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¶ … Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and discusses the law in brief. This paper also provides a background to the need and the enactment of the law. Further, while providing a definition of IT, OMB and CIO, this paper goes on to identify and discuss how the standards in the IT applications in federal agencies. It also discusses the regulations that help enhance the efficiency of federal IT systems in terms of acquiring, use and dissemination of information throughout the government set up to ensure the success of government programs among many objectives. The management power sand the process of management of federal IT systems, including the procurement and contracting rights, responsibilities and processes are also discussed.
Standards and Regulations
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Procurement and Contracting
The Information Technology Management Reform Act and the Federal Acquisition Reform Act were essentially replaced by the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA) of 1996. In a nutshell, this act seeks to make use of information technology to encourage results-based and performance-based management. Focus is given more to IT investment management instead of IT acquisition management while seeking to better create and implement policies and strategies for management of information resources and IT instead of information management (Gillam, n.d.).
In this context, the act defines information technology as it was used in the 1998 amendments to the Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This section defines the electronic and information technology which is developed, procured, maintained, and or put to use by the federal government and says that it has to be accessible.
The act also identifies the Office of the Management and Budget (OMB) as an important cog in the implementation of the policies in the act (Gillam, n.d.). The OMB is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States and is the largest in size. This office directly reports to the President while helping the executive departments as well as the other government agencies under the Federal Government in the implementation of policies and administration commitments and priorities.
The roles and the Importance of the Chief information officer (CIO) are also emphasized in the Clinger ad Cohen Act. The CIO in government executive agencies is established by the Clinger-Cohen Act and such executives would essentially directly report to the agency head with IRM as the primary duty (Agresti, 2006). The importance of the CIOs is further established by the law as he/she is responsible for providing advice and assistance on a matter related to IT and information resources management to the agency head (Gillam, n.d.).
Hence, according to the Clinger-Cohen Act, the OMB assumes great significance in the conduct of administrative policies and strategies of the U.S. government. The act also establishes the roles of the CIOs of federal agencies as very critical for management of the resources of information which forms that basis of the results-based and performance-based management spirit of the act.
The need for the management of the resources of information, especially in the government agencies, in the U.S., were being felt for some time. The management of IT was not enough for the adequate control and use of the information available to the government. Instead, it was believed that the management of the resources of information was more important and this formed the backdrop for the need for the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.
Lawmakers and experts also felt that need to streamline the acquisition of information and exert some form of control over the various sources of information. Both the management of information and the acquisition of information were guided by the Information Technology Management Reform Act and the Federal Acquisition Reform Act respectively. However, this often resulted in the loss of information, inadequate use of the available information and problems related to acquiring information (Gillam, n.d.).
Also, need was felt for creating and pinning responsibilities on a single chair that could overlook the entire process. Hence the need for a new law, its emergence and ultimate passing and enactment of the Clinger-Cohen Act. The background of the act was ripe with the need for issuing of up-to-date records management directives, adequate training of people responsible for implementation and carefully evaluating the results to ensure adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness (Agresti, 2006).
The law itself helped in the generation of a number of significant changes with respect to the roles and responsibilities that were accorded to various federal agencies and who were in charge of managing the acquisition of IT. The law has made and enhanced the overall responsibility of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in the White House and the CHOs in various government agencies and departments. The guidelines that are set by OMB, empowered by the law, necessarily have to be followed by agencies.
The law also entails the integration of IT into the process of procurement at the agency level as well as the process of procurement of commercial-off-the-shelf technology. Each of the federal agencies would also have to name a CIO who would be entrusted with the responsibility of "developing, maintaining, and facilitating the implementation of a sound and integrated information technology architecture." As mentioned earlier, advising the director of an agency is among the important roles of a CIO, according to the law (McKinnon, 2001).
Standards and Regulations
According to the Clinger-Cohen Act, the responsibility for developing and implementing the standards and the guidelines related to the Federal computer systems implemented by the Secretary of Commerce and through the National Institute of Standards and Technology which is done under section 5131 and section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), rests with the Director of OMB (Gillam, n.d.).
Hence the provisions of the Clinger-Cohen Act has enabled the setting up of standards and regulations in the IT management and IT resources management in the federal government agencies in the U.S. One example is the development of the U.S. Federal CIO Council, which is a direct fallout of the enactment of the law (Gillam, n.d.).
The Clinger-Cohen Act has resulted in the formation of the U.S. Federal CIO Council, which is a body comprising of all the agency CIOs. Since 2002, this council was codified by the Congress in the E-Government Act. Development of recommendations for information technology management policies of the government and the procedures, and the standards for the same, identification of opportunities for information sharing and assessment and addressing of the needs of the IT workforce of the Federal government, are among the primary roles of the council. This formation of a CIOs' council is a direct fallout of the Clinger-Cohen Act and one which has had a significant impact on the way IT resources are managed in the federal agencies of the U.S. government (Schick, 2001).
Some of the standards were mentioned in the Clinger-Cohen Act itself while others have been developed and codified over the years. While the OMB researchers and assess the need for standards and regulatory framework in IT resources management, the process of procurement and budgeting and the assessment based on performance and results, this largest executive wing of the White House is aided by suggestions especially those from the CIOs.
The management of the IT resources in the federal agencies of the U.S. government is directly and vividly controlled by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and implemented through the CIOs of these agencies. The OMB, through the CIOs, manages almost all aspects of IT and IT resource management for the federal government and its agencies (Schick, 2001).
OMB sets out policies and strategies for the use of information technology in Federal programs and the director the OMB is responsible for the improvement of acquisition, its use, and the disposal of information technology by the Federal Government. The director manages strategies that seek to enhance the productivity, effectiveness and the efficiency of Federal programs through the efficient use of IT.
Another important aspect of management by the OMB, through the CIOs, is making use of the budget process. A process for the analysis, tracking, and evaluation of the risk and the results of all of the major capital investments that are made by a federal agency for IT systems and the development of a part of the budget process are among the management responsibilities accorded to the OMB by the act. The process comprises of the analysis of the projected and the actual costs incurred, the benefits and the risks related to the investments.
The law also has opened up doors for the management of standards of information technology Standards where the development and the implementation of standards are overseen by the OMB Director with assistance from the CIOs of federal agencies. The standards and guidelines pertain to the computer systems of the Federal government and its agencies.
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- All 3.5 acres of our Hilltop Ranch Estate vineyards are sustainably managed and farmed; sustainably-certified products are used on the vineyards and plants on the property. Drip irrigation is used as well as soil moisture monitors to optimize water for irrigation.
- We collect rainwater in our vineyard pond, which is then used for wintertime irrigation to flush out salts in the soil & replenish groundwater. It is also used for frost protection (if necessary) in the spring.
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- Outside of our vineyard, we continually seek vineyard partners that also choose to grow sustainably and/or organically. We only produce wines from locally grown Monterey County grapes.
- We also recycle all of our glass, corks, and cardboard. We choose recyclable tin capsules over plastics or laminates and we use natural, recyclable cork in our products. Cork also is one of Portugal's primary economic sectors and supports a sustainable agrarian lifestyle and environmentally-friendly industry.
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- On average, Cima Collina winery donates over $25,000 annually to local Monterey County organizations, through in-kind donations and non-profit partnerships.

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Come join Troy Construction in Charlotte, NC March 13-15th for the SGA Spring Gas Conference, we will be at booth 302. Drop by our booth to meet the team and a chance to win an Amazon Echo! Troy Construction is co-sponsoring SGA Spring Gas Conference's 1st annual golf tournament, March 15th. We hope to see everyone out there.
