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EA-97-048 - Zion 1 & 2 (Commonwealth Edison Co.)
Mr. J. H. Mueller
Site Vice President
Zion Generating Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
101 Shiloh Boulevard
Zion, Illinois 60099
Dear Mr. Mueller:
This refers to the inspection conducted from December 3, 1996, through January 22, 1997, at your Zion Generating Station Unit 1 and 2 facilities. This inspection included a review of Zion's program for transportation of radioactive material. The written results of this inspection were provided to you on February 11, 1997. A predecisional enforcement conference was conducted on March 19, 1997.
Based on the information developed during the inspection and the information provided during the conference, the NRC has determined that violations of NRC requirements occurred. These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty, and the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violations involved numerous weaknesses in the transportation of radioactive material program and included: failure to train personnel in accordance with procedures; inadequately maintaining radioactive material shipping procedures; inadequately implementing radiation control procedures; and exceeding the radiation limits of 49 CFR 173.425 for a shipment of radioactive materials. These violations taken collectively demonstrate an overall programmatic deficiency and are described below.
First, two of the seven workers authorized to release and approve shipments of licensed radioactive materials were not adequately trained in accordance with station procedures. While the workers attended the appropriate training, they did not pass the associated examination. In addition, the training offered did not address facility instructions or operating procedures. While failing to train authorized personnel was significant, especially since the applicable regulations were substantially revised on April 1, 1996, the radioactive material shipments were reviewed by trained individuals.
Second, a number of Zion's radioactive waste and material shipping procedures were not properly maintained to meet the April 1, 1996, revisions to applicable transportation regulations. Since a computerized software program was used to accomplish the intent of the procedures, Zion's staff deemed these procedures to be obsolete without properly deleting these procedures, and without addressing or documenting the known procedural deficiencies. While not adequately implementing the station process for revising procedures was significant, the instructions in the procedures were not necessary for processing radioactive material shipments. The instructions in the procedures were for manual determinations of shipment requirements, but manual determinations were no longer being performed.
Third, certain of Zion's radiological control procedures were not implemented. On two occasions Zion's staff failed to analyze waste streams annually to determine radionuclide scaling factors as required by procedures. In failing to implement these procedures, Zion's staff did not provide reasonable assurance that the use of scaling factors to determine nuclide activity could be accurately correlated with actual measurements. This issue is significant because incorrect information could have been provided to the radioactive waste burial site as a result of inaccurate radioactivity estimations. It is unlikely that the difference would have changed the waste classification or would have exceeded the burial site license, but it is important for these activities to be accurate to ensure that waste is properly segregated and is stable. In addition, on January 8, 1997, operations personnel removed a potentially contaminated rod from a posted contaminated area without complying with procedural requirements to contain the rod or to have the rod released by a radiation protection technician. This particular event was not radiologically significant, but improperly removing contaminated items increases the potential of contaminating clean areas and personnel. This event was indicative of the ongoing problems with radiation worker practices at the station.
Finally, problems were observed concerning the December 9, 1996, limited quantity shipment of radioactive material to the Byron Nuclear Station. The Byron staff identified dose rates in excess of the Department of Transportation's (DOT) contact radiation limits for a limited quantity shipment. The original radiological survey of this shipment, conducted by Zion's staff, clearly indicated that the dose rates exceeded the limit of 0.5 millirem per hour. However, the dose rates were incorrectly documented on the shipping papers. These shipping papers had been reviewed by four members of Zion's staff without this error being identified. This issue is not radiologically significant, due to the low dose rates on the package; however, the issue is of regulatory significance because the classification allowed the shipment to be excepted from additional DOT requirements.
While individually each of these issues would not constitute a matter of high safety significance, collectively, these issues are significant because they indicate inadequate implementation and a lack of oversight of the program. We are particularly concerned that problems were identified in virtually every phase of the program. Additionally, an April 1996 audit conducted by Zion's staff in this area lacked the depth and thoroughness necessary to identify the fundamental program weaknesses. Lack of an effective audit in this area was particularly noteworthy given that a major change to the applicable transportation regulations was made effective April 1, 1996. Coupled with the poor history in radiation protection performance over the past 12 months (violations have been identified concerning inadequate posting of radiological hazards, inadequate contamination control practices, inadequate procedures to control radiation monitors, and failure to perform compensatory actions for inoperable radiation monitors), these issues indicate a breakdown in this program and weaknesses in the ability to perform adequate self assessments. Therefore, these violations are classified in the aggregate in accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG-1600, as a Severity Level III problem.
In accordance with the Enforcement Policy, a base civil penalty in the amount of $50,000 is considered for a Severity Level III problem. Because your facility has been the subject of escalated enforcement actions within the last 2 years, 1 the NRC considered whether credit was warranted for Identification and Corrective Action in accordance with the civil penalty assessment process in Section VI.B.2 of the Enforcement Policy. The NRC determined that no credit for Identification was warranted because this problem was identified by the NRC during a routine inspection, and not identified through Commonwealth Edison Company's self assessment process. The NRC determined that credit for Corrective Action was warranted because corrective actions were timely and thorough. Once these issues were brought to the attention of facility management, all shipments of radioactive material were suspended, and the assistance of the corporate subject matter expert was obtained. Training was completed for appropriate personnel, and the training process was enhanced. All outdated procedures were deleted, and procedural rebaselining was initiated. Considerable efforts were implemented to improve the waste stream analysis process through procedural revisions and additional training, and an emphasis was placed on complying with radiation control procedures. Finally, more descriptive guidelines and expectations were created for the approval of radioactive material shipments.
While your corrective actions were thorough, the initial audit of the radioactive material program was superficial and identified none of the above weaknesses. It is imperative that Commonwealth Edison Company can rely on self assessments to identify program deficiencies, and not depend solely on personnel rationalizations to supersede inadequate procedures to ensure the program is adequately implemented. The administrative barriers to prevent this type of problem eroded to the point that the transportation program was significantly degraded. Poor oversight of the radioactive material shipping program is significant since this program controls radioactive material entering the public domain.
