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Planning and Budgeting for Municipalities : MaintStar's unique new Work Budgeting and Planning System is specifically designed for municipalities to track a variety of daily activities, such as roads, sewers, traffic signs, and other infrastructure repairs and replacements. This module is designed as a financial tool and is activity driven. It provides highly refined detail for budgeting purposes. In addition to its planning capabilities, this module tracks and allows analysis of actual amounts of work performed compared to what has been budgeted. The infrastructure planning capabilities include specific equipment requirements (trucks, bulldozers, sweepers, etc.), materials needed (concrete, paint, etc.), as well as crew size planning. It also tracks crew productivity and provides automatic cost roll up to specific city departments, subdivisions, multilevel cost centers, areas, etc. The planning capabilities provide a great deal of built-in flexibility and can be implemented on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semiannual basis. These specific capabilities include financial and budgeting sections which track estimated versus actual completed work. This should not be confused with regular work order processing capabilities. The Work Planning and Budgeting System can be purchased as a stand-alone system or as an integrated part of MaintStar.
Mapping and GIS Interface : Equipment location and other related information can be uploaded from GIS systems to MaintStar. Using this interface you may launch equipment work requests directly from the GIS map. While you are on the map, by clicking on a specific asset, you can view the repair history as well as open work orders for that specific piece of equipment, building, or any other asset. The capabilities of this module are very extensive. It works with many of the available GIS systems such as ARCView, Aperture, AutoCAD, Maps and others
Wastewater Management : MaintStar s newest module is currently in developement. This new module is specially designed for the needs of wastewater managers. This advanced system will feature automatic TV inspection and Pm scheduling adjustment based on criticality. Line traversing features will allow easy traceability up stream and downstream from origin to termination. History of all services, including digger activities will be available in easy to generate report format. The system will easily integrate with G.I.S. systems. The Wastewater Management is scheduled for release second quarter of 2004.
Work Planning Module : MaintStar's Work Planning Module is a financial and management tool for long range planning. This module is designed for mid and upper level management and is activity driven. In addition to its planning capabilities, the Work Planning Module allows analysis of actual amounts of work performed compared to budgeted. It follows cost roll-ups for multilevel cost centers and projects. It can assist management in decision making regarding personnel allocation and staffing.
Capital Project Management : The Project Management module in MaintStar allows you to control and track a variety of project related activities such as: Schedules, Permits, Cost Information, Man-hour Optimization, Equipment and Resource Allocation. A project can be defined by specific phases of completion. Each phase can be separately tracked or you can analyze information on a project as a whole. Cost roll-up tracking can be presented in a hierarchical tree format for each phase of project progression. This sophisticated and versatile tool can be utilized in a multi-user collaborative environment. Complete financial information for all phases of project development is electronically available and can be sent to your companys accounting systems for updating. This sophisticated system can be used by itself or integrated with the other modules in MaintStar.
Custom Work and Interfaces : Bender Engineering is well known for its ability to integrate MaintStar with other existing systems or adding specialized features to ease workflow. MaintStar can integrate with in-house systems such as Oracle Financials, SAP, People Soft, J.D. Edwards, BAAN, GIS systems, and others.
OSHA and Other Government Regulation Compliance : MaintStar can assist you in keeping up with government regulatory agencies requirements. You can display and print any necessary information when a work order is generated for specific assets that require compliance. This information can be reviewed on command and updated as needed.
Contracts and Permits Management : This module allows you to store and analyze a variety of information about the contracts from various vendors. The actual contract itself can be scanned and linked to the vendor allowing you to view it at any time. You can also sort the data by contract cost, vendor name, expiration date, and several user defined categories. Varieties of permits, expirations, renewals and other types of documentation can be tracked as well.
Energy Tracking : MaintStar is capable of tracking the consumption of energy such as electricity, gas, water, steam, etc. Energy consumption usage trends can easily be compiled from this information and graphically displayed. This valuable information is analyzed through usage reports by pinpointing dangerous trends, as well as identifying inefficient equipment. This module can be easily interfaced with your existing energy management system.
GASB34 and Asset Management : With the increased awareness and utilization of Asset Management principles by local agencies, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has moved to formalize the reporting procedures for infrastructure asset reporting. This change should encourage and facilitate the further utilization of this important management and accountability tool. MaintStar's Asset Management module efficiently organizes information about your assets for quick and clear analysis. The system tracks depreciation and projects future asset replacement costs based upon user definable inflation factors for each group of assets. These projections can aid management in making replacement and budgeting decisions including a historical record of actual total repair costs for any individual asset or groups of assets. This financial management tool is designed for mid and higher level managers and financial executives.
Invoice : MaintStar has extensive invoicing capabilities. You can generate invoices for internal billing departments or for outside customers. MaintStar can automatically apply a percentage markup defined by the user to any parts or labor on the billing. Invoices can be printed, faxed or sent by e-mail. They can be generated in summary or in detail format. This module can be interfaced with the company accounting system.
Modular Design : MaintStar's basic concept of constructing a comprehensive maintenance package from individual modules is the result of years of research and development. Each module is designed as part of an integrated system allowing you to easily add modules to your system at any point in the future depending on your needs and budget. Whether you are looking for a basic preventive maintenance package or one with extensive capabilities, MaintStar offers you a choice with expansion possibilities for the future.
Powerful & Flexible : MaintStar's flexibility is unequaled. Capable of storing an unlimited number of work orders, assets, parts, vendors or pieces of equipment, MaintStar will not only handle your present operation requirements but will continue to grow with you as your needs change in the future. No expensive revisions or modifications will be required. Virtually every screen and report can be customized by the user without requiring programming experience. You can change field names or utilize any of the user definable fields to track additional information. You can change colors, screen layouts by moving fields to specific areas, or even eliminate unnecessary fields to simplify the entry screen. Once you have customized the program, you can apply standard program updates without losing your customization. MaintStar offers an unprecedented QUARTERLY update schedule assuring that you will always have the most modern system.
User Friendly : Without exception, MaintStar users comment on the simplicity of the system as the primary reason why they selected MaintStar when comparing other Asset and Maintenance Management Systems. The ease of getting started, the speed at which employees become familiar with the MaintStar System, and the short learning curve are all the result of designing a maintenance system around one major objective - SIMPLICITY! MaintStar is the most comprehensive and advanced maintenance software system available today, and it is also the EASIEST TO USE. A variety of separate program modules enable you to accommodate any maintenance operation regardless of company size or application. Designed by maintenance engineers for specific use by personnel without prior computer experience, MaintStar is quick to install and easy to use from the very first day. Being completely menu driven, there are no complex commands to memorize, lengthy keystroke sequences to master or excessive typing, all of which waste valuable time. With MaintStar, there is no need to hire computer trained personnel or turn existing employees into computer wizards to operate the system. Clerical employees or craftsmen, with no previous computer experience, will immediately feel at ease with this user friendly system.
