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Events for Monday, November 17, 2014
Einsten8:00 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Einstein comes back from the beyond. Upset with the way his image has been cheapened, he tells us the remarkable and sometimes harrowing story behind relativity and his struggles as a father. It's Einstein at his peak. Told through humor, heart and new information recently released about this...
Café Vienne12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Bel Air
The site-specific installation Café Vienne pays tribute to the important cultural role of the Viennese coffee house. In the early twentieth century, female artists and writers in particular embraced the coffee house as a place for debate, networking, and inspiration in their quest for political...
The Noir Effect12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Bel Air
Complementing Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950 , The Noir Effect explores how film noir gave rise to major contemporary trends in American popular culture, art, and media. Through a "noir" lens, examine cult films such as Chinatown (1974), Blade Runner (1982), and...
Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–195012:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Bel Air
Discover how pioneering film artists found refuge in America and helped create some of your favorite classic films—from Ninotchka to Sunset Boulevard to Casablanca. Paying homage to the actors, directors, writers, and composers who fled Nazi persecution in Europe, Light & Noir: Exiles and...
"Handle With Care" at The Colony Theatre8:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Burbank
THE COLONY THEATRE PRESENTS THE THIRD PRODUCTION OF ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON… THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF HANDLE WITH CARE Written by Jason Odell Williams Directed by Karen Carpenter Limited Engagement opens Saturday, November 8 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank! The Colony Theatre is...
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Wish List Opening Reception7:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Curated by Jason Ostro November 15 – December 20, 2014 Artists Reception: Saturday, November 15 and December 13, 2014, 7 pm - 11 pm The Gabba Gallery presents Wishlist 2014, the second annual exhibition of contemporary artwork at affordable prices. Wishlist 2014 is a dynamic cash and carry...
Art II - Toddlers (18+ months)9:30 am - 10:15 am
Kids, Beverly Hills
Discover art hands-on through sculpture, painting, and story time. Toddlers will develop their sensory skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. They learn about color, texture and more while experimenting with new, engaging materials.
Adat Shalom Holiday Bazaar and Passport to Kosher LA11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Family, Los Angeles
Adat Shalom is excited to tell you about our Holiday Festival and Passport to Kosher L.A. event on Sunday December 7, at 10:30 AM. We will have amazing vendors, delicious kosher food, beer tasting from El Segundo Brewery, watching football, kids activities and more to get you ready for the holidays.
Happy Hats for Kids' Mother and Daughter Workshop1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Volunteer Services, South Bay
Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals invites you to join us for our weekly Mother and Daughter workshop that takes place every Thursday, 1pm – 2:30pm at 923 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, CA. Decorate Happy Hats for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses in local and Israeli hospitals. ...
Annual Holiday Boutique2:10 pm
Holidays, West Valley
The Deeper Self with Rabbi Finley6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Classes, Los Angeles
In THE HIGHER SELF, Rabbi Mordecai Finley guided us through identifying a divinely inspired higher self: one that allows us to see our ego self, our actions and our morals. Now, it's time to go deeper into the realm of the soul. Starting the first Monday in November, Rabbi Finley will lead us...
Learn Krav Maga7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sports, Los Angeles
Friends, please come and try a krav maga class as my guest. This is self defense system of the Israeli military, special forces and anti-terror units. Easy to learn, hard to forget and a fun workout. Suitable for men and women aged 14 and up. Class is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7-8pm....
Self Esteem and Empowerment Support Group for Women7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Classes, West Los Angeles
Self Esteem and Empowerment Support Group for Women is a supportive and confidential place where women can share feelings, build self esteem and learn how to create the kind of relationship they want. Meets every Monday 7pm. For more information, call: 424 239 6472.


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When I was leaving the grounds of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit this past Thursday evening, I was thrilled by this celestial phenomena. Is this an image of the Cloud of Unknowing, or what? So I stopped my car and used my trusty cell phone to take this snapshot. … [Read more...]
The Cloud of Unknowing over the Monastery
Writing and Journal Keeping Retreat is Almost Full
If you're interested in attending the "Writing and Journal Keeping" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, you'll need to register now. I spoke with the registrar yesterday who informed me that the retreat is almost full. The retreat runs May 23-25. The leader of the retreat is Fr. James Behrens OCSO, and I'll be there at least part of the time as his assistant, and it is likely that I will be giving a talk at some point over the weekend (but frankly, forget about me; Fr. James is an … [Read more...]
Father Tom, Fran and Me
Here's a photograph of Fr. Tom Francis, OCSO, with yours truly and Fran. This picture was taken at a reception honoring the lifetime promises of four Lay-Cistercians who made their profession this past April.Fr. Tom is the author of an interesting booklet on the connection between angels and contemplative prayer, called Angels: Our Guides to Contemplation for the Third Millennium. The photo, incidentally, was taken by Fr. James Behrens, OCSO, author of several books, the most recent being … [Read more...]
Spring at the Monastery
My wife is on spring break this week, and so today she visited the Monastery of the Holy Spirit with her new camera in hand. Here are just a few of her photographs from the day's adventure:The Blessed Mother has a friend...... while the geese enjoy the monastery lake...... and in the Abbey Church, peace reigns. These photos are by Fran McColman. Please acknowledge her and provide a link back to this post if you use these. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Field Trip Mom
An Atlanta blogger/photographer who calls herself "Field Trip Mom" because she takes her children on adventures around the area recently visited the Monastery of the Holy Spirit and posted some lovely photos on her blog:Field Trip Mom's Visit to the Monastery … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross in Conyers
My friend Phil asked me to take some photographs of some of the stations of the cross by the lake at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. So I did, and here are photos of seven of them. Click on the thumbnails for a larger image. … [Read more...]

