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It is hard not to be enamored by the wildlife that is present on Costa Rica tours. Animals, ranging in size, color and habitat preferences, seem to appear at every turn in this wondrous country. For birds, however, few spots can compete with Palo Verde National Park.
Covering 198 square miles, the park is made up of dry, deciduous forests, rain forest and seasonal wetlands. The variety of habitats provide a range of homes for birds, and give visitors the chance to see a wide range of winged animals on their trip.
The seasonal wetlands see the widest variance throughout the year. After the rainy season, several thousand migratory birds flock to the park, including a number of wood storks, jabirus and herons. The temporary aquatic habitat is also home to some giant reptiles - most markedly, crocodiles - so guests should keep their eyes and ears open when visiting these marshy areas.
The rainforests have some of the most vivid species in the park, including one of the only permanent colonies of Scarlet Macaws in the dry forest.
Beyond the birds, the park is also home to many monkeys, lizards and snakes. The exotic peccaries and coatis can also be spotted quite often in Palo Verde's thick rainforests.
The flora of the diverse ecosystems is nothing to bat an eye at either. The dry forests here are remnants of a woodland that once extended the entire Pacific Coast, and is home to several endangered tree species. Some particular beauties that hikers may see include the cannonball tree - a tree that produces bowling ball-size fruit that is, unfortunately, inedible - as well as the Panama redwood, rosewood and sandbox trees.
The park's wonderful location puts guests at an arm's length from several refuges worth seeing, as well. The Capanci National Wildlife Refuge is south of Palo Verde and protects a mangrove ecosystem. Dr. Rafael Lucas Rodriguez Callabero Wildlife Refuge and the Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve are also nearby. Both have a complex of trails that give hikers access to several other examples of the region's finest flora and fauna, and provide travelers with more chances to see wildlife that they missed in Palo Verde.
Highlights: Costa Rica (San José, Arenal, Manuel Antonio)
Experience the exotic as a family, as you climb waterfalls, explore cloud forests, swim in waterfalls and try your hand at tortilla making. With the support of a private guide and driver, this is sure to be a memorable and relaxing trip of a lifetime.
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Highlights: Cayo District (Chaa Creek) , Belize Cayes (Ambergris Caye)
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Tyler Nurnberg on Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Over the next several weeks, LEVICK Daily will share selected interviews from our recent NACD Directorship article entitled "What's Next? The Top Issues of 2013 and Beyond." Today, we feature a discussion on bankruptcy and restructuring with Tyler Nurnberg, a Partner in Kaye Scholer's Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group and Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office.
Mr. Nurnberg represents troubled companies in restructurings throughout the U.S. He also advises lenders, funds, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on restructuring matters.
At the conclusion of the interview, you can find LEVICK's own communications best practices appended.
How has the bankruptcy and restructuring landscape changed in the wake of the global financial crisis?
Tyler Nurnberg: Europe is still very much in the midst of a financial crisis and the effects are multifaceted. Notably, we have seen an increase in the number of cross-border insolvency cases, which is a trend we fully expect to continue. In particular, there has been a rise in cases filed under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, which provides a framework for multinational companies to have foreign insolvency proceedings recognized in the U.S. The laws governing these cases are still being developed, and courts are struggling with how much weight to give foreign insolvency laws when they conflict with U.S. law.
We have also witnessed growth in the number of foreign companies looking to file under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The rules on eligibility for a foreign company to file bankruptcy here are lenient, and our bankruptcy laws are biased towards rehabilitating a troubled company to preserve its "going concern" value -- as opposed to most foreign insolvency regimes, where the focus is on liquidating a troubled company's assets quickly and distributing the proceeds to creditors.
How can directors best serve a company during bankruptcy or restructuring?
Tyler Nurnberg: A board will want practical outside advice early in the process on how to fulfill its fiduciary duties, and how those duties may change when the company is insolvent or approaches insolvency. The board will want to maintain a proper supervisory role and not exercise undue influence over day-to-day operations. Prior to filing bankruptcy, the board and its advisors should also assess the adequacy of the D&O insurance policies. Also, directors should be alerted to the discrete areas where they could potentially be liable personally for the bankrupt company's debts. Every case is different, but these pitfalls can include personal liability for "responsible persons" when a company fails to pay wages or segregate certain taxes, or for knowingly permitting the company to incur debts beyond its ability to pay.
