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Good design and manufacturing processes are essential to ensure you meet these technical and legal requirements. They can also give your business a competitive edge and save costs.
This guide sets out the key safety, design, packaging and insurance issues you need to consider in relation to your products.
Your legal responsibilities
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, all products must be 'fit for purpose', be of satisfactory quality and fit their description. This means that your products must fulfil the purpose the customer has been led to expect and the reasons that led them to buy it.
The act also covers any purpose that a customer asks about when the product is purchased and is guaranteed by the retailer to meet that purpose when it is sold. If a product is not fit for purpose, the customer is within their rights to return and receive a refund or have the goods replaced or repaired.
Guidance on the Consumer Rights Act 2015
By definition, good design will lead to safe design. While meeting your legal obligations is the minimum required, it is a good idea to go further and take best practice on board throughout the design, production, supply and disposal stages.
As a manufacturer or supplier you could be held liable in any legal action for harm caused to consumers or businesses as a result of unintended side-effects or the failure of products manufactured or supplied by you.
Your manufacturing and processing systems must comply with environmental law. You can read guidance to help you keep up with your environmental responsibilities on the Environment Agency website.
Products covered by specific safety regulations
A CE mark is a manufacturer's claim that its product meets specified essential safety requirements set out in relevant European directives.
Certain categories of products must bear CE marking if you intend to sell them in:
- the EU
- member states of the European Economic area (EEA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
The following categories of products require CE marking if you wish to sell them within the EU or member states of the EEA:
- toys
- electrical products
- construction products
- pressure vessels
- telecommunications equipment
- medical devices
- machinery, equipment and safety components
- personal protective equipment
- satellite station equipment
- gas appliances
- pressure equipment
- appliances (other than gas)
- non-automatic weighing instruments and equipment
- measuring instruments
- recreational craft
- lift machinery
- equipment and protective systems for explosive atmospheres
- in vitro diagnostic medical devices
- marine equipment
- safety components and subsystems for incorporation into cableway installations
- cableway equipment (ski tows etc)
The requirement for CE marking and the exact process you will need to go through varies from product to product. Different types of product are governed by different European directives. For example, the trade of certain machinery, equipment and safety components is governed by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended). The regulations implement a European directive aimed at removing technical barriers to trade.
Under the regulations, products that conform to the relevant safety standards are CE marked and can be placed on the market across the EEA. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the regulations rests with the manufacturer of the machinery, equipment or components in question. Failure to do so can result in prosecution.
Guidance on the machinery regulations
Where an item of equipment is covered by more than one directive, it must be CE marked under all applicable directives.
If you supply consumer products which aren't covered by these specific directives, they must not be CE marked. However, you still have a general duty to ensure they are safe for normal or reasonably foreseeable use under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Fireworks – information for suppliers, retailers and display event organisers
Fireworks are available throughout the year from shops licensed to supply them. They become widely available at certain times of the year, mainly a few days before New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, and in the weeks leading up to Bonfire Night on 5 November.
If you supply or sell fireworks or if you organise display events you must be aware of your responsibilities.
Your responsibilities as a firework manufacturer or importer
If you manufacture category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks or import category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks which are manufactured outside the EU, you must ensure they conform to European safety standards before supplying them for sale to the public. To do this, you need to ensure that the fireworks have been tested by a notified body (NB).
Once the NB has approved them, the products must carry the CE mark and be correctly labelled with details of the manufacturer and importer.
Category 3 fireworks must not exceed 120 decibels.
Category 4 display fireworks that are not intended for supply to consumers must be marked accordingly.
If you import fireworks, you must ensure they comply with the EU safety standards, carry the CE mark and supply information at the point of entry to ensure that fireworks are legally stored and distributed. This information should be given to HM Revenue & Customs and will then be sent to the relevant authorities responsible for storage licences so they can check on deliveries.
Licensing authorities can ask to see information relating to transactions of fireworks exceeding 50 kilograms of net explosive content.
Guidance on the Pyrotechnic Articles Safety Regulations 2015
Your responsibilities if you are a fireworks retailer
If you want to sell fireworks to the public, you need to register your shop or obtain a licence from your local authority. The penalties for not registering or being licensed are a fine of up to £5,000, a prison sentence of up to 3 months, or both.
It is illegal for retailers to sell caps, cracker snaps, novelty matches, party poppers, serpents and throwdowns to anyone who is under 16 and to sell all other fireworks to anyone who is under 18 – it is recommended that proof of age is sought.
You must display a large notice reminding customers about the law with regard to underage sales and possession.
You can only sell fireworks that conform to EU safety standards and which carry the CE mark and meet certain noise conditions. They must have the CE mark printed on each item or on the retail packaging.
You must also supply fireworks with any safety instructions provided by the manufacturer or importer.
Boxes of fireworks must not be split and sold separately.
Unless you have a special licence, you can only sell fireworks during the weeks leading up to Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Fireworks storage risk assessment checklist and information about storing and selling fireworks in retail premises on the HSE website.
BEIS fireworks resources and safety codes on the National Archives website.
Cosmetic products safety regulations
All cosmetic products supplied in the UK, whether for consumer or professional use, must comply with European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which came into force on 11 July 2013. It also requires safety assessments on the products, as listed in Annex I.
The regulation requires you to notify the European Commission of every product, using the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP).
A list of safety assessors is available from the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).
European Commission cosmetics sector information
Safety regulations for children's products
All toys supplied in the UK must meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
The regulations define a toy as 'any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children of less than 14 years of age, but excluding those products specified in Schedule 3 [of the regulations]'.
Text of Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys.
CE marking on toys
All toys presented for sale in the UK must bear the CE marking and the name and address of the person who first placed the toy on the market.
The CE mark is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product satisfies essential safety requirements and can be sold within the EU.
Local authority trading standards officers can remove a toy from the market if they believe it to be unsafe.
Testing for toys
If you manufacture a toy in accordance with the regulations – and the standards cover all aspects relating to the toy – then it can be self-certified.
Where the standards do not cover all aspects relating to the toy, a sample must be submitted for type examination by an approved body.
If you import toys you are responsible for their safety, whether or not they already bear a CE mark. You might want to consider having them tested to ensure they are safe.
Other child safety regulations
Other laws relating to child safety include:
- flammability – tough performance requirements regarding flammability are compulsory for children's nightdresses and dressing gowns
- choking risks – toys intended for children under 36 months must not present a choking risk – the test uses the 'small parts cylinder' (toys or parts of toys that can fit entirely inside the cylinder are identified as choking hazards)
- magnetic parts – magnets which have a flux of more than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) and fit entirely in the small parts cylinder are not permitted for use in toys
- chemicals – the revised European Directive 2009/48/EC will limit the amounts of certain chemicals that may be contained in materials used for toys – these parts of the directive relating to chemical content will come into force on 20 July 2013 (there is also a ban on the use of six phthalates in toys and products for children under 3 years of age)
General product safety regulations
General product safety is regulated by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPS Regulations). They apply to all products (new and second-hand) used by consumers. Product-specific legislation continues to take precedence in areas where the provisions have similar objectives to the GPS Regulations.
The GPS Regulations maintain the general duty placed on producers and distributors to place on the market (or supply) only products that are safe in normal or reasonable foreseeable use. The principal responsibility for day-to-day enforcement of the Regulations lies with local authorities.
The GPS Regulations recognise certain technical standards as carrying a presumption of conformity with the general safety requirement, meaning that products that comply with them are deemed to be safe.
Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (RAPEX)
RAPEX is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products – with the exception of food, pharmaceutical and medical devices which are covered by other mechanisms.
