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At the heart of the debate about ethics in arts sponsorship and fundraising are questions about the moral obligation of the arts sector. Frances Richens reflects on the issues.
If one thing is clear from the results of AP's latest Pulse survey on the ethics of sponsorship, then it is that 'Take the money and run' is not a viable policy for arts organisations. Arts workers are almost unanimous in their call for organisations to consider the actions and motives of potential supporters before accepting their money. Even those who argue it is possible to turn 'bad money into good' Robin Hood-style, think it unwise to welcome any and all offers with open arms.
The survey asked about sponsorship and major donations in relation to four broad ethical areas: activities relating to politics, such as oppressive regimes or armaments, and those that negatively impact the environment, human wellbeing, such as tobacco or alcohol, and animals. It's clear that arts workers believe activities in all of these areas – and others beside – could potentially make a sponsor or major donor inappropriate, but there is no consensus on where the red line should be drawn.
Whose values?
Some think it is absolutely right for decisions to be made on a simple 'risk-versus-reward' basis
The revealing responses disclose arts workers' personal values. "Animal 'testing' may include genuinely beneficial research using animals under Home Office licence," says one respondent. Another points out that while it may be appropriate to accept sponsorship from a Champagne or gin brand for some of an orchestra's work, it probably shouldn't support its children's programmes. Some activities are judged more 'unethical' than others – but there's little agreement on the hierarchy.
According to one respondent, "the main issue is what is the sponsor expecting in return." Another asks: "Where do you stop? Do you start by asking the patrons where they work and who pays their wages?"
More fundamentally, the survey findings raise the question of 'whose ethics' arts organisations should adopt. "It is important to look across the whole of society and not the organisation's own immediate echo chamber to make this judgement," writes one. Another points out that while public consensus agrees cigarettes shouldn't be advertised, "it is not yet the case that the general public think that mining and selling fossil fuels is unethical".
"Why do we expect the arts to be moral and not the general public," asks one, and several question whether arts workers, with their left-leaning tendencies, are capable of making decisions that reflect wider society's views – or those of the public they hope to engage. Another argues that decisions should take account of context and the local community "outside the middle class, liberal bubble". Speaking of the recent protest that led BAE Systems to pull out as a sponsor of the Great Exhibition of the North, they go on to suggest "maybe BAE's employees could have been incredible audience development opportunity".
But many others are passionately in favour of arts organisations challenging 'immoral behaviour'. "Artists are a moral voice for society," writes one. Another says: "Art has to uphold and underpin the rights of humanity when governments and corporations don't. It is imperative we take the moral high ground and stand against anyone who tries to crush or oppress an individual's rights or the growth of society creatively."
Policy and practice
And here lies the crux of the issue – how should organisations make these decisions, and who should make them? Formal policies to help guide ethical decisions in relation to sponsorship deals or major gifts are still quite rare in the arts – only a quarter of survey respondents are aware of their organisation having one in place.
While those that do have a policy are overwhelmingly positive about it, they are no less likely to consider their organisation to be 'at risk' of accepting support from the wrong kind of person or organisation and suffering reputational damage as a result. High-profile protests and media storms are given as evidence of how damaging a poor decision can be. "The recent furore around BAE Systems sponsorship of the Great Exhibition of the North just goes to show what happens when organisations don't take into account the ethics of their donors," writes one.
A lack of time and resources, and the pressure to raise money privately, contributes to this risk. Over half fear financial pressure might push them to accepting inappropriate support. One respondent sums up the views of many: "Arts organisations are under pressure to increase earned income and sponsorship at all costs and it puts them in a very vulnerable position."
Not having a policy in place can only heighten this vulnerability.
Fundamental divide
Even if policies are written and followed though, the fundamental problem remains about what should be driving decision-making across the sector. One respondent illustrates this dilemma perfectly: "If we refuse support not because we think the donor unethical, but because we are worried about 'reputational damage', then that in itself is an unethical decision."
A divide is evident even among those with a policy in place. Some see their policy as principally about maintaining their organisation's values and moral standing, while others believe it is purely about protecting their organisation's reputation. Some think it is absolutely right for decisions to be made on a simple 'risk-versus-reward' basis, taking into consideration how association with a sponsor or donor may negatively impact audience numbers, or reduce their organisation's standing with partners, artists and other supporters.
Others feel passionately that the arts is a unique sector, with a mission to improve lives and the world as a whole. And they believe this mission should preclude any action that might support those who have a hand in causing harm.
This divide lies at the heart of the debate about ethics in arts sponsorship and fundraising. If the sector is to move towards a consensus, then we need much more open discussion and transparency around decision-making.
Some would like to see larger organisations and sector bodies take a lead on this, and what is undoubtedly concerning is the silence that radiates from any and all arts organisation that have been embroiled in controversy. "Rarely does a cultural organisation comment on the ethics of those they partner with," points out one respondent. "An important first step is to have a more open and informed debate – panel discussions and published policies/processes can all aid in doing this."
Hopefully, ArtsProfessional's survey will be a useful catalyst.
Frances Richens is Editor of ArtsProfessional.
MuseumHour will lead a Twitter conversation about the ethics of sponsorship on Monday 30 April, 8-9pm.


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Frankenstein Pretzels
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Canadian rocker Gord Downie has died. He was 53.
The Tragically Hip lead singer passed away surrounded by friends and family after a battle with brain cancer.
The band confirmed the news in a statement, saying, "Gord knew this day was coming - his response was to spend this time as he always had - making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss... on the lips."
Statement - https://t.co/vOTvlJ2jqA pic.twitter.com/Z6dHmr1xpM— The Tragically Hip (@thehipdotcom) October 18, 2017
After making his diagnosis public last year, Downie and the band went on tour across Canada to raise money for brain cancer research.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Downie on Wednesday, saying, "He loved every hidden corner, every story, every aspect of this country that he celebrated his whole life."
He added, "We are less as a country without Gord Downie in it. We all knew it was coming, but we hoped it was not."
"We are less as a country without Gord Downie in it," said a visibly emotional @JustinTrudeau today https://t.co/Tuxg7KJiyU pic.twitter.com/b1zz467H5d— CBC Politics (@CBCPolitics) October 18, 2017


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Victoria, 29, wrote me a while ago, saying she was worried that perhaps she's spent so long bingeing that she won't be able to change. It's never, ever too late, I say…
Q: I'm now 29, and the eating has overshadowed a whole decade of my life. It makes me very sad when I look back on the past ten years, and, for each of the big landmarks (turning 21, graduating, first day of work, meeting my husband etc), I can remember:
- how much I weighed
- whether I was in the restricting or binging part of the cycle
And these thoughts actually dominate over the memories and joy of the actual event.
I've now finally got up the courage, and tolerance, to say to myself: You are more than your weight. Your value doesn't change according to the reading on the scale. Your family and husband love you for the person you are, not for the kilos you weigh, and they don't love you less (or more) when your weight changes. You need to love yourself and accept yourself to, not constantly fight a war against your body.