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Social Skills Intervention for a Child Who Is Blind
Celeste, Marie, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a social skills intervention plan for a preschool child who is blind and has no additional disabilities. After the plan was implemented, the child demonstrated an increased frequency and range of play behaviors and social interactions.
Guralnick (1990, p. 282) defined peer-related social competence as the "ability of young children to carry out their interpersonal goals" (for example, gaining entry to play, resolving conflicts, and maintaining play). Children with disabilities often lack the skills that are necessary to establish and engage in positive social relationships (Guralnick, Connor, Hammond, Gottman, & Kinnish, 1996b; McConnell & Odom, 1999; Odom, Zercher, Li, Marquart, & Sandall, 1998). They typically receive fewer positive responses to their social bids, demonstrate less interest in their peers over time, and are more prone to social isolation (Brown & Gordon, 1987). In addition, children with disabilities are rarely sought out as resources by their peers, infrequently serve as role models for other children and are the least preferred play partners of typical children (Guralnick & Groom, 1987).
Review of the literature
The play behaviors of children who are visually impaired have been found to be predominantly exploratory, with more time spent in solitary play (or interacting with adults) than those of sighted children (Skellenger & Hill, 1994; Troster & Brambring, 1993, 1994). These children also engage less frequently in manipulative play or use toys functionally and demonstrate more stereotypic behavior (such as rocking or eye poking) during play (Rettig, 1994; Skellenger & Hill, 1994; Troster & Brambring, 1994), have difficulty initiating and sustaining interactions with their peers (Celeste, 2006), and require adults' facilitation in inclusive play settings to make play meaningful for them (Rettig, 1994; Skellenger & Hill, 1994).
Simply including children with visual impairments in typical settings is not enough to ensure their full membership in classroom or child care communities. Celeste (2006) found that even in "high-quality" environments, with supportive professionals present, children must possess a repertoire of social skills to gain entry into existing dyads and triads and to sustain interactions, so as to be socially independent. She concluded that social competence must be a priority for children who are visually impaired, even those who appear to be developing typically. Social intervention strategies must be introduced in the early preschool years as soon as new classes begin because the literature has reported that as children become more acquainted with one another, they require increasingly sophisticated "entry skills" to gain admittance to and sustain interactions with their peers (Coplan, Gavinski-Molina, Lagace-Seguin, & Wichmann, 2001; Coplan & Rubin, 1998; Coplan, Rubin, Fox, Calkins, & Stewart, 1994; Guralnick, Hammond, & Connor, 2003). It is critical for children who are visually impaired to be taught the social skills that they need to interact effectively with their sighted peers and for professionals to monitor carefully the children's ability to implement these skills successfully. Professionals must identify strategies related to social skills that work, provide consistent support, and follow children longitudinally, since research has indicated that short-term solutions are rarely effective (Sacks, Kekelis, & Gaylord-Ross, 2001).
One aim of inclusion is to provide children with disabilities access to social opportunities in regular education classrooms with their nondisabled peers. Several studies, however, have found that children with disabilities experienced a higher proportion of negative social interactions and engaged in more restricted social networks of peers when in mainstream schools than in special settings (Guralnick, 1994; Sacks et al. …


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GovConA Gathering Place for the Fast Growing Government Contractorhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/atom.aspxTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)2009-08-14T16:43:00ZLeading figures in the DC Government Contractor Industry to discuss challenges and strategies on eve of potential federal government shutdownhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2011/03/15/leading-figures-in-the-dc-government-contractor-industry-to-discuss-challenges-and-strategies-on-eve-of-potential-federal-government-shutdown.aspx2011-03-15T19:48:26Z2011-03-15T19:48:26Z

Fourth Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit to Feature Keynote by the Honorable Thomas M. Davis, III

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Microsoft Dynamics Government Contractor Solution Center today announced that the Honorable Thomas M. Davis, III will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit to be held on Thursday, March 17 at the Marriott Fairview Park Hotel in Falls Church, VA. Greg Myers, Microsoft Federal's General Manager for Civilian and Healthcare Agencies, will kick off the event.

The Government Contractor Summit is a unique opportunity for government contractor executive, finance, and business professionals to get their questions answered about Microsoft's strategy for the government contractor vertical market and to see all of the advancements in the firm's multi-billion dollar Dynamics business software solutions product line.  In light of recent federal budget delays, attendees will also hear from Davis, Microsoft executives and other industry experts on their strategies and specific recommendations in planning for a potential shutdown of the federal government

Davis, whose career spans the fields of technology and politics, currently is a director with Deloitte Federal Government Services. Long known and respected as a tech-savvy leader and a dedicated public servant, Davis is a unique speaker with a unique perspective on the issues facing The Federal Government and how it works with its service providers.  In the U.S. Congress, Davis was a leader in promoting the President's Management Agenda and maximizing the performance of government agencies. In addition, Davis led several subcommittees, including the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy where he sponsored legislation on e-government, information security and critical infrastructure.

The event will also feature a panel discussion on insourcing, contract competition, and other pressing government contractor issues moderated by Federal News Radio (1500AM) morning anchor Tom Temin. The panel will be comprised of leading government contractor executives including Bob Burleson of Software Process Technologies Inc., Tony Jimenez from MicroTech, David Kriegman of Jacobs Technology, Inc, Ajay Madan of, OST Global. Also, leaders at some of the fastest growing government contractors will speak on how Microsoft Dynamics enterprise business software has helped them better run their companies.

Lisa Malone, Microsoft Partner Account Manager and Industry Market Development Manager, has seen how government contractors have gravitated to Microsoft technologies for the past decade.

"The interest in utilizing Microsoft Dynamics solutions to better optimize contracts, provide real-time reporting, and integrate with other Microsoft technologies grows on a daily basis. At the Government Contractor Summit, executives will have a great opportunity to learn about everything related to Dynamics solutions as well as hearing some fabulous speakers and making important business connections."

She continued, "We are also very excited to have Tom Davis keynote the event for us. He has a unique pulse on the challenges facing government contractors and will provide valuable insight into how to provide optimal service to the government agencies they service."

Bernard Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft Dynamics Partner Pleasant Valley Business Solutions, has been the platinum sponsor for all four events.

"Government contractors are facing many challenges today from expected budget cuts to in-sourcing to competitive threats. The Summit will provide a forum to address some of these topics and to show how best-of-breed business solutions can help them grow and improve their operational capabilities."

About The Microsoft Government Contractor Summit

The Microsoft Government Contractor Summit will bring top government contractor executive, business and finance leadership together to learn about and discuss the critical organizational issues facing them today. To register for the Microsoft Government Contractor Summit, go to: http://dynamicsgovcon.ning.com/page/microsoft-government. To sponsor the Summit, please email email@example.com.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxGovernment Contractors Can Tap into a Few of the Great Minds of Government–March 17th at the Microsoft Gov Con Summithttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2011/02/25/government-contractors-can-tap-into-a-few-of-the-great-minds-of-government-march-17th-at-the-microsoft-gov-con-summit.aspx2011-02-25T15:47:45Z2011-02-25T15:47:45Z
Register to attend Microsoft Government Contracting Summit to  gain insights that can drive your government contracting business!

February 24, 2011 (Washington, DC)— Former Congressman Tom Davis will be the lunchtime keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit on Thursday, March 17 at the Marriott Fairview Park Hotel in Falls Church, VA. Karen Evans, former administrator of the Office of Electronic Government and Information Technology at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and a leading figure in Federal Government IT, will also host a discussion on current Federal IT trends. Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (PVBS) is the platinum sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.

The Honorable Tom Davis, whose career spans the fields of technology and politics, is respected as a tech-savvy leader and a dedicated public servant, Davis is a compelling speaker with a unique perspective on the issues facing The Federal Government and how it works with its service providers. In the U.S. Congress, Davis was a leader in promoting the President's Management Agenda and maximizing the performance of government agencies. In addition, Davis led several subcommittees, including the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy where he sponsored legislation on e-government, information security and critical infrastructure.

