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Don Morin - Planning Committee Chairman
Don became a Disney Fan in high school when his history class was tasked with researching and writing about a historical figure from the 20th Century. From the list Don chose Walt Disney. As he began his research he quickly became more and more fascinated by Walt Disney, his leadership, creativity, drive for success and resulting accomplishments. After completing research and subsequent essay, Don had garnered tremendous respect and admiration for Walt and continued reading and studying him. Don now owns an extensive library of books on all things Disney and collects mostly Disney Theme Park related collectibles that have been used or seen in the parks such as signs, banners and even an attraction vehicle or two. Don now models his personal life and conducts business after Walt's philosophies of family, quality and giving them more than they expected.
Beci Mahnken
Founder, President & CEO of MEI & Mouse Fan Travel
Recognized as Travel & Leisure's A-List Agent for Disney destinations, Beci leads a team of over 50 Vacation Planners dedicated to making magical vacation memories.
Going on 12 years of travel industry experience, special event planning and extensive firsthand knowledge of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, Disneyland Paris, and approximately 32 other cruise lines and vacation suppliers, she provides a solid foundation of knowledge to help her team find the right fit for your family and maximize your vacation dollar. Beci also guests on a number of Disney Fan Podcasts and resides right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Jonathan "The Voice" Dichter
Although in his daily life he plays an attorney in Seattle, Jonathan caught the Disney bug early on in life and was recaptured by the magic during his Honeymoon in March of 2006. "I listened to every podcast I could get my hands on, and even worked on several of them, demonstrating my love of Disney Magic, voice work, and comedy. You may have heard me on MouseTunes, WDW Radio, The Magical Definition Podcast, Everything Disney Resorts Podcast and the Meandering Mouse."
John Garcia
John made his first trip to Disneyland in August of 1969, and that visit left an indelible impression on his life. Although he was only 3 years old at the time, he still retains recollections from that first trip. That summer day marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for John, and he has been captivated by Walt Disney's Original Magic Kingdom ever since.
As a child, it was all about the magic found at the park, and he couldn't visit Disneyland often enough. As an adult, the magic of a park visit still remains for John, but his passion has expanded in to an academic realm. He has become particularly fascinated with Disneyland's first two decades, and he has devoted countless hours to researching the history of the park's origins, design, attractions and operation.
In short, John is a Disneyland geek.
Marc Morin
Family trips to Disneyland during Marc's younger years laid the foundation for what has become a true passion for Disney, especially when it comes to Disney animated feature films from Alladin and The Lion King to just about anything that Pixar has had their hand in. For Marc, combining movies and Disney is like wrapping a cheese stick in bacon. It just doesn't get any better!


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Urging a Comprehensive U.S. Government Strategy in Central African Republic
Nov 19, 2013
Press Release
Civilians in the Central African Republic are at imminent risk of atrocity crimes. Political, security, and human rights conditions continue to deteriorate, and increasing violence between Muslim and Christian communities within the country has compounded an already dire emergency humanitarian situation. We urge the U.S. to join the international community in working to halt violence, protect civilians from mass atrocities, protect human rights, and prevent the current situation from spiraling out of control.
Key indicators of deterioration and potential for mass atrocities against civilians were outlined by members of our community in a press release made public on October 31. On Friday November 1, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Mr. Adama Dieng, asserted that violence in the country may already constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, civilians face imminent threat of atrocities, and he would not rule out the possibility of genocide. On November 13, John Ging, director of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned, "We are very, very concerned that the seeds of a genocide are being sown."
The U.S. national security apparatus should recognize both the severity of the crisis unfolding in the CAR and the opportunity to decisively engage to defuse it. U.S. leadership has been critical in preventing atrocities by the Lord's Resistance Army in southeastern CAR. These efforts risk being eclipsed by escalating violence and instability at the national level. The implosion of CAR could also further destabilize an already volatile region of the world. We therefore urge the following:
Join international efforts to immediately stabilize the country
1. Provide immediate support for a fully sized, well-resourced and rapidly deployable MISCA force, and reprogram bilateral resources where necessary to help equip and transport that force. Ensure that MISCA has the logistical, technical and financial support to fulfill its civilian protection mandate, and keep under review the necessity of authorizing a peacekeeping mission with a strong and clear civilian protection mandate.
2. Exert the full power and leadership of the U.S. Mission to the UN to immediately request an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in CAR in response to the Secretary General's Report released November 18, and work with the French Mission to the UN as they assume the Presidency of the Council in December.
3. Ensure that President Obama, Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Power are engaged with all key actors, including the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of Central African States, European Union and Government of France at the highest level to de-escalate the conflict and protect civilians.
Support violence prevention and conflict transformation activities
1. Support the rapid expansion of community-based violence prevention and conflict resolution activities to address rising interreligious and intercommunal tensions. Dialogue between Christians and Muslim communities and public condemnation of violence by those in positions of authority, including political, religious and community leaders, are critically needed.
2. Help to scale up ongoing non-violent messaging campaigns to prop up moderate voices and reach populations in high-risk areas outside of the capital.
3. Support local civil society, including women human rights defenders, in their work on prevention, and support for survivors of human rights violations, including rape and other forms of sexual violence and the rehabilitation and reintegration of former child soldiers.
4. Continue to provide support to forces from the African Union Regional Task Force (AU RTF), emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians and encouraging defections from the LRA. Work with the AU and UN to improve civilian protection strategies in areas of CAR affected by LRA violence that are outside of the AU RTF's area of operations. Work with BINUCA to ensure that efforts by transitional authorities in CAR to encourage LRA defections adhere to the UN's LRA DDRRR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Increase support, space and safety for humanitarian activities
1. Provide immediate support to bolster lifesaving humanitarian assistance, particularly in areas outside of Bangui. At least 50% of the 4.6 million person population requires humanitarian assistance, with a funding gap for humanitarian needs of at least $195 million. International NGOs on the ground are able to expand their work, but need financial support.
2. Ensure that interim forces prior to the deployment of MISCA preserve humanitarian space by helping to establish regular security patrols along major axes in the city of Bangui and roads outside of Bangui to protect humanitarian space and the security for humanitarian actors. These patrols will help dissuade the risks of hijackings, human rights abuses, and facilitate the movement of both humanitarian actors and the population.
