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Nearly 7.5 Million U.S. Students are Chronically Absent, Missing 18 or More Days of School Each Year
Posted by PublicisUSA in Our Work on November 9, 2012
Ad Council and U.S. Army's BoostUp Campaign Launches New Parent-targeted PSAs Reinforcing the Importance of Consistent School Attendance
Nearly 7.5 million students (K – 12th grade) are chronically absent every school year – missing enough school to put them at severe risk of dropping out or failing to graduate. Chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing at least 10 percent of school days in a given year, or about 18 days, affects the educational outcomes of millions of students. In order to inspire parents of 5th through 8th graders to recognize the crucial role regular attendance, even in the early years, plays in high school graduation, the U.S. Army and the Ad Council are unveiling a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) created pro bono by advertising agency Publicis Kaplan Thaler.
Every absence, in any grade – excused or not – can impact a child's academic achievement. As early as 6th grade, missing 18 or more days of school in a year puts a child's high school graduation at-risk. Missing just two days every month of the school year can allow a child to fall behind, increasing the likelihood of dropping out.
"The U.S. Army recognizes the immense importance of having an educated public and is deeply committed to programs that benefit America's youth," said Mark Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Marketing/Director, Army Marketing and Research Group. "We are proud to further our collaboration with the Ad Council to launch these new PSAs on behalf of the BoostUp campaign, continuing our efforts to raise awareness about the dropout crisis and motivate parents to take action on behalf of their children's education."
Research shows that students who attend school regularly in their early school years are more likely to learn to read well by the critical third grade milestone; score higher on standardized tests; and graduate and go on to college than students who are chronically absent. Education is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty, however chronic absenteeism is most prevalent among low-income students. Regular attendance in lower grades is just as important as it is in later years to ensure that a student stays on the path toward graduation.
"A day here or a day there may not seem like a lot, but when you add those absences up, there can be dire consequences," said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. "We hope this PSA campaign will shine a light on the problem of chronic absenteeism and educate parents about the importance of their children attending school every day in order for them to succeed academically and stay on the path toward high school graduation."
The new English and Spanish-language PSAs ask parents to look at the influence they have over their children's attendance reminding them that every day missed, excused or not, even in middle school, puts their kids' graduation at risk. Another, community-targeted execution beautifully illustrates the staggering fact that 7,000 high school students drop out every school day by showing thousands of graduation caps falling from the sky. All audiences are directed to the campaign website BoostUp.org to find out how to help the students in their communities succeed and graduate.
"For us, it's important that we aren't simply ad guys, but citizens. And BoostUp is an initiative that is incredibly important to us. We hire young people all of the time. And because of that, there is no greater importance for us than to make sure young people stay in school and keep themselves competitive and prepared for their careers," said Rob Feakins, Publicis Kaplan Thaler Chief Creative Officer/President.
BoostUp.org offers an assortment of information, resources and ways to get involved including state-by-state dropout statistics, real student stories and information about why students drop out of school and how to help. Parents can access an attendance calculator, courtesy of Get Schooled, where they can chart the impact of their children's absences on their education. Visitors can also give students a boost by submitting a text or video message of support on Boost Nation, a microsite developed in collaboration with the 26 Seconds BMOR campaign. NFL Philadelphia Eagles' player David Simms is the latest athlete to upload a video on Boost Nation, to show students across the country that he cares that they stay in school and graduate.
"My mother strongly encouraged me to pursue my education, and with caring people in your life, you can reach your goals," said David Sims safety for the Philadelphia Eagles. "That's why it's important we all do our part to inspire at-risk students stay motivated to keep their eyes on the prize and graduate from high school. Give students a 'boost' to show your support them and let them know you believe in them."
Also kicking off today is a social media program designed to further extend the reach of the campaign messages in the online space. Parents, adult influencers, teachers, educational organizations, and advocates are invited to get involved with the BoostUp campaign at
Since its launch in 2000, the Army and Ad Council's High School Dropout Prevention campaign has received nearly $657 million in donated media across television, radio, outdoor, print and digital. Per the Ad Council's model, the PSAs will run and air in advertising time and space that is donated by the media.
U.S. Army
Education is a top-priority public service issue for the U.S. Army. In 2000, they partnered with the Ad Council to start "Operation Graduation." This was a national campaign to motivate and encourage students to graduate high school. In 2006, the Ad Council and the U.S. Army launched BoostUp, a new approach to this dropout prevention campaign. BoostUp targets adults that are interested in their community or in education, as well as parents and peers of at-risk students and connects them to opportunities to provide students with the support they need to stay in school and graduate. To find out more about the US Army go to http://www.goarmy.com.
The Advertising Council
The Ad Council is a non-profit organization with a rich history of marshalling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has effected, and continues to effect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action, and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit http://www.adcouncil.org. You can also visit http://www.facebook.com/adcouncilor follow the Ad Council on Twitter @AdCouncil.
Publicis Kaplan Thaler
The one constant in this world is change. You can either adapt to change, ignore it, or lead it. At Publicis Kaplan Thaler, we help our clients take the lead. Publicis Kaplan Thaler is a fully integrated advertising agency with digital, social and technology at its core. The Agency's blue-chip client roster includes: Procter & Gamble, CITI, Nestle, L'Oreal, Merck, Pfizer, Wendy's, AFLAC, Edmunds.com, NAPA Auto Parts, and SuperValu, among others. With over 650 employees, it is the flagship of Publicis Worldwide in the USA, the North American operating unit of parent company Publicis Worldwide, the largest global network within Publicis Groupe. To learn more about
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Video of a Sandoval County deputy stun gunning a 16-year-old girl for disobeying him.
Rep. Weiner is resigning post-Twitter scandal.
Bernalillo County Commissioner Wiener not resigning post-rape joke.
Rep. Steve Pearce is asking the National Guard to look into a racism complaint by Spc. Adam Jarrell. (Read an Alibi interview with Jarrell.)
Naked beluga whale taming.
UNM football player arrested for refusing to pull up his saggy pants, according to airplane crew.
Monsoons supposed to follow dry winters. WTF New Mexico weather?
What is a bohemian rhapsody?
Life expectancy of women declines in U.S.
Two people making out during a riot.
Conan O'Brien's honest commencement speech: "No specific job or career goal defines me or should define you."

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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Reveals His Christmas Day Miracle
Billy Gibbons doesn't have to think hard about his best Christmas presents of all time. In an interview with Men's Journal, the ZZ Top guitarist remembered one that changed his life. It was in 1962, and the young (likely clean-shaven) Gibbons was just 13-years-old."Sitting under the tree was a little Gibson Melody Maker and a nice little Fender Tween amplifier," Gibbons shares in the latest issue of the magazine. "And away we went." That's an understatement if their ever was one.
The Texas rockers are currently working on their 15th studio album, but Gibbons talked more about life and adventure than new music in this interview. He recommends a cheap suit that fits over an expensive one that doesn't, tells the story of what happened when he tried to open a bottle of Jack Daniels with a knife, and talks about the best advice he ever received.
"My dad was quite the entertainer. He was a classically trained pianist with his five brothers as the Gibbons Brothers Band. The thing he shared with me that still resonates: Play what you want to hear. And following that, the two golden rules: Play it in tune and play it in good time."
In addition Gibbons tells the story of his flight with Penn Jillette in the astronaut weightlessness training plane in Los Angeles. "We have been gravity-ridden, earthbound creatures since time began, so that first drop, when we floated off the floor, was hair-raising."


