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The Straits Times says
Surviving in a world of realpolitik
The blend of realism and idealism in Singapore's foreign policy is being tested in an international setting in which great powers forsake idealism in favour of influence. Small states must rely on international law, which exists to serve all states regardless of size, assuring each of equal protection. However, such noble principles are all too often cast aside when realpolitik rears its head. Today, for example, some of the contestation between big powers in the South China Sea is taking place a little too close for comfort. Rising nationalism in several countries across Asia further complicates matters. At times, the result is a convenient resort to Singapore-bashing.
Given these winds of change in the external environment, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's restatement of the fundamentals of Singapore's foreign policy, in his recent S. Rajaratnam Lecture, was timely. The country's interests have not changed since independence 50 years ago. They are for peace and an international order based on the rule of law; the establishment of a network of friends and allies; and the preservation of Singapore's sovereignty which, in turn, secures for its people the right to determine their future.
That the Republic has enjoyed all three for half a century is the result of an act of political and diplomatic will that can be traced back to the Old Guard ministers, in particular the trio of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Dr Goh Keng Swee and Mr Rajaratnam. Subsequent generations of leaders and foreign service professionals have continued their legacy. They have rebuffed the notion that small states can have no foreign policy to speak of because they are at the mercy of events beyond their control. In overturning that axiom, Singapore holds fast to and acts on the belief that it can and must defend itself and advance its interests. Its strong economy has been a boon to such efforts but, over and above that, it has relied on intelligence and ideas to secure a place at the table at various international forums. Call it DQ or Diplomatic Quotient.
Two successful examples of its active diplomacy are the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the result of long-drawn negotiations in which Ambassador Tommy Koh played a central role; and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which grew out of a small trade pact that Singapore pioneered with New Zealand, Brunei and Chile. No doubt it will be tough to maintain this sterling track record but Singapore is intent on maintaining its edge in strategic thought and mastery of the geopolitical issues of the day.
An emerging challenge is how to keep the Singapore public united behind foreign policy - a major challenge elsewhere. The success of this effort will depend on citizens' awareness of the national imperatives that they must live with. Citizens of a city-state cannot permit themselves any illusions.


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20 days to Christmas! We know it's coming, we wait in anticipation most of the year, but still… bam! Suddenly it hits. That mad rush that is Christmas. And for those of us in the southern hemisphere, it's also our biggest holiday season. Even though most businesses and tradespeople shut up shop for a mere couple of weeks, this time of year seems to create a frenzy of "Oh no! If I don't get it done NOW it'll NEVER get done!" Or is that just me?!
So amidst that, it's nice to celebrate in simple ways.
I've just whipped up the easiest advent calendar you may ever come across. If 5 days late guilt is setting in, don't fret. This DIY advent calendar requires nothing more than a couple of pieces of paper, some crayons or pencils, scissors and Blu Tack. Oh and washi tape! Or, if you prefer digital over pencils like I do you'll need design software (or just email me with a pretty please and I'll be happy to send you a printable version of my design) and a printer.
On your first piece of paper draw (or print) a sweet l'il Christmas tree. Easy peasy – three stacked triangles on top of a stick. Add a few snowflakes, reindeer or elves if you feel creative!
On your second piece you're going to draw (or print of course) some ornaments and/or more snowflakes et al.
Here's how mine came together:
In Adobe InDesign I quickly drew up my tree and a few decorations.
I printed the tree on regular printer paper, but the decorations I printed onto some adhesive labels so they'd be easy to stick onto the tree (more on that in a minute).
The most tedious part was cutting out the decorations, but it only took a few minutes. You can see I put a green colour block behind my tree ornaments because I really didn't feel like taking an hour to cut carefully around each mini circle. This way I can cut roughly and the green edges will just blend into the tree – smart cheating! I also didn't count out exactly how many "stickers" I was printing (other than to check there was plenty enough) because I figured I'd use any extras to get the tree started, especially since we are a few days late already!
I taped up the tree alongside our gallery of pictures, right above the kids table. Hopefully this prominent position will help us to remember to add another sticker every day! (Last year we had to have a few catch up days!)
I scribbled up this star as an afterthought, but definitely a necessary one!
Here are all the stickers in one of the buckets on the kids turntable, along with some blu tack because it turns out those adhesive labels are well stuck to their backing and it would be impossible for the kids to prise them apart. We'll save the star until the very last!
Here's Master W choosing his first sticker.
And putting it up on the tree (after I'd got a head start with the few extras, leaving just enough in the bucket for the remaining days until Christmas).
It's a sweet little calendar for those who like to keep it simple, and just perfect for little ones who might find the gift-giving season a little overwhelming. Sometimes the smallest of responsibilities, and the excitement of watching the stickers get used up are treat enough for toddlers and preschoolers!I hope this helps if you're running late for Christmas already!
Amanda from Homely One has another lovely DIY advent calendar idea which I'm totally going to be organised for next year…! Promise!

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2019 Board of Revision – Expression of Interest
2019 Board of Revision – Expressions of Interest
The Town of Hay River is looking for individuals who are interested in sitting on the 2019 Board of Revision.
The role of the Board of Revision:
Property assessment is the process of assigning a dollar value to a property (land and improvements) through the mass appraisal process employed by appointed property Assessors. Assessed Property Owners may file complaints (appeals) if they disagree based on legislated grounds for complaint, including the assessed value. The Board of Revision is the first level of complaint as allowed by Northwest Territories Legislation (Property Assessment and Taxation Act).
A Board of Revision Information package is available for pick-up at Town Hall.
You would be an eligible candidate for the Board if you:
- Are a resident of Hay River who can serve as a Board Member while being fair and impartial regarding opinions, views and input during the hearing of property assessment complaints;
- Have a good level of familiarity with the geography of the Town of Hay River;
- Would recuse yourself from involvement in hearing complaints where potential instances of conflict of interest may arise.
If you are interested in sitting on this Board, please submit your name and a brief outline of your related experience in writing no later than
12:00 noon on February 20th, 2019
Senior Administrative Officer
Town of Hay River
100 – 62 Woodland Drive, Hay River, NT X0E 1G1
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Christian Legal Aid of Pittsburgh ("CLA") operates free legal clinics at local churches where volunteers provide legal counsel, guidance, and prayer regarding civil legal matters to those whose income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
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Mike Hanlon works at the library and, among other things, directs Ralph Roberts to books on the subject of insomnia.
