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The ASCLA Guide to Policies and Procedures can be accessed online by using the numbered links at the left-hand side of this page.
ASCLA History
In 1977 two ALA divisions, the American Association of State Library Agencies (founded in 1957) and the Health and Rehabilitative Library Services Division (founded in 1956 as the Association of Hospital and Institution Libraries) merged and became the Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA). The independent librarians joined ASCLA in 1998 when their ALA round table, Independent Librarians' Exchange Round Table (ILERT) voted to merge with the division. (See the list of 1978-2007 ASCLA presidents and councilors.)
Introduction to Policies and Procedures
Congratulations on being elected or appointed to a leadership position in ASCLA! This Guide is intended to serve as a general introduction to the organization, procedures and policies of ASCLA. We hope this information will help you function effectively in ASCLA. In addition to reviewing the information in the guide, you may also want to consult the ALA Handbook of Organization. Please contact the ASCLA office if you have any questions. We're here to serve you!
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Toll Free: 1-800-545-2433. If you are calling from a touch-tone phone, after the automated attendant answers, you may press these extension numbers to reach:
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ASCLA is a community that focuses on evolving issues that cut across library boundaries. Emphasizing the future, ASCLA supports individuals in their personal development and career growth.
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The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies represents state library agencies, specialized library agencies, all library cooperatives, and independent librarians.
State library agencies are those organizations created or authorized by the state government to promote library services in the state through the organization and coordination of a variety of library services.
Specialized library agencies are those organizations that provide materials and services to meet the information needs of persons whose access to library services and materials is limited because of confinement, sensory, mental, physical, health, or behavioral conditions.
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Within the interests of these types of library organizations, the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies has specific responsibility for:
- Development and evaluation of goals and plans for state library agencies and all library cooperatives to facilitate the implementation, improvement, and extension of library activities designed to foster improved user services, coordinating such activities with other appropriate ALA units.
- Representation and interpretation of the role, function, and services of state library agencies, specialized library agencies, aall library cooperatives, and independent librarians within and outside the profession, including contact with national organizations and government agencies.
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Passengers at British airports face long delays today after the computer system running air traffic control failed early this morning. Flights leaving the UK were grounded so controllers could concentrate on safely landing incoming planes. Heathrow, Gatwick and some regional airports were affected.
National Air Traffic Services, which runs British air traffic control, was unable to comment at press time. According to a professional pilots' bulletin board the problem was with the Host Computer System at West Drayton. It was shut down overnight for an upgrade and failed when it was rebooted.
The £623m computer system from Lockheed Martin has been perhaps the ultimate hopeless government IT project. Originally due for delivery in 1996 it has been plagued by problems and delays. The software needed lengthy debugging and the text on the screens was too small to be readable. Computer Weekly, which follows NATs obsessively, got hold of a safety report showing record numbers of "overloads" for air traffic controllers after they moved into the new centre. In January of this year NATS upgraded software after a near miss involving a Delta Airlines plane and a Virgin Atlantic jumbo.
The last time the system went down was in May 2002. ®
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Pia Zadora seems to have unleashed a hit--but it won't score her a chart-topping record.
The erstwhile singer turned actress was busted Saturday for an alleged beatdown that happened at her home in Las Vegas.
Per published reports, the 61-year-old was booked on charges on domestic battery and coercion after police responded to a call involving an alleged domestic incident at around 5 a.m.
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She was arrested six hours later and subsequently released after posting a $4,000 bail.
No other details about the incident were disclosed, including the identity of the alleged victim.
Zadora reportedly shares the home with her third husband, law-enforcement officer Michael Jeffries.
A one-time Broadway child star, Zadora scored middling fame in the 1980s after releasing a string of minor hits, but she is infamously remembered for winning a Golden Globe for Best New Star of the Year for her debut film, "Butterfly"--a plaudit that she failed to parlay into bigger, lasting stardom.


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Elie Dubois is an all girls secondary school a few blocks from the presidential palace. The campus supports a vocational program and several historic buildings to be restored. The school serves about 250 students. Seven nuns, including school director Soeur Josette, lived on campus prior to the earthquake and currently commute across Port-au-Prince.
The reconstruction of the new classroom blocks and the restoration of the historic buildings on the campus will be supported by Barefoot Foundation and Fondation CINA.
Ecole Elie Dubois is located in central Port-au-Prince, Haiti with a main campus approximately 4,250 m2. The site is easily accessible by vehicle from Rue Paul VI, and the historic walking entrance is located on Rue du Centre. The main campus houses several historically significant buildings, two of which have been tagged yellow by the Department of Public Works, Transport & Communications (MTPTC) which necessitates repair before being put back into service.
Established in 1913 by the Community of the Daughters of Mary, Ecole Elie Dubois began as an all girl vocational boarding school, located in downtown Port-au-Prince a few blocks from the National Palace. The curriculum consisted of basic grammar, science, French, embroidery, sewing, and crafts. In the 1920s teacher training courses were added and then further refined during the Education Reform in 1979. This new reform then offered two vocational training courses for women's and decorative art as a professional and technical institute.
Prior to the January 12th earthquake, 25 to 30 new students were admitted every year for secondary
education, totaling approximately 214 students in both basic and professional curricula. Current tuition was 1,500 to 2,500 gourdes per year, and daily classes would run from 7 am-3pm with a break from noon-1pm early October to mid August.
The historic campus should be fully renovated over time including building repair, upgrades to site water distribution and cistern, repair damaged paving and other site amenities including the gardens and grotto. Existing landscaping should be maintained wherever possible.
Renovated buildings and program should include:
Building 1
Cooking Studio
2-10th grade classrooms
2-11th grade classrooms
Art Studio
Beauty lab
Building 2
Computer Labs
Philo classroom
2 – 12th grade classrooms
Building 3
Teacher Lounge
Director's Office
Records Storage
Building 4
Building 5
Garden Shed
Building 6
New Construction
Construction to accommodate the transitional program should become permanent fixtures in the full campus master plan, and thus its design should be conscious of the future phases. As transitional spaces the classrooms will double as labs for sewing/knitting, decorating, and a computer lab. The Dormitories will house the seven Sisters, common spaces, multi-person bathroom, and a kitchenette. A new campus bathing area constructed by the
cistern will remain at that location for future use.
Program spaces needed:
10th grade classrooms, 42 students each (45 is considered a full class) – 2
11th grade classrooms, 52 students total – 2
12th grade classroom, 45 students total – 1
Philosophy classroom – 1
Sewing lab, 10 machines and desks – 1
Computer lab, 20 – 1
Cafeteria/ kitchen
Director's office
Teachers' offices
Dormitory, 7 occupants
Cistern and Bathing facility, Latrine
26kv generator
Sustainable Strategies
All aspects of the community should be sustainable in nature; strategies logical to this particular site and Haitian culture should be determined.
Possibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
·Respect existing construction and materials, repair and infill instead of demolishing and building back new
·Carefully study water drainage – divert all roof water to landscaping and or cisterns
·Minimize parking area
·Rebuild a consistent and beautiful campus edge
·Capture rainwater for domestic use
·Design and orient buildings to maximize airflow and minimize solar gain
·Provide appropriate openings for natural light
·Phase in photovoltaic arrays
·Use locally resourced materials and labor (provide training for quality concrete and masonry construction)
·Observe existing materials, all new materials should harmonize with existing
·Utilize quality plumbing and electrical components
·Repairs to historic buildings should match material as closely as possible (i.e. lime plaster)
·Develop and provide environmental education and resources for learning
Next Steps
·Finalize scope of program
·Complete site Civil Survey and Geotechnical Report
·Secure project financing
·Complete planning and final design
·Construct transitional structures
·Begin phased construction to complete masterplan


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Acquisition of Top-Rated Daytime Franchise from Sony Pictures Television
Marks First TVGN Programming Announcement as Part of New
CBS Corporation/Lionsgate Partnership
"The Young and the Restless" Set to Air on TVGN at 7:00 PM, ET/PT with Day-and-Date Episodes Beginning This Summer
LOS ANGELES — April 3, 2013 — TVGN today announced that it will become the exclusive basic cable home for the #1 daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Y&R). The acquisition of the top-rated daytime franchise from Sony Pictures Television marks the first TVGN programming announcement as part of the new CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS)/Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) partnership.
Beginning this summer, Y&R will move from Soapnet, where it has already been a basic cable ratings success, to TVGN, keeping the 7:00 PM, ET/PT time slot where it has built a loyal fan base, and will appear day-and-date with its broadcast on the CBS Television Network. One of the most popular franchises in daytime television history, Y&R recently celebrated 40 years on the air on CBS, where it has dominated the ratings in daytime.
Currently, Y&R is the #1 daytime drama on network television among total viewers and key demos, including women 18-49 and 25-54. It has also been Soapnet's #1 series for five consecutive years, delivering a significant audience share among women 18-49 and 25-54—two key demos for TVGN.
Y&R, which is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television, has been the #1-rated daytime drama for more than 24 years. It has received 119 Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other daytime drama, and 412 Emmy nominations. The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Y&R revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Chancellor, Baldwin and Winters families. When THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama. It continues to set the standard with strong characters, socially conscious storylines, romance and sensuality.
About TVGN
TVGN is a fully distributed entertainment network owned by CBS Corporation and Lionsgate. The venture combines CBS's programming, production and marketing assets with Lionsgate's resources in motion pictures, television and digitally delivered content. Seen in more than 80 million homes, TVGN's programming celebrates Hollywood with original series and specials that cover celebrity lifestyles, entertainment news, the red carpets, and what Hollywood does best—movies. TVGN's new ownership structure is comprised of the company with the #1 broadcast network and many of the top first-run syndication series ("Entertainment Tonight," "OMG! Insider") and the studio that distributes the blockbuster "Hunger Games" and "Twilight" franchises and produces such award-winning dramas as "Mad Men."


