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The Rawlings Plasma BBCOR Baseball Bat (BBCPL3) is a well-balanced one-piece alloy bat featuring the Aerospace Plasma Alloy as well as a low M.O.I for increased swing speeds. The 2014 DeMarini Vexxum NVS BBCOR Baseball Bat (DXVXC) is a well-balanced two-piece hybrid featuring a C6 composite handle as well as the X10 alloy barrel for top performance. In terms of performance, both bats will perform very similarly. The DXVXC will be more flexible through the zone, allowing for faster bat speed, while the BBCPL3 will be much more stiff through the zone and suited for a power hitter.
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Hows does this bat compare to 2014 Louisville Slugger Warrior BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBWR14-RR?
The Rawlings Plasma BBCOR Baseball Bat (BBCPL3) is going to be very similar to the Louisville Slugger Warrior BBCOR Baseball Bat (BBWR14-RR). Both the Plasma and Warrior will be a one-piece all alloy design with a balanced swing weight.
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Ways General Mills, Clorox, Kellogg's Are Saving Big Money on Favorite Brands
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- To combat pesky inflation and intense price competition in the aisles of Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT), major consumer products companies are finding ingenious ways to save money in their operations. The cost savings are starting to really add up.
Often branded with a geeky corporate title, the money saved from restructuring programs are being reinvested into improved marketing messages and packaging, as well as developing new innovations. Take for instance General Mills' (GIS) "Holistic Margin Management", or HMM, initiative. According to a May 14 blog post by General Mill's Public Relations Manager Bridget Christensen, this program is "one of General Mills' strategies to offset rising input costs." In fiscal year 2015 alone, this program "is targeting more than $400 million in cost of goods sold" savings noted General Mills Executive Vice President and CFO Donald Mulligan on the company's most recent earnings call. By 2020, General Mills is expecting to realize $4 billion in costs savings from HMM.
The key to bringing these lower costs to life? It starts, per Christenson's blog post, by "understanding the drivers of value in our business and to eliminate non-value added costs and activities." Some of the more creative actions by General Mills include: using 10 pasta shapes in Hamburger Helper as opposed to 20, reducing the size of several Helper packages by 20% while keeping the same amount of product in each box, and installing "scoop showers" in over 250 Haagen-Dazs stores to save water and money. "Scoop showers" are designed to maintain ice cream scooper cleanliness without running water for an extended period. All told, the annual savings from this scoop shower maneuver: $1 million.
In an emailed statement, Christensen provided further color on unique ways that General Mills is removing costs from its business.
In 2013, we continued to improve transportation efficiency by shifting loads from trucks to rail and optimizing trailer space and weight. By using trucks with lighter-weight cabs, we were able to place additional pallets on each truckload. These changes, combined with greater fuel efficiency, helped us save US$27.2 million in 2013. We redesigned our Pillsbury biscuit dough can pallets in 2013 to increase the number of cans per pallet. The redesigned pallets also offer better protection during shipping, thereby reducing waste from damaged products. Through a one-time investment to change pallet configurations, we saved US$192,000 in logistics annually through optimization of truck transportation plus an additional US$780,000 savings from reducing the amount of unsalable products damaged during shipping. Preventing damage during shipping also saves the resources and materials used in making the product.Then there is cereal legend Kellogg's (K), which in November 2013 announced a global, four-year efficiency and effectiveness program dubbed "Project K." As outlined in Kellogg's annual report, the "focus of Project K will be to strengthen existing businesses in core markets, increase growth in developing and emerging markets, and drive an increased level of value added innovation." In the company's annual report footnotes, Project K's goals become clearer, stating that savings will be "reinvested in advertising, in store execution, and in the design and quality of products. Total cost savings from Project K actions by 2018: $425 million to $475 million ($50 million to $60 million in 2014), two-thirds of which will come from the cost of goods sold line. Kellogg's did not return messages for additional specifics on Project K. Clorox (CLX), shepherd of top-of-mind household brands Glad and its namesake clothing bleach, is also involved in the great race to extract efficiencies from its operations. When reached for comment, Clorox spokeswoman Lauren Young detailed the actions the company is taking to more tightly manage the business.
Concentrated Clorox Bleach: Our transition to concentrated Clorox® bleach saves resources across the life cycle of the product, from raw materials through manufacturing and shipping, to even when the consumer recycles the bottle. The savings add up to 225,000 megawatt hours of electricity, 196 million gallons of water, 16 million pounds of paper and 10 million pounds of plastic annually. Smart Tube Technology: Clorox has recently launched the largest innovation to spray technology in the last 20 years with the introduction of SmartTube technology. It's a built-in tube within the bottle that allows the consumer to spray every last drop. Now consumers can use all of the liquid product in the package rather than sending it to landfill. This results in a net projected reduction in waste of 81,000 gallons of formula each year. The trigger is now also made with all plastic components which enables recycling. In addition, the trigger now functions through a greater number of refill cycles allowing for more re-use after purchase. Glad Trash Bags Made With Less Plastic: In recent years, we introduced stronger Glad trash bags made with less plastic, which saves around 6.5 million pounds of plastic each year, or the equivalent of 140 million trash bags. Heavy Product Hauls: One of the largest components of Clorox's cost of goods sold is transportation. More than 400 trucks leave our plants and distribution centers daily with finished product. Because Clorox products are heavy, we generally reach the legal weight limit before a trailer is full. Clorox employees created a program that allows us to transport approximately 10 percent more product by using lightweight tractors and trailers. As of fiscal year 203, the program is projected to annually save more than $1 million, remove 2,000-plus trucks from the road and reduce CO2 emissions by 3 million pounds.What, you thought Apple (AAPL) was the only company that could innovate? Seeing this Innovation in Real-Time Here are self-produced Vines showing exactly what General Mills, Kellogg's, and Clorox discussed above. General Mills' Helper Kellogg Corn Flake Box Clorox Smart Tube Technology Planet Fitness' Domination has Only Just Begun 3 Jaw Dropping Secrets Behind the Success of Planet Fitness
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Miranda Lambert, Certified Platinum Tour - BMO Harris Bank Center
Miranda Lambert's Certified Platinum Tour will include ACM New Artist of the Year winner Justin Moore who has five #1 singles to his credit including "Point At You," "Lettin' The Night Roll," "Small Town USA," "If Heaven Weren't So Far Away," and "Til My Last Day," as well as several Top 10's from his Gold certified albums. Lambert also adds more girl power to her tour with some of the brightest, up and coming female artists including RaeLynn, a season two contestant on The Voice.