Multiple Databases - Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase : 1.Sybase SQL Anywhere is the standard database engine. This is perfect for small to medium sized operations. It is responsive and very easy to maintain. The single database file makes the system easy to backup and remain portable. 2.Microsoft SQL Server is for medium and larger organizations that will be generating a higher volume of information. The increased power of this system will be appreciated. It can handle more concurrent users and process more data at a higher speed. 3.Oracle recommended for larger installations. This robust version can maintain increased data integrity and system speed even under the heaviest of workload conditions. Screen and Report Customization Module We realize that your requirements may be unique, but MaintStar is flexible and can be adapted to meet your needs. With MaintStar you can create custom screens providing total flexibility and eliminating your future expenses for custom work. MaintStar provides a variety of customer defined fields for easy customization of work orders, equipment information, purchase orders, inventory control, fleet maintenance, outside contractors, and more. New fields can be created such as alphanumeric, numeric decimal, date, hours, etc. You can adjust field lengths, move fields around the screen, draw frames, and color a screen utilizing any of 250 color combinations. MaintStar's powerful Query Report Writer will automatically recognize any new fields and will let you utilize them when you need to create custom reports for your particular application. MaintStar also has the capability of sorting on any combination of new fields.
User Definable Fields MaintStar Has over 150 user definable fields That you can rename and use to track any specialized information that you may need. These fields can be customized with out any previous programming experience. We provide you with 115 UDFs for each asset, 15 for work orders, 12 for inventory, and others for craftsmen, vendors and other system areas. This allows you great flexibility, and can save you significant expense in not having to have custom programming done.
Powerful Reports : MaintStar includes an extensive group of commonly required reports allowing you to analyze key maintenance data in a variety of formats. This information allows managers to analyze overall departmental performance from several informative perspectives.
Multi-user Enterprise-Wide System MaintStar provides a multi-user enterprise-wide system which links any number of locations directly with your control center. Daily work orders, reports, or special information may be printed at any satellite work station as required. All web capabilities and e-mail functions can be accessed. Bender Engineering specialists are available to discuss and recommend a comprehensive, multi-user network system to meet your needs.
Security : This system provides multiple levels of security to protect both confidential information and historical data. First, there is a security barrier that prohibits unauthorized personnel from entry into the system. There are more levels of security right down to the individual field level to ensure that only properly authorized individuals have access to certain confidential data (such as pay classifications) or the ability to delete important information. The most important security feature involves maximum protection against accidental deletion of important data. MaintStar is designed to force the user to make a conscientious decision regarding the elimination of data before implementing certain changes and then only after being properly informed of the consequences.
Planning & PM Scheduling : Research shows that the proper staffing of a maintenance department is one of the most difficult problems to resolve. The frequent imbalance between manpower and workload is primarily the result of equipment breakdowns and their subsequent impact on manpower requirements. Reducing the number of emergency breakdowns by implementing a preventive maintenance program is an effective tool in combating this staffing problem. MaintStar quickly and efficiently prepares a PM Master Schedule which allows you to visualize future work activities at a glance. Matching the available workforce with the workload is immediately apparent as well as what spare parts and materials are going to be required. When preparing your Master Schedule, you may direct MaintStar to avoid scheduling certain maintenance tasks for specific time periods involving shutdowns, holidays, and weekends. This allows the user to schedule PM maintenance tasks based on calendar days, meter units (hours, miles, gallons, etc.), or whichever comes first.
Easy to Use Query Report Writer : MaintStar's Query Report Writer module, was developed in-house by Bender Engineering and is exceptionally easy to use. It allows you to create your own highly customized reports and graphs even if you have had no prior programming experience. These individualized reports can be easily reused or revised at your discretion and can be exported to Excel. MaintStar can also integrate with other report writers such as Crystal. Please Note: Most maintenance systems use a third party report writer. These require that you setup all internal links to the system tables and records and have an average learning curve of 6 months or more. Our writer has all table links established, and in fact comes with a variety of queries already built in which you can use or modify very easily.
Inventory Control with Bar Coding : MaintStar follows each part from the time it is purchased to the actual work order when it is installed. MaintStar directly links inventory, work orders and purchase orders together and automatically reserves parts assigned to future work orders when reporting usable inventory. Once the item is used on a work order, the inventory level is automatically adjusted to reflect its usage. MaintStar guards against "stock outages" by automatically checking the availability of each part every time a work order is issued. Complete inventory information is always displayed on the work order screen. If the inventory level is less than your defined minimum, a message is displayed indicating the potential shortage. Depending on the size and type of operation, the MaintStar inventory system should be able to realize a substantial return on the initial investment within three to six months. This is achieved by obtaining the best prices through vendor cost comparison, by minimizing the necessary stock on hand, and by identifying the slow moving items in inventory. If necessary, the system can be easily customized to meet specific customer requirements. The inventory system will allow users to store and track an unlimited number of items. It will also allow you to maintain an unlimited number of parts vendors which enables users to make the most of cost comparison features available with the MaintStar system. All stock/inventory information for each item can be extracted by accessing either the Stock Identification Number or the Model (usually manufacturer) Identification Numbers. If the stock number is not known, MaintStar will obtain information by selecting a vendor, equipment or specific user defined category. You may assign an unlimited number of categories such as belts, bearings, motors, etc., each with an unlimited number of items. A comprehensive vendor profile allows you to assign and prioritize multiple vendors for each part. You can view multiple inventory locations for specific parts on one screen. The Inventory Bar Coding module is available and can be used with a variety of bar coding hardware (attached and remote), including Laser Scanners and Palm Pilot handheld units. Label printing capability with bar coding is included. Our inventory system can also be purchased as a stand-alone system.
Customized Work Orders : MaintStar automatically generates a schedule of preventive maintenance work orders as well as corrective (emergency) work orders as needed. There is no need to be concerned about MaintStar's capabilities in terms of quantity of work orders or variety of equipment pieces to be maintained. MaintStar's capacity is unlimited! MaintStar allows you to issue work orders in different ways: by date, craft location, equipment, priority or a customer defined category. Work orders can be reviewed by individual work order number or all work orders within a specified numerical date range. They can also be reviewed by individual equipment, location, priority, or by a customer defined category. Each work order may include an unlimited listing of all parts and materials, as well as multiple craftsmen needed to perform the maintenance tasks specified. The current inventory information for each required part is displayed on the work order screen, thereby eliminating the necessity of exiting to the inventory module to obtain available quantity information. MaintStar also provides certain fields (areas) which allow you to customize each work order according to your specific needs, as well as validating new information while you are actually creating work orders. Being able to validate means there is no need for a lengthy system setup procedure. You are able to enter any new parts, vendors, accounts, etc., "on the fly."