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He used to be on the bomb squad, but it's not until he transfers out that Chris Mankowski really begins juggling with dynamite. Rape and ...
Actor: Billy Burke, Christian Slater, Crispin Glover, Michael Jai White, Roger Bart, Breanne Racano, Sabina Gadecki, Andy Dick, Gloria Hendry, Page Kennedy, Leonard Robinson, Bill Duke, Carol Herman, Mark Saul, Charles Matthau
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Rhett & Link, co-hosts of top YouTube talk show "Good Mythical Morning," flex their comedic and musical chops in this scripted series. The series follows ...
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Club: F.C. Internazionale Milano
Growth Type: Standard/Lasting
Ahh Zanetti in his prime, in my top 3 right-backs ever to be honest.
Hasn't changed a whole deal but was at the peak of his powers in terms of immense physical fitness at this time, whilst being a quintessential attacking full-back making non-stop attacking raids down the right side while at the same time being a great defender. Rarely being caught out due to great reading of the game and his superb tackling.
Also his dribbling ability could be overlooked in the period, in his prime Zanetti could dribble pass almost anyone in front of him at will with those long runs of his.
Club: F.C. Internazionale Milano
Growth Type: Standard/Lasting
I don't really feel I have to say a lot about him. He's one of the most famous names in world football today probably like Maldini. Inter's best player for past decade definitely and he's the one player who 99% of time has a good game and one of the most consistent I've ever had pleasure of seeing.
Obviously now at 35 I feel he's slightly going downhill and not as great as he used to be nonetheless in his peak it was my opinion that he was definitely #1 right back in world and now although not the same Javier, he's still one of the best!
What I loved about him was that he is Argentinian, he does have attacking football in his blood like the Brazilians and he is indeed very attacking minded which you'll see him making constant runs down the right hand side in your game with an 80 attack and 83 aggression BUT here's the big part that sets him apart from all other great attacking fullbacks and that is the fact that he's also a great DEFENDER. His tackling, his sense of positioning, his reading of the game at times is good enough to be a world class center back. So while Cafu, Cicinho and many other of the world's good attacking right backs go far and then you see have trouble defending or getting caught out, that was never a big or consistent error of Javier as he was almost equally great at both.
I don't use the term "Legend" too loosely but when I call this guy one, I really mean it. He has been on top of his game for 10 years doing great for NT and his club (too bad Inter never won anything and so one of the greatest right-backs in history of world football will maybe retire without having won anything probably unless Argentina win WC) and I will certainly miss him but always remember him as one of the greatest players I ever had pleasure of watching!


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Flights to Indonesia with Qatar Airways
Indonesia is a long, scattered archipelago strung like a necklace between Australia and the mainland of Asia. The beautiful country encompasses more than 17,000 separate islands here of every size and shape, and this diversity is reflected in the ethnic mix and number of languages spoken. Travel to Indonesia with Qatar Airways and you'll find yourself in the middle of an exotic melting pot of culture and tradition.
Walk through the bustling streets and immerse yourself in the lifestyle and customs that spring from this cultural diversity. Indonesia is famous for its atmospheric night markets and the range of different cuisine on offer, which you can enjoy in top restaurants or at the plentiful street stalls. There are also excellent modern shopping malls in the bigger towns and cities where you can pick up designer goods as well as souvenirs.
The landscape forms a suitably dramatic backdrop to this great mixing of peoples, with cloud-swept mountains and rainforests, rice terraces and bright sandy beaches forming the wilderness regions and wildlife sanctuaries. The country is home to a startling range of exotic wildlife, from elephants and tigers to Komodo Dragons.
Sports and outdoor pursuits are well catered for here and are extremely varied. Enjoy everything from trekking, scuba-diving and surfing to mountain climbing and white water rafting. Alternatively, you can choose to hop from one island to another by traditional boat. Old ferries, planes and buses are all par for the course, but it's probably best to stick to one particular area rather than trying to see everything at once, especially if you have limited time here.
Renowned for its paradise islands, fine sandy beaches and diverse wildlife scene, fly to Indonesia with Qatar Airways and you'll discover a wealth of attractions.


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In the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, we strive to impart the best education possible by employing top educators and addressing different learning styles through varied and innovative teaching techniques.
In an effort to address all learning styles and better assess problem areas, we utilize:
Our department places a heavy emphasis on quality of teaching, with many of our faculty being nationally recognized:
Screencasts are digital recordings of the output from a computer monitor, including narration. They are available on www.LearnChemE.com. Screencasts show example problems, present mini-lectures on important topics, explain how to use software packages, describe interactive simulations, explain how to use graphs and diagrams, solve exam problems for review, and present interactive ConcepTests.
Faculty in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering have used screencasts since 2008 for courses ranging from freshman level general chemistry to graduate level reaction kinetics. They are often similar to material presented in class, but students can go through them at their own pace and time – pausing to work calculations on their own, replaying sections that are difficult to understand, and watching the video weeks later to review material.
Interest in these instructor-narrated videos has seen dramatic growth: as of 2017, the 1,450 videos had been viewed more than 17 million times.
Learn more at learncheme.com, YouTube and ITunesU.
The objective of engineering education is to prepare students to apply the important concepts in their field to real situations. ConcepTests and Peer Instruction allow students to formulate their own ideas, explain their thoughts to their classmates, and get immediate feedback from the instructor on difficult concepts or misconceptions they have during lecture. This creates dialog that helps students better understand material presented in class.
The Chemical and Biological Engineering has developed a library of thousands of ConcepTests for core chemical engineering courses such as:
Faculty who would like access to our library of materials can sign up on the ConcepTest homepage.


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Two people are dead after a fiery crash near Corsicana Monday afternoon.
It happened just after 4 p.m. on southbound Interstate 45 at mile marker 233 in Corsicana.
NBC 5 viewer Landon Spencer captured video of the fiery crash scene moments after the accident.
Navarro County Sheriff Elmer Tanner told NBC 5 two people died in the crash.
From Chopper 5 it appeared there were two vehicles in the aftermath of the fire.
Traffic in the area was backed up for miles and authorities were diverting traffic at exit 2358.
Chopper 5 showed troopers turning vehicles stuck behind the accident around so that drivers could head northbound in the southbound lanes to get to the nearest exit to detour off the highway.
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The Price of Darkness paid a price for his sinister rep.
Ozzy Osbourne claims that even though he was a big-time rocker with a larger-than-life reputation he never scored any beautiful babes backstage, according to excepts of his new autobiography published in the New York Daily News.
"I never got good-looking chicks," he said in the tome. "We'd get beer bottles thrown at us, not frilly underwear."
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The now-married rocker, who is famous for dabbling in sex drugs and Satanism, wrote in "I Am Ozzy" that he repelled women with his dark music -- and when the band began playing their song "Black Sabbath," females would flee the building.
"All the girls ran out of the venue screaming," he said. "Isn't the whole point of being in a band to get a shag, not to make chicks run away?"
Ozzy also details the incident in which he bit the head off a bat and a dove. He also describes slaying stray cats and taking a shotgun to a bunch of chickens in a coop, according to the paper. But Oz said he isn't concerned with what others think about his antics.
"One of the few good things about being dyslexic is that when I say, 'I don't read reviews, I mean I DON'T READ REVIEWS," the rocker wrote.


