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Events Requiring Additional Registration
Making it Stick: Designing, Delivering, and Surviving Presentations Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. - noon CLENERT A good presentation requires skills that depend on your ability to work with, influence, and persuade your audience. This interactive workshop will help you develop rapport with your audience, develop active content in your presentation, learn to be comfortable in front of your audience, and understand when to use support materials. For an excellent complementary workshop, take the afternoon class "Punch It Up with Pictures: Presentations with Visual Power" on using visuals in your presentation. Speakers: Lori Reed, Employee Learning Coordinator for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library; Paul Signorelli, writer/trainer/consultant for libraries and nonprofit organizations (Paul Signorelli & Associates) Tickets: ALA Member, $130; RT Member, $110; Non-Member, $180; Student/Retired Member, $110; BOTH CL 1 & 2: ALA Member, $234; RT Member, $198; Non- Member, $324; Student/Retired Member, $198
Punch it Up with Pictures: Presentations with Visual Power Friday, July 10, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. CLENERT Are your presentations riddled with bullet points? Images often speak louder—and more succinctly—than words. In the tight format of a PowerPoint presentation, strategic use of images conveys more meaning than bullet points and text. Your presenter skills will shine brighter when your support materials complement rather than compete with you. This interactive workshop will reveal how visuals communicate, and where to find free-use images and best practices for adding images to your presentations. Speakers: Tony Tallent, Director of Libraries & Arts for the City of Boulder, Colorado; Michael Porter, Interactive Strategy Manager for WebJunction; Betha Gutsche, Learning Initiatives Developer for WebJunction Tickets: ALA Member, $130; RT Member, $110; Non-Member, $180; Student/Retired Member, $110; BOTH CL 1 & 2: ALA Member, $234; RT Member, $198; Non- Member, $324; Student/Retired Member, $198
Many Voices, One Nation Chicago Friday, July 10, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Office for Diversity Don't miss this annual celebration of the literary diversity and creativity enriching our world. This inspiring event showcases the talent and imagination of writers from across the land as they weave a tapestry of spoken word, expressing the myriad of experiences from our varied ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle traditions, and our fundamental unity within the global human family. If you've experienced MVON, you know that this is an unforgettable conference kick-off. Book-signing reception included. Tickets: $10
2nd National Dialogue on the Curriculum of Readiness for the 21st Century Librarian Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Office for Diversity Co-sponsored by the Committee on Diversity, the Committee on Education and ALISE, this summit brings together leaders in LIS education and practice. Participants will discuss needed reform and enhancements to LIS education with special attention to the recruitment of students from underrepresented backgrounds. Proceedings include engaging panels, active discussions, and work sessions. Recommendations will contribute to a published report disseminated to the profession. Tickets: Free
Careers in Federal Libraries Friday, July 10, 8:30 am - 3:30 p.m. FAFLRT Did you know that the average annual salary for all librarians in the Federal Government in non-supervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions was $80,873 in 2007? Join us to learn tips and practical advice from federal librarians working in a variety of federal agencies. Discover opportunities for internships, practicums, field experiences, and fellowships. Co-sponsors include FLICC, LSU School of Library and Information Science, Library Associates, and ALA Placement Office. Tickets: Free
All Government Information is Local: Building on a Century of Local and Regional Information in Libraries Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. GODORT Come see this spirited panel discussion about the history and future of local government information resources and services in the library. Learn from experts and practitioners in urban studies who suggest specific ways to cooperate with local governments that serve the library's community in order to get important public information, and set up engaged citizen forums to discuss critical issues involving local education, environment, employment, and social policies. Speakers: John A. Shuler, Bibliographer for Urban Planning, University of Illinois at Chicago; Charlie Hoch, Professor, Urban Planning, University of Illinois at Chicago; Rana Hutchinson Salzmann, Librarian, American Planning Association, Merriam Center Library; Joseph Schwieterman, Director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development and Professor of Public Service Management at DePaul University; Davis Schneiderman, Co-Director, Virtual Burnham Initiative Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $75; Division/ RT Member, $65; Non-Member, $100; Student, $40 Onsite: ALA Member, $85; Division/RT Member, $75; Non-Member, $125; Student, $50
Privacy: Who Do You Trust? Thursday, July 9, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. IFRT Join IFRT and the Fostering Civic Engagement MIG for an afternoon conversation on privacy. The conversation will be structured with an Issue Map and will introduce the methods of Deliberation so that participants will become more comfortable in fostering Civic Engagement as we explore Privacy values and concerns. The pre-conference costs $25 to attend. Please contact Jen Hammond (email@example.com) for reservations and with any questions or concerns.
Digitization Developing Countries Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. IRRT Digitization of scholarly information, research materials and cultural heritage achieved a global scale, or did it? Aiming to preserve, document, and provide access to legacy collections, digitization efforts require significant fiscal outlay for infrastructure and technology, as well as human resources. A lot has been written about digitization projects in industrial nations, but do we know how (and if) developing countries grapple with the challenges of implementing digitization projects? How are potential partners/funding agencies being identified? What are considerations in selecting material for digitization? Tickets: $75
Surviving in a Tough Economy: An Advocacy Institute Workshop Friday, July 10, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OLA Can libraries make it through the economic crisis? Yes, we can! Learn how some libraries can survive—and even thrive—during a tough economy. Hear success stories, get the latest tips, and learn how to better advocate for your library in this difficult financial time. Breakout sessions will focus on budgets, coalition building, and more. This Advocacy Institute workshop is brought to you by the ALA Committee on Library Advocacy, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, and the Committee on Legislation. Speakers: Keith Michael Fiels, ALA Executive Director; Carol Brey-Casiano, Chair, Committee on Library Advocacy Speakers: Keith Michael Fiels, ALA Executive Director; Carol Brey-Casiano, Chair, Library Advocacy Committee; Marci Merola, Director, Office for Library Advocacy Tickets: Advance, $25; Onsite, $50
Disaster Preparedness for School Library Media Specialists Friday, July 10, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. This workshop is provided by the Dollar General Beyond Words Grant. Join Terrence Young and Nancy Teger as they lead a panel of School Library Media Specialists in a discussion on disaster preparedness. Gain valuable insight to disaster planning as these experts share their experiences, successes and lessons learned. Learn the ups and downs of disaster recovery as they apply to the school library media specialist and the library. Discover the subtle differences of planning and recovery as they apply to public and private schools. Use the knowledge and experience of this panel to devise a plan in the event of a disaster. Speakers: Terry Young, School Library Media Specialist, West Jefferson High School; Nancy L. Teger, Sc.D., Library Media Services Program Specialist, Florida Department of Education; Alan Aiches, Historic Preservation Specialist, FEMA Tickets: Free
Gaming in the School Library: Curriculum Aligned and Still Fun! Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Games are another valuable curriculum resource that school libraries can provide. This presentation will review research supporting gaming as a learning tool and then go hands-on with selected games presented through their alignment with AASL and other standards. Participants will be able to: • Define how gaming is shaping the 21st century learning environment • Identify how gaming aligns with AASL's Standards for the 21st Century Learner • Develop a plan to implement gaming in a school library • Select appropriate games using collection development criteria and review resources • Teach colleagues/students how to play games Speakers: Christopher Harris, Coordinator, School Library System for Genesee Valley BOCES; Brian Mayer, Library Technology Specialist, School Library System of Genesee Valley BOCES Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $219; AASL Member, $179; Non-Member, $269; Student/Retired Member, $179 Onsite: ALA Member, $229; AASL Member, $189; Non-Member, $279; Student/ Retired Member, $189
Let's Use Primary and Secondary Sources to Bring "Real Life" to the Classroom!— "It's as Easy as "Making Butter" Friday, July 10, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. From being exposed to grant digital opportunities, to gaining access to a free digital resource of primary and secondary sources, to learning how to use new technology, to "Making Butter" and creating a digital story through participation in hands-on activities, will give you access to more than 100 rare books, lesson plans/ activities and 300 video artifacts that can be integrated in the curriculum as well as used by students for projects. This panel of experienced teacher-librarians will share instructional strategies and lesson ideas using primary and secondary sources for classroom use. Speakers: Hazel J. Walker, School Library Media Specialist, East Carolina University; Panel: Linda M. Teel; Emily B. Gore; Sheila Mendoza Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $129; AASL Division/RT Member, $79; Non-Member, $184; Student/Retired Member, $79 Onsite: ALA Member, $139; AASL Division/ RT Member, $89; Non-Member, $194; Student/Retired Member, $89
