From hedge funds to CTAs and proprietary trading firms one of the great questions in derivatives trading is whether to build out custom software or buy a readily available solution from an ISV (independent software vendor). Finding the right answer requires careful consideration of multiple points which we will explore below and range from cost consideration to time and unique functionality needs. Ultimately, making the right decision requires a thorough understanding of your plans for growth and the potential ramifications of building or buying.
When thinking about building a platform it's important to ask what is the value in building, what is the core advantage? Is there critical functionality required that isn't available on the market? Does proprietary intellectual property play a key role in the strategy and execution? Do we have enough users to drive the marginal cost down?
If the answer to some or all of these questions is yes, and key intellectual property is tied to the software, then building may be the right choice to ensure custom functionality is implemented exactly as needed. However, there are multiple areas to consider before jumping in. Let's take a look at how cost, time and functionality play into the decision making process.
Building a platform is not a one-time cost. There will be substantial on-going development, maintenance and support costs. Bugs will arise and need to be addressed, software will require continual updates to maintain exchange connectivity and regulatory compliance. Market data connectivity fees will have to be paid on a recurring basis. To effectively manage these realities a substantial overhead will need to be allocated to support a staff of developers, network integrators, hardware experts and more. If there is a clear-cut competitive advantage to be gained from building, then those expenses may be worthwhile. When exploring off-the-shelf platforms, it's critical to consider functional scalability with future expansion in mind.
Beware of bandwidth dilution. When building with a small team everyone may be forced to wear multiple hats, diluting personal bandwidth and detracting from focusing on the core trading business. The burden of bandwidth dilution adds to the fact that it could take years to build a custom trading platform and be ready for operation. The more exchange connectivity required the longer the development cycle and the higher the maintenance costs will be.
Buying does not mean custom functionality cannot be integrated. The right ISV partner should be willing to build on its core platform to accommodate client needs. Another option is to purchase an ISV's API as the foundation upon which algorithmic strategies can be built. This allows you to maintain control of the strategy while leveraging vendors for an execution platform.
You can have your cake and eat it too. It's possible to utilize a combination of building and buying to achieve necessary functionality while ensuring the most efficient business operation possible. It's all about finding the right balance and utilizing available resources efficiently.
If you find the right ISV partner and buy the full trading platform, or specific elements, the timeline to implement and begin trading will be drastically shortened. Overhead will be reduced and the development and support staff costs can be traded for a monthly fee. In turn the ISV's team will offer continual support, ensure regulatory compliance and may even build custom features into the platform to accommodate particular needs.
The ISV also functions as an external R&D team. It's always looking to improve products and stay on the cutting edge of technology. This benefits your firm without diluting focus away from trading operations to refine and update a platform built entirely in-house. As your firm's scope of operations expands, the right ISV partner will grow with you.
Ultimately, the decision to build or buy encompasses multiple shades of grey and deserves careful consideration of your firm's current operational landscape and growth plans. Building makes sense if doing so provides a quantified competitive advantage and generates enough profit to outweigh the costs. That said, in many cases the right decision is to utilize a combination of both – build part of the platform and buy the rest from an ISV that approaches the relationship as a strategic partnership. This approach ensures your firm ends up with the functionality it requires from its platform while saving time and money by leveraging the support and continued development provided by the vendor's team. It allows you to focus on the business of trading instead of getting bogged down in system maintenance.
Whichever route you choose for your trading technology, Rival Systems is ideal for a strategic partnership. Rival empowers professional traders with a full suite of technology products including Rival Trader, a sophisticated, ultra-low latency derivatives trading system; Rival API, an algorithmic strategy development framework; and Rival Risk, a fully hosted enterprise risk management platform. Rival provides the ability to seamlessly integrate with its full system of trading tools, along with free development of enhancement requests, 24/7 support, best-of-breed functionality and the lowest latency of any platform available. Delivering a full-service solution, Rival also takes care of colocation hosting and market data and exchange connectivity. Contact Rival today to discuss how best to leverage third party software to meet your specific technology needs.


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10 Things About "Red Dawn"
You may have heard one of the greatest pieces of cinematic history has been remade and will be in theaters next month.
In the remake, the Russians and the Cubans have been replaced by the North Koreans. But I am sure it can't be as good as the original. Right?
Here are 10 things you may not have known about the original "Red Dawn"
Red Dawn was the first movie to receive a PG-13 rating.
At the time, Red Dawn held the Guinness Book of World Records award for most acts of violence in a film. 134 per hour or approximately 2.23 per minute.
The original script treatment was based off the short story "Ten Soldiers". It was intended to be less action oriented and more of a "Lord of the Flies" introspective look on the aggressive nature of man.
While the film takes place in Colorado, it was shot on location outside of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The prop T-72 Russian tanks were so convincing they were shadowed by CIA officers while in transit to the shooting location.
Jennifer Grey revealed that her character and Patrick Swayze's had a love scene but for one reason or another it was scrapped in post-production.
Red Dawn was Charlie Sheen's big screen debut.
While shooting the opening sequence, parachutist Jon Fisher was blown over a mile off course. Caught in a tree outside a small town, he had a hard time convincing the locals that he was not a threat, declaring "I am NOT a Russian soldier!"
A poster of Genghis Khan on the classroom wall in the beginning of the movie is actually director John Millus.
A scene from the trailer showing soldiers attacking the enemy inside a McDonald's was left on the cutting room floor. Many believe this was due to the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre that left 22 dead weeks before the film released.
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Triumph of 120 Cancer Survivors / The Third Muse
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In the first half hour Patricia will interview Bill Aron, himself a 20-year cancer survivor, is an internationally renowned photographer. His powerful book New Beginnings - The Triumph of 120 Cancer Survivors follows 120 survivors who discovered that those words were the start of a new beginning, not an end to their lives. Their stories inspire and provide hope for anyone diagnosed with cancer, their families and their friends. In the second half hour Patricia will be joined by journalist and author Dana Micucci. Her most recent novel "The Third Muse" combines mystery, suspense, history, and spirituality with radiant eloquence. Micucci masterfully explores the timeless quest for wholeness through the soul connection of two women six centuries apart. At the heart of her exquisite novel is a story of unbridled heroism that will inspire strength and courage in women for generations to come.
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Relationships, health, spirituality, finances and community concerns, reclaim control of all areas of your life with the power of positive thinking. Patricia Raskin and her guests will bring you practical, positive solutions for a happy, empowered and successful life.
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Patricia Raskin, president and founder of Raskin Resources, is an award winning media producer/host, media coach, speaker and author who interviews nationally acclaimed experts and authors in the areas of self-help, personal growth and inspiration. As a pioneer in the earliest days of cable television, Patricia created "Patricia Raskin Positive People" talk shows. Since then she has gone on to produce and host television talk shows and documentaries that have aired on Fox and PBS affiliates. She moved to radio in 1997 where her "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" show had an eleven year run on WTKF- 107.3FM in Eastern North Carolina. She recently expanded her audience and her programs are currently broadcast on NewsTalk 630 WPRO and WPRV AM790, the Citadel affiliates in Rhode Island. Patricia's weekly call-in "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" radio show on the VoiceAmerica™ Network is in it's eighth year. Patricia is the author of Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living and Success, Your Dream and You.
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Security is a team sport. When communities learn good digital security practices together, what they learn is more likely to stick. It's also more effective – for example, there's little point in using encrypted communications if none of your friends use it.
Security Education is an archive of curated Deeplinks posts for trainers, technologists, and educators who teach digital security.
Whether you're looking for some tutorials to share with your friends, up-to-date news relating to digital security, or resources for your digital security trainings, we've compiled our best resources in Security Education.
Issues that we track here include: country-specific policy updates on security and privacy, updates on malware and vulnerabilities, discussions on encryption and privacy-protecting tools, updates on surveillance (corporate surveillance, street-level surveillance, and mass surveillance), device searches by law and border enforcement, tracking in devices, and general digital security tips.
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Deeplinks Blog by Blake Griffith | August 14, 2017
Privacy Badger Makes Twitter a Little Less Creepy
Twitter recently abandoned their longstanding support for the Do Not Track (DNT) signal, disregarding the privacy preferences of millions of their users. Twitter can see when you visit other sites where its code is present through Tweet/Follow buttons and embedded tweets (like tweets you see quoted in...
