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Dream season shaken by Donaghy nightmare
LOS ANGELES -- In the aftermath of a gambling scandal involving one of its officials, the National Basketball Association virtually prayed for a sensational 2007-08 season, one which would culminate with a perfectly scripted, epic NBA Finals reunion of the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. The league got just what it wanted.
And still, all of this has been rendered practically meaningless.
It's meaningless because rogue referee Tim Donaghy is back in the news, accusing his officiating contemporaries of wrongdoing. Again. What's more, Donaghy has accused the NBA itself of playing a role of its own in the scandal. Donaghy did so in a letter sent to the sentencing court, a letter dispatched not only in an effort to garner leniency, but also in a clear effort to undermine the image of the league.
As things appear right now, one wonders if Donaghy will be able to pull it off.
His timing couldn't be worse for the NBA. As the Lakers entered the Staples Center down 2-0 in this best-of-seven series, still reeling from a 38-10 discrepancy in free throws in Boston's favor in Game 2, Donaghy's legal team seized the moment to publicly outline new allegations of altered games, including a pair of specific examples: a 2005 playoff series between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks, and the infamous Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in 2002.
That game happened to involve the Sacramento Kings and the Lakers, right here at the Staples Center. The Lakers trailed 3-2 in the series, were granted 27 free throws in the fourth quarter and won the game, causing a wave of raised eyebrows -- plus a written request for a league investigation by former presidential candidate and noted consumer advocate Ralph Nader.
So, needless to say, the league had some explaining to do prior to Game 3 last night.
"According to Mr. Donaghy, all of his allegations have previously been made to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney," Richard Buchanan, an executive vice president and general counsel for the NBA, said in a public statement released yesterday afternoon. "They are clearly being disclosed now as part of his desperate attempt to lighten the sentence that will be imposed for his criminal conduct.
"The NBA remains vigilant in protecting the integrity of our game and has fully cooperated with the government at every stage of its investigation. The only criminal activity uncovered is Mr. Donaghy's."
Commissioner David Stern, in attendance for Game 3, was a bit more pointed in his pregame remarks. He called Donaghy a "convicted felon" or "criminal" at least five times, claiming, "He's dancing as fast as he can. ... He's a singing, cooperating witness who's trying to get as light a sentence as he can."
Nevertheless, that doesn't negate the dire circumstances Donaghy has both created and exacerbated.
As the cynics around the league would say, there's a reason every team, and every player, has one particular referee they simply can't stand. Bias and prejudice are human qualities that can be found in anyone ... including, on occasion, officials.
One occasion, it's Joey Crawford ejecting Tim Duncan for laughing. Another time, it's Ron Garretson ejecting Rasheed Wallace for staring. In 2005, Jeff Van Gundy, the former Houston coach, had issues and spoke out, saying an NBA official had told him Rockets center Yao Ming was being scrutinized by referees.
"At the time, I felt I was absolutely correct," Van Gundy said at halftime during ABC's telecast of Game 3. "But I said 'an NBA official.' I never said 'a referee.' And I don't want to give any credence to [Donaghy], who's proven himself to be wrong."
The thing is, Donaghy, in an emphatic response to the NBA's assertion that he must pay $1 million in restitution to cover the cost of the league's private investigation, has essentially answered the call by saying, "Don't act like it's just me, fellas! There's a whole bunch of referees in the NBA violating league policy."
Donaghy's legal team alleges everything from team executives having conspired with the league to keep stars out of foul trouble to officials carrying on "relationships" with team executives, coaches and players. According to Donaghy, those relationships compromised other refs, just as Donaghy compromised himself in betting on games.
As far as the NBA is concerned, its request for $1 million restitution is simply, as deputy commissioner Adam Silver put it, "Par for the course."
Silver continued, "The government approaches the victims -- which we clearly are in this case -- and asks us to assess our damages. We informed them there's no way to accurately calculate the damages to our league, basically, outside of the resources we used for the investigation. We told them what it cost us, and that's that. It's very common."
Sounds perfectly reasonable.
But in light of what transpired earlier this season at Madison Square Garden -- right down the block from the league's offices -- where the New York Knicks and chairman James Dolan refused to quietly settle a sexual harassment lawsuit and were ultimately found liable for $11.5 million, why didn't the NBA, a multibillion-dollar business, shrug off the $1 million and just go quietly into that good night?
Clearly, Donaghy isn't about to do so. He has taken a shot at the league's very foundation, and he appears to be hinting at having even more shrapnel to hurl.