Another highlight will be a presentation led by Karen Evans. Evans was often referred to as the Federal Government's unofficial CIO or e-gov czar. According to Government Technology magazine, she's "a results-oriented IT administrator who had the sometimes impossible task of improving how the world's largest government deployed IT. Evans…improved government by enforcing enterprise architecture for government IT and setting standards that streamlined how workers identified themselves on the vast networks of government."

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxNetSuite CEO Says Deltek Is Strugglinghttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2011/02/09/netsuite-ceo-says-deltek-is-struggling.aspx2011-02-09T15:47:51Z2011-02-09T15:47:51Z
This came across my desk and while Dynamics GP is not typically the solution we see for government contractors, it is interesting to see NetSuite take a stab at competition.  While we are seeing Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics SL chosen over Deltek, we do not often see Netsuite in evaluations for government contractor financials.  The complexity of cost pools for government services and product businesses as well as the government reporting requirements have not played into NetSuite's strengths.  We still see good momentum across all products and expect to have a strong fiscal year.

Here's what came across my desk and  some supporting evidence that GP is doing quite well:

Before the Dynamics fans rise in a roar, what NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson said during yesterday's earnings webcast was that Dynamics GP is disappearing as a competitor. He'd discussed that alleged trend before, but this time he put it in context. The words themselves are worth the jarring impact "The one prediction I will repeat is the continuing demise of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains." The elaboration came in answering an analyst question about which products NetSuite runs into. Nelson said that in the first half of 2010, GP was an important competitor, but that the product disappeared as a challenger for new business and has become a replacement target. The fact that Nelson spent more time trash-talking GP than SAP suggests he and his company smell blood. And I'll simply repeat his description of the GP channel. "Their partners are leaving the sinking ship." Hey, I'm just the messenger. I will note that I have publicly said over the last three years that GP was the most vulnerable of the Dynamics products because its more generic than Dynamics, less international than Dynamics NAV and AX and less sophisticated than AX and it's more subject to pressure from QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions. While I would not say there's no future for Dynamics GP, I'd say there's little future for anyone who wants to be a new GP reseller. However, Nelson generously shared his barbs. He said the company plans on focusing on government services where "Deltek is struggling" and in quoting SAP as saying that Business By Design is a category killer he continued that "The category they are killing is SAPs core business."

Here's what Microsoft is saying:

Quote from November Press Release:

"We have seen unprecedented momentum for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, having recently added more new customers in one quarter than any previous quarter in the history of the solution," said Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP

http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-18MSDynamicsGP2010PR.mspx

Product Launch News:

GP 2010 was launched in the first half of 2010 to sell out crowds.  Microsoft led 25 event across the US with over 4000 registered customers and standing room only crowds.  Our partners were right there along with us hosting over 50 of their own events

SP 1 was released in September and we continue to innovate with GP R2 which is expected to release in Q2 of this calendar year.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/gp/archive/2010/11/18/microsoft-announces-microsoft-dynamics-gp-2010-r2.aspx

GP has tens of thousands of customers.  A vibrant VAR and ISV ecosystem.  Proven industry functionality that goes deep in many key verticals

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxJoin us for the 4th Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit – March 17th, 2011http://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2011/01/27/join-us-for-the-4th-annual-microsoft-government-contractor-summit-march-17th-2011.aspx2011-01-27T20:13:12Z2011-01-27T20:13:12Z

You've heard the buzz about business transformation but what does that really mean to you as a Government Contractor? What do you need to know to respond quickly to the challenges facing the industry? This year's much anticipated Microsoft Government Contractor Summit continues to build on the tradition of the 'not-to-be-missed' industry event by taking Government Contractors to the heart of what business transformation means to their business.

To Register: https://microsoft.crgevents.com/MSContractorSummit2011

Where: Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA

The event-filled day features a keynote by the Honorable Tom Davis, panel discussions by some of the leading figures in the government contracting market, and networking opportunities to meet people you need to do business with. Plus, you'll get a first hand view of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions that are taking the government contracting world by storm.

By attending you will:

1. Get an understanding of Microsoft's strategy, investments and insight on technology trends for government contracting..

2.  Learn best practices from peers who are utilizing technology to optimize their day to day business processes and gain real time insights Hear The Honorable Tom Davis speak on trends facing government contractors. As former congressman and noted technology leader, he will share Government Contractor strategies and vision.

3. Gain insights from well-known Government Contractor CEOs on important hurdles facing the industry and how to overcome them.

4. Meet with industry leading Microsoft partners who are bringing the best of breed government contractor solutions to the market.

Recommended Audience: Government Contractor C-Level and Business Executives

Price:  $75 USD NOTE: Space is Limited! This event will sell out. Click here to register.

Agenda *

· 7:30-9:00a Registration and Networking

· 9:00a Kickoff and Microsoft Keynote
Greg Myers, General Manager, Civilian and Healthcare, Microsoft Federal

· 10:00a Government Contractor Technology Panel

· 12:00p Industry Keynote Luncheon
The Honorable Tom Davis, former congressman from Northern VA, who has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable congressmen in history on technology topics and the government.

· 1:00p Government Contractor CEO Panel
Hosted by Federal News Radio Morning Anchorman Tom Temin
featuring Tony Jimenez, MicroTech CEO, David Kriegman, Senior Vice President, Jacobs Technologies, and others.

· 2:00p Industry Solution Breakouts

*Agenda subject to some change.

Click here to register.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxMicrosoft Hiring Cleared Services and Sales Resources for Microsoft Public Sector Consultinghttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/08/06/microsoft-hiring-cleared-services-and-sales-resources-for-microsoft-public-sector-consulting.aspx2010-08-06T20:50:14Z2010-08-06T20:50:14Z
Microsoft has ongoing needs in several areas across the Public Sector Services business.  Many openings will be in the Washington, DC Metro, the Baltimore, MD Metro and NYC Metro areas but we will have openings around the country and around the world.  In most cases a clearance is highly desired so individuals with clearance or who can get cleared quickly should send their resume to email@example.com .  All positions require US Citizenship.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxNew law puts contractor performance in the public spotlighthttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/08/06/new-law-puts-contractor-performance-in-the-public-spotlight.aspx2010-08-06T20:47:11Z2010-08-06T20:47:11Z
Technorati Tags: Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal 2010

2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act allows public access to Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System

By Matthew Weigelt

Aug 05, 2010

 A  new supplemental appropriations law has given the public access to the most comprehensive contractor database, rekindling the debate about limits to transparency in government.
The Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal 2010, which President Barack Obama signed  into law July 29, allows the public to access the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on the Web.  Agencies can block only contractors' past performance reviews.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxStan Soloway Speaks on Budget Spending and Insourcing Trends at Unanet's Recent User Conferencehttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/05/11/stan-soloway-speaks-on-budget-spending-and-insourcing-trends-at-unanet-s-recent-user-conference.aspx2010-05-11T04:09:46Z2010-05-11T04:09:46Z
Stan Soloway, CEO of the Professional Services Council, presented a market and policy briefing at the Unanet Annual Customer Meeting in Tysons Corner, VA on April 30. Unanet provides project management software which complements Microsoft Dynamics and event attendees included more than 100 government contractors and other professional service providers.

