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Every limited company must have a register of members and ensure it is kept up-to-date at all times. In this blog, we will take a look at the basics of how the register of members works, what must be included, and when to update it.
What is a register of members?
As per section 113 of the Companies Act 2006, every limited company is obliged to keep a register of all its shareholders, also known as members, in a document called a register of members. This forms one of a set of different company registers which all need to be maintained.
The register of members is arguably the most important statutory register which companies limited by shares are required to keep. It contains information on past and present shareholders*, providing a continuous record of ownership since the company’s incorporation.
A person is not legally considered to be a company shareholder until their name is entered into the register of members. Although a share certificate is an important document to record share ownership, it is actually the register of members which serves as evidence of a member’s shareholdings.
* Guarantors, in a company limited by guarantee
What information needs to be kept in the register of members?
The following details must be stored and regularly updated in a company’s register of members:
- names and addresses of all the members
- the date on which each person was registered as a member
- the date at which any person ceased to be a member
In the case of a company having a share capital, there must be entered in the register, with the names and addresses of the members, a statement of:
- the shares held by each member, distinguishing each share –
- by its number (so long as the share has a number), and
- where the company has more than one class of issued shares, by its class, and
- the amount paid or agreed to be considered as paid on the shares of each member.
Other details which must be recorded in this document include:
- If the company has converted any of its shares into stock, and given notice of the conversion to Companies House, the amount and class of stock held by each member instead of the amount of shares and the particulars relating to shares.
- In the case of joint holders of shares or stock in a company, the company’s register of members must state the names of each joint holder. However, only the address of one of these joint holders needs to be recorded.
- In the case of a company that does not have a share capital but has more than one class of members, with the names and addresses of the members, a statement of the class to which each member belongs.
- Details of any transfer of shares.
- Details of allotments of new shares.
- Details of any shares held in treasury.
Any changes to the information set out above must be reflected in the register of members.
How should the register of members be maintained?
The register of members takes the form of a written or electronic document. Under section 1135 of the Companies Act 2006, statutory registers “may be kept in hard copy or electronic form [capable of being reproduced in hard copy form]”.
Traditionally, the register of members had to be available for inspection at the company’s registered office, or a single alternative inspection location (SAIL). But since June 2016, private companies have been allowed to choose to send information usually kept in their own certain statutory registers, to the registrar of companies, to be kept on the public register at Companies House.
Who can inspect the register of members?
Under section 116 of the Companies Act 2006, any person may ask a company to inspect its register of members, as well as ask for a copy. This not only includes other members of the company but also the general public.
Members should be allowed to see the register of members without any fee. But the company is allowed to charge non-members an administration fee.
Anyone who requests to inspect the register of members must provide the following information as part of their request:
- in the case of an individual, their name and address
- in the case of an organisation, the name, and address of an individual responsible for making the request on behalf of the organisation, such as a company director
- the purpose for which the information being requested is to be used
- whether the information will be disclosed to any other person, and if so:
- where that person is an individual, his name and address,
- where that person is an organisation, the name and address of an individual responsible for receiving the information on its behalf, and
- the purpose for which the information is to be used by that person.
Within five working days of receiving a request under section 116, the company must either comply or, if it believes the request is not made for a ‘proper purpose’, apply to a court to refuse the request.
Note: The register of members is sometimes used by auditors or as part of a due diligence process, to confirm details of the shareholders, or as part of a wider investigation.
When is it necessary to update the register of members?
It is good practice to regularly update the register of members. In particular, it should be amended when:
- A shareholder officially changes their name by marriage or deed poll. Evidence of the name change should be obtained before amending a name.
- A shareholder changes their primary address.
- New shares are issued to either new or existing members.
- Shares are transferred to a new shareholder, e.g. if they are sold or inherited.
- There is a reorganisation of company shares, e.g. consolidation or subdivision, etc.
It should be updated as soon as possible after the company directors are made aware of the relevant changes.
Do I need to inform Companies House when I update the register of members?
For companies that maintain their own register of members, there is no requirement to immediately update company information held by Companies House. But if there is a change to the register of members, this should be reflected in the annual confirmation statement.
If the register of members is being maintained by Companies House, then this needs to be updated as soon as possible.
What happens if the register of members is not maintained?
Failure to maintain the register of members will result in an offence having been committed by the company and each officer (i.e. directors and the company secretary).
Breach of the requirement to maintain statutory registers can result in fines of up to £5,000. Additionally, there is a risk of the officers being found to have breached their duties, and further penalties being imposed.


