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A 6 ½ furlong race for older horses, the Governor's Cup is the 10th of 11 races. Post time Wednesday at Fairplex is 4 p.m. Track gates at Betfair Hollywood Park will open at 10:15 a.m. for simulcasts.
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DEARBORN / June 19, 2012 --- University of Michigan-Dearborns Science Building will look a whole lot different in a few years.
With plans to capitalize on a recent surge in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, the University soon will renovate one of its oldest buildings with some help from the state.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently approved a $30 million capital outlay that will help UM-Dearborn fund its Science Building renovation project.
I am confident that a renovated Science Building not only will better serve our students in the near term, but also be a wise investment in the future of preparing students for the jobs and economy of tomorrow, UM-Dearborn Chancellor Daniel Little said.
STEM jobs grew three times faster than non-STEM jobs over the past decade, according to a 2011 U.S. Department of Commerce report, and are expected to grow another 17 percent by 2018.
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The $51 million project already is underway, as the Facilities Planning Team is finalizing the design phase. Once that phase is complete, faculty and staff members located in the Science Building will be informed about relocation schedules.
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Supernova Quilt-Along: Join Me!
So, welcome to my Supernova Quilt-Along. I think this quilt-along is suitable for all skill levels. It's fairly simple, straightforward piecing. You can join the quilt-along at any time, and feel free to follow along at your own pace. However, I am selfishly hoping that at least a few of you will want to do it along with me, in real-time! So, to convince you to keep pace, I'm offering a few fringe benefits:
Blog roll
See that Supernova Blog Roll over there in my sidebar? If you plan to quilt-along concurrently with me, I'll add your blog to it. Just post about your Supernova Quilt-Along plans on your blog, and be sure to include my Supernova Quilt-Along button in the post. Then either comment on my blog that you've done that, or email me, no later than March 23, and I'll add your blog to the blog roll.
That's right, I've got a full FQ bundle of Castle Peeps to give away. Everyone who links up a completed quilt at the end of the quilt-along will be eligible for the drawing. How's that for incentive?
So what do you think? Are you all with me? Tune in tomorrow, when I'll post fabric requirements, the schedule (which I promise will be very doable), and a few tips for selecting fabric. You can also join the Supernova Quilt-Along Flickr group, where you can post photos of your fabric selections and your progress.
I am looking forward to quilting along with you all!
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Well this is exciting! I am totally overcommitted, but I just have to join you. Hooray!ReplyDelete
I'd love to do it. Not sure I have time though with a newborn and a toddler :) I'll see if I can commit with your next post :)ReplyDelete
Yay! It's time!!! So exciting Lee! I'm in... bloggedReplyDelete
p.s. blogged here: http://stitchbystitchhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/03/supernova-quilt-along-with-freshly.htmlReplyDelete
I sooo want to do this QAL but bot sure I can take on another thing right now! I'll decide when I see the timeline! Also maybe an idea on fabric reqs :-)ReplyDelete
I am so excited! I love this quilt and can't wait to start! Thanks so much for doing this!ReplyDelete
BTW, I blogged about it.
Oooh yay!!! I definitely will blog about it tomorrow, count me in :)ReplyDelete
OK, so I blogged about it now, I was just so excited :)ReplyDelete
Blogged here
YES! I've been eagerly awaiting this! Thanks, Lee!!ReplyDelete
Oh dear, I'm still behind on the LAST quilt along I joined! But I'll see what the fabric requirements & time schedule are like & hopefully I can join. At the very least I'll definitely be following along & bookmarking for later!ReplyDelete
I'm with you...button added. ;)ReplyDelete
I am in! Hopefully I can keep up. :)ReplyDelete
I am so glad you are doing this quilt for us!
Wahoo! I am in!ReplyDelete
>>>and blogged :)ReplyDelete
This is such a fun quilt. I so want to join up. We'll see if I can get my current quilt off the design wall soon.ReplyDelete
ahh, come on Lee, my to-do list is way too long!! I SO want to do this. I will probably cave and join you cause this quilt is so awesome.ReplyDelete
i am so excited! i am totally in on this one!ReplyDelete
I'm in in in! And I'll blog about it later today. And while I think it would be fabulous in whatever fabric line is chosen, I stocked up on Hope Valley because (a) I LOVE Hope Valley and (b) I LOVE this quilt pattern!ReplyDelete
Alright, I'm in and I've blogged about it.ReplyDelete
I can't wait to start. I've blogged it on my site. scrapquiltpreach.blogspot.comReplyDelete
Oh, I want to, I'll have to wait until tomorrow's posting to decide for sure though...I gave up fabric purchases for lent, and if I don't have the fabric in my stash now...then I'm out of luck! I have a lot of fabric, just not sure what the requirements are yet! Waiting until tomorrow.....ReplyDelete
How much fabric do you need? A fat quarter pack of Hope Valley? Does the quilt use enough for lots of leftover?ReplyDelete
Seriously I need the excuse!
I am in! I loved this quilt when you first previewed - My post on the blog will go live tomorrow at 5AM PST.[http://richpageant.typepad.com/paulawessells/]ReplyDelete
I am excited! I hope our timing is good so that I can finish along with you all.ReplyDelete
I'd love to do this, but does the entire quilt have to be finished (backed, bound, etc.) or is it sufficient to just have the top done?ReplyDelete
Yes! Count me in. Such a beautiful quilt. Who can resist another project?ReplyDelete
Okay, I've blogged about the quilt-along and will definitely be involved (even if I'm not eligible for the finishing prize) because I still have 9 quilt tops to make this year, and this looks like it'll be a simple, yet stunning design.ReplyDelete
I don't have any followers on blogger yet, but I'll post something to my Livejournal instead and you might find a few people from there following along!
