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Lockpath secures growth capital investment
Investment allows company to scale in response to growing customer, market demand
Published on June 8, 2011
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS — Lockpath, a provider of innovative governance, risk and compliance (GRC) applications, today announced it has closed a $2 million series A financing round. The round was led by El Dorado Ventures and included participation from the Webb Investment Network (WIN), the early-stage investment vehicle of Maynard Webb, former eBay COO, and Vesbridge Partners. Lockpath's seed round in April 2010 was led by WIN and included Silicon Valley investor Ron Conway's SV Angel fund, along with a select group of Silicon Valley technology executives with deep operational expertise across the enterprise, cloud and security industries.
The investment will be used to accelerate the company's position as an emerging leader in integrated security, risk and regulatory intelligence, to expand its team and to continue the delivery of new solutions to help companies of all sizes address the increasingly complex issues of regulatory compliance and risk management.
"Lockpath is an exciting investment for our firm. The company understands the key pain points plaguing the growing GRC market," said Jeff Hinck, General Partner, El Dorado Ventures. "We partner with inspiring visionaries that are reshaping the technology industry so our investment in Lockpath is the perfect extension of our current investments. Lockpath is poised for explosive growth, and we're excited to be part of it."
"Lockpath's innovative technology platform, along with the team's deep technical and operational expertise, provide the infrastructure for rapid growth," said Michael Neril, Director, Webb Investment Network. "We focus on backing exceptional teams and look forward to working with the Lockpath team and leveraging WIN's Affiliate network to extend and grow their position as a game changer in the GRC industry."
"The timing of this financing reflects the tremendous market opportunity for scalable, SaaS-based GRC solutions, as well as the current wave of momentum behind Lockpath," said Chris Caldwell, chief executive officer of Lockpath. "As we build out our infrastructure, sign additional customers and partners, and expand our market awareness, we welcome Jeff Hinck to our board and look forward to our investment firms' involvement in helping to drive our continued growth."
About El Dorado Ventures
El Dorado Ventures (EDV) is a leading entrepreneur-focused, early-stage venture capital firm with more two decades of success. Entrepreneurs see EDV as a trusted investment partner who shares their vision and helps them succeed by providing ongoing strategic guidance and access to a wealth of industry contacts. With $750 million in capital under management, the firm invests in disruptive technologies and business models in emerging and high-growth markets, across a broad range of sectors including software, technology-enabled services, communications and emerging technology. El Dorado's early-stage investments have included Compellent Technologies, Cyras Systems, EarthLink, Efficient Networks, Novellus and NuSpeed Internet Systems. Numerous EDV portfolio companies have gone public or been acquired by major technology companies including AT&T, Ciena, Cisco Systems, nVidia, Siemens, Texas Instruments and Yahoo. Visit www.eldorado.com for more information.
About Webb Investment Network (WIN)
Maynard Webb created the Webb Investment Network in 2010 to formalize the investing he's done during the past fifteen years. WIN's goal is to invest in companies that aim to change the world, particularly in the fields of mobile, internet, and cloud technologies. WIN's Affiliate Network draws not only from Maynard's experience but also from the experience of CEOs, CTOs, and founders/entrepreneurs who comprise the Network. WIN provides portfolio companies with capital and, more importantly, on demand advice. Visit www.winfunding.com for more information.
About Vesbridge Partners
Vesbridge Partners thrives on helping leading-edge companies bring their software and service platforms to the enterprise market. Vesbridge Partners has a long history as part of St. Paul Venture Capital (SPVC), a well-established early-stage venture capital firm with a strong track record during the past 15 years of helping finance some of the industry's most successful technology companies. Visit www.vesbridge.com for more information.
About Lockpath
Lockpath is a market leader in corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance (GRC) and information security (InfoSec) software. The company's flexible, scalable and fully integrated suite of applications is used by organizations to automate business processes, reduce enterprise risk and demonstrate regulatory compliance to achieve audit-ready status. Lockpath serves a client base of global organizations ranging from small and midsize companies to Fortune 10 enterprises in more than 15 industries. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
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December 1944. The Nazis were on the advance, punching through Allied lines in what was to become the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945). The Germans' initial attack included 200,000 men, 340 tanks and 280 other tracked vehicles. Between 67,200 and 125,000 of their men were killed, missing or wounded. … [Read more...]
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CPC e-news for July 14, 2017
10:30 am Worship; Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham
7/17 – 21 Cheryl at Covenant Gathering
11:00 am Family Prayer Group
5:30 pm Worship Commission meets
5:30 pm Finance Commission meets
6:15 pm Facilities Commission meets
6:30 pm CLCA Commission meets
5:00 pm International Dinner
Blueberry Festival at Masonic Temple
10:30 am Worship; Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham
11:00 am Family Prayer Group
Dates for your planning calendar:
July 30 – Sunday School
August 6 – Blessing of Backpacks
August 20 – Sunday School
Sunday School Kick-off Breakfast; Church Picnic – August 27
Worship is back in fellowship hall at Central. The brick column is secured and stable. There will be Children's Worship on Sunday. Childcare for children 3 years and younger will be in the nursery room.
Holypalooza will be held at Central on September 17. This is a joint worship at 10 am at Central and celebration of the ministries for Central Presbyterian, Centenary United Methodist, and St. Stephen's Episcopal churches along with United Campus Ministries. The UCM annual fundraiser BBQ will be held the same day. Watch for Servicepalooza information as the ministries do mission together in the community.
Liturgist: Nancy Edgerton
Children's Moment: Tom Bogigian
Ushers: Fred Simmons, Jim Moles, Donna Wilson, Cyndee Jenkins
Hosts: Kevin & Beth Christ
Session Open & Close: Fred Rubey, Bob Guell
Bus Assistant: Dave Rader
Liturgist: Phillip Smith
Children's Moment: Alvin Stinnett
Ushers: 4th Sunday team
Session Open & Close: Fred Rubey, Bob Guell
Bus Assistant: Fred Rubey
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Andrew Green 7/14; Carla Bailey 7/15; Enzo Woodruff, Mia Woodruff 7/17; Suzanne Downs, Nate Taken 7/18; Mary Horneker, Donna Paul-Bonham, Connor Scanlon 7/20; Kirsten Ford, Steve Mead 7/24; Kathy Hogan, Leanne Holder 7/25; Bob Horneker, Doug Shaw, Fred Weber 7/26; Harrison Whitaker 7/27; Niles Newton 7/29; Ethan Kershaw 7/31
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Ashford University formed articulation agreements with two community colleges in the first quarter of 2016. With the articulation agreements, graduates of these two-year institutions will be able to transfer credits toward a bachelor's degree at Ashford University.
The colleges that entered into articulation agreements with Ashford University are the Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas and Pierce College District in Lakewood, Wash.
"Ashford University's new articulation agreements will be a great benefit to all schools involved," stated Mark Young, divisional vice president of academic partnerships for Ashford University. "With the opportunity to progress to a four-year degree, the students at these schools can begin their college education locally and finish with Ashford University."
The articulation agreements between Ashford University and these community colleges demonstrate a commitment to increasing educational opportunities and enabling a direct progression for students transferring from a two-year institution to a four-year university.
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Yesterday we interviewed Daniel Dennett and Ian Tattersall, here at the Future of Science Conference. Both interviews, I'm happy to say went extremely well and as I mentioned in a post yesterday, they will be available on the Tech Museum's Understanding Genetics website and through iTunes as a video podcast.
Yesterday, I attended a press lunch in which many of the speakers answered questions. Interestingly, there was an extended discussion on intelligent design and some debate about how to address the issue. Following a statement that intelligent design was a concern primarily for the United States, Denis Duboule a professor of zoology and animal biology at Geneva University warned that it is coming to Europe. There seemed to be a consensus that the scientific community needs to do more address the well organized, and aggressive intelligent design community.
Today I'm hoping to talk to Peter Atkins and Marc Hauser about this issue. Atkins has addressed the issue of creationism in his book, Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science. The first idea addressed in the book is evolution, followed by genetics.
Some interesting thoughts about our future evolution emerged yesterday. Here's some quotes from today's press release…
"Our genes profoundly influence how we think and hence how behave," Luigi Luca Cavalli Sfora, Professor of Human Genetics at Stanford University told attendees during his presentation, "But cultural evolution has now become the driving force of human evolution and will eventually become powerful enough to change our genetic makeup."
Edoardo Boncinelli, Professor of Biology and Genetics at the Universita Vita-Salute in Milan explained, "the biological evolution of humans is not over, although it is difficult to see where it is heading. If some new human trait evolves it will not be for several thousands of years. In the meantime, humans will probably begin artificially modifying their genome. It will be the first time that a species has reached a stage in its cultural evolution where it can change the course of its biological evolution."
Today's topic at the conference is Evolution of Mind: A natural history of culture. There is a live webcast of the conference proceedings in English and Italian.