I think one of the biggest things that is motivating me to change now, is the realisation that this has gone on for ten years. T-e-n years. So many days, so much heartbreak. I'm not prepared to live the rest of my life like this. I'm also tired to the bone of living my life like this. I need a little more self-acceptance. Perhaps that means accepting myself at a weight of 70 kg not 65kg, but if the price of not bingeing is 5 kg, then I'm prepared to do that (although that probably means I will never again fit into my 'skinny' jeans).
I get the feeling from you, Sunny, that your own eating challenge lasted for a while? Is that right? Because one of the things that scares me is the thought that, given that this has gone on for so long now, perhaps I'll never be able to beat it? I know that my attitudes to food and eating and body are currently changing quite dramatically, and hopefully this will be enough to get me through. I guess, no matter what the obstacle is, and no matter how long it's been around, it's always possible to overcome it. —Victoria, 29
A: You're absolutely right, Victoria: My eating challenge lasted for a long while. I binged off and on, to varying degrees, for 15 years. It was right at your age, 29, that I really decided to take the final step that pushed me over the edge in recovery. I'd gone to therapy and read lots of books, but it was going to a face-to-face support group that gave me that final tools I needed to stop.
I love so many of the things you say here: That you finally believe you are more than your weight and are willing to accept your body as is I think is absolutely key. I know it was for me. Getting out of that binge-and-restrict diet mentality allowed me to focus on the inside instead of the outsides, and that's truly where all of our food and body troubles start.
I also love that you're recognizing that your attitudes are changing. Once we stop using the scale or some "diet" plan to measure our success and growth, we have to replace those measures with other things. Recognizing small and large changes in our thought patterns, in the amount of time we spend thinking about food and our bodies, recognizing a reduction is nasty self-talk, noting that we're being kinder to ourselves—these are all helpful and healthy ways to measure our movement toward sanity when it comes to food and our bodies.
Now I'd especially like to hear from HealthyGirl.org readers who are 30 and up (although everyone's welcome to chime in!): Did you ever feel like it was just too late for you to get better? How'd you snap out of it? xo…Sunny
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The Occupational Hazards of a Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienists perform adjunctive procedures to those of a dentist. While the dentist deals with the results of poor oral hygiene, the hygienist cleans teeth, takes X-rays and educates patients about self-care to prevent tooth loss and periodontal disease. Generally educated at the associate degree level and licensed in all states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental hygienists have a number of occupational risks.
Infections and Latex Allergy
Blood-borne infections can be life-threatening, according to a review of studies of health hazards in dental practice published in the January-March 2012 "Dental Research Journal." Dental hygienists are at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and hepatitis -- both of which are spread through contact with infected blood -- if they are injured by contaminated sharp objects such as needles. Blood spatter or spray can also spread these infections. Dental hygienists protect themselves by wearing gloves, face masks, and in some cases, protective gowns. They also wash their hands frequently to protect both themselves and their patients. The gloves hygienists wear, however, are another form of occupational hazard; it they are latex, the hygienists can develop latex allergy. Gloves that do not contain latex are available.
Repetitive Motion Injury
Dental hygienists perform many of the same motions repeatedly and must also stand for long hours, often in positions that require them to twist or contort the body. Musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain can result from poor posture or stressed muscles. Carpal tunnel syndrome and other problems may occur due to repetitive motion injury. Seventy-five percent of dental hygienists experience hand and wrist pain, Bethany Valachi, a physical therapist and dental ergonomic consultant, notes in "Getting the Upper Hand on Pain: Preventing Hand and Wrist Pain Syndromes in Dental Professionals." Proper positioning and the use of ultrasonic rather than manual scraping tools can help prevent these symptoms, according to Valachi.
Although the amount of radiation from each X-ray is relatively low for the hygienist, who is not absorbing the X-rays directly, the effects of radiation are cumulative, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Radiation exposure can increase the risk of cancer. Dental hygienists who take X-rays protect themselves by wearing lead aprons and standing outside the range of the X-ray machine. Non-ionizing radiation, which results from the use of lasers for dental composites and resins, can be harmful to eyes and tissues, so the hygienist must wear eye protection if she assists with a procedure in which lasers are used.
Chemicals and Anesthetic Gases
Chemicals found in or given off by dental composites, mercury or dental processing machines, and anesthetic gases such as nitrous oxide, form another group of potential hazards, according to "Dental Research Journal." Each chemical can have a different effect and although they may only occur in small amounts, exposure can have a cumulative effect. Protection from these substances includes strategies such as assuring good ventilation, ensuring machines and other equipment are well-maintained and in good working order, and limiting exposure when possible.
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These baby booties are designed to fit a baby that is 3-6 months old. The little flower applique makes them perfect for little girls, but you could also crochet them for baby boys with a more boyish applique.
The pattern is available in both US and UK crochet terms.
To crochet these you will need a #3 yarn and a 3.50mm and 4.00mm crochet hooks.
If you enjoyed this free crochet pattern might enjoy more from designs by Patterns For Crochet.


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Just when we were ready to welcome the cooler months with swirls of rosy blush and the occasional swipe of deep plum lipstick, along comes Clémence Poésy with a look so sunny it's sending us into end-of-summer denial. Spotted in London last night, with a warm palette of thick golden highlights, sun-bleached brows, and pale beige lips, it was as though her entire look was calibrated to her tawny glow. Not that fall's siren call for a little extra polish had fallen on deaf ears: Against a pale background of nude eyeshadow, her generously defined top and bottom lashes packed twice the punch, delivering a well-timed piece of advice for monochromatic makeup devotees: No need to ditch the bronzer, but double up on mascara.
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Exquisite and ergonomically tailored, Spirit combines fitness with effective user experiences. With other products on the market, "innovation" implies unfamiliar product features packed with technological jargons. Spirit Fitness, however, provides innovative designs that are truly relevant to the needs of both gym owners and home users.
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16 December 2010
The proceeds will be used to pay for the development and construction of the solar park, which is now complete and connected to the local electrical grid.
The sale of the Italian solar park is scheduled to close before the end of this year.
"This is the world's first publicly rated bond issue for a solar project, as well as Italy's first rated project bond. It opens up a new global-scale pool of capital to fund solar projects beyond traditional project financing from banks," says Dennis Arriola, SunPower CFO.
"Achieving investment grade ratings is a milestone for the solar sector and further demonstrates the bankability of SunPower's turnkey solar energy systems. Our success is a culmination of an exhaustive due diligence process which resulted in various independent parties recognizing the technical, financial and operating expertise that SunPower delivers."
The solar bonds were issued in two classes:
The Class A1 benefit from a loan guarantee by SACE (an insurance and financial group controlled by Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance) and its Aa2 credit rating from Moody's. The class A2 bonds have been rated Baa3 from Moody's and were purchased by the European Investment Bank.
SunPower has also announced the completion of the entire 72 MW Montalto di Castro solar park.