But was that true? He didn't really know, that was the devil of it, and the books on the subject Mike Hanlon steered him to down at the Derry Public Library weren't much help. There were several on sleep disorders, but they seemed to contradict one another.
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Trip Report – Rutland Water – 26/1/20
Thirteen members assembled in the car park at the allotted time and because we were so numerous, got a reduced rate for entry to the reserve. Starting birding upstairs at the visitors centre overlooking lagoon 1, it was not long … Continue reading
Report on Trip to RSPB Blacktoft Sands – 25th July 2019
Fourteen members turned up on this the hottest day of the year so far. (On the return journey, my car clocked 38 deg C.) While there weren't many birds about, perhaps as a result of the heat, nonetheless, the group … Continue reading
Nightjar Trip Report 23rd July 2019
This is by far the latest date in the year that we've run a Nightjar trip and it proved to be a mistake. A full complement of members attended what proved to be the most disappointing birding trip thus far. … Continue reading
Nightjar Trip Report – Tue 16th July 2019
Ten members of the club joined the leader for another Nightjar evening in Clumber Park. We were all pleased to welcome a nice mild evening, a change from the last trip. Many in the party were quietly excited, they had never … Continue reading
Nightjar Trip Report 26/6/19
The forecast was that it would stop raining at 17:00 and then remain dry for our evening trip. At 16:30 it was still raining persistently so a quick phone call to the trip leader John Parlby and the trip was … Continue reading
Report on Annesley Pit Top trip 21/6/19
Eight members assembled at the car park in, for this year, unseasonably, warm and sunny weather. Mind you, when the wind blew in some of the more exposed parts of the reserve, it still felt decidedly chilly. A first time … Continue reading
Report on evening trip to Clumber 22nd May 2019
A full complement of 10 members enjoyed a warm evening in Clumber Park. Beginning in Hardwick Village, the group first heard a Cuckoo calling and then were incredibly lucky to see it posing at the top of a bush, long … Continue reading
Report on Trip to Whisby & Langford Lowfields 17th May 2019
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Report on Lawrence Field Trip 10/5/19
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Budby Common Trip report – 5/4/19
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Sandbags is organising a protest rally on the shores of Hearnes Lake for Saturday March, 9, at 10am. Be there to show support for community!
Media Release
Sandy Beach Action Group (SANDBAG) Inc.
Killing our lake by a thousand cuts
Residents of Sandy Beach are launching a campaign to save Hearnes Lake from complete degradation and 'death from over development' across the catchment. The runoff from new housing estates and the rapid expansion of intensive agriculture - mostly blueberries - has made the lake virtually unusable. Sandbags has begun to lobby for tighter controls over development in the catchment and will hold a rally at the lake this coming Saturday.
Recent investigations by the Environmental Protection Authority, Coffs Harbour City Council Southern Cross University have uncovered a litany of woes. These include: a fish kill thought to be from a highly toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos; extremely-high nutrient levels, and; incidents of dieback in mangroves and saltmarshes on the lake's foreshores. Residents are also concerned about the fact that raw sewage is known to flow into Hearnes from the adjacent caravan park. There are also reports of illegal clearing and dumping on the proposed development site around the lake.
A spokesman for Sandbag says severe environmental stress on the lake is now known to be caused by overdevelopment in the catchment, yet, plans exist for yet another major housing estate on lake's foreshores, at Sandy Beach North, by Sydney firm Elite Constructions.
A recent Land and Environment Court decision acknowledged that Elite had 'physically commenced' construction, by demolishing two houses adjoining the site, even though no actual building had begun. The company still faces some legal hurdles gaining development approvals for construction from the Coffs Harbour City Council and the State Government, and these matters will be the subject of conciliation conferences in August.
Meanwhile, residents fear that the lake is 'dying the death of a thousand bureaucratic cuts', as the wrangling over the Sandy Beach North proposal has now gone on for nearly a decade. The lack of regulatory controls over building developments and farming practices is causing a modern-day 'death of the commons'. They say the highly-prized wildlife area and sanctuary that is Hearnes Lake is being destroyed and the lake itself poisoned.
"This might prove not to be a very appealing location for new home buyers", according to Sandbag spokesman, Peter Quiddington. "While plans for this very controversial development are in legal limbo, we now know from the various authorities, that Hearnes Lake is an environmental disaster in progress.
"What occurs on private land is hard to control but the problems are now spilling over and flowing down to destroy a major public recreational resource. The lake was once used for all kinds of activities: swimming, fishing and kayaking. It has now become a danger zone for humans, not to mention the impacts being felt on the wildlife in this high-value wildlife area.
"What is needed for Hearnes is rehabilitation not more construction."
Sandbags is organising a protest rally on the shores of Hearnes Lake for Saturday March, 9, at 10am.
Sandbag has recently made a detailed submission to the Coffs Harbour City Council Rural Lands Growth Strategy arguing for much tighter controls over intensive agriculture in the area and this is available at the 'Save Hearnes Lake' Facebook site, along with other background information and photographs.
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Well, Solveig, of course. Because she walks around in canon for me and discovers interesting things, and I have made her into a character who can easily be written doing that. Her strengths and her weaknesses are tailored to get her into the action, while not overshadowing canon characters, nor bending canon around her.
But I always like the secondary characters a lot. Cheryl, the estate agent-cum-prospector-cum-landlady, who exemplifies the way Free Mars goes to hell yet refuses to see it. So was Joe, the maintenance tech, who has seen it all and never asked the right questions.
Regarding the canon characters, I enjoy writing Allan D. Mercant, because I like spy thrillers and I think that I have some idea how he'll act and react. Writing Rhodan is a big challenge which has its own rewards. I used to love writing Atlan because of his unique perspective, his penchant for action, and his sarcasm, but I'm less sure that I can do the character justice than I was when I started writing in this fandom.
I like it when I get into the heads of people (or thinky-parts of nonhumanoid aliens), can see through their eye(stalks) and discover the new and unexpected in the familiar -- be it a society, a thingamajig, or a set of morals. (I don't claim to be very good at it, though.)
