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Volunteer FAQ
Why is there a minimum time requirement to volunteer?
As an animal shelter, there are a lot of moving parts and safety/health considerations. All of our policies are aimed at keeping our shelter animals happy, healthy, and adoptable. During volunteer training, you will learn all of our safety protocols.
We require two shifts per month at our shelter for each volunteer to ensure that all of our safety protocols remain fresh in your minds. Depending on what you would like to sign up for, these shifts range from 30 minutes to all day, so we can accommodate virtually any schedule!
If you are interested in volunteering in an aspect of our rescue that does not require the animal safety training (like laundry transport, outside event fundraising, or lawn care), we can be much more flexible about our minimum time requirement.
How does volunteer training work?
Animal safety and care is our number one priority, so all new volunteers must take volunteer training. This is completed in two stages: classroom orientation in a large group, and then hands-on training individually or in very small groups.
Classroom orientations are generally held on weekends. There are two orientations scheduled each month. You will receive details of the orientation schedule for the month and be able to choose which is best for your schedule after your application is submitted.
The classroom orientation will teach you the basics of the history and philosophy of our organization, a tour of the facility, and the highlights of our volunteer program and safety protocol. The hands-on training will take you step-by-step through our safety protocols so that you get hands-on experience with them while working with the animals.
How do I volunteer after training?
We use an online volunteer management software called Volgistics. Once you complete your training, we will email you all the information you need to log into your individual profile.
On Volgistics, you can sign yourself up for whatever shifts work for you—either at home on your computer, or on the go with your smart phone! You will be able to sign yourself up for volunteering shifts whenever your schedule best allows. It is an extremely flexible program once you've received your training, with opportunities seven days a week from 9 am to 10 pm.
The major requirement that we ask of all volunteers is that you're sure to keep your commitments once you've signed up for shifts. We very much depend on our volunteers showing up when they have signed up. Signing up for shifts and then failing to show can cause animal care schedules to be pushed back and thrown off. Please take your volunteer commitments seriously!
What tasks do volunteers do at the Stafford SPCA?
Volunteers do a little bit of everything! Here are just some examples on the daily system:
- Dog walking
- Cat care (cleaning litter boxes, sweeping, etc.)
- Laundry folding
- Lawn care
- Dog one-on-one enrichment
- Office volunteering
- Photography
In addition to daily tasks, we need volunteers to help us with special events outside of the shelter like these:
- animal transport
- community adoption events
- fundraising and donation drives
- Angel Tree donation drive
- community engagement events
As we continue to grow and thrive, we look forward to our volunteer program growing with us!
Do you accept court-ordered volunteers?
We accept volunteers who need to accumulate hours for presentation to a court, lawyer, parole board, etc. on a case-by-case basis. This program is separate from our regular volunteer program. We do not send letters to the court, to lawyers, to officers of the law, etc., for any volunteer hours performed outside of our established community service program.
Please call our offices at 540-242-0608 for more information on this program, and read all about our community service program here.
What are the age requirements for volunteers?
All shelter volunteers must be at least 13 years old in order to work with our cats, and at least 16 years old to work with our dogs.
All volunteers between the ages of 13-16 must have a parent/guardian accompanying them at the shelter at all times while volunteering. Volunteers age 16 and up may volunteer at the shelter without parental supervision.
Additionally, we cannot allow volunteers of any age to be dropped off at our shelter without reliable transportation on grounds. This is a point of liability and safety since we have a very small staff. Regardless of age, all volunteers must have transportation on shelter property for the entirety of the time you volunteer, each and every time.
What about group volunteering events?
We can accommodate groups of various sizes for one-time volunteering events. Usually these volunteer service days involve yard work, building maintenance, or big outdoor projects, with an opportunity to socialize and play with our animals as well!
In order to get details and set up an event, please email [email protected] to find out what opportunities are currently available for groups.
I have already volunteered at another shelter in the past. Do I have to receive training to volunteer again?
Most animal rescues are set up independently of each other and have different policies. In order to learn our policies and safety guidelines, you'll need to take our specific orientation and hands-on training class. This is all with the health and safety of our animals and our volunteers in mind!


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A warmer Arctic means an increase in tanker traffic, and an increased chance of an accident leading to an oil spill — and a new report suggests remote areas are not remotely prepared for that.
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After all the controversy, you may be over Uber — but a small town north of Toronto is partnering with the company to provide its citizens a kind of alternative public transit.
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Spaghetti on pizza
New Zealand's prime minister stuns the world by pouring canned spaghetti on pizza, adding pineapple, and then sharing the whole debacle, on purpose, through a selfie on social media.
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Failure museum
Thomas Edison's light bulb. Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone. None of these triumphs, or any others, are on display at a new Swedish museum. Because, as our guest explains, the museum is successfully dedicated to one thing: failure.
Brain-controlled arm
After a bicycle accident, U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kochevar was paralyzed and couldn't moved his arms for almost a decade. But now, with the help of experimental implants, he can use his brain to control his arm.

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The game is finally out of 'beta' as it were. We had created 30 prototypes that were out in the field being tested (new pictures of the actual game will be coming soon!). The picture below shows the game in it's demo state: matte laminated board that fits in the tube. When we have the game commercially produced it will be in a standard box with custom made players and equipment. This original game was produced in-house with the generous help of Century Printing in Squamish BC. The wooden bunks for Gypo Bucks and card holders were hand made by Shawn Saxton. Frank Rak made the stumpage setter spinners and machine blocks. The boxes are all beer flats. We love this original so much that we may offer it in future as a collectors item!
Game Intro: Between the 1930's and late 80's was the heyday of the Gypo Logger. This was an era when a man, with very little or no formal education could get very rich in a short time , with a lot of backbreaking work, some good luck and with a highball crew working for him. Many more Gypo loggers also went broke in their ventures due to poor planning, unforeseen expenses, plain old 'bad luck' and a multitude of pitfalls which this game only touches the surface of.
The term 'Gypo' refers to haywire or make do methods that are not necessarily proper – in other words lots of duct tape and haywire is holding everything together and you're probably not using the right machine or tool anyways but you're still getting the wood out.