There's no doubt Stern will be watching closely when Donaghy is sentenced July 14 on felony charges, hoping for the type of punishment befitting Donaghy's damaging actions.
Too little, too late? Who knows?
But this Finals series doesn't look nearly as good as it looked a week ago. We know that much for sure.
Stephen A. Smith is a columnist for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pled guilty to federal felony conspiracy charges alleging that he passed along inside information on NBA games.
Donaghy also alleges that referees helped alter the outcomes of games during the '02 and '05 postseasons.
He was sentenced to 15 months in prison in July.
• Phoenix prosecutor wants federal files• Donaghy's father says NBA must share the blame
• NBA's disclosure of own probe of officials on hold
• Adviser: Donaghy 'couldn't stop' gambling
• Two ex-classmates of Donaghy get prison time
• Report: Donaghy made calls to fellow ref
• NY prosecutors: Ref 'central' to NBA bet scandal
• NBA's restitution case vs. Donaghy questioned
• Donaghy lawyer: NBA trying to vilify ex-ref
• NBA ups Donaghy restitution figure to $1.4M
• Referee from alleged fixed game to work Game 5
• Ex-referee denies improper officiating claim
• Kings lament Donaghy's claims from 2002
• Report: Federal agents ask ex-ref about Bavetta
• NBA ref responds to Donaghy's 2002 claim
• 2002 playoff game at heart of allegations
• Stern allows some forms of gambling among refs
• NBA refutes report of refs disciplined
• Ex-ref Donaghy forfeits cash as part of plea deal
• Stern defends refs, vows to wait before punishing
• Ex-prosecutor counseled refs during FBI probe
• Attorney to lead review of NBA refs
• Report: Donaghy to talk about other refs
• Donaghy could face state charges
• Donaghy pleads guilty to felony charges | Docs
• Donaghy to plead guilty on betting charges
• Lawyer: Donaghy classmate expects indictment
• Congressman requests discussion with Stern
• Stern: Donaghy only referee believed to have bet
• Transcript of Stern's news conference
• Police called to Donaghy's home
• Report: Feds believe ref will cooperate
• Reports: NBA referee bet on games
• Mayor: Scandal won't hurt Vegas' NBA dream
• Donaghy's 2006-'07 game log• Donaghy's 2005-'06 game log
• Munson: What happens on judgment day?• Munson: Prison or no prison for Donaghy?
• Neumann: Nader feels vindicated
• Hill: NBA not helping their own case
• Stein: NBA has no quick fix for fixing charges
• Smith: Season shaken by Donaghy nightmare
• Munson: Donaghy's claims troubling for NBA
• Adande: Shine brighter spotlight on refs
• Sheridan: What next, Commissioner Stern?
• Munson: Q&A about Tim Donaghy and the law
• Sheridan: 10 Q&A on the scandal
• Sheridan: Even Stern uncertain about latest crisis
• Stein: Donaghy questions and answers
• Drehs: Expert finds funny numbers
• Broussard: Refs say it's isolated incident
• Katz: College officials fear lasting backlash
• Jackson: Sad, not shocked
• Drehs: Q&A with gambling expert
• Sheridan: Three big questions
• Simmons: One man out, one league in trouble
• Stein: Players react
• Sheridan: Team USA players react
• Stein: Official nightmare for Stern
• Sheridan: The Donaghy file
• Adande: NBA's image takes another hit
• Jones: More bad news for the NBA
• TrueHoop: Two unproven beliefs remain so
• TrueHoop: Here's an early NBA fixer
• Betting expert: There's more to this story• Observations on the Donaghy documents
• No specific mention of game-fixing
• Donaghy treated for gambling addiction
• Reaction to Donaghy's guilty pleas
• Donaghy details from the Justice Department
• Donaghy surrenders; what it all means
• Vote: Your reaction
• NHL: Frei: Keeping eyes open• Soccer: European scandal awaits resolution
• Fan reaction puts Stern in hot seat- Goodman: PGs scheme on Steph Curry
- Pelton: Best PGs in the West | East PGs
- Haberstroh: Trade fits for Kevin Love
- Doolittle: How Jimmy Butler became a star
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What Is Twinning?
The JCI Twinning Program is a voluntary and reciprocal agreement between national organizations or local organizations in different countries, regions or cities.
The motivation to twin originates from the members in two national or local organizations who wish to establish a mutual understanding and friendship. The objective is to exchange personal visits, ideas, projects and culture. With modern communication and transportation systems, distance is no longer an obstacle. For this reason, twinning is easier now than ever.
