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MeanSquareDisplacement(md_trajectory, start_time=None, end_time=None, atom_selection=None, anisotropy=None, time_resolution=None, info_panel=None)¶
Constructor for the MeanSquareDisplacement object.
- md_trajectory (
AtomicConfiguration) – The MDTrajectory or configuration to calculate the mean-square-displacement for.
- start_time (PhysicalQuantity of type time) – The start time.
0.0 * fs
- end_time (PhysicalQuantity of type time) – The end time. Default: The last time frame
- atom_selection (
PeriodicTableElement| str | list of ints) – Only include contributions from this selection. The atoms can be selected by element i.e.
PeriodicTableElement, tag or a list of atomic indices. Default: all atoms
- anisotropy (list of type int | int | None) – The list of Cartesian directions (x=0, y=1, z=2) to calculate the anisotropic mean square displacement in or a single Cartesian direction. By default an isotropic calculation is performed. Default: None
- time_resolution (PhysicalQuantity of type time) – The time interval between snapshots in the MD trajectory that are included in the analysis.
- info_panel (InfoPanel (Plot2D)) – Info panel to show the calculation progress. Default: No info panel
Return the mean-square-displacement values.
Return the time values.
- md_trajectory (
Usage Examples¶
Load an MDTrajectory, and calculate the mean-square-displacement (MSD) of all aluminum atoms. Estimate the diffusion coefficient from the slope of the MSD-curve, according to \(MSD(t)=6 Dt\):
md_trajectory = nlread('alumina_trajectory.nc')[-1]
msd = MeanSquareDisplacement(md_trajectory, atom_selection=Aluminum)
# Get the times in ps and the MSD values in Ang**2.
t = msd.times().inUnitsOf(ps)
msd_data = msd.data().inUnitsOf(Angstrom**2)
# Plot the data using pylab.
import pylab
pylab.plot(t, msd_data, label='MSD of aluminum')
pylab.xlabel('t (ps)')
pylab.ylabel('MSD(t) (Ang**2)')
# Fit the slope of the MSD to estimate the diffusion coefficient.
# If you discover non-linear behavior at small times, discard this initial part in the fit.
a = numpy.polyfit(t[5:], msd_data[5:], deg=1)
# Calculate the diffusion coefficient in Ang**2/ps.
diffusion_coefficient = a[0]/6.0
The MeanSquareDisplacement is calculated as:
In practice, the average \(<...>\) runs over all selected atoms \(i\) in the trajectory, and an additional average over simulation time is carried out to improve the statistical sampling. That means for a given time difference \(t\) all image pairs that are separated by \(t\) are taken into account in the average, as
Note, that this requires a system which is equilibrated, i.e. its macroscopic properties do not change during the simulation.
By default, all elements are taken into account, but a specified selection can
be given as well. The
atom_selection parameter accepts an element, a tag
name, or a list of indices to select atoms for the velocity distribution. This
can be useful, e.g. in the presence of constraints as constrained atoms should
be excluded in this analysis.


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Sometimes the life we have, the one thats safe and pays the way for boredom.
Well news for you as you pay too much for an oil change.
Think about what you have, and think hard about what you want.
It's not too late to change the sham of a direction you think you face.
But you tow the line, you find a meaning in the fake facade of a dream.
Or a get rich scheme, the fortune you make on a property at the expense of the poor.
You use that to to direct your life, but during your journey.
Don't forget to worship God, because you've been told to.

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Enjoy an added perk during your next visit to the library: not only can you grab fresh picks, but you may also select some fresh produce from the Richland Library Farmers Market at R2i2 (763 Fashion Drive), starting March 5.
Join us from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Monday in the joint facility's common space, located to the right of the doors to our Sandhills location. You can choose from seasonal fruits and vegetables from Livingston Farms as well as handmade, chemical-free skin products from This Butter Be Good.
The library staff members are exploring additional vendors and a collaboration to highlight the talents of students at R2i2 through avenues like cooking demonstrations. Be sure to follow richlandlibrary.com for the latest updates.


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12 vegetarian plates to share
Tempting starters and snacks for when meat is off the festive menu
Beetroot hummus and edamame dip
These two-super quick and vibrant dips are perfect to snack on or enjoy as a healthy starter with corn chips and a selection of vegetables, or try dolloped on a salad. The edamame dip is also good under a poached egg.
Vegetarian sausage rolls
Try saying no to these! The recipe comes from Auckland Grammar School's first cookbook, A Taste of Grammar.
Goat's cheese-stuffed prunes
Quick to make but delicious to eat: simply prunes, cheese, pistachios and honey.
Upside-down tomato tart
Ready-made puff pastry is a no brainer. It can be thawed and rolled in no time at all. Strew before serving with lots of basil leaves.
Chilli chips and chipotle mayo
These chips made from instant polenta can be flavoured with any fresh herbs or other spices of your choice and can be made and cut the day before.
Camembert and salted caramel crostini
The combination of cheese, fruit and nuts has been a winner for centuries. Add in a little salted caramel crunch and the experience will really get the party started.
Eggplant and mushroom pate
This vegetarian pate is perfect for serving with crackers, crostini or fresh bread for nibbles.
Caulfilower, currant and mint hummus
This can be served warm or at room temperature. A microwave is handy to gently heat both the puree and the chickpea topping separately, then assemble it fresh just before you're about to eat it. The puree can be made a day or two in advance but the topping is best made on the day. Lebanese bread can be replaced with wraps or tortillas.
French onion dip
Serve with a medley of chopped colourful vegetables for an altogether healthier chip 'n' dip.
Torta di verdure ligure
Potatoes, zucchini and spinach go into Ray McVinnie's version of a classic Ligurian vegetable pie.
Sheep cheese tart with dates and walnuts
Dates, walnuts, honey, lemon rind and chives are scattered over Allyson Gofton's cooked tart when it comes out of the oven, along with a short squeeze of lemon juice for a little sharpness.


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Loafers are smarter than your average slip on. Learn more about these sophisticated shoes with our men's loafers guide.
Horse bit or tassels? Native American or Norwegian fisherman? Should you go sockless? Loafers have a fascinating history. Each style has its own identity and story to tell. Which of the following 7 loafers best suits your personality? Read our complete guide to find out how and when to wear your loafers.
The Wildsmith Loafer
Your loafers spring from a dual heritage. On this side of the channel, in 1926, King George VI commissioned Raymond Wildsmith to come up with a comfortable country house shoe. We can only guess at what inspired Wildsmith, but we can't argue with the guys at Real Men Real Style who say: "If the slipper is the father, the moccasin is the mother of the loafer."
The result was the imaginatively named 582, a slip-on with a low, topline, saddle instead of laces, and a distinctive seam stitched around the apron of the shoe. A name change saw the shoe take off; the Wildsmith is your most traditional loafer. The shoe of Kings – well – a king. They look great in the office, worn with trousers with just a slight break for a clean line.
The Aurland Loafer
From Kings of England to kings of the sea, the Norwegian riff on the popular Wildsmith takes its cue from the traditional footwear of of hard-as-nails Scandinavian fishermen. Nils Gregoriusson was the designer who, in 1930, came up with the Aurland Moccasin.
Of similar construction to the Wildsmith, the Aurland features raised stitching on the Apron. Another traditional loafer, this one is your go-to shoe for casual wear. Think golf club dinners and yacht club functions.
It was a feature in Esquire which, in 1933, inspired Spaulding Leather Co., to come up with their own version of the Aurland. They called it the Aurland Loafer – a name and a legend were born.
