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TRAINING TIPs
'Free and correct'
Pick up any trainer's pilot's operating handbook. The pre-takeoff checklist is likely to contain a reminder to verify that the fight controls are free and correct.
Don't just go through the motions—literally—of making sure that elevators and ailerons, when moved with the yoke or stick are unobstructed, and rudder pedals are functional. Without actually looking to make sure that control surfaces move as you intend, free controls may not be correct controls. Misrigged controls may result in an aircraft response opposite to what was intended, a condition that has caused some serious accidents.
Fortunately, awareness of the hazard helps make it easy to catch during preflight inspections and pre-takeoff checks.
One mnemonic device some instructors teach is the "thumb up, aileron up" technique. When you turn the yoke to the left, the thumb on your upper hand points to the up aileron, which is the left aileron. Turn the yoke to the right, and your upper hand's thumb points to the right, or up, aileron, if control cables are both free and correct.
Another method is to think of a box, as explained in the October 2010 Flight Training's Tech Tip: "Start either full right or full left with the yoke full forward. Then pull all the way aft, turn the yoke fully in the opposite direction, and then push all the way forward. Of course, glance at the aileron and elevator at each point on the box. You've done two things: You've made sure the controls are correct, and you've ensured they can travel fully in all directions."
Jammed controls in flight are another hazard to guard against. You may not think of keeping a tidy cockpit as insurance against that risk, but this example of a near mishap shows how an innocent object might find its way into a bad space.
Factory-issued or homemade control locks (a very bad idea) not removed before flight have brought down aircraft—or prevented them from taking off. Some aircraft designs increased this risk, as several accidents involving one model turboprop showed, eventually prompting authorities to issue an airworthiness directive.Armed with awareness, use your hands, feet, and eyes to confirm that the controls are both free and correct.
Your solo cross-country flight is on the calendar, and now's the time to plan it. Do you know whether there's a temporary flight restriction (TFR) along your route? It won't be on your sectional chart! Take the time to find out before you file your flight plan. Use AOPA Online's TFR map to get a look at all TFRs planned for your proposed route. The map depicts active (red and yellow) as well as not-yet-active TFRs (black). The AOPA Internet Flight Planner will also show you if a TFR is on or near your proposed route of flight. Be sure to verify with a flight briefer just before your flight, as TFRs can change with little notice.
Did you know that student pilots who join AOPA are three times more likely to complete their flight training? Membership includes unlimited access to aviation information by phone (800/USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) or from Flight Training Online or AOPA Online. If you're not already a member, join today and get the pilot's edge. Login information is available online.
CFII develops spatial disorientation chair
A Maine flight instructor has developed an improved version of a training device that will let pilots safely experience the physical effects of spatial disorientation. Michael Lessard of Sullivan, Maine, received a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund in 2010 that helped him to create a design for a "vertigo chair" that he says is more lightweight, modular, and portable than those in use today. Read more >>
Sport pilot receives Able Flight scholarship
Sgt. Chris Gschwendtner already has a pilot certificate, but after returning from active duty in Iraq he wanted to further his involvement in aviation. With the help of a scholarship from Able Flight, Gschwendtner will train to become a light sport repairman with a maintenance rating. Gschwendtner suffered a traumatic brain injury while overseas. He remains a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, and paid for his own flight training after the Army denied his request for transfer to an Army flight training program. Able Flight is a nonprofit organization that awards flight training and aviation maintenance scholarships to people with physical disabilities.
Looking for an airplane quick reference guide?
Learning to fly involves much more than knowing the regulations and how to maneuver the airplane. It also means knowing the aircraft you're flying. The Aircraft Flash Cards from the Air Safety Institute can be a great study guide for remembering what you need to know about your airplane. Whether you are a new student pilot or a certificated pilot ready to move on to different aircraft, the flash cards will help you learn about, and remember, the important features of the aircraft you're flying. Fill out the back of each card with information pertinent to each system, and you've created a reference guide for each airplane you fly. Do you know what power setting to use for a soft-field landing? What's your rotation speed? Download the cards and keep this information handy at all times.
Company launches sim-based intro flight program
Aviation Training & Resource Center (ATRC) of Carrollton, Texas, has launched a program aimed at prospective student pilots that takes place entirely in a simulator. The Wannabee a Pilot program includes five hours of dual instruction in a Redbird FMX full-motion flight simulator as well as all pre- and post-flight briefings. ATRC President Ray Heyde said the controlled environment allows new students to relax and enjoy their exposure to aviation and helps them to retain the information. He said ATRC created the program to better serve prospective clients after selling 460 first-time prepaid demo flights in a single day over the summer.
iPads arrive at K-State
The iPad revolution is making its way to the cockpits and ground school classes at the nation's universities. First-year students in the aviation program at Kansas State University-Salina use iPads in the Intro to Aviation class and ground school, said Tom Karcz, assistant professor of aviation. "Usage is starting to expand through the entire program" as the university's flight instructors use them, he said. Students in the Intro to Aviation course take all quizzes and tests using the iPad, and are using software applications on the ground so that they will know them in the air, said Eric Shappee, associate professor of aviation.
Inside AOPA
Flight beyond alphabet airspace
Whether you're cramming for the checkride or preparing for your first cross-country flight, you'll want to know your airspace—in depth. Enter the aptly named Air Safety Institute's Know Before You Go: Navigating Today's Airspace interactive online course to prepare for questions such as "Are you allowed to fly into a controlled firing area? How about a special flight rules area?" Be well versed in discussing especially tricky airspace operations in an ADIZ, SFRA, MOA, MTR, CFA, TFR, or NSA, to name a few (and you'll learn the words for all those abbreviations when you take the course). Take the course >>
When it's time for your knowledge test, check out CATS
Most pilots have heard about CATS, the computerized testing service for FAA knowledge tests, but you might not know that as an AOPA member you automatically receive a 10-percent discount off the price of taking the test at a CATS facility. The benefits of using a CATS facility for your knowledge test are many, including same-day registration and instant test results. You'll also take that important knowledge test in a professional and distraction-free environment. Read more >>
AOPA Legal Services Plan not just for violations
You may have never considered joining AOPA's Legal Services Plan, particularly if you strive to be a careful, precise pilot. There are other reasons to join beyond planning ahead for the day you might find yourself "in trouble" with the FAA. Read more >>
Flu shots: Good idea?
