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150-267.380(1)(c) [Renumbered to 150-267-0010]
150-267.380(2) [Renumbered to 150-267-0020]
150-267.380(2)(h) [Renumbered to 150-267-0030]
150-267.380(4) [Renumbered to 150-267-0040]
150-267.385(3) [Renumbered to 150-267-0050]
Generally, wages include all remuneration for services performed by an employee for the employer, including the cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash. Thus, salaries, fees, bonuses, commission on sales or insurance premiums are wages within the meaning of the statute if paid as compensation for services performed by the employee for the employer. The basis upon which the remuneration is paid is immaterial in determining whether the remuneration constitutes wages. Thus, it may be paid on the basis of piecework or a percentage of profits; and may be paid hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or annually. Generally, the medium in which the remuneration is paid is also immaterial. It may be paid in cash or in something other than cash. If services are paid for in a medium other than cash, the fair market value of the thing taken in payment is the amount to be included as wages. Taxable emoluments — see OAR 150-316-0235
Stat. Auth.: ORS 305.100
Stats. Implemented: ORS 267.380
Hist.: RD 10-1984, f. 12-5-84, cert. ef. 12-31-84; Renumbered from 150-267.380(1)(c), REV 16-2016, f. 8-10-16, cert. ef. 9-1-16
Wages Exempt From Transit Payroll Tax
For purposes of the transit district payroll taxes, certain payrolls are exempted from taxation by exclusion of the amounts paid from the definition of wages. The following are clarifications of some of the allowable exemptions:
(1) All foreign insurance companies (those formed under laws from other states), their adjusters, agents, office support staff are specifically exempted by ORS 731.840. This exemption does not extend to domestic insurers, health care contractors, and motorist service clubs.
(2) ORS 267.380(2)(h) states if remuneration is not subject to withholding under ORS Chapter 316 it is not subject to the transit payroll tax. All wages paid for domestic service described in 316.162(c) are exempt from withholding and transit payroll tax. If the remuneration is not subject to withholding under ORS Chapter 316 such wages would be exempt from the transit payroll tax but generally are subject to transit self-employment tax. Unless a real estate agent meets all the requirements of 316.209, the remuneration for services performed by that agent will be subject to transit payroll taxes.
(3) ORS 267.380(4), which subjects deferred compensation to transit tax, creates an exception to the general rule stated in 267.380(2)(h), which exempts from transit tax remuneration not subject to withholding tax.
(4) The exemption in ORS 267.380(2)(c) applies to labor not in the course of the employer's trade or business. The exemption does not apply to wages for substantial labor not in the regular course of the employer's trade or business, such as the construction of a private home where the owner is the employer.
(5) Transit payroll tax is imposed only on that portion of the payroll paid with respect to duties performed by employees within the District. If an employee performs services both inside and outside the District, the employer shall prorate the wages paid to that particular employee based upon the relative amounts of time worked by that employee within and without the District.
(6) The exemption in ORS 267.380(2)(e) applies solely to seasonal labor in connection with the planting, cultivating or harvesting of agricultural crops. Transit payroll tax applies to the entire wages of "regular" farm employees even though, as a part of their duties, they engage in planting, cultivating or harvesting.
(7) Certain state agencies are exempt from transit payroll tax under the provisions of ORS 267.430.
(8) Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) institutions (charitable and other nonprofit institutions) other than hospitals are exempt from transit payroll taxes. For the purposes of ORS 267.380(2)(a), a hospital is defined as:
(a) A permanent facility or organization with facilities that include inpatient beds, and with medical services, including physician services and continuous nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses, to provide diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment primarily for but not limited to acutely ill patients and accident victims, or to provide treatment for the mentally ill.
(b) A hospital's parent or subsidiary 501(c)(3) organization that provides administrative and support functions to the hospital.
(9) Employers may be relieved of the duty to pay transit tax where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the department that subject wages paid to each individual employee will be $300 or less in a calendar year.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 305.100
Stats. Implemented: ORS 267.380
Hist.: RD 10-1984, f. 12-5-84, cert. ef. 12-31-84; RD 8-1990, f. 12-20-90, cert. ef. 12-31-90; RD 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-92; RD 5-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 12-31-93; REV 4-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12; Renumbered from 150-267.380(2), REV 16-2016, f. 8-10-16, cert. ef. 9-1-16
Employer-Employee Application
Unless the context requires otherwise, for purposes of administration of transit district payroll taxes, determination whether an employer-employee relationship exists will be made under rules adopted pursuant to state withholding statutes. See OAR 150-316-0255 and 150-316-0241.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 305.100
Stats. Implemented: ORS 267.380
Hist.: RD 10-1983, f. 12-20-83, cert. ef. 12-31-83; RD 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-92, Renumbered from 150-267.380(2)-(H); RD 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-92; Renumbered from 150-267.380(2)(h), REV 16-2016, f. 8-10-16, cert. ef. 9-1-16
Items Included in Wages
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1992, "wages" includes elective payments into a Simplified Employee Pension, IRC 3121(a)(5)(C) or an annuity contract, IRC 3121(a)(5)(D). Contributions, IRC 3121(v)(1)(A); to a 401k retirement plan; employee contributions under IRC 3121(v)(3)(A) and employer contributions under IRC 3121(a)(5)(E), to a government deferred compensation plan including contributions "picked up" by a governmental unit, IRC 3121(v)(1)(B) (and contributions to a nonqualified plan, a Section 457 plan, or a 403(b) annuity).
Example: Linda works for a firm subject to Lane Transit District Payroll Tax. She earned $30,000 wages for tax year 1992. She put $3,000 into her 401k retirement plan. Linda's employer also put $1,000 in her 401k. Linda's "wages," for the purpose of determining the LTD payroll tax, is $31,000.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 305.100
Stats. Implemented: ORS 267.380
Hist.: RD 4-1991, f. 12-30-91, cert. ef. 12-31-91; Renumbered from 150-267.380(4), REV 16-2016, f. 8-10-16, cert. ef. 9-1-16
Reports and Payments
(1) For 1990 and subsequent years transit excise taxes are paid quarterly with the Oregon Quarterly Combined Tax Report. For purposes of quarterly filing, calendar quarters are used. The first quarter is January through March; the second quarter is April through June; the third quarter is July through September and the fourth quarter is October through December.
(2) Payment due dates are determined by corresponding state due dates for withholding tax returns. When an employer files an Oregon Quarterly Combined Tax Report, the transit excise information and tax must be filed and paid on or before the end of the month following the quarter with the combined tax report.
(3) For 1989 and prior years if an employer files a semi-annual withholding tax return, the transit excise tax for the 1st and 2nd quarters is due July 31. The 3rd and 4th quarter tax and return are due January 31st of the following year. No other reporting periods will be permitted without prior approval of the Department and concurrence of the transit district.