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Deciphering China's VPN Ban
This weekend Apple took a dispiriting step in the policing of its Chinese mainland App store: the company removed several Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications that allowed users to circumvent the China's extensive internet censorship apparatus. In effect, the company has once again aided the Chinese government in...
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Crossing the U.S. Border? Here's How to Securely Wipe Your Computer
Many people crossing the U.S. border are concerned about the amount of power that the government has asserted to search and examine travelers' possessions, including searching through or copying contents of digital devices, like photos, emails, and browsing history. The frequency of these intrusive practices has been increasing over...
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Global Condemnation for Turkey's Detention of Innocent Digital Security Trainers
The detention of a group of human rights defenders in Turkey for daring to learn about digital security and encryption continued last week with a brief appearance of the accused in an Istanbul court. Six were returned to jail, and four released on bail. In an additionally absurd twist, the...
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Who Has Your Back? Government Data Requests 2017
The role of Who Has Your Back is to provide objective measurements for analyzing the policies and advocacy positions of major technology companies when it comes to handing data to the government. We focus on a handful of specific, measurable criteria that can act as a vital stopgap against unfettered...
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Make sure that you have downloaded and installed the correct version of our audio plug-in.
How to move an audio plug-in window with keyboard short-cuts?
Sometimes we do not have an external monitor and some audio plug-ins (like Bazz::Murda 1.5 FREE/PRO) are quite big in size. In order to move an audio plug-in window to get access to some invisible parts we can use keyboard.
You need a special app for this action.
How to enable parameter automation for Bazz::Murda 1.5 FREE/PRO in FL Studio?
How to install DistoCore audio plug-ins?
Execute the windows executable and follow the wizard.
Simply unzip and copy the content to your VSTPlugIns host's directory.
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check the note's frequency display to make sure you play the proper note.
The note F1 corresponds to the frequency of 43.65 Hz, which will give you a nice, low and powerful low bass drum sound.
How can I define a set of waveforms, so that DC Bassdrum::Murda can read it automatically?
Waveforms are automatically read from an underlying subfolder called waveforms.
You can test it by copying the provided set from waveforms/set1.
What is the recommended resolution for using DistoCore audio plug-ins?
The size of Bazz::Murda 1.6 FREE is 1030x820 and Bazz::Murda 1.6 PRO is 1030x820.
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Ensto's Paolo de Vecchi and Guglielmo Rutigliano outline how their company provides the best lighting across a range of cruise ships to improve guest experiences.
What are the most important factors to consider when planning a lighting project on a cruise?
Paolo de Vecchi: First, we must remember we are on a cruise, which is akin to a floating village. Our first duty is to ensure the passengers' and staff's safety and comfort. Another aspect – no less important than safety – is the owner's aims, as they hope to give their customers the best experience possible. Light plays a key role in creating fantastic memories and a pleasant atmosphere. Ensto dedicates a significant amount of time to the quality of light engines for marine applications by selecting LED sources with a high colour rendering index of more than 95. Colour consistency has fewer than three MacAdam steps.
How does Ensto work with ship owners throughout the design process?
PDV: Over the past couple of years, Ensto's role in the lighting design process has increased significantly. Ensto's engineers often attend meetings with owners and shipbuilders, where they suggest new ideas and provide support with samples and simulations. Our early involvement in the design process dramatically reduces the time taken to manufacture new lights, and we are able to specifically tailor them to the vision of the owner's architects.
What about liaising between shipyards and owners?
PDV: Our marine business is primarily managed by a highly professional Italian team that is composed of sales, project, production and design departments, as well as engineering managers. Owners and shipbuilders have a common goal: keeping the process variability for time and costs under control, and to mitigate any undesirable effects due to subsystems management. Our team does exactly this: we solve their problems by handling the technical, managerial, logistical or operational issues before and after the ship's delivery.
Can you tell us about Ensto's work on the chandelier for the MSC Meraviglia?
Guglielmo Rutigliano: In our first meeting, the owner's architect showed us his design concept that used huge petals that are almost invisible when turned off before bursting to life in thousands of different colours. An internal technical meeting took place between Ensto staff; its aim was to develop a solution that was going to be presented during the mock-up activity, which was attended by Ensto's designers and engineers, as well as the owner's architects. A huge number of details were confirmed at the meeting, involving the mechanical architecture of the chandelier and its colour management. Then workers at the yard were involved in listing and scheduling the activities to be carried out on board. Several tasks had to be considered, since the job involved the challenge of building the chandelier.
Between March and May 2017, a huge amount of work took place, with the constant presence of Ensto staff. This involved positioning and installing panels, assembling wiring, preliminary testing and commissioning.
Can you tell us more about the company's work with Carnival?
GR: Carnival was Ensto's first customer, so our relationship with the client is really special. This strong and durable growth in cooperation presupposes the existence of mutual trust and respect. In other words, support from both companies is essential for completing their tasks efficiently.
Carnival continuously improves guest experiences by helping them to find the right amenities, while Ensto's Marine Team keeps up to date with new developments through yearly educational activities and the latest industry literature.
What other projects does Ensto have planned?
Information, big data and business analytics are breaking new ground in IT, and lighting is part of that. Connected sensors and integration with internet-of-things platforms are two of the main areas Ensto is involved in. The development of lighting fixtures is equally important, based on new solid-state light sources, such as organic light-emitting diodes and lasers.
Ensto is also supporting a new paradigm in the world of illumination: dematerialising lighting sources. Conceptually, this means moving towards appreciating the physical and emotional effect of light, and not just focusing on the light sources.
Entso works hard to ensure that its lighting enhances guest experiences.


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Boundary changes welcomed, say fire chiefs
Boundaries adjusted in Mountain View County to help aid in response
Dec 18, 2020 3:00 PM By: Dan Singleton
Firefighters from Olds, Didsbury and Carstairs responded to a fire that destroyed a vacant home in Mountain View County earlier this year. Department boundaries have been adjusted based on drive time and response time. Photo courtesy of Town of Olds
MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Recently implemented changes to fire boundaries within Mountain View County, changes that involve all five departments operating in the area, shouldn't have any impact on service and should help improve response times to incidents such as fires and motor vehicle collisions, say officials.
The Cremona/Water Valley fire department boundaries expand slightly to the north and east, changes that should help reduce response times in some cases, says chief Kevin Miller.
"Possibly if the right call happens in that area it could have a very positive impact for the citizen who calls us," said Miller. "From a response time perspective it could make some positive impacts on certain incidents that we attend.
"I think the territory that ended up going up north is fairly narrow and focused on the Highway 22 so from a call volume perspective I think it is going to be fairly minimal.
"Everything was sort of calculated from a response perspective, so I think it makes sense to balance out the area a bit more than it was."
He said he does not expect the boundary change to have any impact on the department's manpower needs.
"Overall I think we are looking at a fairly small change in call volume," he said.
Mountain View County provides fire services to residents through fire service agreements with Carstairs, Cremona, Didsbury, Sundre, and Olds fire departments. Part of that agreement is the establishment of fire boundaries.
The boundary changes were put in place following a year-long review involving the county and the fire area departments, including examinations of operational considerations and topographic constraints.
The boundaries have been adjusted to ensure that the department closest to an incident is the first to receive initial dispatch.
Regardless of which department is initially dispatched to an incident, each fire chief retains the ability to call on other departments for assistance, including accessing additional resources.
Curtis Mousseau is Didsbury's fire chief. He says the boundary changes mean his department's response area will be slightly smaller with the removal of a portion on the far western boundary.
"It reduces our area but I don't imagine it will change our call volumes very much," said Mousseau. "Overall in the grand scheme it shouldn't change things much for us.
"They made the changes based on drive time and response time, so it's a matter of trying to best serve the ratepayers of Mountain View County. I don't imagine it will change things too much."
The boundary changes, which officially came into effect on Dec. 7, are not expected to have any impact on the number of members in the Didsbury department, said Mousseau.
Under the changed boundaries, the Didsbury department's area no longer includes a portion of Highway 22.
"In the last few years it hasn't been that busy out there," he said. "In instances of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 22 it makes more sense to send Cremona or Sundre because they are that much closer than us. In the interest of patient care, send the closer department. They can initiate patient care and it's a better outcome."