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How Often Do Home Elevators Need Maintenance Service?
Nowadays, elevators are becoming more and more considered by many people as something that is not solely for commercial use. As a matter of fact, in the US as well as other countries, more and more elevator service provider companies continue to rise in order to help homeowners have a quality Portland elevator installation and repair service. In addition to that, there are a lot of reasons for which you might have decided to install an elevator in your home, for more comfortable mobility for you as well as your family, most especially for the kids and the elderly. Once you have already decided to install an elevator in your house, there are other more important things that you should consider in the continued usage as well as the future of your home elevator. Here are some important tips on how often should your elevator needs professional maintenance and service.
- Depends on the Model of Your Elevator
Just like with any other appliance in your home, there are also different types of elevator models that you can use. Depending on the model of your elevator, the company who will install it can also give you helpful tips on how you should care for it. There are also some differences in the kinds of parts that each elevator has and requires. As a matter of fact, some parts of the elevator need more maintenance and that is something that you have to ask from your installer as well. Therefore, in order to make sure that you keep track of all the necessary maintenance needed to be done to your elevator, consider hiring a professional elevator specialist once in a while to avoid costly repairs in the future.
- Depends on Your Area
How frequent you should have your home elevator professionally maintained often depends on your location. This is due to the fact that there are specific requirements that your state or city might have regarding with the safety measures you practice when operating your elevator. In addition to that, your city or state might also have other requirements concerning fees or permits that also have to do with elevator maintenance and other elevator services.
- Depending on Your Contract
The professional and reputable elevator service provider that you choose to hire for the installation of your home elevator can also give you a lot of options regarding with how you should care for your home elevator. Most of the time, in the contract that you have with your chose elevator service provider, there will also be some options regarding with how frequent you should maintain your home elevator including the coverage of the scope of work that the company can be able to offer to you. Furthermore, you can also be able to pick what type of maintenance system you want to have or what particularly works best with your needs and preferences. From there, you will know what certain repairs your elevator needs as well as when is the right time to ask a professional elevator service provider to handle it.
Eco Innovative Steps To Lower Your Bills And Save The World
Are your monthly bills sky rocketing off the charts the last few months with no signs of slowing down? Well, have no fear, as there are new innovative ways of manipulating your home appliances to decrease the costs of your monthly bills.
These easy to make adjustments can be made in the most common home appliances, and you don't have to make major changes to make a significant impact to lessen the overall bill of your electric bill. If you can try these simple tips, I'm sure you will see the difference on your next billing month.
One way of getting the results you want and at the same time being eco-friendly is by shifting to solar energy. Solar panels are installed on top of homes roof, and they can produce energy by gathering heat from the rays of the sun, and there is a system that will be able to convert this to usable energy that people can use in a home. This has been trending in recent years, not only to save money but to help protect the environment. The environment is in deep trouble because of the constant burning of fossil fuels that do a lot of harm to the ozone layer that plays a huge part in the global warming of our planet. Making this shift to clean energy will do more good to our planet than it will in your home, which is a benefit for our humanity.
Another shift you should consider making will be in your light bulbs, the rise of LED lights has been revolutionary in saving energy and money. The shelf life of this light is what makes the difference, compared to the old style of light bulbs, LED lights last twenty-five times longer. The watts needed to light a light bulb is still the same, but the shelf life is much longer means that you do not have to keep changing the bulb every two months and save hundreds of dollars a year.
If you aren't choosy with the temperature of your water while shower, then it will be good to know that you are on the right path of saving more money. The use of water heaters is actually around fifteen percent of your entire electrical bill, and if you can completely cut out the use of the heater, you will surely save a lot of money. If you can't take cold water, then simply adjusting the water temperature will already affect your energy consumption. The higher temperature you want for your water, then the more electricity used, if you can tone down your temperature during showers will help in the conservation of power.
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Thinking about a dish and drooling forever … something that happens often with me. Ever since I had Chicken Farcha at SodaBottleOpenerwala Cyber Hub Gurgaon, I used to think of revisiting the place just to have it. However we decided to visit the SodaBottleOpenerwala Khan Market one since it is very close to my house.
Cafe is quite smaller than the one they have in Cyber hub. A quite narrow staircase leads you to the Café which is on the first floor, also there is place to sit on the rooftop. The café on first floor doesn't have a lot of space, something I missed, though quirky décor and lighting remained the same. Light Bulbs in mason jar holders and an old telephone at the counter reminded me of an old irani café, somewhere in Mumbai.
Staff is quite welcoming and immediately led us to sitting area and handed us the menu. Café has sofas in the corners to accommodate large group and chairs & tables at the center of the cafe for smaller group of people. We sat at a sofa; the table had a glass table top placed beautifully on a bed of tea glasses, quite a fun idea.
We ordered –
Chicken Farcha – I found it much oiler than what we had before. It wasn't crispy , though the chicken inside was quite moist.
Egg Kejriwal – Fried egg on bread toast, toast was quite stiff to cut into. Husband struggled a bit, though liked the flavors.. well that's what matters the most..
Bhendi Bazaar Sheekh Paratha – Mutton Seekh Kabab served with paratha. I love that mutton seekh, moist juicy & tasty, with very less oil. However can't say the same about that paratha, it was quite greasy.
Chicken Baida Roti – We were quite intrigued after reading the description and ordered one. It tasted absolutely delicious with Green Chutney. It has nice and moist minced & chunky chicken filling.
Lagan Nu Custard – Caramel Custard, light airy & delicious.
Overall I liked the food, however I will prefer Cyber Hub one over this because of the space issues. Nice and hospitable staff. Food is delicious except that greasy Chicken Farcha. I am surely visiting SodabottleOpenerwala in future.


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Astronaute Andre Kuipers goes back to space. In December 2011 he will be launched with a Sojoez-rocket for a stay of 6 months in the ISS spacestation. Kuipers was in 2004 for 11 days in the spacestation. Before him Wubbo Ockels was the first Dutchman in space. 'I am very happy. That's why I am doing it for' says Kuipers in the Dutch paper 'De telegraaf'. This time the astronaute goes possibly for a spacewalk. Minister Van der Hoeven lobbied for participation of Kuipers in this expedition. A German astronaute was also a candidate for this mission.