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I heard recently that The One resort was finished and up and running. Personally, I have been very interested in how it would turn out, so my team and I decided to make a trip out to Saracen Bay on Koh Rong Samloem to take a look.
Aerial View of Saracen Bay
As you walk along the beach towards The One, several resorts immediately catch your eye. Firstly, Sweet Dreams looks fantastic. The resort has recently tripled in size, and the modern rustic-style bungalows really do take your breath away. In particular, the dark reflective glass on every bungalow looks superb.
After Sweet Dreams, the next outstanding resort is Sol Beach. The modern Khmer style villas are really something of a spectacle, and you can't help but admire the architecture as you walk by (you can read an in depth review of it here: A review of Sol Beach Resort).
Next is the outlandish Moonlight Resort – A fantastically designed set of eco-friendly white-domes. If I'm honest, I was somewhat taken aback when I had first seen these bungalows, and not in a good way. But everybody's first impression will inevitably be different, and I must admit I have warmed up to them a lot over the past few months, to the point that I now regard Moonlight as one of the best resorts on Samloem.
Now comes The One, and after the past three very memorable structures, it would need to be something of a sight to match up… I must admit it more than lives up to expectations!
The One Resort
Firstly, you are hit with the beautiful infinity edge swimming pool, overlooking a wonderful part of Saracen Bay, and enveloped by a modern wooden-style bar / restaurant area. You are met by friendly helpful staff that are always full of smiles and are very easy to get on with. After several minutes to relax and unwind in the bar area, the staff show you to your room, which, similarly to Sweet Dreams, is a stunning modern rustic-style villa.
The rooms themselves are large and spacious, the beds are very comfortable and clean, and the western-style bathrooms are superb. Each villa even comes with a wide-screen TV, which, believe it or not, does come in handy at night times, even on a tropical island paradise! This is because there really is not much to do on Saracen Bay when the sun goes down, so a movie in bed is ideal.
After a great night's sleep, we were greeted with a fantastic selection of breakfast foods. The fruits were fresh and ripe, the western dishes were of a good quality, and the teas and coffees were just what we needed first thing in the morning.
The beach around the resort is in a great condition, and is ideal for lounging, relaxing, and taking in the mesmerising scenery. The soft white sands are cleaned on a regular basis, and the ocean is crystal clear and warm. Because you are near the centre of Saracen Bay, all you can see in front of you is outstretching ocean waters, with the encompassing mountainsides in the far background. All in all, a great location and a great resort!
The One's Restaurant
One of the highlights of our trip were the evenings that we spent at The One. At night times there really is nothing better than sitting back, unwinding, and admiring the ocean views over the lit-up infinity edge swimming pool. To make things even better, The One has a great selection of Cocktails on offer, so you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery in style 🙂
If I was going to knit pick, I would say that other resorts nearby offer good alternatives for night-time meals. For example, Moonlight Resort next door has fantastic pizza and other western foods, whereas the fish Amok, a classic Khmer dish, is really something special at Sol Beach. What's more, the white wines at Moonlight are, unusually for Samloem, served at a perfect temperature, whereas Sol Beach has a great selection of red wines.
In sum, The One Resort on Saracen Bay, Koh Rong Samloem, has proven itself to be one of the best places to stay if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday experience on a wonderful tropical island paradise.
To book this resort now at the best price, click here: Book The One at Best Price
- Q: When is the best time to visit Saracen Bay?
- Q: How do I get to Saracen Bay?
- Q: What activities are there?
- Q: Where can I see the glowing plankton?
- Q: What should I bring with me?
- Q: Is it easy to get a Cambodian Visa?
- Q: Is there an ATM on Saracen Bay?
- Q: Is there a medical facility?
- Q: Is it a family-friendly place?
- Q: When is the rainy season?
Middle of November / December / January / February: Warm and dry. 25°C daytime.
March / April / May: Hot and dry. 35°C daytime.
June / July / August: Hot and wet. 35°C daytime.
September / October / Early November: Warm and wet. 25°C daytime.
Please see our Weather Guide for more information.
It will take about 40 minutes to get to Saracen Bay if it's the first stop. If the boat first stops elsewhere, it may take 1 hour or so.
All 5 services will charge roughly $25 return, though prices can vary depending on time of year, special offers, etc. All services leave from the Ochheuteal (AKA 'Serendipity') pier in Sihanoukville.
The 5 services offer modern speed boats with comfortable chairs, life jackets, and the option to buy food and drink on board. Not all of the ferries have air-conditioning, but once the boats set off there is a strong cool breeze throughout the sitting areas which more than makes up for it.
All ferry services tend to be very busy – we strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance. You can buy your tickets online now here: Book Ferry Tickets Online Now
The Koh Rong islands are known for their stunning underwater panorama. Whether it's snorkeling or scuba diving that you're after, there are plenty of superb locations on Koh Rong Samloem.
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
Enjoy the crystal clear ocean waters by Kayaking or paddle boarding your way around – An ideal activity for couples and families alike.
Jungle Trekking
Explore the exotic jungle habitat by foot. If you're staying on Saracen Bay, we would definitely recommend for you to see Lazy Beach – A 40 minute walk through the jungle trail.
Bioluminescent Plankton
Sparkling like a starry sky all around you, the bioluminescent plankton are a wonderful sight to behold at night times. Please speak to your hotel about booking a plankton tour.
If you're staying on Saracen Bay, the easiest way for you to see the plankton is by booking a boat tour.
For more information, please read: Glowing Plankton on Koh Rong
You can however get cash out at any of the three Eftpos terminals on Koh Touch (the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island). There is an Eftpos terminal at Green Ocean Guesthouse, White Rose Guesthouse, and Koh Lanta.
For example, those that visit during the rainy season get to enjoy half-priced accommodation and beautiful rainy scenes, and because it never gets too cold in Cambodia, swimming in the ocean is still a very pleasurable experience (the water rarely drops beneath 25°C). Take a look at this article for more information: 5 Reasons to Visit Saracen Bay in Rainy Season


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Today I'd like to share a very personal story that I hold dearly to my heart. It's one of those mind-blowing moments that in an instant changes everything for the better and makes you wonder if there isn't a great purpose of life after all. Indeed, I'm talking about the day I first met Ken Kovash.
I remember it as if it were yesterday; I was at this party and had already had the first beer of the evening. While contemplating ordering another beer, I thought to myself: "great success!" But little did I know that I was about to experience something that would forever change my definition of Great Success. The evening had hardly even started.
As I was happily walking back to my table with a second beer in my hand after ending a brief conversation with an acquaintance at the bar, it suddenly just happened. There he was, Ken Kovash, standing by himself in a corner, looking at people around him almost as if he was monitoring them. It was surreal; I was there at the same party as Ken Kovash! Few people there seemed to realize that they were being mentally herded like cattle by this mysterious man; they were merely chatting about the elementary things in life, as if they were completely unaware of their ongoing Near-Ken-Kovash experience. Were they just programmed to be ignorant? Was this all just a dream?
The seconds that followed are somewhat blurry to me, but I will never forget the feeling that struck me when he suddenly looked my way. Yes, Ken Kovash was looking straight at me! My legs were shaking. I felt just like, I imagine, a confused hare standing on a railroad track in the middle of a dark, cold night — paralyzed, powerless, frightened — blindly staring into the headlights of the rapidly approaching freight train that in this grand metaphor was Ken Kovash. The way he looked at me, it was as if he was silently calculating and estimating every measurable property — my age, my salary, perhaps even the time I had left to live. But just like you could imagine, he did it in a good way, as if he was looking after me. He gave me a brief (0.70 x 10-9 seconds long, the transition time between the two lowest states of the hydrogen atom) smile as I walked up to him, and the rest is history.
Ken and me. Notice how happy and thankful I am over this incredible opportunity; I knew I wasn't worthy.
Everything in my life changed after this. I shared some of my love for Ken in a blog post last year that became the start of the Ken Kovash Day. I feel so much stronger, happier, and prouder than ever before. It is truly one of those magical moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Today is Ken Kovash Day 2008. Join the movement, go to KenKovash.com and share your excitement!


