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Updated: May 29, 2013 7:04AM
INDIANAPOLIS — Republican lawmakers and Gov. Mike Pence have reached an agreement on the state budget bill, which will cut income taxes by 5 percent over three years.
The cuts, totaling about $1.1 billion, include retroactively repealing the inheritance tax starting Jan. 1, 2013, and the previously approved corporate income tax reductions and new deductions on financial institutions.
The income tax rate goes from the current 3.4 percent to 3.3 percent in 2015, then down to 3.23 percent in 2017.
House Speaker Brian Bosma touted the budget as having a balance of cuts that effect all kinds of tax breaks, while also providing for additional commitments like education and transportation infrastructure.
Pence stated Thursday that he sees the income tax cut a "great victory" for Indiana taxpayers.
"The combination of a 5 percent individual income tax cut, inheritance tax repeal and additional tax relief for businesses," Pence said, "is the right tax relief at the right time and will give a much needed boost to working families, small businesses and family farms."
Bosma said leaders from both the House, the Senate and the Pence administration agreed to the new budget.
He added they hope for a budget hopes for a surplus of $2 billion by the end of two years. That's projecting a growth rate of 2.2 percent. The budget also will require less spending than projected income for each year. The amount could fluctuate based on the state's economy.
In education, public school funding for kindgergarten to grade 12 will increase by 2 percent in 2014 and another 1 percent the next year totaling about $315 million. The budget also will provide $34 million to fund teacher performance, $20 million over two years for new school safety matching grants and $2 million over the biennium.
In health care, $250 million will be transferred to a Medicaid contingency account, to cover possible costs of implementing any potential expansion. It also authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal government for block grant funding.
Funds for the Indiana Career Council will be $750,000 over the two years and $6 million for the Indiana works council, two efforts to connect workers with proper training for employment.
A new program will help adults to complete a high school degree, rather than a GED, with a total of $44.5 million, as well as $25 million for skills enhancement.
In transportation, 1 percent of current sales tax will be reallocated to the motor vehicle highway fund, and state police and BMV funding will come through the state general fund.
Funds for local roads will be 47 percent from the motor vehicle highway fund, totaling about $200 million over two years, and will not be tied to whether a county passes a wheel tax. The remaining 5 percent will go to state highway projects.
$200 million over two years will be placed into a new Major Moves fund to pay for future projects such as completing Interstate 69 and expanding Interstate 65 and Interstate 70.
$50,000 is allocated to the feasibility study for the trauma center and teaching hospital in Northwest Indiana.
Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Nobelsville, head of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said he was pleased with the state agreeing to concepts that set aside funds for future transportation needs and potential costs for health care.
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United States Missouri Pettis County
Guide to Pettis County Missouri genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Pettis County, Missouri | |
Map | |
Location of Missouri in the U.S. | |
Facts | |
Founded | January 26, 1833 |
County Seat | Sedalia |
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Address | Pettis County Courthouse 415 S Ohio Avenue Sedalia, MO 65301; Phone 660.826.5395 Pettis County Website |
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County Courthouse
Recorder Deeds has marriage and land records from 1833;
Probate Court has probate records from 1833; Clerk Circuit
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Parent County
1833--Pettis County was created 26 January 1833 from Cooper and Saline Counties. County seat: Sedalia [2]
Boundary Changes
- See an interactive map of Pettis County border changes at N2Genealogy.
Record Loss
- The State Historical Society of Missouri has information on historical Missouri place names for all Missouri Counties.
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
- Houstonia Cemetery, Houstonia BillionGraves
- Prairie Hill Cemetery, La Monte BillionGraves
St. John's, Bahner
- 1846-1876 - St. John's, Bahner, Baptism Index 1846-1876. Batch C511881 at FamilySearch - free.[3]
- 1851-1885 - St. John's, Bahner, Marriage Index 1851-1885. Batch M511881 at FamilySearch - free.[3]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS Ward and Branch Records
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- Sedalia
Local Histories
- Demuth's The History of Pettis County, Missouri... (1882) is available on Google Books.
- Family Maps of Pettis County, Missouri (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
- Map of Pettis County townships (Histopolis)
- The University of Missouri Digital Library has digital copies of Missouri county plat books (ca. 1930) for all Missouri counties including Pettis County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.
- Newspaperarchive.com ($) has historical newspapers available on-line. Their database has Sedalia newspapers from the late 1800's and early 1900's that covered local news on Pettis County residents as well as residents from surrounding counties.
Vital Records
- 1865-1884 - Pettis County Marriage Index 1865-1884. Batch M515581 at FamilySearch - free.[3]
- 1884-1885 - Pettis County Marriage Index 1884-1885. Batch M515582 at FamilySearch - free.[3]
- Missouri State Archives provides on-line access to Missouri Death Certificates more than 50 yrs old starting in 1910.
Societies and Libraries
Family History Centers
Web Sites
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- Family History Library Catalog
- Pettis County, Missouri Genealogy Trails. http://genealogytrails.com/mo/pettis/index.html
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Pettis County, Missouri. Page 404 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/d/d8/Igimissourij.pdf.
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A special report from the Search Engine Strategies 2002 Conference, August 12-14, San Jose CA.
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Need to be found in the search engines but can't afford to hire a search engine specialist? How can you attract visitors to your web site with little or no funding? Three experts share their proven low budget techniques.
How to bring visitors to your web site with little or no funds? Need to be found in the search engines but can't afford to hire an search engine specialist? These and other issues facing small businesses and non-profit organizations were addressed at the recent Search Engine Strategies' Small Business & Non-Profit Forum.
The panel, consisting of search engine marketing (SEM) specialists with extensive experience in optimizing limited-budget sites, shared their strategies and advice on how small outfits can successfully reach their target audience online while staying cost-conscious.
Is it really possible for a small outfit to achieve regular high rankings without a big budget? "Definitely so," encourages Anne Kennedy, Managing Partner of Beyond Ink. Presented by her were several examples of sites without big budgets that achieved top keyword listings: a women's shelter (non-profit), a Chamber of Commerce (business organization), a jewelry store (micro-business), and a holiday wreath store (small seasonal business).
"But taking on a small business or non-profit site can be a continual uphill battle," cautions Kennedy. "You usually find yourself working with little or no marketing budget, and sometimes menial support or accountability... You can't afford mistakes, so have to do it right from the get-go."
So what SEM module is needed for small outfits? The panelists agreed such a module should include all of these components:
- Research & SEM plan
- Tools
- Content production
- Linking
- Bartering
- Submission values & freebies
- Expert assistance
Research & Search Engine Marketing Plan
Caryl Felicetta, Creative/Technical Partner for i-Position, explained that an SEM plan first involves doing thorough research in advance, both internally and externally.
"You need to first identify your organization's strengths and weaknesses," says Felicetta. Next, you need to identify your target audience. "What search engines do they use? What sites do they visit? What are they looking for? How are they finding your site? Where is your site now?"
For a small outfit, time is especially valuable. Yet Felicetta says that most SEM newbies waste much of their time with how they research online. They either don't use the many search tools available, or they focus too much on general, highly competitive keywords that are not specific to their target audience.
So how do you determine what keyword phrases a small outfit should try for? "Look at more specific options with your keywords," advises Felicetta. "They have less traffic, but you can reach more qualified visitors and receive better click-thrus from them."
Content Production
Despite this being one the easiest things to do, content production is something small outfits seem to take the least advantage of. "What you lack in budget, you can make up for in content," says Felicetta - both in quality and quantity. "Give your site enough pages to make it truly relevant for both the search engines and your audience."
Kennedy added that non-profits possess an advantage for achieving search engine visibility with their content. "They already have expertise in a particular field, which translates to valuable content the search engines want."
All small outfits should have a good linking strategy, and linking to others costs nothing. "Build good links is how you will maintain your positions in the search engines," explains Kennedy. "Take advantage of reciprocal link opportunities. Link with complimentary sites, trade directories, etc." Linking to related sites with quality complimentary content enhances the value of your own site.
Successful bartering - exchanging goods and services -goes back to acknowledging one's own strengths and weaknesses. Since most small outfits don't have the capability to do everything that's necessary for SEM, bartering is a very good option. "There are numerous things you can barter for," says Low, including "funding, expertise, in-house staffing, cross-promotion partnerships, even search engine optimization (SEO)... you can also barter for content with authors and publishers, business organizations, and copywriters honing their skills for the web."