It facilitates the rapid exchange of information between member states and the Commission on measures to prevent or restrict the marketing or use of products posing a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers. Both measures ordered by national authorities and measures taken voluntarily by producers and distributors are reported by RAPEX.
How does RAPEX work?
When a product (eg a toy, childcare article or household appliance) is found to be dangerous, the competent national authority takes appropriate action to eliminate the risk. It can withdraw the product from the market, recall it, or issue warnings. The National Contact Point then informs the European Commission (Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection) about the product, the risks it poses to consumers and the measures taken by the authority to prevent risks and accidents.
The European Commission disseminates the information that it receives to the National Contact Points of all other EU countries. It publishes weekly overviews of dangerous products and the measures taken to eliminate the risks on the internet.
The National Contact Points in each EU country ensure that the authorities responsible check whether the newly notified dangerous product is present on the market. If so, the authorities take measures to eliminate the risk, either by requiring that the product be withdrawn from the market, by recalling it from consumers or by issuing warnings.
A weekly overview of the dangerous products reported by the national authorities (the RAPEX notifications) is published on the Commission website.
Product recall
If you are concerned about the safety of a product, make your concern clear to the retailer, manufacturer or the Citizens Advice consumer helpline: 03454 04 05 06.
Information about product recalls
If you are a producer or distributor of consumer products on sale in the European Union (EU), the attached guide gives you general advice about what you should do if you have evidence that one of your products may be unsafe. It is a voluntary guide to carrying out corrective actions for product safety, supported by the market surveillance authorities in member states and consumer and trade organisations within the EU.
Consumer Product Safety in Europe: Corrective Action Guide
Unsafe product notification
Producers and distributors must inform their local authority (typically, the Trading Standards Department).
Unsafe product notification guidance for businesses (PDF, 326K).
There are 2 parts to this process:
- the notification form – which the producer or distributor should fill in
- the online database – used exclusively by the authorities of member states to view and process notifications (in the case of the UK the National Contact Point for RAPEX at BEIS)
Guidance and the form can be accessed on the European Commission Product Safety Business Alert Gateway
UK local authority enforcers have a duty to inform BEIS of products placed on the market that present a serious risk to consumers. Email the BEIS Rapex Unit for the Rapex guidance note and form: firstname.lastname@example.com
Safety concerns in the early stages of design
Taking into account the safety aspects of your products from the outset of design can help limit your liabilities as you may find it easier to comply with current and future legislation if your products are easier to produce, use, maintain and dispose of.
Focusing on the research and design of your products during the early stages of development may also boost your competitiveness through a number of ways such as:
- efficient use of raw materials and resources
- improved product quality
- reducing or removing hazardous materials from your processes
- better preparation for the end of your product's lifecycle
- increased market share and better customer relationships
While you are creating your product, check that no harm will be caused to makers and consumers by any of the materials or finishing techniques used.
Once a sample of your product is ready for use, check that:
- it is strong enough to support any loads involved
- it can't produce any toxic, harmful, or adverse effects on the user or consumer
- the materials used are suitable for the purpose and safe for users
- all hazards have been sufficiently controlled, eg electrical insulation, moving parts, folding components, noise and poor ergonomic design
When you dispose of a product, check that the parts and materials can be dismantled without causing harm or releasing toxic or harmful substances. Ensure that the recycling of any parts or materials will not release toxic or harmful substances.
Increasingly there is pressure from stakeholders such as the government, regulators, the supply chain and customers to design products that don't have a negative impact on the environment or society.
Packaging concerns
Packaging includes all products used to contain, protect, handle, deliver or present goods. It includes returnable and non-returnable items such as boxes, pallets, labels, containers, tubes, bags, sacks, timber, glass, metals, plastics and ceramics. It can also include tape, wrapping, binding and tying materials.
You should check that your packaging is designed with safety in mind. The packaging should protect your product in transit and protect your customer from potential injury.
By opting to use a safety-led choice of packaging, your business will benefit from meeting legal demands, saving money and promoting an efficient image to suppliers and customers.
The EU-wide Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (Regulation 1272/2008) otherwise known as the CLP Regulation governs the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals. Chemicals, either substances or mixtures must be classified, labelled and packaged in-line with this Regulation before they are placed on the market. Suppliers must:
- identify the intrinsic hazards of the chemical (classification)
- provide information to their customers about any identified hazards, usually on the package itself (such as a label) and provide a safety data sheet (SDS) if the chemicals are to be used at work (provision of an SDS comes under the EU-wide Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals Regulation – REACH)
- package the chemical safely and appropriately
Packaging should:
- prevent escape of the chemical;
- not be adversely affected by the chemical
- be strong enough to withstand normal handling
The CLP Regulation has applied to the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous substances since 1 December 2010 and to mixtures since 1 June 2015.
Further information on chemical classification, labelling and packaging is available on the UK HSE website.
Read about safety issues for the labelling and packaging of chemicals under CLP on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website.
You must take further action if you want to transport dangerous goods. See the guide on moving goods by road.
You must keep your use of packaging to a minimum, avoid the use of heavy metals and enable packaging to be recovered. If your business handles more than 50 tonnes of packaging in a year and has a turnover of more than £2 million, you must recover and recycle set amounts of packaging.
Product liability and taking out insurance
It's a criminal offence for manufacturers to supply unsafe products. They may also be liable under civil law for any harm such products cause – which could result in costly legal proceedings.
The Consumer Protection Act 1987 makes manufacturers strictly liable for death, injury, loss or damage caused by defective (unsafe) products.
If a finished product contains a defect in a particular component, both the product manufacturer and component manufacturer may be liable.
You can download the guide to the product liability and safety provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
Other suppliers, such as wholesalers and retailers, are not liable unless they fail to identify the producer when asked to do so by a person who has suffered harm.
But customers can sue retailers under laws on the sale of goods.
You should take positive action to monitor the safety of your products. You should also make sure you are covered by product liability insurance if you manufacture or repair products, and possibly if you sell them, too.
Insurance will provide valuable protection for your business against any costs or compensation awarded. Although it's not a legal requirement to have this type of insurance, it could mean the survival of your business should a claim be made against you.
You can visit the Association of British Insurers website to download liability insurance guidance for small businesses.
Where to get more help
The following links will provide further information on product liability, product safety and sustainability.
The Design Council encourages businesses to understand the design process and to incorporate it into their strategic planning. Find out more on the Design Council website.
BSI provides useful information relating to standards, certification and legislation, together with comprehensive details of CE marking. Read about standards on the BSI website.
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) provides a broad range of information and advice on environmental issues including eco-design and packaging. Read information and advice on environmental issues on their website.
You can also contact the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794 for two hours of free advice.
Further information
BSI General enquiries
0345 086 9001
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
0303 444 0000
Environment Agency Helpline
03708 506 506
General BIBA number
0344 7700 266
CE marking information on the BSI website
Kitemarks information on the BSI website
United Kingdom Accreditation Service Accredited Bodies information on the UKAS website
Sale of Goods Act resources on the OFT website
BEIS fireworks resources and safety codes on the National Archives website
Fireworks storage risk assessment and guidance for retail premises on the HSE website
Toy sector information on the European Commission website
Local office contact details on the Trading Standards website


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2,4-D Task Force II Response to NRDC Law Suit Filed on February 23, 2012
The Industry Task Force II on 2,4-D Research Data is disappointed that the Natural Resources Defense Council ("NRDC") has sued EPA today claiming that the Agency has taken too long in responding to its November, 2008 petition to cancel 2,4-D registrations and tolerances.