Outside Contractors : MaintStar keeps track of all maintenance activities, even those assigned to outside contractors. This information automatically becomes a part of the asset history. This feature provides an effective method of tracking and evaluating contractor performance in terms of job completion date, man-hour and material costs even on those multistage repairs involving numerous invoices. With this type of information at hand, it is much easier to make those tough decisions regarding contracting out or doing certain jobs in-house.
Bill of Materials Is Automatically Created : MaintStar allows the user to establish and maintain a list of parts and materials for each asset or piece of equipment. When the user is entering parts and material information on a work order, MaintStar will automatically update the list of parts and materials every time a new part is used. This feature has the capability to create an on-line bill of parts and materials for any specific asset. When a new part is entered for a piece of equipment on a work order, that newly entered part is automatically added to the list of parts associated with that asset. A bill of materials can be created in a multilevel family tree format to show the relationship between any specific asset and it's associated components and parts. The user can view scanned or digital images linked to each component or asset.
Overtime Costs : A special program feature enables you to monitor and control labor costs. Multiple rates of overtime can be specifically assigned for each craftsman in addition to Saturday and Sunday rates. Once established, these pay rates are automatically calculated when MaintStar schedules or forecasts maintenance workload requirements. Overtime hours and rates are defined by you and can be easily revised at any time. An interface with company payroll systems is available for automatic rate updates.
Craftsmen Profiles : MaintStar provides unlimited space (with user definable fields) for you to store pertinent data that can be easily retrieved when needed. You may include such personal craftsman information as: Special Training, Home Address & Telephone Number, Salary History, Education, Promotions, Employment History, Special Skills, Photographs and Charts. This module integrates with the Timecard module to flag sick days, vacations, etc. This area is password protected to ensure confidentiality.
Automatic Labor Scheduling : This sophisticated module is designed to balance the available labor resources against the future estimated workload. It takes into consideration available man-hours for each craftsman and automatically assigns specific craftsmen to a work order based upon job priority, type of skills required, trade, location, and other conditions. The condition selection is completely user definable. For example, today you may balance labor resources by a combination of priority and trade and tomorrow by a specific location only for a specific project. This module is interfaced with MaintStar's Personnel Tracking module by taking into consideration craftsmen vacations, sick days, and other leaves of absence. Because the algorithm for labor balancing is user definable, there are no limitations to the number of ways the resources can be balanced. The module produces graphic charts to visualize balancing resources against actual workload. There is no similar product with user defined balancing conditions on the market today.
Predictive Maintenance : Combining Predictive and Preventive Maintenance techniques to monitor the operation of machinery and then performing preventive maintenance on the machine before it fails is the ultimate goal of any maintenance organization. This information is compared against a standard for a specific machine and reports any deviations outside established limits. The system will then automatically generate a corrective maintenance work order. In addition to vibration analysis, a combination of different types of sensors can also be applied, such as pressure, temperature, torque, radio frequency, etc. Knowing the general health of a machine helps raise confidence in running the machine unattended and also allows you to schedule maintenance on an "as needed" basis. Properly implemented, predictive maintenance can reduce downtime by 2 or 3 times.
On-line Data Monitoring : MaintStar will interface with a variety of commercially available control systems to provide on-line equipment monitoring. The on-line data, such as equipment working hours, cycles, frequency, and other signals, including alarms, will be received from programmable controllers or other control devices and systems. This data will automatically update the PM schedule. When "out-of-range" or "alarm" data is received, MaintStar will automatically issue corrective maintenance work orders. These work orders can be generated on paper or electronically with an automatic e-mail notification to the responsible service and management personnel.
On-line Failure Analysis : The ability to analyze a history of facilities, assets and equipment failures is an integral part of this system. MaintStar will automatically track and flag the nature and type of failure every time a maintenance work order is issued. It will immediately and automatically notify you of similar failures for the same asset or equipment within the past ninety days and also of upcoming preventative maintenance so that they can be combined. The collected information will be summarized and displayed with easy-to-follow reports. The most frequent type of failure will be pinpointed thereby isolating and identifying vulnerable groups of assets, equipment, troubled components, etc. Detailed statistical information can be obtained for the entire operation including individual pieces of asset or equipment, specific groups of assets, or certain components of the asset.
Wireless Web Interface : A completely wireless web connection is available through a Palm Pilot unit with cellular capabilities. By attaching a Snap-on modem to the Palm Pilot, you can access MaintStar's web interface or the entire internet.
Electronic Bar Coded Work Order : MaintStar's Work Order information (corrective and future PM) can be electronically downloaded into a portable Palm Pilot unit. The Palm Pilot unit also has a built-in bar coding capability for use in the field. The system has the capability of creating new work orders in the field and then uploading them back into MaintStar, thereby completely eliminating paperwork. The new Industrial Strength unit can stand up to heavy day in day out usage. It has a no-memory Lithium battery built in and recharges while in the sync cradle. MaintStar has the capability to bar code work orders, equipment, spare parts inventory and craftsmen for speedy data entry. Future PM information can also be downloaded into a Palm Pilot unit. When the work orders are completed, the completion information is sent back to MaintStar by inserting the unit in a cradle and pushing the "hot sync" button. Repair history on equipment or assets can also be downloaded and made available right in the field while the craftsman is working on the equipment. Wireless capability to transfer information is also available.
Bar Coding : MaintStar provides five Bar Coding modules: assets, work orders, craftsmen, and spare parts. This feature will expedite and simplify data entry. It significantly reduces errors associated with keeping track of work orders and spare parts. MaintStar generates bar code labels and then integrates scanned data into the system using a variety of portable bar code devices such as specially designed Palm Pilot units and other specialized hand held devices.
Electronic Data Collector : The Electronic Data Collector with built-in Bar Code reader allows users to collect a variety of asset and equipment data in the field, such as asset number and condition, cycles, temperature, pressure, hours, flow, miles, and other information. The module also allows the user to create an unlimited number of specific routes for data collection. Each route can handle unlimited amounts of user defined information.
E-mail Interface With Automatic Notification : This module allows you to generate a work request using an existing company e-mail system. The module automatically creates a work request via e-mail in the MaintStar system with all requested information. This can then be turned into a work order. Upon assigning the work order target date, MaintStar will automatically generate an e-mail response to notify the requester about the job scheduling date. When a work order is closed, MaintStar automatically generates feedback again about work order completion through e-mail. Purchase orders and work orders can also be approved through e-mail. Different levels of requirements for approval can be determined according to cost. The electronic feedback system ensures timely job execution, improves customer satisfaction and substantially improves communication within any organization.
Web Interface : This module provides the capabilities of creating work requests and work orders through the internet or a company intranet. When using the web browser, the work request is created in the MaintStar system. The requester can view only their own work requests, including status, priority, work order assigned, execution date, and comments. The work request status can be reviewed by date range, location, asset number, customer or department, and then be automatically turned into work orders. Actual work orders can be directly generated through this interface as well. The master password will allow you to view all data by date range, location, asset number, customer or department. The user can customize this module to incorporate into an existing internet site. Other modules and functions of MaintStar can also be accessed through the web interface.