Therefore, to emphasize the importance of procedural compliance, attention to detail, compliance with technical specifications, compliance with radiation limits, and prompt identification of violations, I have been authorized, after consultation with the Director, Office of Enforcement, to issue the enclosed Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty (Notice) in the base amount of $50,000 for the Severity Level III problem.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
Sincerely, Original Signed By A. Bill Beach Regional Administrator
Docket Nos. 50-295; 50-304
License Nos. DPR-39; DPR-48
Enclosure: Notice of Violation and Proposed
Imposition of Civil Penalty
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T. J. Maiman, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations Division
D. A. Sager, Vice President, Generation Support
H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear, Operating Officer
L. W. Pearce, Station Manager
C. C. Peterson, Regulatory Affairs, Manager
I. Johnson, Acting Nuclear Regulatory Services Manager
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
J. R. Bull, Vice President, General & Transmission, MidAmerican Energy Company
Document Control Desk-Licensing
Commonwealth Edison Company Docket No. 50-295; 50-304 Zion Generating Station License No. DPR-39; DPR-48 EA 97-048
During an NRC inspection conducted from December 3, 1996, through January 22, 1997, violations of NRC requirements were identified. In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," NUREG-1600, the NRC proposes to impose a civil penalty pursuant to Section 234 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (Act), 42 U.S.C. 2282, and 10 CFR 2.205. The particular violations and associated civil penalty are set forth below:
1. Technical Specification 6.1.5 requires that retraining and replacement training of station personnel shall be in accordance with ANSI N18.1, "Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel," dated March 8, 1971.
ANSI N18.1, dated March 8, 1971, step 5.1, requires that a continuing program of training be used for training replacement personnel and for retraining necessary to ensure that personnel remain proficient.
ZAP 200-09, "Training," revision 0, dated September 17, 1992, step 3.a.1, requires, in part, that personnel, other than station-men, involved in the transfer, packaging, or transport of radioactive material shall be trained in accordance with IE Bulletin 79-19, and retrained biennially.
IE Bulletin 79-19 states that personnel should be trained in the DOT and NRC regulatory requirements, the waste burial license requirements, and in the instructions and operating procedures for the transfer, packaging, and transport of radioactive waste.
Contrary to the above, since April 1992 and April 1994, two licensee personnel involved in the packaging of radioactive material and authorized by the licensee to release licensed material to carriers were not trained in the DOT and NRC regulatory requirements, the waste burial license requirements, and in the instructions and operating procedures for the transfer, packaging, and transport of radioactive waste in accordance with ZAP 200-9, revision 0.
2. Technical Specification 6.2.2.A requires, in part, that radiation control procedures be maintained and shall be consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.
10 CFR 20.2006 requires, in part, that each shipment of radioactive waste intended for disposal at a licensed land disposal facility must be accompanied by a shipment manifest which includes a certification by the waste generator as specified in Section III of Appendix F to Part 20.
Section III of Appendix F to Part 20 requires that the waste generator certify that the transported materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation and the Commission.
Contrary to the above, since April 1, 1996, the licensee failed to maintain ZRP 5600-7 "Off-site shipment of Radioactive Material," revision 0, to be consistent with the requirements specified in 10 CFR 20.2006. Specifically, ZRP 5600-7 was not updated to incorporate the April 1, 1996, revisions to the Department of Transportation regulations (49 CFR 100-179), and contained inaccurate instructions for the classification, description, packaging, marking, and labeling of radioactive material.
3. Technical Specification 6.2.2.A requires, in part, that radiation control procedures be implemented.
ZRP 5610-4, "Preparation and Shipment of Samples for Special Analysis," revision 0, dated November 12, 1993, step E.3, requires, in part, that primary spent resin and steam generator blowdown resin samples be sent out for analysis yearly, in accordance with 10 CFR 61 guidelines.
ZAP 610-3, "Unescorted Access to and Conduct in Radiologically Posted Areas," revision 1(G), dated September 12, 1996, step E.5, requires, in part, that personnel are to contain contaminated equipment removed from contaminated areas or have the equipment released by a radiation protection technician.
Contrary to the above:a. Between August 1993 and November 1996, the licensee failed to send out primary spent resin samples for analysis, in accordance with ZRP 5610-4.
b. Since September 1994, the licensee failed to send out steam generator blowdown resin samples for analysis, in accordance with ZRP 5610-4.
c. On January 8, 1997, operations personnel removed a potentially contaminated rod from a posted contaminated area without containing the rod or having the rod released by a radiation protection technician in accordance with ZAP 610-3.
4. 10 CFR 71.5 requires, in part, that each licensee who transports licensed material outside of the site of usage, or where transport is on public highways, or who delivers licensed material to a carrier for transport, shall comply with the applicable Department of Transportation regulations in 49 CFR parts 170 through 189 appropriate to the mode of transport.
49 CFR 173.421 requires, in part, that a Class 7 (radioactive) material whose activity per package does not exceed the limits specified in 49 CFR 173.425 and its packaging are excepted from the specification packaging, marking, and labeling, and the shipping paper and certification requirements, if the radiation level at any point on the external surface of the package does not exceed 0.005 mSv/hr (0.5 mrem/hr).
Contrary to the above, on December 9, 1996, the licensee improperly transported a Class 7 (radioactive) material package as a package expected from the specification packaging, marking, and labeling requirements, and the shipping paper and certification requirements. Specifically, this package exceeded the 0.005 mSv/hr maximum radiation limit on the external surface of the package required for expected packages in 49 CFR 173.421.
This is a Severity Level III problem (Supplement V).
Civil Penalty - $50,000.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Commonwealth Edison Company (Licensee) is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, within 30 days of the date of this Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty (Notice). This reply should be clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include for each alleged violation: (1) admission or denial of the alleged violation, (2) the reasons for the violation if admitted, and if denied, the reasons why, (3) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved, (4) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (5) the date when full compliance will be achieved. If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order or a Demand for Information may be issued as why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked or why such other action as may be proper should not be taken. Consideration may be given to extending the response time for good cause shown. Under the authority of Section 182 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 2232, this response shall be submitted under oath or affirmation.
Within the same time as provided for the response required above under 10 CFR 2.201, the Licensee may pay the civil penalty by letter addressed to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with a check, draft, money order, or electronic transfer payable to the Treasurer of the United States in the amount of the civil penalty proposed above, or the cumulative amount of the civil penalties if more than one civil penalty is proposed, or may protest imposition of the civil penalty in whole or in part, by a written answer addressed to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Should the Licensee fail to answer within the time specified, an order imposing the civil penalty will be issued. Should the Licensee elect to file an answer in accordance with 10 CFR 2.205 protesting the civil penalty, in whole or in part, such answer should be clearly marked as an "Answer to a Notice of Violation" and may: (1) deny the violations listed in this Notice, in whole or in part, (2) demonstrate extenuating circumstances, (3) show error in this Notice, or (4) show other reasons why the penalty should not be imposed. In addition to protesting the civil penalty in whole or in part, such answer may request remission or mitigation of the penalty.