I am in!! And should definitely be able to do it real-time with you ~ on a trip and won't be home until tomorrow to have my son help me figure out how to post you on my blog...but will let you know when it gets done!!ReplyDelete
I'm in. I don't have enough time to scratch myself at the moment, but your quilt is so inspiring I cannot resist! I've just picked up the button and will blog about it before the 23rd.ReplyDelete
I'm so happy that you're doing this!
Blogged here: http://cityhousestudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-quilt-long.html
I'll be blogging on Friday - please include me! Looks like great fun!ReplyDelete
Got sooo many projects, but this one looks gorgeous so I'm in! Added the button and will blog in the next couple of days....now to pick some yummy fabrics :)ReplyDelete
Off to collect as many fabrics as I can from my stash...ReplyDelete
I blogged it too: http://fivemonkeyquilts.blogspot.com/2011/03/supernova-quilt-along.html
Ok I'm in and it's official!ReplyDelete
Oh hooray!! I've been hoping you would put to gether a tutorial or quilt along for this fabulous quilt!! Thanks :o)ReplyDelete
Awesome idea! I'm definitely joining in and have shared the news at: http://tinyurl.com/4e9qpp5ReplyDelete
What an awesome way to use up some of my overflowing stash! I'm in! (and blogged)ReplyDelete
I followed Sel's link and fell in love with the quilt. My track record for finishing quilts is 0% so I don't know that I'll do much better here, but I've got plenty of fabric and it's worth a try.
I don't have a blogger account, but here's my post on LiveJournal and a ccrosspost on Dreamwidth.
I'm in. I blogged about it here: http://moshiecreations.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/supernova-quilt-along/ReplyDelete
I don't have a blog but I am certainly going to join your quilt-along.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful quilt. My 87-year old mom will love it.
Thank you,
I'm super busy already, and participating in another QAL, but the project will be a needed break from my university courses. I've gotta join!ReplyDelete
<3 Lora from A Tactile Life
I've never done a quilt-a-long before, but I'm going to do my very very best to stay on pace with you during it! I posted about it on my blog for extra motivation.ReplyDelete
I'm in!ReplyDelete
I want to do this! So many projects on at the moment. I'll blog about it tomorrow. I think my leftover 'origins' by basic grey fat quarter stack ought to work nicely. http://kissedquilts.blogspot.comReplyDelete
I know i am a bit late but i really want to join!!ReplyDelete
wish i'd seen this when you started, but love the quilt and am doing the quilt along in black and white. have 11 blocks done of the 25 i think i need for a king sized quilt. love them!! thanks for great tutorial. have a great dayReplyDelete


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Catawba and Augusta State split a doubleheader in Augusta, Ga., on Wednesday.
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text: AudioControl EQS Trunk-mount 6-channel equalizer and line driver (White) Zoom White Left Right System Diagram: 6-channel EQ to 6-channel crossover System Diagram: OEM integration (4-channel to 6 channel) with EQ and crossover System Diagram: OEM integration (factory amplifer) with EQ Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item #: 161EQSW Review Summary 4 people say Out of Stock Ship date unknown Contact us Reserve yours risk-free Call Email Email me when available $349.99 Was: -$70.00 : Sale Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $279.99 Available options: Gray-$279.99 White-$279.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Buy this item and earn up to 280 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 280 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Our take on the AudioControl EQS by Charlie Pastorfield AudioControl designed the EQS for one reason to make your car audio system sound better. This rugged 6-channel equalizer features 13 bands of adjustment for sonic fine tuning, along with a line driver that allows you to send the cleanest possible signal to your amplifiers. And speaker-level inputs allow you to connect the EQS to just about any car stereo, even Bose® systems and factory amps up to 400 watts. The EQS features inputs and outputs for your front, rear, and subwoofer channels, fitting between your receiver and your amplifiers in the signal chain. Once connected, the EQS makes it easy turn up the input gain knobs, adjust the output knobs until the light indicates the desired output, and you're all set. You can adjust the output level up to 9.5 volts, so you can maximize the performance of any amplifier. Most car audio problems occur in the bass frequencies, so the subwoofer channel gives you six bands of equalization between 31.5 and 100 Hz, along with a rolloff filter that keeps inaudible subsonic bass out of your subwoofer system. You also get seven bands of equalization from 120 Hz all the way up to 10,000 Hz on the front and rear channels. If you're not using the sub channel, the low-frequency EQ section switches to the rear channel automatically. Balanced inputs reject noise caused by your vehicle's electrical system, but you have the option of grounding your inputs to solve ground loop problems. The EQS is designed to work with a variety of systems, whether it's tied directly into a single amp or connected to an AudioControl crossover in a multi-amp setup. Check out the system diagrams in More Photos. See more info on this item Highlights:dual 13-band equalizers with level matching controlswhite steel chassis with gold-plated RCA jacksline driver increases signal up to 18 dB (up to 9.5 volts RMS)6-channel preamp inputs and outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer)speaker-level inputs for easy connection to factory radiotop-mounted controls for easy adjustmentbalanced inputs eliminate noise (switchable to unbalanced)33 Hz subsonic filter eliminates extreme low bass (rolloff point can be adjusted with optional module)EQ points: 31.5, 45, 63, 90, 125, 180, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000, 16000 Hzfrequency response: 10 to 100,000 Hzsignal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB at full outputfuse rating: 2 ampssize: 8-13/16"H x 9-5/16"W x 1-5/16"Dweight: 3-1/4 poundswarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What's in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Pre-amp 6-Channel Equalizer Owner's manual QC checklist Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Description: The EQS is a 6-channel equalizer/line driver. There are are dedicated 7-band graphic equalizers for the front and rear outputs, and a 6-band graphic equalizer for the subwoofer output. Dual Bandwidth Equalization: A total of 13 bands are available over two bandwidths: Front/Rear EQ: Two 7-band equalizers feed the front and rear outputs; the center frequencies of both are 120 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 10 kHz. The rotary knobs adjust the signal +/-12 dB. There's a notch at each knob's center position so it's easy to return to the flat setting. Subwoofer EQ: A 6-band 1/3 octave equalizer feeds the subwoofer outputs; the center frequencies are 31.5 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 63 Hz, 80 kHz, and 100 kHz. The rotary knobs adjust the signal +/-12 dB. There's a notch at each knob's center position so it's easy to return to the flat setting. Line Driver: To achieve the best