CITY: Rockford
Amphion String Quartet and David Shifrin, Clarinet - Coronado PAC
Hailed for its "precision, assertiveness and vigor," the Amphion String Quartet is a winner of the 2011 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. Clarinetist David Shifrin is one of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize since the award's inception in 1974.
CITY: Rockford
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois is the only building ever designed by the famed architect for a person with a disability. Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent commissioned and lived in the home from 1952 until early 2012, when it was acquired by a private foundation and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA accessibility requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to the natural landscape. The modest home is built of Chicago Common Brick and Red Tidewater Cypress and much of the labor and materials were sourced locally from Rockford.
CITY: Rockford
Weiskopf Observatory
View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by our staff. Closed if cloudy.
CITY: Byron
Lindo Theater
This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.
CITY: Freeport
Jeanette Lloyd Theater
Large theater with seating for 850
CITY: Freeport
McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum
Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.
CITY: McConnell
Wall of Yarn
This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am- 5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop
Enjoy this store offering over 7000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, Monday and Evenings: by appointment.
CITY: Freeport
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre
Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.
CITY: Freeport
Macktown Living History Education Center
Built in 1834 on the Pecatonica River by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. See the walnut cradle Mack made for his children, plus Native American artifacts, donated by Mack's descendents. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Macktown is where Stephen Mack, his Native American wife, Hononegah, and the people who inhabited the village conducted their daily business. Remnants of 8,000 years of Native American occupation of this same site can be seen. Stephen Mack's Home and the Whitman Trading Post still stand, and a reconstruction of the village is being undertaken, including the disassembly of the 2-story shop and schoolroom to be rebuilt at its original site. There are many historic and prehistoric artifacts in the Education Center.
CITY: Rockton
Pec Playhouse Theatre
Performances produced by people dedicated to proividing quality community theatre in an intimate, rustic venue.
CITY: Pecatonica
Winslow Historical Society Museum
Discover the history of Winslow. Featuring displays relating to discovery of cream cheese, which had its beginnings in Winslow and later made famous as Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Also see the history of Doc Carver's Wild West Show. Each open date will also feature a brat stand and a farmers market. Open: April thru October: Second Saturday of each month: 10 am 3 pm.
CITY: Winslow
Zealous Art Studio
This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, and woodworking. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Winneshiek Players
The Winneshiek Players provide quality, live theater each season and is the oldest continuous amateur theater in the country. Comedies, dramas, musicals, and more are presented by talented and dedicated local volunteers. A schedule of upcoming productions is available by calling the box office or visiting the website.
CITY: Freeport
Byron Natural History Museum
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
CITY: Byron
Cedarville Historical Museum
This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center. Open: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
CITY: Cedarville
Lincoln The Debater Statue
This famous statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle of Chicago, and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on August 27, 1929, by local industrialist W. T. Rawleigh. It is located in Taylor Park.
CITY: Freeport
Jane Addams Burial Site
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. She is buried in this lovely old hillside cemetery.
CITY: Freeport
Rockford University Art Gallery
Six exhibitions per year featuring local and national artists, including Rockford University students and faculty.
CITY: Rockford
Freeport Art Museum
Explore five permanent galleries: European (19th century paintings, sculpture), Art of the Near and Far East (Egyptian, Chinese, and Southeast Asia), Native American (pots, baskets and Kachina dolls), African and Oceanic Art (masks, ceremonial pieces and textiles), and Contemporary (prints and paintings). Two galleries feature new exhibitions every 8-12 weeks and are devoted to regional art or national exhibitions. A student gallery features aspiring young artists from local schools. The museum also offers educational programs, performances, and special events. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: Noon - 5 pm. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.
CITY: Freeport
Artists' Ensemble Theatre
Artists's Ensemble is a thriving theater group that offers five professional productions a year in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Tickets are available by phone or online.
CITY: Rockford
Rockford College Performing Arts Department
Four productions per year in Clark Arts Center's Maddox and Cheek Theatres, performed by theater students, plus student-directed 3-Penny Theater productions, the Rockford College Forum Series, and Common Destines programs.
CITY: Rockford
Lena Water Tower
Built in 1896, the 100-foot-tall tower is believed to be one of only three in Illinois of similar construction, and has become the symbol of the Village of Lena.
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- NASFAA Early Awareness Activities - Variety of activities to get students thinking about college.
- College Is Possible — Student Learning Styles - Discusses the different learning styles and suggests ways to strengthen learning for those with a particular style.
- GearUp Road to your Future Career Workbook
- College Is Possible — Different kinds of "smart" worksheet - Discusses the different learning styles and suggests ways to strengthen learning for those with a particular style.
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- UC Berkeley College Going and Coming of Age Booklist - University of California-Berkeley: College Going and Coming of Age Booklist — The booklist includes books for all ages that focus on trials and triumphs that students face on their path to college.
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Join us for a week of unforgettable scenery, cycling and camaraderie as the 2014 STIHL Tour des Trees escapes to Wisconsin July 27 – August 2, 2014. The 583-mile ride features rolling country roads, pristine forests, acres of orchards and sparkling lakefront views, plus world-famous beer, brats and cheese! The adventure concludes August 2 in Milwaukee, site of ISA's International Tree Climbing Championship.
Beyond the bike, the Tour includes tree plantings and community outreach. Professor Elwood Pricklethorn (aka Toronto arborist and veteran Tour cyclist Warren Hoselton) provides educational programs for young audiences along the way.
The TREE Fund is grateful for the support of long-time TREE Fund sponsors STIHL Inc.—Title Sponsor of the Tour des Trees since 2009, and Bartlett Tree Experts—Crown Partner of the TREE Fund and Educational Programming Sponsor of the Tour. We're excited to welcome The Davey Tree Expert Company as a new TREE Fund Crown Partner and Media Sponsor for this event. Thank you to Asplundh, Arborjet, ISA, KASK and TCIA for their continuing support of the Tour as TREE Fund Partners.
Since 1992, the STIHL Tour des Trees has generated more than $6.6 million and has funded a variety of research projects and educational programs for budding tree care professionals. To learn more, visit the TREE Fund grant and scholarship archives.
The 2013 event raised $611,540 and was an undeniable success due to our dedicated riders, hard-working volunteers and generous sponsors. Corporate sponsorships ensure that the money raised by Tour riders is applied to research and education programs, not event costs. Thank you to all of our 2013 STIHL Tour des Trees supporters. We're looking forward to another outstanding Tour in 2014!


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Character Creation
- When creating characters, how many feats do they receive at 1st level in addition to their background feat and any feats granted by the class? For example, a 1st level Wizard has a background feat, a talent, and a bonus magic feat. In other words, do characters receive the 1 feat all starting characters receive in d20, or do they get 1 plus 1 for being human?