How to Approach Twinning
Twinning frequently starts with correspondence between two organizations. This form of international cooperation does not require regular visits, and the link lasts for as long as the two organizations wish. Organizations can use twinning to learn more about the culture, problems, and successes of others. This exchange generates positive change through better understanding and cooperation. Joint projects and exchanges magnify the benefits of fellowship through twinning.
Below JCI has outlined the steps recommended to facilitate communication with another JCI organization. These activities enable organizations to make contacts with foreign organizations, which may then twin in the future.
Twinning Committee
Begin by forming a committee comprised of members who represent your own community and who are experienced members of the organization. The proper selection is important to a successful relationship. The committee's initial task should be to draw up a plan of action, taking into account the financial and membership resources of the organization. Tackle twinning as you would any other project. Identify your own objectives, time scale, and budget.
The committee should next assemble a list of likely sister organizations and, following discussion and analysis of each, determine those that seem most promising.
There are many ways to select a sister organization and different elements can determine this selection:
A. Friendship between two or more members, who lead their organizations to twinning,
B. A sister-city relationship between the two local communities,
C. Economic and trade interests between members of the organizations,
D. Similarity of interests and problems which lead the organizations to cooperate.
While this program is open to both national and local organizations, when considering a twin you want to choose one that is similar to your organization – national organizations with national organizations, and local organizations with local organizations.
Here are some of tips how to go about it.
Analysis of Potential Organizations
When choosing a potential sister organization, your organization should consider such important factors as proximity, similarity of background, interests, language and an indication of genuine willingness of the other to become a "sister" to your organization.
Common Interests and Proximity
Compatibility is an important factor between twinning partners. Ideally, the organizations should be similar in size of membership and have some common aims or objectives. If your interests do not correspond, you should search for another candidate, as communication on common interests is the most important base of your activities with your twinned organization.
Another factor to consider is cost and ease of travel when determining ideal proximity.
Weigh the historical, cultural, and economic background when making your selection. There may be grounds for twinning between organizations in cities that have much in common; for example, where both cities are country or regional towns in industrial areas or where both are ports. Twinning should be encouraged between the cities of organizations that already have their own twinning arrangements at the local government level. For further information, check with your local government office.
It is not necessary for the potential twinning organization to speak your language, but being able to communicate easily is important. Consider the availability of translation services for correspondence and verbal interpreters for visitors.
If any of the requirements were to be singled out, a genuine willingness on the part of your twinning organization to participate openly and enthusiastically would be paramount. Good will and a mutual interest in becoming friends will overcome most obstacles.
Background Information
When your organization decides to become associated with a organization in another country, it is recommended that you conduct thorough background research on that country, its people, and its customs. This will help you to adopt the correct approach when dealing with your prospective partners.
There are many ways in which you can make initial contact; below are three suggestions. A. The first is to communicate with your national organization secretariat or officers in charge of international affairs, as they may be able to help by providing you with information. Then write to a particular National Organization and explain why you are interested in its country; then request to be referred to a suitable organization. You will save yourself extra steps by writing directly to the organization if you already have the address.
Another good way to get well acquainted with members of a foreign organization is to attend a JCI Area Conference or JCI World Congress. These events present many opportunities to meet representatives from foreign organizations.
Also available to local and national organizations interested in twinning are the online tools offered on the JCI website. On the JCI Twinning Forum, local and national organizations are able to post messages and respond to messages enabling you to search for compatible organizations interested in developing a relationship with
another local or national Organization. There is also a comprehensive list of organizations interested in twinning.
Communication Continuity
Once a contact has been established, continuity is crucial to the success of a twinning agreement. A regular channel of communication must then be set up by exchange of newsletters, organization directory, plan of action, photographs, and information, particularly regarding change of officers.
Prior to the signing of the agreement, each organization must appoint one person to oversee and be responsible for the twinning project. Part of their duties would be to ensure the agreement is continued from year to year and that activities are carried out to make certain there is a sustained mutual benefit. This individual needs to frequently recognize that twinning is the mutual exchange of ideas and information requiring contributions from all parties.
Before Twinning
At the beginning of negotiations, both organizations must agree upon a pre-twinning assessment period, this will give both organizations an opportunity to evaluate the compatibility of the agreement. Also during that period, it will be possible to resolve any problems regarding incompatibility without embarrassment, and both organizations can either proceed to active twinning or withdraw.