Using NCES Databases for School Library Research Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – noon Participants will: • Identify NCES databases available to library researchers • Review published research in other fields that have successfully used NCES databases • Explore the types of data available to school library researchers in NCES databases • Network to form researchable questions The statistical data available in NCES databases, such as the School and Staffing Survey (SASS), are underused by school library researchers. The panel leader will introduce the NCES databases and review the types of research data available. In groups, attendees will develop researchable questions and network to develop research teams. Speakers: Gail Dickinson, School Library Media Specialist, Old Dominion University, and a panel of SLMS researchers to be announced Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $129; AASL Member, $79; Non-Member, $184: Student/Retired Member, $79 Onsite: ALA Member, $139; AASL Member, $89; Non-Member, $194; Student/ Retired Member $89
Discovering Digitization: Defining Your Path to Digital Access Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn about basic and intermediate digitization practices and standards. Drawing on examples from Ball State University's Digital Media Repository (http://libx.bsu.edu), find out how to plan and implement digital projects. The format for the pre-conference will be truly interactive, as attendees will be polled for their interests and information needs as the presentation moves forward. Topics will include project planning, digitization and image processing, and cataloging and metadata. Speakers: James Bradley, Head of Metadata & Digital Initiatives, Ball State University; Jonathan Brinley, Metadata & Digital Initiatives Developer, Ball State University; Amanda Hurford, Digital Initiatives Developer, Ball State University Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $285; ACRL Division/RT Member, $235; Non-Member, $315; Student, $95
Instructional Design for Librarians: The What, Why, and How of ID Friday, July 10, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Instructional design is a process for systematically designing effective instructional materials and learning opportunities. Good instructional design involves needs assessment, development, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of the learning system. During this pre-conference, gain an understanding of instructional design principles. These principles can help you design effective and high-impact teaching environments from semester- long courses to one-shot library instruction classes to the effective use of signage and Web site design. As part of the pre-con ference, create a resource that you can take back and implement at your institution. Speakers: Lauren Pressley, Instructional Design Librarian, Wake Forest University; Kaeley McMahan, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Wake Forest University Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $245; ACRL Division/RT Member, $195; Non-Member, $285; Student, $95
The Not-So-Distant Librarian: Online Library Instruction to Engage Students and Faculty Friday, July 10, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Hone your online instruction skills in this pre-conference conducted by experts. The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is a leader in distance education, and its librarians play an active and innovative role in the school's online classes. In this pre-conference, IUMUC librarians will share practical tips and tolls for designing and implementing online library instruction that addresses a variety of learning styles, engages students through active learning exercises, and fosters faculty buy-in. Work to draft an active learning exercise that meets the learning outcomes of your instruction session. Speakers: Barbara Mann, Assistant Director for Public Services, University of Maryland University College; Megan Davis, Regional Services Librarian, University of Maryland University College; Joe Rawson, 24x7 Services Coordinator, University of Maryland University College Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $245; ACRL Division/RT Member, $195; Non-Member, $285; Students, $95
Cataloging Digital Media: Back to the Future! Thursday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bring your flux capacitor and get energized for an overview of descriptive cataloging of digital media, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DualDisc, DVD-ROM, Playaway, and Streaming Media—complete with some ideas of how RDA will be used in digital media cataloging. Come and join this 1.21 gigawatt program to light the way of digital cataloging! Speakers: Jay Weitz, Senior Consulting Database Specialist, OCLC; Anchalee (Joy) Panigabutra-Roberts, Metadata & Multicultural Services Librarian, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Robert Ellett, Lecturer, School of Library & Information Science, San Jose State University Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non- Member, $289; Student, $99 Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/ RT Member, $249; Non-Member, $339; Student, $99
Manipulating Metadata: XSLT for Librarians Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This full day workshop is designed to introduce participants to XSLT for manipulation of metadata and other sets of data. Instruction will cover the basics of XML and XSLT as well as more advanced commands and control structures. With particular focus on use of XSLT for working with metadata in a library context, this hands-on workshop will allow participants to practice the principles discussed by the instructors. Speakers: Frances Knudson, Los Alamos National Laboratory Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non- Member, $289; Student, $99 Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/ RT Member, $249; Non-Member, $339; Student, $99
Metadata Standards and Applications: A "Cataloging for the 21st Century" Workshop Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This two-day pre-conference explores metadata standards and applications for bibliographic control in the 21st century. The goal is to relate what participants already know about library catalog metadata to digital library metadata, preparing them to apply current knowledge to new areas. Although not primarily a "hands-on" workshop for learning how to create metadata, this pre-conference does include exercises, and it provides a solid foundation in current metadata concepts, standards, and issues for digital libraries. Speakers: Steven Miller, Senior Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Jennifer Lang, Electronic Resources Cataloging Coordinator, Princeton University Library; Christine Ruotolo, University of Virginia Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $389; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $339; Non- Member, $439; Student, $150 Onsite: ALA Member, $439; ALCTS Division/ RT Member, $389; Non-Member, $489; Student, $150
RDA, FRBR, and FRAD: Making the Connection Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This pre-conference concentrates on the role of the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and the Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) in Resource Description and Access (RDA). The necessity of understanding these new conceptual foundations is key to the transition to the future cataloging environment. Participants will hear from a panel of experts on FRBR and FRAD attributes and relationships, new terminology and concepts, and participate in practical hands-on exercises. Speakers: Barbara Tillett, Chief, Cataloging Policy and Support Office, Library of Congress; Robert Maxwell, Metadata & Special Collection Cataloging Dept Chair, Brigham Young University; Tom Delsey, RDA Editor, JSC; Glenn Patton, Director, World- Cat Quality Management, OCLC Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non- Member, $289; Student, $99 Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/ RT Member, $249; Non-Member, $339; Student, $99
Streaming Media and Proliferating E-Books: Acquiring and Managing Emerging Formats Thursday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Streaming media and e-books present unique ordering, licensing, and long-term management challenges. In this pre-conference for technical services staff and managers in libraries of all kinds, you will learn how to integrate electronic books into acquisitions workflows. We will also explore streaming and other emerging media as growing areas of content with new roles for technical services. Regardless of format, copyright, licensing and delivery are key considerations to plan into your processes. Speakers: deg farrelly, Associate Librarian, Arizona State University; Cris Ferguson, Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian, Furman University; Jesse Holden, Coordinator of Technical Services, Millersville University; Nathan D.M. Robertson, Director of Information Policy and Management, University of Maryland School of Law Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non- Member, $289; Student, $99 Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/ RT Member, $249; Non-Member, $339; Student, $99
Meeting the Challenge: Practical Tips & Inspiring Tales on Intellectual Freedom Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A parent raises a concern about a book in the collection. Are you ready to respond? The pre-conference will emphasize the right to read as an essential foundation of library service to youth with a focus on strategies for addressing complaints and stories to strengthen resolve. Pragmatic advice and passionate perspectives on intellectual freedom will be presented by author Judy Blume, whose books are perennially challenged; librarians and intellectual freedom advocates including Carolyn Caywood, Carrie Gardner, and James LaRue; and John Horany, attorney in the Wichita Falls (Texas) book removal case, recipient of a 2001 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award; and now a FTRF Board of Trustees member. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Speakers: Judy Blume, Author, Random House Children's Books; Carolyn Caywood, Bayside & Special Service Librarian, Virginia Beach Public Library; Carrie Gardner, Asst. Professor, Kutztown University; John Horany, Freedom to Read Foundation; James LaRue, Director, Douglas County Libraries Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $240; ALSC Division/RT Member, $190; Non- Member, $285; Student, $180 Onsite: ALA Member, $300; ALSC Division/ RT Member, $300; Non-Member, $300; Student, $300