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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Detectives released a second sketch Thursday of man they have dubbed, the "Red Car Flasher," who has exposed his naked body to teen girls more than a dozen times since Aug. 2011.
The suspect is believed to have flashed himself to young Hispanic girls near Arleta and Panorama City middle and high schools, Los Angeles police said.
The most recent incident took place on Dec. 22 at Woodman Avenue and Lassen Street, according to authorities.
Police say an 18-year-old girl was walking on the sidewalk when she noticed a red compact car parked at the curb with the passenger door open.
"A fair-skinned man unexpectedly jumped out from the open car door, completely naked, and extended his arms toward the girl as if to hug or grab her," police said in a statement.
The girl ran away and the suspect fled in his vehicle.
So far, no victims have been physically harmed.
"The red compact car is a commonality among all the cases, as is the suspect's light complexion and close-cropped, receding hair with a bit of gray," officials said.
According to victims, the flasher could be between 25 and 40 years old. He may have a scar on one cheek, and a victim thought his name may be Paul, police said.
His vehicle may be an older import like a Honda, Toyota or Nissan. In some cases, the suspect may have tried to cover the license plate with a shirt or towel.
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call LAPD Mission Detectives, at (818) 838-9975.


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Among the initial stages of many workout plans, press-ups are widely used due to their simple mechanism. However, they remain underrated because of the misconception they won't achieve any noticeable benefits compared with other workout methods.
Benefits of Press-ups
- Targets multiple body parts such as the chest, triceps and hips
- Assists weight control
- Stabilises and mobilises the shoulders
- Burns body fat for a more defined torso
- Can be practiced anytime, anywhere without using any equipment
Types of Press-ups
Here are some of the most common press-up variations:
Box Press-up
By getting into a press-up position with your hands shoulder width apart, you should then place your knees on the floor, while keeping your back and head in a straight position. Lower your chest into a 90-degree angle, with your feet on the floor.
Diamond Press-up
A variation of a standard press-up with your hands touching together to form a diamond shape, simply lower your body until your chest touches the ground.
Clap Press-up
Start with the standard press-up position. When your chest hits the floor, shoot up and clap your hands while in mid-air before attempting another rep.
One Arm Press-up
Perhaps the most difficult variation. As the name implies, one arm is used to press-up as the other arm rests behind.
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For beginners, make sure you watch out for the following mistakes if you want to achieve maximum results:
× Not Breathing Right
Always breathe. Inhale every time you go down and exhale as you go up.
× Neck and Head Movement
Keep your neck and head straight at all times. Never bop your head on the ground!
× Arching the Back
Do not bend your back, as this will take away the force being built up in the core area.
× Quality vs. Quantity
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If you think new cars are getting too expensive, you're certainly not alone. According to a report Monday by The Wall Street Journal, the gap between the price of the average new and used vehicle is as wide as it's been in five years, pushing buyers away from dealerships and towards used car lots and classified ads.
However, demand for vehicles has still stayed strong, and as more new vehicles reach the end of their lease terms, there's a surplus of low-mileage, relatively new cars, trucks, and SUVs for buyers to choose from.
MORE: Countdown to zero: Automakers dial back 0 percent interest loans after almost two decades
According to the report, the average price paid for a new vehicle hit an all-time high of $36,848 in the U.S. in December of 2017 and dropped slightly to $35,828 in the second quarter of 2018, while the average price of a 1-3 year old used car in the same quarter was $22,489, a difference of nearly $13,500.
"When people see the price has gone up, it is sticker shock, especially when people only buy a car every five to six years," said Brian Allan, a senior director at Galpin Motors chain of dealerships to the Journal. He emphasized that Galpin and others are seeing buyers drive off the lot in a preowned vehicle when they came in intending to buy new more frequently than ever.
Despite the gap in average price paid, used car prices are up about $865 from 2017, and auto retailers sold 10.4 million used cars in the second quarter of 2018, making the secondhand car market more lucrative than ever with a profit margin of nearly 7 percent last year.
With zero percent interest loans and other incentives now starting to fall by the wayside because of higher federal interest rates and the escalating trade dispute, new car sales prospects are not looking up in the long term.
Read more from Internet Brands Automotive:
- Hennessey F5 Venom: Forget 300 mph, aiming for 311 mph; challengers welcome
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe first drive review: The new king of sporty German four-doors
- BMW 3-Series teased: New generation of benchmark sport sedan almost ready
- Mid-engine C8 Corvette could get clutch-by-wire manual
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The Sunday Intertitle: Vile Bodies
Too hot to write… two hot to read… too hot to watch… we didn't get a summer in Scotland last year, but this year we seem to have two piled on top of each other like sweaty wrestlers.
Finally caught up with Steven Soderbergh's MAGIC MIKE, and incidentally also saw BEHIND THE CANDELABRA at the Cameo. It holds up pretty well on the big screen, and was very enjoyable — more so than MM, which is diverting, and moves in a surprising way, its wonders to perform, which is very refreshing, but does it add up to a whole lot? I dunno. I guess it needn't.
The male stripper movie is mainly enjoyable for the insight it offers, fictitious though it may be, into a closed world. It's almost like a Howard Hughes movie, only with penis pump and buttockless trousers. I was fascinated to learn that male strippers are all heterosexual. Surprising, in a way. Maybe it's like the US army's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy? Show, don't tell, or something. And all that stuff about steroid abuse? Not true, according to this.
The movie has the most unforgiving sound mix of any film I've seen recently — I'd say that if we had been even slightly hard of hearing we'd have been turning on the subtitles — as it is, it took fifteen minutes for us to adjust to the very low volume dialogue (with Channing Tatum a king mumbler), with very loud background noise and music too. It was interesting the way Soderbergh kept the crowd noise way up during the various stripshow acts, with the music heavily distorted, so the scenes play as verité rather than as production numbers. Maybe that made some of it less enjoyable than it might have been, but it integrated the style.
Not so keen on the yellow filtered Floridian exteriors, though, which looked kinda toxic. Reminds me of how he made Mexico orange in TRAFFIC.
BEHIND THE CANDELABRA has more emotion and more nerve, and slightly more gayness — though there isn't a lot of mad passionate love — the two leads kiss each other but all too deliberately miss the mouths. The "courageous" aspect of Michael Douglas's performance is the physical self-exposure. After his ass got very badly reviewed in BASIC INSTINCT, he swore never to unleash it (onscreen) again, but here it is, along with skinny limbs and a rotund abdomen. Respect is due for the abandonment of vanity, especially after the man had just gotten over a life-threatening illness. And I'm very glad that WALL STREET thing wasn't his last movie.
Douglas and Damon and Bakula and Rob Lowe and Debbie Reynolds are all excellent. One worries about a straight cast and production team (Soderbergh as director, editor and cinematographer) tackling a subject which inherently presents a grotesque parody of an already stereotyped vision of a homosexual lifestyle — but the film seemed confident enough to be able to say "This is what it was like" — it's not a comment on anything other than the facts in the case (as presented by one participant's memoir).
I worry that Soderbergh is now to Douglas and Zeta-Jones as Joseph Losey was to the Burtons. But none of Soderbergh's films misfire as magnificently as BOOM! — they don't have the grandiloquence. Soderbergh is too smart and self-aware to commit a howler of that magnitude, but that's a little sad too — he'd never let himself go, to that extent, either. His best work seems to focus his wit and intelligence onto small subjects, illuminating them until they sparkle.
I think THE INFORMANT! is still my favourite Soderbergh joint.
Still, very glad that Soderbergh's retirement is essentially in name only — his TV show The Knick will deal with an early twentieth century hospital in New York — Fiona will watch regularly as anything to do with historic medicine is catnip to her. Will I be watching too? I think so.
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For me, the nest part of Magic Mike is when Tatum's character is trying to ply his "charms" on a loan officer wearing a suit that looked like it was on his stripper rack. He and his cohorts are boys with no understanding of business or anything else for that matter. They can only approximate it.
Please don't tell me that Fiona is a fan of "Call The Midwife" :)
Magic Mike presents male strippers as entirely heterosexual. In real life most of them are. Interesting Soderbergh cast Matt Boemer, an openly gay actor, as one of the strippers.
Liberace is a Gay Universe until himself. If he were alive and kicking today — out of the closet and working as a judge on "Ru-Paul's Drag Race" — his romantic problems would be exactly the same. What ruined the Liberace/Thorsen relationship wasn't the closet but the power differential between them. Lee had everything. Scott just had his looks.
Douglas is terrific because he really knows what it's like to be a Big Star and he conveys all the flash and paranoid instability that goes with it. Matt Damon is nicely subdued as Scott. Rob Lowe however steals the show as the wack-a-doodle plastic surgeon.
Precisely. Soderbergh make's Scott's decline and fall rather moving. There's a terrific scene where he's complaining to a friend about Lee while shaking all over from the drugs he's been taking.
Plus there's Lee's deathbed scene. What actor (male/female, gay/straight) can possibly resist getting to do Camille ?