(4) For rules governing annual agricultural filing, see OAR 150-316-0361.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 305.100
Stats. Implemented: ORS 267.385
Hist.: RD 10-1984, f. 12-5-84, cert. ef. 12-31-84; RD 4-1991, f. 12-30-91, cert. ef. 12-31-91; Renumbered from 150-267.385(3), REV 16-2016, f. 8-10-16, cert. ef. 9-1-16
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Getting back to the tablet for a second, there is the possibility that Nokia is manufacturing the Microsoft tablet. But what then to make of the Hawaiian Islands display and zoom controls reference? Back last month we told you that Bing Maps is going to get traffic info powered by Nokia along with Geocoding which could be the subject of the announcement being teased. Actually, it would make a lot of sense considering the picture that Nokia is teasing us with.
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Archive for December, 2012
Out of the Gym and into the Snow
While a lot of people view the winter season as a chance to stay inside and hibernate until spring, there are a lot of valuable ways to keep your body healthy while enjoying the beautiful snowy weather.
Two fun activities that actually have a bevy of health benefits, snowshoeing and sledding, are fun, inexpensive ways to make sure your body stays in tip-top shape for the coming spring.
According to Carol Wilson, R.N., M.S.N., snowshoeing is a low-impact activity that can be beneficial to people with bad knees. It also burns calories better than running, about 400-900 per hour, and is recommended by the American Heart Association as an excellent aerobic activity for the cardiovascular system.
"It works quads, hamstrings, calf muscles and muscle groups in feet and ankles," Wilson explains. "With poles, it works muscle groups in the back, shoulders and arms."
Judy Shanks, CVCSN, echoes Wilson's statements and adds that there are other ways snowshoeing can be a benefit, such as alleviating stress and contributing to overall health and well-being.
"Cold air increases metabolism, contributes to better sleep patterns, balances hormones and promotes weight loss," Shanks says. "It increases positive emotions and decreases negative emotions through exposure to nature."
While jumping onto a plastic disc and sliding down a hill might not seem like the best type of exercise, sledding can actually burn about 470 calories for a 150-pound person in an hour. With the long trek back up the hill after the ride, you're toning your leg muscles and keeping your heart rate up.
"The steeper the hill, the more beneficial the workout," Shanks said.
One aspect of sledding that might go overlooked in terms of exercise is the fun factor. Just think about how much you laugh when sledding. That giggle while on the hill actually has some health benefits.
"Fun that is free," Shanks said. "It makes you laugh, and laughter doubles heart rate for one minute afterwards. Muscles re-lax for 45 minutes after you laugh, and the immune system is boosted by decreasing stress hormones, increasing immune cells that fight infection and releasing endorphins."
To fully enjoy all the benefits of snowshoeing and sledding, there are some preseason preparation exercises that should be implemented prior to hitting the hill or strapping on the snowshoes.
"At least two weeks prior, begin gradually increasing endurance exercising until you reach a 45-minute session three times per week," Wilson said. "Include incline work on a treadmill."
If you're a parent and will be pulling your child around on a sled, Wilson recommends that you check with your doctor, espe-cially if you're over 50, and see if you're able to engage in some light weight lifting. This will prepare you for performing a mo-tion you're not accustomed to.
"Lift weights so that you can easily lift a child weighing 40 pounds if you plan to take them sledding," Wilson said. "Ride an exercise bike with moveable handlebars, pedal hard, and turn the handlebars since you will be steering the sled."
Wilson also suggests that you perform stretches prior to your winter activity. Calf stretches, calf raises, leg raises and angled walking should get the body warmed up to prevent any injury. A good warm-up will raise the body's temperature about 1-2 de-grees Celsius. Some endurance running on a treadmill can prepare the body for extensive outdoor winter exercise. She also rec-ommends some items to bring with on your journey.
"Keep hydrated, and keep water with you," said Wilson. "Take sunscreen and lip balm, energy bars, a cell phone, flashlight and a portable GPS, if available."
Prior to sledding, Shanks explains, sledders should perform some warm-up exercises to aptly prepare for the activity, includ-ing some easy squats and chest-knee stretches.
"Before sledding, do knee-to-chest stretches to avoid compression injuries due to repetitive bouncing over snow," she said. "Either sitting or lying on your back, pull your knees to your chest and hold for 30 seconds. At the bottom of the sledding hill, do some more knee-to-chest stretches or squatting movements to restore flexibility."
With some preparation before the season and before your snowshoeing or sledding experience, your winter wonderland can stay just that. Preparing the body in the fall for your winter activity, ensuring sound hydration before, during, and after, as well as warming up before and after exercise can keep the body healthy throughout the season and throughout your life. So next time you strap on your snowshoes or wax up your sled, make sure your body is just as prepared.
-Fitness Fanatic
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Winter Wonder Playland
Playing or walking in a winter wonderland will be a lot more pleasant with a good pair of winter boots to keep feet warm and dry. Before you head out to stroll through the snow, check out some of the new features and technologies in this season's boots.
There are plenty of options out there for men, women and children who want to stay outside as the weather cools down.
Itasca Snowstomper children's boots come in multiple colors and have many features to keep little feet warm and dry so kids can enjoy outdoor winter activities all day. They feature a front-zip design and TPR shell to keep the bottom of the boot water-proof. The foam liner provides extra-lightweight insulation, so little ones can keep building snowmen or shoveling all season.
This technology from Itasca is not just available for children! The Itasca Chloe boots for women are easy to pull on with a bungee design, and the fleece lining blocks out the cold.
Thinsulate, a synthetic material used to insulate outdoor clothing, can be found in boots as well. Itasca's Cascade and Big Buck Hunter 800 designs for men both contain the material. The Big Buck Hunter 800 is also completely waterproof with a bar-rier construction and TPR shell.
Anyone who is looking to enjoy the outdoors this winter needs to be sure they have footwear that will keep feet warm and dry, but hunters need extra features as well.
Rocky Brands' Jasper Trac style features a durable rubber pac shell for durability. The boots are also water resistant and have a removable 200-gram 3-ply liner. The boots are perfect for hunters as they feature a Realtree AP camouflage print covering the nylon. The bottom of the boot has a PolarTrac outsole which makes it perfect for all terrains.
"Hunting is really about freedom," said Dayne Hess, vice president of Rocky Outdoor Sales. "Getting into the field, escaping from the daily grind, testing your skills while one on one with nature – it's that feeling of freedom that inspired this new system of apparel and footwear."
Keep sledding, hiking, hunting and enjoying the cold weather with warm, dry feet with the variety of winter boots available this season. Is it snowing yet?
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The Latest, Greatest, High Tech Apparel is Here At Dunham's
Stay Warmer, Dryer and Ski or Board Longer.
Serious skiers and boarders know the importance of correctly layering their clothing. The concept is simple. Multiple layers of breathable light-weight clothing can keep you warmer, dryer and skiing or boarding at peak performance longer, even in the coldest temperatures. Start with a base layer set of quality-multipleade crew and leggings capable of wicking moisture away from your body. Add a breathable mid-layer such as a shirt, sweater or vest. Top it all off with a wind-resistant jacket and pants. In addition to keeping you warm and dry in low temperatures, layering your clothing correctly will also keep you more comfortable by making it easy to removing outer layers when temperatures rise.