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Kessler News
On Course: Getting Fit for Golf
Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Avoid Golf Injuries
June 1, 2010
West Orange, NJ - While most recreational golfers think of the game as a low-impact sport, an estimated two-thirds of all players will be injured each year, a number that increases among those over the age of 50. The most common injuries include back pain, "golfer's elbow," shoulder and/or knee pain, tendonitis in the wrist, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The good news, however, is that proper exercise and conditioning can help prevent these season-limiting injuries.
"Most golf injuries are caused by poor body mechanics or a lack of conditioning," explained Kris Westra, P.T., certified BacktoGolf® Fitness and Performance Specialist and coordinator of the Golf Performance Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. "Improper warm-up, limited strength and flexibility, and poor swing technique are also contributing factors. A golf-specific fitness program can not only help individuals avoid or minimize injury, but may actually help improve your game."
Kessler's Golf Performance Program focuses on conditioning, core strengthening and the biomechanics of the swing, as a complement to the instruction and training provided by golf professionals. The program offers a pro-active approach to injury prevention and also helps individuals return to the game following injury, illness or surgery.
A good conditioning program should combine aerobic, strength and flexibility training.
- Aerobic exercise: Spending hours on the course or practice range requires stamina. Thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity at least three to four times a week will sufficiently increase endurance levels. Walking, jogging, swimming, and cycling are excellent activities that work large muscles groups in the body and significantly improve heart and lung function.
- Strength training: The golf swing is a dynamic, physical movement involving many major muscle groups. Golfers should focus on strengthening the muscles in the lower back, hips, shoulders, and abdomen where much of the swing rotation occurs.
- Flexibility training: Greater flexibility helps the body move through the entire range of motion of the golf swing more easily and comfortably. A daily stretching program should incorporate the neck, back, shoulders, arms, and wrists. "It is equally important to stretch lower body muscle groups and joints, because an effective golf swing motion starts from the ground up," notes Westra.
It is always important to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program or participation in athletic activity. Once cleared for play, golfers should follow the following general recommendations:
- Always warm-up – Before play, do a minimum 15-minute warm-up that includes a general cardio-vascular workout, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises for all muscle groups -- hamstrings, calves, shoulders, torso and back.
- Maintain posture during play – Keep your back aligned.
- Always cool-down – After playing, stretch all muscle groups again.
- Move around the course – Using a golf cart may help to minimize stress on the knees, but be sure to walk around and stretch between holes to help keep muscles from tightening up. If you prefer to walk the course, avoid carrying a heavy golf bag; use a hand cart or ergonomically-designed bag instead.
- Take your time - Don't rush your game and be sure to be well-rested before play.
- Don't play through pain – Be examined by a physician to determine the exact cause of the pain, whether it's a strain, sprain, overuse injury, arthritis or rotator cuff problems.
By working on conditioning and core strengthening, along with the biomechanics of their swing, golfers can raise their fitness levels and help to improve their game.


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What is JURIST?
JURIST (http://jurist.org) is a web-based legal news and real-time legal research service powered by a mostly-volunteer team of over 60 part-time law student reporters, editors and Web developers led by law professor Bernard Hibbitts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
JURIST is produced as a public service for the continuing legal education of its readers and law student staffers, and uses the latest Internet technology to track important legal news stories and materials and present them rapidly, objectively and intelligibly in a widely-accessible format.
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JURIST is the world's only law school-based comprehensive legal news and research service. Its professionally-trained staff of law faculty and law students report and research the latest legal developments in real time for members of the legal community and the public at large. JURIST covers legal news stories based on their substantive importance rather than on their mass-market or commercial appeal. It's completely open and accessible, putting no registration or subscription barriers in the way of anyone seeking either the latest legal information or researching its vast legal news archive. Befitting its academic roots, JURIST puts particular emphasis on quickly locating and presenting primary source materials – the judicial decisions, legislation, testimony, reports and releases behind the legal news – so readers can evaluate those directly. Also in the academic analytic tradition, JURIST attempts to assess and present legal news in a factual, objective and neutral manner. Its specialist commentators are law professors expert in their fields or legal policymakers who have been directly involved in the events they discuss.
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- lawyers for Guantanamo detainees
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Lawyers, judges, policymakers, government employees, law professors, law students, librarians, journalists and members of the public from the US and around the world read JURIST on a regular basis. Many subscribe to our e-mail digest service or to our RSS feeds.
How large is JURIST's audience?
In a sample period between February 19 and March 20, 2013, JURIST registered approximately 59,000 visits by some 36,000 unique individuals from over 175 countries. Approximately 8000 other websites link to JURIST. Headlines from JURIST's Paper Chase legal news stream are viewed offsite over 40,000 times a week on the websites and intranets of over 90 legal institutions – including federal appeals courts, major law firms (such as Covington & Burling in DC), leading law schools (such as Yale and Berkeley), and legal associations. JURIST headlines and reports are also carried by Google News, and sometimes even turn up as Google's top story.
What do law students get from working on JURIST?
It's not money. The vast majority of JURIST's law student staffers are volunteers who work on the site as an extracurricular activity. In that capacity as reporters, researchers and editors they get a unique opportunity to learn about the latest legal developments, hone their online legal research and computer skills, practice their writing under the supervision of real-time editors and cultivate an impressive ability to do all of this under the pressure of ongoing events, not a small matter in the high-energy 24/7 Internet-based legal culture they will be spending their careers in. In the process, they perform a public service.
In terms of traditional American legal education, the experience of JURIST's law student staffers is conceptually similar to what they might get in a clinic, where law students traditionally learn law by freely helping others who have legal problems and questions. JURIST's students do not provide face-to-face legal advice, but they work online almost around-the-clock, 365 days a year, to advancing legal understanding for thousands of readers around the world.
How did JURIST get started?
Professor Bernard Hibbitts created the website that would become JURIST in 1996 as Law Professors on the Web, with the name JURIST being officially adopted in 1997. Initially designed for law professors as a clearinghouse of online legal materials authored by other law professors, it eventually evolved under the pressure of events beyond its original directory-library-archive model and its internal academic orientation into a live, dynamic and externally-oriented news and research service designed to bridge the gap between the legal academy and the public.
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After working with some version of our previous website design since 2004, JURIST launched our new
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Investigators look at possible link in 25-year-old case
Investigators are taking a new look into whether the abduction of Jacob Wetterling nearly 25 years ago may be linked to similar cases in central Minnesota.
Jacob was 11 when he was abducted by a masked gunman near his St. Joseph home in October 1989. He has not been seen since and the case remains open.
KARE-TV reports Stearns County investigators are now taking a closer look at several stranger assaults that took place in Paynesville in 1986 and 1987. There were at least five assaults and the victims were all teenage boys.
Sheriff John Sanner tells The Associated Press that investigators assigned to the Wetterling abduction compared similarities with the Paynesville cases 25 years ago. Sanner says officials have been taking a new look for about six months.


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Chamber will help entrepreneurs
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce said Tuesday that it and Florida's chief financial officer, Jeff Atwater, will announce a "new initiative for local entrepreneurs" at 10 a.m. Friday at the chamber office, 222 10th St. W., Bradenton.
The new initiative "will connect local businesses so that they can share ideas to help grow their business," according to a chamber statement.
Atwater will be in town meeting with community leaders and small business owners and will join the chamber for the announcement, the chamber said.
Reservations are required. Email NeilS@ ManateeChamber.com.
For more information, call (941) 748-3411, Ext. 124
Todd agency gets Allstate award
The Ted Todd Insurance Agency was named an Allstate Premier Agency for achieving the highest standards of balancing business performance and customer experience.
The 26-year-old agency now is one of the largest Allstate agencies in the country, it said, with seven locations and 53 insurance professionals located in Lee, Brevard, Palm Beach and Sarasota counties.
Business buzz: Manatee entrepreneur initiatives; Ted Todd agency
Chamber will help entrepreneurs


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Temporary Pets
I'm uploading a new album titled "Temporary Pets". Since Michael and I moved into these apartments, we've had a bunch of pets. They weren't really our pets. They just seemed to be there in our house. Our first "temporary pet" was a cat called "Monkey 2". I think something bad happened to "Monkey 1". It was our neighbour's cat, but for some reason it liked to come to our apartment. Then we had another cat. I named him "Dogma". Cool name huh? Then there was a cute puppy called "Angel". She was in our apartment for one night. It was another one of our neighbour's pets. I don't think they took very good care of her. I kept her in our apartment one evening because it was really cold and the neighbours used to put her outside. So I took her in and left a note on their door. They never came to claim her. So I went over later and the guy was all wierd. He was like "Why don't you keep her?". I'm like "I'd love to, but I don't have the time to take care of a pet. It wouldn't be fair on her.". So he took her. I put an old box outside with a bath towel in it so that Angel could sleep in it. The next day, the box was gone, the puppy was gone, and the bath-towel had taken up a new job as a doormat. My conclusion is that they ate her! You think I'm crazy? You haven't met my neighbours! They're wierd! What else can explain the sudden disappearence of the dog? I am certain they ate her. Those bastards! Poor Angel! Well at least Angel is in heaven now. I know she is because "All Dogs Go To Heaven". Well anyway, then we had another cat in our house. We donated him to the humane society. So anyway, I've got pictures of all of them, so I've decided to upload them.