Stan touched on a range of topics and highlighted the issues of budget spending and insourcing.  Focusing on a "tidal shift," Stan noted that the interest on debt will dominate the overall deficit and is becoming the fiscal issue. Stan also brought up what he refers to as "The Three Insourcing Silos," which consists of Legislation, Budget Directives and Agency Reviews, and the SecDef Initiative; citing that early evidence suggests that most insourcing is not what leadership intends.

Stan's overview for Unanet customers also touched on other important challenges including OCI, Personal Conflicts of Interest (PCI), and DCAA policy and elevation procedures, among others.  Stan closed with an emphasis on the importance of customer and workforce engagement.

A copy of Stan Soloway's briefing is available at: http://www.unanet.com/Presentations/Customer%20Meeting%202010/2010PSCMarketBriefing03-31-10.pdf

Technorati Tags: Stan Soloway,Secdef Initiative,Insourcing trends for government contracting,Dynamics SL Unanet
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashx"Reaching the Next Level" Best Practice Panel for Government Contractor Executives to be held May 18th – 6pm at the Tower Club, Mclean, VAhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/05/03/reaching-the-next-level-best-practice-panel-for-government-contractor-executives-to-be-held-may-18th-6pm-at-the-tower-club-mclean-va.aspx2010-05-03T21:03:48Z2010-05-03T21:03:48Z
Government contractor execs looking to reach the next level are often slowed by early decisions that now hinder growth. For example, many early-stage government contractors implemented entry-level accounting solutions, such as QuickBooks, just to get started. They also deployed rudimentary insurance and accounting practices that were enough to cover the firm in its early days.When growth comes, the executive team realizes that it needs to implement more sophisticated practices and systems...and fast. At this exclusive C-level reception, we'll address some of these strategies.

Agenda:
6pm: Registration, Reception, Networking
7pm: Reaching the Next Level: Strategies for Growing Government Contractors (Panel Discussion)
8pm: Networking

Microsoft, PVBS, Goodman & Company, and Rutherford have helped thousands of companies grow. This event will feature a panel of experts speaking about strategies, systems, best practices, and solutions growing government contractors need to consider to reach the next level. It is only open to C-suite executives at growing government contractors.
You'll hear how some of the top government contractors in the industry have dealt with the critical issues that abound concerning growth.
To register, please send an e-mail to email@example.com with your name, company name, and phone number.

Technorati Tags: Executive Event Government Contractor
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxTune in to listen to an informative session on DCAA Compliance – what it takes and helpful tips on how to engage with DCAAhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/04/23/tune-in-to-listen-to-an-informative-session-on-dcaa-compliance-what-it-takes-and-helpful-tips-on-how-to-engage-with-dcaa.aspx2010-04-23T21:19:08Z2010-04-23T21:19:08Z
Being audited by the DCAA is a necessary outcome of doing business with the government. Tune into this month's Gov Con Straight Talk with Microsoft to learn what to expect during a DCAA system audit and what government contactors can do today to help ensure they successfully pass when faced with an audit. The panel will also address how CFOs of government contractors can set their organizations up for success by building a financial management foundation with growth options in out years.  Listen here for an on demand broadcast.

Featured Guests:

Christine Zmuda- Government Contractor Engagement Manager, Microsoft
Ken Bricker- Senior Partner, Government Contracting Services Group
Bernard Mustafa- CEO, Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (PVBS
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxFederal Contractor Achieves DCAA Compliance And Accelerates Growth with ERP Solutionhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/03/29/federal-contractor-achieves-dcaa-compliance-and-accelerates-growth-with-erp-solution.aspx2010-03-29T20:36:00Z2010-03-29T20:36:00Z
"It's a key success metric for us to have systems and business processes that are DCAA compliant. That was the first accomplishment that we can credit to implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV." – Steven Miller, CFO Powertek Corporation

For a federal contractor like Powertek Corporation, efficient financial management and compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements was a critical need. As the company matured and grew to pursue larger and more competitive markets, Powertek decided to engage with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (PVBS) to optimize its technology infrastructure. Powertek implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Government Contractors from PVBS, which facilitates complex reporting, compliance, and financial management; passed a DCAA audit; and now confidently pursues larger contracts. Executives rely on real-time business intelligence to manage growth, and project managers have the insight to boost the performance of the company's client commitments. With a robust business solution, Powertek is confident it can continue to grow with great success.

Technorati Tags: Microsoft Dynamics for Government Contractors,DCAA Compliance,Microsoft Dynamics NAV,Powertek Corporation
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxEarned Value Management Tips and Trickshttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/03/17/earned-value-management-tips-and-tricks.aspx2010-03-17T14:38:00Z2010-03-17T14:38:00Z
A recent whitepaper was published to in Washington Technology Magazine highlighting best practices around Earned Value Management for government contractors. This whitepaper can be downloaded here. Here are a few of the tips included provided by Bill Wenchel, Sr. Project Manager, Management Concepts:

1. Look for an EVM system flexible enough to provide for varying levels of discipline/rigor, since a $2 million contract requires less control than a $100 million program.

2. It's key to use a strong accounting system that provides information in as close to real-time as practical. The more connected accounting, project, materials and labor data is to the EVM system, the less re-entry work required to get accurate measurements. Dashboards and other analytic tools can reduce arguments over the validity/timing of data, versus what the results actually say.

3. Program managers must be trained in project management as well as financial management to adequately report on schedules/plans and estimates. These managers need more than an accounting background to come up with a basis for their estimates and justify planned expenses.

4. When forecasting across several years, your plan may not have the same level of granularity in year 3 or 4 as now,which makes it critical to budget accordingly.

5. Education is often needed for managers to understand what EVM provides, and that its not a silver bullet solution for project management.

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxTune in Tuesday March 16th at 10am on Federal News Radio (1500 AM)– Gov Con Straight Talkhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/03/12/tune-in-tuesday-march-16th-at-10am-on-federal-news-radio-1500-am-gov-con-straight-talk.aspx2010-03-12T17:50:00Z2010-03-12T17:50:00Z
This month's Topic is Earned Value Management – listen on March 16th or on demand at this Federal News Radio

Listen Tuesday, March 16th at 10 AM
Transparency and Accountability Drive Government's Growing Earned Value Management Requirements. Microsoft in partnership with Unanet Technologies and SSI Consulting together bring industry expertise on this subject which is valuable to government contractors making the move to Earn Value Management or wondering if they have it right for their organization today.