2,4-D is not only among the most thoroughly tested pesticides, it is among the most thoroughly reviewed. Since 1988 the Task Force has submitted to EPA over 250 mammalian and environmental toxicology, environmental fate and residue studies. In 2005, EPA concluded its seventeen year comprehensive review and assessment of 2,4-D. It reported in its 304 page Reregistration Eligibility Decision for 2,4-D ("RED") that the short and long-term effects of using 2,4-D were "not of concern" when users followed product label instructions.
EPA has not taken too long to respond to NRDC's Petition. NRDC's 2008 Petition to EPA and its law suit alleged that 2,4-D disrupts the human endocrine system. Yet since November, 2008, the Task Force has submitted to EPA a state-of-the-art reproduction study in rats and, in response to an October 2009 testing order of EPA, eleven endocrine assays in various organisms or equivalent information that address the very endpoint of concern to NRDC. EPA is reviewing this body of test data now. The results of the study and assays demonstrate that 2,4-D is not an endocrine disruptor.
Finally, to address FIFRA's requirement that EPA periodically and systematically review the safety of pesticides every fifteen years, EPA, even though it completed its comprehensive safety assessment of 2,4-D in 2005, will start another updated review of 2,4-D, approximately 12 months from now, March, 2013.
In summary, 2,4-D continues to meet FIFRA's standards for registration. Registrants are conducting and EPA is assessing state-of-the-art studies to address the very questions raised in NRDC's November, 2008 Petition. EPA will start a public and transparent review of 2,4-D within the next 12 months.

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Arvest Bank will hold a one-day donation drive called "Feed the Pack Day" in multiple cities across Baxter and Marion Counties to help reduce food insecurity in North Central Arkansas. Donations to Feed the Pack will support area backpack food programs that provide food for school children on weekends and holidays, times when they may not have access to enough food.
Arvest Bank is asking for individuals or groups of volunteers who can assist with the collection drive at various locations.
On Friday, April 27, community volunteers will be stationed at the corner of Hwy. 62 and Cardinal Dr. in Mountain Home from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers will also be located outside Harps in Mountain Home and Yellville, Walmart in Mountain Home and Flippin, Town and Country in Mountain Home, Shoe Sensation in Mountain Home, and SunFest in Gassville from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All donations directly support the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas' Backpack Program, as well as other organizations in Baxter and Marion counties that operate a backpack program.
"The backpack programs in this area serve a widespread need and they are often the difference for hundreds of children between having food and going without a meal," said Jeff Quick, president and CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. "We see an increased need for food during the summer months, when children don't have access to school meal programs. The financial support we receive now helps us stock our shelves later in the year, when donations begin to get sparse." Quick said more than 600 children in Baxter County alone are served by backpack programs.
Arvest Bank created Feed the Pack Day in 2016 and has collected $35,000 during the past two fundraising drives, equating to 175,000 meals for local children who are supported by backpack programs. In addition, 4,000 nonperishable food items have been collected during Feed the Pack.
"Our success for these children depends upon two things – the number of volunteers we have to accept donations, and the generosity of the wonderful people in these communities," said
Tiffany Watkins, assistant vice president and marketing director for Arvest Bank in North Central Arkansas. "A donation of only one dollar provides five meals, so we have the potential to help ensure these children don't go hungry for the remainder of this year."
Individual volunteers, groups or businesses who are interested in volunteering for Feed the Pack Day may sign up online here, or they may contact Tiffany Watkins with Arvest Bank at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Radio station KTLO 97.9 FM will broadcast live updates on the amount of money raised throughout the day, with the announcement of the grand total planned for 7 p.m. The Baxter Bulletin will post updates on its web site as well.
Feed the Pack Day is a community event that is held in support of Arvest Bank's 8th annual 1 Million Meals campaign that challenges bank associates, customers and community members to participate in fundraising efforts and nonperishable food drives to fight hunger in the more than 120 communities the bank serves. The initiative is needed, as the United States Department of Agriculture reports more than 12 percent of American households surveyed in 2015 were food insecure.
The goal of the two-month, bank-wide effort is to collect enough food or monetary donations to provide at least one million meals to local, hungry families. Donations to Arvest's 1 Million Meals campaign may be dropped off at any Arvest Bank location by June 2 or by calling (866) 952-9523. Arvest credit card customers can donate Arvest Flex Rewards™ points by visiting arvestflexrewards.com and clicking on the 1 Million Meals banner, and customers who use the Arvest Go mobile banking app may contribute through the app as well.
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Uphold abortion clinic 'buffer zone': Our view
- Funeral mourners are protected from protesters by federal law and 43 state statutes.
- Buffer zones are also common at election polling places.
- One of the largest legal buffers%2C 252 feet x 98 feet%2C is right outside the Supreme Court.
For years, authorities in Massachusetts were unable to stop harassment and violence outside clinics where abortions were performed. Injunctions, arrests and prosecutions didn't stop activists from screaming in patients' faces, physically impeding them from entering clinics or surrounding cars trying to enter parking lots.
In 2007, however, state lawmakers hit on the idea of creating a 35-foot buffer zone around clinic entrances. Outside the zone, activists could approach patients to try to talk them out of having abortions. But once patients crossed the line — literally painted on the ground — protesters could not follow them. That went for pro-choice activists, too, because counterdemonstrators often showed up. The zones controlled the chaos at clinic entrances.
OPPOSING VIEW:Overturn 'buffer zone' law
Anti-abortion activists quickly fought back, though, complaining that the zones violated their free speech rights by making it harder to establish the personal contact with patients necessary to get their message across. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case. Though a 6-3 majority upheld a related Colorado buffer-zone law in 2000, half of the court's "yes" votes in that case are gone, and some handicappers expect today's court to strike down the Massachusetts law.
As Wednesday's arguments showed, the case represents a close call between competing interests. Speech needs to be protected, even if it's unwelcome (a point the Colorado decision missed). But free speech does not include intimidation or harassment. In one form or another, the buffer-zone concept strikes a reasonable balance between the rights of abortion opponents to be heard and the rights of patients to be able to enter the clinic.
The high court has frequently leaned as far as possible, often in very difficult cases, to protect free speech. But it has also permitted modest restrictions on speech when the limit is narrowly drawn to meet a legitimate interest without unduly infringing on First Amendment rights.
That is the case here. Anti-abortion activists can seek to counsel patients until the last five or 10 seconds before they enter the clinic — the time it takes to cross the buffer zone. By their own testimony, activists are adept at spotting patients well before they get to the zone, and they have managed to change the minds of many of them despite the restriction.
If there's a middle ground, it could be the size of the zone. When Justice Elena Kagan said she was "a little bit hung up on why you need so much space," Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Miller couldn't give a compelling reason for the 35 feet.
Whatever the size, the concept of a buffer zone itself is familiar and court-tested. Mourners at funerals are protected from protesters by federal law and 43 state statutes, and those buffers can be 500 feet-1,000 feet. Buffer zones are also common at polling places; in 1992, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's 100-foot zone at polling place entrances to prevent voter intimidation.
One of the largest legal buffer zones, measuring 252 feet by 98 feet, is right outside the building where the case was argued. The Supreme Court bans protests on its own plaza, pushing demonstrators to the adjacent public sidewalk. The court would do well to keep that in mind as it weighs the Massachusetts law.
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The Lenci Group needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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Logo can be provided in Vector or format with nice smoothing, We're looking for something with Carnival-style colors. Imagine the wall of stuffed animals at the Carnival. That the color pallatte & arrangement.