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alcorcón – a city in the Comunidad de Madrid located on a hill which is name Al-Cor (hill in Arabic). Thus, the name is presumably of Arabic origin.
4 Generations
The first person of the Alcorcon family to arrive in Carcar was known as Mamerto Narciso. This was before the 1849-50 implementation of the Claveria decree, after which he became known as Mamerto Alcorcon. The surname's coinciding with the Al- surnames of Carcar leads me to believe that the family received the surname in Carcar–as a Carcar family. Thus, their relatives back in Parian, if still existent then, may have gotten another name.
The earliest record I have of his family in Carcar is that of the baptism of his daughter, Areopagita. The year was 1835 and the child was baptized Dionicia Areopagita, presumably after the pseudonymic theologian often mixed up with St. Denis of France. In the record, Mamerto Narciso was said to be a feligrés of Parian de Zebu. All subsequent racial classification of the family was that of mestizo Sangley. With this record of his still being a feligrés of Parian by 1835, thus, it can be said with some certainty that the first person of the family in Carcar really was Mamerto.
The only earlier record I have come across for a mestizo Sangley Parian family in Carcar is of an 1832 baptism for a Sagolili son. In the 2010 Voters list of Carcar, there are 32 voters surnamed Alcorcon.
[8-Feb-2012: I take back that first sentence of the preceding paragraph. I had since come across 5 baptisms in 1823 of children with parents who were Parian feligreses. However, I still cannot figure out who these families were, or meaning what surnames they later took on. ]
Mamerto Alcorcon ( –1868) pDn: Mamerto Narciso
=1) Matea Teodora ( –1849)
—Victor Alcorcon ( ) pDn: Victor Narciso
—=(1847) Engracia Barcenas ( ) pDn: Engracia Facunda
——Filomena Alcorcon ( -1900)
——= Domingo Enanoria Emnace
———Macario Emnace (1889-
——Marcelo Alcorcon ( -1891)
——=Petrona Albao
———Amancio Alcorcon ( -1879) child
———Trifusa Alcorcon ( -1881) child
———Felimon Alcorcon ( -1892) child
———Josefa Alcorcon (1891-
———Maria Consolacion Alcorcon (1892[1])
—Areopagita Alcorcon (1835– ) pDn: Dionicia Areogapita
—= Pedro Alcorisa
——Alipio Alcorisa
——= Josefa Jaen Mendoza
———Carlos Alcorisa (1893-
———Emiliana Alcorisa (1900- ) Emiliana Mendoza in Bapt
———Cleofe Alcorisa (1903-
———Marcela Alcorisa (1905-
———Dionisia Alcorisa (1906-
—Segundo Alcorcon (1838– ) pDn: Segundo de Gracia
—=Juana Alcos Barcenas ( -1874) AKA Petrona
——Ysabel Alcorcon
——= Segundo Enad Sato (1883-
———Maria Salud Satot (1900-
———Vicente Sato ( -1907) child
—Bartola Alcorcon (calc. 1841-1920) soltera 79 yrs in Burial
2) Hipolita Emnace Emnacen (1831–
—Bernabe Alcorcon (1851–
—Filomena Alcorcon (calc. 1855-1886)
—=(1884) Nicasio Navarro Alfafara (1859-
——Vicente Alfafara (1886-1886)
—Ysidoro Alcorcon (calc. 1859-
—=1) Valentina Alejado Alesna ( -1900)
——Pedro Alcorcon ( -1894) escuela in Burial
——Numeriano Osias Alcorcon
——=Blasa Ybañez
———Aniceta Alcorcon (1908-1908)
———Flavia Alcorcon (1909-
——Victoriano Alcorcon (1885-1886)
——Lorenzo Alcorcon
——=(1929) Benita Alcover Canarias
——Buenaventura Alcorcon
——=(1912) Paula Alegrado Aldueso
———Felipa Alcorcon
=Laureano Lanit Barcelo
———Protacio Alcorcon (1920-
=(1944) Porfiria Lanit (1924-
———Benjamin Alcorcon
———Maria Alcorcon (1933-2002)
=(1953) Peter Cecilio Genobatin Aleonar (1927-1977)
——Diosdado Alcorcon ( -1893) child
——Obdulia Alcorcon ( -1897) child
—=2(1901) Teodorica Alerre Alegrado (1869-
——Epifania Alcorcon ( -1907)
—Basilio Alcorcon
—=Basilisa Barcuma
——Francisco Alcorcon ( -1879) escuela in Burial
——Pedro Alcorcon
——=Pia Alcover Ababa
———Primitiva Alcorcon (1905-
——Eutiquia Alcorcon
———Vicente Alcorcon (1902-
—Susana Alcorcon ( -1903)
–= Vicente Navarro
—Florencia Alcorcon ( -1943) vda
–= _____
[1] Father Marcelo died 19 months before her birth
(under reconstruction)