Guests:
Christine Zmuda- Government Contractor Engagement Manager, Microsoft
Richard Hayden- Vice President of Product Marketing, Unanet
Tony Barrett- CEO, Valued Technology
William S. Aiton- President, SSI Consulting, INC
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxThis just in from First Research - A view on 1st Quarter Results for Government Contractinghttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/03/01/this-just-in-from-first-research-a-view-on-1st-quarter-results-for-government-contracting.aspx2010-03-01T17:52:31Z2010-03-01T17:52:31Z
Did your revenues decline or increase?

Revenues Rose in 2009 for Many Contractors - Half of government contractors saw revenues increase in 2009 thanks to new business, according to a recent Grant Thornton survey. While the recession battered the commercial sector, government contracting actually grew; only 20 percent of contractors reported revenue declines. The survey also found that defense contracts slowed for the first time in several years, indicating the government is wrapping up operations in Iraq. Contractors cited changes in the Defense Contract Audit Agency's management and audit procedures as well as new ethics and compliance requirements as issues that might dent 2010 revenue.

Agencies Reduce Future Contracts - Federal agencies plan to reduce 2010 contracting by $19 billion and save $40 billion annually by 2011. President Obama ordered agencies to review their contracting procedures to identify areas of over-reliance on contractors and reduce high-risk contracts. High-risk contracts - those awarded on a non compete, cost-reimbursement basis - grew 129 percent over the last six years, according to Federal Times. The cost-savings measures could prove problematic for government contractors aiming to grow their contract load.

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxIs your current financial software up to the task?http://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/02/16/is-your-current-financial-software-up-to-the-task.aspx2010-02-16T21:54:03Z2010-02-16T21:54:03Z
Doing business with the government can be profitable and, at the same time, daunting. With the complexity of contract compliance, FAR regulations, and DCAA Audits, many companies have a large staff working to keep up with all the regulatory and compliance issues. Are you interested in any of the following?

Improving profit margins

Reducing indirect costs

Minimizing time and effort required to respond to DCAA requests

Automating business processes through:

Electronic time sheets

Document imaging

Indirect Rate calculations

Procurements process

Budget vs. Actual reporting

Hear from another top government contractor how Microsoft Dynamics improved their business. Join our February 18 webcast!

Join SIS for a one-hour web seminar on February 18, 2010 to hear Larry Mocniak, CFO of Phoenix International. Phoenix is a worldwide leader in providing manned and unmanned underwater operations, design engineering, and project management services to clients in the offshore oil & gas, defense, and other industries.

Larry will discuss his success story of how Microsoft Dynamics SL provided the following benefits and more:

Faster financial reporting

Real-time budget vs. actual project information

Visibility into estimates and commitments

Improved cost recovery and DCAA compliance

If you are considering upgrading or replacing your current software, you won't want to miss this event.

Web Seminar: Microsoft Dynamics SL for Government Contractors

Thursday, February 18, 2010

2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time

How to Register

You can sign up online, by phone, or by email:

· Visit www.clicktoattend.com, Enter Event Code 144736

· Call SIS at 678.336.8767 or email SIS at email@example.com

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxContracts, Cash Flow, Controls Critical Management Challenges for High-Growth Government Contractors Part Two by Tatum LLChttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/02/16/contracts-cash-flow-controls-critical-management-challenges-for-high-growth-government-contractors-part-two-by-tatum-llc.aspx2010-02-16T20:23:18Z2010-02-16T20:23:18Z
Tatum LLC released it's second installment of the valuable whitepaper for contractors looking to gain insights on Liquidity and Working Capital strategies.

In this whitepaper,  executives are advised to look beyond EBITDA as a measure of cash flow and working capital. "EBITDA does not measure receivables growth or timing of current expense payments. Consequently, working capital needs—often your paramount financial challenge—are ignored. EBITDA is not cash flow. By itself, it is neither an adequate measure of financial capacity nor a measure of working capital needs. Alternative or supplemental tools must be employed for effective cash flow management" .

Please see this link to download the complete whitepaper for insights on better ways to implement working capital strategies.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Luigi D'Amato is a fi nancial executive with 20+ years of results in the federal defense industry in CFO, Corporate Controller and VP Finance roles for small and large Government Contractors. Throughout his career, Luigi has built vast knowledge in all aspects of the Federal Procurement cycle and offers a proven track record in M&A, Divestitures, and Joint Venture startups in the US and overseas. Mr. D'Amato is recognized as an expert in cash flow and treasury management, cost savings strategies, business consolidations and turnarounds of financially distressed organizations. He can be reached at 202.905.0728 or firstname.lastname@example.com

Bob Martins has directed financial strategy as CFO of a high growth middle market government contractor, including completion of two strategic acquisitions and the sale of a subsidiary for $44 million cash plus a retained interest. He restructured and directed all administrative functions to facilitate high growth, and met working capital needs with bank financing. Martins has held senior positions with regional banks in the DC Metro area, where he was responsible for commercial lending groups including specialized Government Contractor finance. He can be reached at 202.470.3756 or email@example.com.
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxSpecial Report: Contracts, Cash Flow, Controls Critical Challenges for Government Contractors by Tatum LLChttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2010/01/04/special-report-contracts-cash-flow-controls-critical-challenges-for-government-contractors-by-tatum-llc.aspx2010-01-04T18:41:00Z2010-01-04T18:41:00Z
Tatum Partners has released an interesting whitepaper, the first in series focused on contract, cash flow, and controls challenges in government contracting.

Here's a couple interesting tidbits taken from this publication and the authors cited below, to see the full article please click here.

Proposals and Contracts - Based on recent studies, as many as three-quarters of all proposals received by the Government are deemed nonresponsive or inadequate.

Managing Cash Flow and Backlog - Building a backlog is probably the most difficult challenge facing government contractors, due to the constantly increasing number of new entrants in the market place and the limited resources available to small organizations. If we assume that your company is currently generating $24M in annual revenues, it will burn approximately $2M monthly of your contract backlog. This means that you will need to win $2M a month in new or re-compete business
just to keep the status quo. If your company has a win ratio of 50%, you will need to bid $4M in new business each month to maintain the current level of revenues.

