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Market research in B2B
Listen to this podcast conversation Christian had with Sean Campbell on B2B Market Research: How to use market research in b2b to be laser focused on solving the relevant problems of their niche market. Understand how B2B Market Research can help you avoid blindfolds and capture true market opportunities.
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Wednesday, 21. October 2009 - 13:12
On the occasion of the 80th birthday of Michael Ende and the 30 years anniversary of Die unendliche Geschichte (The Neverending Story) we have in corporation with the Berlin radio station 104.6 RTL created the website www.unendlichegeschichte.com.
Now you must not lose any time! The Nothing threatens the endless realm of imagination and slowly, but unstoppably spreads. Only a human child such as yourself can save Phantásia by proving that you have not forgotten Phantásia at all. Besides, you can take part in our anniversary competition and win great prizes:). What are you waiting for? The names of the winners will be published on this page.


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MUAR, 12 Sept 2008: Gua Musang Member of Parliament (MP) Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said the Umno constitution does not provide for a power transition by its top leaders.
"It is the members who should elect the leaders. The leaders cannot determine how long they want to lead, when they want to give up [the leadership position] except when they want to retire," he said.
Tengku Razaleigh said he did not want to question the remark by Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who felt that the period for the transition of power from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to his deputy, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, in June 2010 was too long.
Instead, he said, he was surprised that a proposal had been made for the transition of power between the two top leaders of Umno, which he felt was not provided for in the party constitution.
He said this to reporters after handing out aid to 150 orphans of the Muar Muslim Orphans Organisation hostel at the Bandar Maharani Jamek Mosque here on 11 Sept.
On the Umno Supreme Council's decision to suspend Bukit Bendera Umno Division head Datuk Ahmad Ismail for three years, over a disparaging remark he had made, Tengku Razaleigh said he did not want to question whether it was a fitting decision.
"If the council says it is appropriate, we have to abide [by the decision] and say it is appropriate," he said.
Asked whether the Supreme Council decision would do away with the call "Hidup Melayu" (Long Live the Malays) at any Umno gathering, Tengku Razaleigh said: "Who says so? If we Malays do not champion the Malays, whom do we want to champion? We are championing Malaysia but we have to safeguard the Malays. Umno is the party of the Malays."
Tengku Razaleigh said the proposal for former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to rejoin Umno came about when Mahathir suggested that the
Malays join hands to safeguard their rights through Umno.
He said Mahathir made the proposal at a meeting with several Umno leaders, who discussed the position of the Malays and the government and the calls for component parties to leave the Barisan Nasional (BN).
"Mahathir suggested that a meeting be held to determine how the Malays could pool their resources to safeguard their position, if possible through Umno," he said.
Tengku Razaleigh said that as Mahathir was no longer an Umno member, there was a suggestion that he rejoin the party.
"He said he was prepared to rejoin Umno at any time, but on the condition that he had stated (that Abdullah resigns as prime minister)," he said.
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I'm prancing around at a party in a garden with incredibly neat flowerbeds on a scorching summer's day, enjoying the attention of my grandmother and of the older children who are wearing puffy pastel dresses. I was around two years old at the time. My recollection of this is fuzzy and indistinct, but nonetheless, it feels authentic and I treasure it as one of my earliest memories.
There's just one problem: I'm not certain it's real. According to my parents, I may have made up many of the details from a photograph of a party at a neighbour's house in the 1980s.
Around four out of every 10 of us have fabricated our first memory, according to researchers. This is thought to be because our brains do not develop the ability to store autobiographical memories at least until we reach two years old.
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"While infants can make memories, they are not long-lasting," says Catherine Loveday, an expert in autobiographical memory at the University of Westminster. The flurry of new cells forming in the brains of young children are thought to disrupt the connections needed to store information long-term. It's why most of us have few memories of our childhood by the time we are adults. Other studies have shown that a form of "childhood amnesia" seems to kick in once we reach the age of seven years old. (Read more about why we can't remember being a baby)
Researchers have found it is possible to "implant" all sorts of false childhood memories into adults, including one that involves drinking tea with a prince (Credit: Getty Images)
Yet a surprising number of us have some flicker of memory from before that age. A study led by Martin Conway, director of the Centre for Memory and Law at City University of London, examined the first memories of 6,641 people. The scientists found that 2,487 of the memories shared, such as sitting in a pram, were from before the participants had reached the age of two, with 14% of participants claiming to remember an event before their first birthday, and some even before their own birth.
Conway and his team concluded that these memories were unlikely to be of real events because of the age they were captured at. If this is true, it suggests that many of us are carrying around memories from early chapters of our lives which never happened.
We crave a cohesive narrative of our own existence and will even invent stories to give us a more complete picture
The reason may tap into something far deeper in the human condition – we crave a cohesive narrative of our own existence, and will even invent stories to give us a more complete picture.
"People have a life story, particularly as they get older and for some people it needs to stretch back to the very early stage of life," Conway explains.
The prevailing account of how we come to believe and remember things is based around the concept of source monitoring. "Every time a thought comes to mind we have to make a decision – have we experienced it [an event], imagined it or have we talked about it with other people," says Kimberley Wade, a psychologist who researches memory and the law at the University of Warwick. Most of the time we make that decision correctly and can identify where these mental experiences come from, but sometimes we get it wrong.
Even those of us who should know better can fall into the trap. Wade admits she has spent a lot of time recalling an event that was actually something her brother experienced rather than herself, but despite this, it is rich in detail and provokes emotion. "All of these things make it feel really plausible like a real memory and something I've experienced, whereas it's something I've only talked about a lot," she says.
Memories that seem too lucid or movie like are extremely likely to be fictional rather than real events (Credit: Getty Images)
It provides a clue as to how these false memories can become lodged in our minds. Other people, even strangers, can re-write our history.
Memory researchers have shown it is possible to induce fictional autobiographical memories in volunteers, including accounts of getting lost in a shopping mall and even having tea with a member of the Royal Family. Julia Shaw, a psychological scientist at University College London, has even shown it is possible to convince people that they committed a violent crime that never happened. Using memory retrieval techniques, participants were asked leading questions over three interviews, which led to 70% of them generating a false memory of a crime they commited when they were younger, with some even believing they had assaulted someone with a weapon. Almost three-quarters with these false memories could even provide vivid descriptions of what police officers looked like.
Based on my research, everybody is capable of forming complex false memories, given the right circumstances – Julia Shaw
It demonstrates that in a highly suggestive interview, people can quite readily generate disturbingly rich false memories.
"Based on my research, everybody is capable of forming complex false memories, given the right circumstances," says Shaw.
But exactly how susceptible someone is to these sorts of implanted memories can vary. One recent scientific review suggested that 47% of people involved in such studies tend to have some sort of induced recollection of a fictional memory, but only 15% generate full memories.
In some situations, such as after looking at pictures or a video, children are more susceptible to forming false memories than adults. People with certain personality types are also thought to be more prone.
"If you're the sort of person who can read a book and become so highly absorbed that you no longer notice what's going on around you… you may be more prone to memory distortion," says Wade.
It may be possible change people's diets by using their malleable memories to tinker with what foods they like and dislike (Credit: Getty Images)
But carrying around false memories from your childhood could be having a far greater impact on you than you may realise too. The events, emotions and experiences we remember from our early years can help to shape who we are as adults, determining our likes, dislikes, fears and even our behaviour.
Food may not seem like an obvious choice for testing the impact of fictional memories, but approximately 20 experiments have shown how implanting false recollections of a tasty or disgusting meal can alter what people choose to eat in the long term. In one study, 180 volunteers were told they had become ill from eating egg salad as a child and although this was untrue, a "significant minority" came to believe they had been sick, and as a result, began to avoid egg sandwiches immediately, and continued to do so even four months after the experiment.