Outer Board vs. Inner Board
The outer board is where all the contractors and businesses are located and where a Gypo Logger tries to amass as many desired business titles and cash as possible while avoiding titles owned by other players and the pitfall spaces.
The inner board is when you become a worker again; however, in this area you may still cause many impacts to the other Gypo Loggers on both the outer and inner boards.
Only one die is used in the inner board and the track around the Marshall Yard goes in the opposite direction to the outer board. There are only two 'EXIT' spaces from the inner board and you must land exactly on the 'EXIT' to roll out on the next turn. Upon exiting the inner board you must pick up a 'Mini–Dire' or 'Act of God/Major Licensee' card.
Object of the Game & Winning Strategies:
As every real Gypo Logger would say "the business is usually 90% headache and 110% hard work plus a chunk of bad weather but it sure is fun". This game will probably reinforce and rebelief. The object of the game is to have the highest total of assets (businesses, machines/equipment) and cash on the Score Sheet once tallied at the end of the game. To win at the Gypo Logging game here are a few points that may help – with a chunk of good luck of course!
Try to combine more than one of the Shop titles
Try to combine Jagger's & Messo's or the two small contractors, Silvie's & Shakey's.
If you can get the title to one of the timber rights then it ties together all phase contractors you own and the machines or equipment. This can be very profitable if even only a couple of phase titles are held.
Pay attention to the board to be sure not to miss someone landing on your titles or missing an opportunity to purchase machines or equipment.
Don't miss opportunities to get and use the axe or wrench.
Keep your eyes open at all times – Gypo Loggers are known for trespassing, claim jumping, stealing and dishonest things too.
Drink only Lucky Logger Beer and lots of it (IF you are over 19 years old of course)! Enjoy.


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To ensure your facility is in full compliance, you cannot sell cannabis items to a customer who is visibly intoxicated. Our How to Identify Cannabis Impairment training is perfect training for staff, so your business is protected. Visible intoxication is when a person's physical and mental abilities are diminished by cannabis or other drugs to a point that it can be observed by others.
You and your staff are not expected to know a customer's impairment level or know for certain that a customer has consumed some other form of intoxicating substance. However, you are expected to recognize visible intoxication. It is critical to not sell cannabis to anyone showing signs of visible intoxication, regardless of what substance the person may have used to become intoxicated.
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Cedarville, Ohio - Nearly 30 teams composed of Cedarville University freshman engineering students will showcase their boat design skills on Cedar Lake in the Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering's annual canoe competition October 12. Small teams of students will design and build canoes entirely of posterboard-like paper and plastic tape. Beginning at 3 p.m., each canoe will be launched from one end of Cedar Lake and paddled by two of its designers in a race to cross the lake in the shortest time. An additional phase of the competition is new this year. According to Dr. Larry Zavodney, chairman of the engineering department, "The top 12 teams to successfully navigate the width of Cedar Lake will square off in a demolition derby. The last team with their canoe floating will be declared 'Kings/Queens of the Lake,'" he added. The crowd-pleasing event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the University public relations office at 937-766-7808.


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10.6: The pH of Weak Acid Solutions
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For a solution of a strong acid, calculating the [H3O+] concentration is simple; because the acid is 100% dissociated, the concentration of hydronium ions is equal to the molar concentration of the strong acid (this is, of course, only true for a monoprotic acid such as HCl or HNO3; for H2SO4, [H3O+] = 2 × [H2SO4], etc.). For a weak acid, however, the hydronium ion concentration will be much, much less than the molar concentration of the acid and [H3O+] must be calculated using the value of Ka. We can approach this using an ICE table, like we did for previous equilibrium problems. If we prepared a solution of acetic acid that was exactly 0.50 M, then initially [CH3COOH] is 0.50 M and both [CH3COO–] and [H3O+] are zero. A small amount of CH3COOH will ionize; let's call this x, making the change for [CH3COOH] "-x", increasing both [CH3COO–] and [H3O+] by the amount "+x". Finally, the equilibrium concentration of [CH3COOH] will be (0.50 M – x) and both [CH3COO–] and [H3O+] will be x. The completed table is shown below.
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The expression for Ka for acetic acid is given in equation in section 10.5. Substituting for our equilibrium values:
\[K_{a}=1.8\times 10^{-5}=\frac{[H_{3}O^{+}][CH_{3}COO^{-}]}{[CH_{3}COOH]}=\frac{x^{2}}{0.50-x}\]
\[x^{2}+9.0\times 10^{-6}x-1.8\times 10^{-5}=0\]
The above equation is a quadratic equation and we could solve it using the standard quadratic formula. This is not necessary, however, because acetic acid is a weak acid and by definition, very little of the dissociated form will exist in solution, making the quantity x very, very small. If x is much, much less than 0.50 M (our initial concentration of acetic acid), then (0.50 M – x) 0.50 M and the equation simplifies to:
\[K_{a}=1.8\times 10^{-5}=\frac{[H_{3}O^{+}][CH_{3}COO^{-}]}{[CH_{3}COOH]}=\frac{x^{2}}{0.50}\]
\[x=[H_{3}O^{+}]=\sqrt{(1.8\times 10^{-5})\times 0.50}=3.0\times 10^{-3}M\]
We can test our assumption by substituting for x; (0.50 – 0.0030) = 0.497, which rounds to 0.50 to two significant figures. Because the concentration of hydronium ion is very small for a weak acid, for most typical solutions, the concentration of hydronium ion can be estimated simply as:
\[[H_{3}O^{+}]=\sqrt{(K_{a}\times C_{0}}\]
where C0 is the initial molar concentration of the weak acid.
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- Nitrous acid (HNO2) is a weak acid with a Ka of 4.3 × 10-4. Estimate the hydronium ion concentration and the pH for a 0.50 M solution of nitrous acid in distilled water.
- Acetic acid is a weak acid with Ka = 1.8 × 10-5. For a solution of acetic acid in water, the [H3O+] is found to be 4.2 × 10-3 M. What is the concentration of unionized acetic acid in this solution?
CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ CH3COO–(aq) + H3O+(aq)
- A solution is prepared in which acetic acid is 0.700 M and its conjugate base, acetate anion is 0.600 M. As shown above, the Ka of acetic acid is 1.8 x 10-5; what will the pH of this solution be?
- What concentration of the weak acid, acetic acid (Ka = 1.8 × 10-5) must you have in pure water in order for the final pH to be 2.38?
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Top Dawg Entertainment have announced their plans to release six individual projects this year, one from each of their keynote artists. For the laymen that means we can expect new albums from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and of course Schoolboy Q. With such heavy company and major forerunners, it would often cast too large of a shadow over the young, up-and-coming talent following. However, Isaiah Rashad has consistently delivered standout singles, proving that he is not only an incredibly talented emcee, but that he refuses to play second fiddle to anyone, even the veterans on his team.
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Bull Jirelmore, or "The Bull" as he is called, is the barracks commander of a large contingent of city-state constables.
There re sleeping quarters for 400 men, but 300 of the bunks are occupied by the sle-servants of the 100 constables. There are another 260 or so constables in the other shifts with about 100 on-duty and 100 off-duty. They work in weekly shifts with 200 On-Duty and in Barracks during a week and 100 off-duty living their on their own, with families, side-business', etc... The other 60 constables do they same, but are officers of one sort or another and work 40 on Duty, 20 off weekly as the regular constables do. They have seperate rooms, some small that hold only a single officr and a slave or two and a few with several rooms for The Bull's 3 main subordinates.
The Bull himself is of moderate height but very wide shoulders and chest. He runs everything by the seat of his pants and is considered rash but effective by many. He dispenses his own justice for the mmost part and doesn't disturb the rich or nobility. Once he was a warrior and adventurer but retired for an easier lifestyle. He is an experienced fighter but prefers an easy, quiet life.
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In the Studio with Joyce Piven takes you directly inside the creative process of the renowned Piven Workshop led by Joyce and Byrne Piven.
The Piven Theatre Workshop in Chicago has nurtured theatre artists celebrated in the US, Ireland and Britain including Joan Cusack, John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Aidan Quinn, Sarah Ruhl, Lili Taylor and Kate Walsh. Co-authors Joyce Piven and Susan Applebaum describe the Workshop techniques (developed and refined over forty years of theatrical training) as a virtual fly-on-the-wall experience, taking the reader inside the director's studio, classroom, and green room.
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With the government having recently announced a goldplated handout to the directors and shareholders of Northern Rock to ensure the bank is a tempting, subsidised going concern ready for takeover, I thought I would take a look at what Labour MPs had to say on nationalising it. When I looked at what David Anderson, Labour MP for Blaydon (where I live) had to say, I was left scratching my head and wondering if he had slipped over from some parallel universe.
In the Commons debate on the Lib Dem motion calling for a temporary nationalisation of Northern Rock in December, Mr Anderson laid into nationalisation and made the most bizarre claim:
"I have a very different ideological view from that of my party's Front Benchers: their view is that public ownership is a good thing and we should have more of it."
He then went on to attack previous nationalisations as all the state did was to take over failing businesses.
It comes as a bit of a surprise to me that the Labour frontbench are in favour of more nationalisation! Events seem to suggest otherwise.
Mr Anderson's sudden hostility to public ownership also seems to be at odds with so many of his own pronouncements over the years. I have kindly listed a few below for your edification:
4 October 2002: Mr Anderson said, "People who use public services and the workers who deliver those services are united in their opposition of private sector initiatives and to fat cat involvement." (Evening Chronicle)
20 June 2003: David Anderson at Unison conference - Talked of "strong opposition to PFI and privatisation" and using "our industrial muscle" against privatisation. "There is an ever-reducing core of people in this country who still support the privatisation agenda." (Unison press release 20 June 03)
10 Mar 2006: Called on the Government to return the train operating companies to public ownership (Early Day Motion 2005/6 1680)
30 March 2006: described privatisation of the National Probation Service in England and Wales as a fundamental misjudgement (Early Day Motion 2005/6 1907)
30 March 2006: attacks the privatisation of South Eastern Trains (Early Day Motion 2005/6 1923)
30 Mar 2006: expresses concern at the increasing trend in Government for the privatisation of public services and calls on the Government to introduce a moratorium on privatisation (Early Day Motion 2005/6 1940)
27 April 2006: opposes privatisation of search and rescue services (Early Day Motion 2005/6 2004)
16 May 2006: in debate in House of Commons, Mr Anderson calls for the renationalisation of the coal industry.
3 July 2006: co sponsor of an amendment to an Early Day Motion calling for Thames Water to be brought into public ownership (Early Day Motion 2005/6 2426A1)
14 July 2006: in House of Commons debate he attacks the privatisation of water industry
26 November 2006: in House of Commons debate he complains about privatisations of utilities by the previous Conservative government
6 December 2006: supports the rail unions and TUC campaign to keep the East London Line wholly in the public sector (Early Day Motion 2006/7 286)
6 December 2006: notes with concern that defence training is being privatised (Early Day Motion 2006/7 297)
8 January 2007: opposes outsourcing or privatisation of civil service jobs (Early Day Motion 2006/7 530)
3 May 2007: attacks the trend in government towards privatisation and wants moratorium on privatisation (Early Day Motion 2006/7 1376)
24 May 2007: co-sponsor of a Parliamentary motion attacking Lib Dem Hull council for selling shares in Kingston Communication (Early Day Motion 2006/7 1571) (the previous Labour administration had already sold off the majority of shares!)
11 June 2007: opposes the concept of privatisation of British Waterways (Early Day Motion 2006/7 1606)
20 November 2007: congratulates trade unionists taking action in opposition to privatisation of public services (Early Day Motion 2007/8 276)
There are more examples of Mr Anderson's foot-in-mouth experiences. Indeed, there are many more. They will probably be making regular appearances on this blog. Watch this space!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Does this MP live in a parallel universe?