Congratulations to Troy Construction
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Stop Work Authority Winner-Dustin Daugherty
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Mr. Theodore Meron blatantly violated his professional obligations and the ICTY Statute because he did not respect the independence of other judges
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Victims and witnesses of aggression and genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina are particularly concerned about potential violations of the ICTY Statute by its president Mr. Theodor Meron. We wish to emphasize that judges must remain objective and independent in their decision making process. According to Judge Frederik Harhoff, Mr. Theodore Meron has been pressuring judges presiding over the case against Gotovina and Markac as well as the case of Momcilo Perisic to acquit the accused. If true, Mr. Theodore Meron blatantly violated his professional obligations and the ICTY Statute because he did not respect the independence of other judges.
On behalf of victims and witness of aggression against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and genocide against its citizens, in the name of truth, justice and peace, we call on the Presidency, Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations Security Council to request an investigation into possible violations of the Statute by the ICTY President Theodor Meron. Simultaneously, we invite the President of the United States of America and the Prime minister of Canada and all international NGOs, especially ones that are registered with the United Nations to raise their voice against judicial corruption within the ICTY.
Finally, the concerns raised by the Danish judge Frederik Harhoff that the recent ICTY cases have come under political pressure is a loss for truth and justice. However, it is even more reason why Bosnia and Herzegovina and the victims of genocide should not give up pursuing the lawsuit against Serbia and Croatia to obtain compensation for the hurt and pain caused to the victims and their families.
Emir Ramić
Chairman of the Institute for Research of Genocide, Canada
Hamdija Čustović
President of the Congress of North American Bosniaks


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Pet phrases. Most of us have at least a few family idioms; odd turns of phrase they use on a regular basis due to the fact that they have been indelibly imprinted on the brains of said family members. Usually, these expressions are frequently uttered without conscious thought or awareness of the speaker.
Use of these phrases in and around domestic situations have a wide array of side effects, including, but not limited to or mutually exclusive of any combination thereof; amusement, annoyance, bewilderment, exasperation, confusion, disorientation. Family catch phrases can also result in bemusement, confusion, and occasional outright hostility.
Mostly, they are great familial touchstones.
From time to time I have dropped some of these sayings from the Lucker household into some of my blogs and articles. While I usually attempt to put the phrase into some sort of context, I frequently asked for further clarification or, in some cases, where it came from.
Here, for the first time in one locale, and for future reference for grandson Felix, are some of the key phrases the Lucker family has, continues to, and will hopefully, in generational perpetuity, use and nurture. Each entry includes approximate date of coinage with etymology noted. (I am an English teacher.)
"FAAA–reee? Did some-body say FAAA–ree?" entered the Lucker lexicon in the early 1990's when I was co-hosting a Saturday morning radio show about casino trips (whole other story) with old buddy Mike Iverson on a radio station in suburban St. Paul. It was the early days of Native American casinos in the Midwest, and in their frenzied competition, offered cheap bus rides with loads of enticements to get people to go to their casino. (Rolls of slot quarters for the slot machines, free steak dinners, etc.) Mike would begin explaining what your ten-dollar bus ticket would get you; upon his utterance of the word 'free' I would respond with "FAAA–reee? Did somebody say FAAA-reee?"
The phrase has morphed from its intended use into an all-purpose phrase whenever one encounters something being given away. Has waned a bit, but is still very popular with daughter Lindsay.
Etymology: WLKX radio Saturday Morning Casino Show First recorded use: circa 1993
"Hey, buddy! Only one shade of green in this town!" is a situationally limited phrase for use when you are behind someone at a red light, the light turns green, and the vehicle in front of you doesn't move. There is some flexibility here as it can be used by either driver or passenger. Lindsay, now 28, discovered that this phrase had been imprinted in her temporal lobe in her high school days, when she found herself blurting it out while riding with friends.
Once in state of dormancy, this phrase has taken on new life with the now ubiquitous problem of people checking text messages at stop lights.
Etymology: Family car trips with my father First recorded use: Early 1960's
"I hear ya' cluckin' big chicken!" is a flexible phrase that can be used to show agreement, support or congratulations. A big part of its flexibility is in how simple inflection changes and tone can convey empathy: any enthusiastic version shows excitement, while a more melancholy take can show agreement and empathy with someone's disappointment.
Someone: "That was the worst ninja ballerina movie I have ever seen!"
You: (In your best Eeyore voice, head nodding in agreement) "I hear ya cluckin', big chicken."
Etymology: unclear or not remembered First recorded use: Mid 1990's
"Its Mexican restaurant weather; chili today, hot tamale." is actually a variation on a phrase uttered frequently by an old Swede that I knew growing up. Hot weather would cause him to take off his hat, wipe his balding dome with a bandana, and say, repeatedly "Hot tamales, hot tamales."
In the early days of my radio career, I modified the phrase for occasional use in weather forecasts for days when the weather was changing from cold to warmer; "Chili today, hot tamale."
Etymology: Ivar Andren, Old Swede First recorded use: Original 'hot tamales' early 1960's; present version, early 1980's
"It's warmish" is a fairly recent addition to the family thesaurus, only coming into use when we moved from Minnesota to New Orleans. Subsequently, northern visitors have commented on the summer heat and humidity with pointed exclamations like 'Geez, it's hot!" to which the mind-over-matter counter to any perceived meteorological discomfort is an acknowledging, "It's warmish."
"It's warmish" had its first use was in response to repeated commentary on June heat and humidity by our college age friend Stephan Immerfall, who helped us drive down here on our relocation. He took to the phrase, and brought it back north with him. Though 'Warmish" has fallen mostly into disuse in Minnesota, we still utilize it regularly here in New Orleans. Especially when explaining weather to visitors from out-of-town.
Visitor: "Man! Its 97 degrees with 83% humidity! This is crazy!"
Any relocated Lucker: (nodding in agreement) "Yeah, it's warmish."
Etymology: Moving & transitioning to New Orleans First recorded use: 2008
"Oh yeah, bay-bee grammmaw!" was uttered by my youngest son Sam, now thirteen, when he was a toddler. He had been running around saying, "Oh yeah, baby" and one night we wanted him to say it to his grandma Mickelson, who was on the phone. The resulting, "C'mon, say 'oh yeah, bay-bee' for grandma" came out of Sam's mouth as "Oh yeah, bay-beeee gram-maw!" and the phrase stuck.
To this day, even grandma Mickelson uses the phrase "Oh yeah, bay-bee grandma!" as a gleeful expression, such as when drawing the cards that give her a win in a card game, for example.
Etymology: Son Sam, who picked it up at daycare and modified it First recorded use: 2001
"Somebody get that, it might be a phone call." is a phrase my father used from time to time, much to my mother's chagrin and annoyance. I picked it up (the phrase, not the phone) and used it in much the same way as my father (when a telephone would ring) much to the annoyance and puzzlement of most people.
Lindsay also found this one had stuck in her head while working her first job as a teenager, in a video store. She was stocking VHS tapes on a shelf at the far end of the store when the phone at the desk rang, prompting Lindsay to pop up and loudly proclaim, "Somebody get that, it MIGHT be a phone call!" This caused store customers to stop their browsing and look at her quizzically, as her coworkers did likewise. This phrase is among the most frequently used in the Lucker lexicon.
Etymology: My father to me to Lindsay to Will and Sam First recorded use: Early 1960's
"Well don't that just curdle yer milk!" is a general purpose show astonishment or incredulity at something incomprehensible; usually the behavior or utterance of another person. I picked up this little gem during my first job in radio in little Nevada, MO, from my friend and co-worker Jeff Tweeten.
This phrase had a longer shelf life and higher recognition factor when living in the rural Midwest, but can still elicit the ocassional nod of agreement from bystanders.
Etymology: Hanging out with Jeff in rural Missouri First recorded use: 1978
"What's that got to do with the price of eggs in Cleveland?" is simply a more workable, Lucker family version of the traditional 'What's that got to do with the price of tea in China?' retort to an irrelevant suggestion. Especially for the younger generation, eggs are more easily relatable as an analogy than tea, as Cleveland is more graspable as a concept than China.