During the pre-twinning assessment period, it would be ideal to exchange visits between the two organizations in conjunction with a regular exchange of newsletters and information.
Twinning Ceremony
Once a firm twinning relationship is established, a twinning agreement should be signed. This should take place during a formal ceremony, attended by local civic leaders and the media. In addition, invite officers of each national organization to attend. During the ceremony both organizations should exchange official twinning documents, as well as gifts typical to each organization's land or region. Please contact JCI World Headquarters to request an official
Twinning Agreement Certificate. An informal social event or formal reception should follow the twinning ceremony.
An officer should then advise both national organizations of the successful completion of the twinning agreement.
JCI Area Conferences or JCI World Congresses are also good places to conduct a twinning agreement ceremony with the support of organization presidents, national officers and the JCI President.
Twinning Activities
Now that the agreement has been, signed it is time to start exchanging information and activities. This is when the twinning project leader's role becomes very important. Although decisions regarding what activities the organizations carry out should be made by the organization as a whole, the project leader must research and develop a list of activities that best fit the needs of the organization.
Examples of Activities
There are a variety of activities and programs that organizations can conduct. Keep in mind that although many listed below involve travel, there are a number in this guide that do not. Some exchanges are simply listed below, while for others we go into greater detail.
• Exchanging flags, stamps, currency, coins, local publications, photographs, videotapes, and greeting cards.
• Organizing an "international night" locally.
• Extending congratulations to foreign embassies on their national holidays.
• Establishing an international library.
• Creating a used clothing or toy collection.
• Mailing booklets about your country to the twinning organization.
• Establishing a collection of dolls in the traditional costumes of the countries..
Exchange by personal correspondence is encouraged. Such contacts help to form a permanent bond between organizations and create continuity of contact. This form of contact can be maintained for long periods of time without any official visits. One way is through an informal exchange of letters or emails between individual members of twinned organizations and also between their children, on a "pen-pal" basis. Such an exchange of information on hobbies, jobs, and families may lead to long-term friendships, which extend long after retirement from JCI.
Messages of Greetings Tape Exchange
Exchange formal pre-recorded messages on special occasions if exchange visits are not possible.
Exchange Visits
Members of twinned organizations should make periodic exchange visits, although frequent visits may be impractical due to the distances involved. When hosting another organization, home hospitality should be arranged for the visiting members.
In addition, delegates from twinned organizations should also take advantage of the opportunity to meet at JCI conferences and congresses. Such events allow for formal discussions between sister organizations in order to evaluate their relationship and plan future joint projects. Keep in mind that any organization twinned with several others in a multi-twinning should meet periodically. The meeting can be primarily a social gathering, but might include a business session with a pre-established theme.
Trade Exchange
Businesses need contacts. Twinning is a golden opportunity to establish new business contacts between countries and could be of great interest to members in your organization who wish to initiate or facilitate business transactions with a foreign country.
Exchange Programs
Organizations must share best practices for the successful implementation of JCI Programs and local projects. By sharing your best projects with your sister organization and sharing valuable program ideas, not only will you gain useful information, you will also strengthen and expand the business and community programs that are offered to your members and those of your sister organization.
Student Exchange Program
The student exchange program is a more sophisticated program which requires community assistance. This involves hosting students from your sister organization's community for a period of time and vice versa. Choose the age group, the type of program and its objectives, the length of stay, how the program will be financed, etc. Deal with the educational department, community leaders, local school authorities, and business leaders for sponsorship.
Direct Aid and International Programs
These programs address a specific need or request from the sister organization. Such joint programs may include providing medical supplies, installing water pumps, or establishing trade schools in developing countries. This cooperation between sister organizations can be done in collaboration with organizations such as UNICEF, sponsoring child-survival programs, for example.

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Can the defence keep it up? The Raptors are coming off a defensive performance where they held the Cavs to 29 per cent shooting from the floor, while the Nets hit Air Canada Centre shooting a league-worst 38.7 per cent. For more of a breakdown of just how well the defence has been performing check out our Game Notes for some numbers and the most recent edition of Statophile by Tom Liston over at Raptors Republic is also a great read.
Nets Losses: The Nets have been hit hard by the injury bug with Brook Lopez (broken right foot) out and MarShon Brooks (sprained left ankle), Kris Humphries (sore left shoulder), Damion James (sore right foot) and Deron Williams (sore right side) all listed as day-to-day.
The Raptors are also dealing with injuries to Jerryd Bayless (left ankle sprain), Aaron Gray (rapid heart rate) and Linas Kleiza (knee) isn't quite ready to go yet. But can the Raptors take advantage?