The Penny Loafer
As with popular music, what's big here in Blighty often makes it even bigger in America. The loafer is no different. In 1936, the shoe became a hit with young people Stateside. Prep school students in particular, loved a slightly larger cut-out detail in the saddle because they could store their pennies in them in case they needed to make phone call.
Who knows why the Yanks couldn't keep their pennies in their pockets like everyone else. But the classic American loafer is now, and for ever shall be, the Penny Loafer – it's a casual take on the loafer, and even more laid back when you go for brown suede. Young people sometimes wear them sans-socks. For the sake of your dignity, we advise you to avoid the barefoot look.
The Kiltie Loafer
An embellishment that takes its inspiration from north of the border, "Kilties" draw on the detailing on the footwear of gamekeepers from the Scottish Highlands – ghillie brogues. Featuring a fringed leather flap sewn over the vamp of the shoe and secured with a bow or tassels, Kilties first became popular in the 1950s and still look great today.
Loafers are a summer shoe. Wear your Kilties to barbecues, garden parties and meals out. They look particularly good with a pair of quality cotton chinos, linens or even tailored shorts, if you feel like being daring.
The Gucci Loafer
Gucci spent his formative years working in a lift at the Savoy which meant the bellboy-turned-fashion-designer had plenty of opportunity to study what well-heeled gents wore on their feet. He took the loafer to heart and made it his own by adding the iconic metal "horsebit".
Gucci's black loafers took the fashion world by storm in 1953 and still look fresh over sixty years later. As the guys at Fashion Beans say: "The horsebit's central appeal then, as now, is its refinement." A versatile shoe, that little bit of formal shine makes them ideal smart office attire, or perfect for evening soirees with friends, summer weddings and more.
The Belgian Loafer
What have the Belgians brought us apart from the best beer in the world, chocolates, Brussels sprouts and EU institutions? Well, in 1954, while Elvis was busy recording his first 10 minute demo in a studio in Nashville, the Belgians were busy making a small but valuable footnote to fashion history – adding a bow to a pair of loafers.
It's a good look. Wear your Belgians when you want something sturdier than deck shoes, but don't want to be constricted by lace-ups.
The Tassled Loafer
From a monarch to a prince of the silver screen – the year was 1957 and the tassled loafers were a bespoke order from Paul Lukas, star of film favourites like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and Tender is the Night (1962). The final act in the loafer's development, it remains a stylish twist on the traditional shoe.
Wear your tassels for casual evenings at the pub, easy-going meals out with friends or trips to the theatre. And don't forget the venue for which your tassels were designed – the cinema.
How do you wear your loafers? Check out the infographic below for a quick recap on this stylish choice of footwear:
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These seven student athletes from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School will be playing in college next year.
Each senior was honored at the high school's 2018 College Athletic Signing Ceremony, which was hosted by the Port Jefferson Athletic Department.
"During the ceremony, varsity head coaches Rod Cawley (track), Andrew Cosci (football), Taylor Forstell (lacrosse) and Mike Maletta (wrestling) commended each student, spoke of their career highlights at Port Jefferson and wished them all well at the next level of their education and athletic endeavors," reads a statement from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School.
the student-athletes:
- Jacky Chen: Pace University, Football
- Jack Collins: University of Rochester, Football
- Marquis Feldman: LIU Post, Football
- Connor Kaminska: MIT, Lacrosse
- Thomas Mark: Christopher Newport University, Lacrosse
- Vincent Miceli: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Wrestling
- Samuel Walker: Providence College, Track and Field
Photo caption: (L-R) Samuel Walker, Marquis Feldman, Jacky Chen, Vincent Miceli, Jack Collins, Thomas Mark and Connor Kaminska at the school's ceremonial college signing ceremony. (Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District.)


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Source: corbettreport.com
24/7 surveillance. Smart grid controls. Carbon rationing. Today we talk to "Technocracy Rising" author Patrick Wood about the hidden history of technocracy, the dark plan for a resource-based economy that is being pushed by the Trilateral Commission, the UN, and other globalist institutions in order to bring about a completely managed, controlled and regulated society. -corbettreport.com
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Catch My Breath Lyrics
Catching my breath, letting it go!10/18/2012
I just woke up from a weird dream. Well, I barely remember all of it. Anyway, It's time to attack my coffee now while listening to Kelly Clarkson's "Catch My Breath".
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Bedwas Leisure Centre has recently received a £170k refurbishment boost to modernise and improve access to the poolside by giving its changing rooms a major makeover.
Power-assisted front doors have been installed to allow easier access to the centre, and we now have a dedicated changing facility for people with disabilities.
The new changing facility, the first of its kind in the county borough, features specialist equipment to better assist people with complex mobility problems.
The purpose built changing room has a ceiling track hoist, height adjustable changing table and accessible shower for customers who require a hoist as a means of transfer in and out of their wheelchair. For customers who require a bit of privacy and benefit from sitting down to shower we have a separate room in each of the male and female changing rooms.
In addition we have a poolside hoist with detachable mobile chair, to wheel customers between changing room and poolside if required.
We recognise that many of our customers with disabilities and their assistants are highly trained and experienced in hoist use, however our equipment may be different from that which you normally use. To ensure everybody's safety we insist that all assistants have an induction on safe operation of the equipment before initial use, just like you would have to if you joined a local gym.
In addition to this equipment induction if you require use of the ceiling track hoist we will need to assess the slings that you intend to use. There are many different slings available and some designs will not be compatible with our hoist. Once agreed we ask that you do not use any other sling without checking it out with us first as the wrong mix of hoist and sling can cause a devastating accident to both customer and assistant. Unfortunately we cannot provide use of 'generic' slings because it would just not be safe enough to do so.
If you require use of the poolside hoist to get in and out of the pool then staff will use the wheeled pool chair to move you between the changing room and pool. Staff will also operate the poolside hoist. Staff cannot help you in the changing rooms with the ceiling track hoist so it is important that you learn how to use it safely. In addition to the equipment induction we will give you a copy of the manufacturer's operating instructions.
If you are an adult and want to use our hoist facilities then you will need to contact your local Community Occupational Therapy Team to arrange a sling assessment and equipment induction. Please contact Social Services, Adult Services Duty and Information Team (ASDIT), Bargoed Locality Offices, 43 William Street, Bargoed. CF81 8ND. Tel: 0808 1002500.
If you are a child and you wish to use the ceiling track hoist then an adult will need to inform pool reception. They will contact our Health and Safety Department to arrange a sling assessment and equipment induction for the people who are going to help you. Reception will make all the arrangements for you.
We think that use of the large accessible changing room (with ceiling track hoist) may become quite popular, especially in the school holidays. We generally know when our regular customers want to use this facility so would advise you to ring us to check out room availability to avoid waiting if you wish to do so.
Spaces available - call now to book your place!
Bedwas LC now hold lane swimming on Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm
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Make these Easy Flower And Bee Earrings. We'll show you how to glitz up the filigree flower with a rhinestone rosette and how to hang the bee charm.
These Easy Flower And Bee Earrings are so pretty. And you can make them in minutes. We'll show you how to glitz up the filigree flower with a rhinestone rosette and how to hang the bee charm. We have a complete how to video for you to follow. Plus we have step by step instructions.
How To Make Easy Flower And Bee Earrings
Materials & Tools
2 Filigree flowers, antique gold
2 Busy bee charms, antique bronze
2 Rhinestone rosettes, turquoise
2 Earring wires, antique gold
2 Jump rings, antique gold
Round-nose pliers
Chain-nose pliers
E6000 glue
1. To make these filigree charm earrings, start by opening a jump ring. To do this, hold the jump ring with the round-nose pliers and use the chain-nose pliers to slide the jump ring open. We like to use this technique so the jump ring stays nice and round.