3. Engage with World Bank President, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and World Bank Board of Executive Directors to encourage their re-engagement in CAR. The Bank recently completed an assessment mission in CAR and has multiple infrastructure development and community development projects ready for implementation with large sums already committed.
Create an environment to end impunity and stop abuses and killings
1. Ensure that BINUCA is given the resources necessary to carry out the humanitarian, human rights monitoring, and political mandate given to it in UN S/RES/2121 (10 October), in particular to monitor, investigate and report regularly and publicly on human rights by ex-Seleka forces, local militia, the LRA, and other armed groups.
2. Support the relevant bodies including the Security Council, the Human Rights Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council to begin investigations into violations and abuses committed against children and women, including all forms of sexual violence in armed conflict; conduct an assessment of the potential risks and benefits involved in providing that support, in particular regarding the record of the different contingents' compliance or non-compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, including any specific record of grave violations by personnel who will be involved in the peacekeeping operation. An independent commission of inquiry should be created to establish the extent of the atrocities being committed and identify those suspected of being behind the violence.
3. Press for a halt to the illegal diamond trade which is one mechanism financing support to illegal armed groups in the country. An embargo on Central African diamonds should be considered, as well as concerted international efforts to tackle other drivers of the conflict, including the capture of natural resources, long-standing socio-political marginalization, and issues of pastoralism and transhumance.
Work to build the foundation necessary for political transition
1. Continue to support the political roadmap established already in the Libreville and N'Djamena agreements, recognizing the need for basic law and order to permit those measures to be achieved and a functioning state established.
2. Re-establish a US diplomatic presence on the ground in CAR or via regional accreditation in a neighboring country as soon as possible to better coordinate and demonstration US commitment to a comprehensive response to the crisis in CAR. In the interim, consider appointing a Special Envoy to the Central African Republic or to the Central African region.
3. Engage openly and regularly with local and international civil society organizations on the ground in CAR to ensure maximum coordination of efforts. Encourage governmental and multilateral partners on the ground to share information with civil society, particularly in regards to the movement of internally displaced persons and humanitarian needs. Ensure that local civil society organizations and actors are fully engaged in the transition process.
The Presidential Study Directive on Mass Atrocities states clearly that: "[U.S.] security is affected when masses of civilians are slaughtered, refugees flow across borders, and murderers wreak havoc on regional stability and livelihoods." Now is the U.S. Government's moment to engage proactively and decisively to prevent threats from evolving into large-scale civilian atrocities. While we understand the multitude and complexity of ongoing crises facing the U.S. today, we believe strongly that failing to act multilaterally in CAR today will make it harder and more costly in both lives and dollars for the United States to act tomorrow.
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Emails released by a Congressional panel show White House officials were concerned Solyndra Inc., a failed solar energy company, would hurt the president's chances for re-election in 2012.
"If Solydra defaults down the road, the optics will arguably be worse later than they would be today," an official from the Office of Management and Budget wrote in a Jan. 31 email to a senior OMB official. "
"At that point additional funds have been put at risk, recovery may be lower, and questions will be asked as to why the administration made a bad investment, not just once, but twice (which could easily be portrayed as bad judgment or worse)," the official wrote.
"In addition, the timing will likely coincide with the 2012 campaign season heating up…" the official said.
Dan Gainor, with the Media Research Center, spoke more about how problematic it has been for the government to push for green jobs. Click play to watch.
Solyndra received more than half a billion dollars in federal loans under the 2009 stimulus law. The company later defaulted on the debt and laid off 1,100 workers, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
While the Obama administration assured the public Solyndra was in good shape, emails released Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce Committee show the White House was already worried about the Silicon Valley company failing.
The missives are being examined as part of a House probe into the Obama administration's involvement in the loan.
The investigation has revealed that over the past 24 months at least three reports by federal watchdogs cautioned the Energy Department it wall ill-prepared to manage the multibillion-dollar loan program.
Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., chair of the House subcommittee, is already calling for a top DOE official to be sacked.
"The problem is with these scandals no one gets fired and they're all covered up," told the Fox Business Network. "I don't want to see that happen. I think the taxpayers losing half a billion dollars is significant."*Originally aired on September 16, 2011.
White House in Hot Spot over Solar Company LoanGOP: Half a Billion Wasted on Energy Loan Program
Obama: Innovation Key to Economic RecoveryObama Pledges $3.4B to Upgrade Power Grid
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4th Quarter 2012 Commentary - ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Balanced Fund
4th Quarter 2012
The actions of central banks and central governments once again dramatically affected financial markets throughout 2012. The year began with a rally fueled by the Long-Term Refinancing Operation (LTRO) carried out by the European Central Bank (ECB) and ended amid concern about the "fiscal cliff" in the United States. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve continued to experiment with new forms of monetary policy. Against this backdrop, global economic growth slowed and U.S. corporate profit growth continued to decelerate. Markets seemed to focus more on the liquidity provided by central banks than on the moderating economic and earnings outlook. In our opinion, there continues to be a divergence between the stock market and corporate fundamentals.
For the year, the Fund delivered solid absolute returns but lagged both its composite 60 % S&P 500 Index/40% Barclays US Government Credit Index benchmark due primarily to the equity portion of the portfolio. Many of the equity holdings that helped performance in 2011 did not fully participate in the major equity rally sparked by additional central bank monetary stimulus during the first six weeks of 2012. Volatility increased during the spring and summer as growth concerns resurfaced in Europe, the United States, and China. The stock market gave back some of its early gains during this period, and the Fund delivered solid relative performance. As summer ended, both the Fed and the ECB provided additional support for financial markets and the portfolio participated fully in the ensuing rally. Equity markets subsequently sold off during the fourth quarter, as investors feared the potential destabilization from the "fiscal cliff" as well as a potentially significant increase in taxes on dividends, the latter of which affected several of the portfolio's higher-yielding, dividend-paying stocks. The Fund's sizeable position in Corporate bonds mostly aided performance during the year.