Experts have managed to turn people off all sorts of foods by convincing them it had made them ill when they were a child
In fact, experts have managed to turn people off all sorts of foods by convincing them it had made them ill when they were a child, including, ambitiously, strawberry ice cream. In a review of such experiments, researchers said rarely eaten foods, even if they are sugary treats like ice cream, "appear to be more amenable to false memories of sickness", while people are less likely to believe that common snacks like cookies made them sick.
Just as people may be put off drinking if they have spent the morning after a heavy night feeling queasy, false memories can affect people's attitudes and behaviour towards drinking alcohol. In one experiment, scientists suggested participants had become sick after drinking rum or vodka in the past and many of the participants came to believe the false feedback and refrained from choosing tipples containing these spirits.
Most false childhood memories are benign, but they can also have serious consequences and there are strict rules about how witnesses of crimes can be questioned (Credit: Alamy)
While this may seem like a bit of fun, many scientists believe the "false memory diet" could be used to tackle obesity and encourage people to reach for healthier options like asparagus, or even help cut people's alcohol consumption. Interestingly, scientists have also found positive suggestions, such as "you loved asparagus the first time you ate it" tend to be more effective than negative suggestions like "you got sick drinking vodka".
However, false autobiographical suggestions can have serious consequences too, especially in court.
Kevin Felstead of the British False Memory Society says the impact of such false memories can be "catastrophic" in the real world.
"Miscarriage of justice, incarceration, loss of reputation, job and status, and family breakdown occur," says Felstead, who noted that he knew of one high-profile case in which the complainant killed themselves.
One of the major problems with legal cases involving false memories, is that it is currently impossible to distinguish between true and fictional recollections
One of the major problems with legal cases involving false memories, is that it is currently impossible to distinguish between true and fictional recollections. Efforts have been made to analyse minor false memories in a brain scanner (fMRI) and detect different neurological patterns, but there is nothing as yet to indicate that this technology can be used to detect whether recollections have become distorted.
Perhaps the most extreme case of memory implantation involves a controversial technique called "regression therapy", where patients confront childhood traumas, supposedly buried in their subconscious. The method is prone to inducing false childhood memories, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and is thought to have sparked the "satanic panic" of the 1980s and 1990s, in which some people were imprisoned for hideous crimes such as burying children alive and ritualistic sexual abuse that are now thought to have been based on false memories. Arguably, one of the most serious cases was a couple of daycare workers who spent 21 years in prison after they were accused of cutting the heart out of a baby, burying children alive and throwing others into a swimming pool full of sharks, before being found innocent in 2017.
Anyone wanting to find out which of their own memories are false should regard any filled with too much detail as suspect (Credit: Getty Images)
And our memories aren't just suspecetable to suggestion. We are all unreliable narrators of our own stories as we go through life.
"Memories are malleable and tend to change slightly each time we revisit them, in the same way that spoken stories do," says Loveday. They are influenced by our perceptions, state of mind, knowledge and even the company we are in when recalling events, which can lend us a new perspective on a familiar life event. "A memory is essentially the activation of neural networks in the brain, which are consistently modified and altered," she says. "Therefore at each recollection, new elements can easily be integrated while existing elements can be altered or lost."
This is not to say that all evidence that relies on memory should be discarded or regarded as unreliable – they often provide the most compelling testimony in criminal cases. But it has led to rules and guidelines about how witnesses and victims should be questioned to ensure their recollections of an event or perpetrator are not contaminated by investigators or prosecutors.
For those of us simply hoping to find out if a cherished childhood memory is true or not, the best solution is to search for proof that it really happened – a photograph, childhood video or diary entry. But not all of our parents documented our every step as a child.
"There is no perfect solution to determining if a memory is real or not because people can have extremely compelling detailed memories that are full of emotions and they feel very confident about but be wildly wrong," says Wade.
Any memories that appear very fluid and detailed, as if you were playing back a home video, could well also be made up
There are, however, some rough rules that can help.
Memories before the age of three are more than likely to be false. Any that appear very fluid and detailed, as if you were playing back a home video and experiencing a chronological account of a memory, could well also be made up. It is more likely that fuzzy fragments, or snapshots of moments are real, as long as they are not from too early in your life.
It's natural for there to be gaps and things you can't remember, says Wade. "We shouldn't expect memories to be clear and coherent like a film."
Children are more susceptible to forming false memories than adults, especially after looking at photographs or films (Credit: Getty Images)
Martin Conway also suggests trying to spot implausible details. One of his earliest memories involves him sitting in a nappy digging dirt out of pavement cracks. He came to the conclusion that this cherished snapshot is fictional because he's wearing Huggies in his recollection. "They weren't invented in the 1950s when I was a child," he says. "So it had to be wrong. If you reflect upon the details in these early memories, you'll often find that they're just not plausible."
And we may not want to rid ourselves of these memories. Our memories, whether fictional or not, can help to bring us closer together. Brock Kirwan, director of the MRI research facility at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, explained that the act of reminiscing can act like a social glue, so that "shared experiences could help form the basis for your group identity and solidify group cohesion".
A memory of a beloved grandparent or long-gone family pet can bring us happiness, whether it is fictional or not.
"I have one of meeting my grandmother and picking me up and swinging me around," recalls Shaw. "It turns out it's impossible, but for me it's a wonderful memory."
Surely a memory like that is worth hanging on to, even if it isn't real.
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Black sock kitties are handmade in Ohio. I am afraid they may be keeping their eyes on me to see what I am up too. At least they can't really M-E-O-W! They will have to wait like everyone else to see what goes in the new room.
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The Maryland State Board of Education this week unanimously elected Brigadier General Warner I. Sumpter, USA, Ret. as president and Jean Halle as vice president for 2019-2020.
General Sumpter has served professionally and as a volunteer for over 50 years in federal, state, county, and community positions. Vice President Halle brings over 30 years of experience in executive positions in education, business, and professional services to inform her work with the State Board of Education.
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General Sumpter is a graduate of the University of Baltimore, the University of Louisville-Southern Police Institute, and earned a Master's Degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College of the National Defense University.
General Sumpter began his military career serving in the United States Marine Corps and culminated his time with the Marine Corps serving in the former Republic of Vietnam. For 23 years, he served with the Maryland Army National Guard in various capacities before retiring as the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2013. General Sumpter has also served as Chief of Police and Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Operations at the Maryland Department of General Services, Assistant Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Maryland Army National Guard, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Center at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, and has over 20 years of experience with the Maryland State Police.
General Sumpter has long been an advocate for public education and is a former member of the Somerset County Board of Education, serving as Chairman of the Board for multiple terms. He has also supported and provided leadership to the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, serving on the Board of Directors as president and secretary.
Ms. Halle attended Loyola College where she earned a degree in accounting before beginning her career with Deloitte where she worked in auditing and business consulting. Ms. Halle subsequently worked at The Baltimore Sun and Times Mirror in a variety of positions, including Chief Financial Officer for The Baltimore Sun. In addition, she served as the President of the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association for two terms.
Following 20 years in media, Ms. Halle transitioned into education as the CEO of Calvert Education Services (Calvert), a not-for-profit organization which supports students and teachers in various school settings and children from a diverse array of socioeconomic backgrounds. During her tenure, Calvert grew to serve 20,000 students and made significant strides in the development of curriculum and community partnerships. After leaving Calvert, Ms. Halle served as the Chief Operating Officer for Curiosityville, a digital early learning company. She currently works as an independent consultant.
Ms. Halle is currently Vice President and Treasurer for the Women's Education Alliance and serves on the board of American Public Education Inc. and the Board of Trustees of Catholic Distance University. She is also a former member of the Loyola School of Education Advisory Board and Stevenson University Advisory Board.
Read the full press release for more information.