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string fever posts by Rachel at Stitched in Color. I am working on making some isosceles triangle string blocks and a tutorial will be up with these in the very near future. So you can see lots of fun tutes to look forward to.
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Influential Milwaukee women to be honored on city website, cable channel
"Milwaukee is blessed to have such a richly diverse group of influential women who are leaders across a wide array of sectors..."
In honor of Women's History Month, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs announced that starting next week the City of Milwaukee will be honoring notable women in the city's history with a series of informational vignettes that will run on the front page of the city's website and on the City Channel.
"Milwaukee is blessed to have such a richly diverse group of influential women who are leaders across a wide array of sectors, and they are international leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, civil rights icons, and more," Alderwoman Coggs said. "We are paying tribute to them and recognizing the contributions that our sisters have made to this city."
The Women's History Milwaukee initiative will highlight several iconic local figures in history. During this informational campaign, the official city website (city.milwaukee.gov) will feature photos and facts about the women of Milwaukee's history, and these same informational vignettes will also run regularly during City Channel programming.
The initiative will complement Girls' Day at City Hall, the annual event that Alderwoman Coggs organizes to expose young women to career options in public service, engage them in their community and inspire them to achieve. The 8th Annual Girls' Day at City Hall is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 14, and more information is available at milwaukee.gov/district6/girlsdayreg.
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PIQUA — A Piqua police officer is on administrative leave after wrecking his patrol vehicle while he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol over the weekend.
On Saturday, Oct. 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a Piqua police officer self-reported a crash on private property to his supervisor. The crash took place in the rear parking lot of the former Piqua Board of Education office, located at 719 East Ash Street, in an area that is currently under construction.
Officer Justin W. Augustine, 38, of Troy, reportedly struck a a flat-bed semi-trailer loaded with concrete barriers used to separate lanes in road construction areas. The trailer had damage to a light fixture on the front right corner. Dick Lumpkin's Towing towed the police cruiser from the scene.
Piqua Chief of Police Bruce Jamison released a statement on Monday regarding the incident, explaining that during the course of that supervisor's investigation, reasonable suspicion was developed to charge that officer with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to Jamison. An internal investigation was commenced.
"The first principle in any internal investigation is the Department's duty to the public," according to Jamison. "The second principle is the duty to provide fair procedures to any officer involved." Jamison stated that no other public comments will be made by the city of Piqua or the Piqua Police Department, but the Piqua Police Department released the department's report of the incident and the traffic crash report.
According to Piqua police reports about the incident, Augustine reported the private property crash, telling his supervisor Lt. Rick Byron of the Piqua Police Department that he was trying to urinate near the southeast corner of the building.
Lt. Byron observed "significant damage to the entire passenger side" of Augustine's patrol vehicle, beginning at the front windshield and ending on the rear quarter panel. The windshield and both passenger side door windows were broken, according to police reports.
When Lt. Byron asked Augustine what happened, Augustine reportedly said again that he was trying to urinate. Augustine said that he was driving 20 mph during the incident. Augustine would also occassionally yell obscenities while he was being questioned.
An officer observed that Augustine's eyes "were bloodshot and red and that his speech was slow and slurred," according to police reports. A Four Loko Gold 14 percent alcohol per volume malt beverage can was later located in the driver's door of Augustine's personal vehicle. An empty can of the same beverage was also found near the crash scene.
The Piqua Police Department attempted to have Augustine go to the Upper Valley Medical Center to undergo a drug and alcohol screen due to being in an accident with a city-owned vehicle, but he refused. Augustine reportedly admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the day, but he refused all OVI tests and was placed under an Administrative License Suspension (ALS).
Augustine was eventually transported to UVMC for a Behavioral Health Assessment and to be medically cleared, but Augustine was not processed due to his condition.
Augustine was cited for OVI – Refusal and operating a vehicle without being in reasonable control of vehicle. Augustine is scheduled to be arraigned in Miami County Municipal Court on Wednesday.
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Sometimes the problem with a relationship is that there are two of you. And whilst two can be extremely good for a number of things, it can be bad when it comes to decision making.
Like making important decisions such as getting the kids some bunny rabbits.
I think that they need some…and she doesn't agree.
The girls are sold on the idea, hell it was their idea to start with. When they heard we were moving to a new house the first question they asked was "Can we have bunnies now?"
Being the terrific negotiator that I am I immediately dispelled the notion with "we will have to see about that."
It would appear that my 'no' wasn't a strong enough 'no'. Because they asked again when we moved in, with those eyes that only little girls, actually scrap that…ALL girls of ANY age have mastered. The eyes that look pitifully and doe-eyed at you and ignite that little quiver in the lip at the same time. The four year old wins that competition hands down. Not that I am wrapped around her little finger mind you.
I have fond and distant childhood memories of bunnies. Memories I would be only too happy to revive. Besides, having rabbits means building a rabbit hutch. I am a DIY man through and through and relish the idea of a little project such as a rabbit hutch construction.
I remember my dad making a well-constructed one for my sister and me. I have visions of constructing my own bunny mansion with several storeys, and clever joints and door mechanisms. It's practically a rite of passage for a father.
Come to think of it, I might need to purchase a new tool for the job. Because an entire garage jam packed with every tool imaginable might just have something missing.
Having convinced myself, the next step was to sell the idea to the older boys.
Being a terrible negotiator – as mentioned previously – I battled for a while to decide on the correct words, and then figured a picture might do it. You know, appeal to their masculine builder/constructor side. No cute bunny pictures, I would need pictures of a supercool hutch.
I raced off to the nursery where I had recently seen some pretty cool hutches for sale – at prices that made my eyes water – and I returned that evening excited to show the boys the hutches I had merely 'happened' upon.
The almost 16 year old – we are not allowed to call him 15 – said immediately on viewing the pics "I also want a rabbit." "If I get a white one can I dye it?"
The 13 year old jumped straight on board. "Oh cool! I want a black one, and we can help you build the hutch.
I must be getting better at negotiating. But then they were the easy candidates. Their mother would be the tough nut to crack.
So I mentioned to the boys that we had best break the news very softly and slowly. See it as a long term negotiation. Their mom was going to need some subtle work and delicate bargaining finesse.
At the very least, we were five votes against one.
Then again, any man will know that a relationship ballot means bugger all. There is only one vote that counts…
…the good news is that she didn't say no 'completely.'
Hopefully this blog will be followed by a second chapter.
For the record, I would be prepared to ditch the silkworm eggs the girls and I have been storing if the kids are allowed bunnies. I am holding that little ace till the bitter end.