Controls - The underlying theme of an effective cost structure is consistency: when a method is selected, it must be consistently applied. DCAA and other auditing agencies will not expressly require one specific accounting system. However, it is recommended that government contractors invest in a system that will allow proper accumulation and segregation of costs between allowable and non allowable, that is project centric, allowing accumulation of costs by project, and that automatically allocates out its indirect costs on the basis of parameters consistently applied.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Luigi D'Amato is a financial executive with 20+ years of results in the federal defense industry in CFO,Corporate Controller and VP Finance roles for small and large Government Contractors. Throughout his career,Luigi has built vast knowledge in all aspects of the Federal Procurement cycle and offers a proven track record in M&A, Divestitures, and Joint Venture startups in the US and overseas. Mr. D'Amato is recognized as an expert in cash fl ow and treasury management,cost savings strategies, business consolidations and turnarounds of financially distressed organizations. He can be reached at 202.905.0728 or email@example.com.

Bob Martins has directed fi nancial strategy as CFO of a high growth middle market government contractor,including completion of two strategic acquisitions and the sale of a subsidiary for $44 million cash plus a retained interest. He restructured and directed all administrative functions to facilitate high growth, and met working capital needs with bank financing. Martins has held senior positions with regional banks in the DC Metro area, where he was responsible for commercial lending groups including specialized Government Contractor finance. He can be reached at 202.470.3756 or firstname.lastname@example.com.

Technorati Tags: government contracting,cost and controls,cashflow for government contractors,Tatumllc.com
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxMicrosoft CRM as a Line of Business Applicationhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/12/11/microsoft-crm-as-a-line-of-business-application.aspx2009-12-11T20:05:39Z2009-12-11T20:05:39Z
Amir Capriles, Director of Strategic Alliances for Microsoft also participated on the Dynamics ERP-CRM Customer panel at the Government Contractor Summit along with key customers.  Amir shared many examples of how Federal and State agencies are utilizing Microsoft CRM in non-traditional ways.  Using Microsoft CRM in this way to tracking relationships and data beyond sales force automation is becoming known as XRM – where the "X" is anything you want to track and manage. Case Management, Constituency Outreach, Grant management are all interesting examples of how Microsoft CRM can be the platform for capturing data and automating business rules to help agencies better service the community at large and their internal customers.

See www.publicsectorondemand.com for many more examples and here's a video clip which may also give you new ideas around CRM as a line of business platform.

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxMicrosoft Dynamics Customer Panel – Microsoft Dynamics for Government Contractors and CRM for Task Management Exploredhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/12/10/microsoft-dynamics-customer-panel-microsoft-dynamics-for-government-contractors-and-crm-for-task-management-explored.aspx2009-12-10T16:08:04Z2009-12-10T16:08:04Z
It is always helpful for government contractors executives to tell their solution stories to other executives who are in the early stages of  discovery.  Lessons learned from real life experience are worth their weight in gold.  At the Microsoft Government Contractor Summit, Steve Miller, CFO of Powertek Corporation shared why his organization choose Dynamics NAV to manage their financials and government contractor compliance needs.

Essentially, Powertek looked at Deltek GCS Premier, Costpoint and NAV.  Steve had personally been a Deltek user for over a decade.  Steve shared that their organization opted for Dynamics NAV for the following reasons:

GCS Works but is Limiting

Could not easily import into Excel

WBS Project Set up in GCS Premier was difficult and complex

Advantages of Dynamics NAV

NAV was more flexible in setting up projects, departments and divisions

Many more reporting options

Microsoft Support and Integration was very attractive

SQL Based vs GCS Flat File database structure

PVBS strong commitment to Government Contracting

Technorati Tags: Powertek Corporation,Dynamics NAV For Government Contractors,Microsoft Government Contractor Summit,Deltek GCS Premier,Deltek CostPoint
czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashx3rd Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit Updatehttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/12/10/3rd-annual-microsoft-government-contractor-summit-update.aspx2009-12-10T15:42:23Z2009-12-10T15:42:23Z
It was a busy few weeks leading up to the 3rd Annual Government Contractor Summit so I have been remiss in posting.  I did want to do a few posts to share some of the highlights of the event.  This years Summit received the highest marks of any event we have done to date.  Much in part as to the high quality of content and ability to network throughout the day.

The event began with a keynote discussion highlighting key technology opportunities coming out of the Obama Administration.  Carolyn Brubaker, who is the Director of Strategic Policy and Programs provided interesting insights into how government contractors can best serve key agencies and where there is major focus from agency leadership. There was high interest in cloud computing and new Microsoft Datacenter built to meet Federal standards.

Ms. Brubaker shared with the group how Microsoft Public Sector has aligned around key initiatives and took several questions from the audience on how to best partner with Microsoft around these issues.  Her business card was very much in demand following the session.  Here is a slide taken from her deck showing what the Strategic Policies and Programs Team is focused on.

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czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxMicrosoft CRM Based Stimulus Tracking Tool Gaining Great Momentum!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/10/28/microsoft-crm-based-stimulus-tracking-tool-gaining-great-momentum.aspx2009-10-28T19:59:00Z2009-10-28T19:59:00Z

Washington, DC (October 10, 2009) –Clients of  Information Strategies (InfoStrat: www.infostrat.com) successfully completed their American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) reporting to the Office of Management and Budget using the Microsoft Stimulus360 solution. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

InfoStrat Stimulus360 clients are located from coast to coast, including the states of Arizona, Missouri, and Tennessee, cities including Chicago and Seattle and counties such as Los Angeles County and Cook County. Together they account for over 55 million in population, and over 1,500 federal grants worth billions of dollars. <o:p></o:p>

Seattle implemented 360 to help city departments with Prime Recipient Awards track and prepare their 1512 reports. According to Jen Chan, policy and fiscal analyst at the City of Seattle, "we found the tool helpful, and departments will appreciate being able to see data for all their federal stimulus awards in one place. "<o:p></o:p>

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InfoStrat developed the Stimulus360 solution for Microsoft in response to new reporting and transparency requirements introduced by ARRA. <o:p></o:p>

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http://www.govserver.com/Solutions/Pages/Stimulus360.aspx.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxMicrosoft Government Contractor Executive Forum Appoints new Memberhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/10/27/microsoft-government-contractor-executive-forum-appoints-new-member.aspx2009-10-27T15:52:00Z2009-10-27T15:52:00Z
Washington, DC, October 27, 2009--Microsoft and Tatum, LLC are proud to announce that Peter A.S. Pfeiffer, Managing Partner of Tatum's Mid-Atlantic practice, has been named as a new member of Microsoft's Government Contractor Executive Forum. "It is an honor to be asked to support such an important program at Microsoft, one that parallels Microsoft's objectives with Tatum's value proposition in the Government contracting space", said Peter A.S. Pfeiffer. The Microsoft Government Contractor Executive Forum is comprised of senior level executives from the government contractor industry. The Forum provides insight into key business challenges relative to high growth government contractors. A one day Government Contractor Summit will be held on November 17, 2009. The Summit will expose interested government contractors to Microsoft Dynamic DCAA Compliant Financial Management solutions and CRM solutions in addition to networking with peers and gaining access to best practices.