Once a company files bankruptcy, the board should appreciate that the decision-making process becomes much more transparent. In general, the company can operate as usual but will need prior court approval for "non-ordinary course" transactions such as sales, financings and the like. A question that frequently gets asked is whether a director should resign once the company files bankruptcy -- there are exceptions but in most cases, the answer is "no," the director is better off staying on the board and guiding the company to conclusion of the bankruptcy process.
How can a company best position itself for post-bankruptcy operations?
Tyler Nurnberg: The company should determine its exit strategy before it files bankruptcy wherever possible, and view the process as an opportunity to fix both financial and operational problems. Get as much negotiated in advance of filing as possible. There has been an increase in the number of "prepackaged" or "pre-negotiated" cases in recent years and we see that trend continuing. Filing with an exit plan already negotiated enables the company to shorten the time it spends in bankruptcy, maintain control over the process and reduce restructuring costs.
Another piece of practical advice is for the company to get the right managers and financial advisors in place, and develop a plan to "right-size" the employees, before it files bankruptcy. The benefits of getting this done before filing can include greater flexibility in developing an incentive bonus plan for the company and avoiding potential liability for premature layoffs.
Lastly, the board needs to stay focused on the business plan during the bankruptcy. While external factors may have contributed to the need to file, larger underlying problems with the business model or the balance sheet likely drove the decision. Those issues need to be resolved for the company to emerge as a viable business and, while bankruptcy can be a powerful tool, it is not a panacea for the problems that led the company to file bankruptcy in the first place.
1. Boards must ensure that exit strategies and future growth are the hallmarks of communications during bankruptcy, beginning with the initial announcement. When companies control the "new day" narrative, internally and externally, they keep stakeholders focused on future success, not past mistakes.
2. Every ruling, decision, and development in the restructuring process is an opportunity to communicate the new day message. Adversaries will use these milestones to disseminate their own messages. Don't let them operate in a vacuum.
3. Boards must understand the power of social and digital media to disclose. Teams need to be ready to respond publically from the very moment a company begins to seriously consider restructuring – in other words, go on the offense so you don't have to play defense.
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There were no hugs from daddy Cause daddy wasn't there No strong compassionate hands To wipe my tears with care. He was a drinking man That just couldn't stop And mommy was his target When his temper got too hot. Moments spent with daddy Were few and far between He left after the divorce And became a stranger rarely seen. He hardly ever called Just to say hi No cards or gifts Had he ever thought to buy. Who and where's your daddy My friends would always ask But the pain they couldn't see Was hidden behind a mask. There were no hugs from daddy Cause daddy wasn't there But no hate do I harbor It's only pity I can spare. This was written from the view of my three children--using their comments, questions, and emotions as my inspiration.


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Michelle Obama for President 2016?The First Lady appears to making a grand publicity tour and media blitz of unprecedented proportions for a First Lady in effort to kick off the first year of her husband's second term as president. With her latest appearance being an Oscar Awards presenter, many are now wondering if First Lady Michelle Obama is being […] Read the rest... |
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Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding; Sarah Palin and the Obamas duke it outThe mamasphere and politcos are beside themselves today. The left is fuuuuhhhreakin' out because Sarah Palin made a "joke" about Michelle Obama's latest nutrition cause du jour, breastfeeding. Michelle Obama wants all mothers to breastfeed lest their children be sick and dumb. Sarah Palin's retort? "It's no wonder Michelle Obama is telling everybody you need […] Read the rest... |
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Indiana Child Support Bill Moves ForwardA little over a week and a half ago, I posted about a bill being proposed in Indiana that would collect winnings won in casinos by parents who are behind in child support payments and handing them over to the kids. Last Wednesday, the bill moved forward to the state Senate: The Senate Judiciary Committee […] Read the rest... |
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Now, Is This Really Common Sense?In Glasgow, Scotland, a new regulation states a parent must escort children under 16 years old to the washroom in places such as restaurants. and any other "licensed" restroom. What are they afraid of? Children being snatched? Pretty sure most 14-16 year olds can handle going to the bathroom by themselves. "While children are in […] Read the rest... |