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An unlikely series of events land a bank robber, two go-go dancing yacht enthusiasts, and one determined, naive youth on an isolated South Seas island crawling with comic book baddies and giant monsters in this silly seventh entry in the Godzilla series. Though initially pitched as a return adventure for King Kong, still under license to Toho at the time (after 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla – he would re-appear in the more lavish King Kong Escapes the following year), Ebirah – Horror of the Deep instead became a vehicle for the company’s own star monster, and effectively finalized Godzilla’s transition from living nuclear nightmare to dependable tokusatsu hero in the process.
It’s perhaps best not to dwell too much on Ebirah‘s narrative details – regular series scribe Shinichi Sekizawa (Invasion of Astro-Monster) and director Jun Fukuda (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla) certainly did’t, but that’s not really a bad thing. The film’s oddball band of good-humored heroes are propelled into action setups early, often, and with a good deal of tasty pulp contrivance to spare. After a perfect confluence of inclement weather and ill-wanted kaiju intervention leaves them stranded on unfamiliar shores Ebirah‘s considerable heroic cast finds itself in trouble yet again, fleeing the island’s resident bad-guys – the insidious Red Bamboo organization, who are dabbling in human trafficking, slave labor, and gargantuan prawn husbandry on their way to nuclear domination of… well, something. Good-guy thief Akira Takarada gives the Bamboo plenty of his own brand of trouble, stealing into its island base with his mad lock-picking skills and making asses of them with their own munitions stores, but not without some unfortunate consequences. One among the heroes is captured and put to work manufacturing the chemical the Bamboo use to keep their guard-monster Ebirah from biting the hand that feeds, while another is whisked by errant spy balloon to nearby Infant Island (which the Bamboo have been using as their personal slave emporium).
With their numbers dwindling and the Bamboo hot on their heels Takarada and friends make a strangely fortuitous discovery. Deep within their secret cave hideaway sleeps Godzilla, a slumbering giant Ebirah‘s heroes hope to wake for their own benefit. Elsewhere the ever-oppressed yet ever-positive natives of Infant Island pay endless musical homage to their massive insect god Mothra, trusting that she will rise to aid them when they are most in need. With two monsters against them and another’s allegiance hanging by the slenderest of manufactured threads the odds are soon stacking up against the once mighty Red Bamboo, but their fit of in-the-crosshairs desperation may well spell doom for everyone…
As much substance as there had been to the Godzilla series in its fledgling days, where it served as a reflection both of Japan’s wartime experience and of the anxieties born of a newly nuclearized world, by 1966 it had devolved into pop cinema pure and simple. While Ebirah – Horror of the Deep pays some lip service to the no-nukes messaging of the past (a character briefly ponders the future of nuclear proliferation, just before the owari rolls) it is far more concerned with its own goofy fantasy thrills than making any kind of meaningful statement. Despite its obviously diminished production values and similarly diminished narrative ambitions (the island-based action is scaled down significantly from the prior year’s Invasion of Astro-Monster, which sent Godzilla and Rodan into space and had them thwarting an alien invasion back at home) Ebirah succeeds well enough as escapist entertainment, adeptly shuffling us from one colorful action setup to the next before attentions wane or the palpable cheapness of it all has a chance to set in.
And cheap it can certainly appear. Godzilla himself, a retrofitted suit from the previous year’s Invasion of Astro-Monster, has obviously seen better days, and Haruo Nakajima’s nose and brows make occasional guest appearances from the openings in his well-worn neck. The newly-crafted Ebirah fairs well enough for what it is, a big bug in the same vein as the later Kamakiras and Kumonga, but monster-god Mothra is short-changed early and often, appearing as an unconvincing matte painting for much of the picture and falling victim to some truly dreadful process photography later on. The tokusatsu action isn’t particularly inspired either. Godzilla’s conflict with the Red Bamboo amounts to a duel with the organization’s excessively wobbly air force and a protracted assault on their base of operations – a nondescript patch of dirt studded with some of the series’ least convincing miniatures. It’s a pitiable sight at times. Once at the cutting edge of its particular brand of effects magic the Godzilla series was now simply doing the best it could in the midst of falling attendance and diminishing budgets, and with Toho’s pre-eminent effects personality Eiji Tsuburaya increasingly busy with his television productions (Ultra Q premiered that same year) it was left to his long-time assistant Sadamasa Arikawa (The Mighty Peking Man) to somehow make it all work.
In the case of Ebirah – Horror of the Deep tone is the great equalizer, and most of Arikawa’s setups are wisely played for kicks (with a hefty assist from Masaru Sato’s raucous, surf rock inflected score). Case in point are Godzilla’s pair of battles with big-shrimp Ebirah, the first of which is punctuated by an impromptu boulder volleyball match with a bit of fun collateral destruction as its end result. The aforementioned air force battle plays better in context than its meager effects would suggest, scored as it is with rock and roll dance music to which Godzilla busts the occasional move (shades of The Great Monster Yongary). Still, amid all the goofy fun even Ebirah manages some indelible series moments. Godzilla’s first appearance, bursting from the side of a mountain as a storm rages, has legitimate visual impact, and his stylish lightning-fueled awakening would be repeated for 1984’s big franchise reboot Return of Godzilla.
I watched Ebirah – Horror of the Deep a lot as a kid, either on tape (one of the first I ever owned) or in its innumerable television airings as Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster, and while its more ragged aspects may have become more obvious it remains a good heap of fun. You get Akira Takarada as a charismatic burglar, Kumi Mizuno as a comely Infant Islander, a trio of Toho heavies as the evil Red Bamboo (Akihiko Hirata, Jun Tazaki, and Eisei Amamoto at their sinister cartoon best), as well as explosions, dubious Bond-esque secret labs, a deadline atomic plot device, and a trio of giant monsters in varying degrees of conflict with both the human cast and each other. This is monster cinema reconfigured as pure primary-colored pop escapism, and it’s pretty good stuff.
The screenshots in this article are sourced from the Japanese Blu-ray of Ebirah – Horror of the Deep, which was released by Toho Visual Entertainment in August of this year to commemorate Godzilla’s 60th birthday. While some will consider the transfer inferior to the domestic Blu-ray (in terms of detail it certainly is, though I prefer Toho’s color saturation and framing in this case), the Japanese release makes good by offering a heap of supplements and an alternate cut of the film besides (the shorter Champion Festival version). I’m reticent to recommend, with Toho tinkering with 4k technology and all, but those interested can find the disc through Amazon.co.jp, Cdjapan.co.jp, and the other usual outlets. The American edition is also still available, and at dirt-cheap prices.

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It’s time for a feast! Send in the snow! This Season, Dragons will be in…
Welcome to the Winterjól Season, Dragon Lords! This week, the Dragons community team will be flying the new Winterjól Dragons live on our weekly streams. Catch the show on Twitch this Wednesday (12/5) at 3pm PT and Facebook Live this Thursday (12/6) at 2pm PT.
The last fugitive Blackblood drake, craven and spiteful.
Pronounced: “GUN - nar”
The oldest Dragon Lords still remember the Blackbloods and the cruelty they wrought throughout Atlas’ island kingdoms. After Lord Gustav’s demise, the few remaining Blackblood drakes went into hiding. Most have likely died by now, but several clan leaders report an elderly drake picking over pillaged towns and villages along the Frigid Narrows’ coastline. Such a beast would not be too out of place in the Narrows, but veteran Dragon Lords would recognize those markings anywhere.
Legendary Ice Hunter
- Snowblind - Active | White | 2 Rage
- Increases fireball damage by 150% and freezes buildings hit for 3.5 seconds. Spell has a 4 second duration.
- Cloak - Active | Blue | 1 Rage
- Conceals your Dragon so that enemy towers cannot attack. Blue mages cancel this effect. Spell has a 12 second duration and 3 second cooldown, although the cooldown only takes effect when cloak is disturbed by an attack. There is no cooldown if disturbed by blue mage or the duration expires.
- Hunter’s Mark - Active | Red | 1 Rage
- Upon activation, Dragon marks a target tower. When this marked tower is destroyed, the Dragon will restore 40% of its base HP and gain 2 Rage. Spell has a 4 second cooldown.
- Ice Flak Resist - Passive
- Reduces damage done by Ice Flak towers by 70%.
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Runes and Glyphs:
- Epic Rune of the Hunt: Increases Hunter’s Mark healing
- Legendary Rune of the Hunt: Increases Hunter’s Mark healing
- Mythic Glyph of the Hunt: Increases Hunter’s Mark healing and Hunter Attack
Portrait : Viking Scout
Protects the souls of dragons that died in glorious combat.
Pronounced: “HILL - der”
A valkyrie is tasked to shepard the souls of slain warriors to the afterlife. No valkyrie can do this alone, however. Their dragon companion serve alongside them, reigning in the rougher souls of the departed warriors’ dragons. Hildr and her rider, Astrid, are the most senior valkyrie pair in the Frigid Narrows. They are known for their kindness towards the living and their dedication to the dead.
Legendary Earth Sorcerer
- Spear Salvo - Active | Red | 1 Rage
- Fires 3 projectiles at up to 3 targets, each dealing 15% of the Dragon’s base HP as damage. Spell has a 0.5 second cooldown.
- Static Blast - Active | White | 2 Rage
- Freezes buildings for 3 seconds and deals 8% of the Dragon’s base HP as damage. Spell has a 6 second cooldown.
- Spiritual Guardian - Passive | Yellow
- Passively summon an ethereal dragon. The Guardian deals 2% of the Dragon’s base HP as damage and has 500% of the Dragon’s base HP as health. The Guardian will absorb 40% of all incoming damage and increase the Dragon’s rage generation by 30% while it is present.
- Dark Flak Resist - Passive
- Reduce damage taken from Dark Flak Towers by 70%.
Runes and Glyphs:
- Epic Rune of Fury: Increases Spear Salvo Damage
- Legendary Rune of Fury: Increases Spear Salvo Damage
- Mythic Glyph of Fury: Increases Spear Salvo Damage and Rage Generation
Portrait : Shield Maiden
Reavers of Fate
One head sees the past, one the present, and one the future.
Pronounced: “OAR-d, VAIR-d, and SKOOL-d”
Urd, Verd, and Skuld were long ago exposed to a temporal anomaly that altered how they perceive time and space. Whereas before they bickered amongst each other about which village to destroy and which sheep to eat, now they’re able to simultaneously observe the past, present, and future. Being from the Frigid Narrows, these dragons naturally use their reality-bending powers for raiding. They’re always successful in their pillaging, as they can foresee every possible outcome and choose a fate that best befits them.
Mythic Ice Warrior
- Well of Power - Active | White | 0 Rage
- Dragon gains 50% increased Rage generation and 100% increased breath damage for 3 seconds. Upon building destruction, Dragon restores 16% of its Modified HP as health. Spell has a 5 second cooldown.
- Time Stop - Active | Red | 2 Rage
- Deals 15% of the Dragon’s base HP as damage and freezes towers hit for 5 seconds.
- Alter Fate - Active | White | 2 Rage
- After 1 second, the Dragon will teleport forward and gain a shield for 40% of its max HP that lasts for 15 seconds. Alter Fate can be recast within the 15 seconds of activation to return to the pre-teleport position and will gain another shield for 40% of its max HP that lasts for 10 seconds. Spell has a 10 second cooldown.
- Elemental Resist - Passive
- 50% damage reduction against all elemental attacks (Flaks and Beams).
Runes and Glyphs:
- Epic Rune of Time: Increases Time Stop Damage
- Legendary Rune of Time: Increases Time Stop Damage
- Mythic Glyph of Time: Increases Time Stop Damage and Warrior HP