- Answered: The character receives only 1 additional feat at creation as the Background feat replaces the bonus human feat. (RJS)
- Do Black Company characters receive the additional 4 skill points at creation and additional +1 per level for being human? Or is this taken care of by the additional skill points granted by the backgrounds?
- Answered: Characters do not receive the human bonuses to skill points. Instead, the background provides additional skill points to be used in background skills only. (RJS)
- Is the ranger class supposed to give the Unarmed Combat Style a bonus feat at 6th level of "Improved Grapple", and then to also grant "Improved Grapple" again for the Unarmed Combat Style as a bonus feat at 11th level?
- Answered: Replace the second Improved Grapple (11th level) with Stunning Fist. (RJS)
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- The description for the Force spell (p. 170) says that to change the damage (1d4) from nonlethal to lethal, increase the Magic Use DC by +10. The Damage Augmentation rules (p. 154) say that to convert 1d4 points of nonlethal damage to lethal damage, increase the Magic Use DC by +20. Which is correct?
- Answered: Increase the Magic Use DC by +20. (RJS)
- In the Force spell (hammer effect) it says that if you augment with a burst effect, you no longer need to make an attack roll. What is the range of the spell effect with a burst augmentation?
- Answered: This spell effect has a base range of 10ft. (Soulmage - playtester)
- When the burst augmentation is added to a spell causing damage, do targets get a reflex save to take half damage?
- Answered: Yes. (RJS)
Other Rules
- How does healing work in the game? There are confusing references in the text to missing rules.
- Answered: See RJS' comments in this thread: http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5923


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|Cold Hard Crash
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|Number of crates
|155 (31 in bonus, 23 on Death Route)
|Gem type
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|Previous level
|Diggin' It
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Cold Hard Crash is the eighteenth level and is the third level of the fourth warp room in Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. It is the final Arctic themed level in this game. This level features the highest crate count in the game, the highest in the original Naughty Dog trilogy, and one of the highest in the series, at 155. This level also features a death route where Crash can collect an additional gem.
Level design
Cold Hard Crash is split into three different parts: two outdoor and one indoor part. The first part of the level begins outdoor and features various enemies like penguins and seals. In addition, there is also icy terrain that Crash will skate across, making it harder for him to maneuver. Eventually, Crash can take a lift that will lead him into the indoor portion of the level.
The indoor portion of the level features different obstacles including falling icicles and log crushers. There is also a skull platform that the player can ride to the death route portion of the level, if the player reaches it without dying. The death route features a tougher path with more obstacles, more ice, and a bunch of nitro crates. It is highly recommended that the player has two Aku Aku masks before entering the death route, as Crash can get a third one inside. At the end of the path, there is a clear gem that Crash can collect. In addition, the player must traverse the death route and return back to the skull platform in order to collect every crate. At the end of the death route and indoor area, it will take Crash back outside to the final portion of the level.
The final portion of the level is similar to the first portion of it where Crash is in an outdoor environment. This time around though, Crash must avoid rolling stones as he jumps across gaps. At the end of the level, Crash can reach the portal to return to the Warp Room.
Types of crates
- Aku Aku Crate
- Arrow Crate - iron
- Arrow Crate - wooden (death route only)
- Basic Crate
- Bounce Crate
- Checkpoint Crate
- Crash Crate
- ! Crate - standard
- Iron Crate
- Nitro Crate
- Nitro Switch Crate
- Outline Crate
- ? Crate
- TNT Crate
Viewing Level
- This level's name is an pun on "cold hard cash".
- This is also the longest level in the game.
- This level contains 155 crates, the highest crate total of any Crash series level until Wrath of Cortex introduced Gold Rush (breaking the two-century mark with 209).
- This level used to be in Warp Room 2 instead of The Eel Deal, as seen in the Crash Bandicoot 2 MTV GB Strategy Guide. This was changed in the final release.
- This is one of five levels in this game where, after completing the bonus round, it is possible to die before the game is finished adding the bonus round crates to the crate total. This causes a glitch where it is possible to get credited with breaking more crates than there are in the level. The other levels in this game where this is possible are Snow Biz, Diggin' It, Bee-Having, and Night Fight. In Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, this is possible in Sphynxinator and Flaming Passion.
- Getting the clear gem for destroying the crates is considered by many to be difficult because it involves backtracking in the death route and then returning back to the main route.
- The death route contains a basic crate with an Aku Aku mask inside. This is the only such crate in the game. Other crates with Aku Aku masks inside have a picture of Aku Aku on them.


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Lookout vs SMobile Security Shield: Anti-Virus And Anti-Spyware, Is There A Difference Besides Free?
I have been a big fan of SMobile Security and their products after using them for so long. I like the assurance of being able to look up current and past threats in the Global Threat Center for reference and information. There's been a new product in beta that's free which I've been reading about by the name of Lookout. For the sake of security I feel it's important to have a product that works as you would expect. And while there are no viruses currently affecting the BlackBerry system, there is the threat of spyware.
In beginning my comparison, I have to look at the sites. SMobile has the business and personal choices, several tabs including Blog and Support. They have an online dashboard that you have access to. They also have the ability to run an "enterprise" where you can manage a dashboard and manage phones no matter what platform they are except for the iPhone. From there you can manage the phones similar to BES. They also have the Global Threat Center where all threats are listed with a description, much similar to McAfee.
So now a look at the Lookout site. The main page has Home, Learn More, Blog, and Help. There's also Sign-Up and Login. By going through the site I can see that they include a dashboard, states it too can manage a varied platform of phones, gives the GPS tracking ability, wipe, and can back up contacts and pictures. It has an anti-virus and also a firewall. For me the firewall is something we all have on our BlackBerry device, but it isn't activated by default. So now to download the product and find out how the dashboard and the app will work on my BlackBerry.
Now a little bit on the companies themselves. I'll begin with Lookout. Lookout was founded in 2007 by a group of technologists. Their goal was to protect mobile devices with a comprehensive software suite that is simple, lightweight and effective. There's no mention of their security specialists on the site that I could find. On the blog there are first names, but that was it.
SMobile was founded in 2002 and leads in comprehensive security solutions. The products they offer are AntiVirus, Firewall, AntiSpam, AntiTheft, Identity Protection, Enterprise Controls, and even software to monitor your child's phone. Their customers range from governments and corporations to consumers and their families. The Executive Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer Dan V. Hoffman is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and a Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). The Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Miller has been active in the security industry since 1993, specializing in mobile security for the last 12 years. Previously at Symantec, he was their Managing Director for Mobile Security with global responsibilities for their mobile strategy and business.
