distortion the culprit for equipment malfunction or overloaded power sources? Find out how to extend your equipment's life.
The scene is all too common. Technicians and electricians investigating voltage quality problems uncover distorted voltage waveforms at individual power sources or at the end-use equipment locations. These waveforms often have a distinctive flattopping characteristic: where the waveform appears cut off at the positive and negative peaks. What's behind the invisible culprit?
Typical causes. Voltage waveform distortion typically relates to electronic equipment, which has an internal switch-mode power supply (SMPS) that draws a nonlinear current waveform. Whereas a linear load produces a sine wave current, the SMPS draws current pulses at only one portion of the applied voltage waveform. This nonlinear current increases with each added device. The nonlinear current, combined with the impedance of the circuit conductors and the power source, creates a voltage drop you see at the peak portions of the voltage waveform. The heavier the loading, the greater the root-means-square (rms) voltage drop. Recent changes in SMPS design and efficiency decreased the amplitude of current and, therefore, the amount of voltage waveform distortion.
Effects on equipment. Most equipment can operate properly with little voltage waveform distortion and still maintain a regulated DC output. However, with greater distortion, efficiency of the power system and loads decreases. Feeder and branch-circuit lengths also affect the amount of distortion. Overloaded branch circuits and associated wiring can't accommodate increased current flow.
Investigation techniques. How do you know if voltage waveform distortion is the culprit for equipment malfunction or overloaded power sources? One of the first items to investigate is the AC electrical panelboard feeding the affected equipment.
1. Check for tight connections. Surprisingly, this simplistic solution is one of the most overlooked.
2. Perform true rms current measurements around each of the phase conductors. Make sure there are no overloaded conductors. Verify there is not a significant imbalance between any of the phase conductors. Also, make sure the individual phase conductor currents do not exceed 20% of the average phase current.
3. In instances where significant waveform distortion exists, you'll find the neutral conductor current equal to or greater than the average phase current. Here's a general rule of thumb: Verify the neutral conductor current is at least 15% less than the average phase current.
4. Compare the phase-neutral voltages at the panelboard with phase-neutral voltage measurements made at the branch circuit. If the voltage drop is greater than 3% across the branch circuit, then it's possible you've overloaded a particular circuit, or a loose connection exists on the hot or neutral conductors.
5. Always make sure and measure the voltage across the circuit breaker contacts. This is a good indication of the unit's integrity. If a voltage drop of more than 50mV exists across the contacts, replace the breaker.
6. Use a harmonic analyzer to determine the total harmonic distortion (THD) for the various areas of the facility. Using IEEE Std. 519 as a guide, verify the voltage THD does not exceed 5%. Also make sure the phase currents do not exceed 20% THD.
Even though Std. 519 deals specifically with the point of common coupling (PCC), it's good practice to carry over the same logic to the secondary of isolation transformers.
Solutions. Consider the following approaches to address and troubleshoot voltage waveform distortion problems.
• Reduce transformer loading. Where a transformer provides power to nonlinear loads, you should not load it to more than 60% of its kVA nameplate rating. This practice reduces distortion and prevents overheating.
• Increase the size of the neutral conductor. This reduces the impedance of the neutral conductor path. A lower neutral conductor impedance decreases the voltage drop and reduces waveform distortion. Unfortunately, you can only make this type of wiring modification when you first install the electrical distribution.
• Limit the length of feeder circuits to less than 200 ft. This reduces the overall impedance of the power system.
• Limit the length of branch circuits to less than 50 ft.
• Eliminate shared neutral conductors and "daisy-chained" circuits. When wiring for electronic equipment, it's best to wire no more than five outlets off of a single circuit breaker.
• Reduce the amount of load on a branch-circuit panelboard. Voltage waveform distortion exists on every site. If it's a cause of equipment malfunction or overloaded power sources, the above recommendations should improve the efficiency of your system and extend the life of your equipment.


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I think I need a dictionary of acronyms!