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December 23, 2022 09:56
From what moment does a democracy become “illiberal”, or cease to be a true state of law? The term “illiberal democracy” has so far been reserved only for countries like Viktor Orbán’s Hungary, but it is soon likely to apply to Israel and the coalition led by Benjamin Netanyahu as well.
The winner of the November 1 election took his time, but in the end he presented a coalition already considered to be the most skewed to the right in the country’s history. This definition, however, does not really measure the political earthquake that has hit Israel.
In the past, the parties that Netanyahu relies on to return to power were marginalized and discredited for their racist, homophobic or violent positions. Now, however, they have made an electoral leap in a climate of political impasse. Having become indispensable, they obtained unexpected tasks: security, finances, control of the Palestinian question.
Above all, these parties have extracted from Netanyahu the promise to introduce laws that will partially undermine Israeli democracy.
Israel has no constitution. It is the supreme court that guarantees the democratic functioning of the country. However, the coalition would like it to be possible to reverse a decision of the high court with a two-thirds majority in parliament, calling into question one of the elements that in 1948 had been at the basis of the creation of the Jewish state.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is a Jewish supremacist and will have the ministry of security. The settlers’ supporter, Bezalel Smotrich, will check the treasury
Furthermore, the coalition would like to repeal laws that exclude people convicted of racism from political life and those that prohibit the separation of women from men in public spaces.
Each of these proposals bears the mark of the two extremist formations that have been decisive for Netanyahu’s return to government. Until a few years ago the leaders of these two parties were very far from the corridors of power.
The first, Itamar Ben Gvir, is a Jewish supremacist loyal to the extremist rabbi Meir Kahane, assassinated in 1990. Ben Gvir will manage the ministry of public security, with extended responsibilities. The second, Bezalel Smotrich, is the leader of a far-right religious party linked to the West Bank settlements. He will be responsible for the finance ministry, also in this case with responsibility for the Palestinians.
The consequences of this change could be felt in three areas. The first is that of Israeli society, which will be subjected to an unprecedented political test. Civil society fears a democratic regression.
The second is that of relations with the Palestinians, with the strengthening of men who in the past have supported the idea of expelling them, annexing their territories and even depriving Israeli Arabs of citizenship. 2022 was marked by an increase in violence. 2023 will begin under the sign of tension.
The third area is that of international relations, for a country that has long been trying to sell itself as “the only democracy in the Middle East” and has also established strategic relationships with some Arab countries. Sign of changing times: who is the first head of state to call Netanyahu to congratulate him on December 22? Vladimir Putin.
(Translation by Andrea Sparacino)

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Gareth Owen – Port Vale – Rejected a contract at Vale Park, Owen is reported to be on the verge of a move to Gresty Road. Link
Jamie Vardy – FC Halifax – The club are known to be keen on the former trialist and are expected to make an offer but there remains a lot of interest from other clubs in the goalscorer.
Astley Mulholland – Flixton – Non-league striker has had trial with club after long term interest.
Ewan Moyes – Hibs – Young defender has been on trial at the club in recent weeks.
James Meredith – York City – Reported to have been interested prior to him signing a new one year deal at the Minstermen. Link
Ashley Westwood – Swansea, Nottingham Forest, Leicester – The young midfielder is reported to have been watched by Championship/Premier League bound clubs with a £250,000 fee mooted.
Nick Powell – Liverpool, Arsenal – The 17 year old continues to receive interest from top Premier League clubs but is certain to remain at Gresty Road.
Shaun Miller – QPR, Portsmouth – Miller is looking like a big money departure this summer with Championship interest intensifying. A £500k fee has been mentioned.
Patrick Ada – Exeter City – Almost certainly leaving Gresty Road once his contract expires, a return to Exeter is on the cards.
Danny Blanchett – Doncaster, Brighton, Scunthorpe, Huddersfield, MK Dons, Crystal Palace, Charlton – Unlikely to remain at the Alex beyond this season, Blanchett has previously been linked to a move up the leagues.
Clayton Donaldson – Crawley, Carlisle, Huddersfield, Bradford, Oxford, Chesterfield – Predictably linked with a host of clubs. Due to discuss club’s offer again in coming days.
Dan Smith – Man City – 15 year old academy midfielder linked with a £500,000 move to Man City via The Sun and Daily Mail.
Byron Moore – Notts County – Looks more than likely to snub a new contract in favour of a move to the Magpies. The Alex however will require compensation.