Please show me your creative talents, we have a few other graphics jobs available if you can capture our idea correctly. The logo text must include the following: "Hullabaloo Costumes". Creative taglines are welcome terms if you can work in to the design.
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We have over 16,000 square feet of trampolines including two dodgeball courts, a foam jumping pit, kids zone, and more! Plenty of parking, convenient location. This awesome facility designed for kids from age 4 and up. Jump America is great for adults too. It's a great place for birthdays, parties, day camps, schools, civic and community gatherings and corporate events.
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Journey through time to the age of Chivalry and Knighthood. Feast upon a sumptuous banquet and cheer your own knight to victory in the tournament of games.
The biggest, the grandest, the most stylish and the most comfortable casino in all of Illinois. Over 80,000 square feet and two decks of fun and excitement.
STEM - robotics, engineering and building with LEGO is what you will find at the C&A Robot Factory. Classes include having fun learning with LEGO machines and robotics, LEGO Mindstorms. Classes can also be provided at a company or school site. Have a birthday party at C & A or we can do in home parties. Also try one of the camps we offer including LEGO Machines and Robots, stop motion movies, etc.
This entertainment and meeting facility features two indoor European karting tracks, a restaurant and a multitude of alternative entertainment options, including billiards and video games.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Eaglewood Resort & Spa offers a luxurious retreat whether you arrive for a conference or relaxing getaway. The architecturally stunning resort, constructed in Frank Lloyd Wright- influence Prairie-style architecture, features upscale hotel accomodations, luxurious amenities, sophisticated technology, and a myriad of recreational options.
Located in the heart of the Chicago suburbs, the Schaumburg Boomers are the ideal destination for family-oriented fun. The Boomers are a Minor league baseball team competing in the Independent Frontier League.
We are the premiere gaming facility in the country with over 250 games! We are a test facility for the video game industry. We consistently have games here that no one else in the country has! Two bars and a casual dining area. Great for ages 5 years old and up. Must be 21 or older after 9 pm. Located in the Streets of Woodfield.
Kane County Cougars Baseball at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
Minor league, Class A, Chicago Cubs affiliate. Games and events April-Sept. 14,000 seats, parking for 10,000. Easy access from I-88. Perfect for concerts, corporate outings and more.
Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment
Fun for the whole family in this state of the art entertainment center featuring a regulation-size ice skating rink offering hockey games, public skating and lessons, 180 video and interactive games, virtual reality laser tag arena, 18 holes of glow in the dark miniature golf, and snack bar featuring awesome home made pizza. Group events and birthday party packages with several packages to choose from with many different activities, or we can cater to fit your needs. Visit the website for special events and hours as they can vary during the season.
This slot car racing establishment has three fast tracks and a drag strip.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Paddock Hills Equestrian Center
Imagine a golden ball of Midwestern sun breaking on the horizon. As the night dew still clings to the vines and the grass in the pastures, a farm comes to life with the sights and sounds of morning. Hot coffee steeps in the pot. Hard-working farm-hands begin the daily chores. Horses whinny as the cool rush of morning air fills their lungs. The gently rolling hills are aglow with another new day. This is the beauty of horses and the magic of a vineyard. Paddock Hills Equestrian Center is located with Prairie Orchard Farm vineyard in the majestic countryside of Union, IL, and is minutes from the I-90 expressway, but miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs. Whether, attending one of our many horse shows, riding lessons, clinics, or programs, we are sure that your time with us will be well spent.
A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
Brunswick's Buffalo Grove and Tavern '45
This 56,000-square-foot upscale bowling and entertainment center, offers a comfortable and lively atmosphere to enjoy the company of good friends. 32 lanes feature upgraded bowling equipment and plush sofa seating that encourages socialization and connection. A laser tag arena and arcade with multi-player games that are good for the competitive spirit. Food & beverage service is available laneside or in the in-house restaurant, Tavern '45, featuring distinctive American pub fare, local craft beer and an outdoor patio.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
The FireZone is the first firehouse adventure providing an imaginatively fun look into the world of firefighting. What better place to go, have fun, and for a couple of hours, become that firefighter!


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I had to have Chewie euthanized Monday, May 9, 2016. She was almost 14.
Chewie was rescued from some children who were throwing stones at her when she was only a week or so old. My son rescued her and kept her in a shoe box for a few weeks, she was that tiny. He came home from work every today to dropper feed her. He brought her to me when she had her neutering surgery, and she cuddled on my shoulder. I knew he wanted me to adopt her, and I did.
We named her Chewie because that's what she liked to do. She chewed my computer cords, destroying my speaker cords, and causing damage to the other cords, which we wrapped in tape.
Chewie was always the alpha cat without even trying. We had other cats at the same time, and they knew to keep their distance. Chewie was also alpha, in a way, of her humans. She would tolerate some gentle petting, but if it wasn't what she felt like tolerating at the time, she would swipe with her claws, and even reach out as the human moved away to enforce don't...
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A Wake for Mark
My youngest sister's husband, Mark, died in May, 2015, of COPD. He was 60.
I did not see as much of Mark and my sister as I would have liked during the time they were married, since her back problems had become so severe it is difficult for her to ride in a car. The memories I have of Mark are that he was gentle and with a sweet sense of humor. He was a pleasure to talk with during family occasions.
Mark and Carol had known he was dying. He discussed donation of his body to a medical school and the arrangements for a memorial time for him. He wanted his friends and family to get together in a park near their home, have a picnic and talk about him for a few minutes, then enjoy themselves.
The gathering, (I call it a wake,) was October 10, 2015. There were about 40 people there, which is what Carol expected. The park is in a beautiful location with pavilions and tables and benches. Mark's brother talked about growing up with Mark. Several of Mark's hiking and camping friends also spoke....
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RIP Bobby
We got Bobby from a Pennsylvania animal adoption organization. Our son picked up Bobby and his cage mate, Buddy, for us, and we drove up to his house to pick up the 6 month old kittens. Bobby had been found in a parking lot and taken to the shelter. Bobby was a charcoal colored Manx. He was a frightened cat all of his 4 years of life. He and I bonded, and I was the only one he would come to. When extended family troubles took me away from home frequently, the wetting outside the litter box started. We had a number of tests run, and no physical cause could be found. We tried two kinds of calming medications, but gave up on the second because Bobby could not be caught to give it to him. The wetting got worse. I bought a pheromone collar, but the second day he had it on, it got caught in his mouth and cut him, so we took him immediately over to the vet. The vet treated him for cuts, and I brought up about the wetting all over the house. The vet had previously said that this would be reasonable...
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RIP Sammy
I am sad to report that Sammy died last night. He was having trouble breathing in the evening, but when we checked about midnight he seemed more comfortable. This morning he was gone, I suspect heart, which is what the vet had predicted. The vet had given him about 6 weeks, and we had him for 6 more months, so that was something. Sammy used up his nine lives- he was found near an empty house in a box with other kittens, and he was the only one who survived. He broke a leg when he was a few months old and had a pin put in it. He died on the operating table getting his teeth cleaned, but they brought him back after working on him for some time. When his heart threw a clot 6 months ago the vet said that was it, but three days later he was still alive, so the vet said bring him in on Friday and we'd do what needed to be done, and on Thursday night he perked up. A couple weeks ago, Sam was struggling to breathe, but he pulled through it. This time he didn't.
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Sammy is looking better
Today Sammy greeted me in the morning, well, actually asked for treats, but this is still progress. He has been walking around instead of just lying in his cave, so I am thinking he may have pulled through again.