HGL is a new one for me. Anyone have any thoughts about it?
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Sometimes I think they invent the vocabulary faster than they invent the actual technology.
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If you were going to buy a new HDTV that had HDR capability, you might want to get one that could support or be firmware upgraded to support HLG provided it didn't cost an arm and a leg to do so. HLG is definitely not a show stopper right now -- I haven't heard of anyone broadcasting HLG content yet. But, it will be coming.
HLG is designed to increase the dynamic range of live broadcasts and works mainly in the lighter portions of the picture. HLG content should be able to distinguish subtle tone difference in the highlights that otherwise would be burned out and indistinguishable. It's not the same as HDR. I would consider it a nice to have feature in the future, but not one that I would pay a substantial premium for today.
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Thanks for your opinion. I agree. It will be coming. Perhaps I feel that way since I gave up cable and the over the air TV images, even in HD, aren't as good.
A free upgrade for my camera allows videoing in HLG. Pany has a V-Log firmware available but I couldn't see paying $100 for it. To me it looks like using HLG will pretty much accomplish the same thing as V-Log.
No way Mr. B will spring for a 4k TV while our current HD model still breathes... but the way I see 4ks in shopping carts makes me believe the public will want higher def content. I have only seen the canned 4k footage in stores. It is astonishingly different from the HD TVs on display, side by side. There's definitely more difference than between HD and BluRay. I'd love to see 'regular' or even HD regular content on a 4k TV, but stores don't show that and I don't know anyone who has one.
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Maybe the reason that you see shopping carts laden with 4K TVs is because the supply of standard HD TVs is rapidly diminishing. Why buy an HD TV when, for not a lot more, you can buy a 4K TV even though there is (in the UK anyway) a dearth of broadcast 4K TV content.
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I think there's a significant "bigger number is better" effect but as you've seen simply having "4K" is only part of the story. Given (for example) the minimum requirement for 4K streaming on Netflix is 25Mb/s broadband I doubt many will ever display 4K content.
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Chris and John make good points.
Customer demand is certainly a large part of the equation. Stores don't stock a lot off stuff that doesn't sell and manufacturers don't make a lot of money making things that people don't buy. 4K content still lags, but the technology has matured to the point that the price point attracts the main stream buyer who wants to future proof their investment. Why wouldn't you want a 4K set if you didn't have to pay a premium to get it. Especially since people tend to hold on to their TV sets a long time.
I now have a 4K TV. I'm lucky that my Internet connection is greater than 50 Mb/s. I don't stream very much over the Internet, but when I do, the 4K image quality is noticeably better than 1080p. 1080p content is as good looking as that seen on my other native 1080p HDTVs.
I can also stream 4K or 1080p video through my local home network from an external hard drive attached to my WiFi router. Any device that supports dlna streaming can access the drive and play the videos.
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Yep. I'm not familiar with average bandwidth speeds in various areas of the world. I currently have 60 Mbps and my cable company keeps bugging me to exchange my current router for a 100 Mbs one. No extra charge for either the new modem or the faster service. I'll get around to it one day. It's a bit of a drive, 20 - 30 miles each direction.
Good to hear!!!
I have a 4k monitor for my computer. When I set up for 4k images the text is tiny, so I'm not taking advantage of the highest resolution. Does your TV automatically change resolution depending on the size of the incoming content?
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4K and HD content both display full screen.
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Thanks, Bob. Good to know you don't have to change settings all the time!
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams wrapped up the 2012 campaign by competing in the NCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday (Nov. 17) in Joplin, Mo.
The Bulldog men's squad, which was making its first appearance at the national championships since 1985, finished 13th overall in a competitive field. Meanwhile, the Bulldog women's team placed 22nd overall in its fifth consecutive trip to the national championships.
FSU totaled 370 points in the men's division, which was won by Adams State with 34 points on the Missouri Southern State Cross Country Course in Joplin.