Pager Interface : This module allows interfacing MaintStar with pagers. The work order task information can be sent to a pager while the mechanic is working in the field, thereby eliminating unproductive travel and typing time
CAD and Scanned Drawing Interface : MaintStar has the ability to interface with a variety of CAD systems such as AutoCAD, CAFM, and Aperture, as well as having built-in scanned drawing and graphic displays. It allows you to implement such functions as indication of equipment locations, providing facilities layout, inclusion of safety instructions, pinpointing proper grease fittings on equipment drawings, and a number of other tasks to be viewed while in the work order entry screen. These instructions can then be automatically printed with the work order. The work requests or asset repair history can be viewed directly from the drawing. The simplicity of operation, combined with ease of system integration, allows personnel with limited computer or CAD experience to immediately start using this module.
Microsoft Project Interface : MaintStar is capable of linking with Microsoft Project to track a variety of projects and activities such as shutdown, construction activities, and downtime scheduling. Selected work order information can be moved with a single click from MaintStar to Microsoft Project for fine tuning of schedules. You can select all work orders or specify a select group of work orders pertaining to specific project, equipment, location, type of work orders, etc. Then that information is integrated back to MaintStar. All work orders will be assigned in MaintStar's Master Schedule according to the Microsoft Project dates.
Installation/Start-up/Training : Installing a MaintStar Management System is relatively simple. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions quickly put the system on-line and ready to accept data. Training specialists are available to come to your site and train your people. Since the degree of in-house computer experience widely varies from company to company, this personalized approach has proven to be the most cost-effective method of training. The majority of users select our recommended hands-on training at their locations. This is the quickest way to get MaintStar up and running fast. This is ultimately the most cost-effective approach. If you wish, your staff can come to our offices in California to be trained. Whatever training program you select, we strongly encourage you to include training as part of your implementation program. The operating manual for MaintStar, like the installation instructions, is written in simple straightforward instructions that even employees with no prior computer exposure or training will understand. All instructional material was developed with maintenance personnel in mind. The system also includes extensive on-line help available from any screen.
Technical Support : Having the ability to access your terminal via the built-in communications link allows us to guide you quickly and comfortably through any problem right on the spot. Whether you are located just next door or across the country, assistance is only a telephone call away. A special toll free "Assistance Hotline" number connects you directly with Bender Engineering. A select group of qualified technicians, many of whom participated in the development of the MaintStar program, are available to answer your questions.
Turnkey System Implementation : Bender Engineering can also provide you with a complete turnkey system. Our staff can train your personnel, analyze your operation, catalog your assets, write PM procedures and then perform all of the data entry setup for your system. You can then be up and running using your Management system in the shortest time possible saving you valuable time and expense. Correct implementation of your MaintStar system is critical to your success. Information about your assets, location, craftsmen, vendors, inventory, accounting etc. must must be entered into the system in a logical manner in order for the system to perform as expected. It has been our experience that system failures can in most all cases be directly traced to improper setup. We can save you considerable time, frustration and expense by utilizing our years of experience to make sure your system is setup correctly from the start. There is a substantial learning curve involved in determining the correct setup format for each unique environment. Once this is accomplished it will l not have to be done again. Therefore we STRONGLY encourage you to include budgeting for our team of experts to assist you in the system implementation. We know that it will be ultimately the most cost-effective way for you to put your system into operation.


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Disneyland ItineraryDisneyland: All 69 rides - how long would it take? From Terry O'Neal
If I wanted to see all 42 attractions at Disneyland and all 27 attractions (as listed on tpi), how many full days would I need mid-week in the Summer? I travel at a slow and steady pace, never stopping to take in the atmosphere, but never running, either. Weekends are more crowded, right?Posted February 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM Comments in chronological order. Most recent at the bottom. Scroll down to respond. From Nick Markham
You can get most of it done in 2 days, though I suggest a third day to round up every single ride.Posted February 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM From AJ Hummel
What Nick said. 2 or 3 days depending on how fast you go, how well you utilize fastpass, and how crowded the parks are. It is also dependent on show schedules. And yes, the parks are less crowded on weekdays than on weekends, although the difference is not as noticeable during the summer as it is the rest of the year.Posted February 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM From Terry O'Neal
So 2 days to do as much as possible, a third day to wrap up the rest, and the rest of the third to ride Star Tours over and over again until I get all the combos. I appreciate the help, guys. Thanks.Posted February 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM From Anthony Murphy
I would like to say the answer, but I would wager four (two for each park)Posted February 15, 2012 at 10:46 PM From Anthony O'Neal
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"Alive," she said, "and becoming such a beautifully- painted picture." Where-in you walk wispy (She said) through the moon's light shinning on the branches of leafless trees. Then tomorrow shakes his tired head, halfway into Autumn's- dead middle; and you stand shaded and colored (She said) by the fiery skies. While down among your feet the wilted flowers wake like a carnival and encircle you (She said) with forgotten happiness. And on you trod shyly into forests of yes and no. Where all happiness is lost, and the flowers forget- to grow. "Alive," she said.


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Crepuscular animals are those that are active primarily during twilight (i.e., dawn and dusk).
The word crepuscular is derived from the Latin crepusculum, meaning "twilight".[1] Its sense accordingly differs from diurnal and nocturnal behavior, which respectively peak during hours of daylight and dark. The distinction is not absolute however, because crepuscular animals may also be active on a bright moonlit night or on a dull day. The use of the terms is often careless; for example, some animals that are casually described as nocturnal are in fact crepuscular.[2]
Special classes of crepuscular behaviour include matutinal (or "matinal") and vespertine, denoting species active only in the dawn or only in the dusk, respectively. Those that are active during both morning and evening twilight are said to have a bimodal activity pattern.
The various patterns of activity are thought to be mainly antipredator adaptations, though some could equally well be predatory adaptations. Many predators forage most intensively at night, whereas others are active at midday and see best in full sun. Thus, the crepuscular habit may both reduce predation pressure, thereby increasing the crepuscular populations, and in consequence offer better foraging opportunities to predators that increasingly focus their attention on crepuscular prey until a new balance is struck. Such shifting states of balance are often found in ecology.
Some predatory species adjust their habits in response to competition from other predators. For example, the subspecies of Short-eared Owl that lives on the Galápagos Islands is normally active during the day, but on islands like Santa Cruz that are home to the Galapagos Hawk, it is crepuscular.[3][4]
Apart from the relevance to predation, crepuscular activity in hot regions also may be the most effective way of avoiding heat stress while capitalizing on available light.