All phases of the project have been constructed using SunPower solar panels and SunPower T0 Tracker technology to generate approximately 140 GWh of electricity per year.
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1. Business College is planning an online MBA tech program, start up cost for equipment, facilities, course development, staff recruitment and development is $350,000. College plans to charge tuition of $18,000 per student per year. The university administration will charge the college $12,000 per student for the first 100 students enrolled each year for administrative costs and its share of the tuition payments.
How many students does the college need to enroll in the first year to break even?
If the college can enroll 75 students the first year, how much profit will it make?
The college believes it can increase tuition to $24,000, but doing so would reduce enrollment to 35. Should the college consider doing this?
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Don't brush off the cost of a good coat
One of the easiest and most spontaneous of all the DIY renovation tasks is the quick paint job. In just one day you can change the mood and freshness of a room.
It's relatively cheap. A can of paint from the local hardware barn can be as low as $16 for four litres and a litre covers about 16 square metres. Throw in a few cheap rollers and brushes and voila! The new room.
The bigger task is painting a house's exterior, which takes more commitment in time, cost and sweat.
Yet many homeowners will have a go and end up reasonably happy with the result. At least in the short-term until the flaking and blistering starts to show up on the weather-exposed walls.
Given that painting is a task that amateurs can tackle, what is the argument for employing a professional painter and paying out many thousands for what from a distance can look like the same result?
Painstaking preparation, a perfect finish and longevity are the answers. Qualified professional painters spend up to four years in TAFE courses and apprenticeships learning precisely how to make a paint job stick and look really schmick.
The best will give a five-year guarantee on their work but the paint job should look good for much longer than that.
In Victoria, painters who claim to be master painters aren't necessarily so, according to Master Painters Association of Victoria chief executive Mark Amos.
Because of a licensing anomaly peculiar to this state, he says anyone can call themselves a master painter. More than a few of these operators are nothing of the kind.
In fact, he calls them "station-wagon bandits" and says these cowboys can be more expensive in the long term than employing a painter registered either with his organisation or the newer sub-group, GreenPainters, who emphasise sustainable paint products and practices.
Mr Amos says about 80 per cent of the jobs his 450 registered master painters undertake involve remedial or recoat work on shonky paint jobs that didn't stand the test of time because the preparation was lacking, the paint product wasn't the right one for the job or there simply weren't enough coats on the surface.
He says most of the professional time is spent in preparation.
"The cleaning, filling, puttying, sanding and touching up is about 80 per cent of the job," he says. "And the industry standard is three coats: the primer coat and no less than two top coats."
He says the paint used should never be cheap but always premium quality.
"It's a science," he says. "You don't just do it. To get the strength of finish, colour and longevity that won't blister after two months, you need competence, special skills and knowledge of the product — and all of that comes from experience."
The Australian paint-manufacturing industry is a $2.5 billion sector and half of that is dedicated to the manufacture of products used in architectural or decorative paints.
Driven by both environmentally conscious consumers and painting contractors concerned about the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that continue to "gas off" from paints traditionally based on petrochemicals, the industry is quickly developing a range of natural or mineral-based paints that have a low or no VOC content.
GreenPainters was formed in 2007 and its managing director, Daniel Wurm, says his group has succeeded in getting sustainable painting courses accredited at TAFE level.
The quickly expanding organisation is also poised to take its ideas into the US, where, Mr Wurm says, "it should become massive".
Natural, mineral or clay-based paints do, on average, cost more than run-of-the-mill hardware paints. Mr Wurm says eco paints cost from 5 per cent to 20 per cent more than "trade line" products. "Up to 50 per cent more for the best of the [eco] product," he says.
"People can baulk at that but materials are really only a small percentage of the cost of having a house painted."
Most of the cost is in that crucial surface preparation, which is what usually separates the professionals from the DIY amateurs. "And the eco paints have so many other benefits," Mr Wurm says.
"They offer health benefits, are aesthetically very pleasing and some of the best products can cut summer electricity costs significantly because they are heat reflecting."
People certainly do baulk at the cost of getting a professional painter in. A single-storey, three-bedroom weatherboard that hasn't been painted for a decade can cost from $8000 to $15,000 to repaint. But both these spokesmen for the real master painters claim it is worth the outlay.
"It's a no-brainer," Mr Wurm says. "Take it to a professional." And make sure, Mr Amos says, "that you take it to a registered professional who can guarantee his work because in the end, the longevity of the coating will pay for itself."
Mr Amos has a canny suggestion for anyone who finds a pricey professional paint job just too much to contemplate.
When he was on the brushes in a small country town business, he used to advise his cash-strapped clients to just get the painting tradie to tackle one facade each year.
"In four years, the whole house will have been painted. Perfectly."


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Stomach aches and cramps are often very painful and there can be many possible causes for them; the most common amongst them include indigestion, heartburn, stomach upset and nausea.
All these causes can be easily treated with effective home remedies. However, there can be more serious causes for stomach aches and cramps like gastritis, appendicitis, colon cancer etc. which require medical attention. So you need to visit your doctor if your pain continues to persist even after using these remedies.
Home Remedies For Stomach Aches And Cramps
Abdominal gas, heartburn and indigestion can be very uncomfortable and irritating. When you feel pain in the upper part of your abdomen, this could be due to indigestion, formation of gas in stomach or heartburn. Though over-the-counter antacids bring quick relief, taking more antacid than necessary is not healthy for your stomach. Following home remedies have been used for centuries to cure digestive problems and bring relief from heartburn, gas and indigestion.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera juice is a great remedy for getting relief from stomach cramps. It brings relief by cooling down the stomach acid. Aloe Vera contains nutrients that can soothe the lining of the digestive tract. It can even relieve you from aches and pains related to stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis by repairing and decreasing inflammation. Aloe Vera also helps to increase healthy bacteria in the intestine and improves digestion.
Asafetida is a spice that has anti-spasmodic and anti-flatulent properties and therefore helps to bring relief from gas which often causes cramps in your stomach. It brings quick relief from stomach aches and pain when applied on the belly button and abdomen after making a paste. Take a pinch of asafetida, add few drops of water and apply. You can also add a pinch of asafetida and rock salt in a cup of water and drink, if you can bear its strong odor.
Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties and increases digestive juices, which neutralizes stomach acids and eases stomach pain. It aids in digestion and brings relief from nausea and vomiting. Making ginger tea with chopped fresh ginger is the best option for this.
Ginger is also available in various forms in health food stores like ginger ale, ginger candies, ginger sodas and ginger capsules but fresh ginger root is the most effective remedy. Make ginger tea by adding chopped or grated ginger in boiling water. You can also add honey or maple syrup to sweeten the tea. If fresh ginger is not available, there are different varieties of ready-to-make ginger teas available in the market which you can use.