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Volume 34 Issue 8: (Oct/Nov 2011)
Scared Silly
Karen Moltenbrey
Issue: Volume 34 Issue 8: (Oct/Nov 2011)
Scared Silly
Not long ago, CG animated short fi lms were as rare as a vintage comic book. Today, though, they are a favorite medium for students, novices, and professional animators. At most animation schools, students complete a short for their final project and grade. At the other end of the spectrum, studios, such as Pixar, DreamWorks, and Blue Sky, often test a technique or technology
in the production environment of an animated short before jumping headfirst into a feature-length film.
So, if you want to create a CG animated short today using intellectual property, how do you distinguish it from all the others out there on the Internet, at various fi lm festivals, and elsewhere? That was the question haunting animator/producer/artist William "Proton" Vaughan not long ago.
The former DAVE School instructor and NewTek LightWave evangelist had spent years creating CG characters and other content for just about every type of medium—books, television, fi lms, games, toys. A self-professed zombie fan, Vaughan had an idea for a unique character: a friendly zombie named Tofu, who has a taste for vegetables and grains rather than human fl esh. "I've always been a massive fan of zombies," says Vaughan. "When I was a kid, I'd watch anything that even mentioned the word 'zombie' in the title or description."
It was Vaughan's dream to bring the character to life. But aside from hard work and a great idea, sometimes it takes a bit of luck to turn a dream into a reality. Sometimes it takes tenacity. And sometimes, the stars need to align perfectly. In the case of Tofu, it was all
of these factors.
The Tofu animated short film was created mainly in NewTek's LightWave and composited using
Eyeon's Digital Fusion.
The Stars Align
The fi rst star occurred while Vaughan began to fl esh out his Tofu concept with a backstory and some digital models of the would-be cast, and stumbled upon what is now a popular trend: 3D printing. Once the domain of industrial design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping is used to generate physical parts or objects from CAD files. More recently, lower-cost 3D printers have emerged from this technology, enabling users like Vaughan to turn CG imagery into "real" objects. One of the early service providers off ering this technology was 3D Art to Part, which printed some of Vaughan's 3D models.
"I have a massive toy collection—I don't know of a single animator who doesn't," says Vaughan. "So I thought I would get some of my digital models printed. Once you do it, it becomes a bit of an addiction. After I did my fi rst one, I immediately did three more. Then I did some as gifts. And then I did some more. I just loved the idea of being able to hold my models in my hand."
Soon after, Vaughan began to make custom awards for the NewTek development teams using 3D printing. "I was totally hooked. I knew I just had to make a toy," he adds. "That's what I was doing basically. 3D printing is just one step down from making a toy." Well, at least in theory.
Finding even basic information about the toy manufacturing process proved diffi cult. "There are diff erences between prototype and production. You can 3D print almost anything, but most of the time you cannot manufacture it," explains Vaughan. "I now have a whole new appreciation for the toys in my collection. Creating a toy is a long and expensive process. You have to really want to do this. Once the toy is designed and built in 3D, you are 1 percent there."
Vaughan's plan of attack was to create a toy based on a character he had created, Tofu, and release the toy prior to releasing an animation starring the vegan zombie and some of his off -kilter friends.
"My plan for Tofu was to build a property, a brand, and not just a toy and animation," says Vaughan. "I wondered, how do I get attention for this property, which I think has legs, when everyone has an animated short? So I decided to make the toy fi rst, and then from the toy, discuss a comic book and animation, and even a TV show. I thought, how cool would it be to walk into a pitch meeting and set a physical toy down in front of everyone? It would carry more weight to show the physical property along with a script for the fi rst episode."
The second star emerged thanks to the cute and colorful Care Bears. About the same time Vaughan was navigating the toy creation process, he was working on a Care Bear commercial and having a
rough go of it with the client. To maintain focus on the project, he temporarily turned the characters into scary bears while he worked out the technical details. The third star appeared when he went to a comic/toy show in Florida and saw his scare bear concept at someone else's table.
"They actually did a great job with it. I was impressed," says Vaughan. "I talked to the creator
and jokingly told him that he had stolen my idea." Now that concept materialized before him as zombie teddy bears, called Teddy Scares, created by Joe DiDomenico and Phil Nannay of Applehead Factory in Philadelphia. "We hit it off immediately, and they were completely open with every little detail and information about how to make a toy," he continues.
As Vaughan began working with the duo on a Tofu toy, he came to a conclusion: He had to make an investment in his beloved zombie and the company. So he bought into Applehead and become a partner. "It's the best decision I ever made," he adds, as it eventually led to several Tofu toys and other merchandise, as well as a continuation of the Teddy Scares brand.
The fourth star ascended at The DAVE School, where Vaughan was teaching. Earlier, New Line Cinema had optioned the Teddy Scares property, but the deal had fallen through. So Vaughan suggested that DiDomenico and Nannay let the students at the school create an animated short starring their Teddy Scare characters. "It was a good opportunity for them, and a good opportunity for the school, since it was such a fantastic property to work with," he says. (Every year, the class is divided into groups, with each tasked to complete an animation project prior to graduation.) So, under Vaughan's instruction, a class at the DAVE School created an animated short centered on the Teddy Scares, using LightWave along with Adobe's After Effects for compositing.
In addition to generating an animated short, William Vaughan had his creation printed as a
3D model and then produced as a toy.
The Long (and Short) of It
Eventually, Tofu and his zombie cast became fodder for a class as well. "Tofu is very special to me, and I didn't plan on it being done at the DAVE School. The students do really good work, but I had decided that I would rather not have them make the short unless it was exactly what I wanted. But, I had this one class and knew that if anyone could do it, they would be the ones to pull it off ," Vaughan says. "And they did. I was blown away by their work." Thus the students became the fi fth star in the Tofu constellation.
The Tofu animated short, called "Tofu the Vegan Zombie: Zombie Dearest," is an all-student production. At more than eight minutes in length, the animated short is essentially a pilot, and Vaughan has a portfolio that includes concepts for 13 episodes, as well as an online Tofu game (www.tofutheveganzombie.com/game) and a growing cache of products based on the property.
When the students set out to make the short, they were starting with a character that had already been created—and was in the process of being manufactured. "Tofu has a distinct look, so they had to be sure that the other characters, especially the two humans in the script, were attractive and fi t into the same world as the zombies. Also, they had to design the rest of the characters so they could potentially be made into toys later down the road," notes Vaughan.
Interestingly, the original Tofu—which was what the students had used for the short—had to be redesigned slightly for the toy. e character was modeled in LightWave using subdivision surfaces, then exported as an STL file for 3D printing to a Z Corp. machine.
"He had a very skinny neck, ankles, and wrists, with thin fi ngers," describes Vaughan. "I had to make slight changes to be sure the mold worked and for the articulation. You can model anything in 3D (software), but you can run into a problem during production. I now have a checklist for any toy that I am prototyping: making sure there are no holes in the mesh, that it is a complete solid mesh, that the limbs are not too thin, and that the pose is optimal." Even Tofu's tattered clothes had to be redesigned because they had been too thin for the toy production.
Using LightWave, along with Eyeon's Digital Fusion for compositing, the students (under Vaughan's direction and supervision) brought Tofu, along with four other characters plus the
two humans, to animated life. The animation was done all by hand—Tofu's animation rig was a basic setup that involved IK for the legs and FK for everything else. e facial setup used 100 percent morph targets, done using Endomorphs in LightWave. Texturing was a mix of LightWave's built-in procedurals as well as image maps painted in Adobe's Photoshop. All the lighting was achieved with NewTek's built-in lights.
The characters are extremely detailed, as are the environments, in which every object is made of geometry. "All the backgrounds are modeled; there are no matte paintings," Vaughan points out. " e environments are out of control polygonal-wise in their detail— each shot contained millions of polys."
The sheer number of assets in the short is astounding—the fully furnished rooms in the house, the fully stocked lab, the book-fi lled library, the food-laden dining room. Throughout, there are statues, paintings, ornate mirrors, and more; if you look closely, you can even see a replica of Vaughan's head in a jar on a shelf and a few Teddy Scares here and there. Perhaps even more astounding is that the students were able to complete the work in just two and a half months. " e deadline was crazy, but I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity so that if we got picked up for a TV show or movie, we would have a lot of the assets to work with," says Vaughan.
According to Vaughan, the students did not cut any corners in the production. "You are handed a team—one that never made a movie before—and you are at their mercy in terms of the quality [of animation] they produce," says Vaughan. However, while Vaughan and another instructor, Lee Stringer, were devising the script, they didn't steer clear of any concept, model, or scene. " ere was not a single thing that we said, 'No, we can't do that because the students wouldn't be able to handle it.' In fact, it was just the opposite. We said, 'We are going to make them handle this.' " Vaughan recalls.
For example, the script called for Tofu and Lab Monkey #5 to board a Big Wheel while one of them held a Slinky-like gun. "There In addition to generating an animated short, William Vaughan had his creation printed as a 3D model and then produced as a toy.were a lot of technical things that had to be worked out for them to do that scene," says Vaughan, noting that the students had to contend with a variety of CG elements in that as well as other shots, including subsurface
scattering, hard- and soft-body dynamics, hyphervoxels, global illumination, volumetric lighting, and more. "They weren't given a watered-down project, but rather a real project, and they had to sink or swim." Luckily for Vaughan, the students did the latter—which is not always the case at this school or any other.
"Lee and I pushed them hard. We told them this was their job. We were preparing them for production," says Vaughan. "What you see in the short is 100 percent of what they did in those two and a half months. We didn't make any changes [to the finished animation.]" Approximately
20 students worked on the short.
The eight-minute short was rendered on a network of approximately 60 workstations and the school's renderfarm. To lighten the load, the team tried to keep times down to five minutes per frame, although some shots went well over that limit.
One of the bigger technical challenges came at the very end of the movie, when the camera pulls back from the scene in the dining room, out to the adjacent library, to the outside of the house. Because of the sheer number of polygons in the scenes, it could not be rendered on the school's renderfarm; instead, Vaughan had to do it on his then brand-new Boxx computer.
Students at The DAVE School turned Vaughan's vision into an animation, which contains a
plethora of geometry—no matte paintings were used.
Second Life
Some time has passed since Tofu and Teddy Scares were made into animated shorts, and the properties have been growing in popularity ever since. Both are now the subjects of graphic novels—Teddy Scares already has five in print, with another five ready to be released, and Tofu soon will begin its journey to print.
"Yes, I am handing the baby over again," Vaughan says of his IP, noting that like Applehead did with Teddy Scares, Tofu will be turned over to a graphic artist well versed in the 2D medium.
In addition, Vaughan is continuing to pursue the broadcast market, hoping for a Tofu TV show. Meanwhile, Teddy Scares and Tofu made quite an impression at this summer's Comic-Con, where Vaughan signed the deal for the Tofu graphic novels and where he sold out of everything Tofu related, from plushies to T-shirts to figurines. "Usually Teddy Scares dominate the show, but this year people wanted Tofu," says Vaughan. Why this sudden surge of interest in the character? One possible factor could be the current popularity of zombies in the hit primetime TV show "The Walking Dead."
Whatever the reason, Vaughan, that brilliantly "mad" animation professor and computer scientist, continues to breathe new life into the character he created in his virtual
3D Toy Factory
Applehead Factory Design Studio is known for its so-called twisted teddy bear toys and now zombies. However, it also offers a full range of CG services, from 3D animation and rendering, to concept art and storyboarding. And for several years now, the company has been playing in the novelty game space and toy business.
On the outside, these novelty games look like typical games in a box—plastic bits, paper bits, cardboard bits. But as creative director William Vaughan points out, on the inside they were created using 3D computer graphics. "There are cards and plastic tray pieces that we prototyped and printed in 3D for game testing," he says.
In fact, Applehead produces a number of novelty products, all created using NewTek's LightWave and then 3D printed. Each year, Applehead produces a unique Teddy Scare bear for the top-rated haunted attraction Terror Behind the Walls at the now closed Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
"This is so different from working on a TV show or movie," says Vaughan, who not long ago worked on the Disney/Pixar short film "Partly Cloudy." "There are more technical considerations from the manufacturing standpoint to consider, but you are still using the same tools and skill sets. "
Vaughan notes that, for the most part, people think of TV or film when they hear the word "CGI" or "animation." But a 3D artist can use his or her skills with 3D software in markets they might not even be aware of—games, print, product visualization. With a 3D printer, they can even start their own toy company.
"We do toys because we love them and have a passion for them. We are not rolling in cash, but we hope to be one day," Vaughan says. "The value is not in the plastic or plush, however; it's in the IP. And having a product helps build the IP faster than just having a short. At least that's my plan, and I will tell you if it worked out once I have a TV show or movie deal." —KM
Karen Moltenbrey is the chiefeditor of Computer Graphics World.
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Marco Rubio to discuss Iran, Syria in Israel
Source: Politico, 2-16-13
Rubio's trip to Israel and Jordan will bolster his foreign policy credentials. | AP Photo
Marco Rubio is heading to the Middle East, he announced Saturday.
The Florida senator, who is a likely frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, will travel Saturday to Jordan and then on to Israel in an official capacity as a member of the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee…..READ MORE
Visiting Jordan and Israel
Source: Rubio.Senate.gov, 2-16-13
Today, I am departing to the Middle East on an official trip in my capacities as a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Foreign Relations Committee. I will be visiting Jordan and Israel. This will be my first visit to Jordan and my second to Israel.
In Jordan, I look forward to meeting with King Abdullah as well as other members of the Jordanian government, which remains among our most loyal allies in the region in trade, cultural exchanges and especially in combatting terrorism. I am also interested in learning more firsthand about the impact the Syrian civil war and how the humanitarian crisis that has resulted is impacting Jordan and the region.
As is customary in each country I visit on official business, I will visit America's embassy to meet with the brave men and women stationed there from our foreign service, military and intelligence services and receive a country briefing from each.
In Israel, I look forward to meeting with our embassy, military and intelligence personnel as well, followed by visits with Israeli political, defense, intelligence and business leaders. I am especially looking forward to meeting with President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss various areas of mutual interest, including the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. I also look forward to meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Fayyad.
America's friendship with Israel is a truly special one, and we must continue to do all we can to support this beacon of democracy, religious freedom and free enterprise in the heart of an unstable region. As Iran continues its pursuit of a nuclear weapon, we must continue to apply pressure through every possible means in order to prevent a nuclear Iran. And I look forward to assessing the impact American security assistance is having and discussing the importance of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt and how we can maintain it during this time of great uncertainty and tumult in Egypt.
I am also pleased that my wife Jeanette has joined me on this trip (at no taxpayer expense), which concludes next Friday when we return to Miami. As the trip proceeds, I look forward to providing updates as time and security sensitivities allow.