Junior Brandon Cushman led the men's team as he came in 55th overall on the 10K course in a time of 30:46.3 on the day. Sophomore Andrew Harper was next in line as he placed 85th in a time fo 31:10.6 overall.
Bulldog senior Tyler Crossman captured 89th place at 31:19.0 followed by Alex Bladecki, who came in 99th overall at 31:30.3 for the Bulldogs. Senior Ryan Chute took 113th place (31:38.1) with junior David Silversmith taking 162nd place (32:10.3). Sophomore Spencer Gerber was 188th (32:36.5).
The women's team was paced by senior Alyssa Osika as she finished 104th overall on the women's 6K course in a time of 22:22.6. Senior Jordan McGuire was 106th (22:23.4) with junior Samantha Johnson taking 131st place (22:38.3) and junior Haleigh Przybylek coming in 148th (22:45.2) on the day.
FSU sophomore Kristie LeSage placed 151st (22:47.1) with sophomore Breeann Ovokaitys finishing 205th (23:34.5) for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Kayla Smith wound up 231st (24:21.8).
The Bulldog women totaled 534 points in the 32-team field that was won by Grand Valley State with 101 total points.
The Ferris State men's and women's cross country teams both qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships as both squads ran to third-place performances at the 2012 NCAA-II Midwest Regional Championships on Nov. 3 in Kenosha, Wis.
This year represented only the seventh time in history the Bulldog women's cross country team has qualified as a team for the national championships as their appearances the last four years (2008-11) were the program's first since 1987.
Meanwhile, the men's squad advanced for the first time since 1985 and it was FSU's eighth all-time Division II national berth. They also twice took part in the NCAA Division III Championships in the mid-1970's.
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March 2012
Short Day
Day 12, March 1, Spring Training Daily Schedule Full Squad.That's one piece of paper posted on a bulletin board in the Phillies clubhouse at Bright House Field.
Photo day started at 7 this morning, pitchers long toss at 9:55, BP from the coaches at 10:10, pitchers defensive work and conditioning at 10:10, defensive work for infielders, outfielders and catchers on three different fields at 10:50 a.m. and conditioning for that group at 11:20 a.m.
Then, at 1:30 p.m., the team's annual golf tournament at Belleair Country Club. Twelve groups will tee off shotgun style. If you want to see the highlights, there are two TV options, golf channel or comedy channel.
The bulletin board also contains lots of other pieces of information. Included is the bus schedule for road trips, a reminder players will need passports as the Phillies visit Toronto during the season, the travel roster for Sunday and Dubee's pitching plans for the next week. That 8X13 document lists the pitchers scheduled for the game, back-up for the game and those who will throw on the side. Players are expected to check the board every morning and know their schedule.
Camp Notes
**ESPN Spring Training Bus Tour will visit Clearwater on Friday. ESPN will televise three Phillies spring training games, most of any NL team. Dates are March 19 (Tigers), March 26 (Red Sox) and March 29 (Rays).
**Phillies radio broadcasts this spring will be only road games, except for Saturday's opener. Fans can hear the visiting team's broadcasters from Bright House Field on MLB.com. So, in essence, all games are on radio if you include the internet.
**Shane is going to be on the cover of Where Magazine, the edition that will be in all Philadelphia and area hotels this summer.
**Tim McCarver, the Ford C. Frick Award winner for broadcasting excellence, will attend the Phillies Alumni weekend in August (St. Louis series). He'll throw out the first ball on Toyota Alumni Night, Saturday, the 11th. Tim will receive his award during the Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown in July.
Spring Training Memories
Jimmy Rollins
"1997 at Carpenter Complex with all the minor leaguers. My number was 63 or 68. I remember we stayed at the Econ-0-Lodge down the street from complex but I can't remember my roommate. Didn't expect to see that many players in the clubhouse, something like 200 of us. It was like going to school the first day, you had to find your locker and you had to learn new names and faces. Yet, everybody knew everything about you, where you came from, what round you were selected."