Each year, between 5 and 20 percent of Americans contract influenza. Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains why getting a flu shot this fall will lower the risk of a nationwide epidemic while helping to keep you healthy and flying. Read more >>
'Rod Machado's Sport Pilot Handbook'
Considering the sport pilot route? Flight Training Contributing Editor Rod Machado brings his expertise to the subject in his book, Rod Machado's Sport Pilot Handbook. If you've seen any of Machado's texts you'll be familiar with the format: plain-language explanations peppered with easy-to-grasp illustrations and charts. The 582-page book includes information on subjects particularly germane to the sport pilot student, including a discussion of Rotax engines. The book sells for $59.95 or can be purchased in e-book format (for the iPad only) for $44.99. See the website or call 800/437-7080.
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Question: I am a new student pilot, and I've just started working on the four fundamentals of flight: climbs, turns, descents, and straight-and-level flight. I noticed the other day when we were practicing turns that the nose of the airplane always seems to want to go in the opposite direction of the turn. Can you explain to me what is going on?
Answer: You have just discovered one of the truisms of flying: You don't get something for nothing. When turning an airplane to the left, the aileron on the left wing goes up and the aileron on the right wing goes down. The downward-deflected aileron on the right wing produces more lift; however, it also produces more drag. The upward-deflected aileron on the left wing produces less lift and less drag. The increased drag on the right wing has a tendency to pull the airplane's nose in the direction of the raised wing; which is opposite to the direction desired. This undesirable veering is called adverse yaw. That is one reason why airplanes have rudders—they do a great job of counteracting this unwanted tendency. For more on aerodynamics, take the Air Safety Institute's interactive course Essential Aerodynamics .
Got a question for our technical services staff? Email [email protected] or call the Pilot Information Center, 800/872-2672. Don't forget the online archive of "Final Exam" questions and answers, searchable by keyword or topic.
Simulators have come a long way since the days of the Link trainer, which became popular during World War II. Learn why they're such an asset to the professional pilot in this week's Flight Training blog.
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Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics
The next Air Safety Institute Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics are scheduled in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 8 and 9; Windsor, Conn., Wichita, Kan., and Columbia, S.C., Oct. 15 and 16; Corpus Christi, Texas, Oct. 29 and 30; Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 5 and 6; and Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 12 and 13. For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
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Air Safety Institute Safety Seminars
Air Safety Institute Safety Seminars are scheduled in Garden City, N.Y., Oct. 10; Colorado Springs, Colo., and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Oct. 11; Denver, Colo., West Lafayette, Ind., and Cohoes, N.Y., Oct. 12; Milan, Ill., and Brockport, N.Y., Oct. 13; Bolingbrook, Ill., Eugene, Ore., and Madison, Wis., Oct. 17; Northbrook, Ill., Portland, Ore., and Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 18; East Peoria, Ill., Grand Forks, N.D., Seattle, Wash., and Manitowoc, Wis., Oct. 19; and Rockford, Ill., and Spokane, Wash., Oct. 20.
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It is located in the most exclusive street in Cabo de Huertas, a few meters from Cala Palmera beach and in a privileged luxury development with a small communal area with a captivating pool.
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On the outside we have an enviable terrace with an artificial waterfall of natural stone and a barbecue to turn you into the perfect host for any celebration.
Look no further, because you've found what will be your perfect home.

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Dearest Internet,
In case you have not heard, I am getting married.
This means that we are planning a wedding and facing all sorts of decisions. Some of them are small (what will our colors be?) and some large (where do we draw the line on our guest list?) and none of them are easy.
But decisions always seem like they will be easier at the outset. Take wedding photography, for instance. That's not so hard, right? Get a recommendation from a friend and bingo, you're done.
Nope. Not that easy. I ended up getting three recommendations and met with three fantastic photographers, all of whom were just wonderful and none of whom I wanted to say no to. And while we were agonizing over that decision, I started questioning whether or not we should really be spending money on photography in the first place. The mental process went something like this:
We want a professional photographer to document our wedding > HOLY GOD THAT IS HOW MUCH IT COSTS?! > maybe we don't need a professional > our friends are creative! > but what if I have 16 chins in every single photo? > THE PHOTOS WILL BE WHAT WE REMEMBER > let's get a professional > HOLY GOD THAT IS HOW MUCH IT COSTS?! > well, what if we went with 4 hours of coverage instead of 8? > one photographer instead of two? > our wedding photography will be INCOMPLETE without 8 hours of coverage and two photographers!!! > HOLY GOD, seriously? > what if we were to just ask our friends?
Decisions like this make you go from being the most laid-back person in the world to a bridezilla and back again all in the time it takes to shampoo your graying hair. Thing is, you never realize how many options there are until the decision is smack-dab in your face. And once you learn about your options, you're suddenly finding yourself wanting things you never knew existed.
Like engagement photos. This is where you go out galavanting in a field with your fiance and have professional photos taken of the two of you just being in love. Prior to the wedding photography decision, I would've thought this was icky romantic nonsense. But then I started seeing these amazing shots of people caring so deeply for each other and suddenly this thing went off inside of me and I WANT TO GO TO THERE. Some photographers include engagement photos in their base price; others do not. Yet another thing to decide.
This is also true of buying an airline ticket. You start out telling yourself you will by the cheapest airfare you can find. But then you discover for $50 more, you can depart at 10 a.m. instead of the crack of dawn. And for another $50, you can skip the layover in Phoenix. And for YET ANOTHER $50, you can have 4 inches more legroom and an 8% increase in chair-reclining angle and all of a sudden, you're buying the cheapest airfare you can find + $150 to make your life a little less hellish for that 6-hour flight across the country.
Anyway. We did decide to hire someone, and, eventually, decided on who to hire. He will take beautiful photos and, with any luck, I will have a single chin in at least 25% of them. From now until September I will be practicing the art of holding my head up a little higher. I think that might increase my odds of having fewer extra chins.
Yours truly,
My Dog "I promise to not be a bridezilla" Is Chelsea


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Danny Wells - The Victorians and the Christmas Season
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Monday 11 December 19:30–21:00
This illustrated talk by Danny Wells looks at the influence of the Victorians on Christmas as we know it today. The Victorians repackaged older traditions and customs that suited their new sensibilities, ideas and concerns. It is said the Victorians: "mixed the ingredients of the English Christmas to create an extremely rich plum pudding."