The region's departments will continue to work well together in terms of providing mutual aid if needed, he said.
"We get along well and if we ever need help we are never shy about calling on the nearest department," he said.
The Sundre fire department's boundary expands slightly to the east, from Rge. Rd. 40 to Rge. Rd. 35, with the Olds boundary decreasing by the same amount.
Olds Fire Department Chief Justin Andrew says he does not expect the boundary change to impact his department, and that updating the boundaries based on up-to-date call levels and other information is a positive move.
The Carstairs department's boundary decreases slightly on the far western edge, with the Cremona department taking over that area.
The county says residents should not notice any impact as a result of the changes.
"For those properties that have been reassigned, no impact should be experienced with the exception that property owners should contact their new department for any fire inquires or planned activities," the county said in a news release.
The new boundary map is available for viewing at mountainviewcounty.com.
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Findings of Misconduct by Then FBI Officials for Soliciting, Procuring, and Accepting Commercial Sex While on FBI Assignment Overseas, Lack of Candor to the OIG, and Related Misconduct
From the Document: "The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation after receiving information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alleging that, while working for the FBI overseas, multiple then FBI officials solicited, engaged in, and/or procured commercial sex. It was also alleged that one of the FBI officials provided another of the officials a package containing approximately 100 white pills to deliver to a foreign law enforcement officer. During its investigation, the OIG found indications that three of the FBI officials may also have failed to report unofficial contacts with foreign nationals."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Inspector General
Homeland Security Affairs: Volume XVII
From the Website Description: "The December 2021 Issue of Homeland Security Affairs features a research article analyzing the differences in how police video is used in Canadian and American cities, a research article assessing the deterrence capability of different scanning technologies at border checkpoints, and an essay exploring the applicability of classical deterrence theory to WMD [weapons of mass destruction] counterproliferation efforts in maritime security regimes. In 'South of the Border: Legal and Privacy Underpinnings of Canadian and U.S. Approaches to Police Video Usage [hyperlink],' Shawna Coxon and Don Zoufal examine the different approaches to Police Camera technology in Canada and the U.S., and the legal and privacy concerns that underlie such those differences in usage. In 'Validating Deterrence Models for Scanning Technologies [hyperlink],' George Thompson assesses the potential capacity of different border checkpoint scanning technologies to deter smugglers. In 'Classical Deterrence Theory: Applicable to Maritime Counterproliferation Initiatives? [hyperlink]' Eric Taquechel examines the applicability of classical deterrence theory to maritime WMD counterproliferation programs."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Nuclear Waste Management and Disposal, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Ninety-Fifth Congress, First Session, July 29 and August 1, 1977
This is the July 29 and August 1, 1977 hearing on "Nuclear Waste Management and Disposal," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. From the opening statement of John E. Moss: "We are commencing a hearing by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce on the problems of nuclear waste management and disposal. [...] Today we begin the hearing on this issue. It is the subcommittee's first inquiry into the U.S. nuclear programs. The subcommittee acquired oversight jurisdiction over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) at the beginning of this Congress under rules X1 (1) and X3 (h) of the rules of the House. The subcommittee has selected nuclear waste because of apparently serious policy and management failures in various programs for dealing with radioactive wastes. Particularly pressing today is the awkward position of the NRC, ERDA, and the nuclear industry--we are rapidly running out of space to store the used fuel coming out of the nuclear reactors that are now on line producing electrical power."
United States. Government Printing Office
MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, August 13, 2021
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "West Nile Virus and Other Domestic Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases -- United States, 2019"; "Alternative Methods for Grouping Race and Ethnicity to Monitor COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Outcomes and Vaccination Coverage"; "Reduced Risk of Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] After COVID-19 Vaccination -- Kentucky, May-June 2021"; "Rapid Increase in Circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant -- Mesa County, Colorado, April-June 2021"; "Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing Hospitalization Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years -- COVID-NET [COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network], 13 States, February-April 2021"; and "Use of COVID-19 Vaccines After Reports of Adverse Events Among Adult Recipients of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and mRNA [messenger ribonucleic acid] COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna): Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices -- United States, July 2021." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2021.html].
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Operations in Cyberspace and Building Cyber Capabilities Across the Department of Defense, Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs, Before the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, May 14, 2021
This is the May 14, 2021 hearing on "Operations in Cyberspace and Building Cyber Capabilities Across the Department of Defense, Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems, Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of James R. Langevin: "Despite the pandemic, our adversaries and competitors have not let up their cyber campaigns. In the last 6 months alone, the media has reported almost nonstop on arguably some of the most significant cyber incidents ever to affect our Nation[.] [...] So if there were any doubters that cyberspace is an active and contested warfighting domain, I would hope that the last year has changed those perspectives. Yet, incredibly, it still appears to this committee that cyber does not always have the focus for much of the Department's senior uniformed and civilian leadership that it requires, despite our forces engaging adversaries in this domain every single day. [...] As the Nation comes to realize that this domain is as important as any other, we need the Defense Department to adapt to ensure that any conflict with adversaries remains in the information space as much as possible and never moves into the kinetic realm. As we push the Department to adapt toward the information environment, congressional oversight has never been more necessary." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mieke Eoyang and Paul M. Nakasone.
United States. Government Publishing Office
Cybersecurity and Telework During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform requested the Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General identify any vulnerabilities created or exacerbated by the Department of the Treasury's use of remote access software to facilitate telework during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and whether any such vulnerabilities were effectively mitigated. TIGTA [Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration] coordinated with the Office of Inspector General and completed this review to address the Committee's request relative to the IRS [Internal Revenue Service]. Our overall objective was to review cybersecurity related to IRS telework during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...] The United States has recently been the target of several high-profile cyberattacks. As cybersecurity threats against the Federal Government and other entities continue to grow, protecting the confidentiality of taxpayer information continues to be a top concern for the IRS."
United States. Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Integrating Family Reunification Planning Before, During, and After an Emergency into the School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) [Fact Sheet]
From the Document: "In the context of school safety, family reunification means to reunite children with verified and authorized family members after a critical and often highly stressful incident (e.g., a fire, a natural disaster, a school bus accident, a situation involving weapons or violence at school, etc.) that disrupts the school day and prompts the need for a school dismissal to protect the school community. Unfortunately, a quick reunification between families and children will not always be possible due to situations such as students needing hospital treatment, damage to roads and routes of transportation, and the need to securely protect children and have them shelter-in-place [hyperlink] prior to beginning the reunification. If the incident is large enough to impact the entire community, reunification may require coordinated activities and use of resources with local, state, regional, and, sometimes, Federal efforts. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information and resources related to the school's and school district's plans for reunifying children with their families after an emergency event. This fact sheet will provide information to consider for addressing, managing, and facilitating successful family reunification before, during, and after an emergency event within a school emergency operations plan (EOP)."
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
Frequently Asked Questions: National Qualification System Implementation Objectives
From the Introduction: "The National Qualification System (NQS) [hyperlink], is a process that strengthens the Resource Management component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) [hyperlink]. The purpose of the NQS Implementation Objectives is to provide specific benchmarks and example activities for organizations and jurisdictions to use when implementing NQS and when discussing NQS implementation with their partners and other jurisdictions. The objectives help to bring organizational qualification procedures, certification programs, and credentialing standards in alignment with the NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System [hyperlink]. Beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, FEMA plans to leverage the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program to make the implementation of the National Qualification System a requirement for EMPG funding."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
CISA Insights: Preparing for and Mitigating Potential Cyber Threats
From the Summary: "In the lead up to the holidays and in light of persistent and ongoing cyber threats, CISA [U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] urges critical infrastructure owners and operators to take immediate steps to strengthen their computer network defenses against potential malicious cyber attacks. Sophisticated threat actors, including nation-states and their proxies, have demonstrated capabilities to compromise networks and develop long-term persistence mechanisms. These actors have also demonstrated capability to leverage this access for targeted operations against critical infrastructure with potential to disrupt National Critical Functions [hyperlink]. Executives and senior leaders can proactively take steps to prepare their organizations should an incident occur. Implementing the cybersecurity best practices provided below can help guide leaders to strengthen operational resiliency by improving network defenses and rapid response capabilities."