After the Grant Runs Out— Funding Collaborative Digitization Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ASCLA ICAN Learn from speakers and panelists how to cultivate diverse revenue streams for funding sustainable collaborative digitization programs, including membership fees, grants for innovative research projects and services, and participants' operating budgets. Speakers: Kenning Arlitsch, University of Utah; Jim Neal, Columbia University Library; Dreanne Belden, University of North Texas Library; Liz Bishoff, BCR; Lucy Barber, National Historical Publications and Records Commission; Beth Joffrion, National Endowment for the Humanities; Rachel Frick, Institute for Museum and Library Services; and others to be announced. Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $180; ASCLA Division/RT Member, $135; Non- Member, $225; Student, $70 Onsite: ALA Member, $205; ASCLA Division/ RT Member, $160; Non-Member, $250; Student, $95
Be My Guest—Customer Service from the Best Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. What do libraries have in common with resorts? Both focus on making the customer's experience the best it can be. Library patrons are our guests, and as library staff, there are many ways we can ensure they feel welcomed and have a positive library experience. Based on a highly successful program hosted by the New Jersey State Library in partnership with Trump Entertainment Resorts in Atlantic City, this preconference will offer insights into hospitality industry practices and provide a variety of models libraries can implement to improve and enhance customer service. Speakers: Jennifer Babcock, Trump Entertainment, and others to be announced Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $135; ASCLA Division/RT Member, $90; Non- Member, $210; Student, $50 Onsite: ALA Member, $160; ASCLA Division/ RT Member, $90; Non-Member, $235; Student, $75
A Thousand Words: Taking Better Photos for Telling Stories in Your Library Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In this hands-on workshop, learn techniques for shooting and editing better photos, camera settings that make for the best photos, and the basics of editing an image. Learn how to capture library events more effectively and artistically, and take and select better photos for Web sites and promotional materials. Licensing work and finding others via Creative Commons will also be covered. Participants should bring a digital camera and laptop; familiarity with moving photos from camera to computer is a must. Speakers: Cindi Trainor, Eastern Kentucky University Tickets: ALA Member, $315; LITA Division/ RT Member, $235; Non-Member, $380
Creating Library Web Services: Mashups and APIs Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. del.icio.us subject guides, Flickr library displays, YouTube library orientation; with mashups and APIs, it's easier to bring pieces of the Web together with library data. Learn what an API is and what it does, the components of Web services, how to build a mashup, how to work with PHP, and how to create Web services for your library. Participants should be comfortable with HTML markup and have an interest in learning about Web scripting and programming, and are encouraged to bring a laptop for hands-on participation. Speakers: Karen Coombs, University of Houston Tickets: ALA Member, $315; LITA Division/ RT Member, $235; Non-Member, $380
Building Blocks 101: A Space Planning Guide with Hands On Experience Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-BES Come experience the wonders of the merchandise mart. Learn how to use basic planning guidelines and the newest edition of building block tools to plan your next renovation, expansion or new building. This all day session will include case studies of public and academic libraries. Lunch and tours of furniture showrooms will complete this exciting day. Speakers: Dr. Florence Mason, Library consultant; Denelle Wrightson, PSA-Dewberry Architect; Barbara Norland, Rockville Public Library Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $200; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $150; Non-Member, $300; Student, $100
Development's Next Top Model: Best Practices in Fundraising Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-FRFDS This program will highlight best practices for capital campaigns, donor recognition, annual giving programs and using emerging technologies for fundraising. Speakers: to be announced Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $175; LAMA Division/RT Member, $125; Non-Member, $275; Student, $75
Green Library Interiors: Fact and Fiction Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-BES A panel of design and industry experts will address critical learning needs of library facilties staff and library directors so they can assess what their real needs are, spend their dollars wisely, and discuss best practices and sustainable choices that meet the needs of their projects. Participants will learn about myths and realities of how finishes, furnishings, equipment and lighting can be "green" while being cost-effective. Speakers: to be announced Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $200; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $150; Non-Member, $300; Student, $100
An Inside Look at Leadership Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-HRDS Presented in partnership with the Pacific Institute of Seattle, Washington (www.pacinst. com), this pre-conference is designed for people who are currently or will soon be in, or are moving toward, a leadership role within their professional or personal lives. Participants will work to improve effective thinking skills; heighten self-confidence; increase self-motivation; attain goals that were once thought out of reach; and understand paths to career growth. Speakers: Robin Brummet, Pacific Institute Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $275; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $225; Non-Member, $375; Student, $125
Living the Balanced Scorecard Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-MAES Balanced Scorecard (BSC) presenters will take attendees through a day-long case study enabling them to apply BSC's three broad strategies: customer intimacy, operational excellence and innovative services. Beginning with an overview of theory and practice of BSC and followed by case study work in small groups, participants will work through specific issues from academic and public libraries and will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to implement BSC in their own libraries. Speakers: Joe Matthews, Matthews & Associates; Susanna Pathak, Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries; Kathryn Robinson, Orange County Public Library System Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $200; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $150; Non-Member, $300; Student, $100
Moving Your Library's Collections Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-BES Every library needs to move its collection at some point. This pre-conference will offer practical advice for planning collection space, doing a move yourself, working with a mover, and handling special situations such as moving archival material and moving into high-density shelving. A panel of representatives from several moving companies will share their perspectives on moving libraries, and breakout sessions will let participants discuss in more detail with experts about topics addressed in the presentations. Speakers: Kent Miller, University of Kansas; Betsy Habich, Northeastern University; Paula Walker, University of Washington; Donald G. Kelsey, Library Planning Consultant, Minnesota; Mary Roach, University of Kansas; Caryn Carr, State Library of Pennsylvania Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $200; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $150; Non-Member, $300; Student, $100
Preserving Rare Materials: Optimal Environments for Paper-Based Collections Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-BES Pennsylvania built a state-of-the-art facility to preserve its breadth of rare materials including Ben Franklin's Provincial Assembly Collection. This environment controls all elements that influence the degradation of paper: temperature, humidity, lighting, air quality, fire detection/suppression. Learn about this impressive collection and preservation facility from the librarian, archivist, conservator, project architect and engineer perspectives. Preliminary results of an IMLS leadership grant to study and compare this environment with 14 locations statewide will be available. Speakers: Caryn J. Carr, Moderator, State Library of Pennsylvania; M. Clare Zales, Office of Commonwealth Libraries; Dr. Larry Nesbit, Governor's Advisory Committee & Rare Collections Library Committee, Chair; Neal Rusnov, Department of General Services, State of Pennsylvania Tom Clareson, PALINET Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $200; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $150; Non-Member, $300; Student, $100
Uncommonly Sustainable: The New Information Commons at Loyola University Chicago Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LLAMA-BES This pre-conference and tour examines the planning, design, and features of the Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons. Spanning four floors, the facility includes smart group rooms and a digital media lab. Assistance is available on all floors. The facility is LEED registered, and utilizes numerous energy efficient technologies. Presenters include the architect, the university librarian, the director of Information Commons, and facilities managers. There will be ample time to tour the facility and see the infrastructure that supports it. Speakers: Leslie M. Haas, Director, Klarchek Information Commons, University Libraries, Loyola University Chicago; D. Patterson, Architect; Robert Seal, Dean, University Libraries; Jeannette Pierce, Head, Reference Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member, $135; LLAMA Division/RT Member, $85; Non-Member, $235; Student, $50
Building Communities through Innovative Applications of Technology Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Libraries are integrating technologies into virtual and physical spaces to build interest among traditionally underserved populations, to enhance library services by connecting with existing online communities, and to create new communities around library services. A variety of Web sites, Web services, outreach activities, and physical spaces will be discussed, including details of implementation and support. Speakers: John Blyberg, Head of Technology and Digital Initiatives, Darien (Conn.) Library; Sandy Farmer, Manager, Central Children's Room, Houston (Tex.) Public Library; Christopher Jowaisas, Grant Administrator, Texas State Library & Archives Commission; Glenn Peterson, Web Administrator, Hennepin County (Minn.) Library; Aaron Schmidt, Director, North Plains (Ore.) Public Library; Tony Tallent, Director, Boulder (Colo.) Public Library Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $245; PLA Division/RT Member, $195; Non-Member, $295 Onsite: ALA Member, $295; PLA Division/ RT Member, $245; Non-Member, $345