In requesting mitigation of the proposed penalty, the factors addressed in Section VI.B.2 of the Enforcement Policy should be addressed. Any written answer in accordance with 10 CFR 2.205 should be set forth separately from the statement or explanation in reply pursuant to 10 CFR 2.201, but may incorporate parts of the 10 CFR 2.201 reply by specific reference (e.g., citing page and paragraph numbers) to avoid repetition. The attention of the Licensee is directed to the other provisions of 10 CFR 2.205, regarding the procedure for imposing a civil penalty.
Upon failure to pay any civil penalty due which subsequently has been determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of 10 CFR 2.205, this matter may be referred to the Attorney General, and the penalty, unless compromised, remitted, or mitigated, may be collected by civil action pursuant to Section 234c of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 2282c.
The response noted above (Reply to Notice of Violation, letter with payment of civil penalty, and Answer to a Notice of Violation) should be addressed to: James Lieberman, Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-2738, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region III and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice.
Because your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), to the extent possible, it should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be placed in the PDR without redaction. If personal privacy or proprietary information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, then please provide a bracketed copy of your response that identifies the information that should be protected and a redacted copy of your response that deletes such information. If you request withholding of such material, you must specifically identify the portions of your response that you seek to have withheld and provide in detail the bases for your claim of withholding (e.g., explain why the disclosure of information will create an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or provide the information required by 10 CFR 2.790(b) to support a request for withholding confidential commercial or financial information). If safeguards information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21.
Dated at Lisle, Illinois
this 17th day of June 1997
1. A Severity Level III Problem with a $100,000 Civil Penalty was issued on March 12, 1997 (EA 96-355); a Severity Level III Violation with a $50,000 Civil Penalty was issued on August 23, 1996 (EA 96-216); a Severity Level III Violation with a $50,000 Civil Penalty was issued on February 21, 1996 (EA 95-283); a Severity Level III Violation with a $50,000 Civil Penalty was issued on November 28, 1995 (EA 95-144); and a Severity Level III Violation with no Civil Penalty was issued on September 22, 1995 (EA 95-118).


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Dan Haar: Lawmakers tiptoe into endless banking fight
Two state lawmakers, one from each party, asked the General Assembly's banking committee this past week to hold an informational forum on a case now before the Department of Banking — a case that's stretching the bounds of what we thought a regulatory action could look like.
The request marks a highly unusual twist in an already bizarre fight involving a mortgage lending firm, 1st Alliance Lending, that had 178 employees in East Hartford when this mess started in the spring of 2018.
Now the company is out of business. Its principal owner says he has registered a new firm in Rhode Island — though he won't name it — and said he will open operations in Southbridge, Mass., with the goal of hiring 30 people in the first year.
Clearly, it's a loss for Connecticut. That's worth examining, whether 1st Alliance is a rogue operator, as the banking department claims, or regulators launched an out-of-control frenzy, as 1st Alliance and its prominent lawyers charge.
The core issue is whether 1st Alliance broke state and federal laws by having unlicensed employees take applications and/or negotiate the terms of loans. What we know is that 1st Alliance used a model that's rare or unique in Connecticut, with much of the upfront customer work done by call-center operators who then turned over partially completed applications to licensed mortgage originators.
Twenty months after the state investigation began, we have an endless legal morass. Both sides accuse the other of lying outright in statements to me and other journalists, giving this the feel of a political battle more than a legal case.
And now, fittingly, comes a request that the General Assembly look into it.
"It bothers us that a Connecticut-based company that had over 150 employees and was about to expand, is now out of business," the requesting legislators, Sen. Dan Champagne, R-Vernon, and Rep. Pat Boyd, D-Pomfret, said in a Jan. 8 letter to leadership of the banking committee. "We are asking you not to take a position in this issue but rather understand how this company and the Department of Banking got locked in a stalemate under the backdrop of Connecticut law."
The 1st Alliance founder and CEO, John DiIorio, lives in both lawmakers' districts and his son attends the school where Boyd is a teacher, coach and administrator. So, a favor for an influential constituent (and Democratic Party donor)? Yes.
But it's far from a typical request to begin with, all the more so because the case is still being heard.
"My gut tells me there's some overreach in government here," Boyd said Friday, "and we need to look at it ... There's a lot of red flags."
'Death sentence notice'
That overreach charge is what DiIorio has claimed all along. I've written several columns about this case since the fall of 2018 and I've agreed with that view, citing evidence that the department is going about this with uncompromising zeal.
Other states have sanctioned 1st Alliance for violations. Most recently, DiIorio said, the company paid back $115,000 in application fees to 168 borrowers in North Carolina after regulators there said the firm had unlicensed people "assist borrowers in obtaining an application."
That would be violation in North Carolina but not in the overwhelming majority of states. And North Carolina did not threaten the 1st Alliance license, as Connecticut did, nor demand a fine. DiIorio insists that no state with the same law as Connecticut — the majority — failed 1st Alliance in a licensing exam, even seeing the same facts about how the company operated.
"The banking department publicly filed a death sentence notice on Dec. 5, 2018," DiIorio said, referring to the notice of intent to revoke the firm's license. "We are 13 months into this and they haven't even finished presenting their case."
The banking department strongly rebuffs any notion that it's overreaching. The 2018 notice and a subsequent revision last spring make the case that 1st Alliance flagrantly allowed unlicensed employees known as "home loan coordinators" to take would-be borrowers far along the path of a mortgage.
That, the department contends, violates the letter and spirit of a post-recession law, adopted by all states, requiring licenses for mortgage sales.
"There are numerous violations and it's not just…whether or not he was using HLC's that were not licensed," Department of Banking spokesman Matt Smith said. "While he says that we're not being transparent … he has continued to not provide the emails that we need. We have been more than transparent in everything."
Smith added, "There are violations of the fair credit reporting act. ... He's continued this narrative that has said Connecticut is the only one that's doing this, no other state has found anything, and that's wrong by his own mouth.
"This guy has a history of violations."
No retreat, no surrender
This goes back and forth forever, with DiIorio refuting all department claims and the department citing all the more inconsistencies. The two sides can't even agree on whether a key witness — a former compliance director at 1st Alliance — helped or hurt the state's case. I read the testimony and I can't tell.
They can't agree on the legal point that led to the demise of 1st Alliance in the middle of 2019, when the firm, taking an option listed by the banking commissioner, surrendered its Connecticut license.