United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
What Lessons Can the Child Welfare System Take from the COVID-19 Pandemic?
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has drawn greater attention to the plight of abused and neglected children. Maltreatment incidence is likely on the rise, given the combination of social isolation, increased economic precarity, and heightened caregiving burden for children who would typically be in school or day care. Yet, fewer such incidents are referred to state child welfare systems (CWS), and core CWS activities are delayed, canceled, or moved to a virtual format in some areas."
Font, Sarah A.; Bartholet, Elizabeth; Bruder-Mattson, Robert J., 1961- . . .
Examining SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance and the Response to Recent Catastrophic Floods, Hearing Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, June 19, 2019
This is the June 19, 2019 hearing on "Examining SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance and the Response to Recent Catastrophic Floods," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. From the Opening Statement of Joni Ernst: "Today's hearing is titled Examining SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance and the Response to Recent Catastrophic Floods. It will discuss SBA's disaster programs and their footprint in response to the recent flooding in the Midwest. We will also continue our work to reauthorize the Small Business Act, focusing today on the critical role SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance plays in helping individuals and businesses recover after a disaster strikes." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Rivera, Lisa Shimkat, Robin Barnes, and Jason Barnes.
Policies to Help the Working Class in the Aftermath of COVID-19: Lessons from the Great Recession
From the Abstract: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and the associated government mandated shutdowns caused a historic shock to the U.S. economy and a disproportionate job loss concentrated among the working class. While an unprecedented social safety net policy response successfully offset earnings loses among lower-wage workers, the risk of continued and persistent unemployment remains higher among the working class. The key lesson from the Great Recession is that strong economic growth and a hot labor market do more to improve the economic wellbeing of the working class and historically disadvantaged groups than a slow recovery that relies on safety net policies to help replace lost earnings. Thus, the best way to prevent a 'K-shaped' recovery is to ensure that safety net policies do not interfere with a return to the strong pre-pandemic economy once the health risk subsides, and that pro-growth policies that incentivize business investment and hiring are maintained."
Burkhauser, Richard V.; Corinth, Kevin C.; Holtz-Eakin, Douglas
Is it Safe to Reopen Schools? An Extensive Review of the Research
From the Executive Summary: "[A] growing body of medical research and the firsthand experiences of school systems worldwide can provide a sound basis for determining a reopening strategy. This report examines the collective findings of more than 130 studies and considers their implications for adapting current policies. These studies cover a wide array of topics, including risks for children, transmissibility concerns, and the impact of school reopenings on community spread. It is vitally important to weigh the public health benefits of school closures against the academic and social-emotional costs suffered by students, families, and society as a whole. Many of the trade-offs--steep learning loss, declines in mental health, and the economic impact on families--will have far-reaching consequences that could last for years beyond the pandemic. We believe this report can be a starting point for evidenced-based conversations around reopening schools. There will be more studies of the coronavirus, its new variants, and the efficacy of mitigation measures, but they should be weighed against the substantial body of research already available."
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research; The Evidence Project; COVID Collaborative . . .
Bailey, John P.
Employment and Safety Net Survey, Wave I: Employment Disruptions and the Safety Net's Response Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Executive Summary: "With the coronavirus pandemic causing historic labor market disruptions in spring 2020 and the federal government mounting an equally historic legislative response, the American Enterprise Institute commissioned a survey of 3,518 working-age adults in late July 2020. The survey gauged families' experience of employment disruptions and hardship during the economic downturn and the role the private and public safety net played in alleviating hardship and supporting families through difficult financial circumstances. [...] Reported use of safety-net benefits, including unemployment compensation and private sources of help, suggests many vulnerable families have received financial help during the pandemic. Working-age adults from low-income households and from households with children reported the highest rates of support. The private and public safety net targeted households with children and households that had experienced employment disruptions in the wake of the pandemic particularly well."
Rachidi, Angela
From the Document: "The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted severe damage in a multitude of forms, including loss of life, loss of employment and income, and forgone education. […] The US economy has begun to recover from the brunt of the economic shock associated with the pandemic, but the recovery is challenging for many workers and segments of the economy. […] Enacted on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was the largest single economic relief package in American history. The CARES Act included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), enhanced unemployment insurance payments, direct recovery payments to households, and a multitude of other relief and emergency funding programs and tax provisions. […] Given the magnitude of fiscal relief already provided, the preliminary improvements in the economy, and the appropriate role of other policy measures in addressing the consequences of the pandemic, a tax package that is smaller and more targeted than what is proposed in the HEROES [Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions] Act is more appropriate."
Brill, Alex
Military Space Operations, Policy, and Programs, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, March 27, 2019
This is the March 27, 2019 hearing on "Military Space Operations, Policy, and Programs" held before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services. From the Opening Statement of Deb Fischer: "We meet at a time of increased focus on the space domain. In the last few years, we have seen a significant evolution in our approach to space. [...] Accordingly, we must ensure that our military space operations, policies, and programs are keeping pace with the changing environment, and we look forward to the testimony from our witnesses about the Department's effort in this regard. Their testimony today will help the Subcommittee make informed decisions as we continue to craft the defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2020." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kenneth P. Rapuano, John F. Thompson, David D. Thompson, and Cristina T. Chaplain.
Exploring Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Department of the Interior's Maintenance Backlog, Oversight Hearing Before the Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, Tuesday, March 6, 2018
This is the March 6, 2018 hearing on "Exploring Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Department of the Interior's Maintenance Backlog," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Rob Bishop: "This Committee is hearing testimony because the Department of the Interior manages over 500 million acres of surface land. That is a huge amount. That is one-fifth of the land mass of the United States. We have Parks, we have Forest Service, we have Fish and Wildlife, we have BOR [Bureau of Outdoor Recreation], all of whom have some kind of backlog in the maintenance that we have." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Steve Guertin, Steve Iobst, Dan Puskar, Jason Rano, and Daniel P. Smith.
Review of the Federal Aviation Administration's Research and Development Program, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, February 16, 2011
From the overview: "Aviation is a vital national resource for the United States. It supports commerce, economic development, law enforcement, emergency response, and personal travel and leisure. It attracts investment to local communities and opens up new domestic and international markets and supply chains. […] Additionally, aerospace products represent the fastest growing source for technological exports. Research and Development [R&D] is an essential component of FAA's [Federal Aviation Administration] ability to provide solutions to emerging industry challenges and create new capabilities. The FAA's R&D mission is to 'Conduct, coordinate and support domestic and international R&D of aviation-related products and services that will ensure a safe, efficient and environmentally sound global air transportation system.' Our nation's civil aviation research and development is carried out both by FAA and NASA [National Aeronautics and Space Administration]. […] FAA R&D focuses on near-term strategic needs enabling the agency to address industry challenges primarily related to aviation safety, environmental compliance, and implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation Management Systems ('NextGen'). NASA's R&D efforts are more long-term, pursuing high-risk, high-reward technologies in the areas of aviation safety, airspace systems, and fundamental aeronautics. Broadly speaking, FAA's research portfolio has two major thrusts--(1) safety and capacity R&D projects needed to support day-to-day operations of the national airspace system, and (2) technologies needed to enable and implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System ('NextGen').' NextGen is the agency's high priority program to modernize our nation's air traffic control system. Its goals are to triple the capacity of our national airspace system by 2025 (using 2004 as the baseline), to make the system safer and more secure, and to mitigate aviation's impact on the environment." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Steven M. Palazzo, Jerry F. Costello, Marcia L. Fudge, Victoria Cox, Calvin Scovel, R. John Hansman, and Peter Bunce.
Syria: Which Way Forward? Hearing Before The Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, February 6, 2018
This is February 6, 2018 hearing on "Syria: Which Way Forward?" held before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: "Near the seventh anniversary of the Syrian Civil War we still find ourselves calling for a clear and coherent strategy on the U.S. role in Syria and in helping bring the conflict to an end. The last administration repeatedly refused to engage with any real purpose in Syria, failing to follow through on red lines, and in effect, surrendering the field to Russia, to Iran, to Turkey to dictate Syria's future on their own terms. [...] With so many challenges and complications after years of inaction and allowing others to fill the leadership vacuum we cannot afford another strategy, while praiseworthy with its broad strokes, that has missing details, missing commitment, missing resources. Our excellent panel today is designed to provide members with the full spectrum of assessments on the administration's plan, as well as their own understanding of U.S. interests and policy recommendations for Syria. And I am hopeful that this hearing can provide at least some clarity on a way forward that we so desperately need." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert Ford, Faysal Itani, Charles Lister, and Mara Karlin.