Many of these changes took place early in Victoria's reign, including the arrival of the Christmas Card, the Christmas Cracker and new-found popularity of the Christmas Tree. We will explore why and how the Victorians re-energised and transformed the festive season.
Free admission but contributions welcomed


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I'll have
Your coffee
For you,
When you wake-
As you slowly stir
From the dreams
We've made
It's a process
To get it right,
Finding the balance
Of grind,
Level scoop or rounded scoop,
Proper amount
Of water,
Brew time,
Cream or no cream,
Sugar or no sugar,
Balancing the tastes
Of bitter
And sweet.
Each cup
An exercise
In intimacy
That moves past
The bedroom,
Yet compliments the passion
It won't happen
With the first
But I'm patient
And I want
To make love to you
With each
Fresh brewed cup
Of aromatic romance.
I want to see
Your eyes slowly
As the smell
Enters your nose,
And the hair
In your face
Gets brushed away
From your lips
For the first sip,
While I wait
To see
The look
On your face-
Your upper lip inching past the edge of the rim of the cup to taste what I have crafted just for you.
I'll take notes
And learn
What makes you happy,
What pleases you,
How strong
You want it.
And once
I've gotten it right,
I'll create variations
On the theme
To try new things,
And keep the excitement
Of discovery
Maybe this time
Something from Ethiopia,
Or possibly Central America,
Or just a darker roast
From a similar region?
I will never tire
Of wanting
To make you happy
With each sip
And warm embrace,
Touching your perfect lips.
I will have your coffee
For you
Each morning,
To gently bring you
To proper momentum
For each day,
I love you
And take pride in my work-
Satisfying you
And your needs.
Timothy Vance Jackson
October 28, 2014


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While we are usually pretty relaxed about rp rules, we do ask members to follow a few guidelines to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
Also, keep in mind these rules are strictly for guild run rp and if we are attending an event as a guild together. Feel free to rp however you choose when on your own, though you'll find most of these rules are common RP courtesy.
A usual guild RP:
Our usual guild rp nights consist of a DM (dungeon master) leading the group with events or a story line. When performing certain actions (such as attempting to unlock a door/disarm a trap) the DM might ask you to /roll 20. 1-10 is a fail, 11-20 is a pass. The outcome and HOW WELL you pass or fail is left to the DM.
Combat in guild rp works the same way, in which you would /emote an attempt to hit and then immediately /roll 20 to see if you hit or not. The DM will usually explain your result. Here's an example of both the action and combat:
DM: You come across a large padlocked door.
RPer: "Oh a Door, I will unlock it because I am awesome."
RPer attempts to unlock the door.
RPer rolls 13 (1-20)
DM: The door unlocks with some difficulty, but swings open. An angry gnoll is inside that insults RPer.
RPer: "Rude!"
RPer lunges at the gnoll, swinging his meaty fists wildly.
Rper rolls 5 (1-20)
DM: Rper misses the gnoll and falls to the ground instead, face-planting into the dirt.
RPer: "Ow! Stupid gnoll!"
Do not God-Mode
Pretty self explanatory, you are not invincible unless you're Arthas' pretty pony. Try to keep yourself in check, no character will be perfect at everything. Please try to be somewhat realistic with your character's skills.
This also applies to combat/interactions. We use rolls for most of these and regardless of your character's beefy pectorals if you roll a 1 they're getting hit.
If you are a magic user please try to keep your abilities in check as well, no one wants to play with a mage who can summon 50 lava surgers with top hats who are riding core hounds. Though that might be cool.
Do not Metagame:
This is basically using information you received OOCly in an IC way. For example if you read someone's name on mrp or even in guild but have not yet met them ICly your character would not know them or their name.
This isn't really a huge issue but it does bug people from time to time so just be mindful of how your character receives information.
IC and OOC are Two Different Things:
Again, pretty self explanitory. Quite a few of us play characters with not-so-hot morals so please don't take anything to heart out of character.
Do not Powerplay:
It's not cool to take control of another person's character without their conscent.
For example: "Rengrave casts lifegrip on Avian and hurls her elf body off a cliff where she falls on a sharp rock and dies."
What the hell, man.
Be Mindful of Mounts/Pets/Toys:
Most often if you have a pet out while rping people will consider it there ICly, so don't be suprised if someone tries to pet your Cooter.
If you are not on a mount ICly please don't be on your giant clefthoof while having a conversation/performing an action.
Toys can be used for effects while rping as long as it's appropriate, such as if you're NPCing an Alliance and use an orb of deception. Please don't spam use toys without reason.
We don't require to paragraph-rp but please use proper punctuation and full sentences. Please keep the smilie and kitty faces out of here too. ;3
No Lore-breaking:
Please be mindful of your race's lore and timelines and lifespans. Your character's back story doesn't have to be fleshed out to every day but please keep in mind what your race has gone through during periods of history.
Try not to be too off the wall with your racial choices as well. Most people will not want to rp with a half-dragon half-draenie who looks like an orc because "magic you guys".
Try to be realistic with your character's family and friends as well. You are not Sylvannas' cousin Monica who dated Arthas. You weren't college roommates with Garrosh. And Alextraza didn't have you on her back while you guys escaped from The Nothing. (Yeaaahhh!)
If you're unsure if your character would be accepted or a good fit please contact one of the officers and we'll help you out!
If you are unfamiliar with a certain aspect of lore please check out: http://wowwiki.wikia.com
Overall please be respectful to one another IC and OOC, this is a game and we're all playing pretend.
For general FAQs click here: http://forum.onedragonaday.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=52


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Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Kemono Series
Japanese: 甘えた獣のしつけ方
Type: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 6
Status: Finished
Published: Apr 28, 2012
Genres: Yaoi
Authors: Fujisaki, Kou (Story & Art)
Serialization: Hanaoto
Score: 7.211 (scored by 147 users)
1 indicates a weighted score. Please note that 'Not yet published' titles are excluded.
Ranked: N/A2
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We are a specialist tour operator, which has a wealth of experience in city breaks across Europe and further afield. We are located in the elegant spa town of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds – about 90 minutes West of London.
Cities Direct has earned an enviable reputation for providing clients with outstanding personal service, high quality city breaks and unbeatable prices. In fact, we are so confident about our prices that we offer you a price promise.


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Conquering Hero's Heroines Chapter 16
The Blessing and the Start of the Training
「Since it can't be helped, I'm going to grant you my blessing.」
She forcefully pulls Ritone, and kisses him.