Fennel seeds are excellent for fighting gas, acid indigestion and cramps. It can aid in soothing spasms that occur due to bloating or indigestion. Fennel seeds soothe the intestinal tract by working as a carminative. By expelling the gas from the stomach, it brings relief from stomach aches. The gripe water given to babies for colic also contains fennel. Chewing 1-2 teaspoons of raw fennel seeds after meals can also bring relief from the aches and pain in stomach, which occurs due to indigestion and bloating.
Fresh mint is very effective for soothing stomach aches and pains by relaxing the muscles of the abdomen. Make peppermint tea by simply adding few sprigs of mint in a cup of boiling water. Chewing mint can also help. It will also improve your digestion and stimulate your appetite and prevent stomach pain. Fresh mint tea can help to bring relief in menstrual cramps also.


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Paris is in ruins. Set and the Order have already destroyed it, so what can the Guardians do about it, when they fly in with all the bravado they can muster? Where do they get all that bravado, anyway? There's a speedster, an angel, some guys who are good at throwing things, a tiny robot, a plastic man… without the Yeti their powerhouses don't stack up well to the Order's versions.
It all rests on the attitude of Brit, I suppose; he's a pretty kick-ass guy, a crusty old pro who doesn't intimidate easily, and demands a lot from his team. They keep disappointing him, but it's a kind of neat twist when he makes the only significant blow to Set, by the simple expedient of ripping off his helmet.
The surprising result is confusing at first, because the script asks for something comics aren't meant to do. The result freezes everyone in their tracks, literally, allowing the villain to rail about the injustice of it all to a paralyzed audience. It's a result somewhere between horrific and goofy, made moreso since we can't really tell the difference between the frozen shots of everyone and the action ones, since this is a comic book, where every image is already by definition static.
The wrap-up of all the other plots (even Chupacabra's many failures seem small compared to the complete demise of Paris – Kirkman is not a fan of several major cities, it seems: he's also destroyed Las Vegas and nearly New York, if I recall his other titles correctly) seem anticlimactic. The biggest problem, aside from the uneven art, is one of scale. If the heroes are this easily outclassed and ineffective, why should they even bother going on?
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In This Guide
- Our Mission
- Our Community Values
- Deal Posting Guidelines
- Read the Instructions
- Create a Clear and Concise Title
- Check for Duplicate Deals
- Avoid Adding Extra Text in the Coupon Code or Pin Number Fields
- Include a Helpful Tip with Your Deal
- Add an Accurate Expiration Date
- Test and Verify Your Deal
- Add Valid Product Deals
- Your Deal Must be Easy to Find
- Double-check the Site-wide Flag
- Indicate if You're Adding a Personal Referral Code
- Do Not Add Affiliate Links
- Do Not Link Other Coupon Sites
- Indicate if Your Deal Applies to a Single Brand of Manufacturer
- Disclose if Your Deal is Single-use
- Be Careful When Adding New Brands to Dealspotr
- Do Not Add Codes That Are Exclusive to Other Coupon Sites
- Keep Your Accuracy Score High
- Penalties Explained
- High Volume Stores
- Short Expiration Dates
- Excessive Confirming, Editing or Reactivating
- Manipulating the Referral System
- How to Earn More Points
- Help Guide Dealspotr's Future
Welcome to Dealspotr! We're a community of deal hunters and couponers who love to save money and help others save too. With over 50,000 members and over 5 million deals, we're growing fast - join in the fun!
Our Mission
Our mission is two-fold:
For shoppers: To make finding a working deal for anything you want to buy 10x easier.
For deal hunters: To make sharing deals more fun and rewarding than ever.
Our Community Values
What does it mean to be a member of the Dealspotr community? Here are our guiding principles as a community:
To help others save money. Helping people save is our core mission. We strive to promote couponing and make it more accessible to more people. Through our easy-to-use website and our strong community, we're working to help more people save money on the things they buy.
To post accurate deals. Our goal is to create the most complete and accurate listing of coupons anywhere online. As a community, we aim to post valid deals for the stores, brands, and products that shoppers are seeking. We verify that our deals work as described, and we include all the relevant information that will help a shopper be successful in using that deal.
To curate and edit Dealspotr. We hate clutter. Dealspotr should be organized and free of invalid deals and spam. Our community members have access to a range of editing and monitoring tools on Dealspotr. We encourage users to utilize these tools to flag bad deals, identify problem users, and use our voting and liking buttons to separate the great deals from the rest.
To assist each other. We're a team as much as a community, with a common goal of helping more people save more money. If we see a user having trouble using the site, or a member who appears to be new to deals and coupons, lend them a helping hand and guide them. By helping and educating a fellow community member, we can help more people save on Dealspotr.
To help grow the community. Dealspotr is a social network that gets better as more people use it. By letting your friends and family know about us you're participating in our mission of helping more people save more money.
Deal Posting Guidelines
Read the Instructions
It is your responsibility to read the directions provided in the deal posting tool. If you do not follow these directions, your deal is likely to be rejected by the community.
Create a Clear and Concise Title
When posting a deal create a clear and concise title. The title should convey how much the discount is and for what items it can be applied towards.
Good: "10% Off Sale Items at Brand Attic""
Bad: "Hurry! Save 10% at Brand Attic!!"
Check for Duplicate Deals
If you add the same deal another user has already added to Dealspotr, your deal will be rejected and your Accuracy Score will go down. If your deal has already been added, you can always Validate or Repost it.
Avoid Adding Extra Text in the Coupon Code or Pin Number Fields
Enter only the coupon code itself in the code field. Including any extra text in these fields will cause the deal to not function properly for shoppers, and your deal will be rejected.
Include a Helpful Tip with Your Deal
When writing a tip for your deal avoid the use of promotional language. Avoid phrases like "Hurry Ends Soon!" Keep the information basic and to the point.
Good: "Enter the promo code during the checkout process to receive this discount. There may be some exclusions that apply to this deal."
Bad: "This is a great deal! Just use the code at checkout and get your discount. Don't miss out!"
Add an Accurate Expiration Date
Most coupon codes have expiration dates. Do your best to locate this date and include it with your deal. Do not add expired deals. If you are unsure about the expiration date for a particular deal, you can default to one month.
Test and Verify Your Deal
Provide a screenshot that proves that the deal works. The screenshot must clearly show the store's brand, the code, and the description of the discount. Do not include screenshots of other coupon sites.
Add Valid Product Deals
If you're adding a product deal, it must reflect a better price than what is commonly available online. You must enter a valid comparison price showing what price a shopper might find on Google or Amazon for that product, and your deal should offer a better price. You must include a valid image of the product, showing a clear depiction of the product itself.
Your Deal Must be Easy to Find
A shopper must be able to quickly find the deal on the vendor's website based on the information and links you provide in your deal. Be sure to link to the appropriate site. If it is difficult to find your deal, it may be rejected.
Double-check the Site-wide Flag
Be careful when you check the site-wide option for your deal. Site-wide deals can earn you more points, but you must be 100% positive your deal applies across the vendor's site if you use this. Most sites exclude the sale section from discounts. Incorrectly marking a deal as site-wide can negatively impact your Accuracy Score.