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Today's guest post comes from Charlotte Fear, Event Manager South West for English Heritage, who explains the planning that goes into the sleepover events she coordinates at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall.
I always enjoy telling my friends, family and colleagues about my sleepover events at Pendennis Castle. It's amusing to see the range of reactions from people. The overwhelming response is "WOW, that sounds amazing!" shortly followed by, "But where will they sleep?" and "Won't it be cold?"
Indeed, there are lots of questions raised and lots to consider when planning this kind of event! Let me start by outlining what our sleepover events are about, and what guests can expect.
We offer two types of sleepover events – one for adults only (16+) and one for families (children 8+). Our recent family sleepover was the first kind of this event ever to be held at Pendennis Castle – and the first time people had slept over in the Castle Keep for many centuries.
Making use of the space
The event takes place in the magnificent historic Keep. Set up in the large ground floor room are canvas camp beds where people will sleep, and next door to this an adjoining room with a fireplace where people will gather at the start of the evening and where supper will be served.
We offer two slightly different experiences for the adult and family events, but both will include supper and breakfast, a twilight tour and storytelling round the fire. For families, we offer interactive activities including a soldier's drill game, which always promises a lot of laughs for children and adults alike!
Planning – ask for help!
So, where to start with planning? As with any event, this is key and even more so with planning a sleepover. Attention to detail is everything. From heating to eating to sleeping, it all needs to be thought about and carefully planned.
I ensured that I consulted with all the relevant parties when planning my sleepover – both colleagues from various departments in the organisation and others who had held similar events at other venues.
This knowledge helped me to compile my 'to do' list, and broke down everything I needed to think about including all health and safety aspects of the event, catering, structuring the event and deciding what activities to offer, staffing – the list goes on and on!
First impressions matter
Once everything is in place, guests arrive. What happens then? For me, this is one of the most important aspects of this kind of event – the welcome, and first impressions. No doubt, people have been gearing up to this event for several weeks, they're excited and they can't wait to see what's going to happen.
From the very moment they arrive the 'experience' begins. We help to create this by floodlighting the Keep (which looks fantastic at night), and having a historical character hosting the evening and welcoming our guests. The host is an essential part of the event, helping to break the ice and put people at ease.
The real impression can be made, however, when they enter the Keep itself – the building where everyone will sleep and where we serve supper. We light the fire and place church candles round the room, and welcome our guests with warm punch and nibbles.
Good food and drink make a difference
The food you'll offer is another really important part of the event to consider, and something people always remember about their experience. We offer home-made beef bourguignon followed by sticky toffee pudding with Cornish clotted cream for supper, which always goes down a treat!
Don't forget also that the evening meal is just one part of the experience – hot chocolate round the fire and a traditional cooked breakfast in the morning are also part of the offering and always well received.
Visitor information
Another important point to be aware of is to keep your guests informed as much as possible when holding a sleepover event. I've discovered over the years that people generally like to know what's going on – within reason!
Of course, we don't want to give away too many surprises, but I found it useful to ensure that everyone was briefed at the start of the event about what was going to be happening and when.
This was also really important when people made a booking. I compiled a 'pre-event questionnaire' which was sent out to all guests who booked places at the event, outlining everything they/we might need to know in advance, including:
- what to pack
- where they were sleeping (and the fact this would be in a communal area)
- dietary requirements
- washing facilities etc
Define your marketing message
Following on from this, I would advise a similar approach with your event marketing too. Identifying your market and the angle you are going to use to sell this event is essential.
Be clear with what you are offering as well – a lesson I learnt here perhaps was to have a more defined marketing message. Indeed, the event almost sells itself in the fact that it's such a unique experience; however, I felt I could perhaps have taken advantage more of the spooky elements of the experience, and the potential for things to 'go bump in the night'!
On the subject of lessons learnt and things to take forward for next time, I'd also say that there is room to add more authenticity to the experience.
We already include some aspects of this with our historical character who hosts the evening and the authentic-style goblets and wooden bowls we use to serve supper. However, I think there's room to build on this – costumed medieval staff being one idea possibly. Indeed, you could go all out here with authentic beds, food and even facilities!
However you decide to plan it, this is a truly special and unique experience. This is our first year of running sleepover events and we look forward to building on the success with more events planned for later on in the year and across other English Heritage sites including Portland Castle, Belsay Hall and Kenilworth Castle.
Thanks, Charlie!
If you'd like to write a guest post or case study for this blog about any aspect of event planning or marketing in arts or heritage venues, please drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com or call me on 01273 623336.


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I'm trying to do something pretty strange.
I would like to have an vNet adapter on the host machine (Management OS) which is behind NAT, which is also on the host machine (don't ask why).
This is how I set it up:
Created an Internal vSwitch:
New-VMSwitch -SwitchName "Nat Switch" -SwitchType Internal
Got the Interface Index and setup a static ip for the gateway:
New-NetIPAddress -IPAddress 192.168.5.1 -PrefixLength 24 -InterfaceIndex 40
Created the NetNat for the interface:
New-NetNat –Name NATNetwork –InternalIPInterfaceAddressPrefix 192.168.5.0/24
Added another network adapter to the host and hooked it up:
Add-VMNetworkAdapter –ManagementOS -Name "NAT Adapter" –SwitchName "Nat Switch"New-NetIPAddress -IPAddress 192.168.5.20 -PrefixLength 24 -DefaultGateway 192.168.5.1 -InterfaceIndex 54
Add-VMNetworkAdapter –ManagementOS -Name "NAT Adapter" –SwitchName "Nat Switch"
New-NetIPAddress -IPAddress 192.168.5.20 -PrefixLength 24 -DefaultGateway 192.168.5.1 -InterfaceIndex 54
This seems like it should work, but does not:
ping -S 192.168.5.20 126.96.36.199Pinging 188.8.131.52 from 192.168.5.20 with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.
ping -S 192.168.5.20 22.214.171.124
Pinging 18.104.22.168 from 192.168.5.20 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Infact, if I do a wireshark trace i see the ping go out on the network, and a reply is sent, but it's not forwarded back to the Nat Switch.
The stranger thing is that if I setup a virtual machine and ping through the Nat Switch it works just fine.
I did a wireshark trace on the Nat Switch and I can see ping requests and replies coming from and going to the virtual machine, but only requests and no replies for the host vNet adapter. I'd post a picture of the trace but I'm not verified yet.
It's obvious that there is some setup difference between the two adapters that's making this not work but I'm not really sure what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
I think you'd be better off setting up a small router distro as a VM and using that instead of this.\
Something like IPfire running in a VM would be more robust as well as configurable.


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The Best Drink To Boost Your Metabolism In The Morning
If you're trying to find the perfect way to start off your mornings to boost your metabolism and get you ready for the week you're in luck.
A new study conducted by the University of California found that the best way to start your morning was by having a cup of green tea or English breakfast tea. In fact, by starting your day with one of these drinks it could help to aid weight loss. As well as boosting your metabolism.
While tea is a great morning drink anyway, as it warms you up it also changes your gut metabolites. The study found that the amount of intestinal bacteria that's associated with obesity decreases with a cup of tea. In this way it can help speed up those fat burning efforts one cup at a time.
Most of us have already heard multiple times about all the health benefits green tea has to offer us. From how it can aid weight loss to the health benefits it has on your organs. However, this is one of the first studies which proves that black teas like English breakfast tea also have a similar effect.
So if you're not a big fan of the old green tea and only drink it for the health benefits. Now you can stick to the more traditional black tea and still reap the rewards.
So put the kettle on, get out your favourite mug, and enjoy the nourishing benefits of this popular drink.


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The Ministry of Transport's purpose is enabling New Zealanders to flourish
Transport is essential for the lives of every New Zealander – it allows us to access economic and social opportunities within New Zealand and to connect globally. For New Zealanders to flourish we need an effective, healthy and safe domestic transport system with strong links to the rest of the world.
New Zealand has a vibrant transport sector, which provides around four and a half percent of New Zealand's employment and five percent of our gross domestic product. In total, the Government has $60 billion worth of transport assets, including 11,000 kilometres of State highways, 84,000 kilometres of local roads and over 4,000 kilometres of rail track. New Zealand has 14 exporting ports and five international airports.
The Government invests over $4 billion in the transport network each year – around 1.5 percent of New Zealand's GDP.
This investment is made across a range of transport modes to enable business and individuals to maximise their economic and social well-being. To keep users of the transport system safe and to minimise harm to the environment, the Ministry administers 270 pieces of transport law.
The Ministry is uniquely placed to influence the future transport system. Our purpose os enabling New Zealanders to flourish.
The Ministry is the Government's principal adviser on transport policy
The Ministry provides advice to Government on issues across the whole of the transport system, and the regulatory framework that supports it. We are focused on developing a transport system that maximises economic and social benefits for New Zealand and minimises harm. To do this, we must have a good base knowledge of the transport sector. We also need to understand the future drivers for transport and their implications for Government policy and investment decisions. The vast majority of our work is providing advice to the Minister and Associate Minister of Transport. Our role is to:
- understand the transport environment and how all users, organisations and local authorities that participate in the transport system will respond to different settings
- lead thinking on strategy for the success of the overall system
- facilitate conversations across the transport sector to align activities to improve the performance of the transport system
- advise on the funding and governance of the transport Crown entities.
We undertake a number of other functions
In addition to our core policy and Crown entity oversight roles, the Ministry also has responsibility for other functions. These include:
- administering transport legislation, rules and regulations
- representing New Zealand at international transport fora
- licensing all international airlines operating to and from New Zealand
- refunding fuel excise duty (contracted to the NZ Transport Agency)
- negotiating air service agreements
- operating the Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Aerodrome
- overseeing the Crown's interest in joint venture airports
- administering a contract with the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited to provide public weather warning and forecast services.
We work with others to achieve outcomes for the transport sector
The Ministry has an important role in advising the Government. However, we are only one of five organisations that make up the Government transport sector, and one of many thousands that make up the whole transport sector.
As a policy agency, the Ministry is able to influence the policy and regulatory settings under which the transport system operates. But we need to work with other agencies, and for them to successfully undertake their own roles for our outcomes to be achieved.
Key management personnel as at 30 June 2017
Peter Mersi, Chief Executive and Secretary for Transport.
Lisa Barrett, Acting General Manager Organisational Development
Nick Brown, General Manager Aviation and Maritime
Gareth Chaplin, General Manager Sector Performance
Andrew Jackson, Deputy Chief Executive
Mike James, General Manager Road and Rail.