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When it pertains to improving the appeal as well as functionality of your outside area, landscape design plays a critical duty. It integrates both art and scientific research to create magnificent gardens, patio areas, as well as other natural surroundings that mix flawlessly with the bordering design. Whether you have a small yard or a huge building, a well-designed landscape can transform it right into a tranquil sanctuary and boost the value of your home.
An effective landscape design takes into consideration various elements such as the topography, environment, soil conditions, and the homeowner’s choices. It includes mindful preparation as well as organization to accomplish a harmonious and also aesthetically enticing structure. Allow’s check out some vital elements of landscape design that can assist you produce a spectacular exterior space.
Firstly, the design of your exterior location is vital in landscape style. It entails establishing the positioning of different elements such as pathways, seating locations, as well as centerpieces. A knowledgeable landscape designer can guide you through this procedure, taking into consideration aspects like gain access to, views, as well as the practical needs of the space. A well-planned design makes sure that your outdoor location is well balanced and well-utilized.
An additional essential facet of landscape design is plant selection. The selection of plants can substantially influence the aesthetic appeals and functionality of your garden. A proficient developer will certainly pick plants that are not just aesthetically enticing however also ideal for the climate and soil conditions of your location. They will certainly consider variables like color, appearance, size, and growth routine to create an unified and well balanced plant structure. Furthermore, they might likewise include hardscape components such as rocks, water functions, and also lighting to include rate of interest and also diversity to the design.
Preserving sustainability is ending up being significantly important in landscape design. Green methods such as water conservation, using native plants, and incorporating sustainable products must be taken into consideration. A sustainable landscape design not just minimizes the ecological effect but likewise saves on water usage and upkeep prices. Designers can integrate functions like rain yards, absorptive sidewalks, and also wise irrigation systems to create a more green as well as effective outdoor area.
Finally, landscape style is an art form that can raise the appearances and also functionality of your outside space. With mindful preparation, interest to information, and also the knowledge of a specialist designer, you can transform your yard right into an enchanting resort. Whether you want a serene yard, a dynamic outdoor patio, or a low-maintenance landscape, landscape design supplies unlimited opportunities to create stunning outdoor areas that reflect your individual style and boost the total charm of your property.

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Additional off-campus housing not in Seton Hall future
Both students and other South Orange residents have said that if Seton Hall were to buy housing in a section of the Village specifically for their students off campus, it would alleviate some of the problem.
Timothy Boisvert, a resident on Seton Place said he thinks a so-called "college street" would help the problem.
"I have sympathy for them, but it's a two-way street. They need to know that they're living in residential neighborhoods," Boisvert said. "I do think that a designated area of housing for students would help."
Robyn Brody-Kaplan, a resident on Seton Place who has filed complaints about her noisy neighbors said a college street would probably make sense.
"Buy a block! Take a whole block, take three blocks, make it all Seton Hall or add more to their campus," she said.
Senior Mike Dinneny an off-campus student who also lives on Seton Place said he feels that something along the lines of a "Frat Row" would "absolutely solve the problem."
Senior Andy Spentzos, an off-campus student who lives on Grove Street said he thinks a frat row wouldn't solve the problem, but would help diminish it in some ways.
"The problem with frat row causes one thing, it says that the problem is Greek Life and I don't want people to assume that the problem is Greek Life," Spentzos said.
While South Orange residents are in agreement with this idea, a "College Street" is not in the university's future.
Although a good idea, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Laura Wankel said "any housing the university owns and operates is subject to a whole host of other requirements." She said such an arrangement is not in the schools future because there are many complications with operating off-campus facilities of that kind.
Wankel said she is not trying to take a side in the matter of the ordinance.
"I hope it enables the village to be more vigilant in protecting our students as it relates to health and safety codes of the buildings being rented," she said. "If the ordinance elevates people's sense of responsibility to be good neighbors in a community, I am confident that our students can rise to the occasion."
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Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
In accordance with sections 227.14 (4m)
, Stats., the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on May 14, 2012.
The scope statement for this rule, SS 001-12
, was approved by the Governor on
January 4, 2012
, published in Register No. 673
January 31, 2012
, and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance on February 14, 2012
These changes will affect sections Ins 17.01
and 17.28 (6)
, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to injured patients and families compensation fund annual fund fees and mediation panel fess for fiscal year 2013 and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The date for the public hearing is June 19, 2012.
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the Web site at: http://oci.wi.gov/ocirules.htm
or by contacting Inger Williams, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110. For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org
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This Notice of Submittal to Legislative Council Staff is prepared under s. 227.135
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In this new take on the tragic love story, Bradley Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers - and falls in love with - struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga).
She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
US singer Lady Gaga has composed new songs for the film, written alongside Cooper and other artists including Mark Ronson. Bradley Cooper, as well as playing the lead, also directs this remake of the 1976 Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson film - itself a remake of two earlier versions, from 1954 and 1937.


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The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stood on the verge of a major new phase as government advisers Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans — despite doubts the extra shots will do much to slow the pandemic.
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of extra shots.
Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective — the first step toward deciding which Americans need one and when.
The average person doesn’t need a COVID-19 booster yet, an international group of scientists — including two top U.S. regulators — wrote Monday in a scientific journal.
President Joe Biden says people who have been waiting for the FDA to formally approve a COVID-19 vaccine should get their shot now to stem what he calls a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” Dr. Michael Angarone of Northwestern Medicine weighs in on that and more.
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more companies, universities and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory.
U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.
The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration on Friday called for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between some of her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
As long-haulers grapple with lingering symptoms of COVID-19, some are turning to an antiparasitic for relief. We speak with local patients and experts about the use of ivermectin for treating COVID-19.
Dozens of different at-home COVID-19 tests are now available from big-box retailers and pharmacies. But before you run out and buy one, a few words of caution from Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at UChicago Medicine.
Plus: “Chicago Tonight” gets into the controversy behind the drug’s approval
The Food and Drug Administration said it granted approval to the drug from Biogen based on results that seemed “reasonably likely” to benefit Alzheimer’s patients. It’s the only drug that U.S. regulators have said can likely treat the underlying disease, rather than manage symptoms like anxiety and insomnia.
Spicy popcorn cicadas, anyone? Not so fast, the Food and Drug Administration warns, if you have a shellfish allergy. The insects are related to shrimp and lobster.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
Tobacco companies have long marketed menthol cigarettes to Black Americans. The CEO of the NAACP calls a potential ban of such products “long overdue,” but some people are concerned it could lead to further criminalization of communities of color.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The U.S. on Tuesday recommended a “pause” in use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, setting off a chain reaction worldwide and dealing a setback to the global vaccination campaign.

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To consider report of the Interim Chief Executive
The Planning Officer led the committee through the report with the aid of a power point presentation.
The following questions were raised by the Committee and responded to in detail by the Planning Officers in attendance.
· Can you confirm that if this application was not related to a member of the planning team it would have been dealt with by means of delegated powers
· Can you confirm that the Councils ecologist was in favour of the application
· Recommendation 2 states that if within a period of 5 years form the date of planting the replacements trees are removed, uprooted, die or become in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, trees of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted in the same place, unless the local planning authority gives its written approval to any variation.
Can you confirm what happens after five years, will the applicant still have to replace the trees
After consideration by Committee, it was Resolved that:
In accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Town Planning and Countryside, the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.