While other foodstuffs and geographic locations have been improvised here, in the Lucker household eggs/Cleveland prevail. Though we all eat eggs, none of us have ever been to Cleveland.
Etymology: South Minneapolis Workforce Center First recorded use: 2001
"While you're up…" is a dinner table phrase used when everyone is sitting down and eating, and someone either needs something that wasn't brought to the table or the dogs need to be let inside, or the fan turned or…? This is a functionally ironic term as it is used only while everyone is sitting down.
"While you're up…" has occasionally been used in a pique of pure laziness in other rooms in the house and at times other than dinner, though that behavior is generally frowned upon.
Etymology: Family dinner table First recorded use: Early 21st century
"Who would do that?" is a phrase daughter Lindsay came up with in her teens in collaboration with her stepmother Amy, and is usually used to poke fun at me for some perceived foible, misstep or oddball idea. Inflection varies and greatly alters the trajectory of meaning; "Who would do that?" is the more emphatic version, though "Who would DO that?" is the far more commonly used version.
The phrase has become a staple of family verbiage for all members.
Etymology: Custodial weekends First recorded use: Mid 1990's
"You young kids and your crazy ideas!" is a typical Lucker family response to something inexplicable or just plain weird. It is usually uttered in a tone of faux-condescension, mild sarcasm or gentle, tongue-in-cheek scolding…though at times in complete exasperation. It is typically spoken mostly by the two youngest members of the family and directed at either their parents or, once in a great while, at each other.
'YYKAYCI' is frequently used to highlight parental use of an archaic phrase or recounting of some childhood recipe or food like. Usually by youngest son Sam.
Etymology: Sam Lucker, solo First recorded use: 2011
There you have it; a short compendium of Lucker family verbiage. As we hold no copyright on any of the phrases listed above, have at them without fear of legal retribution. Print a copy and keep this guide handy if you're coming to visit or planning on any verbal contact with the family. This guide can also serve as a good template for getting your own family's linguistic quirks recorded for posterity and future generation's edification.
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Private banks in Asia shifting the game towards advisory
THE private-banking segment is expected to edge away from a brokerage model towards advisory, amid moves by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) this week to grow the financial sector into a global force.
Private banks tell The Business Times they have seen signs of change in clients' demands in this area, and that they are trying to meet long-term and broader needs, in part through the help of technology.
Bahren Shaari, chief executive of Bank of Singapore, noting that high-net-worth individuals want private banks to take a long-term view for their investments, said: "Moving towards a private banking model that is focused on advisory is the way to go for private banks in Asia.
"To be able to do so, bankers need to have deep understanding of their clients beyond their financial needs. This is akin to a doctor who is able to treat his patient better when he has a better understanding of the patient's symptoms and medical history."
His comments follow MAS' statement on Monday that the growth of the financial sector is expected to continue outpacing the growth of the overall economy, and that Singapore plans to become a leading international wealth management hub, building up a talent pool to provide "comprehensive and high-quality" wealth advisory services.
The Bank of Singapore has already felt the winds of change in the nature of its customers' demand: Since the start of the year, the bank has seen a 30-per-cent rise in the amount of clients' assets managed through discretionary portfolio management.
Discretionary portfolios
In discretionary portfolio management, a manager oversees a portfolio based on the client's broad wealth management strategy, and is able to shift positions nimbly on the client's behalf.
The proportion of discretionary portfolios a private banking business has can indicate how close it is to a true-bred wealth management model, as opposed to being a high-end brokerage.
Private banks in Asia have discretionary portfolios that make up just 5 to 10 per cent of all portfolios; in some independent Swiss private banks, the discretionary component is at least half.
Adam Proctor, head of managed investments and advisory for the Asia-Pacific for Citi Private Bank, also noted that clients are increasingly looking to discretionary management for some of their asset management needs.
This is often for core long-term allocation for fixed income and equities, though the bank can offer more focused strategies, such as in disruptive technologies, where active management can make a difference.
"These strategies are designed for clients to hold for the long-term, and the increased demand is a sign that things are changing, and away from the brokerage-type model, which private banks still continue to operate," said Mr Proctor.
Over at Standard Chartered, less than half the business from its private banking segment comes from transactional revenue, said Didier von Daeniken, global head of private bank and wealth management.
"When it comes to market views, one of the downsides of a highly digital age is that our clients face a massive information overload. We aim to help them cut through the noise with market insights that are relevant to making better, more informed investment decisions."
The bank does not limit the sale of products to those packaged by the bank only, a sales approach commonly known as "open architecture".
Even in this nascent space, some niches have emerged. UOB's approach to discretionary portfolio management is focused on managing the downside risk of a portfolio, which entails controlling the maximum percentage a portfolio can fall by using various hedging strategies, said Ong Yeng Fang, head of UOB Private Bank.
Credit Suisse in June launched a portfolio advisory service in Singapore that charges a flat fee for advice, with clients making their own investment decisions. The service is aimed at fee transparency. The bank has been "very encouraged" by the assets that have poured in since its launch four months ago. The bank said this service, considered a first in the regional private banking industry, provides a retrocession-free offering and a contextualised advisory process. The bank's discretionary and advisory solutions' AUM also grew annually by around 50 per cent from 2014 to 2016. (amendment note)
Digital advisory platform
Its Swiss competitor UBS has a digital advisory platform that uses big-data analytics to scrutinise portfolios against critical risk factors, so clients can be alerted to deviations from their investment strategy.
The Business Times reported in June that the asset under management for this service, known as UBS Advice in Asia, had more than doubled from a year ago.
UBS' head of wealth management in the Asia-Pacific Edmund Koh said the prominent shift in wealth from the baby boomers to the younger generation has changed wealth management in ways that demand higher efficiency, especially in Asia.
"As millennials grow in economic power, we are increasingly courting a tech-immersed generation that has grown up in a world of economic instability and who are, as a result, highly adaptable and restless in their choices of brands and service providers," he said.
"We need to digitalise our business and service model to transform the way we interact with our clients. We need to empower our clients and give them better access to knowledge and expertise from across the bank."
DBS said it has gone into artificial intelligence and learnt from its partnerships with fintech companies.
Tan Su Shan, the bank's group head of consumer banking and wealth management, said: "Our teams are now trained in agile processes, familiar with running customer-centric journeys and focusing on data as the new currency on which to provide relevant and timely wealth advice and solutions to our customers. We will continue to focus on digital innovations and technology developments disrupting our sector."
Amendment: The story has been amended to change an error in the launch date for Credit Suisse's service mentioned in the story. It should be June, not this month. BT has also included more details on the service to provide further context.


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Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Let's Celebrate!
Hello Everyone! Time for another challenge over at The Crafting Cafe, and our theme for this month is 'Let's Celebrate'! This month we are being sponsored by the lovely Crafty Sentiments Designs, and my image is called 'Poppy and Henry'! They are just so sweet, so much in love...
What I have used:
Sketch - Milo Lilja
Magnolia DooHickeys – Swirl and Leaf
XCut dies – Nested hearts
Spellbinders Shapeabilities – Foliage
Marianne Creatables – Flower LR0256
Sentiment – Lili of the Valley
Martha Stewart punch – Butterflies
Image coloured with Tim Holtz DMs
I would like to enter the following challenges please:
Cupcake Craft – Cute and Cuddly
Stamp with Fun – Romantic
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and have a look! Please remember to check The Crafting Cafe every day for something new!
Love and light
Claire xx
Posted by Claire Dale at 6:30 am
Labels: Crafty Sentiments Designs, distress markers, Lili of the Valley, Magnolia DooHickeys, Marianne dies, Martha Stewart, Milo Lilja, Nestabilities, Shapeabilities, The Crafting Cafe, Xcut dies
8 comments:
- cotnob said...
