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The holidays are over, the trees and decorations have come down and the cookies and candy are almost gone. But here's a dose of warm-fuzzies to keep your holiday high going for at least another day or two.
As you might have heard already, this year's KYSS-mas for Kids auction was a smashing success, with a grand total of more than $24,000 being raised to help give local children-in-need the Christmas they deserved.
After auctioning off a variety of goods and services donated by area businesses, KYSSFM employees — along with staff from several sister stations — used the money they raised to take the kids on a Christmas shopping spree at Shopko.
If there is one thing better than the feeling you get from helping less-fortunate children, it's the feeling you get when you hear words of gratitude from the children that benefited from your generosity.
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Although he was very grateful for the opportunity to buy Christmas presents for himself and his family, 17-year-old Anthony reminded everyone what the holiday season is really about, saying, "I got to spend the time with my mom, which I don't get to do that often. That was probably my best present, but materialistic things just kind of add to it. I hope everybody appreciates Christmas and what it really stands for."
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Brooke is a 2010 graduate of The University of Montana, where she ran track and cross country for the Grizzlies. She is currently working as a writer and editor in Missoula.

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ommbc necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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We are the organizing committee for the Mexican Mathematics Olympiad in Baja California (ommbc initials in spanish).
This year, the 24th edition of the Mexican Mathematics Olympiad (OMM) is to be held in Ensenada, Baja California. We are in charge of making all the local arrangements, which include the contest's image.
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5) Attractions in the city: the marina, the winecountry, the blowhole (La Buffadora), sea lions, dolphins, whale sighting.
6) Details of the state: cacti, bighorn sheep.
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It's roughly double the cost of a typical winter storm.
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The officials said they learned a lot from the 2009 blizzard and were better prepared with a better response.
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Line-up 2 is more likely to take 20 wickets, although it is still quite unlikely to do so.
Bowlers are doing worse than batsmen imo.
1000+ runs for 5 wickets is absolutely rubbish. Even a state team would've done better.
Not great but the pitches have been flat. 245AO is much more inexcusable for mine.
Since the pitches are flat, good batting performances should be around the corner.
Would play Smith + 4 seamers. I still consider Smith a batsman, maybe a batting all-rounder in one-day cricket, but is more likely to get wickets than North. (Also runs).
For fast bowling, I'd take Dougie, Siddle, Harris and Cameron.
Personally I hope Doherty plays for as long as possible. I've tried to give him the benifit of the doubt, I don't think you can judge a cricketer by one match. But I can't bring myself to consider XD as Test match standard.
Didn't think I'd ever say this, but if Australia are looking to pull the trigger and take 20 wickets at any cost, the best option is Jason Krejza.
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==Project Proposal (Draft #1 - April 22, 2007)==
==Project Proposal (Draft #1 - April 22, 2007)==
Proposal for Increasing Student Membership in AASL
Proposal for Increasing Student Membership in AASL
American Association of School Librarians
American Association of School Librarians
June, 2007
June, 2007
Prepared by ALA's Emerging Leaders Team E
Prepared by ALA's Emerging Leaders Team E
Kristin Fontichiaro, Media Specialist, Birmingham (MI) Public Schools
Kristin Fontichiaro, Media Specialist, Birmingham (MI) Public Schools
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Outreach to NCATE programs as a sustainable component of our student member cultivation-strategies that mirror the intensity of our attention to ALA-MLS programs
One of the things we talked about in Seattle was to clarify the goal of our group. What does this mean? Does it mean we are to develop outreach programs to NCATE programs or does it mean that we are to develop strategies to cultivate student members from NCATE schools? Or does it means something else? - Nancy
Team Members
- Fontichiaro, Kristin
- Hoh, Anchi
- Roth, Robert
Team Mentor
Nancy Everhart
Nancy Everhart (email@example.com) is Director of the School Library Media Program at the Florida State University College of Information and Co-Director of Project LEAD, (http://www.ci.fsu.edu/projectlead) a leadership program for school library media specialists that incorporates tenets of National Board Certifiction.
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Conference Call Notes
- March 26, 2007
(Notes taken by Kristin)
- 1. Doc's surveys of students -- what did we learn?
Got 9 responses from Simmons. They were kind of nice. They're kind of what we might almost expect – personal contact is good, that there's some people were not very aware or had seen very little outreach material. A lot of people liked the idea of a conference and thought it was a good source for outreach. For our purposes, more important than the responses themselves is that we see the potential value of this kind of questionnaire.
Doc suggests a regular gathering of information from current students – keeping in touch with them or some means of having them talking back to the committee. Perhaps tracking them across graduate school. As student trends change, we should stay on top of it. He would recommend starting an AASL committee to do this kind of tracking.
He talked to someone at the state association saying that there had been an AASL table at the state conference. That was the extent of the outreach.
Doc will put the responses together and email them to Anchi & Kristin. He'll also email the survey to us. Maybe it can be recycled for use with Emerging Leaders (maybe ask an additional question about the quality of membership)?