The Grind Is Here: The nastiest chunk of the schedule in terms of sheer volume of games is here with a stretch of seven matchups in nine days beginning tonight. Dwane Casey said Thursday's practice at ACC was likely the last one this team's seen for a while, but plans to get innovative on the road.
More From Ed Davis: The second-year power forward could really give this team a boost with consistent production during this stretch. Davis is coming off his best game of the young season (eight points, seven rebounds), which admittedly came on the heels of a one-on-one meeting/film session with Casey to talk about raising his level of play. He'll try to build on that performance tonight.
DeRozan Balancing It Out: DeMar DeRozan's three-point outburst on Wednesday was impressive, but five makes from beyond the arc might be more exception than rule, with the trade off being more visits to the free throw line.
DeRozan was working on just that Thursday, as he spent some extra time post practice getting instruction from assistant coaches Johnny Davis and Eric Hughes on moving without the ball, fighting through screens and posting up inside. More from DeRozan and assistant coach Johnny Davis on that work below. Keep an eye on DeRozan tonight to see how he'll try and score his points.


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The man, a 77-year-old retired pharmacist, instantly became a symbol in this economically desperate nation, where about one fifth of the adult population is out of work.
As the day wore on, protesters gathered in the square in front of the Parliament building, summoned by social media. That demonstration grew to several thousand, mostly young people. They accused the government of killing the elderly pharmacist by allowing the economy to spiral out of control. "Murderers!" they shouted. "Liars!" "Killers! "Pigs!"
I asked one of the protesters, Constantina Tsoukala, a law student at the University of Athens, why so many had gathered. "We are here to show our solidarity with the people," Tsoulaka said. "There are no jobs. There's no hope for the future for us.
This morning a man killed himself because of the absurdity."
Some protesters threw flares at police who lined up to protect Parliament. Eventually, the crowd thinned out after darkness descended.
But about 50 masked and helmeted anarchists stayed around, and some of them attacked my hotel, the Grand Bretagne, as I watched from inside. The protesters used a piece of iron to smash part of the hotel's marble steps into chunks of about half a pound that they could throw at the building. One window was smashed before the hotel put down its security screens to fend off flying objects.
Tear gas enveloped the area, and the anarchists lit small fires, reportedly in an attempt to burn off the gas. About 100 riot police in white helmets and visors, holding plastic riot shields and batons, pushed the rioters across Constitution Square.
The situation appeared to calm down, at least for a few hours overnight, until the nation awakens and sees that its economic agony remains unresolved.


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The history of The war children's victims monument |
Lidice children The destiny of Lidice children is the saddest part of the Lidice tragedy. The children were separated from their mothers in the gymnasium of the Grammar school in Kladno. The children were moved by train to Lodz where they had lived for 3 weeks in a collection camp. The youngest child was only 1 year and six days old the oldest boys were under the age of 15, girls were under the age of 16. On June 2 their destiny was decided. Few children had secretly received correspondence lists so that they could write to their relatives. Afterwards there was a command for their movement to the extermination camp in Chelmn. The victims were taken to a castle and were told that they would continue their journey. They had to undress; they only could keep underwear, a towel and a soap so that they could take a shower before the journey. Afterwards they were taken to a truck that was specifically modified for 80-90 people, where they were killed by exhaust gas in 8 minutes. This is where the trace of Lidice children ends. From 105 of Lidice children only 17 survived. 9 were adopted by German families, 7 youngest children under the age of 1 were placed into a German children shelter in Prague. One boy died in the shelter. After the tragedy in Lidice 7 children was born to the mothers however only two survived. One boy was born in the concentration camp but was killed right after the birth. On June 10 at the day of the first memorial meeting, straight after the ceremony, one of the Lidice women, Anna Hroníková asked the whole nation for one thing: " Please, help us find our children".
With a help of Mrs. Hana Benešová a group of two police members and two Lidice mothers went to search for the children's trace. The investigation ended in May 1947 when the last child Václav Zelenka was found.