A number of familiar mammal species are crepuscular, including some bats, hamsters, housecats, stray dogs,[5] rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and rats. Other crepuscular mammals include jaguars, ocelots, prosimians, red pandas, bears, deer, moose, chinchillas, the common mouse, skunks, Australian wombats, wallabies, quolls, possums and marsupial gliders, spotted hyenas, bobcats, tenrecidae, capybaras, African wild dogs, sitatunga, and the extinct Tasmanian tiger. Crepuscular birds include the Common Nighthawk, Owlet-nightjar, Chimney Swift, American Woodcock, and Spotted Crake.
Many moths, beetles, flies, and other insects are crepuscular and in particular, vespertine.


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Salary Packaging - November 2008
November 2008 Salary Packaging This document is issued for general guidance only. It does not constitute professional advice. The issues with which it deals are complex and the document necessarily deals only with general principles. No reader should rely on this document for the purpose of making a decision as to action but should seek the appropriate advice from the Union on the particular circumstances of that reader. The Union accepts no responsibility for the consequences should any person act in reliance on this document without obtaining the appropriate advice from the Union. What is Salary Packaging? Based on the concerns raised by members, the Salary packaging is a tax effective way to receive QTU sought formal advice on this issue. A copy of salary as a combination of income and benefits. the advice provided by accounting firm Ernst and Young is set out below: Salary packaging allows members to deduct some of their pre-tax income and to use it to pay for Salary Packaging benefits. By reducing pre-tax income, members The purpose of this advice is to explain why can reduce the amount of income tax they pay Queensland Teachers Union of Employees ("QTU") and increase the amount they take home each cannot negotiate the same salary packaging pay period. arrangements for teachers that the likes of Queensland Health and other non-profit Because of the differences between the income organisations can provide to their employees. tax and fringe benefit tax (FBT) laws, it may be more tax effective for a member to receive a non- Background cash benefit directly from their employer (or have The government affords concessional Fringe the employer reimburse the cost of the item), Benefits Tax ("FBT") treatment for certain public rather than to receive additional cash salary and benevolent institutions ("PBI"), and other non- then purchase that non-cash item themselves. profit organisations. The concessions were That is, in some cases the FBT is less than the introduced to enable these types of organisations income tax payable on the salary required to pay to attract quality personnel by providing salary for that benefit. packaging benefits, whilst incurring less costs to the employer (who traditionally could not compete As each person's circumstances are different, with packages offered by private enterprise). members need to determine if salary packaging will be of benefit. There are two classes of relevant employers that are afforded concessional treatment, namely: Due to recent changes to the personal income tax 1. Employers that are either a PBI or a private rates, salary packaging of certain benefits may non-profit hospital. These are exempt from not be as beneficial to some members as it was paying FBT up to a capping threshold; and previously. The benefit to members will depend on 2. Certain non-government, non-profit the types of benefit packaged (i.e. whether the organisations. These are eligible for a rebate benefit is subject to FBT or eligible for FBT of 48% of the amount of FBT that would concessions/exemptions) and the salary level of otherwise be payable, so they are not the member (and their relevant tax rate). disadvantaged because they cannot claim a What can be included in a Salary tax deduction for the FBT paid. Package? Public and Private Non-profit Hospitals A schedule of benefits available for salary Where the employer is a public hospital that is a packaging is printed on the last page of this PBI, or a private non-profit hospital, they are able document. to provide fringe benefits without paying FBT, up to a capping threshold of $17,000 per employee Why is this all that can be included? of the grossed-up taxable value of the fringe The QTU frequently receives enquiries from benefits provided. members about salary packaging arrangements which apply in other government departments. Authorised by John Battams, General Secretary, Qld Teachers' Union, P O Box 1750, Milton BC Qld 4064 Web: www.qtu.asn.au Email: email@example.com Phone: 07 3512 9000 Fax: 07 3512 9050 Salary Packaging – November 2008 Page 2 of 4 As a further concession, benefits such as meal Accordingly, a school is clearly not a PBI. On this entertainment, car parking and entertainment basis, fringe benefits 'salary packaged' by leasing facility benefits are ignored for the teachers will not qualify as 'exempt benefits' purposes of calculating the $17,000 limit. under sec 57A(1) of the FBTAA. PBI Other Than a Hospital Rebateable Employers Where the employer is a PBI that is not a hospital Rebateable employers are generally certain non- (eg. a charity), the FBT exemption limit is profit organisations which are eligible for a rebate increased to $30,000 for each employee's of 48% of the amount of FBT that would otherwise grossed-up taxable value of benefits. be payable. Again, further concessions are afforded so that Pursuant to Section 65J(1) of the FBTAA the benefits such as meal entertainment; car parking definition of 'rebateable employer' includes and entertainment leasing facility benefits are (among others): ignored for the purposes of the $30,000 limit. • religious institutions; Other Non-profit Organisations • a scientific, charitable or public educational Many non-profit organisations (e.g. employer institution (other than an institution of the associations, scientific institutions etc) that are Commonwealth, State or a Territory); not PBIs also receive concessional FBT treatment. These organisations are generally referred to as • a school (including a pre-school but not 'rebateable employers' and are eligible for a 48% including a tertiary institution) that: rebate on benefits up to $30,000 per employee of the FBT that would otherwise have been payable. (i) although established by or under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory, Meal entertainment, car parking and is not conducted for or on behalf of the entertainment leasing facility benefits are not Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; and included for the purposes of calculating the $30,000 threshold. (ii) is not conducted for the purpose of profit or gain to the persons or body of persons Issues conducting it; Specifically, this advice addresses the following: (iii) many non-profit societies, associations, and clubs. However, Section 65J(5) • why a public school is not a "public benevolent excludes any of these organisations that institution" within the meaning of Section are effectively Government owned. 