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'Triple witching' day
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This coming Monday, March 2, marks what was originally going to be known as "triple witching" day for affected taxpayers. It is not only the RRSP deadline, but also the last day to contribute to a registered disability savings plan (RDSP) in order to collect the 2008 grant and bond.
It was also supposed to be the last day to re-contribute your 2008 RRIF minimum back into an RRSP or RRIF, but that date has been extended by at least 30 days, given that the legislation to enable such a re-contribution has yet to become law.
Let's deal with each deadline in turn.
RRSP deadline The normal annual RRSP deadline, is usually 60 calendar days after the end of the year. It was extended an extra day this year, to Monday, since Day 60 falls on a Sunday.
Of course, the deadline is only significant if you wish to claim the RRSP contribution on your 2008 tax return, as opposed to your 2009 return or a future year's return.
Prospective first-time homebuyers may wish to contribute an extra $5,000 to their RRSP this year, since the recent federal budget increased the maximum withdrawal available under the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) to $25,000 from $20,000. Keep in mind, though, that funds contributed to an RRSP must remain there for at least 89 days prior to being withdrawn under the HBP or the deduction may be lost permanently. Note that this rule doesn't apply if the fair market value of your RRSP before making your RRSP contribution was at least as much as the amount being withdrawn under the HBP. The purpose of the denial rule is to prevent people from putting in, say, $25,000 on Day 1, claiming a tax write-off, and then pulling it out tax-free under the HBP on Day 2.
RDSP deadline The RDSP is a tax-deferred savings plan that allows a disabled person who is 59 years of age or younger (and qualifies for the disability tax credit) to save up to $200,000 in a tax-deferred account. Parents and other qualified individuals may also be able to contribute to the plan on a disabled person's behalf.
For beneficiaries age 49 and younger, generous government assistance is available in the form of a matching grant, known as the Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG) and the Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB). Note that both the grant and bond are income-tested.
Late last year, the government extended the deadline to capture the 2008 CDSG and CDSB to Monday.
RRIF re-contribution deadline Last fall, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced that the mandatory minimum RRIF withdrawal for 2008 was to be reduced by 25%. This means that if you received your full RRIF minimum payment last year, you have the ability to recontribute up to 25% of your 2008 minimum amount and claim a deduction for the amount on your 2008 tax return.
The deadline was originally set as either March 2 or 30 days after Royal Assent, whichever came later. Given that the legislation is still working its way through, if you still haven't recontributed you've bought yourself some extra time -- at least as far as this deadline is concerned.


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Fiat Punto Abarth: Fiat's gift for the comfort lovers
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ASQ's Houston Section used Six Sigma to redesign its website
by Jamison V. Kovach and Fatema Tuz Zhora
Websites are an important communication tool for any organization. Professional organizations, such as ASQ, use their website to share important information with members about professional development meetings, educational courses, certification exams and more.
Several member leaders within the ASQ Greater Houston Section felt that its current website did not effectively communicate this information to the section's members, and it seemed that that it took an excessive amount of time and effort to complete tasks using the current website.
Address the problem
To address this issue, the section used Six Sigma's define, measure, analyze, design and verify method to redesign its website.
This redesign project started by defining the current state of the website by using a sitemap, a high-level visual representation of a webpage or site. Next, interviews were conducted via phone and at the section's professional development meetings to identify members' and member leaders' needs regarding the section's website. These interviews involved four open-ended questions:
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Based on the responses, more than 100 interpreted needs statements were developed and organized into an affinity diagram so the redesign team could analyze the information.
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After a subset of 18 key needs statements were identified, a survey was administered to members and member leaders to help establish the priorities of the redesign. Based on survey responses, nine needs statements were identified as the top-rated users' needs, including:
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- Concisely communicating valuable information.
- Including information about section events.
- Implementing direct and quick links to important information.
Metrics were developed to assess each top-rated users' need to ensure that all were appropriately addressed in the redesign. Using the section's current website as a point of reference, baseline measurements for each metric were collected with the assistance of members and member leaders at the section's professional development meetings.
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Next, member leaders suggested other websites they felt were informative and easy to use. These websites were reviewed to identify best practices and develop preliminary design ideas for the new ASQ Houston section website. Based on these ideas, a mock design of the new homepage layout was created, and this was later revised with input from the section's member leaders through several iterations.
Additionally, a future state sitemap was drafted to illustrate the proposed layout of the redesigned website. The final homepage layout and sitemap were used as blueprints to build the new website while working with the web hosting company hired by ASQ Houston.
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After the redesigned website was launched and had been in use for several weeks, verification measurements were collected to assess the performance of the new website. The same metrics used to establish the baseline measurements for the redesign project were measured again using the new website as a point of reference. A comparative analysis was performed and the results indicated that the redesigned website performed at least as good as and often better than the former website.
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Jamison V. Kovach is an associate professor at the University of Houston in Texas. She holds a doctorate in industrial engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina. Kovach was awarded ASQ's Feigenbaum medal in 2010 and inducted into the International Academy for Quality in 2011. Kovach received her lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is a senior member of ASQ and past chair of ASQ Houston.
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Your world runs like clockwork, until someone's ear starts to hurt.
Being a working mum is only manageable when the kids are well. When they sick, everything falls into a spectacular pile of shit.
It doesn't matter how organised you are…
It doesn't matter if you just won a multi-million-dollar contract for your firm…
All that matters is that your child is sick and they can't go to school, so one of you – either mum or dad – is staying home.
had an early day. I'm a freelancer on retainer, with other work commitments and a uni degree in the works. I have some wiggle room in my schedule – all of which I used up last month when my oldest had whooping cough and the remnants of which I then used up last week when ALL THREE of my children were sick with bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection and an ear infection. So I cancelled my week.
There were a lot of apologies, begging, the lodging of IOUs, and I managed to muddle through the week meeting as many commitments as I could from home in my kitchen, eating all the fun-size Milky Ways and Mars Bars I had bought for after soccer (remind me to buy more before Saturday, will you?).