The children's war victims monument An academic sculptor professor Marie Uchytilová was deeply touched by the tragedy of the crime in Lidice. In 1969 she decided to create bronze monument of Lidice children that should be also understood as "A Monument of children's war victims". To create eighty-two statues of children in an above-life-size height took her two decades. The atelier where the monument was created was meanwhile visited by tens of thousands of people from the whole world. They started collecting money spontaneously so that the monument could be realized as it already touched everyone who had seen it. In March 1989 the author finished her art work in plaster however she never saw any money from the collected donations. Therefore she cast in bronze the first three statues from her own savings. Unfortunately in autumn 1989 she unexpectedly died. She could only see her whole life work placed in Lidice in her imagination. Her husband J.V.Hampl continued in the work since 1990 on his own. In spring 1995 there was a concrete rest cased by marble blocks made on the marked place. Afterwards the moment that was awaited for long time came. 30 children in bronze shape returns to their mothers in Lidice. Since summer 1996 more statues were installed with a different time in between each installation. The last seven were uncovered in 2000. Currently there are 42 girls and 40 boys murdered in 1942 looking at the valley. The academic sculptor Marie Uchytilová
She spent her childhood and the student years in Pilsner where she studied sculpture by the professor Otakar Walter. In 1945-1950 she used to visit the Art Academy in Prague where she studied by professor Otakar Španiel (subject medal-sculpture). Afterwards she became a professor of sculpture at a special school of arts in Prague. She created a large number of plastics, portraits and medals. She created a statue of Barunka for Česká Skalice and her one crown coin motive of a woman planting a basswood offspring used to be our currency used for the longest time. Since 1969 she continuously worked on the "Monument of children's war victims" the first one of its kind in the world. She died unexpectedly of a heart attack the evening before November 17 1989. |
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TOWN OF BARNES, Wis. — A Munster man was killed Sunday in a snowmobile accident in northern Wisconsin.
The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office says Justin Charles Mulder, 26, of Munster, died after he failed to negotiate a corner on his snowmobile, left the road and crashed into a wooded area.
Department of Natural Resources snowmobile safety administrator Gary Eddy said the accident happened about 3 p.m. Sunday. The DNR says speed and alcohol are believed to be factors. The investigation continues.
The DNR also says the crash pushes to 16 the number of snowmobiler fatalities in Wisconsin this snowmobiling season.
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For the last decade, architectural and design firms, as well as corporate organizations looking to reduce costs and function more efficiently, have been focused on workplace trends. Several factors are driving this re-evaluation of workplace strategies—such as increased technology and connectivity and continual increases in real estate and operating costs—and creating the need to explore alternative ways in which to work.
Economic Influence
The economy (particularly in the climate we've experienced the last couple of years) is one of the primary drivers for the re-evaluation of workplace trends. Real estate costs are typically calculated on a per-square-foot basis; therefore, significant amounts of money can be saved immediately, as well as over the life of a lease, if a building's footprint can be reduced.
One of the primary ways organizations achieve a reduced real estate footprint is by hiring a design firm to create workplace standards based on need and function. These standards consist of office and/or workstation configuration and size, furniture standardization—often involving national purchasing agreements with manufacturers—and standard square footage allocation for each job type. In addition, a number of organizations in today's economic climate no longer want to incur the additional cost and time needed to completely design a customized space for office relocation.
As a result, developers are hiring design firms to develop speculative spaces for their buildings. The firm completely designs the space to include reflected ceiling plans, power and communication plans, and millwork for pantries and workrooms. The developer then partially build-outs the space—such as completing all of the perimeter offices, conference rooms, and pantry—and leaves enough unbuilt space for a prospective tenant to easily revise the design and quickly build. Past successes in this approach have shown that having the finished drawings were enough to lease empty spaces that had been vacant for several months.
Generational Influence
Today, for the first time ever, the workplace is made up of four distinct generations:
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One of the main reasons for this multi-generational workplace phenomenon is the current economy. The recession is resulting in many members of the older generations to keep their jobs longer than in the past. This range of generational differences creates a number of workplace challenges for designers.
One challenge is the diverse levels of knowledge and comfort with technology. This technology disparity greatly affects how we communicate with each other and with clients and colleagues. Organizations are aware of the differing communication styles and the need to encourage cross-generational communication. As a result, the workplace should include multiple types of meeting areas to foster impromptu and formal employee collaboration.
Hierarchical Influence
Historically, office size and location have been determined by seniority. Consequently, organizations with tiered seniority levels have multiple office size and location needs, which result in inefficient floorplates. Today, however, the old seniority method must now conform to the new, leaner organizations that thrive in today's economy. Spaces need to be designed for function rather than for seniority or prestige. This design includes more collaborative, open space and less walls and private offices. The most efficient office standard is employing "Universal Design," creating a standard one-size-fits-all office type. However, a one-size-fits-all office will vary depending on the office's geographical location.