The reason I decided to put the two to the test is for the following reasons: First what if you or a loved one were to have an extremely jealous significant other? These spyware sites prey on the insecurities of such consumers using the trust issue. There has been more media coverage on it lately, including Good Morning America. It's frightening, and it's real. There have been cases of murder, stalking, etc with these types of spyware. With this in mind, it's important that if you don't password protect your phone, and you trust someone else with it, then you should be aware there are potential dangers. These spyware programs act similar to a trojan on a pc, stripping you of your privacy and leaving you completely vulnerable. With this they can read your texts, see your pictures, listen in on your conversations on or off the phone, track you, and access your emails. Because of the seriousness of such incidences, this is why I decided to put it to the test. To use a title of an Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware then it should perform as such. McAfee is a product you've come to know, yet AVG does a fair job for being free. I went into this testing with an open mind and trust in both. Let's see how the tests went.
For my testing I am using my BlackBerry 9630 with 5.0. I also installed five popular spyware (Flexispy, MobileSpy, PhoneSnoop, Flexispy Pro, and SpyBubble) that can be downloaded to the BlackBerry system, and this is what I found. The screenshots you will see will be from both the BlackBerry Device displaying the software app, scan and results, but also you will see screenshots of the Dashboard on the PC as well.
The test was done like this: The latest version of both anti-virus were installed on my BlackBerry Tour. One spyware was installed at a time and each anti-virus was run, one at a time to see if the spyware would be detected. At the end of the first run, I uninstalled both programs and reinstalled again. I downloaded the same spyware, and I ran the Lookout first.
The Lookout is free, yes, but guess what? I scanned twice and it said there was no infected files on my phone. Not one spyware that I downloaded was detected, and they're all popular spyware! And not only that, it says everything is ok. I could see it missing one, but it didn't even catch one. This concerns me as you could have spyware on your phone and it remains undetected. Now backup didn't work for pictures either. I was somewhat let down over the results of my findings, but again the product is in BETA so perhaps with some time and work, it could evolve. Backup is only useful if you want your contacts backed up. If you're a Verizon customer, use your Backup Assistant and you will have the same results free without having to download this software.
SMobile results. With SMobile I can update daily or hourly. I updated the anti-virus and began running the test. You have the option of which files to scan like a pc. As it scans, it shows all files and when it's done shows you either clean or infected and which files. It names them for you, which it did, then I have two choices. I can click the options button and click delete virus and it will give you details about the removal. Or you can go to Options/Applications and remove them manually which will still require a restart of your BlackBerry.
So to conclude the findings, I will lay out what I observed. The chart displayed shows each spyware, the software and beneath I placed N/A if the spyware went undetected, and an x if it was detected. I was hoping that the Lookout would have caught at least one. As a result of this testing, I would definitely recommend that if you are looking for a real anti-virus/anti-spyware program for your phone and are truly concerned, I would invest in the SMobile Security Shield. The choice is yours but so is your peace of mind. It's important when you are looking to protect your Blackberry and yourself that you find something that offers that solution. If you're going to trust a product, be sure it's one you can trust. And if it's going to use the term anti-virus, be sure it does just that. You owe it to yourself and to your loved ones.
On a personal note, I was really stunned and felt so uneasy with knowing that an application that says it's anti-virus did not catch such a threat. If I were in a serious situation and my privacy were in jeopardy, I would have a false sense of security to rely on Lookout. On the other hand, I felt so completely relieved each time the Shield found the spyware and removed it. We live in a society where we can be tracked and stalked not only in person, but cyber-stalked as well. I don't let anyone play with my phone, but as technology advances, I feel best when I know that I am prepared. I ask you, is there a difference between a program that has an annual subscription and a program that is free? You decide.
***Something else I'd like to point out is that the majority of the spyware does not install in your downloads, while one or two may appear and need to be hidden from you the victim, the majority is found only in Options/Applications and is cleverly named as BlackBerry files, which appear to be part of the system. If you didn't know what you were looking for, you would never know it was there. ***
You can grab a copy of the SMobile Security Shield with Anti-Virus for $24.99 annual subscription here
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God's purpose for you is to grow and become all He created you to be. Do you believe that?
Not only that, He has placed the keys in your hands to make it happen.
Once you begin on the pathway of relationship with Jesus Christ, you soon realise that a marvellous adventure awaits you. Faith in Jesus Christ is not the destination, it is a step by step journey where each day presents new opportunities to grow and develop in your spiritual life.
One of the most important stories Jesus told, a spiritual illustration known as the 'parable of the sower', tells of different people who receive the Words of God into their heart, and how their heart attitude affects the kind of results they can expect. For some, it doesn't even get a moment to take root. For others it has a tangible and positive effect for a short time, until cares, worries and pursuit of other things crowds it out.
"Jesus speaks about a group of people who receive the Word of God to their heart, and consistently see positive spiritual growth beyond their wildest dreams."
The parable can be found in Matthew 13, Mark 4 and Luke chapter 8. Go there and read it for yourself in your own Bible. This simple, short illustration that Jesus shared with contains profound spiritual truths that can help each one of us grow in the Lord.
In the story, Jesus also speaks about a group of people who receive the Word of God to their heart, and consistently see positive spiritual growth beyond their wildest dreams.
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The Word is the seed…
How can we experience the growth we desire? It begins with a seed!
Jesus compared the Kingdom of God to a tiny seed in Mark chapter 4, verses 29-32. Although it appears small and insignificant, it has the potential to grow and become the greatest of trees. Many people fail to see the results they desire, because they do not understand this principle.
We live in a culture that so often wants instant results, but it is through patient, wholehearted and passionate attention to the truth that the real benefits are seen.
Jesus described it this way:
"But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God's message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest." Luke 8:15
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The real key to spiritual growth…
Here is And here is the key if you want to see great results in your life. Jesus explicitly explained that the Word of God is like a spiritual seed that bears spiritual fruit in the lives of these who receive it and believe it. Just as a pumpkin seed produces pumpkins, and and apple seed brings forth an apple tree, the seed of God's Word will bring forth the nature and character of God in our lives.
God and His Word are one – and His Words have a supernatural ability that causes our spiritual lives to flourish.
Peter, the great apostle of the early church, urged his disciples (and you and I!) to truly receive the Word of God into our lives with a childlike simplicity and trust.
"As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby." 1 Peter 2:2
Paul also was passionate in his belief that the key to growth, and to really stepping into all that God has for us, is a thorough knowledge and engagement with the Truth.
"And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
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What are you sowing?
Elsewhere in the New Testament we read that those who sow much, reap much, and those who sow sparingly reap little. This one spiritual principle can determine your future growth and effectiveness in God's preplanned purposes for your life.