The great news is that Dunham's has teamed up with two of the biggest names in ski and snowboard apparel to make Dun-ham's Sports your one-stop shop for all the latest, greatest most-high-tech apparel you need to stay warmer, dryer and ski or board longer.
This Ain't Your Daddy's Long Underwear!
Under Amour, already the recognized leader in base layer technology ups the ante this year with new ColdGear® UA Base-layer 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 crews and leggings. UA Cold Gear is designed to wick moisture away from your skin, circulate body heat and keeping you warm and dry without weighing you down.
"We already had what we thought was the best product out there – the best combination of warmth, weight and dryness – but we started two years ago to make it better," says Kevin Eskridge of Under Armour."Our new Cold Gear Baselayer lines were developed in partnership with the most cutting-edge fabric mills in the world, then tested at our Under Armour Innovation Lab tested and validated by world class athletes."
Eskridge adds that choosing the UA ColdGear Baselayer cold weather protection you need is a matter of personal preference, depending on how active you are and how affected you are by the cold. Every UA Baselayer crew and legging features light-weight 4-way stretch fabric, UA's signature Moisture Transport System and Anti-Odor technology. Baselayer 2.0 offers excellent mid-weight protection in cold weather. Baselayer 3.0 delivers maximum warmth in extreme cold conditions. Baselayer 4.0 deliv-ers warmth, dryness and comfort in the brutal cold.
Conquer the Coldest Weather
Dunham's offers a complete line of high-tech Under Armour apparel to help you layer correctly and conquer even the coldest weather. A smooth, slick Under Armour Rhyme Stone ¼-Zip with UA's signature Moisture Transport System and Anti-Odor technology can be worn as a comfortable mid-layer or stylish outer layer, depending on the weather. Lightweight ¼-zip construc-tion allows on-demand ventilation.
If the soft feel of fleece is more your style, slip into an UA Power Stretch mid-level fleece. Armour® Fleece technology com-bines a soft brushed inner layer and a quick-drying, lightweight outer layer. As the name implies, the bonded fabric layers move with you to help keep you limber, more mobile and ready for almost anything any hill, trail or half-pipe can throw at you.
If icy winds send shivers down your spine, then slip into great looking UA jackets and pants with Armour Storm technology. The soft, comfortable ArmourLoft inner keeps you warm and comfortable without adding excess weight or bulk, while the 100-percent waterproof breathable yet wind-resistant fabric finish takes the sting out of even the coldest winter blasts. UA ColdGear® men's knit hats and women's Blustry beanies also deliver warmth and comfort so you can stay focused, even in extreme tempera-tures. ColdGear thermal lining features an exclusive hex pattern that traps body heat for maximum warmth and minimal weight.
Technology You Can See and Feel
In the past few years, Columbia has turned its attention to developing superior technologies and functional designs that allow you to choose pieces that best fit your environmental and activity needs. This year's line features Omni-Heat Reflective, Colum-bia's proprietary technology that helps regulate temperature by using metallic dots, which reflect and retain body heat, while the area between the dots dissipates moisture and excess heat to keep you more comfortable.
"The silver dots do an amazing job reflecting body heat – almost like a breathable space-blanket," says Andy Nordhoff of Co-lumbia Sportswear. "Our designers have been able to incorporate Omni-Heat Reflective in new form-fitting silhouettes for this season since they no longer need to rely on thick, traditional insulation. The result is a lightweight solution that allows for great range of motion for all outdoor activities."
Columbia's wrapped those styles in waterproof, breathable membranes designed to be lightweight and durable. And in addi-tion to staying warm and dry all winter long, the color palette for the season ensures that you will also look as good as you feel.
But Omni-Heat Reflective goes well beyond jackets. In designing the baselayers for example, Columbia worked with a phys-iology expert to determine heat zones in the body and have mapped the Omni-Heat Reflective to those zones. For high sweat zones that naturally expel heat, designers incorporated wicking fabric to deliver optimal temperature regulation. And the full line of baselayer is antimicrobial, reducing the stink factor after a long day working moving snow on the slopes with your skis… or in the driveway with your shovel.
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So, what are you waiting for? If you are serious about getting the most out of every time you hit the slopes, trails or half-pipe, Dunham's Sports has all the latest, greatest most high-tech apparel you need to stay warmer, dryer and ski or board longer.
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It's coming ... It's coming. Now's the time to register for the meal events associated with the Annual Convention Show & Sale.
Tickets for scheduled events can be ordered by completing the N.D.G.A. Advance Registration Form and sending it in with your payment prior to July 1. The registration is a PDF form that allows you to enter the information onto the form prior to printing.
Please contact Fred Meyer, show chair, if you have any questions.
Our April 1st reopening of the National Glass Museum was productive. Sarah VanDalsem took down her marvelous childrens' glassware and furniture display from the front window, then Pam and Fred Meyer worked with Vicki Churchman to clean the shelves and set up a display of the museum's 54 single-handled servers. The pictures may be a tad confusing, but servers were placed back-to-back in similar colors so the display would be pretty from outside or inside. Come see it!
We will be open from 11-4 on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10-2 on Saturdays. If you are in the area on another day and want to visit, you can call a local museum trustee who will usually be able to let you in: Ginny Butts at 620-326-2943 or Janis McDonald at 620-326-2990
Flip the pages on your calendar to the month of July and circle the 15th and 16th and make plans to attend the NDGA 43rd Annual Convention, Show and Sale in Wellington, KS.
We've added information about Hotels & Motels on our convention page.
Check out the updated Schedule of Events to help plan your time.
Have you identified your donations for the Silent Auction held during the Show and the live auction held after the Banquet?
The 2017 NDGA Annual General Membership Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, July 14th. Everyone is welcome.
If you still have some shopping to do on Amazon, make sure you click on this link first so that it records information to Amazon that results in a donation back to NDGA. Alternatively, you could bookmark smile.amazon.com in your browser for future use.
Have you sent in your Annual Fund contribution? If not, you can complete the Annual Fund Resonse Form and mail it with your check, or use the Paypal Giving Fund for making your donation. Look at the Annual Fund page for more information.
It's not too early to make plans for July 2017. Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the 2017 convention in Wellington, KS!
Some of you have been to the Museum but not recently, others have yet to visit! Please consider coming by to see our latest acquisitions.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we will soon have displayed, a wonderful part of the glass industry. We were given a glass mold with plunger for a Fostoria Colony #2412 1/2 two part relish dish. This is wonderful alone, but we also got a punty stick and rest, a blow pipe, and three tools to work glass. This will go along with a goblet mold the museum already has displayed. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had that two part relish to show how it fit into the mold? I'm on a quest to find that Colony two part relish to display along side the actual mold so that people can see show it works. A picture is worth a thousand words. If you have the piece, and would be willing to donate it to go along with the mold, please contact Pam Meyer.
It's time for the ANNUAL FUND DRIVE! Wait a minute, you say. Isn't that usually in the spring? It has been in the past but this year the Annual Fund Drive has been moved to the fall because the membership year has been changed from July 1 through June 30 to January 1 through December 31.