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Our most recent projects have been video / TV campaigns that we're proud to say we researched, wrote and provided extensive creative direction throughout the full production.
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Our friendly, professional team of about 20 employees comes from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. We speak more than 15 languages, including Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Chokwe, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Lingala, Tigrinya, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Sinhalese, Spanish and Tagalog.
Grace Eidse, Executive Director & Founder
(B.Ed, M.Ed.)
I established Altered Minds Inc. as a non-profit company in 2005. It was a way to bring my diverse experience as a teacher, teacher trainer, language assessor, program developer, global nomad, and lover of cultures and languages together under one roof.
I chose the name "Altered Minds" because learning is a transformative process. When we travel or meet people from around the world and listen to their stories, we change. We become more open-minded, more caring and respectful.
Someone asked me recently, "What inspires you about your work?" My staff inspires me. Every day, when we share lunch or I hear laughter coming from one of the classrooms, I see how much my employees care about each other and about the participants in our programs.
Jacqueline T. Salamisan, Financial Administrator
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, major in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Law degree. I worked as Project Accountant for USAID, CIDA and AUSAID. I also worked as Admin and Financial Officer in two International Non-Government Organisations – Leonard Cheshire International, Far Eastern Region Office, and Christian Blind Mission, CBR Office.
My motivational phrase of encouragement is "Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight." You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive. Thanks to all the wonderful newcomers I've met at Entry Program for teaching me so much.
Hana Ditamo, Administrative Supervisor
(B.Sc. Computer Programming)
I am from Ethiopia and speak Amharic and English. I have traveled to Dubai, Nashville & Atlanta. I enjoy meeting people from different places in the world and learning about their cultures. As an immigrant myself, I also like to help newcomers in every way I can.
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not." – Oprah Winfrey
Anita Sharma, Instructor
I am a passionate teacher with over 15 years of experience working with newcomers to Canada. I also worked as a Financial Advisor with CIBC bank for 7 years. In the early years of my professional life, I started off in retail management. The oddest position I held was managing a fitness centre. I am proud and happy to say that Entry Program has been the most rewarding and the best experience of my career. I have travelled to India, Mexico and the United States. I am fluent in English and Hindi and can speak a bit of French.
My favourite lines: "A smile speaks a thousand words in any language." "If you are depressed you are living in the past; if you are anxious you are living in the future; if you are at peace, you are living in the present."
Martin Blumrich, Cultural Communications & Soft Skills Facilitator
(MA, M.Div.)
One of my professional highlights was becoming Dean of Students at age 27 at a private post-secondary college. I have over four years' experience helping newcomers prepare for employment success in Manitoba. I've lived in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and have travelled to Germany, Mexico, and Nicaragua. I am the child of refugees, and my parents had nothing when their families were relocated to southern Germany at the end of World War II. My family story is inspirational because it shows what can be achieved through a great plan and hard work.
Corrina Loewen, Instructor,
Curriculum & Teacher Training Coordinator
(Certificate in Teaching ESL, Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics/German, Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education – EAL Teaching)
Without realizing it, I started my English teaching career as a volunteer in Chang Mai, Thailand many years ago. I enjoyed it so much that I continued to teach once I returned to Canada. I have taught a variety of language classes for newcomers and international students. Aside from teaching, my strengths include curriculum development, training other professionals in the field, and supporting new teachers. "Life as a teacher begins when you realize you're always a learner". Thanks to all the wonderful newcomers I've met at Entry Program for teaching me so much!
Tarek Aziz, Instructor
I got my BA in English Arts and Education in 1998. I have taught English as a second language for 18 years. Working as an EAL teacher was a life-long dream that was fulfilled when I started working for AMI / Entry Program. I lived in Egypt, but I had an opportunity to travel to England in 2006 on a scholarship. I speak English and Arabic. Know your skills, believe in yourself, set your goal and go hunting.
Monica Montalvo, Instructor
I came to Canada from Mexico in April 2013. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education, certification as a translator and interpreter (English-Spanish-English) and in TESL from Canada. I have been teaching children, teenagers and adults for 19 years now. The best experience from working with immigrants is being able to see how our students at Entry Program are not afraid anymore of starting a new life in a new country. Our program provides, not only the information they need to start, but also the confidence to accomplish their dreams. And this is our best reward.
Faith C. Ugwu, Administrative Assistant
(B.A Foreign Languages and Literary Studies – French)
I immigrated to Winnipeg from Nigeria in November, 2016, where I studied Foreign Languages and Literary studies, in my course of study served as the department's Library Assistant, developing analytical, technological and interpersonal skills. As a linguist with years of experience in HR Administration (Bilingual), Procurement and Client services, I received my Bachelors of Arts at the University of Nigeria and a certification in Interpreting Practice at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. I joined Altered Minds Inc. as an Administrative Assistant in May, 2017 and what I really enjoy about working with the team are our purpose and values. I am an Arts & craft lover and in my free time I love to sew!
Marina Grinko, Instructor, Entry Program Online
Parmdeep Kaur Saini, Administrative Assistant
(B.A, B.Ed.)
I grew up in India where I worked as a teacher for 2 years before moving to Spain. I lived in Spain for over 10 years. I worked there as a restaurant assistant manager, cashier and stock clerk. I speak Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish and English. I moved to Canada in 2014 and started working as a cashier and office clerk. In 2017 I joined Altered minds Inc. – it's like a dream come true. I am a very proud member of this family. I love meeting new people from different backgrounds, with their stories to be told. I find that there is always something new and amazing to learn – I love it.
Rozit Haile, Administrative Assistant
(BSc, Major Psychology)
Like many immigrants, I moved with my family from Sudan in 2014 seeking a better life in Canada. I was born to Eritrean parents and lived my life as a refugee in Sudan. Hence, I speak Tigrigna and Arabic. I am currently studying General Science, majoring in Psychology at the University of Manitoba. I hope to be a Physician one day and work with Doctors without Borders.
My journey at Altered Minds Inc. as an administrative assistant, started in January 2017. I am very lucky that I am a part of this brilliant and friendly organization. I am always super excited to come to work, meet gorgeous people from around the world, do what I believe in the most, which is giving; giving a smile, a warm heart and compassion.
Celia Enns, Instructor
I have a background in Education (B.Ed.) and have taught at the Elementary and Adult levels. After teaching children in the public and private school systems, I worked with adults in basic Literacy for 3 years while living outside Canada. I have lived in Manitoba, Pennsylvania and Kentucky (USA) and travelled to countries in 4 continents: Africa, Europe, South America and North America. I've had the privilege to travel across Canada by car and train – east to west.
I have been teaching at Entry Program for 12 years. While at Entry Program, I have taught all levels, Foundations to High Beginner and worked as Teacher-Trainer. I am most grateful for the things I have learned from the people I have met here at Entry Program. People here have taught me about resilience and hope.
One of my passions is reading. A quote from one of my favourite authors, Barbara Kingsolver, reminds me of the importance of living with hope. "The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof."
Harpreet Suri, Administrative Assistant
I am from New Delhi, India and speak English, Punjabi & Hindi. I completed a Professional Diploma of Secretarial Practice at the YMCA in Winnipeg. I travelled many places in the north & south of India, and to Alberta, Canada & Minneapolis, USA. Canada is a country where people of all nations, all languages, all backgrounds, all religions, and all races can make a home and enjoy the quality life.
Albina Bushueva, Coordinator & Instructor
(MA in Translation & Interpretation, Philology, Education & English Language and Literature; PhD in Linguistics)
I was born and grew up in the USSR, a huge country with diverse people and many cultures living together. When I lived in Russia, for 10 years I worked as a university professor and an administrator of the department. I loved my work and my country. When we moved to Canada, I worked as an instructor for the University of Manitoba and volunteered for the Immigrant Centre until I got a one of a kind position with Altered Minds Inc. I coordinate our interpreters: we have several hundreds of wonderful people in our database. I arrange for regular and special presentations with our many partner agencies and various organization in the community. I bring in resources and materials for our programs, and I teach a class.
The best part of my job is meeting people from all over the world and getting rich from their experience. When my young family of three came to Canada several years ago, we did not know a single person here and we had not been to Winnipeg before. Now, we have travelled all over Manitoba, Canada and the USA, we have met many great people and made some good friends. Canada has become our second home. I believe that we should keep on trying and doing our best in all the circumstances, we should trust ourselves and be open to other people's support.
Milagros Dacwag,
Intake Counsellor
I am a Registered Social Worker with Manitoba College of Social Workers, and a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, Inc. Before coming to Winnipeg, I worked in the Philippines and Singapore as a Social Worker with the different sectors in the community. Prior to joining the SOPA team, I served as a Settlement Worker at the Salvation Army's Barbara Mitchell Resource (Centre, assisting newcomers in the St. Vital area in Winnipeg. Today, I assist pre-arrival immigrants bound to Manitoba.
Yulia Savchuk,
Job Search Strategies Facilitator
I am an expert in online teaching and curriculum design with 8 years' experience in delivering language, settlement and employment-related courses online. I am currently enrolled in the Career and Academic Advising Certificate Program and am working towards a Career Development Practitioner (CDP) designation. Helping people achieve their life and career goals is something that I am very passionate about.
My favourite quote is "When life shuts a door, just open it again. That's how doors work".
Jena Mae Deferia, Instructor, Living English Program Coordinator
Breanne Fryza, Instructor, Living English Curriculum Coordinator