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Well at least he speaks, unlike his predecessor - there is a difference, isn't there ?
Martin Potts
I liked Quentin Lett's description of David Clelland (the Tyne Bridge Labour MP) when he spoke on the issue of Northern Rock a few weeks back.
He also summed up Anderson perfectly.
At last week's PMQs, Clelland asked a question that turned into a speech that turned into a paean of congratulation for Gordon Brown and co.
He was told to sit down by the Speaker.
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Our latest interview is with Bristol-based soloist and ensemble singer Elinor Cooper, a recent graduate of Bristol University who is now making a name for herself as a professional singer. With plenty of exciting plans for the near future, she's certainly a name to look out for!
What got you into singing in the first place?
I've taken part in school choirs my whole life, but in Year 6 I had a particularly inspirational teacher who made singing the most fun part of my week. From there I've 'moved up through the ranks', joining my county choir, then the National Youth Choir, to my position now as a professional singer.
You've sung in a lot of vocal ensembles, especially during your time at university. Were your experiences in different groups very varied?
Definitely. In fact it's that variety of musical experience available in ensemble singing which keeps me coming back for more. I love the opportunity you get in large choruses to create incredible masses of sound like those in Beethoven 9, but I'm also very happy singing in smaller groups where it's possible to achieve a greater degree of intimacy and precision.
What's been the highlight of your solo career so far?
The highlight of my solo career…. That's a tricky one! I've had some amazing experiences over the years, and it is pretty hard to beat singing a solo in the Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall when I was sixteen! More recently however I was invited to perform for the American Choral Directors Association with the National Youth Chamber Choir where I sang the solo in Britten's Hymn to the Virgin. Singing in amazing spaces to huge audiences was a great feeling, but it was the opportunity to do so with a such a brilliant ensemble that made it particularly special.
Besides your singing, did you have a chance to get up to any other musical activity at university?
I was extremely busy! I can't really believe I've now graduated… But yes I got up to a fair amount on top of my singing. I was president of the Bristol University Music Society in my final year which gave me a wonderful opportunity to go beyond the choral bubble and get involved in the Bristol music scene at large. The dedication of people who take on society roles, especially those who run ensembles day in, day out alongside their studies, is really impressive. I also conducted the Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble, a really high-calibre group (the best choir in the university in my opinion!) which I found hugely rewarding musically. My experience there has encourage me to take a more active role as a conductor post-university than I could have ever imagined when I began my degree!
Being president of the music society must have been full-on! What do you feel most proud of achieving there?
During my time as president we hugely increased our presence in Bristol: we forged a partnership with Colston Hall, performed all over the city in concerts ranging from chamber events up to a full choir and orchestra concert at St George's, and generally raised the profile of classical music-making at the university. This was all down the fantastic team I had, all of whom had incredible enthusiasm for their own roles, as well as for the success of the society as a whole.
It's great to see that you've been accepted onto the Genesis Sixteen young artists' programme. Tell me a bit about what you've been doing there!
My generation of Genesis has actually just finished this summer, with our final concerts in the Sounds Sublime Festival at St Martin-in-the-Fields, and at Hampton Court Palace. The scheme takes 22 young singers from an audition pool of over 400, and is aimed at finding and training the next generation of professional ensemble singers. It is run by Harry Christophers and his choir The Sixteen, which was formed when Harry was about the same age as most of us on the course. Over the year we took part in masterclasses with Mary King and Sarah Connolly(!), had one on one singing lessons with members of The Sixteen, and sang in one-to-a-part consorts (again tutored by members of the Sixteen). This last aspect of the training was actually my favourite part. It gave us a chance to really concentrate on what we gave to the ensemble, and then replicate this back in the full choir rehearsals. The scheme was absolutely the best part of my musical training thus far.
Do you have any plans to get involved in music education yourself?
Now that I've graduated (only last week!) I am setting up in Bristol as a professional singer, teacher and conductor. Luckily for me I actually started working as all three during my time at university, so no cliff edge start! I'm delighted to be taking over as Musical Director of Clevedon Choral Society, and have great plans for them in the coming year. I will also be working with Bristol Youth Choir as their Vocal Tutor and Assistant Conductor. The choir is part of the Bristol Plays Music initiative, and is growing exponentially year upon year. It runs from Year 2 all the way up to Sixth Form!
Do you have any other musical projects lined up for the near future?
My own 'baby' is a new consort I am setting up with other members of the Genesis Sixteen family. 'Tryst' will be a one to a part choir, and to start with there will be just five of us! Our debut concert is in Bristol on the 10th of October, so watch this space!
Sounds exciting! Is there any particular style or period of music that you most enjoy performing?
I seem to be turning into something of a Britten fanatic! This December I will conduct Clevedon Choral Society in his Ceremony of Carols, as well as hopefully performing some of his lesser known works with Tryst and other choirs. I'm particularly enjoying listening to A.M.D.G. at the moment (and finding the fact that he was only in his twenties when he wrote it both inspiring and depressing!).
So finally, what would be your piece of advice for aspiring professional singers?
Be a good colleague. Now that I am starting to see the profession from the hiring side (having previously only ever been hired!) the first thing I think about when choosing musicians is whether or not I enjoy working with them. After that it is an easy decision!


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The State Department under Cordell Hull moved forward with the trade liberalization program that it had championed since the nineteenth century. The 1934 Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act marked the beginning of a successful U.S. effort to liberalize trade and create a multilateral regime of commercial cooperation. The most important aspects of the RTAA were institutional. Foremost, Congress ceded to the executive branch the power to set and manage the trade agenda. Members of Congress voted to do so partially in response to the fallout from the Smoot-Hawley Act and the persistence and depth of depression. They were also persuaded by executive branch promises to compensate producers that were harmed by subsequent trade deals.