Library Advocacy….From Your Community's Perspective Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This one-day pre-conference will provide training on the effective use of Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose, and Persuasion: A PLA Toolkit for Success. Each participant will receive a copy of the publication. This advocacy toolkit, created by a PLA taskforce with Metropolitan Group, was published in 2007. Participants will be taught how to showcase the importance of their library by connecting directly to their community's values, goal setting, audience analysis and identification, message and strategy development. It is recommended that libraries send a team, e.g., director, trustee, marketing/publicity staff. Speakers: Clara Bohrer, Director, West Bloomfield Township (Mich.) Library; Laura Dellinger, Senior Executive Vice-President/ Principal, Metropolitan Group, Portland, Ore.; Pam Jaskot, Library Consultant, State Library of North Carolina; Kathleen Reif, Director, St. Mary's County (Md.) Library Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $295; PLA Division/RT Member, $245; Non-Member, $345 Onsite: ALA Member, $345; PLA Division/ RT Member, $295; Non-Member, $395
Why We Borrow: Small Libraries Chime In Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Do I have enough signage, or too much? Do patrons pay attention to my displays? Metropolitan Library System asked Envirosell, a retail space consulting firm, to analyze the behavior of library patrons in small public and academic libraries. Come hear best practices for customer service, and how you can implement the recommendations. Speakers: Sally Anderson, Library Director, North Park University, Chicago, Ill.; Jamie Bukovac, Library Director, Indian Prairie Public Library District, Darien, Ill.; Kate Hammeke, Envirosell, New York City; Detlev Pansch, Executive Director, Barrington (Ill.) Area Library; Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Director of Consulting and Continuing Education, Metropolitan Library System, Burr Ridge, Ill.; Mary Tuytschaevers, Library Director, Acorn Public Library District, Oak Forest, Ill. Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $245; PLA Division/ RT Member, $195; Non-Member, $295 Onsite: ALA Member, $295; PLA Division/ RT Member, $245; Non-Member, $345
A Dialogue with the Aging Network and the Library Community: The New Guidelines on Library and Information Services to Older Adults Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. RUSA RSS Committee on Library Services to an Aging Population With baby boomers flooding into retirement, libraries face new challenges in serving this growing segment of the population.Attendees at this pre-conference will learn how libraries and organizations for the aging can collaborate at the local and national levels. RUSA's newly revised "Guidelines on Library and Information Services to Older Adults "will be discussed. Speakers include representatives from organizations including AARP, the National Council on Aging, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and the Gerontological Society of America, along with library professionals with expertise in services to older adults. Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $145; RUSADivision/RT Member, $100; Non- Member, $220; Student, $60 Onsite: ALA Member, $160; RUSA Division/ RT Member, $125; Non-Member, $245; Student, $85
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Prostate cancer can be a life-changing diagnosis for men and their families. Because each patient's condition is different, it is very important to gather all of the information about your condition and the treatment options that are available to you before making a decision.
CyberKnife is the world's first and only robotic radiosurgery system. Although its name suggests scalpels, operating rooms and recovery time, CyberKnife treatment involves no cutting, no pain and no hospital stay. It is a safe alternative to surgery for the treatment of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the body - including the prostate.
You and your doctor will evaluate various treatment options and their advantages and disadvantages to determine the best treatment plan for you.
Patients who have prostate cancer have a "stage" associated with their diagnoses that describes how far the cancer has spread. Different stages of prostate cancer require different treatment approaches. Therefore, staging prostate cancer helps the physician determine the appropriate treatment.
There are multiple treatment options for localized prostate cancer (Stages I and II), including cyberknife radiosurgery, active surveillance (watchful waiting), surgery (radical prostatectomy) and/or radiation therapy.
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Radiation therapy has been used for decades to treat prostate cancer with varying degrees of success. The goal of any radiation therapy for prostate cancer is to deliver the appropriate dose of radiation needed to treat the cancer, while protecting the surrounding tissues and structures, and minimizing patient discomfort and side effects.
Today, CyberKnife Robotic-assisted Radiosurgery - a robotic radiation therapy that sounds like surgery, but isn't - is offering new hope for patients with localized prostate cancer. It also can be used to treat prostate cancer that has recurred after a radical prostatectomy or previous treatment. CyberKnife has been used to treat prostate cancer for about seven years. Studies are showing CyberKnife treatment produces exceptionally good PSA responses with a low incidence of side effects.
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CyberKnife, which sounds like surgery - but isn't, uses computerized robotic equipment to deliver beams of high-dose radiation with extreme accuracy and little damage to surrounding tissue.
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CyberKnife treatment is not like surgery or traditional radiation therapy. You will wear your regular clothes, relax on a cushioned table and listen to music. When it's over, you will resume your normal activities.
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There is no one treatment result that fits every situation; however, research and experience has shown very positive outcomes.
This graph shows the mean PSA responses over 36 months for 35 low- and intermediate-risk patients treated at Seattle CyberKnife. All patients are free from PSA relapse.
Dr. Robert Meier and the Swedish Radiosurgery Center (previously known as the Seattle CyberKnife Center) lead a national, multi-institutional clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of CyberKnife for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
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On Thursday comments from governor of the Bank of England weighed on the pound, with the sentiment following through into European trade on Friday. The pound weakened to the lowest value against the US dollar since July 2013. Disappointing data released by the ONS, showed that construction output had collapsed by 2.6% in January compared to December. Next Wednesday (18 March) the Bank of England releases the minutes from their meeting held on 4 and 5 March. The March rate announcement…Continue Reading →
Governor of the Bank of the England spoke at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and dampened market expectations of policy tightening. Carney explained that the Bank expected interest rates to return to target (2%) within 2 years, which is significantly higher than January's record low reading of 2%. The rhetoric from MPC members has been confusion for traders attempting to gauge the expected timeframe of policy tightening. UK interest rates have r…Continue Reading →
The Eurozone's single currency seems to be heading towards parity against the US dollar, starting the year above 1.20, now trading 1.0650. In March 2014 EURUSD traded just shy of the 1.40 mark, the story is driven by the divergence in economic situations between the US and the European periphery. Following Draghi's announcement of QE the sentiment towards the Eurozone has turned sour. Greece's potential exit from the single currency has unnerved investors with the cur…Continue Reading →
The US Department of Labor will release their monthly employment report, Non-Farm Payrolls at 13:30pm (London). The pivotal data is usually released on the first on the first Friday of each month, and is a good barometer of the health of the US economy. The figures vary widely, causing significant volatility at the time of release as traders react to the figures. The market consensus is for the Fed is to begin tightening in June with economy growing Yellen will begin exiting the ultra-…Continue Reading →
At noon the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce if there is a change to interest rates or the asset purchase programme. The current base rate is 0.5% and today's announcement marks six years since the MPC cut interest rates to the record low. The expectation is a vote for rates and QE (£375bn) to be left unchanged. The Bank of England's MPC remit is to target 2% inflation, over the last few years the economy consistently overshot as t…Continue Reading →
The latest indicator for the UK economy; Markit Services PMI (Feb) 56.7 vs consensus of 57.4, this follows beats in manufacturing data. Following the release GBPUSD has been offered and weakened against the US dollar. Prior to the release GBP reached a new 7 year high against the Euro. The figure service sector growth is still a strong figure, however it is slightly below expectations. A positive from the data release was the that "new business increased at sharpest pace for thre…Continue Reading →
At the end of last week the Yuan weakened to the lowest level in 2 years. On Saturday the Peoples Bank of China surprised markets and cut the lending and deposits rates, for the second time in 4 months. The move is an attempt to ease monetary policy to fuel further growth. Following the move, miners got a lift as traders expect Chinas expansion to increase their demand. The Australian dollar also was buoyed, as a major trading partner of China, and a key exporter of commodities.…Continue Reading →