Fourth Quarter Laggards
The Fund posted a small loss and trailed its benchmark during the fourth quarter, again driven by the stock portfolio. Stocks within the Healthcare and Industrials sectors weighed on relative performance. Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts fell after management issued guidance for 2013 that was below analyst estimates. Still, the company expects that ongoing positive trends in the business, including reduced drug purchase costs, increased generic usage, and greater productivity associated with its recent merger with Medco will offset the weak business environment and the impact of elevated unemployment. Although General Electric enjoyed strong gains earlier in the year, the stock declined during the quarter as most other industrial stocks rose. We ultimately trimmed the position to reflect more moderate earnings growth than we had previously expected despite the stock trading at reasonable valuation levels.
Other notable stock detractors included Bed, Bath & Beyond, Occidental Petroleum, and Wells Fargo. Several of the Fund's holdings within Consumer Discretionary gained more than the benchmark sector return, but Bed, Bath & Beyond declined more than 11% on further fallout from last quarter's weak earnings guidance. Occidental continued to lag the Energy sector and we reduced the position as rising costs and capital spending have tempered investor enthusiasm for the company's better than average volume growth. Wells Fargo was flat as most financials rose. We remain positive, and increased the Fund's stake in the stock, due to our view that expense cuts, strong mortgage volumes, and an improving housing market would provide catalysts for better results for the company.
Tech Boost
Relative performance benefited primarily from solid stock selection in Technology and Consumer Staples during the quarter. An underweight position in Apple relative to the Russell 1000 Growth Index driven in part by our risk controls limiting the absolute size of any one position in the portfolio, aided returns as Apple declined nearly 20%. We had also reduced the Apple position early in the quarter after the company reported earnings below expectations. Margin pressure from the release of several new or updated products and the departure of a senior executive was also cause for concern. We eventually added back to the position twice as the stock declined significantly to a compelling valuation with confirming data of increasing product build activity and lower component costs heading into 2013.
Juniper Networks and Visa also contributed positively to performance during the period. IP network provider Juniper reported solid third quarter results, and we added to the portfolio's position on evidence that North American carrier spending is picking up, new products are gaining traction, and sequential growth in backlog and product deferred revenue.
Unilever and Costco were the standout holdings within Consumer Staples. Unilever rose following the company's better than expected third quarter trading update. Although a number of companies have made it clear that Emerging Market growth rates have slowed, Unilever did not report a slowdown—implying that the company is benefiting from market share gains. Costco outperformed the sector as the company reported strong same store sales comparisons and benefitted from an increase in membership fee income.
New Holdings: Biogen and Johnson Controls
We established new positions in Biogen, Johnson Controls, and retained and increased the position in Kraft Foods spin-off Mondelez International. Biotech firm Biogen has a diverse product portfolio of multiple sclerosis treatments as well as new products in development. The company has an oral multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment that has been accepted for review by the FDA and is expected to launch in the U.S. during the first half of 2013.
We think Johnson Controls, a manufacturer of automotive systems and building controls, stands to benefit from energy efficiency and clean energy trends. A recent shortfall in execution led to a decline in the stock price that provided an opportunity to add the name to the portfolio at an attractive valuation. The company has a long record of delivering consistent returns and growth. Mondelez, the former global snacks component of Kraft, is the more growth-driven of the two entities. We think earnings momentum is likely to accelerate into 2013, while the foreign currency backdrop has improved. In addition, initial 2013 guidance was likely conservative due to the very early stage at which it was provided following the split from Kraft. The company is also likely to be awarded $1 to $1.5 billion in proceeds from arbitration proceedings with Starbucks.
Elsewhere, we increased the size of current positions in Oracle and Qualcomm. Oracle again reported solid results with upside from new license sales, total revenue, profit margins, and earnings, as better software sales once again offset weak hardware sales. We added to the position on modest price weakness as we expect improving sales force productivity following strong new sales hires last year, anticipation of less drag from foreign currency exchange, and further aggressive share repurchases. We think wireless chip maker Qualcomm's aggressive push to 4G LTE and leading-edge 28nm is starting to pay off with share gains, rising average selling prices, and increasing production—all driving upward revisions to estimates.
Sold—Kraft Foods, Amazon, and Omnicom
Three stocks were sold outright from the portfolio—Kraft Foods Group, Amazon.com, and advertising firm Omnicom Group. After its split with the faster growing Mondelez business, we don't think Kraft's remaining North American grocery segment is likely to sustain the 10% or more earnings growth over the next 10 years that our process requires. We eliminated Amazon as the stock traded at a 20% premium to our estimated present value.
Omnicom is losing many of the catalysts we first outlined when we re-established the portfolio's position in early 2011. The Olympics and elections have passed, while global economic growth continues to moderate and is at risk from an adverse shock. Amid the political and economic uncertainty, customers are reducing discretionary advertising and marketing spending, leading to a moderation in organic revenue growth at the firm.
We also trimmed Ebay and Visa as both stocks traded near our estimate of present value, and reduced the Fund's stake in Google and Stryker on company concerns. Google reported disappointing third quarter results that raised concerns about its desktop-to-mobile advertising transition and the strategic value of the Motorola acquisition. Ongoing leadership changes at Stryker and our lack of conviction in the company's ability to generate double-digit earnings growth next year led to the reduction in that stock. Recent hospital surveys have shown deterioration in capital expenditures, increased negotiation pressure on device prices from group purchasing organizations (GPOs), and a continued lack of recovery in utilization.
In 2013, we think the bond market is likely to experience an environment similar to that of 2012. We expect range-bound yields for US Treasury bonds as slow economic growth and central bank measures to suppress interest rates continues. We expect outperformance of corporate bonds, with investors seeking incremental yield in a low interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve announced that it would continue its program of purchasing $40 billion per month of mortgage backed securities and an additional $45 billion per month of longer-term Treasury securities.
We think this will be an important source of demand, keeping interest rates at low levels. Investors' search for high-quality, income-generating assets we believe will result in a further reduction in the yield differential between Corporate and Treasury bonds, allowing Corporate bonds to deliver relatively good returns. We are maintaining a duration (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) position in the portfolio that is shorter than the benchmark bond index given
the unfavorable risk/reward profile of bonds at absolute low interest rate levels, while favoring high quality, intermediate maturity Corporate bonds.