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USA EB5 Visa
Product Information :
USA EB5 Visa also known as Immigrant Investor Program is flexible because there are no strict requirements for age, business experience, or language skills. EB-5 Permanent Residents are not required to be constantly present in the United States, and are allowed to maintain business and professional relations in their country of origin.
The EB5 Visa, based on a qualifying US investment, provides a green card before you migrate. It does not require you to manage the day-to-day affairs of a business; you need to invest in a new business.
With a USA Green Card, you may live anywhere in the US, no matter where the investment is made, and are free to do whatever you wish, be it work, run a business or retire.
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USA EB-5 Visa applicants have to invest in a new commercial enterprise. The commercial enterprise must be
- Established after Nov. 29, 1990
- Established on or before Nov. 29, 1990
1. Purchased and the existing business is restructured or reorganized in such a way that a new commercial enterprise results, or
2. Expanded through the investment so that a 40-percent increase in the net worth or number of employees occurs
Required minimum investments criteria are:
General:The minimum qualifying investment in the United States is $1 million.
Targeted Employment Area (High Unemployment or Rural Area): The minimum qualifying investment either within a high-unemployment area or rural area in the United States is $500,000.
Commercial enterprise indicates any for-profit activity formed for the ongoing conduct of lawful business
EB-5 investment can take the form of cash, inventory, equipment, secured indebtedness, tangible property, or cash equivalents and is valuated based on U.S. dollar fair-market value.
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USA EB5 Visa applicant has to meet the employment creation criteria. They are:
- Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within 2 years of the immigrant investor's entry to the United States as a Conditional US Permanent Resident.
- Create or preserve either direct or indirect job
Documents Required
- Document evidence proof confirming about the investment
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- Document evidence that jobs will be created
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Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
The interlibrary loan service allows you to borrow books, journal articles and other materials from a nationwide network of libraries. Complete the appropriate request form and library staff will process your request. This service is available only to current CBU students, faculty and staff, and does NOT include textbooks. Community patrons and alumni should use their local public library interlibrary loan service.
- Request a Book (borrowing books via interlibrary loan is currently unavailable)
- Request an Article
- Request Other Materials (borrowing other materials via interlibrary loan is currently unavailable)
- What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
- Who can use ILL?
- What about distance students?
- How do I request materials?
- Whom can I contact regarding ILL?
- How much does it cost?
- How long does it take to receive materials?
- What if materials are needed quickly?
- How long may I keep the material?
- How many requests can I submit?
- How will I know when it arrives?
- May I renew a loan?
- Where do I pick up and return ILL materials?
- Are there any overdue charges?
- Can I request items other than books and articles?
- What items are available through ILL?
- What items are NOT available through ILL?
What is interlibrary loan (ILL)?
- Interlibrary loan is used to obtain materials not available from the Annie Gabriel Library.
- Through our membership in a variety of library cooperatives, we are able to locate and receive materials from other libraries in a service that is generally free of charge.
- Current CBU students, faculty and staff may use ILL.
- All others may contact their local public library for ILL services.
- We welcome requests from distance students -- however, our agreements with other libraries do not allow us to mail books, therefore physical items must be picked up from the library.
- Journal articles, which are usually e-mailed to the student, typically do not have this problem.
- For ILL: Use the links at the top of this page to view and submit the appropriate request form depending on whether you are requesting a book, a journal article or some other material. A separate form is required for each ILL request.
Whom can I contact regarding ILL?
- Dr. Barry Parker handles journal article ILL requests. He can be contacted at (951) 343-4242, email@example.com or in office 110 of the Library.
- Keri Murcray handles ILL book requests. She can be contacted at (951) 343-4228, email@example.com or at the front desk of the Library.
- ILL is free of charge.
How long does it take to receive materials?
- Though some materials may arrive sooner, please allow at least a minimum of 10 days for items to arrive.
- ILL requests will be processed within 2 working days.
- ILL takes time, so plan ahead and submit your requests at least 2 weeks before it is actually needed.
- Delivery time for ILL requests is tied to the lending library and their procedures and availability of materials. Some lending libraries provide materials more rapidly. However, obscure items may take longer to locate and process.
- We cannot guarantee which library will loan us a particular item, and if several libraries must be contacted before we find an available copy, the process may take longer than 2 or 3 weeks.
What if materials are needed quickly?
- Receipt of interlibrary loan materials by a specific date cannot be guaranteed. If materials are required very soon, you may consider borrowing items directly from another nearby library in the IEALC cooperative.
How long may I keep the material?
- Photocopies of journals are usually yours to keep.
- The loan period for other ILL items is set by the lending library. The average loan is usually three weeks, but can vary from one week to four weeks or more.
- The due date will be clearly marked on the ILL bookmark.
- Some lending libraries will allow renewals, but this is left to their discretion. Renewal requests must be submitted by phone, e-mail or in person at least 3 DAYS prior to the due date.
- Overdue materials will incur fines of $1/day and any lost ILL materials will be charged any fees set by the lending library.
- Patrons who disregard the due date on ILL materials risks damaging our library's borrowing privilege with the lending library. ILL service is an agreement between libraries, which may be rescinded at any time. Borrowing privileges of patrons who abuse ILL service may be suspended at any time and reinstatement will be left up to the discretion of the ILL department and Library Director.
- ILL items must be returned to the Access Desk of the Library. Do not return ILL items to the book drop or through campus mail.
- All ILL materials are subject to recall by the lending library. Patrons must return materials immediately when a recall notice is received.
How many requests can I submit?
- Requests are unlimited. However, undergraduate students are still limited to 10 book checkouts at a time, including ILL items. Grad students may have up to 15 book checkouts, including ILL items.
How will I know when it arrives?
- You will receive a phone call or e-mail informing you that the requested item(s) are available to be picked up at the front desk in the library.
- Journal articles will be forwarded to your LancerMail e-mail account.
- Be aware that renewals are at the discretion of the lending library and many do not permit renewal of ILL items.
- Requests for renewals must be made at least 3 DAYS prior to the due date either in person, through e-mail, or over the phone. (Contact Keri Murcray 951-343-4228 or email@example.com)
- If the renewal is granted, we will notify you by phone or e-mail of the new due date. If the renewal is denied, you must return the item as soon as possible if you have not already returned it.
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Where do I pick up and return ILL materials?
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Are there any overdue charges?
- Yes, there is an overdue charge of $1/day charged by our library for any late ILL materials.
- If an item is lost, the lending library may decide to either charge a lost book fee or the cost of a replacement copy. Borrowers are responsible to pay whatever fee is charged by the lending library.
Can I request items other than books and journal articles?
- While it is sometimes possible to receive videos, dissertations, master's theses, or sound recordings through ILL, few libraries are willing to lend these types of materials and it may not be possible.
- It can also take longer to receive these materials, as we may have to request it more than once.
What items are available through ILL?
- ILL may be used for:
- Books not in our collections
- Journal articles not in our collection or articles missing from our collection.
- We will make every attempt to obtain material in non-book or non-article form (music scores, videos, dissertations, etc.), but due to the policies of the lending libraries these may not always be a possibility.
- New books are frequently not available, but we will make every attempt to locate a library that will loan – but be aware it may take much longer to receive.
What items are NOT available through ILL?
- Items held by the library but currently checked out. Holds may be placed on these items and the borrower will receive a notification that someone is waiting for them.
- Textbooks for current classes.
- Whole issues or volumes of journals.
- Items in reference, special or rare book collections, some dissertations, and audiovisual items may not be available through ILL.
- Items only available from international institutions.


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Most of the urinary tract infections in the United States are caused by E. coli bacteria found in chicken, according to new research reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Until now, most scientists believed the bug came from our own gastrointestinal tracts.
The CDC analyzed the genomes of E. coli from women who were suffering from UTIs, and compared them to the E. coli genomes from food sources, including chicken, red meat, and pork. They found that the strains of bacteria from the UTIs matched those from one food source in particular: chicken. The bacteria were likely to have come from the chicken itself, rather than from human contamination during the food preparation process.
The authors also stress the concern about antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly as some of samples in the study were resistant to certain antibiotics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently called for a reduction in the use of common antibiotics in food animals, since their overuse in farms has widely been linked to the growing resistance of these bugs.
Each year in the U.S., there are 6 million to 8 million UTIs and the CDC says the chicken strain of E. coli causes about 85 percent of them.