This is lovely Claire, such an adorable image and beautifully embellished.
- April 17, 2013 12:59 pm
- Donna said...
Gorgeous card Claire and such a sweet design! Thank you for joining in the fun at Cupcake this week :) Donna ♥
- April 17, 2013 5:17 pm
- May said...
Gorgeous card Claire, Love thst cute image & fabulous papers & design...Hugs May x x x
- April 17, 2013 8:36 pm
- Cindy Groh said...
How beautiful. Lovely paper flowers.
- April 18, 2013 4:24 am
- Clarissa Andrea said...
Wonderful project and great flowers, love it. Thanks for playing with us at stamp with fun.
hugs Clarissa
- April 18, 2013 4:42 am
- Asha said...
This is lovely, Claire. Love the soft colours. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a sweet comment.
Sunny Summer Crafts
- April 18, 2013 5:39 pm
- Berni Cuttino said...
This is just gorgeous. Love the colors and all the little finishing touches. You have a great eye for detail.
- April 18, 2013 6:33 pm
- Patricia said...
So pretty!~hugs
- May 20, 2013 5:20 pm
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Dude…lead thyself – leadership with a lower case "l"
A few months ago I was asked to sit on a "leadership panel" to discuss lessons learned as a career development leader in NC. I felt like such a poser. The panelist to my left had a PhD, twenty years of experience, his own business, and a gazillion other killer accomplishments on his resume. He introduced himself right before I did…when he was done, the audience looked at me to introduce myself. I just started to laugh…I didn't know what to say…the first thing that came out of my mouth was, "The man to my left is a leader with a capital "L." I, on the other hand, would describe myself as a leader with a lower case "l."
leader vs. Leader? At the time, I wasn't quite sure what I meant – I was just put on the spot, and as I said, was feeling like a poser, and in true extrovert style, I stated the first thing that came to mind. But that idea has stayed with me, and I've thought about it a lot over the past few months. I don't know about you, but I hear the terms "leader" and "leadership" thrown around all of the time. What exactly do these words mean? Is it simply about guiding and developing others and an organization? Is it a status thing, all about power and controlling (rather than leading)? What if you don't want to run a huge organization or manage others – are you a leader?
Like I said, I've been thinking about this a lot. And I've determined, that for me, leadership starts with oneself. What is your mission/purpose? What guides you and serves as your compass when making decisions? Self-reflection and awareness is so important; finding your voice. Living your life everyday based on your values versus what others think you should do.
The concept of purpose and meaning comes up a lot in career counseling (as it should). Brain Pickings, my favorite blog, has a fabulous post with Hunter S. Thompson's advice on finding purpose and leading a meaningful life. His advice: first determine the life you'd like to have, and then pick a career that fits that life. I LOVE IT! That's where this "lower case 'l' leadership" idea comes in for me. Simply put, I'd like a simple life, where I can connect with people and help them, spend time with folks I love, and make and design stuff (right now I'm super into photography).
I had a career counseling appointment this morning with a rising sophomore who is having trouble selecting his major. The poor kid was completely overwhelmed by all of his choices, his family's expectations, the influence of his friends and classmates…he felt he had to pick the perfect major that would land him the perfect job, so he could become a "leader." The two of us went through every single major offered at our institution; he narrowed it down to seven choices, but was still overwhelmed. I asked him to forget about choosing a major for the moment, and instead to describe the life he wants to have five or ten years down the road – after college. This question really resonated with him – he started talking about his values, hobbies, love of travel and that job flexibility would be important for him. The life he wanted became the anchor of the conversation and his decision-making, not a specific college major. Trusting in what he knows about himself, versus doing what others think he should do – this to, to me, is leadership at its most basic. Leadership with a lower case l.
No scrubs.
I just finished reading Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In." The book is a good read, with some interesting thoughts on women in the workplace – she also gives some killer business advice. One insight Sandberg provides has been stuck in my head the past few days…"The definition of success is making the best choices we can, and then being okay with them." I've been thinking a lot about the choices I have made in my life. I've come to realize that many times I don't make a choice because I'm overwhelmed by so many options. BUT by not making a choice, I'm still making a choice. In my career for example, there are a gazillion routes I could take professionally – career advisor at a college, private practice career coach, consultant, writer, director of a career center, etc. As of this time, I have NO idea what I want to do long-term. I seem to have an interest in everything…I'm like a career path slut. So…how do I make a decision? More importantly, how do I feel okay with the decision I make? Right now, since I don't have a specific career goal, I've decided my goal will be to learn. I want to learn about new industries, new client/student populations, becoming a better writer, and how to be a better mentor and leader. So…how do I feel okay with it? I have colleagues and friends getting higher titles, bigger salaries, getting published, and working for high profile organizations. Sometimes it is hard not to feel like a…scrub*. So, how do I feel okay with my choice? For me, I remind myself that I made a conscious choice and that I'm participating in my professional life versus being passive (and making a choice by NOT making a choice), and that the choice I made will provide meaning as I learn new things and connect with good folks (two of my highest values). I've got to curb the part of my personality that compares myself to my peers. No scrubs, y'all. Choices are hard, but being ok with them can be even harder. Here's to making (sometimes non-traditional or risky) choices, and sticking to our guns!
* Scrub – An inferior person. Most often refers to social or professional standings, i.e. anyone who isn't The Big Jock or similar (resource: Urban Dictionary)
New guy.
I recently started a new job, and I'm very excited about it. Not only because I'm around new students, faculty, and staff, but because I'm the "new dude" at work. I forgot how exciting and awkward it is to be new. It is hard to go from knowing everyone and how to do everything, to barely knowing anyone and feeling like a dumb ass most of the day – ha! Feeling challenged is good though, it means you are learning. I read this great article on Lifehacker on being new, and I thought I'd add a few other tips I've learned the past few weeks at my new job.
Remember your strengths.
At my new gig I'm working with STEM students. At my old gig I worked with COM students. These two student populations are very different, and I was worried the STEM students would call my bluff as I'm still learning a lot about their industry. I had to force myself to remember that my role is to teach my new students to tell their professional stories and connect with others to learn and network – basically to teach them to inform and persuade. Those are two COM skills. I have to remind myself everyday that the skills they need the most I can teach them, and teach them well. As long as I stay focused on my strengths, I feel a-okay.
Remember who you are (your values, yo!).
As a new person you are walking into a brand new culture, with its own set of rules. It will take some time (about a year if you ask me) to determine who is who. As you are building relationships, being asked for feedback or ideas, or discussing your future goals, remember who you are and make sure that it is consistent with what you are saying. Over a year ago I wrote a post called "Be your own beatbox" – it reviews the life rules my good buddy and I came up with on our long commutes to work (my old job). Know who you are, and create some life rules for yourself. These rules will help you make decisions, friends, and future plans.
Stay connected with your old colleagues.
At my previous job I met some wonderful and talented professionals that became my friends and mentors. I make it a point to check in with at least one of them a week. The emails are brief. I give them the skinny on how things are at my new gig, ask them about their life/work, and let them know I miss them. Easy. This is great for me personally and professionally.
Turn fear into opportunity.
Like I said earlier, I'm working with STEM students (totally new to me). My students are also all graduate students and half of them are international. I had little to no experience working with international students in my previous jobs, and though excited, was nervous about working with this population at my new gig. I had some anxiety and fear, y'all. BUT, I decided to geek out on the topic. In sessions with international students I asked them about their cultures, about what the job search looks like in their home country, and how their transition has been to the US. I read articles online about international students and their challenges, I attended a couple of focus groups on the needs of Indian and Chinese students when coming to school in America, and I plan learning more about social media popular in other cultures (e.g. Renren). I may not know much now, but in a couple of years I plan on being an international student career development Jedi!
And finally…
"I don't know" is a-ok.