"Government Contracting is a very specialized industry with ever evolving compliance needs. As we service the needs of forward thinking CEOS, having Peter Pfeiffer of Tatum, LLC take a board position was a very natural next step. Through their deep industry expertise, Tatum, LLC is about unveiling possibilities and delivering operational expertise to the contracting community. This marries up well to what Microsoft Dynamics offers the contractor marketplace. This collaboration becomes a real winning combination," said Christine Zmuda, Strategic Engagement Manager for Microsoft.

About the Microsoft Government Contractor Summit

This one day event will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA. This event will be keynoted by Carolyn Brubaker, Microsoft's Chief Transition Officer. Ms. Brubaker will share insights on business development and technology trends for government contracting from her work with the Obama Administration. To learn more, call 1-877-MS-EVENT and reference Event ID103 242 3211.

About Tatum, LLC

Companies turn to Tatum when critical business challenges arise because we immediately deliver financial and technology operational expertise via solutions tailored to the Office of the CFO. We understand the urgency of NOW and we leverage nearly 1,000 executives and consulting professionals nationwide to accelerate results to create more value™. For more information, visit www.tatumllc.com.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxOpportunity Management for Government Contractors with Microsoft CRMhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/10/12/opportunity-management-for-government-contractors-with-microsoft-crm.aspx2009-10-12T20:16:00Z2009-10-12T20:16:00Z
 Please join us for this webcast on October 29th at 2pm est. Register here to attend!
 The coordination of government RFP and RFI responses is a continual challenging process requiring the task management, document version control and the coordination of multiple teams. An effective opportunity management solution can enable government contractors to accurately manage pipeline management, collaboration and proposal development. Success ultimately depends on whether your organization can respond with speed, knowledge, and confidence. Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be utilized beyond sales force automation as an alternative to line of business applications to enable government contractors to better track their pipeline and opportunity management.
Join representatives from Eagle Eye and Ascentium, Microsoft's Outstanding Dynamics Partner of the Year as they discuss and share best practices on improving the relationship of working with government agencies through the use of technology. This Webcast will provide an overview and demonstrate the ability to rapidly develop and deploy a pursuit opportunity solution for government contractors on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform.
Presenters:

Paul Murphy, President, Eagle Eye Publishers, Inc.
Jason Ambrose, Managing Director and VP of Enterprise Solutions, Ascentium
Christine Zmuda, Strategic Engagement Manager, Microsoft

REGISTER NOW! If you are booked that day, sign up anyway. We'll send you a link to the recorded event to view at your convenience.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Creates New, Expaned Reporting Challenges for Prime Recipientshttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/10/12/the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-arra-of-2009-creates-new-expaned-reporting-challenges-for-prime-recipients.aspx2009-10-12T19:52:00Z2009-10-12T19:52:00Z
Prime recipients are organizations that have received ARRA funds directly from the federal government. These organizations could be states, tribes, localities, counties,
non-profit organizations or federal contractors/private sector companies. Even though the ARRA creates significant opportunities for these organizations, the funds
are accompanied by additional obligations beyond what is normally required to do business with the federal government. As such, companies must be aware
that the recent ARRA regulations provide strict compliancerequirements and could have a direct bearing on every aspect of their business operations. Please see this whitepaper written by RSM McGladrey.

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxGovernment contractors are fertile ground for agencies looking to hire experienced IT professionalshttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/09/04/government-contractors-are-fertile-ground-for-agencies-looking-to-hire-experienced-it-professionals.aspx2009-09-04T23:50:00Z2009-09-04T23:50:00Z
This was written by David Hubler (Full Article Found here) .

Government contractors have become fertile ground for federal agencies looking to hire experienced information technology professionals. To some, such recruiting is simply a way of finding badly needed talent; to others, it's government poaching and needs to be controlled.

"It's becoming a common practice because nobody can sue the government," said an industry expert who asked not to be identified. "It's happening especially in IT."

"In the 20 years that I have been around this business, both in government and industry, I have never heard so much concern about it as I hear today," said Stan Soloway, president and chief executive of the Professional Services Council and a contributing columnist for Washington Technology.

"It's not just the recruiting and poaching of employees," Soloway said. "It's the targeting of individual employees in what would appear to be violations of the Merit System's hiring and other procedures." He said he is bothered by "the often heavy-handed tactics that are being used."

Soloway said he knows of at least one major military command, which he declined to name, that "has a list of 750 contractor employees that they are one-by-one recruiting specifically."

That is raising hackles with the people being recruited, "some of whom do not want to go into government," he said. He cited one case of a federal agency hiring a contract employee by starting him at the high GS-15 pay grade.

"It raises some ethical questions for us where you have a direct business relationship, where you're actually soliciting employees of your supplier," Soloway said. "In the commercial world it is very common to have no-solicitation clauses" in contracts

czmudahttp://blogs.msdn.com/czmuda/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxSave the Date - 3rd Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit - Tuesday Nov 17th 2009!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/govcon/archive/2009/08/14/save-the-date-3rd-annual-microsoft-government-contractor-summit-tuesday-nov-17th-2009.aspx2009-08-14T23:43:00Z2009-08-14T23:43:00Z
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p>We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Microsoft Government Contractor Summit. Final agenda to be posted in a few short weeks. Save the date to hear from industry experts in mergers and acquisitons, compliance, and technology. Ideally designed for CFOS, CEOs and VP of Business Development roles. This event will be limited to 350 attendees so reserve your seat today by registering at</o:p><o:p> </o:p>

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032423211&Culture=en-US <o:p></o:p>

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One change in particular that seems unrelated to usability caught my eye, though. In the old menus, scriptures appeared in their own menu, and General Conference was in a menu labeled "Teachings." Here's a screenshot that shows the old menus. I'm sorry it doesn't show General Conference under "Teachings," as the old menus aren't available anymore so I can't take a new screenshot. I'll just have to ask you to trust me that it was there. Also note that the callout calls the menus "new" because this image is from 2012, when the old menus were introduced.


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Worthy Opponent by Py-BunWatch
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This is amazing!
*looks at merasmus then at pyro* I like them both! I don't know which side to choose!!
How very badass.
I can't stop looking at it
BEWARE! It is the Pyro's most powerful taunt,the Hadouken!
I win!
Awesome good job
Pyro's got pyromancy AND can reflect your bombs.
Your move, Merasmus.
Your move, Merasmus.
Hello new desktop background~!
Come at me Merasmus.
I DARE you.
I DARE you.
That's the only word that can describe THIS <3
That's the only word that can describe THIS <3
This is amazing
Awesome lighting; just badass.
He don't have any chance against the bly pyromaniac!