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Stick with What You Know
There was a time when I thought I would become a painter. I had never painted anything. I was modestly talented at drawing with pencil and paper; but I went to a glitzy art show, which inspired me to buy a basic painting kit and suddenly I had delusions of grandeur.
Except for one little problem: I sucked at painting.
So I quit.
But sometimes, we can't always quit the things we're not good at. Carlos Lee is really good at hitting home runs. Playing defense? Not so much. But El Caballo plays for the Houston Astros, in the National League (I know, I know, hello sweet irony), so if he's gonna hit bombs, he's gonna have to fiddle around with a glove on his hand too.
For now anyway.
But that's not all that Carlos is good at. Apparently he's also quite good at sharing his name. In fact, he has two sons, Carlos and Karlos. He has a daughter named Karla. He also has a brother named… yep, you guessed it, Carlos.
Stick with what you know.
And don't hate me. 'Cuz I'm right.


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The Orangatuns "walk" from the Primate House to the Think Tank & back on this high wire. This guy put on a pretty good show with his swinging. We picnic in an area that is just about under the wires. When they are not on the move, of course - I am not ready to explain the potty mess that could happen & I am pretty sure that with everyone craning their heads upwards that we could be stomped on as well.


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As those who know me understand, I am a complete NUT for St. Patrick's Day!!! I go all out. I dress up, wear green and silly hats almost every day for weeks, read stories with an Irish brogue and set traps and search for leprechauns. The leprechauns visit my class daily and make a little mess. Sometimes they leave a note or a treat. The fun is in the magic.
I admit, I am having BIG FUN!!! But I think my kids are really learning, too. It is still early in our St. Patrick's Day season, but I wanted to share some of the fun we're already having.
Leprechauns Come To Visit
Almost daily, the "Leprechauns" come to our room and visit. These mischievous creatures make a mess, play with our toys, and occasionally leave notes or special snacks.
Graphing Lucky Charms cereal:
We downloaded graphs from Teaching Heart and graphed Lucky Charms cereal as a small group activity.
Math Games
I tend to make quick games similar to this for most of my themes. We do a variety of activities with these. Roll the dice and count the appropriate number of pieces of gold to put on the shamrock. The kids always love this type of game, and I can use it for a variety of assessment purposes or they can play independently. I also have a set of shamrocks with uppercase and lowercase letters for matching, some with weather pictures, and a set with a few of the sight words some of the friends have learned.
Following Directions to Draw a Leprechaun
Multicultural Leprechauns
One of my friends noticed that all of the leprechaun decorations we had purchased had leprechauns with light skin. "Mrs. Ayn, why aren't there any leprechauns with brown skin?" I didn't know what to say. I usually try to have a very multicultural classroom where everyone feels included. I was horrified to realize that I hadn't noticed the lack of multicultural leprechauns! We decided that we wanted ALL the leprechauns that visit our room to feel welcome and included, so we made some dark skinned leprechauns to decorate our room and bulletin boards, too.
Several of her friends wanted this leprechaun to have friends that looked like him, as well, so they made dark skinned leprechauns, too!
Leprechaun Traps!
My friends have set about the task of catching the leprechauns. I really don't think they are interested in the gold, but more in finding new and interesting playmates! Here are a few of the traps the friends have made this week.
I told Luke's mom about Teacher Tom and the things he was doing. I explained how inspired I'd been and how I wanted to help the children build some sort of imaginary world that they could play in outside. She said she'd be glad to help, but she really wasn't sure about this. Would I mind sending her the links so she could check out Teacher Tom's Little World to understand what I was thinking? I agreed, but secretly thought that while she would definitely be impressed, that she may feel this was too big an undertaking for her.
She came back the next morning just beaming and looked at me and said, "Mrs. Ayn, I'm on board. I'm all in!" She explained that she would be out of town all this week, so she would not be able to help me get going until next week. She thought maybe we should see if any parents had old birdhouses laying around to donate for our "Wee World". Great idea!
This past weekend, I was shopping at Michael's for a few seasonal supplies and a little old lady stopped me as she completely blocked the aisle. "Would you look at these? They are so cute. They are only a dollar---I think I'm going to get one for each of my grandchildren for summer projects." I looked and she was holding the cutest unfinished birdhouses. Needless to say, I bought several!


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Apple has quietly released an update to fix the problems which have affected wireless connections on the latest Macbook Air range.
Users had been reporting "crippling" problems with their wireless connection. Theoretically, the inclusion of the new 802.11ac wireless networking standard in the new range of Macbook Airs should have tripled the speeds available to fanbois when compared to the older 802.11n protocol used in the older ranges.
But the integrated adapter on the new Macbook Air range ended up performing much more slowly when it came to actually moving files over a wireless connection.
Apple store workers have been told to "capture" any laptops which have the problem.
The new update should make people feel a lot better about the wireless connection on their Macbook Air.
Announcing the update, the fruity firm wrote: "This update fixes an issue that in rare instances may cause an intermittent loss in wireless connectivity, an issue with Adobe Photoshop which may cause occasional screen flickering, and an issue which may cause audio volume to fluctuate during video playback."
This flickering issue occurs for some Photoshoppers when using large brush tools.
The problem was not thought to be an inherent flaw in the Macbook Air's hardware, but rather a GPU or driver issue, meaning the latest update should fix it. ®


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1 - LM got in a cat fight last week. Okay, maybe not. But a cat was thrown at her face and she got a gnarly looking scratch that barely missed her eye and goes all the way down her cheek on one side. Luckily it wasn't too deep so she won't have a lasting scar. I was not very happy when it happened and the mama bear in me came out since it was not an accident, but sometimes crazy things happen when a bunch of kids are playing together and I had to dig down in my heart for some forgiveness. It helped that she forgave the child soon after and was a good example to me. I am constantly learning to be a better person from my children.
2 - This is the week we will start working on saying goodbye to Lark's thumb sucking. We have a plan all worked out with daily incentives that I am crossing my fingers will work since it is a lot cheaper than my plan B. I was just going to splurge on the thumb guard, but I decided I may as well see if I can go a less expensive route first. I have been talking to her about stopping for a while now to get her used to the idea. I can tell she is starting to come around so she won't feel like we are forcing her to quit against her will, but I'm sure it is not going to be all sunshine and roses. I have no wish to make this a bad experience for her though. My hope is that I can help her feel empowered and ready to make the choice to stop herself as the days go on. I'm sure it is going to take a lot of patience and love. Wish us luck!
3 - And as I try to wean one child off of the thumb, another has started finding and sucking on his, haaaaa. Funny joke, life. I know it is not the end of the world, but I had really hoped he would take a paci. He sort of does both at this point so I haven't completely given up. I know everyone has differing opinions on this, but I've experienced a child who took a paci (LM) and a thumb sucker (Lark) and I would just rather play out the paci scenario again with Tommy. I shouldn't complain though because at this point he mostly just does it at night which is helping him sleep from 7 pm-7 am which is actually pretty great.
p.s. The winners of the Luvsome giveaway have been notified by email. Thanks to all of those who entered!


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Domenic D'Ettore Earns Doctorate in Philosophy
Domenic D'Ettore, a doctoral candidate in the University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies program, publicly defended his dissertation on April 23 before the University community and his dissertation board.
D'Ettore's dissertation was accepted by the Center for Thomistic Studies and in May he will be the 21st recipient of a doctorate in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas.
The purpose of D'Ettore's dissertation, titled "Early Thomists on Demonstration with Analogous Terms," is to defend the demonstration through analogical terms given by early Thomists, such as Thomas of Sutton (1250-1315/20) and John Capreolus (1380-1444), in the face of objections that such demonstration is fallacious from John Duns Scotus (c.1265-1308) and those influenced by Scotus, such as Henry of Harclay (ca. 1270-1317) and Peter of Auriol (ca. 1280-1322).
The virtue of the Scotist position is its preservation of the apparent integrity of arguments from perfections in creatures to those same perfections in God. The weakness of this position is that it blurs the distinction between God and creatures. The strength of the Thomist position is the preservation of the distinction of God from creatures.
D'Ettore's dissertation considers whether or not the early Thomist tradition provides the contemporary Thomist with an adequate answer as to how Thomas's doctrine of analogy avoids the problems Scotus and his early successors find in it and what aspects these Thomists left for future Thomists to develop.
D'Ettore's dissertation committee included Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, associate professor in the School of Theology; Dr. Thomas Osborne, Jr., associate professor of philosophy; Dr. John F.X. Knasas, professor and Bishop Nold Chair in graduate philosophy; Dr. Mirela Oliva, assistant professor of philosophy; Dr. Mary Catherine Sommers, professor of philosophy and director of the Center for Thomistic Studies; and external reader Dr. Joshua Hochschild, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Mount St. Mary's University.
Hochschild stated in the summary of his examination of the dissertation that he felt "confident that Mr. D'Ettore's dissertation represents a genuine contribution to the field."
via Thomistica.net