Commissioner Jorge Perez, himself a significant figure in Democratic Party politics as a former New Haven alderman, didn't accept the surrender and instead revoked the license, with no chance of appeal by DiIorio because he had canceled his bond.
That revocation meant 1st Alliance, which operated in 46 states, lost its federal mortgage banking approvals.
That's what the law required, Smith said, accusing DiIorio of admitting he hadn't read the statute that says the commissioner can't accept a surrender in an ongoing case.
That's nonsense, DiIorio countered — the law says no such thing.
Hearings over revoking the firm's license are underway amid all this. With ten or 12 days of testimony so far, only three of the department's 16 potential witnesses have taken the stand — one of them in multiple days of excruciating detail, describing events exactly as both sides agreed had happened.
Hopeless morass
I've gone on too long in order to give a flavor, maybe 1 percent of the dispute.
As for the General Assembly forum, Smith, at the Banking Department, said Friday, "We just got the letter today so we really haven't made a determination yet, but on the face of it, this is a legal proceeding that's happening and we really don't feel like we could participate because anything we do is going to be subject to an appeal by the courts."
Rep. Jason Doucette, D-Manchester, acting House chairman of the committee, didn't weigh in on the need for a forum, but said, "With the matter pending, I don't think we'd have a forum at this time."
There's no problem holding a forum, DiIorio contends. The procedures are in question in a forum, not the case. "The system cannot deny due process by bleeding the opponent to death."
Smith counters that the company made unreasonable requests for documents.
Everyone can agree this morass will take years including appeals, and I haven't even mentioned the two Freedom of Information cases involving 56,000 documents, and the $1.5 million debt 1st Alliance owes the state Department of Economic and Community Development for an expansion deal that went south in part because of this action.
It will not be repaid. DiIorio's agreement with the state leaves him personally off the hook and his company is out of business.
We can all agree that this is not a good outcome for anyone. Two governors desperately trying to improve the state's business unfriendly image have not intervened.
Even if the department's claims are correct, surely there was a better way.


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Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Ramesh Dhawala, said here on Thursday that Health Department was implementing Food Security Act in the State according to the guidelines laid down by the Central Government.
Dhawala said that Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department was charging Rs 1,000 as Security and Rs 200 as Annual Renewal Fee from the Fair Price Shops and there had been no increase in these charges.
The Minister said that a license fee of Rs 100 was being charged from the traders dealing in food items whose Annual turnover is upto Rs 12 lakh. Similarly, the traders whose annual business turnover exceeds Rs Rs 12 lakh are being charged Rs 2,000 as license fee, said he.


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Does Watching the Olympics Inspire You to Do Winter Sports?
Watching the Olympics is keeping me up at night! I am so into the Winter games and especially love the skiing, snowboarding, and skating events. Seeing Lindsey Vonn speed down the mountain and Gretchen Bleiler flip around the half-pipe totally inspires me to get out and play in the snow. What about you?


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Stewards are companies or organizations that are the brand owners, first importers, franchisors and/or assemblers of designated Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) that supply EEE for use in Ontario. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Stewards and their role at OES.
You must first determine if you are an obligated Steward. Stewards are companies or organizations that are:
- Companies or organizations that are resident in Ontario;
- The Brand Owners, First Importers, Franchisors and/or Assemblers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE); and
- Suppliers of EEE in Ontario.
For more information:
You may also contact OES Customer Service at email@example.com or call 1-888-646-1820 ext. 11
A Steward's Report is prepared by a Steward on a monthly basis using the Stewardship Registration and Reporting system. It describes the amount of EEE that the Steward (or its franchisees and/or generators) supplied to an Ontario consumer during a data period.
Steward fees, or Electronic Handling Fees (EHF), are calculated by OES based on a cost recovery model. On a monthly basis companies will enter their units supplied to Ontario through an online Steward Registration and Reporting System and the units are multiplied by the EHF categories within the fee schedule. Stewards will receive an invoice with the total EHF.
It is up to each individual company and its supply chain partners, including retailers, to make the best decisions for their businesses. OES does not tell obligated companies that remit fees on designated products how to manage these costs.
Beginning with reports for July 2010, OES is required to apply the HST. For obligation months up to and including June 2010 the GST is applied (PST does not apply).
Example: If you remit a May 2010 obligation report in February 2014: GST is applied. If you remit a July 2010 obligation then HST is applied.
No. Under the OES program the responsibility for reporting and remitting the EHF is with the Steward, not the last seller. Stewards can, however, enter into voluntary online Remitter's Agreements with their customers—Remitters—to pass on the tasks of reporting and payment of fees.
An organization or company can enter into a voluntary Remitter's Agreements with the Steward that supplies them with EEE products and OES. A Remitter's Agreement is entered into online and approved by OES. The organization then becomes a "Remitter" and can file monthly reports and pay fees to OES on behalf of that Steward, for the EEE that the Steward supplied them.
If components/computer peripherals are installed inside the original CPU, stewards are only obligated to report on the CPU. If computer peripherals are sold as standalone or replacement parts, stewards are responsible for reporting on each component/peripheral.
If a desktop computer is boxed with a keyboard and mouse, all three items must be reported separately in their material categories.
Yes, all designated peripherals attract steward (EHF) fees. These include: hard drives for both computers and servers as well as optical. CD, DVD, HD-DVD, Blueray drives, modems, keyboards and/or mice.
No. The EEE fee on leased products was reported and remitted to OES when the product was first supplied for use in Ontario. The EHF is not applicable again off-lease.
No, EHF apply only to new products. A refurbished and/or reused EEE would not attract an additional fee. A fee would apply if the EEE was supplied for use in Ontario by the Steward/Remitter, then returned and subsequently re-sold in Ontario as an open box good, not refurbished or reused.
Open box goods: Open-box item are goods returned by customers, inspected by the retailer, found to be in working order, and resold at a discount.
Yes. The Steward/Remitter accounts for the product's return, and its re-supply for use in Ontario.
Environmental handling fees on electronic product categories reflect the actual total program cost to manage that particular category out-of-use electronic items and do not relate to the cost to purchase. Size, weight and the amount of e-waste diverted from landfill for recycling are just some the variables that impact the environmental handling fee. For example, a smart phone is less expensive than an office photocopier. Some items contain more or fewer recyclable components.
No. Any EHF charged at the time of purchase should not exceed the OES steward fee for that item.