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Alice and Bob have gone global.
Alice and Bob are characters in many of Perimeter's educational resources, who help make technical topics in physics easier to understand. They recently returned to Canada after their first trip abroad – to Singapore.
At the invitation of the Ministry of Education, a Perimeter team comprised of Director of Educational Outreach Greg Dick, Educational Consultant Dave Fish, and Outreach Scientist Dr. Richard Epp delivered a keynote address on science outreach and three days of workshops at Singapore's National Physics Education Seminar. In all, they trained over 100 teachers in progressive pedagogy and the effective use of Perimeter's modern physics resources.
"The teachers were really keen," says Dick. "We had them working collaboratively on whiteboards, we had them debating, we had them presenting – we're bringing a models-based perspective of science that beautifully complements what they already do well. Everything in our resources fits with what they need."
Singapore is highly respected in international education circles. In the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (2011), Singapore ranked second in the world in science at the fourth-grade level and first at the eighth-grade level. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Education is focused on developing 21st century skills and a models-based perspective on science, which research shows are crucial to inspiring students' interest and developing a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
"The fact that they're looking to us speaks volumes," says Dick. "They see us as pedagogical leaders, through the rich and varied classroom learning strategies we offer."
After witnessing Perimeter's teaching methods first-hand, Singapore's Ministry of Education has engaged Perimeter to consult on their current senior physics curriculum review. But it's not just at the Ministry level that Singapore's educators are buying into the Perimeter approach: more than 90 percent of the teachers who participated in the Institute's workshops said they would use Perimeter resources in their future teaching.
"The PI materials bring a fresh dimension to discussing quantum physics with our students," said Kang Ming Pang, who teaches grades 11 and 12. Joanne Ng described the workshop as "inspiring" and said it equipped her with "new yet practical classroom teaching strategies."
Canadian teachers have been making similar comments for years. Perimeter has reached two million students across the country to date and expects to reach a million students per year from now on.
"We're now ready to replicate our systematic approach globally," says Dick, who sees Singapore as the first of many opportunities to share Perimeter's resources and expertise internationally. "The real impact is building capacity globally for people to share modern science and to share a strategy to increase understanding of the power and importance of theoretical physics in a city, in a region, in a nation."
While in Singapore, Perimeter staff identified keen teachers that will form the seeds of the Institute's international teacher network, patterned after Perimeter's successful Canadian teacher network. The new network will facilitate peer-to-peer training, enabling teachers around the world to teach modern physics concepts in fresh, accessible ways.
The Institute also recently updated its award-winning resources and launched an international online store to share them with educators around the world, using revenue generated to create new resources addressing other areas of modern physics.
If all goes well, Alice and Bob will be racking up a lot more frequent flyer miles and passport stamps very soon.


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Luis Suarez: Public Enemy No. 1?
If the Uruguayan had not already secured his place as the "Enfant Terrible" of the English game then he now has that role all wrapped up.
As Suarez sank his teeth into the flesh of Branislav Ivanovic, he put paid to the old adage of "once bitten, twice shy."
Read: Suarez hit with 10-game ban
No sooner had the Liverpool striker been handed a 10-game ban for his meal on Merseyside than the entire footballing world began a furious debate over the severity of the punishment.
"The FA should explain how they've come to 10 games," Rory Smith, football writer at The Times newspaper told CNN.
"If they've taken his past transgressions into account then that's understandable, but by not explaining they're allowing for lots of speculation and conspiracy.
"They could have given seven matches, which is the same as the Dutch FA so it would be interesting to see their reasoning.
"It's unusual for past offenses to be taken into account and perhaps there is a thought that they have something against Suarez.
"The problem they have now is that next time there is a reckless challenge which goes over the top of the ball and hurts a player, what are they going to do?
"Are they saying biting is worse?"
Read: Suarez bites opponent
Suarez is no saint. That much has been clear ever since that infamous handball at the 2010 World Cup which deprived Ghana of a place in the semifinal and earned him a red card and his country a place in the last four.
Then there was the episode where he was labeled as the "Cannibal of Amsterdam" after he was hit with a seven match ban for biting PSV Eindhoven midfielder Otman Bakkal's shoulder during a match in November 2010.
His reputation was tarnished further when he was given an eight-match suspension and a $63,000 fine after being found guilty by the Football Association of racially abusing Patrice Evra.
After Sunday's game, Suarez, 26, was quick to apologize for his antics and would have hoped for a lesser sentence.
But he appears to have found himself in the unenviable role of English football's hate figure.
One company in the UK has even brought out a Suarez pizza where customers are invited to bite into his face, which is shaped with various toppings.
Read: Soccer stars behaving badly
The Uruguayan has won few friends outside of Anfield, despite riding high in the English Premier League goalscoring charts with 23 so far this season.
His constant niggling away at defenders, his penchant for diving around the penalty area and his often childish behavior has riled opponents and opposing fans.
But this latest incident, which occurred during last Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Anfield has caused outrage both within and outside the realms of sport.
Such was the outcry at Suarez's actions that even British Prime Minister David Cameron felt compelled to offer his opinion on the matter.
"It is rightly a matter for the football authorities to consider," a Downing Street spokesman said.
"As part of their consideration, I think it would be very understandable if they took into account the fact that high-profile players are often role models."
Read: Does responsibility come with superstar status?
In a statement issued by the FA on Wednesday, the organization which runs the English game insisted that "a suspension of three matches was clearly insufficient and the player will serve a further seven first-team matches in addition to the standard three."
Liverpool, which has until midday on Friday to respond, has already criticized the decision and the severity of the ban.
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre told the club's official site: "Both the club and player are shocked and disappointed at the severity of today's Independent Regulatory Commission decision.
"We await the written reasons tomorrow before making any further comment."
What rankles with many critics of the ban is that it appears out of proportion when compared to punishments handed out for similar offenses.
Writing on the CNN World Sport Facebook page, Jason Noblit said: "It should have been five games. No doubt he deserves to be punished, but the FA is too happy to demonstrate it has double standards for players like Suarez."
But others disagreed with Moustafa Ali adding: I think they gave him the right punishment , especially he has blemish record against other players like Evra and Bakkal."
During a Premier League game in 2006, Tottenham's Jermain Defoe was shown just a yellow card for biting Javier Mascherano, then playing for West Ham United.
Read: Suarez apologizes for Evra handshake snub
At the time, an FA spokesman said: "We are unable to take any action because the referee has already dealt with the incident.
"FIFA regulations prevent us from taking retrospective action."
Suarez's ban is also longer than that of former Manchester City defender Ben Thatcher, who was suspended for eight games after his elbow on Pedro Mendes left the player unconscious.
The FA also issued a further 15-match ban suspended for two years, while the club fined him six weeks wages and prohibited him from playing for six weeks
Suarez's ban is by no means the most severe handed out by the FA.
Read: Suarez fined, suspended over racist remarks
In 1998, current Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio was banned for 11 games after pushing a referee while playing for Sheffield Wednesday.
Five years later, Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand was suspended for eight months after missing a drugs test.
Another Manchester United star, Eric Cantona, was banned for nine months after launching a kung-fu style kick at a supporter during a game at Crystal Palace in 1995.
Di Canio, Ferdinand and Cantona all went on to enjoy successful Premier League careers, despite their off-field problems.
Suarez could yet follow suit with his name on the shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year Award -- voted on by his peers -- which will be handed out on Sunday.
And if he does pick up the prestigious trophy, you can be assured that there will be the gnashing of teeth around the football world.