General Sumpter will guide MSDE through what will undoubtedly be an education-focused session of the 2020 Maryland General Assembly. This fall, the Funding Formula Workgroup of the [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education will issue recommendations for what is perhaps the most challenging portion of The Blueprint for Maryland's Future —a ten-year plan to make Maryland schools more competitive both nationally and globally—the development of a plan to finance, realign, and apportion the costs of these ambitious, but expensive, goals.
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SECTION 1: Definitions: Carrier: American Van Lines, Inc: the moving company and its agents, contractors, employees, and representatives. Shipper: the customer who engaged the carrier to perform interstate domestic moving services.
SECTION 2: Estimate information: Estimate includes loading, unloading, and no cost valuation. All furniture must be wrapped in blankets and/or protective materials. Any disassembly and reassembly of furniture is also included provided all parts and tools are available. However, cribs may be disassembled at pickup, however, under no circumstances, will cribs be re-assembled at delivery/destination. The shipper also understands that packing material and labor are not included, unless stated on the estimate, and will be charged per items ordered and listed on the packing materials price list. If non-binding, the total charges are based on the actual weight of the property and may exceed the estimate subject to U.S. Federal Law and 110% rule; you may be charged 110% of the non-binding estimate. If binding, the total charges are based on the terms of the estimate. Additional services will be billed 30 days after delivery. For all estimates there may be additional charges for flights of stairs, elevators, extra drop-offs or pick ups, redelivery, long carries from the entrance to the home and shuttles for residences in restrictive areas such as downtown Manhattan or other restrictive complexes.
SECTION 3: Binding Estimate: Binding estimate rate is based on items that were estimated by you. The binding estimate and its terms will control the charges on this shipment. Total amount of the binding estimate must be paid in full prior to unloading. Additional charges will incur for services performed after the binding estimate is given and billed 30 days after delivery.
SECTION 4: For Non-Binding Estimate: A non-binding estimate is not a bid or a contract. It is provided by the mover to give you a general idea of the cost of the move. But it does not bind the mover to the estimated cost. Furthermore, it is not a guarantee that the final cost will not be more than the estimate. The actual cost will be in accordance with and within the mover's published tariffs. All movers are legally obligated to collect no more than the charges shown in their tariffs regardless of the prior rate quote. Final charges will be based on actual weight or cubic feet of the property and services provided, subject to 49 U.S.C. Section 375.407 (you may be charged 110% of this non-binding estimate) based on the non-binding estimate of weight indicated on the non-binding estimate documents. For example, if you described your property to a sales agent and the same gave you an estimated weight of 2000 lbs. for your property at a rate of 0.40 per lbs., then you would be charged $800 for that portion of weight, not including additional services. If the actual weight of your property was determined to be 3,000 lbs. then you are required to pay for the additional weight. However, to receive your property you will only have to pay 10% more than the non-binding estimate. The remaining balance must be deferred for 30 days after delivery. Please be aware that until your shipment is weighed the mover cannot accurately determine the actual weight of your property. Situations may arise where the actual weight of your property was significantly higher than the original non-binding estimated weight.
SECTION 5: Additional or Special Services: It is customary for movers to offer price and service options. The total costs of your move may be increased if you have additional or special services; you should have a clear understanding with the mover what the additional costs will be. You should always consider that you may find other movers who can provide the service you require without requiring you to pay the additional charges. One such service is a space reservation. If you agree to have your shipment transported under a space reservation agreement, you are required to pay for a minimum of cubic feet/weight of the space in the moving van regardless of how much space is actually occupied by your shipment. At times it is necessary for the mover to reload your shipment onto a different truck from the one your shipment was originally loaded onto or to temporarily place your shipment into a storage unit prior to your delivery unless otherwise indicated in writing.
SECTION 6: Rescission of old Estimate and execution of the new estimate: In accordance with 49 CFR 305.43 (a)(5)(ii): If prior to or on the day of the scheduled pick-up the shipper tenders more property or makes a change to the initial order for which they received an estimate; the carrier may either (1) undertake the job with the additional property, in which case the shipper would only be required to pay 10% more than the initial estimate to receive the property on a non-binding estimate or 100% of the binding estimate and the remaining balance will be billed 30 days after delivery. Or (2) the carrier and shipper may execute a Revised Written Estimate / Rescission document, PRIOR TO LOADING OR OTHERWISE BEGINNING THE JOB, this rescission document and new estimate given prior to loading will serve as the only active estimate for which charges will be calculated.
SECTION 7: Agreed Pick up and Delivery schedule: Guaranteed service on or between agreed dates is an optional service that is available to you at an additional cost. This optional extra service guarantees that your shipment will picked up, transported to the destination, and delivered on specific guaranteed dates. If the mover fails to provide the service as agreed, you are entitled to be compensated at a predetermined amount or a daily rate (per diem of $30.00) regardless of the expense you might have actually incurred as a result of the mover's failure to perform. Absent selecting and paying for the optional extra service guaranteeing specific pick-up and delivery dates, the mover is only required to pick up and deliver your property with reasonable dispatch and in a reasonable time. Generally, estimated delivery is up to 21 business days from date indicated as first available date of delivery. Any oral promises made regarding delivery and pick up dates and times are mere estimates. We guarantee delivery to take place within 30 business days of the date first available for delivery, (time calculations exclude days in storage). Any changes to your order will extend this time. This timeframe may change based on the time of the year, weather conditions, road conditions, other acts of God, delivery schedule, geographic location of the move and other unknown factors. The moving company will do its best to meet any requested pickup or delivery dates. Business days do not include holidays or weekends.
When you(shipper) and the mover agree to a delivery date, or to a range of dates, it is your responsibility to be available to accept delivery on any of those dates. The same applies when you and the mover agree to alternate delivery dates. If shipper is unable to accept delivery within the agreed upon dates, the mover reserves the right to place items into storage at the shipper's expense based on full tariff rates
SECTION 8: Storage Accounts: (a) Any part or all of said goods and chattels to be delivered to said Shipper/Depositor can be initiated only upon receipt of written orders or return of warehouse receipt, at the option of the Mover, with delivery instructions signed by the Shipper/Depositor. (b) Any Change of address of the Shipper/Depositor, to be valid and binding to the mover, must be provided by the Shipper/Depositor or their agent to the Mover in writing, and acknowledged in writing by the mover. (c) No transfer of ownership of these goods will be recognized unless entered on the books of the Mover, on warehouse receipt, and upon all charges being paid. Past due storage invoices must be made current prior to carrier routing shipper's items for delivery (d) The rates as stated in this Contract cannot be raised for more than 12 months. After which they can be raised in accordance with local rates for all applicable Shipper/Depositors. (f) The payments for storage and any other recurring periodic charges are due and payable on or prior to the day storage is commenced and on or before the beginning of each succeeding storage period as defined in this agreement. Charges for any other service or materials including, without limitation, cartage in and warehouse labor in and out, are due and payable upon presentation of invoice.
SECTION 9: Notice of maximum amount due upon delivery: Final charges will be based on actual weight or cubic feet/volume of property, unless shipped under space reservation option, and for services provided. Maximum amount demanded at time of delivery is the amount of the non-binding estimate plus 10% – 110% rule; or 100% of the binding estimate. Shipper may voluntarily pay total actual charges upon delivery. Actual charges may exceed the amount of estimate.