Over the last few decades Chinese growth figures have been the envy of central banks around the globe. The back-to-back years of double digit GDP have now slowed to "only" around 7%. Recent macro data from China has disappointed markets, with the indicators pointing to a further slowdown in economic growth. The expansion has been coupled with inflation, however data released in January reported a 5 year low. On the 4 February the PBOC attempted to stave off a further slowdo…Continue Reading →
Macro Outlook UK General election A major potential risk for Sterling over the short to mid-term is the potential of an inconclusive majority in government with the coalition discussions being drawn out. The recent polls for the election don't show a conclusive majority for either of the major political parties, with one of the minor parties expected to be the maker of any coalition leadership. Bank of England rate hike The market has priced in a rate hike for Q…Continue Reading →
The FTSE 100 is edging closer to its all-time record high reached on the final day of trading in 1999 at the height of the tech bubble. The components of the index are heavily weighted by financial and commodity companies that have had significant declines over the last 15 years. The index is isn't a proxy for the growth of the UK economy due to the high percentage of global exposure from earnings for the components. FTSE 100 currently trading 6910, the record intra-day high is 6…Continue Reading →
Greece is currently in final talks with Eurozone finance ministers regarding the countries impending bailout. If no agreement is met, then ultimately Greece would be unable to make its debt repayments and default on its obligations. This would then set a painful set of events, as Greece leaves the single currency, with measures such as currency controls. The Euro wasn't developed with an exit plan built in, so the move would have disastrous effects for the Mediterranean country.…Continue Reading →
The Bank of England minutes for 4 and 5 February headline announcements were as expected, the MPC voted unanimously (9-0) to leave interest rates and quantitative easing unchanged. The current ultra-loose monetary policy is interest rates at the record low of 0.50% and asset purchases (QE) at £375bn. The ONS released the ILO Unemployment for February with the rate dropping to 5.7% below expectations of 5.8%. The UK claimant count fell to 823,000 in January, lowest since May 2008,…Continue Reading →
The latest inflation data released from the ONS shows is the lowest in 25 years, well below the Bank of England's target of 2%. During the height of the economic crisis, inflation continually overshot the central bank's target at a time of austerity and increases in unemployment. Wage stagnation and high inflation led to a squeeze on wage growth and played its part in a slow economic recovery. When inflation overshoots targets the normal practice is to raise interest rates…Continue Reading →
Today is a public holiday in the US (President's Day), volumes are likely to be lighter in afternoon, and certain trading hours are affected. The above trading times are dependent on our liquidity providers, and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. If you have any questions regarding the trading hours please contact us.…Continue Reading →


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|It's peanut butter jelly time!
Although it may seem as if I rarely eat vegetables, I can assure you that I do. Hahaha (: Peanut butter cookies are my dad's favourite, so even though he is on the other side of the country, these are for you, Dad!
These cookies were simple and quick to make and they are super squishy and delicious.
Peanut buttah cookies
1/2 cup earth balance butter
3/4 cup cane sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Ener-G egg replacements
1 1/4 cup peanut butter- smooth
11/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
Preheat oven to 350
With an electric mixer beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg replacement and peanut butter. Continue mixing, adding flour,soda and salt. Once dough forms, roll into balls, place on a cookie sheet and squish down with a fork.
Bake for 10 minutes. allow to cool and consume with a glass of cold milk (non-dairy).


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The guideline contains recommendations for best nursing practices in the assessment and management of pain for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs).
It is acknowledged that the individual competency of nurses varies between nurses and across categories of nursing professionals (RNs and RPNs) and is based on knowledge, skills, attitudes, critical analysis and decision making which is enhanced over time by experience and education.
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European stocks ended lower on Thursday, with a key index hitting a two-month low, as data that showed the euro zone had slipped into recession again spooked investors.
The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares unofficially closed 0.9 percent lower at 1,078.90 points, a level not seen since early September.
Swiss and German stocks where among the worst hit, with HeidelbergCement down 2.6 percent, ThyssenKrupp down 2.3 percent and Roche down 1.8 percent.
However, mounting expectation that Spain would request a bailout helped limit the losses, with Madrid's IBEX gaining 0.3 percent and euro zone banking stocks rallying.
Despite the day's losses, IG market analyst Jerome Vinerier said the overall market remains without a clear direction.
"Apart from the DAX which has started to take a hit, European indexes are mostly in a consolidation mode, moving sideways," he said. "We're not getting any 'sell' signals, keeping in mind that just a week ago a lot of indexes were testing year highs."
Euro zone data showed that the region slipped into recession in the third quarter of 2012, as French resilience failed to mitigate the effect of a slump in Germany.
Germany's economic growth slowed to 0.2 percent in the third quarter over the previous quarter, while Spain's economy contracted 0.3 percent. Both were in line with expectations.
On the other hand, data from France showed the economy grew 0.2 percent, better than forecasts for zero growth. The euro zone economy as a whole contracted 0.1 percent in the third quarter, following a contraction of 0.2 percent in the second quarter.
Ex-Europe, China's Communist Party unveiled its new leadership on Thursday, confirming Xi Jinping's elevation to top spot as the next President and party chief and Li Keqiang as Prime Minister.
Speaking after his election Xi said he and his party face "severe challenges" and problems within the party such as corruption, bureaucracy and being out of touch with the people. Xi added that it was the duty of the party to reform.
The seven-man Politburo Standing Committee — China's most powerful group of senior leaders overseeing the Republic's governance under Xi Jinping — was also named.


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#At file:///export/home/x/mysql-5.5-runtime-bug51099/ based on revid:dmitry.lenev@stripped 3151 Jon Olav Hauglid 2010-10-04 Bug #51099 Assertion in mysql_multi_delete_prepare() This assert was triggered if DELETE was done on a view that referenced another view which in turn (directly or indirectly) referenced more than one table. Delete from a view referencing more than one table (a join view) is not supported and is supposed to give ER_VIEW_DELETE_MERGE_VIEW error. Before this error was reported from the multi table delete code, an assert verified that the view from the DELETE statement had more than one underlying table. However, this assert did not take into account that the view could refer to another view which in turn referenced the actual tables. This patch fixes the problem by adjusting the assert to take this possibility into account. This problem was only noticeable on debug builds of the server. On release builds, ER_VIEW_DELETE_MERGE_VIEW was correctly reported. Test case added to delete.test. modified: mysql-test/r/delete.result mysql-test/t/delete.test sql/sql_delete.cc === modified file 'mysql-test/r/delete.result' --- a/mysql-test/r/delete.result 2010-08-30 22:22:01 +0000 +++ b/mysql-test/r/delete.result 2010-10-04 08:25:04 +0000 @@ -509,3 +509,18 @@ CREATE TABLE t3 LIKE t1; DELETE FROM t1.*, test.t2.*, a.* USING t1, t2, t3 AS a; DROP TABLE t1, t2, t3; End of 5.1 tests +# +# Bug#51099 Assertion in mysql_multi_delete_prepare() +# +DROP TABLE IF EXISTS t1, t2; +DROP VIEW IF EXISTS v1, v2; +CREATE TABLE t1(a INT); +CREATE TABLE t2(b INT); +CREATE VIEW v1 AS SELECT a, b FROM t1, t2; +CREATE VIEW v2 AS SELECT a FROM v1; +DELETE FROM v2; +ERROR HY000: Can not delete from join view 'test.v2' +DELETE v2 FROM v2; +ERROR HY000: Can not delete from join view 'test.v2' +DROP VIEW v2, v1; +DROP TABLE t1, t2; === modified file 'mysql-test/t/delete.test' --- a/mysql-test/t/delete.test 2010-08-30 22:22:01 +0000 +++ b/mysql-test/t/delete.test 2010-10-04 08:25:04 +0000 @@ -554,3 +554,29 @@ DELETE FROM t1.*, test.t2.*, a.* USING t DROP TABLE t1, t2, t3; --echo End of 5.1 tests + + +--echo # +--echo # Bug#51099 Assertion in mysql_multi_delete_prepare() +--echo # + +--disable_warnings +DROP TABLE IF EXISTS t1, t2; +DROP VIEW IF EXISTS v1, v2; +--enable_warnings + +CREATE TABLE t1(a INT); +CREATE TABLE t2(b INT); +CREATE VIEW v1 AS SELECT a, b FROM t1, t2; +CREATE VIEW v2 AS SELECT a FROM v1; + +# This is a normal delete +--error ER_VIEW_DELETE_MERGE_VIEW +DELETE FROM v2; +# This is a multi table delete, check that we get the same error +# This caused the assertion. +--error ER_VIEW_DELETE_MERGE_VIEW +DELETE v2 FROM v2; + +DROP VIEW v2, v1; +DROP TABLE t1, t2; === modified file 'sql/sql_delete.cc' --- a/sql/sql_delete.cc 2010-07-28 11:17:19 +0000 +++ b/sql/sql_delete.cc 2010-10-04 08:25:04 +0000 @@ -525,9 +525,7 @@ int mysql_multi_delete_prepare(THD *thd) if (!(target_tbl->table= target_tbl->correspondent_table->table)) { DBUG_ASSERT(target_tbl->correspondent_table->view && - target_tbl->correspondent_table->merge_underlying_list && - target_tbl->correspondent_table->merge_underlying_list-> - next_local); + target_tbl->correspondent_table->multitable_view); my_error(ER_VIEW_DELETE_MERGE_VIEW, MYF(0), target_tbl->correspondent_table->view_db.str, target_tbl->correspondent_table->view_name.str); Attachment: [text/bzr-bundle] firstname.lastname@example.com
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With its delicate, coral flesh and mild savoriness, smoked salmon has long been the darling of the brunch table. Layered on a cream cheese-covered bagel or served alongside capers and creme fraiche, it lends a touch of elegance and healthfulness to the buffet.