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Mothers Gather In Iran For Peaceful Protest, Get ArrestedA group of mothers in Iran gathered in peaceful protest against anti-government protests resulting in their children's deaths and were then arrested. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, citing an eyewitness account, said more than 100 police and plainclothes officers broke up a gathering of the Mourning Mothers in Laleh Park Saturday afternoon. […] Read the rest... |
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Jackpot! Not If You're Behind In Child SupportIn Indiana, there is a bill being proposed that would collect winnings won in casinos by parents who are behind in child support payments and handing them over to the kids. It's getting a lot of support from Department of Child Services, Senator Schnieder and the Governor, but casinos are not on board with the […] Read the rest... |
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One is too many.When Roman Polanski dies, he will not be known for his brilliant films like Rosemary's Baby or The Pianist. He will be known as a sexual predator who used his riches and fame to escape the hand of the law. Yes. It is a shame that such a brilliant talent will go down like that. […] Read the rest... |
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Political parents weigh in: How's Obama doing?At just over 6 months into his presidency, Obama might be showing some weaknesses. His administration may be wondering if he's not as fail-proof as the media and his former supporters have bragged about in the recent past. Recently, Ohio marked the first state that went for Obama in his presidential candidacy as turning. Ohio's […] Read the rest... |
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Unsolicited advice for Jon and KateThe Interwebs have been aflutter over Jon and Kate Gosselin. Who did what to whom? How much of a role did the cameras play in the disintegration of their relationship? Did their greed compromise their judgment as parents and as life partners? Who cheated on whom? It's easy to point fingers, especially since they've chosen […] Read the rest... |
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Chicago Says No To BPAChicago on Wednesday became the first U.S. city to adopt a ban on the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups containing the chemical BPA. The Chicago City Council approved the ban on a 48-0 vote and a spokeswoman for Mayor Richard M. Daley said he intends to sign it. The ban is slated to […] Read the rest... |
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Holy Lip Gloss Batgirl!When I read this article in Newsweek a couple weeks ago, I had to check the dateline. April 1. Good. You have to be kidding me. This can't be for real. It says, "Eight-to 12-year-olds in this country already spend more than $40 million a month on beauty products, and teens spend another $100 million." […] Read the rest... |
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A tough choiceEarlier this week, a morning scan of the headlines drew my eye to this story on CNN's website. The long and short of it is that a family in Japan is being split up. "Why?" you ask? Because about 15 years ago, mom and dad entered the land of the rising sun illegally, became productive […] Read the rest... |
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Someday we'll find us a rainbow connectionRainbow Connection – Kermit Circa 1979. Before 911. Before Hurricane Katrina. Before global warming. Before Chernobyl. Before houses worth became less than what we paid for them. Before the age of too much information. Before OJ allegedly (cough, cough) murdered his wife and an innocent bystander, before the Oklahoma City bombing, before the Columbine masacre, […] Read the rest... |
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Somebody"Politics should not be merely a spectator sport." ~ Lyndon Johnson I did not set out to become an activist. It just sort of happened. I was shy as a child, or so they tell me. I know my poor mother just walks around in a perpetual state of head shaking wonder that the child […] Read the rest... |
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Tattoo Barbie: What's the Big Deal?Tattoo Barbie (aka the less threatening/intimidating and more palatable "Butterfly Art Barbie") is the source of high controversy among some parents. According to one Sacramento parent: "It's attracting kids too young to want to expose parts of their body to show off tattoos," Does it have a tinge of over-sexualization? Are we becoming too desensitized […] Read the rest... |
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For Many, 'Permanent' Birth Control An OptionAs the recession drags on and deepens, people everywhere are looking for ways to save and cut back wherever they can: the grocery bill, alternate transportation, family planning. Massive layoffs all around the country have infused uncertainty into the future in all areas. People are asking themselves: 'Should we have a(nother) baby?" "Can we afford […] Read the rest... |
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Condoms or Piggy Banks? Experts say it's easier to talk about sex than money.Over at CNN.com, John D. Sutter is talking about how experts' observation that the "sex talk" is easier than the money talk for most families. Really? Really?!?! Is it easier to impart basic wisdom to our kids about where babies come from than it is to explain basic concepts of finance? I'm not so sure […] Read the rest... |