Essentially, you yourself can determine what, and how much, seed goes into your heart. Â When we understand that words are like seeds that produce after their own kind, and that we are the sowers of the seed things become very clear. Bad seed bears bad fruit, negative seed bears negative fruit – but good seeds, God seeds from His Word, bear God shaped fruit in our lives!
Jesus said that His words are spiritual life to those who receive them (John 6:63).
"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life."
If you take time to ensure that His words take root in your life, you will without question see great blessing and powerful spiritual growth in your life.
I encourage you, just as Paul encouraged his disciples, give yourself to God and to His Word of grace. Let it get under your skin, and into your heart. Really taste, see and feel it – allow the Truth to grip your imagination and your desires. Lean your entire personality upon it in childlike trust and obedience.
Understand the enormous benefits of really pursuing a through knowledge of God and His Word. Amazing as it may seem, statistics show that 8 out of 10 Christians have never read through their Bible, not even once! Is it any wonder that so many Christians remain immature spiritually, and struggle to live the kind of life God desires for them to enjoy?
Mark 4:24 states:
"The measure [of thought and study] you give [to bthe truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you—and more [besides] will be given to you who hear."
Don't delay. Don't be intimidated by what you don't yet know. make it your determined purpose to begin right where you are at, and begin planting those seeds of destiny today.
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Be sure to be a doer of the Word
Of course, it is not enough to simply fill your head with the Word, and not apply what you are learning. In the book of James, the writer makes it clear that to learn the Word, and not to act upon it, leads to deception. The deception he refers to is that some learn the Word, and think that because they know a set of facts and principles of faith, they are actually walking and living by faith. The real power is only released when we act on what we hear.
Jesus talked about this in another parable in Matthew 7 – a story about builders this time. In this story he compares the building of the spiritual life to the building of a house. Two builders are compared, one who merely hears the Truth, and appears to rapidly advance. Jesus, however, compares this person's house to one built on shifting sands. When storms arise, and the challenges or pleasures of life come upon them, they are overwhelmed and the house comes crashing down.
The other person, by comparison, builds slowly but surely on a solid foundation – a foundation of hearing and acting upon the Word! When the storms come the house stands strong. A life of loving obedience, built in this way – brick by truthful brick – will never fail to increase in spiritual strength, month on month and year on year.
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Other steps you can take to accelerate your growth in God
Having laid the foundation for solid progress in your Christian life by internalising the Word of God, and acting upon it on a consistent basis, you will also find that there are other principles that you can put in place to accelerate and maintain the pace and passion of your spiritual development in the things of God.
I will now take a few moments to point out just some of them.
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Real spiritual progress is the result of relationship! Relationship with God is developed through His Word, and through consistent prayer. As you take time to spend with God you will come to know Him in a more intimate way. This, together with a knowledge of His promises, provides tremendous confidence to ask and receive answers in prayer.
John says in his one of his wonderful letters:
"Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him." Â 1 John 5:14-15
Here we can see how knowing His will, and the confidence in the faithfulness of His character, work together and provide great boldness to approach God with our needs and desires.
Paul the apostle, a very great man of prayer Himself, said that the very purpose of His life was to know God more and more.
"Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss (worthless) compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more fully and clearly]…[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him." Philippians 3:8-11, Amplified Bible
I encourage you to grab some of our Prayer Principles books, and to sign up for the free Prayer Principles newsletter. All of these resources will definitely help you develop in the area of prayer and deepen your relationship with God.
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This key to growth cannot be overestimated. It is essential for our development as Christians to spend time with others who know and walk with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Again, the reason for this is the central role of relationship in the Christian faith. Christianity is not a philosophy, or a religious or moral code of conduct – it is a living, vibrant  relationship with God through Jesus Christ. And our relationship with God is further proven and developed through our relationship with others!
John, in the same letters we quoted from earlier, goes so far as to say it is impossible to really love God without really loving others, especially those who are also followers of Jesus like yourself. Take a look at 1 John 3:10-17 to find out what he says.
A great Bible study you may want to pursue is to use a concordance to find all the places in the New Testament that contain the phrase "one another" and see what they say. You will not be surprised to find that the way our love is tested and developed is through learning to actively love those whom God loves. This includes His precious children, and those who do not yet know Him.
In fact, our love for one another is the true mark of maturity, and the distinguishing mark of the true Christian life.
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:35
Make it your determined purpose to learn to love as Christ loves you, and you will never fail to bear fruit for His Kingdom in your life.
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If you find a really great bargain somewhere, or visit a place that is simply amazing, you would find it hard not to tell someone else about it, right? How much more the good thing we have discovered in Jesus!
Paul said in his short letter to a friend:
"I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ." Philemon 1:6
As we begin to share what we have discovered with others, we will find that we come to understand more and more. Generosity of spirit like this causes more and more to be reveled to us. As we give to others, we receive more ourselves! How amazing is God's perfect system of love!
Don't keep Jesus a secret. Honestly, sensitively, and passionately share His reality with others.
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Be your own number one supporter and make some decisions today to sow the seed of God's word into your heart, and then act on it in faith. Make time regularly to pray and spend time in God's presence. Find a good, Bible believing church where people are serious about knowing Christ, and making Him known.
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Invest In Your Growth In God
People invest time and money in all sorts of things. It may be hobbies, entertainment, education – the list is extensive. But how much time, energy, thought and money are you sowing into your progress spiritually? When you understand that the benefits of investment in your own progress affect not only your own life, but all those lives that will be touched through you, it makes perfect sense to make spiritual growth a real priority. This will be reflected in how you choose to spend your thoughts, your money, and the most precious of all commodities, your time.
I really encourage you to check out some of the resources recommended on the Jesus Christ website. As you invest in your spiritual growth with your time, thought, effort and money, nothing, and no one, can prevent you from seeing great things happen in your life!
Just as the Scripture says,
"I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, to give you a hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
God has a great future for you. Seize it with passion and faith!
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- Those of us who have tried to help BP solve this problem have learned that BP is a closed system whose communication with the outside world is in a coma, induced by their lawyers. A whole succession of other bright people have found the same. Those silly engineering solutions tried so far are demonstrably off target, but who is listening?
- For the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar to announce that BP has all the smartest people included in looking for solutions is sublimely naïve. Did BP offer him Kool Aid? Why did he drink it?