possible signal to noise ratio and dynamic range from your amplifier, the built-in line driver can increase the head unit's output voltage up to 18 dB (9.5 volts RMS/13 volts peak). Input Gain: The input gains for the front, rear, and sub channels are set independently. The range is adjustable +/-12 dB to match the source output to the EQ input. Output Level: The +20 dB maximum output level allows you to increase the head unit's line voltage to the top of your amp's input range; up to 9.5 volts RMS/13 volts peak. Balanced Inputs: Using the balanced differential input circuit cancels noise picked up in the transmission line between the EQS the the source unit. Ground Isolation: The power supply ground is switchable, in case of ground loop noise. The factory position is fully isolated (typically the best choice), but can be changed to Ground or 200Ω. Auto Select Inputs: The EQS automatically switches the inputs to maximize the equalization controls, whether you use two, four, or six preamp inputs. Speaker Level Inputs: The 4-channel speaker level inputs are compatible with most factory installed radios, even most Bose systems. Terminal Blocks: The power/ground/remote terminal and the speaker level input terminals are removable; the wiring is attached to the block, then the block is plugged into the EQS. The terminal block will accommodate wire up to 12 gauge. Subsonic Filter: The subsonic filter crossover point is 33 Hz. The crossover point is governed by a replaceable chip, so it can be modified. Specifications: Maximum Line Input: 15 volts RMS Maximum Speaker Level Input: 100 watts/channel Maximum Output: 9.5 volts RMS/13 volts peak Frequency response: 10 Hz-100 kHz; ±1 dB THD: 0.003% S/N Ratio: 110dB Balanced Input Noise Rejection: 60 dB Input Impedance: 20 kΩ Output Impedance: 150 ohms Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: What can AudioControl Gear Do For My Car Audio System? Video: What can AudioControl Gear Do For My Car Audio System? by Charlie Pastorfield Crutchfield car A/V editor and longtime musician Charlie put a new system in his convertible a little while back, and while his sound vastly improved it was missing something at first. After tuning... Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card AudioControl EQS Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 5202905555 Written By The Dude, Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, September 08, 2013 This item is a must for those with discerning taste when it comes to thier auto audio system. Pros: Ease of use Cons: i can not think of any Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A must have! Written By gupper, buffalo ny on Sunday, June 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon and wanted to upgrade my audio system without replacing the factory head unit. I installed a JL Audio cleansweep dsp and matched that up with the EQS. What a nice combination. I used a JL Audio Slash 300/4 v3 for my front and rears and a xd 600/1 for my sub (tw5v2). Between the output voltage boost and the equalizer functions, the EQS gave me the ability to modify my sound the way I had envisioned. Pros: Nice piece of hardware plenty of flexibility for sound preferences easy install Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Pretty good Written By ernie, San Pedro, CA on Sunday, November 04, 2012 I've been using the EQS for 2 years now and It has been very reliable. For what this unit does, it does very well and I have no complaints. If you are like me and don't want to spend a ton on an expensive DSP this is a very good compromise. The line driver on this plus EQ is really worth the price you pay, the signal is very strong and very clean. EQS makes it dummy proof to set this up and get going, especially with the clipping lights. To sum it up if your looking for some eq on a budget and don't want to get a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) than this is the next best thing. Pros: Build quality and sound plenty of bands for adjustment small form factor Cons: none for me 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect for factory head units Written By Keith, Marrero, LA on Saturday, February 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice unit with lots of equalization and tuning options. I was running speaker level inputs so this was perfect to clean up the signal. I had never heard of them so my trust in the Crutchfield advisor was how I based my decision. Pros: Lots of signal processing options. You can get a really nice sound from the factory head unit with this processor. Cons: It takes a bit of tinkering to get the sound right and any bugs out of it. I had a whine which I was able to phase out by lowering the amp gains to their lowest setting and adjusting the input and output on the processor. The manual said to start by setting the volume to 3/4, but I set it at about half way up then connected everything and cranked it up. Then I set my equalizer settings, & I have not touched it since. It did take about a week of listening to set it to where I have it now, 12 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 question already asked I am considering installing this unit in an infiniti g35 using the bose head unit's output to remove the bose amplifier from the sound syatem. The eqs will then send the signal to my JL XD 400/4 for fronts and rears and a JL JX 1000 for the sub channel. Its difficult to find accurate information about the signal from the bose head unit, but i gather its a low level balanced differential line. Im unclear on how the 4 channels function, however, and ive been told there are two channels dedicated front / back and two for left / right. In any case, my question is will this unit accept the 2005 g35's 4 line level, balanced differential bose channels for input? Additional questions: Should I terminate the line level cables from the head unit with rca plugs to use the line level inputon the eqs , or will the speaker level input accept a line level balanced differential signal? Assuming the 4 channels are a non-conventional L/R/F/B, can the eqs be setup to convert into this to conventional FL/FR/BL/BR output? Finally, if i wind up keeping the crappy bose amp, does the eqs offer channel summing capability to ensure im sending a full range signal to the amplifiers? [ Ryan Jan 25, 2014 ] 1 answer Thanks for your questions. For information on selecting the best gear for your system I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences and help you make the best choice for your system and your budget. [ Krissy Staff Jan 26, 2014 ] For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the AudioControl EQS, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_161EQSW/AudioControl-EQS-White.html ). × White Left Right System Diagram: 6-channel EQ to 6-channel crossover System Diagram: OEM integration (4-channel to 6 channel) with EQ and crossover System Diagram: OEM integration (factory amplifer) with EQ Searches related to the AudioControl EQS Trunk-mount 6-channel equalizer and line driver AudioControl AudioControl Equalizers & Processors Best Equalizers & Processors Equalizers & Processors under $300 AudioControl EQS reviews


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"Generous" – that's the first word that comes to mind when you talk to Suzette Lau-Hee, a two-time Employee of the Month awardee. Co-workers also describe her as thoughtful, creative, positive and brimming with love for the 26 Kuakini Home residents under her care.