Yet it can do much more. Whether featured in a pasta dish, incorporated into a salad or stuffed into a fajita, smoked salmon is a versatile, multifaceted fish.
Although considered a delicacy, smoked salmon has quite humble beginnings. Born out of necessity, smoking was the means by which medieval Europeans, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, ensured that their bountiful salmon catches would remain edible throughout the year.
Every now and then, smoked salmon gets confused with its bolder, saltier Scandinavian cousin gravlax. This comes as no surprise, as menus inaccurately feature such items as "lox and bagels." Because most diners do not appreciate the piquancy of salt-preserved gravlax, smoked salmon usually stands in for lox.
While the taste and texture have evolved over the years, what hasn't changed is its healthfulness. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, smoked salmon remains a high-protein, low-calorie food.
Wrapped in plastic and refrigerated, smoked salmon will keep for a week. Double-bagged in plastic freezer bags, it can be frozen for six months. Freezing smoked salmon does alter its silky texture and taste — so, it's better to refrigerate than to freeze it, if possible.
Although purists may opt to eat this delicacy with a dusting of ground pepper and on a cracker, bagel or slice of rye or pumpernickel bread, a wealth of recipes exists. Consider an updated grilled cheese or eggs Benedict where smoked salmon replaces the ham. For breakfast, sample a smoked salmon quiche, omelet or frittata or smoked salmon wrap, pasta or polenta at dinner.
Along with dill, creme fraiche, cucumbers, capers, sour cream and cream cheese, smoked salmon pairs well with a long list of foods, including hard-boiled eggs, garlic, leeks, lemon juice, potatoes and potato salad, shallots and vinaigrette.
Smoked salmon stuffed tortillas
Prep: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings
4 tortillas, warmed
4 ounces smoked salmon
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained
Hot sauce, optional
Lay the tortillas on a work surface; place equal amounts of salmon, avocado, tomato, spinach, sour cream and capers over the center of each. Fold in the edges; serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition information: Per serving: 294 calories, 44% of calories from fat, 15 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 6 mg cholesterol, 30 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 370 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
Green pea and smoked salmon fettuccine
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutesMakes: 6 servings
1 pound fettuccine
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 green onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen peas
3 ounces smoked salmon, diced
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic; cook until soft but not brown. Pour in the wine and peas; cook until the peas have softened.
2 Add drained pasta and salmon to the skillet; toss to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese and white pepper; toss.
Nutrition information: Per serving: 480 calories, 33% of calories from fat, 18 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 61 g carbohydrates, 19 g protein, 198 mg sodium, 5 g fiber


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Recent News
January 28, 2013
Whole Foods Market Recalls Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the recall of one lot code of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (4 oz), cold smoked and sliced, sold in stores in 12 states, because it may contain Listeria Monocytogenes.
The recalled salmon is sold in black-and-gold, flat, rectangular vacuum-sealed packages; the lot code being recalled is 7425A2298B. The lot code is ink-jet printed on the back of the package, on the upper left side. The UPC code is 0 99482 40880 0.
The full recall and photos of labels can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm336951.htm?source=govdelivery.


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Green Knights Stay in MWC Title Hunt With Key Road Win at Carroll
From Sports Information Director, October 16, 2010 | Football
by Dan Lukes, firstname.lastname@example.com, (920) 403-4077
WAUKESHA - St. Norbert College remained in contention for its first Midwest Conference championship since 2007 with a 30-6 win over Carroll University at Schneider Stadium.
The Green Knights (4-3) moved into a five-way tie for second-place in the MWC standings at 4-2. St. Norbert, Carroll, Grinnell, Illinois College and Monmouth are all one game behind Ripon with three weeks left to play.
St. Norbert led 7-6 after the first quarter, breaking open the game with two second-quarter touchdown. Rob Berger scored on a 3-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter for a 13-6 lead, a drive set up by a Carroll fumble in its own end.
The Green Knights boosted their advantage to 20-6 with 6:05 left before halftime on a 2-yard plunge by John Weninger on fourth-and-goal. St. Norbert converted on two fourth downs on the drive, which lasted nine plays covering 59 yards.
Following a scoreless third quarter, St. Norbert made it a three-possession game with a 30-yard field goal by Roger Nault with 12:27 left. Berger's 60-yard bomb to Joe Green with 6:30 left closed out the scoring.
St. Norbert, which did not have any turnovers, put up 355 yards of total offense on the Midwest Conference's top-ranked defense, and became the first team to score at least 30 points on Carroll this year. Berger completed 14 of 25 passes for 248 yards and one touchdown and also rushed 13 times for 42 yards and one touchdown. Weninger rushed 23 times for 45 yards and two touchdown. Green hauled in five receptions for 133 yards and one score.
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Some of you who have seen my earlier thread will be familiar with the week long story of Shadow. In short, we recently had a tumor removed from his belly but have still been unable to convince him to eat (even with a stimulant). He appears interested in food, but spits it out.
We took him to the vet and he said his tongue is quite irritated. He prescribed a mouthwash they use in the radiation department for cats with mouth sores - it's supposed to numb the area so they'll be willing to eat. Well, I think the third time, I managed to get about half of it IN his mouth - this took two people to do and once it was done, he salivated so heavily that I'm not sure it got anywhere important. We haven't had this much trouble with the liquid pain medication.
Anyone have any suggestions for a pain relieving wash that might not be so hard on him? I think it's just Lydacaine - seems like they could suspend it in malt or something they may not hate so much.
In any case, here's hoping for an easy solution to this particular problem - eventually, when I get all the info, I'll be posting about suggestions for chemo since we have to go that route, but right now, I'd be happy to get him to eat!!!
So sorry about the trouble you are having with your kitty. I hav eno idea if this will work or not but maybe try some Apple Cider Vinegar. Get the cloudy vinegar with the "mother" in it. Apple Cider Vinegar has healing attributes. You can take a look at a website called EARTH CLINIC they have wonderful homepathic type remedies.
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We got him to eat almost a whole jar of beef baby food. He also just ate a bug!
oh yea!!!