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Donald Washburn was the only dentist to be president of the Medical Library Association. He led the American Dental Association Library beginning in 1949 and was active in recognition and promotion of dental libraries. He comments that “librarianship is just like dentistry really, [both are] quite different from what they were when I started out [but] you still have to be willing to provide service.”
Don had a positive introduction to libraries while attending the Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, and shortly after graduating in 1941, he “began to realize that I preferred my dentistry on paper.” He thus went back to earn a bachelors degree at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Library Science. After school he went to the John Crerar Library and worked on science research bibliographies and received training in all areas of science literature. He was “impressed by the triumvirate of Danes that ran the Crerar Library.”
In 1949 he joined the American Dental Association Bureau of Library and Indexing Service, where “I was exhibited for some time as being a dentist with a library degree.” The Association had been involved with the Index to Dental Literature since 1921, but Don introduced the use of the electromatic typewriter for production and by 1950 the index began to come out quarterly and cost was reduced to $15.00 per year; “it wasn't very long before every [dental] library was getting it, not only in this country but also abroad.” Under his leadership the Association worked with the Federation Dentaire Internationale to index foreign dental journals and in 1965 joined with the National Library of Medicine to include indexing to dentistry in MEDLINE.
Don worked with the dental nomenclature conferences to create The Vocabulary of Dentistry and Oral Science. He also was active in dental education, the first conference of dental school librarians, and later with writing criteria and guidelines for dental school libraries for the Council on Dental Education.
He joined the Medical Library Association in 1949 and was part of the Dental Section that revised the Black Classification system for dental materials in 1952. Among his Medical Library Association activities he served as business manager for the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, Treasurer in 1967-69, Chair of the Committee on Standards in 1959 and president in 1970-1971. As president-elect he created the Digest of Official Actions of the Board “because I had wondered in the past where people found out what happened.” He also supported the organization by teaching continuing education courses in dental literature and chairing the 1962 convention committee. Don felt that it was critical to support a professional organization and comments that “I feel disgusted when I see how many people refuse, actually refuse to vote.”
He sees computers as useful tools, but notes that “you still have to put what resembles a document into the hands of a person...maybe it's on a screen but they still haven't replaced reading, and in working on a computer, by golly, you're typing.”

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- n. A novel whose narrative is related through a combination of text and art, often in comic-strip form.
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“So we did some thinking — and some careful reading of Robert Kirkman's graphic novel upon which the show is based — and came up with our two best guesses.”
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SAN FRANCISCO – In California, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a second four-year term, less than a year after he decisively defeated an effort to recall him from office.
Last September, 62% of California voters voted “No” on the recall, essentially identical to the 62% who voted for Newsom over Republican challenger John Cox in the 2018 gubernatorial election.
Like elected officials at all levels in the state, Newsom is facing headwinds from the pandemic, gas prices and inflation, in addition to voter concerns about quality of life issues including homelessness and public safety. But Newsom’s campaign ads remained mostly positive, like one touting his “Courage Through Crisis” where he focused on California’s resilience, with a promise to reflect the state’s values, like diversity protecting the environment and following science.
Under California’s “top two” primary, the top two finishers in Tuesday’s election will face off in November, no matter their political party. Pre-election polls showed Newsom easily overcoming any lingering unhappiness with his handling of the pandemic and other problems, notably the Employment Development Department’s epic mishandling of the federally-funded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, where EDD paid some $20 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims and gummed up payments to those in need while investigations took place.
His main challengers are Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle, who represents a sprawling state senate district that includes all, or part, of 11 mostly rural counties. He won the endorsement of the state Republican Party and is in sync with many of its positions — including opposition to abortion, saying climate change is not the primary cause of California’s wildfires and blaming voter-approved ballot measures for the recent uptick in property crime. His positions and campaign slogan, “Restoring California,” may appeal to the 24% of voters registered as Republican, but he is unlikely to approach the percentage needed to win in November.
Also running is activist Michael Shellenberger, a former Democrat who has been extremely critical of what he sees as liberal policy solutions on issues like homelessness and mental illness that don’t work.
As the incumbent in a solidly Democratic state, Newsom has also benefited from an overwhelming financial advantage over his rivals. Through May, the Newsom for Governor campaign had $23 million cash on hand, most of it raised last year when Newsom faced a recall. By comparison, Sen. Dahle had just $392,485 in the bank at the end of May, while Shellenberger had a total of $320,114.


Until recently, natural resource managers have faced considerable challenges in obtaining timely satellite-derived information on vegetation fires that are burning within and around their management area.
To be of most value, protected area managers require fire information to be delivered while fires are still burning, with minimal file sizes and in easy-to-use formats. GFIMS addresses these issues by delivering global near real-time fire information to users to support fire managers around the World.
Information on vegetation fires is important for many different applications, from policy formulation to strategic land management, from detection and early warning, deployment of assets for fire suppression, follow up restoration planning, strategy development for preparedness and prevention, to ecological monitoring, from modelling fire emissions to validating fire risk maps, all from global to local scale.
GFIMS delivers active fires detected using the MODIS active fire locations processed by the MODIS Rapid Response System, which uses the standard MODIS MOD14/MYD14 Fire and Thermal Anomalies Product. Each active fire location represents the center of a 1 km pixel that is flagged by the algorithm as containing a fire within the pixel. In the near future GFIMS will also provide burned area data.
GFIMS also offers monthly MODIS Burned Area (MCD45) images through Web Fire Mapper to natural resource managers. Knowledge of the timing and the land area affected by fire is important to natural resource managers so that they may understand the impact of fire on vegetation, fauna and humans. The MODIS Burned area images are provided by the MODIS Fire Team.
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A body believed to be that of Janet McKay, who suffered from dementia, was discovered in Clydebank yesterday, nine days after she was seen leaving her home in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.
The last reported sighting of her had been on CCTV leaving a bus in Clydebank on the day she went missing.
But Chief Superintendent Andy Bates, of Police Scotland, has now confirmed that a member of the public informed police last Friday of a possible sighting of Ms McKay, but that the information was not passed to call handling centres or to the inquiry team.
Officers have apologised to Ms McKay’s family and the issue has been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC).
But speaking to BBC Scotland, Mrs McKay’s son, George McKay, said: “We’ve been very happy with the way the police have dealt with it - they’ve been very supportive to us.
“Any wider issues are a matter for Police Scotland but we have no criticisms to make of them.”
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson offered his condolences and said a thorough investigation would be carried out.
He said: “The Lord Advocate has immediately referred the matter to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC), as have Police Scotland, who will now be responsible for investigating the way in which Police Scotland have handled this particular missing persons inquiry.
“It’s important that we allow them to undertake that investigation, which will be directed by the Lord Advocate, who will ensure that there is a very thorough and timely investigation into this matter because that’s what the family deserve at the very least in order to get answers to how they conducted this particular inquiry.”
The incident follows a review of Police Scotland’s procedures launched after the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell, who lay undiscovered for days despite a sighting of their crashed car off the M9 being reported to a police control room.
Scottish Labour’s justice spokesman, former senior police officer Graeme Pearson, said: “Coming so soon after the police failings around the M9 tragedy, it is very concerning that once again vital information from the public has not been passed on.
“The involvement of the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner is welcome, but any inquiry cannot be dragged out. The McKay family deserve to know as soon as possible exactly what went wrong, and the public then have a right to full transparency. The only way confidence can ever be restored in our police service is through an honest acknowledgement of what went wrong here.”
Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie added: “It is too early to tell what happened but we do need answers as there is a crisis of confidence in Police Scotland.
“Police officers and staff have been under extraordinary pressure since the centralisation of Police Scotland, the introduction of oppressive targets and stop and search, the closure of police stations to the public and the closure of control rooms. We need to establish whether there is a connection between these issues and this tragic case.”