The RTAA formed the basis for the post–World War II multilateral system that employed bilateral reciprocity to negotiate lower trade barriers and enforce fair trade norms, and used unconditional MFN treatment to spread the benefits of reciprocal bargaining. The State Department used the RTAA to promote international trade, rather than just U.S. exports, and its officials recognized that America had to lower its trade barriers. In the run-up to World War II, the State Department granted concessions on an unconditional MFN basis as part of an effort to build an alliance to counter German and Japanese aggression. The RTAA approach—equality of treatment, a negotiable tariff, and executive-branch authority to negotiate agreements that would be binding without congressional ratification—would become the framework for international cooperation under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
Many State Department officials were liberals in the nineteenth-century tradition. They linked trade discrimination to political conflict. As such, they believed in free trade, to which Britain adhered until 1932. At the same time, they appreciated the power that Congress retained over trade policy. Hull and his advisers therefore chose reciprocity as a way to both lower trade barriers and placate members of Congress who remained wedded to protection. Unconditional MFN treatment would be the tool to maximize the benefit of bilateral treaties.
After keeping trade off the agenda during his first year of office to concentrate on reviving and regulating the U.S. economy, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed the RTAA to Congress, selling it as a domestic recovery measure. To placate wary members of Congress, the administration proposed no changes to the 1921 Anti-Dumping Act, retained the countervailing duty provisions in section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Act, and agreed to subject the act to reauthorization in three years. The RTAA also said nothing about dismantling protection. The State Department took it upon itself to use both reciprocity and unconditional MFN treatment—linked for the first time in U.S. trade policy—as tools of trade liberalization.
In the interests of trade liberalization and international security, State Department officials pressed for few concessions in the series of negotiations that occurred before and during World War II. This was especially the case with Europe. (In Latin America, U.S. officials threatened to refuse to negotiate reciprocal trade and to withhold Export-Import Bank credits and other financial assistance unless governments satisfied their demands to settle debts in default to U.S. bondholders, treat U.S. direct investment in a fair and equitable manner, and adopt political reforms.) Determined to reverse the ill effects of U.S. protectionism, U.S. trade negotiators offered concessions to Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and others, while tolerating trade barriers, currency depreciation, and other actions that closed overseas markets to U.S. products.
The State Department also decided to extend unconditional MFN treatment to most third-party countries. Under the RTAA, it was unclear which countries should be eligible to receive such treatment. The department moved initially to extend concessions to countries that did not discriminate against U.S. exports. Since all of America's major trading partners continued to discriminate against U.S. products, however, the State Department deemed this approach to be impractical. It concluded that the administration should withhold benefits only when others' discrimination was flagrant. In its view, such a stance would improve relations among nations. It therefore singled out Nazi Germany for retaliatory action. In moving in this direction, the State Department departed from the bilateral approach to reciprocity for which Roosevelt campaigned in 1932 and that Congress intended in the RTAA. (Roosevelt, his "brain trust" advisers, and key cabinet officials such as Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. doubted that the reciprocal trade program could play the role that Hull designed for it in achieving either the security or economic goals of the administration's foreign policy. For Roosevelt, trade, like all matters of foreign economic policy, took a backseat to domestic issues.)
In terms of expanding U.S. trade, the reciprocal trade agreements concluded between 1934 and 1945 achieved limited results. But actual trade expansion was secondary to building international cooperation against the Axis threat. In arguing for extensions of the RTAA in 1937, 1940, 1943, and 1945, State Department officials were explicit about the national security role of the trade program. Moreover, the State Department became convinced that the institutional structure of the RTAA, linking reciprocity and unconditional MFN treatment, should serve as the basis for constructing a post–World War II multilateral trade regime.
Hence, the linkage between reciprocity and unconditional MFN treatment was translated into the norms of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). In the view of State Department analysts, economic autarky and fascist aggression were bound together as causes of the world war. Thus, political cooperation was possible only if economic cooperation was established. During the war, State Department officials developed a blueprint for the structure of commercial cooperation in the postwar world. The lack of cooperation during the interwar period persuaded them that economic nationalism was the root of instability in the international system and degraded relations among nations. They resolved to make nondiscrimination in trade the basis for economic cooperation, which they believed was essential to an enduring postwar peace. The International Trade Organization (ITO) would monitor commercial relations on the basis of unconditional MFN treatment. But countries would also negotiate bilaterally to both open markets and preserve their recourse to measures to protect domestic producers and social welfare policies, as the RTAA prescribed.
In 1947 the administration of Harry Truman invited countries, including Russia, to Geneva, Switzerland, to negotiate a multilateral trade agreement; twenty-four nations accepted the invitation. Although the Soviet Union opted out of the process, twenty-three countries negotiated bilaterally on a product-by-product basis. The bilateral pacts became the multilateral GATT, since every signatory enjoyed unconditional MFN treatment. The nine countries that felt they could adhere to the demands of the treaty, accounting for 80 percent of world trade, implemented the GATT on 1 January 1948.
The State Department supported a more liberal approach to trade policy than the still-protectionist Congress and the other agencies of the executive branch, most of which were solidly "New Deal" in orientation. But it recognized political reality and retained the "fair" trade elements of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act in its negotiations for the International Trade Organization (and the GATT, after Congress rejected the ITO over sovereignty issues). The elements of the New Deal that provided for state responsibility for economic growth and social welfare were not going to be repealed. The United States, Great Britain, and other participants wanted to retain flexibility on domestic economic policy even as they agreed to liberalize international trade. And given their expectations regarding America's position of leadership in the postwar order, U.S. architects of postwar trade policy concluded that it was America's responsibility to offer asymmetrical concessions in order to establish the trade regime in which they were interested. Thus, unconditional MFN treatment became the guiding principle of an emerging liberal regime that retained the safeguards, restrictions, and exemptions of "fair" trade. Parties to the GATT promised to consult each other when conflicts arose and to resolve differences through a dispute settlement procedure. Reciprocity would be used as an instrument of both freer and fairer trade.