Just in case the problem isn't quite solved, here is another possible suggestion. By the way, what kind of bug did he eat?
I have been monitoring your previous threads on Shadows problems, and it sure has been an ordeal for all concerned.
Something I have used in the past on my animals having mouth and digestive problems is Aloe Vera juice. It could be worth a try. It does have a healing and soothing ability when taken internally, as well as aiding in digestion. I would try to get 2 teaspoons of Aloe Vera juice into Shadow over the day using an eye dropper. I would administer two eye droppers full at a time, and taking a few minutes every time. Administering about a quarter of an eyedropper each time you put it in his mouth, and try to apply it in both sides of his mouth to make sure the whole mouth gets coated with juice. An eyedropper will take about 1 ML so you will be giving Shadow about five treatments a day.
The juice I use is Lily of the desert, and its marked "Preservative-free". It does have a pH stabilizer in it - citric acid. There are a couple of other good quality brands out on the market but the names are not coming to me right now.
Check out the organic apple cider vinegar and see if there is a way that you can use it as well. There are a lot of benefits to apple cider vinegar both to us and our pets, I have an apple cider vinegar and soda every day (scotch free). The people that got me started on apple cider vinegar used to put it in their cats drinking water, and it was a small amount so as not to affect the taste of the water too much, and turn the cats off of drinking.
Thanks so much! We'll try these out just in case. He's definitely improving though - aside from the bug (which was moving too fast for me to see) - he ate 1 1/2 ounces of the high calorie AD food the vet prescribed. l
Hopefully, this problem a, at least, is taken care of. We see the oncologist on Tuesday so I'll probably be looking for advice on that next.
You know, a few years back my beautiful baby Gus (a gray and white longhair kitty with a bowtie) died very suddenly. He was sitting on my lap purring and then he vomited up this clear liquid and started crying in a way I've never heard. 20 minutes later at the ER they told me that I fast-growing tumor in his belly had burst and there was nothing they could do. Only that week I'd noticed that he wasn't eating. It was so sudden. Looking at what we're going through with Shadow, I'm almost glad it went that way - I only had about 20 minutes of worry before I was dealing with grief. I hope we can find a way to make the last few months with Shadow good for both him and us.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Santa Clara University Department of Athletics and Recreation had five student-athletes earn Spring All-Academic honors from the West Coast Conference on Wednesday. The Broncos had five athletes represented on the six spring teams that were selected by the league office from many well-credentialed nominees.
WCC women's tennis player of the year Christine Limbers was one of the honorees selected after she posted a 3.71 overall GPA following the Winter Quarter. She adds this honor alongside her Academic All-District honor that she received earlier this year.
Justin Ahasic from men's golf and Anthony Rea from baseball earned the honor for the first time in their careers as they posted overall grade point averages of 3.56 and 3.39, respectively. Erich Chen from men's tennis and Amanda Kremer from women's crew also made the list with their 3.30 and 3.27 overall GPA.
"These honorees represent the commitment of WCC student-athletes to both academic and athletic excellence," said WCC Commissioner Michael Gilleran. "Every year it's a difficult process to narrow the long list of qualified nominees from each institution. All of those nominated should be proud of their achievements."
During the fall seasons the Broncos had nine student-athletes selected to the All-Academic teams, bringing their season total to 14 on the year. Additionally, student athletes at Santa Clara University graduate at the highest rate in the WCC, and at the second-highest rate among all Division I institutions in California. SCU athletes also recorded the second-highest percentage graduation rate in California for the last decade, according to annual report released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Kevin Annis, USF (Sr. 3.42 Business Admin.)
Marshall Bratton, GON (Jr. 3.60 Accounting)
Cory Brightwell, PEP (Jr. 3.65 Business Admin.)
Nick Cirbo, USF Jr. (3.32 Business Admin.)
Dane Dobrinich, SMC (Jr. 3.36 Business Admin.)
Armand Gaerlan, USF (Jr. 3.26 Business Admin.)
John Gonzalez, GON (Jr. 3.80 Physical Education)
Robert Hobbs, PEP (So. 3.43 Business)
Steve Kleen, PEP (So. 3.56 Sports Medicine)
Kea Kometani, PEP (So. 3.21 Economics)
Anthony Rea, SCU (So. 3.39 Economics)
Eric Rodland, GON (Sr. 3.76 Mechanical Eng.)
Kevin Rose, USF (Jr. 3.85 Biology)
Justin Ahasic, SCU (Jr. 3.56 English)
Tim Cureton, USD (Sr. 3.50 Business Admin.)
Mike Farrell, LMU (Jr. 3.32 Biology/Psycology)
Robert Frye, USF (Jr. 3.52 Finance)
Mark Hepler, USD (Jr. 3.37 History)
David Hill, GON (Sr. 3.58 Psychology)
Joe Lanza, SMC (So. 3.70 Undecided)
Matt Munroe, GON (So. 3.28 Business)
Michael Putnam, PEP (So. 3.40 Business)
Tom Semeraux, USF (So. 3.22 Finance)
Katherine Hull, PEP (Sr. 3.40 Sports Admin.)
Kelsey Posedel, GON (Jr. 3.57 Marketing)
Cecily Quinajon, POR (Sr. 3.47 Nursing)
Megan Radonich, POR (Sr. 3.52 Accounting)
Marissa Crnkovich, POR (So. 3.53 Biology)
Kate Siddell, GON (Sr. 3.44 Business Admin.)
Elizabeth Campbell, GON (So. 3.70 Exercise Science)
Jakko Asuja, LMU (Sr. 3.67 Business)
Thomas Burgemeister, SMC (Sr. 3.83 Business)
Erich Chen, SCU (Jr. 3.30 Computer Eng.)
Brendan Cunningham, GON (Sr. 3.40 Biology)
Christian Dyvik, USF (Sr. 3.56 Business Admin.)
Axel Elvik, USF (So. 3.43 Business Admin.)
Tigran Martirosyan, (LMU So. 3.49 Economics)
Filip Sarovic, SMC (Sr. 3.30 Business Admin.)
Shaun Whitney, GON (Sr. 3.41 Biology)
Anna Andersson, PEP (So. 3.58 Advertising)
Michelle Duncan, USF (So. 3.79 Int'l Business)
Penka Fileva, LMU (Sr. 3.28 Finance)
Catalina Fillol, SMC (Sr. 3.34 Psychology)
Lauren Kazarian, USD (So. 3.76 Accountancy)
Christine Limbers, SCU (Sr. 3.71 Communications)
Katie Rock, GON (Sr. 3.77 Int. Relations)
Karin Schlapbach, PEP (So. 3.31 Psychology)
Anna Skogerboe, USF (So. 3.66 Accounting)
Kaori Tanabe, POR (Jr. 3.93 Political Science)
Charlotte Vernaz, PEP (Jr. 3.20 Int'l Studies)
Valerie Verrier, SMC (Sr. 3.25 Economics)
Aaryn Volkmann, GON (Sr. 3.80 Exercise Science)
Kristi Aamodt, GON (Jr. 3.90 Public Relations)
Kimberly Cupini, USD (Sr. 3.30 Evironmental Studies)
Kirsten Davis, USD (Sr. 3.55 Biology)
Breeanne Jackson, SMC (Sr. 3.62 Evironmental Science)
Amanda Kremer, SCU (Jr. 3.27 Liberal Arts)
Caitlin McClain, LMU (So. 3.96 Urban Stud./Poli. Sci.)
Cynthia Savoca, GON (Sr. 3.75 Sociology)
Angela Tanner, LMU (Jr. 3.85 Communications)
Kelly Vanek, USD (Sr. 3.77 Anthropolgy)


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KABUL, Afghanistan The deputy commander of NATO's military force in Afghanistan said on Sunday that incidents such as the fighting in Wardak province that killed two Americans and three Afghan soldiers would not weaken the strong relations between international and local forces.
British Lieutenant General Adrian Bradshaw, of NATO's International Security Assistance Force or ISAF, called a last-minute news conference in Kabul to address the incident, even though he had few details to give.