Low showcased the example of his award-winning client site, rafting.com, to demonstrate how bartering online can produce strong returns for all partners who individually have limited resources.
Submission Values & Freebies
While many small outfits expect the search engines to eventually find them and crawl their sites on the web, it could take many months or longer for that to happen. Knowing your options with either paid or free submissions can expedite getting found online.
"If you can afford the basic [paid" submission tools, start with submitting to Yahoo Express," advises Felicetta. While Yahoo would seem to be a high fee ($299) for those on a small budget, it is one of the best ways to reach a large qualified audience, and non-profits are not required to renew the annual fee.
But what if you have no virtually no budget for submitting? Says Felicetta, "the top major search engines and directories still allow for free submissions; and some search engines are especially accommodating for non-profits," including Zeal.com (the non-profit site of LookSmart) and Yahoo (which offers free submissions if you're a non-commercial category.) But when opting for the free route, be mindful not to expect the timely results afforded from paid submission.
The panelists were all careful to warn about using lucrative offers for submitting. "Use freebies wisely," cautions Kennedy. "offers to submit to thousands of search engines for free and other such items are a scam," and could put you on free-for-all "link farms" that will get you penalized in the search engines. "Make sure they're truly free and don't have any hidden costs or agendas."
Expert Assistance
Being that there are an abundance of resources and opportunities available that require great time and scrutiny to sort out, enlisting the services an SEM consultant was agreed as the best means for small outfits to invest their resources.
"It takes years of expertise and skill to do actual SEO," stresses Kennedy. "The industry we're in, it's a steep learning curve and a moving target... We have the insight from being a part of this all of the time."
- Find out what you can do in-house and what you need to outsource
- Spend for things lasting value - content, optimization, research
- Closely monitor what is actually working to maximize budget
- Consider additional education
- Make best use of online resources
- Enlist an SEO specialist for at least consulting
Ending on a note of encouragement, Kennedy left this incentive for the audience: "A professionally designed web site that brings in lots of traffic will justify a bigger budget."
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AuctionWorx Enterprise is a complete auction website solution.
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AuctionWorx Enterprise includes Auctions, Fixed Price, and Classified listings. All listing formats can be turned on/off and configured through the Admin Control Panel.
Enable multiple vendors to sell on your marketplace - allow sellers to post listings and optionally charge fees
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AuctionWorx Enterprise › Features
Auction Listings
The standard auction is used to sell goods or services to the highest bidder. Sellers can also elect to set a "reserve" price, which will guarantee that their item will not be sold unless this minimum requested price is met, and a "buy now" price which allows buyers to bypass bidding altogether and purchase the item outright.
Fixed Price Listings
Unlike auction listings, fixed price listings can be created for large quantities of identical items and buyers can select the number of items that they would like to purchase ~ similar to a standard online store.
Classified Listings
Best for advertising goods or promoting services, Classified Ads promote communication between interested parties; but no transactions (bidding, buying, or payments) are managed through the website. Unlike traditional classified ads, online classified ads benefit from the addition of images, video, and internal messages.
Single Seller, Or
Multiple Vendors
One of the most important configuration options within AuctionWorx Enterprise is the ability to either restrict or allow outside third party sellers. The software can be run as a privately branded business or as an open marketplace where all registered users can create listings.
Sales Invoices
Purchase and Sales invoices are available for the buyers and sellers. Sellers have the option to assign flat shipping fee options to their listings along with applicable sales taxes. If multiple items are purchased from the same seller (with the same payment and shipping options) they can all be added to a single invoice.
Custom Field Attributes
You can add different field attributes to listings including dropdown selections. Custom item fields can be available when posting a new listing, displayed on the listing detail page, and become additional search options under the Advanced Search area.
Multiple Languages
and Currencies
AuctionWorx Enterprise supports changing all of the English static website text to your target language(s) by editing the language resource files. The available currencies and formatting options can be configured from the Admin Control Panel as well.
Web-based Administration
Many configuration options can be changed through the Admin Control Panel, without any programming or code changes. Examples include: Adding your Logo, Editing Categories, Enabling or disabling built-in Listing Types, Adding HTML content to specific website areas, and much more.
Developer API
AuctionWorx Enterprise is built on .NET 4.5.1 MVC 5 (C#). The source code to the MVC project, views, and controller code is included which allows a web developer to change any aspect of the presentation layer. Existing functionality can be extended by implementing different provider modules or making API calls.
Full Feature List
- Multiple Sellers mode -
- Charge listing and sale fees
- Single Seller mode -
- List your own products
- Mobile-friendly Responsive Design
- Enterprise Architecture
- MVC 5 / Razor 2
- Bootstrap 3 front-end framework
- jQuery JavaScript Library
- Microsoft WCF
- Web API 2
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012
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- Custom User Fields
- My Account Buyer/Seller Controls
- Internal Messaging System
- New Message Indicator
- Contact Support
- Sales Invoicing with checkout options
- Credit Card Payments
- PayPal Payments
- Flat rate shipping options
- Additional item shipping cost
- Sales Tax
- Taxable shipping option
- Buyer's Premium option
- Print Invoice
- Bulk generate sales invoices
- Categories
- Regions
- Advanced Search
- View Seller's Other Listings
- Developer API with example code
- Web Services (Web API 2)
- HTML5/CSS3 responsive design
- Extend using Provider model
- N-tier application architecture
- Accounting Service
- Common Service
- Listing Service
- Notification Service
- Scheduler Service
- Site Service
- User Service
- SSL support
- Encryption (3DES)
- Microsoft AntiXSS
- External authentication through Membership Provider
- Forgot Password Reset
- Impersonate User (Admin Function)
- Role based permissions
- Require Admin Approval (Optional)
- Require Authentication to access website (Optional)
- Email Verification System
- Event Logs
- Web-based Site Administration
- CMS - Site Content HTML Editor
- CMS - Social media content
- CMS - Footer and Header Scripts
- CMS - File Not Found (404) page
- Users - Edit and Assign Roles
- Users - CSV Export
- Category Management
- Banner Ad system
- Email notifications with templates
- Reports - Sales Transactions
- Reports - Listing Fees
- Automatic Batch Payments
- Bulk Upload Listings (CSV)
- Custom Field Permissions: View/Edit
- Upload Site Logo and Mobile Logo
- Delete old listing data (Optional)
- Standard Auctions
- Fixed Price Sales
- Classified Ads
- Allow listing formats by category
- Proxy Bidding
- Reserve Price
- Buy Now
- Auto-extend (Sniper Protection)
- Configurable Bid Increments
- Auto Relist
- Multiple Image Uploads (HTML5)
- Custom Listing Fields
- YouTube Video Support
- Bulk Relist
- Featured and Decoration Options
- Add to Watch List
- Price Field Updates via AJAX
- Good 'Til Cancelled (GTC)
- Specify End Date/Time
- Schedule Listing Start Date/Time
- Lightbox Image Viewer
- Rotate Image Tool
- Multiple Language support
- Multiple Currency support
- Server Time Zone Offset
- Support for load-balanced environments
- Microsoft Azure support
- Database level paging
- Caching
- Clean, semantic HTML
- Friendly URLs
- Sitemap
- Dynamic Meta Keywords
- Dynamic Meta Description
- Custom Meta tags for Categories
AuctionWorx Enterprise › Developers
- Microsoft MVC 5
- Microsoft WCF
- Microsoft Azure
- jQuery & jQuery UI
- SQL Server 2008/2012
Microsoft's Model-View-Controller (MVC) technology greatly enhances development efforts by segregating domain logic from presentation logic and from basic presentation HTML.
- Complete control over HTML Markup
- Rich AJAX and jQuery integration
- SEO-friendly URLs
The Business Logic Layer (BLL) contains the business logic of FrameWorx; the foundation of AuctionWorx. This layer is designed to execute in-process with the presentation layer or as separate Windows services accessible via Windows Communication Foundation.
The Data Access Layer (DAL) handles all Create/Read/Update/Delete operations for AuctionWorx. It was written with the provider paradigm so that the underlying backing store could be rewritten if necessary. We implemented Mindscape's LightSpeed O/RM.
Business Logic Components
The Accounting Service handles all invoicing and payment transactions of site fees and third-party sales. Site fees are any fees that are triggered by the event system, typically when a seller utilizes features of the site such as listing items. Third-party sales are the buy/sell agreement between a seller and the eventual winner of a listing (highest bidder of an auction, purchaser(s) of a fixed price listing, etc).