The GATT governed international trade until the World Trade Organization was established on 1 January 1995. Beginning with the 1947 session in Geneva, the GATT promoted trade liberalization through a series of negotiating rounds. With the Kennedy Round (May 1964–January 1967), negotiators adopted—with some exceptions—a formula for across-the-board percentage cuts, doing away with bilateral negotiating. For this round and the 1947 Geneva parley, Congress authorized tariff reductions of up to 50 percent of existing rates. Both rounds reduced tariffs some 35 percent. In both rounds, the U.S. promptly provided concessions to its trading partners, even if, like western Europe in 1947 and Japan and many developing countries in 1964–1967, they lagged in reciprocating. From 1947 to 1967, six GATT rounds removed tariffs as a barrier to the U.S. market. In doing so, U.S. policymakers placed a higher priority on stabilizing the American-led anticommunist alliance and promoting the economic reconstruction of its allies than on shielding domestic producers from foreign competition.


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Join Cory Lebson for an in-depth discussion in this video Visual design, part of Planning a Career in User Experience.
- A visual designer will often start with the output…from an interaction designer and will artistically…create meaning, elements, and understanding of…interactivity on the screen through the use…of fonts, colors, images and space.…Like an interaction designer a visual designer also…needs to design based on expected user knowledge…and understanding.…It is possible that you may wear the hat of both…interaction designer and visual designer.…Or you may draw from both of these skill sets.…However, often these are separate but overlapping roles.…
And the visual designer will interact regularly with…the interaction designer.…As well as other business stakeholders.…Even in the visual designer role that is separate from…an interaction designer you may design interaction…through the use of meaningful controls so that a user…understands where they need to go to do what they want to do.…You may also be involved in product branding through…your artistic efforts.…In addition to the design work that you do you may…also be involved in making sure that future contributors…
In this course, UX expert Cory Lebson breaks down the sub-disciplines of user experience (the trifecta of design, research, and strategy), so you can learn about the different jobs that align with your strengths and passions. Cory helps you understand job responsibilities as well as the benefits of working full-time for a company vs. consulting or freelancing. With his guidance, you can create a more compelling resume and portfolio package and make sure that you properly brand yourself as a UX professional.
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Austin is an interesting place for a foundation repair company. There is a variety of soil types depending on what part of Austin you are located. Each of those soil types impacts your foundation differently.
Soil Types in Austin
In the Austin area, one piece of property may have one kind of soil and the one next door might have something different. It makes construction difficult and can be really hard if the contractors don't know what they are doing. The west side of Interstate 35 has a layer of limestone about a half a foot under the soil, whereas east of the interstate it is mostly a clay soil that will settle depending on the weather. You can really see the difference when driving on roads around the area. Some portions of the road are nice and smooth, other parts are cracked and bumpy. The USDA Soil Conservation Service has put out a soil survey that you can read here.
Some areas of Austin that seem to have more trouble than others include Zilker, Shoal Creek, and Scofield. If you have any concerns, you should schedule a free inspection. A reputable contractor will be able to determine if there are any current or future problems with your foundation.
Expansive Soils in Austin
How does the type of soil impact your foundation? Nothing is 100% stable, there are just too many variables that can come into play with a foundation's stability. Clay soil can be affected by too much rain or not enough. If clay soil gets too much moisture, it can get oversaturated and push against the foundation walls. This hydrostatic pressure is very strong and can push walls out of place, causing them to bow or lean. On the reverse side, if there isn't enough rain and the soil dries it out, it can remove support from the foundation. The house can settle unevenly, causing cracks and other damage. Either situation, if ignored can lead to your home or business collapsing.
Just because your home or business is built on expansive soil or clay doesn't mean that your structure will fail. If the home has already had foundation repairs, those repairs should be covered by a lifetime warranty by the contractor. If the home or business has not had repairs, it would be a good idea to have a free inspection. A professional will be able to determine if there are any problems and the best way to repair them.
There are a few things you can look for that are warning signs that your foundation is damaged. These signs include cracked walls or floors, sticking doors or windows, uneven floors, and wet basements. Any one of these problems can be an indicator of a weak or damaged foundation and it is important that the damage is repaired. The longer a problem is ignored, the more money and time it will take to repair.
Stability and Strength in Austin
Because the ground under Austin, TX is so varied, the average homeowner isn't going to know what kind of problems they may have. It's important to talk to foundation contractors, structural engineers, realtors, and your neighbors. There are steps you can take to help keep your home or business stable. Make sure that you have clean gutters and that the downspouts drain far from your foundation. Landscaping and trees should be away from the foundation. Tree roots can suck the water out of the soil or push against the foundation walls. If there is a drought going on, try and keep the soil moist. Many people in the Austin area use soaker hoses, being mindful of city restrictions for lawn watering.
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3 September 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI and Homeland Security have issued a nationwide warning about al-Qaida threats to small airplanes, just days before the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Authorities say there is no specific or credible terrorist threat for the 10-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. But they have stepped up security across America as a precaution...


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Kate Middleton's Gorgeous, Bouncy Curls On 'Downton Abbey' Set
How cute did Kate Middleton look for her visit to the 'Downton Abbey' set on March 12? Her hair looked so healthy and full of body, and we are loving her luscious curls. What do you think of her look?
Kate Middleton, 33, visited the cast of Downton Abbey (because she can), and she looked so stunning! With a glowing fresh complexion and gorgeous curls, who wouldn't want to get the secret to her look? Get her bouncy curls for yourself below!
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We're aware that Kate has attended more royal affairs than a day at the Downton estate, but she still got glam for the occasion! She looked beautiful with her go-to understated makeup including charcoal-colored eyeliner, a fresh face and simple nude lips.
What really turned heads about Kate's look are her shiny curls! Let's just take a minute to acknowledge that we've yet to see the Duchess of Cambridge have a bad hair day.
Her hair was styled smooth and sleek, with large loose barrel curls at the ends of her brunette tresses. We love this look because this feminine style looks so put together, yet effortless and natural at the same time.
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Coloured Micas are fine pigment-coated mica powders which are widely used in many cosmetic applications. They are almost all very alkali tolerant making them ideal for use in CP soaps as well as their main use which is in mineral make up. They add bright colour and irridescence to many cosmetic products, although their large particle size means they are not always suitable in certain liquid bases or melt and pour soaps as can they sink-out of suspension.
