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Another View: Sununu, Merrill, Benson show just how out-of-touch the GOP is
Last week I spoke with someone who is not a Democrat about recent comments by John H. Sununu. My friend asked, with some frustration in his voice, "Why doesn't someone tell him to just shut up?"
The former governor, along with former Republican governors Steve Merrill and Craig Benson, participated in a panel discussion about why Barack Obama was reelected. Sununu said that the President won the election because Democrats were able to turn out voters who are dependent on government. He used the example of Cleveland, stating that Democrats ran up big majorities there.
Why the reference to Cleveland, and not, oh, say, Concord, where President Obama racked up 67 percent of the vote, compared to Romney's 32 percent? Or Portsmouth, where the President doubled up Romney, 8,848 to 4088?
The answer could be that Cleveland's population is 53.3 percent African-American, or it could be because there are neighborhoods in Cleveland with a double-digit unemployment rate. Whatever the reason, Sununu's statement that President Obama was reelected because he appealed to those dependent on government was an insult to the American people and an insult to the 52 percent of the voters who gave Barack Obama a Granite State victory.
Sununu's comments reflect a troubling belief system that is not his alone. Merrill said he agreed with everything Sununu said. Benson went even further, stating the Democratic Party appeals to people by promising "stuff."
What all these former governors essentially believe is that most voters are lazy and can be bought with the dole. They are blind to the vast majority of Americans who are a hardworking people looking for an honest day's pay for an honest day's work, people who are strivers who want to support themselves and their families, regardless of race or ethnicity. The former governors are so ignorant about their fellow citizens that it is a wonder any of them ever managed to get elected to anything. No wonder there are those who just do not want to listen to anything they have to say.
Sununu, Merrill and Benson must not read the newspaper stories about thousands of people showing up at job fairs, like the one sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus in Atlanta a year ago. So many people showed up they had to stand in line for hours; some collapsed in the August heat. They haven't spoken to people here in New Hampshire who work two jobs to get by. They certainly haven't been talking to the people who work low-wage jobs for the dignity of a regular paycheck, even though their company's wage and hour structure means they qualify for food stamps. They don't know the college students taking out back-breaking debt for the opportunity to advance.
In the world of Sununu, Merrill and Benson, it is wise policy when they want to take or give away government help to those who don't need it. But when it is helping low-wage employees who aren't paid enough to insure their kids, or middle-class families trying to save their homes or send their kids to college, well, that's just us good-for-nothing Americans wanting stuff.
Compare those citizens to Sununu, who lost his government job as George H.W. Bush's chief of staff over his use of government jets and limos, to attend political fundraisers and visit ski lodges, golf resorts and his dentist in Boston. One trip, to the Vail ski resort, cost taxpayers $86,330. Talk about government dependency!
Then there is Benson, who said the Democratic Party promised voters "stuff." Here is my definition of wanting "stuff": taking millions in state and federal tax incentives to expand in Ohio, as Cabletron did. Cabletron promised to provide employment in exchange for the incentives, then subsequently closed the plant, leaving hundreds out of work.
Then there was Benson's war on the business profits tax. In 1990, Cabletron threatened not to expand in New Hampshire if the state did not reform the BPT to Cabletron's liking. Cabletron sued the state, claiming the tax was unconstitutional, refusing to pay $13 million in taxes until the law was changed. Merrill must remember Cabletron's demands; in 1993, Benson said that Gov. Merrill had promised to do whatever Rhode Island was doing to get Cabletron to expand there, "times 10." Times 10? Now that is giving away "stuff!"
It is time for Sununu, Merrill and Benson to stop trying to delegitimize Barack Obama's election with this notion that somehow those who voted for Romney are pure of heart, while those who did not are greedy moochers. It isn't true.
We voted for President Obama because as patriotic Americans who want what is best for our country, we think he will do a better job than Mitt Romney.
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New iPhone images surface, features added? [updated]
In an e-mail sent out today by AT&T to potential iPhone customers, additional images of the iPhone emerged, one of which subtly shows off two undemonstrated features in the device's Google Maps application.
Buttons labeled "Map," "Satellite," and "List" were demonstrated by Apple CEO Steve Jobs during Macworld Expo in January, showing a drawn map, satellite imagery, and a list of locations generated by a top-of-screen search, respectively. These buttons have also been featured in Apple.com's demonstration of iPhone. By contrast, AT&T's photo—based on a slide only briefly shown during the demonstration—shows a new icon to the left, which appears to be a set of two arrows. The other new icon appears to the right, and shows the front view of a car. Either of these buttons may be used for a "Traffic" feature or a "Directions" feature, both of which were listed on one of Apple's slides during iPhone's debut, but never demonstrated. Accessed through maps.google.com, Traffic lets you monitor traffic conditions on highways in major U.S. cities, while directions provides to and from directions given two set locations.
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I bet the two arrows are "Traffic" and the car icon is for "Driving Directions". Just a guess.
Posted by Ryan on May 4, 2007 at 5:17 PM (CDT)
Actually, those images were used during the keynote:
and the icons are believed to be "Restaurants" and "Driving Directions"
Posted by arn on May 4, 2007 at 5:46 PM (CDT)
Saying that a set of arrows indicate "Restaurants" is like stating that a picture of a car indicates newspaper stands…
Posted by Adrian on May 4, 2007 at 6:28 PM (CDT)
And no, I didn't check the link before my post! :) Still hard to see that it resembles a knife and a fork, though…
Posted by Adrian on May 4, 2007 at 6:32 PM (CDT)
Arn, you're right, they're very close to images shown during the keynote. The photos shot is a bit cleaner, visual voicemail now has new names, and the Maps shot is one that came from a late slide. I'm fixing this in an update to the original article.