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When we exercise, receive a massage, or see our doctor we may hear, “Drink plenty of fluids,” or “Keep yourself hydrated.”
Try an experiment. Take a glass of water and hold it at arm’s length. While holding the glass, consider this, how much does it weigh? Depending on the weight and size of the glass, it can weight from perhaps eight to twenty-four or more ounces. (Still holding the glass?) Here’s a fact, regardless of the absolute weight, it will become “heavier” the longer you hold on to it.
Holding the glass for a few seconds, no big deal; but after only a few minutes, the glass begins to wear on you causing stress in muscles. After several minutes, you may begin to feel an ache in your arm right up to your shoulder. If you held it for an hour, you may develop a headache or exhibit some other form of exhaustion, but you would know the cause. Holding on to the glass of water causes pain and discomfort. Just put it down for relief.
Holding on to a simple, and potentially refreshing, glass of water has caused your body and muscles to stress to the point of debilitation. The level of discomfort is directly proportional to the time span we hold on to the glass of water. The longer we hold on to it the more discomfort it causes and that’s the way stress affects our lives.
We know a little stress keeps us sharp, but too much can cause us to snap just like a guitar string, not stretched enough, the string sounds dull and raspy, too much and it becomes irritating with a potential of breaking. If stretched enough, it turns out a great sound. Stress is also subjective because we all handle stress differently, but too much is just like the glass of water or the guitar string, too much will eventually have a negative affect on us physically, mentally, or emotionally. Just like you know when to stop holding on to your water glass, stop holding your stress before you break.
As for positive stress, identify the right amount of stress for you that creates refreshment and pleasant music in your daily life. Utilizing and transforming stress can make you more productive and less self-destructive. Like so many other factors of life, utilizing the proper amount of stress is all about balance. Know when to stretch and when to loosen to create your personal sense of bliss.
There are many ways to relieve stress. Pick one that works for you, but most important relieve your stress daily. Some ways to loosen up and relieve and transform stress include regular exercise, massage, walking, meditation, playing music, reading, or just sitting in comfortable shady spot with a cool refreshing glass of water.
Next time you pick up a glass of water, ask yourself, “Am I holding on to any unnecessary stress?”
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Energy conservation is a hot topic in organizations these days. While HR plays a crucial role in spearheading this initiative, employees are doing their bit to spread the message?
In the movie 2012, the earth as we know is destroyed because of a sudden burst of solar flares that hit the planet’s core causing major shifts in tectonic plates. The result is cataclysmic tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanoes that wipe out most of life except for a modern fleet of arks that the G8 countries have built to save a few. The consciousness on environment protection has always been on the radar of corporate companies and has now gained momentum in recent times. This also attributes to the recent Copenhagen summit where the problems pertaining to climate change were highlighted globally.
The direct impact of climate change and other related effects are felt all now. Organizations being the torch bearers of development have started realizing the magnitude of the problem and need to take action. Employees are an integral part of an organizational set up and should play an active part in environment protection. To support this initiative employees have started commuting by bicycles and have also quit smoking. Not only that a majority of employees refrain from using the microwave to save power.
Under Project Prakriti, the onus will be on individuals to change their mindset / lifestyle to do their bit for pollution control, energy and water conservation and paper wastage among other things. While each individual should add value to this project, it is a collective responsibility to ensure the project gives desired results. Project Prakriti is implemented across all 11 locations.
Decisions pertaining to greening have, for quite some time, been confined to the upper echelons of senior management. It cannot be denied that such decisions are imperative. However, including everyone in the entire initiative, right from conceptualize to implementation takes the initiative to a new level.
When an initiative based on an employee’s idea is taken through the collective consent, the passion and commitment to the cause are far higher. Also, several employees have shared with us that they initially adhere to such norms as an effort to protect the environment but then gradually go on to practice these habits at home and then go a step further to influence others.
The employees at Amdocs have taken several initiatives to support greening and spread the message. Employees have, in fact, created an entity named Environment, health and safety (EHS), that serves as a sounding board and forum for greening ideas. EHS works towards presenting green ideas and habits in an innovative fashion. For starters, EHS has come up with a yearly calendar that dedicates a day in each month to a green idea. Some of the other initiatives are Project Hanky where employees emphasize on the need to carry a handkerchief and avoid using tissues or hand driers. The humble as most call it, has been positioned as a must have accessory that completes one’s attire and equips one to make a contribution towards the environment. The spouses of employees have also joined hands to do social volunteering in cities and villages around our cement plants. They have organized themselves into a formal group called ACC AHEAD which functions as a chapter of the Ladies Club at ACC plant and establishment. The group helps in identifying and creating livelihood opportunities for women, adult vocational education, health and hygiene for the underprivileged in the target communities. They also promote environment friendliness and energy conservation though initiatives such as tree plantation and awareness programs.


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Achieving Long-term Erosional Stability – the Value of a Geomorphic Approach
Geomorphic design of mine waste structures (tailings facilities, waste rock, etc.) blends the flexibility of the natural environment with the rigor of engineered defenses. On many sites, an integration of several design methods is needed to meet the target volumes while limiting the erosion risk. Further, evaluating your landform design with Landscape Evolution Models (LEMs) allows for an assessment of long-term performance in terms of erosion, deposition, water management, and sediment discharge downstream. The integration of LEMs with geomorphic designs can demonstrate “safe and stable” post closure, facilitate design refinement and assess the possible levels of maintenance that may be required.
Join this 30-minute webinar for an in-depth case study of an implemented geomorphic landform design, and to learn more about landscape evolution models, their inputs, outputs and application.
The case study will discuss how simplicity in design, balancing surface curvature and slopes are key to a practical but functional final landform. Understanding the soils erodibility and the limitations around revegetation are also part of lessons learned. The review of landscape evolution models provides insights into how these models are used in mine closure to quantify potential performance of the landscape. The role of climate projections in your models, and their influence on erosion, is also discussed.
Our presenters have experience on a range of sites, and their insight into what has worked for their clients in the geomorphic landform design space and the practical application of LEMs will provide useful information for sites targeting a positive legacy within their existing landscape. Join this short webinar to learn more about where these methods could be useful for the development, evaluation and implementation of your mine closure plans.
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Chris is a Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience mainly in the fields of mining and water related projects ranging from large river diversions to water management plans and including mine closure in both South Africa and Australia. Over the last 8 years he has developed specific expertise in geomorphic landform design for mining overburden, designing and assisting with the construction of these landforms on most of the large open cut coal mines in NSW, Australia.
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Neeltje specializes in geomorphic landform design for closure of mine waste structures. She has 15 years of experience in landform design and is currently advancing methods for evaluation of long-term landform performance (erosion) using landscape evolution models. Neeltje has a PhD in geo-environmental engineering from the University of Alberta and is also a registered landscape architect and a geoscientist-in-training.