57A(1) of the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 ("FBTAA"); and Accordingly, as schools represented by QTU are owned and conducted by the State Government • why a public school is not a 'rebateable they clearly do not fit within the definition of employer' under Section 65J of the FBTAA. rebateable employer. Conclusion Technical Analysis Given that a school is clearly not a PBI, teachers Exempt Fringe Benefits are not able to take advantage of the tax free FBT thresholds offered by these organisations. Pursuant to Section 57A(1) of the FBTAA, where Further, as Government owned/conducted an employer is a PBI, a benefit provided in respect organisations do not generally qualify as of the employment of the employee is an 'exempt rebateable employers for FBT purposes, the FBT benefit' up to the capped amount. rebate is also not available for benefits provided to teachers of State Government schools. Generally, a 'benevolent institution' is a non-profit Desley Grundy organisation with the predominant purpose of Partner - Taxation providing direct relief for persons experiencing poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, What amount can I package? disability, destitution or helplessness as would arouse compassion or pity in the community. One element of the 'Whole of Government' Wages Relief may be provided through the organisation's Agreement negotiated by public sector unions in employees, volunteers or through its agents. For late 2005 was the removal of the 50% cap on an entity to be a PBI, it must generally provide salary packaging for superannuation purposes. relief to needy members of the community at Clause 15.4 of the Department of Education, large. Training and the Arts Teachers' Certified Authorised by John Battams, General Secretary, Qld Teachers' Union, P O Box 1750, Milton BC Qld 4064 Web: www.qtu.asn.au Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 07 3512 9000 Fax: 07 3512 9050 Salary Packaging – November 2008 Page 3 of 4 Agreement 2006 provides for this change and, as Toll-free Inquiry: 1300 304 010 a consequence, all employees may now access Fax Inquiry: 1300 301 866 salary packaging for superannuation up to the full Email: email@example.com amount of their fortnightly income. Website: www.remserv.com.au Salary packaging for other non-cash benefits, for At the website click on 'Application Form and example, a motor vehicle or laptop computer Information Booklet Download'. To log on, click remains subject to a limit of 50% of the on 'Username' and enter 'education' and then employee's total remuneration. click on 'Password' and enter 'remuneration'. Example: Jenny Bloggs is a senior teacher who This same information is available from the packages a motor vehicle, a laptop computer and Department's Human Resources intranet site superannuation. Jenny's remuneration packaging under 'Resource Services'. involves a motor vehicle and laptop with a total value of 30% of her current remuneration. All employees who wish to access salary Additionally, Jenny packages all her remaining packaging must first obtain independent financial remuneration, 70% into superannuation. advice from a member of the panel of approved financial advisers supplied by the management What does it cost to salary package? firm. This requirement is strictly enforced for legal The process of salary packaging is managed for liability reasons. the Department by a private firm (REMSERV). The Union Assistance cost of this service is met by the employee and is Salary packaging arrangements are a private usually in the form of a flat annual fee. contractual agreement between individual employees and REMSERV, the government Any and all expenses arising from the salary provider of salary packaging services. package, including changes in taxation liabilities, are the responsibility of the employee. In essence Please note that the QTU is unable to provide the salary packaging process is at no cost to the advice that might constitute financial advice and Department. members will be required to contact their personal financial adviser for questions relating to The fees set by REMSERV for managing salary their personal financial situation. packaging are currently: QTU members are encouraged to take the 1. Full packaging of a novated lease and/or following actions before contacting the QTU for more than one item which requires financial assistance or advice on the issue of salary advice: $229.50 per year payable as $8.83 packaging: per fortnight. 2. Full packaging of one item which requires • access the available documents from the financial advice plus superannuation, REMSERV website; (excludes novated leases): $215.50 per year payable as $8.29 per fortnight. • contact REMSERV to discuss requests for 3. Packaging fringe benefit tax (FBT) exempt information or to raise issues of concern about items which include superannuation: $65.00 an existing salary packaging arrangement; and per year payable in your first deduction amount(s) or as $2.50 per fortnight. 4. Packaging FBT exempt only items excluding • if necessary, contact the relevant Education superannuation: $55.00 per year payable in Department pay office in relation to issues your first deduction amount(s) or as $2.12 arising from the deductions from salary related per fortnight. to salary packaging. 5. Packaging superannuation only, (where no other benefits are packaged): $35.00 per If the problem is unable to be resolved with year payable as $1.35 per fortnight. REMSERV or the Department, members should initiate Union assistance via the Request for Information / Request for Advice pro-formas on What will I need to do to take up salary the QTU website at www.qtu.asn.au or by packaging? contacting the Union directly. Information and documentation regarding accessing salary packaging can be obtained by contacting REMSERV through the following means: Authorised by John Battams, General Secretary, Qld Teachers' Union, P O Box 1750, Milton BC Qld 4064 Web: www.qtu.asn.au Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 07 3512 9000 Fax: 07 3512 9050 Salary Packaging – November 2008 Page 4 of 4 The following benefits are available for salary packaging: Other Tax Reportable Benefit Item FBT Status GST Status Deductible Item Fringe Benefit Aged and Disabled Care Payments Full No No Yes Airport Lounge Membership Exempt Yes Yes No Car Parking Full No Yes No Child Care Fees (non-employer Full No No Yes owned) Club/Association Membership Full No Yes Yes Subscription (non-work related) Computer software (non-work Full No Yes Yes related) Desktop Computers (non-work Full No Yes Yes related) Disability/Income Protection Exempt Yes Yes No Financial Adviser Fees Exempt/Full Yes/No Yes Yes/No HECS/HELP Full No No Yes Home Mortgage Full No No Yes Home Office Expenses Exempt Yes Yes No House/Contents Insurance Full No Yes Yes In-house benefits (electricity and/or Exempt No Yes No public transport) Insurance Premiums (other than Full No No Yes income protection insurance) Motor Vehicle Novated Lease Concessional No Yes Yes Motor Vehicle Operating Expenses Full No Yes Yes (Non-Novated Vehicles) Personal Loan Repayments Full No No Yes (excluding Investment Loans) Private Insurance Full No No Yes Portable Electronic Devices Full/Exempt Yes/No Yes Yes/No Private Rental Payment Full No No Yes Private School Fees Full No No Yes Private Travel Full No Yes Yes Professional Memberships/ Exempt Yes Yes No Subscriptions Public Transport Full No Yes Yes Savings/Investment Schemes Full No No Yes Self-Education Expenses Exempt Yes Yes/No No Superannuation Exempt No No No Utilities Full No Yes/No Yes Work Related Travel Expenses Exempt Yes Yes/No No (including Compassionate Travel) Work Uniforms (ATO Conditions Exempt Yes Yes No Apply) Please note that salary packaging some of these benefits may not be beneficial to members because the member has to pay the full Fringe Benefits Tax liability. A financial planner will be able to provide more advice on this matter. Authorised by John Battams, General Secretary, Qld Teachers' Union, P O Box 1750, Milton BC Qld 4064 Web: www.qtu.asn.au Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 07 3512 9000 Fax: 07 3512 9050


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Supernice Draken!