Doc emphasizes the importance of keeping in touch with current students to find out what their interests are. Maybe every few years?
Anchi & Doc talked in Boston this weekend. Chinese American Library Association divided into several chapters. Each chapter has an Executive Committee. Each chapter has representatives that respond to the national board. Not really a need to form a national student chapter representatives. But AASL hierarchy is different.
Reasonable assumption: need to work at each university (not at state level). How can systems be institutionalized so structure is permanent? (Can't rely on students – they keep leaving.) Need a faculty advisor for a student chapter.
AASL somehow needs to have a hand in the university chapters. How?
Doc shares MA model: Students @ Simmons library school have a very active student chapter of MA organization. Began just a few years ago because one particular student thought it was a good idea; he took initiative to make it happen. Now he is graduated, but others have taken over it. They do a one-day conference. That group is affiliated with the state organization – they have a student SIG as part of the state organization. They get a seat on the Executive Committee.
It sounds like the only consistent point of contact is the state organization. Should we find a way to couple AASL membership with state membership?
What are we going to do for student members? How can we help them get access to AASL inner-circle stuff?
Anchi is browsing the list of committees under AASL. They have a new member mentoring committee. Maybe our action plan could tie this committee in to what they are already doing. Let's not reinvent the wheel and recreate activities that might already seat themselves in that area.
Anchi: When students browse AASL Web site, is there a lecture series or scholarship series they can go to?
Anchi: Finding a job is the top priority … Kristin: does AASL provide that? I don't think so.
Kristin: think practical. Can't rely on students finding their way to AASL. Let's get AASL right in the student's path. How? Back to Doc's idea of a faculty mentor.
Doc: This weekend's conference was student-oriented. Topics: collab between library & classroom teachers; relationship between principal & librarian. Integrating technology w/work as a school librarian. Job hunt came up but wasn't a scheduled topic. These are the kinds of things students are interested in – how do you do these things that library school is supposed to be teaching us to do?
Kristin: Knowledge Quest does help with issues like this … that should be a selling point for membership. Can AASL have sample copies of Knowledge Quest at conferences? How about promoting the AASL blog? The national perspective these bring? Being connected?
Doc: So how do we let folks know about this? Find a faculty member who is also an advisor/motivator?
Kristin: Get deans of programs to promote AASL membership through listserv?
Doc: School librarians work alone. We tend to be the only one in a school. There is more colleagiality – and literally more librarians – in the public or academic library workplace. While school librarians are in grad school, they have that colleagiality. When they enter the workplace, they're alone. We need to communicate the importance of AASL in helping sustain that sense of community.
Anchi: How do you get students involved? Could there be an orientation for new students? Could AASL be part of first-year students' orientation? Could be organized by a student chapter or not. Before there is a student chapter, it needs to be shepherded by a faculty advisor. Look back at AASL committee lists. Find faculty members who are already AASL members to advise/start those chapters. Would need by-laws, etc. How can AASL help establish that? Maybe provide a template of by-laws that could be modified by each university?
Doc: Someone on an existing membership committee should be charged with student membership. Clump ALA-accredited with NCATE-accredited schools? He'll talk with Diane R. Chen.
Anchi also saw a committee for recruitment of student librarians: http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aasleducation/recruitmentlib/aaslrecruitment.htm This page has some bad links and doesn't even say, "AASL helps make you a better school librarian." Suggestion: edit this page.
- 2. Any results to the faculty surveys sent out? (I sent Gail Dickinson's and Lesley Farmer's on to you)
- nobody is pushing for it at university level - relies on students - value of AASL membership not getting mentioned in class - Idea: students listen to professors' advice; get them to talk about it. We're getting a sense that professors just don't talk about it
Other ideas: - need to raise student awareness of issues and role AASL is playing … e.g., 65% solution, No Child Left Behind. AASL & ALA are actively lobbying about this. School media students need to be aware that this is part of what AASL/ALA does for its members.
Kristin sees 3 steps: 1. How do you get students to find out about AASL? 2. How do you entice students to join? (Benefits of AASL) 3. How do you make it financially possible?
Anchi brings up the idea of recruiting practitioners. Could university practicums require that all students discuss the value of membership in professional organizations as ongoing sources of networking, support, and professional development with their practicum teacher?
Doc: Let's propose that student AASL membership be no more than half of ALA membership.
Kristin: How can we reduce costs? Send Knowledge Quest to students in email instead of in print? THEY ARE AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE. Doc gives this quote, "Grad students are the poorest people on campus."
Kristin: We could ask current members to contribute an additional $5 or $10 to sponsor a student (like we can do on tax forms). This raises consciousness among constituency that we need to support younger members.
Anchi: Scholarships? Anchi: Was looking at awards/grants/scholarships section. Special fundraising to raise funds for scholarships. One award isn't enough. See http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/aaslawards.htm for list. Anchi suggests two kinds of awards: free conference attendance and another scholarship to cover tuition at a school. Maybe these should stipulate future service to AASL? Could cover incoming or existing grad school students. Look under ALA Spectrum scholarships (for minority students to enroll).