"I try to do what I can for the residents. I enjoy doing things for them," Suzette said. "I'm very blessed to be here, to be part of their lives… and to see the smile on their faces when they show their appreciation – that's the rewarding part."
As a clerk for Kuakini Home since July 2004, Suzette's responsibilities include keeping the resident records up-to-date, handling paperwork for new and discharged residents, coordinating activities or excursions, providing tours for prospective residents, and planning holiday parties.
But Suzette always goes beyond her job description, adding a special touch into everything she does. Her nominator recalled seeing her serving everybody during the recent Mother's Day and Father's Day piano concert for the residents.
"In addition to making sure the piano students had a snack, she also personally prepared a special lunch for the residents," her nominator said. "She cooked traditional food items that the elderly like to eat and are not available to them, and (she) wants to make sure that they feel special."
For the Father's Day celebration, Suzette ordered bentos.
"Suzette is an extraordinary employee. It takes a special person to work with the elderly. She does it with a positive attitude and a caring heart," said her nominator. "And she makes Kuakini Home a home for everyone."
She has also volunteered to help with numerous Kuakini community activities such as the Great Aloha Run Expo and the recent Liliha Town History Walk.
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Dodd-Frank aims for employee, vendor diversity
Comment period extended to Feb. 7 on little-noticed requirement
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Within a heartbeat of Janet Yellen's nomination to be the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve Board, on October 23, federal financial regulators coincidentally issued a draft statement on standards for and assessments of workplace and contracting diversity among the companies that they regulate. Comments are due Dec. 24. [Update: Regulators announced an extension, on Dec. 20, to Feb. 7. Read the announcement.]
"Proposed Interagency Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies" covers:
• Each company's organizational commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Their workforce profile as well as employment practices.
• Their procurement and business practices and supplier diversity.
• Their efforts to promote "transparency"—public visibility—of their organization's diversity and inclusion.
This action was mandated under Dodd-Frank Act, Section 342. Under the section, the federal banking agencies, including each Federal Reserve District Bank, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other agencies had to establish an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion. These agency-level offices have been working together to devise a joint set of standards that would implement the Act's intent of encouraging greater diversity among covered companies of all sizes. ABA has been involved throughout the process and encouraged the agencies' use of roundtable discussions with representatives of all affected parties to air issues.
Looking into regulatory mindset
Traditional bank regulators and CFPB issued a straightforward announcement of the proposed statement. However, one of SEC's commissioners, Luis Aguilar, a Bush appointee, issued a lengthy statement of interest. A key portion of Aguilar's statement: "The standards set forth in the Proposed Policy Statement and the accompanying assessments are needed, and should be fully implemented to facilitate a diverse workforce. Based on available data, it is apparent that entities regulated by the SEC can do much more in this area. The issue of ensuring opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or national origin is a goal that I have worked toward for my entire career and, as the statistics demonstrate, there is still much more to be done."
Aguilar noted that figures from reports submitted by covered companies to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicate an imbalance.
"Minorities and women continue to be underrepresented at the executive- and senior-level positions in the financial sector," Aguilar said. "According to this data, although white men constitute only 31% of the total workforce, they account for 65% of the executive- and senior-level positions. By contrast, minorities and women constitute 29% and 59% of the total workforce, respectively, but minorities and women account for only 10% and 29% of the executive- and senior-level positions."
Overview of statement
The general concern that minorities and women have equal opportunity, even the expanded opportunity of affirmative action, isn't new to banking. Many banking organizations already file reports with EEOC, and many banks fall under the rules of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which oversees affirmative action requirements. Indeed, under this section of Dodd-Frank, the agencies themselves are directed to examine and, where necessary, improve, their own policies, practices, and results.
The regulators' draft is extensive in scope. As sketched out in the interagency statement, the regulators expect participation in diversity and inclusion efforts by the board, top management, and other management levels, and wish to promote further awareness of diversity in employment and contracting for goods and services throughout financial organizations. And they envision that banks' policies, practices, and performance in these areas be open to the public for scrutiny.
In each area covered by the statement, the agencies discuss the point generally, and then set out a series of standards. These standards are general in nature and don't set up any numerical goals or expectations. Responsibility for looking at a given institution's efforts will lie with its traditional prudential regulator.
Dodd-Frank requires that the director of each agency's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion must develop standards for "assessing the diversity policies and practices of entities regulated by the agency."