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Letter dated 07/6/2011 - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
July 6, 2011
The Honorable Hilda Solis
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
Michael Jones
Acting Administrator
Office of Policy Development and Research
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
Re: Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Amendment of the Effective Date; 76 Fed. Reg. 37686 (June 28, 2011).
Dear Secretary Solis and Mr. Jones,
The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to submit these comments to the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding its proposed rule, Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Amendment of Effective Date.
Advocacy believes that, in the proposed rule, DOL did not adequately provide a factual basis for its Regulatory Flexibility Act certification, and that the agency's certification did not take into consideration the economic impact that this unexpected change in the effective date of the wage methodology rule will have on small businesses. Moreover, the 11-day public comment period provided for in the proposed rule gives small entities little meaningful opportunity to comment on the impact of the amendment of the effective date on their businesses.
The Office of Advocacy
Congress established Advocacy under Pub. L. 94-305 to represent the views of small entities before Federal agencies and Congress. Advocacy is an independent office within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); as such the views expressed by Advocacy do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Administration. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA),(1) as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA),(2) gives small entities a voice in the Federal rulemaking process. For all rules that are expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, Federal agencies are required by the RFA to assess the impact of the proposed rule on small business and to consider less burdensome alternatives.
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 requires agencies to give every appropriate consideration to comments provided by Advocacy.(3) The agency must include, in any explanation or discussion accompanying the final rule's publication in the Federal Register, the agency's response to these written comments submitted by Advocacy on the proposed rule, unless the agency certifies that the public interest is not served by doing so.(4)
Regulatory Background
On January 19, 2011, DOL issued a final rule changing the wage methodology for the temporary non-agricultural employment of foreign workers under the H-2B visa program (the "Wage Rule").(5) The Wage Rule increased the wages by industry for H-2B workers by $1.23 to $9.72 per hour, effective for wages paid for work performed on or after the effective date of the final rule, January 1, 2012.(6) In the Wage Rule, DOL specifically welcomed information from the public on the feasibility and implementation of phasing in the new prevailing wages. According to DOL, the reason behind this request was that: "The Department recognizes that rapid wage increases may create burdens for employers that choose to participate in the H-2B program, while also providing potentially higher wages for U.S. and H-2B workers hired under the program."(7)
On June 15, 2011, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a Memorandum(8) and Order(9) in Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas (CATA) v. Solis, Civil No. 2:09-cv-240-LP. The court vacated the January 1, 2012 effective date of the Wage Rule, ruling that the Immigration and Nationality Act did not permit DOL to consider issues relating to employer hardship as a reason to delay the effective date of a new wage rule. The court ordered "that, within forty-five (45) days, the DOL will—in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and this court's orders—announce a new effective date." The court did not mandate what the effective date should be, leaving that decision to the discretion of DOL.
On June 28, 2011, in compliance with the court's order, DOL published a proposed rule ("Proposed Rule") titled: Wage methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Amendment of Effective Date.(10) DOL "propose[d] that the Wage Rule take effect 60 days from the date of publication of a final rule resulting from this rulemaking" and "anticipate[d] the date of publication of the final rule to be on or about August 1, 2011; thus, the effective date of the Wage Rule would be on or about October 1, 2011."(11) The effect of the Proposed Rule accelerates the effective date of the Wage Rule by three months from January 1, 2012, to October 1, 2011.
Advocacy involvement in the Wage Rule
In the past year, Advocacy has submitted three public comment letters regarding changes to the H-2B program, citing small business concerns that these changes will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.(12) Advocacy argued that the wage increases will hurt seasonal small businesses that are seeking a legal means to hire foreign workers due to the shortage of available U.S. workers willing to do unskilled and temporary work, and may shut small businesses out of this vital program. Advocacy opined that the regulatory flexibility analyses in the proposed and final Wage Rule were inadequate because DOL provided no data to support the notion that wages of H-2B workers have depressed the wages of similar domestic workers, a premise that is central to DOL's justification for the wage increases.
Advocacy's previous comment letters recommended that DOL consider significant alternatives to this rulemaking that would meet the agency's objectives without jeopardizing small businesses.
DOL's certification of no significant impact in the Proposed Rule lacks a factual basis
In the Proposed Rule, DOL offers two reasons for selecting October 1, 2011as the effective date: 1) the rule is considered a major rule under the Congressional Review Act thereby requiring a 60-day delayed effective date from the date that the final rule is published; and 2) a 60-day delayed effective date would allow the Office of Foreign Labor time to implement the provisions of the Wage Rule.(13) Neither of these reasons takes into account how reducing the effective date will impact small businesses. DOL chose not to perform an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) in the Proposed Rule because "the Assistant Secretary of ETA has notified the Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration (SBA), under the RFA at 5 U.S.C. 605(b), and certified that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."(14) In support of this certification DOL stated that "[w]hile the change in the effective date of the Wage Rule that is being proposed in this NPRM may change the period in which the total cost burdens for small entities would occur, the Department believes that the amount of the total cost burdens themselves would not change."(15) DOL offers no data or other analysis in support of the factual basis used to support its certification as required by the RFA.(16) (17)
Advocacy suggests that DOL's certification in the Proposed Rule contradicts the analysis provided in the Wage Rule. In the Wage Rule DOL chose not to certify and analyzed the impacts associated with the wage modification by performing an IRFA. DOL "recognize[d] that rapid wage increases may create burdens for employers that choose to participate in the H-2B program" and in response solicited "information from the public on the feasibility, and implementation of phasing in the new prevailing wages."(18) DOL was so concerned about the burdens caused by accelerated implementation that DOL delayed the effective date of the new wage methodology because DOL:
"[R]ecognizes the impact that wage increases are likely to have on businesses, including small businesses that have in recent years relied on H–2B visas. In particular, the Department recognizes the commitments that employers have made in reliance on the current methodology, which has been expressed by many employers. In recognition of this impact, and in order to provide employers with sufficient time to plan for their labor needs for the next year and to minimize the disruption to their operations, the Department is delaying implementation of this Final Rule so that the prevailing wage methodology set forth in this Rule applies only to wages paid for work performed on or after January 1, 2012."(19)
There is nothing cited in the Proposed Rule that negates the agency's previous concern noted in the Wage Rule about the impact of the wage modification on small businesses, other than the court order mandating a new effective date. However, it is clear that the amended effective date has removed the clarity that small businesses had when they planned to comply with the requirements of the Wage Rule by January 1, 2012. The amended effective date will impact small businesses because they now have just two months from the publication of the final rule to implement the requirements of the regulation. Small businesses have made plans, commitments, and have expended money for the current year based on the January 1, 2012, effective date announced in the Wage Rule nearly six months ago.
In addition to the unbudgeted costs small businesses will incur in paying higher wages for the last quarter of 2011, small business will have to expend significant administrative resources readjusting their operations around the new effective date. DOL fails to take into account the costs small businesses incur during the H-2B administrative process. Advocacy's position in this regard is supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which suggests that the wage modification process is quite involved and requires advanced planning by small business employers.(20)
The court in CATA v. Solis ordered DOL to announce a new effective date in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act which requires DOL to "give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making through submission of written data, views, or arguments with or without opportunity for oral presentation."(21) Eleven days is too short a period for small businesses to comment on a rule that is expected to have a significant economic impact on their operations. Further, the public's ability to provide DOL with meaningful comments is limited by the agency's decision not to provide an IRFA. Advocacy submits that the aforementioned concerns and DOL's failure to provide an adequate factual basis in support of its certification undermines the agency's justification for significantly limiting public comment on this proposed rule. While Advocacy appreciates the balancing act under which the DOL is operating, my office believes that DOL can comply with the court's order while also complying with the small business protections afforded by the RFA.
In order to address these concerns Advocacy encourages DOL to: (1) complete an IRFA of the Proposed Rule; and (2) extend the deadline for submission of written comments to give the public a meaningful opportunity to comment on the Proposed Rule.
Please contact me or Major L. Clark, III at (202)-205-6532 (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you have any questions or require additional information.
Winslow Sargeant, Ph.D.
Chief Counsel for Advocacy
Major L. Clark, III
Assistant Chief Counsel
cc: The Honorable Cass Sunstein, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory
1. 5 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.
2. Pub. L. 104-121, Title II, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified in various sections of 5 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.).
3. Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (PL 111-240) § 1601.
4. Id.
5. Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment-H-2B Program; Final Rule, 76 Fed. Reg. 3452 (Jan. 19, 2011).
6. 76 Fed. Reg. at 3476.
7. Id. at 3462.
8. 2011 WL 2414555 (E.D.Pa.).
9. 2011 WL 2415141 (E.D.Pa.).
10. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37686.
11. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37688.
12. Comment letter from Winslow Sargeant, Ph.D., Chief Counsel and Janis Reyes, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy to the Honorable Hilda Solis, Secretary, and Thomas Dowd, Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor (October 27, 2010) at: http://www.sba.gov/content/letter-dated-102710-department-labor-employment-and-training-administration; Comment letter from Winslow Sargeant, Ph.D., Chief Counsel and Janis Reyes, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy to the Honorable Hilda Solis, Secretary, and Thomas Dowd, Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor (March 17, 2011) at: http://www.sba.gov/content/letter-dated-031711-department-labor-employment-and-training-administration; and Comment letter from Winslow Sargeant, Ph.D., Chief Counsel and Janis Reyes, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy to the Honorable Hilda Solis, Secretary, and Michael Jones, Acting Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor (May 17, 2011) at: http://www.sba.gov/content/letter-dated-51711-department-labor-employment-and-training-administration.
13. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37688.
14. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37689.
15. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37688-89.
16. 5 U.S.C. § 605(b).
17. DOL does incorporate by reference its Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis that was published in the final Wage Rule. 76 Fed. Reg. at 37688-89.
18. 76 Fed. Reg. at 3462.
19. 76 Fed. Reg. at 3482.
20. "The H-2B process requires precise and exacting timing on the part of employers. The windows during which they must advertise for workers and file the recruiting report required for a labor certification are specified and short. An employer cannot begin recruiting workers more than 120 days before the company is going to need an H-2B worker, and the firm must advertise for at least 10 days. The clock can easily run out on employers seeking temporary workers. A company cannot submit its labor certification application until it has completed the recruitment process and found it impossible to hire enough U.S. workers. Historically, it has taken an average of 60 days for DOL to process these applications, leaving the employer just 50 days before its need for temporary workers kicks in – a need often determined by inexorable seasonal changes. During that period, the employer must still file a temporary worker petition, get it approved by USCIS and find an appropriate foreign worker for the job. Then that worker must apply to DHS and to the State Department, receive approval from both agencies and travel to the United States." The Economic Impact of H-2B Workers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and ImmigrationWorks USA, October 28, 2010, available at http://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/reports/16102_LABR%20H2BRep....
21. 5 U.S.C. § 553(c).