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Nadya Suleman and the Proposed Georgia BillWill the Octo-mom saga/drama never cease? Everybody knows this story by now and others that have spawned from it. Nadya Suleman, the single mother who gave birth to Octuplets recently and has an additional six kids, has inspired a bill in Georgia that would limit embryo implants for in-vitro procedures. Hudgens' plan, which was co-sponsored […] Read the rest... |
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Belly up to the Bar?This has been the second toughest week of my life. The relationship that I thought was going to last forever has fallen apart, largely at my own hands. Friends and family are taking sides. Stuff is being divided. Schedules are being drawn up. Lawyers and therapists and judges, oh my! Mommy needs a drink. And […] Read the rest... |
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This is your brain. This is your brain on Elmo.The folks over at Cognitive Daily have posted an article featuring yet another batch of studies that tell us that kids under two shouldn't be watching TV. The studies they cite show that toddlers who are given clues to find hidden objects via TV are less successful at finding the objects than the children who […] Read the rest... |
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Questions and Answers – Living With an Implanted Cardiac Device
With the implant of a heart device comes inevitable change. We've listed some common questions and answers to help you feel more confident about living with your device.
What should I do if I move or change doctors?
Is your name, address, phone number, and doctor information correct on your ID card? Your cooperation in keeping your information current will help us better serve you and your doctor. Send us your updated information on our website or call Heart Rhythm Patient Registration, (800) 551-5544, to report changes.
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What kind of follow-up care can I expect after my device is implanted?
A schedule of post-implant checkups, as prescribed by your physician, soon becomes a regular part of your life after receiving a cardiac device. Because your device contains a computer chip, your physician or clinician is able to use a special computer called a programmer to check (interrogate) your device. Routine checkups and monitoring help ensure that your device is meeting your health requirements. During these routine checkups, the physician or clinician is able to:
- Review any heart rhythm events that may have occurred since your last checkup.
- Check that your device functions are set to levels appropriate for your needs and make any "fine tuning" adjustments if necessary.
- Check the status of the battery that powers your device.
- Assess your medical condition.
- Answer any questions you may have.
Your doctor determines the frequency of your follow-up visits.
What should I do if I hear a beeping sound coming from my heart device?
Depending on the device you have implanted and how it is programmed to operate, you may hear a beeping sound (an alert) coming from your heart device. Your doctor will have determined the conditions that will trigger an alert and the time of day the alert will occur. If you hear an alert from your device, call your doctor immediately for further instructions. Click below to hear one of two alerts that may be turned on in your heart device. Ask your doctor to explain what the alerts mean in your particular case. The alert sounds will continue until your doctor checks your device at the clinic and then turns the sounds off with the programmer.
Should I tell my dentist or doctor I have a medical device?
When scheduling any dental or medical procedure not related to your cardiac device, it is important to inform dentists, doctors, and technicians that you have an implanted device. They may need to consult with your cardiologist or electrophysiologist (EP) before performing the procedure. This is true especially if the procedure is a new or unusual one. Even though most dental and medical procedures are unlikely to interfere with the function of your implanted device, some may require precautionary measures that prevent or minimize any interference.
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Can I go through store anti-theft detectors or airport security systems?
Anti-theft detectors used in stores and libraries operate on the principle of generating electromagnetic interference (EMI) fields that can "sense" embedded "tags" on the merchandise being protected. It may be possible, under unique circumstances, for these same interference fields to affect the operation of an implanted cardiac device. Significant effects from the interference are unlikely to occur if you pass "normally" through the detectors because the interference ends as soon as you walk through (or move away from) the anti-theft equipment.
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Can I travel with my device? What things should I be aware of?
Most people with cardiac devices can travel freely unless they are restricted by their underlying medical condition or other, unrelated conditions.
More: Traveling With Confidence
Will magnets affect my device?
Maybe you remember in science class learning that items that have electric and magnetic components have an "electromagnetic" energy field around them. Even though most electromagnetic fields in the home environment will rarely affect the function of an implanted cardiac device, it is recommended you keep any item containing magnets away (at least 6 inches/15 centimeters) from your device.