You were generous in your continued support in 2015 and we thank you. We trust you will be pleased to learn those contributions were mostly allocated to support and enhance NDGA's National Glass Museum. The work of NDGA is ongoing and ever evolving. The need for this year's Annual Fund Drive is no exception. Please help further NDGA's mission for education and preservation of American glass.
You should have received your Annual Fund via US mail. If not, you can complete the Annual Fund Resonse Form and mail it with your check, or use the Paypal Giving Fund for making your donation. Look at the Annual Fund page for more information.
It was a great time for everyone in Tiffin Ohio at the 42nd NDGA annual convention.
Check out all the photos on our 2016 convention summary page
Mark your calendar and make plans to join us next July 15-16 in Wellington Kansas. We'll be adding information to our convention page as it becomes available.
* The Tiffin Glass Company - From the Inside by Mike Carlson and Martha Ziegler
* Bedroom and Bathroom Glass by Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer
* American Iridescent Stretch Glass by Dr. David shetlar
* Indiana Glass - The Depression Years by Craig Scheming
* Steuben - The Modern Years by Tom Felt and Bob O'Grady
Have you noticed the "Amazon" link on the left hand size and wondered why it is on our page? Quite simply, NDGA geta a "referral fee" everytime you purchase something on Amazon, but only if you first start at our customized link on the left. It's that easy - you don't have to do anything else.
Another way you can help NDGA is using the Paypal Giving Fund link in the left menu. It allows to you make a tax deductible donation to NDGA by credit card, and NDGA does not incur any credit card charges. So NDGA receives the full 100% of your donation.
NDGA will be starting the Annual Fund campaign soon and we'll update the Annual Fund page with the latest information. Speaking of latest information, have you checked out the latest on the 2016 Convention ? July is rapidly approaching!
At the 40th NDGA Annual Convention in 2014 we had Ornaments made to commemorate the NDGA National Glass Museum and Paperweights to commemorate the 40th anniversary of our convention. These were made out of the beautiful Ruby Glass by the Crystal Memories Company out of Tiffin, OH and the Mosser Glass Company in Cambridge, OH respectfully. Although we have sold many of these items, we still have a number that we are storing. Since we need the space the Museum Board of Trustee and the NDGA Board of Directors voted to allow us to discount these items by 20% making the Ornaments $28.00 and the Paperweights $32.00. Just in time for Christmas gift giving or decorating your tree! We would love to ship you one or more of these beautiful pieces. The cost of boxing and postage will run $7.75. If ordering more than one item it would, of course, cost accordingly. Please contact Pam Meyer at firstname.lastname@example.com or phone at 972-672-6213 if you wish to purchase one or more.
Planing continues on the 2016 convention to be held in Tiffin, OH, MO. Check the convention page for the latest information.
You may also be doing some end-of-year tax planning. Your donations of glass for the national collection are always appreciated, as well as items for resale in the gift shop. If you're considering a cash donation, we are registered with Ebay Giving Works that allows you to make a donation via PayPal with NDGA receiving 100% of the proceeds.
And if you're an Amazon shopper, make sure to click on our link to Amazon.com so that NDGA receives a referral credit.
August 5th brought a big turn out as Dennis and Ara Ann Duty of Wichita brought some of Dennis's toy trains and railroad memorabilia down to share with us, including some of the railroad china and glasses he had acquired.
On the recent September First Friday, Angie Hilt of Wellington demonstrated the Rock Candy making process. She showed how it is similar to the glass making process, using sugar insted of sand.
We had a group of Red Hat Ladies from Winfield who came for a group tour. They kept us busy answering questions and enjoying the glass. We always have extra volunteers on hand to accomodate groups so that no one goes away without being able to ask their questions ... and the volunteers are getting very good at answering questions.
We look forward to seeing you - don't forget to stop and see our museum when you're driving through Kansas.
The results of the NDGA 2015 election are as follows:
- President - Danny Cornelius
- Secretary - Linda Brendengerd
- Director at Large - David Adams, Betty Buersmeyer, John Fields, and Cynthia Hillman
- The change of the By-Laws was approved.
There were 462 ballots mailed out, and 305 returned, a 66% response by the membership.
The Nominating Committee would like to thank all those who ran for office, and all the members who took the time to vote.
All officers and administrators are listed on our page: About The NDGA.
We're instituting a new column that we hope will both educate our readers and help out our collectors. Most (we believe this should be all, but there may be an exception) of us have collections that are missing a "part". It may be a creamer withour a sugar, a bottom without a lid, a saucer without a cup ... you get the idea by now.
Check the latest issue of the News & Views for the current requests. You'll also find directions on how to submit your input. With your help, these lonely pieces will find their lost mate.
The National Glass Museumj, located in Wellington Kansas, has seen a lot of visitors this year. All of our volunteers have done an outstanding job this year greeting visitors and helping to spread the word about the museum. We had the opportunity to recognize our Volunteers and Donors at an appreciation party in early December. Thank you everyone!!!
It seems like everyone is busy with planning for the holidays, and so are we. The Museum is decked out in color for the season, and ready to welcome visitors.
The December/January issue of the News & Views has a cover story about preserving our past.The NDGA National Glass Museum for the past year or so has been taking broken pieces of glass collected from dealers at shows or just items that we find that have been damaged beyond use and turning them into pendants or earrings.
Many items can be purchased from the Gift Shop at the museum. Jewelry items along with many other items are often available at glass shows and sales throughout the country. Check out some of our selection here.<
We've all seen the ads to support Public Broadcasting. Now, here's a really good reason.
During the July 2013 Convention, television station KTWU located in Topeka Kansas, spent some time videotaping at the Convention and Museum. The result was broadcast as the October 10, 2013 program of Sunflower Journeys. It is a 27 minute program with two other stories. Our story begins 10 minutes into the program and lasts for 8 minutes. Make sure you are using supported software to view the program.
Many thanks to Pam Meyer and others for making this happen. Let us know what you thought of the program.
It was only a year ago a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the Grand Opening of the NDGA National Glass Museum located at 117 S Washington Ave. in Wellington KS.
This past year has seen the Museum grow from an empty building to one that houses a collection of glass from the 1800's to the 1970's, representing a large number of the companies that were in existence during those times. It also has a working reference library for the public to use in their research of glassware. The museum is staffed by volunteers, who are always willing to help answer questions.
The museum will help in serving the two main goals of the organization, education and preservation of all American made glassware with an emphasis on the Depression Era.
NDGA is a 501(c)(3) organization with the museum opened to the public at no charge. The museum is supported by donations and proceeds from the gift shop where you may purchase glass items, along with t-shirts, tote bags and post cards. A donation jar is also available to anyone wishing to help support the museum.
The Museum is opened Thursday, Friday and Saturday between the hours of
11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., with additional hours available by appointment.
Please call 620-326-6400 or 316-524-1553 for those arrangements.
The children then went on to making rock candy, which just like glass, needs the correct ingredients fired at the correct temperature to create a product. Yuum!
One of the highlights of 2013 NDGA Convention was the participation by guest author Barbara Mauzy. She presented a session titled "Passing on the Passion" on Saturday and repeated on Sunday. Barbara also wrote a book "Child of the Great Depression" (ISBN #0985967870).