- The offshore technology community has a lot of smart people, but it becomes apparent that the best work for someone other than BP, Transocean or Halliburton. Are they being listened to? We get from others that there are 500 engineers and scientists from 160 companies working at the Houston war rooms of BP. So why is BP not dispensing needed information to smart people elsewhere to work on this unprecedented problem? Why did a Purdue professor have so much trouble getting their videos so he could assist by estimating how much oil was spewing? This is no longer "confidential information"; it now falls into the domain of public interest. Measurements show the flow from the well to be closer to 70,000 barrels each day, not 5,000 as BP has been repeating, all the while incorrectly saying the flow cannot be measured. BP has even had the audacity to say that they have not embraced better estimates because it does not matter enough. To whom? If you don't know how to measure the flow, how do you design a solution?
- This circus is proof positive of a leadership crisis at BP. Over the weekend, we learn that not only was this the first well drilled into the same formation by Horizon, but that the first well was a dud. A shouting match broke out between BP and Transocean over how to seal this second, troublesome well with anomalous pressure readings. Now, I am as skeptical of TV journalism as the next thinking person, but look into the eyes of one of the coolest, bravest people I have watched being interviewed and see what you think about how this accident came about.If you wish to get the facts in writing, see this.
- The worst strategic mistake that BP has made is not being an open system to the many bright scientists and engineers who are eager to help. There will never be a "safety culture" or an "ecofriendly culture" at BP until the very top management creates and supports it. And that culture requires that BP embrace help where it is clearly needed.
- Here's the most frustrating part: clowns from BP, Transocean, and
Halliburton being grilled by other clowns in Congress (and a couple of
very good public servants) is great
theatre. But refer back to point 1 above. The world needs safe,
clean offshore oil as a bridge. Almost the whole world suspects that
getting offshore oil cannot be clean and safe. Everyone loses if we
leave the world with that impression, which must be corrected. At the
very least, BP is part of the problem and a very much smaller part of
the solution.
- I had hoped that with 400 or 500 engineers reported to be working on the problem at BP war rooms, the flow would be drastically reduced by now. I believe that management of the solution tool kit must be wrestled away from BP. President Obama has begun that process by recruiting the O-Team, but they are not (yet) in charge. This team includes brains and experience from NASA ventures into space and decades of US work on atomic weapons, energy and research. Why have these creative, skilled people waited until now to learn what they need to know about the accident and the aftermath? Why wasn't that conveyed widely? Why was there no contingency plan? Or why is the current state being called a "contingency plan that is working"? Why does it take a global scale disaster and an act of God/the President
to bring together a team of experts to look at ways to solve this problem
after the fact?
- The world needs all offshore-interested parties to participate in one or more open collaboratives to fix the problems highlighted by the BP/Horizon accident; more importantly, the collaboratives must create a priori technology and management systems to prevent or fix the next offshore accidents, without regard to who is running the show. Finally, these collaboratives must truly embrace anyone who can help with solutions - they must be open and transparent.
A typical tank truck holds 8000 gallons, Then, BP's claim looks like this:
However, if we are to believe the worst-case scenario, it looks more like this:
It is a sad commentary on the state of our industry, when the public and the government can't trust or verify what BP is doing.
And meanwhile, the leak still rages. It's time to get BP off the case. This war is too important to be left to the generals.


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Bixby and her Human
Howdy! My name is Bixby and I'm a 4 year old rescue dog from Texas. Along with my Human "Mike" and our rubber safety chicken "Chicken Charlie", we have emBARKed on an epic adventure bicycling around the country and raising awareness of the importance of supporting your local animal shelters. Originally from Austin, I soon found my human Mike living and working there and I knew I had to take care of this guy. Little did I know what I was in for. Three years ago, Mike decided to show me the country. We loaded into his pickup truck and set out to see the sights. We toured across the country visiting small towns and national parks till one day we landed in the Terlingua Ghost Town in the shadows of Big Bend National Park. That amazing place will change your life. They had a big "Porch" there and they'rs always someone sitting there needing me to go fetch their sticks and balls they keep dropping in a sort of deliberate sort of way. What a great place to be a dog! While in Terlingua we befriended The Coyote Brothers that were in the process of a 2 year biking journey across the country and making a documentary. Their stories apparently made an impression for we eventually got ourselves a Yuba Mundo cargo bike, stuck my bed on the back, grabbed our trusty rubber safety chicken and told my human that "dreams are like sticks…you just have to chase them!" We have now pedaled nearly 7000 miles through 25 states and are having the adventure of a lifetime and we're just getting started! Hopefully, along the way, we are helping to unite other 4 legged friends with their humans to take care of, supporting local animal rescues and shelters. So look out and you may just see us pedaling through your town.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wheres.bixby.3?fref=ts.
Check out our friends the Hussin (Coyote) Brothers website here https://www.americarecycled.org.
Check out a few of the pictures so far…
by Bixby with 39 comments.
Hi, just happened to get a photo of you in Camden ME, it was purely a co-incidence as we were travelling from PEI Canada heading home to Toronto Ontario and decided to do a piece of Route 1. I didn't even notice you in it until I got home. I was taking a series of street scene shots and when I looked I saw your website address. I can send you a copy if you let me know how to do it.
Do you have an email address I can send these Nantucket pictures of you and Bixby to?
Hi Mike. Met you at Time Out Pub in Rockland. Hope your travels are going well. I hiked 80 miles of the Long Trail in VT last week. That felt good!
we just saw you on the new London ferry to Orient….good luck on Long Island!!!
I just saw you drive by in Wading River, Long Island. I went right home and looked up this site. Happy Travels to you both!
(very cool thing you're doing!)
Welcome aboard the ferry to NJ!
Hey man hope you enjoy traveling the country. Hope the rest of Jersey treats you well. Hope you enjoy the belt and Bixby now has a leash !! Glad I got to meet you
Saw you two at 20th & Brandywine Philadelphia last night. What a great adventure! Happy trails!
Hi Bixby and Mike!
I saw you guys in Newport, Delaware, and I wanted to say hi, but you were on a really dangerous ramp for bike traffic, so it was kind of hard! I think this is awesome, and if you ever need anything, come right back to Newport! I love dogs, and my dog thinks he's a human too. Best of luck to you both! Stay safe
Hi Bixby! First of all, Happy Birthday buddy! I saw you while I was driving in the Outer Banks, NC today and took a picture of you and Mike on your bike! What a great story! We rescued our dog Zeke a few years ago and he is my best friend too. Hope you have a safe trip and enjoy the OBX!!
Happy birthday Bixby!I work at the Washington Street Alehouse in Wilmington,Delaware where i met you and your human a couple of weeks ago. Have fun on your journey and keep the snapshots of your adventure coming. We love following your experiences!
Hi Bixby! I saw you on my way to work today in Shallotte, NC! You are seriously the cutest dog in the world! You looked awesome sitting on the back part of the bike! Happy travels!