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Hey, remember during Eric Maynor's senior year, when he got a steal and actually dunked a ball against Hofstra? I bet you were wondering if he could actually do it up until that point. Evidence below:
How about last season against George Washington, when Troy Daniels got a steal and a sort of (lefty, no less!) dunk? You never saw it coming. Feel free to watch (3:12 of the video below):
As entertaining as those dunks were, you'd probably trade them in to see Darius Theus dunk in a game, right? Well, here you go. Thanks to Scott Day for unearthing this gem from Holland, where Theus is playing professionally. Check out the look at the end. My man is getting his money's worth out of the moment.
Torey Burston is officially on the dunk clock.
EDIT: I felt compelled to include this photo, since this probably as close as Joey Rodriguez ever got to actually dunking in a college game. Toby Veal with the big assist.


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Apr 21, 2014
From staff reports; Photos by Olivia Wallace
Ohio University wrapped up its annual International Week on Saturday, April 19, with the week's most popular event – the International Street Fair.
Held on Court Street in uptown Athens, the International Street Fair marked its 32nd year of bringing the OHIO and local community together to celebrate the customs, cultures and cuisine of the University's international students.
Here are some highlights from the parade held at this year's International Street Fair:
Members of Ohio University's international community don the flags and attire of their home countries during the parade that kicked off this year's International Street Fair. OHIO's international community includes students from more than 100 countries.
Jane Palmer, Ohio University's insurance and prevailing wage coordinator and Equal Employment Opportunity officer, listens to one of the speakers at this year's International Street Fair.
Some of Ohio University's more than 1,700 international students carry the flags of their home countries during the International Street Fair, which marks the end of OHIO's International Week. Ohio University welcomed its first international student, Sakitaro Murayama of Japan, in 1895.
Members of the Ohio University and local community line Court Street in uptown Athens for the International Street Fair parade. International Week at Ohio University this year paid tribute to the unique relationship forged between the University and the city of Athens through the cultural diversity that OHIO's international community brings to the area. The theme of International Week was "The World in Athens, Athens in the World."
In addition to the parade, this year's International Street Fair featured international cuisine and performances as well as a plethora of family-friendly activities provided by OHIO's international student groups.
International Week is sponsored by OHIO's International Student Union (ISU) in collaboration with International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS), the Office of Education Abroad, the Center for International Studies, and the University's student senates with support from Event Services. This annual celebration of OHIO's global heritage also receives tremendous support from the city of Athens and the Athens City-County Health Department.


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By: Lady Noelle de la Plume
Rapier Reporter
Wednesday there were four tourneys held: Atlantian 5-man Melee, Greybeard Tournament, Known World Baronial Rapier Champions Tourney and the Æthelmearc Rapier Novice Tourney. Many prizes were earned and a lot of fencers were squeezed in.
In the morning was the Atlantian 5-man Melee where people chose their fencing team to compete against the Known World. The teams were limited to two martial high orders per team. The team that won was the "Rainbows and Kittens" team with Baron Maximilian der Zauberer, Lady Azriel Le Fay, Lord Fearghas Buchannon, Baron Blayde and Cole O'Doran.
The Greybeard Tournament was only for people 50 years or older. This year they had 24 combatants and the oldest was 68. It was run as a pool tourney with four pools of six fencers, then those top fencers went to semifinals. The semis were best two out of three and the finals best three out of five. First place was Professor Pieter van Doorn and Sean Wallace placed second.
The tenth annual Æthelmarc Rapier Novice Tourney had 52 fencers participating. The tourney was open to any authorized rapier combatant with less than three years from their first rapier authorization. The tourney was run as a multiple bear pit tourney with everyone receiving a prize from the prize chest. The prizes were donated by merchants from Pennsic: Darkwood Armory, Gypsy Peddler, Reconstructing History, Zen Warrior, Dragon's Magic and online merchant linengarb.com. First place went to Adelulf Degen and second place was Doroga Voronin.
Run by Baron Maximilian der Zauberer and Baroness Gwenllyen the Minstrel, the Known World Baronial Rapier Champions tourney brought 22 fighters. It was a pick-up tourney where the goal was to get acquainted with the other baronial champions. The winners were determined by their talent, dress and how they responded to interview questions. Lady Mirabai Sitt al-Sirr, the rapier champion of Middle Marches, won first place because she personifies all the qualities a champion should have. Lady Keaghan the Swift, the rapier champion of North Woods, won second place because almost every fencer told the Barons and Baronesses that she was bouncy and fun.
Friday, the last day of Pennsic War, there will be two tourneys and one more war point: the 4th Annual Pennsic Cadet Tournament, the 4th Annual Pennsic Don/Dona Tournament and the Rapier Bridge War Point.


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450g self-raising flour
225g caster sugar
1 level teaspoon baking powder
225ml milk
225g unsalted butter
2 medium-sized eggs, beaten
75g each of white, milk and dark chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 180oC/gas mark 4 and have 15 muffins cases ready in the muffin tins.
Mix the flour, caster sugar and baking powder together in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Heat the milk and butter together until the butter melts. Allow to cool, then add the dry mixture with the eggs. Add the chocolate chips and stir through.
Spoon into the muffin cases and bake for 20 minutes (6-8 minutes if you are doing mini ones).
This muffin recipe comes courtesy from my latest new book, Avoca Tea Time!


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Wall Calendar
It's finally here!!!
As you may know by now, in my photography work I love the chance to work with alternative models. While that genre of modeling does cover a lot of area, I'm specifically referring to those who feature tattoos and piercings, vibrant colored hair and perhaps something of a goth, emo or punk style.
That being the case, a site I work with called Twisted Angels just published it's 2013 wall calendar. I'm so excited by the results considering it's the first time the site's calendar has featured more than 13 photos. The count is actually 25, the cover, one main shot for each month and one small one too.
Anyway, if you're so inclined to check out a preview, you can do so below.
Please keep in mind that some of these photos would fall into the NSFW category and you may not want them to be readily accessible by children. Nudity can be and often is artistic and beautiful but is also often hard to explain to your boss of an inquisitive young child.
Calendar preview form store standard version)
Video preview of deluxe version from the site itself


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This post "Report from My Veranda is Under Siege" was originally uploaded by Tyra Hallsénius Lindhe in th blog Tyra's Garden/Tyras Trädgård
Report from My Veranda is Under Siege
My Veranda is under siege since exactly a month ago. On Valentine's Day I started to sow my seeds, all the chilies, aubergines, artichokes and so on. the family will get it back on the first day of May :-)
Today one month later I planted all the tomato seeds, 55 varieties…I know that it is too many but I had such a hard time to choose.
Today was also the first day of harvest, I was thinning out the seedling and that gave me a modest but still a nice little harvest of micro leaves. Lettuce, chicory, amaranth, parsley, cress and so on, they all ended up on my lunch plate.
Happy Gardening Folks!/ Tyra


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Slashdot links to two amazingly interesting posts, "Owning Kraken Zombies, a Detailed Discussion" and "Kraken Botnet Infiltration." Kraken is a botnet, or network of infested computers, that is used for bad beeds such as password cracking and distributed denial of service attacks.
The researchers discovered a way to kill Kraken, limiting the zombie infestation. As the researchers note, "What if that target system is responsible for someones life support?"
The law should allow for zombies to be lobotomized at will, and should protect those who do so. Any bad effects should be the responsibility of those who care and give support for the zombies — their system administrators — and note anti-zombie "concerned local citizens."
That's the 2nd Amendment applied to cyberspace. That's the American Way.


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At least that's what we think Sophie B. Hawkins said. Slate, why must you tease us so?
Here is the reported dialogue between Sophie B. Hawkins and former RNC chair Michael Steele:
She explained her political philosophy to him.
"I'm not a conservative," said Hawkins, "but I'd like to [expletive] Sarah Palin."
Steele reacted quickly. "Well, she's very attractive," he said.
The occasion was a party co-sponsored by Andrew Breitbart and GOProud; the latter's presence had irked social conservatives. Clearly, their fears are already becoming true — at least if the feeling with Palin were mutual.
CPAC 2011 Big Ol' Gay Party [Slate]


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News Ticker
North Korea launches short-range missiles 'in military drill'
By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy, wires
North Korea has fired three short-range guided missiles into the sea off its east coast in an apparent test launch.
The launches are believed to be a response to the latest South Korean and US military drills in the region.
South Korea's defence ministry says the North fired the missiles into the Sea of Japan, known in Korea as the East Sea.
The ministry says they were short-range anti-ship guided missiles and were apparently fired as part of a military drill.
The launches follow a joint US-South Korean naval exercise earlier this week, which Pyongyang denounced as a rehearsal for war.
"A more detailed analysis will be needed but the missiles launched may be a modified anti-ship missile or the KN-02 surface-to-surface missile derived from the Soviet era SS-21 that has a range of about 120 kilometres," a Seoul official told the South's Yonhap news agency.
The United States urged the North to exercise restraint, without specifically commenting on the launches.
"We are closely monitoring the situation on the Korean Peninsula. As is standard practice, we do not comment on intelligence matters," said State Department spokesman Darby Holladay.
"We continue to urge North Korea to exercise restraint and take steps to improve its relations with its neighbours."
Tension on the Korean peninsula has subsided in the past weeks after running high last month.
The North had for weeks issued nearly daily warnings of impending nuclear war with the South and the United States.
But earlier this month US officials said the North had moved two long-range missiles from a launch site, signalling a lowering of tensions on the troubled peninsula.
Fearing Pyongyang would carry out its threat to launch the missiles, Japan and South Korea had bolstered their missile defences.
But US officials said two Musudan missiles - which have a range of up to 5,630 kilometres - were taken off the launch pad and moved to what they called a non-operational site.
North Korea conducts regular launches of its Scud short-range missiles, which can hit targets in South Korea.