Building a 21st-Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Land, and Air Capabilities, Part 2, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, July 25, 2017
This is the July 15, 2017 hearing on "Building a 21st-Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Land, and Air Capabilities, Part 2," held before House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the statement of Duncan Hunter: "The subcommittee is meeting today to pick up from where we left off from our June 7th hearing on Coast Guard infrastructure. An important aspect of the previous hearing was the Coast Guard stating it would submit its unfunded priorities list with a 5-year Capital Investment Plan and a long-term major acquisition plan to the committee." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Paul F. Zukunft, Richard D. West, Michael J. Haycock, Marie A. Mak, Ronald O'Rourke.
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2006; H.R. 2749; H.R. 2781; and, a Draft Bill, "To Improve the Hiring, Training, and Efficiency of Acquisition Personnel and Organizations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for Other Purposes" Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 29, 2017
This is the June 29, 2017 Legislative hearing on H.R. 2006; H.R. 2749; H.R. 2781; and, a Draft Bill, ''To Improve the Hiring, Training, and Efficiency of Acquisition Personnel and Organizations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for Other Purposes'' before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Jack Bergman: "This morning we will discuss four bills that aim to reform different aspects of acquisition in the Department of Veterans Affairs. This Committee has held 27 oversight hearings on VA acquisition over the last ten years. From constructing new buildings, to purchasing medical supplies, to procuring IT systems, to operating the Choice program, acquisition underpins everything VA does." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas Burgess, Jan Frye, Patrick Murray, Kaitlin M. Gray, and Wayne Simpson.
Implementation of Coast Guard Programs, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, March 7, 2018
This document is the March 7, 2018 hearing titled "Implementation of Coast Guard Programs" before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Duncan Hunter: "The subcommittee is convening today to examine the implementation of certain Coast Guard programs, including those involving performance monitoring, the Service's Capital Investment Plan, and commercial fishing vessel safety. It is important that Congress understands the Coast Guard's ability to meet its missions. The Coast Guard conducts search and rescue, drug interdiction, and defense readiness activities on a daily basis, yet it is unclear how the Service tracks these activities. Members of the committee rely on the Service to report its performance to Congress and to the public." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Linda L. Fagan, Nathan Anderson, and John Garamendi.
Evaluating the Defense Contract Auditing Process, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 6, 2017
This is the April 6, 2017 hearing on "Evaluating the Defense Contract Auditing Process," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Vicky Hartzler: "Within the Department of Defense, the Defense Contract Audit Agency, or DCAA, is charged with this critical mission. Today's hearing seeks to learn more about where the auditing process is working and identify any shortcomings with current accounting efforts." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Anita F. Bales, David Berteau, John Panetta, and James Thomas.
Fourth Generation Agents: Safety Awareness for First On-Scene Responders
This document is a quick reference information sheet for first responders dealing with fourth generation agents during an emergency response situation.
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management
Fourth Generation Agents Working Group
Coast Guard Arctic Implementation Capabilities, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, July 12, 2016
This is the July 12, 2016 hearing on "Coast Guard Arctic Implementation Capabilities" held before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Chairman Duncan Hunter: "The Subcommittee is meeting today to discuss the Coast Guard's Arctic capabilities. The Coast Guard talks about its assets through descriptions such as an asset's 'capacity' or 'capability.' The term 'capacity' as I understand, is a quantitative term, which refers to how much -- to what scale or volume -- a mission can be performed by the asset, and the term 'capability' refers to the kinds of missions an asset can perform. At our June hearing on Coast Guard mission needs and resource allocation, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Coast Guard assets -- new and old -- are not performing to capacity, creating mission gaps. [...] The reason I make that statement is for us, Congress, to understand the needs of the Service, we need to understand the current abilities of Coast Guard assets. Not the projected ability of an asset to meet mission needs, but its actual ability to perform a mission and the kind of missions it can support". Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Charles Michel, Allison Stiller, Jennifer Grover, Ronald O'Rourke, Heather A. Conley, and Matthew O. Paxton.
Field Guide for Health and Safety Officers: Radiological Incidents
From the Introduction: "In the event of a large-scale radiological or nuclear event it is likely that many NYC and other agencies will participate in response efforts. While overall radiation safety and health decisions will be made by the Command Element, the Citywide Incident Management System (CIMS) requires each agency to be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of its own workers. The Command Element and responding agencies will be supported by subject matter experts from advisory groups including the Radiological Advisory Committee (RAC) and/or the multiagency Health and Safety Workgroup convened to develop the incident health and safety plan (HASP) according to CIMS Annex D. This Field Guide is intended to provide guidance to Health and Safety Officers (HSOs) concerning radiological hazards and the recommendations to control potential exposures. Radiation and radioactivity pose unique challenges and risks that are subject to local, State, and Federal regulations, including dose limits, requirements for posting radiological areas, and specifications on the use of radiation dosimetry. There is a minimum level of qualifications and/or experience that the HSO at the scene of a radiological emergency must possess to ensure staff is adequately protected and that regulatory compliance is achieved."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Radiation Emergency Medical Management
DOD Excess Property Systems: Throwing Away Millions, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, June 7, 2005
From the opening statement of Christopher Shays, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, discussing the process and resulting waste in the disposal of excess DOD property: "Following the frugal maxim, 'One man's trash is another man's treasure,' the Department of Defense [DOD], sells or donates equipment and commodities determined to be in excess of military needs. But now we find the Pentagon is throwing out a great deal of treasure with the trash, disposing of items at steep discounts through one program while other offices within DOD buy the same things new and at full price. Problems in the DOD excess property system are chronic, they're dangerous, and extensive. Three years ago this subcommittee discovered DOD continued to sell top-grade chemical protective suits on the Internet while military units were waiting to acquire exactly the same gear at 10 times the on-line cost. In 2003, we revealed the indiscriminate sale of biological lab equipment by DOD without an assessment of the risks it might be used against us by terrorists. Today, the true scope and costs of systemic weaknesses in the surplus supply chain come into clearer view. At the subcommittee's request, the Government Accountability Office [GAO], extensively audited and tested DOD excess property systems. Their report released this afternoon finds substantial waste and inefficiencies intractably embedded in sloppy, uncoordinated management and inventory control processes."
Serial No. 108-77: Ultra Deepwater Research and Development: What are the Benefits? Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, April 29, 2004
Serial No. 108-77: This hearing was held before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality on April 29, 2004, to advocate the nonpartisan policy goal of a comprehensive and innovative national energy strategy. In particular, the hearing examines the ultradeep water and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources program, which is included in the conference report on H.R. 6 as passed by the House in 2003. This measure discussed would establish and fund new programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for unconventional onshore and ultradeep water natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including safe operations and environmental mitigation. The legislation authorizes the Department of Energy, in partnership with industry, to advance the science and technology available to domestic onshore unconventional natural gas and oil producers, particularly independent producers, through advances in technology for production of unconventional oil and gas reserves. The program also gas and oil reserves in the ultradeep water of the central and western Gulf of Mexico with a focus on improving, while lowering costs and reducing environmental impacts, the safety and efficiency of the recovery of ultradeep water resources and subsea production technology used for such recovery. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Tom DeLay, Michelle Foss, Howard Gruenspecht, John Riordan, Max A. Sandlin, and Arthur B. Weglein.
Coast Guard Mission Needs and Resources Allocation, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, June 14, 2016
This testimony compilation is from the June 14, 2016 hearing, "Coast Guard Mission Needs and Resources Allocation," before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Chairman Duncan Hunter: "The Subcommittee is meeting this morning to review Coast Guard mission needs and a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewing how the Service allocates its resources. Under section 2 of title 14, the Coast Guard is responsible for a wide range of missions, from search and rescue, ice breaking, and marine environmental protection, to port security and drug interdiction. The Coast Guard uses a strategic planning process which determines mission priorities based on risk and helps guide the Service in allocating resources among its statutory missions. GAO noted in its report that not all of the processes used by the Service to allocate its resources have been transparent. As the Nation's primary maritime response organization, the Coast Guard often must surge assets and personnel to respond to a hurricane, oil spill, or other national or international emergency. As the Service did in April 2010, it moved over 150 assets and 7,500 personnel to the Gulf Coast to lead response efforts to the DEEPWATER HORIZON oil spill." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Charles Michel, and Jennifer Grover.