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Can I use a chain saw or welder?
Unlike most other household power tools, welders and chain saws are two tools that may have a higher tendency to temporarily affect the normal function of your implanted cardiac device.
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Can I use home power tools?
Tools and equipment that use electricity and magnets have electromagnetic fields around them. The good news is that Medtronic pacemakers and implantable defibrillators (ICDs) have built in features that protect them from many types of electrical interference. However, some home power tools and machine shop equipment have the potential to interfere with the function of your device.
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TENDER IS THE NIGHT JAMAICA LAYNE ISBN: 978-1-936394-41-8 October 29, 2010 Decadent Publishing www.decadentpublishing.com Ebook $5.99 268 Pages Contemporary romance, paranormal, time travel, historical romance Rating 3 cups
Lisa's life is mundane. Working at an Ohio factory and recovering from a nasty breakup, she can think of a lot of great ways to spend her first day off in forever. Like sleeping. But her best friend has other plans, namely taking her to a SCA event and dropping her in the arms of a knight in shining armor. Literally.
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French November Jobless Claims Rise 0.9% to Near 15-Year High
French jobless claims jumped to an almost 15-year high as a stalled economy prompted companies to trim payrolls and investment.
The number of people actively looking for work rose by 29,300, or 0.9 percent, in November to 3.133 million, the Labor Ministry said today in an e-mailed statement from Paris. Economists predicted an increase of 25,000, according to the median of three forecasts gathered by Bloomberg News.
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Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 32 and it feels like 32. Highs will continue to range between 46 and 61 with lows between 28 and 45. There is a 30% chance of a few showers on Monday. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 33 and it feels like 33. Todays high is 61 with a low of 38. Fridays high is 56.
Now, for your Winter/Severe Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There could be winter weather potential around the 16th. There could be severe weather potential possibly around the 18th-19th, around the 21st-22nd, around the 25th-27th, and around the 1st of March.
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15 Cool Childrens Room Decor Ideas From Vertbaudet
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 | Kid bedroom designs
As I already showed you, French company Vertbaudet produce awesome products for kids and their rooms. It also come up with a nice way to show them to the public. People from the company have designed cool baby nurseries and children's rooms. Here are it's children's room. These rooms feature company's furniture and elements of decor...Continue Reading... { 2 comments }
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10 Modern Children Bedroom Design Ideas
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 | Kid bedroom designs
All children want to be modern and stylish. When these children become teens their requirements in that become even more stronger. Here are some nice examples of modern children bedrooms designed with furniture by Italian company Callesella. They are mostly done for teens and feature everything they need to study, play and rest. The color themes are chosen...Continue Reading... { 3 comments }
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50 Lovely Children Bedroom Design Ideas
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 | Kid bedroom designs
A lovely bedroom is what every child is dream of. His or her own place should be cool, nice and happy. Besides it should be able to serve as a relaxing sleeping area and as a study room. Here are some lovely children bedroom designs made with furniture from Golf collection by Italian company Colombini. There are three kinds of them: ones that are better for...Continue Reading... { 14 comments }
20 Very Happy and Bright Children Room Design Ideas
Fri, Sep 24, 2010 | Kid bedroom designs
An own room is very important for children. It's the place where they grow, study, play, store their things and sleep. It should be comfortable to do all those things. These room design ideas shows how to create a very happy, bright and colorful children room that they would proud of. They are creative and quite fun so they would awake creativity in...Continue Reading... { 2 comments }
6 Amazing Kids Playroom Design Ideas
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 | Kid bedroom designs
These amazing kids playrooms are designed by a young design company Mimolimit. They are part of BYBY, a concept aimed at children and their parents. All these designs have different themes which carefully highlighted with a lot of different details. Even though they serve best as playrooms there are places for your kid or baby to sleep and store things too....Continue Reading... { 8 comments }
10 Unique and Creative Children Room Designs
Sat, Aug 21, 2010 | Kid bedroom designs