Indicate if You're Adding a Personal Referral Code
You are allowed to add your own personal referral codes for various apps and websites such as Uber, Postmates, or Google. These types of codes generally earn you credit within the app. You must disclose this or your Accuracy Score will be impacted.
Do Not Add Affiliate Links
Links from affiliate networks, Amazon referral links, or other cash-generating links are not allowed on Dealspotr. If you add your own links, they will be overwritten, and your Accuracy Score will be negatively affected.
Do Not Link Other Coupon Sites
Shoppers prefer to be linked directly to where they can buy the deal. Do not post links to deal sites or coupon blogs in your deals.
Indicate if Your Deal Applies to a Single Brand of Manufacturer
If your deal applies to a particular brand, like a specific brand sale, or a code applicable to one specific brand, then you must enter that brand in your deal. This helps shoppers find your deal if they search for the brand's name, in addition to the store selling the brand.
Disclose if Your Deal is Single-use
Sometimes stores will send you a promo code that will only work once. Usually these are intended for you to use yourself. You can share these single-use codes on Dealspotr, but you must disclose them, or your Accuracy Score will be negatively impacted.
Be Careful When Adding New Brands to Dealspotr
We allow you to add new brands to Dealspotr if we do not have them in our database. However, take care to avoid adding brands we already have (search our database carefully before adding). When adding a new brand, add its information carefully, and double-check for errors. Incorrectly adding a store will result in an Accuracy Score decrease.
Do Not Add Codes That Are Exclusive to Other Coupon Sites
Some sites like RetailMeNot, Groupon, and Coupons.com display exclusive promo codes. They may look like "RETAILMENOT1" or "GROUPON10" - avoid posting these codes on Dealspotr or your deal may be rejected.
Keep Your Accuracy Score High
Your ability to post deals is determined by your Accuracy Score. As the community and moderators review your deals and validations, your Accuracy Score can go up or down based on the accuracy of the information you provide. Furthermore, your accuracy score determines whether or not you are eligible to receive a gift card. Users with an Accuracy Score below 7 are not eligible.
Penalties Explained
High Volume Stores
Users will be penalized for posting deals to stores that already have 30+ existing codes. We appreciate that users are posting new codes, however since these store already have an abundance of deals, posting more is not helpful to the community. Instead, we encourage users to focus on Shopper Requested Stores.
Short Expiration Dates
Setting a short expiration date for a deal -- unless proven by a screenshot -- will result in a penalty. We understand that certain deals only last a day or two, and it is okay to post the actual expiration date for these deals. But, if you are unsure of an expiration date, it is a good rule of thumb to set it for one month.
Excessive Confirming, Editing or Reactivating
While confirming a deal is helpful at times, excessive confirmation can result in a loss of points and/or accuracy score. A user's activity should be less than ⅓ confirmations. Instead, users should focus more on creating deals, rather than simply confirming them. The same goes for edits and reactivations. Above all, we want to see users with a good variety of deal posting activity.
Manipulating the Referral System
The referral system is a great way to share Dealspotr with people you know. By letting your friends and family know about us you're participating in our mission of helping more people save more money. However, if a user is only referring people and no longer posting deals, he or she will be penalized.
How to Earn More Points
Each accurate deal you post on Dealspotr will result in points being added to your account. The more points you earn, the better your reputation in our system. Paying attention to the following details can significantly boost the amount of points you can earn for every deal you post. These guidelines are intended to encourage you to post certain kinds of deals, formatted in a way that is helpful to shoppers.
Focus on posting deals for a wide variety of stores, in particular stores that don't have many deals yet.
Post deals for stores marked as "Shopper Requested" and earn more points.
Add an original, detailed tip, including all the fine print, like exclusions, expiration dates, and product manufacturers / brands to each deal you post.
Attach helpful images to your deal. Include screenshots of promo codes being successfully applied, or product images.
Fill in both the store and manufacturer for your deal (if applicable) to earn more points.
Site-wide deals, especially site-wide promo codes, earn more points.
If a single deal already has numerous validations in the past 24 hours, you will earn fewer points for validating it again. If a deal needs edits, we still encourage you to validate it, but heavily validated deals have less need for validations, so we award fewer points.
You can lose Accuracy Score points if the community flags or reports your validations and a moderator confirms it. Keep your validations accurate.
Help Guide Dealspotr's Future
Thank you for being a valued member of our community. We're looking forward to collaborating with you to create the best couponing resource on the web. Participate in guiding the future of Dealspotr by sending us your feedback in the Dealspotr Forums. We've already incorporated tons of community feedback into Dealspotr - your suggestion may be next!
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I have 'splineArea' charts that has dates as the x-axis values. I cannot get the chart to display a label at the beginning and end of the data set's values. I want a label at the 'zero' position (i.e. the earliest date in the series which is displayed at the intersection of the x and y axis) and a label at the last date in the series with additional labels evenly spaced in between those. Is this possible?
I've tried setting minimum and maximum to match the values of the first and last date values but that doesn't change where the labels are appearing. I've tried playing with interval and intervalType also but can't seem to accomplish what I'm after.
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Adeyeye pointed out that Justices Ngwuta and Okoro had alleged that they were the targets of a witch-hunt because they refused offers of inducement and bribes from two ministers.
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He said that the ministers allegedly tried to offer bribe to the judges to subvert the course of justice in appeals against the decisions of lower courts in election petitions in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti and Rivers.
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GPS type: GPS Tracker
Battery Life: 30 Hours & Up
Gps Module: Yes
Brand Name: Queclink
Out Power: 1W-2W
Model Name: GV55VC
Special Feature: Internet Connected
Item Size: 73mm*50mm*13.2mm
Voltage: 12V
Screen Size: No Screen
Operating Voltage: 8V to 32V DC
Mini USB Port: Mini USB port for upgrading and debugging
Weight: 45g
GPS Chipset: u-blox All-In-One GPS receiver
Indicator LED: CEL, GPS and power
CDMA Antenna: Internal only
Remote Control: OTA Control of digital outputs
Transmit Protocol: TCP, UDP, SMS
Dual band: BC0/BC1 Compliant to CDMA2000
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The GV55VC is a CDMA2000 1xRTT micro GPS tracker designed for a wide variety of vehicle tracking applications. It has multiple I/O interfaces that can be used for monitoring or controlling external devices. Its built-in GPS receiver has superior sensitivity and fast time to first fix. Its dual band CDMA2000 1xRTT allows the GV55VC's location to be monitored in real time or periodically tracked by a backend server and mobile devices. System integration is straightforward as complete documentation is provided for the full featured @Track protocol. The @Track protocol supports a wide variety of reports including emergency, geo-fence boundary crossings, external power supply monitoring and scheduled GPS position.
