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Cats that don't like being held can become lap kitties. Hold and pet your cat while offering treats, which will teach your feline to associate holding with pleasant things: you, attention and food.
Has the idea of "owning" a cat become as dated as the three-dollar gallon of gasoline? Surveys by the Delta Society -- a Washington state group that studies the human-animal bond -- regularly show that the majority of pet stewards regard their cats, dogs and birds as family members. It fits, then, that 56 percent of pet people surveyed in 2004 by the American Animal Hospital Association were willing to risk their own lives for their pets, while 64 percent were certain that their pet would come to their rescue in a time of distress. 45 percent even said their pet listens to them best. In contrast, only 30 percent named a spouse or significant other as their most valued confidante.
Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy of Redondo Beach, Calif., supports the notion of cats as compadres. "It's important to change the paradigm of ownership. We are pet guardians. We're here to show them, like we show our children, how to get through life." Read on for seven helpful tips on how to turn this paradigm shift into a reality.
Call Him Al Whether aloud or simply in your head, you refer to your cat by name dozens of times a day. While your furry friend may not know the difference between "Fluffy" and "Felicia," the humans in his or her life certainly do. What you call your cat will impact how you and others in the house will relate to it. "It's about the intention, and the sentiment behind giving your cat a human name is strong," says Galaxy. "The paradigm shift has to begin with some sort of action."
Play Ball "I can't think of a better way to bond with a cat than playtime," says Galaxy. "It can involve everyone in the family, and it's crucial to a cat's health and well-being." Cats are hunters by nature, and manipulating their prey, which in this case could be a faux mouse on a stick, will engage them and intensify your connection. Give your complete attention to the game to make your cat feel truly valued. That means no TV in the background when it's kitty's quality-time period of the day.
Mi Casa Es Su Casa For a cat, feeling at home is about believing it controls the territory. "A cat has to feel like it owns every square inch of your house," explains Galaxy. For people, that usually involves placing your human partner's name on your lease or deed, but cats instead respond to strategic placement of cat condos, scratching posts and the like. When these are located in well-traveled areas of your home, such as the living room, and at heights that allow your cat to gaze down upon the people in the room, they will feel most secure in their territory.
Say I Love You While you may never meow well enough to be convincing, you can communicate with your cat in its language. The cat "I love you" is delivered with your eyes, not with your voice. Galaxy advises, "Start by looking at your cat in soft focus, not a stare. The first word, 'I,' is this soft look. The second word, 'love,' is a slow blink. Then 'you' is the soft look again." Do this a couple times daily and your cat may eventually "say" it back.
Make Introductions Depending on how sociable your cat is, it may want to get to know your visitors. Paradoxically -- from a human point of view, at least -- the best thing your guests can do is drop food and then ignore the animal. "When your friends drop treats on the floor, your cat will develop a positive association to them," says Galaxy. After that, all visitors should feign indifference. "Cats never go to the people who call them. Ignore them and they'll come to you. It's your job to trick your cat into thinking the introductions are taking place on his or her terms."
Make Nice, Even When Al Doesn't Cat discipline only makes sense when you catch your feisty feline mid-act. As little as a moment later, a cat cannot make the connection between the squirt gun blast and the garbage bag they just tore into. Belated attempts at discipline will be misunderstood by your cat as arbitrary aggression. "They have no clue, so why damage the relationship that way?" asks Galaxy.
Ensure Your Cat's Continued Care While cat owners are likely to outlive even pets with nine lives, providing for a feline in case of an unexpected turn of events is crucial. "Again, it's about intention, and you need to make sure that your cat has a full life after you're gone, that your pet doesn't wind up in a shelter," says Galaxy. It is becoming more and more common for cat companions to provide for their animals in their wills and bequeathing money to a human loved one who will continue to value the cat's companionship.
Treat your cat like a family member, and it will return the favor, soft-staring and blinking in response as you confide your deepest secrets.
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Darcy Lockman is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to The Daily Cat. Her work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Rolling Stone.
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Kara Cooley says: My big male (neutered at 5 months) is a frustratingly aggressive cat, toward a smaller male cat(neutered at 4 months), whenever I leave the house... no matter how long I am gone...I am at my wits end! I am not here or I am in bed when he ruthlessly attacks the 'little guy' and I don't know what to do for either of them!
LB says: I have my cat for 5 years and she won't let nobody touch her or go by she just stay in the basement
Caitlin says: Why does my cat always attack me for no reason?! I'm just sitting on my couch and then all of the sudden I'm screaming my head off with my cat on my head!! Can anyone explain? PLEASE?!
Tina says: Why does my female adult cat enjoy a light steady spanking! Yes, she really goes crazy and meows and actually gets in position and demands to be spanked. Please help me understand this strange behavior.
Cassie says: I think that's great how the people have a huge love for their cats. It's great that many people love their cats, and people that don't love their cats, which apperantly is nowherere near as great. I love my cat so much, I think her birthday is a holiday! And speaking of her birthday, it's coming up! We are having a birthday party for her! Happy 2nd Birthday Kitty!
summer says: i have many cats and i dont know who to give them enoghn attention and one of are cat is licking himshelf so much were it , is a sore who do i give them all the right amount that they need??/
Anita says: The idea of a cat "I love you" is so cute. I've seen my cat do it and I always wondered if it was just something stuck in her eye or the tugging anxiety of hunger blurring her vision. I'd much rather assume she's trying to convey how much she cares about me...thanks for the tip, Daily Cat! :)
Nixi says: Thank you, I will try telling both my cats the "I love you", like you described. I had never heard of this before, awesome!!!