Stocks mostly marked time during the fourth quarter of 2012 after having recovered nicely during the third quarter from their second quarter declines. Overall, though, equities still showed strong year-to-date returns even though global economic growth weakened during the year and U.S. earnings growth slowed thanks to a highly accommodative Federal Reserve that helped to boost the values of financial assets such as stocks and corporate bonds. We believe the market may continue to consolidate its gains amid sluggish global economic growth and weakened U.S. earnings growth. At the same time, earnings expectations for 2013 seem too high.
Now nearly four years into a recovery, the current market environment is a study in contrasts. Housing appears to have bottomed as corporate profit margins appear to be peaking. Consumers have worked to restore balance to their finances, while much heavy lifting remains to repair our country's fiscal situation. Chinese growth appears to be stabilizing while the European Union remains mired in recession. We think these offsetting factors will continue to create market volatility as we progress through 2013. More importantly, we think valuations for quality growth stocks remain attractive. In an environment in which earnings growth may be scarce and less predictable than perhaps the market is anticipating, we think the Fund is well positioned to deliver positive and more-differentiated returns relative to the benchmark in the year ahead.
Montag & Caldwell Investment Counsel
As of December 31, 2012, Express Scripts comprised 1.82% of the portfolio's assets, General Electric – 2.22%, Bed, Bath & Beyond – 0.87%, Occidental Petroleum – 1.19%, Wells Fargo – 1.92%, Apple – 2.41%, Juniper Networks – 1.46%, Visa – 1.80%, Unilever – 1.32%, Costco – 1.84%, Biogen – 0.62%, Johnson Controls – 0.30%, Mondelez International – 2.06%, Kraft Foods Group – 0.00%, Oracle – 2.05%, Qualcomm – 2.61%, eBay – 1.34%, Google – 1.28%, and Stryker – 1.36%.
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EAST ORANGE — A local advocacy group has proposed implementing anti-domestic violence measures across East Orange spurred by the death of the high school prom queen in June.
The resolution, sponsored by the East Orange Citizens United For Change, was spurred by the June 5 slaying of Aquilla Flood, a 17-year-old student at East Orange Campus High, who was allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend just days before she was set to graduate. Family members said they learned after Flood's death that her former boyfriend, Muqqadin Means, 18, had apparently been threatening her.
The Aquilla Flood Domestic Violence Act calls for implementing a district-wide anti-domestic violence curriculum for students in grades six to 12 by next fall. Also, the proposed resolution calls for the mayor's office to create a domestic violence task force to increase awareness and educate the community through summits and other community-wide programs, according to group president and co-founder Tomecca Keyes.
The city clerk's office has not yet formally authorized the resolution to appear on a city council agenda for a vote, city spokeswoman Nicole Wigfall said today.
Nicole Flood, the victim's mother, said she plans to attend Monday's council meeting at 6 p.m. to urge council members to support the measure, once it comes before them for a vote.
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- 2 cups cranberries (optional)
- 1 1⁄2 cups marshmallows
- Combine Flour Brown Sugar, Oats and Cinnamon In Bowl.
- Cut In Margarine Until Crumbly.
- Mix 1 Cup Oat mixture with Yams and Cranberries in 1 1/2 Quart Casserole Dish.
- Top With Remaining Mixture.
- Bake at 350 . 30 to 35 Minutes.
- Sprinkle Marshmallows on top and Continue Baking Until Lightly Browned.
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In a previous post, I provided a list of venues for artists, artistans and artisan crafters. This week I'm profiling another of those sites on my blog.
I asked Janice & Danielle, Proprietors of HandmadeFuZion to tell us a bit more about the venue.
What is the site name and where can artisan sellers find you?
Handmade FuZion can be found at http://handmadefuzion.com
Tell us a little about your site's history. What are its origins?
Handmade FuZion was created and developed by women who just happen to be blessed by being sisters. We have no intention of being like any other online venue, nor do we wish to compete with any of them. We believe that there is an abundance of talent as well as those seeking the workmanship and personal connection you get when buying from a handmade specialist. With years of knowledge, experience and selling our items online, at craft shows and at B&M shops, we have come to understand the needs of the artisan and also what we like to see as consumers.
We started research and development in 2005 and then we launched the beta version wwcrafters.com. There was much to learn and many modifications were needed to step up to the selling venue level we are at now with Handmade FuZion. We launched the site September 15, 2008. We combined the Social Networking aspects of Handmade FuZion because we realized that many artisans love to showcase, promote and express their talents to family, friends and peers. There are thousands of blogs, photo sites and other social networks out there, but Handmade FuZion's Network is unique because it is a network designed specifically for the opportunity to be a part of an artist centered network!
Tell us about the site's staff.
Jose-Selling Venue Developer & Programmer
Phillip-Network Programmer
Bert-Graphic Designer and 5 volunteer jury teams.
What is your plan for the site? What are your goals?
We plan to keep the site juried and never allow resellers of mass produced items in. Our goals are to keep our site respectful to the handmade community, to continue to grow and expand and to provide our artisans with the best tools that will enhance their online experience for their overall success. Advertising is at the top of our priority list and will be more aggressively advertising now that the bugs have been worked out.
Who is your target seller audience?
Anyone who creates an item with their own two hands, has good photos and excellent customer service is welcome to submit an application.
Who is your target buyer audience? How will you drive buyers to your venue?
Buyers are anyone who appreciates a handmade item. There's a special feeling that comes from knowing what you purchased came from the caring hands of another thoughtful and talented individual. We are finding more and more people are choosing to purchase a handmade item for themselves and as gifts for others. Our artisans are so creative that you will find accessories to woodworking pieces and everything in between. We have been advertising on Project Wonderful, Google, Yahoo, Zines, Newspapers and on Jan 9th our first talk radio commercial will air.
Is this an international, domestic US, Far East or European focused site?
We wish to reach out to people worldwide. This is why we have currency converters right on site to aid them in their listings and sales. Talent has no boundaries and neither does Handmade FuZion.
What differentiates this venue from other online selling venues? Why should artisan sellers consider utilizing this site as a resource instead of other, older sites or their own sites?