INCENTIVES: What about a lottery? Give away a free conference attendance to each university that offers an ALA/NCATE program? Anyone who is an AASL member is eligible for the lottery. Would the university department chip in something for travel and housing?
- 3. Content & format of EL survey -- what do we hope to learn?
- Doc is going to work on that. He'll email us a draft, probably tonight.
- 4. What is it that we want to/need to present to AASL?
- practical plan: Kristin to start drafting the document - Anchi will email John to ask about what the document should look like, what he wants us to present, we asked him questions (via Anchi on 1/26) that weren't answered. Our project should be responsive to his needs but still reflect our perspective on what would be successful. Anchi will take the lead with John. - presentation at poster session
- 5. What is it that we want to share at the poster session (Friday at Annual)
- They were going to let us know about electrical power. We might know more about specs in April. We might want to do a PowerPoint - Anchi can email EL leaders and find out. She will also find out if we need to write some sort of paper.
- 6. Working backwards ... Tasks - who does what?
- updating wiki: Anchi (will email content to us before it goes up) - Work on EL survey: Doc - writing documents: Kristin to start putting ideas together - formatting documents: TBA - preparing visuals for poster session: TBA - checking in with John: Anchi - checking in with Nancy: Kristin (will send her a draft of the doc later)
- 7. More working backwards ... Timeline from now to June
- May 16, 2007
(notes taken by Kristin)
Legislation Day – Doc talked with Diane Chen & Linda Williams. Both said the same thing: personal appearances are the most successful (e.g., speak to classes at the invitation of professors). These have done the most for recruitment.
Tri-fold board: - headline "How can AASL increase student membership?" - Each tri-fold covers one of our three areas of recommendations - Need a brief bio of each of us
Anchi: PowerPoint could cycle through each of the major points of the proposal. Make copies of the proposal. Not comfortable for profiles to be on board. Could be attached to proposal.
Anchi suggests: we email her and agree on how to display things. Design things in Word or Ppt and then figure out how we want the three panels to display.
Doc could go to Simmons and take photos. That's a good idea.
Anchi: Can we borrow pictures from NCATE or AASL Web site? (Kristin: Are there any?) What about screenshots? Good idea.
Kristin: What about cover of Knowledge Quest?
Anchi: What do we want to highlight on the board? With PowerPoint, it's very easy – we can go unlimited.
Doc: What if I went to Simmons and tried to get a group of students and staged some photos? He'll investigate this.
Anchi will work on the wiki. What will be posted? The proposal as it stands.
Anchi will work on PowerPoint draft. Anchi thinks she knows how to transfer some of the ideas into graphical format.
Timeline: - By Thursday, May 17: Doc finds out about possibility of taking photos at Simmons - By Sunday, May 20: send feedback on proposal draft to Kristin - By Monday, May 21: Kristin return edited draft to team & to John & Nancy for final feedback -- > Anchi will post to EL wiki - By Sunday, May 27: Anchi draft PowerPoint & Kristin sketch a plan for the trifold board - By Wednesday, May 30: feedback on PowerPoint due to Anchi & feedback on trifold board sketch due to Kristin - Wednesday, May 30, 8:30pm – next conference call - Early June: Anchi to acquire display board & begin assembly
Project Proposal (Draft #1 - April 22, 2007)
Proposal for Increasing Student Membership in AASL American Association of School Librarians June, 2007
Prepared by ALA's Emerging Leaders Team E:
Kristin Fontichiaro, Media Specialist, Birmingham (MI) Public Schools
Anchi Hoh, Program Manager, Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Robert Roth, School Librarian, Boston (MA) Public Schools
As part of our involvement in the American Library Association's inaugural class of Emerging Leaders, we were asked to investigate strategies for increasing student membership in the American Association of School Librarians among students enrolled in NCATE programs throughout the United States. By reflecting on our own experiences, those of students in other ALA divisions, pre-service school librarians in the Boston area, and those of professors in NCATE-accredited programs, we have determined that a successful student membership campaign will address these three areas:
- § How can students find out about AASL?
- § How do AASL promote its membership benefits in order to entice students to join?
- § How can AASL make it financially possible and/or appealing to join?
Research Results
Among Faculty Members
Through in-person and email conversations with various NCATE faculty members, we discovered the following:
- § Of the several faculty members we interviewed we need Doc's results here, all of whom are active in AASL themselves, only one said she actively promoted AASL in her classroom. Most promoted membership in the state media association as the primary organization to join. One sheepishly admitted that it just hadn't occurred to her but that she would actively promote AASL in the future!
- § Faculty members pointed out that while student organizations focused on school media exist, they are often dependent on students to guide their mission and activities. If motivated student leaders graduate and are not replaced, the student organizations are vulnerable or cease to exist.
- § A faculty member pointed out that many NCATE schools have less traditional student populations. In some instances, they are first-generation college attendees or finance their own education. Joining a state media association, even at a cost of $35/year or so, is a financial stretch. But joining ALA, at $25 for student membership plus $30 for AASL membership on top of state membership was simply beyond many students.