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Though we are in a 24/7 global economy, there still are distinct, geographical differences in workplace standard expectations for office size and environment. For example, an executive vice president in an organization located in New York City would have no problem working in an open-office environment; however, a counterpart in Wash., D.C. would not only require a closed office, but an office with perimeter windows.
Different professions, such as law or journalism, have developed distinct workplace standards. Historically, lawyers always are provided with closed offices, symbolizing both prestige and the need for privacy. But this phenomenon is beginning to lose importance as younger attorneys take leadership roles. Turnover in the law profession, which used to be a rarity, has increased in many firms, necessitating actual office standards where none have previously existed. On the other hand, the publishing and journalism professions are not office intensive and have employed open office planning for decades. These workstations are typically designed with extremely low panels for professionals that thrive on the energy and excitement of an active open office.
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Not sure if people here are attacking the idea of alternative cures for cancer so take my words posted as just words.I am super tired and so just skimmed the responses.
I believe the peroxide treatment works as it kills almost all viruses,fungus and other pathogens while leaving the human cells pretty much alone.After all the body produces H2O2 to do just this in the body.The fungus idea is important as an Italian doctor claims that cancer is actually a fungal invasion.He cures many patients by injecting baking soda directly into the tumor wherein the tumor just melts away.There are also baking soda cancer cure videos on Youtube where people have cured themselves of terminal cancer in a few weeks by ingesting ridiculous amounts of baking soda.
A theory of mine is that our diets cause our bodies to become super acidic and its a well known fact that cancer patients are running super low body ph's.I think that a way to combat this is to drink alkaline water but this is negated if you eat a normal diet high in acidifying foods like soda.
The newest one to come out is that cancer eats sugar and if you go low carb the cancer dies off.Reason is that while humans can run off glucose or the "fat made alternative" ketones,cancer cells on the other hand do not have this luxury.Many people are now going to very low carb,very high fat diets to kill off the cancer.
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Please welcome Mary Carter to my blog today, for a brief reprieve from travel related blogging. But the travel tales haven't stopped. In fact, we're just about to get to the good part: the wedding!
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An empty stretch of beach as the sun rises. Waves crashing onto the rocks. Fog rolls in. Ships at sea plod their courses. In the distance, way up high, a gentle light begins to blink.
I've always loved lighthouses. Let's face it. They're romantic. They're mysterious. They are a part of our history, they've saved lives, they've evolved. And they're becoming extinct. When I originally pitched the idea of The Things I Do For You to my editor, the premise was: A couple decides to run a bed and breakfast. That was it. Kensington liked the idea and I signed a two-book deal. But since the B&B was the second book of the deal, I had to put it aside while I worked on my 2011 novel, The Pub Across the Pond. There is always a bit of a let down when I finish a book. A melancholy sets in. In a way I'm grieving the loss of the characters who have kept me company for the past year.… Read the rest


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Is it possible those tiles are glazed ceramic, not glass? There seems to be more color variation than I would expect from glass tiles. |
I think many of us have desired to know where to get these tiles. They have long been favorites of mine. I think someone offered that they might possibly be ming green marble. |
They're iridescent glass tiles. I want to say Oceanside. I hunted information about them months ago but the tile was out of my budget. Here's the Country Living article about the kitchen. On the fourth page you can see the iridescence of the tiles shining in the bottom left corner. They're beautiful. http://www.countryliving.com/_mobile/homes/renovation-and-remodeling/waterfront-living-0705 |
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AHA! Here they are in a bathroom. They are Oceanside Glasstile's Casa California & Tessera. I think they are Fleet Blue #027 Iridescent. |
I am getting oceanside glass tile for my backsplash. That may be moonstone or fleet. It is hard to tell with the lighting. If you don't need a ton, they have an online outlet linked on their main site. Otherwise, it is custom ordered and takes 4 weeks. I am getting beach blonde in hexagon and 1" square and was able to get my pencils online from their outlet for 40% off. |
minneapolisite your shower is gorgeous!! I have been searching for the "perfect blue" glass for my shower, based of course on a magazine photo of Walker Zanger's Roku series, and you have it! Thanks for the outlet info, will have to check it out! |
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oh they are gorgeous! |
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That is NOT my shower, unfortunately! Just a link I found! THANK YOU for the info Finestra! |
That stuff is gorgeous. What does the field tile cost? |
Cost wise, I don't think it is a bargain, but I didn't research other tile because I had my heart set on it, so I don't know how it compares to more expensive stuff. For Tessera a standard color ranges from 30-36 sheet depending on if 1"sq or 2" hexagon. The color I wanted was a blend, so it was closer to $40, maybe even $42 per square foot. I didn't price out other shapes. I saw sandstone on the outlet and almost switched gears, but I am going whiter rather than sand with the color. |
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The unprecedented public support following George's death in 2005, led to the creation of the George Best Foundation. The charity's aims were chosen specifically to recognise aspects of George's life, football and alcohol related issues.