Accountability and Transparency Reform at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Government Operations of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 15, 2016
This testimony compilation is from the March 15, 2016 hearing "Accountability and Transparency Reform at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs" before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations. From the committee website: "PURPOSE: To examine the role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in ensuring regulatory transparency and accountability. BACKGROUND: Created by the Paperwork Reduction of 1980, OIRA is housed within the Office of Management and Budget and is responsible for overseeing federal regulatory, paperwork, and information resource management activities. In 1993, President Clinton issued Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 establishing regulatory responsibilities for OIRA and regulating agencies when proposing a regulation. President Obama reaffirmed these principles and requirements in 2011 via E.0.13563." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michelle Sager, Richard Williams, Sam Batkins, and Howard Shelanski.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2007-)


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EDUCATION CONNECTION—For Student Leaders: On Being a Small Fish in a Large Pond
by mcl | Mar 2, 2017
By Mandi Stanley, CSP
For Student Leaders:
On Being a Small Fish in a Large Pond
Pretty much everything I learned about student leadership came seated at the feet of the late Dr. Donald W. Zacharias, then president of Mississippi State University.
In the spring of 1987, four Mississippi high school seniors were awarded the first ever Ottilie Schillig Leadership Scholarships: two from the greater Jackson area and two of us from small towns in northeast Mississippi. Among the many opportunities being a Schillig Scholar afforded, the privilege of monthly mentoring from the University president was far and away one of the most outstanding benefits. We soaked up every minute of his storytelling as well as debated leadership philosophies from such books as John W. Gardner's Leadership Papers and Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind. Those books are still on my bookshelf 25 years later, and Dr. Zacharias's leadership lessons truly shaped my life's trajectory.
The memories are vivid, however, because I was usually on the losing side of those debates. I was just a little girl from Amory, Mississippi—a small fish in a large ocean, so to speak—and I found out I had a lot to learn about leadership beyond my high school experience. Below are some of the misconceptions I had about leadership and how Dr. Zacharias set me straight.
Leadership Misconception #1: Leaders are born, not made.
I actually argued with the University president about this one, telling him that some people were just naturally born leaders and others weren't. I was incorrect. Now I know all students have leadership potential; it just looks different on different people. Leaders don't all fit into the same mold; your style could be large and in charge, or you may lead quietly from the sidelines. When you find your passion and do what you love, leadership opportunities tend to find you.
Leadership Misconception #2: Leaders lead and others follow.
Wrong again. Dr. Z was the first to introduce me to the concept of servant leadership. Several dozen books have been written about servant leadership in the years since then. In fact, leadership has often been analogized to the game of tennis: "Those who are best at serving usually lead." Leadership is others centered, not self-centered. Pastor Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Driven Life by simply stating: "It's not about you." That's one of the most impactful opening lines in any book—with the exception of "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Rotary International's motto is "Service above self. He profits most who serves best." The essence of leadership is service. Many times those working behind the scenes have more of a lasting impact than those in the limelight. True leaders seek to serve before being served. We look no further than Jesus, who epitomized servant leadership.
Leadership Misconception #3: Leadership means you serve as an officer in your organization.
You guessed it: incorrect. College-bound students, you will be availed of so many wonderful extracurricular activities and worthy organizations to join and ministries to become involved with during the next several years. You don't have to be an officer to be considered a leader. In other words, you don't have to have a title to lead. Fellow Certified Speaking Professional and friend Mark Sanborn, who is considered a thought leader on this subject, wrote a book by that same name several years ago. In You Don't Need a Title To Be a Leader, he cites numerous examples of how anyone, anywhere can make a positive difference. Mark's own mailman Fred modeled that truth. Mark may have written the book, but Dr. Z relayed that same leadership wisdom two decades earlier.
Leadership Misconception #4: Great leaders have a well thought-out plan and stick to it no matter what.
Ha! The four of us Schillig scholars entered MSU with preconceived career aspirations. Judy desired to be a physician, Joe studied aerospace engineering, Wade planned to be a NASA flight engineer and astronaut, and I enrolled in the School of Accountancy with the goal of being a CPA. Every single one of us detoured from our original plans. And that's okay. Quite frankly, it's a bit unrealistic to ask 17-year-olds to decide what to do with the rest of their lives. That decision-making process is a vital part of the total collegiate experience. It's fine not to know right now. In our cases, the would-be physician (who detested chemistry and physics) enrolled in law school and works as an attorney. The aerospace engineer is a full-time professional corporate magician and mentalist who presents shows and workshops and amazes audiences on multiple continents. The NASA flight engineer graduated from medical school in orthopedic surgery, and I switched my major to English and communication and became a business author, corporate trainer, and certified speaking professional. I wasn't even aware such a career existed when I was an undergrad.
So, I guess one of the most practical and tactical leadership lessons I learned from Dr. Zacharias is even the best-laid plans go awry. Tables turn. Detours happen. Plans can change overnight. But detours don't mean death, and we shouldn't view them with despair and disgust. Rather, they are open doors to a world of infinite possibilities. And that's a leadership lesson that's just as valid today as it was 25 years ago, whether you're swimming in a small pond or a giant ocean.
Certified Speaking Professional Mandi Stanley travels throughout North America entertaining and educating business audiences. She authored The No-Panic Plan for Presenters: An A-to-Z Checklist for Speaking Confidently and Compellingly Anywhere, Anytime, which was named Finalist in the Career category at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in New York. Contact Mandi at www.MandiStanley.com.
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Catch All Controls: Embargoed Countries and Prohibited Parties
In certain circumstances, catch all controls require a license for exporting or will totally prohibit a transaction.
A. SANCTIONED COUNTRIES
U.S. economic sanctions broadly prohibit a "U.S. person" (person subject to U.S. Jurisdiction for Cuba) from participating in activities with embargoed countries, their representatives, or nationals. Entities owned by governments of embargoed countries located outside the country are usually restricted for export similar to that of the embargoed country.
Embargoed countries include Cuba, Iran and Syria . Embargoes prohibit virtually ALL exports/imports and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. In certain rare cases, a license exception may be used to authorize a shipment to an embargoed country. For example, License Exception TMP authorizes certain news media exports to Cuba and certain humanitarian relief efforts in Sudan.
In addition, certain countries are subject to targeted sanctions. North Korea is an example of a country having targeted sanctions. Targeted sanctions are prohibitions on trade in specified goods, technologies and services with specific organizations (including foreign governments) and persons.
While most sanctions are administered by OFAC, BIS has jurisdiction over certain export prohibitions (via "embargo" regulations), as it is the case with exports to Syria6 . In other words, a license from BIS would be required to ship most items to Syria and other OFAC sanctioned countries, or could be prohibited. Economic sanctions and embargo programs are countryspecific and very detailed in the specific prohibitions.
B. PROHIBITED PARTIES: TERRORIST AND OTHER BARRED ENTITY LISTS
Various U.S. Government agencies maintain a number of lists of individuals or entities barred or otherwise restricted from entering into certain types of transactions with U.S. persons. Particularly since 9/11, U.S. companies are beginning to become more assertive in attempting to place contractual terms with foreign companies related to these lists. Such individuals and/or entities must be screened against these lists to ensure that the University does not engage in a transaction with a restricted or barred entity. The University conducts this screening using a third party application from E2Open™ (f.k.a. Amber Road), which screens against the following lists:
Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List ("SDN List"). Maintained by OFAC, this is a list of barred terrorists, narcotics traffickers, and persons and entities associated with embargoed regimes. Generally, all transactions with such persons are barred. The SDN List is available at: http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn/index.html.
Persons Named in General Orders (15 C.F.R. § 736, Supp. No. 1). General Order No. 2 contains the provisions of the U.S. embargo on Syria; General Order No. 3 prohibits the re-exports to Mayrow General Trading and related parties.