Environmental Handling Fees (EHF) on electronic product categories reflect the actual total program cost to manage that particular category of out-of-use electronic items and do not relate to the cost to purchase. Size, weight and the amount of e-waste diverted from landfill for recycling are just some of the variables that impact the EHF. For example, a smartphone is less expensive to recycle than an office photocopier. Some items contain more or fewer recyclable components; like cathode ray tube technology in old TVs.
Fees cover program costs to collect, transport, consolidate and process waste electronics as well as financial incentives for service providers; about 90%. The balance of the environmental handling fee is used to promote and educate consumers and businesses on where and how they may safely dispose and drop off their out-of-use electronics—currently 44 accepted items in the program—for reuse or recycling at no charge. For more information on our business operations, please reference the latest OES Annual Report.
Effective February 1, 2019, the Ontario Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) has been changed to $0.00.
The EHF is being changed to $0.00 in advance of the wind up by the current electronics recycling program operated by Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) on June 30, 2020.
For further information on OES program wind up, click here.
Questions? Contact us: email@example.com
If you forgot your password, use the password reset feature in the Steward Registration and Reporting System. A password reset will be emailed to you. If you forgot your user name, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-646-1820 ext. 11 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you would like to change your designated primary contact, add a new user or change your company's information, email us at email@example.com or 1-888-646-1820 ext. 11. Please note that the previous primary contact or a senior officer of your company may need to authorize the change.


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Rufus Williams
Rufus believes that every injured worker should receive the maximum compensation and medical treatment that they are entitled to. Rufus recognizes the barriers that injured workers encounter when they appear before the Workers' Compensation Board on their own and the reality that often times, in these instances, the overwhelming nature of the system serves to deny their rights to these benefits. Rufus takes the approach that every client deserves the benefit of a knowledgable attorney, willing to guide them through the maze of the workers' compensation process with a precise knowledge of the law and an ability to explain the law so that his client understands what occurs at each stage of their claim.
Rufus also believes that customer service is of the utmost importance. Providing clients with the information that they need at the most critical of times is his goal. This is why Rufus joined the firm of Connors & Ferris, a firm with a stout reputation for providing the highest level of client services.
Prior to working at Connors & Ferris, Rufus' practice involved assisting banks and indigent homeowners in every aspect of property ownership.
Rufus is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo Law School. Rufus is a member of both the New York State Bar Association and the New York Injured Workers' Bar Association.
More About Rufus Williams
Passions: Spending time with family and friends; traveling and the great game of soccer.
Hobbies: Playing/watching sports; watching movies and reading a good book.
Surprising personal fact: Born in Canada!
Membership and community involvement: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and Alzheimer's Foundation
Three words that describe me: Fierce, honest and compassionate.
My philosophy: The ancient rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Favorite vacation: Maldives. Perhaps the most beautiful place in the world.
Secret guilty pleasure: I enjoy watching some of the same silly T.V. shows that my wife and sisters watch.
Favorite Movie and why: A Few Good Men. This movie is an entertainingly intense and inspiring legal drama about morality and ethics.
Spouse and Children: My beautiful wife Diana and I are newlyweds.
If you were not working at C&F, what would you be doing: Professional soccer player?
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Arbitrator reduces punishment for firefighters involved in Portland fireboat mishap
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) � An arbitrator has ordered the city of Portland to pay more than $1,100 in back wages to two firefighters who were punished after damaging the city's $3.2 million fireboat.
The city revealed the results of the arbitrator's decision Tuesday.
The city suspended the firefighters without pay for causing $52,000 in damage to the boat when it struck an underwater object in October 2011. The boat had about a dozen civilians on board.
One firefighter had his punishment reduced from 80 hours to 48 hours, while the other's was reduced from 24 hours to 12 hours. The arbitrator cited their clean employment histories and a lack of clear rules regarding who could be on the boat.
The city has since changed policy on who can use the boat, including barring civilians.


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Another Disturbing Chinese Note Has Been 'Found In Primark Socks'
Another Primark shopper has discovered a disturbing note, claiming to be from a Chinese torture victim in a pair of socks…
Shahkiel Akbar, 25, was understandably shocked after seeing the letter in a pair of budget, black cotton socks from the retailer's Metrocentre store in Newcastle.
Shahkiel became alarmed when he translated the note into English and found what appeared to be a desperate cry for help.
This isn't the first either, but Primark retain their innocence and believe he is just the latest in a line of customers to get swept up in an elaborate hoax.
Speaking to the Chronicle, Shahkiel explained how he discovered the letter two weeks after he purchased the socks. He said: "I was really shocked. I do feel responsible now I have found this. I just thought I need to shout it out."
The lad found an app on his phone which him allowed him snap a pic of the words, which would then translate them into English.
He continued:
It was an SOS from a 39-year-old man living in China. From the words I could translate you could see he was distressed. It seemed like he was risking a lot to try and get a message out. He said he had endured physical and psychological abuse and that he was forced to make these socks. It felt like a real burden to me.
Shahkiel is definitely not the first Primark customer to find a bizarre Chinese note hidden in his socks. The company recently received further reports from another customer in Huddersfield who bought socks for her dad.
Only a couple of weeks ago, another Chinese letter went viral, telling the story of Ting Kun Ding who was begging for help. He allegedly attempted to report corrupt government officials, but was then imprisoned himself for 'blackmail'.
However, a Primark spokesman says the retailer believes its products are being hijacked by someone trying to gain publicity, and the letter has nothing to do with its staff or suppliers.
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With this becoming more commonplace it's difficult to know who to believe… but it's terrifying nonetheless.


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A genuine AWARD WINNING blog with all the insider info you need to know about Lloret de Mar its events, excursions, restaurants, pubs, bars and nightlife.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Llorets Medieval event 2013
Once again next weekend 9th & 10th November Lloret de Mar will step back to the Medieval times when there will be all kinds of entertainment/events taking place. Market stalls selling a host of hand made articles and food will be set up in the streets and squares around the church. Everyone who is taking part in the event will be dressed in medieval style clothing they will be putting on exhibitions of ancient crafts - glass blowing, metal work, shoe making, along with bird of prey shows, children's games and donkey rides. Roasted chestnuts, cakes, breads, massive barbecues with tasty steaks, ribs, burgers and sausages will be on sale with plenty of wines and ancient potions to wash it all down!
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Lloret de Mar today
What a difference a day makes!
Todays photos from the beach in Lloret de Mar show just how quickly the scene can change. After yesterdays temperatures in the mid 20s today it barely reached 19ºc with no sign of the sun all day, so to those of us that live here it was a sudden shock to the system! The only visitors to the deserted beach today were the boat passengers waiting for the boat to take them back to Tossa de Mar and the usual flocks of seagulls!