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The intro's a bit meh but tut-tut on you for not listening on because The Tuts' brand of lo-fi all-girl pop punk is quite difficult to dislike. Along with the similarly sounding and equipped Colour Me Wednesday (bassist Harriet is also in CMW) they are starting what appears to be a C86 revival in Uxbridge.
They strike a delicate balance between approachably fun and unbridled explosiveness. Ok, so it might not be that nuclear but it's the best we can hope for since the days of Bill Price enticing the anger out of The Clash. This is UK pop punk at its finest; raw and unrefined with a jovial vibe that goads you into thinking that every obstacle is minuscule and irrelevant. If this tune doesn't cheer you up…can I try again later?


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Frequently Asked Questions
Citing the most recent public health orders by the State of California and the County of San Diego addressing public gatherings during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Vista's Wave Waterpark 2020 season is pausing operations indefinitely. When it is safe to gather again, we will be ready to welcome you back and be privileged to serve you, our community. More information is available on our COVID-19 page.
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1. Can I bring outside food into the park?
Unfortunately, we do not allow outside food into the park. For your convenience, we have a full service concession stand inside the park and there is a grass area outside the park if you wish to picnic. For a list of dietary needs and options visit our concessions page here.
2. How much is parking?
Parking is FREE!
3. Can I bring my own lifejacket or floaties (water wings)?
US Coast Guard approved (stamped on the inside of the jacket) personal lifejackets are permitted. Lifejackets are provided inside the park for FREE. Floaties and water wings are not permitted.
4. Do I have to pay to rent a tube?
No, tubes are provided at all the locations and rides where tubes are required to ride. We offer tube rentals for a convenience to guests who wish to have their own tube with them at all times.
5. Can I bring my own chair / umbrella?
Yes! We provide chairs and shade, but they are available on a first come, first serve basis. Cabana rentals are available in advance or on the day of your visit if they are not reserved. Umbrellas should be no larger than 6 feet and shade structures (pop-up tents) are not permitted. The Wave is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
6. Do I still have to purchase a ticket if I don't plan on getting in the water?
All guests must have a valid ticket or season pass to enter the facility. We do offer guests who do not wish to participate in the attractions a Spectator admission. Guests who would like to purchase a Spectator Ticket will pay the full ticket price of $20.95 and will receive a $4.00 refund upon exit with the return of a dry wristband.
7. I have purchased a ticket online, how do I use it?
You will receive an email confirmation and receipt of your purchase, attached to that email will be the PDF version of your ticket(s), you will need to print the ticket(s) and have them ready for the attendant at the front gate. We are unable to scan your ticket from your phone. Please contact our office at 760-940-WAVE if you need any assistance.
8. How do I use the Season Pass I purchased online?
Once you have purchased your Season Pass, you will receive an email confirmation and receipt. Attached to this email will be a PDF voucher that you will need to present at the Wave Administration Office. Here we will be able to take your picture and print your Season Pass.
9. Are lockers available?
Yes, backpack size lockers are available to rent for $5 per day. You will receive a $1 Wave Bonus Splash Buck upon returning your key.
10. How many guests fit inside one cabana?
We have 2 different cabana sizes available for rent. Our small cabanas are 10ft x 10ft and include one picnic table. Small cabanas typically fit approximately 10-15 guests. Our Large cabanas are 20ft x 10ft and include two picnic tables. Large cabanas typically fit approximately 20-30 guests. Please visit our Cabana Rentals page here for more information on cabanas.
11. Is your water heated?
Our main competition pool is heated between 78 and 80 degrees. All other attractions are usually between 74 and 76 degrees depending on weather conditions.
12. How old to my kids have to be to come to your park alone?
We recommend that all children under 8 be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 16. Parents / Guardians can decide if children are responsible enough to visit alone and follow all park rules. The Wave staff does not stop children from exiting the park unattended and we are unable to page guests, so please plan accordingly.
13. Is your park safe?
Yes, all of our lifeguards are highly trained and certified through Star Guard ELITE. Lifeguards are licensed in water rescues, CPR, first aid, AED use, oxygen use, and spinal management. We staff a first aid station located at our Wave Shack. We take pride in the safety of our park!


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The Raiders are entering the season with the smallest stadium in the NFL at 53,000 seating capacity. The stadium up until this season held 63,000 thousand fans but the Raiders decided to cover 10,000 seats to help to avoid TV blackouts. The O.co coliseum or the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum which is what it has been known as for the past 47 years is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL and is the only dual purpose stadium left in the NFL. But with that being said, the Raiders lease with the O.co coliseum is running out after the 2013 season and owner Mark Davis has stated that he refuses to sign another short term lease for the Raiders to remain playing in their current stadium.
So where does Raiders owner Mark Davis go from here? There are a few options:
1. I do give Mark Davis credit, he is trying to keep the Raiders in Oakland with his recent proposal. Owner Mark Davis is proposing to the city of Oakland a brand new 50,000 seat stadium which would be the NFL's smallest stadium. This would keep Raiders fan happy by keeping their football team in Oakland, the Oakland A's are looking to move to San Jose, and they would get a brand new stadium– win win. But the new stadium would cost around $800,000,000 and judging the Raiders current financial status, they could not even cover close to half of the cost.
2. We all know the NFL is trying like crazy to get a team back into Los Angeles, CA. And why not, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the USA next to New York, NY. The city of Los Angeles is currently in the process of building a brand new 75,000+ seating venue. The Raiders could certainly benefit from moving back to LA, they would get a massive new free stadium and they already have a built in fan base in LA. The Raiders were in LA from 1982-1994 and had some successful seasons in Los Angeles including a Superbowl win in 1983. But Al Davis moved the Raiders out of Los Angeles after the 1994 season because the Raiders 92,000+ seat coliseum would only get half full on game day leaving thousands of seats unfilled. But if the Raiders do move back to Los Angeles I am sure the city of Los Angeles would make sure they market the team as much as possible to make sure their brand new stadium is sold out every Sunday.
So what do you think Raider nation? Should Mark Davis try and build the NFL's smallest stadium and keep the Raiders in Oakland or should he move the Raiders back to Los Angeles? Love to hear what you think!
Raiders Training Camp begins July 25! I will be reporting throughout camp! Stay tuned!