Many of our readers are already parents or are going to become ones some point in the future. That's why we so like to write about stylish children room designs. Some of them are simple but some others are truly unique. We gathered for you a little round up of very creative children rooms to give you some ideas of how you can design or update your own...Continue Reading... { 16 comments }
Yume – Child Bedrooms Collection from Cia International
Thu, Mar 5, 2009 | Kid bedroom designs
Yume is another great collection of child bedroom furniture from well known Italian manufacturer. As always the collection feautres the furniture as for boys as for girls. There are 4 kids of bedroom designs: fashion, natural, technic and romantic. Fashionable furniture is great for more older childs because of bright colors and modern style. Natural and...Continue Reading... { 5 comments }


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The North Face Women's RDT 300 Jacket
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Midweight 300-weight RDT fleece fabric is cozy
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Whether worn alone or layered on colder days outdoors, the RDT 300 Jacket keeps you plenty warm, comfortably dry, and ready for action! Midweight 300-weight RDT fleece fabric is bolstered with The North Face's exclusive FlashDry technology, which works with your body to dramatically improve drying time. The full-length front zipper extends through the top of the mock-neck collar for added protection against chilly air. The hem cinch cord allows for easy fit adjustments. Two zip-secure hand pockets provide convenient storage for your essential gear. The RDT 300 Jacket is zip-in compatible with complementing garments from The North Face. Imported.


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Whittier State School (Whittier, Calif.)
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Whittier State School (Whittier, Calif.)
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C&A of Core Financial System
1.0 | Identification Data |
1.1 | BSP Number |
0014 | |
1.2 | BSP Title/Name |
USAID Certification and Accreditation of Its Core Financial System | |
1.3 | Version Number |
1.0 | |
1.4 | Adoption Date |
February 5, 2001 | |
1.5 | Approving Authority |
CIO Council Security Practices Subcommittee (SPS) | |
1.6 | Responsible Organization |
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Management, Information Resources Management (M/IRM), Information Systems Security Team | |
1.7 | Level of BSP |
Candidate | |
1.8 | Security Processes or other Framework(s) Supported |
In the BSP Security
Process Framework (SPF): Security Subprocess 9, Certification & Accreditation
(C&A). In the SSE CMM Framework: BP.06. |
1.9 | Reserved |
Not to be completed by the drafter | |
1.10 | Points of Contact |
Government BSP Owner:
Vendor Partner:
2.0 | What This BSP Does |
2.1 | BSP's Purpose |
This BSP describes the successful process the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employed to certify and accredit its core financial system. | |
2.2 | Requirements for this BSP |
USAID Automated Directives Service (ADS), Chapter 545, Automated Information Systems Security, provides agency-wide information systems security policy. |
2.3 | Success Stories |
USAID removed the material weakness from the Agency's New Management System (NMS) core financial system 18 months earlier than originally programmed. Additionally, the experience gained from the NMS C&A effort greatly prepared the team members to conduct a C&A of the Agency's newly implemented, JFMIP compliant, core financial system, Phoenix. | |
3.0 | What This BSP Is |
3.1 | Description of BSP |
The New Management System (NMS) is the core financial system of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In 1997, NMS Security and Access Controls were identified by the Agency's Office of Inspector General (OIG) as constituting a "material weakness" under the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA). As a major step toward remedying this issue, the USAID Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the USAID Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) determined that the NMS would be taken through formal Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A). Two parallel developments were initiated: 1) Plan and execute the C&A of the NMS and 2) Build a general methodology to guide future C&A efforts within USAID. This BSP illustrates a typical utilization of that general methodology, now called USAIDCAP, applied to the NMS effort. |
3.1.1 | Inputs
3.1.2 | General
USAID's general C&A methodology, now called USAIDCAP, consists of four phases and hinges on a System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) package. USAIDCAP remains under development at the time of this BSP's creation. Phase I: Initial Actions
Phase II: Verification The results of the Security Test and Evaluation Report and risk assessments were analyzed and reported in the Report of Findings. Phase III: Certify & Accredit The total package was then assembled into an Approval Package. This package formed the basis for both the certification and accreditation statements, and issuance of the formal Authority to Operate certificate. Phase IV: Post C&A Following C&A, the OIG conducted an audit to verify that the material weakness of NMS Security and Access Controls warranted removal. The USAID ISSO then briefed senior USAID management on the Agencys readiness to remove the material weakness of NMS Security and Access Controls. |