Over the weekend we were all well enough to resume normal life and last night I was filled with the joy of someone about to be freed from the imprisonment of childhood illness, medicine applicators and aloe vera tissues. I fell asleep with a smile on my face. What a fool.
At 3.30am I woke up with a start. My daughter, Caterina, 5, was standing by my bed quietly crying.
"My ear hurts," she said, effectively puncturing my happy bubble in a million places in seconds. In my head I said, "No it doesn't, your ear doesn't hurt" but out loud I told her to lie down with me and try and go back to sleep. "Maybe she'll sleep it off" – the fool said.
She refused to take any pain-relieving medication so I wasn't holding out much hope and her quiet sobbing kept me conveniently awake for the remainder of the early hours as I frantically tried to come up with some way to get through my crazy busy day.
3.57am… Maybe my sister can take her?
4.12am… Maybe Mum will be home?
4.38am.. Maybe I can take her to work with me?
5.07am… Maybe I'll just send her to school?
As I showered at 5.23am, sick of trying to get back to sleep, I realised it was way too early in the morning to ring and ask anyone for help. I had no choice but to knock on doors in the wee hours. How much did my family love me? I was about to find out.
We got ready and left the house. The boys were going to before-school care and we just so happened to be passing the home of my sister first. I knocked on the door. Her startled husband answered. He's a builder and tends to be up early.
"Can Marina look after Caterina? I have to go to work and she's sick. Does she have any meetings today?"
He called for my sister who stumbled out of bed wondering what she'd ever done to deserve such a rude awakening.
"Sure," she said, blessed angel that she is, "but I have a meeting at 10.30."
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I went to my first work commitment then rang my mum – who was awake by then – on my way to my second work commitment. She agreed to look after Caterina however she'd already committed to another grandchild later in the day so the clock was ticking.
Somehow I managed to concentrate on the job and hand and then a miracle occurred. My husband finished work early and picked her up, just in time, and took my daughter straight to the doctor. As I drove home, marvelling at the day, a few thoughts occurred to me?
What the hell do parents do when they have no family to ask for help?
What the hell do parents do who don't have flexible work arrangements?
What the hell do parents do when they don't have beautiful, understanding bosses?
Most families require both parents to work. As long as the kids are healthy, that is possible. When they are sick, it is such a ridiculous notion.
Might I just suggest you stock up on olive-leaf extract and citrus fruits now and start pumping them into your little ones? Otherwise you'll be asking the lovely older couple down the road to move in, which will make for an awkward first meeting seeing as you've never had a proper conversation with them save for the occasional "Good morning" while they walk their Maltese.


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By Gabi Reynolds, Account Planner and Sandra Auren, Sr. Account Planner
Two weeks ago, on October 10th to be precise, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. In case you were wondering, this day was first celebrated in 1992, yet I have a feeling that not a lot of people knew it existed back then. Thanks to social media and platforms like Buzzfeed and The Mighty, the social conversation regarding the myths, the struggles, and what mental illness actually looks like is now more widespread.
In the U.S. we have gone from treating mental illness as taboo to actually demonizing it; once you start peeling away the multicultural layers that envelop our society, you start to notice that each culture deals with and thinks about mental illness in very different ways. Dealing with the stigma that mental illnesses carry in mainstream culture can be a bit scary, but if you are part of another culture, it can actually be terrifying.
Cultural Barriers for Hispanics with Mental Illness
Mental illnesses come in all shapes and sizes and the longevity of dealing with one can be as lengthy as coping with a chronic disease to as short as contracting a cold. For many people in the Hispanic community, personal issues are not something you broadcast to the world, so when it comes to dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse, individuals are encouraged to just "try harder" to be normal. Some seek out religious guidance, folk medicine, or a friendly ear, but many suffer in silence because after all "la ropa sucia se lava en casa" (don't air your dirty laundry in public.)
For those that do manage to make it all the way to the doctor's office, they have a hard time "stomaching" the reality of prescription drugs as a cure. In the Hispanic community we are accustomed to seeing outgoing, "over-the-top" behavior, especially among women. So there is a fear that while medication may remedy a mental illness, an individual may lose their personality in turn. However, having a teacher or doctor encourage someone to take the necessary action to better their health can have an impact because it validates their feelings.
Another cultural practice involves oversimplification of behavioral patterns associated with mental illness by saying things such as: she's just so dramatic; she's always overreacting; all she wants is attention; all he needs is a girlfriend; he just loves to drink and is usually the life of every party; or she just loves too much.
Challenging the Stigma Around Mental Illness (Mitú)
The barriers are not just cultural, many Hispanics go through life without ever being diagnosed. According to the American Psychiatric Association, fewer than one in 11 Hispanics contact a mental health specialist and fewer than one in five contact a primary care doctor. This may be due to the lack of access to health care. As stated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, "Hispanics account for one-third of the total uninsured." It is also worth noting that Hispanic students between grades 9-12 are at greater risk of attempting to commit suicide than their black and white peers. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 2015 Suicide Statistics, 18.9% of Hispanic students have seriously considered suicide, and 11.3% have attempted suicide.
The entertainment business has made strides towards raising awareness of unspoken/ undiagnosed mental illnesses. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and even Prince Harry have been very outspoken about their own struggles, and have shared their experiences with their followers, but are these efforts reaching our Hispanic community? Are they inspiring, or even relevant to them? Will these actions be enough for someone who suspects an underlying issue to seek out the help they need? My gut feeling tells me that it's not enough! So what can we do to help out?
5 Things Marketers Can Do to Normalize and Encourage Mental Health Care
-Break the Stigma. Avoid over-the-top, violent depictions of mental illness in TV programs, ads and movies. Telenovelas are notorious for perpetuating the stereotype that people suffering from a mental disease are dangerous, thus contributing to silencing those who need seek out professional counsel.
-Stop Shaming. People that struggle with mental illness know too well that the symptoms are real, so when they are told that what they feel is "exaggerated" or that they're being "dramatic," we delegitimize their illness and turn it into something they just need to overcome
-Use Influencers. Having culturally relevant and appropriate influencers to share their experience or struggles with mental illness in an authentic way can help them identify themselves with the influencer, and open up the door to share what they are currently going through and seek medical help.
-Encourage the Next Generation. More Hispanics are needed in the medical field to provide Hispanic patients with a level of comfort, as well as to bridge the cultural and language gaps that exist.