Are you a depression glass collector? Have you had trouble getting your children or grandchildren to appreciate depression glass and its significance in American history. Well here is the perfect resource for the young reader. Written and illustrated by well known glass author Barbara Mauzy, this book will help young new collectors to appreciate the significance of depression glass; what was the Great Depression, why did it happen, how does the glassware relate to the times, etc... That and much more is included in this great new book designed specifically for the young collector. Your purchase of this book helps to support The National Depression Glass Association and The National Glass Museum.
Remember, the holidays are coming. Contact Pam Meyer to order your copy, and perhaps a second one as a gift.
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It's a known fact that Salman Khan had helped Arjun Kapoor to get into shape. Over time, both actors have begun to share a great bond. So much so that Salman, takes keen interest in Arjun's work even today.
We're told that after his shoot for Gunday, Arjun had met Salman. Arjun kept raving about his next and the exciting role he is playing. He even told Salman that the script of the movie reminded him of the latter's father, Salim Khan's work. After seeing Arjun's excitement, Salman made a special call to the director of the movie. He asked the director to narrate the entire script of the film to him.
A source reveals, "The next day, Ali went to Khan's house and narrated the script. At one point, Salman even asked his father to join in. The duo was very impressed with the film and they congratulated Ali for his work. It reminded them of movies like Deewaar (1975) and Kala Pathar (1979). In fact, while listening to the script, Salman even gave Ali a few suggestions."
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3 years ago bees colonized the wall of my unused chicken coop. My neighbors were complaining about the bee flow (it's next to their pool area) so I brought in Backwards Beekeepers to do a cutout (I'll link the video when I have privileges), and they took my bees off to Topanga.
That wall must be a great place for a hive, because it promptly got re-colonized, so 2 weeks ago I brought the same master beekeeper out for a cutout, with me assisting , and this time I kept the bees!
It was a decent sized colony, and we filled a deep body with 9 frames of brood and a little honey. On top I put a medium with empty frames (just popsicle sticks glued into the top groove and painted with wax).
I crushed and strained the excess comb to yield about 10 lbs of tasty honey, and it all measures <18% on my spiffy new $29 refractometer from amazon.
We went back in a week later to check on them, and while we didn't look hard enough to see fresh eggs, there was enough new comb and other healthy activity that my mentor declared it queenright. There seems to be good bee flow in front of the hive during the day, and in the evening there's a nice hum if I put my ear (gently) up to the size of the bottom body.
My environment is semi-suburban. Home are typically on 1/2 acre lots (plus or minus), and the nearest Starbucks is more than a mile away as the bee flies .
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With a stay at Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa in Hanoi (Hoan Kiem), you'll be minutes from Ancient House and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. This spa hotel is within close proximity of Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre and Memorial House.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided.
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Kammeron MichellePhotographer Female Fremont, California, US
My Website: Kammeron Michelle PhotographyMy MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/kammeronmichelle
Mayhem # 1404987
About Me*** Please Note : Right now I am not really shooting with people who don't already know me and understand that I have been sick this past year. Processing images is very time consuming and I can and do enjoy it but right now I just can't guarantee that I can get images to models in a timely fashion. I may think I am well enough to set up a shoot then I get hit with a string of bad migraines and it's all out the door. So until further notice I gonna stick to shooting myself. because I know i'm available last minute and I won't be angry if I have to cancel or can't have final images for months and months... *** But as soon and I'm better!! AS SOON AS I'M BETTER!!!! ***
**I am in the Bay Area in Northern California. currently: Fremont. **
I am an artist (always), model (since 2002), and photographer (since 2009). I'd played with photography in the past but in 2009 I started working with models and that's when I got addicted to photography and really picked it up as my art medium.
I love working with models (male and female) and enjoy building up my portfolio, and exploring photography. I offer TF only as I do not have a budget to pay models. So if you like my work and wanna work with me ... lets shoot. I work with models of all experience levels.
While I am not married to any style of photography (fashion, glamor, artistic, nude, implied, etc), my strength is black&white and INFRARED. I tend to be more "artsy" then glamor or fashion. I work with studio lighting/strobes or natural lighting.
My turn around time to get finished images to models varies (1-6 weeks).
How I work:
I can "dropbox" hi-res and lo-res final files or provide a CD/flash drive and ship it to you. I give you files of everything that I work on.
I require a signed model release unless you are hiring my services.
I NEVER require nudity. But I do like to take nudes or semi nudes.
If you don't want nudes of you out there in the world then don't pose nude with me. I don't need or want a collection of photographs that I can't display.
If you want to be credited or "tagged" (you or your stage name) in images, you need to tell me, better yet write it on the model release.
What I DO with the photos: Use them in my portfolios (print AND online), as well as potential gallery shows, books, etc.
I have several shoot ideas I would love to see materialize: Vintage nightgowns, slips, musical instruments, corsets, rope (not actually being tied up but looking like it, and I mean blk&wt shots with elegant rope). rain / wet / dirty / sandy / gritty. I like images that tell a story and will be pursuing that.
I strongly encourage viewing my website if you are interested in working with me and viewing the people gallery as it will give you a idea of what I do. :) I'm a bit slow updating MM because I'm usually busy editing photos instead, and I usually only post infrared portraits here on MM.
You can contact me through model mayhem message.
Escorts are ALWAYS welcome.
My MM model profile is # 477152
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What is infrared? I won't bore you with the technical details. The effect is what's important. It has kind of a marble "statue" appearance for skin. Almost all skin turns light or white. Hair turns light (almost white) on many people. Clothing turns random. Some things turn white, somethings turn blueish. Black suede tends to turn blue and black leather tends to stay black. So your awesome new dress may look like a totally different dress with my photos. Patterns on fabric tend to disappear.
Makeup in infrared is also strange. Eyeliner WILL show up, creamy eye shadows tend to show up, powders don't. Lipstick can show up but doesn't always.
Tattoos in infrared : They are AWESOME!! The dark lines become darker and because it lightens the skin it makes them "Pop" The color within the tattoo varies.
Important note: Please don't wear skinny jeans when posing for me, unless you only want waist up shots. I know they are all fashionable and all the trend right now, but I do NOT find them visually appealing and I won't photograph them. I just won't do it!!
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Hope and Memory:
Both a political history and a moral critique of the twentieth century, this is a personal and impassioned book from one of Europe's most outstanding intellectuals. Identifying totalitarianism as the major innovation of the twentieth century, Tzvetan Todorov examines the struggle between this system and democracy and its effects on human life and consciousness.
Totalitarianism managed to impose itself because, more than any other political system, it played on people's need for the absolute: it fed their hope to endow life with meaning by taking part in the construction of a paradise on earth. As a result, millions of people lost their lives in the name of a higher good. While democracy eventually won the struggle against totalitarianism in much of the world, democracy itself is not immune to the pitfall of do-goodery: moral correctness at home and atomic or "humanitarian" bombs abroad.