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I am pretty lukewarm on New Year's Resolutions. Maybe I'm cynical. They don't lead anywhere. On the other hand, it is good to have a plan. Here are my loose ideas:
1. Clean the house more regularly: I am a tidier, which is good, but I need to actually clean from time to time. I like things clean, I just don't always do it. Cleanliness is next to Godliness, remember? 🙂
2. Don't waste so much time on the computer: that includes blogging, Pinterest, and Facebook. I spent way too much time doing these things in 2012 and it didn't exactly make me a better person. It's okay to do mindless stuff, just not hours upon hours of it.
3. Always leave them wanting more: more food, more talking, more ideas, more Facebook posts. I have a tendency to over do it. I talk so much no one is ever left wanting more. Something to ponder.
4. Eat better: I know I love to eat, and I know I cook pretty well. Enough. Eat less. Eat healthier. Simple.
5. Worry less, pray more: I say this every year. Time to do it. I say most of these things every year but I do believe I'm getting somewhere and that leads me to my last resolution:
6. Be hopeful!
Happy New Year!
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Here's an easy spring craft I recently created. I started with a coffee mug from a thrift store…
Apply some sandpaper or other scratchy material to give some grit to the finish so it will hold some paint.
Next, apply some glaze with a sponge brush and then wipe off with a paper towel. Here is the glaze I use:
Applying the glaze will give the cup a bit of a distressed and aged look like this:
I grabbed my acrylic paint (color = Buttercrunch) and used a dry brush to create even more layers…
Doesn't it look more weathered now? Just the look I wanted. Next, I filled it with some brown straw and a bird.
Tweet. Tweet.
Nice as is, but even better in a group of spring decor…
Check out my previous post to see a tutorial on the basket on the left.
Happy spring!
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Video gambling cafe operators set sights on Hoffman Estates, Bartlett
A new video gambling cafe selling only light food, beer and wine is coming to Hoffman Estates, and possibly Bartlett, next year.
Both villages have heard a proposal from Loredo Hospitality about building a new business called Stella's that will offer a "small plate" menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner to go with video gambling.
"We're basically a cafe for adults to grab a bite, grab a drink and play slots or video poker," said Gary Leff, founder and chief operating officer of Loredo Hospitality.
Leff said he is hoping to put five gaming stations in each of the locations, which is the maximum allowed by the state.
"We like the communities. We think it's a great demographic," he said, adding that both of the proposed locations are in high-traffic shopping centers anchored by grocery stores.
Jim Plonczynski, community development director for Bartlett, said Leff is hoping to put a Stella's in a spot at 1015 W. Stearns Road left vacant by Mama Toni's Pizza more than a year ago.
"We're looking at it as a nice addition to the community," Plonczynski said. "It's going to provide not only the video gambling opportunities that people apparently want to see, but it's going to be a nice chic-style restaurant."
The Bartlett village board heard a proposal for the restaurant during a committee of the whole meeting last month. It will now be examined by the village's plan commission and addressed during a public hearing prior to being sent to the village board for approval. Leff hopes to open the Bartlett location by April.
The Hoffman Estates village board last week approved a liquor license for a Stella's that is slated to open by March in the Hoffman Village Shopping Center, which is anchored by a new Mariano's Fresh Market.
Mayor William McLeod said he hopes the business will quickly get Illinois Gaming Board approval to install video gaming machines so it can open soon.
"It's another business that will employ people," he said. "It's an interesting concept and we'll see where it goes."
Besides the Hoffman Estates and Bartlett locations, Leff said he also is in the process of getting Stella's opened in Fox Lake and Melrose Park.


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Washington 07/31/12 wa.gov: News Release – Shellfish collected from a large area of central and south Puget Sound contain enough Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) biotoxin to make people sick. So, the Washington State Department of Health has closed recreational shellfish harvest in Jefferson, Island, Snohomish, Kitsap, King and Pierce Counties. Commercially harvested shellfish have been thoroughly tested and should be safe to eat. Warning signs are posted at beaches used by recreational shellfish harvesters to warn people not to collect shellfish from the closed areas. The closures include clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, geoduck, and other species of molluscan shellfish. Crab is not included in the closure, but "crab butter" should not be eaten. The PSP toxin is produced by algae that are often more common during the warmest months of the year.
People can get very sick from eating shellfish contaminated with the toxin. Marine biotoxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing. Symptoms of PSP can appear within minutes or hours and usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet. This is followed by difficulty breathing, and potentially death. Anyone who has eaten shellfish and begins having these symptoms should get medical help immediately. A person can't tell if PSP is present by looking at the water or shellfish. For this reason, the term "red tide," which is often used for PSP, is misleading and inaccurate. PSP can only be detected by laboratory testing. Before harvesting shellfish anywhere in Washington, people should check for updated closure information on our Shellfish Safety Website or call our Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632. The Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov) is your source for a healthy dose of information.
National 07/31/12 cdc.gov: News Release – Lyme Disease Stories presents true experiences of people who have had Lyme disease. In the first story (a video), you'll meet John, a dad who caught Lyme disease on a camping trip with his son. This video describes how the early symptoms felt and how he was treated by his physician, Dr. Heaton. Dr. Heaton talks about some common concerns that patients have with Lyme disease and where it occurs. John follows up with some tips for avoiding tick bites and Lyme disease.
You'll also read about Linda, who had Lyme disease on two separate occasions. Read her story to find out how she felt and why it's important to remain vigilant against ticks. – For John's video and Linda's Story go to http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/diagnosistreatment/Stories/index.html
West Nile Virus (WNV):
Nebraska 07/31/12 Jefferson County: Public health officials have confirmed that a mosquito trapped in the county has tested positive for WNV. – See http://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/west-nile-virus-found-in-jefferson-county/article_a9ba8467-4f0b-5e89-abba-50ec6a9fa0df.html
South Carolina 07/31/12 the tandd.com: by Dionne Gleaton – A local man is one of three newly confirmed human cases of WNV in the state. "The new cases are a middle-aged man from Orangeburg County, a middle-aged man from Lexington County and a middle-aged man from Richland County," said Dr. Linda Bell, interim state epidemiologist. "Combined with the case identified in a Charleston County woman last week, we now have identified a total of four human cases. – See http://thetandd.com/news/local/local-man-contracts-west-nile-virus/article_8d52c1d0-dac0-11e1-972b-0019bb2963f4.html
Texas 07/31/12 Travis County: Health officials confirmed today that a resident has died of WNV, the more serious neuroinvasive form. The death is the first from WNV in the county since 2003. Three other human cases are being investigated by county officials. – See http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/health/entries/2012/07/31/travis_county_has_first_west_n.html
Florida 07/30/12 wtvy.com: The Washington County Health Department is investigating a case or cases of rabies in domestic cats. A resident of Washington County moved to south Florida. A neighbor who lives in Graceville (Jackson County) was feeding the resident's four cats and noticed that they appeared sick. One cat was taken to a veterinarian and tested positive for rabies. Two of the three remaining cats were euthanized. The fourth cat had been transported to Holmes County and has disappeared. Two residents of Jackson County and one resident in Alabama are receiving rabies vaccine as a precautionary measure. Neighbors reported seeing other cats feeding with the original four cats and report many stray cats in the area. Dogs and other animals could also have been exposed. The area in question is in northern Washington County, just south of the Jackson County line near Highway 77.
New York 07/31/12 Elmsford, Westchester County: A rabies alert has been issued to residents who may have had contact with a rabid stray cat in Elmsford, on Winthrop Avenue between White Plains Avenue and Payne Street, on or before Friday, July 27. The health department used robo-calls to notify residents who live within a quarter-mile of the area where the cat was found. The cat was an adult charcoal gray short-haired cat with yellowish-green eyes and a dirty coat. It had tried to attack a woman and a man in the neighborhood before it attacked a police officer, who had responded to a call and then shot the cat. Testing confirmed the cat was rabid. The officer has already begun post-exposure rabies treatment. There was no other known contact with people or pets. – See http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/health-dept-rabid-cat-found-in-elmsford-b2852c8d#photo-9847645
North Carolina 07/31/12 Mooresville, Iredell County: Twelve people are being treated for potential exposure to rabies after a puppy that was a center of attention at a family fish fry dies of the virus. – See http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/officials-12-people-child-being-treated-rabies-aft/nP7P5/
Texas 07/30/12 Cedar Park, Travis & Williamson counties: A bat found July 27th at the Twin Lakes YMCA, 204 East Little Elm Trail, has tested positive for rabies. A camp counselor found the bat buried in the sand at the lake beach, and officials ask anyone who came into contact with it to seek immediate medical advice. – See http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/williamson/entries/2012/07/30/rabid_bat_found_in_cedar_park.html
Virginia 07/30/12 Henrico County: A raccoon that attacked two dogs in the 7500 block of Ansley Road on July 26th has tested positive for rabies. Both dogs have been quarantined. – See http://wtvr.com/2012/07/30/henrico-rabies-case-leaves-2-dogs-quarantined/