-Break the Stereotypes. Hispanics have the tendency to believe that illnesses such as depression and anxiety are more of a "White problem" when in fact, mental illnesses do not discriminate, they can affect us all regardless of age, race, or gender.
With the right messaging, we as marketers and advertisers can spark conversations and highlight the huge opportunity that exists. The call to action is loud and clear as the need to shift negative perceptions and provide culturally relevant mental health care within the Latino community is stronger than ever.
Dieste, Inc. (www.dieste.com) is a Dallas- and New York-based company with a mission to pioneer the future of how brands and cultures connect. Through our partnerships and the deployment of proprietary consumer data, algorithms and human cultural intel, combined with insightful creativity, we are able to sync brands with consumer subcultures and create successful outcomes for our clients. Dieste has won multiple Cannes Lions for their work and has been named Ad Age's "A-list," "Agency to Watch" and "Multicultural Agency of the Year" numerous times. Dieste is part of Omnicom's (NYSE: OMC) DAS Global network.


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One of my all-time favorite commercials is a 90's Camel Boots commercial "For Men Who Walk Their Own Path." This rugged dude is driving an off-road vehicle through the jungle, but suddenly it starts to rain. In minutes he builds himself a shelter and starts to enjoy a coffee made of the rainwater.
When I was a child, I could not get enough of that commercial. It may be the reason that although I live in an apartment and work in a city, I love rugged things with muted colors. And it may be the reason, I'm writing about the best tactical baby gear and manly baby stuff for dads.
Be Confident
For most men walking their own path in the jungle becomes a dream long before a child is born. And yet there is a part of that still wishes that freedom and adventure.
Taking care of your child is another type of adventure, and it's awesome. That freedom part has to wait of course. You need a lot of equipment, and luckily there has been a boom in dad-designed parenting gear.
Let's be clear here. Your little buddy needs you when mommy's not around. It's your job to feed and protect him or her and don't forget the diaper duty. Be confident, and every gear is just fine (yes, even that pink stroller your partner chose).
Military style baby items are for that part of you that still dreams of freedom and new experiences. Buy yourself a little reminder that all the adventures are still ahead.
You just have to wait a couple of years until your baby is a little older and ready to discover the world with you.
This manly diaper bag comes in four colors: Black, Black Camo, Grey and Coyote Brown. Military style changing mat is included, and you also get three TBG carabiners, a dump pouch, a bottle pouch and a wipe pouch. Your partner will not feel left out as you get a daddy and a mommy Velcro patch. For your child, this cool man diaper bag includes a tactical teddy, so everyone is left happy.
If you prefer that your hands are left free to more easily take care of your baby (or build a shelter), then this military style daypack set is for you. Except for the different bag, it has every item mentioned in the previous review. Want to make this bag even more serious? You can buy a bulletproof back panel from the Tactical Baby Gear Homepage.
It's a good idea to always have a poncho with you. Your baby may get tired of sitting in the stroller, so you need a blanket for him to play on. This poncho comes in three different colors (Multicam, Woodland and MARPAT) and three sizes. Buy the adult size so you can take it with you when your kid's a little older and ready to go camping or fishing. Talk about manly baby gear...
My baby didn't like pacifiers, but now in teething phase, he enjoys chewing them. Overuse of pacifiers has been related to teeth development problems. That said, no mother wants to act as a human pacifier, and they have been linked to reduced risk of SIDS.
MAM pacifiers are orthodontic, so the risk of teeth development issues is smaller than with some other pacifiers. They are durable, and you can sterilize this MAM pacifier in the storage case. The best thing is, camouflage patterns inspire the design.
Soft toys are perfect for comforting small children. Mary Meyer is a Vermont based company, and they have been doing stuffed toys for over 85 years. If you're looking for manly baby gear, then this forest-themed pacifier is perfect for your baby. It's made of soft material, but luckily it's machine washable in the case the going gets though.
Military style baby carrier is one of the best ways to transport your baby. You can walk easily even on rough terrain, and your hands are left free. Your baby feels safe as she's pressed against you. If your kid happens to be over 24lb (as is my boy), then you also get some exercise.
Your first priority should be the safety of your little one and the Ergobaby baby carriers are ergonomic and easy to adjust. Padded straps and waistband allow an even distribution of weight so you can carry on for a long time.
Although it's not a camo baby carrier, the khaki color will go well with the army's MultiCam pattern. If you plan to carry out night ops, you can buy the Pure Black version.
If you want to take your baby to an evening run or wish to go hiking, then this is the tactical stroller for you. It has air-filled tires and a suspension system, so the ride is smooth for your baby. The handlebar is adjustable which is a good thing if parents are of different height. This manly baby stroller is also easy to adjust. The large canopy is vital as babies tend not to like the sun shining in their eyes. This stroller also has a generous weight capacity of 75lb.
Looking for military baby stroller? A sturdy stroller that allows you to continue working out is a great buy.
Keep in mind that if you want to use it from birth, then you may want to buy a car seat adapter. You should also wait six months before going running with your little one. But that time will go flying, believe me.
When your baby is smaller, you'll need a lot of bodysuits. Sometimes diapers leak. When your baby learns to eat, then you have to change his clothes every second time even if you're careful. This bodysuit is an especially good gift if somebody in your family is in the army.
My boy manages to make a lot of mess in a very little time. A bib offers some protection, although I still have to change his clothes every now and then. To be honest, I prefer silicone bibs because they are quicker to clean. That said, if you're looking for something military-style, then this one is for you. Keep in mind that you'll need at least two of them.
You may wonder why I'm mentioning a flashlight when I talk about baby items. The thing is, you may sometimes end up walking in the dark, so it's great if you have it in your daypack. Additionally, your little one may (and probably will) throw something under the car seat or a freezer. In such situations, a flashlight helps you to localize the item. This flashlight weighs only 11 oz, is water resistant and is very bright (you get up to 1200 lumen).
This tactical carabiner keychain is perfect for dads because it's made of plastic. You can hang everything from water bottles to baby toys with these carabiners. But when the going gets though, you can give it to your baby or toddler and in passes as a rattle or a learning toy.