- § Many students are unaware of AASL and its benefits.
Among Students
A small sampling of students at Simmons College showed that most were not very aware of AASL of its benefits. They had a stronger understanding of the benefits of their campus student group or the state media association. This resonated with conversations held with faculty members, some of whom "admitted" to promoting state involvement over AASL.
Observing Practices of Other ALA Groups
It was observed that in some organizations, such as that of the Chinese American Library Association, state chapters were subgroups of the national group. However, in the case of school library media specialists, most join their state association as a first step. These state associations, though formally affiliates of AASL, are not considered "sub-chapters" of AASL. They run independently. This creates difficulty for students of limited financial means, as joining their state organization and AASL are mutually exclusive. In addition, joining AASL requires joining ALA first. While ALA's student membership is reasonably priced at $25/year, the total cost of joining ALA plus AASL often places AASL membership out of reach. Instead, students join their state organization, which offers them important local networking opportunities, such as job hunting assistance, which is often the primary concern of students in school library accreditation programs.
Therefore, to be successful at building student AASL memberships, AASL must work at the university level and in partnership with state organizations to recruit student members.
Recommended Action Steps
We recommend a three-step program for implementation: developing student awareness of AASL, promotion of AASL benefits, and a special membership price for students joining AASL
- Developing Student Awareness
Most school library media students are aware of their state media association as a source of scholarships, reduced state conference attendance, networking, and job listings/job assistance. Some university programs have student-sustained groups that are affiliates of the state conference, but these lack permanence, as those student leaders eventually graduate and are only replaced if there is leadership interest among incoming students. AASL must meet students where they are, not rely on students to learn about AASL on their own.
- Recommendations:
- § Implement a faculty advisor for student school media organizations on all ALA and NCATE campuses. These faculty advisors would provide continuity across time and also serve as local advocates for both state and national membership. AASL could consider supporting these faculty advisors by providing complimentary or reduced membership fees and/or conference attendance fees.
- § Provide AASL-created templates for university student media groups, including constitutions and by-laws, to make establishment of a student chapter easier.
- § Include AASL student membership flyers in student packets at state conferences.
- § Invite state media organizations to partner with AASL and offer membership packages that couple AASL with state memberships.
- § Engage AASL's existing new member mentoring committee to reach out to student members, ideally with a mentor in their home state to develop the networking/job opportunity areas identified by students as their top priority in joining an organization.
- § Encourage NCATE deans to promote AASL membership to their students through existing department listservs and publications.
- § Include a presentation about involvement in local, state, and national organizations in orientation sessions for first-year MLIS students.
- § Rethink the AASL recruitment Web page (http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aasleducation/recruitmentlib/aaslrecruitment.htm) to include a list of benefits to AASL membership. This page is outdated, has some bad links, and does not include the message, "AASL helps make you a better school librarian." Suggestion: edit this page.
- § Implement small AASL-sponsored scholarships, which show students an immediate benefit to AASL members. Scholarships would stipulate that recipients would "repay" AASL by participating on an AASL committee upon graduation.
- Promote Benefits of AASL Membership to Students
Our surveys showed that finding a job is the top objective for students joining a state media organization. However, students are also interested in looking beyond job interviews to the future jobs themselves. Other areas of interest include developing expertise in library/classroom collaboration, developing a strong relationship with the school administration, and integration of technology. AASL membership benefits address these later needs.
- Recommendations:
- § Promote Knowledge Quest, AASL's journal for members, as an ongoing source of professional development in these key areas of practice.
- § Distribute past issues of Knowledge Quest at state media conferences; send copies to student media organizations.
- § Promote the AASL blog as a source of up-to-the-minute information about the profession.
- § Promote participation in AASL conferences as a source for ongoing networking and professional development (membership includes reduced conference price attendance).
- § Promote AASL as a source for ongoing knowledge and personal connectiveness once a student leaves the university community. Unlike public or academic libraries, there is generally only one school librarian in a school. AASL can help sustain a sense of community.
- § Promote the importance of AASL in developing a national perspective on issues that can transcend a particular region's challenges or budget cuts.
- § Encourage universities to include a conversation about the value of professional membership in the practicum experience.
- Remove Financial Barriers to Membership
Graduate students are the poorest members on campus. Unlike their undergraduate counterparts, library science students often finance their own education and have limited financial resources. Some library science students are still paying off undergraduate loans or must pay for child care while they are in school. Therefore, minimizing financial barriers to AASL membership is the third key component to this plan.
- Recommendations:
- § Implement a new AASL student membership rate that is no more than 50% the price of ALA student membership. For example, current ALA student membership is $25; AASL student membership would not exceed $12.50.
- § Reduce AASL's cost-per-student-member by sending Knowledge Quest to student members as a PDF instead of as a print document. Today's students are e-savvy and are used to receiving information electronically. Electronic distribution to students reduces postage and printing costs.