[SeventhRealm:┬┴┬┴┤( ͡° ͜ʖ├┬┴┬┴]
Pain was coursing throughout his entire body.
「Don't make a fuss! Right now, I'm injecting you with dragon's blood. Hold on for a bit!」
Still kissing him, she talked to him telepathically. The suffering that felt like eternity ended abruptly.
After all of it, Ritone fell on the floor.
「Hou~, you withstood that. You, at least, have some willpower. Listen well, the blood that I injected you with is both a blessing and a curse. If you ever harm my child or become an evil existence, it will activate the curse and eat you from the inside.」
Listening to Mother Dragon's words, Ritone was carving his thoughts deep inside.
(I know. The hero was able to become strong to the point that he could win against the demon king, thanks to Mother Dragon's blessing. Later, his demise was also due to the curse of her blood. And with this, I'm able to stand at the hero's starting point.)
Ritone was happy deep inside but fell into despair after her next words.
「My blessing is 「Limit Break」. You won't die easily, and as you train harder, you will become stronger. Nevertheless, even though your physical strength and magic power were strengthened, you're still weak.」
「Eh? So I'm unable to protect Milky then?」
Thinking that he got a cheat ability, he felt disappointed as his prediction was off.
「Don't worry about it. My child still requires my milk. From now on, I have to come every day to breastfeed her, so in the meantime, I will train you thoroughly. Like the Hero Artemis, you will protect my child.」
Seeing Mother Dragon's smile as she said that, Ritone felt insecure about his life from now on.
While Rin and Milky watch over them, Mother and Ritone started training.
「Well then, I'm going to start your training in the martial art that my father Artemis developed: 『Rising Dragon Cloud Fist』」(雲亢竜拳)
[Tach: Ascending Heavenly Dragon Cloud Fist.]
「Shitting Dragon Fist?」(ウンコ竜拳)
[Tach: Lol, Shitting Dragon Fist]
[Daily: This is a play on the word "Un Kouryuu" 雲亢竜 having the same pronunciation as "Unko Ryuu" ウンコ竜]
Thinking that it was some kind of mistake, he repeats it in surprise.
「You fool! It means "the fist that reaches above the clouds like a heavenly dragon with one's own body"!」
Without delay, he was scolded by Mother Dragon.
「Please, instruct me well.」
While Ritone bowed, Mother Dragon suddenly grabbed his head and softly raises him to the sky.
「What- what are you- ?」
「First, you need to learn it with your body!」
As she reached a height of 7 meters, she released her claw.
Obviously, Ritone falls.
Somehow, he landed on his feet, and naturally, he broke his legs.
[SeventhRealm: ಠ_ಠ]


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St. Patrick
Status: Active, Roman Catholic
Founded: 1839
Construction: 1910
20th & Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Original visit: March 16, 2008
Where Is It?
The Project is going downtown! 20th & Locust, near Rittenhouse Square.
The Skinny
St. Patrick is a really wonderful church, albeit a slightly strange one. We've seen a wide range of styles, but one thing is pretty much consistent — that a church maintains the same architectural style inside and out. For example, Gothic exterior, Gothic interior.
St. Patrick is different because its interior and exterior seem to come from two totally different architectural schools of thought. The exterior appears to sway toward a handsome Italian-Renaissance style, as indicated by the Corinthian-style columns and moldings that mark the exterior.
But inside, St. Patrick eschews the plaster, murals and flat roof for stone, brick and a vaulted, semi-circular roof. It feels more Romanesque than anything else, with a little bit of a Tweener Church aura to boot. A lot of clean lines and angles here.
That said, it all works wonderfully. It may not be dripping with ornamentation, but St. Patrick's is still very beautiful, especially in the gold-tiled apse, and the appropriately grandiose size increases the majesty of it all.
Also, it's worth noting that St. Patrick's lower church is a shrine-encrusted, green-marbled powerhouse. I've never hid my disdain of lower churches, but as far as they go, this is one of the best ones.
Look for it: There are Irish elements thrown into almost every interior element, such as Celtic-designs on the pillars and lamps, and a pair of enormous, green marble holy water fonts at the entrance.
All in all, the Project is a big fan.
How's It Doing?
Splendidly. St. Patrick is located at 20th & Locust, in the heart of polished, professional and prosperous Rittenhouse Square. Their average weekly attendance has also skyrocketed in recent years, and by last count was over 1,000.
Travel Tidbits
It's Center City, so you've got one-way streets and difficult parking. Unless you're prepared to buckle down and suffer, public transit might be easier.
As noted above, Rittenhouse Square is excellent. You shouldn't have any problems.
Interesting Note
St. Patrick's pews are unique in that they don't have a solid wooden back, but instead, use intermittent wooden slats. They're still sturdy, but it's like nothing the Project has ever seen.
Image Gallery
Interior photos taken December 2012. Click to enlarge!
The Final Word
A great church.


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Rajinikanth Thala Kabali 3rd Day Collection Box Office Kamai :- Tamil-language gangster-drama film Kabali which features the ultimate boss of Tollywood industry Rajinikanth in lead role alongside Radhika Apte is getting amazing response not only in Southern regions but rest of India as well. The much anticipated movie is currently running in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions across India and already in the opening few days it has completely started dominating the likes of Salman Khan's Sultan.
If Salman Khan is Sultan, Rajinikanth is the box office Emperor as the Kabali day 3 box office collections have proved. The film earned approximately Rs 48 crore at the Indian box office on Friday and backed it up with a solid performance on day 2 and 3.
While figures from south India are yet to come in, the film is performing well in north India as well. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has grossed about Rs 11.40 crore net, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions, in two days. On Friday, it garnered Rs 5.20 cr., while on Saturday it showed a 19.23% growth with a collection of Rs 6.20 crore. Of the over 10,000 screens that Kabali released worldwide, these earnings account for 1000 screens in north India.
Given that north India is not the traditional audience for a Rajinikanth starrer, the numbers are indeed amazing. In terms of gross, Kabali has already trumped Salman Khan's Sultan that got Rs 36.54 crore opening. However, it fell short of Baahubali's Rs 50 crore opening day profit.
Kabali 3rd Day Business Details
Experts are counting on Kabali to get a Rs 120 crore weekend. Kabali is going strong at box offices in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
An action-packed directorial by Pa Ranjith, Kabali features 65-year-old megastar Rajinikanth as a gangster who takes a shot at redemption and how he fights for
equal pay rights for Tamils in Malaysia.