This is easier said than done. I hate feeling ignorant, but I have learned it is best to say "I don't know" rather than try and bullshit. People can smell BS, and I honestly think people respect you more when you are honest and admit that you don't know (probably because they wish they were brave enough to say those three words).
Totally crushed out.
In my experience, the hardest part of the job search for young professionals is deciding what they want to do and where they want to do it. Because this is so hard to figure out, many times I get the "I can do pretty much anything and can move anywhere…I'm really flexible". This is not a good answer because if you don't know where you're going, how are you going to know how to start? How will you know when you've arrived? Knowing what you want to do and where serves as your compass – it guides your path and informs you when you are off course. It also reduces some of the anxiety that comes with the job search.
I remember when I started my job search during my last semester of grad school. I was applying to jobs in residence life, multicultural affairs, leadership, career services, teaching opportunities…I was applying to EVERYTHING. I was also applying all over the country. I felt overwhelmed. I felt I had no control. I had no compass. I was miserable.
I decided I needed to make a plan…and answer the "what" and the "where" of my job search. The "where" turned out to be more simple than I thought. I'm a NC boy, born and raised in the Bull City (Durham, NC). After some thought, conversations with friends, lots of list making, and a good old fashion financial reality check, I decided I wanted to live and work in the Triangle or Triad areas of NC. The "what" was more difficult. I love all things student development, but in the end felt I had more skills in career services and a stronger desire to learn more about career development.
I also came up with a plan…two steps.
1. Apply to jobs in career services, even if they were out of state (I wanted to cover my bases), and just accept that most times my resume would enter the black hole never to return. Simply applying to jobs only has a 20% success rate.
2. Come up with a killer networking plan to land a career services job in NC. Creating a plan with tasks gave me a sense of control and reduced my job search anxiety. Also, networking has a success rate of 80% when used in the job search.
So…how did I hatch #2 of my plan? Researched colleges and career services offices. This research was so helpful. I developed "crushes"* on certain colleges and career services programs based on their philosophies, programs, and professional development opportunities. Crushing out on these offices made it fun and exciting to find out more, talk to professionals in those offices via information meetings, and stay connected. I learned so much and met some great people that have since become colleagues and a part of my professional ecosystem. During my information meetings people could feel my enthusiasm, and they could tell I had done my research…this made me very desirable to them as a possible future employee.
Your job search doesn't have to suck. Parts of it can be fun and engaging, but you have to do your research and find your company crushes. Work hard to discover your "what" and "where" – this will make the job search less ambiguous and offer you more control, and peace of mind.
*Thanks to Ruth Eckles for the "company crush" term!
Good branding tool for social media geeks that are not developers or designers.
About.me is a great online resource for branding if you are interested in a career in social media community management or strategy, and are NOT a designer or developer. Check it out!
Salary. Know your worth!
I remember getting a call from my first employer informing me they wanted to hire me – I was SO EXCITED! The call lasted about 60 seconds, and it went something like:
Employer: Ross, we are thrilled to offer you the ______________ position with us! Do you accept?
Me: Yes! Thanks so much!
Employer: When can you start?
Me: Is June 1st okay?
Employer: June 1st is fine. Our salary offer is $___________. Does that sound okay?
Me: Um…yes, that sounds fine.
Employer: I'll follow up next week with the contract and other info. Glad to have you on board.
I hung up the phone and thought, "Oh snap. I think I could have gotten a higher salary." I was so caught in the moment and unprepared to talk salary that I automatically said yes. Never do this!
Many new professionals (fresh out of college) are doing interviews, reviewing job offers, and sending the dreaded "salary request". The salary request question seems to send folks for a loop, and I can see why. Job seekers spend so much time updating self-marketing materials, networking, and preparing for interviews, that they don't take the time think about their worth. This is very important!
So, let's step through the process, shall we?
Step One: Research
It is important to know average salaries for your industry and your region – a public relations assistant account executive will make less in Gibsonville, NC than in New York City. CNN has a great cost of living calculator where you can see how far $40K a year will get you in Gibsonville vs. New York. It is important to understand that you'll make more for the same position in NYC because it costs more to live there.
Below are some great resources for researching salaries by company/organization or by region:
At Glassdoor.com you can click on the "salary" tab and search by company – they have TONS of companies, including colleges and universities, to search. Salary.com allows you to search for salaries by city, state. Jobs in digital or social media may be a bit more difficult to nail down, but you can find similar types of jobs and "guest-imate" an equal salary.
Ask around. Hopefully informational meetings have been a large part of your networking process. Reach out to those in your network and ask them to provide salary ranges for positions in their field. Asking for a range rather than a specific salary will make your contact more comfortable providing you information.
Step Two: Set your Boundaries
It is very important that you decide a desired salary as well as your rock bottom salary. These numbers will be chosen based on your research, cost of living of the region, and other budgetary issues (e.g. college loans…ughhh). Some of the best advice I ever got was, "never take a salary your unhappy with – you'll start your job not only angry with the company, but angry with yourself, and that is no way to start anything." Makes sense/cent$ right?!
Step Three: Sending your Salary Request
I always think it is a good idea to send a range rather than a specific amount. $5K-$10K is a good range. So, if I were sending my salary request for an assistant account executive position in Raleigh, NC, I would say my range is between $36K-$41K. Giving a range allows some wiggle room for you and the employer. Remember to never go beyond that rock bottom salary you gave yourself! If an employer really wants you, they will be willing to negotiate.
Sometimes when applying for jobs they will ask you to send a "salary history". QuintCareers.com has some fabulous resources and tutorials on this topic, including how to respond to a salary request in a cover letter. Quintcareers.com also has really great salary negotiation resources.
You don't want to start your career making less than you are worth…it is really hard to catch up, and you don't want to spend the rest of your career regretting your first salary. Know your worth, do your research, and get paid what you deserve!
Sunday cooties + ecosystems.
I love Sundays for 2 reasons:
1. The CBS Sunday Morning Show – I've been watching this since I was a kid…I always learn something, and it takes away the "Sunday cooties" (dread and general icky feel of the fast approaching Monday).
2. Brainpickings Blog – I learn about 10 things every time I read this blog, and I get incredibly inspired.
Today I was reading Brainpicking's post on content curation and combinatorial creativity and it got me thinking about networking…this quote from Kevin Kelly especially:
"…We'll come to understand that no work, no idea stands alone, but that all true and beautiful things are networks, ecosystems of intertwingled parts, related entities and similar works."
I've never been a fan of the term "network". To me it feels cold and methodical. Many times I get the sense from young professionals, that they perceive their network as something they turn on to get a job and then turn off when they have landed a job, something temporary…they don't see it as an ever evolving resource for growth, inspiration, feedback and guidance.
The term "ecosystem" really resonates with me. Here's the definition of ecosystem: a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment. I really like the idea of creating a professional ecosystem rather than a professional network. Ecosystem sounds more enduring, interactive, supportive and natural to me. Creating a strong professional ecosystem should be a daily part of life, because the more intelligent/amazing people in your field that you know, the more experiences you have, the more conversations you have, the smarter you get and the better you get.
I've recently recognized this in my own professional life…I've been building a professional ecosystem without even realizing it! I'm a career development professional advising (interactions) students and alumni (community) focusing on media and communications (environment), so by default, I'm surrounded by new ideas and concepts everyday as I talk with students, faculty and professionals about media (community, interactions, environment), and after awhile, as my expertise in the use of social media and career development grew, I started to be asked to present workshops (interactions) to local associations (community) specializing in media and mass communication (environment). Through these workshops I met new people and was exposed to new knowledge that grew my understanding and ideas in media and mass communications. The more I interacted with my community in our natural environment, the more lasting relationships I built, and the more I learned and got inspired. AWESOME, right?!