Main Features:
*Micro-sized device allowing easier and more covert installation
*Internal u-blox chipset GV55VC
*Dual band CDMA2000 1xRTT frequencies 800/1900 MHz
*Embedded full featured @Track protocol
*Multiple I/O interfaces for monitoring and control
*Internal CDMA antenna
*Internal GPS antenna
*FCC/Verizon certified
CDMA Specification
Frequency: Dual band: BC0/BC1, Compliant to CDMA2000 1xRTT
Max Data Rate: CDMA2000 1xRTT: 153.6 Kbps
Max Out RF Power: 23 ~ 25 dBm
Min Out RF Power: < -50 dBm
Dynamic Input Range: -25 ~ -110 dBm
Receiving Sensitivity: BC0: -110 dBm, BC1: -107 dBm
Max Frequency Error: 800 MHz band: ±300 Hz, 1900 MHz band: ±150 Hz
GPS Specifications
GPS Chipset: u-blox All-In-One GPS receiver
Sensitivity: Autonomous: -147 dBm, Hot start: -156 dBm, Reacquisition: -160 dBm, Tracking: -162 dBm
Position Accuracy: Autonomous: < 2.5m, SBAS: < 2.0m
TTFF (Open Sky): Cold start: 27s average, Warm start: 27s average, Hot start: 1s average
Digital Inputs: Two digital inputs, One positive trigger for ignition detection, One negative trigger input for normal use
Digital Outputs: One digital output, open drain, 150 mA max drive current
Latched Digital Outputs: One digital output with internal latch circuit, open drain, 150 mA max current drain
CDMA Antenna: Internal only
GPS Antenna: Internal only
Indicator LED: CEL, GPS and power
Mini USB Port: Mini USB port for upgrading and debugging
General Specifications
Dimensions: 73mm*50mm*13.2mm
Weight: 45g
Operating Voltage: 8V to 32V DC
Operating Temperatur: -30℃ ~ +80℃, -40℃ ~ +85℃ for storag
Air Interface Protocol
Transmit Protocol: TCP, UDP, SMS
Scheduled Timing Report: Report position and status at preset intervals
Geo-fence: Geo-fence alarm and parking alarm, support up to 20 internal geo-fence regions
Power On Report: Report when the device is powered on
Special Alarm: Special alarm based on the digital inputs
Remote Control: OTA control of digital outputs
About web platform:
Now we have not developed their own tracking platform for the model of GV55VC, but our devices can be compatible with the well-known tracking platform on the market:
1. North America: positionlogic
2. Global: GPSGATE, Key Telematics, Gurtam
Plz don't hesitate to contact with us if you want to develop your own tracking platform, we can provide the protocol to help you develop your tracking platform!
1* GV55VC Tracker Main Unit
1* Function Cable
1* Date Cable (For Optional Notice: It is used for firmware upgrade or configuration )
(No Sim Card and SD Card Included)


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According to CBN News, Harry Jackson and the Alliance Defense Fund are taking their crusade against marriage equality in Washington, DC to the Supreme Court:
Religious opponents of same-sex marriage in Washington, D.C. represented by the Alliance Defense Fund has appealed the issue of gay marriage in the nation's capital city to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Christian leaders led by Bishop Harry L. Jackson say they filed a petition with the high court on Tuesday, asking the justices to take their case. The group plans to hold a news conference Wednesday.


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Our story
In 2018, Demant A/S and Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG announced the end of the joint venture, Sennheiser Communications, and that the business segments would evolve in new set-ups. The business segments Enterprise Solutions and Gaming headsets will evolve as a new independent company, EPOS, under Demant.
EPOS builds on its duality of past and future, pairing founded knowledge with forward-thinking technology to take the story of excellent sound experience to the next level. EPOS caters to the Enterprise Solutions, Gaming as well as to the Air Traffic Control segment, with a vast range of products with a contemporary design approach.
History and heritage
The early 2000s marked the beginning of a successful journey that led to the introduction of EPOS in 2019. Discover the EPOS history by dragging the timeline.
Launch of the legendary MB 660 enterprise headset, which took sound quality, comfort, design and noise cancellation to a new level.
A dedicated gaming department
The channel management of the Air Traffic Control / Command
The channel management of the Air Traffic Control / Command Control Communication segment was taken over by Sennheiser Communication after Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG decided to discontinue it. This was due to the complementarity between the ATC/C3 products and the CC&O portfolio.
Sennheiser Communications entered the meeting space realm by launching the first speakerphones within the SP10 and SP 20 series.
Launch of the Game One and Game Zero series of high-end HiFi gaming headset. This was a new benchmark for gaming headsets in a market dominated by low cost alternatives.
The market trend within unified communication changed. Lync and Skype became standard office software for online meetings and headsets were now used by all employees (not just call centers)
Dolby Virtual Surround Sound for PC gamers
Launch of the PC 163D and the PC 333D. Both offering Dolby Virtual Surround Sound for PC gamers. Furthermore, the PC 333D offered a very innovative DJ hinge for LAN gamers who needed one ear free, and one ear in the Game.
Launch of our first head-worn and successful DECT headset. It was the first full range (all wearing styles) office & call center headset based on the wireless technology DECT
PC 350 was launched – taking our first step into high-end gaming headsets. The headset had a lift to mute microphone and an integrated volume control. Both new features to the market.
First bluetooth office headset
Introduction of the first wireless (bluetooth) office headset which could connect to Mobile phones and desk phones (BW900 series)
The first enterprise launch as a result of the joint venture between Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG and Demant A/S.
The first dedicated gaming headset went into the global market for gamers.
Danacom A/S and Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.
Oticon (part of the Demant Group) bought DanaCom A/S, a small head-set manufacturer with 30 employees located in Solrød, Denmark, and started own production of wired head-sets
The Demant Group
The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 30 countries, employs more than 14,000 people and generates annual revenue of DKK 14 billion.
Pioneering Audio Technology
We transform ideas and new possibilities into better audio solutions. We do this by looking at audio holistically and by engineering every single detail. For users, this means being able to trust our products to perform and staying at the forefront of what is technically possible, while never compromising user experience and ease.
Crafted to Last, Designed to Excite
Made for those who insist on excellence from their audio devices. We craft solutions with high-quality materials that are built to last. Providing the perfect balance of excellent audio and comfort. The real magic happens when users experience the purity of sound, the clarity of speech and the difference they make to anything the user sets out to achieve.
Passion for Performance
Our users are at the heart of everything we do. We put this dedication to work by optimizing the end-to-end user experience, from product development to education and support. Ultimately, we are passionate about ensuring the best audio and customer experience. Enabling users to focus seamlessly on the task at hand and perform at their best.


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A symbol (*) marks deadlines that have not appeared in a previous issue of Education Week.
Student Scholarships And Awards
*Nov. 30--ThinkQuest Junior contest: Entries are due for the ThinkQuest Junior contest, sponsored by Advanced Network and Services Inc. The contest is open to students in grades 4 through 6, and asks student teams to create web-based educational tools and materials under the guidance of teachers or mentors who act as coaches. The program offers more than $500,000 in awards in five categories: arts and literature, interdisciplinary, and math and science and mathematics, social sciences, and sports and health. Contact: Web site: http://www.advanced.org/thinkquest.