Todays photos from the beach in Lloret de Mar show just how quickly the scene can change. After yesterdays temperatures in the mid 20s today it barely reached 19ºc with no sign of the sun all day, so to those of us that live here it was a sudden shock to the system! The only visitors to the deserted beach today were the boat passengers waiting for the boat to take them back to Tossa de Mar and the usual flocks of seagulls!
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A day in Lloret de Mar
With another fine day in Lloret yesterday morning we had a walk down to Fenals beach where the sea was quite rough and the yellow flags were flying warning that the sea could be dangerous and people should take extra care. Temperatures again were in the mid 20s and clear blue skies, so itsgreat weather for the holiday makers this week.
After working up an appetite with our morning walk our afternoon was spent with friends at the Can Sabata Masia Restaurant where they have daily menus of either €9.50 or €15, we all chose the €9.50 option which also includes wine and bread. There is a very spacious covered outdoor dining area at the restaurant but we always prefer to eat indoors. The total cost of our meal was just less than €73 - for six people, that is great value for money as we all had a coffee after our meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed!
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
Stewart's 60th in the Funky Monkey Lloret
Happy 60th birthday to Stewart of the Funky Monkey bar in Lloret de Mar. Stewarts mum, sister and friends gathered at the bar last night where every one had a fantastic time celebrating his birthday till the early hours!
|Birthday Boy!
|60 years of great memories!
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Fenals Beach Today
No apologies for showing todays photos taken on the beach at Fenals today showing how this brilliant October weather is still holding out. A few holiday makers are making the most of it and spending time on the beach and also taking to the sea which is still remarkably warm for the time of year!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Lloret de Mar Castle
If you take a walk along the footpath round the castle of Lloret then it not only gives fantastic views of the rocky coves and coastline but you can also see these interesting sights in the walls along the way!
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Lloret de Mar in October
Who would think that we could still be getting days like this in October, all these photos were taken around mid-day today. Fantastic blue skies with a temperature of 25º C and there's still no sign of this beautiful weather ending!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
El Relicario Lloret de Mar
While so many bars, restaurants and other businesses are finding it hard to keep their doors open in these hard times, there is some good news about one of the old favourites in Lloret! El Relicario - the famous chicken restaurant has this summer opened for business again after been closed for many months. We payed a visit last night and were warmly welcomed by some of the original staff. After we arrived the restaurant slowly began to get busy with lots of familiar faces who just like us were eager to find out if the chicken was as good as it always was....no need to worry though I can confirm it was excellent with the usual excellent service!
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Friday, October 18, 2013
A proposal in Rabbies Bar!
Last night in Rabbies Bar we were very privileged to witness a marriage proposal, Ian suprised us all when he got down on one knee and proposed to his partner Linda. He had a beautiful diamond engagement ring ready to place on her finger, champagne on ice...she said YES!!
The proposal !
Congratulations to Ian & Linda from Hammy and everyone else at Rabbies, we all hope you will have a long and happy future together!
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Sunny October in Lloret
Here are some stunning views of Fenals beach taken just last week. For the start of October we had bright sunny days with good temperatures but now it seems that winter is now closing in as this weekend has been much cooler with quite a bit of rain. The resort is now very quiet with some hotels, bars and restaurants already closed for the season...others are planning on closing by the end of the month.
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Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Costa Brava Rally 61
Friday 11th and 12th October we will once again see the oldest Rally in Spain starting off from Lloret de Mar. The cars will be down by the town hall promenade on Friday in preparation for the official start time of 7pm that evening. 90 cars have so far registered to be taking part this years event.
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Sunday, October 06, 2013
Lloret de Mar, Cala Banys views
One of the most picturesque views in Lloret!
Looking out to sea from the terrace of the bar at Cala Banys
Back in May I published photos of the 'lovers locks' which are been fastened to the chain surrounding the Dona Marinera statue, since then many more have been placed there with names and dates of the people who left them.
A lovely clear view of the coast showing Blanes in the distance.
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Environmental Assessment Approved for Atajo Drill Program and Warrants Exercised
Camino Minerals Corporation ("Camino" or the "Company") (COR: TSX-V) is pleased to report it has received notice that its Declaration de Impacto Ambiental ("DIA"), or Environmental Assessment, has been approved for a drill program on the Atajo Zone of its Los Chapitos project ("Chapitos"), located in southern Peru.
The DIA was completed as part of the permit application for 20 drill platforms at the Atajo Zone, which is located on a separate trend 6 kilometers southwest of the Adriana Zone. In addition, the Company has filed with the Public Registry a 2 year access agreement negotiated with the Community of Atiquipa ("Atiquipa") for all exploration activities on community lands, which cover the western half of Chapitos, including the Atajo Zone. The agreement commits the Company to fund community development projects of approximately US$30,000 in year 1 and US$35,000 in year 2. These documents, along with an Archeological Certificate, are in the process of being submitted to the Mining Ministry for authorization to initiate field activities.
On July 25, 2017, the Company gave notice for the acceleration of the expiry date of the outstanding share purchase warrants dated February 14, 2017. Each share purchase warrant was exercisable into one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.25 per share until February 14, 2019 (the "Warrants"), subject to earlier expiry upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The expiry date of the Warrants was accelerated to September 11, 2017. All of the available 10,967,500 warrants have been exercised, generating proceeds to the Company of $2,741,875. The Company currently holds cash and cash equivalents of approximately $4,800,000.
Since diamond drilling began in mid-May at Chapitos, the Company has completed over 10,000 meters of drilling in 35 holes. Additional drilling is underway at both the Adriana and Katty Zones. A drill will be mobilized to the Atajo Zone as soon as the authorization to initiate activities is granted, which is expected in October.
Kenneth C. McNaughton, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., is the Qualified Person (QP) responsible for the Chapitos project.
Updated drill sections and a summary presentation can be found on the Company's website at www.caminominerals.com.
Camino is a discovery-oriented mineral exploration company. The Company is focused on the acquisition and development of high-grade copper and precious metal projects. For more information, please refer to Camino's website at www.caminominerals.com.
For further information and investor inquiries, contact:
Ken McNaughton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone (604) 566-8778
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This News Release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. Statements contained herein that are not based on historical or current fact, including without limitation statements containing the words "anticipates," "believes," "may," "continues," "estimates," "expects," and "will" and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking information may include, but is not limited to, information with respect to our planned exploration activities, the adequacy of our financial resources, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the results of future exploration and drilling. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "projects", "assumes", "budget", "strategy", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "targets" and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative forms of any of these terms and similar expressions, have been used to identify forward-looking statements and information.
Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, those risks identified in the Company's annual disclosure materials, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Readers are encouraged to read these materials. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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Kraków's Nativity Scene
In his book Nie od razu Kraków zbudowano (Kraków Was Not Built At Once), Karol Estreicher Jr mentioned his childhood years, which included this emotional and enchanted description:
(...) It was a building whose height filled the door frame. The first thing to be noticed was its colour, and only then its shape. First the colours stroked you, and then the building's architecture caused amazement: red, green, violets, blue and yellow hues, black and Minium, browns, silver and gold comprised this riot of colours, alive and attractive like a fire.
In the front there were two towers, obviously like the towers of St. Mary's Church but richer in ornaments and with cupolas topped with spire crowns. In the middle there was a huge dome of gold as befitted every dome from Sigismund's times (...)
Those who once saw the Kraków's Nativity Scene understand the amazement of the little Lolek. Those who saw it through the eyes of a child bear this amazement in their hearts regardless of their age. The Kraków's Nativity Scene is one of the most beautiful Kraków traditions. It combines simplicity with refined finesse. It is entirely original and entirely of Kraków character. It is both the symbol of the City and its essence. It is a remarkable sign of Christmas and, finally, the mysterious theatrum where the fairy tale becomes true.
It all started nearly 800 years ago in the grotto near a small village of Greccio in the Italian Umbria. It was there that Francis of Assisi set up a live picture of the Bethlehem stable where the Biblical figures were played by his brethren, friars minor, known today as Franciscans. Though it may be hard to believe, it was the first nativity scene in the history of Catholic church. When Francis died in 1225, his brethren continued this tradition. It turned out that this simple Evangelical message with unsophisticated form deeply touches the worshippers. From this moment on, wherever the Franciscans went, the Nativity Scenes were put up during Christmas. In Kraków this must have taken place soon after 1237, because it was then that Friars Minor reached the Wawel area for the first time. It is no accident that the oldest Polish nativity scene figures come from the Sisters of St. Clare's Convent in Grodzka Street in Kraków (Sisters of St. Clare form the female branch of Franciscans). These are wooden figures covered with colourful polychrome from the 14th century. It is also no accident that the most beautiful nativity scenes in the Kraków churches are traditionally built at the Capuchin Fathers (movable nativity scene favoured by children) and the Bernardine Fathers (Bernardine and Capuchin Fathers are orders of the Franciscan family). In the 17th century in Poland there appeared a popular custom of staging mysteries at Christmas time that involved peculiar performances known today as jasełka (English: nativity scenes; the Polish term is derived from the word jasła meaning 'crib'). In the 18th century the static nativity scenes and performances started to feature contemporary or historical figures associated with the history of the Republic of Poland.
At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries the third type of nativity scene emerged in the form of a small movable nativity scene resembling a puppet theatre. Its emergence is attributed to the Kraków bricklayers. Why them? It is simple. In winter they were unemployed so they came up with the idea that they will walk around with such theatre nativity scenes from one house to another, and thus earn their living. The idea turned out to be contagious. In the 19th century during Christmas time Kraków had several nativity scene troops with their own jasełka programme. They stood with their nativity scenes at the A-B line on the Main Market Square and waited to be rented. When they received an order, they visited the set house where they were welcomed by children. It is exactly this moment that the young Karol Estreicher described. Competition is a good thing. There was a huge selection of scenes at the market, so they had to attract the clients in some way. How? The best solution was to build a nativity scene more beautiful than others. And what was the determinant of beauty for the Kraków bricklayers? The determinant of Kraków churches, bastions, towers, chapels, palaces and monuments! In this way miniatures of Kraków historical buildings on wooden frames were made of tinfoil, tissue paper, cellophane, metal plates, sequins, beads, crystals, etc. The Most beautiful nativity scenes were built in Krowodrza that till 1910 had been a Kraków suburb inhabited by many bricklayers' families. The most famous nativity scene troop was the Michał and Leon Ezenekier's group. At the end of the 19th century they built the nativity scene (presently kept in the Ethnographic Museum in Kraków) that became the unsurpassed canon of the Kraków Nativity Scene. What exactly is the Kraków Nativity Scene? It is a symmetrical building made of characteristic material, inspired by the motives of Kraków architecture and containing clear elements of Christmas tradition.
The tradition of performances in small nativity scenes died during the inter-war period. It was killed by cinema and radio, modern media that provided cheaper and more commonly accessible entertainment. The tradition of building these marvellous palaces was saved thanks to Jerzy Dobrzycki who organised the 1st competition for the most beautiful Kraków's Nativity Scene in 1937. The competition caught on. In the first year the prizes included a ring of sausage and a chocolate cake. Despite the war interlude the tradition was continued in 1946 and the patronage over it was assumed by the Historical Museum of Kraków. By 1999 there had been 57 competitions. During these years many great talents were discovered, often within families. The nativity scene dynasties were formed by the Malikowie, Głuchowie and Piącikowie families. The competition laurels were many a time won by Stanisław Paczyński, Maciej Moszew and Tadeusz Wojciechowski. Apart from prizes for experienced, professional nativity scene builders, prizes are also granted to children and young people, which is to foster the development of new groups of these remarkable artists.
In recent years a new danger loomed over the Kraków Nativity Scene in the form of a golden calf. Among the viewers who, as always, surround the pedestal of the Monument of Adam Mickiewicz every first Thursday of December when the nativity scenes are entered into competition there appear the representatives of hotels, travel agencies and rich companies who wander, look and tempt. If the nativity scene builder agrees on a quick transaction, the nativity scene is intercepted by the buyer and does not find its way to the Historical Museum for the post-competition exhibition. Here lies the problem. This exhibition is not only one the more frequented exhibitions in Poland, but also an excellent promotion of Kraków. It also acts as the lungs of this wonderful tradition that helps it to continue and develop.
text: Michał Niezabitowski


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Looking for the perfect wedding venue but have a limited budget? We've got an amazing wedding deal to help you out.
Keeping costs down when planning a wedding can be tricky, and despite setting a budget at the beginning, the spending can quickly spiral out of control!
Opting for us can make a huge difference to the cost of your day, meaning you can splash out on a few other things like your wedding dress, cake and photographer.