SECTION 10: Valuation of coverage: All transportation of Household Goods carry an inherit risk of loss or damage. American Van Lines Inc. neither orally or in writing guarantees a damage free or "safe" move. As such risks exist, we encourage you to purchase third party full replacement value insurance. Option 1): Replacement: Under this option, the mover is liable for the replacement value of the lost or damaged goods (as long as it doesn't exceed the total declared value of the shipment). If you elect to purchase full value protection, and your mover loses, damages or destroys your articles, your mover must repair, replace with like items, or settle in cash at the current market replacement value, regardless of the age of the lost or damaged item. The amount of the deductible will affect the cost of your FVP coverage. Unless you specifically agree to other arrangements, the mover must assume liability for the entire shipment based upon this option. Option 2): Limited Liability: As a licensed carrier with the U.S. D.O.T. we are required to provide limited liability coverage at no charge to the customer. Under this option, the maximum liability is limited to 60 cents per pound per article, for all items indicated as damaged or missing at time if delivery on the inventory logs. Failure to indicate damage at time of delivery will waive carrier's liability. Under both of these liability options, movers are permitted to limit their liability for loss or damage to articles of extra ordinary value, unless you specifically declare these articles on the shipping documents. An article of extra ordinary value is any item whose value exceeds $100 per pound ($220 per kilogram). Valuation of claims will be based on the AMSA Joint Military/Industry Table of weights and depreciation guide.
SECTION 11: Liability of the carrier notwithstanding the minimum valuation of 60 cents per pound per article and in compliance with and subject to the limitations and provisions of 49 CFR Section 375.701(a): the carrier is not responsible for injury or damage to any fragile article (articles susceptible to breakage or crushing). Unless such fragile articles are both packed and unpacked by its employees and subject to the further conditions that such packing, unpacking or other handling is performed in a grossly negligent manner by the carrier. The carrier will not carry and or be liable in any way for the loss or damage to currency, precious stones, documents, stamps, securities, species, silverware, jewelry, or any article of extra ordinary value unless such articles of value was agreed to in writing, and unless the shipper assumes and pays for additional valuation charges, as The carrier shall not exceed the cost of repairing or replacing the property lost or damaged with material of like kind and quality not exceeding actual cash value of the property at the time and place loss. Sets or matched pieces shall be limited to repair or replacement, whichever is less of the lost or damaged pieces only, and shall not extend to repair, replacement or recovering the entire set, but in no event to exceed the released or declared values as indicated. The carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage occurring after the property has been delivered to or receipted for by the consignee or shipper or the authorized agent/designated representative of either. When the carrier is directed to unload or to deliver property (or render any services) at a place or places at which the shipper or its agent is not present the property shall be at risk of the shipper after unloading or delivery. Where the carrier is directed to load property from (or render any services at) a place or places at which the shipper or its agent is not present property shall be at the risk before loading or after shipper signed the inventory list. When the shipment has been released to the carrier at the value not exceeding 60 cents per pound per article as per declaration of the value on the face hereof, it is agreed that said property be moved packed, shipped, forwarded, or otherwise, handled with the carrier's liability specifically limited to 60 cents per pound per article. All of the said services specified in excess of the carrier's liability are assumed totally by the shipper and said services over and above the carrier's liabilities are solely shippers' responsibility with respect to any damage loss or delay for any reason whatsoever. The carrier shall be liable only for its failure to use ordinary care and only the basis of the shipper's declared valuation of the goods. The burden of proving negligence or failure to use ordinary care required by law shall be on the shipper. The carrier shall not be responsible with respect to damage, loss or decay caused by acts of God or the public enemy war insurrection, strikes, labor trouble, riots, fire, earthquake, nature of the property or defects or inherent vice therein deterioration by time, moths, termites, or other insects, vermin, rodents, wear and tear, leakage, fire or any cause beyond the carrier's control or any other cause unless such damage results from the carrier's control. The carrier is not responsible for mechanical or electrical function or any article such, as but not limited to piano, radio, television set, DVD player, computer, VCR, barometer, refrigerator, check, air conditioner, or other instrument or appliance whether or not such articles are packed or unpacked by the carrier. The carrier shall not be liable for delay caused by highway obstruction or faulty impassable highways, or lack of capacity of any highway, bridge or ferry, caused by breakdown or mechanical defect of vehicle/equipment.
SECTION 12: Exceptions to Carrier Liability: Neither the Carrier nor the Vessel shall be responsible for loss or damage arising from (a) Act of God; (b) Act of War, (c) Act of public enemy; (d) fire, unless caused by the actual fault or private of the Carrier; (e) perils, dangers and accidents of the sea or other navigable water; (f) inherent defect, quality or vice of the goods; (g) goods packed by Shipper; (h) any other cause arising without the actual fault and privity of the Carrier. Additionally, mechanical vehicles including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, boats, airplanes, ATV's, go-carts, riding lawn mowers, tractors, and other similar vehicles are transported at the sole risk of the shipper since all coverage for those items is waived against the carrier, its agents or representatives. The carrier shall not be held responsible for any items insisted by shipper to be moved through impassible passageways or other impassable openings.
SECTION 13: Filing of Claims/Complaints Procedures: Carrier shall not be liable for the loss or destruction of, or missing goods, or damage of goods tendered hereunder or any part thereof unless claim is made in writing supported by proof of ownership, together with substation of value, and weight. As a condition precedent, all outstanding monies due to the mover must be paid in full before a claim can be submitted to the company, and filed within 9 months after the date the goods are delivered or demand thereof will be refused, and must be limited to the descriptions of damage written on the inventory logs at the time of delivery. It is solely the shipper's responsibility to inspect and indicate damaged or missing items on the inventory logs at time of delivery. Valuation of claim will be based on those indications subject to the limitations of liability as described on the Bill of Lading – Valuation Addendum form, signed at pick up. Liability for the moving company will be in accordance with the liability option the shipper contracts for on said form. To file a claim or complaint call Carrier at 954-630-0316. All costs associated with the claim are the shipper's responsibility. TWO YEAR AND ONE-DAY CLAUSE Suit must be instituted against carrier within two (2) years and one (1) day from the date when notice in writing is given by carrier to the claimant that carrier has disallowed the claim or any part or parts thereof specified in the notice. Where a claim has not been filed or suit is nit instituted thereon in accordance with the foregoing provisions, carrier shall not be liable and such a claim will not be paid.
SECTION 14: Summary of Dispute Settlement Program: 1. Prior to the move, before the Order for Service is executed, the carrier provides each shipper (consumer) with a notice of availability of an arbitration program, including a summary of the arbitration procedures, the applicable costs and a disclosure of the legal effects of electing arbitration to resolve a disputed. Carriers may use pre-printed brochures available from AMSA or they may incorporate the information into their own pre-move information furnished to the shipper. If the carrier is denying the claim or offering a compromise settlement, be sure to mention the arbitration program and include an arbitration brochure in the claims correspondence to the shipper to make sure that the shipper is fully apprised of the arbitration program. 2. After the move, if a dispute arises that cannot be resolved through the carrier's own claims process, a shipper can request arbitration by writing to AMSA within 90 calendar days after the carrier's final offer of the settlement or denial of the claim. In accordance with the terms of the statue, disputes involving a) loss and damage claims and b) additional charges billed after delivery are subject to mandatory binding arbitration. The arbitrator's decision may cover repair, replacement, refund of charges, and reimbursement for expenses and/or compensation for damages. The program rules however, and the interstate statutes upon which are based, do not provide for refunds in excess of the disputed additional charges or for claims that go beyond the carrier's liability for loss or damage to the goods, which includes but is not limited to: punitive damages, loss of wages, or other special damages, such as emotional distress or mental anguish. 3) After receipt, AMSA informs the carrier of the shipper's request for arbitration. The carrier then has 15 working days to review the disputed claim and the request for arbitration. Upon affirmation by the carrier that the dispute meets the criteria for arbitration, AMSA forwards the required forms and program rules to the shipper. The shipper has 30 calendar days to complete the forms and return them, along with his or her portion of the administrative fee, directly to FORUM to initiate the arbitration process. The initial 15-day review period, during which AMSA advises the carrier of the shipper's request for arbitration and before the necessary forms and program rules are sent to the shipper, provides the carrier and the shipper with an additional opportunity to reach a settlement before the forms are completed and the dispute is submitted to the FORUM for resolution. 4) FORUM then opens the case by sending a copy of the forms and the shipper's supporting materials to the carrier along with an invoice for the carrier's share of the administrative fee. The carrier must respond to the FORUM within 30 calendar days by returning a completed and signed Submission to Arbitration Form, its share of the arbitration fee, and the relevant materials from its clam and administrative file in support of its position. 5) FORUM forwards a copy of the carrier's materials to the shipper and then refers the matter to an Arbitrator who begins the review process under the standard written or the optional oral procedures. The standard written review process is generally completed within 30 days after the materials are sent to the arbitrator with any awards to the parties made at that time. The arbitrator's decision is binding on both parties. We are authorized to use and recommend AMSA Arbitration services. Contact information and other information about AMSA can be found at http://www.moving.org/
SECTION 15: Agents: Carrier may use agents/independent contractors on all orders. Additionally, unless you purchased an "exclusive use of vehicle" option, there is no guarantee that your items will not be temporarily stored or offloaded and reloaded onto a different vehicle than performed pickup, and may be shipped with property of other shippers.