"In Tamil Nadu, Kabali collected a whopping Rs 21.5 crore from its first day. Since the film was exempted from entertainment tax, it managed to register such a big opening," trade analyst Trinath said.
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Telugu dubbed version also got a good start. "The start has been phenomenal with Rs 13.5 crore. It has to be seen whether the film can sustain the momentum through the first week. It was due to the unprecedented advance bookings and Rajinikanth factor, the film managed to register good opening," Trinath said.
Rajesh Thadani, a Mumbai-based distributor, said: "The film has made an outstanding first day collection of around Rs 48 crore. But since the review is not that great, there will be a drop in its collection from Monday."
The movie, which had reportedly minted Rs 200 crore from its pre-release business, is also on a winning spree in North America.
The movie has opened to mixed reviews and it has to be seen how it performs post its first weekend. While the audience have liked Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte's performance along with the subject, the slow narration has not gone well with a section of cine goers.
"Kabali" has been written and directed by Pa Ranjith. Rajinikanth has paired up with Radhika Apte in the film, which also stars Dhansika, Kishore, Kalaiyarasan and many others, including a few Malaysian artistes. The film is dubbed and released with the same title in Hindi and Telugu in over 4500 screens. The Malay version will release on July 22.
Below are the box office collection figures that Kabali has generated through its 3rd day Business at Indian box office :
Kabali Third Day Collection – Rs 22 crore (approx)
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"Memories of a wonderful visit and retreat"
The newsletter of the European Institute of Applied Buddhism features an interesting article on the visit of Sr. Bi Nghiem and Sr. Dao Nghiem, who led the Spring Retreat of 2017, ("Living from the Wisdom of the Heart").
Looking out at the green wadi of Ein Hod at a recent day of mindfulness, I felt my long-standing preoccupation with faith nudge me once again.


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Let's put it this way ... Shaunie (who's awesome btw) didn't exactly say no.
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BIG change is in the air for United States carmakers and car buyers.
For months, the auto industry and environmentalists have haggled over an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling due last Thursday on cleaner, costlier cars of the 21st century. The decision on a low-emission-vehicle plan was to pertain only to the polluted Northeast. But now, amid heated pressure from both sides, proposal upon counterproposal, and hundreds of written public comments, it seems the ruling will be national and delayed by a few weeks.
The plan is especially key to the Northeast because it will bring states in that region into compliance with federal air-quality standards. This will enable the states to continue collecting millions of dollars in federal public-works funds and save thousands of jobs. But it also has wide-ranging implications for the US automobile industry as a whole and electric vehicles, in particular.
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Robert Brenner, the EPA's air-policy director, says his agency hopes to come up with a ``49 state'' plan (excluding California), with a backup plan for the Northeast if carmakers renege on the main program.
``A 49-state plan makes sense because a lot of cars [in the Northeast] were bought someplace else,'' he says. ``So even if someone moves to the Northeast with a car from Iowa, it's the same clean car.''
Though details remain incomplete for the 49-state plan, the backup program is spelled out in a petition submitted by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC), comprised of officials from northeastern states and the District of Columbia.
The OTC petition calls for the ``California Low Emission Vehicle'' program, minus its electric-vehicle mandate, to be extended to the Northeast starting in 1999. The plan lays out progressively stricter emission standards. OTC backers include environmentalists, utilities, and the American Lung Association.
New York and Massachusetts have already adopted the California plan with its electric-vehicle mandate; other OTC states may opt for the mandate. This plan requires that 2 percent of vehicles sold by major carmakers in California in 1998 be electric. By 2003, the percentage increases to 10 and, by 2010, 70.
But the Big Three carmakers, oil companies, and others oppose the electric-vehicle option. On Oct. 27, a judge threw out a Big Three lawsuit against New York for adopting California's plan; litigation in Massachusetts is pending.
Carmakers contend that electric vehicles produced by 1998 would be either too limited in range or too expensive depending on their battery type; but OTC backers, like New York Power Authority President S. David Freeman, call this claim foot-dragging. ``There isn't an urban area in the world that isn't crying out for electric vehicles,'' he says.
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has also proposed its own plan: from 1997 to 2000, 40 percent of all vehicles for sale in the Northeast would have 97 percent emission-free engines; by 1999, 30 percent would have 99 percent emission-free engines; and by 2001, all new cars nationwide, except in California, would be low-emission.
On Oct. 27, the ozone commission came back with a compromise that stipulates that New York and Massachusetts keep their California programs, implements the AAMA plan for other states, and requires carmakers to offer for sale in the Northeast 70 percent of what is called for in the OTC petition regarding electric and ultra-low-emission vehicles.
Electric car cost
Cost of the vehicles, especially electrics, is highly controversial.
AAMA spokesman Jeff Conley has said electric vehicles could cost up to $20,000 more than regular vehicles. But Paul Billings, a lung association director, argues: ``All the numbers coming from the Big Three on electric cars are ridiculous when small makers, like Solectria [Corporation of Wilmington, Mass.], sell electric vehicles for $17,000 to $30,000.'' A study by California's Sierra Research found the cost hike to all cars to absorb the carmakers' plan would be $576; $806 for the OTC petition program; and $2,823 for the electric-vehicle component.
Automakers accuse OTC backers of trying to force a market for electric and natural gas products. Nor do the car companies want to have to build specific cars for specific states, prompting cross-border sales and other problems, says Michael Stanton, AAMA director/federal liaison.
Some recent developments have bolstered the automakers' case:
* On Sept. 30, the EPA issued an analysis showing that the OTC petition plan, even with the electric-vehicle component, and the carmakers' plan offer equal emissions reductions.
* On Oct. 4, the American Automobile Association released a study of the 10 most polluted US cities, stating that cars and light trucks produce less than one-third of emissions causing severe ozone problems.
* California is considering stepping up its program in the 2005 model year, forcing one-third of new car buyers to choose an electric vehicle, with the remaining cars powered by natural gas or another technology. Any modification to California's plan could complicate the issue for the OTC petition plan, which is tied to the existing California program. Thus, the EPA may decouple its program from California's.