First of all, we are a juried site. This helps keep resellers out and also keeps a cap on how many vendors are accepted for each category. This makes listing more gratifying and selling a much more pleasant experience because there are not thousands of one particular type of item. We have several features for our sellers such as a Newsletter, Vouchers, Discount Mode, Vacation Mode and a Network with which they can provide their buyers a special touch. We also submit every listing to Google Base, have RSS feeds and have a "Handmade-to-Go", seller stats and an exclusive artisan interview page we will be rolling out early 2009. Our listing fees are very affordable and we choose to always keep it this way as we are artisans ourselves and know that the cost of doing business can sometimes take a big bite out of one's profit.
Buyers coming into to the site can enjoy a simple and clean interface. They can also enjoy marking items and stores as favorites to make shopping easier. We have a keyword notification feature that allows a buyer to put in specific keywords of items they are searching for and when that item is listed they are notified via email immediately!
What else should we know?
We will continue to expand and find cutting-edge features, tools and networks to bring to our venue. Just a few mentions of handmadefuzion.
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One man was enduring the heartache that comes with a long goodbye to his father, the other a first-time father who barely said hello to his son. Joe Girardi and Pat Neshek, manager and player on opposite coasts, are related only in their love for baseball and how the game enabled them to overcome personal grief.
Girardi's passion for the game came from his father, Jerry, a bricklayer and bartender who ended up in sales. They were two teammates in life and partners in sports when Joe was a kid in Peoria, Ill. They enjoyed fishing and basketball but nothing compared to their enthusiasm for baseball and cheering for the Cubs.
Alzheimer's had stolen Jerry Girardi's quality of life long before he succumbed to the disease while his son managed the Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. Joe recalled his father once breaking his thumb while fixing the bathtub and refusing to quit until the job was completed.
On the day his father died, Joe stayed with the Yanks. Jerry Girardi, 81, was buried Monday while the Yankees had a day off in the American League Championship Series against the Tigers.
"He just taped [his thumb], so I thought that's what my dad would want me to do," Girardi told reporters during the ALDS. "So that's what I tried to do. My dad would want me to do everything we could to go win a World Series."
On the day Girardi's father died, Neshek rejoined the A's after the death of his son for their divisional series against the Tigers. Gehrig John, named after Yanks legend Lou Gehrig, was the first child for Neshek and his wife Stephanee. He lived only 23 hours before he stopped breathing, never getting a chance to play catch with his dad.
Neshek stayed home in Melbourne, Fla., for a few days before his wife insisted he return to the A's. With a black patch on his sleeve to honor his son, also worn by his teammates, Neshek pitched one inning of scoreless relief. He struck out Austin Jackson for the final out on a filthy slider before sobbing in the dugout.
"I was thinking about him the whole time," Neshek told The New York Times. "You kind of take it second by second and see what happens. I feel comfort in baseball. I feel normal on the mound. I don't know what would happen if they took that away from me. I think it really helped."
The game helped them the same way it has helped Americans for more than 150 years. It provided therapy. It provided relief. It provided an escape from the real world.
Castillo takes the fall
"We're six games into the season and average isn't good enough," Reid said in a statement. "I know the potential of our team and insist on maximizing it."
Reid should be credited for demanding improvement, but Castillo looks like a fall guy. It was Reid who decided Castillo could make a successful transition from offensive line coach to defensive coordinator. Philly has a weak pass rush, but its 17 turnovers on an offense Reid oversees have been a bigger problem.
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha didn't help Castillo's long-term security after the loss Sunday, when he complained about a shift in strategy. Asomugha held Lions receiver Calvin Johnson to one catch in the first three quarters. Castillo cranked up their aggression, and Johnson torched them for 107 yards on five catches in the fourth.
"The fourth quarter was a lot of blitzing," Asomugha told the Philadelphia Daily News. "So, the fourth quarter, they were able to find the matchups they wanted amidst the blitzing. You could say, 'You should blitz more,' but we did that and it didn't help us in the end."
Big names not supportive
Nearly 125 players jumped to Europe or elsewhere, according to TSN, proving many players are worried only about themselves. They would have a greater impact if they were here and more involved in negotiations rather than taking a European vacation while Donald Fehr works on a solution.
The biggest stars are still making big money, but hundreds of others are left without jobs. Patrick Kaleta and Matt Ellis, for example, make less than the NHL average and are now out of work. Meanwhile, teammates Thomas Vanek and Christian Ehrhoff, who don't need the money, continue rolling in dough.
It's why the NHL has a players' association, not a players' union.
New mission for Parker?
Parker, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been touted as the next LeBron James. He can begin his two-year mission in June, after turning 18 and completing his senior year at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. The previous age minimum for males serving their mission was 19.
A 6-foot-8 swingman and Mr. Basketball in Illinois as a junior, Parker planned to play college ball for one season before deciding whether to begin his mission or start his career in the NBA.
Now, he can complete his mission and start his NBA career one year sooner than he planned. He recently narrowed his college options to Duke, Florida, Michigan State, Stanford and Brigham Young.
"When he's 18 and if he did want to go on a mission, he can now," his father, Sonny Parker, told ESPN.com. "He has to decide whether or not [he wants to]. He hasn't decided one way or another. We've talked about it. … I know his situation is different than a lot of people. We'll just see."
School coach suspended
A smack upside the helmet, a common practice that's outdated? No. Getting paddled with a sawed-off goalie stick, which was an alternative choice to detention in at least one junior high school in, say, 1980? No. Making a sophomore take extra laps for running his mouth?
Kids, when in doubt, always pick C.
Apparently, Lincoln High in Des Moines believes making kids run sprints and take extra laps equates to corporal punishment. The school suspended football coach Tom Mihalovich for that very reason.
"Good common sense would indicate we're past using conditioning and running in a punitive manner," Mike Dick, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union executive director told the Des Moines Register. "To use conditioning as punishment is 'almost vindictive in nature.'"
For goodness sake, the director should take a lap.
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• 400 – Dollars, in millions, Barclays Bank agreed to pay over the 20 years for the naming rights to the Brooklyn Nets' new home, the Barclays Center.
• 0 – Pennies paid for the naming rights to Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Quick Hits
• Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher justifiably deserve the grief they're getting in the postseason, but both had better batting averages and on-base percentages than Robinson Cano. Cano was batting .063 and had a .091 OBP going into the Yanks-Tigers game Tuesday night.