- § Encourage current AASL members to contribute an additional $5 or $10 to supplement AASL membership or "adopt a student." This is similar to the line items available on tax forms that permit us to automatically send a few dollars to support the presidential campaign funds.
- § To stimulate membership, award each university program one free AASL conference membership. This would be awarded by lottery to any student at that university who joins AASL. A few extra participants in this large national conference will not overly burden the conference. Encourage the university to start a stipend to assist with housing and travel.
By implementing steps from each of the three areas, we are confident that AASL can develop a stronger and more meaningful relationships with its student members.


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When's the last time you replaced your pillows? Or cleaned your keyboard? You're using things every day that seem perfectly fine (where "fine" is defined as "functional"), but that, frankly, are absolutely gross. More practically, they're also likely to contribute to illness in small ways that add up over time, or make you feel worse when you finally do get sick. Here's a list of things lurking in your home or office that you may or may not know are secretly filthy and need to be cleaned or replaced, stat.
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Your Pillows
Exactly how frequently you should replace your pillows is a hotly debated topic, but most people suggest that you swap out your pillows every couple of years to keep them free of dust and dead skin, dust mites, dust mite... leavings, dust mite remains, mould and other nastiness. A 280g pillow can double its weight in three years, with the added bulk being entirely dust mite remains and other grossness you don't want under your head. Photo by Sergio Martínez.
If you have cheap pillows and are thinking about replacing them, don't let us stop you, but if you love your pillows or have pricey ones, or aren't allergic to dust mites, you may not have to replace them. Regular washings with the rest of your bed linen (or hand-washings) and a tumble in a hot dryer will keep your pillows clean and eliminate the dust mite problem, and fluff them up nicely at the same time. Also, consider picking up zippered pillow covers that are machine washable and provide a protective barrier between your face and an old, dirty pillow. If you take off that cover to wash it one day and your pillow is a shade of yellow, though, it might be time for a new one.
Your Keyboard
You keyboard is gross. Seriously, it's dirtier than a toilet seat, and while that bodes well for toilet seats everywhere, it definitely means you should clean your keyboard ASAP. We've shown you how, and I'm a big fan of a few light passes with a Magic Eraser (it's mildly abrasive, so careful not to rub off the letters) to keep it tidy. If it has been a really long time, you might want to up the ante with a good, thorough cleaning after removing the individual keys.
Your Toothbrush
When's the last time you replaced your toothbrush? Now, you don't need to replace your toothbrush every time you're sick, but dentists suggest you change your toothbrush every three months or so. Only about 9 per cent of us actually do so. Photo by Dustin Tinney.
Part of the problem is that the longer you let your toothbrush sit around, the more it plays host to a world of bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. Now, most of those bacteria are harmless and live in your mouth anyway, but the longer you let your toothbrush stick around, the bigger those colonies get. Plus, over time, the bristles get soft and frayed, and the toothbrush is overall less effective at cleaning your teeth. Consider replacing it or picking up a toothbrush with replaceable brush heads.
Light Switches and Door Handles
These innocuous fixtures are everywhere, touched by everyone, and never, ever really cleaned — especially in public places. At home, the risk of illness is usually lessened by the fact that there are only a few people walking around your house at any point in time, but in public these two can be germ-ridden beasts waiting to hitch a ride on any passerby. Think about how many people touch the doors to the bathroom in your office, both on the way in and out, regardless of whether they've washed their hands. Some people don't bother washing, others wash and hit the light switch or grab the doorknob with wet hands, which just adds moisture to the mix. At home, clean off your light switches and door handles when you clean the rest of your home — it doesn't need to be too often. At the office, wash your hands thoroughly, keep some hand sanitiser nearby, and on your way out of the bathroom, use the paper towel you're drying your hands with to open the door, then toss it in the trash next to the door on your way out.
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Taking out the rubbish is not the same as cleaning your rubbish bin. It doesn't matter how well your aim is, your trash can lid and body are probably filthy, especially if you have a large outdoor unit that you drag to the curb every week for your council's garbage collectors to empty. Before you bring that nasty bin back inside, or put a fresh bag in your kitchen rubbish bin, spray it down with a little disinfectant. Every couple of weeks, give it a good scrub in the bathtub with a bleach-based solution to make sure it's nice, tidy, and doesn't have a small colony of bacteria growing on the lid. Doesn't hurt to wash your hands every time you take out the rubbish or replace the bag either.
Your Phone
Mobile phones and traditional handsets are both filthy. Mobile phones are especially bad, with one study concluding that an alarming number of them have faecal bacteria lurking on them. That's right, poop. That shouldn't be a surprise considering how many of us take them to the bathroom, but it does mean that we should spend more time cleaning them. Our desk and cordless phones may not come to the bathroom with us, but they're also covered in the germs left behind from our talking, sneezing, coughing and more. Photo by Cheon Fong Liew.
A few alcohol wipes will take care of your office or home phone, but your mobile phone requires a little more love and care. A microfibre cloth will take care of the dirt and oils on your phone, but a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar will handle the rest. We'd suggest you give your phone a good cleaning once every couple of weeks and a wipe-down with a microfibre cloth every few days.