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Joe Willhoit, age 55 of Sargent, died April 30, 2013 as the result of a car/tractor accident east of Broken Bow.Funeral services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Sargent High School Gymnasium in Sargent with Pastor Marty Robins officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Joe Willhoit Memorial Fund, c/o 1st National Bank at Sargent, PO Box 130, Sargent, NE68874. A guestbook can be signed at www. govierbrothers.comJoe Arthur Willhoit was born Nov. 26, 1957, at Broken Bow to Elwin F. and Elizabeth L. (Exley) Willhoit. Joe lived in Round Valley until the family moved north of Sargent to the Blue Mound community. Joe attended Cummings Park School and then Sargent Public Schools graduating with the class of 1976. Joe lived with his sister after his mother's passing and after graduation he lived with Allen and Margie Clark. He attended college at Mid Plains Community College earning a degree in heating and air conditioning.Joe worked for A.J. Sheet Metal in North Platte for a number of years and then was an HVAC instructor at Mid Plains Community College. He spent several years in the Antarctic working at McMurdo Research Station. While there he toured Australia and New Zealand. Joe enjoyed traveling. He was an avid hunter, loved his farm and everything related to nature. He was an expert collector of antique Case tractors, expert carpenter, drawing house plans and a dreamer.He stayed with his sister the last two and a half years while he was finishing his house on his farm.Joe is survived by his sister, Donna Bentley of Sargent; nephew, Donald Bentley of Sargent; nieces, Julie Chalupa of Broken Bow and Gaylene (Jerod) Beck of Broken Bow; one brother, Gary (Cindy) Willhoit of Kearney; nieces, Rebecca Willhoit of California, Jenny Willhoit of New Jersey, Jessica Errniese of California; foster parents, Allen and Margie Clark of Sargent; foster brothers, Butch Clark of Broken Bow and Don (Kim) Clark of Sargent; foster sister, Trish (Gary) Rupp of North Platte; foster nephews, Kyle (Debra) Rupp of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Jacob Clark of Sargent; foster nieces, Kristina (Andrew) Spracklin of Kearney and Becca Clark of Sargent. He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Gaylord Bentley.


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The child's arrival Friday in the pre-dawn hours was confirmed by Bolivian businesswoman Claudia Tolay. She and her American husband, Dr. Joseph Currier, have led a campaign to get Rosalia to Boston and traveled with her from the Bolivian capital of La Paz. The girl was also accompanied by her father, Agustin Aparza.
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GAFFNEY, S.C. – The King University baseball team capped a three-game sweep at Limestone College behind a white hot offense on Sunday afternoon. The Tornado plated 11 runs in the first three innings en route to the 13-8 victory.
King (23-15, 10-8 CC) started right where they left off yesterday, by plating three runs in the first inning. Steven Todoschuk opened the scoring with a double to right center that scored Tom Hooker, who walked earlier in the inning. Following an out, Hunter Smith laced single to right to score Todoschuk and Carl Roberts gave the Tornado a 3-0 lead with a double to score Smith.
The King offense opened the game up with eight runs in the third inning, starting with a Smith home run to left field. Garrett Cook then ignited a two-out rally with a single to right center, forcing a pitching change. Geoffrey Cieslewitz drove him in with a single to left center, and Tyler Gaby drove in two with a double to left center. Following a Todoschuk RBI single, Josh Huffman capped the scoring with a three-run home run to left field, giving King a commanding 11-0 lead.
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Halloween on the Screen
There hasn't been much time for anything, lately. I've tried to put the brakes on a little and remind myself to enjoy the season (don't want to be all Sally Brown, lamenting "Halloween is over and I MISSED it!").
A huge part of that - as a child and as an adult - is media. Be it film or television, the one constant in my celebration regime is animation of some sort.
Is it me, or does there seem to be a lack of Halloween cartoons in the last 10 years? The Nickelodeon collection of cartoon series are good to deliver a special episode, but where are the stand alone features? And I don't count newer Disney specials which star people (hey Disney, remember when you made cartoons? I think it made you famous).
Dreamworks has stepped up and tried to fill the Halloween gap with Shrek and Monsters vs Aliens specials, but where is everyone else?
And so I am left to be nostalgic, reaching back to my childhood (which is why I posted the picture of Grover by Jack Davis I came across last night as I was trying to catch up on all the Halloween Countdown blogs).
If you were a child in the 70s and 80s, or you love older cartoon Halloween specials, come sit by me. I'm going to share a couple of blogs that might make you feel better.
First is Cartoon Holidays filled with links to specials (mainly on YouTube) from my childhood. It's a site I plan to revisit at Christmas, because they have a number of specials that I only have on VHS (some just taped from tv), and others I haven't seen in years (like Ziggy's Gift!). And if you follow the blog at all, you know I lost one of my VCRs this year *sniffle*. I wouldn't be so upset if you could find a lot of my collection on DVD.
Next is Halloween Shows because if I am going to watch live people acting in Halloween specials, it might as well be retro. I was VERY surprised to see You Can't Do That on Television and Today's Special Halloween episodes.
I still have to watch the clip below. Can you recognize it right away?
A number of people have been posting links to Halloween is Grinch Night (which I've posted again because it seems like the cool thing to do).
I know I must've seen it at some point, but (without having watched it this year, which I will remedy soon) I cannot for the life of me recall the special from memory.
Perhaps the Christmas special overshadows it so much, my mind can only show me clips of the classic Boris Karloff Grinch.
Regardless, now you and I both have some options for Halloween-Special-viewing.
Speaking of which, after work yesterday (my early day), I snuck away to a downtown cinema for a matinee. Plunked down a gift card, splurged for the IMAX experience (if I have to watch 3D, I want to watch the best version of 3D available to me), and - with only two other people in the whole theatre (my version of heaven) - finally treated myself to a screening of Frankenweenie.
I had gone in with medium expectations. While I've enjoyed a lot of the stop motion Halloweenish or creepy movies over the past few years, I haven't loved them.
I must say, I had a great time. If, like me, you've not rushed out to see it, I suggest you catch it on the big screen. It's quite lovely to look at, and the story is solid.
I was lucky enough to see some of the models and sets in an exhibit this year, which made seeing them on film even more fun.
If you're as late to the game as I am (hey, some of us have been busy!), go play on the Disney site and check out all the Frankenweenie goodness.
And Disney, this movie does not get you off the hook. I want classic Halloween cartoons. And none of this weird computer generated crap you seem to be using for your tv shows starring Donald and Mickey and the gang. A ghoul can have nightmares about their large, perfectly round orbs for heads. They're so oversized , I don't know how the characters keep from falling over.
I'm going . . .