**Alumni reveal their spring training memories.
**Feature story on the Steve Carlton trade of 40 years ago.
**Feature story on the new Paul Owens memorial bust.
**Where Are They Now? Rheal Cormier, a 2012 inductee into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
**Fan voting for the Phillies Wall of Fame


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In Seattle, Margo and Gary Bennett found a property that was, as Margo says, spec-built on the site of a dilapidated bungalow that had been demolished. The new house had zero street appeal; older houses on either side and construction taking place on the slope behind meant there wasn't a lot of privacy. Plus, the lot was small, leaving little room for a garden. The couple saw the potential but needed someone who could turn their "before" into a successful "after."
Enter landscape designer David Pfeiffer. Among his challenges was the fact that the main entrance was oddly positioned at the side of the house. Because of this arrangement, the first issue Pfeiffer tackled was getting people to the front door. "I wanted to create a subtle 'invitation' for visitors to follow a path to the side entry," he says. "People are drawn toward water and its sound, so I positioned a circular fountain as a formal centerpiece in the front garden space."
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For the front garden, Pfeiffer proposed a stone-walled enclosure, reached through an iron gate from a cobblestone drive, and a gravel apron to capture the oft-neglected piece of ground between curb and sidewalk. Everything but the stone walls was enthusiastically accepted. "Gary was reluctant to use so much stone, but I took him to visit another project. I was showing him the cobblestones, but all he saw were the stone walls—and fell in love!"
In the front garden, an existing red-leaf maple tree and Margo's much-loved crabapples soften the geometry of the house facade. The seasonal change from flower to fruit is complemented by the underplanting of low-growing flowering shrubs like Hebe 'Blue Mist' and H. topiaria, Daphne burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie', 'Fred Boutin' lavender, and the evergreen, sweet winter box, Sarcococca humilis.
Beneath the shrubs are layered plantings of spring-flowering tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, and muscari, which are followed in summer by old-fashioned perennials like the Japanese windflower, Anemone 'Honorine Joubert', hardy geranium 'Anne Folker', and the perennial wallflower Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'.
Two large boulders mark the transition between the fountain court at the front of the house and the stairway that leads to the back. "It's the mystery of 'where does this go' that leads you on. I like it when you can't see the end of the path," says David, who advises that in small gardens it's important to organize the outdoor rooms so they connect to the house in a way that makes sense.
The back garden was divided into two rectangular, outdoor rooms, one carpeted with turf, the other paved. Square urns and a slight change in grade mark the transition between the two sections. In the lawn area, a seating alcove set against the garden retaining wall faces the house. It's nestled in a simple wooden pergola given presence by the wrought-iron panels-brought from the Bennetts' previous garden-that form the sides. The alcove is the couple's private retreat, where they decompress at the end of a busy day. "It's beautiful in the evening when the garden is full of flower scents from lilac and daphne," says Margo. "David said he wanted to create a garden for the eyes as well as the other senses."
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Abstract: Taylor's system of accounting was formulated in the 1880s, basically completed in the 1890s, and implemented in various manufacturing companies up until the 1920s. The rapid growth of business and the accompanying change in capital structure in this century led to an income-statement emphasized financial accounting system on the one hand, and a decision-oriented managerial account-ing system on the other. In either system, some influence of Taylor's work is still discernable.
In the early years of this century, the work of Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) generated a great interest in efficiency that swept the United States and influenced industrial life all over the world. His innovative ideas and comprehensive experiments led not only to his receiving numerous patents, but also to his earning a reputation as the father of scientific management. He is well-known, of course, for his work on task standardization. He is scarcely recognized, however, for his work in accounting. Perhaps this lack of recognition of his contributions to accounting is simply because Taylor, always busy as an industrial consulting engineer, did not publish anything on accounting per se. Nevertheless, Taylor's disciples often spoke of his cost accounting and general accounting systems with very high regard. But until now, very little specific information about these systems has been available.