However, the joint draft specifically says the following on how that assessment will be made:
"The Agencies believe that the term 'assessment' encompasses many different types of assessments, including self-assessment, and provides an opportunity for the Agencies and the public to understand the diversity policies and practices of regulated entities. The assessment envisioned by the Agencies is not one of a traditional examination or other supervisory assessment. Thus the Agencies will not use the examination or supervision process in connection with these proposed standards." [Emphasis added.]
The agencies note that existing requirements, such as filing of EEO-1 reports for those banks that do so, should assist in performing self-assessments. Data used for these reports and for OFCCP reporting can be repurposed.
A glimpse of what they have in mind comes in reviewing the language in each of the four areas outlined earlier. Overall, they state that standards may be "tailored to take into consideration an individual entity's size and other characteristics." The latter could include asset size, employee base, governance structure, revenues, contract volume, number of members or customers representing given groups, geographic location, and community characteristics.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion
Here the agencies state: "The leadership of a successful organization demonstrates its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Leadership comes from the governing body, such as a board of directors, senior officials, and those managing the organization on a day-to-day basis. These standards inform how an entity promotes diversity and inclusion both in employment and contracting, and how an entity fosters a corporate culture that embraces diversity and inclusion."
Standards mentioned here include the presence of a diversity and inclusion policy; incorporation of diversity and inclusion considerations in strategic plans, including hiring, recruiting, retention, and promotion; appointment of a senior officer to oversee these issues; and proactive steps to promote diversity and inclusion. Related to this are expectations that a bank will track its performance and provide diversity and inclusion education and training.
Work profile, employment practices
The agencies point out that banks not already required to report to EEOC and OFCCP can look to those procedures as a model for their own analysis.
Standards built on such tracking include the expectation that a bank will evaluate and assess diversity and inclusion in recruitment, applicant tracking, hiring, promotions, both voluntary and involuntary separation, career development, coaching, executive seminars, and retention efforts. Banks would be expected to ensure that these efforts cover the entire organization's executive and managerial ranks. Outreach efforts also are covered.
And there is this standard: "The entity holds management accountable for diversity and inclusion efforts." [Emphasis added.]
Supplier diversity for banks
This added supplier scrutiny comes at a time when regulators are already renewing their emphasis on banks' vendor management practices.
To date, that emphasis has dwelled on vendor management with an eye to safety and soundness as well as compliance and risk management. Additionally, fair lending concerns have been raised in the vendor context—a bank is considered as responsible for any delegated lending activity as if the activity farmed out was performed by its own staff.
In addition to expecting that banks will pay attention to diversity and inclusion in contracting with outside providers, the regulators point out that outside contractors themselves use subcontractors. They suggest that banks can encourage use of minority and women-owned subcontractors.
In the standards in this section, it's made clear that much more is covered than who handles maintenance services for the bank. "This includes contracts of all types," the agencies write, "including contracts for the issuance or guarantee of any debt, equity, or security, the sale of assets, the management of assets of the entity, and the making of equity investments by the entity."
The standards anticipate banks will track how much contracting goes to minority and women-owned providers. Outreach also is anticipated.
Practices to promote transparency
"Transparency" has become a standard watchword in corporate governance, and this part of the draft emphasizes making a bank's practices and record known. The regulators mention publishing such information on bank websites, in promotional materials, and in annual reports to shareholders. "Publication of this information can open new markets to new communities and can illustrate the progress that has been made toward an important business goal," the document states.
The standards section envisions that published information would cover employment and contracting.
The agencies sketch out a process of self-assessments that would be voluntarily provided to regulators. Agencies also would monitor information published by banks on these issues on websites.
This article originally appeared in the ABA Bank Directors Briefing newsletter, edited by Steve Cocheo. To obtain a free sample copy and order form, click here.
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I mentioned a while back that I had recently purchased a dozen of these and some mentioned that they were interested in a review so here it is.
First and foremost, I should say that these arrows fit my bow settings perfectly. So it's no surprise they worked out well.
Having said that, I believe I have discovered my "go to" arrows.
The weight to spine ratio is pretty low when I compare them to some of the more popular brands (6.7 gr/inch for 350 spine, 6.2 for the 400), consequently they are FAST. Speed isn't my main concern but I immediately noticed a difference and so did my entourage. I was shooting some easton's (got 6 of those to hold me over until I got the HV's) and was testing out the fletchings I put on the HV's and it was clear that the HV's had a noticeable FPS difference. The fact we were able to tell just by observation is telling.
I also appreciated the difference in the finish of the arrow where the fletchings are glued on. They left a "rougher" finish at the end to get better glue contact, a nice attention to detail.
Very accurate, more so then any other arrow I have tried on my new Scepter and lets be honest, accuracy is more important than speed, at least IMO. We had a small friendly tourney during a recent camping trip and using these, I won. In fact my performance surprised me. I shoot finger, instinctive so there are good days and bad days and although this was a good day.... I'll be damned if these babies didn't have something to do with it.
I don't have a scale or any equipment to verify the straightness or weight from arrow to arrow so this is all observation but you could do worse than buying these.
I haven't been shooting them long so I can't speak to longevity but as I stated above. The next arrows I buy will most likely be Victory HV's.


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Moritz Milatz grabs silver at the XCM World Championships, top 10 for Alex Moos.