Very impressive Draken build AIR SALLY! If I just had more time right now I'd make another one, my attempt at it was one of the nicest/most impressive flying models Ive ever had, envy... About the thrust line, I did'nt notice much (if any) pitch change at any speed or trottle setting that I can remember and mine was probably close to as the full scale (or worce). Just the 3mm skin from the 90mm midi to the 70mm (the tail cone of a 1:12 size) Its probably a good approach making it adjustable anyway, and please tell what you learn from any such tests. And of course please please video for us when time comes. Edit: Found the last clip of mine. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showa...mentid=1469051 As you can see it doesn't climb or something at full trottle or full speed. Still sometimes wounder exactly what caused the crash, thinking maybe thrustline might have had some influence, nae it was stalled at reattempt + perhaps frozen fingers - it was... a bit cold. |
Jun 10, 2008, 01:12 PM | |
homepage and some videos of that Draken kit.
http://www.mbs-rcmodels.se/eng/eng_index.htm |
Jun 11, 2008, 10:22 AM | |
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I feel that I must answer to/clarify some of the statements from Claus so that no misunderstanding is "spread" (concerning my Draken):
When we were in Denmark 7-8 June on Electric Jets excellent "1st International Electric Jet Meeting " and flew the Draken I had forgot my batteries at home (in Sweden). The only one I had was a 4s lipo, 1600mAh... and it flew! I made three flights with that battery (total flight time: 7½ minutes), all on half trottle and I can assure you that that battery isn´t feeling well today With 4s, 2500mAh we have estimated the horizontal speed to approximately 100km/h (60-65mph) and that enough for me The thrust with this battery is 1100 grams and that is exactly the weight of the model. The length of the duct and the shape of the air intake are working fine in my Draken. If you want more speed, especially with a heavier model, you definitely need to move the fan backwards and/or open up extra air intake in the body. If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me on my e-mail: email@example.com /Magnus |
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EPA to test Ford fuel mileage
THE Environmental Protection Agency plans to review Consumer Reports test data indicating two Ford Motor Co. hybrids don't get the fuel economy claimed on the window stickers of the vehicles.
Except to confirm it was seeking more information, the agency, which monitors fuel-economy ratings, declined to discuss the scope of its review of Ford's mileage claims for the Fusion and C-Max hybrids.
Earlier this year, the EPA tested multiple Hyundai and Kia models that had become the focus of consumer complaints about fuel-economy ratings, and ordered changes to the labels. The agency said Hyundai and Kia overstated the fuel economy on more than a third of the vehicles they had sold in recent years.
The South Korean automakers issued an apology and said they would give special debit cards to nearly 1 million owners of the affected models to make up for the difference in the lower miles per gallon logged by the vehicles.
Ford said the Fusion and C-Max hybrids get 47 mpg for all measures, including city, highway and combined ratings.
Consumer Reports, however, was unable to replicate those results in its tests.
"After running both vehicles through Consumer Reports real-world tests, CR's engineers have gotten very good results. But they are far below Ford's ambitious triple-47 figures," the magazine, which operates its own testing center in Connecticut, said Thursday.
In the Consumer Reports tests, the Fusion hybrid delivered 39 mpg overall and 35 and 41 in city and highway conditions, respectively.
The C-Max hybrid achieved 37 mpg overall, with 35 and 38 for city and highway, respectively.
"These two vehicles have the largest discrepancy between our overall mpg results and the estimates published by the EPA that we've seen among any current models," the magazine said.
Ford responded in a statement: "Early C-MAX Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid customers praise the vehicles and report a range of fuel economy figures, including some reports above 47 mpg. This reinforces the fact driving styles, driving conditions, and other factors can cause mileage to vary."
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* Language.
* Importance of reviews.
* Cause marketing.
Faith Popcorn famously said people JOIN brands they don't buy them and we saw the truth of her idea in our feminine marketing results. Now there is a study showing what we saw in our numbers. Women are more active on social networks and beginning to express their more networked profiles by buying cool gadgets (territory usually thought of as male).
The limitations of stereotypes in today's marketing are HUGE. Don't assume anything, but create different strings focused on gender differences and see what your A/B or MVT tests show. Bet you see distinct differences to.
NOTE: I write this post sitting across from a group of six women who look like they meet regularly and know each other well. For most of my men friends starting a Saturday with a long conversation with six friends is the third circle of Hell (lol).
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For the veteran B2B sales person here's a news flash: Selling as we knew it a few years ago is dead. Here's an oxymoron to live by: If you want more sales, quit selling.
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You are welcome! Have an amazing weekend!
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malek's curator insight,
January 21, 9:41 AM
A simplified review of the 80-20 rule in sales. The Running Total is an interesting parameter to be considered. Need more on "Profitability" fractal from @Martin (Marty) Smith
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@malek good idea to write more about how to use the 80-20 "fractal" to gain greater return. Will tackle that next on Curagami. Thanks, Marty
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Igniyte explores the role of content marketing in reputation management. Protecting your online reputation depends on your ability to build optimised content.
What a Real Estate agent should not being doing in the social media networks. Here are the real estate social media blunders that so many agents make that should be avoided at all costs if you want to be successful in the social space.
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Take a step-by-step look at how to quickly build relevant buyer personas and easily create resource-rich content aligned with your audience needs. Via Pedro Da Silva, Os Ishmael
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Great post about how to connect two important dots: buyer personas and content marketing. Customers are different, but they are usually different in similar ways (lol).
Step by step, detailed case studies on getting traffic from Neil Patel, Jeff Bullas, Jon Morrow and many more.
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I didn't realize just how sheltered I was all these years until I walked away from religion. The shit was a crutch!!! (Excuse the scurrilous language...lol).
It's been over a year now of freethought, and I'm definitely happier now, and I FEEL the freedom!
But EVERYTHING, and when I say everything I mean E- VE- RY- THING , was about God and church before this. I was even taught to ask God what I should wear each day (because "You never know, they'd say, "You might wear a color that some crazy person decides to use as a target to kill people wearing ") Damn..I was f-d up! LOL! Completely brainwashed. I was in church since being in my mother's womb until age 26! Loved the whole church thing. Yeah, I was real "churchy"
My confidence was based in what God thought of me. It was my identity. I feel like I've just started to really learn about myself.
I just sometimes feel like I have a lot of catching up to do (I always joke and say, I've been under a "rock" ...those of you former Christians know that's what they call Jesus...lol).
I don't know, it's hard for me to explain. I guess I just wanted to see if anyone else out there is facing what I am.
I was also very sheltered in my house growing up. I sometimes feel like I wasn't equipped with that....something....I don't know what to call it...but that "thing" that makes you feel like you can go out and conquer the world. Confidence? lol. Don't get me wrong, I feel good about the things I have accomplished, especially in light of the rough experiences I had to undergo in my household growing up. I just want to work on being more confident, more.....something..lol...I don't know. I usually try to be more positive...but hey, no one's positive all the damn time.
Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest.
*Sighing*.....I guess I just have a lot more growing up to do.
Sorry for the pity party. I just feel safer expressing my feeling here than I would on facebook where all my Christian friends would swear it has something to do with a "hole" being in my heart that needs to be filled with god or saying they'll pray for me.
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You can purchase my collection of short stories, High-Water Mark, direct from my publisher (through AbeBooks.com).
I'm in Dawson City! Yippee! So far the temps have been a balmy average of -19, but I see some -30s in the forecast.
Photo, as always, by Julien.
Upload speeds are dreadfully slow at the Berton House, but whenever I get the time, I'll be uploading Yukon photos. I'll also post a few photos to Instagram, which so far is faster and a bit more reliable.
Happy new year!
I'm dreaming of a White(horse) Christmas.