Dec. 12--Poetry contest: Entries are due for the Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Weekly Reader Corp.'s Read magazine. Students in grades 6-12 are asked to submit their poems. Six finalists will have their work published in the May 1998 student issue of Read. In addition, each winner will receive $100 and a medal of honor. Contact: Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Contest, READ, 200 First Stamford Place, P.O. Box 12003, Stamford, CT 06912-0023.
Jan. 31--Bayer/NSF Award: Entries are due for the Bayer/NSF Award for Community Innovation, sponsored by the Bayer Corp. and the National Science Foundation. Teams of students in grades 6-8 are asked to identify problems in their communities and use the scientific method to solve them. Ten finalists will receive a trip to the Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Florida and will compete for the first prize of a $5,000 savings bond for each team member, the second prize of $3,000 savings bonds, and the third prize of $1,000 savings bonds. Contact: (800) 291-6020; Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/bayer-nsf-award.htm.
Feb. 3--ExploraVision Awards: Entries are due for the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards, sponsored by Toshiba Corp. and the National Science Teachers Association. Students in grades K-12 are asked to work in teams of three or four to envision what a form of technology might look like in 20 years. Twelve teams--four first-place and eight second-place--will be selected as national winners. Each student on the first- and second-place teams will win a $10,000 or $5,000 U.S. savings bond, respectively. Team members, their parents, and their advisers will also win a trip to an awards weekend in Washington, D.C. Contact: Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; (800) EXPLOR-9 or (703) 243-7100; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.nsta.org/programs/explora.htm.
Feb. 28--ThinkQuest contest: Entries are due for the ThinkQuest contest, sponsored by Advanced Network and Services Inc. The contest is open to student ages 12 to 19, and asks student teams to create web-based educational tools and materials. Each team can have teachers or mentors who act as coaches, but students are required to do the work themselves. The top prize for the winning team is $25,000 per student in scholarships, $5,000 per coach, and $5,000 per school. There are five categories: arts and literature, interdisciplinary, science and mathematics, social sciences, and sports and health. Contact: Web site: http://www.advanced.org/thinkquest.
March 19--Young Inventors Award: Entries are due for the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Award Program sponsored by Sears, Roebuck and Co. and the National Science Teachers Association. Students in grades 4-6 are asked to invent and build a tool or modify an existing tool. The national winner will receive a $10,000 U.S. savings bond. Eleven regional winners will each receive a $5,000 savings bond. Contact: Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; (888) 494-4994; e-mail: msnipes-austin.org.; Web site: http://www.nsta.org/programs/craftsman.htm.
Teacher Fellowships And Awards
Nov. 1--Unsung Heroes Award: Nominations are due for the Northern Life Education's Unsung Heroes Award, sponsored by Northern Life Insurance Co. Full-time, K-12 education professionals are eligible for the award which recognizes educators for their innovative spirit and ability to positively influence the children they teach. At least 80 winners will be awarded $2,000 each to be used to further educational projects. Of the 80 finalists, three top winners will collect additional prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000. Educators can nominate themselves or be nominated by peers, students, or parents. Contact: NL, (800) 426-7050 ext. 2888; Web site: http://www.unsungheroes.com.
*Nov. 24--Chamber music award: Entries are due for the Heidi Castleman Award for Excellence in Chamber Music Teaching Award, sponsored by Chamber Music America. The award is open to all chamber music educators and is designed to recognize and reward excellence in chamber music teaching. The $1,000 prize is awarded annually to an individual teacher in charge of a chamber music program for students ages 6 to 18. Contact: CMA, 305 7th Ave., 5th floor, New York, NY 10001-6008; (212) 242-2022 ext. 101.
Dec. 1--Technology grant: Applications are due for the Excellence in Teaching Technology grant, sponsored by the Foundation for Technology Education in cooperation with Hearlihy and Co. Each year an educator is presented with a $2,000 grant for excellence in teaching technology. Applicants must be K-12 teachers who are successfully integrating the study of technology into the curriculum. Contact: Hearlihy/FTE Grant, FTE, 1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1502.
Dec. 1--Technology grant: Entries are due for the Chuck Sharpe Memorial Grant for Excellence in Teaching Technology, sponsored by the Foundation for Technology Education in cooperation with Hearlihy and Co. The $1,000 award is presented to an Ohio technology education teacher at any grade level (K-12) for excellence in teaching technology. Contact: Jeff Bright, Chuck Sharpe Grant, 4948 Vicksburg Lane, Hillard, OH 43026; (614) 771-8324.
Jan. 12--Eleanor Roosevelt Fellowships: Applications are due for the 1998-99 Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships, sponsored by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation. The fellowships are designed to promote gender equity in public schools and are awarded to K-12 women teachers with at least three consecutive years of full-time teaching experience. Fellowship stipends of up to $10,000 are awarded. Contact: AAUW Educational Foundation, 2201 North Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; (319) 337-1716 ext. 67; Web site: http://www.aauw.org.
Jan. 16--GIFT grants: Applications are due for the 1998 Growth Initiatives for Teachers Program, sponsored by the GTE Foundation. Each year, the foundation awards GIFT grants to 60 teams of one math teacher and one science teacher from the same school to integrate the two subjects in the school curriculum. Individual members receive $2,500 to pursue professional development activities listed in their proposals and a $7,000 team grant to implement its school enrichment project. The grants are for public and private school math and science teachers of grades 7-12, in eligible states. Contact: GTE Foundation, (800) 315-5010.
Feb. 14--Mandel Teacher Fellowship: Applications are due for the Mandel Teacher Fellowship Program, sponsored by the education department of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The program is designed to create skilled secondary educators who can serve as leaders in Holocaust education. Up to 25 educators in grades 8-12 will be designated as Mandel Fellows. Applicants must show evidence of extensive knowledge of Holocaust history and evidence of successful teaching experience. Teachers will participate in a five-day, all-expenses-paid summer institute at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Following the institute, fellows are expected to create and implement outreach projects in their schools, communities, and professional organizations. History, social studies, and English teachers, as well as instructional-media specialists, are encouraged to apply, but other content ares will be considered as well. Contact: Stephen Feinberg, Coordinator, Mandel Teacher Fellowship Program, Education Program, USHMM, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place S.W., Washington, DC 20024-2150.
March 1--James Madison Fellowship: Applications are due for the James Madison Fellowship Program, sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. The foundation awards fellowships to in-service secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies in grades 7-12; and to graduating or graduated collegians who wish to become secondary school teachers of the same subjects. The awards of up to $24,000 cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board associated with study leading to a master's degree in American history, political science, or education with concentrations in the framing, principles, and history of the U.S. Constitution. Stipends cover five years of part-time study by teachers or two years of full-time study by recent baccalaureates. Contact: JMFP, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; (800) 525-6928; fax: (319) 337-1204; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.jamesmadison.com.