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RELIGION: Catholic school fires teacher because she's a domestic violence victim
Victim-blaming is one of the worst things about humanity.
Religion is pretty high up there, too.
Put the two together? And you end up punishing victims who dare assert their rights and speak up.
It seems the world, in general, wants you to just quietly skulk away if you are a victim.
LINK URL: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/13/catholic-school-fires-teacher-because-shes-a-domestic-violence-victim/


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Apple said last year that it planned on building Macs in the United States, but now Apple chief Tim Cook announced they will be made in Texas.
"We're investing $100 million to build a Mac product line here in the U.S.," Cook said during an appearance before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. "The product will be assembled in Texas, include components made in Illinois and Florida, and rely on equipment produced in Kentucky and Michigan."
U.S. & World
For those paying attention, they may realize that Foxconn -- Apple's main Chinese manufacturer -- has operations in Texas. Previously, Apple said it wouldn't create its own plants, but instead rely on manufacturing partners, so it seems as if this may be a logical choice.
However, there are all sorts of high-tech operations in Texas, specifically Austin, and other parts of the state are highly industrialized, such as Houston, so Apple has more than one choice for its products.


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Sending a Vintage Floral thank you card to your wedding guests when you return from your honeymoon is a lovely gesture. Thank you cards can be ordered after your wedding, as it may be nice to include a photograph from your wedding day. Your guests will appreciate a thank you card and it will remind them of your special day when it drops through their front door.
Folded Thank you card
Size: 4 page folded card A6
Card stock: High quality smooth white card
Hand Finishing: No hand finishing on this item
Customise: Customise this item with your information and even a photograph from your wedding day
Colours: Tailored to your colour scheme
Includes: White envelopes
Single card Thank you card
Size: Double sided A6 card
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Editors' note: In July 2010, we re-evaluated the Bamboo Pen and Touch and compared it with the Apple Magic Trackpad. Read our analysis here.
I'll admit, I've never used a pen tablet before. I guess, in that respect, I'm Wacom's target customer. Its new line of multitouch-enabled tablets are designed and priced for budget-minded consumers, and unlike many of its more professional brethren, Wacom aims for a look that's simpler than ever before.
The Pen and Touch tablet lineup actually consists of a number of new Wacom models, and they're priced and featured as follows:
The Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch CTH460 ($99 list) comes in black, and has both multitouch and pen capabilities. It has a 4.9 x 3.4 inch active touch area, and a 5.8 x 3.6 inch active pen area. It includes with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Nik Color Efex Pro software.
The Wacom Bamboo Touch CTT460 ($69) is exactly the same form factor as the Pen and Touch, but only has touch input.
The Wacom Bamboo Pen CTL460 ($69) comes in black, but only has pen input. It has a 5.8 x 3.6 inch active pen area, and the package includes Corel Painter Essentials 4.
The Wacom Bamboo Craft CTH461 ($129) is designed as a bundle for arts and crafts and scrapbooking types. It has the same size pen and touch tablet, but in silver instead of black. It also comes packaged with painting and photo editing software as well as scrapbooking tutorials, a subscription to Scrapbooking & Beyond magazine, and a library of craft embellishments.
The Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch CTH661 ($199, reviewed here) also has multitouch and pen input, but comes in silver and is larger (7.5 x 5.1 inches for touch input, 8.5 x 5.4 inches for pen). It's packaged with Corel Painter Essentials 4, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Nik Color Efex Pro software.


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First there are a few comments and questions I should answer, it's much easier this way instead of doing it four or five times because some have the same questions.
I would like to clear up some confusion as to the mention of my teacher's assistant....no I do not have an extra assistant in my classroom, it's a job that one of my students can choose. They usually will run errands, pass out papers, file, get to carry our new bucket, and so on. Sorry for the confusion, I WISH I had an adult teacher's assistant though.
My behavior management system: I have posted the printables for those under the most recent post of The HBA, if you still can't find something I mentioned please let me know. I really tried to get them all uploaded for those of you that would like to try this or just see it.
Smart Beads: The crate/basket/bucket that they are stored in was bought at Target or Wal-Mart (can't remember) and I used vinyl letters cut from my cutting machine (Cricut).
Letters around my room: A lot of my lettering (the black letters with white outline) is store bought! Yep found them at The School Box, yep I couldn't believe it either when I found it. LOVE THEM! You will see in my final classroom reveal that I used them even more this year. I tried to find a direct link to them on The School Box website, but couldn't locate them.
My listening center from my very first Classroom Reveal , some had asked what clips I had used to hang the headphones from the ribbon and where I had found them. They were name tag clips from Wal-Mart. Can be found here.
The nine box shelf/cubby: I did buy mine at Target as well as the red and black bins that go inside of them. I know Target just had them on sale recently, so keep an eye out. I have also seen both the shelving and cubby boxes at Wal-Mart as well.
Okay so that was just a few questions answered so now on to Pinterest Inspiration!
Recently I wrote a post on Classroom DIY about DIY Dry Erase Picture Frames. I had seen the idea on Pinterest and thought I would give it a shot....well so did a few of my co-teachers! They are all so cute! Therefore I leave you with a few pictures of them actually in the classrooms! I must thank Amy Godfrey for allowing me to take a picture...even though you are on maternity leave and well I took the picture anyway....as well as Samatha Kimbell (love typing your new name, now if you could remember to write it!)
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LPN at Monmouth Crossing - Assisted Living
CentraState Healthcare System
- Healthcare
Job Details
Work for the Healthcare System that Brings Out the Best in You.
When you work with CentraState Healthcare System, youre not just another employee, youre part of a community of experts dedicated not only to helping our patients and their families, but also helping each other succeed.
Why Choose CentraState?
With ample opportunity, competitive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere, working at CentraState is not just another job, its a way to do what you love and to be your best you!
We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.
Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package and rewards program
- Leading edge technology
- Great staff-to-patient ratios
- Career Development and Growth Opportunity
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Comprehensive Retirement / Savings Programs
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Profit Sharing Program
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
CentraState's mission
To enhance the health and well being of our communities through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare.
Our vision
To have an organization of caring professionals trusted as our community's healthcare system of choice for clinical excellence.
We are dedicated to service excellence for our patients, residents, families and community.
Compassion, sensitivity and integrity, for those we serve as well as those with whom we work, are essential.
We are also committed to an environment that supports continuous quality improvement and positive change.
This environment is enhanced by education that improves our individual and collective capabilities. We understand that cooperation with individuals and institutions with whom we share common goals is integral to the fulfillment of our mission.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CentraState Healthcare System prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary consideration of such characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy), affectual or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or limitation, medical condition, genetic information, or veteran or military status, as well as any other legally protected class of persons and acts, in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
E-mail Recruitment Team
Provides skilled nursing by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality resident care. Follows established standards, Department of Health and Senior Services, and CentraState policies and procedures.
- Graduate of an approved program for licensed practical nurses and licensed to practice in NJ
- Previous experience preferred
- CPR training as well as satisfactory completion of the pharmacology test is required
Physical Demands
Standing; Walking; Typing/Filing; Lifting/pushing or pulling up to and greater than 40 pounds; Kneeling/stooping; Reaching at waist, below waist, and above shoulder; Bending; Climbing; Sitting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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A Northern Night Glow
Thursday, August 23
per guest
Learn more
Class Details
Imagine yourself on the edge of a frozen lake… the sun sets and the Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights - turn on and dance above the horizon!
The Perfect Night Out
Enjoy drinks, upbeat music and hanging out with your favorite people while you paint! It's as fun for first-time painters as it is for experienced artists.
Fun Atmosphere
From the moment you walk in, the mood is light, the music is fun and the conversation comes easy!
Easy to Do
You don't need to be a seasoned painter — we make it easy for everyone to find their inner artist!
Sit Together
You'll get seats with all your friends, even if you book separately. Just tell us your friends' names when you register.
Paint Your Way
There's no rule that says you have to follow the artist's steps. It's your art, so paint it however you like!
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQs to learn more about what to expect from your Pinot's Palette experience or feel free to call the studio to speak to a member of our staff.
What should I wear to the class?
No dress code here...dress casual or dress up. We will provide you with an apron but painters have been known to get involved in their work of art.
What should I bring to class?
We provide the canvas, easel, brushes, paints, and apron for the class. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and appetizers.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy: Due to the custom nature of our classes, NO REFUNDS will be issued. If notification of cancellation occurs at least 48 hours prior to the start of class, a credit for a future class will be given. You also have the option to transfer the reservation to another class. If notification is given between 48 to 24 hours prior to the start of the start of class, the reservation can be transferred to another class, but no credit will be given. Loss of payment will occur if no notification of cancellation occurs or if notification occurs less than 24 hours prior to the start of class. Within 24 hours of class NO CREDITS OR RESCHEDULES will occur.
I don't have any artistic ability. Will I be able to complete the painting?
Absolutely! Our artist will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting and will ensure that you stay on track to completing your masterpiece by the end of class. There are no mistakes, but Acrylic paint dries quickly, making mistakes easy to fix and perfect.
Is there reserved seating?
Yes, we have your easel set up for you at your spot before you arrive for class. If you have friends attending the class that you'd like to sit by, you can let us know when you book the class or you can send us an email (…just make sure to give us at least 24 hours notice).