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January 2011
Will Bob Diamond Take A Bonus This Year?
The short answer: yes. The slightly longer answer:
Yes, bonuses at RBS are expected to be "downsized" at least thirty percent this year […]
Dealbreaker Event: "Town Maul 2016″
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Bob Diamond Will Not Be Limiting Bonuses For Barclays Staff This Year, Would Appreciate It If The Bank Bashers Would Piss Off, Buy A Clue
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Specific Rate Constant
Evaluate the specific rate constant for the reaction at the temperature for which the data were obtained. The rate-law expression is rate=k[A][B]squared.
Experiment Initial [A] Initial [B] Initial Rate of Formation of C
1 0.10 M 0.10 M 4.0 X .00010 M/min
2 0.20 M 0.20 M 3.2 X .0010 M/min
3 0.10 M 0.20 M 1.6 X .0010 M/min
Solution This solution is FREE courtesy of BrainMass!
You need to isolate the variables in this type of question...just follow the general technique...
Write the general rate law for the reaction
Rate = k[A]^a[B]^b
where a and b are exponents of [A] and [B] respectively...
Then to find a we choose two trials where the concentration of A changes, but B does not, so we can find the effect that A has on the rate.
Looks like trials 2 and 3...
([A2]/[A3])^a = R2/R3
where a is the exponent...
(0.20/0.10)^a = 3.2/1.6
2^a = 2
a = 1
Now do the same for B
Trials 3 and 1
([B3]/[B1])^b = R3/R1
b = 2
Now the rate law is as you found it.....
rate = k[A][B]^2
plug in any one of the trials...sa trial 1
and solve for k....


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Petite perfection.
Just lovely. Sensuous and enticing.
hehe tiny boobs
You are a gorgeous model, Miss Dashae!
Thank you so much :]
Etheral yet so earthy sexy!!!
You have an Awesome gallery.your VERY sexy GJ.
lovely shot
awesome boobs
a knockout classic!
nice as ever. nice and rounded. I like this photo. 5 star
very nice. nice and rouded. I like this photo. 5 star
Pulse is racing, my heart is pounding, I'm sweating, & I'm having to get my eyes back into their sockets. This is what great beauty does to otherwise rational human males. Oh, yes, I'm having to wait for my balance to return. FANTASTIC !!
What a fantastic picture. I'm gay, but really, you are absolutely gorgeous.
Nice T**s you got there, I love this photo.
great colorfull of the lips .. yayyyyyyyyyyyy
amazing shot!
Very sexy expression
Such a hottie! Another great portrait.
very nice
My cousin said he wants to suck yor nipples!
My cousin said he wants to suck yor nipples!
I must admire you in many ways but may a write a poem or note you?
Wow, she's hawt. I love this.
Very nice Is it possible to design some of your pictures
Beautiful shot!!
You r beautiful Rachel...
Quite lovely mood and tones. Beautifully elegant pose and attitude. Brava.
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous
Gorgeous as always
those... are... some... hot... tits
Damn girl, any more of this and I'll faint.
But good pic. Well made.
Damn girl, any more of this and I'll faint.
But good pic. Well made.
I like the lighting in this one If you hadn't said it was taken outside I wouldn't have known it, it looks like it was taken in a soft lit room. Really nice job, both of you
sooooooo beautiful as always Rachel... lovely photo
Beautiful shot Rachel! You always seem to be producing amazing shots! I hope we work together one day!
so nice
This shot is amazing. You 2 do great work together
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Jereel by Master-CyrusWatch
©2011-2016 Master-Cyrus
(wolf whistle) Nice work there, you just can't seem to find any different species mandalorians these days. Glad to have found this one
She's beautiful and mean Nautolans don't get enough love compared to Twi'leks!
I like the WESTAR's. Overall, very good. And interesting.
Niiiiiiice! A hot Nautolan chick, a lbino at that, in Mando armor. Great Job!
Amazing, beautiful!
Wow Fantastic!
very stunning! ^^
I love this piece! The detail is sooo nice! I love the texture shown on her legs and the background light! Amazing work!
Say, did you updated the picture? I notice that you added a red glow on one of the rectangle holes.
I'm always adding some corrections in first few days. And about the glow I remember that Boba has some kind of LCD ID-panel (or something like that) because otherwise these holes are useless.
Very good. There are too few non-human Mandos around, anyway.
I'd love to see her with her visor down, too.
I'd love to see her with her visor down, too.
She is so pretty! I think you might win the contest.
Love this man! Looks really great! But now I have to change the color of my lightsource to something else then orange...lol^^
Sorry man, I'm also taking care about the general look of the picture to diversify not only my own gallery but also don't repeat someone's work. But there just booster light is orange.
God, Mando girls are so sexy. I mean just look at that beskargam, but were's her buyce?
Indeed, most interesting
Awesome shading and a wonderfully dark atmosphere
Awesome shading and a wonderfully dark atmosphere
She looks awesome ^^
Cool Pic.. Jereel is very interesting
She looks very cool indeed, and your picture is amazing
This is cool; it's so well-colored, and you've made her face look really alien.
Like that arrogant expression on her face!
Like that arrogant expression on her face!
Whoa man, this is a most pleasant surprise! She looks awesome too! And thanks for that link of the helmet concepts,I'm so glad for your help giving me designs.


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Thread: Unfair Sibsets
July 21st, 2013 04:13 PM #61Senior Member
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It's funny how different opinions can be on this subject - many of the 'unfair' sibsets I find perfectly acceptable - and I'm sure many that I'm not fond of would be unfair to many others.
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Marian is a great name and works fine with her brother and sister.#7 is a girl!
Lucy Caroline or Grace Irene
July 22nd, 2013 09:46 PM #65Not expecting, just having fun collecting names!
My name is Erin. I am 23 years old and I have been a proud name nerd since I was 10.
Ladies: Juliet Elaine, Madeleine Rachel, Marie Anneliese, Linnea Carys, Maisie Rose, Emilia Noelle, Clara Felicity, Lydia ?, Elise Victoria, Evelyn
Gentlemen: Jonathan Rhys, Wesley Jude, Roman Gabriel, Evan Connor, Quentin Oliver, Dawson Cole, Jude Nathaniel, Rhys Anthony, Ciaran Matthew, Everett Jacob
July 22nd, 2013 11:24 PM #67
July 22nd, 2013 11:28 PM #69
I'm the only one without a last name as a first name. But then, I'm also the only girl.I'm not feeling incredibly profound at the moment. Check back later.


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Carangas rankings
Difficulty ranking world: 3575 (all)
Ranking Spain: 369 (all)
Ranking Picos de Europa: 79 (all)
Difficulty score: 65.9 what?
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The Carangas is situated in Asturias
and belongs to the
Picos de Europa
Starting from casa Sotos,
the Carangas ascent is 4.3 km long. Over this distance, you climb 424 heightmeters.
The average percentage thus is 9.9 %.
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