. . . to see Frankenweenie this weekend. I hope my theatre is as empty as yours. But I doubt it :/
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Simpson's Tree House of Horror. But I agree there is a lack of Cartoons these days. Disney's clip special "Disney's Halloween Treat" was always one of my favorite videos to watch as a kid (I wrote about it several years ago on my old blog http://icupg.blogspot.com/2006/09/cccd-3-scary-ass-disney-cartoons.html)
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Today marks the one year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which led to the tsunami that took the lives of over 19.000 people and caused the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986. I arrived in Japan about a month after the earthquake and stayed in this fascinating country for this whole year and even in these times I always felt welcome. In the face of all the hospitality that I received this is not much, but I give my deepest condolences to everyone, who lost loved ones due to this disaster, who lost their homes and who lost everything they possessed. Do not give up in living your life and rebuilding what you love. 頑張れ日本!
And to everyone else I can only try to raise some awareness that the problems are far from over and there is much to be done. Despite the Fukushima-centered media coverage around the world, the damage from the tsunami has probably more direct influence on the people from East Japan. If you have the time I can recommend the following two videos. One is a documentary of a Japanese, who's coming back to his tsunami-struck hometown, while the second one is a trailer for a documentary that also deals with the life after the tsunami and has already received some international reputation.
After the Wave:
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom:
Thank you, Japan!


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IT - lost in the woolliness
The Federal Government and the Opposition have clearly spelt out their IT policies for the coming election. Last week I saw Senator Helen Coonan in action, outlining the Coalition line. I also spoke with Senator Kate Lundy, the shadow minister.
I listened to Senator Coonan for an hour. She spent the first 15 minutes belittling the ALP's IT policy, and the rest of the time standing on the Government's record. She's more dynamic than her predecessors, and she said all the right words. But what does it all mean?
Much of what she said came from a 50-page government document released the day before her appointment. It is called Australia's Strategic Framework for the Information Economy 2004-06 - Opportunities and Challenges for the Information Age, and it is the fourth or fifth such document the Government has produced since it came to power. It is a masterpiece of obfuscation and motherhood statements. Read it in vain for any insight into what the Government will do to achieve the lofty aims it outlines.
From the first page: "This strategic framework for the information economy sets out a vision for the information economy for 2004 to 2006, four broad objectives, four strategic priorities and 16 supporting strategies for the information economy. Australia's vision for the information economy is where government, business and society are all connected, can participate with confidence, are open to innovation and can collaborate to maximise the economic and social benefits."
Great stuff. Let's dig deeper, beyond the broad objectives and strategic priorities, and look at the specific supporting strategies. Let's randomly take the second supporting strategy in areas of strategic priorities:
Strategy 1.2 - Strengthen collaboration and capabilities in SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, and key industry sectors to facilitate their participation in the information economy.
Strategy 4.2 - Develop an Australian Government ICT investment and interoperability framework to support integrated services.
These should give an idea of the flavour of the thing. Words such as facilitation, framework and interoperability convey the polysyllabic woolliness that so often passes for public debate. Compare each of these strategies, or the other 10 that I haven't mentioned, with this government's track record in IT, and you see what humbug it all is. Australia has fallen behind in the take-up of broadband internet. In 2000, Australia was 13th on the list of broadband penetration rate (OECD figures). We fell to 16th in 2001 and by 2003 we were 21st. How's that for "ensuring that all Australians have the capabilities, networks and tools to participate in the benefits of the information economy"?
Senator Coonan's explanation for this drop in ranking was that Australia was large and Australians weren't quick at adopting new technologies.
Both these comments are ludicrous. Canada has a similar population and geographical spread, and it is No. 2 in the international broadband rankings. And Australians' take-up of most new technologies is way ahead of international averages.
Senator Coonan was also asked about Australia's IT trade deficit. Work done by Professor John Houghton shows that Australia continues to fall behind in this area, and the money lost by buying IT from overseas more than cancels out the gains from primary industry exports.
The former communications minister, Richard Alston, dismissed Professor Houghton's work as "19th century mercantilist dogma", and Senator Coonan can do no better than say the imbalance is not quite so bad in IT services.
Add to that the farcical digital TV policy, the datacasting debacle, the grandstanding over internet pornography and spam, the driving offshore of the internet gambling industry, and the myth of the IT skills shortage and the subsequent gutting of the IT workforce. It is a sorry tale.
A reader email expressed hope that the publicity about Australia's poor IT performance might shame the politicians into doing something.
Shame? Politicians?


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Google's Gingerbread update (Android 2.3) is generating a lot of buzz and Verizon just released an internal memo to their employee which details the pending software release. Verizon says that Google is in the process of releasing the Gingerbread source code and they are working together to determine which devices will receive the update.
Based on previous comments from several Googlers, it sounds like Gingerbread will be easier to integrate than previous Android updates. Android engineer, Brian Swetland, recently said, "Any device that runs well with Froyo should run even better with Gingerbread. The base hardware requirements have not changed. Of course OEM updates do depend on individual OEM efforts, and I can't speak for the OEMs, but there's no technical reason devices able to run Froyo shouldn't be upgradeable. I think the Froyo->Gingerbread migration should be less painful for device developers than Cupcake->Donut or Eclair->Froyo."
Verizon has the most phones already on Android 2.2 and they have been pretty good with software updates on their Droid family of devices, so I expect that most of their current handsets will be updated. Based on recent history, I predict that Verizon will begin to update some phones to Android 2.3 as soon as February.
How soon do you think Verizon can push out an Android 2.3 update? Which device do you think will receive it first? Will it be the original Droid or a newer phone like the Droid X?


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More Code Catastrophes
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious electrical safety questions.
Dock Lighting System
The electrical circuit supplying the light pole on this dock set up a rather unique installation. First, the electrical conduit served as a fence or railing for pedestrians. In addition to the missing covers on the conduit bodies, which leave exposed live wires accessible to the general public, there were exposed conductors at the top of the pole. In the close-up photo, you can see the cable isn't designed for this use. To top it all off, the equipment-grounding conductor is also missing. Per 410.15, metal poles are permitted to support luminaires and serve as a raceway to enclose supply conductors, provided the pole has a hand hole not less than 2 in. × 4 in. with a raintight cover to provide access to the supply terminations within the pole or pole base.
Required Horizontal Clearances
Although this switch can be opened to make repairs and replace fuses, access to the equipment looks like it may have been in violation of Code rules in effect 35 years ago (when it appears to have been installed). A check of the 1965 Code, Sec. 110-16(a) covering horizontal clearances for 0V to 150V to ground, shows that conditions 1 and 2 required 2½ ft, and condition 3 required 3 ft. When this equipment is eventually replaced, the AHJ can consider acceptance of the installation in accordance with 90.4.