The Accounting Service supports a Fee provider model which allows developers to assess fees based on events and listing state.
The Account Service supports a Payment provider model which allows payments to be made either synchronously, as in the case of Authorize.Net; or asynchronously, as in the case of PayPal. The provider model allows additional payment providers to be implemented and integrated into the platform.
The Common Service handles many of the commonly used components of AuctionWorx such as the Custom Field system, and the hierarchical Category system.
The Listing Service handles the workflow of creating, editing, and resolving listings in addition to buyer initiated events (bids).
The Listing Service supports a Listing Type provider model which allows additional listing types to be defined. The software includes Standard Auctions, Fixed Price listings and Classifieds.
The Site Service supports the presentation layer and administrative interface.
The Notification Service handles all outgoing emails from the site asynchronously so as not to impact performance.
The Scheduler Service triggers listing starts and resolutions.
The User Service provides user and account services and is extended by the ASP.NET membership provider to provide login functionality.
Multiple Deployment Options
In this mode, the BLL and the DAL execute within the IIS worker process context which includes the Scheduler and Notifier, in addition to the front-end MVC. MVC communicates with the BLL via client classes with In-Process access to the BLL Services. The BLL communicates with the DAL In-Process. This is most useful in environments where the installation needs to be kept simple, or where multiple AuctionWorx sites could be executing on the same IIS webserver.
Both the BLL and DAL execute within a Windows Service which includes the Scheduler. There is an additional Windows Service for Notifications since there is such a clear demarcation between other BLL services, and Notification fulfillment. Additionally, Notification can be setup to be run on a more appropriate server, perhaps closer to, or even on, an outgoing mail server if the customer so chooses. MVC still executes within the IIS worker process context. MVC communicates with the BLL via client classes with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service remoting to the BLL/DAL Windows Service. This mode is most useful in environments which require scalability. An example of this would be a web farm of more than one web server serving the MVC layer, an application server serving the Windows Services for BLL/DAL, and optionally a notification server serving Notification fulfillment.
The source to the MVC project, views, and controller code is included. This will allow a developer to change any aspect of the presentation layer. The remaining functionality can be extended by implementing providers and making calls to the API. The BLL and DAL are available only as compiled runtime binaries however the source to these are not necessary to implement any required changes.
The MVC project source is included: controller code (presentation logic), web pages (RAZOR), web partials (RAZOR), and any related HTML resources can be modified. All MVC related source code is commented and documented.
View code exists to actually present the data (model) to the user. There usually isn't much logic in View code, except logic pertaining to presentation, such as looping through collections, etc.
Controller code exists to prepare the data (model) for presentation by the View. Therefore, calls to the client are usually made in the Controller code. Changes that involve modification to the data about to be displayed or the form data entered can be made here.
These static HTML assets are used by Views and can be modified as desired.
BLL: Providers
The provider model design pattern allows specific functional areas to be implemented and integrated into the platform using a dependency injection container (Microsoft Unity). As such, developers can implement additional or replacement providers to the following functional areas:
The Listing Format Provider allows you to define your own listing formats. Standard Auction, Fixed Price and Classifieds are all included with the software.
For example, if you wanted to implement a Dutch or a Reverse Auction, you would implement your own Listing Format Provider that contains the necessary business logic.
The Membership Provider allows you to implement your own authentication mechanism.
For example, you may have an existing site with existing users and rather than setup each of your existing users in AuctionWorx, you could implement a Membership Provider that authenticates users against your existing user data.
The Fee Provider allows you to assess fees, based on events and the listing state. The Fee Provider is queried any time a listing is created, updated, closed, etc… to calculate site fees.
For example, you may want to implement your own Fee provider if you have special cases where certain users should receive discounts or an existing database is queried.
The Payment Provider allows you to implement payment methods to be made either synchronously, as in the case of Authorize.Net; or asynchronously, as in the case of PayPal.
For example, you may want to implement Google Checkout and offer that as a payment option to your users.
The Media Asset Provider allows you to define new types of media that can be included in Listings and Listing Actions (Bids, Purchases, etc…). The system provides interfaces for generating, storing, and referencing media.
For example, you may want to implement saving and storing listing images with a specific image hosting service.
The Encryption Filter allows you to implement other encryption methods into the system to encrypt/decrypt passwords and credit card numbers. Currently, a TripleDES symmetric encryption filter is included with the software.
For example, you may want to implement AES symmetric encryption, or change the default encryption keys.
AuctionWorx Enterprise › Online Demo
Our online demo is a great way to explore what our software can do.
View Online Demo: AuctionWorx Enterprise
The demo also provides access to the Admin Control Panel so you can actually try out configuration options.
Note: the online demo resets periodically throughout the day in order to maintain a consistent experience.
A few minor functions and settings are also disabled for security reasons.
AuctionWorx Enterprise › Requirements
- Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2
- IIS 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 or newer
- .NET Framework 4.5.1 or newer
- Microsoft MVC 5
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012
- with Full Text Indexing
- Or SQL Server Express with Advanced Services
For Development
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2013
* An existing SMTP service is required for the system to send email notifications.
AuctionWorx Enterprise › Release Notes
The new "Create All Invoices" function, allows sellers to quickly create an invoice for each item sold, combining items to the same invoice when possible. New Data Maintenance
An administrative function to delete closed listings and associated images based on the number of days since the listing ended. This can be scheduled to run automatically or on demand. Starter Theme Options
Added three new Bootstrap starter themes: Default, Basic Black, and Drop-Shadow. Additional Item Shipping Cost
An optional secondary shipping price can be applied to flat rate shipping options for instances where multiple items are combined on the same invoice. Performance Improvements
Reduced calls to the backend database resulting in improved website performance. Added a new CMS content area and default HTML content for the File Not Found (404) error page
The available countries and states/regions for user addresses and tax rates can now be managed from the Admin Control Panel
Email template / content can now be previewed without having to send test emails
Added "SearchListings" to Web API for developers
Removed all remaining dependencies on sessions
Added preliminary support for importing legacy rwAuction Pro user data
Admin users can now bypass all seller fees when creating listings
Utilizing the popular Bootstrap 3 framework, the main site design is an optimized experience on all devices, from desktops to tablets or mobile phones. Web Service API
Built on Web API 2 – Enable developers and external custom apps to connect to your website. Technology Upgrade
A complete internal refresh to the latest .NET 4.5.1 / MVC 5 / Razor 2 / VS2013. Rotate Image Tool
For when photos taken with a mobile device are uploaded with incorrect orientation. Language Management CMS
Manage content for multiple languages within the Admin Control Panel. Email Notifications Editor
Manage all email templates within the Admin Control Panel. Custom Field Permissions
Fine tune when custom fields are displayed and control the types of users who can edit them. Listing Option Improvements
Admin settings to toggle available listing options and whether to display listing decorations on the homepage. Print Invoices
Sales invoices and site fee invoices now have a print friendly view. New Animated Listing Badge Option
An eye-catching sunburst animated gif can optionally be selected to overlay onto a listing thumbnail when browsing. Touch-enabled Image Viewer
Added an image thumbnail carousel for viewing image thumbnails on the listing detail page. Support for Reply-To, RCPT-TO, CC, and BCC added to Email Notification Service
New Admin function to upload seperate mobile site logo
New email tag to display listing images
Updated components: CKEditor, Azure, Unity, LightSpeed OR/M, jQuery, jQuery UI
Contact Us form updated to use the sender's email as the Reply-To address
Improved address workflow when adding a new credit card
Mailbox indicator is now always shown even if there are no new messages
Category item counts are now shown for View Seller's Other Listings
Removed Italic listing option
Admin function to select available Countries
Admin setting to show/hide all listing decorations on the homepage
Admin setting to enable/disable each listing option
A purchase % fee defined by individual sellers and applied to the buyer's sales invoice. Buyer Final Fees
Percentage of final sale price or a flat fee applied to the buyer's site fee invoice. CSV Import Listings
Bulk upload listings along with image references from the Admin Control Panel. Automatic Batch Payments
Schedule or manually charge credit cards for site listing fees. *Requires compatible merchant gateway Flat Final Sale Fees
In addition to existing Final Percentage Fees; Charge flat fee amounts to sellers based on their sold listings. Scheduled Listings
Complete control over the bidding timeframe - Select start and end dates/times for individual listings. HTML5 Image Uploader
Mobile friendly, including iOS, image upload functionality for all modern browsers. Event Logs
View information, warnings, and errors based on system events and major user actions. Favicon
Admin setting to upload website Favicon. Category Content
Admin options to add custom page titles and add HTML content to specific categories Added email form to Contact Us page
Seller setting for Default Invoice Comments
Fee options for Good 'til Cancelled (GTC) listing durations
Custom content area display when no listings are found (Browse and Search)
Custom content area for Privacy Policy
JS Lightbox widget for viewing listing image
Default robots.txt file
Admin setting for hiding all tax related functions
Admin setting for "Buy Now" availability alongside bids
Admin setting for proxy bidding function below reserve
Admin setting for managing currency code display
Optionally specify meta keywords & meta description for each listing category.