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Joe Sherry | Minnesota | 02/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A film by Joseph MankiewiczThe image I have in my head of Marlon Brando is that of Vito Corleone in "The Godfather" and Terry Malloy in "On the Waterfront". The opportunity to see Brando in a musical was just too good to pass up. "Guys and Dolls" is a musical about gamblers and women, but the story is much better than that. Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) runs a high stakes craps game. Normally he does not have any trouble finding a location for the game, but the police is putting on the heat and nobody is willing to take the chance...nobody but one person who wants $1000 up front to host the game. All of the big mobsters are in town and they are looking for Nathan's craps game. Nathan makes a bet with Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando), a high roller who will bet on absolutely anything. The bet is that Sky cannot convince Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons) to go with him to Havana for the night. This may not seem like that big of a bet, but Sarah Brown works downtown at the mission and is a very straight-laced, Christian woman. Sky Masterson is not the sort of man she would associate with. Sky takes the bet and starts trying to win over Sarah. While Sky is doing this, Nathan is setting up the craps game with the promise of the thousand dollars he believes he'll win from Sky. The only thing raining on Nathan's parade is his fiancee of 14 years, Miss Adelaide (Vivian Blaine). Miss Adelaide is a show girl, and she is getting tired of waiting for Nathan to marry her and she is also completely against the crap game. The above description sets the stage for a wonderful musical where we get to see Brando singing "Luck Be a Lady". The other song that completely surprised me was "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat", a song I only knew from the much slower Don Henley version. With Sinatra's crooning and Brando singing like I never knew he could, this is one good musical. I would definitely recommend this movie."
This new Deluxe Edition is a disgrace to Sony Home Ent.
Lars Sandell | Sweden | 05/03/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, indeed! The booklet included is nice and glossy. Thanks! And the two documentaries added this time around are nice too. Thanks again! But what about the film itself? Has that been given the deluxe treatment as well?
Sad answer: Definitely NOT! As a matter of fact, this new "re-master" looks much worse than the previous DVD. That one was a very fuzzy non-anamorphic mess, but this new anamorphic one is just as fuzzy. In fact, when I put the old one in the zoom mode, there is no difference in focus and contrast whatsoever. And the colors are somewhat more warm and pleasant on the old edition. But worst of all, is that the new DVD is cropped on all four sides! There is quite a lot of more picture information available on the old disc, especially on top of the frame! So much for a Deluxe Edition! Shame on you, Sony/MGM-UA! Fans of this film - myself included - will have to keep the old DVD, and get this new one for the extras and the booklet. (The 2 stars above are for those inclusions alone.) This is certainly no way to treat loyal film fans and costumers willing to pay for an upgrade version of a beloved film!"
It's unanimous-Guys and Dolls is a five star film!
MovieMan (Los Angeles, CA) | 02/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've seen the play twice and the movie umpteen times, but nobody does a better Nathan than Frank Sinatra. Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, and Vivian Blaine all add to the movie's magic. Even though Stubby Kaye has a small role, he steals the show in his scenes. If you're feeling down in the dumps, this movie will make you chuckle, tap your feet, and burst out in song. You've read the twenty-four reviews above mine. It's unanimous--Guys and Dolls is a five-star film. Why doesn't amazon.com release it again? Don't they read our reviews? PLEASE RERELEASE THIS MOVIE!"
Fairly Deluxe Edition of a Musical Classic
Kathleen Donaldson | 04/28/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Guys and Dolls" is a fairly faithful, good adaptation of the great Broadway stage musical. Unlike "West Side Story" or "My Fair Lady", it isn't a film that cries out "SPECIAL EDITION!" but it is fine to have one available.
MGM has given the film a fine special edition (or Deluxe Edition as they call it) treatment. The box is nice and reflects some of the original artwork with modern touches. The scrapbook (A collection of old advertising and photos) is fine as well.
As for the disc itself, the two documentaries are fine. No rare photographs from the Broadway or film archives are shown, but the interviews from the children of the creators (Loesser, Goldwyn and Mankiewicz) and the choreographer, Michael Kidd are quite nice and informative.
The film itself recieves a nice treatment although it is quite similar to the previous editions."


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A year after Libya's rival parties signed a UN-sponsored political agreement, the North African country still suffers a political division and unrest. The Libyan government of national accord was appointed on Dec. 17, 2015 in order to put an end to the political division in the country. However, Libya is still divided between two rival governments and parliaments.
Since the uprising that toppled leader Muammar Gaddafi's government in 2011, the North African country has been struggling to make a democratic transition.
"The unity government faces a number of obstacles, mainly its inability to control on the ground, as well as the growing influence of militias in the capital, Tripoli, which weakens the government and leads to hikes in foreign currencies prices," Mahmoud Karim, a Libya academic researcher, told Xinhua.
Al-Mabruk Khalifa, a Tripoli-based writer, believes that the failure of the political elite to reach a true agreement is one of the main obstacles that the unity government faces.
"The failure of parliament to amend the constitutional declaration to include this agreement in addition to the division of political factions and players on the military scene are the main obstacles that the unity government faces," Khalifa told Xinhua.
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The Reptile Club was established around 2000-2001 By the Snake Man Ian Davies a Northwest Coast snake enthusiast, and herpetologist and Director of Research on the Wesley Vale Project, Jane Guy, from the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
The aims and objectives of the club was to create a venue where budding herpetologists could meet bi-monthly and share interest in their science on all things reptile and amphibian.
The Reptile Club has a range of activities and guest speakers, engaging with attendees on a range of topics, with live reptiles being brought to meetings to educate and familiarise young folk on the joys of herpetoculture (the keeping of reptiles).
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Antisemitism, anti-Americanism are UN Human Rights Council official's job description
A UN "expert" of the UN Human Rights Council, Richard Falk, has announced that Boston had it coming. America's "fantasy of global domination" justified what he has labeled "resistance." Boston's "canaries" happened to be the ones the resisters decided "have to die."
Appointed in 2008 as the UN "Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967," Falk spends his time as a professor emeritus from Princeton University, responding to speaking invitations, collecting awards from around the country, spouting antisemitism, and supporting 9/11 conspiracy theories.
In his latest tirade in an online journal, Falk says the Boston attacks make sense when one properly understands that "the American global domination project is bound to generate all kinds of resistance in the post-colonial world." Consequently, he argues, we should all be "meditating" on poet W.H. Auden's apt line "Those to whom evil is done/do evil in return."
According to Falk, what happened in Boston was a mere "blowback." Not only that, it will get "worse" if America does not fundamentally alter its "relations with the Islamic world."