So…here is my challenge. Create a meaningful professional ecosystem for yourself! Who is or will be your community? In what environment do they live? How will you interact with them to share and gain knowledge and inspiration? And yes…being a part of a professional ecosystem comes with learning about job opportunities (I knew you were still thinking about that -ha!), but that combinatorial creativity and growth that emerges from geeking out with others in your field, is the best part of being in a professional ecosystem. To me anyways.


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What does distance mean?
Definitions for distance
ˈdɪs tənsdis·tance
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word distance.
Princeton's WordNet
the property created by the space between two objects or points
a distant region
"I could see it in the distance"
distance, length(noun)
size of the gap between two places
"the distance from New York to Chicago"; "he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points"
distance, aloofness(noun)
indifference by personal withdrawal
"emotional distance"
distance, space(noun)
the interval between two times
"the distance from birth to death"; "it all happened in the space of 10 minutes"
a remote point in time
"if that happens it will be at some distance in the future"; "at a distance of ten years he had forgotten many of the details"
keep at a distance
"we have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue living"
outdistance, outstrip, distance(verb)
go far ahead of
"He outdistanced the other runners"
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
The entire amount of space to the objective.
He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.
A considerable amount of space.
The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.
To move away (from) someone or something.
He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
Webster Dictionary
the space between two objects; the length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate; measure of separation in place
remoteness of place; a remote place
a space marked out in the last part of a race course
relative space, between troops in ranks, measured from front to rear; -- contrasted with interval, which is measured from right to left
space between two antagonists in fencing
the part of a picture which contains the representation of those objects which are the farthest away, esp. in a landscape
ideal disjunction; discrepancy; contrariety
length or interval of time; period, past or future, between two eras or events
the remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness
a withholding of intimacy; alienation; coldness; disagreement; variance; restraint; reserve
remoteness in succession or relation; as, the distance between a descendant and his ancestor
the interval between two notes; as, the distance of a fourth or seventh
to place at a distance or remotely
to cause to appear as if at a distance; to make seem remote
to outstrip by as much as a distance (see Distance, n., 3); to leave far behind; to surpass greatly
Origin: [F. distance, L. distantia.]
Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday discussion, distance may refer to a physical length, or an estimation based on other criteria. In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance. A metric is a function that behaves according to a specific set of rules, and is a concrete way of describing what it means for elements of some space to be "close to" or "far away from" each other. In most cases, "distance from A to B" is interchangeable with "distance between B and A".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
dis′tans, n. a space or interval between: remoteness: opposition: reserve of manner: in horse-racing, the space measured back from the winning-post which a horse, in heat-races, must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.—v.t. to place at a distance: to leave at a distance behind.—adj. Dis′tanceless, not allowing a distant view—said of hazy weather: having no indications of distance—said of certain pictures.—Keep one at a distance, to treat with reserve; Keep one's distance, to abstain from familiarity with, to keep aloof from. [See Distant.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
The run which a ship has made upon the log-board. In speaking of double stars, it is the space separating the centres of the two stars, expressed in seconds of arc. (See LUNAR DISTANCES.)
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
In military formation, signifies the relative space which is left between men standing under arms in rank, or the interval which appears between those ranks.
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'distance' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1591
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'distance' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1751
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'distance' in Nouns Frequency: #621
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of distance in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of distance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of distance in a Sentence
There is still a distance to travel.
The distance between two souls is love.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
At a distance enjoy the fragrance of flowers.
They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance.
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Translations for distance
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- بُعْد, مسافةArabic
- разстояние, дистанцирам се, дистанцияBulgarian
- pellderBreton
- distància, allunyarCatalan, Valencian
- vzdálenostCzech
- afstandDanish
- Distanz, Abstand, entfernen, EntfernungGerman
- απόσταση, απομακρύνομαιGreek
- distanco, malproksimoEsperanto
- distanciaSpanish
- distantziaBasque
- etäännyttää, välimatka, etäisyysFinnish
- distanceFrench
- מרחק, התרחקHebrew
- फ़ासला, दूरीHindi
- distansHaitian Creole
- distantia, distantiarInterlingua
- jarak, menjauhiIndonesian
- distanzaItalian
- 距離Japanese
- მანძილიGeorgian
- ದೂರKannada
- 거리, 距離Korean
- distancija, atstumas, nuotolisLithuanian
- atstatums, attālumsLatvian
- neheMāori
- се раздалечува, раздалеченост, оддалеченост, се оддалечува, се дистанцира, далечина, растојаниеMacedonian
- അകലം, ദൂരംMalayalam
- зайMongolian
- eind, verwijderen, afstandDutch
- dystans, odległość, drogaPolish
- [[distanciar]]-[[se]], distância, [[afastar]]-[[se]]Portuguese
- distanțăRomanian
- расстояние, дистанция, отдалённостьRussian
- udaljenost, daljìna, даљѝна, у̀да̄љено̄стSerbo-Croatian
- avlägsna, distansera, avstånd, distansSwedish
- దూరం చేసుకొనుTelugu
- araTurkish
- فاصلےUrdu
- ubude, iduze, ibangaZulu
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ATLANTA — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened while a crowd of people waited outside a shoe store on Moreland Avenue in Little Five Points.
More than two dozen people were outside Wish Clothing in northeast Atlanta Saturday morning for the release of Miami Heat star Lebron James' $180-sneakers.
According to witnesses, an armed man tried to rob a group of customers in line about 5:30 a.m. But one of the customers who was armed with his on own handgun shot and killed the suspect.
The suspect ran just a few yards away before he collapsed and died, police said. Witnesses told Channel 2 Action News the suspect had been pick-pocketing people all week long.
"(The suspect) wanted to pick-pocket everybody. But people out here, they weren't going for none of that," said customer Taylor White.
White told Channel 2's Amanda Cook the suspect should have thought twice before approaching the customers.
"I didn't even expect him to come up here, thinking it was that sweet; Thinking it's that candy land like that," White said.
Atlanta police said the customer who shot and killed the suspect will not be charged, noting the investigation has determined he fired in self-defense.
"A number of witnesses were interviewed and this appears to be self-defense. At this time no charges have been filed and the investigation continues," said Atlanta police officer John Chafee.
White commended the customer for shooting the suspect.
"He really stood up for all of us. I salute the homie that did that," White said.