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"Resistance is Futile"
Source: Ben McCool
"I'm often asked for drawing tips both in the classes I teach and on my social media and I'm always happy to help. Happy practicing, everyone!"
"My son loves Minecraft, so I thought I'd build him a life-size block of ore for his birthday. In the game each block is a one-meter cube, and that would take up way too much space, so instead I did one face that could hang on the wall, ready to be mined.
It's lit from the back with RGB LEDs that glow through translucent acrylic panels. A remote control lets you change the color, so it can be redstone, gold, diamond, etc.
It took about a week of work, off and on in the evenings. The cost breakdown was around $20 for the LEDs, $20 for the wood, $20 for the paint and supplies, and $25 for the acrylic panels.
I haven't given it to him yet. I finished it today, put it up for the picture, and then took it down and hid it. Tonight while he's asleep I'm going to install it, turn it on, and stick a bow on it."


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Julian Mills-Beale, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: (951) 343-4873 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 347 Office Hours: Mon/Wed 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Major Emphasis
|Civil Engineering (Transportation Materials)
|Michigan Technological University
|Civil Engineering
|Michigan Technological University
|Civil Engineering
|Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Sc. & Tech.
Additional Education
1. Scholarship from the US National Center for Asphalt Technology to participate in the 2007 Professor training course in asphalt technology.
2. Participant, 2010 Upper Midwest Transportation Materials Summit.
3. Professional training on characterization of asphalt transportation paving materials
Courses Taught
Transportation, Soils and Foundations, Soil Mechanics, Introductory Chemistry for Engineers, Elementary Mathematics for Engineering Applications with Lab
Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests
• Pavement performance behaviour
a) Preparation, lab/field testing and performance prediction of HMA using Superpave™ standards.
b) Local calibration and validation of stress/strain transfer functions for the Mechanistic Empirical
Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG).
c) Fine and coarse aggregates physio-chemical characterization.
• Nanotechnology for civil engineering material characterization
a) Atomic force, scan electron and electron beam microscopes for the nano and atomic scale prediction of
transportation materials' behavior.
b) Dynamic molecular simulation of asphalt binders and asphalt binder modifiers.
• Development of nanomaterials for use in civil engineering infrastructure
a) Utilization of carbon nanofibers to improve mechanical properties of pavement infrastructure.
b) Nanoclays as pavement modifiers in asphalt binder systems.
• Sustainable pavement/construction materials
a) Innovative use of aggregates - recycled concrete aggregates RCA), reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP),
steel slag, fly ash and mine rocks in pavements.
b) Development of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology.
c) Development of bioasphalt from bioresources – swine manure, forest and yard waste.
d) Crumb rubber, waste engine oil, e-waste plastics and waste plastic bags in pavements.
• Life cycle assessment (LCA) of civil engineering projects
a) LCA tools for the selection of optimum hybrid materials for asphalt pavements.
b) Guiding framework on bioasphalt development for asphalt pavement infrastructure.
c) Life cycle analysis of sustainable construction materials.
• Non-destructive testing in pavement engineering
a) Sensor testing technology
b) Falling weight deflectometer (FWD)
Teaching Experience
Civil Engineering Materials (Michigan Tech); Asphalt Pavement Materials (Michigan Tech).
Research, Presentations, & Publications
1) Zhanping You, Julian Mills-Beale, Elham Fini, Shu Wei Goh and Baron Colbert. Evaluation of Low-Temperature Binder Properties of Warm Mix Asphalt, Extracted and Recovered RAP and RAS, and Bioasphalt. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2010), doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000295
2) You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Justin, F, Roy, S., Odegard, G.M., Dai, Q., Goh, S.W., Nanoclay-modified asphalt materials: Preparation and characterization. Constr Build Mater (2010), doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.06.070
3) Liu, Y., You, Z., Goh, S.W., and Mills-Beale, J., A Post-processing Method for Dynamic Modulus Tests of Hot Mix Asphalt, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 22, No. 7, 2010.
4) Mills-Beale, J. and You, Z., The Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Mixtures with Recycled Concrete Aggregates, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 24, Issue 3, March 2010, Pages 230-235.
5) Mills-Beale, J., You, Z., Williams, R.C., and Dai, Q., Determining the Specific Gravities of Coarse Aggregates in Michigan Utilizing Vacuum Saturation Approach, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, Volume 23, Issue 3, March 2009, pp. 1316-1322.
6) You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Williams, R.C., and Dai, Q., Measuring the Specific Gravities of Fine Aggregates in Michigan: An Automated Procedure, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 2, 37-50, March 2009, ISSN 1996-6814
7) Ong J., You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Tan, E.L., Pereles, B.D., and Ong, K.G., A Wireless, Passive Embedded Sensor for Real-time Monitoring of Water Content in Civil Engineering Materials, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2053-2058, Volume: 8 Issue: 12 , ISSN: 1530-437X, Dec. 2008
1) Mills-Beale, J. and You, Z., Measuring the Specific Gravity and Absorption of Steel Slag and Crushed Concrete Coarse Aggregates: A Preliminary Study. in "Airfield and Highway Pavements: Efficient Pavements Supporting Transportation's Future," Proceedings of the 2008 Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference, ISBN 13 # 9780784410059, ASCE 2008 Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference held in Bellevue, Washington, October 15-18, 2008, American Society of Civil Engineers, pp. 111-121, 2008.
2) You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Williams, R.C., and Dai, Q., Investigation of a New Test Procedure for Measuring the Specific Gravities of Fine Aggregates in Michigan, Proceedings of 2008 Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting (CD-ROM), National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., January 13-17, 2008.
3) Presentation on "The mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures with recycled concrete aggregates", at the 1st Int. Students in Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Conference in Tempe, Arizona.
4) Poster presentation on "Bioasphalt and Nanoclays – Innovative materials for durable asphalt road infrastructure", at the 2010 Michigan Tech Sustainable Futures Institute (SFI) poster exhibition.
Church Membership & Activities
Past Youth Society President, Christ Chapel International Church, Accra, Ghana, West Africa.
Church Member, Bethany Baptist Church, Dollar Bay, Michigan
Community Service & Involvement
At Michigan Technological University, he co-founded and acted as the immediate past president of the Global City organization and also helped in promoting science/engineering education among K-12 kids in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Interests & Hobbies
Soccer, reads, travels, and site seeing
Personal Philosophy
John 1:4 In Him was Life and that Life was the Light of Men


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The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives (they were never officially called the Ten Most Wanted Public Enemies) was first published by newspapers and magazines in the 1950s as a way to increase public awareness about these dangerous criminals. The program is still being broadcasted through the radio, television and the internet. You can find more about program here.
Since its inception, public involvement has led to the apprehension of 152 fugitives. This post then isn't just about being consistent with the previous articles; the info presented here might actually lead to a verifiable tip and subsequent arrest.
The following (in no particular order) are the names and faces of the most wanted men in America as of May 2011. All the information, verbatim text, photographs and sketches come from the FBI's website.
Alexis Flores is wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The girl was reported missing in late July of 2000, and later found strangled to death in a nearby apartment in early August of 2000.
James J. Bulger is being sought for his role in numerous murders committed from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s in connection with his leadership of an organized crime group that allegedly controlled extortion, drug deals, and other illegal activities in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He has a violent temper and is known to carry a knife at all times.
Jason Derek Brown is wanted for murder and armed robbery in Phoenix, Arizona. During November of 2004, Brown allegedly shot and killed an armored car guard outside a movie theater and then fled with the money. Additionally, he may be in the possession of a Glock 9mm and a .45 caliber handgun.
Semion Mogilevich is wanted for his alleged participation in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud thousands of investors in the stock of a public company incorporated in Canada, but headquartered in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, between 1993 and 1998. The scheme to defraud collapsed in 1998, after thousands of investors lost in excess of 150 million U.S. dollars, and Mogilevich, thought to have allegedly funded and authorized the scheme, was indicted in April of 2003.
Bin Laden was recently shot and killed by Navy Seals in a US Government operation while he was hiding in Pakistan.
If you have any information about these public enemies, you can send them through this online FBI form. A reward of up to $100,000 or more is offered for tips that can lead directly to an arrest. Be warned however that sending false information is a criminal offense. You can read more about these fugitives over at the FBI's Most Wanted site.