Our research in the Taylor Collection of the Stevens Institute of Technology has uncovered several unpublished manuscripts from the 1880s and 1890s in which Taylor described in great detail his accounting systems. In the following pages we describe the ac-
Acknowledgement is made to Dean V. K. Zimmerman and Professor R. I. Dickey of the University of Illinois, Dean Emeritus Paul Garner of the University of Ala-bama, and the anonymous reviewers of this paper for their comments and encour-agement. Great appreciation is extended to the Stevens Institute of Technology for the use of the Taylor Collection, without which this paper would have been impossible.


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iRobot Corporation, famous as pretty much the only major consumer robotics company in existence, has announced a new military order and results defying market expectations.
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The firm, maker of the iconic Roomba floor-cleaning droid, issued crowd-pleasing Q2 results last week backed by strong performance in both consumer and military markets, which saw its shares surge 15 per cent.
At the same time the company announced a further order for its Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) bomb-disposal robot by the US Army. The SUGV, a lightened version of the successful PackBot, is designed for use by foot soldiers who must carry it with them (as opposed to vehicle-borne Explosive Ordnance Disposal - EOD - teams). It can be used for reconnaissance, for instance around corners or inside compounds, as well as for purely EOD tasks.
"Robots have played an important role on the battlefield for years now, and their numbers in theater are growing," said Admiral Joe Dyer, iRobot gov-biz chief and ex US Navy test pilot. "Warfighters can carry and quickly deploy the SUGV at a moment's notice, which is crucial in challenging environments such as Afghanistan. These robots are saving lives every day."
Under last week's deal the US Army will take a further 94 SUGVs (plus spares) for $14.6m, putting each one at $155,000. This will take total US government orders to 323. iRobot is partnered with US defence mammoth Boeing on the Army/SUGV contract, which will remain open for further orders in its current form until February next year. ®
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- Generates leads to gain new business.
- Uses his or her selling skills to turn a portion of those leads into new business.
Rainmaking is a widely used term in the legal industry but is also applicable to fitness. The rainmakers in a fitness setting can be the sales consultant, studio owner, club manager, personal trainer or the CEO, as long as the person is responsible for bringing in revenue for the company.
Are you the rainmaker in your club? If not, here's what you can do to make the rain fall:
- Work hard. You'll be hard pressed to find a rainmaker who is not constantly finding ways to seek more business. Be prepared to work 60 hours or more a week if you want to reap the fruits of your labor later.
- Work smart. Working hard blindly is not going to help much if you don't know where to find the right prospects, close deals or leverage your time. These are the skills that can be acquired with experience, which is another important skill that can only come with the above pointer: working hard.
- Be optimistic. Rainmakers are positive people who make the best of any situation. If a deal does not come through, find out why, and improve on it. If you don't see results from implementing certain strategies, don't give up. Stay positive, and keep trying.
- Find your own way(s) to make rain. There is no universal method to make rain. All rainmakers develop their own unique ways of generating business and usually keep them as a trade secret. However, they often employ one or more of the following methods:
- Public speaking
- Writing articles, books, etc.
- Direct mailing
- Cold calling
- Generating referrals
- Internet presence
- Pro bono work
- Newsletters
- Trade shows and events
- Directory listings
- Listen more and talk less. Why do you think we are born with two ears but only one mouth? OK, maybe that's coincidence, but it is an undeniable fact that rainmakers are excellent listeners. If you come across to others like a car salesman, you will lose the credibility that is necessary to close big deals. Listen to what your prospects want, and give the best recommendation, which sometimes can lead to sales much bigger than what you first intended.
- Never lose track of a client or prospect. Rainmakers love all of their prospects and clients. Find ways to educate, nurture and care for your clients. Send them information, cards and reminders to tell them you really care.
- Learn to love marketing and selling. All rainmakers enjoy every minute of prospecting and selling. If you truly want to be a great rainmaker, you must be an expert in these areas. There is simply no other way.
- Take great care to credential yourself. Most rainmakers have good degrees and are well certified. They know that by doing so, they can sell things at a premium price. Although paper qualifications alone won't necessary land you big business, they help.