March 1--NEH Summer seminars and institutes: Applications are due for Summer Seminars and Summer Institutes, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities' Division of Research and Education Programs. The NEH offers full-time K-12 teachers opportunities to study humanities topics in a variety of seminars and institutes. All teachers selected to participate in a seminar or institute will be awarded a stipend ranging from $2,350 to $3,700 to cover travel costs, books, other research expenses, and living expenses. Contact: NEH Seminars and Institutes Program, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20506; (202) 606-8463; TDD: (202) 606-8282; e-mail: [email protected].
Other Deadlines
*Internet expedition: GlobaLearn Inc. is seeking participants for its Brazil Expedition. The 49-day expedition by a GlobaLearn expedition team will take K-12 students to explore the cultural and environmental diversity of Brazil via the World Wide Web. Teachers and students will be able to access information such as explorers' journals, travel logs, children's profiles, digital photos, video and audio clips, as well as post questions to the team, and interact with other schools. The expedition is an ongoing event and therefore has no specific deadline. Contact: GlobaLearn, 205 Whitney Ave., Suite 300, New Haven, CT 06511; (203) 821-3199; fax: (203) 821-3196; Web site: http://www.globalearn.org.
Oct. 23--Fulbright grants: Applications are due for the 1997 J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program. Fulbright grants provide round-trip international travel, maintenance for the duration of the grant, a research allowance, and tuition waivers for graduate study or research abroad in academic fields for professional training in the creative and performing arts. The purpose of the grants is to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the start date of the grant. Contact: U.S. Student Programs Division, Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017; (212) 984-5330.
Dec. 20--Career education grants: Applications are due for the American Association for Career Education Grant Program. The organization will award grants for career education, and work programs, practices, and publications in April 1998. Awards will be offered in 16 areas, including counseling, staff development, program management, assessment, evaluation, research, curriculum, partnerships and coalitions, public information, and resource centers. Contact: AACE Awards, 2900 Amby Place, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-2216; (310) 376-7378; fax: (310) 376-2926.
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Forum to Be Held 16-18 September in London, England
BETHESDA, MD – (8 September 2015) – Senior executives will convene at The Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London, England 16-18 September for the 2015 Corporate Compliance & Ethics Forum. Consero Group, an international leader in orchestrating high-level, invitation-only events for senior executives, will host the upcoming Forum, which will identify steps to building effective compliance programmes in a new era of data privacy.
"Today's Chief Compliance Officers are expected more than ever to play a comprehensive role in supporting long-term business growth," said Paul Mandell, Founder & CEO of Consero. "Consero's 2015 Corporate Compliance & Ethics Forum in London will address how Chief Compliance Officers can support the CEO and maintain close working relationships with other business leaders, providing an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand compliance skills within their organisations."
"The Forum will address how to manage compliance with privacy laws in Europe," said Jessica Druckman, Founder & SVP of Programme Development at Consero. "Executives will examine essential issues, including what emerging data privacy issues will present challenges over the next few years, and what technological tools will enable privacy compliance programmes to be more effective."
Additional topics will include:
About Consero
Founded in 2010, Consero Group is an international leader in creating sector-specific events for senior-level executives in industries that include: Legal, Compliance, Shared Services, Customer Experience, Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement, among others. With operations in the U.S. and in Europe, Consero is best known for transforming the executive experience through intimate, invitation-only programs in a sophisticated learning environment with high-level content. For more information on Consero, please visit www.consero.com.


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Mayor de Blasio Signs B5 Bioheat® Fuel Bill
The sky was clear yesterday afternoon over City Hall, as Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Council Environmental Protection Committee Chairman Costa Constantinides, and representatives from the Oilheat and biofuel industries gathered for the signing of INT 642-A. Several New York State Energy Coalition members were on hand to witness the signing of the bill, which will raise New York City heating oil's standard biodiesel component from 2% to 5% by October 2017 and incrementally to 20% by 2034, and the feeling of excitement in the room was palpable as Mayor de Blasio and company ushered in a new era for NYC Bioheat® fuel.
"We have set very clearly and adamantly our goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050, and [to] have the cleanest air of any large American city by 2030," Mayor de Blasio said. "By requiring that we use heating oil with more biodiesel, this bill will help us to achieve those goals and combat the effects of climate change," he added before handing over the podium to NYC Councilman Constantinides, the sponsor of INT 642-A.
As has been pointed out time and time again in the NYSEC blog and in our HOT Ideas newsletter, Councilman Constantinides is one of the city's biggest champions of Bioheat fuel, and he once again took the opportunity to extol its benefits. "Expanded use of biofuel in our home heating oil will reduce pollution, upgrade our air quality and improve our public health," he noted, explaining that the increase from B2 to B5 Bioheat fuel would have the environmental impact equivalent of removing 45,000 cars from the road.
In addition to reiterating Bioheat fuel's highly touted environmental benefits, Constantinides touched on the fuel's economic impact. "Biodiesel is also cost-effective," he said. "Its cost has been historically the same [as conventional heating oil] or cheaper, [and] our biofuel comes predominantly from used cooking grease that's recycled from our restaurants across the city, and from the waste products of soybean crops." Recognizing that Bioheat fuel's economic impact branches out to many different sectors, Constantinides said, "Since the original biodiesel bill was passed four years ago, a new green industry has sprouted up, and that industry will continue to grow green jobs here in NYC for years to come."
The industry leaders who spoke in support of INT 642-A were no less enthusiastic. "This is a terrific measure that will help improve not just the economy for New Yorkers, but their lives and health and well-being as well," said Scott Hedderich of REG, North America's largest biodiesel producer and one of the largest consumers of NYC's used cooking oil.
Daniel Falcone, of Approved Oil and Soundview Energy, proudly proclaimed, "We have the cleanest heating oil in the entire country right here in New York City," and made it a point to thank NYSEC CEO Rocco Lacertosa for "his leadership [and] commitment to Bioheat." As a final word on behalf of his colleagues, Daniel promised, "We can commit that we will continue to help the city..."
We at NYSEC share his sentiment. NYSEC CEO Rocco Lacertosa has issued an official statement, declaring:
"Today, New York City's oil heat is cleaner than ever. We are pleased to say that four years after the B2 fuel standard was implemented, Bioheat® has been a great success. We applaud the Mayor for signing and the City Council for passing the new Bioheat® fuel standard starting at B5 and going up to B20, and we commend our partners in the environmental community and labor community for their commitment to this important environmental issue. Tomorrow's oil heat will go a long way towards improving air quality, reducing global warming, cutting our dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil, as well as ultimately bringing New Yorkers a high quality, environmentally advanced heating product. Furthermore, this legislation will greatly assist the heating oil industry in its ability to meet consumer demands for greener and more affordable energy and to compete against global natural gas utilities. This measure ensures the role of renewables in our heating oil for many decades to come and we are very proud to play a key role in our health and our environment here in New York City, as well as globally."