2. Keep holding onto the jump ring with the pliers and slide a bee charm onto the jump ring.
3. Then feed a filigree flower onto the jump ring.
4. Use the pliers to close the jump ring.
5. Next, use the pliers to open the loop on one of the earring wires.
6. Feed the opposite side of the filigree flower onto the earring wire.
7. Close the earring wire loop using the chain-nose pliers.
8. Repeat steps 1 thru 7 to assemble the second earring.
9. Glitz up the filigree flower by applying a little E6000 glue to the back of the rhinestone rosette. We like to squeeze a dollop of glue onto an index card and then use a toothpick to apply a small amount of glue to the back of the rosette.
10. Press the rosette into the center of the filigree flower. Repeat to add the second rosette to the second earring. Let dry.
We love the look of these vintage style charms! Aren't they pretty?
Happy Crafting,
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Watch out for those run away buggies at the grocery story. The owner of this brand NEW Camaro came out of the store to find quite a bit of damage on his Camaro from a shopping cart. As you can see we have removed all necessary parts to ensure a quality job and repaired the damage. Tomorrow we will get this one prepped and in the booth for a new coat of yellow.
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Located along the central coast of Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass is situated on the Hai Van Mountainside and connects the 2 major destinations of Da Nang and Hue. It is approximately a 21 kilometers long stretch on the National Highway 1. Its name refers to the phenomenal mist that rises from the South China Sea that vastly reduces visibility, creating a dangerous challenge for drivers. Since then, the Hai Van Tunnel which is the longest in south east Asia, has created a safer path and the traffic flow has been improved with an reduced amount of accidents. Its also reduced the travel times by over an hour. In the past, this area has been victim to 2 of the most serious railway accidents in Vietnam and at least 1 recorded plane crash.
( Hai Van Pass – Things to do)
The Hai Van Pass once formed the boundaries between the kingdoms of Dai Vet and the kingdoms of Champa, as well as an invisible boundary of climates between the north and south of Vietnam. It is said that the Hai Van pass shelters Da Nang from the "Chinese winds" that blow from the northwest, one of the reasons Da Nang is known for its ideal weather. During the winter months, the weather on the north side of the pass may appear to be wet and cold, where as the weather on the south side may be warm and dry. The Hai Van Pass is recognized internationally for its scenic beauty and featured in an 2008 episode of the popular TV show Top Gear, where host Jeremy Clarkson labelled it a "deserted ribbon of perfection and one of the best coastal roads in the world".
The journey between Da Nang and Hue will take just over 2 hours (100 kilometers) and a further 40 minutes to Hoi An (130 kilometers). Travelers use many methods when crossing the paths: Shuttle services, private car or renting a motorbike themselves. The best time to travel through across the Hai Van Pass is in the dry season, between April and October. Other times of the year can be rather gloomy and can not give the full experience, however it is obvious that many travelers cannot choose the time in which they visit. For those traveling by motorbike, it is recommended that you use a good bike as the incline can be challenging at times. Nearby to the Hai Van Pass you will also find the Lang Co area which offers some beautiful beaches and countryside views, as well as some of the freshest seafood you can find in the area.
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Eastern Canada and New England with 7 night cruise
12 Day Tour from Boston to Boston
*Based on double occupancy (two to a room). Seats are limited. Air fare is not included in price but is available for purchase.
Prices and specials quoted are current as of the date provided by the travel supplier. Please contact Travelers Lane for the most up-to-date information. 314-223-1224. Thank you.
Please call 314.223.1224 to complete your reservation.
Vacation Overview
Savor the diversity and history of the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada on this enchanting vacation.
The highlight of this East Coast tour is a 7-night cruise to Canada's historic towns and beautiful places.
Aboard a 5-star Holland America ship, travel to Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Canada's only walled town; charming Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island; scenic Sydney, originally settled by Highland Scots; Halifax, famous for its lighthouses on cliffside ledges and tiny villages huddled in rocky inlets; Bar Harbor, surrounded by Acadia National Park, where you can stroll along the charming waterfront and browse the shops and galleries; and Boston.
But that's not all…this East Coast tour also includes sightseeing of Boston's historic sights, a visit to Montréal's Notre Dame Basilica, and a tramway ride to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in gorgeous Franconia Notch. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada!
We have also arranged for you to enjoy unique experiences on this tour. In Vermont, you'll visit a working maple syrup farm to learn the art of making maple syrup, and you'll tour the Trapp Family Lodge in picturesque Stowe, owned by the von Trapp family made famous in The Sound of Music movie. In New Hampshire, learn about the endemic flora and fauna at a Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program.
This incredible East Coast vacation is packed with adventure—both on land and at sea!
Please call 314.223.1224 to complete your reservation.
Day 1Arrive in Boston
Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2Boston–Franconia Notch–North Conway
Enjoy an orientation tour of Boston featuring sites of the BOSTON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK including Boston Common, the Old State House, Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. At Franconia Notch, board the Cannon Mountain TRAMWAY for a thrilling ride to the 4,080-foot summit. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! Also enjoy a RAVEN INTERPRETIVE WILDLIFE PROGRAM focusing on the endemic flora and fauna.
Day 3North Conway–Stowe–Vergennes
Depart for a beautiful drive to Stowe, stopping for a tour at the TRAPP FAMILY LODGE—owned and operated by the von Trapp family, which was made famous in The Sound of Music. Hear their remarkable story and how it became an American legend. Continue to Vergennes, overlooking Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains.
Day 4Vergennes–Shelburne–Montréal
Visit nearby SHELBURNE HERITAGE PARK, which exhibits one of the nation's most extraordinary collections of American decorative, folk, and fine art. It showcases buildings from around New England and New York, including an 1890 railroad station, a lighthouse, a stagecoach inn, and an Adirondack lodge. Before crossing into Canada, visit a working MAPLE SYRUP FARM, where you'll learn the art of making maple syrup. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada's second-largest city. As Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings, you may like to visit Old Port Montréal, the McCord Museum, or stroll around Mount Royal Park.
Day 5Montréal (Embarkation)
This morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. This afternoon, transfer to Montréal's port to embark on Holland America's MS Veendam or MS Rotterdam for your 7-night CRUISE.
Day 6Québec City
Visit Canada's only walled city, which, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d'Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also see Old World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham.
Day 7Scenic Cruising: Gulf of St. Lawrence
Québec City marks the start of Saguenay Fjord. This 200-mile-long natural canal brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Spend the day at leisure aboard the ship, taking advantage of the numerous amenities.
Day 8Charlottetown
Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead.
Day 9Sydney
So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell called it home for the last 37 years of his life. In fact, Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots whose families had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some remote villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. Today you may choose to travel along the scenic Cabot Trail or visit historic Louisbourg Fortress, which recreates life in French-occupied Canada.
Day 10Halifax
Arrive in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges and tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill with its early 19th-century star-shaped fort, the tree-shaded walks of the public gardens, and Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic.
Day 11Bar Harbor
Arrive in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine's oldest summer resort, and stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to picturesque Acadia National Park, one of America's most visited parks.
Day 12Boston (Disembarkation)
The tour ends this morning. Guests depart on individual schedules; airport transfers are provided. Please schedule your flights after Noon.
Vacation Highlights
Tramway ride up Cannon Mountain
[LF] Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program
Tour the [LF] Trapp Family Lodge
Visit Shelburne Heritage Park, [LF] visit a maple syrup farm
City sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Basilica
7-night cruise aboard Holland America's MS Veendam or MS Rotterdam
- Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the Eastern U.S. and Canada on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 15-29 (if Mother Nature permits).
- Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are current at the time of publishing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
- Your Tour Director will not accompany you on the 7-night cruise.
Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 9 three-course dinners
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille, breakfast in Cafe Apropos, or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby.
North Conway Grand Hotel
A premium hotel situated on Settlers Green Outlet Village, this hotel is located minutes away from outlet shops and Story Land. The hotel also features an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 200 spacious guestrooms.
Basin Harbor Club
This intimate sanctuary is ideally located on the shores of Lake Champlain at Basin Harbor. Inspired by their natural surroundings, this historic hotel offers year-round entertainment and activities. Guests can choose from a variety of activities, that depending on season can include leisurely walks, tennis, biking, movie nights, or simply relaxing.
Travel Terms & Conditions
The purchase of any travel services offered by the tour company constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and the tour company and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility.
Important Notes
o Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
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o The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.70 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas (except on Cuba programs) and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, the tour company Group Leader in Cuba, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
Booking your Vacation with Air For air departure dates within 331 days, you'll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are subject to change by carriers). The tour company offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. Guaranteed air-inclusive prices: air is only available to passengers traveling from the United States and only available when booked in conjunction with a land vacation. An additional $300 per person non-refundable air deposit is required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation (i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by the tour company in conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus non-refundable service fee ($30 per person for North America, $50 per person for International air). Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. However, once your airfare is confirmed and the tour company has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed.
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Lynn Wiiliams (#12) scored the USA's only goal in a win over visiting Germany in the SheBelieves Cup on March 1, 2017, in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo: Tony Quinn/isiphotos.com)
CHESTER, Pennsylvania -- The United States women's national team opened its 2017 campaign with a 1-0 win over Germany in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday before 16,318 fans at Talen Energy Stadium.
The game's only goal came 56th minute, when Lynn Williams scored after Christen Press' shot hit the crossbar and Tobin Heath's follow up was blocked by a German defender.
France defeated England, 2-1, in the opening match of the doubleheader.
The U.S. will next face England on March 4 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
SheBelieves Cup
March 1, 2017: Talen Energy Stadium – Chester, Pennsylvania (Att: 16,318)
USA-Germany 1-0 (0:0)
Lynn Williams 56'
USA: Alyssa Naeher; Becky Sauerbrunn, Allie Long, Casey Short, Crystal Dunn (Mallory Pugh 58'), Morgan Brian, Samantha Mewis, Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd, Lynn Williams (Alex Morgan 79'), Christen Press (Lindsey Horan 79'). Head Coach: Jill Ellis
Germany: Almuth Schult; Josephine Henning, Leonie Maier, Babett Peter, Alexandra Popp, Dzsenifer Marozsan, Anja Mittag (Mandy Islacker 74'), Sara Däbritz, Anna Blasse (Pauline Bremer 69'), Isabel Kerschowski (Felicitas Rauch 74'), Lena Petermann (Verena Faißt 45'). Head Coach: Steffi Jones
R: Carol Ann Chenard (Canada), AR1: Princess Brown (Jamaica), AR2: Stephanie Yee Sing (Jamaica), 4th: Cardella Samuels (Jamaica)


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ALTON — When Margot Huber and her husband would go to Wenatchee, Wash., to visit his family in recent years, one of her stops would always be the Real Deals on Home Decor store. The shop, which sells lamps, clocks, mirrors, furniture and other home decor items, was one of many on the country's West Coast, but there wasn't a shop within 200 miles of her Alton home.
To change that, Huber took matters into her own hands.
"I kept shopping at it and my husband said, 'Would you be interested in doing a franchise?'" Huber said. "I was ready for something new."
After 12 years working at Marquette Catholic High School, Huber's new career starts next week when her Real Deals store at 237 E. Delmar Road opens its doors. The store will have its grand opening Feb. 27-March 1, offering deals on different items each day. The store will typically only be open on Thursdays and Saturdays, but Huber said they'll be open Friday, Feb. 28, as part of the grand opening.
Huber said she's excited for the big day.
"It's really neat," Huber said. "My family out in Washington were really pumped for me and said, 'You can do this,' and I said 'I can do this.' It helps that I had the Marquette family supporting me. It was just time for a new change in life."
Part of the draw of the stores, according to Huber, is the discount prices, which she describes as "warehouse pricing." The ever-changing inventory also creates an atmosphere where customers keep coming back to see what's new this week. And, Huber said, the store will not only carry items with which to decorate your home, but it will also help customers with suggestions on how to decorate, with sections of the shop set up like rooms in a home.
One of the things Huber is most looking forward to is getting to interact with the community. After years at Marquette, she said she's not ready for a quiet life just yet.
"I have a lot of friends and family in the area, and I thought it'd be a good way to continue being out with public and being around people," Huber said.
Real Deal franchises are in 23 states and in Canada as well, but the Alton location will be the first in Illinois. There are currently no franchises in Missouri, meaning Huber's store will likely become a popular draw for shoppers from all over the area.
"With being open just two days a week, we have to carry the best product at the best price in a party atmosphere that leaves customers wanting more next week," Huber said. "Customers are willing to drive for the experience we create, and it becomes a win-win for everyone because they end up patronizing other shops and restaurants in town. My goal is to help make Alton, not just one store, a destination."
The shop opens at 10 a.m. Thursday. For more information on the business visit www.realdeals.net/alton, call 618-433-9960, or see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RealDealsAlton.
Nathan Grimm may be reached at 618-463-2515 or on Twitter @GrimmTelegraph.


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Robert Crawford
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University of Washington, Tacoma
Dear Professor Crawford:
It was with interest that I read your article "Reflections of health, culture, and AIDS†and your premise of self/other, healthy/unhealthy, and how we strengthen the boundaries of the self by defining it against the other. I would be curious to know how your thesis would change if you shifted the focus from a binary dichotomy between self and other and looked at the concept of the excluded third, a concept neatly explained by way of a Goya painting, "Duel with Cudgels.†In Goya's painting, two men are dueling. As you study the picture, you begin to notice the environment around the dueling men, including that which is directly interacting with them — they are slowly sinking in mud, quicksand, or some sort of mire. But you get the idea, looking at these men, that they're unaware of the environment around them — they are locked in their own binary existence.
Serres' "The Natural Contract†makes beautiful use of this metaphor and others to explain our excluded third — that which is left our, unacknowledged, and moves us beyond binary self/other thought. After all, in creating self/other, something is being left out, be it the ground the self and other are standing on, the air being breathed, people we can't conceive of on the other side of the globe, or the fluids moving between us that transmit disease.
Elizabeth Grosz has said that "[b]ody fluids attest to the permeability of the body, its necessary dependence on an outside, its liability to collapse into this outside (this is what death implies), to the perilous divisions between the body's inside and its outside.†I would argue that HIV and AIDS, its medium of transmission fluids, acts as an excluded third that joins us, and works to erase the boundaries of self and other that are fictionalized representations of idealized reality (to borrow a very Lacanian thought).
The phenomenologist Iris Young suggests that we
might conceptualize being as fluid rather than as solid substances, of things. Fluids, unlike objects, have no definite borders; they are unstable, which does not mean they are without pattern. Fluids surge and move, and… think[ing] of being as fluid would tend to privilege the living, moving, pulsing over the inert dead matter of the Cartesian worldview.
It seems that if we were to do so, and conceive of Being, of Self, as a fluid concept without firm boundaries, we would do much to remove the social stigma of infectious disease, especially that of a sexually transmitted infectious disease.