Todorov explores the history of the past century not only by analyzing its spectacular political conflicts but also by offering moving profiles of several individuals who, at great personal cost, resisted the strictures of the communist and Nazi regimes. Some--Margarete Buber-Neumann, David Rousset, Primo Levi, and Germaine Tillion--were deported to concentration camps. Others--Vasily Grossman and Romain Gary--fought courageously in World War II. All became exemplary witnesses who described with great lucidity and humanity what they had endured.
This book preserves the memory of the past as we move into the twenty-first century--arguing eloquently that we must place the past at the service of a just future.
Tzvetan Todorov is Director of Research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris and the author of many books, most recently Imperfect Garden: The Legacy of Humanism and The Fragility of Goodness (both Princeton).
"Hope and Memory is a powerful and moving meditation. . . . There are some brilliant and moving anecdotes in the book, dramatizing the general theme, which is one of hostility to the kind of black-and-white thinking beloved of tyrants and ranters."--Tom Garvin, Irish Times (Dublin)
"The structural nature of evil, the human propensity for it, and it's relationship to ideas of the good, is Tzvetan Todorov's subject in this meditation on totalitarianism and democracy in the 20th century. . . . Totalitarianism, he argues, was the great innovation of the 20th century because it played so successfully to people's need for the absolute. . . . Todorov explores this in comparing the Soviet and Nazi systems and in examining the intellectual and legal conflicts between communists and their critics in postwar France and the continuing argument between right and left over which kind of excesses are most culpable."--Martin Woollacott, Guardian Saturday Review
"A sense of moral outrage informs Todorov's [work]. . . . War does more harm than good, he believes, not matter what the announced intentions of the warmakers may be."--Modris Eksteins, First Things
"[Todorov's] judgements seem dignified, sober and sensible. . . . It's the way [his] reflections condense into a moral vision, combined with occasionally intimate and above all first-hand accounts of totalitarian politics in which the book abounds."--Carl Joakin Gagnon, Toronto Globe and Mail
"Almost alone among contemporary critics, Tzvetan Todorov has chosen to apply his prodigious talents to the literature of twentieth-century totalitarianism. His unique gift is his ability to elucidate the memoirs and writings of some of the century's greatest survivors, not merely discovering their literary qualities but also finding in their works moral and political lessons relevant to us all."--Anne Applebaum
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NetEase to Spend ¥100m on Game Ads
NetEase.com Inc (NASDAQ: NTES), a Chinese Internet technology company, will spend close to ¥100 million advertising its self-developed 3D online game Tx3, its online gaming division marketing boss Fan Cunyan told Yicai.com. The company, which has invested more than ¥200 million developing four 3D online games since 2003, controlled over half of China's 3D online game market in 1H 2011, according to NetEase CEO Ding Lei. Online gaming accounted for as much as 89% of NetEase's ¥1.8 billion revenue in Q2 2011.
Eastern Airlines Q3 Profit Up 5%
China Eastern Airlines Corp (NYSE: CEA, SHA: 600115, HKG: 0670), the nation's second largest carrier by passenger traffic, posted ¥24.45 billion in revenues and ¥3.31 billion in net profits for Q3 2011, up 12% and 4.9% year on year respectively. Its debt ratio declined to 79.4% as of the end of September, shedding 4.2 percentage points from the beginning of the year.
Changyou Posted $53m in Q3 Profit
Changyou.com Ltd (NASDAQ: CYOU), a leading Chinese online game developer and operator, posted $119 million in revenues and $52.8 million in net profits for Q3 2011, up 39% and 17% year on year respectively.
Shanghai Pharma Posted Moderate Q3 Growths
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (SHA: 601607, HKG: 2607), China's second biggest drug distributor, posted ¥6.72 billion in revenues and ¥1.71 billion in net profits for Q1-Q3 2011, up 5.4% and 2.6% respectively from the same period a year earlier.
Poly Q1-Q3 Profit up 51%
Poly Real Estate Group Co (SHA: 600048), a leading property developer, posted ¥21.81 billion in revenues and ¥3.47 billion in net profits for Q1-Q3 2011, up 26.2% and 51.3% respectively from the same period a year earlier. It sold 4.99 million m2 in floor space and built 2.27 million m2 between January and September, up 3.4% and 33.1% year on year respectively.
Changan Auto Eyes European Market
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co (SHE: 000625) will start selling its Eado sedan in Europe soon, general manger Zhang Baolin said, without giving a timetable. The car maker posted a ¥142.45 million loss for Q3 2011 amid China's stalled auto market.
FAW Cuts Earnings Prospect
FAW Car Co (SHE: 000800), the listed arm of China's third largest automaker by output, FAW Group Co, expects this year's net profit to plunge 50% to 80% to between ¥372 million and ¥930 million amid a slowed Chinese auto market. It posted a ¥49.9 million loss in Q3 2011, compared to a net profit of ¥449.2 million a year earlier.
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Posted by Nigel Fenwick on May 16, 2013
Of the many questions I get from clients, many center on the use of social media for customer engagement purposes — because sometimes IT staff are asked to block employees from using social media. But what should you do when the owners of the business take to social media?
Today, a small restaurant in Arizona is the hottest thing on social media. Their Facebook page has gone from 2,854 likes on May 14 to 74,687 on May 16. Was this incredible growth in "likes" the result of some incredibly successful social media campaign? Well not exactly.
The restaurant was recently featured on the season finale of Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares — a show my wife and I really enjoy as it happens. It seems the main reason why the owners, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, invited the show to their restaurant was because business had gone downhill because of an Internet firestorm they themselves seemed to have not only started but also steadily fuelled.
Well one of the many, many lessons from the meltdown of Amy's Baking Company (ABC) in Scottsdale, AZ is that owners should never try to use social media before understanding a few basic guidelines:
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Whereas in the past, the Pentastar automaker may have tried to sell the buying public on terms like "Corinthian leather" to sell their luxury automobiles, today, all it has to do is call up its friends (read: corporate overlords) in Italy to get some top-quality Potrona Frau leather (usually found in Maserati and top-of-the-line Alfa Romeo models) and hand-sanded wood trim sent over. The new-for-2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series is visually distinguished as well by "platinum-chrome" trim on the grille, door mirrors and handles, plus 20-inch polished wheels and all the bells and whistles Chrysler can muster. Starting at $40,125, it's also a good bit less expensive than other luxury cars its size cars with similar trappings.
Couple that with what Chrysler claims is the first eight-speed automatic transmission offered on a domestic luxury sedan and available all-wheel drive, and the 300 Luxury Series could just make luxury import buyers swing by their local Chrysler dealership for a closer look. Short of that, have a look at the high-res images in the gallery and the press release after the jump for a closer look.
All-new Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Sedan: The Most Luxurious and Fuel-efficient Chrysler Flagship Ever
- All-new 300 Luxury Series expands the 2012 Chrysler 300 lineup with more personality, style and efficiency
- Exclusive Luxury Series appointments include ultra-premium leather, hand-sanded matte wood, world-class craftsmanship and refinement – all to deliver the most luxurious Chrysler sedan ever
- Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature a state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission
- Best-in-class 31 highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy with eight-speed automatic transmission and award-winning 292 horsepower, 3.6-liter aluminum Pentastar® V-6 engine
- Chrysler 300 Luxury Series models start at $40,145 and arrive in the first-quarter of 2012
December 27, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Designed to be the most luxurious and fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan ever, the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series combines ultra-premium leather – once limited to some of the most exotic Italian luxury cars – with world-class refinement and handling, state-of-the-art safety and connectivity features and eight-speed automatic transmission with Pentastar® V-6 engine for 31 best-in-class highway mpg.