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Over the weekend (Oct. 18-19) I participated in Marcato Festival's first Hackathon. I complain a lot about how few women are involved in technology in Cape Breton and, well, everywhere. Then my friend Leah Noble signed up, and I got all inspired, so I signed up, too. I know a bit of code, but I want to know more, and that's exactly why I signed up. To learn, and for the experience (and, ok, maybe the free beer helped to seal the deal).
So Leah, me, and Ardell MacKinnon, who's the software developer at Pure Project Relations, formed a team ahead of time, and decided we'd build an app for the Cape Breton SPCA. We called ourselves Team LOLCats. Our skills divided up quite nicely--Ardell took the lead on programming, Leah, who's a graphic designer, made the app look good, and I wrangled the data. I got to play around with Petfinder's API and plug in an XML file to the app (an Android app, built in Java). APIs are big in librarianship right now, so I have been really wanting to learn more about them.
The Hackathon was a competition, but we honestly weren't in it to win. So when they announced our name, we were shocked. Happy, but really surprised. Turns out we were able to build an almost complete app in 2 days, and that really impressed the judges.
I won't go into too many details, especially since Leah wrote all about the day and our win over at her Dream Big Cape Breton blog. We were also in the Chronicle Herald, and CBC Information Morning interviewed us very early Monday morning.
Now we have a meeting next week with the CB SPCA and the app may get out into stores and onto phones very soon!
Update: The app is now avaialble at Google Play! Curious how to look under the hood and see the code? Check it out on GitHub!
Cape Breton's CBC Mainstreet has a series called "Making a Difference," about Cape Bretoners who are doing positive things in their communities on the island. Alyce MacLean, CBC's freelance reporter, interviewed me for the series. We talked about writing in New Waterford, east coast stories, working (as a woman) in technology, and revitalizing the economy of the island by supporting local businesses. Here's the link to the interview! http://www.cbc.ca/mainstreetcb/making-a-difference/2014/09/23/making-a-difference-nicole-dixon/
I was asked to share a couple of stories about Alistair MacLeod for CBC Cape Breton's Information Morning. The segment aired this morning (April 25) and I remembered to record it. Yup. I had a scotch with Alistair MacLeod. Here's the story!
I have an essay in The M Word: Conversations about Motherhood called "Babies in a Dangerous Time: On Choosing to Be Child-Free." It's a non-mom essay in an anthology that's very mom-oriented--kinda like non-moms in a very mom-oriented world. Anyway, I'm heading to Toronto for the launch on Tues., April 15, 6 p.m., at Ben McNally Bookstore, 366 Bay St. I'll be reading with other contributors and there'll be a discussion. Gonna represent for the child-free! Woot!
After this I hope I never ever have to explain why I'm not having kids. I know I probably will, but, hey--wouldn't it be nice if I never ever had to ever again? Dreams...
It's official: I'll be heading to Dawson City, Yukon, next January-March, to be the writer-in-resident at the Pierre Berton House. The promise of 3 months to write and only write would tempt any writer to the Yukon in January...right? For more info about the program, you can read the Writers' Trust's official press release.
After Alice Munro's Nobel win, CBC's The World at Six did a segment on Canadian short story writers and I was mentioned!
I finally got a hold of the clip. Enjoy!
Nine is my favourite number! Which is only one reason why I was so stoked when Steven Beattie wrote about my story, "Saudade," for his 31 Days of Stories series.
All of Dixon's writing contains a strong feminist streak, and here she has built into her story its very own version of the Bechdel Test. "Sabine didn't act like women acted at parties," Dixon writes, "didn't hate Ingrid just because Ingrid had expressed an opinion which was outside of the things women were supposed to talk about."
I've been invited to particiapte in this year's FICTIONista Tour. FICTIONistas is a "collaborative project among independent publishers to bring together Canadian women writers". Several readings are held across the country. I'll be heading to Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg where I will read from HWM. As well, I'll be hosting the tour stop in Montreal. More details re: dates, times and venues are below.
Monday, May 27th, 20137:00pmFeaturing authors Gillian Campbell, Stella Harvey, Nicole DixonHosted by Dede CraneBeehive Wool Shop1700 Douglas St.
VancouverTuesday, May 28th, 20137:30pmFeaturing authors Cathy Ace, Stella Harvey, Gillian Campbell, Nicole DixonHosted by Leanne PrainPeople's Co-op Bookstore1391 Commercial Drive
EdmontonWednesday, May 29th, 20137:00pmfeaturing authors Ali Bryan, Nicole Dixon, Faith Johnston, and Theresa Sheahosted by Jessica KlutheAudreys Books10702 Jasper Ave NW
WinnipegFriday, May 31th, 20137:00pmfeaturing authors Lisa Bird-Wilson, Nicole Dixon, Dora Dueck, and Faith Johnstonhosted by Charlene DiehlMcNally-Robinson1120 Grant Ave
MontrealTuesday, June 4th, 20136:00pm – 9:00pmfeaturing authors Christine Eddie, Cordelia Strube, Mary Hagey, and Stella Harveyhosted by Nicole DixonBlizzarts3956 St Laurent Blvd


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Dear Editor:
Your excellent editorial on measles should remind us all that the facts are on the side of vaccination. These one-off cases, often unsubstantiated testimonials but highly touted in social media, do more harm than good to new moms trying to make the right decision for their kids. When you have a half dozen of the worlds greatest medical research and treatment facilities say we must vaccinate- that should be good enough for all of us.
Plus, while I'm sort of libertarian on many issues, there appears to be no middle ground here. The greater good of our communities is served by governmental vaccination requirements. I would feel pretty uncomfortable if my grandkids went to a school system where a measles vaccine was not required.
You took the high road with your well-researched editorial -but I would say to those who are fighting the medical establishment on this issue that they are not only putting their own child's health at risk - as well as that of her friends - but are selfishly turning a blind eye toward the facts.
With that kind of parenting -some of it fueled by the Just-Call-Saul lawyers - you had better be very sure of your actions. If you make the wrong call, measles may be the least of your problems.
Dave Altman
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I would like to take this venue and opportunity to apologize for something I did without knowing it was wrong. On February 2, the Jasper City Council suspended the collection of funds while standing in an intersection. Since last year, I have been collecting for the Shrine in the intersection coming out of the Kroger/Home Depot center onto Hwy. 53.
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Published 6:18pm Thursday, March 29, 2012The investigation into the death of Tyler James Carr, who was found dead at 9:20 a.m. Sunday at 2561 Fairview Rd., Pipestone Township, is still ongoing. Evidence technicians are working with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab to collect evidence and process a vehicle that we believe may be involved in this incident.
Investigators are continuing to follow up on leads and are conducting interviews as information becomes available. The police appreciate the information that has been forwarded to them at this time and continue to request that individuals with pertinent information in this case contact the Berrien County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at (269) 983-7141 ext. 7275.
Due to this being an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time.