One of my students recently said that the self and the other are the sides of a coin, and that the excluded space is the coin itself — that which joins the two sides to one. I wonder how our ideas of healthy and unhealthy would be informed if we moved out of the Cartesian, binary worldview of one or other, us and them, and instead adopted a more fluid, less defined, and flexible concept of how we view, interact with, and describe health.
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The boys obviously have the same thoughts and threw themselves onto the ground on the way home from the Christmas Carol service, being the good mummy I am I had my camera with me (ok so only just remembered it at the last second!) and snapped some photos! I was torn between 'ack there might be dog muck and I SO want to join them!' LOL
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Later I will share pics of the rag wreath and bling (be still my heart!!) wreath I have made too… 🙂


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Products-completed operations coverage pays for injuries and property damage caused by a business' products or operations. This coverage is included in standard general liability insurance and is essential for contractors, service providers, and businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell goods. Products-completed operations coverage usually costs from $400 to $600 annually as part of a general liability policy.
What Products-Completed Operations Coverage Is
Products-completed operations is a coverage found in general liability. It covers claims that a business owner's goods or services caused someone harm by paying the business's legal defense in lawsuits or the injured party's medical or repair costs. These claims are typically covered unless the general liability policy has an endorsement specifically excluding them.
Because products-completed operations comes in general liability policies, most small business owners get it in their business owner's policy (BOP). BOPs combine general liability and commercial property insurance into a single package, which allows insurers to offer essential coverages at a reduced rate.
Product-Completed Operations Coverage vs Standalone Product Liability
Most small business owners find the products-completed operations coverage in their general liability sufficient for their needs. However, some businesses, like manufacturers and product designers, face greater product liability risks and may need a standalone product liability policy. Product liability insurance is designed to meet that increased need and is typically sold through specialty insurers.
Standalone product liability insurance works in much the same way as the coverage found in general liability. It pays for your legal defense if your product or service cause injuries or damages and only kicks in when damages occur away from your business premises.
Product liability policies can have higher limits then what's available in general liability. A low-risk business, like a retailer or distributor, might pay $1,500 to $2,500 per year for product liability insurance. High-risk businesses can pay substantially more, between $6,000 to $12,000 annually.
Manufacturers often buy product liability insurance for the added protection because the product liability suits they face usually involve multiple incidents and plaintiffs. The costs can add up quickly, and manufacturers would be on the hook for large portions of it if they only carried general liability insurance with products-completed operations coverage.
How Products-Completed Operations Coverage Works
The products-completed operations coverage in general liability is typically written on an occurrence basis, which means the policy must be in effect when the injuries or property damage occur. Additionally, the occurrence that triggers coverage has to happen away from your business premises. These criteria can confuse policyholders when it's time to file a claim.
Products-completed operations coverage typically won't pay in these situations:
- Claims occurring after you've dropped your coverage: Say a contractor completes a job and cancels their general liability a month later; their insurer will not cover a claim for injuries a client suffers if the date of the injury occurs after the cancellation
- Claims occurring on your business's premises: An insurer will most likely deny a retailer's claims if they sell a product to a customer who is hurt using it in the store
In these situations, the business owner can still be sued, but their legal fees and court costs will come out of their own pocket.
What Products-Completed Operations Covers
In general, products-completed operations coverage covers small business owners when someone claims they suffered bodily injury or property damage as a result of a business's product or work. The types of claims product-completed operations typically cover include defects caused by accidents and intentional behaviors.
Some claims covered by products-completed operations include:
- Accidental contamination: One example is e.coli ending up in pharmaceuticals
- Labeling mistakes: One example is a label misidentifying a product as lead-free
- Accidental defects: One example is a business failing to catch a design flaw before a product goes to market
- Malicious tampering: One example is a hostile assembly line worker interfering with ingredients
If a business owner faces a product liability lawsuit, their completed operations coverage kicks in to pay for their attorney's fees, court costs, and other legal bills.
What Products-Completed Operations Doesn't Cover
Products-completed operations coverage has three standard exclusions. Exclusions are situations that your insurance policy does not cover and are explicitly spelled out in the contract.
There are three standard exclusions in completed operations coverage.
1. Damage to Your Product
Your products-completed operations coverage only kicks in for damage to property other than your product. Let's say you sell appliances, and a customer receives a broken dishwasher. Your insurer won't cover the claim because no other property has been damaged. However, if a busted hose causes flooding, your insurer will most likely cover the claim.
2. Damage to Your Work
Products-completed operations coverage also excludes damage to your completed work. For instance, imagine a carpenter completing a stairway that falls under the weight of the client. That client might only sue for the damaged stairway. Because that's the carpenter's work, the insurance company won't pay. However, the claim may be covered if the client sues for other damage the falling stairway causes.
Subcontractors are an exception to this exclusion. If the carpenter had hired a subcontractor to build the stairway, then the insurer usually pays the claim.
3. Damage to Impaired Products
Claims stemming from property that's defective because it contains your defective product or work are also excluded. For example, if a manufacturer's flawed widget causes laptops to explode, their insurer probably won't pay the ensuing claims.
This exclusion also eliminates coverage for product recall. However, business owners can get product recall insurance to cover costs associated with taking products off the market.
Who Needs Products-Completed Operations Coverage
Many businesses have some degree of product liability exposure without realizing it. Anyone who supplies goods or services to consumers can be held liable if those goods or services cause harm. If a business owner faces a product liability lawsuit, their completed operations coverage kicks in to pay for their legal fees and other costs.
A few examples of businesses that may need completed operations coverage include:
- Contractors: A contractor might be sued if their built-in cabinetry tears out of their client's wall
- Wholesalers: A vegetable wholesaler can be sued if contaminated lettuce can be traced back to their inventory
- Retailers: A retailer may be sued after selling defective hoverboards to consumers
- Manufacturers: A manufacturer might be sued for manufacturing a widget that's installed in a defective vacuum
Products-Completed Operations Coverage Providers
Because products-completed operations coverages comes in general liability insurance, our top providers tend to be carriers that can write solid general liability policies for small businesses in a wide range of industries. We also included brokers that work with multiple carriers to provide greater choice and a provider that specializes in standalone product liability policies.
Top Products-Completed Operations Coverage Providers
|Best For
|Business owners looking to get fast quotes from multiple carriers
|Manufacturers and wholesalers-distributors that want products coverage included in their general liability
|Business owners who aren't sure if they need extra products-completed operations coverage
|Businesses in high-risk industries that need affordable standalone product liability insurance
|Contractors who want to work with a team of construction industry specialists
CoverWallet is an online business insurance brokerage that works with top carriers like CNA, Liberty Mutual, and Chubb. Its relationships with insurers allow small business owners to fill out a single application to compare general liability quotes from multiple top providers.
Business owners should use CoverWallet when they want to shop around but need coverage fast. CoverWallet's online application takes less than five minutes to complete and returns quotes instantly for most businesses.
The Hartford
The Hartford is a national carrier that sells products for businesses of all sizes but has a team dedicated to small business accounts. They've developed a number of products geared to small business owners, including specialty general liability for high-risk industries.
The company's specialty general liability product has limits up to $25 million and coverage options for both discontinued products and international exposures. This makes The Hartford the ideal provider for manufacturers and wholesale-distributors.
Insurance321 is an online insurance marketplace that connects business owners to the best insurer for their unique risks. Once an owner submits preliminary information, a representative contacts the business owner to get more details about their operations. The company's technology then matches the business owner to the right insurance provider.
This process makes Insurance321 the best choice for business owners who know they need coverage but aren't sure if they want general liability insurance with products-completed operations coverage or a standalone product liability policy. In either case, Insurance321 can direct them to the correct options.