Cosmetic grade glitters are pigment or dye coated plastic flakes. Because some of their colour coatings are not always tolerant of extreme pH conditons nor of certain solvents. Microfine Glitters (150 microns or .006 Hex and under) are approved for use in eye make-up.
Glitters may either want to float or sink out of suspension in certain products so a 'suspension' base may be required for certain types of products when adding glitters. PLEASE NOTE: Our Cosmetic Glitters and Crystalina are now unable to be used in Rinse off products such as Bath Bombs, Soaps, Body Butters etc. due to the Microbead Ban from January 2018. They are fine to use to use in Leave On products, but the ban has come into force for rinse off products.


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In patent and trademark infringement investigations 337-TA-1007 and -1021 the International Trade Commission has imposed a limited exclusion order prohibiting the importation of (a) SWAGWAY-branded personal transporters, components thereof, and packaging and manuals thereof manufactured outside the U.S. that infringe one or more of two trademarks asserted by complainants Segway Inc., DEKA Products Limited Partnership, and Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co. Ltd. and (b) personal transporters, components thereof, and packaging and manuals therefor manufactured outside the U.S. that infringe one or more of those trademarks that cover the "SEGWAY" marks and that are manufactured or imported by or on behalf of respondent Segaway. The ITC has also issued a cease and desist order directed against Swagway.
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We look forward to engaging with the independent review panel to make suggestions on how to improve the province's response to these events going forward." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
B.C. government provides new Overdose Emergency Response Centre, more staff to step up crisis response
Over the last 12 months, the BCGEU/NUPGE has consulted with members across the province to hear about how the crisis is affecting them, in particular, the mental health impacts for frontline workers who act as first responders.
"The rising cost of housing is forcing many to leave their communities, while others are leaving the province altogether. We need to do something before our communities are hollowed out." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
"A year and a half may seem a long time, but there are important issues that require urgent attention. British Columbians can't wait a year and a half for real solutions." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and youth in care for better education outcomes: BCGEU
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"My heart and thoughts are with Kellie's friends, family, and his colleagues at VIRCC, and the broader B.C. corrections and sheriffs community during this difficult time." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
The BCGEU/NUPGE was invited to attend a roundtable discussion as part of the federal government's commitment to addressing gender-based violence.
"Today's result is another example of the important role unions play in fighting for workers' rights in today's economy and family-supporting jobs." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
"We look forward to meeting with the government to make sure that the significant investment negotiated with Ottawa by the previous government will go into addressing these issues." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
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Juggler Jason
If you are looking for a mime artist & contact juggler in London then Jason is the perfect choice.
He is a multi-skilled entertainer based in London, UK. He is a specialist in contact juggling, fire & club juggling, mime & human statues.
Jason has performed across the UK for all kinds of different events including 2 private parties for Her Majesty the Queen. In addition he has taken his act internationally performing in over 20 countries world wide.
His act is just has appropriate in a corporate setting as it is as street theatre and Jason still does both in order to test new material and keep in touch with his roots. Jason has several mime characters that are perfect for meet & greet and he can also provide additional entertainers should more performers be required.
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750g plain flour
3 eggs
½ litre water
250g grated cheese (a 3 cheese mix is best e.g emmental, gruyere and a strong flavoured cheese)
150g butter
250-300g finely sliced onion
Mix flour, eggs and a little salt with ½ litre water to a paste, DO NOT BEAT! Immediately put the mixture in small drops into boiling water ( traditionaly a spätzler is used for this job or chefs will 'chop' the droplets with a knife straight off a board) but you can pass it through a large colander. Cook for 1-2 mins until they start to bob, strain and arrange in layers with the grated cheese. Finally top off with the onions fried in the butter. Serve with a salad
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My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: California
I've been trying to find an attorney to at least consult with due to issues at work. What I find is everyone I've contacted is looking for a fairly clear cut case. If my employer is in violation of discrimination against protected categories, is engaged in wage theft, or anything else that you might read on an advertisement, they'd be willing to help, but none have gone farther than screening for those clear violations.
At work I have a manager who hired his nephew, a clear violation of a rule in this municipality. Additionally, myself an others face severe discrimination and a hostile work environment and it seems that there should be something to do about this. The discrimination, however, is not over protected categories. The manager doesn't like certain people he manages he makes up stories about them, he makes fun of them, he does broach the protected categories sometimes. In a sense it is pervasive, he makes fun of black people, he talks about scratching his balls in front of women, he would call the pregnant black lady at work "the waddler" because her pregnancy made her walk weird. He's made up stories to try to get people fired. The main thing though is he discriminates against people if they are not loyal to him, partly because he has secrets to hide, like his relationship to his nephew. My favorite is after someone he didn't like cleaned up a bathroom, he peed all over it (lots and lots of pee). A perfect example of how he operates, when I approached him about the pee, he said he was a bad aim. That's all he needed to say, he's off the hook now. Its a weekly performance like that and its designed to make us miserable, and it works.
I went to Human Resources and bared all. I told them specifically that most of the problems started after the nephew was hired. The manager knows that no one is going to do a "family tree" background check, and it seems like he's right. HR has just sat on it, I inquired about an update and they said they'd get back to me.
This actually happened to me before about 17 years ago I worked for an employer, the manager hired her husband. I talked to HR and they acknowledged the relationship and that it was a violation and they did nothing about it. There's a good reason for that rule, it creates a permissive environment where its the family against the department. In that case the husband eventually became violent because employees wouldn't take orders from him directly (he wasn't a manager), and he got fired.
My point is, rules are being violated, it seems like there should be legal protection. However, no attorney seems interested when I go through the typical screening. Is this expected? Is it really a dead end to pursue legal options?


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I'm not sure if this is one of those things that are part of common knowledge or not but the Postal Service managed to convert a perfectly working, state of the art, computer into a piece of junk!