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The Good Listener: For Bands And Fans, The No-Fault Divorce
We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and amid the Beck single that keeps tricking us into thinking it's the new Beck album are a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives — and, this week, thoughts on when superfans sever their allegiances.
Kirsten Elbourne Mathieson writes via Facebook: "How do I deal with the guilt of having virtually abandoned some of my once-favorite artists — who continue to release albums — for cooler current ones? How long can you be a loyal music fan before it's time to throw in the towel? I recently reconciled with Elton John after he released his latest, which is really good, but am I nothing but a fair-weather fan?"
Your aspirations toward loyalty are admirable, and you're a good fan. It's nice of you to feel pangs for musicians whose work you once loved; to give them fourth and fifth and sixth chances. But culture evolves constantly, and it evolves for a reason, so it's important to balance loyalty with an appropriately evolutionary spirit. Why bypass something you might love — a new discovery, a game-changer, a record that speaks to who you are now instead of who you were 20 years ago — out of habit and a desire to keep an old relationship on life support?
Relationships between fans and artists, like relationships between lovers or friends, often come with expiration dates that aren't printed clearly on the packaging. And, just as it's okay to avoid contact with people who've come to make you miserable, it's also okay to say, "Look, I love Neil Young, and I'll always want to give his albums a try. But, no, I'm not buying the record he made about his electric car." It's a rough business, you're under no obligation to buy things you don't want, and Neil Young himself won't be emotionally wounded every time you sit one out.
One of the best things about music is its ability to grant us access to our emotions in ways nothing else can. When musicians make records that calm my nerves and cure my headaches — just this morning, I put on King Creosote & Jon Hopkins' Diamond Mine for the umpteenth time, and it made me feel better instantly — it's easy and fair to want to keep rewarding them for the gifts they've given you. You're going to have an emotional connection to those artists, in ways you're not going to have an emotional connection to your favorite fabric softener. But buying records that you ultimately hate can actually diminish your appreciation of the works you love, and that's the last thing you want.
The Elton John example — of an artist who rallied creatively in ways that made you want to reconcile with him — is a useful one. The fairest thing you can do for musicians who've lost you along the way is to check in now and then, keep an eye on the reviews and fan chatter, and remain notionally open to a turnaround. Musicians, like the people in your day-to-day life, are often capable of redemption and grace, whether or not you ever let them all the way back in.
Got a music-related question you want answered? Leave it in the comments, drop us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com or tweet @allsongs.


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HARRISON, N.J. — With first place in the Eastern Conference on the line, the biggest decision of the match was made before the Crew played New York on Thursday in Red Bull Arena.
With leading scorer Guillermo Barros Schelotto suspended for the match, Crew coach Robert Warzycha opted to start Jason Garey in Schelotto's spot opposite forward Steven Lenhart.
Watch: FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
But at about the quarter mark, right midfielder Eddie Gaven and Garey switched spots.
The result was that Gaven was in the goal box to head a service by Frankie Hejduk for a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute, and four minutes later he did his best Schelotto imitation with a perfect corner kick that Andy Iro headed in for a two-goal lead going into the break.
Those scores were enough, but after Tony Tchani made it 2-1 in the 81st minute, Emilio Renteria came off the bench for an insurance marker in the 3-1 victory.
"It was decided before the game," Warzycha said of the move. "We came with two straight forwards (Lenhart and Garey), but we knew after 15 minutes we were going to put Eddie over there because that is how we wanted to play and surprise them a little bit, which worked."
The Crew (5-0-2) won in their first trip to Red Bull Arena and ended a 0-8-3 streak at New York since 2003.
"It was good to finally beat them," Gaven said of his former club.
Earlier in the week, he joked that in Thursday's game and another on Sunday at Kansas City that he might have to play right, center and left midfield. He never mentioned forward.
"I don't really mind," he said. "It's going anywhere I need to go to help the team."
Garey was happy as well. Normally one of the first off the bench, he went 89 minutes and was exhausted.
"I did more defensive work than I've done in a long time," he said.
Garey credited right back Frankie Hejduk for providing support.
"I had a guy playing two or three World Cups behind me," Garey said. "It made it a lot easier. I listened to Frankie. When he said 'Push up' I pushed up. If he said 'Tuck in' I tucked in."
Hesmer was headed for his team record 25th shutout before he misjudged a flighted ball, and Tchani headed it over him.
"I called for it,' Hesmer said. "I thought the ball was going to carry more. I thought I was going to be able to get to it but I couldn't. I'm disappointed. It put a little extra pressure on us."
Renteria, who was signed in August, took the pressure off by taking advantage of a turnover and slotting the ball past Bouna Coundoul just two minutes later.
It was his first MLS goal.
"We had two important goals, then I was really happy I had the third goal, especially because I haven't had a lot of chances," Renteria said.
Warzycha said he was not surprised that the Crew put three on the board even without Schelotto, who leads the club with four goals, and defender Chad Marshall and left midfielder Robbie Rogers, who are at the U.S. World Cup training camp.
"We have a deep team. We showed that last year," Warzycha said. "I told everybody before the game I had a lot of confidence going into the game." A little good fortune helped. The Red Bulls hit the left post twice and the crossbar once.
"You create your own luck. You make it tough for them," Hesmer said. "I know [New York] feel a little unlucky, but I believe you create those breaks for yourself."


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by Pete Mazzaccaro
Last Thursday morning, March 3, the first "Big Belly" solar trash compactors arrived in Chestnut Hill. The pair — a recycling bin and a solar trash compactor — was placed in front of the Night Kitchen Bakery, 7725 Germantown Ave.
That placement is not random. Night Kitchen is owned by Amy Edelman, a founder of the local nonprofit group, GRICNH (Green in Chestnut Hill), which lobbied the city and local institutions to get the big belly trash cans in the neighborhood.
Edelman told the Local that the first meeting on bringing the Big Belly cans to the Avenue was held at Night Kitchen. That meeting, which included representatives from the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Chestnut Hill Business Association, the Chestnut Hill Bid and the Streets Department.
"At that meeting many were supportive," Edelman said. "We came to the conclusion that it might be nice to have Night Kitchen be a pilot program so Hill residents can take a look at [the Big Belly and see how they work, and then in everybody generally has a positive feeling about them the city would discuss the other 15 big bellies that the city would like to give to Chestnut Hill and where they might be placed"
When the rest of the cans will be placed is an open question. Later that Thursday, the subject of the Big Belly cans came up at the meeting of the CHCA's Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee. Several members of that committee remained unconvinced that the Big Belly's would really be a benefit to the Hill.
GRINCH member Linda Rauscher said GRINCH hopes people would try out the Big Belly in front of Night Kitchen and see how great they work and get used to the way they look. If that happens, the city will be happy to place more.
"We want to make sure everyone is happy and that [the eventual distribution of the 15 Big Belly cans] is done in a way in which everyone will embrace it and everyone will be happy with the location," Rauscher said.
Some of the objections to the cans has been on the grounds that they are not nice to look at.
"I don't anyone would argue that trash is a nice thing to look at," Edelman said. " But trash is trash. The Big Bellies are pretty benign looking, in my opinion."
And, Edelman said, there's a big net benefit for the Hill and the Avenue if all 15 cans the city wants to give Chestnut Hill are placed.
"There will be less trash trucks driving around the city," she said. "Even though the Mural Arts Program did a fabulous job of painting them, [trash trucks in general] are not very pretty and they get about 3 to 4 mpg, so they consume a tremendous amount of energy.
"Also, the main missions of GRINCH has been recycling. So the Big Belly solar compactors with the recycling bin attached are a great solution to the fact that CH does not have recycling. It introduces pedestrian recycling to Chestnut Hill.