Veracity Insurance Solutions
Veracity Insurance Solutions is a national brokerage that specializes in product liability for hard-to-insure industries like manufacturing, importing, and distributing. It can write policies in any state, and its standalone product liability insurance has a low minimum premium of $1,000.
The low minimum premium on a standalone product makes Veracity the best insurance broker for a number of niche industries including manufacturers of cosmetics, e-cigarettes, and sporting goods. Veracity can even offer coverage to startups and hard-to-insure ventures.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Heffernan Insurance Brokers is an agency with a national presence that focuses on offering comprehensive insurance solutions to niche markets including construction. The company has a team of construction specialists who can help everyone from general contractors to artisan tradespeople get their ideal liability insurance policies.
Getting the right completed operations coverage is essential in the construction industry, but the ins and outs of contracts and subcontractors can make liability issues tricky. Contractors should consider working with Heffernan Insurance Brokers because it has a team of experts with tons of industry experience who can help business owners navigate coverage needs.
Products-Completed Operations Coverage Costs
Products-completed operations coverage costs depend mostly on the type of products or services you provide, and the revenue earned from those products and services. General liability with completed operations coverage run about $400 to $600 for most small businesses while standalone product liability premiums for low-risk products are $1 to $2 per $1,000 in sales.
Products-Completed Operations Industry Examples
Manufacturers run a high risk of product liability lawsuits that often means they want to a standalone product liability policy. Businesses with low risk, even those that sell goods to consumers or provide services that can cause damage, usually find sufficient coverage with their general liability's products-completed operations coverage.
Products-Completed Operations Limits
Completed operations coverage in general liability insurance has a separate aggregate limit separate from the general aggregate limit. An aggregate limit is the total amount that insurers pay for claims throughout the policy term. Most claims count against the general aggregate, but products-completed operations claims only impact the products-completed operations aggregate limit.
Selecting a lower limit on your product-completed operations aggregate limit can reduce your overall premium. However, that may mean you don't have enough coverage if you end up in court. This makes it important to balance what you want to pay each year against how much a product liability lawsuit might cost.
Tips on Getting Products-Completed Operations Coverage
The simplest way to get products-completed operations coverage is to buy general liability insurance. There are a few things you need to know about it to make sure your business is protected.
These three tips can help you get the appropriate products-completed operations coverage.
1. Know Your Risks
Insurance is never one-size-fits-all, and that is especially true when it comes to products-completed operations coverage. To get the appropriate amount of coverage, you need to examine your exposures closely.
Daniel J. Struck, a partner with Culhane Meadows, says:
"It is not unusual for small business owners to underestimate the risks associated with their businesses and to take their coverage for granted. For example, the consequences of a food product recall, for example, peanuts, can be catastrophic for small distributors and processors. Businesses can be caught offsides when they learn that the costs associated with a recall event may not be covered by general liability insurance. It is important to think seriously about the risks facing a business, the financial consequences of an adverse event, and whether current insurance covers those risks. Take the time to get your insurance program in order before something bad happens."
2. Work With an Insurance Agent
One way to make sure you've accounted for all your product liability risks and gotten the appropriate coverage is to work with an insurance agent or broker. They can walk you through your exposures and answer any questions about coverage, endorsement options, or adding subcontractors to your policy.
3. Keep Your Products-Completed Operations Coverage After Your Business Closes
Business owners may be tempted to drop their products-completed operations coverage when their business is no longer operational. However, doing that may mean they end up paying for a product liability claim out of their own pocket.
"It is not uncommon for a small business owner to cancel completed operations coverage when the business closes or a sole proprietor retires. This is a huge mistake if there is an accident or claim brought when the policy is no longer in effect. Many small business owners assume that the policy only needs to be in effect at the time the work was performed. Unfortunately, a small business needs to understand that completed operations coverage will not protect a contractor or business for a claim if the policy is no longer in effect even if the work was performed while the policy was in effect."
— Attorney and CEO, LegalAdvice.com
Products-Completed Operations Coverage vs Standalone Policy
Most small businesses have products-completed operations coverage in their general liability insurance to guard against product liability risk. However, some small businesses may need a standalone policy to get sufficient coverage. This is particularly true for larger businesses, manufacturers, and businesses with products and services that are especially risky.
Products-Completed Operations Coverage Example
Imagine a retailer who sells children's toys. As a retailer, their main concern is their customers, so they've opted for a general liability policy that includes products-completed operations coverage. This way, they have insurance for customer injuries that occur in the store and injuries their products cause outside of the store.
Their products-completed operations coverage may seem unnecessary until a customer claims their child was injured by a defective toy. The customer's lawyer will likely name everyone involved with bringing the toy to market in the lawsuit, including the retailer. Luckily, the retailer's products-completed operation coverage can pay for their defense.
However, this situation could play out differently for the manufacturer of the toy. First, the manufacturer is much more likely to be found liable for the defective product. Moreover, they may face multiple lawsuits based on the same defective toy. Each lawsuit eats away at their products-completed operations aggregate limit and the per occurrence limit in their general liability policy.
With a standalone policy, the toy manufacturer is less likely to exceed its coverage limit, which could be a real risk if its only product liability coverage is part of their general liability policy.
Products-Completed Operations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Hopefully, we've answered most of your questions about products-completed operations coverage. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about products-completed operations coverage.
What is the products-completed operations hazard?
The products-completed operations hazard is a term that identifies the risk business owners take on by bringing products or providing services to consumers. General liability policies define the hazard as all bodily injury and property damage occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of your product or your work.
What is product recall insurance?
Product recall insurance covers the cost of getting a defective product off the shelves. Policies typically pay first- and third-party expenses associated with both voluntary and involuntary recalls, such as collecting, disposing, and replacing recalled products, public relations campaigns, and crisis management. These costs are not typically paid for by products-completed operations coverage.
What is extended completed operations coverage?
Extended completed operations coverage is an endorsement contractors add to a project-specific general liability policy. The endorsement extends the completed operations coverage for up to 10 years beyond the policy term. This way, a claim is covered even if it occurs after the policy has expired because the extended completed operations coverage is in effect.
Bottom Line
Most small business owners face some product liability risk, which is why standard general liability insurance includes product-completed operations coverage. However, those with high-risk may need specialty insurance, like a standalone product liability policy. Business owners need to assess their risk to determine the coverage limits that make sense for them.


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United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
April 24, 2018
Carlos Agusto Mayorga-Rosa Petitionerv.Jefferson B. Sessions, III, Attorney General of the United States Respondent
Submitted: February 15, 2018
Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration
LOKEN, BENTON, and ERICKSON, Circuit Judges.
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
government began removal proceedings against Carlos A.
Mayorga-Rosa, a Guatemalan citizen who entered the United
States illegally. He sought asylum, withholding of removal,
and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The
immigration judge denied relief. The Board of Immigration
Appeals dismissed his appeal. Having jurisdiction under 8
U.S.C. § 1252, this court denies the petition for
testified that in 2010, he refused Freddie Rivera's
request to distribute drugs in the United States.
Mayorga-Rosa then talked to a man named Rafael about his
conversation with Rivera. Rafael later told Rivera that
Mayorga-Rosa had discussed Rivera's request. Mayorga-Rosa
claims that due to this, Rivera had Mayorga-Rosa's cousin
murdered. The murder happened in 2013, two weeks after his
cousin-also known as "Carlos Mayorga"-returned to
Guatemala from the United States. Mayorga-Rosa believes he
was the intended target of the murder, and that his cousin
was mistakenly killed because they went by the same name. He
testified he is afraid to return to Guatemala because Rivera
might kill him.
be eligible for asylum, an applicant must show that she is
unable or unwilling to return to her country of origin
'because of persecution or a well-founded fear of
persecution on account of race, religion, nationality,
membership in a particular social group, or political
opinion.'" Marroquin-Ochoma v. Holder, 574
F.3d 574, 577 (8th Cir. 2009), quoting 8 U.S.C.