Yes, I had my beloved computer mailed to me, after waiting for it for almost two months, yeah big surprise the mail system is slow :-\ , finally arrived…to its end! Of course I insured it, but that doesn't change the fact that when you're waiting for a package you don't really expect it to arrived like they stomped on it, or that you should spend your time in that awfull process of insurance claim. Anyway, I had the feeling that something bad would happen to it but after many deliveries with no worries you start thinking that you are not part of that n% of customers that have their parcel damaged during shipping and actually the postal system is working after all.
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adidas Athletics x Reigning Champ Primeknit Hoodie
A stretchy hoodie knit for breathable comfort.
The adidas Primeknit construction makes this men's hoodie a comfortable, stylish choice for every day. The pullover style includes a side zip to adjust the look and a zip-entry kangaroo pocket for stashing your essentials. Raglan sleeves allow extra room to move.
- Breathable, flexible adidas Primeknit for seamless comfort and fit
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Glencoe Folk Museum
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This little museum is stuffed full of local history and artefacts, housed in two beautiful old thatched cottages. The museum has a great selection of objects including textiles, costumes, taxidermy, china and Jacobite memorabilia. The museum gives a unique insight into the rich, local history of Glencoe.
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Happy 2011! As we begin another year I am thrilled and deeply grateful that the World AIDS Day issue of the Independent and 'i' newspapers that I guest edited on World AIDS Day (1st December) not only received huge readership but prompted over 26,000 people to visit this site – in one day alone!
As someone who is passionate about ensuring that the AIDS pandemic does not get left off the international agenda, it was wonderful to have the opportunity to champion this issue in the press. Many of the HIV projects featured in the paper have had offers of support, media coverage and partnership as a result.
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The deflector is also another area I wanted to have access to so I used magnets to hold it in place. However there was a large gap on the port side of the housing due to the way the model was formed. So, I decided to permanently seal this up as well. I then puttied all around the housing and wiped off the excess with a paper tower dipped in thinner to help smooth the putty thus reducing the amount of sanding.
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Former EHF Cup Group Phase participants from Hungary, Csurgoi KK will have to travel beyond the Artctic Circle in the first round of the new season as the draw at the EHF Office in Vienna has pitted them against Bodö HK from Norway. The draw which has determined all pairings for Round 1 and 2 has been conducted by EHF Competitions Senior Manager Markus Glaser together with Vladimir Orsag from Dukla Prague and Ioan Dobosi from Poli Timisoara.
The road to a successful title defence for German side Frisch Auf Göppingen in the Men's EHF Cup starts in four months when the competition's third round is played on 19/20 and 26/27 November.
30 teams have to start at the very beginning in Qualification Round 1 (Playing dates 3/4 and 10/11 September); the fifteen winners will join another 17 teams that have been seeded for Qualification Round 2 (8/9 and 15/16 October).
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(playing dates - 1st leg: 3/4 September 2016 - 2nd leg: 10/11 September 2016)
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text: Leigh and I recently spent a warm, summer day at Sauvie Island. It's a magical place to say the least. The island is situated in the crook where the Multnomah Channel, the Columbia and the Willamette River diverge along the Oregon/Washington border. Sauvie, originally named Wapato, is best known for its sandy beaches, kayaking, cycling routes, wildlife refuge areas, and the ever-popular "you pick" berry and pumpkin farms. Highly recommended if you're ever in the Pacific Northwest during warmer weather. (A few additional photos from my first visit in 2012.)


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3.2L DOHC FSI 24-valve V6 engine
6-speed "Tiptronic" automatic transmission-inc: dynamic shift programming (DSP), auto shift lock
Torsen torque sensing center differential
110-amp/hr battery
180-amp alternator
Dynamic 4-link front suspension w/reduced feedback through steering
Dynamic independent trapezoidal link toe-controlled rear suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Front/rear twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers
Full-size spare tire
Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes
Dual polished exhaust
Tool kit
Bright aluminum-look trim around windows
Halogen headlights-inc: light sensor, pwr beam angle adjustment, washers
Dual front/rear fog lights
Raised third brake light in roof lining
LED tail-lights & brake lights
Rear diffuser
4-position intermittent windshield wipers w/rain sensor
Puddle lights/active reflectors on all doors
Body-color door handles w/aluminum trim
Split-folding rear seat-inc: lockable seatbacks, (3) adjustable head restraints, folding center armrest
Front/rear floor mats
Backlit instrumentation-inc: coolant & oil temp gauges, tachometer, speedometer, digital clock w/date, fuel & temp gauge
White & red illuminated instruments w/automatic brightness control
Digital odometer w/service interval indicator
Direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring system
Blinker control stalk w/lane change feature 1-touch for (3) blinks
Driver info display-inc: 5-function trip computer, outside temp display, radio & telephone display, auto check system, speed warning device, pictogram display
Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: TFT color, 7" high-resolution display screen, control knob & buttons in center console, operates climate control, central locking, instrumentation, vehicle diagnostics, cell phone, CD & radio functions, clock
Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch down/1-touch up, pwr retention, driver door master control switch
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system-inc: theft-deterrent light, tilt sensor
Valet key
Valet button above HVAC controls to lock glove box
Rear window defogger w/timer
Bluetooth cell phone preparation
(1) front/(2) rear ashtrays
Aluminum door sills
Overhead console-inc: eyeglass compartment
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature
Dual front/rear reading lights
Illuminated lighter, ashtray, trunk, glove box, footwells, door handles
Interior lighting-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, front door exit lights, illumination for door handles
Leather-wrapped shift knob w/chrome button
Coat hooks-inc: (2) rear roof, (2) B-pillar
Trunk-mounted battery w/energy management system, retained accessory pwr
(4) tie-down eyelets w/cargo net
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraint system
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
SIDEGUARD inflatable curtain airbags
Front 3-point seat belts w/height adjustment/automatic pretensioners/belt force limiters
Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioners
Passenger convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes)
ISOFIX & upper tether child seat provisions
LATCH system for outboard rear seating positions
Double-pull to unlock doors from interior handles
Rear child safety door locks-inc: rear decklid
Safety unlock feature (doors unlock & interior lights turn on w/airbag deployment)
Trunk release handle in trunk interior
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