• In a 30-hour period last week, the Yanks knocked off the O's in an elimination game, the Cardinals rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Nationals, Notre Dame beat Stanford in overtime and Raul Ibanez hit another dramatic homer to force extra innings against the Tigers. Funny, but I didn't miss the Sabres not playing the Penguins.
• Men's Health magazine listed Michael Phelps as the fittest man of all time, just ahead of late martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Teenagers might find this hard to believe, but Bruce Jenner, aka Mr. Kardashian, was No. 23. Jenner was six slots ahead of Jesse Owens, eight higher than Carl Lewis and 10 better than Bo Jackson.
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Come home to hot, lean, addictive pork tacos
Put down that stale Christmas cookie. You're just eating it because it's there. It doesn't even taste good. Throw it out before you spoil your dinner -- and dinner is ready. You started Crock-Pot Pork Tacos this morning.
At least that's been my fantasy since I made this the first time: Tasty the first night, and all the more the second night. And immensely more satisfying than stale cookies. I know. I tried both.
Five things I learned:
1. If you're looking to slim down your meals this year, this is one fantastic way to do it. Pork tenderloin lightens anything it touches, but still fills you up on lean protein. With all the spices and lean toppings here, you'll never miss the greasy ground meat we usually stuff into taco shells.
2. I had planned to let this cook overnight so it was ready for its close-up first thing in the morning. But somehow I failed to buy a pork tenderloin. I know I had one in my hand at one point but must have put it down, because it was nowhere to be found when I unloaded at home.
The grocery store had long been closed when I discovered this problem, so there was nothing to be done until morning. I packed up my slow cooker and bought the hunk of meat on my way to work.
It cooked to shredding texture in a mere four hours (on high), and we snapped the photo that afternoon.
I don't know how your co-workers would feel about you cooking dinner in the office, but mine were pretty understanding -- especially because they got to try out the finished product.
3. Despite their popularity, I always have to hunt for tortillas. I know they're probably in the fridge with the eggs and cheese. But they're also on the dry goods shelf in the Mexican food section.
Plus, there are 800 kinds of them, and I have to walk all over the store trying to find the kind my recipe calls for: such as taco-sized whole-wheat vs. burrito-sized white vs. spinach or sun-dried tomato, etc.
I always wonder about the difference between the ones in the fridge and the ones on the shelf. From what I can glean, refrigeration just extends the life of the tortilla, and doesn't indicate any quality difference. One website said the ones on the shelf are probably fresher because they don't keep as long. Makes sense to me.
4. Whatever kind of tortilla you use, warm it up -- gently -- before you try to bend or wrap it. Otherwise it'll crack or tear, not to mention taste a little too much like flour.
You can do that in the microwave a few at a time for about 30 to 45 seconds, or in a skillet on the stove. Be careful with that, though. They burn quickly.
5. Local restaurateur Julio Reyes, owner of Latino's on Parade Street, tells me that homemade tortillas taste much better than store-bought. This will surprise no one, I'm sure, and if you're of a mind to try it, there's a good explanation at http://whatscookingamerica.net/CynthiaPineda/Tortilla/TortillaMaking.htm. It doesn't look difficult, just time consuming. It's probably worth it if you have the chance.
The recipe makes about 15, and you can refrigerate what you don't use right away for a few days. The recipe author does not recommend freezing finished tortillas, but she said you can freeze the dough.
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Harris English followed up his opening 4-under 66 with a 64 to vault into a two-stroke lead at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. The $5.7 million PGA Tour event got underway Thursday at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
English, a 23-year-old from Georgia with three top-10 finishes in 16 starts this year, began the second round with three straight birdies and then eagled the par-5 fifth to make the turn in 5-under 30. On the home half, he added two more birdies and a bogey for a 34.
"I'm still getting comfortable out here," the second-year player told PGATour.com. "Just trying to get in the hunt of a golf tournament every time. I've worked very hard the last couple weeks and couple months to get in this position."
English stands at 10-under 130, two strokes ahead of Shawn Stefani, who posted a 65. Five back are Paul Haley II and Scott Stallings, who both carded 68s.
English was among six players who shared the 18-hole lead in the tournament. The others were Australians Nathan Green and Stuart Appleby, and Martin Flores, Davis Love III and Americans Glen Day. Two of the co-leaders - Love and Day - had 70s to tie for fifth at 4-under 136 with Justin Hicks (69), Doug LaBelle II (66) and Nicholas Thompson (69).
Appleby carded a 1-over 71 to fall into a tie for 10th at 137, the same total as defending champion Dustin Johnson, who's recorded rounds of 67 and 70, and nine other players.
"Anything under par is good around here," Johnson told PGATour.com. "I need to have a good day tomorrow. I played pretty solid today. I need to get some more putts in the hole. I'm happy where I'm at. I played pretty well the last two days. Just this golf course is tough, it's tough to score on."
Flores had a 72 to go to 138. Green shot 75 to drop into a tie for 62nd at 1-over 141, which is right at the cut line.
Phil Mickelson overcame an opening 71 with a 67 to make the cut by three. Not so fortunate is Brandt Snedeker. The world's sixth-ranked player posted a 73 after a 70 on Thursday.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kara Knack, who will be retiring from the Friends of the Observatory, FOTO, Board this month after thirty-four years of dedicated service. Kara Knack's enthusiasm for the Griffith Observatory began long before she joined FOTO. She first visited the Observatory on a vacation in the 1950's, at which point she was so enthralled that when she moved to Southern California in the early 1960's, she quickly became a regular visitor to the Observatory. Her ardent interest in astronomy came to the attention of Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed Krupp, who encouraged her to become a more active member of FOTO by joining the Board of Directors. Upon joining the Board in 1978, Kara began writing and editing FOTO's Update newsletter, which she continued to do for the next 10 years. Since 1985 she has penned the FOTO Notes section in the Griffith Observer, the Observatory's magazine. Ms. Knack's passion for astronomy and dedication to the Observatory culminated in 2008, when over 2,200 of her celestially themed items were used for the Cosmic Connection timeline, now on display in the Griffith Observatory. For over two decades, Kara has collected celestial objects and jewelry and when the Observatory underwent renovation in 2006, she saw an opportunity to share her collection with the institution she devoted so much of her time to, and with the support of the Observatory staff, the Cosmic Connection was created. As a member of FOTO's board, Kara has served as the secretary for four terms, as vice president two terms, and as president for three terms. In addition she has also served on the Master Plan Committee, the Architectural Committee, the Selection Committee, the Renovation and Expansion Steering Committee, the Exhibit Planning Committee, the Planetarium Planning Committee, the Reopening Committee and the Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight Committee. For decades, Kara has demonstrated unparalleled enthusiasm not just for the Observatory, but for public education about astronomy. She has donated her time, her possessions, and her heart to the pursuit of astronomy, and her extraordinary generosity shall continue to be felt at the Griffith Observatory for years to come. I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in honoring Kara Knack for her exemplary service to the Griffith Observatory.