§ 1101(a)(42)(A). "An alien is eligible for
withholding of removal upon showing a clear probability that
his 'life or freedom would be threatened in that country
because of [his] race, religion, nationality, membership in a
particular social group, or political opinion.'"
Quinonez-Perez v. Holder, 635 F.3d 342, 345 (8th
Cir. 2011) (alteration in original), quoting 8
U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3)(A). "The clear probability
standard for withholding of removal is more onerous than the
well-founded fear standard for asylum." Malonga v.
Mukasey, 546 F.3d 546, 551 (8th Cir. 2008).
argues that he has a well-founded fear of persecution based
on his membership in a particular social group. He did not,
however, propose a group. The immigration judge
"infer[red] that the social group relates to refusal to
participate in drug trafficking and speaking out of turn
about a solicitation to become involved in drug
trafficking." The immigration judge concluded this group
is insufficient:
As the case law has held concerning gangs, fear of gangs,
fear of gang recruitment, individuals returning from the
United States who may be perceived as wealthy, people who
fear gangs because of family members who are gang members or
former gang members, and a host of other situations involving
gang and gang violence, do not constitute particular social
At the
BIA, Mayorga-Rosa contended that the immigration judge did
not allow closing arguments, when he planned to propose a
group. The BIA explained that Mayorga-Rosa "had an
obligation to present his proposed social group" to the
immigration judge, and he did "not have a legal right to
present a closing argument and should not have waited until
the end of the hearing to designate a social group."
review questions of law de novo, and we review the
agency's factual determinations under the substantial
evidence standard, reversing only where a petitioner
demonstrates that the evidence was so compelling that no
reasonable fact finder could fail to find in favor of the
petitioner." De Castro-Gutierrez v. Holder, 713
F.3d 375, 379 (8th Cir. 2013) (citation and internal
quotation marks omitted). "This court reviews the
BIA's decision as the final agency action, but to the
extent the BIA adopts the findings of the IJ, this court
reviews those findings as part of the final agency
action." R.K.N. v. Holder, 701 F.3d 535, 537
(8th Cir. 2012).
argues that the BIA should have required the immigration
judge to "seek clarification" about the social
group. He relies on the BIA's decision in Matter of
W-Y-C- & H-O-B-, 27 I&N Dec. 189 (BIA 2018).
There, the BIA described when an immigration judge must
"seek ...
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Russia's Putin to US on Iran, "They are not afraid, believe me."
October 16, 2007
Russian leader Vladimir Putin met his Iranian counterpart Tuesday and implicitly warned the U.S. not to use a former Soviet republic to stage an attack on Iran. He also said countries bordering the Caspian Sea must jointly back any oil pipeline projects in the region.
At a summit of the five nations that border the inland Caspian Sea, Putin said none of the nations' territory should be used by any outside countries for use of military force against any nation in the region. It was a clear reference to long-standing rumors that the U.S. was planning to use Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic, as a staging ground for any possible military action against Iran.
"We are saying that no Caspian nation should offer its territory to third powers for use of force or military aggression against any Caspian state," Putin said.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also underlined the need for solidarity.
"The Caspian Sea is an inland sea and it only belongs to the Caspian states, therefore only they are entitled to have their ships and military forces here," he said.
A State Department spokesman, Tom Casey, said the United States is not planning military action against Iran.
"We are pursuing a diplomatic course with respect to Iran that includes with respect to its nuclear program as well as with respect to its support for terrorism and other issues that are out there," he said.
Putin refused to set a date for the start-up of Iran's first nuclear power plant, to be built by Russia.
"I only gave promises to my mom when I was a small boy," Putin told Iranian reporters, when asked whether he could promise that the plant that Russia is building would be launched before his term ends next May.
At the same time, he said, "We are not going to renounce our obligations."
Putin's careful stance suggested that Russia is seeking to preserve solid ties with Iran without angering the West. A clear pledge by Putin to quickly finish the plant would embolden Iran and could complicate international talks on the nuclear standoff.
Putin, whose trip to Tehran is the first by a Kremlin leader since World War II, warned that energy pipeline projects crossing the Caspian could only be implemented if all five nations that border the sea support them.
Putin did not name a specific country, but his statement underlined Moscow's strong opposition to U.S.-backed efforts to build pipelines to deliver hydrocarbons to the West, bypassing Russia.
"Projects that may inflict serious environmental damage to the region cannot be implemented without prior discussion by all five Caspian nations," he said.
Other nations bordering the Caspian Sea and in attendance at the summit are: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
The legal status of the Caspian — believed to contain the world's third-largest energy reserves — has been in limbo since the 1991 Soviet collapse, leading to tension and conflicting claims to seabed oil deposits.
Iran, which shared the Caspian's resources equally with the Soviet Union, insists that each coastal nation receive an equal portion of the seabed. Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan want the division based on the length of each nation's shoreline, which would give Iran a smaller share.
Putin's visit took place despite warnings of a possible assassination plot and amid hopes that personal diplomacy could help offer a solution to an international standoff on Iran's nuclear program.
Putin has warned the U.S. and other nations against trying to coerce Iran into reining in its nuclear program and insists peaceful dialogue is the only way to deal with Tehran's defiance of a U.N. Security Council demand that it suspend uranium enrichment.
"Threatening someone, in this case the Iranian leadership and Iranian people, will lead nowhere," Putin said Monday during his trip to Germany. "They are not afraid, believe me."
Iran's rejection of the council's demand and its previous clandestine atomic work has fed suspicions in the U.S. and other countries that Tehran is working to enrich uranium to a purity usable in nuclear weapons. Iran insists it is only wants lesser-enriched uranium to fuel nuclear reactors that would generate electricity.
Putin's visit to Tehran is being closely watched for any possible shifts in Russia's carefully hedged stance in the nuclear standoff.
The Russian president underlined his disagreements with Washington last week, saying he saw no "objective data" to prove Western claims that Iran is trying to construct nuclear weapons.
Putin emphasized Monday that he would negotiate in Tehran on behalf of the five permanent U.N. Security Council members — United States, Russia, China, Britain and France — and Germany, a group that has led efforts to resolve the stalemate with Tehran.


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Technology Entrepreneurship
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The focus of this book is on technology ventures — how they start, operate, and sometimes exit profitably. In short, it covers all the elements required to launch a successful technology company, including discussion of cutting-edge trends such as "entrepreneurial method" and "lean startup," emphasis on the ideation process and development of an effective business plan, coverage of product and market development, intellectual property, structuring your venture, raising capital, sales and marketing, people management, and even strategies for exiting your venture. This is not another armchair book about entrepreneurship. It's a working guide for engineers and scientists who want to actually be entrepreneurs.