It was so cool meeting you and hanging out with you and Bixby here in Georgetown, SC. We love your idea of traveling the world with your bestie!!! Much luck, love, and peace to you both!!! Keep posting! Life is great!!!
Hi Bixby,
I met you and your human last week in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. in front of Fat Harold's on Main Street. Cindy and I enjoyed talking with you two. What an exciting adventure that you are on. We pray for your safety and wish you the best on completing your trip to Key West. God's speed!
Terry and Cindy
We saw you in Hardeeville SC yesterday, wish I had a dog treat with me, safe travels!
Hi Mike and Bixby! Just saw you on River Street, Savannah, Ga.
Mike and Bixby,
Me and Cheryl met you guys in Savannah and it was really a highlight of our trip. Keep on trucking and stay safe out there. Ill be following you guys on facebook for sure. Awesome adventure!!!
Met at Fort Pierce Marina, loved Bixby, small world that we were from Kingwood, Texas, hope to see many pictures of your venturrs…
Hi Bixby! I saw you and your human traveling down A1A on South Hutchinson Island this morning! I hope you enjoyed the beach and fresh air! Safe Travels!!!
We just passed you on Burnt Store Road near Pine Island, Fl. January 30th at 11:00am. Do you keep track of your miles? Amazing journey!
I just met your human friend but was rushed with cars behind me and I'm mad at myself for not just BEING IN THE MOMENT, stopping someplace down the road and enjoying stories and a cup of java and now I won't see you.
What a wonderful journey. From the heart/spiritual/committed.
I hope I get to see you and if your friend stops along the way for any period of time I would love to visit wherever that might be.
Loving thoughts to you both,
I completely forgot until now, but when i was in the Keys over christmas break, i saw you and your human at John Pennekamp state park. I wrote down the website in my phone and just saw it today. I was with my friend in the Keys and were both really wondering how far youve made it, and where you intend on going. Coming from me and my friend, wed love to see you come up to New Jersey and make a stop in Ocean City. Your journey is amazing and id love to hear back from you
Good luck in your travels, Taylor
I haven't seen you actually 'cept here on the web but still , Bixby, I am in love with you! You & Mike please stay safe & if you get to north of Albany.NY fly an email & come for a visit. Meet my kitty's want to meet you!
Hello! I saw you at the Fort Worth Stockyards last week while I was at work. I wanted to say hi and pet Bixby but I wasn't able to get away. Good luck on your many adventures and God Bless your heart and free spirit! Maybe our paths will cross again someday. Safe travels! -Melissa
I work with your Buddy ,Mark Smith in Houston. Congrats on your great adventure. Love the site .Barb
Thanks Bixby for stopping into Bixby Oklahoma to meet us at the City of Bixby oklahoma
you are a very nice dog and you have a nice master I hope all the rest of your trip is wonderful and if you need anything just ask
Hey if you get to tulsa, you can stay for a few days here. Best of luck. Keep up the good work. Dogs are the best!
Hi Mike and Bixby,
It was really nice meeting you guys near pittsburg, KS on 7/28/2014.
Hey I saw you in Denver down by the platte river and thought wow that's amazing, so I had to check out your website. So cool what you're doing! Keep it up you guys!
Hi Bixby,
We just saw you on Monday outside my son's Kung Fu studio in Fort Collins! My friend Zen-dog is an adopted dog from Buena Vista, CO. It is beautiful country up near there- I hope you take the time to swing through the area!
Thanks for creating awareness!
Starr and Family.
BIXBY! I was honored to toss your soggy napkin continually tonight! DON'T LEAVE FORT COLLINS! It's all about bikes, beer and dogs! Doggy utopia here in the great state of Colorado!


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Hi Indies!
I hope that you can help me with a question, which I am trying to resolve.
Do you know if using the INCI
(International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients)
name is absolutely necessary on the cosmetic label?
Is the common name acceptable?
Example: "Water (Aqua)" VS "Purified water"
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I am getting the book for sure..Let me go shopping!!
I have heard a lot of recommendations for Marie's book! I am glad you provided a link, Brenda.
I have the book too, Brenda. It's been worth every penny and then some! I thought I was buying it to help me know about labels. When it came and I opened it, I realized the was so much more to labels than just listing the ingredients. A must have book for any Indie who has labels on their products.
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Thank you all for such a great info, I will definitely get Marie Gale's book! I looked at the table of content in her "Soap and Cosmetic Labeling" book and I see that there is a line - "Name and Place of Business".
What do you do if your business address is the same as your home address? Do you still need to place it on the label?
Thanks again in advance for your repies!
Again this is my understanding. If your biz and address is listed in a printed telephone directory (not online), you do not have to list your address on labels. If it is not, then you do. There is something about PO Boxes for biz only but I can't remember if that is allowed in place of actual address or not. Does anyone know?
Very helpful, as usually.
Thank you!
P.O Box would be an excellent option, if it legal. Hopefully someone will let us know regarding the usage of P.O. box address instead of the actual address.
I explored the option of a biz listing in the phone book...WOW! Sticker shock X10. So as I've done from the beginning, I do put my address on the labels. I've never had anyone knock on my door or solicite from it. Honestly, I don't think that most people even look at it. They may look at ingredients, usage directions or your prod description but beyond that, they really don't. Think about how often you look at the biz location and info. Just my 2 cents worth.
I am not sure I understood... are you saying that the option of listing your business address in the phone book instead of the label is not available?
I live in a very busy area of NYC and honestly I do not feel very conformable about releasing my home address on the label. I will do it if this is the only one option to obey the rules. Still hoping that perhaps there is another option.
Will see. Thank you so much for your support!
No, it's available but here in my area, when I checked on it..It was ourageous how much it was going to cost. I understand your concerns. I might be more concerned if I lived in a busy area such as that. I would check what it would cost for a business listing in your local phone directory or even a biz ad in the yellow pages. That may be the best solution. At least you may get some sales from the investment.
I hope you find a solution. Let us know how it goes.
I don't have Marie Gale's book but I'm sure it covers the PO BOX subject. I need to get it just to have and share from.
Hiya, Ginger and everyone...
Chapter 5 of Marie Gale's book covers the address issue for labels. Basically, you need your biz name on the label if you are a sole prop/DBA. If there is no DBA then you need your personal name on the label.
The address must be the principal address you do business from, and must include the street address, city, state and zip.
The book is gold!
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As if being the son of Wayne Gretzky wasn't enough of a media burden, Trevor Gretzky also had to deal with some "unecessary attention" while attending high school in Los Angeles alongside the sons of Joe Montana and actor Will Smith.