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text: Helping employees to financial wellness: An innovative approach Print Connect Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ By Charles J. Clark | 27 September 2018 Employers take different viewpoints when addressing requests of employees for assistance in managing personal financial obligations. As an example of a very clever (but not original) idea, Abbot Laboratories1 received an OK from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) in Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 201833012 on the question of an employer's use of a 401(k) plan as an incentive for employees to reduce their student loan debt. In effect, there is a "twofer" opportunity here. The employee pays down student debt without missing the "free money" from the employer's contribution.Abbot Laboratories deserves credit for persistence. The company applied for the student loan benefit program PLR on August 9, 2017, and continued to volley with the IRS in additional correspondence in 2018 (February 22, May 3, and the decision on May 22.) The PLR outlines how the student loan repayments (SLR) work and explains the SLR nonelective contribution employees can receive for making the SLR. This uncommon yet creative 401(k) plan provision could help reduce anxiety among workers who fret about personal financial obligations to the point of distraction, making them less productive to their employers (see the 2017 EBRI Retirement Confidence Survey, Figure 9). It also may help staunch any loss of talent to competitors. In contrast to "uncommon," how is "common" defined in savings plan provisions and designs? According to Figure 7 of How America Saves 2018 by Vanguard, participants in the Vanguard database of 4.6 million records receive employer matches as follows: Sixty percent of participants receive a match of 50¢ for each $1 deferred on a 6%-of-pay voluntary contribution. Thirty-three percent of participants receive a match of 80 cents for each $1 deferred on a 5%-of-pay voluntary contribution. While these employer matches certainly are reasonable, competitive, financially predictable, and reflective of most plan designs, they are unlikely to be described as "creative" or "cutting edge." It is not a stretch to refer to the employer's match as uncommon and very generous. The match is 5% if the participant makes a deferred contribution of at least 2% of pay. The employer's goal is to continue making this employer matching contribution for anyone making a student loan repayment, not as a match but rather as a nonelective contribution. The employer can maintain the same level of benefit without additional cost. So what does this mean for employees who opt for the SLR program? As the program is voluntary, election to participate and make student loan repayments can be revoked at any time by the employee. The employee must provide evidence of payment of at least 2% of pay each pay period to the financial institution holding the employee's student loan. Otherwise, the employer nonelective contribution is not made. In turn, the employer will make a 5% contribution to the employee savings plan account (not to the financial institution holding the student's debt note), but only if the employee is still employed at the end of the year. An employee can continue to make elective deferrals into the plan at the same time that person is making student loan repayments but it's not required. A nonelective contribution will be received only because the employee is making student loan repayments. Employees electing to no longer make student loan repayments are eligible to receive matching contributions if they are making elective deferrals. In the PLR, the employer has also avoided any obstacle of possibly failing any of the complex annual tax-code compliance technical tests. As long as the SLR contribution meets eligibility, vesting, and distribution rules, contribution limits, and coverage and nondiscrimination testing, it is not treated as a matching contribution for purposes of IRC §401(m) testing. The IRS concludes in the PLR that SLR nonelective contributions under the program will not violate the "contingent benefit" prohibition of IRC §401(k)(4)(A) and §1.401(k)-1(e)(6). This means that there is no direct or indirect relationship between the SLR contribution and the employee's elective contribution. For a benefit that is likely to gain further traction, there are several considerations for an employer to consider before adding SLRs to the benefit program: PLRs are specific to the taxpayer requesting the ruling. The IRS will not guarantee that it will be so magnanimous the next time it has such a request before it. The plan will need to be amended and employee education will need to be provided. The 401(k) plan recordkeeping system may need to be modified. The employer may need to find the evidence that this provision will affect enough employees with student loans to be worth the potential cost of administrative changes on its end. The employer will need to set up a protocol to confirm that the financial institution holding the student debt has received the appropriate payments by the employee. Employers do take the time to carefully analyze solutions for their employees that help employees attain financial wellness. As demonstrated, this employer invested a significant amount of time, design, and implementation, which may result in employee engagement and increased productivity. 1Abbott Laboratories announced that it was the taxpayer. Its identity is held confidential in the text of the PLR. AuthorsCharles J. ClarkNew York, NY, USTel: +1 646 4733303View bioCharles J. 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CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 "Merlins" guided 40 Junior Air Force ROTC students from Buena Park High School through an interactive tour of their squadron Feb. 24. During the tour, students learned about components of a MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter and how it operates. "The visit was a chance for the students to see a helicopter and better understand how aviation works," said retired Air Force Maj. George Shy, senior aerospace science instructor. "Some of the students have also expressed an interest in joining the military, so I hope the visit furthers their interest." The cadets also had the chance to see flight survival gear, including a flame resistant flight suit, survival vest, helmet and other emergency equipment. "Visiting the squadron was a great learning experience," said Tiffany Von Over, JROTC cadet. "Seeing the helicopter gave me a better visual and helped me understand what I learned in school." Another aspect of the tour exposed them to aviation operations, including the MH-60S's capabilities. The MH-60S is the primary helicopter used in HSC-3 training. HSC-3's missions are to meet the vertical replenishment, combat logistics and search and rescue requirements of the Navy. HSC-3 also trains pilots and air crew reporting to MH-60S squadrons worldwide. The cadets have visited several area Navy and Air Force bases. Shy said visiting a variety of military bases gives the students a better understanding of how the military operates and will help cadets see how everything fits into the Department of Defense. "The tour gives us the opportunity to show the students the inner workings of our jobs," said Cmdr. Spencer Crispell, executive officer of HSC-3. "Hopefully, they saw something [on the tour] that peeked their interest to make them decide on a career in the military."
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Introducing Horti-Control
Welcome back to SD hydroponics and organics. We're here at the customer appreciation sale at our San Marcos location, 2011. We have Chris Witton from Horticontrol. You may have seen Dust Shrooms out there, so these are the guys.
How has customer appreciation been for you so far, Chris?
It's been pretty great. We got to talk to a lot of customers and give them that knowledge that otherwise they wouldn't get without speaking to the actual representative of the company. So, it's always good.
Their website is www.horticontrol.com Tell us something about your products, Chris.
We make the Dust Shroom – the hepa filter that has no CFM loss, and it's coated in light oil; it's washable and reusable. We also make a ballast flip box, which allows you to run two bulbs on one ballast, not simultaneously, but one bloom room for 12 hours and then it will flip the output of your ballast to a secondary bulb, so you can buy half the ballast and have double the space.
Let's start with the Dust Shroom. When did it come out?
We've been developing it for a few years; we finalized the actual design, the pore size of the foam and released it around March of 2010.
No loss of CFM. Can you explain why that is important?
Well, this industry has traditional hepa filters, made out of woven synthetic fiber in an accordion shape. It led to significant decrease in air flow because the weave had to be so tight to block the particles. We use reticulated foam covered in oil which is similar to a dirt bike or a Baja race truck filter. The pore size allows more air flow through the unit without restricting the air flow – that allows you to exchange your air much quicker, as well as keeping the air cooled hoods clean because there is no CFM loss.
Where do you connect the filters?
You connect the filter on the in-take side – if you're using it on air cooled hoods and putting it on the in-take side of the air cooled hood; if you are using it to exchange the air of the room you want to filter the incoming outdoor air, you would install it on the in-take pipe.
So you can use it to blow air or suck air?
It's unidirectional – it works either direction, so you can blow through the Dust Shroom or draw through the outside surface.
How long do they last?
The foam has a shelf life depending on the UV exposure, of 7 to 10 years; we give the product a 5 year warranty.
So, let's talk about your other product, switches you call it?
They are known as flip flops or flip boxes. Basically the idea came about probably 10-12 years ago. There was a magazine that had a little description about the possibility of doing this and we've started to play around with it and trying to figure it out. It really helps when you have limited electrical capacity. Maybe you have a circuit box that has only one spare fuse in it and you can't put any more breakers in it. So it allows you to expand your growing area without purchasing additional ballasts. You run your lights continuously 24h / day so you don't have current spikes.
Can you give us a specific example of this? The first time I heard it, it didn't quite make sense to me. What would somebody with one a room grow, find this useful?
You can go all the way from just a person growing that has, let's say, a tent in their spare bedroom. They run one light in there and the other 12 hours of the day that light is off. They could have a second tent and then they could have the light in one tent of 12 hours flipping on the other tent and now you've doubled you growing area, with the equipment you already own, all you have to add is another bulb and reflector. On a larger scale, say a warehouse, if you only have a 200 panel and would like to run a 2o 1000 watt lights that will draw at least 200 amps. You might not have enough left amperage to run your air conditioning fans and other equipment. What you can do in that situation is divide the space into 2 separate ten light areas and this draws only 50 amps for 24 hours instead of 100 for 12 hours.
What about digital and magnetic ballasts?
It works with all magnetic and most digital ballasts, global greenhouse lighting, it does work with. We've been selling them to Family hydroponics stores with GGL ballasts for over 5 years. Some magnetic or some digital ballasts have error sensing technology and when you flip it the ballast thinks you've unplugged and replugged the hot bulb so it won't fire the new bulb. We have a suggestion for that: if you just turn the ballast off for a few seconds before you flip it and then turn it back on, it resets that. Besides that we are also developing a timer that would do that for you, fully automated.
What about high pressure sodium and metal halide bulbs?