SECTION 16: Inspection of Carrier's Tariff: Carrier's tariff is available for inspection upon reasonable request by calling carrier. All charges are based on full tariff rates.
SECTION 17: Form of Payment: Upon booking, a deposit is required to be paid by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). For deposit personal checks may be accepted at carrier's discretion as long as there is at least a 10-day window prior to pick up. The remaining balance must be paid in full upon delivery by CASH, Post Office Money order, cashier's check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) only. Subject to federal law, payment in FULL of all charges is required before delivery and prior to unloading – Subject to the 110% law, if applicable.
SECTION 18: Interest: a charge of 1.5% per month or fraction thereof (18% per annum) shall be added to all delinquent accounts. Furthermore, the shipper shall be responsible for all charges the carrier uncured as a result of attempting collection. This includes but is not limited to, attorney fees, fees for collection agent and court costs.
SECTION 19: Ownership of goods: shipper has represented and warranted to the carrier that it has lawful possession of any legal right and authority to tender all of the property herein described and that there are and will be no liens, mortgages or encumbrances on said property superior or adverse to the legal right and authority of shipper to contract for services and if there be any litigation concerning the property, the shipper agrees to pay all storage and other charges together with costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees which this carrier may reasonably incur or become liable to pay in connection therewith. This carrier shall have a lien on said property for charges and for such costs and expenses. Shipper agrees to indemnify the carrier with regard to any costs and expenses that may occur including but not limited to attorney's fees, with regard to a claim of ownership and/or right of possession specified in this contract.
SECTION 20: Carrier's Lien: (a) it is agreed that the carrier shall have a lien against any and all property tendered to it heretofore or hereafter tendered to it, and on the proceeds from the sale thereof for all the charges provided herein, included without limitation claims for monies, advanced storage, transportation, interest labor reasonable attorney's fees and other legal expenses incurred by the carrier as a result of aby litigation in which the carrier may be involved in connection with the tendered goods as any and all other charges and expenses for notice and advertisement of sale of property when default has been made, also for all costs inclusive of court costs, reasonable attorney fees in collection of charges or enforcing this lien or caused from any controversy arising out of conflicting claims of ownership of any interpleaded action arising from the bailment of the goods or defending itself in the event the carrier is made a party to any litigation concerning the goods involved therein. If for any reason other than the fault of the carrier delivery cannot be made at the address given as the destination of which carrier has been notified, carrier at is option may impose tariff ant other lawful charges. Articles contained in shipment to be stored in a warehouse selected by the carrier at the of delivery or at other available points, at the costs of the owner, and subject to a lien for all accrued charges (b) All goods upon which the carrier has a lien, are subject to sale at public auction to satisfy any and all unpaid charges including interest where charge not paid when due plus the expenses including reasonable attorney fees, which may be necessitated by said sale (c) The lien upon any and all property tendered with the carrier shall include unpaid charges and expenses pertaining to property previously tendered with the carrier regardless of whether said property has been delivered to shipper (d) The parties agree that in any sale conducted to satisfy the carrier lien, all property which is subject to the lien, plus cost of preserving the goods and conducting the sale, shall be remitted by the shipper € the carrier may at its discretion suit for reimbursement pursuant to the foregoing provision without first foreclosing upon this lien. (f) The carrier shall be presumed to have acted in good faith and in reasonable and commercially acceptable manner when or if it seeks to enforce its lien pursuant to the approximate provisions of the state uniform commercial code and or relevance statues.
SECTION 21: AGREED MANDATORY CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE AND JURISDICTION: If a lawsuit becomes necessary to resolve any dispute between the carrier and shipper, said suit shall and must only be brought in circuit or county court in and for Broward County, Florida. Suits involving disputed over interstate shipments must be limited to the governing federal law. Both parties agree to submit themselves to the jurisdiction of the Florida Courts and agree given the relationship to the state, such exercise is reasonable and lawful. Shipper consents to jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida and hereby waives the right to be served within the State of Florida.
SECTION 22: Waiver of class action suits: The parties hereby waive any participation or involvement in any class action lawsuits against carrier or shipper.
SECTION 23: Severability: If any part of this contract is found to be unlawful or invalid, the remaining terms and conditions shall still be enforceable.
SECTION 24: Waiver of trial by Jury: The parties mutually agree to waive jury trial if a lawsuit becomes necessary between both parties.


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[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, MM, HEA]
Cadeym has walked a lonely road for thousands of years. That road has been filled with bloody battles and mind-numbing pain. He has yearned desperately for someone to console him as he watched his brethren find their mates. Yet he had no one to heal his aching soul until he falls into the Black River and comes out into a stranger's home, bloody and exhausted. Cadeym isn't sure how much more he can take, how much longer he can go on. He's broken on so many different levels.
Hadley was shocked when a stranger stumbled into his living room through a wall. The guy passed out, and Hadley fixed him up the best he could. Was this stranger a god? He had to be because no one just appeared out of thin air. When he learned the truth, Hadley was floored. But now Cadeym's enemies are after him, and it's up to Hadley to keep his mate safe until Cadeym is whole again.
Lynn Hagen is a Siren-exclusive author.
Cautiously, Hadley crept toward the couch where he'd left his phone, never taking his eyes off of the guy. Shamrock ran around Hadley and tried to stuff her thick, muscled body under the coffee table. The table bounced upward and teetered on its side, precariously balancing on her back.
Hadley was almost to the couch when electricity arced around the guy's body, some sparks shooting up into the air, scaring the living daylights out of Hadley.
The lights in the room flickered then somehow grew brighter before they faded to their normal lighting.
Shamrock whimpered.
"We're just gonna remain calm," he told her, even though he was as freaked out as she was. "We're not gonna make any sudden movements. Some kind of strange god just invaded our home, and we don't want to do anything to anger him."
Hadley wasn't a religious person, but what other explanation was there? People didn't just roll into someone's house from the corner of a room. That just didn't happen.
And the stranger was huge! Hadley estimated his height around six feet four inches or maybe five inches, but it was hard to tell with him splayed out on the floor. Holy fuck he was ripped. Even though he was covered in blood, Hadley could see the well-toned muscles.
Muscles of a god.
"Now what?" he asked his dog. "How do you help an injured god, and who could hurt someone like him?"
Hadley didn't want to know the answer, but someone, clearly more powerful, had worked this guy over.
Shamrock got up, toppling the coffee table, and inched closer to Hadley. She looked at the guy then at him.
"Maybe I should clean his wounds to see just how badly he's hurt and then decide what to do from there."
He wanted to call the police, but what if that put the god in further danger or pissed him off?
Shamrock gave a low, throaty growl, as if telling Hadley this was a very bad idea.
"Well, I can't stand here and do nothing," he said to her. "What if he bleeds out?"
Could the god die? Was that possible? The thought curdled his stomach, and Hadley was determined to do something besides staring.