Falk has been peddling his grotesque opinions from the UN platform for years. Because the truth is that antisemitism and anti-Americanism is his Human Rights Council job description. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) controls the balance of power on the Council by holding a majority of seats in the African and Asian regional groups, which in turn comprise the majority of Council members.
Now Falk has pulled Boston into his twisted terrain, where fighting back is itself indefensible. He called the police action in Boston a "hysterical dragnet." Similarly, Falk has analogized Israeli responses to Palestinian terrorism to the "Nazi record of collective atrocity." His website has sported a cartoon of a dog wearing clothing marked with "USA" and a star of David, devouring blood spattered bones and urinating on a statue of lady justice.
Richard Falk, however, did not materialize out of thin air. Less than two weeks ago, a top UN committee charged with drafting the first comprehensive convention against terrorism, ended in disarray because Islamic states insisted that there is a distinction between terrorism and "legitimate struggle" against "colonial or alien domination." Morsi's Egypt led the way in pressing for a world conference on "root causes" of terrorism and "the conditions conducive to terrorism." OIC countries insisted that these conditions include "political and economic injustice, marginalization, poverty, hunger and alienation."
In short, the real victim becomes the terrorist, not Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, Martin Richard, and Officer Sean Collier.
Unfortunately, the Obama administration has become a lead champion of the UN Human Rights Council. While President Bush refused to join a human rights body that had no human rights credentials for membership, joining and supporting the Council has been a signature foreign policy move of President Obama.
The State Department has approached the experience of belonging to the Council as a game of whack-a-mole. When the unimpeded election of Colonel Gadhafi's Libya to the Council finally became too embarrassing, they had Libya temporarily "suspended." When the permanent bash-Israel agenda item of the Council comes up three times a year they sit mute, and send assistant secretaries of state to Jewish events across the country assuring the community they feel their pain. When Iran wanted a Council seat, they traded the country for a seat on the UN's top women's rights body, the Commission on the Status of Women.
The question is what are they going to whack now? Richard Falk is emboldened by a UN "human rights" Council that is emboldened by the participation and support of the world's leading democracy. It is time to put an end to America's support for the Council now.


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When i am in school i always hear people say "Ur so gay!" and i think in my head how offensive that is to gay people. Also if someone who was gay and they were around they would fell so uncomtrable! i want to know ur opinion. i think its just plain stupid.
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Yeah, me and @xxredfeatherx are best friends, always together. BUT WE ARE NOT GAY (well i am but im not crushing on gigi). Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's not true. Last year, this *sshole named Shomari called us gay. We're not, and I find it really offensive for people to say that as a bad thing. There's nothing wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or a tomboy. So these people should just shut the hell up cuz nobody's listening. Thank you. See More▼ *Takes deep breath*
on October 06, 2014
Yeah, that would offend me just as much as someone (they do) calling me and a boy (we're best friends, but we're not dating) that we are going out. It's so annoying and rude, no matter how many times I have to say we're not!
on July 08, 2015
Yeah, someone at my Art class table made a 'gay' joke and I just kinda stared at them with this cold look (I'm bisexual)
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just say to them guy means happy. I'm not kidding i have a friend who showed me if someone calls you gay you can say you are very happy. it will make them mad and you will be happy. so don't worry about that suff ok just let it out at times and other just do what i do, go into RAGE MOD. hope you feel better. sugarush1419.
Yeah, that word ( my parents don't like me saying it) used to mean happy in the 70's.
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At my neighborhood these boys sing songs about their junk and they do stupid stuff so then EVERYDAY I HEAR YOU JUST GAY BOY! Its sooo annoying!
Jezz sounds like a boy at my school i swear he is a rap ist
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Recently a 26 year member retired from PSC Crane & Rigging. My father hired this employee at a time when he needed someone willing to take a chance. This individual took a leap of faith and came on board working alongside my father and my mother at a time when they were striving to re-invent the company. In the days leading up to her retirement, I asked her why she was willing to take such a chance. She said without hesitation, "Well that was simple, your father is one amazing person. You can trust him, his word means everything and I could immediately see that in him the day he interviewed me." I remember the joy mom and dad had talking about hiring this employee. It was as if their prayers had been answered. As I spoke further with Theresa or St. Theresa (as I nicknamed her), I realized that in today's business environment due to the speed of smart phones, emails, social networking and all the other items with screens we don't take the time anymore to just sit and listen to those that are important to us.
During our conversation, Theresa shared with me how fast the years have gone by and that each year seemed to move faster and faster. That conversation has given me a much broader perspective not to just take the time, however to MAKE the time to get to know our team members on a more personal level. There is a huge value to be gained from face to face conversations about life and family with co-team members. Simply to gain a better understanding why they chose PSC and more importantly learn something new about them and their life experiences creates value.
Rather than allowing all the impersonal fast paced, business and social driven interruptions consume our days – I'm going to take a day every so often and turn those devices off, go sit down with a team member for 15 minutes and ask them how their life is. I know it hit me hard to say goodbye to this longstanding, committed and work conscience employee who has truly taught me more about life than work. Now there's the value!
Thank you, James R. SeverPresident / CEO
This past winter, PSC Crane & Rigging was called upon by General Electric to assist with an unexpected emergency call-in at a Nuclear Power Plant outside Pittsburgh, PA. One of the two (2) nuclear reactors had been shut down unexpectedly due to a main transformer failure. We quickly supported GE by mobilizing one of our project managers immediately to the site to assess the situation. The failed transformer was not your typical transformer standing over 15' tall x 14' wide x 40' in length and weighing over 1 Million pounds. The nuclear power generating facility was losing close to $2.5 Million dollars / day so time was of the essence! The task was to mobilize our crews and equipment as quickly as possible and switch out the failed transformer with a backup transformer of similar size and weight. The backup unit was also located on the property; it was loaded and transported approximately 3/4 of a mile from the other side of the plant. GE informed we would have to work two (2) crews simultaneously around the clock from start to finish minimizing the amount of downtime in switching out the transformers. PSC mobilized site supervision, (24) field personnel and (20) truckloads of heavy rigging / heavy transport equipment all within 24-hours of receiving the order to proceed from GE. Being a nuclear facility, background checks would be required for all of our personnel, everyone would have to be drug tested and site specific access / safety training would have to be completed prior to work commencing. Once we were able to get underway, within 72 hours Crew #1 had relocated the existing failed 500+ Ton Transformer out of the way via jack & slide method to a temporary steel plate / hardwood pad structure also constructed by PSC. Simultaneously Crew #2 removed and placed the backup transformer onto 18-lines of Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailer via jack & slide method. The spare unit had been transported through the facility and delivered safely to the foundation pad via jack & slide method as well. Once the backup transformer was set into final position, PSC was then asked to load the failed transformer onto the 18 Lines of Goldhofer, transport out of the facility to a designated staging area and place onto another temporary steel plate / hardwood pad structure. General Electric and the Nuclear Power Plant were very pleased with PSC's ability to mobilize resources in such short notice. From accessing the site conditions through project completion, PSC's team executed the work plan in quick fashion without any safety infractions or lost time injuries. Thank you to everyone involved in making this project a huge success, especially those who worked countless hours outside in extreme cold weather conditions.