Your Toilet Flusher
This won't surprise some of you, but the rationale is simple: most people, in public or in their homes, touch the toilet flusher switch or knob right after using the bathroom and prior to washing their hands. At the same time, most of us remember to clean this at home when we clean the toilet (we hope — don't just pay attention to the bowl!) and most cleaning crews in public places do the same, or their toilets have auto-flushers. Still, it's a good reminder to practise proper hand-washing whenever possible.
Your Remote Control
You may not guess it, but that remote control sitting on the couch in front of the TV is actually a hotbed for bacteria and viruses, and it's an object that most people almost never clean. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona showed that remote controls in hospital rooms, hotel rooms and homes had more bugs growing on them than toilet seats, door handles, the bedspread and sink handles. Think about it: your remote gets dropped on the floor frequently, you may hold on to it while you're eating, it gets lost behind or under the couch, and most remotes have tiny spaces between buttons where dirt and gunk can check in. Give your remote a good rub down with a lintless cloth and a little rubbing alcohol. Since it's next to impossible to take a remote apart, proper hand-washing is the key here to staying healthy and germ free. That and replacing your remote when it starts to collect a fine layer of cruft that no one wants to touch. Photo by espensorvik.
We're not saying you should live your life in constant fear of bacteria. The big takeaways here are that you should clean the things in your life that you use regularly that you may not remember are probably gross, and any other time, remember to wash your hands. A few simple, minor changes can go a long way towards making sure you — and the other people you come in contact with — stay healthy and well.
Any common places we missed that you'd suggest cleaning? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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By Derrell Connor
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Because so much has happened over the last few months — not to mention the fact that we're in the home stretch of a particularly nasty election season — it's time for some "Last I Checked" random thoughts and observations:
Last I Checked, we are supposed to judge people based on who they are on the inside. So kudos to La Crosse television anchor Jennifer Livingston, who decided to directly address a viewer's e-mail that complained about her weight and questioned whether she was a suitable role model for youth. By standing up for herself and others who have been bullied and harassed online, Livingston not only proved that she is a role model, she also exposed the e-mailer, who clearly isn't one.
Last I Checked, when someone is convicted of a heinous crime, he or she is often remorseful and contrite before sentencing. Not Jerry Sandusky, who continues to deny the charge that he sexually abused at least ten boys over the past couple of decades, referring to the charges as a "conspiracy." Let's hope these young men continue to get the help they need, and Sandusky never again sees life outside a prison.
Last I Checked, player safety is supposed to be the number one concern for the National Football League. So why did the league play the preseason and the first few games of the regular season with replacement referees, and why are they scheduling Thursday night games every week? It makes one wonder: Is it really about player safety, or about money?
Last I Checked, Ryan Braun's 2012 statistics included first in home runs, third in batting average, and second in runs batted in as outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. All are numbers worthy of serious consideration of a second consecutive National League Most Valuable Player. However, a number of baseball analysts are predicting Braun won't get votes for the award due to his "positive" test for performance enhancing drugs that was later overturned by an arbitrator over the way the sample was handled. Braun has not tested positive since and statistically was better this season than last. So if these stories are true, the Baseball Writers Association of America is punishing Ryan Braun for their own flawed drug testing procedures. Sure, that makes a lot of sense.
Last I Checked, anyone that runs for political office possesses a lot of self-confidence, or swag, as I like to call it. When you're running for President of the United States, that swag is usually off the charts. So it always bothers me when critics of President Obama call him arrogant, as if that quality isn't evident in almost every president or candidate. Anyone who watched the debate this past Tuesday witnessed two men with massive egos sparring over various issues. If President Obama keeps getting singled out for arrogance, maybe we should consider replacing that word and use "uppity" instead.
Last I Checked, diversity in the workplace is a good thing. Having good, qualified, talented people of all colors, backgrounds, and genders working together in the public and private sector makes for strong companies and communities. I had no problem with presidential candidate Mitt Romney's "binders full of women" story. If that's what really happened, fine. It also seems that a number of conservative commentators also agree. So why are so many of them against affirmative action? Because that's exactly what Romney's story was.
And finally, Last I Checked, school districts and school boards are supposed to serve the needs of the students and parents. But recently in Madison, Dane County Judge Juan Colas repealed Act 10, which prompted Madison Teachers, Inc. to race to the bargaining table and hammer out a new deal for 2013-2014. Then we watched as MTI released a statement vowing to run opposition to various school board members because they included a provision to hire non-union teachers. Lesson for the Madison Metropolitan School Board: Always remember who you serve. Don't let yourselves be swayed by those who only seek to have their needs met first.


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At AGRITECHNICA 2015, SKF will be showcasing its SKF Agri Solutions portfolio for the agricultural sector, as well as launching a new addition to the range; SKF Agri Hub for harsh tillage.