- Became a specialist. Rainmakers know that they cannot be seen as a jack-of-all-trades early on in their career. They know they must carve a niche for themselves and dominate the market. Once you start to become known as a specialist, you become focused and know where to channel your energy. Prospects then recognize that you are the expert and have greater trust in you.
- Use an education-based marketing approach. Instead of trying to sell your services or memberships, educate your prospects. Let them know through newsletters, seminars or other means that you are the real fitness guru. Once you have achieved that, they wouldn't want to go to another source. Many rainmakers swear by this strategy.
- Be persuasive. What's the point of having a lot of prospects if you can't sell them a single item? Rainmakers are not only good at finding prospects, but they are also deal closers. Learn about sales scripts and how to handle objections to ensure that your prospects will become your clients.
- Never stop learning. Rainmakers are hungry for knowledge. If you want to make it big, you've got to be humble, learn the ropes and don't ever stop.
- Be on the lookout for innovative ways to generate publicity. The top rainmakers have their names everywhere. On TV and radio, in books, newspapers, magazines -- everywhere you look, you see and hear their name. Find ways to get your name out there.
- Take immediate action. Nothing moves until something happens. Rainmakers go beyond their fears and simply take constructive actions to make magic happen, which is to make rain. If your actions are massive enough, you'll create a heavy downpour.


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Beaumont City Council agreed to move forward in negotiations with the Beaumont Children's Museum to lease meeting rooms in the Beaumont Civic Center for the museum to build and display its exhibits in the near future.
The museum had plans to refurbish the Oil City Brass Works building at 600 Crockett St. The building, however, is in such bad condition that it will most likely be demolished instead.
City manager Kyle Hayes said the director of the city of Beaumont's event facilities came up with a solution to end the Children's Museum's woes and one that would benefit the city as well.
The idea was to make the meeting rooms at the Beaumont Civic Center available to the Children's Museum to display their exhibits until they choose to build their own museum, Hayes said.
"The reason we think it makes sense is because the meeting space … is underutilized," Hayes explained at a March 4 Beaumont City Council meeting.
"We do have people that rent it, but we have other facilities where they could go — The Event Centre, The Julie Rogers Theatre, the lobby at the Civic Center."
Hayes pointed out that the city is currently looking for ways to attract families to Riverfront Park and that having the Children's Museum close by could aid in that goal.
"If we had a children's museum next door, I think that would help in that effort. To have the synergy there for everything we're trying to achieve," he said.
Also, the Civic Center already has a parking lot that can accommodate school bus parking, restrooms, and a ticket office that is also underutilized, Hayes said.
Hayes said the city met with Alison Getz and board members of the Children's Museum in February to discuss the idea.
"They were excited about it," he said. "City staff is excited about it. If they choose to build their own building, that's fine, but in the meantime they may love it down here and it may be working so well, maybe they'll be down here for the next 50 years."
Mayor Becky Ames expressed concern, however, that prospective hotels that had plans to build next to the Civic Center might want to utilize said meeting room space and that could cause a potential conflict with the Children's Museum.
"Don't not move forward with the Children's Museum … a hotel can have their own meeting space," Hayes responded. "I think the Children's Museum far outweighs any negatives. I think if we move forward with hotel development, we are going to have to subsidize it in some form or fashion. That may be a part of it, that we help with the meeting space. There are other locations other than the Civic Center to make that happen as well. It depends what their needs are."
If the city agrees to lease the Civic Center space to the Children's Museum, Hayes said it would likely charge $500 a month and would retain the option to terminate the lease at any time.
Allison Getz, president of the Beaumont Children's Museum, said, "We have over $100,000 in the bank and have been raising money, but … it's really difficult to write grants and raise serious money until you have a physical location that you are operating out of. I just think this is a great alternative for us."
Hayes said after the city and the Children's Museum work out a lease agreement, the city will be asked to approve the lease at a future council meeting.