Admin setting to enable/disable each email notification
Admin setting to display cropped thumbnails
Fixed price and classified listings can optionally remain active indefinitely until ended early, or in the case of fixed price listings, the quantity drops to zero. Auto Relist
Auction listings can optionally be automatically reactivated when they expire without a winning bidder Improved User Management
Completely rebuilt User Management with Search, Sort, Delete, Deactivate and Edit all user details. Export User Data
Admin function for exporting user data to CSV, including filter option for email newsletter selection Email template branding
Deploy a custom email Header & Footer for all system generated email notifications Admin Reports
Sales Transactions and Listing Fee reports with functions to search, sort, and export to CSV Improved SEO Support
Updated Dynamically generated meta keywords & meta description for listings and browsing categories. Bulk Relisting
Sellers can now reactivate a number of unsuccessful closed listings all at once, keeping the original listing number. Improved navigation with additional links and 'back' buttons on pages to enhance usability
Relist function now resets and activates existing listing and retains original ID
Admin option to require manual approval from the Admin before being able to login
Admin option to require authentication before users can view listings
Admin option to require credit cards for new user registration
Admin option to extend all active listings
Admin option to disable all credit card related functions
Admin option to show seller location on listings
Taxable shipping option on sales tax rates
Taxable checkbox for each invoice line item
Admin can now assign roles to specific users (buyer, seller, and admin permissions)
Seller preferences can now be updated when creating new listings (Payment and Tax Details)
Sellers can now archive completed successfully sold listings, hiding them from view
YouTube Video Support
Auto-Extend Auctions (Sniper Protection)
Banner System
CMS Content sections: Social media, Footer and Header scripts
New Message Indicator
Azure Support
Proxy Bidding
Reserve Price
Buy Now
Configurable Bid Increments
Fixed Price Listings
Multiple Image Asynchronous Uploads
User Feedback
Internal Message System
Watch Listings
Sales Tax
Listing Fees
Sales Invoicing
Flat Rate Shipping Options
Multiple Currencies Support
Multiple Language Support
International Support
Time Zone Offset
Email Notifications and Templates
Content Management
Web Based Administrative Control Panel
Custom Fields
Single Seller Mode
Advanced Search
SSL Support
PayPal Standard Payment Support
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A China-based company looking to develop a 22-story condominium in Belltown along 4th Avenue.
Posted on 16 October 2014
A China-based company looking to develop a 22-story condominium in Belltown along 4th Avenue.
Posted on 10 July 2014
Another potential condo proposal in Belltown at Western and Blanchard.
Posted on 28 May 2014
Exceptional & huge true Live/Work Loft unit located in Belltown, perfect for home-based business, artists or just to reside and enjoy urban living.
Posted on 26 April 2014
Condos are making a comeback in the Emerald City with three condos under construction and at least five others in various stages of planning and development.
Posted on 17 October 2013
Land use activity for the tiny parcel at Denny Wall and Wall St, site of the formerly planned Icon Tower project.
Posted on 09 September 2013
First look of downtown Seattle's long anticipated and largest condominium development, Insignia.
Posted on 04 September 2013
Insignia is getting set for their grand opening later this month, and other info, from the Puget Sound Business Journal
Posted on 27 January 2012
Belltown Open House Tour, Sunday, January 29th – view over 14 condos representing 10 of Belltown's most desirable condo buildings in one afternoon.
Posted on 10 November 2011
The Escala Condominium has obtained full Fannie Mae approval, new land use approvals that may affect Belltown condos, Queen Anne High School lawsuit and project updates.
Posted on 17 August 2011
The cool penthouse at the 81 Vine Building sells, Decatur and Fairview Condos make another push to close out with price reductions and Burien Town Square's re-launch that wasn't.


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We can't think of a better way to commemorate March Madness than with a killer beer, and today's Drink of the Week is the perfect option. Serious Madness is Mad River Brewing Company's first seasonal offering, released in honor of the Californian brewery's 20th anniversary. This dark, powerful black ale (8.6 percent ABV) offers rich bursts of sweet brown bread and roasted coffee on the nose. In the glass, the coffee character holds its own, mellowed by dark toasty and chocolaty notes and a hint of fruity acidity. It goes down perilously easy, and paired with a sauerkraut-laden Reuben or grilled bratwurst, you've got yourself a slam dunk.
Welcome to Imbibe Magazine's between-issues look at liquid culture with drink recipes, news and more. From coffee to cocktails, Imbibe celebrates your world in a glass.


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So I just got four mint plants in a trade. Apparently the paper towels they came in said what type, but I did not notice. I traded for Peppermint, Chocolate, Pineapple, and Apple. I have them all in pots now, but have no clue which are which! I sent a picture to the woman I traded with and she gave me a guess, but I'd really like to be sure. So what would be the best way to ID? I know pineapple mint is variegated, but it apple too?
Do they really all have their own unique smell or taste? Would I just wait till they are more grown out and check them then? Thanks for you help. Id hate to grow something and not be sure what it is! |
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- Posted by sandhill_farms 10 NV (My Page) on Mon, Aug 23, 10 at 20:00
Posting a picture of your plants would help others identify them for you. Greg |
- Posted by patsycollins (My Page) on Tue, Aug 24, 10 at 6:38
Sniffing the leaves should be a clue! The smell will match the name. Apple mint has large leaves that are soft and a bit hairy. They're not variegated. Chocolate mint tends to have more brown on the stem and darker leaves than the peppermint. Both will have pointed, jagged edged leaves, less soft and hairy than the other two. |
Greg, I wouldve posted pictures, but the plants are pretty small and were cut back a lot, so I dont think they would do any good in identifying. And thank you patsycollins, I guess Ill just wait till they grow out more and look for the characteristics you described. |
Pineapple mint is a great herb to add to tea! It has green and yellow variegated leaves throughout the plant. Chocolate Mint is probably the easiest to identify. Just rub your hands on it and it will smell like chocolate! :D As for peppermint, it grows to a height of 60cm with red stems and pinky/lilac flowers with leaves which are dark green. As for apple mint, its also known as round-leaved mint, it has wrinkled, round leaves which have an apple scent and can grow to a height of 2 ft. Hope it helps! ~Chris |
Pineapple mint and apple mint are varieties of Mentha rotundifolia. Despite their names they don't smell of apple or pineapple. The name apple mint refers to the shape of the leaves. Chocolate mint and peppermint are varieties of Mentha piperita. It might well be that they have similar fragrance. You can find many pictures of all these varieties on www. Regards, Jan |
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The Medical Center of Aurora Announces 2011 Community Partner
The Medical Center of Aurora Announces the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter as its 2011 Community Partner
Aurora, CO, April 13, 2011 – The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza announced that the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, will be the hospital's 2011 Community Partner. The hospital has set a goal of contributing 2,000 volunteer hours and raising $71,500 for programs and research that will benefit Coloradans living with MS.
Established in 2008, The Medical Center of Aurora's Community Partner Program is a community involvement initiative dedicated to workplace giving. On an annual basis, The Medical Center of Aurora chooses a local nonprofit partner. Hospital employees then donate volunteer time and coordinate and participate in fundraising events for the nonprofit organization.
In 2008, $22,954 and 740 volunteer hours were contributed to Project Angel Heart. Last year, in 2010, $82,084 and 3,100 volunteer hours were contributed to American Heart Association. "Our annual Community Partnership is one of many ways in which we take our mission 'to care for and improve human life' out into our local community," said John Hill, president and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza. "As Colorado has one of the highest rates of MS in the country, this incurable and unpredictable disease is an issue that hits home. We are excited to join forces with the National MS Society and look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring."