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Didier Deschamps seems helpless to stop France from repeating 1998 World Cup hangover
The walls of the away dressing room at the Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam are still trembling. The hairdryer treatment received by the France players from Didier Deschamps after their 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands on Friday could be heard from miles away. The French manager was outraged by the performance of his team.
Les Bleus lacked everything in a game in which a draw would have been enough to see them advancing to the Nations League final four. And their manager didn't like it at all. He had warned them many times since the World Cup triumph: To keep winning, they will need to keep the same desire, the same team spirit, the same fight. They could not rest on their laurels, they could not get complacent.
Of course, Deschamps knew very well how difficult a season after a World Cup win could be. He experienced it in 1998-1999, when he found it tough, like so many other French players, to get over becoming world champions.
In a draw against Iceland and a win over Germany last month, the French were poor in the first half but got a lucky escape. Not this time.
"This is not good enough," he told his players after the game. "You are too comfortable. You didn't show any motivation or willingness in this game. You have to do more and better than that. You were too chilled, too relaxed. We were not demanding enough."
Deschamps gave his charges a proper warning, like he did in June 2015 after the friendly defeat in Albania, where the French were horrendous, like he did against Columbia in March 2018 when the team lost because they stopped playing after the break when they were 2-0 up.
It has been a long time since a French team has been so poor for a whole 90 minutes. There was nothing at all in this game. The half-time break and Deschamps' efforts to fix the issues didn't have any impact. The substitutions didn't work either. Nor was there rebellion from the players. They let the game go without trying to fight back.
After the match, Hugo Lloris had strong words as well for his teammates. The France captain doesn't talk often but when he does, it is usually when he is very unhappy. "We let ourselves down and we let our country down," the keeper said.
The absence of the injured Paul Pogba was massively felt. His leadership before and during the game was heavily missed. His creativity and his physical presence, too.
Deschamps had promised his men that with a good performance against the Dutch, he would give them Saturday evening free in Paris to do whatever they wanted. The plan was always to to stay in Rotterdam after the game on Friday and then come back to Clairefontaine on Saturday morning for a day of recovery and then please the players by letting them go out. Instead, he prepared a painstaking video session to show everything that went wrong on Friday. And the list was long. Kylian Mbappe and Co. didn't go out on Saturday, then, and instead got a lot of time to think about what had just happened. Losing can happen, but not in this way.
"You are the world champions, but you didn't play like world champions," Deschamps added. It was brutal, and the manager was still very angry two days after the game, on Sunday, when he had another go at his players. Which serves as a reminder of what Antoine Griezmann said after the win against Germany last month: "In the first half we didn't play as world champions, but we did after the break and it was much better."
The problem for Deschamps is that his players have not played well enough and have not been consistent enough since their triumph in July. He needs to find a way to fix this issue. So far, he has kept his trust and faith in the players who were in Russia last summer, even if some of them -- like Olivier Giroud or Benjamin Pavard -- have not been playing well this season. He even went back to Moussa Sissoko against the Dutch when France were struggling, despite the Tottenham midfielder not having featured for France for more than a year.
That has to change. Deschamps realised it in Rotterdam last week. France, who face Uruguay in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday, can still qualify for the final four of the Nations League. But missing out could be a blessing in disguise.
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13 local deaths reported from drug stronger than heroin
Pure Fentanyl is coming from places like Mexico and China, and marketed by drug dealers as cheaper and stronger than pure heroin.
Police in Lafayette are working to stem the tide of overdoses of Fentanyl, an opiate they say is cheaper and 50 times more potent than heroin.
Often cut into heroin to increase its potency, the opioid has been found in the bloodstreams of 13 overdose victims in Lafayette Parish this year, according to Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber.
Eight Fentanyl-related overdose deaths have been within the city of Lafayette.
"Eight is a lot," Lafayette Police Chief Reginald Thomas said. "This is a major problem."
MORE: Police seek Lafayette woman in heroin death
Garber said Fentanyl contributed to three overdoses last year.
According to Cpl. Paul Mouton with LPD, Fentanyl can be ingested through the nose, shot up or absorbed by adhesive patch.
Kerri Cunningham, program director of Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, said they've seen an increase in people with heroin and Fentanyl addictions.
Centers like Victory work with clients to identify their needs and help them cope with living without drugs.
Because of the grip that Fentanyl and heroin can have on a client's life, detoxing can prove to be a challenge, she said. Withdrawals from opioids could leave a person with a flu-like sickness.
"A lot of the time, especially with Fentanyl and heroin users, detox is very difficult," she said. "Attempting to detox at home is extremely difficult."
A batch of heroin that contained fentanyl killed around 13 people in Monroe County and the region in May 2015, the deadliest month for heroin/fentanyl overdoses last year. (June 7, 2016)
Symptoms of using can be erratic behavior, dramatic weight loss, irritability and tremors.
If you suspect someone you know is using, calling an addiction center to get them help could save their life, Cunningham said.
MORE: 2 men nearly die after ingesting heroin during arrest
Pure Fentanyl is coming from places such as Mexico and China and marketed by drug dealers as cheaper and stronger than pure heroin, Garber said.
The spike in Lafayette comes at a time when, nationally, overdose rates from heroin and opioid-based pain relievers have never been higher.
The drug took hold in 2013, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 18,893 people had died from opioid overdoses and another 10,574 had died from heroin.
Fentanyl was linked to 5,554 deaths in both categories in 2014, according to the CDC.
Drug poisoning caused 47,055 deaths in the U.S.


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The dealine to send the abstracts is over (September, 30).
Abstracts were analyzed by the Scientific Committee and the results will be published at the BrazMedChem2014 website.
Accepted abstracts must be presented as a poster at the poster sessions. Four papers will be chosen by the Scientific Committee for an oral short presentation at the Symposium. Authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to deliver their short talks and their presentations will be disclosed in the final scientific program.


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CS/CS/CS/HB 535 — Building Codes
by Regulatory Affairs Committee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Business and Professions Subcommittee; and Rep. Eagle and others (CS/CS/SB 704 by Fiscal Policy Committee; Community Affairs Committee; and Senator Hutson)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Community Affairs Committee (CA)
In 1974, Florida adopted a state minimum building code law requiring all local governments to adopt and enforce a building code that would ensure minimum standards for public health and safety. Four separate model codes were available that local governments could consider and adopt. In that system, the state's role was limited to adopting all or relevant parts of new editions of the four model codes. Local governments could amend and enforce their local codes as they desired.