List of Debarred Parties. The Department of State bars certain persons and entities from engaging in the export or re-export of items subject to the USML The list of debarred parties is available from the Department of State. Note that the number of countries subject to a U.S. arms embargo is much broader than those subject to OFAC embargoes. See: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_public_portal_country_landing
Denied Persons List. These are individuals and entities that have had their export privileges revoked or suspended by BIS. It is a violation of the EAR to deal with anyone on this list. The Denied Persons List is available at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/lists-of-parties-ofconcern/denied-persons-list
Entity List. These are entities identified as being involved in proliferation of missile technology, weapons of mass destruction, and related technologies. The Entity List is available at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policyguidance/lists-of-parties-of-concern/entity-list
Unverified List. These are foreign persons and entities for which BIS has been unable to verify the nature of their operations. The Unverified List is available at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/lists-ofparties-of-concern/unverified-list
Excluded Parties List. These are entities that have been barred from contracting with U.S. Government agencies. In general, companies cannot contract with such parties in fulfilling a U.S. Government contract, either as prime or sub-contractor. While transactions with these entities may not be barred if the contract does not relate to fulfilling a U.S. Government contract, a hit against this list would alert the University about the nature of prior activity giving rise to the designation and this information should be considered as part of due diligence for the transaction.
Non-proliferation Sanctions maintained by the Department of State. These lists are available at: http://www.state.gov/t/isn/c15231.htm
C. PROLIFERATION ACTIVITIES
Also known as the Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI). The U.S. export controls laws require a license for the export and reexport to entities with nuclear, missile, chemical/biological weapons activities in certain countries.
D. RED FLAGS
The EAR prohibits proceeding with any transaction if the exporter detects something suspicious or that indicates an illegal activity might occur. For instance, a customer may illegally transfer equipment to a problem destination or be involved in an illicit proliferation activity. In such a case, the EAR requires the exporter to investigate and clear the red flags before proceeding. For a list of red flags indicators, please consult the BIS website: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/enforcement/oee/compliance/23-compliance-a-training/51- red-flag-indicators
E. MILITARY END-USE / END-USER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
China Military Catch All: In June 19, 2007 EAR added a new control in order to slow Chinese military development. This control applies to items in certain ECCNs when exported/reexported/or transferred to a military end use in China, or when the exporter has reason to know there is a "military end use". In those cases, the exporter must apply for a license.
Russia Military Catch All: The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have implemented various Russia sector sanctions and Ukraine-related sanctions. The Treasury sanctions cover a range of financing in the financial, defense and energy sectors as well as services in the energy sector . The Commerce sanctions cover certain exports, reexports and in-country transfers in the energy and defense sectors as well as such transactions with specified foreign persons.
Venezuela: On November 7, 2014, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to impose license requirements on the export, re-export, or transfer (in-country) of certain items to or within Venezuela when intended for a "military end use" or "military end user.".


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Central Michigan University Playing In The Sun Bowl After Covid Cancellations
Clay Published: December 28, 2021
Central Michigan University earned a spot in the Arizona Bowl but Covid has disrupted pretty much all of College Football. Now the Chips are playing in The Sun Bowl.
The 2021 College Bowl season has been devastated by Covid with multiple teams being forced to withdraw from bowl games they were supposed to appear in. That's what happened to CMU's original opponent, Boise State, in the Arizona Bowl.
Bowl game officials have been scrambling to try and find a way to make the games happen despite teams dropping out at the last minute. The Sun Bowl organizers found themselves in the same situation after Miami was forced to cancel due to Covid.
In the end, bowl organizers were able to make it work out for the two teams left without opponents. It was decided late Monday night that Central Michigan will play Washington State Friday, December 31st in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl.
This will be the first time that CMU is appearing in the Sun Bowl, and they will be the home team against Washington State. CMU is hoping to pick up their first bowl game win since 2012.
How much of an impact will such a late change have on both CMU and WSU?
The impact on Washington State should be fairly small. They arrived in El Paso on Sunday, so their travel plans are not changing at all. The only thing they have to deal with is changing game plans to fit their new opponent.
Luckily for Central Michigan, they were already in Arizona for their bowl game. Obviously, the game is in Texas, but the trip from Arizona to Texas is quite a bit easier than Michigan to Texas.
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You can watch the Sun Bowl on CBS at Noon on New Year's Eve . . . oh yeah one more thing. GO! FIRE UP CHIPS!
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Michigan and Michigan State have been battling it out on the gridiron since 1898. You can imagine that playing each other for that long will lead to a pretty heated rivalry. The Michigan / Michigan State rivalry is one of the best in all of sports. There have been many moments that helped to build that rivalry over the years. Check out 15 of the most important games over the decades of the Backyard Brawl.
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The other study group running this fall through the OWSUG is the 70-630, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring; Study Group.
Special Announcement: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group!
We are pleased announce that we are now accepting applications to join our TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification study group. The previous OWSUG.ca study group was very successful with over 85% of the participants obtaining the certification by the end of the study group.
The focus will be on preparing to pass the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring to achieve the Microsoft Technology Specialist for Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Topics include Deploy, Monitor, Configure and Administer Microsoft office SharePoint 2007 Server. MCTS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration Study Guide (70-630) will be provided.
Prepare for the sessions by reading the training material content on the study group schedule.
Develop and improve skills with Windows SharePoint Services 3.
Obtain the TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification.
a. Review the content, perform demonstrations and review exam practice questions.
b. Attend 80 % of the sessions.
The study group will be mentored by OWSUG.ca Study Group Coordinators Islam Gomaa and Abraham Melesse. The expectation will be for all participants to actively engage in the group sessions (i.e. this is not a course).
Cost to participate in the study group is $ 250. All participants will receive a copy (to keep) of the MCTS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration Study Guide (70-630). A $150 deposit will be reimbursed if you attend 80% of the total number of session.
To apply please send an email to certify@owsug.ca. Additional registration details will be sent only to people that pre-register. Positions will not be held before deposit and fees have been received.


Happy Feature Friday everyone! Today we have the honor of getting to know a little about Roneth. Roneth was born and raised in Tandag City, and from a young age, her love for travel blossomed. She embarked on many family travels, and she learned from her parents that travel did not necessarily equate to expensive. Her passion for travel has only continued to grow with each passing year, due to her experiences. Today, Roneth is mostly sharing about a recent trip to Vietnam. Come find out what she thought, her challenges, and her advice to others who might be visiting the country!
1. Thank you for being a part of Feature Friday. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Thank you for having me! I'm Roneth from the Phillippines. I blog at The Fickle Feet where I share about my travel stories, people I meet on the road and the things I learn while travelling. My content is more about my beautiful country Philippines however I also travel once in awhile to my neighboring countries.
Philippines! People will always say that home is a feeling not just a place. I do feel that sometimes, but I always believe that there is no place like home. I never experienced living abroad yet but I'm pretty sure I always feel comfortable in my beautiful country where I can go island hopping endlessly. We have more than 7,000 island so, it might take more than a lifetime to explore every bit of it. Haha.
3. Which city[s]/country[s] did you recently travel to?
Recently, I just went to a solo travel outside my country for the first time. I went to Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Such a completely different route than the usual. Haha. I stayed longer in Vietnam where I volunteered to teach English in a homestay in Hanoi.
It was just three weeks. I spend most of my time in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was a short time for me but it was a very memorable experience.
5. Why did you travel to those countries?
I heard a lot of beautiful things about Vietnam, and I always wan tot visit the north so it was a good opportunity for me to try the volunteering activity. Aside from that every time I travel, I'm with some friends, or with my boyfriend. I am not a good travel planner so I always tag along with their plans and list of things to do in a specific place. So I wanted to challenge myself to new experiences, and since I just quit my job, I have nothing to do. I decided to try thing thing 'solo travelling'. I do not want to label it that way since I always knew that I will meet a lot of people on the road, but still I was travelling alone and making decisions all by myself so that was a different situation for me.
Bánh mì and their version of Balut, called trứng vịt lộn. Their food was really good.
I went to Thai Binh Province with the student in Homestay. I stayed with her in their house and I ate a dish made of rat meat. I hesitated at first (because of the obvious reason that it was a rat) but I don't want to be rude so I tried it. Surprisingly, it tasted good.