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P.S. Due to my adrenal issues, I crash badly from any exercise beyond walking. Even sex (if I orgasm) will lead to a crash lasting 2-3 days.
Browsing this board for the past few days has offered me some helpful tips, but I certainly need more advice. I'll try not to go into too much detail unless asked questions, as this post could otherwise end up very lengthy!
I'm turning 29 this month, and am suffering from a serious problem. I've had very bad anxiety/panic my entire life, but still managed to live a somewhat normal life until about age 16, when my parents divorced. This set my problems into overdrive. Then, at age 18, I underwent a few "bad trips" on mushrooms, and I've never been the same since. I developed severe alcoholism as a way to cope with my issues (mostly beer, and lots of it), and was CONSTANTLY craving massive amounts of carbs and sugar. No doubt this has damaged my digestive tract severely. I found opiates about 5 1/2 years ago, and had used them for about that much time, as it helped my crippling depression issues. I've now been clean from opiates since October.
What I've noticed this whole time is a definite pattern: usually feeling pretty decent while on an empty stomach. But, shortly after eating, BAM...my mood PLUMMETS. My energy is non-existent, and I must sit/lay down. This happens even from raw veggies, and even juiced veggies.
Too many carbs sends me into sweats, along with a textbook hypoglycemic crash. Looks like insulin resistance.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, so I recently (Saturday, May 25th) adopted a super strict diet: only eggs, and well-steamed vegetables. I seem to handle fish ok, as well. I cook with coconut oil, which has definitely caused Candida die-off symptoms. However, even too many steamed veggies can cause me to crash, so I have to be REALLY careful with them.
During this diet, I've actually had moments of true happiness, which just floored me to feel without the aid of any drugs or alcohol. Then, two days ago, I decided to try adding chicken. BAD idea. I crashed horribly, into brutal crying spells and all, and have still not fully recovered. During these episodes, my body literally feels toxic, as if my veins are filled with some sort of poison. I'm suspecting bad leaky gut issues.
I've also been researching low stomach acid issues, and am very interested in trying Betaine HCL, as low stomach acid seems to be a very real possibility for me. I've been experimenting with apple cider vinegar, but I feel I need something with much more potency.
I also have every single symptom of bad adrenal fatigue. I can barely handle even 125 mg of Ester-C vitamin C as it's very stimulating at this point. A single drop of iodine will give me too much detox to deal with, also. I do take magnesium daily, in the form of dissolved epsom salt.
This issue is a major stressor to my wife, although she remains supportive. But she can only see me crash into so many crying spells, ya know? The depression can easily reach suicidal depths if I'm not ULTRA careful with this new diet.
Basically, the only reason I can even type this out right now is because I haven't eaten anything yet today, and my mood/energy is decent enough to focus on something like this. All questions are welcome, as I'll be needing some serious guidance here, please! =(
P.S. Due to my adrenal issues, I crash badly from any exercise beyond walking. Even sex (if I orgasm) will lead to a crash lasting 2-3 days.
I don't know what to say except keep experimenting to find what you can safely eat. Good luck!
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1. See a doctor that will test you for adrenal fatigue. They can test your cortisol levels and hormones. There are supplements you can take that will help in recovery so you can eat!
2. Read The Mood Cure for your anxiety/mood disorder. It has really made a difference for me.
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Thanks for the replies. At the moment, I lack insurance and money (a wife and 3 children), so I can't do much in the way of doctors for now. As soon as I'm able, I'd love to get all of the testing done that I can. The last medication I was placed on, Geodon, caused, after a number of months, this BRUTAL side effect known as akathisia, which caused so much stress that my adrenals plummeted back to ground zero.
Just last night, I tried adding pistachios and almonds back into my diet. I feared a crash, but I was also so damned depressed anyways that I didn't care. I noticed that I definitely received an energy and mood boost from them. Ate more almonds today with breakfast, with the same result. Although I'm far from perfect and have a ways to go, I think the super-low carb diet I was on may have been worsening my mood. Who knows.
Get more Magnesium and Vitamin D3 in you. Both will help your adrenals.
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Thank you for the kind words, Michiel! I've been free from alcohol for at least a few weeks now. My alcoholism was very bad years and years ago - drinking since then has been in the 2-4 wine glasses range. Nevertheless, I'm totally committed to this new diet of mine, which strictly prohibits alcohol, sugar, and carbs beyond steamed vegetables and nuts. Now that I know I can eat as many nuts as I'd like without going into sweats from my insulin resistance, things have gotten a little bit easier. I'm no longer going into 2-4 horrible crying spells every day, but the depression is still there quite severely.
Interestingly, I noticed last night that I was once again able to use high-dose vitamin C without a bad crash (which is great for the adrenals), so apparently the nuts did something - no matter how slight - to boost my adrenal health just that little bit to handle Vit C supplementation. Today I'm finding my "upper limit" of C, by taking 1,000mg tablets until my stools soften.
I still am considering a hospital visit for the possibility of medication again, since the depression can often become overwhelming. I have a wife and family to care for. Now that I've found that the vitamin C is tolerable again, and is helping my mood just a small amount, I'm torn whether to continue on with the vitamin C and see if it helps enough, or to just go to the hospital and start up again on medication. It's all very confusing! =/


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Eating fresh-caught Gulf shrimp is high on the to-do list for many visitors to Gulf Shores. Nearly all the seafood restaurant in the city serve fresh shrimp cooked every which way, so no matter where you go, you're find something a delicious to enjoy.