3.1.3 | Outputs
3.2 | Relationship to Other BSPs |
BSP00006, How to Accredit Information Systems for Operation. | |
4.0 | How To Use This BSP |
4.1 | Implementation Guidance |
4.2 | Implementation Resource Estimates |
An NMS Security Plan was
already in place before the NMS C&A effort was initiated. Given this resource, and the
fact that all team members were very familiar with the system being certified, a technical
team of three (3) contractor personnel finished the C&A effort in four (4) months,
i.e., 12 person-months of effort. If team members must first learn the system, all would
require about one (1) additional month per person to finish the job. The Team members' skill levels consisted of one (1) senior security test engineer, one (1) senior systems security analyst, and one (1) senior security project manager. |
4.3 | Performance Goals and Indicators (Metrics) |
Besides comparing actual task execution to a standard project time-line plan, an Earned Value Analysis (EVA) was performed at the completion of each major milestone. EVA is generalized performance management technique employed by USAID on its PRIME contract. | |
4.4 | Tools |
The standard MS-OFFICE suite was very useful, particularly the MS-PROJECT and MS-WORD applications. | |
4.5 | Training Materials |
The NMS C&A team
members were technically competent at the task's initiation. No specialized skill training
was required. The NMS C&A team members participated in the NMS Overview Training Class at the commencement of the effort. This training permitted the team members to both learn about the major application as well as observe the quality of training imparted to all users. At the end of the NMS C&A effort, 3 slides were added to the standard "New-NMS User" briefing materials, to familiarize users with the additional tasks involved in secure system operations. |
Appendices | |
A | Executive Overview and Briefing |
An example management briefing used to kick-off the NMS C&A effort. | |
B | Reference List |
C | Procurement Information |
The USAID has contracted for general IRM support with CSC under the Agency's Principal Resource for Information Management Enterprise-wide (PRIME) contract (GS00K96AJD0012) with FEDSIM. USAID obtains its information system security support from CSC under the PRIME contract using the Performance Work Statement (PWS) at Appendix C *.doc. | |
D | Evaluation Information |
Not to be completed by the drafter | |
E | Recommended Changes |
Not to be completed by the drafter | |
F | Glossary |
None applicable |


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New York's political class was stunned by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's arrest.
In today's Congressional Corner, New York representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC's Alan Chartock the allegations are "personally offensive."
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
Today's panelists are WAMC's Alan Chartock, Associate Editor of the Times Union, Mike Spain, and WAMC newsman, Ray Graf.
Topics include NYC Arrest Drop, James Risen Testimony, Boehner Vote, Mario Cuomo's Funeral, and ESPN Streaming.
State police say a trooper who stopped for a disabled car in Westchester County discovered the driver was wanted by the Secret Service for an alleged $1 million wire fraud. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports…
The arrest occurred Sunday evening on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers.
Darrin Foster, of the Bronx, is accused of stealing the money from his former employer, an investment firm in Westport, Conn.
Police also discovered that Foster allegedly had a suspended license for failure to pay child support.
Authorities in New York City say they've cracked a 33-year-old case that helped focus national attention on missing children — the disappearance of Etan Patz. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports…
Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly announced Thursday that 51-year-old Pedro Hernandez has been arrested on a murder charge. He's awaiting arraignment. It was the first arrest ever in the 1979 case.
Kelly says Hernandez confessed to choking the boy and putting his body in the trash.
Police in Newport City, Vermont, have arrested three people in connection with a pipe bomb threat that shut down Route 5 for several hours over the weekend.
Police say a witness saw three men leave a house with the explosive device, and police stopped the men a short time later Saturday night. Route 5 was closed until the state police bomb squad said it was safe reopen the road at about 10:30 p.m.


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The primary role of the Federal Register is the publication, as required by the Federal Register Act and the Administrative Procedure Act, of legal documents that affect people generally, such as descriptions of agencies' organization and functions, texts of substantive and procedural rules, notices of proposed rulemaking, and statements of general policy or interpretations...
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