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Selling Almost All My Games - NES, SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Saturn, N64
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So, my wife and I are selling off our awesome video game collection to make space and money for our proposed attic renovation. We're offering these up in some private groupings on the internets before we go the ebay route. THESE GAMES ARE FOR OLDER SYSTEMS MOSTLY MEANT AS COLLECTIBLE ITEMS. I'm going to present the list here for interested parties to peruse. We will be running a silent auction of sorts for several days to gauge interest from multiple parties. When more than one person is interested, all parties will be informed of the mutual interest and given time to sort out another bid or concede the game.
First, though, are some comments about the list and games in general:
1. All games are complete in boxes with manuals and extras unless noted individually or at the end of their section (Such as the NES and SNES games). However, if there is an extra meant to be with an individual title that you know about, please confirm first that we do indeed have it in the box, as we are only human and may have forgotten about it.
2. All prices listed are negotiable. Feel free to offer a lower bid than what is listed. Just remember there may be someone else interested whose bid you are unaware of. If we do not receive any offers higher than a low bid, we may still veto a low bid if it is judged unreasonable. For example, being the only person to bid on Panzer Dragoon Saga doesn't mean you're going to get it if your bid was $10.
3. Games listed as "also available" can be available individually or in lots, depending on interest. These have no prices listed because of this. We can work out lot values on individual basis. The prices will reflect the grouping discount and/or common nature of the game titles.
4. Any shipping costs will be paid by the buyer. Therefore, the buyer's preferred shipping method will be used. Also note that we are volunteering Dennis Rubinshteyn without his knowledge or consent to be an unpaid courier to anyone in the NYC area.
5. We currently do not have pictures of all the available games, but we will gladly photograph any game on request to verify the condition and quality of item. Just ask.
6. The games are listed by system and then in alphabetical order. The method for listing the systems is known only to myself.
Without further ado, here is the list of games:
Final Fantasy VII: $40
Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen: $55
Persona: $70
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: $70
Tales of Destiny: $80
Valkyrie Profile: $90
Also available: Alundra, Beyond the Beyond, Breath of Fire - III & IV, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Chrono Cross,
Dragon Warrior VII, Final Fantasy - VIII, Tactics, Anthology, Chronicles & Origins, Grandia, Jade Cacoon, Kartia,
Legend of Legaia, Mega Man X - 4 & 5, RPG Maker, Saga Frontier - 1 & 2, Silent Hill, Star Ocean: The Second Story,
Thunder Force V, Vagrant Story, Wild Arms
:Master System:
There are no valuable games for the Master System, but we have:
Alien Syndrome, Aztec Adventure, Double Dragon, Fantasy Zone, Ghost House, Penguin Land, Quartet,Rampage, Space Harrier
Shadow Run: $40
Shining Force II: $40
Also Available: Decapattack, Might and Magic: Gates to Another World, Phantasy Star - 2, 3, 4, Sonic the Hedgehog,
Sonic Spinball, Urban strike
:Sega CD:
Lunar: The Silver Star: $50
Lunar: Eternal Blue: $70
Vay: $40
Also Available: Flashback, Midnight Raiders, Rise of the Dragon, The Secret of Monkey Island, Sewer Shark, Starblade,
Sonic cd
Albert Odyssey: $100
Guardian Heroes: $60
Magic Knight Rayearth: $140
Mystaria: The Realms of Lore: $30
Panzer Dragoon Saga: $250
Shining Force III: $120
Shining the Holy Ark: $60
Shining Wisdom: $80
Also Available: Blazing Dragons, Blazing Hereos, Dark Savior, Fighting Vipers, Ghen War, Jurassic Park Lost World, Loaded,
Machine Head, Mortal Kombat II, Myst, Robotica, Sim City 2000, Space Hulk, Virtual Hydlide, Virtua Fighter 2
Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves: $35
Skies of Arcadia: $45
Also Available: Grandia 2, Fur Fighters, King of Fighters Evolution, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Resident Evil: Code Veronia,
Sonic Adventure
:Game Gear:
Shining Force Hajya: $15
Also Available: Collumns, Dragon Crystal
Contra: $20
Mega Man 5: $60
Mike Tyson's Punch Out: $20
Sqoon: $30
Also available: 1942, 1943, Addams Family, Adventure Island - 1 & 2, Adventures of Tom Sawyer,Amagon, Balloon Fight,
Bard's Tale, Bayou Billy, A Boy and His Blob, Bubble Bobble, Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle, Burger Time, Cabal, Castlevania 2,
Clash at Demon Head, Code Name Viper, Commando, Dash Galaxy & the Alien Asylum, Dragon spirit, DuckTales, Deja vu,
Defenders of Dynatron City, Elevator Action, Golf, Goonies, Gremlins 2, Hogan's Alley, Ikari Warriors,Iron Sword,
Iron Tank, Journey to Silius, Karnov, Kung fu Heroes, Mappyland, Mega Man 3, Metal Gear, Metroid,Millon's Secret Castle,
Mission Impossible, Ninja Kid, Rambo, Rygar, Skate or Die, Sky Kid, Snake Rattle & Roll, Solar Jetman, Spelunker,
Super Mario Bros 2, Super Pitfall, T&C Surf Design, Wild Gunman, Wrestlemania, Xexyz
****NES games come with dust sleeve and instruction manual, but no box.****
Breath of Fire II: $40
Chrono Trigger: $70
Final Fantasy III: $30
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals: $55
Secret of Mana: $40
Super Mario RPG: $40
Also Available: Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy - II, Mystic Quest, Illusion of Gaia, Lagoon,
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Mario Paint, Mega Man X, Obitus, Out of this World, P.T.O, Populous,
Road Runner's Death Valley Rally, Sim City, Secret of Evermore, Super Mario World
****SNES games are carts only****
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask: $45 (no instruction manual)
Pokemon Stadium: $50
Ogre Battle 64: $70 (no instruction manual)
Star Fox 64: $40
Also Available: Madden 2000, Mortal Kombat Trilogy (cart only), Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow: $40
Final Fantasy V Advance: $20
Fire Emblem: $40
Golden Sun: The Lost Age: $20
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore: $40
Lunar Legend: $20
Metroid Fusion: $20
Metroid Zero Mission: $20
Also Available: Cima: The Enemy, Phantasy Star Collection, Final Fantasy IV Advance, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance,
Sword of Mana, Super Mario Advance
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Neutopia: $30
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III: $50
Also Available: Bonk's Adventure, Double Dungeons, Dungeon Explorer, J.J. & Jeff, Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, King of Casino, The Legendary Axe, Legendary Axe II
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Re: Selling Almost All My Games - NES, SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Saturn, N64
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Since I don't have the box and therefore could never sell it for that much anyway, you're more than welcome to my Majora's Mask instruction manual. Just send me a PM if you'd rather sell it all together.
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Re: Selling Almost All My Games - NES, SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Saturn, N64
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August 22, 2013, 09:46:30 PM »
fuck. i'm going to do some PMing in the next few days
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Aye, PM away! I've already got a couple of people interested in things.
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Not gonna add any VGM to that list?
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KMCA-14 10th ANNIVERSARY KONAMI LABEL THEME SONG COLLECTION
KICA-7893 Concerto ~ Mitsumete Knight
KMCA-107 Genso Suikoden Music Collection Produced by Hiroyuki Namba/Played by Yajuh-Ohkoku
KMCA-163 Genso Suikoden Vocal Collection ~La passione commuove la storia~
KECH-1190 Gitarooman Original Soundtrack
KICA-1274 Heart Session 2
SQ108 Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game liner notes (tracklist) a bit worn
KICA-5041 Leaf Vocal Collection Vol. 1
KICA-1242 Melody Of Legend ~ Chapter of Dream
TGCS-2727 More Friends: Music from Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack
K32X-7704 Music from Ys II no obi, has liner notes cover, but it's empty
VICL-15031 Namco Game Sound Express VOL.14 Ridge Racer 2 no obi
KICA-5046 Persona II Innocent Sin ~ The Errors of Their Youth
SVWC-7056 PoPoLoCRoIS Story II Original Soundtrack no obi
SVWC-7009 PoPoRoGue ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK no obi
DF001 Psychonauts Original Soundtrack
SQ107 SECRET of MANA Liner notes (tracklist) has some light pencil marks
WWCE-31085 Shining Theme Music Shiro SAGISU Collection
SQEX-10118 Subarashiki Kono Sekai + The World Ends with You
KICA-7707 Tokimeki Memorial piano collection
ASW-6189 WipEout XL
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I hear this verse quoted on a regular basis. Sometimes it is used to encourage those battling tough times. It is often said to motivate people to pursue righteousness. However, every time I hear it, I can't help but to think about how selfish it sounds.
It comes across as a promise, a guarantee, a reward. It's like we are saying "If you want things to go your way, love God. Then your life will be awesome."
If the Bible teaches us anything, it is that following God is uncomfortable, difficult, and downright dangerous. You are supposed to die to yourself, take up your cross, and sacrifice every desire of the flesh to do what is right in His eyes.
So how does that mesh with this frequently quoted scripture? Am I saying that this is a false promise? Absolutely not.
If you love God with all your mind, body, soul, and strength, and you respond to His call to fulfill your purpose, what would you consider to be "good?" If you die to yourself, what kinds of things will you want to happen? If you spend every moment trying to produce fruit, what will your results look like?
When most people quote Romans 8:28, they seem to imply that the "good" we will receive will be worldly rewards. We use it to encourage folks looking for employment or money. We share it bring comfort to those in pain. But are those things really the "good" that this verse promises? It may sound callus, but I don't think it is.
If I am completely sold out for Christ and doing everything in my power for Him, I can't imagine that I would be concerned with whether or not I get a promotion. I won't spend any time thinking about my feelings being hurt or my pride taking a hit.
If I am living for God, my "good" will become more and more like His good. I will want His will to be done and His love to prevail, no matter what impact it has on my life. Selflessness means that my "good" is based on His plan and my plan no longer matters.
I hope I can someday get to that point. What about you? What is your "good"?