"The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Edition is more than just our flagship car, it's the trophy for the tireless majority, an automobile designed and built to meet the most discerning of expectations," said Saad Chehab, President and CEO – Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "It's fitted with a paddle shifting eight-speed transmission found only on cars twice its cost, dressed with the highest grade Italian Poltrona Frau leather and finished with hand sanded real wood found only in exotic cars – all to deliver a surprising combination of hyper craftsmanship, style, technology and 'uber' best-in-class fuel economy at 31 mpg."
The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series expands the Chrysler flagship sedan lineup further with a fuel-efficient V-6 engine option, in addition to the top-of-the-range Chrysler 300C Luxury Series sedan with its powerful 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with Fuel Saver Technology.
World-class luxury with expressive styling details
The all-new Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series are the most highly appointed sedans the brand has ever offered.
Exclusive interior features found on the Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series sedans include either Black or Mochachino Poltrona Frau® "Foligno" leather-wrapped instrument panel, cluster brow, center console side panels and upper front- and rear-door panels. Premium Nappa leather covers the door armrest, bolster and center console armrest. Black or two-tone Mochachino seats are wrapped exclusively in supple Nappa leather and include 12-way power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats (including four-way power lumbar) with two-mode ventilation and two-mode heated seats for both front and rear passengers. Black or two-tone Mochachino leather-wrapped steering wheel - with all-new die-cast paddle shifters - features a unique chrome accent ring to highlight the segment-exclusive 360-degree heated rim. Completing the interior environment is specially selected Natural Pore Mocha wood trim featuring a matte finish to enhance the beauty of the real wood.
On the exterior, large 20-inch polished face (rear-wheel drive (RWD) only, 19-inch with all-wheel drive (AWD) and painted pocket aluminum wheels, provide the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series sedans with an even more planted and road-holding look. Platinum chrome fascia accents, exterior mirror caps and door handle accents provide an even more upscale look. Topping off the unique exterior is a platinum-chrome finished grille surround with platinum-chrome mesh grille for a truly distinctive appearance.
Premium amenities include the segment's largest touchscreen infotainment system (8.4-inch) Uconnect® Touch 8.4N with Garmin® navigation, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, LED-illuminated instrument cluster with driver-selectable color EVIC, power tilt and telescoping steering column with memory, power-adjustable pedals with memory, power backlight sunshade, premium 18-ounce Berber floor mats satin chrome lower door sills with "Chrysler" logo, dual heated/cooled cup holders, ambient lit foot well lighting, LED illuminated interior door handles and front and rear map pockets, premium carpeted trunk mat, HomeLink universal transceiver and power exterior mirrors with memory, driver mirror auto-dimming and auto-tilt in Reverse.
Available in RWD or with the segment's most advanced AWD system, the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series models arrive at Chrysler dealerships in the first-quarter of 2012. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (including $825 destination) of these Chrysler 300 models is:
- Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (RWD) $40,145
- Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (AWD) $42,495
- Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (RWD) $42,895
- Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (AWD) $45,245
Democratization of technology: segment-first eight-speed automatic transmission
Once available only on premium import vehicles costing twice as much, the 2012 Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission. This new segment-exclusive ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission expands the world-class power and fuel-efficiency of the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series and delivers class-leading fuel efficiency with respect to:
- Best-in-class highway fuel economy (31 highway mpg)
- Best-in-class V-6 AWD fuel economy (18 city and 27 highway mpg)
- Best-in-class combined fuel economy (23 with RWD, 21 with AWD)
- Unsurpassed city fuel economy (19 city mpg RWD, 18 mpg AWD)
- Overall unsurpassed fuel economy in its class (19 city and 31 highway mpg with RWD)
The addition of three more gear ratios in the proven ZF eight-speed automatic transmission design help to reduce the gaps normally associated with upshifting and downshifting. Combined with the award-winning 292 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, passengers will experience world-class levels of refinement due to small, evenly spaced ratios that provide quicker acceleration and smoother shifts.
Delivering up to a 17 percent fuel economy improvement compared with the previous generation six-cylinder Chrysler 300 AWD models, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series AWD combines the new eight-speed automatic transmission, fuel-efficient 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and the segment's most advanced AWD system for maximum all-weather traction and efficiency.
Chrysler 300's AWD system (both V-6 and V-8 engines) features a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy. No other major automotive manufacturer offers the combination of these two independent technologies. Chrysler 300's innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention. When AWD is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding fun-to-drive performance and handling inherent in RWD sedans.


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A team of engineers from the University of La Laguna (ULL) in the Canary Islands has designed the "Verdino", a self-steering vehicle that can sense the road surface using a technique called Ant Colony Optimisation (ACO). This method is based on the behaviour used by ants to find the shortest way between their ant hill and sources of food.
The study's lead author, Rafael Arnay, from the ULL's, Department of Systems and Automatic Engineering and Computer Architecture and Technology told SINC that the ACO algorithms are used to resolve "problems of combinatory optimisation" and were inspired directly by ants.
In Nature, these insects leave a trail of pheromones as they move, which can be detected by smell and followed by other members of the colony. The pheromones evaporate over time, which means that the path used by those ants that move to and from the food source over the shortest distance is the most deeply reinforced by these chemical substances, and so is the one chosen by the other ants.
"The ACO technique is based, similarly, on a colony of artificial ants, in other words computational agents that work cooperatively and communicate with each other by means of artificial pheromone trails," explains Arnay. This technique has been chosen by Canary Island engineers to allow the "Verdino" to keep to the correct path along the road without the need for any driver.
The prototype looks like vehicles used on golf courses, but it incorporates a camera that gathers the visual data necessary to apply the algorithms, as well as an internal control system that processes the data in real time. The "Verdino" is programmed to travel along unstructured roads, in other words those without lines painted on the surface, or with irregular edges caused by encroachment by soil or vegetation.
The engineers are currently testing the small car to be used as an internal transport system to link 25 housing units and a visitor centre in a bioclimatic housing development being built by the Technological and Renewable Energy Institute in the south of Tenerife, and they describe the first results as "very promising".
The researchers believe the self-guided system could be commercialised and used in vehicles to be used in places such as historical town centres, tourist complexes, exhibition or sporting venues, shopping centres and industrial estates, and could even be used within remote security systems or in adapted cars for elderly or disabled people.