Have you ever had a platter of fresh-caught shrimp cooked to perfection and served with a bowl of buttered garlic? Shrimp is a vital part of any seafood lover's diet, and you can find it cooked every which way at the restaurants in Gulf Shores, Alabama and the surrounding beach towns. From grilled and fried to broiled and boiled, simply knowing that your meal was caught just a few miles from your beach house or condo is enough to keep you coming back for more.
With so many restaurants to choose from, you might want to hone in on what visitors from around the country consider to be their favorite places to find this much-loved crustacean. Here are just three of the many fine choices for shrimp in Gulf Shores:
Southern Living magazine ranked City Grill as one of the best shrimp restaurants in Gulf Shores because of its unique take on the delicious prawn. You can order a decadent dish like shrimp with smoked gouda cheese and prosciutto grits, served with a zesty creole sauce, or jambalaya pasta, which comes with shrimp, andouille sausage and al dente penne pasta. If your mouth isn't watering with the thought, then you might want to get your taste buds checked!
People line up for a taste of Lucy Buffett's homemade gumbo and some of the freshest shrimp in Gulf Shores. If you're in a hurry to get back to the beach or a shopping excursion, you may want to get there just before the dinner rush so you can feast without having to wait for a seat in this very popular restaurant. If you're in the mood to take your time, you can relax after your filling meal and listen to live music as you throw back LuLu's Crazy Sista Honey Ale beer and your kids play in the sandy area or on the climbing apparatus known as the Mountain of Youth .
The po-boy sandwiches here are nothing short of divine. Much of the food at Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe is inspired by the Caribbean, so you can expect to fill your tummies with spicy delights like the Bimini-style steamed shrimp dish and coconut fried shrimp while admiring the wonderful scenery along the Gulf. Don't let the small outer appearance fool you - this place is big on taste, from simple lunches to hungry-man dinners with all the fixin's.
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Normalisation 1NF 2NF 3NF
Hi there, this is my first post on this forum and i hope someone can help me,
I am a student studying information systems and i have an assigment on database normalisatio which i am stuck on - basically i have been givem a bunch of info and i need to normalise it in 1NF then 2NF then 3NF and im unsure of how to do it
ive been doing a lot of reading but cannot figute it out...
If i past the pictures on here of the info i have will some one help? :happy:
Re: Normalisation 1NF 2NF 3NF
i need to normalise the following information and explain how i got from 1NF to 2NF to 3NF
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the case study is as follows:
Case Study: BlueSwim Swimming Club
BlueSwim Swimming Club is a local amateur swimming club. An interview with BlueSwim's Chairman, Albert has provided the following information.
The club was established a number of years ago and Albert took over as chairman approximately 3 years ago. The club runs entirely on volunteers, who coach the swimmers, organise competitions and run a club shop selling costumes, goggles and other swimming paraphernalia at a small profit to the club. The club has approximately 200 members of all ages and abilities, but predominantly children aged eight to fifteen.
Each member pays membership fees once per year, which pays for pool use, running local galas and coaches to take the team to away matches. The club has a number of teams that compete in a variety of leagues. The information for this is kept on the Internet by each leagues committee and Albert is not interested in duplicating information that is readily available on the Internet.
When new members join, they have to complete a registration form with their personal details and it has to be signed by a parent or guardian if the member is under sixteen. This information is then transferred to a member card (example 1) and a number of spreadsheets that store information on training groups (example 2), best timings for each stroke (example 3), etc.
Every two months the club hold a time trial where everyone swims each stroke under race conditions and their times are recorded. This information is compared with timings stored for each stroke and updated accordingly. Training groups are likely to also change as a result of this (members with similar abilities and timings swim in the same group). The teams are also likely to be updated to make sure that the best swimmers are representing the club, although swimmers cannot be demoted to a lower team during the season.
The club shop is run by Agnes and is open during the training sessions on Sundays. There is a wide variety of stock available to buy for training sessions, such as costumes, goggles, floats, fins, hats, bags, etc. There are also items such as costumes, track suits and T-shirts that carry the club logo and are personalised with the members name. All stock is kept at home by Agnes and brought to Sunday sessions in case anyone wants to buy anything. A list of items sold (example 4) is typed up by Agnes after every Sunday session and at the end of each month are passed, with a summary of the sales for the month and the money, to Janis, the Treasurer. An accurate stock inventory is not available, but more stock is ordered from a number of selected suppliers if Agnes feels she is running low on any item. The total value of all stock should not exceed £3,000 at any time, but probably does .
the assignment is as follows:
Your tasks are as follows:
Part One :
1. Using a bottom up approach (normalisation), create, atomise and normalise the Shark Fin Swimming Club, using the four sample forms attached (appendix) as your starting point. Show each step of the normalisation process, justifying what you are doing at each stage. State any assumptions you make during the process.
2. Using MS Access, implement your proposed solution from the normalisation process to test the feasibility of your answer (you should validate the data fields, create the relationships in Access, and input some test data, but do not create the user interface (forms and reports)). Evaluate the feasibility/suitability of your solution (max 500 words) in terms of implementation and effectiveness for the club.
Part Two :
3. Create annotated design sketches for a prototype user interface to satisfy at least four of the user requirements identified below. Justify your design decisions making use of refereed articles or books. You can also use other Web material (e.g. material from vendors sites, individuals sites or mailing lists, tutorial material from Universities, etc) but should discuss the suitability of the source.
The users requirements for the new system are as follows : The system must be able to :
Add new and/or update existing member details.
Add and update time trial details and results.
Record the attendance at a training session.
Produce a report showing members who are in each (or a specified) training group..
Produce a report showing any members who have joined the club in the last 3 months.
Enter details of the sale of swimming equipment to a club member.
Produce a report to show current stock levels of swimming equipment.
Produce a report showing all items purchased by each member in the last year (what was bought and who bought it).
Produce a report showing the shop sales for a day/month/year
Re: Normalisation 1NF 2NF 3NF
Hi, probs been a long awaited reply to this post but im currently doing the 2 same pieces of Coursework you were set. Did you get it completed? If you did would you mind giving me a hand with it?
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