"We are very excited and honored to have been selected as The Medical Center of Aurora's community partner this year," said Carrie Nolan, president, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, National MS Society. "The support generated through this partnership will support resources and research that will benefit the 80,000 affected by MS in Colorado. This is an outstanding commitment by The Medical Center of Aurora and we look forward to working in partnership toward our ultimate goal of a world free of MS," Nolan emphasized.
About The Medical Center of Aurora
The Medical Center of Aurora, the first community hospital in the Denver Metro area to receive Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence is an acute care hospital with specialization in cardiovascular services, neurosciences, oncology, surgery and women's services. The Medical Center of Aurora also has Primary Stroke Certification.
The hospital is a Level II trauma center, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor with emergency care, EMS education and support. Licensed for 346 beds, the facility is located at Interstate 225 and Mississippi in Aurora, Colo., and encompasses Main and North Campus locations along with Centennial Medical Plaza in the southeast metro area. Selected as a "Best Place to Work" by the Denver Business Journal (2010), the hospital and its three campuses are part of the HealthONE System of Excellence.
About the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National MS Society provides comprehensive programs and advocacy to assist and empower the more than 88,000 individuals residing in Colorado and Wyoming who are affected by MS. The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter is also a driving force of research for the prevention, treatment and cure of MS and contributes funds to support 325 National MS Society research projects worldwide – five of which are located in Colorado. The Chapter has offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Cheyenne serving the Colorado and Wyoming communities.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) interrupts the flow of information between the brain and body and it stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than three times as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 in the U.S. and 2.4 million worldwide.


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~ Brendan Behan, Irish poet, novelist, and playwright
For most folks in the United States, corned beef and cabbage is the food stuff synonymous with St. Patrick's Day … and that's exactly what I'll be having tonight for dinner with my family. But right now? Right now, it's all about the bacon … bacon jam that is.
As America's obsession with all things bacon began to skyrocket a few years ago, various incarnations of bacon jam — a delectable, sweet, and savory combination of bacon, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and other odds and edds — made their way on to restaurant menus — and in to home kitchens as well. A search of the Internet for "bacon jam" yields at least 50 recipes, if not more.
As an unabashed bacon lover, it stands to reason I'm a big fan of bacon jam … and that I am. I'm an even bigger fan of the bacon jam I made for you … an amazing concotion I've dubbed "drunken Irish bacon jam." In celebration of St. Patricks Day, I grabbed some Guiness and some Irish whiskey — perhaps the two most popular beverages in Ireland — then ventured into the kitchen and came out with a recipe sure to make even the most cynical Irishman kick up his heels and dance a lively jig.
Salty, sweet, unctuous — with just a hint of heat and dark, roasted malt — my drunken Irish bacon jam could quite possibly be described as nirvana. Yes, it's that good!
Drunken Irish Bacon Jam
Adapted from Martha Stewart
- 1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup jalapeno jelly
- 3/4 cup Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet. Reserve the remaining bacon fat for another use.
2. In same skillet, add the onions and garlic, and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the cider vinegar, brown sugar, jalapeno jelly, beer, and whiskey. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up the browned bits from the skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bacon, and stir to combine.
3. Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is thickened and syrupy, about 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
4. Remove mixture from slow cooker, and transfer to a large bowl. Let cool, then store in the refrigerator overnight.
5. Transfer mixture from the bowl to a food processor; pulse lightly until coarsely chopped. Serve, or refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks. Makes 2 cups.
Notes: I used 3/4 pound peppered bacon and 3/4 pound applewood-smoked bacon, both from local meat purveyor Burgers' Smokehouse Sliced Bacon Sampler; feel free to substitute regular bacon in their place. Also, if you can't find the specific type of Guiness I used, feel free to substitute other varieties … or experiment with your own favorite beer.
So, what am I planning on doing with all this bacon goodness? The first thing that comes to mind is a good 'ole grilled cheese sandwich. Perhaps some Irish cheddar and a thick schmeer of bacon jam nestled between two slices of toasted sourdough … yes, I think that will do just fine! For some other fabulous uses, check out this article from Chow … I think any of these would be perfect!
What would you do with some bacon jam? Let me know in the comments!
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Our Kansas City Chiefs got embarrassed, period. The good news is that if you had started Matt Cassel and Dwayne Bowe you at least got a huge fantasy boost last week. However, what I couldn't believe was my fantasy game this past week versus ChiefsCommand editor Travis Pflanz. We both were the #1 and #3 highest scoring teams in the league leading up to week ten, both averaging about 140 points a game. Needless to say it looked to be a high scoring barn burner. Instead we both posted the two lowest scores of the week, nearly the year. I thought I had it won going into Monday night, before the clock hit zero I texted him a congratulatory message since he was up by less than a point and I saw no hope. Just then Santana Moss got one last short yardage garbage reception and miraculously I then got the win, by 0.66 points, wow. I couldn't believe what happened! I only write about it since it was the only bright spot in a week were the Chiefs proved that they really aren't that good. Also, if you can beat the editor of the blog you write for I guess it warrants some mentioning.
The Chiefs did prove they can be exposed and may not be that good. With a game this week against the Cardinals they have a chance to get back on track. The Cardinals have shown they decided on the wrong QB as the play from that position has been terrible. Larry Fitzgerald was once a fantasy stud, but with Derek Anderson at the helm he is barely a second tier WR. They have absolutely no run game to even speak of. This is a week for the Chiefs to stick to a run first and run heavy offense and then pass once the defense is tired. Overall I think it'll be a good week for most of the usual fantasy starters for the Chiefs. Bye weeks are over so no one should have Cassel as their number one QB unless injuries have cost them badly. However, he may be worth a sleeper start this week. Start Bowe since he is the only real WR option on this team, especially if Tony Moeaki in inactive this week with his concussion. Watch Moeaki's status this week; be sure to remove him from your line-up if he is ruled out. Please continue to start Jamaal Charles as he should have a big day Sunday. Thomas Jones is worthy of a start if you are thin at RB, but I'm worried he will continue to see his carries decrease. If the offense is clicking I think it's a good Sunday to start Ryan Succop. I'm really worried about how poorly the Chiefs Defense/Special Teams played last week so I'm reluctant to suggest you to start them. The matchup looks intriguing, but so did last weeks.
Week 11 projections for your Kansas City Chiefs:
Matt Cassel: 235 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Jamaal Charles: 110 yards, 1 TD, 3 catches 25 yards
Thomas Jones: 80 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch 10 yards
Dwayne Bowe: 5 catches 80 yards, 2 TD
Tony Moeaki: 4 catches 50 yards (if active)
Ryan Succop: 4/4 XP 2/2 FG
Special Teams/Defense: 3 sack, 1 INT, 20 points allowed
Around the League
QB: Mark Sanchez, Joe Flacco and Josh Freeman
RB: Jamaal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw and Darren McFadden
WR: Marques Colston, Dez Bryant and Santonio Holmes
TE: Jacob Tamme, Dustin Keller and Kevin Boss
K: Matt Bryant, Billy Cundiff and Graham Gano
Defense: Ravens, Packers and Saints
QB: Brett Favre, Matt Schaub and Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB: Brandon Jackson, Mike Goodson and Jahvid Best
WR: Brandon Marshall, Santana Moss and Donald Driver
TE: Brent Celek, Kellen Winslow and Greg Olsen
K: Josh Scobee, Josh Brown and Olindo Mare
Defense: Giants, Vikings and Redskins
If You Got'em, Drop'em:
Chad Henne
Justin Forsett
Jonathan Stewart
Patrick Crayton
Brandon Tate
Robert Meachem
John Carlson
If You Need'em, Get'em:
Shaun Hill
Keiland Williams
Mike Goodson
Kevin Walter
Jacoby Ford
Mike Thomas
Rob Gronkowski
Week Eleven Fantasy Mailbag:
No mailbag questions came in this week so I hope to get some questions in the comments below.


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• Easy to learn impossible to master!
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Capacity Building Defined and Demystified
Strengthening Nonprofit Performance: A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building
What Exactly is Capacity Building?