Living on the Edge, or Should We Say Roof
This violation can be found in an alley behind a major shopping center in the Midwest. When this electrical metallic tubing (EMT) was first installed several years ago, it was supported by the straps located on the lower edge of the fascia board. However, those straps no longer serve their purpose. As such, the threadless coupling has pulled apart and left a break in the continuity of the EMT, violating the grounding rules in Art. 250. Use of this raceway as a support method for cables or nonelectrical equipment also violates 300.11(B), where raceways are allowed as a means of support for other raceways, cables, or nonelectrical equipment under specific conditions not present here. So how did the threadless coupling come apart? It didn't help that street people living on the roof of this building used the EMT as a pull bar when accessing the roof.
Open Air Panel
One of my students, an electrical engineer with Honda Corp. in California, sent me this picture. He and his new wife found this open air panel in a villa while visiting a foreign country on their honeymoon. I'm sure we all agree it doesn't meet the requirements of 110.2. Panelboards are required to be installed in cabinets and comply with Arts. 312 and 408.
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Internships and Residencies
From Spectrum
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The following opportunities have been developed specifically and exclusively for recipients of the Spectrum Scholarship.
- Reference and User Services Association (RUSA):
- Each year RUSA will select one Spectrum scholar to serve as an intern to the RUSA vice-president/president. For the current internship application and information, see Media:RUSA_Spectrum_Intern.doc.
- Recipients: Barbara Taber (1998 Scholar), Michael Gutierrez (1999 Scholar), Morna Hilderbrand (2002 Scholar), Amber Prentiss (2004 Scholar), Megan Perez (2005 Scholar), Kelvin Watson (2006 Scholar)
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- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library(Charlottesville, VA):
- Offers Spectrum Scholars a summer internship. All current and former Spectrum Scholars are eligible to apply. The internship offers a great opportunity to work in a public library and obtain public library experience. The format of the internship consists primarily of work in Charlottesville's Central Library assisting with a digitization project and in the regional library's Children's Department, especially providing assistance with the Summer Reading Program. The intern will participate in staff and Library Board meetings. The internship will require development of a work plan and a written evaluation of the intern experience. The internship includes a stipend. Housing will be provided at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will cooperate with faculty of the intern's university to arrange for academic credit for the internship. For more information and application, see http://jmrl.org/test/spectrum.html
- Recipients: Trina Holloway (2001 Scholar), Stacey Brown (2001 Scholar), Sally Ma (2006 Scholar)
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Additional Opportunities
Spectrum Scholars are encouraged to apply to the following internships, residencies and fellowships. Please feel free to add any opportunities not appearing on this list.
Current Students and/or Recent Graduates
Fellowships and Residencies
- Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance:
- CIRLA Fellows program: designed to recruit, educate and train the next generation of librarians. CIRLA, the Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance, is a not-for-profit organization of educational and research institutions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, committed to the education and research at member institutions through collaborative development of library collections and service programs and expanding use of information technology. Fellows' success is built on a structured and balanced program that provides mentoring, training and support. Once Fellows have received their graduate degrees and successfully completed the program they will have the opportunity to launch their careers through a full-time, one-year post-MLS appointment in one of the CIRLA Libraries. Last posted in 2004, info at: http://cirlafellows.georgetown.edu/program.htm
- Spectrum Recipients: Jade Alburo (2004 Scholar)
- Related Article(s): Alburo, J. "Unify to Diversify: Collaborating for Diversity Recruitment." In ACRL 13th National Conference Proceedings. Ed. H. Thompson. Chicago: ACRL, 2007.
- Cornell University Library (Ithaca, NY):
- Library Fellowship Program: immediate goal to increase the number of African-American, Latina/o, and Native American staff in academic libraries at Cornell University. Additionally, the Library intends to encourage the growth and development of underrepresented minorities in academic research libraries. The program allows the Library Fellow the unique opportunity to work in one or more functional areas, to explore new information technologies, to collaborate on a project, and to participate in a challenging work environment. A flexible program for each Fellow will be developed to balance individual goals and interests with the Cornell Library's needs for new initiatives. In addition, the Fellow's professional interests will be supported with conference travel funding, a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, library committees, and possible administrative assignments. The Library Fellow will be eligible for regular continuing appointments that may arise in the Cornell University Library. For more info, see http://www.library.cornell.edu/diversity/
- Spectrum Recipients: Ida Martinez (1999 Scholar), Camille Andrews (2001 Scholar), Petrina Jackson (2001 Scholar)
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- Duke University Libraries (Durham, NC):
- Diversity Fellows: two-year program designed for the recent MLS graduate who is representative of a minority ethnic group and wants the opportunity to learn more about academic libraries and gain practical experience at Duke University Libraries. In the first year, the program provides the Library Diversity Fellow with the opportunity to work in five core areas of librarianship at Duke. In the second year, the Diversity Fellow will join one of the departments in a full-time, professional capacity. S/He will create customized project assignments that match his/her professional interests. More info: email firstname.lastname@example.com(please include FELLOW in the subject line).
- Spectrum Recipients: Monecia Samuel (1999 Scholar)
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- Kansas State University Libraries (Manhattan, KS):
- Post-MLS Residency Program: Kansas State University Libraries, located in Manhattan, KS about 2 hrs. from Kansas City, with a student population of 22,000+, seeks applicants for our creative, post-MLS, residency program. Our program is distinguished by the enthusiasm of the staff for it, its flexibility and being unhampered by tradition, the beauty of our physical setting, and the commitment of our mentors. Our desire to diversify our workforce is strong, and we have developed and are aggressively pursuing initiatives toward that end. For more info see: http://www.lib.k-state.edu/news/residency.html
- Spectrum Recipients:
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- Miami University Libraries (Miami, OH):
- Minority Resident Program: is one component intended to increase the representation of minority librarians at Miami and to further the growth and development of minority librarians within the profession. This continuing program is designed to assist a recent library school graduate in making a successful transition to academic librarianship. The Miami University Libraries seek self-motivated, energetic, service-oriented candidates for its minority resident librarian program to serve a one year post-graduate appointment in the University Libraries system. For more info contact Judy Buttery, Head, Administrative Services Coordinator at 513-529-2802.