He hurried down the hallway, gathering towels, and then raced to the kitchen to fill a large bowl with warm water. After setting everything on the floor next to the stranger, Hadley ran to the bathroom and grabbed some antibiotic ointment.
It was all he had to work with.
He dropped to his knees next to the guy as Shamrock nervously paced circles around the stranger. Hadley wet the washcloth and wiped it over the guy's bicep.
And what an impressive bicep. The muscle was hard, the size of a grapefruit, and Hadley admonished himself for drooling. For goodness sake! The god was a bloody mess and he was checking him out.
"We need Band-Aids." What else was he supposed to use to close the wounds? Hadley knew crap about sewing a wound and felt dizzy at the thought of doing it.
He ran to the medicine cabinet and grabbed the box of Band-Aids with princesses on them. Hey, they'd been on sale. Sue him.
"Shamrock, no!" Hadley returned to find her licking the stranger's wounds. "That's just nasty, and he might give you a disease. You have no idea where he's been."
He shoved her away and went to work cleaning and patching up the guy the best he could. He'd used all twenty Band-Aids, and now the stranger looked a bit comical plastered with pink princesses, though this wasn't a laughing matter.
He looked at the stained water in the bowl. "Do I dump the water out?" he asked his dog. "What if his blood is sacred?"
Hadley grabbed the bowl when Shamrock sniffed at it. "You're just determined to be nasty." He took it to the kitchen and set it on the counter.
His stomach rumbled, reminding him that he was starving. Hadley made a sandwich, tossing pieces of the turkey to Shamrock. She lapped the pieces up before looking at him for more.
"I'm gonna take you for a walk, and maybe by the time we return, he'll be gone."
He thought about what the stranger had said. He's coming. You can't let him get to me. The pit of Hadley's stomach clenched. Who was he, and what would he do to Hadley if whoever he was found them? Would Hadley be killed for helping the god? Was the person after the stranger a god, too?
Hadley chewed his sandwich as he struggled to figure out what he should do. He wasn't always the brightest crayon in the box and wasn't ashamed to admit that. There were times when his decisions had gotten him into trouble.
Like the time he'd let a con man talk him out of five hundred bucks. His entire savings, telling Hadley that investing in the stock market was a wise decision.
The problem was the guy had never told Hadley exactly what he was investing in, and Josh had lost it when he'd found out. But the con man had already left town with Hadley's money by then.
It had never dawned on Hadley that some kind of papers should have been signed or that he should ask to see the guy's credentials.
Or the fact that the man had been working out of the back of his van.
But this was different. Hadley was dealing with a god. Gods were good, right? This stranger wouldn't swindle him out of his meager savings. He also wasn't Hadley's ex-boyfriend, so he wasn't worried about the stranger trying to manipulate him.
"Come on, Shamrock. Let's go for a walk." It was the only thing Hadley could think to do, and Shamrock really did need to go pee. He was surprised she hadn't left a puddle on the floor from the fright.
He grabbed her leash and headed for the door, praying the stranger would be gone by the time they returned.
"Are all demon warriors as big as you?" Hadley asked as they entered his bedroom.
"We are all warrior size," Cadeym said. "I guess we have to be in order to fight our enemies and keep Serenity City safe."
He'd never thought about their sizes before. It was just normal, if any of them could be considered normal. But Hadley was right. They were all tall and muscular and fierce.
"Where is Serenity City? By the way, I love the name." Hadley sat on the side of his small bed.
"The demon realm." Cadeym should walk out of Hadley's bedroom, should leave the human alone, but he sat next to him, loving the closeness.
"Realm?" Hadley frowned.
"There is the human realm, which is where we are now. Then there are the demon realm and the fairy realm. They are masked by veils that humans cannot see or access."
Not if they didn't know how.
"So how do you move through them?"
"The shadows or the Black River. The river isn't really a river. It's a small lake. The water never moves because it's really a portal. All you have to do is think of where you want to go, and the river takes you."
Cadeym was still stumped as to how he'd gotten to Hadley's home. He hadn't known the human existed, so he wouldn't have been thinking of him while making his escape.
"That would be so much easier than walking." Hadley rested his hand on Cadeym's thigh. "I could be in another country without forking over a million dollars for an airplane ticket or spending endless hours on a flight." His brows shot up. "Could you actually leave earth if you wanted to?"
"Why would you do that?" Cadeym's thigh tingled where Hadley's hand rested. It was warm and welcomed. "You wouldn't be able to breathe, and the space radiation would kill you."
"You are so literal," Hadley teased. "Don't take the fun out of my imaginary travels."
"I apologize for calling you weird." Cadeym brushed his knuckles over Hadley's cheek. "You just have a very active imagination."
Cadeym suppressed a growl when Hadley's eyelids fluttered closed and he leaned into Cadeym's touch. This was a very bad idea, but Cadeym leaned in close, dipping his head to graze his lips over Hadley's.
The human sucked in a quick breath, and Cadeym didn't move. He was leaving the choice up to Hadley if he wanted to kiss Cadeym or not. If Hadley didn't, Cadeym would accept that choice, even if he wanted Hadley with every fiber of his being.
Wanted Hadley despite how bad Cadeym was for the human.
Cadeym also didn't want to start anything and get Hadley's hopes up, knowing he couldn't stay here forever. He was going to have to leave. This wasn't his world, his life, no matter how much he wanted it.
Hadley gasped against Cadeym's lips, and Cadeym pulled the man closer, his tongue invading Hadley's mouth. Cadeym didn't want any space between them. Not when Hadley moaned at his touch. Not when Hadley curled his arms around Cadeym's neck, his hands running through Cadeym's hair.
This was the softest he'd ever been touched. His past lovers knew the score, knew what Cadeym was, and their sex had been raw and hard, just two people coming together to scratch an itch.
It was different with Hadley. Cadeym wanted to take his time, to explore the man's body, to touch every silky inch of him as he kissed him gently from his head down to his toes.
Cadeym finally let the small growl rip from his throat when Hadley moved, sliding his leg over Cadeym's lap, straddling him. Cadeym's hands fell to Hadley's hips, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss they shared.
When Hadley squirmed in Cadeym's lap, he damn near lost his mind. He wanted them naked, to feel Hadley's body pressed against his, to be buried deep inside the man who was starting to mean something to him.
They broke apart, needing air, but Cadeym didn't just sit there. He moved his lips across Hadley's smooth jaw and sucked at his neck, nipping then kissing the sting away.
He wanted to get lost in Hadley, to find peace, if only for a little while, to forget the world existed outside this house for a few hours. To forget he was being hunted and he was putting Hadley's life at risk simply by being there.
Cadeym hissed when Hadley ran his fingers through his hair, gripping the strands, pulling Cadeym impossibly closer. His hands drifted from Hadley's hips, gliding them up the human's back, cupping his nape with one hand, the other squeezing Hadley's ass.
Hadley squirmed again, moaning as he tilted his head to the side. Cadeym couldn't take it any longer. He turned, placing Hadley on his back. The bed was too damn small for them, so Cadeym dropped to his knees, curling his fingers into the waistband of Hadley's underwear.
He paused, waiting for Hadley to protest. Instead, the human looked down at him with want and need in his hazel eyes. It was a burning invitation, one Cadeym couldn't deny.
He might go straight to Hell for touching the human, for wanting more than he ever deserved, but Cadeym didn't have it in him to walk out of the room and leave Hadley to his life.
He just didn't.
Cadeym slid Hadley's underwear down his legs and tossed them aside. His lover's cock was hard and slapped against his stomach. Cadeym leaned forward, mouthing his balls, taking them one at a time into his mouth.


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- Division of Academic Affairs
- Faculty/Staff Resources
- Promotion and Tenure
Tenure/Promotion Application Submission Information for Colleges
All FY23 applications are due to the Office of the Provost on or before December 5, 2023.