• Definition
• Six components
Capacity Building Activities that Strengthen a Nonprofit
Types of Capacity Building Providers and What They Do
Where to Find Resources and Providers
From Vince Hyman, former Publishing Director, Fieldstone Alliance:
MANY OF YOU who read this newsletter refer to yourselves as "capacity builders." The term is well-worn and used by many. But what do we mean by it? What are we doing when we build capacity?
In 2001, with support from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, we commissioned Paul Connolly of TCC Group (then Conservation Company) and Carol Lukas from Fieldstone Alliance (then Wilder Foundation) to look at this question. Following is an excerpt from their book, Strengthening Nonprofit Performance: A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building.
What Exactly is Capacity Building?
Capacity includes capabilities, knowledge, and resources that a nonprofit needs in order to
fulfill its mission through a blend of sound management, strong governance, and a persistent rededication to achieving
Capacity building refers to activities that strengthen a nonprofit organization and help it better fulfill its mission. These activities include, among others, strategic planning, technology upgrades, operational improvements, and board development.
Six components
Organizational capacity is multifaceted and continually changing. Connolly and Lukas's model—as shown in the figure below—depicts six interdependent factors that contribute to the health and performance of a nonprofit organization.2
Components of Organizational Capacity
Organizational capacity consists of six interdependent components, all of which interact with the
external environment.
Each of the components serves a critical role in an organization's overall effectiveness.
Mission, Vision, and Strategy: These are the driving forces that give the organization its purpose and direction.
The effective organization has a clear mission, identity, and values. It is actively involved in regular, results-oriented, strategic, and self-reflective thinking and planning that aligns its strategies with its mission, values, and organizational capacity. It involves stakeholders in a way that ensures its mission and programs are valuable to the constituency it serves.
Governance and Leadership: This is the lubricant that keeps all the parts aligned and moving.
In an effective organization, board members are engaged and representative, with defined governance practices. The board effectively oversees the policies, programs, and operations, including review of achievement of strategic goals, financial status, and executive director performance. The organization is accomplished at recruiting, developing, and retaining capable staff and technical resources. The organization's leadership is alert to changing community needs and realities.
Program Delivery and Impact: These are the nonprofit's primary reasons for existence, just as profit is a primary aim for most businesses.
The effective organization operates programs and conducts activities that demonstrate tangible outcomes and impact appropriate to the resources invested. Programs are high quality and well regarded. The organization uses program evaluation results to inform its strategic goals. The organization understands community needs and has formal mechanisms for assessing internal and external factors that affect the achievement of goals.
Strategic relationships, finance, and internal operations and management are all necessary mechanisms to achieve the organization's ends.
Strategic Relationships: The effective organization is a respected and active participant and leader in the community, and maintains strong connections with its constituents. It participates in strategic alliances and partnerships that significantly advance the organization's goals and expand its influence. It communicates well with external audiences.
Finance: The effective organization successfully secures support from a variety of sources to ensure its revenues are diversified, stable, and sufficient for the mission and goals. The finance plan is aligned with the mission, long-term goals, and strategic direction. The organization has high visibility with key stakeholders and links clear, strategic messages to its finance efforts.
Internal Operations and Management: The organization has efficient and effective operations and strong management support systems. Financial operations are responsibly managed and reflect sound accounting principles. The organization utilizes information effectively for organizational and project management purposes. Internal communications are effective, and the organization's culture promotes high-quality work and respectful work relationships. Asset, risk, and technology management is strong and appropriate to the organization's purpose.
In addition, a variety of other factors can influence a nonprofit's needs at any time, including the organization's
- Age and developmental stage
- Size
- Kind of work it does
- Cultural or ethnic identity
- Environment in which it functions
Capacity Building Activities that Strengthen a Nonprofit
There's a wide range of activities you can undertake to enhance your organization's ability to deliver programs, expand, and be adaptive and innovative. Here are a few examples:
Mission, Vision, and Strategy
Strategic planning
Scenario planning
Organizational assessment
Organizational development
Governance and Leadership
Leadership development
Board development
Executive transition
Program Delivery and Impact
Program design and development
Strategic Relationships
Collaboration and strategic restructuring
Marketing and communications
Fund development
Business planning for revenue-generating activities
Internal Operations and Management
Human resource management and training
Financial management
Technology and information systems
Facility planning
Legal issues
Volunteer recruitment and management
Conflict resolution
Types of Capacity Building Providers and What They Do
Nonprofit managers and trustees usually work on their own to improve organizational performance.
However, many outside individuals and groups—capacity building providers—also provide such assistance. These
include researchers, writers, publishers, trainers, educators, facilitators, and consultants. The following list describes
different types of capacity building providers and the services they offer.
Management support organizations (MSOs)—nonprofit consulting and training groups, sometimes volunteer-based and sometimes professionally staffed.
Examples: CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in San Francisco, the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas, LaSalle University's Nonprofit Management and Development Center in Philadelphia, or the International Council on Management of Population Programmes in Malaysia.
Some MSOs have a local or regional focus; some are national or international in scope. They may also differ in their organizational concentration (planning, board development, marketing), industry focus (arts, education, immigrant organizations), staffing model (volunteers, affiliated independent contractors, or paid staff providers), fee basis (from totally subsidized to market rate), and level of experience and quality.
Intermediaries—nonprofits that provide an array of support including capacity building assistance, re-granting, loan and equity programs, research, convening, and advocacy.
Often funders use intermediaries to help them build capacity with networks of nonprofits, rather than dealing individually with each nonprofit.
Examples: Fieldstone Alliance offers a full range of research, consulting, training, and publishing services. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) provides grants, loans, equity investments, and other capacity building assistance to community development corporations. The Hispanic Federation offers fund development, grantmaking, technical assistance services, and advocacy.
Community support organizations (CSOs)—CSOs are intermediary organizations dedicated to improving the way the community solves problems.3 They provide capacity building support to communities in much the same way that MSOs support nonprofit organizations.
Examples: The Collaboratory for Community Support in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Community Development Institute in Oakland, California.
Research groups—groups specializing in evaluation or offering full-service research. Chapin Hall Center for Children or the Urban Institute are examples. Many research groups are affiliated with universities and colleges.
Academic institutions—business schools and programs in nonprofit management, public policy, communications, and organizational development such as the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University.
Independent consultants—numerous individuals with varying levels of experience and skill working with nonprofits. No certification or licensing body regulates who can hang a shingle as a consultant or trainer.
For-profit consulting firms—firms specializing in nonprofit and philanthropic issues, such as TCC Group, as well as large corporate strategy firms that have nonprofit practices, such as McKinsey & Company.
Retired executives—individuals who provide services independently or through professional associations or organized community service programs such as Service Corps of Retired/Active Executives (SCORE) or the Small Business Association.
State associations of nonprofits—organizations that provide advocacy, support, information, and networking for nonprofits such as the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits or the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
Where to Find Resources and Providers
More than six hundred capacity building providers belong to the Alliance for Nonprofit Management, a professional association dedicated to "increasing the effectiveness of individuals and organizations that help nonprofits build their power and impact."
We've also compiled a list of helpful resources at: http://www.fieldstonealliance.org/client/links.cfm
Vince Hyman
Publishing Director
Fieldstone Alliance
June 20 , 2006
1Christine W. Letts, William P. Ryan, and Allen Grossman, High Performance Nonprofit
Organizations: Managing Upstream for Greater Impact (New York: Wiley, 1998).
2Adapted from Paul Fate and Linda Hoskins, Organizational Assessment Guides and Measures (St. Paul, MN: Wilder Center for Communities, 2001). Some of these components are derived from Norman J. Glickman and Lisa J. Servon, "More Than Bricks and Sticks: Five Components of Community Development Corporation Capacity," Housing Policy Debate 9, no. 3 (1998):497–539.
3Joseph A. Connor, Stephanie Kadel-Taras, and Diane Vinokur-Kaplan, "The Role of Nonprofit Management Support Organizations in Sustaining Community Collaborations," Nonprofit Management & Leadership 10 (Winter 1999): 127–136.r call 1-800-274-6024.
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If you've picked up 3D Dot Game Heroes this week (or just read our review), you already know that it's a love letter to the 8- and 16-bit eras of gaming, jam-packed with references to old-school games and game culture. It also features more than a few sly references to developer From Software's earlier efforts, like Demon's Souls. What a lot of people might not have realized, however, is that From "hid" a bunch of self-referential character cameos right in its character-select screen.