We want to help give young people the unique opportunity to develop life skills, through the power of football and sport and as part of social inclusion programmes, many of which include vital drug and alcohol awareness education. The Foundation also provides funds for medical research and in particular, illnesses caused by alcohol misuse.
There is no doubt that George Best was a genius his field. Remembered for his glory days at Manchester United, his electrifying performances for Northern Ireland and of course his love for the good life.


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Weather Outlook for January – Snow and cold weather will continue with odds still in favor of a very cold period later this winter.
Ways to preserve viability of silage inoculants during storage on the farm.
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The Pennsylvania Soybean Variety Trial summary has been released for trials conducted in Blair, Centre and Lancaster Counties.
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This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Submitted by MOPSMOM3 Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 206.3
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Easy pasta dish for 2 people. Or for one with a meal for another day! Submitted by FLUFFYWONKENOBE Carbs: 41.5g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 13.6g | Calories: 275.4
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October 21, 2010 / 6:00 P.M.
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This private 100± acre property features a modern 10,000-square-foot main house, a four-bedroom guest home, stables, a 3± acre lake and four log cabins. Because it will sell in parcels, this is an excellent opportunity to obtain a private residence or corporate facility, with ample room for keeping and riding your horses. The four cabins are ideal for use as a corporate or church retreat.
Selling in tracts or as an entirety.
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Four-Bedroom Home - Parcel 1
This modern 4-bedroom home was built as a guest house, but it makes an excellent primary residence as well, with living and dining rooms, 3 full baths and a sun room.
Stables with Office and Living Quarters - Parcel 2
It wouldn't be fair to call this a barn. The building with a stone exterior has six large stalls, but there's much more. It also has its own office, full bath, sitting area and 6-car garage. The living area has two large bedrooms with full baths and a covered porch overlooking the pasture and the gorgeous mountains.
The Main House - Parcel 3
The elegant 10,000-square-foot main house features:
Grand foyer with fountain
Large master suite and three additional bedrooms
Formal living and dining rooms
Hardwood floors and hardwood paneled A-line ceiling
4 full baths, 2 half baths
Exercise room
Game room
In-ground pool and cabana
Four-car garage
Log Cabins - Parcel 6
Each of these recently built hunting cabins has its own front porch, kitchenette, sitting area, bedroom, bull bath and loft. With their location at the edge of the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area (WMA), they're ideal for hunters, offering potential for rentals or for use by a hunting club. They also are ideal for use by a church or business seeking a relaxed atmosphere for entertaining, brainstorming or spiritual renewal.
An ideal location for both seclusion and convenience This property is located just about 20 minutes east of Anniston, centrally located between Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga and Montgomery. With the bordering the 46,550-acre Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area, you'll have access to excellent deer and turkey hunting.
Income producing A variety of events are booked each year at the Foundation Ranch.
By Appointment Only. Albert Burney representatives will be available daily from October 8th thru Auction Day from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. For more information call (800) 434-1654.
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Ten percent (10%) down with closing in 30 days. Certified funds in the amount of $5,000.00 per parcel for parcels 1 & 2, $10,000.00 for parcel 3, $2,500.00 per parcel for parcels 4,5,&6 and $25,000.00 for the entirety will be required to bid. The certified funds must be made in the form of a Cashiers Check made payable to the bidder, or a personal or company check with a Bank Letter of Guaranty.
A ten percent (10%) auction fee will be added to the high bid price to arrive at the contract price paid by the purchaser.
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This is RBS and it has been closed for 11mths.
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The Fourth Man
Paul Verhoeven's last pre-Hollywood film (from 1983) is a minor classic. Depressed alcoholic writer Gerard Reve (a tremendous, dishevelled Jeroen Krabbé) finds succour in the arms of a vampish beautician (Renée Soutendijk) only to discover, thanks to a series of gory flashbacks, he's due for much more than a makeover. Funny and fever-ish by turns, it's Basic Instinct for surrealists.
Rating: 2 / 10