That's just one of the interesting answers the Cubs baseball prospect gives MLBlog editor Danny Wild. Gretzky says Derek Jeter was a big inspiration growing up; dad, while with the New York Rangers, took him to Yankees games. The Great One's Son also confirms the logic of his jersey numbers progression:
MiLB.com: You've worn No. 9, 19 and 29 so far. I'm guessing the nine is a nod to dad, but let's say you reach the Majors, what number are you going with on the back of your Cubs jersey?
Gretzky: It's always been a dream to wear No. 99. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to wear it one day. That's irrelevant right now – I've got to focus on getting my career where I want it to be.


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In July 2007, Football Federation Australia and the PFA signed a comprehensive partnership agreement aimed at ensuring both bodies cooperate in the pursuit of two shared objectives:
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FFAs Strategic Planning Framework expressly commits FFA to building positive working relationships with the PFA and players, as key stakeholders in the game. The PFAs Strategic Plan does likewise.
The FFA/PFA Partnership is being implemented through a series of agreements and ongoing negotiation and consultation at a number of levels:
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McQueary: Winners and losers in Tuesday's races
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Dozens of school officials gazed despairingly at computer screens Tuesday night as vote totals expressed, once again, rejection with a capital "R."
Voters said "no, no, NO" to school board requests for more money — except one Southland school district where voters proclaimed "yes."
Actually, "YES!"
Homewood School District 153 voters easily approved a $7.5 million bond sale. The request passed with 80 percent of the vote, quite possibly Tuesday's highest school bond approval result statewide.
Clearly, the committee members who worked on the bond's passage stand among Election Day winners. So what was the secret sauce?
"We run a very transparent district," school board president Shelly Marks said. "People in Homewood trust what we do in the schools."
To demonstrate their commitment to cutting costs, the elementary school district of 2,000 students reopened teacher contracts last year and instituted across-the-board pay freezes, from the superintendent to the lunchroom workers.
The referendum committee also followed a fact-based campaign, strategically avoiding the emotional drama that often accompanies a school referendum. They didn't market the bond sale as a Hail-Mary pass to ensure kids could continue music and sports programs (although those amenities likely would have been cut).
Instead, they reminded voters the district had not sought a tax increase in 19 years. They circulated facts, not hypotheticals, Marks said.
They also raised money for signs and buttons, hosted public forums, knocked on — literally — thousands of doors and organized more than 40 coffees, long before Tuesday's vote.
The scene was quite different in Lockport, Mokena and Lemont, where school districts wore down voters' patience with multiple trips to the ballot box in recent years. The result was a commanding slap-down on three separate referendum requests.
Those southwest suburban communities also play host to a more active Tea Party movement than Homewood. The anti-tax sentiment that swept Republicans into power in the U.S. House continues to impact local campaigns, including school boards.
As a result, one of Tuesday's biggest losers will be Lemont residents and students. A targeted Tea Party fueled-and-funded campaign against the district's $20 million referendum request doomed its passage.
The community now faces a looming Illinois State Board of Education takeover of its elementary district, due to in-the-red district finances. Lemont-Bromberek District 113A is poised to join East St. Louis and a handful of mostly rural, downstate school districts subjected to state intervention due to potential bankruptcy.
What a sad distinction for such a fine community.
Meanwhile, the Fiscal Voices for Orland trustee slate of Molly McAvoy Flynn, Steve Williams and John Brudnak backed by Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Doody Gorman (R-Orland Park) lost to a slate backed by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin.
Say what you will: The election marks a green light for the controversial Metra Triangle Project. Every candidate who railed against it lost.
McLaughlin's candidates for Consolidated High School District 230 also took top vote totals, making him a clear winner Tuesday.
Gorman was victorious in the Orland Fire Protection District race. Two candidates she supported — Blair Rhode and Chris Evoy — won.
Crestwood voters came out victorious, too, with the addition of two newcomers to the village board. Let's hope their message of change closes a chapter of seclusion and obstructionism under which Crestwood government has operated for decades.
Finally, one winner emerging from Tuesday's results so far is Carlos Salgado, a Calumet Township trustee who died in a drowning last summer.
Blue Island voters rejected a park district candidate, Annie West, who attended an illegal pool party that included drinking, cavorting and nudity on public property, during which Salgado mysteriously drowned.
West certainly cannot be blamed for the events that unfolded — she was, in fact, among the first to leave the party that night — but voters rightly felt the need to hold someone accountable.
The write-in campaign of another reformer for the park board, Josh Tate, remains to be tallied. If he wins, state Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island) and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) will register across-the-board losses there.
Madigan's top elections attorney successfully kicked Tate off the ballot in February. So if Tate wins a write-in campaign, that's quite a feat.


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Rules vs Policies
For smooth and effective operations in any organization, rules and policies hold great significance. While policies are broad guidelines that reflect the aims and objectives of the organization, rules are meant more for day to day operations to proceed smoothly without any glitches. There are many similarities between these two concepts arising mainly due to overlapping of the same end purpose, there are glaring differences that will be talked about in this article to remove any doubts from the minds of the readers.
Policies of an organization, company, individual, or even a government are meant to guide behavior and activities in a particular direction to help achieve goals and aims. Policies are usually made by top management and provide a broad framework within which an organization and the workforce perform all activities. You must have heard the term foreign policy too often in newspapers. It defines the broad framework that provides guidelines for a country to have relations with other governments and countries. Governments come and go but this basic foreign policy more or less remains the same and there is no drastic change introduced by an incoming government. Policies help the management to take decisions accordingly to keep the organization on the path chosen by the founders of the company.
Let us take the example of a school. Every school has a set of policies pertaining to education, admission, and conducting classes. These are broad guidelines that become a distinctive feature of the school and set it apart from other schools. It is on the basis of these policies that rules are made that are to be followed by teachers, staff, and students of the school in day to day situations. Whereas policies answer the questions what and why, rules are designed to provide answers to how, when and where.
Policies are considered as statement of intent and reflect on the aims and objectives of any organization while rules are meant to guide the behavior and attitude of the employees to help them behave according to situations arising in day to day operations. For example, if employees are asked not to smoke in the premises of a factory or keep their mobiles switched off during a meeting, these are considered rules so that there is no commotion during work and everything goes off in a smooth manner. Traffic lights at any intersection are rules to be obeyed by commuters and vehicles to allow smooth operation of traffic.
Rules vs Policies
• Policies are the aims and objectives of an organization that provide a framework for the management to take decisions accordingly.
• Rules basically get derived from these policies but are dependent upon situation and often get changed.
• Rules are there to allow smooth functioning in day to day operations.