Above: Seriously, there's a ton of them in here
Nearly all of the selectable characters were originally released as DLC for the Japanese market, but since US gamers get them all by default, for free, their significance may be lost on all but the most die-hard fans. That's why we've pulled together all the ones we recognized and revealed their origins in the following list:
Described as "the X7th President of the United States," this big blue-black robot is a clear reference to Metal Wolf Chaos, also known as the most badass concept for a mecha game ever. A 2004 Xbox exclusive that was never released outside of Japan (odd, considering its US-flavored patriotic theme and all-English dialogue), it told the story of Michael Wilson, the 47th President of a future United States and victim of a coup by his own vice president. Branded a terrorist and marked for death, he does the only thing a videogame President possibly could: he steals a giant robot called the Metal Wolf and uses it to free America, one city at a time.
To get the fullest sense of why all this is so cool, however, you really need to watch the trailer:
Above: Any excuse to show this again is an excuse we'll take
Japan's answer to Solomon Kane, Raikoh is a stoic, pitiless executioner out to find redemption by purging medieval Japan of a plague of demons. Identified by 3D Dot Game Heroes' as a "mysterious warrior of Otogi," Raikoh (unsurprisingly) comes from Otogi, another obscure Xbox exclusive that earned mountains of critical praise and did just well enough to merit a sequel (that died at retail). Cursed, eerie and possibly undead, his chief personality trait was a cool hat that covered his eyes. But his near-total lack of expression or emotion was offset by his extreme destructiveness; not only could he carve a wide swath through demons, but he could level most of the scenery they were hiding behind.
Diehard Armored Core fans will immediately recognize the bizarre-looking W.Glint as the White Glint, a rather infamous mech that first appeared in Armored Core 4. It wasn't until its appearance in Armored Core: For Answer that it really made its mark, though, as an enigmatic boss (or ally, depending on the player's decisions) that's eventually revealed to be piloted (spoiler!) by the protagonist from Armored Core 4.
Unlike the rest of the characters on this list, Okita Souji is a real-life historical figure who was a captain of the Shinsengumi, a 19th-century Japanese special police force. He's here, however, because he stars in Fu-un Shinsengumi, a Japan-only game about the Shinsengumi that From Software ported to PSP in 2009.
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Does anyone have a video (that I would be able to watch with RealPlayer, QuickTime, or Windows Media Player) of the ride "Dinosaur"?? Or, do you know where I can get one? I am trying to get one to show to my dd, so she can see what the ride is like, prior to getting on it (I think she'll be scared, so I'd like her to see ahead of time)
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It's pretty hard to film this ride, so much shaking and darkness just adds up to be a washed out video with a few flashing lights.
~Welcome Foolish Mortals!~-Haunted Mansion
You tube has a version of it but like urmom said because of the darkness and shaking I don't know how good the quality is but here is the site to check it out...http://youtube.com/results?search_qu...+dinosaur+ride
Not sure if this helps but....
I am terrified of it!!! And I am 24 years old!!!
"Almost everyone is mad here. You may have noticed that I'm not all there myself." - Chesire Cat
"You have spirit for one so small, and that spirit deserves a fighting chance." - Shere Khan
im 28 scared of it after going on millions of times and even worse....i worked at the attraction for months!!!
I love it though!! I love the thrill
Oh my gosh, I admit I was scared the first time. The worst part is all the bumping around. I think I bruised my spleen last time. Once you know where the dinosaurs are then it is okay. I took a fearless six year old boy who cried the first time but then couldn't wait to get back on and has loved it ever since. Then my seven year old niece was scared of Peter Pan's Flight so there is no way I would take her. Just realize it is loud and dark and bumpy. If there is any way you were able to talk the rider through everything as it was coming at them that really helps.


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Sony Showcases Xperia Z2 Smartphone and Tablet
by Dale WrightSony has announced details of its new flagship Xperia Z2 smartphone and tablet at its Mobile World Congress (MWC) event this morning (24 February).
Kuni Suzuki, Sony's CEO, made the announcement at the company's MWC product launch event today. He showed off the Xperia Z2 smartphone and tablet, making reference to their boosted spec and new features. Perhaps anticipating criticism, Suzuki admitted that the Xperia Z2 smartphone looked a lot like its predecessor, the Z1, but added: "At Sony, we believe details make the difference."
Taking the smartphone first, the Xperia Z2 phone has an impressive 2.3 GHz snapdragon 801 processor, slightly faster than the 2.2 GHz chip we saw on its predecessor. The display is a little larger at 5.2 inches and it has an aluminium frame, with slimmer side bezels. The rear camera will stay at 20.7 megapixels, but it's also got the capability to shoot in 4K – something that might be pretty cool with Sony's 4K TVs.
Moving onto the tablet, the Xperia Z2 slate hasn't changed all that much in terms of design either. Like its smartphone counterpart, it also has that quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 processor. For a 10.1 inch tablet, it's surprisingly light at just 426g, and that's due to how slim the device is. The Xperia Z1 tablet was only 6.9mm thin, but the Z2 has been cut down even more, to just 6.4mm. You'll get 3GB of RAM on the Xperia Z2 tablet, and both smartphone and slate will run the latest version of Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Xperia Z2 smartphone and tablet are both waterproof and dust-proof, like most other devices in the Xperia range. This is a feature that hasn't really had much attention, but deserves to be paid attention to – if you get water on most Apple or Samsung devices, how do you think they'd fare?
Both the Xperia Z2 smartphone and tablet will launch globally from March, so we're sure to hear about price plans before then. The Z1 didn't get much of a release in the US, so let's hope that American fans are luckier this time round.


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Cuusoo team provide more clarity around the review process
Posted by Huw,The Cuusoo team has published the first of three blog entries that will explain the review process and subsequent production of models that reach 10,000 supporters.
The salient points are:
- There will be a quarterly review cycle, with the first review scheduled for early June.
- Models will be evaluated for design, brand fit, strategy fit, and business case.
- It is likely that one project per quarter will be produced, and should more than one pass review in a given quarter, it will be queued for possible later production.
When we have been discusssing will-they-won't-they make this-that-or-the-other, we have only really considered design and brand fit (or at least, I have) but the other two evaluation criteria are of course equally important to the company and will, I suspect, cause some otherwise good projects to be rejected.
After all, if LEGO don't think they can sell enough of a certain model to make it worth their while making it, of course they are not going to bother. Strategy fit is an interesting one and something we outside the company will never get a feel for. Let's say some sort of 'space marines' theme is planned for 2014, then clearly they would not make a 'space marines' Cuusoo model to pre-empt it.
So, let's see how many more projects we can push to 10,000 for the first review: if you haven't already, please take a look through my hand-picked ones in Cuusoo Corner and support those that take your fancy.
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Huw, if I may, why was the Mirage futuristic city removed from Cuusoo Corner? I really thought that one was one of the more likely candidates out there.
The Cuusoo Corner automatically rotates through a selection of models every hour according to: http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3189
This looks like a pretty neat idea: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/16907
They explain strategy fit as "does it conflict with anything we're producing?" which isn't too hard to comprehend. Basically, while they have Star Wars, it's doubtful they will produce any other licensed space themes. This is why I think they will pass on the Zelda submission as it could conflict with the LOTR sets.
They could also use the queue to approve the BTTF set, but wait for the upcoming anniversary to release it if they wanted to.
It would also be nice to know what sizes will successful models be. Will they just be what passes review, or will they aim to have one small, two medium and one large model per year? Four large (1000+ piece) models per year are going to be costly if you want them all, so it would be good to have some successful smaller ones too.
It is of course useful to know this for cuusoo developers too. If a large one has been accepted, should develops aim small.
I was banned from Cuusoo... apparently I was too negative with my feedback.
Interesting bit:
"we're exploring possibilities that will allow you to share the risk of production costs so that your favorite projects can make it into production faster."
Do they mean a pre-order/Kickstarter type arrangement for the projects that are approved but pushed to the end of the production queue?
This is bad news... I mentioned this either on the forum or another post on the front page. I basically stated I was worried about the success of Cuusoo, if they start getting multiple projects passing the 10,000 vote mark, and start producing them, where will they go? Will they only have one out at a time on shelves in B&M stores? will they be online exclusives? or will they have a whole section of the B&M stores dedicated to Cuusoo sets. This blog entry seems to indicate they will only have one cuusoo set available at a time, meaning they could reject the Modular Western project because they want to approve the BTTF set.