Worth noting: the Google Maps slide at MWSF mentioned "Directions" and "Traffic" as being two extra features iPhone would support. It's possible that the icons are for both those purposes; Traffic may be at left and directions at right. As opposed to a fork and knife the left icon looks like arrows pointing up and down, which could be similar to how Google shows highway traffic flows, or "there and back" for driving directions.
Posted by Jeremy Horwitz in East Amherst, NY, USA on May 4, 2007 at 8:10 PM (CDT)
Looking at the newer picture. There appears to be 3 tactile buttons on the left side of the device.
Posted by Eric on May 4, 2007 at 8:16 PM (CDT)
The three side buttons are ring/silent and volume up/down.
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God, I keep changing my mind about the iPhone. One day I'm definitely going to buy it the day it's released, the next day I'm going to wait until it drops in price. Showing me pictures like this and making anouncements like this certainly aren't helping. I think I'm back to wanting to buy it on the day of release. Gheesh!
Posted by urbanslaughter on May 4, 2007 at 11:07 PM (CDT)
the new image also says "AT&T" at the top instead of "Cingular"
Posted by johnnay. on May 5, 2007 at 1:47 AM (CDT)
i believe the arrows would be directions, and the car traffic, not the other way round.
Posted by stu on May 5, 2007 at 4:08 AM (CDT)
Ummm, the "arrows" are a fork and knife….this is sort of the international "icon" for restaurants.
Posted by Zadillo on May 6, 2007 at 1:33 PM (CDT)
if you look the picture they seem to be searching for sushi and the label seems to be a for a Japanese grill so that may indicate that it is a fork and spoon for restaurant and not arrows. The image seems to be too poor quality to really make it out.
Posted by kpb on May 7, 2007 at 4:57 PM (CDT)
God, all this iPhone hype is so weak. If you want to see TRAFFIC and DIRECTIONS via google apps, get a blackberry. These features have been around for a year now free for blackberry or windows mobile users. By the time the iPhone comes out, these "google" features that supposedly are cool for the iPhone are old news to the real smartphone users.
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Recyled Wind Kettle Chime
just blowing in the wind, or... hit the nail on the head!
This water kettle was from my late hubby, still using him but i can't using him after my move.
I couldn't throw it away, so... i thought i must recyle him in a project.
In my new home to be i will have two big balconies and large glass sliding walls to go there sooo it's nice to hang before them a wind chime.
I saw on the blog of Jam some smart idea's of how you could make one,
(thank you Jam for sharing your recyling ideas!!!)
so my plan for using the kettle was only becoming more real then ever.LOL
I found some cheap cuterly in a shop that would be the sound makers, and was with some strenght to bend in shape.
And of my fave friend i had still a lot of paperclips as well.
thank you Sheila!!!!
so i thought i can use them well for this project. they are all covered up with plasitc layer so it can stand rain and moistery.;-D
You can make this as well , you can use other things on the kettle, i had the idea to use a lot of plastic fake gems but they were all wrapped allready so i had to change the plans.
time is included drying time.!!!!
i love kitschy things so i used a lot of glitter and things i had still not wrapped.
Hope you like it and wil be inspired to make such things your selfs
just be creative and crafty.
time is included drying time.!!!!
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You Will Need
Step 1
Search for cuterly and a old kettle.
Step 2
Devide the bottom with lines to find the points for making the holes you need for the cuterly.
Like you must draw a cross in a circle and then do it again in the same. then it's easy to treak down the points.
Step 3
Now you can trasch the same spots on the outside of the bottem.
Step 4
first i tried to make the holes in the kettle with a drill but it didn't worked great so i have picked up a hammer and a big sized nail.
because the kettle surface is smood and round of shape you need at first make a bumb with the head of the nail
watch the picture please.;-D
Step 5
Hit the nail.LOL
Make with the nail and the hammer the holes.
Step 6
on this picture can you see that they holes are throught both sides.
This model asked for that solution, mayby with an other you must look for an other place for the holes.
Step 7
because i wanted to hang in the middle a spoon as well like a clapper of a bell i have made in the middle of the bottem two holes as well.-D
Step 8
prime the kettle .
I have done this step because i found it hard to see throught the kettle of my partner and not couldn't see him like a object.
but it was after all smart because it was easier to use the paint on the surface .
Step 9
Making the several hooks of the cuterly:
1. Bend the stells of the spoons to the front like you
will have a hook.
2, this is the only spoon that has a much smaller
hook then the rest, this will hang in the middle of
the kettle like a clapper;-D
3. i prefered to bend the steels of the fork
backwards, Because it's less hurtfull to hit the
forks excidently.
Step 10
Now you can glue with the hot glue gun the gems or the flowers or buttons on the hooks of the cuterly.
On the middle clapper one i have add on both sides a flower.
Step 11
draw on the kettle with a pencil your design.
Step 12
paint the design you have made
Step 13
add lines of 3d paint and glitter 3d pens.
Step 14
add on the painted shaped glitter and sequins.
Step 15
unwrap the paperclips and make of the paperclips hooks that you will hang on te holes at the bottem.
then close them tightly.
Step 16
Thread on the papperhooks two big size beads and bent the rest of the paperclip in a hook.
Do the same with the other paperclip hooks.
Step 17
Pick up more paperclips.
unwrap a tiny bit the papertape and watch the picture .
on the marks you must bend the edges sharp and real fitting the hook of the cuterly.