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This succulent comes in two forms, creeping and clumping. In sunny locations with well-drained soil, sedums flourish, producing attractive flowers bees and butterflies love. The creeping types are often grown as rock garden plants because of their need for good drainage.
Clumping types grow well in flower gardens too, adding nice pink-to-burgundy colored blooms in late summer.
Light: Sedum (or ‘stone crop flower’) do best in full to part sun. While taller hybrids need full sun to flower their best, creeping types will grow fine in part shade.
Soil: Sedums like a very well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Wet, heavy clay can lead to root and stem rot.
Spacing: Space tall growing sedums 1 to 2 feet apart. Space low-growing, creeping sedums 6 to 12 inches apart, depending on the variety and how quickly you want it to fill in an area.
Planting: Plant sedums in spring after danger of frost has passed. In northern areas, you can continue to plant transplants until late summer. In warmer areas, plant in spring or fall.
Growth Habit: Sedums are generally grouped into two categories; clumping and creeping. Clumping hybrids grow 1 to 3 feet tall. Creeping types stay low to the ground, spreading a few feet in either direction. Both types feature succulent leaves and small, colorful clusters of flowers. Sedums flower from summer until fall depending on the varieties. On clumping varieties, the flowers stand above the foliage and are striking. Creeping varieties can have so many flowers that they can turn a garden into a carpet of color.
Staking: Creeping varieties of sedums do not need staking. Clumping varieties can get floppy if they don't get enough sun, have too much nitrogen fertilizer, or get old. To keep your clumping sedum erect, especially when flowering, wrap twine or a low metal wire around the plants before they flower. You can also plant clumping varieties together in groups to support each other or next to sturdy other perennials, such as dwarf asters, to help support them.
Watering: Sedums are succulents and very drought tolerant. Keep newly planted sedums well-watered the first year. Once established, they should grow fine without any additional watering. In fact, too much water can cause sedum stems and roots to rot and die. That's why well-drained soil is imperative to keeping sedums healthy.
Fertilizing: Sedums tolerate low-fertility soils. A soil too rich in nitrogen can cause clumping plants to flop and flower later. Adding a 1 inch thick layer of compost when planting and annually in spring should be enough to keep your sedums growing and flowering strong.
Mulching: Because sedums need well drained soil, only lightly mulch with bark mulch to keep weeds away. Keep organic mulches away from the crown of the plant to prevent rotting. Sedums look great in rock gardens, so mulching with gravel not only is attractive and helps maintain soil moisture, it also helps keep the soil well drained.
Trimming & Pruning: Sedum flowers are attractive from bud stage to when the flowers dry on the plant. Gardeners have a choice to deadhead (trim) clumping sedums after they bloom, or leave the drying flowers on the plant for some fall color. Some gardeners even harvest the dried flowers for indoors arrangements.
On creeping types, the flowers will often set seed and self-sow in the garden. If you're growing sedum as a ground cover to fill in an area, this will help create the mat of sedum you desire. However, the seedlings can become too numerous and may need to be weeded out in spring.
Sedums can be pruned in early summer to reduce their height. Pinch off the growth point to make a bushier plant. However, this will delay flowering. Trim creeping sedums in spring only if they are growing into unwanted areas or to shape the plant.
Dividing & Transplanting: Clumping sedums can grow large and form a dead area in the center of the plant. This usually means it needs dividing. In spring, dig up the whole plant. With a sharp spade or garden knife, cut the plant into 1 foot diameter sections and replant into an area with similar growing conditions.
Creeping varieties may also develop dead areas in the center of the plant with the active growth being on the edges. Creeping sedums can root along the stems, so dividing is a little different than the clumping sedums. In early spring, dig up the whole plant, cut it in half and reset one half of the plant back in the same whole. It will quickly regrow to fill in the blank area. With the other half, cut this into sections and plant in a similar area.
Pests/ Disease: Sedums are relatively trouble-free plants in the landscape. The key is keeping the soil well drained and not too fertile. On wet, rich soils, the crown and stems can quickly rot due to diseases such as anthracnose and blight. Once infected, there's little you can do other than cultivate the soil to help it dry out.
Sedums can also be infected by powdery mildew disease. Spacing plants further apart and not crowding them with other perennials will help keep the leaves dry and lessen the effect of mildew. Thin out the crowns of crowded clumping sedums to increase air flow.
Sedums do not compete well with weeds. Especially keep creeping types well weeded throughout the summer or grasses can get established and turn your colorful sedum mat into a weed mat.
Create a charismatic carpet of changing colors with 'Dragon's Blood' Sedum. Growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, the succulent green leaves are edged in dark cranberry and covered with v...
'Autumn Joy' Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. 'Autumn Joy' is a stout, spreading plant with succu...
Stonecrop Neon is a newer hybrid Sedum that covers itself with bright purplish-pink flowers on plants about 18 inches tall. (Sedum spectabile)...
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My Air Conditioner Isn’t Working
Cooling problems? Use this checklist to see if you can find out why your air conditioner is not working
In some cases, you may be able to solve the problem yourself and save a service call. Follow these steps:
If the cooling system does not run, do this:
- Start with your thermostat. Make sure it is on the “cool” or “auto” setting. Also, is the temperature set about 5 degrees lower than room temperature? If you have a digital thermostat and the display screen is blank, you either need new batteries or the power supply has been interrupted.
- Check all power switches/sources for air conditioner. A circuit may have tripped when the cooling system started up. Also check the disconnect switch in the box next to the outdoor condenser.
- Test other appliances or lights. There may have been a power outage in your neighborhood.
If cooling system runs, but there’s no cool air, do this:
- Shut off all power switches and check the condition of the air filter in your air handler (the part of the A/C system that’s inside your home). The filter may be clogged. Change/clean the air filter if it’s dirty.
- Make sure your supply and return air grilles are open and unobstructed.
If you can’t find what’s wrong after taking these steps, call us so we can come out and diagnose the problem.
Tip: Check the filter in your cooling equipment about once a month and replace or clean it if necessary. Make sure the system’s power is off before you do this. Clean filters mean lower bills because your cooling system will run more efficiently.
For more information about solving air conditioning problems or to explore your options in new air conditioning equipment, please contact us or call our office.


Rolling Meadows: — The City Council came a step closer to revitalizing the downtown area along Kirchoff Road by approving an intent-to-purchase agreement for a vacant store at 3131 Kirchoff Rd., which formerly housed a Dominick's Finer Foods.
Aldermen who had called the site a "blight" unanimously approved the agreement to buy the 29,000-square-foot building on 2.7 acres from current owners Kenneth Poslosky, Julian Mathes, Julian Sincoff and Ernest Halpryn.
The city has until July 25 to close the deal and pay the owners $750,000 for the site, vacant for seven years. As soon as the purchase is completed, the council plans to sell the property by September to Kimball Hill Homes Inc. of Rolling Meadows for $826,000, a $76,000 profit, said City Manager William Barlow.
Kimball Hill plans to construct a 120-unit, multi-story residential building and some commercial or banking offices on the site.
The city will pay the purchase price with $814,000 in proceeds from the sale of another city property, said Barlow.
The Council's action is part of a plan to revitalize the Kirchoff Road corridor by expanding commercial enterprises, building housing and beautifying the area by adding a bike path, landscaping and street lights.
"This is a good example of how we're working together to get a downtown presence in Rolling Meadows," said Mayor Thomas Menzel. "This is something that had to be done, and there is a very low element of risk."