He said the initial report of an insider attack should be amended to note that the incident "is now understood possibly to have involved insurgent fire," and tried to stress that relations between international troops and their Afghan allies "are very strong and they're very effective."
The fighting started on Saturday when what is believed to have been a mortar fired by insurgents struck a checkpoint set up by US forces in Wardak, a provincial government spokesman said.
The spokesman said the Americans thought they were under attack from a nearby Afghan army checkpoint and fired on it, prompting the Afghan soldiers to return fire.
The Afghan Defense Ministry said the gun battle was the result of a "misunderstanding" between international forces and Afghan soldiers manning a checkpoint in the Sayd Abad district.
While it may be days before it becomes clear who fired on whom first, the incident illustrates how tense relations have become between international troops and their Afghan allies.
Officials on both sides went into damage control mode, arguing that Saturday's violence did not mark a new low in Afghan-US relations and urging patience while investigators tried to figure out exactly what had happened.
The toll has climbed steadily in recent months with a spate of attacks by Afghan army and police against American and NATO troops, and questions about whether allied countries will achieve their aim of helping the Afghan government and its forces stand on their own after most foreign troops depart in little more than two years.
Attacks by Afghan soldiers or police - or insurgents disguised in their uniforms - have killed 52 American and other NATO troops so far this year.
- Allen: Insider attacks "signature" of Afghan war
- Panetta: NATO rebuilding partner operations with Afghans
- 2 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan ambush After spate of "insider attacks," NATO lessens Afghan partnership
The so-called insider attacks are considered one of the most serious threats to the U.S. exit strategy from the country. In its latest incarnation that strategy has focused on training Afghan forces to take over security nationwide - allowing most foreign troops to go home by the end of 2014.
Although Obama has pledged that most U.S. combat troops will leave by the end of 2014, American, NATO and allied troops are still dying in Afghanistan at a rate of one a day.
Even with 33,000 American troops back home, the U.S.-led coalition will still have 108,000 troops - including 68,000 from the U.S. - fighting in Afghanistan at the end of this year. Many of those will be training the Afghan National Security Forces that are to replace them.
"There is a challenge for the administration," O'Hanlon said, "to remind people in the face of such bad news why this campaign requires more perseverance."


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After the 2014 Emmy nominations were announced this morning (July 10), history was made, as Laverne Cox has become the first transgender person to receive an Emmy nomination.
Laverne was nominated in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for her role as Sophia in Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black.' Also nominated in the same category were fellow 'OITNB' castmates Natasha Lyonne (Nicky) and Uzo Aduba (Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren).
While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Laverne stated, "I'm on cloud nine. I'm through the roof. What a wonderful, wonderful day for 'Orange' and for black trans-women."
Kate Mulgrew, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for 'Orange Is the New Black,' told the site, "I think that Laverne as both an activist and an actor is doing a Herculean job of bringing transgenderism to the forefront of American politics and culture."
In total, the Netflix dramedy received 12 nominations this morning, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
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Trainer Peter Casey says Flemenstar is "very unlikely" to run at the Cheltenham Festival in March after being found to have a lung infection.
The Stephen Curran-owned eight-year-old, who finished second to Sir Des Champs in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday, was diagnosed with the problem on Monday.
He is instead likely to be aimed at the big Aintree meeting in April.
Casey told Press Association Sport: "He'll be out for two to three weeks.
"It's a bad lung infection. The vets found he had it today.
"He's going to be all right in the long term, but I would say Cheltenham is very unlikely now.
"The jockey (Andrew Lynch) thought something was wrong on Saturday and it looks like he was right.
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A reporter in Korea decided to do a story on whether getting hit by a baseball actually hurts. He even got into the batter's box to find out for himself, as you can see in the above video (grab your Korean-to-English dictionary if you'd like to watch the entire report).
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I dreamed of sandwiches and all the variations possible the other night after Chris introduced me to one of his sandwich makers. So Friday we picked up provisions and this morning I tried my hand at stuffed french toast. Filled with creamcheese and strawberry jelly. Not bad, but the next time I think I'll use bananas and nuts in the cream cheese.
I spent nearly another entire day messing around with the wii. I hadn't run the update in ages, so I was several versions behind. So most of that was taken care of Friday. So that left Saturday with trying to figure out how to take better advantage of the USB ports. Still didn't resolve some of the issues, but at least I feel like I'm making progress.
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The Friends of BCPA (FofBCPA) is a 501(c)3 Illinois not-for-profit organized in 2015 to serve as a funding source for the future Arts Education facility known as The Creativity Center as well as the BCPA.
Priorities include: securing the remaining funding to renovate The Creativity Center; establishing an endowment to benefit programming and Angel Tickets at the BCPA; and supporting the BCPA in its effort to remain a local economic engine as well as an important regional performing arts center.
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text: WERNIGERODE, Germany (Reuters) - Opponents of a renewed German "grand coalition" took to the road on Saturday, hoping to persuade members of their Social Democratic Party (SPD) to vote against governing with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives for another four years.The party's rank-and-file, bruised after seeing the SPD's previous stint as Merkel's junior partner lead to its worst election result since 1933, is wary of its leaders' calls for the party to step up for the sake of Germany's stability.Leaders of the SPD and the conservative camp thrashed out a 28-page blueprint for a possible "GroKo" grand coalition government this week, recommending that their parties hold formal coalition talks.But at a regional party meeting in Wernigerode, a medieval town of half-timbered buildings at the foot of the thickly forested Harz hills, delegates wrestled with the issue which has split the party down the middle."Important demands that the SPD made ahead of the elections are simply not in the document," said Kevin Kuehnert, leader of the SPD's Jusos youth wing, who will spend the next week criss-crossing the country arguing for delegates to vote "No" to coalition talks at a special party congress next Saturday."We Jusos aren't going to make ourselves the servants of a Black (conservative) government that demands deportations or a refugee camp," said Florian Luedke, a local youth delegate wearing a "NoGroKo" badge, to applause.Their message resonated at the regional party conference in Wernigerode, where delegates voted 52-51 against pursuing negotiations on a grand coalition. There were four abstentions, the SPD said.The slump in the SPD vote in the Sept. 24 national election has left the membership in a contrary mood, with many calling for the party to reinvent itself in opposition rather than attempt to implement what they see as thin gruel in the coalition blueprint.The document is sprinkled with pledges - on strengthening the European Union, on supporting refugees, on tax and pensions - designed to appeal to the more radical membership.But most fall far short of what the SPD campaigned for in the election. A tax hike for the wealthy or the establishment of parity between private and public healthcare were absent from the document thrashed out with Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and her still more conservative Bavarian CSU allies."DAMNED LONELY"The Jusos are angered particularly by the document containing an aspiration that migration not exceed 220,000 a year, dismissing it as an "asylum cap by another name".The SPD's branch in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's largest state, also opposes a repeat of the coalition. Hit by the decline in the heavy industry that had provided its traditional voter base, it was toppled in the regional government by Merkel's CDU last year.Even some senior party figures are not completely sold on the idea."There is a great deal of scepticism," Manuela Schwesig, SPD state premier in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, told NDR Info radio.Across the country, voters have deserted the SPD for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party or the Left party, formed from the ashes of the former East German Communist party.Addressing the regional congress in Wernigerode, Social Democrat Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged delegates to resist the temptation to lick their wounds in opposition, urging them to use power to give people a reason to vote for them."If you never make compromises you'll end up damned lonely, pretty quickly," Gabriel said. Only in power can the SPD advance policies that would win it votes, he added.He praised the deal's commitment to strengthening the EU and tackling youth unemployment across the bloc, saying that in a world where U.S. President Donald Trump was an increasingly unreliable partner and China ever more powerful, social democracy was hard to achieve "by national means".On this, at least, the radical youth wing agreed with him."There was lots of social democracy in the first bit on Europe, but after that it stops," Luebke said of the coalition blueprint. "Vote against the Grand Coalition, and look for ways to renew our party." (Reporting by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Hugh Lawson)