Randy SeverExecutive Vice PresidentPSC Crane & Rigging
The Importance of Project Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
At PSC we pride ourselves in providing a safe workplace for our employees. To that end we must all work together to identify and control the hazards and risks we encounter on a daily basis. In the coming months we will be providing an increased focus on controlling hazards and reducing risks. This can best be accomplished through training and proper use of PSC's project job hazard analysis tools. To begin, everyone needs to understand basics and benefis of hazard analysis and risk assessment, from there we can enhance a safety culture that eliminates undesirable events. A brief description of the hazard analysis process follows.
A Hazard is defined as a "condition, event, or circumstance that could lead to or contribute to an unplanned or undesirable event. Seldom does a single hazard cause an accident or incident. More often, an accident or operational failure occurs as the result of a series of causes. A hazard analysis will consider the work environment, as well as potential failures or malfunctions.
Risk is the combination of the probability (likelihood) and severity of a hazardous event occurring. Preliminary risk levels can be provided through job hazard analysis. The more precise prediction and acceptability of risk is determined through the Risk Assessment process. The goal is to provide the best means for controlling or eliminating the risk.While in some cases safety or equipment reliability risk can be eliminated, in most cases a certain degree of risk must be accepted. In order to better quantify the risks and costs of an accident before it occurs, the probability and severity of the hazard must be considered.
An assessment of risk is made by combining the likelihood of occurrence with the severity of consequence into a matrix. Risks that fall into the "unacceptable" category (e.g., moderate to high probability and moderate to high severity) must be eliminated or controlled by some means to reduce the level of safety risk.
Accidents are not only costly in terms of safety for our employees they are costly to PSC in terms of timely project completion, increased project costs, equipment downtime, damage to our reputation and PSC's ability to attract new business.
The risk assessment process starts with the salesmen and project planners and continues with the field crews until the final project closeout. By working together toward a common goal of minimizing the project risks and providing a safe work environment for our employees and customers we will secure PSC's place as a leader in our business.
Steve Pfister
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There are plenty of new faces around the Offices of PSC Crane & Rigging. There have been (5) five) additions to the roster of PSC. The new employees help improve departments all through the company. Below are the names of the new employees as well as their respective department/position.
Angie Borger – Accounts PayableRyan Class – Tool Crib AssistantSteve Pfister – EHS DirectorTom Robinson - Crane SalesTom Turner – Project Manager (Plain City Office)
Along with the new faces, PSC Crane & Rigging has purchased various pieces of new equipment. These include new Tractors and Trailers, Fork Lifts and additional lines of Goldhofer. PSC has also added new pickup trucks and trailers for both office and field staff to use. As PSC continues to grow the new employees and equipment is a necessity, and we are glad to welcome everybody and everything to the PSC family!
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The longer a discussion lingers, the more frustrating it can become. Arguments always adjust to fit the circumstance a person wants to justify. Although each family's situation is unique, there are a number of factors an owner should consider when defining equitable distribution of business interests among children. Those factors may be the basis for dividing the owner's assets and should establish:
- Who will receive property, especially related to business interests, only children active in the business, or all of the children in the family?
- Which property will active and inactive children receive--equity, voting/nonvoting shares, other assets unrelated to the business, etc.?
- How much they will receive? Will you grant equal dollar values to all or reward those children who contribute to the success of the operation?
- When will they receive it? For children active in business, will ownership be granted over time to ensure a smooth transition and for those inactive, will assets be distributed in the settlement of the estate?
Here are important questions every business owner should consider before dividing ownership among children:
1. Does the owner have sufficient resources to fund retirement if the business is transferred during lifetime?
- If not, the owner should receive some consideration in return for ownership or retain the business.
2. Does the owner want the active children to receive the business if the owner dies prematurely and/or the children are not ready to assume a leadership position?
- If so, there should adequate resources to ensure the family's financial security and pay for interim management.
- If not, the owner may prepare for a sale or redemption of the business in case the owner passes before a successor is ready.
3. Will an immediate (and/or gradual) transfer of the business to the active children create conflict among the family if the inactive children do not receive an equitable distribution until a time when they settle the owner's estate?
- If so, the owner may consider transferring voting stock to the active children and nonvoting stock to the inactive children.
- An owner also may consider allowing the active children to purchase ownership on favorable terms and conditions.
4. If there are multiple children active in the operation, are they capable of working harmoniously with each other, dividing duties and respecting each other's positions?
- An owner may consider appointing one leader, assigning respective roles in the operation and/or establishing a board of directors to help make decision.
5. Do the active children have the skills and abilities necessary to run the business, or should the owner consider a transitional management plan until a family member is prepared to lead?
- Transitional management can fill a multitude of roles including mentoring, advisory board and business leadership if the owner has minor children who have not yet made a career commitment.
6. Has the owner made provisions for premature death, disability, dissolution and divorce?
- A well-crafted buy/sell agreement will help to maintain the integrity of the operation and ensure the family's financial security.
7, Are the active children currently participating in a professional development program, including experiential learning, education and mentor-protégée relationships?
Each leader in the organization should be responsible for, and accountable to, a written leadership development program. A well-designed program will increase the organizations capabilities and improve bench strength.
These seven simple questions should allow for constructive conversation. Not one is steeped in emotion or detached from reality; rather each is meant to encourage dialogue. Using the questions to structure discussion will help family business owners in defining their succession intent. Even if you have an existing succession plan, it's never too early to revisit the topic and refine your objectives, making sure your actions align with your goals. Succession is a process, not an event.
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