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The Tigers and Mariners have had preliminary discussions about a trade that would send outfielder Brennan Boesch to Seattle, according to major-league sources. No such move is close, the sources said, but Boesch remains a secondary possibility for the Mariners in the event that their top outfield targets — Josh Hamilton chief among them — end up elsewhere. The Tigers could seek left-handed relief pitching in return for Boesch, and the Mariners are positioned to have three lefties in their bullpen: Oliver Perez, Lucas Luetge and former Tiger Charlie Furbush. Boesch, 27, is a streaky left-handed power hitter who finished fifth in American League Rookie of the Year balloting in 2010. He has a career .729 OPS with 42 home runs in 380 games. — Jon Paul Morosi
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The only thing better than a play by Douglas Carter Beane is a play by Douglas Carter Beane -- the author of As Bees in Honey Drown, the Broadway musical Xanadu, and the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar -- presented by Nearly Naked Theatre. Therefore, the Valley première of Beanes The Little Dog Laughed is something of an event.
That event will overflow with the sort of wicked yuks Beane and Nearly Naked are known for. This time around, in a black comedy nominated for the 2007 Tony Award for Best Play, Beane brings us a hot young Hollywood leading man whos driving his posse crazy by refusing to stay in the closet. The actors agents latest challenge with the oh-so-out star involves a hooker whos taken the stars fancy and the hookers girlfriend, whos mucking everything up.
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cluckmeister wrote:OHIODUCKA5 wrote:cluckmeister wrote:Ohio since you have plenty of pistols, sell some of the ones that you really don't shoot and buy the cherry Model 70.
You will probably never regret the exchange.
A couple of years ago I found a beautiful NIB 2nd generation Colt Single Action Army with pre ban Ivory grips. it too was a bit out of my price range. One night, I was sitting on the patio sipping a cold one when a thought came to mind, Ive got 6 deer guns and really only shoot 2 of them, so I sold a couple of them, and bingo, I had that Colt. I've never regretted it especially since the value of the Colt has gone up a lot more than the 2 rifles I sold
I might do that. keep the 2 colts the Model 41 and the kimber. sell the contender the GP 100 and one or 2 of the .22's. hummm
Now youre cooking, that Model 70 will only gain in value and the Ruger and the 22s will remain stale value wise, unless theyre Colts also.
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FY2010 Annual Report
FY2011 Annual Report
November 15, 2011
428 Library
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Members Present: Scott Walter (Chair), Pat Allen, Paula Carns, Tony Hynes, Kathleen Kern, JoAnn Jacoby, Joe Lenkart, Geoff Ross, Robert Slater, Peggy Steele, David Ward
Members Absent: Lisa Hinchliffe, Becky Smith
Walter volunteered to take the minutes.
Ward provided a brief summary of the OCLC Research Webinar on virtual reference services. The OCLC report, "Seeking Synchronicity," is available at http://www.oclc.org/reports/synchronicity/.
The Strategic Planning Task Force is preparing the final draft of the strategic planning document for EC review, and plans to submit it to EC before the end of the month.
The committee discussed the upcoming discussion of this topic with the Administrative Council and suggested the following as questions that might be posed to AC (and, through AC, to the divisions):
The committee noted the following starting points for the discussion:
Services to Graduate Students
There are also some units that serve a graduate and professional students audience primarily, e.g., LIS Library Services, which includes a number of resources aimed at this group, e.g.:


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Proving that attention is a fickle mistress, Kate Plus 8– the reality TV show starring celebrity mom Kate Gosselin – has been cancelled by TLC after six seasons.
According to our friends at The Superficial, the show ended because "people finally realized watching a shrew harpie with Tara Reid's stomach raise eight Asian kids is how other countries torture enemy combatants."
In other words? Nobody was watching it …
Two years ago, Kate and her ex-husband Jon Gosselin were "The Great National Drama" – with a whopping 10 million viewers tuning into the televised spectacle that was the implosion of their marriage.
Obviously those numbers have plummeted in recent years … with Kate Plus 8 only averaging around 1 million viewers.
"TLC has decided not to renew another season of 'Kate Plus 8,'" the network said in a statement Monday. "TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future."
The statement added that the show's final episode will air on September 12.
Despite the setback, Gosselin remains upbeat about her family's future.
"We've had a great run!" she tweeted on Monday. "While it is very sad for me and the kids (there were many tears at the breakfast table this morning!)…we are looking forward with great anticipation to our bright future!"
Meanwhile her ex-husband said he was "very relieved" that the show had been cancelled, adding that "I hope that this will bring more privacy to my children and that they can get the proper attention they need for any personal issues they might have in the future."
Kate Down Under
Pump It, Kate!
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Name Changing?
Hi, everyone!
I know that the whole "changing your last name" thing is a huge debate at any age, but I was curious about whether 30-something brides are perhaps less-likely to change their names than younger brides? I figure there might be more reasons for us to keep our names, whether it's professionally, maybe if you've already changed your name with a previous marriage, or just plain "I've had it for 30 years, why should I change it now?" =)
Personally, I am not going to be changing my last name. I have quite a few reasons for it. But when I was in my early- to mid-20s with a previous long-term boyfriend, I had fully intended to change my name to his when I thought about it.
It's hard for me to say whether I changed my mind because I "grew up," or if it's because of another reason -- my ex-bf was hispanic while my fiance is white, I've been in my career and earning my reputation now for 8 years instead of 2 or 3, I've given it more serious thought now that I'm actually engaged, etc.
So I'm curious to hear from you ladies!


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Run Farther and Faster
The following embedded automation parts will help the software test automator ensure the automated tests run as far and as fast as possible:
- Programming Concepts: Whether you use a tool with a scripting language, tree structure, or keywords, fundamental programming concepts such as variables, control flow statements, and modularity remain paramount in effectively automating tests and increasing the distance tests can reach through increased system coverage and test flexibility.
- Exception Handling: This category addresses the production of exception-handling routines that allow your automated tests to continue running after an unexpected occurrence. Without proper exception handling, test automation loses many of its timesaving benefits. In addition, lack of proper exception handling can negatively affect the speed at which the test suite runs.
- Automated Test Analysis and Reporting: Test reporting and analysis is a repetitive process, yet can be extremely time consuming. This category addresses what types of reports should be generated and how to effectively produce them to save time in analysis and reporting.
Crush Items that Are Normally Impossible to Break
Preventing and solving test automation problems are fundamental skills that test automators often lack. These automation bionics provide the ability to crush issues that normal test automators can't even bend.
- Automation Objects: Objects are central to automating applications; if the tool or script can't access objects, the application can't be automated. Many automation issues and failures result from a lack of proper understanding of objects and object behavior. This category addresses key object terminology (object maps, models, and properties) and the understanding of object dynamics.
- Debugging Techniques: Regardless of how well automated tests are designed and created, problems will occur. Sometimes they're related to the scripts and sometimes the application, but finding the root cause is not always simple. The inability to debug scripts can delay schedules or bring automation to a halt. This category addresses techniques such as backtracking and problem simplification, which aid in identifying and resolving automation errors.
With the ABOK, IT organizations will be better equipped to identify qualified automation resources and to offer their resources the benefit of a real automation career development track. Automators may improve their skills and better market themselves to organizations of interest, even without access to the current fad tool. These automation bionics make the test automator stronger, smarter, faster, and ready to take the world of software quality engineering to new heights.
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