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- Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN):
- Library Thesis/Dissertation Fellowship: The James E. Walker Library of Middle Tennessee State University announces the availability of a thesis/dissertation fellowship. The purpose of the University's fellowship program is to enhance diversity in research, teaching, and service at MTSU through the recruitment of underrepresented minority students from across the country who are completing graduate research. For more info: http://library.mtsu.edu/administration/jobs_fellow.php
- Spectrum Recipients:
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- National Library of Medicine (Bethesda, MD):
- The NLM Associate Fellowship Program is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, as well as graduate students completing their degrees. For more info: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/index.html
- Spectrum Recipients: Teresa Lee (1999 Scholar), Shannon D. Jones (2001 Scholar)
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- North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC):
- NCSU Fellows Program: designed to develop future leaders for careers in science, engineering, and digital librarianship, and in library management and administration. The NSCU Libraries seeks a diverse pool of applicants, representing a variety of academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. The NCSU Libraries offers Fellows the opportunity for rapid professional growth through assignment to an innovative project, combined with experience and mentoring in a department. Fellows are appointed to the rank of librarian for a two-year term. For more info, see http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/fellows/
- Spectrum Recipients: Monica Lopez (2001 Scholar), Sandra Littletree (2005 Scholar)
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- Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN):
- The goal of the Libraries Diversity Fellowship program is to help prepare a new generation of academic librarians who are equipped to lead a transformation in academic librarianship while fostering human and academic diversity. More info: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/diversity/fellowship.html
- Spectrum Recipients: Valerie Yazza (2004 Scholar), Elisabeth Rodriguez (2005 Scholar)
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- University at Buffalo, SUNY:
- Jean Blackwell Hutson Library Residency Program: offers a minority or economically disadvantaged individual the opportunity to pursue a challenging career in academic librarianship through a two-year, post-M.L.S. position at the University at Buffalo Libraries. Includes appointment to a non-tenure track, non-renewable, two-year position as Information Literacy Librarian at a minimum salary of $38,000; 15 annual vacation days; health and dental benefits; choice of retirement options including TIAA/CREF; tuition assistance; full support to attend two professional conferences annually; and enthusiastic mentoring. More info: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/residency/
- Spectrum Recipients: Kim Morrison (2000 Scholar)
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- University of California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA):
- The University of California, Santa Barbara invites candidates to apply for its Library Fellowship Program to serve a two-year post-graduate appointment in the university library. UCSB has a continuing commitment to promote diversity and multicultural awareness in all areas of the library. The Fellowship Program is designed to increase the diversity of professional librarians and to encourage the involvement and participation of underrepresented librarians in academic research libraries. For more info contact Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 at email@example.com.
- Spectrum Recipients:
- Related Article(s): "Library Diversity Fellows a Model for Others," 93106, 16, no. 6 (2005). http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/93106/2005/November21/fellowa.html
- University of Delaware Library (Newark, DE):
- Pauline A. Young Residency: offers recent MLS graduates a breadth of professional experience in a highly-automated academic research library setting. The two-year residency is designed to meet both the professional goals and interests of the resident as well as the service and operational priorities of the University of Delaware Library. In the first year the resident works with librarians in several key areas of the Library, gaining broadly based experience. In the second year the resident selects an area of responsibility that builds on this foundation and furthers his or her specific professional goals. More info: http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/brochure.htm
- Spectrum Recipients: Michael Gutierrez (1999 Scholar), Anthony Davis Jr. (2000 Scholar)
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- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City, IA):
- Librarian Residency Program: to interest entry-level librarians who are members of historically underrepresented groups in professional learning and service at the University of Iowa Libraries and, ultimately, in a career in academic librarianship. The program began more than fourteen years ago and is a keystone of the Libraries' long-standing commitment to diversity. It is designed around an assignment in a professional position that will be challenging, offers a solid foundation for a career in research librarianship, and provides opportunities for professional development and mentoring. More info: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/residency.html
- Spectrum Recipients: Rachel Garza Carreon (2003 Scholar)
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- University of New Mexico Libraries (Albuquerque, NM):
- This post-MLS residency is designed for recent graduates of ALA accredited library and information science programs. Prior professional experience is not expected. The resident will participate in an extensive orientation program that provides the opportunity to develop expertise in all aspects of an academic research library including research and instruction services, public and technical services, library administration, special collections, library research programs and library technology. More info: contact Linda Skye (firstname.lastname@example.com), University of New Mexico Libraries, MSC 05-3020, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.