Application Submission Process
Each college office must follow the steps below to submit tenure/promotion applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty, clinical faculty and research faculty:
- Upload to the Teams site shared by each college and the Office of the Provost each cover sheet and application as one PDF file. Please note the cover sheet should not include the vote counts but only check marks to indicate a faculty member is being recommended or denied for tenure and/or promotion.
- Upload each applicant's completed vote record sheet as a PDF file to the Teams site shared by the college and the Office of the Provost. The vote record sheet must include the actual number of votes (even if it is zero) for each category (Recommend, Deny and Abstain).
- Upload to the Teams site shared by the college with the Office of the Provost the cover letter from the dean as a PDF file.
Each application must contain the following documents:
- Any relevant departmental or divisional correspondence should be attached at the end of each application. Applications should be assembled and submitted in the following order:
- Cover Sheet
- Part I (information to be supplied by the candidate)
- Part II (information to be supplied by the department chair in consultation with the personnel committee).
- Any relevant departmental or divisional correspondence should be attached at the end of each application.
- Completed checklist
- Note: In the event of an early promotion/tenure and/or a disagreement in the recommendations, the department/school chair should write a letter explaining the circumstances and the letter should be placed before the cover sheet.
- The completed vote record sheet (PDF) must be submitted for each applicant but should not be attached to the application. Use the checklist (PDF) provided to make sure the vote record sheet fields are correctly filled and include the vote record sheet checklist along with the application submitted to the Office of the Provost. Original signatures, or certified digital signatures, indicating a vote count from the department personnel committee and the college council are required along with chair's and dean's recommendations and their original signatures or certified digital signatures.
- Note: This vote record is confidential and is for the Office of the Provost. The vote record information is not routinely shared with the FSPC.
- Please submit the vote record sheets separately from the applications for tenure and promotion.
- A cover letter from the dean listing all recommendations, all denials, any early promotions/tenures and the dean's comments should be included and placed separately in the Teams site.
- Be sure to indicate if an application is considered early and/or short-track on the cover sheet and the vote record sheet.
- Denials must be accompanied by a letter from the dean stating the reasons for denial and confirming that the faculty member has been advised of their right to appeal and that all appropriate appeal procedures or review procedures have been followed.
Additional Notes
- Refereed and juried works must be identified as "Refereed" or "Juried" in application Part I document.
- All formal appeal materials must have pages sequentially numbered and tenure applications under appeal should also include progress toward tenure letters.
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ONM Remembered – #290
"New bumpers, a roof spoiler and sidetrims were added before they were doused in purple paint to create the authentic GameCube look."
from Official Nintendo Magazine issue 121 (October 2002)
Now this is a strange vanity project: how would you like a Citreon Saxo with a GameCube wedged into every possible orifice? Sadly, it's not something you could win for yourself, but was instead created to be part of a contest that would be spotlighted in subsequent issue (and next week in this column!)
It's a pity it's only a two-seater; if it had all five seats and a LAN adaptor you could probably squeeze enough people in for an 8-player game of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Now that I would love to see.
(failing that, cram enough Smash Bros. players into a phonebooth. not to play Smash Bros. or anything, just for the hell of it)


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Blade-Tech's Outside the Waistband (OWB) holsters are some of the most popular designs on the market today.
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This is not the new 2021 Ford Bronco. But it is its little brother; the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Based on the Ford Escape, the Bronco Sport was designed to be a more on-road crossover but with more off-road capability than other traditional crossovers.
Engine – The Bronco Sport is available with two engine options; A 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder or a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder as equipped in this top spec Badlands trim. This 2.0L engine produces 250 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque (186 kW & 375 Nm). In a crossover that tips the scales at 1,684 kg (3,712 lbs), this engine doesn't provide neck snapping performance but it's more than enough for everyday commuting or weekend off-roading. Torque is low down in the rpm range which means that the engine doesn't need to strain to get the Bronco Sport moving.
It's also a fairly economical engine. It is rated for 8.9 L/100km (26.4 MPG) on a highway and 11.1 L/100km (21.2 MPG) in a city. During my time with the Ford Bronco Sport, I averaged 9.1 L/100km (25.8 MPG). Best of all, the engine doesn't require premium fuel.
Transmission – Paired with the engine is an 8-speed automatic transmission which surprised me at first because Ford likes to use 10-speed automatic transmissions. But regardless of the extra gears or not, this 8-speed does its job well. Shifts between gears are smooth and it always selects the correct gear when you decide to put your foot down. The only minor fault is that it's slow to react if you decide to use the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
Braking – The brakes are strong on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It takes little effort of the brake pedal to stop the Bronco Sport under normal driving conditions. Furthermore, the pedal itself is nice & firm.
The Bronco Sport is equipped with Trail Control which is like cruise control but when off-roading. It works at speeds of 1 km/h to 32 km/h (1mph – 20 mph) in forward and 1 km/h to 9 km/h (1 mph – 6 mph) in reverse. It keeps the Bronco Sport moving at a constant speed so that you focus on the road rather than the speed. I tried this while doing some light off-roading and it works brilliantly, especially downhill and it allowed me to keep my foot off the brake pedal.
Handling – On the roads, the Ford Bronco Sport handles like most other crossover SUVs. Steering is quick and while there is some body roll, it's nothing that will make it feel as though the Bronco Sport is going to roll over.
Off the beaten path, the Bronco Sport shines when compared to other crossovers. For a start, it is only available with AWD regardless of trim or engine option. This top spec Badlands trim comes equipped with a center locking differential, an advanced locking rear differential, taller ride height (8.8-inches of ground clearance), underbody protection, and chunky all-terrain tires.
The Bronco Sport is also equipped with G.O.A.T. modes (Goes Over Any Type of terrain). The crossover has the usual Normal, Eco, Sport, & Slippery modes for on-road driving. But when off-road you can use Mud/Ruts, Sand, and Rock Crawl modes for better off-road maneuverability and traction.
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Ride Comfort – While the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is based on the Ford Escape, it uses a slightly shorter wheelbase. This does make it a bit better off-road but it has an adverse effect when it comes to on-road comfort. The Bronco Sport feels a bit rougher over bumps on city streets than the Escape. The ride is not as supple. It's still something that you could live with on a daily basis but if you're looking for the utmost comfort, a more traditional crossover SUV will provide a better ride.
Interior Space – The shortened wheelbase is also to blame for the reduced legroom; particularly in the back seats. In the front, there's enough space for adults but in the back, it's definitely tighter than in the Escape. Headroom, however, is plentiful thanks to the higher roofline as well as the stepped roof in the back seats.
Cargo volume is similar to that of the Escape and the Bronco has a few tricks up its sleeve in the back. Firstly, the liftgate window can be opened separately to the liftgate itself. Once open, there are not only lights to illuminate the trunk area but there are also a couple of lights on the inside of the liftgate to shine downwards if you're having a "liftgate" party. Next, the Bronco Sport can be optioned with a cargo management system that can act as a divider, a shelf, and table with leg stands to hold up to 13 kg (30 lbs).
As for space in the trunk area, the Ford Bronco Sport has 920 L (32.5 cu-ft) with the rear seats up and 1,846 L (65.2 cu-ft) with the rear seats down. These numbers are maximum cargo capacity without the moonroof.
Noise, Vibration, & Harshness – With the boxy shape of the Bronco Sport and all-terrain tires, it can get a bit noisy inside the cabin when driving on highways. It's not absurdly loud but you will have to raise your voice a bit to talk with passengers. Engine noise, however, is well muted at lower to mid rpms.
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Gadgets – The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport starts at $32,299 CAD ($27,215 USD) and for that price you basically get an off-road ready platform. It comes with the 1.5L 3-cylinder engine, 4×4, G.O.A.T. modes, Ford's Co-Pilot 360 and that's about it. It's basic off-roading capability without any of the garnish. If you do want all the bells & whistles, you can opt for this top Badlands trim that has every convenience & luxury feature to make off-roading a bit more comfortable. It is equipped with things like leather seats, sunroof, 6.5" instrument cluster, 17" wheels, heated seats & steering wheel, tougher off-road suspension with an increased ride height, two extra G.O.A.T. modes & the 2.0L engine. It costs a pretty reasonable $40,299 CAD ($33,360 USD).