Ornans, France. European XCO Champion Moritz Milatz (GER) from the BMC MTB Racing Team
Bad weather during the last days in France turned the race course into a wet and slippery rollercoaster ride. The 84 kilometre race in the East of France turned into a hard test for both riders and material. The race was won by Ilias (Greece) who took the lead at the beginning of the race and finished with a 2 minutes advantage on Milatz. Kristian Hynek (CZE) came in as third, before defending champion Sauser. The muddy and rainy conditions didn't jeopardise the chances of Milatz. After winning the European Championships earlier this year in similar conditions in Russia, Moritz again proved to be a bad conditions specialist. His silver medal highlights a strong championship for the BMC MTB Racing Team. Alexandre Moos finished 10th in his last major championship race, on week before his retirement as professional rider. Yves Corminboeuf finished on place 66.
On the womens side, Jane Nüssli from the Fischer-BMC MTB Team finished 7th in the race, won by Danish Annika Langvad. For Jane a well-deserved top ranking in a season marked by a series of victories in XC Marathon classics like Eiger Bike Challenge and the Grand Raid Cristalp.


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MUSHROOM CITY. Social Enterprise (MCSE) Toronto
MUSHROOM CITY. Social Enterprise (MCSE) Toronto, is proposed as a social enterprise. Its purpose is to alleviate hunger, reduce Toronto's CO2 emissions and organic waste. This would be accomplished by using discarded coffee grounds from local coffee shops in the city as feedstock for the production of organic Oyster Mushrooms.
This Social Enterprise will provide a portion of the product and its profits to feed those in need for food in the city of Toronto. At the same time, it will create green jobs and contribute to reduce pollution in the city by implementing a zero carbon emissions production and transport process. It will close the coffee life cycle, reduce the amount of organic waste produced by coffee shops in the city and help other industries in the green sector by using their products and services.
Currently this social enterprise is operating as a pilot project thanks to the generous support of The Stop Community Food Centre and Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park, who have lend part of their greenhouse space towards this project. Samples of coffee grounds are collected from three local coffee shops (The Green Grind, Tim Hortons and Starbucks) to grow the mushrooms for the pilot project.
- The enterprise will use a zero carbon emissions production and transport process.
- The project will reduce the amount of organic waste produced in the city.
- The project will reduce air, water and soil pollution.
- The process byproduct is a soil amendment material that can be used to increase soil quality.
- The project will close the coffee life cycle and directly produce a nutritious organic food.
- The project will contribute to organic and sustainable agriculture in Toronto.
- The project will increase awareness regarding food security.
- A portion of the product and the profits will be destined to feed the poor.
- The project will provide students of the YMCA Culinary Skills program with free, in-house, nutritious, organically grown Oyster Mushrooms.
- It will contribute to teach The Stop volunteers, YMCA students and the general public about environmental issues, food security and sustainable organic farming without the need to leave the city.
- It will benefit to the health and well being of Toronto's residents as a consequence of eating healthier, more nutritious and better quality food.
Partners and contributors:
- The project will help participant coffee shops achieve their environmental and corporate social responsibility goals, improving their image as environmental and socially responsible business.
- The project will also support "The Stop Community Food Centre" efforts to increase access to healthy food.
- The project will support the YMCA Hospitality training program and complement the YMCA contributions to the environment and its leadership on environmental initiatives.
The following diagram summarize the working model of this social enterprise
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This social enterprise will help reduce urban emissions in the following ways:
Direct Reductions
- Using transportation methods with no CO2 emissions such as electric vehicles. Currently, bicycles have been used to achieve this purpose.
- Processing facilities will be located within city limits, minimizing the transportation distance of the feedstock, the product and byproducts. The two facilities currently being used for the pilot project are located close to downtown Toronto.
- Emissions will be measured and verified through an emission monitoring plan.
- The greenhouse and all processing and administrative facilities will strive to achieve the highest LEED standard possible (Platinum).
- The greenhouse and administrative facilities will be powered by renewable energy, using its own solar panels and/or buying the energy from Bullfrog Power. Currently, the Friends of the Bellwood's Park greenhouse offsets part of its emissions using solar panels.
- The use of biodegradable cleaning agents will be the norm, not the option.
- The 3R's will be implemented in all operations (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
- The facility will strive to minimize its water consumption. Rainfall will be collected and used.
- The effluent generated by the operation will be treated and whenever possible reused before reaching the sewage system.
- Emissions will be measured and verified through an emission monitoring plan.
Potential reductions:
- Setting an example for the transportation and solid waste management sectors, the project will stimulate the use of low carbon emission vehicles.
- The public will also be encouraged to use renewable energy and low emission vehicles.
- By showing its viability and profitability, it is expected that competitors will arise with similar emissions reductions schemes.
- Education and outreach components of the enterprise will allow the community to participate and become more knowledgeable and aware of the environmental best practices. This, in turn will encourage people to include such practices in their daily lives.
The enterprise will support other green initiatives by using their services and products.
Currently the team is composed by the project proponent, and two collaborator organizations.
Gelman Cortes, BEnvEng, MSEM (Project Proponent)
During the last year of completing his bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Gelman worked with the National Business Association in Bogotá, Colombia, coordinating their environmental committee and planning an Environmental Management System. A few months later, he was awarded an internship in Canada to work with the Canadian International Development Agency. Later, he pursued an additional internship with an environmental NGO in Calgary, AB where he was promoted and hired as Interim Manager of Special Projects.
After working for the government and non-profit sectors, Gelman decided to broaden his knowledge by pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainable Environmental Management at the University of Saskatchewan. His Master's and Bachelor's degree included studies on issues such as Environmental Management Systems, Solid Waste Management, Water, Air Pollution, Micro Biology, Land Reclamation and Remediation, Legal Issues and the Environment, Strategic Environmental Planning and Project Management, Occupational Health and Safety, and many other areas.