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The Financial Aid Award Letter
Understanding The Financial Aid Award Letter
Once your financial aid application and all requested information has been received and processed, you will be notified via E-mail that you have an Award Letter. The Award Letter will reflect all federal, state and University offers of aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment. Generally, the Office of Financial Assistance begins generating Award Letters to applicants in March preceding the beginning of the new award year.
Your Award Letter is provided electronically through the Financial Aid section of the Student Self-Service. Once you have accessed your Award Letter, thoroughly review and complete all requested actions. Your Award Letter should be used to report additional financial aid awards and to request financial aid processing changes throughout the year.
The Award Letter Overview page provides a summary of your financial aid. The top section provides your Cost of Attendance, and financial need calculation based upon the information you submitted on your FAFSA. The second section provides information on the awards that you have been offered and/or are receiving. The third section provides information on additional steps that must be completed to receive the awards you have been offered. Please be aware that the instructions will be removed as you complete these requirements. The bottom section contains buttons for you to navigate the Award Letter functionality.
The Award Letter provides a real-time, on-line version of your current financial aid awards. The information on your Award Letter may change throughout the award year. Click the "Print/Save" button if you wish to save a copy of the Award Letter for your files. Dependent students may want to use this feature to provide a copy of their Award Letter to their parents.
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From big band and classical to jazz and blues, music cruises appeal to a broad range of melodic tastes. Guests on a music cruise might enjoy special performances and the opportunity to meet musicians and recording artists onboard, while port stops and shore excursions explore legendary musical cities.
Classical music cruises through central Europe often visit Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, and Vienna, known as the "City of Music" and home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss. Jazz lovers might consider a Rhone River cruise that attends the Jazz Festival in Vienne, France, or a Mississippi River cruise visiting the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. Some cruises offer a glimpse into a decade-long musical era, such as Motown in the '60s or the rock n' roll of Elvis and Fats Domino in the '50s.
Specials onboard shows and musically themed shore excursions are included in the price of your cruise. When added to accommodations, meals and sightseeing already included in the price, the result is an attractively priced, one-of-a-kind vacation.
River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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I know there were signs up while the band performed at Venice Carnavale 2003, and I was told at the time that the band did same some sort of deal or promotion with them.
I'm thinking that if it looks like a camel and smells like a camel and its nose is pokin' in the tent...
Just to clarify, we have never had a deal with Monster - no $$ or sponsorship. Several of their employees who are fans (and give us free cases of drinks) are still trying to get us some kind of sponsorship or deal-but nothing has happened to date. Yes, in the past at a few specific shows like Venice we put up some of their signs and staged photographs to start a dialog of getting some kind of sponsorship, but alas, nothing came of it other than getting us hooked on their libations, (which we do like by the way). Who knows, we might someday as they're starting to look to next year finances.
And for Ivy, nothin but respect for you - you speak your mind and it's a beautiful thing.
And speaking of camels....do you remember a few years ago when the camels were on the playa and crapped all over? Some gigsville and sindicate members made canapes (sp?) out of them and send over a platter or hors devoures made out of their own camel moop. Though the joke was divulged before any of it was ingested, it made a great point that moop is moop. Even if it came out of a camel's ass. Too bad they got bent out of shape and most of them didn't get the point that they have to clean up after allll their responsible moop.
Oh well, the video we shot of it is a gutbuster.


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Happy 80th Birthday, Jane Goodall
On April 3, one week from today, Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned chimpanzee expert and conservationist, will turn 80.
In advance of this milestone birthday, we all have a chance to thank Goodall for her lifelong work on behalf of chimpanzees and other wildlife.
As a scientist, I have found Goodall's long-term data from Gombe, Tanzania, on chimpanzee social ties, intelligence and felt emotion to be incredibly significant to my understanding of what it means to be human. That these other apes solve problems with tools they create, feel deeply connected to each other and can express a range of emotions — from kind compassion to violent brutality — tells us how much we share with these closest of all (along with bonobos) living relatives.
Of all the videos Goodall and her associates have created from Gombe over the decades, my favorite remains the waterfall video. In this two-and-a-half minute clip, we see the chimpanzees' "rhythmic dance" in and around water, and hear Goodall argue for their sense of "wonder and awe."
We diverge from chimpanzees too, of course. Prime examples include our expressions of wonder and awe through elaborated language, as well as through the complex processes associated with highly developed science and/or organized religion.
Yet it is the similarities between our two species that move me profoundly and underscore an urgent need to protect our next of kin wherever they may live.
On a personal note, I would add that the best part for me of talking with Goodall — three times over the years, once each in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and here at the College of William and Mary — was sharing in her knowledge of, and compassion for, animals of all shapes and sizes. Listen, for instance, to Goodall explain why she is a vegetarian in a video on her website.
By no means am I a close friend of Goodall's. I do believe, though, that I can successfully deliver this post to her attention.
So, with that in mind, have you been inspired by hearing Goodall speak? By reading her books? Or watching her documentary videos? How about through participation in her Roots and Shoots program for children? However she may have inspired you, please consider recounting your experience below in the comments section.
That way, together we may thank Dr. Goodall for her innovative science and outreach and wish her a very happy, healthy 80th birthday.
Barbara's most recent book on animals will be released in paperback in April. You can keep up with what she is thinking on Twitter: @bjkingape