Gothenburg, Sweden, 9 November 2015: SKF, the knowledge engineering company, will be presenting a selection of its solutions for the agriculture sector at AGRITECHNICA 2015. SKF will also be officially launching a brand new agricultural tillage hub unit, which meets the market's demand for higher speed and deeper tilling in harsh environments.
The brand new SKF Agri Hub unit enables deeper, heavier and faster tilling in challenging soil conditions, helping to extend service life and lower management costs while delivering high performance. Connecting the disc harrow arms to larger tillage discs (>600mm diameter), the new unit features a unique dual seal solution for exceptional sealing performance. It is also relubrication-free, so users can benefit from reducing the time and costs normally required to lubricate disc harrow machines after each use.
Commenting on the new SKF Agri Hub unit, Yannick Sellier, Global Segment Manager, Agriculture at SKF, said: "Extending the service life of a critical component of agriculture tillage machinery is essential to improving productivity and profitability for farmers. The new SKF Agri Hub unit achieves this by optimizing tillage performance on farms and reducing maintenance costs in the process."
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In Naughty Bear, players take on the role of Naughty Bear, a bear driven to seek vengeance after the other bears don't invite him to the big birthday party. Scorned for the last time, Naughty Bear becomes hell bent on manipulating and terrorizing the blissful bears inhabiting the Island of Perfection.
As Naughty Bear, players will wreak havoc on every stuffing-filled foe that crosses their path. Featuring an array of weapons, objects and scare tactics, gamers strive to earn Naughty Points as they inflict physical and psychological harm on Naughty Bear's enemies. This all-new scare-based points system means players will win the most rewards for being deviant and maniacal. The variety allows for a completely new experience every time players pick up a controller and the ill-fated bears become more difficult to harass and terrorize as the game progresses.
Naughty Bear features more than 30 levels to unlock, with unique characteristics and weaponry encountered at every stage. Gamers can search the game world and collect all the hidden party items locked away by the other bears.
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Wet developer Artificial Mind and Movement has shown off the first images of its next title, Naughty Bear (via 1UP). The new title follows the cute-meets-violent design philosophy similar to this year's Fairytale Fights.
Naughty Bear sets your standard stuffed animal on a quest for revenge against his fellow plush pals who refused to invite him to a party. 505 Games president Adam Kline chimes in: "Players tired of the same old shoot-'em-up, recycled gameplay are going to get what's coming to them in Naughty Bear." According to Kline a "scare-based" point system will reward "devious" and "maniacal" players. Read More »
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Release Date: June 29, 2010
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Roll through Florida's northwest panhandle and you'll find yourself in a world presumed long-lost. On one side, the Gulf of Mexico shimmers like molten silver beyond stretches of wetland prairie; on the other, slash pines stand in perfect formation. Clouds billow above white sand beaches, where long walks and calm, clean water refresh both human and canine spirits. This piece of Old Florida is often bypassed by travelers seeking big-name beaches, but the locals love to share lore and haunts, and are always ready to bond over dogs.
Downtown Apalachicola. This quaint-meets-quirky coastal town is a place where people savor each sunrise and sunset and live life slow enough to keep streets traffic-light free. There's the Gibson Inn, a historic Victorian dating to 1907, which welcomes furry boarders in guestrooms and on its wraparound porch. Share a budget gourmet al fresco meal with your furry companion at Magnolia Grill, where Chef Eddie wows diners of various species (including pups on special diets). Blue, a funky home decor store, showcases wonderfully witty canine sculptures in clay by Leslie Wallace, and at Petunia Boutique, you'll find pet goodies whimsical and practical. Seasonal events include animal-centric fun; in August, don't miss the Dixie Theatre's "Dog Days of Summer," a doggie talent and fashion show.
Island Hop. There are plenty of dog-friendly trails and public beaches around St. George Island, Carrabelle—an old-fashioned little beach town with flip-flop-based dress codes—and secluded Dog Island. Regional wallet-friendly, pet-friendly camping choices include St. George Island State Park, which offers 60 full-feature campsites in a breathtaking setting. Many Forgotten Coast beach houses welcome canines, too, and are far more affordable than rentals in higher-profile vacation spots. Explore the islands in a kayak or on a boat tour offered by Journeys of St. George Island, which welcomes dogs.
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Have you hugged a sickle cell patient today?
This year, June 19 has been designated world sickle cell day, but for those who suffer from sickle cell disease (SCD) every day is a potential sickle cell day. Sickle cell pain crisis is a constant threat.
Sickle cell disease encompasses several related disorders; the most common is sickle cell anemia.
It is the world's most frequent genetic disorder. In fact, it is estimated that 70,000 to 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Although the majority of them are African Americans, SCD also affects Hispanics and people of Saudi Arabian, Indian, Italian, Greek and Turkish descent. One out of every 500 African American and one out of every 36,000 Hispanic American newborns have sickle cell disease.
What is sickle cell disease?
Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the center. They move easily through your blood vessels and are flexible. Red blood cells contain an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin. This protein carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Sickle cells contain abnormal hemoglobin called sickle hemoglobin or hemoglobin S. Sickle hemoglobin causes the cells to take a crescent shape (like a sickle). They become stiff and sticky and tend to block blood flow in the blood vessels of limbs and organs.