Key Features
- An intense focus on product design and development, with customers and markets in mind
- Extensive discussion of intellectual property development, management, and protection
- Potent insights into marketing and selling technology products to the global marketplace
- Techniques for forecasting financials, raising funds, and establishing venture valuation
- Best practices in venture leadership and managing growth
- Overview of various exit strategies and how to prepare the venture for exit
Engineers and scientists thinking about starting their own technology company; students taking technology-focused entrepreneurship courses in engineering or business schools; executive training courses
Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Part 1: You Are Here: X
- Chapter 1: Technology Entrepreneurship Today: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Trends and Opportunities in Technology Entrepreneurship
- 1.3 A Word about Global Markets
- 1.4 Foundations of this Book
- 1.5 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 2: Five Pillars of Technology Entrepreneurship
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Pillar #1: Value Creation
- 2.3 Pillar #2: The Lean Startup
- 2.4 Pillar #3: Customer Discovery and Validation
- 2.5 Pillar #4: The Business Model Canvas
- 2.6 Pillar #5: The Entrepreneurial Method
- 2.7 Deliberate Practice
- 2.8 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 3: Technology Venture Idea Generation
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Fundamental Venture Types
- 3.3 The Idea Generation Process
- 3.4 The Opportunity Register
- 3.5 Nontraditional Idea Sources
- 3.6 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 1: Technology Entrepreneurship Today: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges
- Part 2: Countdown to Launch
- Chapter 4: Markets and Product or Service Development
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Product Planning and Development
- 4.3 The Idea Development Process
- 4.4 The Concept of Newness
- 4.5 Opportunity Assessment Plan
- 4.6 Disruptive Technology
- 4.7 The Market
- 4.8 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 5: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 IP And Technology Ventures
- 5.3 Recognizing IP
- 5.4 Record Keeping
- 5.5 Trade Secrets
- 5.6 Patents
- 5.7 Copyrights
- 5.8 Mask Works
- 5.9 Trademarks
- 5.10 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 6: Legal Structure and Equity Distribution
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Ownership and Liability Issues
- 6.3 Choice of Legal Structure
- 6.4 Equity and Equity Types
- 6.5 Raising Capital
- 6.6 Equity Distribution in the Start-up Venture
- 6.7 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 7: Developing and Implementing the Technology Business Plan
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Writing the Business Plan
- 7.3 Elements of a Business Plan
- 7.4 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 4: Markets and Product or Service Development
- Part 3: Into the Breach
- Chapter 8: Capital and Capital Sources
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 The Capital Management Plan
- 8.3 Regulation of Financing Activities
- 8.4 Debt Financing
- 8.5 Fundraising Tools and Techniques
- 8.6 Alternatives to Debt and Equity Financing
- 8.7 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 9: Launching the Venture
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Market Entry Positioning
- 9.3 Market Penetration Strategy
- 9.4 Value Chain Analysis
- 9.5 Developing a Contingency Plan
- 9.6 Growing Beyond the Startup
- 9.7 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 10: Marketing and Selling Your Products
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Target Market Selection
- 10.3 Purchasing the Product Service
- 10.4 Marketing
- 10.5 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 11: Contracts
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Sources of Contract Law
- 11.3 Contract Formation
- 11.4 Defenses Against Contract Enforcement
- 11.5 Performance and Breach
- 11.6 Anatomy of a Contract
- 11.7 Types of Agreements Encountered
- 11.8 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 8: Capital and Capital Sources
- Part 4: Growth and Exit
- Chapter 12: Venture Management and Leadership
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Entrepreneurial Leadership
- 12.3 Leadership Skills
- 12.4 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Ethics
- 12.5 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 13: Valuing and Exiting Your Venture
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Due Diligence
- 13.3 Valuation
- 13.4 Exit via Succession
- 13.5 Exit via Acquisition
- 13.6 Exit via Merger
- 13.7 Exit Via Initial Public Offering
- 13.8 Registration Statement and Timetable
- 13.9 Chapter Summary
- Chapter 12: Venture Management and Leadership
- Appendix I: Example of a Generic Confidentiality Agreement
- Agreement regarding confidential information and technology
- Appendix II: Example Executive Summary
- Mission statement
- Problem being solved
- The solution
- Unique sales proposition
- Competition
- Market
- Market segment
- Marketing plan
- Price
- Appendix III: Sample Development Agreement
- Development agreement
- Schedule 1 Deliverables
- Schedule 2 Performance Schedule
- Appendix IV: Example of an Employment Agreement
- Agreement regarding technology and confidential information
- Index
- No. of pages:
- 394
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 2015
- Published:
- 22nd August 2014
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780124201750
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780124202344
About the Authors
Thomas Duening
Thomas Duening previously was the director of entrepreneurial programs for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and then attended the University of Minnesota, where he received his master's degree in philosophy of science and his doctorate in higher education administration. While completing his Ph.D., Duening was a consultant at Robert S. Banks, Associates, Inc., an international consulting firm serving the electric utility industry. He also has served in many executive positions, including president of U.S. Learning Systems, LLC, vice president for Content Development at Edgia, Inc., and still remains owner and CEO of the consulting firm INSYTE Business Research Group. Before joining ASU in September 2004, Duening successfully launched the Entrepreneurial and Venture Development Center at the University of Houston-Downtown. For nine years, he was the assistant dean for administration, and international and executive programs at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston main campus. Duening is the author of numerous journal articles, and he is the author of 12 books on investing in entrepreneurship, including Technology Entrepreneurship released Aug. 19, 2009.
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Robert Hisrich
Dr. Robert H. Hisrich is the Garvin Professor of Global Entrepreneurship and Director of the Global Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird. He is also president of H&B Associates, a marketing and management consulting firm he founded. He has authored or co-authored fourteen books, including Entrepreneuship: Starting, Developing, and Managing a New Enterprise (translated into nine languages and now in its sixth edition), The 13 Biggest Mistakes that Derail Small Businesses and How to Avoid Them. Dr. Hisrich has served on the editorial boards of The Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Small Business Management, and Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship. He has instituted academic and training programs such as the university/industry training program in Hungary, a high school teachers entrepreneurship training program in Russia, an Institute of International Entrepreneurship and Management in Russia, and an Entrepreneurship Center in Ukraine.
Affiliations and Expertise
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ, USA
Michael Lechter
Michael A. Lechter, Esq., is Counsel to the international law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., and Adjunct Professor in the Entrepreneurship Program in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the bestselling author of OPM, Other People's Money, How to Attract Other People's Money For Your Investments – The Ultimate Leverage, Warner Books, 2005. An internationally known expert in the field of intellectual property, his clients have included everything from authors, breweries and professional sports teams to venture capitalists and medical manufacturers. Michael writes a monthly column for INC.com on Start-Up Businesses & Entrepreneurship. He is also contributing author to Licensing Best Practices: The LESI Guide to Strategic Issues and Contemporary Realities. He has lectured extensively throughout the world on intellectual property law and entrepreneurship. Upon request of the House Judiciary Committee he has submitted testimony to the Congress of the United States, and has participated in various United Nations and foreign government proceedings on intellectual property law and technology transfer.
Affiliations and Expertise
Attorney, CLP, and Entrepreneur
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Client: Scena9, Romania
Year: 2018
2018 was the year Romania celebrated 100 years of existence as a nation. In order to mark this occasion the central and local administrations in Romania organized over 1833 events and spent approximately 34 million euros. Journalists from Scena9 were curious to understand how this budget was spent and what types of projects emerged out of it. After 6 months of collecting data from local administrations across Romania, we produced a series of data visualizations that managed to describe, at least in numbers, what were the highlights of this national event.


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Saturday, November 24, 2018
Happy Home Buffet Sushi & Grill opening on McKnight Road, November 29.
Happy Home Buffet Sushi & Grill will open on McKnight Road, in the former location of TJ Asian Buffet and Tokyo Sushi Buffet, on November 29. Earlier this year the site was slated to be the home of a Phantom Fireworks.
The opening of an Asian buffet isn't ordinarily newsworthy, but in the past year or so several in the area have closed, including Old Town Buffet (formerly Misaki) on Route 51, Dynasty in Cranberry, and Sushi Cho (formerly York Buffet) in Robinson. Happy Home will be located at 4801 McKnight Road in the North Hills (map), in an outparcel in North Hills Village next to Best Buy.
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