I wonder if this will lead to strategizing of Cuusoo uploads? Say someone has a really good MOC they want to upload, maybe they'll wait to a dead quarter with not many promising projects to increase the chances of his/her project being selected in the review process?
I suggest that suggestions for models to support go in the actual forum thread.
Better still, Huw, if you can figure out how to direct comments from relevant news posts into the appropriate forum thread, it will make the discussion a lot more coherent.
"Our team will continue to improve and refine this process, and we're exploring possibilities that will allow you to share the risk of production costs so that your favorite projects can make it into production faster."
I wonder if that just means pre-orders must come in before they make it?
Or upfront payment from the developer towards costs, and a better percentage of sales? This happens with some user designed pieces on custom sites.
This is a very interesting read. Once models hit 10k, now they are kind of battling each other (including 10k models that passed review last quarter but were passed to a future slot). With that being said, we can now speculate on the 4 that are currently at 10k:
1) EVE Online Rifter: No new parts (except maybe a printed pilot). Licensing shouldn't be an issue (CCP is already reaching out to LEGO to sign on the dotted line). It could possibly be a conflict to Star Wars and Alien Conquest. They could also consider it a sales risk (not many people have heard of EVE).
2) Zelda: Lots of new parts. Licensing could be a bear. It could possibly be a a conflict to LOTR and Kingdoms. I think we can agree that it is HUGELY popular so it would sell well.
3) BttF: Some new parts (for the characters). Licensing could be a bear. I don't think it would conflict with anything (City maybe). It is HUGELY popular so it would sell well. And they could pass on this so that it coincides with the movie anniversary.
4) Modular Western: No new parts. No licensing needed. It doesn't conflict with anything (Modular buildings *maybe*). I'm sure we could argue about its popularity but I'll just say that the western theme in general is losing its appeal but these sets are beautiful and they've said since 5000 that they are working on it.
So, if I had to guess, I'd say it would be the Modular Western going to make it this round.
^^^^ the BTTF model will be held back to 2015 i believe for the 3oth aniverserary of BTTF, if it is accepted.
@behemothjosh Not sure I buy your argument about BTTF (and I'm a big fan). When't the last time you saw a licensed BTTF product on a store shelf? Let's face it, it's a 25 year old IP that has a niche, but devoted, fanbase. People aren't beating down the doors to buy BTTF stuff, especially kids, who most of have probably never heard of it. Equating it with Zelda in relevant popularity is a pretty big stretch. Zelda is unlikely given the factors already discussed. So it's going to be one of the other 3. They all have pros and cons going for them. My money would be on BTTF or Western.
My top takeaway from the letter was that they are seriously committed to making this work somehow.
I don't think they are going to pull the plug unless there is some complete fiasco. All those people saying "nail in the coffin" because one popular project got rejected or yanked... clearly no.
@mkoesel, the entire model is fantastic but just one section of it, as LEGO suggested would be made, would lose a lot of the appeal.
@dougts. You are probably right about BttF. It's a recognizable brand for us adults, but could be a "what is that Dad?" to the kids. And they are aiming for kids. Plus I seriously think they'd try to time it with the anniversary of the show to maximize profit.
@doughts In answer to your question, Toys R Us currently carries BttF Minimates figures/vehicles (among other items in the prior 3 years). BttF is a niche brand, yes, and I agree with your worries, but it seems to still sell to collectors. Now that I think about it, the BttF license that Diamond Select Toys has might prove an impediment to LEGO.
Huw - Thank you for adding the Star Wars micro-scenes to the Cuusoo Corner. I may have missed it, but is there a more formal channel for recommending ideas for the Corner than just posting comments in threads? If not, I'd like to recommend this stunning modular diner/theater set:
The exterior designs and interior details are terrific, though it surely would need to be split into two sets were it to be sold. (And with the modular Western town gone form the Corner, we need another modular project!)
^ do we? it seem to me that LEGO is already meeting the market need for city/town modular buildings. They produce one every year, and no doubt they have years worth of plans already in the pipeline. There seems little point in trying to push more of this line on Cuusoo - it goes to the "strategy fit" bullet point described in the blog post. They are already doing it, why give away 1% of the proceeds?
At least the Western town idea was in a different theme setting, and a had a slightly different design style (open backs) - there'e differentiation there.
^ I agree with dougts here. I don't see modulars being that successful on cuusoo, simply because the line is already running. No doubt Lego have plans for everything, on a slow roll out of street buildings.
I don't want to be negative, and certainly don't buy into some of the doom and gloom about Cuusoo, but surely it's the case that if TLG thought that an idea was economically sensible and fitted into their strategy that they would already release it. Cuusoo only makes sense as a way of countering TLG's _potential_ misjudgement of demand or interest.
@behemothjosh, Pfft. I'm 14, and I've known about BttF for YEARS! And many of my friends know about it too.
@jonbuddy, but their target audience is 6 to 11 year olds.
@dougts - I see your point, but part of Cuusoo's allure is having some control over existing lines, not just proposing entirely new ones. Although 1-2 modular buildings are produced each year, the Cuusoo supporters don't just want *a* modular building--they'd really like *this* modular building.
By your logic, anything having to do with Star Wars would have to be excluded, as well, because it's an established, ongoing theme. Same goes for the "light and sound fire truck" just added to the Corner because we've had a couple City fire trucks in the last few years.
This all goes back to the debate over licensed vs. non-licensed and what projects we should support. There's no point holding out for an idealized version of what Cuusoo "should" be. It's whatever someone wants it to be based on their own personal tastes.
@leemcg - You may well be right. But I'd much rather have a company that actively seeks fan input and actually creates sets based on it, than one that acts like it's never wrong (See: Mattel). Cuusoo at the very least provides invaluable market research into what fans want.
Has everbody allready seen the Winter Village Train Station? I think this set really needs 10.000 votes.
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All vote, please.
I don't know. All my extended family (46 cousins), mostly consisting of the 6-11 age group have all heard of and seen at least some parts of BttF. My and all my friends have seen them all at least once (Personally I love all of them and watch them all once a year as a tradition) that being said, I enjoy the movies, but I wouldn't buy a BttF set. I like the movies because they're fun in a way really only a movie can be, and having Lego's of them would just seem eh at best. This is my opinion anyway, I'm sure a lot of collectors would get them but I'm not sure that is what Lego is looking for. The Western Module seems to have the best chance. Lego can make it whatever they want it to be. No licensing which I'm sure Lego would be happy for. What would be great is a Western Saloon WITH the BttF car and the main cast. That would be a winner IMO.
You should add projects "Majestic Airship","The glory of Rome",and "Pipe Organ" to the Cusoo corner.
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Subject: | Re: Ira B. Sentell/Stevenson, Alabama | |
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Hey there. I can help some! Ira Brandon Sentell (1893-1967)is buried in Longacre Cemetery on the road that leads to Little Coon, (around the old area known as Rash). My grandmother was one of 8, daughter of James Luther Sentell and Mary Jane Knight. (I have sibling names and some info on the next generation for each.) James descended from Augustus II who was married to Eliza Ann Matthews. His daddy, GusI was born in 1819 in Ga. and married Elizabeth Cargile from Va. James' brothers were named Augustus III, (Gus); Wilson, (Wils); Isaac, (Ike); and Lee. Sisters were Lula Belle, (Lou); Ida, Nancy Caroline, ('Line-ee'); and Anna.` James' daddy Gus had a brother James Monroe Sentell who married Frances Matthews and had the following kids: (Dr.) James, Walter B., Nanny, Sally, Stella, Evelyn (Terry)(?), Texas, Florence, Ella, Rena, Ada, and 2 who died in infancy. I wondered if Ira belonged to this group but can't say for sure. I can give you more details if you let me know. Would really love to hear back from you as my grandma's baby brother and sister are still alive and may be able to help place Ira if my info doesn't do the trick. Keep me posted and best of luck. Address is email@example.com Deb Allen |


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Dorkbot started in New York City in 2000 as a casual meeting of "people doing strange things with electricity." By spring 2006 similar groups had been independently established in nearly 50 cities around the world. I will talk about the creation of dorkbot, its subsequent spread, and ideas about its future. I will also share some thoughts on why dorkbot has been so (accidently) successful.Related site: http://dorkbot.org/
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