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- University of Notre Dame Libraries (Notre Dame, IN):
- Librarian-in-Residence Program: The University Libraries and Law Library of Notre Dame seek applicants who will contribute effectively to the diversity of the profession and the University. Applicants from racial and ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. The Librarian-in-Residence Program offers recent library school graduates the opportunity to experience various aspects of academic librarianship, including exposure to research and law libraries. In the first year of the two-year program, the successful candidate will gain experience within at least three departments or functional units. The second year will be tailored to the interests of the Librarian-in-Residence and to the needs of the Libraries with time afforded for a research/writing project. More info: http://www.library.nd.edu/about/employment/librarian_residence.shtml
- Spectrum Recipients: Hector Escobar Jr.(1999 Scholar), Felicia Smith (2001 Scholar)
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- University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Science (Pittsburgh, PA):
- Minority Librarian Fellowship and Residency Program: offers minority candidates an opportunity for pursuing the Master's in Library and Information Science degree while gaining valuable, "hands-on" experience in a large academic library system. The goal of this two-year program is to increase the number of underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities within academic librarianship by providing the graduate education and the practical experience critical for successful entrance into the profession. Upon successful completion of the MLIS program (minimum GPA of 3.0), the incumbent will receive a 12-month appointment at the rank of Librarian I and will be paid the prevailing ULS entry-level salary ($30,000) with full faculty benefits. For more info see: http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~dlis/academics/minority_fellowship.html
- Spectrum Recipients:
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- University of South Florida (Tampa, FL):
- Henriette M. Smith Residency Program: The purpose of the Residency Program is to increase the diversity of the professional staff while encouraging the involvement of under-represented racial and ethnic minorities in academic librarianship. It is also a significant part of the Library's affirmative action plan and reflects the University of South Florida's strong commitment to affirmative action. The Resident will work with an assigned mentor, a direct supervisor within an assigned department, and the appropriate Director. Appointment may vary and will be determined based on the candidate's interests, skills and aspirations; and the service and operational priorities of the library. The second year allows the Resident to build on a broad foundation and further his/her identified professional goals. For more info see: http://www.lib.usf.edu/residency/
- Spectrum Recipients:
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- University of Tennessee Libraries (Knoxville, TN):
- Minority Librarian Residency Program: to attract recent library school graduates from underrepresented groups to a challenging and rewarding career in academic librarianship. Successful candidates will serve as residents for two years and may be eligible for permanent employment as faculty upon completion of the program. For more info, see: http://www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/activities/residency/minorityresidency.html
- Spectrum Recipients: Mark Puente (2003 Scholar)
- Related Article(s):"Preparing Diverse Graduates for Careers in Professional Librarianship: A Focus on the University of Tennessee Minority Residency Program," Tennessee Librarian, 54, no. 2 (2004). http://www.tnla.org/associations/5700/files/v54n2spr2003.pdf
- Bright, K., Chaudhuri, J., & Mundava, M. (2005). "The Diversity Librarians' Network: Connecting, Sharing, Succeeding!" Versed: Bulletin of the Office for Diversity, American Library Association, June 2005, 14. http://www.ala.org/ala/diversity/versed/versedbackissues/may2005abcd/dln.htm
- Yale University Library (New Haven, CT):
- Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship: the Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship or visual resources curatorship. Individuals working in a related discipline (e.g., art history, museum studies, etc.) and considering the professional transition to art librarianship or actively engaged with issues central to the profession are also encouraged to apply. For more info visit: http://www.library.yale.edu/lhr/jobs/intern/kressfellow.html
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Internships and Assistantships
- Center of Southwest Studies (Fort Lewis College, Colorado):
- Native American Honors Internships: provide select Native students with quality, mentored paid internships in the following areas: archives, library, museum, and historic preservation. Interns will be based at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, with outreach opportunities at institutions in the Four Corners Region. For more info visit: http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/InternNA.htm
- Spectrum Recipients: June Degnan (1999 Scholar), Robert Yazzie (2005 Scholar)
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- Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, TX):
- Summer Archives Assistant: The MFAH is seeking a Summer Archives Assistant to aid in the daily operation of the museum's archives. Half of the assistant's hours will be devoted to processing of the records of the Contemporary Art Museum, Houston maintained at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Archives. Processing will be conducted in accordance with standard conventions. The remaining half of the assistant's duties will include providing reference services and assisting with other duties necessary to the operation of the Archives Department. Total salary for ten weeks is $3500. For more info, contact the MFAH www.mfah.org/archives.
- Spectrum Recipients:
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- School of Information, University of Texas at Austin:
- Honoring Generations Research Intern: The RI will contribute to the Honoring Generations program, a scholarship program for American Indian students interested in careers in tribal librarianship funded through a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The RI appointment is for nine months to include the fall 2004 and spring 2005 semesters. The RI will receive a stipend of $16,000 (paid in nine equal installments beginning 1 September 2004), and an additional $715 for medical insurance. Also, the Graduate School will pay up to $2,520 in tuition and required fees for up to the usual nine hours of course work for both semesters. Last posted in 2004.
- Spectrum Recipients:
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Early Career Librarians
- University of Minnesota Libraries
- Minnesota Institute for Early Career Librarians from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups: This week-long Institute has a two-fold focus: combining development in leadership and organizational behavior with forming a practical skill set in key areas for academic librarians. In addition, Institute participants will join a community of peers to create a support network that will continue through their professional careers. The 2008 program builds on the success of earlier institutes offered every two years since 1998. FMI: http://www.lib.umn.edu/sed/institute/index.html
- Spectrum Recipients: Michele Saunders (1999 Scholar), Aisha Harvey (2000 Scholar), Shannon D. Jones (2001 Scholar)
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Mid-Career Librarians
- Association of Research Libraries (ARL):
- ARL Leadership and Career Development Program: The ARL Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP) is an 18-month program to prepare midcareer librarians from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to take on increasingly demanding leadership roles in ARL libraries. Includes: two LCDP Institutes, an opening and closing event held in conjunction with national professional meetings, a career-coaching relationship with an ARL library director or staff member, and a personalized visit to an ARL member library. FMI: http://www.arl.org/diversity/lcdp/index.shtml
- Spectrum Recipients: Michele Saunders (1999 Scholar), Aisha Harvey (2000 Scholar), Allison Sutton (2000 Scholar), Shannon D. Jones (2001 Scholar)
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- Urban Libraries Council (ULC):
- Executive Leadership Institute: With each investment in ELI, you'll cultivate a new leader (Fellow), re-energize a seasoned senior executive (Sponsor) and activate a live library project from your "to-do" list– a pressing and challenging initiative that requires political savvy, effective project management, community relations and organizational change. The cost of participating in ELI 4 is $5,000 per ULC member and $7,500 per non-ULC library team, as well as travel to three ELI intensives in Baltimore MD (teams with more than one Fellow will be assessed an additional fee). ULC has received generous support from the Institute for Museum and Library which matches your investment with an additional $17,000 cost of participation per team. FMI: http://www.urbanlibraries.org/showcase/eli.html.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM)/Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL):
- NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program: The 12-month program is focused on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director in academic health sciences libraries. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of learning settings, including exposure to leadership in another environment. They will be paired with mentors who are academic health sciences library directors. In addition to the individual relationship with their mentors, fellows benefit from working collaboratively with other fellows and mentors. Experienced program faculty and mentors will provide content and facilitation for the cohort. The program takes advantage of flexible scheduling and an online learning community to minimize disruption to professional and personal schedules. The sponsors will provide financial support for a small cohort of fellows and will underwrite travel and meeting expenses. The program is currently accepting applications for the August 1, 2011, deadline for the 2011-2012 experience. Applications from qualified minority candidates are encouraged. FMI: http://data.memberclicks.com/site/aahsl/NLM-AAHSL-Leadership-Fellows-Program-2011-2012.pdf


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Here's to hoping some of the old gang still happen by and see my post! Thought I would post a quick blurb to say that I still swing by on occasion hoping that things get fired back up. Twitch Asylum was such a great place to discuss retro gaming. Loved every second of it! Okay, back into the woodwork I go!