If you have a digital ballast that senses the type of bulb it's on, you can run an HPS on one socket and the metal halide on the other – it will work with all wattages, including the Galaxy 1500 watt ballast by Sunlight Supply. We had it tested with that and it works for that as well.
Are there any new products coming up from Horticontrol?
Well, at first we had the 4, 6 and 8 inch Dust Shrooms. Just recently we've completed the 10 and 12 inches models. And we finalized all the packaging on our cleaning and regeneration kit – called The Dust Shroom regeneration kit. It includes a bottle of biodegradable cleaner, and an aerosol can of biodegradable plant based oil which contains rosemary and cedar oil. So when the filter is dirty, you just spray the cleaner on, rinse it with warm water, allow it to dry and recoat it with the biodegradable oil. That will be out probably in the 2nd week of April and would retail for about $20.
You will be able to purchase them from 126.96.36.199 also.
What will the kits contain specifically?
The Dust Shroom regeneration kit will contain: 2 cans, a can and a plastic pump spray bottle that are shrink wrapped together, the one bottle is about 5 and a half ounces of cleaner, the other is an aerosol can with approximately 5 and a half ounces of the Dust Shroom oil and that should clean the average filter 2 to 3 times.
What makes the Dust Shroom superior to the other filters on the market?
The Dust Shroom's main competitor is your standard hepa filter, found in this industry for a long time. It kind of looks like a car cone filter. The number one thing is that the CFM restriction on those filters is as much as 75% and we've tested this in a laboratory.
Secondary, those filters have no warranty. They say they're washable, but once they are wet, the fibers swell and upon drying out, they contract and it opens up the filter and allows more dirt through. They're not made in USA.
Chris, thank you so much for coming by. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about Horti-Control before you go?
Yes, just look for us at any good retailer. We recently signed with Sunlight Supply and Hydrofarm, so most hydroponics stores should carry our products now. We'll be at the Denver International Gardening Expo, the 31st of March through 4th of April. So come by and see us.


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Right about now I have visions of a little party going on in my intestines. Happy little bugs are setting up pinatas, dancing to Pharrell and meeting their brand new friends that have arrived in the neighborhood . How did I come to this conclusion? Because I've been to the gym this week and a new paper from experts at the National University of Ireland in Cork has found that people who exercise have a greater variety of gut bacteria in their intestines.
They studied rugby players comparing them to those who didn't exercise as often – and found that the athletes had more types of bugs in their system (something associated with good health) and, interestingly, they specifically had a much higher levels of a bacteria associated with lower rates of obesity. Now, admittedly the rugby boys also ate higher levels of fruit and vegetables than the other group (something known to be associated with healthy gut profile) and the experts didn't actually conclusively prove that jumping about triggers new bugs to move in, but still, they think they do and so I'll go with it as another reason to hit the treadmill until someone says otherwise.
I'm a bit fascinated by gut bacteria. If you find last month's Red magazine you might even come across a whole article I've written on it exploring how they might impact on everything from weight loss to how you react to stress. Fact is, experts are now saying that keeping your gut bugs healthy could be the missing link in preventing disease and fighting obesity. So, what are you going to do to make yours happy today?
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Taiwan Cement Corp said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire a cement production line in Guizhou Province, southwestern China, to tap into the growing demand on the mainland. Taiwan Cement said it will buy Kaili Shui On from Shui On Construction and Materials Ltd. for HK$218m (US$36m) The deal is subject to approval by Taiwan's Investment Commission.
Kaili Shui On, which operates a 1Mta line, is located near Quiyang, the capital of Guizhou, and enjoys strategic transportation links to neighboring cities in the province. Currently, Taiwan Cement operates a plant in Quizhou with a capacity of 2Mta and is building two other production lines there with a total capacity of 3Mta.
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The UK National Breastfeeding Week 2015 started on Saturday 20 June and ended on Sunday 28 June. I am very pleased I found out about this week on Social Media. Breastfeeding is one of my key mothering tool and it has been a significant feature in my life for the past 15 months.
I was disappointed to find out from the Guardian and Independent that the UK government stopped funding this national week in 2011. It's a shame really, when you consider that it's designed to help "raise awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding, increase social acceptance of breastfeeding and promote support for breastfeeding".
According to the Royal College of Midwives (who I think are the national lead for this week) this week aims "to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of breastfeeding for mothers, their infants and the long term public health for everyone" on a national level. It's also an opportunity for "mothers, breastfeeding supporters and health professionals to come together and share what works well to support breastfeeding in local communities"
Fantastic, isn't it? I find it encouraging seeing such positive focus on infant feeding in general and breastfeeding in particular. Many mums and their families go through such trauma when it comes to feeding their infant / toddler, and they need all the quality support they can get.
Below are my National Breastfeeding Week 2015 highlights, from around the web.
The Royal College of Midwives encouraged the sharing of relevant images, messages, and events with #celebratebreastfeeding on social media.
@alisonthewliss, @helenhayes_, @KirstySNP, and @SharonHodgsonMP shared stories from their breastfeeding journeys and advocated for breastfeeding in the House of Commons! What a smashing and inspirational way to celebrate this important week. Click here for their presentation and transcript.
Massive thanks to the person who shared this on the MatExp Facebook group; I'm glad I saw it in my timeline. If you have an interest in maternity experiences, this is the group to join.
La Leche League UK wrote about why women need more support and shared positive breastfeeding messages and images on Facebook and Twitter.
Huffingtonpost blogged about some breastfeeding benefits for mums and their babies.
Multi-Mam UK launched their Brelfie Wall Project; they held a competition for mums to share their breastfeeding selfies with #MultiMamBrelfie on Facebook and Twitter. They also hosted a collaborative breastfeeding Q & A session on Facebook, had a special offer on their compresses, and blogged about why breastfeeding is more than feeding.
Medela's celebration on their Facebook page was lovely. They shared a lovely selection of breastfeeding facts during the week, and my favourite is:
I've always found comments about emptying each breast baffling; what relief to know that emptying the breast is not the goal!
I was intrigued to learn that "almost three quarters of mums produce more milk with their right breast". It was also good to be reminded that breast milk production is not dependent on breast size; what an encouragement to many mums! See Medela's blog about this lovely week for more breastfeeding facts.
Also, their in-house lactation consultant held two Facebook chats in collaboration with Count the Kicks and Mothercare UK; and one fortunate person won a £50 Pizza Express voucher. Their giveaway celebrated Pizza Express for being the most breastfeeding friendly restaurant in the UK, based on their research into UK's breastfeeding friendly hotspots.
Check out this breastfeeding song for the week; Let It Flow indeed! 🙂
Parrallel Events and Happenings
June 27 was proclaimed as the International Day to Normalize Breastfeeding. You can read more about it here.
The Breastfeeding Network's annual national fundrasing event, Mum's Milk Run, was from Jun 20 to 27. I would like to get involved with this in the future. This year's theme was 'Support and Stories'. Participants were encouraged to celebrate birth and parenthood by sharing their breastfeeding stories, and experiences of breastfeeding support.
This Facebook post that I stumbled upon during National Breastfeeding Week makes for an interesting read.
It touches on the role of the father and mother in breastfeeding, and the public perception of this. Fancy the picture of a woman washing breastpump bottles going viral … I just don't see it happening.
This post touched on the decades old issue of what celebrating positive breastfeeding experiences might mean for those who didn't reach their breastfeeding goal. It also highlights the more recent issue of questioning the need for disclaimers and apologies when lovely breastfeeding experiences are shared.
Indeed, there is much that can be learned from George Moss' comments; and also the responses of others to his posts.
I'm especially keen to promote positive and constructive discussions about infant feeding in general and breastfeeding in particular, and I hope this round up contributes to this.
I'm now looking forward to World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 – 7!
Should the government start funding the National Breastfeeding Week again?
If you're from outside the UK, do you have a similar week in your country?
What do you think about any other point in my post?
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