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As Hurricane Matthew cuts a path of destruction through the Bahamas on its way towards the East Coast of the United States, millions have begun fleeing the coasts of Florida and South Carolina, stripping some stores of food, water and gas ahead of the storm.
Hurricane Matthew was packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and was located about 205 miles south-southeast of Nassau as of the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Oct. 5 update. The storm was moving northwest at 12 mph.
On its current projected path, the strong Category 3 storm is anticipated to arrive off Florida’s east coast at some point on Thursday, and is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm.
“On this track, Matthew will be moving across the Bahamas through Thursday, and is expected to be very near the east coast of Florida by Thursday evening,” the hurricane center wrote.
“The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline,” the hurricane center warned coastal residents. “There is a danger of life- threatening inundation during the next 36 hours along the Florida east coast from Deerfield Beach to the Flagler/Volusia county line. There is the possibility of life-threatening inundation during the next 48 hours from north of the Flagler/Volusia county line to Savannah River.”
The governors of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina have declared a state of emergency, and more than 7,800 National Guard soldiers were activated or placed on alert.
Matthew made landfall on eastern Cuba last night as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph.
— Mike Theiss (@MikeTheiss) October 5, 2016
As the storm continues to track towards the United States, the number of Matthew-related fatalities has risen to 11 in the Caribbean, according to the Associated Press.


Lawyers for the boy, his mother and the county hammered out the deal behind closed doors Wednesday.
As a part of the agreement reached in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, the boy will stay with his uncle, a Columbus-area Realtor, and his family until at least February when the judge will review the case.
The child's mother will have unrestricted visitation with him and he will also get to spend a week with her at her Cleveland Heights home for Christmas.
Visiting Judge John Hoffman Jr., who approved the move, said the group -- and especially the mother -- had the child's best interests at heart.
"It's good to note it's a happy birthday to him today," Hoffman said after announcing details of the decision. The boy turned 9 Wednesday.
Attorneys for the county said the child had lost weight and now weighs 192 pounds. He had weighed more than 200 pounds when the county removed him from his home in mid-October.
The case generated international attention after it was reported in The Plain Dealer that it was the first time in the state that a child was being removed from his home because of health concerns related to obesity.
The child has been an honor roll student and there were no allegations of neglect or abuse other than his obesity.
His case came to the county's attention in April 2010 and the county said they worked with the mother for more than a year, during which the child's weight fluctuated.
Challenging county's methods
The county moved in September to take custody of him saying the mother wasn't doing enough to get his weight down and had missed a few doctor's appointments. They said his weight was a danger to his health.
Lawyers for the mother, joined by American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, filed a motion late Tuesday to terminate the emergency custody that was granted to the Department of Children and Family Services and asked that the child be returned to his mother.
In the motion, they skewered the county agency's decision-making and disputed many of its allegations, arguing that the child was never in "immediate" danger and that other alternatives, such as placing him with his uncle or godmother were never properly considered.
They also had an independent doctor review the child's medical records to bolster their argument that he was not in grave danger.
The attorneys also said the county failed to provide the mother with food vouchers it promised so she could afford the specialized diet prescribed for the child.
Additionally, they accused the agency of not properly monitoring the child's only diagnosed medical condition of sleep apnea. They said while in county custody, his breathing machine was not being used or monitored by his doctors.
The county did not have time to reply to those allegations and said it likely could refute them, a spokeswoman said.
Getting the boy back home
James Hardiman, the legal director for the Ohio ACLU said that the group's intent was to get the boy out of the county's custody.
"Obviously, we would have preferred he go home with his mother," Hardiman said of the compromise. "However, recognizing that the judge was going to be somewhat cautious, the backup plan was to have [the boy] in the care of relatives."
Juvenile Public Defender Sam Amata, who was also representing the boy's mother, said he still believes that the county had no grounds for removing the child, but says the compromise was reasonable.
"We were hoping to get him home quickly," Amata said. "But this is the best alternative, I guess."
Amata said he hopes they can move up the February hearing so the child can return home sooner.
Mary Louise Madigan, a spokeswoman for Children and Family Services said the county will coordinate services for the boy with the county where he will live, but the agency is working with its lawyers to understand the ruling and what its role will be.
"The social worker and her supervisor have been working with this child for almost two years," she said. "They care a great deal about him."
Attorney John Lawson, appointed as a guardian for the child's interests, said that family members should have been looked at first before the child was placed in foster care.
In the end, he said he's hoping local services, such as a "big brother" or a fitness professional might step in and volunteer to work with the child and his family.


Q1. Fill in the blanks:
(a) Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the _____________ of surfaces.
(c) Friction produces __________.
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board ________ friction.
(e) Sliding friction is ___________ than the static friction.
Q2. Four children were asked to arrange forces due to rolling, static and sliding frictions in a decreasing order. Their arrangements are given below.
Choose the correct arrangement.
(a) Rolling, static, sliding
(b) Rolling, sliding, static
(c) Static, sliding, rolling
(d) Sliding, static, rolling
Correct Answer is Option (c)
Q3. Alida runs her toy car on dry marble floor, wet marble floor, newspaper and towel spread on the floor. The force of friction acting on the car on different surfaces in increasing order will be :
(a) Wet marble floor, dry marble floor, newspaper and towel.
(b) Newspaper, towel, dry marble floor, wet marble floor.
(c) Towel, newspaper, dry marble floor, wet marble floor.
(d) Wet marble floor, dry marble floor, towel, newspaper
Correct Answer is Option (a)
Q4. Suppose your writing desk is tilted a little. A book kept on it starts sliding down. Show the direction of frictional force acting on it.
Ans: When book slides down on the desk, a frictional force acts between the book and the surface of the desk. The direction of the friction force on the book is opposite to the direction of its motion and acts in an upward direction. It is shown in the diagram below.
Q5. You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it make it easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?
Ans: Friction makes it possible for us to walk on the floor. If a bucket of soapy water spills on the floor, then the force of friction between the ground and feet will decrease. Hence, it would become more difficult to walk on the soapy floor.
Q6. Explain why sportsmen use shoes with spikes.
Ans: Shoes with spikes offer more friction because of more irregularities in the surface. This gives better grip to sportsmen while running.
Q7. Iqbal has to push a lighter box and Seema has to push a similar heavier box on the same floor. Who will have to apply a larger force and why?
Ans: Seema has to apply larger force, because friction increases with increase in weight.
Q8. Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction.
Ans: When something is static, a greater force is required to break the interlocking between two surfaces. When something is in motion, there is no need to break the interlocking and a smaller force is required the keep the object in motion. Hence, sliding friction is less than static friction.
Q9. Give examples to show that friction is both a friend and a foe.
Ans: Advantages of the friction
Disadvantages of friction
Q10. Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.
Ans: When a body moves through a fluid, it experiences an opposing force which tries to oppose its motion through the fluid. This opposing force is known as the drag force. This frictional force depends on the shape of the body. By giving the objects a special shape, the force of friction acting on it can be minimized. Hence, it becomes easier for a body to move through the fluid.
|1. What is friction?
|2. How does friction affect the movement of objects?
|3. What factors affect the amount of friction between two objects?
|4. How can friction be reduced or increased?
|5. What are some real-life examples of friction?