Step 18
Do this 'hook' on the hook of the spoon, then bend the strange last leg to the inside or middle.
Step 19
Now take something simular like this beads (you can follow my tute fake mecury mirrowed beads: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/make-your-own-fake-mecury-mirr ).
Or just check my tute list;-XD
Step 20
so you will have part a the spoon or fork with the paperclip hook and the bead.
Step 21
slide the bead on the paperclip hook.
Step 22
Hang the spoonbead hook part on the hook with the beads on the bottem of the kettle.
then close it with the pliers.
Step 23
Switch every time a spoon after a fork and so on.
Step 24
now the middle spoon underneath the bottom.
Unwrap a paperclip and make of the long leg a sort of small hook.
Put this inside the hole.
Watch the picture and the drawing.
Step 25
on the clapper you must connect a paperclip like the others but.. the longest leg must be running from the top till the spoon and must be free.
watch the picture pleace.
Step 26
slide on the first paperclip hanging on the bottem a mirrowed bead.
Step 27
Slide on te spoon paperclip hook with the longest leg ( now bend to the top) a mirrowed bead as well;-D
Step 28
pull the longest free leg of the under paperclip hook through the top hanging hook and put him back with the pliers inside the bead .
And....... youre done!!!!! yeaaaah.;-XD
Step 29
Now find a rope a chain and hang it on a nice place and love the sound of your kettle cuterly chime.
or give it away.
i will hang mine in my new home to be;-D
hope you loved it and wish you much crafting and recyling fun;-D
Thank you very much for stopping by;-D
Totaly mesmerizing!
Alas, I don't have an old kettle lol.
I want to have one too! Love this thing, it looks so cute :)
amazinggggggggg I love it wow now you can keep it in a special place.
I just love all of your crafts!:)you are really inspiring and talented!! (:
ziet er echt geweldig uit!
This is so fantastic and you tute is so great.Love it, lots of work but so worth it..smile..
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This presentation should be used for education and information only and when regulatory issues or questions arise regarding heliport or aviation operations you should always consult your local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and State DOT representatives. Due to the constant changing and updating of Federal, State & Local regulations and Advisory Circulars referenced within this presentation you should always check the FAA's online data base to insure that you are using the most up to date and current regulations and advisory circulars available. If you need assistance in finding information or have questions regarding hospital heliport construction, air medical helicopter operations, safety standards, emergency action plans or transport criteria as they pertain to the air medical industry please feel free to contact NEMSPA and we will be more than happy to help you find the answers to your questions. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Questions • All questions or comments in regards to this presentation and the information presented here in should be referred to the author; – Rex Alexander email@example.com Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Objectives • Learn what agencies are involved • Know what regulations apply • Identify what forms must be filed • Identify best practices • Understand location importance • Understand basic design & safety principles • Recognize & address liability issues Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Agencies Involved • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Department Of Transportation (DOT) • Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • State & Local Fire Marshalls • State Air Medical Associations • Local Zoning Commissions • City Councils • Neighborhood Associations Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Best Practices • To help identify some of the best practices in the industry, you will see the symbol below on specific slides. These are not necessarily regulatory requirements but rather items that have been identified to improve safety and enhance operations. Best Practices Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Who To Contact • Any time a helipad is to be constructed, updated, changed, moved or closed you should always contact your State DOT and regional FAA offices. • State Department of Transportation – Aeronautics Section http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate.htm – FAA Flight Standards District Office In your area go to: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/ Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hire a Consultant Best Practices • All to often hospitals contract with architectural and building firms that have never built or designed a helipad. This practice has caused significant delays, unsafe conditions and extremely high cost overruns. • When contracting for a hospital helipad project, hospital administrators should always insist that whomever is awarded the contract hire a qualified consultant for the project. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Permanent Sites The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department Of Transportation (DOT), as well as many insurance underwriters and industry safety organizations highly recommend that all hospitals construct a Permanent, Certified landing area on their property for safety, liability and transport issues. Regulated by the FAA and DOT Heliport Design Guide H AC 150/5390-2B Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Federal Aviation Regulations 157 • FAR 157.1 Applicability – C) The intermittent use of a site that is not an established airport which is used or intend to be used for less than one year and at which flight operations will be conducted only under VFR. For the purposes of this part, intermittent use of a site means: • 1) The site is used or is intended to be used for no more than 3 days in any one week; and • 2) No more than 10 operations will be conducted in any one day at that site. This indicates that any site used for more than one year, and or more than three days a week, and or with more than 10 operations (landings + takeoffs) per any given day for anything other than VFR, can not be considered intermittent and therefore should be certified. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Before You Begin • Federal Aviation Regulation: FAR Part 157 – Requires notification to the appropriate FAA Airport District/Field Office or Regional Office at least 90 days before construction, alteration, deactivation, or the date of the proposed change in use. – FAA Notification includes a completed FAA Form 7480-1, a heliport layout diagram and a heliport location map. – Penalty for failure to provide notice; persons who fail to give notice are subject to civil penalty under 49 CFR 46301. • References: – AC 150/5390-2B Section 104 – FAR Part 157 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Completion Best Practices • NOTICE OF COMPLETION • Within 15 days after completion of any airport project covered by this part, the proponent of such project shall notify the FAA Airport District Office or Regional Office by submission of FAA Form 5010–5 or by letter. A copy of FAA Form 5010–5 will be provided with the FAA determination. Insure that FAA Form 5010-5 has been signed by the hospital administration prior to submission. * By filling out and submitting this form you are allowing the DOT to disseminate your information to the public. – Reference: FAR Part 157.9 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Definitions • Heliport. The area of land, water or a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, together with appurtenant buildings and facilities. • Hospital Heliport. A heliport limited to serving helicopters engaged in air ambulance, or other hospital related functions. • Note: A designated helicopter landing area located at a hospital or medical facility is a heliport and not a medical emergency site. • Medical Emergency Site. An unprepared site at or near the scene of an accident or similar medial emergency on which a helicopter may land to pick up a patient in order to provide emergency medical transport. – References: AC 150/5390-2B chapter 1 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Decision #1 ROOFTOP GROUND BASED OR Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Rooftop vs. Ground Some Pros and Cons Rooftop Ground PROS CONS PROS CONS Security Cost Cost Privacy Privacy Complexity Simplicity Obstruction *Safety *Safety *Safety *Safety Obstruction Fuel Fuel Security *How safety is ultimately influenced will be predicated on the decisions an institution makes during planning and construction. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Helipad Location • Where a helipad is located in relationship to the hospital is critical to safe & effective operations. – At least two unobstructed flight paths into and out of the designated landing area are critical to safe operations. – Do not locate the landing area too close to the hospital or other structures. – Do not locate a helipad too far from the hospital. Long walking distances or distances requiring ambulance transport can negatively effect patient outcomes. – Do not allow a landing area to be surrounded by buildings, power lines, trees or parking garages. – Dependent on urban environment or future construction a rooftop helipads may be the better option for safe operations. References: AC 150/5390-2B chapter 4, sections 401, 402, 403, table 4-1, Figure 4-1 & Figure 4-2 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Approach / Departure Paths • Approach/Departure paths should be such that downwind operations are avoided and crosswind operations are kept to a minimum. To accomplish this, a heliport should have more than one approach/departure path. • The preferred flight approach/departure path should, to the extent feasible, be aligned with the predominate prevailing winds. • Other approach/departure paths should be based on the assessment of the prevailing winds or when this information is not available the separation between such flight paths and the preferred flight path should be at least 135 degrees. – References: AC 150/5390-2B chapter 4 section 404a & figure 4-6 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Planning for Growth Addition 2 Main Hospital UNSAFE H SAFE Addition 1 Parking Garage Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Helipad Location • VENTILATION SYSTEMS – Insure that you identify the location of all heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems prior to construction. Avoid locating a landing area near these. Exhaust fumes from a helicopter's engines can cause serious problems for a hospital and their staff if ingested into the hospital's ventilation system. – Pay particular attention to which way the prevailing winds will carry any exhaust fumes from the proposed landing site. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA U.S. Army 2 Specifics that must be considered WEIGHT & ROTOR DIAMETER Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA How big to make the pad? • 401. TOUCHDOWN AND LIFT-OFF AREA (TLOF). – b. TLOF Size. The minimum TLOF dimension (length, width, or diameter) should be 1.0 rotor diameter (RD) of the design helicopter, but not less than 40 feet (12 m) for hospital pads. Reference: AC 150/5390-2B Chapter 4, section 401b Minimum of 40' X 40' Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Definitions • Final Approach and Takeoff Area (FATO). A defined area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover, or a landing is completed and from which the takeoff is initiated. • Safety Area. A defined area on a heliport surrounding the FATO intended to reduce the risk of damage to helicopters accidentally diverging from the FATO. This area should be free of objects, other than those frangible mounted objects required for air navigation purposes. • Touchdown and Lift-off Area (TLOF). A load bearing, generally paved area, normally centered in the FATO, on which the helicopter lands or takes off. – References: AC 150/5390-2B chapter 1 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Layout • Ref: AC 150/5390-2B Figure 4-2 – TLOF/FATO/Safety Area Relationships and Minimum Dimensions: HOSPITAL – Example: • Rotor Diameter = 36 ft • Overall Length = 42 ft • A & B = 40 ft • C & D = 54 ft • E = 13.5 ft • F – see fig. 4-1 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Safety Area • Reference: AC 150/5390 2B Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Ground Based Helipad Thickness • For ground based helipads; in most instances a 6-inch thick (15 cm) Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement is capable of supporting operations by helicopters weighing up to 20,000 pounds (9,070 kg). Larger helicopters will require a thicker concrete helipad. Consult the appropriate advisory circular for additional information. – NOTE: DO NOT USE asphalt for the TLOF, helicopters can sink into asphalt during hot weather causing a serious safety hazard. Reference : AC 150/5390-2b Chapter 8, 807 a 6" Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Helipad Surface Design Best Practices • Insure that when applying paint that the surface is properly prepared for a non-slip surface. • When reapplying paint add silica sand to the paint to maintain the integrity of the non-slip surface. • The addition of reflective glass beads into portions of the painted helipad surface, specifically boundary markings, help to identify these areas more clearly at night. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Rooftop Helipads • NFPA 418 – 5.4.1 The rooftop landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved noncombustible, nonporous materials. – 5.4.2 The contiguous building roof covering within 50 ft (15.2m) of the landing pad edge shall have a Class A ratting. • (UL 790 Class A roof coverings are effective against severe fire test exposures. Under such exposures, roof coverings of this class afford a high degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to produce flying brands. ) Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Drainage – Land-based • The heliport shall be pitched or sloped so that drainage flows away from access points and passenger holding areas. – Rooftop • The rooftop landing pad shall be pitched to provide drainage at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. • Drains on and surrounding the helipad should restrict the spread of fuel in order to reduce fire and explosion hazards from fuel spillage. A fuel/water separating system is a very important safety addition to all helipad drainage structures. Reference: – AC 150/5390-2B section 801 b. – NFPA 418 4.7 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Wind Indicator • A windsock to show the direction and magnitude of the wind is highly recommended and an important safety feature for all helipads. – Minimum of 6-8 feet in length . – Lighted for night operations. – Not too close to the helipad. – Ground based, elevated at least 10-15 feet above ground level and not blocked by any structures or vegetation. – Rooftop based, not blocked by any architectural structures and elevated at least 10 feet above the surrounding structures. – Placement to reflect accurate wind speed and direction. •Reference: AC 150/5345-27d, Specifications for wind cone assemblies AC 150/5390-2B section 406, Heliport Design Guide Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Wind Indicator Location Windsocks need to be in free open air to indicate the correct wind direction. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Marking A red capital letter H should be located in the center of the cross and oriented in the preferred direction of takeoff and landing taking into account obstacles and prevailing winds Reference: AC 150/5390-2b Figure 4-10a Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Marking • Max Weight – Is indicated by the upper number and is in thousands of pounds. Max Rotor Diameter – Is indicated by the lower number and is in feet. Reference: AC 150/5390-2b Figure 4-12 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Marking Best Practices – Painting a "Marshalling Line" to indicate the location on the pad that individuals should not pass without permission is a good safety practices. H 12 44 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Helipad Marking Best Practices – Painting the name of the hospital on the helipad to include a radio frequency for communications or for pilot controlled lighting is another good safety practices. XYZ Memorial Hospital H 12 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA 44 123.075 Helipad Lighting Flush green lights should define the TLOF perimeter. A minimum of three flush light fixtures is recommended per side of a square or rectangular TLOF. A light should be located at each corner with additional lights uniformly spaced between the corner lights with a maximum interval of 25 feet (8 m) between lights. H Reference: AC 150/5390-2B 12 Chapter 4 Section 410a 44 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Helipad Lighting • Flood lights should never be located high above the helipad, they can blind pilots during night operations, creating unsafe conditions. • Flood lights should be installed at pad level and aimed down so as not to interfere with a pilots night vision. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Beacons • When a beacon is provided it should: – Be located on the highest point of the hospital. – Not be blocked by any portions of the surrounding architecture. – Be on during the hours of darkness. – Flash white/green/yellow for hospital helipads. – Be regularly checked on a preventive maintenance schedule. • Reference: AC 150/5345-12E, Specifications for Airport and Heliport Beacons. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Elevated Helipads • Safety Net – When the Touchdown and Lift-Off (TLOF) area is on a platform elevated more than 30 inches (76 cm) above its surroundings, a safety net, not less than 5 feet wide from the edge of the pad (1.5 m), should be provided around the entire pad. – The safety net should have a load carrying capability of 25 lb/ft2 foot (122 kg/m2) and be anchored on all sides. • Reference: AC 150/5390-2B sec 401e & figure 4-4 5' 6-8" MAX Safety Net Elevated TLOF Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Safety Net Best Practices • GOOD • BAD 8" 36" The safety net should be installed no greater than 6 - 8 inches below the perimeter of the TLOF to prevent serious injury from a fall. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Elevated Helipads • Access to Elevated TLOFs. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires two separate access points for an elevated structure such as an elevated TLOF. – If stairs are used, they should be built in compliance with regulation 29 CFR 1910.24. – When ramps are required, they should be built in compliance with Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 37, Section 4.8 and state and local requirements. – The ramp surface should provide a slip-resistant surface. – The slope of the ramp should be no steeper than 12:1 (12 units horizontal in 1 unit vertical). – The width of the ramp should be not less than 4 feet (1.2 m) wide. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Turbulence • Air flowing around and over buildings, stands of trees, terrain irregularities, etc. can create turbulence that can affect safe helicopter operations. – Ground-Level: Helicopter operations from sites immediately adjacent to buildings and other large objects are subjected to air turbulence effects caused by such features. Therefore, it may be necessary to locate the TLOF away from such objects in order to minimize air turbulence in the vicinity of the FATO and the approach/ departure paths. – Elevated Heliports: Elevating heliports 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above the level of the roof will generally minimize the turbulent effect of air flowing over the roof edge. While elevating the platform helps reduce or eliminate the air turbulence effects, a safety net may be required. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Turbulence Best Practices Raising the TLOF on elevated pads 6 feet or greater is highly recommended to both reduce the effect of turbulence & improve helicopter controllability. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Is It A Hazard • An 8:1 ratio from the Final Approach and Takeoff Area (FATO) out to 4,000 feet is what the FAA uses to determine if an object is a potential hazard to the airspace around a helicopter landing area. If a hazard penetrates this area it will either need to be removed or properly marked. • Reference: AC 150/5390-2B section 404b figure 4-7 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Marking Hazards • All structures 200' and above or any vertical hazard within 5,000 feet of a helipad such as the hospital, antennas, towers or other structures that are deemed to be a hazard to navigable airspace need to be lighted with red obstruction lights. • All power lines in the vicinity of the landing zone should be marked with the appropriate orange markers. Reference: AC 150/5390-2B section 404, 411 & figure 4-7 AC 70/7460-1K Obstruction Marking and Lighting Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA FAA & Navigable Airspace • Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) • If your organization is planning to sponsor any construction or alterations which may affect navigable airspace, you must file a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-1) with the FAA. – Any construction or alteration exceeding 200 ft above ground level. – within 5,000 ft of a heliport which exceeds a 25:1 surface. • FAA web site for Obstruction Evaluation and Airport Airspace Analysis – https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Cranes • Flags should always be placed on top of cranes in the vicinity of helipads for daylight operations. • The top of all construction cranes should be lighted during the hours of darkness. • If possible cranes should be lowered at night if not in use. • Always notify helicopter programs in your area when you have cranes or construction sites in the area. *Many tower cranes are designed to weathervane when not in use. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Trees Best Practices • DO NOT plant trees near the helipad landing area. Over time they will grow and create an unsafe situation. This may require the helipad to be closed until the trees can be removed. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Fences Best Practices • A fence installed as a perimeter for a helicopter landing area is a potential hazard to flight operations. • To help keep people away from the landing zone and maintain safety, a natural low lying vegetative barrier of plant material such as boxwood, holly or other evergreen type shrub is highly recommended. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Landscaping Best Practices • Decorative bark, woodchips and small stone should never be used around the perimeter of a helicopter landing area. The helicopter's rotor wash can cause these items to become dangerous projectiles and the wood material is a fire hazard. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hazards Best Practices • DO NOT locate a helicopter landing area next to flammable liquid storage tanks, compressed gas storage tanks , and or liquefied gas storage tanks. You must maintain a lateral distance of no less than 50 feet from the Final Approach & Takeoff Area (FATO). Reference: NFPA 418 3.2.3 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA National Fire Protection Codes • Pertinent NFPA Standards – NFPA 10Portable Fire Extinguishers – NFPA 403 Aircraft Rescue Services – NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing – NFPA 409 Aircraft Hangars – NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance – NFPA 412 Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Foam Equipment – NFPA 418 Heliports – NFPA 422 Aircraft Accident Response Guide Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Fire Extinguishers Best Practices • For safety purposes all heliports should be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher of the appropriate type. • A fire hose cabinet or the appropriate extinguisher should be provided at each access gate/door and each fueling location. • In cases where there is a refueling system involved a foam system may be the better option. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Magnetic Resonance Imagers • Due to the impact that an MRI has on a helicopter's instrumentation a warning sign alerting pilots to the presence of a nearby MRI is highly recommended. Reference: DOT/FAA/RD-92/15 Potential Hazards of Magnetic Resonance Imagers to Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Operations Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Other Magnetic Hazards Best Practices • An MRI is one of the more obvious hazards, but some that may be overlooked are large motors for elevators or ventilation systems near the helipad area. – "Steps should be taken to inform pilots of the locations of MRIs and other similar equipment." • Reference: AC 150/5390-2B section 405 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Zoning Best Practices • To insure that potential hazards to navigation, such as cell towers, radio towers or additional buildings are not constructed near your hospital's landing area. It is highly recommended that the area around the helicopter landing pad within 5,000 feet be rezoned to limit the height of any new construction. Reference: AC 150/5390-2B; section 413, Zoning and compatible land use. AC 150/5190-4A: A Model Zoning Ordinance to limit height of objects around airports Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Construction Notification • 14 CFR Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace – Requires persons proposing any construction or alteration described in Section 77.13 (a) to give 30-day notice to the FAA of their intent. – Notification of the proposal should be made on FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. • This includes any construction or alteration of more than 200 feet (61 m) above ground level (AGL) at its site or any construction or alteration of greater height than an imaginary surface located within 5,000 feet that penetrates a 25:1 sloping surface that extends outward and upward originating at the heliport. Reference: AC 150/5390-2B Section 109 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Rotor Wash • All helicopters produce a significant downward flow of air during landing and takeoff. – The larger and heavier the helicopter the greater the velocity of wind produced. – A 75 to 100 mph downward flow of air is common. – Dumpsters in close proximity to a landing area should have a mechanical means of securing the lid. – Helicopter rotor wash has been known to pick up full sheets of ¾" plywood 30-40 feet into the air. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Rotor Wash Safety Considerations – Dumpsters – Construction areas – Sand and dirt – Portable equipment – Parking areas – Pedestrian traffic – Loose debris Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Rotor Wash Issues – Falls – Eye injuries – Head injuries – Hand injuries – Flying debris – Property Damage Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Hospital Liability • What the lawyers say… • "If the crash occurred at a hospital landing zone, problems with the zone may make the hospital liable to the victims." – National Trial Lawyers Journal, 02/01/2006 When Rescue Is Too Risky » Justin T. Green Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Liability Reduction • How to Limit Liability – Permanent landing site – Certified helipad – Physical barriers around pad – Posted warning signs – Safety perimeter – Written protocols – Annual training Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Signs Best Practices • Posted on all sides of the helipad • Language appropriate • Visible • Phone number listed CAUTION EXTREME HIGH WIND AND NOISE AREA -PLEASE STAY CLEAR- THIS HOSPITAL AND THE HELICOPTER OPERATOR ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED WITHIN 100 FEET OF THIS LANDING AREA DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA information please contact: __________________________ at ______________________ For additional Security Best Practices • Train and designate personnel to provide security. • Set up security 7-10 minutes prior to arrival. • Provide eye and hearing protection. • Orient facing away from helipad. • Block all traffic (vehicle & pedestrian) near the touchdown area during landing and takeoff. • Secure a 200 foot area around the landing zone area for safety. • Security personnel should stay on site until the helicopter has departed. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Communications • Questions that air medical providers are going to ask a hospital. – Does your hospital use a privacy tone code (PL) on it's radio? If so what the frequency? – Does your hospital use a Dual Tone - Multi Frequency process (DTMF) to open the radios? – Do you use the standard Hospital Emergency Room Network (HERN) frequency for reports? – Do you use a different frequency for air medical communications? Answering these questions will help avoid problems when trying to communicate with air medical provider. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Safety • Some helicopters require a gurney to move patients while others have their own portable stretcher system. • Safety tips to remember – Ask if a bed or gurney is needed. – Don't leave gurneys unattended. – Lock wheels when loading and unloading – Keep sheets and blankets secure. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Safety Best Practices • Recommendations: – Do not approach a running helicopter unless instructed to do so by the crew. – Always approach from the front in full view of the pilot and only when the pilot says it is safe to do so. – Do not get involved with hot off-loading or on- loading of patients unless you have been properly trained to do so. – Secure all loose items in the vicinity of the landing area. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Inclement Weather Best Practices • Weather extremes such as snow, ice or heavy rain may make it impossible to use certain areas for landing zones. An alternate site or airport may be necessary. It is a good idea to have these locations and procedures in place before they are needed. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Snow & Ice Removal • To insure maximum safety in and around the landing area, snow and ice should always be removed prior to the helicopters arrival whenever possible. A helicopter's rotor wash can propel large pieces of ice with dangerous velocity. •DO NOT use rock salt to remove snow or ice. Due to its size it can become a projectile and cause serious injury. •Rock salt is also extremely corrosive and damaging to helicopters. Use a product containing urea. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Be alert around the helicopter Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA SOP Standard Operating Procedures • All agencies that work with air medical helicopters should have written procedures and protocols set in place for their employee's covering at a minimum the following items. – Who can call for air medical transport. – When to call for air medical transport. – How and when to prepare for arrival. – Information to communicate. – What to do in case of an emergency (EAP). Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Regular Training Best Practices • Documented annual safety training for all employees and staff involved with helicopter operations is highly recommended. In most cases your local air medical program can assist with or provide this type of training. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA EMERGENCIES • In case there is a helicopter emergency or accident at your facility: – Make the appropriate 911 calls to fire rescue. – Contact the helicopter operator. – Do not approach the helicopter until it has stopped moving. – Report & document all incidents. Prior education and training are the ultimate equalizer in an emergency situation. Contact the air medical provider in your area to help you outline a good emergency action plan. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Fixing Problems Best Practices • If you have a problem or incident during an air medical transport use these rules of thumb. – Discuss the problem with the pilot and med team immediately. – Notify the flight program that day. – Follow up with a written detailed report within 48 hours to the transport agency. – Follow up again in 10 to 14 days to insure loop closure. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Communicating Best Practices Hazards • Notify all helicopter operators that transport patients to or from your facility anytime: – There is any construction in the vicinity of the landing zone. – A large crane is erected within a ½ - 1 mile of a landing area. – An antenna is erected within 1-2 miles. – The landing site has been closed, changed or moved. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA CLOSING A HELIPAD • If for any reason you need to close a helipad landing area either temporarily or permanently. Place a large yellow X over the landing area to signal to all pilots not to land at this location. – Reference: • AC 150/5390-2B Section 409 e, and figure 4-11 Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA 2 Helicopters and 1 Site • If two helicopters are inbound to a facility at the same time but there is only one landing zone available, some solutions would be to. • Set up an alternate LZ onsite if possible. • Divert the second helicopter to an offsite LZ or airport if necessary. • Have the first helicopter depart as soon as their crew has been unloaded then land the second helicopter and unload their crew. – Always insure that both helicopters are aware of the other inbound helicopter. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Temporary Non-Standard Landing Zone Selection • Level: No more than a 5 degree slope. • Firm: Concrete, asphalt or grass. • No loose debris within 200 feet. • No overhead obstructions Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA 100 FEET 100 FEET Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Marking and Identification Non Permanent Locations: Mark all four corners of touchdown area, using; 4 Flares anchored to the ground, if you deem them safe. 4 Orange cones, weighted if possible. 4 Strobes, anchored to the ground. Use one additional marker on the side the wind is coming from. Do Not Use: People, police tape or fire hose Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Temporary landing zone setup 100' 100' WIND Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA Sprinkler Systems • Insure that any sprinklers that are in the vicinity of the landing area are turned off before the helicopter arrives. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA DANGEROUS PRACTICES • Calling multiple air medical programs after being turned down for weather without informing subsequently called operators of the weather turndown. – If you are ever turned down for transport by an air medical provider for weather always inform any subsequently contacted providers of this fact so that they have this information to make an informed safe decision. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA DANGEROUS PRACTICES • Calling two air medical providers when there is only one patient to transport, to see who gets there first. – This is a true safety hazard and a recipe for disaster. It may also initiate additional billing directly to the hospital by the other air medical provider that does not transport a patient. Worst of all this practice takes assets away from other regions that may desperately be in need of air medical transport. Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA ORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS Useful Links National EMS Pilots Association http://www.nemspa.org NEMSPA Air Medical Safety Advisory Council http://www.amsac.org AMSAC Federal Aviation Administration http://www.faa.gov FAA Department of Transportation http://www.dot.gov DOT National Fire Protection Association http://www.nfpa.org NFPA Occupational Safety & Health Administration http://www.osha.gov OSHA National Transportation Safety Board http://www.ntsb.gov NTSB Version 1.8 (9/25/2008) NEMSPA If you have additional questions or need information on heliports or helicopter operations please contact the National EMS Pilots Association http://www.nemspa.org


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This is a question about some openGLES spookiness on iPhone.
I've noticed that the color of pixels on device and the color of pixels in simulator vary slightly. For example, a green pixel might be (0,241,0) in simulator and (0,239,0) on device. This wouldn't be a big issue normally (to the naked eye they look exactly the same) but I'm using pixel data to encode some information and color matching needs to be exact.