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Mark James Named Executive Director of Global Health Programs at Kent State's College of Public Health
Mark A. James, Ph.D., has been recently appointed executive director of Global Health Programs at Kent State University's College of Public Health. James began serving in this new position on July 1, 2011, and in the year prior, he served as dean of the college. An international expert on the immunity to malaria, James also is a full-time faculty member, teaching graduate-level courses on the immunology of infectious diseases starting Spring Semester 2012.
"I am excited about the opportunity to develop research and educational opportunities with international partner institutions," James says. "Our mission is to create new opportunities in global health for Kent State students, as well as to foster interdisciplinary, collaborative research opportunities for faculty."
The college's global health program will include locations in Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The program will be built upon relationships that exist between the College of Public Health, Kent State University and international institutions. Academic offerings will include concentrated (two-week) and semester-long courses for undergraduate and graduate students held at international sites. Research projects and faculty exchanges also will be developed that link the college and other Kent State faculty with counterparts at partner institutions.
"The nature of global health research is such that a multidisciplinary approach is often necessary," James says. "This model is consistent with the college's core mission and will also be attractive to researchers in a wide variety of disciplines within the university."
James has worked with Kent State's Office of Global Education to sign Memoranda of Understanding agreements with two institutions in Colombia, one research institute in Argentina and the Macau University of Science and Technology in Macau, China. One of James' goals is to attract top-quality international graduate students to the College of Public Health.
James notes, "Every time that I travel to Colombia and other international locations, I use the opportunity to talk about public health programs at Kent State. It is important to realize that public health issues have no boundaries or recognize international borders."
For more information on Kent State's College of Public Health, visit www.kent.edu/publichealth.com.


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James Cornetet-Get Your Feet Off My Coffee Table! Coffee Table
At Design Interviews
(Excerpt) Interview with James Cornetet : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. James Cornetet : The primary assumption that I had to make before realizing the design of this coffee table, was that there was no table top. Once that constraint was eliminated, it provided me the freedom to redefine the typology of the table. Everything that designers previously thought to be true about the table in its essence, has been redefined by this piece. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. James Cornetet : I wanted to produce a table that was not only functional, but embraced everyday use, while still maintaining the simplicity and beauty of a piece of sculpture. The table is a datum for living, the juxtaposition of the clutter against the clarity of the object, only strengthens its beauty. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. James Cornetet : I am currently attempting to commercialize the design, and find an international audience. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. James Cornetet : 3 months from sketch to prototype. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. James Cornetet : This particular design was not commissioned, and was merely a creative excercise. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. James Cornetet : I am currently producing the work my self, but would like to sell/lease the production rights. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. James Cornetet : No. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. James Cornetet : Anybody who appreciates function and beauty. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. James Cornetet : The design is unlike any coffee table to come before it. It avoids stylistic fetishisms in favor of a design that addresses the true needs of the end user. That is a table that embraces everyday use. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. James Cornetet : After a weekend of entertaining guests at our house, we noticed that one of the guests had left a glass of water on our Carrara Marble nightstand that we had just purchased. Upset over the newly spotted table, I began thinking why can't designers design furniture that can only be used in the manner it is intended to be used. I sat on the couch pondering this idea, when my wife walked into the living room and scolded me for resting my feet on a chair. "Chairs are not for feet" she proclaimed. I replied "it's not like I'm resting my feet on the table." I thought about the comment for a minute, thinking about how I hate it when guests rest their feet on a coffee table. I quickly sketched what I presumed to be the most uncomfortable table for someone to rest their feet on. I stared at the sketch in amusement, writing "get your feet off my coffee table!" The final design emerged from an understanding that the design of the coffee table should embrace function and discourage misuse. The name of the table is a vestige of that moment. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. James Cornetet : Sketches, lots of sketches. The graphics were produced using Sketchup, FormZ, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, and Maxwell Render. The fabrication drawings were produced using Autodesk's Revit. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. James Cornetet : Unlike most table designs, this piece maintains its showroom aesthetic while embracing the clutter of everyday life. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. James Cornetet : No. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. James Cornetet : The first prototype was completed shortly after winning the A'Design Award. The prototype is constructed of Corian, and the pieces are precision crafted using CNC technology. The efficient design of the table, results in less than 10% construction waste during the fabrication and assembly of the table, maximizing the usage of two Corian 1/2" sheets. Corian enables the table to be constructed out of smaller components in order to simplify the fabrication process, while maintaining the monolithic quality of the design. Looking as if it were carved out of a solid block of marble. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or.[ End of Excerpt: Read complete interview with James Cornetet on Get Your Feet Off My Coffee Table! Coffee Table at design-interviews.com ]
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Film Review | Kadal2 min read . Updated: 02 Feb 2013, 11:42 AM IST
A predictable story layered with strong performances
A predictable story layered with strong performances
Mani Ratnam's Kadal (The Sea) is all about faith—about keeping it and rediscovering it. In his latest movie, Ratnam is talking about Christian belief, about a restless young man who is torn between God and Satan, who turns his back on his maker and makes a pact with his destroyer, but who is converted after being visited by an angel. There's a lot of scope here for giggle-inducing stuff, apart from weariness at the repeated use of Christian motifs. The villain constantly refers to himself as Satan, in case you didn't get it the first time. The young man assists in a delivery and gazes upon his blood-stained hands in wonderment. They are the wounds of Jesus, he says. We know, we know.
Yet there is another faith-based exercise in progress here. Ratnam fans who were disheartened by his recent missteps, notably the bilingual Raavanan/Raavan, can take heart from Kadal. The film-maker's ability to lift ordinary stories with extraordinary film-making panache returns in satisfying measure.
He hasn't abandoned his classical, three-act structure, but he has responded to shifting audiences tastes in favour of more realistic and grittier cinema. The predictable story is layered with strong performances. The leisurely pace allows most of the characters to develop. The realistic production design (by Shashi Adappa) and lovely cinematography (by Rajiv Menon) situate the story in an authentic milieu—the fishing village sequences are especially evocative. Ratnam is so busy tackling his moral drama that he gives short shrift to A.R. Rahman's songs, especially his chart-topper Nenjukulle, which awkwardly gets laid over a conversation. But he does remember to slip in a reference to his back catalogue in the haunting song Moongil Thottam, which was shot in the Andamans, and references a similar romp down a beach by lead actor Gautham Karthik's father, 1980s' matinee idol Karthik, in Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram.
Kadal is about three men, two of whom meet at a seminary and cross swords over their interpretations of good and evil. Both are charismatic men on either side of the moral divide: Arvind Swamy's Samuel helps a fishing village regain its faith in Jesus Christ through selfless service, while Arjun's Bergman leads his own flock towards crime, all along plotting to destroy Samuel's piety. Caught in Bergman's cross hairs is Gautham Karthik's Thomas, an orphan who channels his anger at being abandoned as a child by falling thrice—at the feet of Father Samuel and later Bergman, and finally in love with the guileless Beatrice (Thulasi Nair).
Ratnam sums up the story's approach to weighty ethical issues with the economy and simplicity that have been his trademark since his early films. Thomas confesses his sins to Beatrice, who simply says, "Don't do it again."
Their romance never sparkles, but it's not meant to. Beatrice, who is almost always dressed in white, is the angel leading Thomas to the light. Nair tries her best, but the character needs a more experienced actor to come alive. Fellow debutant Gautham Karthik is far more effective, moving confidently from jauntiness to introspection, from anger to love, from darkness to light. He is ably backed by the experienced Swamy and Arjun, who face off with relish.
Kadal is not a perfect storm, but it's far from a sinking proposition. It floats comfortably midstream, coasting along on the strength of attractive actors and visuals.
Kadal released in theatres on Friday
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Which 70s or 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Although this sitcom ran from January 1974 to September 1984, it was actually set in the 1950s and 60s. It has been one of the most popular and successful TV shows having been syndicated by a large number of networks.


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Understanding your starting point can help you develop a more effective plan for delivering value-based health care.
. Key steps in the process include the detailed analysis of existing outcomes data, the identification of best practices, and the widespread dissemination of those practices to reduce variations in clinical practice and improve average health outcomes.
BCG's Value-Based Health Care Maturity Assessment Framework helps measure where different countries are in their development toward delivering greater value in health care. The framework draws on BCG's extensive experience developing and implementing value-based solutions for organizations across the health care value chain. The framework can be a powerful tool for helping organizations align otherwise competing stakeholder incentives around the common goal of better patient results.
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