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Day's Worst: Lance won't tell all to anti-doping authorities
When the Oprah interview was done and the time came for Lance Armstrong to spill everything, under oath, to anti-doping authorities, the renowned cyclist did what he has always done when it comes to taking responsibility for cheating — he refused.
It was disappointing, but not surprising, that Armstrong has refused to give sworn testimony to the United States Anti-Doping Agency about the performance enhancing drug use that was part and parcel of his cycling career.
Tim Herman, one of Armstrong's lawyers, said in a statement that Armstrong remains "hopeful" that an international effort will be mounted to comprehensively address doping in cycling.
"Lance will not participate in USADA's efforts to selectively conduct American prosecutions that only demonize selected individuals while failing to address the 95 percent of the sport over which USADA has no jurisdiction," Herman said.
In an odd way, Lance's refusal to cooperate was comforting. This is the Lance we know — a defiant and controlling character who has little regard for the truth and a lot of regard for Lance.
The guy who sat on a set with Oprah, admitted doping and said he had a lot of people to try to make things good with, who said he thought that by doping he was just doing what he had to do to compete on a level playing field, who gave indications he would cooperate with doping authorities — we didn't know who that guy was.
This guy, we know. He isn't interested in coming clean unless it benefits Lance. And right now, with civil lawsuits pending and maybe even criminal charges forthcoming, not talking to authorities, calling their efforts selective enforcement and circling the wagons may the strategy that best serves his interests.
And make no mistake, it has always been about what's best for Lance.


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It's that time of year again! "You've Been Booed!" signs should be popping up in your neighborhood!
I updated the original "BOO Poem" written a few years back. It is a great way to get out and know your neighbors while having a bit of fun with your lil boo's n roo's!
Just click on the free printable PDF "You've Been Booed!" Poem and have a Boo'ing good time!!!
Have some fun and BOO your neighbor!
Welcome to the YOB Years! Where all you need is a BIG Hug!
Peas Out!
~Daddy Bookins


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• Identify public policy in the knowledge society. View of the methods of integration between digital systems and administrative systems. Exploring the future and trends of administrative development in the light of developments in information technology. Opportunities to shift towards the construction of information systems applications. Showing the problems of transformation towards e-governance systems and applications.
Note that the themes of the conference will include the first axis: informatics, management and public policy, and the second axis: E-Government Business Administration and its relation to public policy, and Axis III: development strategies in public policies and their relationship to the development of management using information and communication technology, and Axis IV: integration of information and the needs of enterprises and hardware systems governmental organizations.
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Heads and members of boards of directors, general managers, in different ministries. Departments of human resources development managers, personnel and training and development and administrative staff. Specialist information systems and personnel in the areas of e-governance in ministries, agencies, institutions and organizations, banks, associations, councils, public and private sector companies and factories applications.
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Program Officer, Youth Enterprise
Program Officer, AEP
Program Officer, Mentoring
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Community Manager, MSMEHub
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MD Health Plus Limited
CEO SAS Textiles
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CEO, Creative Director House Of Henri
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MD Environmental Accord Nig. Ltd
CEO Eventful Limited
Founder/COO Wandy Foods
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GMD IFS Group
MD A1 Services Laundering & Drycleaning
MD FASTPACE Limited
MD/CEO Mr Fish Limited
CEO Mona Matthews
Senior Manager Trade Communication MTN, Nigeria
General Manager Mitsubishi Corporation
DMD/COO Purple Source Healthcare Limited
Principal Partner Liberty Partners Limited
Managing Director Lorache Consulting
Managing Director Securisk Insurance Brokers LTD
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CEO SigniLife Consulting Ltd
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Manager, Deal Advisory KPMG Nigeria.
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Chairman, Superflux International Limited
Founder, Realhouse Communications Limited
Managing Director, Wider Perspectives Limited
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Chairman, Polaris Bank.
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dawn (up)on (one)
dawn (up)on (one)
To occur to one. Once I pulled up to the bank, it dawned on me that I had forgotten my wallet. Did it just dawn on you that throwing the ball in the house might be a bad idea, or did you have that realization before breaking mom's vase?
See also: dawn
dawn (up)on someone
Fig. [for a fact] to become apparent to someone; [for something] to be suddenly realized by someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Then it dawned upon me that I was actually going to have the job. On the way home, it dawned on me that I had never returned your call, so when I got home I called immediately.
dawn on
Also, dawn upon. Become evident or understood, as in It finally dawned on him that he was expected to call them, or Around noon it dawned upon me that I had never eaten breakfast. This expression transfers the beginning of daylight to the beginning of a thought process. Harriet Beecher Stowe had it in Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852): "The idea that they had either feelings or rights had never dawned upon her." [Mid-1800s]
dawn onor dawn upon
To begin to be perceived or understood by someone; become apparent to someone: It dawned on me that I had forgotten to pick up some milk. A possible motive for the crime dawned upon the detective.


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Color me shocked that I almost tied last month's movie tally this month. October felt very movie-heavy. November, by comparison, just kind of drifted by, but I apparently watched a lot of stuff regardless. Not that I'm complaining. I got some good watching done, knocking off a couple more from my 2011 Must-See list, as well as some classics that I should have watched a long time ago. Yeah, November was a good month indeed.
Neds (Peter Mullan, 2010)
Set in Glasgow in the 1970s, Neds follows a boy during his growing-up phase, from promising smart kid to trouble-making delinquent. The transition is presented in an engaging fashion and, for the most part, shows a believable trajectory. Some well-timed humor makes for a welcome addition in the early goings as well. The problem is that it all gets a repetitive, with the second half of the film treading water rather than breaking new ground. Some more time could have been spent fine-tuning it in the cutting room. It's a slightly better film than Mullan's previous effort The Magdalene Sisters, though.
Rampart (Oren Moverman, 2011)
Hard-hitting character study of one rotten L.A. cop, expertly portrayed by a rarely-better Woody Harrelson. He and Oren Moverman make for one hell of a team, judging by this and their previous collaboration The Messenger. Moverman does great work here, utilizing colors and camera angles in striking ways that really make the film come alive. And this is only his second film. I'm eagerly anticipating what he'll come up with next.
Young Adult (Jason Reitman, 2011)
I'm a major fan of Jason Reitman. That Young Adult is probably his weakest film to date has more to do with the awesomeness of Thank You For Smoking, Juno, and Up in the Air, than with any supposed lack of quality in this latest effort. Because Young Adult is really good. It's a brisk and fun look at an interesting woman – Charlize Theron's Mavis – who's possibly be the best-written character Diablo Cody has provided cinema with. The film might not tell a story we haven't heard before, and it could have done with a bit more narrative muscle, but, in the end, this is Jason Reitman. And Jason Reitman makes damn fine films.


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Fast chat: Ne-Yo on 'R.E.D.' country turn
Ne-Yo knows that dance and electronic music dominate the charts and radio, and he believes some of the lyrics are weak.
But when he approached that sound on his fifth album, "R.E.D.," the 33-year-old Grammy winner said he took the time to craft lyrics that have meaning. He said the best example is "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)," his current single and Top 10 Billboard pop hit.
"R.E.D." features more dance-sounding tracks as well as R&B ones. The singer-songwriter, who has multiple hits of his own and also has written smashes for others like Rihanna and Beyoncé, talks about the new album, songwriting, collaborating with country star Tim McGraw and being a father in an interview with Mesfin Fekadu of The Associated Press.