I assume I'm overlooking some limitation of the GLES implementation... My framebuffer that receives the rendering is set up using the following commands:
// Generate an offscreen framebuffer/renderbuffer for rendering the hit detection polys // Create framebuffer glGenFramebuffersOES(1, &hitDetectionFbo); glBindFramebufferOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES, hitDetectionFbo); // Create colorbuffer glGenRenderbuffersOES(1, &colorBuffer); glBindRenderbufferOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, colorBuffer); glRenderbufferStorageOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, GL_RGBA8_OES, SCREEN_WIDTH, SCREEN_HEIGHT); glFramebufferRenderbufferOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES, GL_COLOR_ATTACHMENT0_OES, GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, colorBuffer); // Create depthbuffer glGenRenderbuffersOES(1, &depthBuffer); glBindRenderbufferOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, depthBuffer); glRenderbufferStorageOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, GL_DEPTH_COMPONENT24_OES, SCREEN_WIDTH, SCREEN_HEIGHT); glFramebufferRenderbufferOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES, GL_DEPTH_ATTACHMENT_OES, GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, depthBuffer);
NSAssert(glCheckFramebufferStatusOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES) == GL_FRAMEBUFFER_COMPLETE_OES, @"Framebuffer is not ready for rendering");
I'd appreciate any help or thoughts, everything works perfectly in simulator (colors match as expected) but I start losing precision on device.
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Ward White
RE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=57902420
The date was shown in the records of the Erie Conference of the United Methodist Church which I attached to my message to you. That is my only source. If you have personal or family information which is different, then I would recommend you keep the original date.
Best regards,
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Ward White
on Oct 17, 2014 8:28 AM
Marty & Harley
Grace Rankin
Not sure what you meant by this suggestion, but I added it to her memorial.
CA-325 in Lucy Abigail Brainard's 1908 genealogy
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Marty & Harley
on Oct 11, 2014 10:15 AM
Angela Owens Jando
Baby Brainard
Please provide documentation for your name and dates edits.
Thank you.
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Angela Owens Jando
on Sep 28, 2014 7:17 AM
RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 74585536
Sorry about not including an e-mail adddress. I used the form for changes because there might be on3 after we compare notes. The form resembles an e-mail message and displayed my mail address. There seem to be some bugs in the form. Oh, well, it wouldn't be the first bug, and they eventually get them corrected. Meanwhile, I'll send from e-mail.
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on Aug 24, 2014 8:15 PM
A.J. Marik
Re: Virtual Flowers
English yes, binary code no.
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A.J. Marik
on Aug 22, 2014 7:41 AM
A.J. Marik
Virtual Flowers
The long strings of numbers as Virtual Flower messages is an inappropriate usage of the feature. They have been removed (for the second time).
Please remember that the Virtual Flower feature is intended for tributes and condolences only.
Find a Grave Administration
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A.J. Marik
on Aug 02, 2014 12:22 PM
RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 120296426
Stone says Mary Brainard wife of A. C. Brainard born June 16 1818 died May 8 1901. I didn't get a rubbing, the mosquitos were horrible but it was a lot clearer than what I could see before. I hope it helps. His stone reads A.C. Brainard died Sept 19 1881 aged 66 years.
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Carmel Valley company home to TV show
By Lee Schoenbart
USA television network isn't the only place where characters are welcome. Just ask Ken Gora of Carmel Valley's Next Productions.
"The VP Contest" — a late-night, REM-state concoction of Gora's — might just be the next big wave in executive recruiting.
Gora is the head honcho of Next Productions, a marketing and production firm composed of professionals in the recruiting, business-to-business outsourcing, television and entertainment, and marketing industries. The reality contest idea came to him in a dream after being convinced to take a gander at such TV programs as "The Shark Tank," "The Bachelor," "American Idol" and "Celebrity Apprentice." (Gora was unaware of "Apprentice's" British predecessor who would admonish: "You are the weakest link!")
Beginning with "The VP Contest" on April 30, 25 contestants will compete to sell different corporate sponsors' products for seven weeks in an elimination setting to win the grand prize of $100,000 and a salaried vice president of sales position. Next Productions is filming all phases of its reality sales competition in hopes of creating a pilot TV program to be sold to and carried by network or cable programming.
Among the 26 major cities throughout the United States over the next 12 months in which Gora plans to recruit and film will be Phoenix, San Jose and Los Angeles. Gora held auditions in San Diego on April 15 and 21 at the Grand Del Mar Resort and Next Productions offices on High Bluff Drive, respectively.
About the potential contestants, Gora said: "Here's the fine line that I walk. On one hand, as someone who's had over 25 years' experience in professional recruiting, I have to make hard, smart decisions. Do they have a track record of success in sales and marketing, do they look like their personality has the drive to succeed.
"On the other hand," Gora said, "if you watch the video of me on the ("VP Contest") home page, I clearly say, 'I don't care if you're right out of college or if you're semiretired or you're a superstar. Tell me why you should be in this contest and you can win it all.'"
"This is for the man or the woman who said they never had a chance, that they're stuck in a dead-end job or they can't get a job because of the economy," said Gora, a founding member of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences with a Ph.D and M.A. in psychology. "If they show up at an audition, and if they 'sell' me that they can do well, they may be in over the person who has 15 years of great sales experience.
"I take chances with some people," he said, "and yet, at the same time, for the most part, I look for solid sales experience and people who have that 'wow' factor or desire."
Gora also offered some sage real-world business advice for when the tables are turned and these men and women seek representation by an executive search firm when making a career move.