8. Was was your most unique mode of transportation?
Motorbike is not really a unique mode of transportation but it is the most convenient way in Hanoi. I think the unique part is the situation on the road while riding it. There are a lot of motorbikes and all of them stay really close with you while you are stuck in the traffic. I consider myself lucky enough not to have the burn from the exhaust pipe. They call it Vietnamese kiss.
9. What was the weather like during your trip?
It was rainy during the first few days, but luckily the sun came out and we had a beautiful weather during my stay. It was definitely not as hot in the Philippines so it was good for me.
10. Where was your favorite place to go in Vietnam?
Maybe just inside the homestay. I acutally did not go out much as I should have. I really like the people and the students in the homestay plus it feels like home so my laziness radar was on during my stay.
We live near the market so maybe that's the reason there were a lot of rats around the area. I know that I did eat some but still, it's disgusting.
A lot! I learned to listen very eagerly. I am very talkative and listening is not really my cup of tea. At the same time, I learned to be patient and more sensitive. Also, during the trip I learned to appreciate everyone's differences and good qualities, including mine.
I always say this, the people make the place more special. So I would say the people I met during this trip. It was very nice to interact and to learn the culture, history, and language that were not mine. Not just from the locals but also from my co-volunteers who were from the different side of the world.
I think it was dealing with my own opinion without someone's agreeing or disagreeing on me. Haha. I'm not totally dependent but I want to hear other's opinion as much as it benefits me. It was a challenge at first to listen to my own instinct, maybe because I know I'm out of my comfort zone, or maybe ti was too far for me to call help if things mess up. But if was only at the beginning, the moment I surpass that, I learned to trust myself better. Things never went easy, it was just I got better dealing with the situations one step at a time.
I went to Halong Bay during my trip. It was amazing and I had a lot of fun.
The rock formation in the middle is the image in the 200,000 dong.
16. How does Vietnam compare to your home country of the Philippines? Were your expectations met, or did they differ completely?
It was almost the same in my country. The people are nice and the place almost looks the same. But still there were difference which made it more special, like they use chopsticks, the food and obviously the language and culture.
17. If you were to go to Vietnam again, what would you do differently?
I think I will visit the south next time to compare the difference. But I will surely visit Hanoi again to meet my new friends and try to explore more of the old quarter.
18. If someone else was to go to Vietnam, what advice or tips would you give them?
Volunteer and live with the locals. They will show you how their culture really works. It is better to spend it with people than only visiting tourist attractions. Learning is a two way street so you can learn from them and you can give other information too. For me that is the best way to travel.
I recommend everyone to visit Vietnam and experience their culture.
As of the moment, it is mostly in the Philippines. But I am hoping to travel more in Asia next year.
Thank you Roneth for taking the time to share with us about your trip, and for being a part of Feature Friday. I loved hearing about your trip, but I can honestly say I would have been frantic if I was in your situation with the rats and the cockroach. But it sounds like you and your friends handled that pretty well! I've always heard great things about Vietnam, and of course now, I want to go even more! Hopefully that time will come soon! Thanks again for being a guest on the blog!
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This letter is addressed to members of the Class of 2010 and their parents.
This is the first of our many updates throughout the year. I want to take this time and welcome you to the Senior Life.
School will be starting back soon, and life will get back to the routine. Enjoy summer while its still here.
As we are gathering back, here are a few things you, as a senior, should take into consideration.


We left Melbourne , saying our goodbyes to Ken , Ali and Bryn at about 9 ish and made our way north in wet conditions. Our hour on hour off routine continues to serve us well and we made good progress in improving weather. Our destination was the old town of Gundagai – made famous for an historic folk song , " The Road to Gundagai " Barb gave us a short rendition / version over the phone and this was followed by several other more polished versions pulled in from the cellular network and played loudly via our car Bluetooth.
The town had an important rail link and old train station has been restored to its former glory. Two very old bridges still span the flood plains here but are now in very serious state of deterioration and it will be a challenge to find enough money to ensure they are not lost forever.
We have set up camp in Gundagai – nice spot but maybe a bit noisy as the Hume freeway is rather close.
Great to see you are back out exploring again – if you get north of Sydney please drop in.


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Abba Pemwa, Bishop of Suez, ordained 44 new deacons at the church of Archangel Michael in Suez.
He promoted 6 deacons to the rank of Oghnostus. He also promoted Mr. Nabil Nasseh to the rank of full deacon and was called Youhanna.


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Mar. 29 Attention Potential Grade 12 Grads: Cap & gown order forms are available in the main office – these need to be filled in & returned to the main office with $25.00 ASAP. If you're not planning to attend the ceremony, you still need to fill in a form. If you are attending the Grad ceremony, a cap & gown must be ordered & worn.
Mar. 29 Boys soccer tryouts start today @ 5:00 – 6:30 in the big gym & continue Fri. @ 3:30 – 5:00 & Sat. @ 10:00 – 11:30. All in the big gym.
Mar. 29 Sr. Badminton Practice is today at 3:15. See Mrs. Tremonti or Mr. McKenzie if you can not attend.
Mar. 29 There will be a SAVE meeting this Monday, April 2 in the art room at 3:10. Please come out and help plan Pink Day 2012 which is Friday, May 11th. Volunteer hours given!
Mar. 29 Attention girls trying out for soccer. Important information about future dates & times can be found at the main office so stop by sometime today to get informed.
Mar. 29 Need volunteer hours? Anyone wishing to get volunteer hours this weekend while working at a fast-paced, highly competitive hockey tournament, please see Mr. Beatty ASAP.
Mar. 29 Brochures & information pamphlets are in the Phys. Ed. office for anybody interested in going to various summer camps for sports this summer.
Mar. 29 Attention all girls hockey players grades 9 through 12. The Confederation College Thunderhawks Women's Hockey team will be holding a prospects camp on Saturday, April 7 at the Dryden Arena. For more information please come to the main office.
Mar. 29 A reminder to Grade 12 students to check out the latest bursaries and scholarships at dhseagles.com then click on the guidance tab.
Mar. 29 The Grad photographer will return to DHS April 4th and 5th. Sign up for retakes or if you have not had your picture taken yet. This will be your last chance to have grad pics done at DHS.
Mar. 29 Grade 12 Cosmetology will be offering $5 Tuesdays. Eyebrow Waxing or Bang Trims. Please make an appointment – Cosmetology Room 124A. Walk in welcomed until 11:45 on Tuesdays.
Mar. 29 For a limited time, Grade 12 Cosmetology Students are selling flat irons and curling irons. Place an order with Grade 12 Cosmo student or see Mrs. Durocher in room 124A.
Mar. 29 There will be a University of Waterloo meeting on Tues. April 3rd at 11:30 in room 210. This is for all those students who have been on the trip with Mrs. Ambridge & for those grades 9 & 10's interested in traveling May 5 – 12 this year.
May 29 There will be a meeting for all students interested in participating in the grade 9 & 10 Aboriginal Science Fair in Thunder Bay on April 13. We will meet briefly today at 12:00 in room 210.


I love driving out to Samford. It is like a beautiful country paradise on Brisbane's north and has this amazing village feel to it. Located nearby to bush walks and breathtaking scenery, Spokes Cafe is a wonderful jumping off point to checking out Samford Village.
Based in the Samford Valley, Spokes is not only child friendly but also dog friendly and bike friendly. A real all rounder!
The indoor kids play area is more on the 'techy' side of things, complete with kids TV and electronic games table (space invaders eat your heart out!) but does take it back to the old school with huge chalk board for little ones to get creative.
Spokes prides itself on supporting local community groups such as local amateur dramatics and local schools and their service is always friendly and efficient.
With a classic breakfast and lunch menu with simple food done incredibly well, they also have a few yummy kids items that will be sure to put smiles on little faces. Including kids brekky, croissant, waffles and nuggets and chips.
As well as dining in, Spokes also prides itself on selling cakes, scones, protein shakes, milkshakes and many other options to be served on the go if you need to get to work or can't stop in with a screaming baby/toddler.
A great option once you have finished a cuppa or breakfast at Spokes is to head to the nearby Harry Potter Store of Requirement to delve into all things Harry Potter!