This offer is available Monday – Friday- January to November and
Saturdays – January to May/ October and November.
Our price includes:
• Bucks Fizz on arrival
• 60 x Wedding Breakfast
• 60 x Glass of prosecco – Toast
• 60 x Evening finger buffet
• Bridal suite for wedding night
• Room hire
• Master of Ceremonies
• Cake Knife
• White Linen Napkins and Table cloths
• A £30 deposit will be required on all rooms
• Full use of our leisure facilities for your guests staying at the hotel
• Use of our extensive gardens and grounds for your photographs
• Free Car parking
Any questions can be answered by contacting our dedicated Wedding Coordinator on 01302 722 800 or emailing [email protected]
The price £2500 is for 2019/2020 weddings.
We would be delighted to show you around our venue in person, please contact us on the details above to arrange a convenient time.
From midweek getaways, weekend breaks and family holidays to romantic dinners at our incredible restaurants, we've got a wide range of fantastic packages and offers.


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Marlborough Vintners Hotel
MVH is situated in the heart of famous Marlborough and its Sauvignon Blanc Region. The property sits amongst vineyards and beautiful views out to the surrounding hills and ranges.
Your ceremony will be held amongst Beautiful Cherry trees. After the ceremony your guests will be shown to 'The Barrel Room' with its oak lined ceiling where they will dine on a delicious meal sourced from local produce which show cases the best of Marlborough food and wine.
As we know this is your special day so we want to create a day that is unique and memorable where your guests will still be talking about it in years to come. That is why we tailor make our weddings to the individual Couple's needs. Whether it be a small private weddings in our private dining room or large weddings in The Barrel Room.
This is your special day so call us today to discuss how we can assist you to make it the most memorable.
Wedding Garden
private dining room that seats up to 30
Barrel room that seats up to 120pax
190 Rapaura Road Blenheim
Phone: 03 572 5094
Fax: 03 572 5093
Email: email@example.com
Web: http://www.mvh.co.nz
As products/offers may change without notice please contact this business for any queries related to their compliance with New Zealand's Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.


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Robert W. Naef, III, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in Jackson, MS
"I first realized that I was interested in medicine when I was exposed to intense medical care for football injuries. Later, I was further encouraged by an acquaintance who happened to be the author of one of the most-used physiology textbooks. In medical school, I found myself thoroughly attracted to the challenges of problem-solving and the intense personal regards of helping people overcome their health problems. During my training, I realized that helping take care of pregnant women was the most rewarding, because of the joys that come with bringing a new child into the world."
"Today, as a specialist in high-risk pregnancies, my mission is to help provide these same joys for women whose pregnancies are at risk. After more than two decades practicing maternal-fetal medicine, I've seen many thousands of cases, a wide range of conditions and situations and women from every walk of life. In addition to informing my medical approach and building a deep repertoire of knowledge, these experiences have taught me that no two cases are exactly alike. What every high-risk pregnancy does have in common is a need for focused, compassionate care and a highly trained, experienced specialist who will work together with patients, their families and their doctor for a successful delivery and a healthy, happy child."
Board-Certified: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow: American College of Surgeons
MD: Summa cum laude, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
BA: University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, USAF Medical Center Keesler, Keesler Air Force Base, MS
Fellowship Training: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Member: American Medical Association, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons
Author: Numerous articles published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal of Perinatology, Journal of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association and others: chapters in numerous obstetrics and gynecology textbooks.
Lecturer: Numerous presentations to professional organizations, medical students, and hospital staff.


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saturday night i thought to myself " i need a new skirt for church tomorrow" who am i to argue with a new skirt? behold the belle skirt from favorite things. a review and the pattern can be found here at sew mama sew. this pattern is so easy and fun. it goes really quickly and i was excited to use my sweet amy butler fabric. i highly recommend trying the pattern out. i plan on making many many more.l
Posted by the mama monster at Monday, April 27, 2009 4 comments Links to this post
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i am loving this lately. we seriously make it once or twice a month its from rachel ray magazine.
Southwestern Chili-Mac Salad
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 ears corn
2 cups elbow pasta
1 red onion, half finely chopped, half thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder ( we also add goya sazon which i get at walmart)
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice and cilantro; whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn until just tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a cutting board. Return the water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Cut the corn kernels from the cob and add to the pasta.3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and chili powder and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain well.4. Add the beef mixture to the pasta; season with salt and pepper. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, sliced onion and vinaigrette and toss to dress. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the cheese
Posted by the mama monster at Thursday, April 23, 2009 1 comments Links to this post
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my pillow looks lopsided but it's not. i love this fabric i got from an antique store. i was just playing around with a new thing called picnik. it's a really cool and free, photo editing site. it seems like they have some fun things. heaven knows i need all the help i can get making my pictures look better.
Posted by the mama monster at Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2 comments Links to this post
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The facts are very true to life and it manages to explain a complex situation fairly easily, even if it does appear twee
India seems to be an untapped vein of magic for the rest of the world. For years Bollywood have produced their own thrilling works that really are unique, especially when compared to American works. Yet, with Lion released at the beginning of the year, and now Viceroy's House, there are clearly many fantastical and fascinating stories originating from India that are still to be told, and this is finally being realised.
Viceroy's House focuses on the time Lord Mountbatten (Hugh Bonneville) spent as the last Viceroy of India, and his part in the country's breakup into the states of India and Pakistan. Following his inaugeration, Viceroy's House looks at the lives of real citizens and how they are affected by the complete splitting of a nation.
On the whole, Viceroy's House is quite an educational production. The facts are very true to life and it manages to explain a complex situation fairly easily. The performances of Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi are excellent and really are the highlight of the film, even if it does appear twee at times.
Hugh Bonneville on the other hand is not great. He manages to turn the last Viceroy of India into himself in a supremely boring and underwhelming performance. Gillian Anderson is above average as Lady Mountbatten, but there is nothing exciting about their scenes together. In fact, the people of India wanted the British out of their country, and I want them out of this film. It could have easily placed more focus on the lives of Indian nationals and would have been better off for it.
The story however is well constructed and taken as a whole it is a quality production. The direction is worthwhile with a distinct style that could have easily become a complicated mess with the taxing subject matter. It feels real which is most of the battle and even though it doesn't manage to exhume emotion it does look to serve the task of education admirably.
The real life elements much stronger than the ones featuring Bonneville and Anderson but really there is nothing wholly unique about Viceroy's House. The message and facts it gets across are memorable and useful, but the film will not be remembered in quite the same way.