"Let Me Love You" was co-written by Sia and you usually don't write with other people. How did that song come about?
I know for a fact that there are incredible songwriters out there, but I just always feel like everything I do comes from a really personal place, and for another songwriter to come in and write a song for me that's going to be as personal as me writing a song for me -- I didn't feel like that was possible. But even with that being said, I'm never going to turn down a hit. If somebody's coming at me with a hit, I'm not that dude.
You have two children, and I wonder how parenthood has changed making music for you.
It's changed the way that I write to a degree. I used to pride myself on how fast I can write a song, how many songs I can write in a small amount of time. Now, it's definitely quality over quantity.... It's that now because the better the song, the more likely somebody's going to buy it; someone buys it, that means I get money, and I can take care of my kids.
What was the energy like when you made the new album?
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There was almost an essence of me needing to prove something.... My last album didn't perform as well as my previous three, and I felt with this one, I definitely needed to remind me, this is what I do.
Since "Libra Scale" didn't do as well, did you approach this album differently?
The approach going into "R.E.D." did have a little bit to do with "Libra Scale." In the realm of what "Libra Scale" was, there was a lot of things that I was trying to do that I had never done before and that I didn't take the time to gain the proper knowledge of before I attempted.
That was pretty honest.
I am 100 percent the guy that if I know that it was my fault, I'm going to say it's my fault.... No excuses over here.... I take full blame, full responsibility.
You're also very honest on "Cracks in Mr. Perfect," where you sing about infidelity. Was that one easy or hard to write?
That was the one record I was a little afraid of. People are going to hear this and change the way they view me.... It was easy because it's things that's always floating in the back of my head, anyway. The difficulty came in with the honesty. Like, do I want to be this honest? Do I want to say to somebody, "I'm a man of my word, but only when I'm not lying"?
How did you and Tim McGraw get together?
I actually ran into Tim McGraw's manager in London and ... when we played "She Is," I was, like, 'This is my take on a country song. Hopefully, if all goes well, you'll see me performing this at the Country Music Awards with Tim McGraw or somebody.' And Tim McGraw's manager happened to be in the audience, and he was, like, 'We can make that happen.'
What are your favorite albums of the year?
2 Chainz ... Elle Varner ... I've been singing Lana Del Rey's praises recently.... Got to throw Frank Ocean] in there.... Superbrave cat to do what he did. When I heard about it, I honestly didn't think it was as big of a deal as everybody made . ... If you listen to his music, Frank is the kind of cat that's going to do what he wants to do.
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The jury of 72 motoring journalists from 24 countries has spoken – F-PACE has won World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year at the 2017 World Car Awards in New York. F-PACE is only the second vehicle ever to claim a famous double victory, and this latest success takes the global awards tally to 34 titles. So, if you're looking for a luxury performance SUV with head-turning road presence – look no further than the Jaguar F-PACE.
Inspired by F-TYPE, Jaguar F-PACE is a performance SUV that has the DNA of a sports car. From the bonnet bulge to the pronounced rear haunches, its powerful looks make it distinctive and give it a head-turning road presence. F-PACE reinvents the energy, strength and purity of form of F-TYPE.
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Jeff Mathis hit an early home run, then lined a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning that bounced off Giants center fielder Andres Torres and sent the Miami Marlins over San Francisco Giants 6-5 Sunday.
It was 5-all in a back-and-forth game when Ed Lucas led off the eighth with a single against Sandy Rosario (3-1). With one out, Mathis hit a liner to left-center and the ball dropped in front of Torres' dive and caromed off him.
Chad Qualls (4-1) pitched 1 1-3 scoreless innings and Steve Cishek worked the ninth for his 27th save in 29 chances.
Hector Sanchez singled with one out in the ninth before Buster Posey grounded into a game-ending double play.
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Get your brave new world right here
Occasionally I wonder how social values will change over the next several decades. I'm pretty sure they will change, and our descendants will look back on the early years of the 21st century and find some of our ideals bizarre—as repugnant as we find slavery, sexism, and repression. But which ones? Here are some guesses.
As a race, we've shown a pretty clear trend toward abolishing arbitrary divisions
between people. We no longer consider some races to be sub-human, for example, or one
gender to be undeserving of the vote.
Ethical vegetarianism, practically unheard of a century ago, is increasingly common,
and animal cruelty is now widely considered to be a terrible thing.
To me this suggests we're on the way to overthrowing
the belief that animals have no feelings worth considering, and that we have the
right to eat them. I don't think we'll ever consider animals to be our equals, but we
won't think their feelings are worthless, either.
Prediction: First we'll outlaw agricultural practices that cause animals pain, and eventually we'll stop eating them.
When you're under threat, patriotism makes a lot of sense:
your chances of survival go up if you band together with similar people.
But as globalization brings people of all nations closer together,
making international travel and communication astonishingly easy,
national boundaries mean less. The more we learn about foreigners,
the more we find we have in common with them; and not only that,
as the world undergoes a slow, inevitable cultural homogenization,
we do have more in common with them.
At the same time, a consistent pattern shows up every time citizens of a large Western nation go to the ballot box: city-dwellers vote liberal and country people vote conservative. How long before residents from Manhattan, London, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin have more in common with each other than they do with rural residents of their own country? Do they already?
Patriotism is a pretty crappy ideal in the first place. It's clearly untrue that people who happen to have been born in your country are more special or worthy of your support than people who happen to have been born somewhere else. In fact, patriotism is even less defensible than racism, because at least there you have a biological basis on which to discriminate. When you're patriotic, you're using an imaginary line.
Prediction: Eventually people won't identify themselves primarily by their nationality, but rather by their belief system.
Recent events in certain Western countries notwithstanding, the influence of
religion on people's lives has been falling for as long as recorded human
history. So I don't see why it should stop now.
Prediction: Few people will believe in a literal God or identify themselves as followers of a religion.
There's more concern about privacy in democratic countries today, but there is less actual
privacy. It's increasingly difficult to interact with government departments and
corporations without supplying personal details, and, thanks to improving technology,
it's increasingly easy for those bodies to amass, analyze, and use that
information. Governments have strong incentives to invade people's privacy, since
it increases their ability to control the populace, and they have very little
incentive to protect privacy.
As technology creates more powerful and more easily accessible weapons, a single rogue person will be capable of inflicting greater harm on other people. The best defense against this is probably surveillance. Since human beings are more interested in safety than privacy, I don't think we'll fight hard enough against loss of privacy to stop it happening.
Prediction: People will no longer believe in a basic entitlement to privacy from government.
Selflessness. Regulated capitalism harnesses the power of
self-interest to make societies more productive. It generates enormous amounts of
wealth that, more or less, benefits society as a whole. Thus, capitalism is here to
stay for the foreseeable future.
However, capitalism rewards selfishness. People who act only in their own best interests tend to accumulate more money than those who don't. For evidence of this, you don't need to look any further than the types of personalities who end up running major corporations—or corporations themselves, which are by definition the purest embodiment of selfishness, and society's biggest wealth-generators.
In capitalist societies, money means success: power, influence, and status. And since the wealthy are society's winners, they are its role models. To succeed, others will emulate their behavior.
Prediction: People will believe less strongly in the moral duty to help others, and more strongly in the morality of self-interest.
That's my best guess (for now): a society that looks back on mass-farming with horror, shakes it head at our obsession with flags, pledges, and anthems, sees little difference between religion and superstition, finds bemusement in our worries about privacy, and sees altruism as naive, even childish. Utopia? Well, not exactly. But then, I'm not predicting what I'd like to happen.