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Profession's Advocacy Scores: President Signs Law Protecting Taxpayers
October 13, 2011
Pictured at the signing ceremony are Barry Melancon, AICPA president and CEO (left), Stephanie Peters, president
and CEO of the Virginia Society of CPAs, and AICPA Chair Paul Stahlin
For more than five years the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants spearheaded a fight to have Congress pass legislation to protect taxpayers' rights by stopping the issuance of tax strategy patents. The AICPA, state CPA societies and a coalition of financial planners and consumer and taxpayer rights groups won their battle on Sept. 16 when President Barack Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act into law.
Nick Lascari, CPA, a partner with Balistreri, Jezo & Lascari, LLP in Brookfield, Wis., said, "The ban on tax strategy patents was a long and uphill battle for CPAs. Advocating on behalf of all taxpayers, we CPAs voiced concern about the issuance of patents for tax strategies that should be legitimately available to every taxpayer."
To expect to pay a patent-holder for the "privilege of computing the tax benefit and compliance burden of a conversion of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is inequitable," Lascari said, "and a significant barrier to compliance. A patent associated with this available opportunity would complicate advice provided by tax professionals and create additional levels of compliance unanticipated with the enactment of the laws surrounding the opportunity."
Dan Vuckovich, CPA, a shareholder with Anderson Zurmuehlen in Great Falls, Mont., said, "I have really never considered myself a law breaker, but that is exactly what I might have been if not for the law to ban tax patents. It seems very clear to me that Congress, when they were writing the tax laws, never intended that the taxpayer would have to pay for patents as a prerequisite to finding the best way to minimize their tax liability. And that is exactly the situation tax patents created."
"If allowed to proliferate, this form of patent would have complicated tax compliance for countless Americans and exposed many to royalty fee charges and patent infringement litigation," AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon said. "We are grateful that Congress and the President recognized this and acted to correct the inequity."
In effect, tax strategy patents erect a barrier to the use of legitimate methods to reduce or defer tax liability. That can lead to disparities in which one taxpayer faces a higher tax burden than another, even when the two have essentially the same tax situation. Eliminating the issuance of new tax strategy patents will level the playing field so that every American can take all legal steps to keep his or her taxes as low as possible.
"Navigating the tax code should be a simple, clear and fair process," Melancon said. "The remedy contained in the new law reinforces this goal and makes it easier for financial professionals to give appropriate tax advice."
The new law deems any "strategy for reducing, avoiding, or deferring tax liability" to be "prior art" under patent law, and therefore not patentable. Under the law, "tax liability" is broadly defined to mean any tax liability under federal, state, local or foreign law.
Thank You
The AICPA appreciates the leadership of Congressmen Lamar Smith, a Republican from Texas, and Bob Goodlatte, a Republican from Virginia, and Senators Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont, Charles Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, and Max Baucus, a Democrat from Montana, who were all steadfast champions in this important pro-taxpayer effort.
The AICPA sends a warm and heartfelt thanks to all the state CPA societies and individual CPAs who volunteered countless hours to help create this success for the accounting profession and U.S. taxpayers.
For more information about the new law, read the Sept. 16 Journal of Accountancy story.


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E-science Guide
Workspace for Bibliography and Brief Guide in support of the ACRL 2011 Program: E-Science, the Next Step in Information Literacy: The What & How of E-Science for Librarians.
Considering e-Science means envisioning how scientific research will be conducted in a (possibly very near) future. It will evolve around several aspects among which are:
1. An explosion of data, which will reside online. It will need to be stored, preserved, managed and accessed as needed from any place, at any time, by anyone
2. new communication possibilities through powerful grid networks
3. interconnectedness and collaboration among the researchers
I. Who Are These Speakers?
David Osterbur is the Head of Public and Access Services at the Countway Library of Medicine in Harvard Medical School. He holds a PhD in genetics from UC Berkeley and an MSLIS from Simmons College. David does not only bring the librarian's perspective to the topic of e-data and data literacy: He has worked as a researcher at DuPont Pharmaceuticals and consultant to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, and as an instructor of numerous university courses in the biological sciences.
Michael Fosmire is an associate professor of library science and the head of the Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Division of the Purdue University Libraries, and has been with Purdue since 1998. He received his MLIS as well as an MS in Physics from the University of Washington. His research interests center on finding creative ways to include information literacy into science instruction, and collaboration with faculty to achieve this goal. In 2008, Michael and his colleague C.C. Miller developed a graduate course in geoinformatics through which they explored the concepts and structures of e- data management, in the context of creating 'data information literate' scientists.
Peter Larsen is the Physical Sciences and Engineering Librarian and an Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island, and Co-Chair of the ACRL Science and Technology Section's Information Literacy Committee.
II. What Is e-Science? A Very Short List
Soehner, Catherine and Catherine Steeves and Jennifer Ward. E-Science and Data Support Services: A Study of ARL Member Institutions. Association of Research Libraries. August 2010. Web. <http://www.arl.org/bm~doc/escience_report2010.pdf>.
A study of ARL member institutions gathered 57 responses about support and/or infrastructure for e-science. Six universities were identified for follow-up and their case studies are included.
Association of Research Libraries. ARL E-Science Survey Resource Page. 2009. Web. [1].
In 2009, ARL conducted a survey of ARL members about member library and their institution's support for e-science. The web page provides categorized resources that were suggested by ARL members as part of the survey results.
National Science Foundation Cyberinfrastructure Council. Cyberinfrastructure Vision for 21st Century Discovery. 2007 Web. [2].
This often cited report presents information about challenges to the areas of cyberinfrastructure, information resources, virtual organizations, and more. There is a good executive summary.
III. Teaching e-Science and Information Literacy
Carlson, Jacob, Michael Fosmire, C.C. Miller, and Megan Sapp Nelson. "Determining Data Information Literacy Needs: A Study of Students and Research Faculty." 2011. [3].
Article by one of our presenters examining the complex needs for information literacy before and during the development and implementation of an "e-research environment" at a university.
IV. Other Resources
ACRL. Science and Technology Section. Big Science, Little Science, E-Science: the Science Librarian's Role in the Conversation: Supporting Bibliography. 2009. Web. [4].