In 1996, a study commission was appointed to review the system of local codes and to make recommendations for modernizing the entire system. The 1998 Legislature adopted the study commission recommendations for a single state building code and an enhanced oversight role for the state in local code enforcement. The 2000 Legislature authorized implementation of the Florida Building Code (Code) and that first edition replaced all local codes on March 1, 2002. In 2004, for the second edition of the Code, the state adopted the International Code Council I?Codes. All subsequent Codes have been adopted utilizing the International Code Council I?Codes as the base code. The most recent Code is the fifth edition which is referred to as the 2014 Code. The 2014 Code went into effect June 30, 2015.
The Florida Building Commission (FBC) was statutorily created to implement the Code. The FBC, which is housed within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is a 27-member technical body responsible for the development, maintenance, and interpretation of the Code. Most substantive issues before the FBC are vetted through a workgroup process where consensus recommendations are developed and submitted by appointed representative stakeholder groups in an open process with several opportunities for public input. According to the FBC, through this participatory process, the members "strive for agreements which all of the members can accept, support, live with or agree not to oppose;" when the FBC finds that 100 percent acceptance or support is not achievable, "final decisions require at least 75 percent favorable vote of all members present and voting."
The bill makes the following changes to law:
- Makes several adjustments to the training and experience required to take the certification examinations for building code inspector, plans examiner, and building code administrator;
- Exempts employees of apartment communities with 100 or more units from contractor licensing requirements if making minor repairs to existing electric water heaters or existing electric heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, if they meet certain training and experience criteria and the repair involves parts costing under $1,000;
- Allows Category I liquefied petroleum gas dealers, liquefied petroleum gas installers, and specialty installers to disconnect and reconnect water lines in the servicing or replacement of existing water heaters;
- Adds Division II contractors to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund section, which would allow homeowners to make a claim and receive restitution from the fund when they have been harmed by a Division II contractor, subject to certain requirements and financial caps;
- Exempts specific low-voltage landscape lighting from having to be installed by a licensed electrical contractor;
- Clarifies that portable pools that are used for swimming lessons that are sponsored or provided by school districts and temporary pools used in conjunction with a sanctioned national or international swimming or diving event are considered private pools and not subject to regulation;
- Provides that a residential pool that is equipped with a pool alarm that, when placed in the pool, will sound if it detects an accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water meets the safety requirements for residential pools;
- Creates the Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force to study and report on specific standards, especially with regard to minimizing risks of electrocutions linked to swimming pools;
- Replaces a representative on the Accessibility Advisory Council for a defunct organization with the new organization;
- Revises the panels designated to review interpretations of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction;
- Provides funding for the recommendations made by the Building Code System Uniform Implementation Evaluation Workgroup and provides funding for Florida Fire Prevention Code informal interpretations;
- Allows local boards created to address conflicts between the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code to combine to create a single local board that must include at least one fire professional;
- Requires the Florida Building Code to mandate having two fire service access elevators in all buildings above a certain height;
- Authorizes local building officials to issue phased permits for construction;
- Subjects certain building officials to discipline if they deny, revoke, or modify a specified permit without providing a reason for the denial, revocation, or modification;
- Requires a contractor and an alarm system monitoring company to provide notice to a property owner regarding the obligation to register their alarm system, if applicable;
- Provides that a contractor or an alarm system monitoring company is not liable for any penalties assessed or imposed by the applicable local government for failure to register the alarm, dispatch to an unregistered user, or excessive false alarms;
- Prohibits local enforcement agencies from requiring payment of any additional fees, charges, or expenses associated with providing proof of licensure as a contractor, recording a contractor license, or providing or recording evidence of workers' compensation insurance covered by a contractor;
- Excludes roof covering replacement and repair work associated with the prevention of degradation of the residence from the requirement to include the provision of opening protections in any activity requiring a building permit with a cost over $50,000;
- Adds Underwriters Laboratories, LLC, and Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., to the list of entities that are authorized to produce information on which product approvals are based, related to the Florida Building Code;
- Reinstates a wind mitigation exemption for professional engineer certification of HVAC units being installed;
- Exempts Wi-Fi smoke alarms and those that contain multiple sensors, such as those combined with carbon monoxide alarms, from the 10-year, nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery provision;
- Provides that the mandatory blower door testing for residential buildings or dwellings does not take effect until July 1, 2017, and does not apply to construction permitted before July 1, 2017;
- Requires the local enforcement agency to accept duct and air infiltration tests conducted in accordance with the Florida Building Code if performed by certain individuals;
- Adds provisions to the Fire Prevention Code to:
- Require new high-rise buildings to comply with minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications set by the local authority with jurisdiction. Existing high-rise buildings must comply by 2022 and existing apartment buildings must comply by 2025;
- Require areas of refuge to be provided when required by the Accessibility volume of the Florida Building Code;
- Authorize fire officials to use the Fire Safety Evaluation System to identify low-cost alternatives for compliance; and
- Require technicians that work on fire pump control panels and drivers to be under contract with a licensed fire protection contractor;
- Requires a restaurant, a cafeteria, or a similar dining facility, including an associated commercial kitchen, to have sprinklers only if it has a fire area occupancy load of over 200 patrons;
- Adds provisions to the Florida Building Code regarding fire separation distance and roof overhang projections;
- Creates the Construction Industry Task Force within the University of Florida Rinker School of Construction;
- Provides exceptions to the residential shower lining requirements in the Florida Building Code;
- Allows a specific energy rating index as an option for compliance with the Energy Conservation volume of the Florida Building Code;
- Requires the Florida Building Commission to continue its current adoption process of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and determine by October 1, 2016, whether onsite renewable power generation may be used for compliance and whether onsite renewable power generation may be used for a period longer than 3 years but not more than 6 consecutive years; and
- Effective July 1, 2017, requires counties and local enforcement agencies to post each type of building permit application on its website and allow for the submittal of completed applications to the appropriate building department.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2016.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 116-0