His passion for environmental work has taking him to volunteer for the Environmental Coordinator of the YMCA of Greater Toronto and the Central YMCA Green Team. His work with the YMCA involves projects ranging from waste management to developing a web site that will facilitate the startup of new green teams, allowing for projects collaboration and improving communication among the Green teams of the GTA.
Currently, Gelman is working to launch MUSHROOM CITY Social Enterprise (MCSE) Toronto.
The Stop Community Food Centre (Collaborator):
The Stop currently makes available part of its greenhouse space for the mushroom cultivation. Its staff has also encouraged multiple Stop volunteers to participate in the project helping planting the mushroom mycelia.
The following information, extracted from the organization webpage "http://www.thestop.org/mission" describes this collaborator.
The Stop strives to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
What We Do
The Stop has two locations: at our main office at 1884 Davenport Road we provide frontline services to our community, including a drop-in, food bank, perinatal program, community action program, bake ovens and markets, community cooking, community advocacy, sustainable food systems education and urban agriculture. The Stop's Green Barn, located in the Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie Street, is a sustainable food production and education centre which houses a state-of-the-art greenhouse, food systems education programs, a sheltered garden, our Global Roots Garden, community bake oven and compost demonstration centre.
We believe that healthy food is a basic human right. We recognize that the ability to access healthy food is often related to multiple issues and not just a result of low income. At The Stop, we've taken a holistic approach to achieve real change in our community's access to healthy food.
We strive to meet basic food needs and, at the same time, foster opportunities for community members to build mutual support networks, connect to resources and find their voices on the underlying causes of hunger and poverty.
A key tenet of The Stop's approach is that community members must be involved in making decisions about how our organization operates. When program participants are involved -- as front-line volunteers, program advisory committee members, gardeners or cooks -- the stigma associated with receiving free food is often diminished or erased. While our food access programming helps confront the issue of hunger, it also creates opportunities for community members to forge their own responses to hunger. We believe this approach will end the way charity divides us as a society into the powerful and the powerless, the self-sufficient and the shamed. At The Stop, we are creating a new model to fight poverty and hunger: a community food centre.
Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park (Collaborator):
This volunteer group operates a greenhouse as an educational and community resource in the Bellwoods Park. The group currently lends part of the space in the greenhouse for the mushrooms cultivation. This greenhouse offsets part of the energy consumption through solar panels, installed in the roof of the adjacent community center.
The following information, extracted from the organization website webpage "http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca/about-us/about-ftbp.html" describes this collaborator.
Who are we?
Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park is a volunteer group that works together to improve the green space, cultural and recreational activities of Trinity Bellwoods Park. Its volunteer members have founded and operate a weekly summer farmers market, coordinate an Adopt-A-Tree program to water and nurture the new planted saplings in the park, created and operate a greenhouse as an educational and community resource, present bulb and shrub planting events in collaboration with Parks & Recreation and respond to community issues that affect the park. Since 2001, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods has been recognized by Parks & Rec and by our councilor as the vehicle of community consultation for the park. We are a diverse group who are willing to share new ideas, respect other points of view, and participate in a collaborative process to create a vibrant community park.
What's our mission?
We hope to ensure that the park will be a healthy public green space for decades to come. Toronto's parks are often referred to as the "lungs" of our city. Besides providing a welcome refuge from the hurly burly of city life, park trees and public greens help clean our air of pollutants. Historically designated as an arboretum, Trinity Bellwoods, contains some of the oldest and most unique trees in Toronto. We want to take care of the existing natural environment and gradually improve it over time.
We believe that a lively, safe community is created through many small networks of friendships. The park allows people from all walks of life to spontaneously cross paths and strike up a conversation. In order to bring people together, we want to support a wide variety of park activities. Because we have an intimate understanding of park needs, we want to share our vision with Parks, Forestry and Recreation and our Councillor.
- By selling the highest quality locally grown organic mushrooms, and striving for maximum customer satisfaction, this social enterprise will secure a solid customer base.
- By constantly looking to expand its customer base within the local farmers market, local stores, restaurants, catering houses, cooking schools and major food chains, while tackling other less conventional markets such as internet sales.
- The feedstock for the mushroom production will be secured by constantly looking for new partners to supply the coffee grounds to produce the mushrooms. This will include independent business owners, as well as coffee shops such as Tim Hortons, Second Cup and Starbucks, to mention only a few.
- Listening to our customers, constant innovation and investigation to improve the product and the process, maximize efficiency of the process with minimum environmental impacts.
- By constantly looking for new sources of financing, partnerships and investors.
The use of zero carbon
The use of zero carbon emission in the transportation process.
Go for it!
This is no doubt a great social project. Anything that uses waste for better use manifests itself for the all the support it deserves. Scout other waste materials for your business.
Like biochar and compost from city's tree waste wood chips can be nutrient base for your mushrooms. I can strongly recommend you to use soymilk by-product call "okara" in Japanese. Call Harry if you have question 416-617-0899 or email email@example.com.
Can do something with it.....
Main problem is due to the industries which emit different gases that leads to global warming....
Sun, 10/23/2011 - 09:46
Keep the good work
closing the coffee life cycle and providing new alternatives for urban agriculture is just great.
cheers from Bremen, Germany
Make it grow
There is a lot of potential in this waste product.
How do you plan on getting companies involved? "Doing the right thing" is unfortunately not enough in many cases. Do you have a branding or sponsorship strategy in the works to encourage partnerships? Getting a big name like Tim's or Starbucks on board at a city-wide franchise level would be great.
A good start for urban agriculture,
You could also produce shitake, and probably include other kinds of organic waste to improve the quality of the compost.