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Winter at the Barrio Tequila BarPosted: December 6, 2011 Filed under: Restaurants, St Paul app, St. Paul restaurants | Tags: barrio, downtown St Paul, mears park, st paul spot, tequila bars in st paul Leave a comment
I adore this part of winter; the Beginning. The contrast of green to white with the first snow, temps cold but not yet bone-shatteringly so, storefronts festooned in swags, wreaths, globes and garland, luring you with their candy coated promises. In this moment even the mundane of my closet becomes appealing. Last year's winter clothes a novelty now hang from my still-summer body in good-humored accommodation. This very early winter time begs that I leave the confines of my home to find my friends and follow enticement. "Eat, Drink & be Merry" has never had more meaning than in December. Find a place for me to sit beside an expansive window and watch the world from inside.
Recently I spent an evening at Barrio Tequila Bar whose street side facade vaunts a wall of glass overlooking Mears Park in lowertown St Paul. Such decadence taken for granted, to be surrounded by this energy-infused warmth with nothing more than a simple pane of glass shielding me from the algidity. It's here friends and I sip bar concoctions with meaningless names; "The Trinity", "Macho Camacho" and "Enter The Dragon", each softening the edges of our day with their velvety smoothness. My attention vacillates between the alcohol steeped chatter at my table and the winter life outdoors. Pulsing gusts of snow race across the street heedless of cars, men and women walk past, strides confident in their Sorrel-clad feet. Food arrives at our table, mini-Mexican works of art; Mahi Mahi Taco, Red Snapper Ceveche, Amish Chicken Quesadilla and a Trio of Salsas. Nestled at the center of the Trio lies the Habanero salsa, co-dependent lover of my tequila, task master to my taste buds; nothing brings me to present like my incendiary compadre, daring me, swearing no harm while bringing tears to my eyes.
And so the evening proceeds, friends wrapped together in the raucousness of the Barrio, a crazy confluence of tequila and capsaicin sharpening the contrast of what awaits outdoors. I know the freshness of December will pass, eventually my clothes will conspire to strangulate me and I will curse each and every snowflake that falls from the sky. But for now I will sit toasty warm indoors and enjoy the newness of my winter relationship.
St Paul Peeps – in Mears ParkPosted: July 7, 2011 Filed under: St Paul, St Paul app, twin cities | Tags: mears park, mears park music, midwest mountaineering, Minnesota, Recreation, Saint Paul Minnesota, slack line Leave a comment
A little curiosity and a big dose of nosiness led us over to this charming couple of young adults who were setting up a slack line in Mears Park yesterday evening. They had strung a line between two trees and were testing the tension, when we walked over and interrupted them. Like a couple of toddlers, we wanted to know the what, why, how and , when and they indulged us with more than a dose of Minnesota niceness.They demonstrated, urged us to try, held our hands as we shook and edged our ways a few steps (me) or the entire length of the line (my friend).
What an amazing feeling to isolate the contact point of your body onto a 2 inch semi slippery strap, responding to every quiver of your muscle, whether it originated in your mind or your limbs. Then to jump to the ground and continue the shakes like the proverbial drunken sailor.
Here's "the skinny." The set up of slack line equipment can be had for about $65 dollars and Midwest Mountaineering or other similar stores around town. They had taken to bringing with to family events, preferring the activity to the usual other diversions. It's great exercise – abdominal and legs, and of course, a boost to your balance.
My friend and I reluctantly said good-bye and took off to attend to our wine tasting at Bin. Curious? You can probably find them in Mears Park many evenings continuing their venture to prepare for a slack line walk across a creek somewhere. They lived close by.
For a comprehensive listing of St Paul's many events and restaurants, please visit our website and download our app, both iPhone and Android, at the usual places.


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A recent survey finds feral hogs are wreaking havoc on farms in southwest Georgia. Total damage estimates are over $80 million-dollars.
Feral pigs are widespread across the entire state, but the survey focused on farmer in 41 Southwest Georgia counties. Respondents said damage includes crops, gardens, landscapes and fencing.
University of Georgia Wildlife Specialist Mike Mengac headed up the survey and presented the results to the Georgia Farm Bureau. He says feral hogs have been in Georgia since Hernando de Soto came in the 1500's.
"In the Depression people released them when they abandoned their farms and moved to the cities. In the mountains people used to let their hogs run wild and forage and some would just become wild. They'd never be recovered and never come back home again."
Mengac says the best way to control them is to hunt or trap them. Feral pigs can have two litters a year with an average of six to eight piglets.


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The Forbes School of Business at Ashford University has introduced a new Media Management specialization for its online Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) degree programs.
"Students pursuing this specialization will learn how to use the media to grow a business, develop a strategic plan for managing a media department, and strengthen their qualifications to manage a media team," said Dr. Jorge Cardenas, associate dean for the Forbes School of Business at Ashford University.
Enrollment for the Media Management specialization opened on July 1, 2014.
The Master of Business Administration degree program provides a comprehensive learning experience in key areas of business administration. The program emphasizes the interrelationships among the various functional business disciplines and provides a strong foundation in the skills appropriate to analytical management.
The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is designed to develop professional competence in a world of rapid and global change. It allows students to develop advanced skills in dealing with the complex problems that organizations and individuals face in today's marketplace. To learn more about the degree programs or the new specialization, visit www.ashford.edu.
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Functionality and feedback: A realist synthesis of the collation, interpretation and utilisation of PROMs data to improve patient care
Project title: Functionality and feedback: A realist synthesis of the collation, interpretation and utilisation of PROMs data to improve patient care
Call to action: 12/136 12/136 HS&DR Researcher Led 08/12
Research type: Evidence Synthesis
Chief investigator: Dr Joanne Greenhalghorcid.org/0000-0003-2189-8879
Lead Author: Dr Joanne Greenhalghorcid.org/0000-0003-2189-8879
Contractor: University of Leeds
Cost: £202,323.68
Co-investigators: Associate Professor David Meads, Dr Chris Mills, Miss Charlotte Wood, Mr Laurence Wood, Ms Elizabeth Gibbons, Ms Judy Wright, Professor Jose M Valderas, Professor Raymond Pawson, Professor Sir Nicholas Black.
Started: March 2014 | Status: Published January 2017
PROSPERO registration: CRD42013005938
The researchers explored the processes through which, and the circumstances in which, feeding back data from patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) improved patient care, at the aggregate and individual level.
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NFL free agency starts this afternoon at 4 p.m. when teams are officially allowed to recklessly throw cash around.While we wait for the Peyton Manning sweepstakes to end, here are the other big names on the market:
Mario Williams: He's going to get a monster contract no matter where he goes. The Texans are reportedly his first choice, but there are rumblings that teams like the Patriots and Titans are interested as well.
Vincent Jackson: The market is saturated with wide receivers. Jackson joins Marques Colston, Brandon Lloyd, Pierre Garcon, and Mario Manningham on the list of receivers who will probably hit the open market this afternoon. As far as destinations: the Saints are reportedly trying to lock up Colston sooner rather than later. The Redskins and Bears are in on Jackson, and everything else is quiet for now.
Carl Nicks: The Saints guard is the hottest lineman on the market. He almost certainly won't be back with the team. The Bucs, Cowboys, Jaguars, and everyone with cap space is rumoured to be interested.
Matt Flynn: Flynn could become the first QB in football history to earn a monster contract based solely on one big game. He'll probably wait for Peyton Manning to sign before he makes a decision. Pretty much every team without an entrenched quarterback could be in the mix.
So which teams will be active in the next few days?
The Bucs, Broncos, and Bengals have the most cap room, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Also expect the Redskins to make moves to give RG3 some help at the skill positions.
But we'll know more at 4 p.m. when the rumours really start flying.
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