Can I detect SCD early and prevent flare ups?
Yes. There is an advantage in diagnosing the disease early in order to prevent complications. Therefore, all states in the US screen newborns for sickle cell disease. Children with SCD can then receive appropriate care to prevent infections and strokes that can be fatal for example. If you have sickle cell disease, there are things you can do to prevent crises. As with everybody else, a healthy diet is essential. You must hydrate yourself well by drinking plenty of water or other hydrating fluids; this is even more important in the warm weather months coming up. Avoid extreme cold and heat. You are more likely to have a pain crisis if you are in a situation that increases your oxygen need or where the level of oxygen is low such as high altitude. A patient recently asked me whether he can get on an airplane; the answer is yes if the cabin is pressurized, but I would prefer that the blood level is also not too low.
Avoid strenuous physical activities that may result in exhaustion, but this does not mean you cannot be physically active. Avoid unnecessary stress and get enough rest and sleep. See your doctor regularly and take your medications as prescribed. There are medications that can decrease the frequency of crises as well as other supportive medications such as folic acid, pain medications, and medications to get rid of iron since patients with SCD receive a lot of blood transfusions. People with SCD can lead an active lifestyle with proper support. We all need to be compassionate, sensitive to their needs, supportive, and accommodating without condescension.
Can I prevent sickle cell disease from continuing in my family?
Yes. SCD is an inherited disease that people develop only when they inherit a gene for sickle hemoglobin from each parent. That means you cannot have a child with sickle cell anemia if only one parent has sickle cell disease or carry the trait (carrying the trait means having only one gene for the disease). If both parents have sickle cell trait, there is a 25 percent chance for them to have a child with sickle cell anemia. Approximately 2 million people in the U.S. have sickle cell trait, according to a study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. If you have sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait and you are planning to have a child, you are advised to seek genetic counseling. They can help explain the likelihood of you having a child with SCD and what your choices are.
It is worth noting that September is officially, by act of Congress, Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the United States. And remember to hug a sickle cell patient today.
Dr. Raymond Thertulien is a board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist with Asheville Hematology & Oncology. He is a board member of the Western Carolina Medical Society Association. He studied medicine (MD) and did his doctoral studies (PhD) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He did his Internal Medicine residency at Cornell and His Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.


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Ocean KayakingTuesday, August 2nd, 2011
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Three of us just got back yesterday from kayaking around the Gulf Islands! Our rugged seafaring crew was myself, Mark Bakker, and Roy Bakker. It's been about nine years since I last did it, which is far too long to be away from such beautiful scenery and great exercise! We saw some spectacular things – most notable of which was a rogue beam of yellow sunlight peaking through between some islands around sunset. It only lasted about 3 or 4 minutes, but was probably one of the most spectacular things I'll see in my lifetime.
We woke up just after 4am and took an early ferry over to Duke Point, then pitched into the water over at Cedar By-The-Sea. On the first day, we paddled about 15km: across to De Courcey Island, down to Pirates Cove, across to Ruxton Island, and then a little further to our campsite on a little island. Our map book marked a campsite on a small island as a wilderness site, but I climbed up onto the tree-covered rock and wandered around for quite a while and couldn't find a spot. We asked some locals who pointed us down to another small island where people often camp. This is where we witnessed the amazing lighting, seen in the photo above.
Day two, we clocked about 16km as we went down Valdes Island and briefly saw Blackberry point, then went north up through Gabriola Passage to Wakes Cove, and settled on the south east edge of Kendrick Island. Right beside where the West Vancouver Yacht Club has property! From there, we had a beautiful view of the horizon, as it was clear blue sea to the south east, and we could even see Vancouver on the horizon to the east! We even manged to see a small fireworks display somewhere down in the Richmond/Ladner area (no, it wasn't the Festival of Lights because it wasn't the right night or the right area).
For our final day, we had to time our traverse through Gabriola Passage to be with the tide, and it was still fairly rough. We paddled straight back across the channel back to Cedar By-The-Sea. Packed up the boats and took the ferry back home! In total, day three was about 10 km, which puts us at a total of 41km traveled by kayak.
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This dresser with six drawers adds style alongside its functionality for any bedroom. The two-tone finish contrasts black with golden rub through on the outside frame and a warm brown finish over replicated cherry grain on the drawer fronts. Belongings are easy to access with drawers operating on side glide rollers. With a vintage casual design, this versatile bedroom storage piece makes a great addition to your home. Round knobs in a black finish complete the look of this piece.
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Add rustic beauty to a master bedroom, guest bedroom, or youth bedroom with the Aimwell collection. It features a two-tone finish with ample vintage casual appeal. Its warm brown finish over replicated cherry grain contrasts perfectly with the deep black finish at the sides that features golden rub through accenting. Tons of storage options and bed configurations allow you to put together the right combination of pieces for your bedroom space.
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