The infotainment system is not the new SYNC 4 that is featured in the new Ford F-150 but this SYNC 3 system still works well. It takes a bit to load on cold starts but once it does, it's responsive to your fingertip inputs. Apple CarPlay & Android Auto are standard features but are not wireless.
Interior Design – The interior is easily recognizable as a Ford vehicle. It has a lot of the same switches & knobs that are found in other Ford crossovers. It's also utilitarian. There are a lot of storage compartments and while there are quite a few plastics throughout the cabin, they're mostly relegated to the lower portions. The portions that you mainly touch are either leather (in this Badlands trim) or a rubberized material that is designed to be easily wiped down. Speaking of which, if you remove the carpets, you can easily hose down the floor after a messy day in mud.
Exterior Design – The Ford Bronco Sport incorporates quite a bit of design from its bigger Bronco brother as well as Land Rover… at least to my eyes. The front is easily recognizable as a Bronco because it says "Bronco" on the grille. Some have mistaken it for the full size Bronco. Around the side, it starts to look a bit like the Land Rover Discovery or Defender with the stepped roofline and the C-pillar that has a bit of a resemblance to those vehicles. In the back it clearly states what model Bronco this is and it has short overhangs for better departure angles. Overall, it is a good looking crossover SUV.
Warranty – The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport comes with a 3 year / 60,000 km new vehicle warranty and a 5 year / 100,000 km powertrain warranty. Corrosion resistance warranty, however, is only 5 years & unlimited km. For more information on Ford Warranty, click here.
Overall the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a crossover SUV that I liked more than I thought I would. It's not meant to be as tough and as rugged as its bigger brother but it can hold its own on rougher roads that you wouldn't want to take a normal crossover like the Ford Escape or Honda CR-V for example. It's not as comfortable on city roads as those types of crossovers but if you're the type of person who likes to go on hikes every weekend out in the wilderness where it's usually only accessible by rutted service roads, the Ford Bronco Sport is the crossover SUV that I'd want to be in.
Thank you to Ford Canada for providing the vehicle. www.Ford.ca


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The Strategic Health IT Advanced Research Projects (SHARP) Program, established by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in 2010 supports research findings that remove barriers for increased adoption of health IT. The improvements envisioned by the SHARP Area 4 Consortium (SHARPn) will enable the use of the electronic health record (EHR) for secondary purposes, such as care process and outcomes improvement, biomedical research and epidemiologic monitoring of the nation's health. One of the primary informatics problem areas in this endeavor is the standardization of disparate health data from the nation's many health care organizations and providers. The SHARPn team is developing open source services and components to support the ubiquitous exchange, sharing and reuse or 'liquidity' of operational clinical data stored in electronic health records. One year into the design and development of the SHARPn framework, we demonstrated end to end data flow and a prototype SHARPn platform, using thousands of patient electronic records sourced from two large healthcare organizations: Mayo Clinic and Intermountain Healthcare. The platform was deployed to (1) receive source EHR data in several formats, (2) generate structured data from EHR narrative text, and (3) normalize the EHR data using common detailed clinical models and Consolidated Health Informatics standard terminologies, which were (4) accessed by a phenotyping service using normalized data specifications. The architecture of this prototype SHARPn platform is presented. The EHR data throughput demonstration showed success in normalizing native EHR data, both structured and narrative, from two independent organizations and EHR systems. Based on the demonstration, observed challenges for standardization of EHR data for interoperable secondary use are discussed.
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Colwyn fire company officials charged with theft
A trio of former top officials from the Colwyn Borough fire company were charged Monday with theft and conspiracy after a 10-month investigation revealed that they stole more than $52,000 from their own organization.
A trio of former top officials from the Colwyn Borough fire company were charged Monday with theft and conspiracy after a 10-month investigation revealed that they stole more than $52,000 from their own organization.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan announced felony charges against Gary Brice, 49, Station 92's former chief; Betty Cellini, 50, Brice's girlfriend and the company's former president; and Cellini's daughter, Lauren, 26, the company's former treasurer.
On Monday afternoon, Brice was in custody after failing to post $50,000 bail. Outside the Delaware County Courthouse, he offered no comment. Elizabeth and Lauren Cellini were being sought by detectives Monday afternoon, according to Whelan. They could not be reached for comment.
For nearly two years, allegations of unpaid bills, unauthorized spending, and misappropriation of funds have swirled around the volunteer fire company, which has just 20 members.
Borough officials and residents who have harshly criticized the company celebrated the charges Monday as a sign that their concerns had finally been heard. Prosecutors, meanwhile, indicated there could be more findings to come.
With the charges, Whelan's office determined that the three had been writing themselves checks and making unauthorized cash withdrawals from the fire station's bank accounts. In total, unauthorized withdrawals by Betty Cellini totaled more than $21,000, the most of the three.
"We're dealing with individuals who have utilized the volunteer fire company as a tool for embezzlement, as a tool for criminal activity," Whelan said.
Brice and the Cellinis were suspended from the company three weeks ago, according to Maurice Clark, current president.
The findings also came as a validation for Paula M. Brown, Colwyn's former borough manager, who said she first noticed the illegal spending in January 2014. After finding multiple fire company bank statements that looked severely amiss, Brown said, she turned over boxes of documents to the District Attorney's Office nearly two years ago - and waited for an investigation to follow.
"I feel like it's going to be a good Christmas," Brown said Monday. "This is my Christmas present."
The District Attorney's Office began investigating in February 2015. In the fall, two raids were conducted at the fire station in search of documents.
As the district attorney's investigation into "certain issues" within the fire company continues, Colwyn now must decide how to move forward.
Clark said the company plans to continue operating, and focus on recruiting former members who left amid the investigation.
A separate investigation by Whelan's office into the tiny borough's funds and its officials is still underway. He said Monday that his office does not have evidence indicating the mismanagement of government funds sufficient to bring charges.


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Hello everyone! Victor here.
So, I know I have been awfully slow about it, but at last the Native Land organization has come together in such a way that we can get started for real. We received the formal incorporation documents just the other day, and we are officially now "Native Land Digital". Lots of work to do getting on more logistical fixes like banks, accountants, payroll, and all that — but we're getting somewhere!
I wanted to take this space to introduce some of the people we have coming on board as Board of Directors members as well as Advisory Council folks. As you may know from reading the last roadmap update, we have a few part-time employees now, namely helping with research, communications, and project management. So the team is growing. Here are our founding board members:
Leena Minifie
Lee Timutimu
Shauna Johnson
Mesiah Sweetgrass
We are happy to have things getting rolling in an official way. Next up will be formalizing all the processes that I've been working on over the past year, and really starting to move on doing some fundraising to make this organization something sustainable. We have a lot of big goals and ideas that you'll be hearing about in the coming months as we get ourselves moving!
Thanks for all of your patience during the time and work of putting this together. We have often been a little slow or unattentive on fixes, despite best efforts. We are trying our best to keep up with things, and as always are really grateful that people are so willing to reach out and contribute. It means so much!
More coming soon, so stay tuned!
Posted by Victor TempranoMonday, December 17th, 2018
3 responses to "It Begins! The Birth of Native Land Digital"
Why don't you include, Siberians, Mongolians and Laplanders….
Also, seems like an excellent start for discussions on swapping for native tribal lands, like a clearinghouse.
Hi Victor, congratulations to you and the entire board and team of Native Land! Happy to see this all coming together. Looking forward to Native Land Digital!
I'm a public librarian and am so excited to find this resource! Thank you for it.