The Stop is always a strength
The Stop is always a strength! Best wishes on this enterprise.
This is a terrific project
This is a terrific project idea. I like how you already have external support from Bullfrog and Friends with Trinity Bellwood Park. My only concern is that you have quite a bit of limitations. For example, you say you will use bicycles to conserve Co2 emmissions. What about during the winter time when you won't be able to?
Also, using an abosulte zero carbon emission process is not possible. Like I said, it depends on the weather conditions to get around. Also, if things do not work out with your current processing facilities downtown Toronto, you will need backup facilities ready. Do you have any in mind?
Finally, your monitoring plan will have to be very precise and consistent. There is quite a bit of detail involved in this project. Awareness and reduction of pollution, etc., will have to have a close watch on to determine if your project is achieving its results.
Making a backup Plan B with regards to transportation and processing facilities.
Also, detailing your monitoring plan.
Mon, 10/24/2011 - 17:56
Other waste?
Great potential...particularly from a food security perspective. After reviewing the attached photos, my concern is the (assumed) one-time use of ziploc bags used to grow the mushrooms. What is done with the bags once they've served their purpose? To further support your commitment to the 3Rs, is there an alternative to the bags that will work for your process, and will reduce the amount of waste generated?
This is the Great Sustainable Agriculture
This project manifests how waste produces delicious food. As you experience and confidence grow you may try other mushrooms.
If you have variety of nutrients from different waste biomass, you can grow all kinds of mushrooms. Other than coffee waste, there are okara, biochar, compost, soyoil by-product, and many other food processors' waste.
Tue, 10/25/2011 - 18:00
Love the cross-fertilization
This is a great mix of social, food, business, and environment. Nice. But then, I have a weakspot for fried mushrooms.
And they say conservers want to keep us in the dark!
Does this have to be done centrally, or what is the potential for mushroom farms cropping up around the city -- much like community gardens. Is there a training potential with the project?
Wed, 10/26/2011 - 00:15
satellite farms
First mushrooms, then chickens. We will make Toronto an urban agriculture hub! Sounds great.
Excelente proyecto
Is an excellent project, working with the environment and the community, improving the quality of life of people. We must support this work.
Angelica Acero Diaz-Granados
Sustainable development. very well
For me this project makes good environmental and social practices, reducing solid waste, no pollution and help people. Currently these projects are environmentally sustainable, economically and socially, an excellent combination for their development.
Wed, 10/26/2011 - 09:56
This is a very well-thought out idea, and I like the practical engagement with key players. Plus I think the mushroom focus is kind of fun and will capture people's imaginations.
The carbon emissions associated with Toronto's organic waste is a matter for serious consideration, since, depending on what happens to this waste, it can produce methane which has a eC02 value 21 times that of carbon dioxide. So activities that reduce methane production from organic waste are a critical to an effective carbon reduction strategy.
It would be useful for the purposes of this contest to work to get more specific information - at least reasonable estimates -- about how much coffee grinds are being thrown out from coffee shops in Toronto right now, and what happens to them - are they sent to landfill? Is there future plans for them to end up in the City's green bin program? Then we have a "baseline" of what kinds of carbon emissions are associated with straight disposal of the coffee grounds now.
Wed, 10/26/2011 - 11:18
green all the way
It's really exciting to see a sustainable project that is making use of multiple green practices including the use of electric vehicles or bicycles and reusing old coffee grinds. It's also interesting to see how this project is helping to support other community projects and adding to the social responsibility of select companies.
Delicious Mushrooms from Waste Material!? YES Please!!
Teaching people a new way to use waste material and promote urban/sustainable agriculture is a double dose of goodness!!
Great job
Helping in cutting down the carbon level as well as utilization of the ground coffee that is generally thrown thinking as a waste is a good social welfare job. As it creates food for the needy and at the same time creating a natural manure for the mushrooms to grow organically.
Emission reduction potential
I love coffee. I love mushrooms. I hate CO2 (in excess). The project has clear objectives, business plan, benefit, visibility. Nothwithstanding all the over-caffeinated Torontonians making mounds of coffee grounds...how big can this be from a GHG reduction standpoint. This is not to undermine the value of demonstrating low-carbon business models, in fact, this might be the major value of the project, in which case this aspect could be better emphasized including how it could be leveraged out to other businesses.
Would like to see a clearer indication of the GHG emission reduction, both the direct and the 'indirect' through demonstrating and 'mainstreaming' low-carbon operations.
Proposal with Potential
the project has a potential as it let us to reuse the food waste and protect enviroment too
But what about , if some one doesn't like mushrooms ????
social aspect
I like that this is geared to the social aspect of a community. Making mushrooms to feed people in need...interesting
I would like to see how this can be self sustaining to a larger part of a city.
Toronto an Urban Agricultural
Toronto an Urban Agricultural Hub
Making Toronto a carbon free environment is a great gesture. This project has a lot of potential for improving the times to come and help sustain a health carbon free environment. Growing mushrooms to save nature and eliimate carbon emitting business models is essential to help prevent the environment.
Making a difference..will it work in reality?
I really liked the idea of buliding the environment that would be carbon free but will this idea work in reality?
Will people really start using bicycle's for bringing down the carbon emission and will it be supported by most people or i would rather say,will it be backed by any major organization's?
Urber-fantastic idea!
I think this proposal demonstrates how a small change (ending the coffee life cycle) can have so much impact in many spheres of life.
I read a few other comments in here and I think the improvemetns suggested are sufficient.
All the best Gelman.
great plan!
great plan!
I think it's a very
I think it's a very interesting project has many strengths and can be not only a solution to a city but to a world that cares little for the most important things.
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