A bibliography of material relating to e-science and libraries in support of the 2009 ALA Annual STS program. A great deal of useful information on the subject is available here.
ACRL. Science and Technology Section. Information Literacy Committee. Science Information Literacy Wiki. 2011. Web. [5].
A constantly growing and evolving list of resources and tips for teaching information literacy from a STEM perspective. It also contains the most up-to-date version of this guide, with special bonus links! You are invited to both read and add material to the collection.
Library of Congress. E-Science. Science Tracer Bullets Online 09-1.2011. Web. [6].
An e-Science research guide. Includes links to subject headings, basic texts, conference proceedings and government publications, grey literature, A&I services, dissertations, journals, selected articles, Internet resources, and much more.


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Felix Hernandez pitched eight strong frames and retired the final 14 batters he faced in a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Los Angeles Angels.
Jesus Montero hit the tying two-run homer in the sixth inning off Joe Blanton. Pinch-hitter Kendrys Morales singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to give the Mariners their second victory in three games in this series, which concludes Sunday. Kyle Seager extended his career-high hitting streak to 16 games and scored the winning run.
Hernandez (3-2) allowed five hits and one earned run while walking one batter and fanning seven.
"Felix was outstanding today. He stayed in his delivery, used all of his, pitches, pitched well when he was ahead and pitched well when he was behind," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "It was just a great effort."
Blanton (0-4) exited after giving up nine hits and four walks over six-plus frames. He also had five strikeouts.
Chris Iannetta homered to lead off the third inning and Mike Trout lifted a sacrifice fly later in the inning for the Angels, who lost for the third time in four games.
The Angels failed to execute a squeeze bunt in the fourth and Mark Trumbo was out at the plate.
"That's a nice play. They executed it well on the defensive side," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "We [were] just a little bit off."
Seattle wasted a bases-loaded chance in the fifth, but Montero tied it an inning later by homering into the bullpen in left-center after Raul Ibanez walked to start the frame.
In the seventh, Seager and Michael Morse singled. Michael Roth then relieved Blanton and struck out Justin Smoak. Morales, though, lined a ball into left field to give the Mariners the lead.
Tom Wilhelmsen stranded a runner in scoring position to pick up his seventh save. Josh Hamilton singled and stole second with two outs. Howie Kendrick lined out to second baseman Dustin Ackley to end the game.
Peter Bourjos singled, stole second and scored on Trout's fly ball to right field. That came after Iannetta started the third with a homer to left-center.
Game Notes
Hernandez is 7-12 in his career against the Angels ... Seattle went 1-for-13 with men in scoring position and stranded 11 base runners ... Seager's hitting streak is the longest for the Mariners since Mike Carp's 20-game run in 2011.


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Proceeds go toward the scouts' canoe trip in Maine in July and their week at Camp Yawgoog in August, plus other activities during the year.
The entree will be pasta with meatballs and sauce, and sides will be bread, salad and a beverage. The meal is topped off with your selection from the famous dessert table.
Scouts will cook the meals and wait on tables. Older scouts preparing the food in the kitchen will include Eric Archibald, Joshua Nolan, Nathanial Hopkins, Hayden Maclean, Tom Munro, Ben Normand, James Perry and Kyle Wright. Serving the tables will be Ian Archibald, Kenny and Owen Baertlein, Robert Cassidy, Truman Christie, Finn Dwyer, Ryan Geib, Jacob Hanna, Henry Pratt, Isaac Spivak, Burke and Ryan Tierney, John Waddington, Zack Neronha, Jackson Hawkins, Elliot Italiano, Conor Kennedy, James Lawless, Jacob Maguire, Joshua Masterson and Mason Kelly.
Donated items and services are coming in from the community for the popular silent auction. At this writing, donations include a four-to six-hour sail aboard the Swan 45 "Devotion," including refreshments, exterior detailing by Woody's World of Wax, a garment package from the Jamestown Boat Yard and an entertainment basket.
If you would like to donate something to the auction, contact Scoutmaster Jim Archibald at 423-3094, or at firstname.lastname@example.com. Scout Dillon Jackson reports that "themed" gift baskets were an auction hit last year.
Scouts are selling tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for children. If you can't find a scout, call Scoutmaster Jim.
If you missed taking a mom out on Mother's Day, here's a chance for redemption.
Dorothy Strang is back with more of her island observations, with two additions to downtown beautification:
1) Where will you find five new handsome basket-weave concrete planters, waiting for their summer flowers?
2) On what new structure will you find a magnificent new copper roofed cupola, topped by a shiny sheep weathervane?
Answers at bottom of the column.
Congratulations to islander Phil Zarlengo, who has been elected national chairman of the board of directors for AARP.
Dorrie Linn wrote us with some thoughts: On the Earth Day Clean-up, she asks, "Have any of the 21 Jamestown police officers ever ticketed or cited someone for littering our beautiful island? We do have laws concerning this."
And, "For the second year in a row, I have received an anonymous May basket. It's wonderful, but I do not know who to thank. Nice people live in Jamestown."
The Secret Garden is abloom with the colors of summer.
Kudos to islander U.S. Merchant Marine officer Shawn D. Ouellette, whose informative and factual letter concerning the LNG controversy – which appeared in the Press – was also published in the ProJo last week.
North Main Road is an abomination.
A poser from B.J.: "At night we'd sleep 'cause we were tired
I never thought of ever leaving Butcher Holler."
Mike Smith overheard me grousing in Bank Newport on Friday about people, including me, stuck on phrases like, "Have a good one," or "Have a nice day," and offered a refreshing alternative: "Have a good social interchange."
Peter Pemantell correctly identified last week's poser as "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," and answered his own question in last week's column. Anthony J. Miller and Elizabeth Murray were the superintendent and principal of the Jamestown School when it first opened.
The "Voyager" of the Regent Seven Seas line will be in the East Passage on Sunday, "Summit" of Celebrity on Monday and "Maasdam" of Holland America on Tuesday.
A Snapple cap moment: Penquins can jump six feet.
Answers to Dorothy's observations:
1) The planters are placed between the benches on the veterans' commemorative green at East Ferry and replace the wellworn wooden tubs.
2) The cupola and weathervane with the sheep sit atop the new public restrooms at the Jamestown recreation center.
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