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A Seafloor Geodetic Experiment to Monitor Deformation on the Slope of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
DOEI Project Funded: 2005Massive slope failure and debris avalanches on the flanks of oceanic volcanoes have been linked to tsunami generation in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. However the process by which the flanks of active volcanoes deform remains poorly understood. One of the best-studied active volcanic landslides is the Hilina slump on the southeast flank of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii. Geodetic measurements and field observations on land show that the Hilina slump breaks away along a system of seaward dipping normal faults that transport material to the southeast at rates of ~10 cm/yr. This extension may represent the upper-flank expression of a massive slump sliding coherently seaward. Alternatively, several recent studies have proposed that volcanic spreading associated with magma injection at the summit of Kilauea places the upper subaerial flanks in extension, while simultaneously generating compression and thrust faulting in the lower submarine flanks. If correct, this model implies a more stable flank configuration, with less potential for massive landslides and tsunami-genesis. Unfortunately distinguishing between these models for the Hilina slump has been difficult because much of the deformation appears to be accommodated aseismically and to date no submarine geodetic measurements have resolved horizontal motions on the flank.
In this study we will deploy a new acoustic extensometer system under development at WHOI to monitor deformation in Kilauea's submarine flank. The rapid deformation rates combined with the localized region of compression predicted by the volcanic spreading model should be well resolved during our year-long deployment. In addition, the continuous time series obtained by the extensometer system will be compared to onshore continuous GPS data to look for correlations between transient periods of deformation. The deployment cruise is scheduled for October 2005 aboard the RV Kilo Moana and the recovery leg planned for late spring/early summer 2006.


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Until there is an economic downturn in a major cotton producing country - which forces it to cutback on its subsidy programs and discourages producers from planting - world and U.S. cotton prices could remain in a depressed state.
That's an assessment of the cotton market from Mark Lange, National Cotton Council vice president, policy analysis and program coordination. Lange spoke during a recent meeting of the Mid-South chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association, in Memphis, Tenn.
"Cotton harvest is in full swing and cotton prices are exactly one-half of what they were year ago today," Lange said. "Last year at this time, cotton traded on the December contract for 62 cents a pound. Today, it's trading at 31 cents. Absolutely incredible. There were people who thought that the market may weaken in the spring but nobody thought we would see a horribly depressed market."
As usual, large supplies in the United States and around the world are the major factor behind the declining prices. To whittle down our domestic supply, the United States needs to export a huge volume of cotton or about 9 million bales per marketing year, according to Lange.
"We can export 7.5 million bales simply because the United States is a supermarket of sorts for mill buyers around the world," Lange said. "We have all kinds of qualities of cottons, from high quality to low quality. People can buy what they want and get it in a timely manner."
So how do we find markets for the remaining 1.5 million bales? "You kick somebody in the teeth and you beat them on price," the economist said. "That's what this market is starting to try and do. The spread between the U.S. quote and the "A" Index "is getting narrower and narrower."
Further price fall?
Lange noted that further declines in price could be forthcoming. For now, farmers have a safety net in the marketing loan rate. But will this be the case after the next farm bill?
Lange noted that the proposed House farm bill, "continues decoupled (AMTA) payments and maintains the marketing loan and Step 2 program. There is also a counter-cyclical program based on price, addressing the problems of the last four years, when Congress had to step in with additional payments to help farmers."
The counter-cyclical program pays the cotton producer 15 cents per pound on his entire base when prices are low, noted Lange. "If the cash price is below the loan rate, the farmer gets the difference between the loan plus the decoupled payment (about 59 cents) and 73.6 cents.
One criticism of the House bill is that it is too well-funded, spending $73.5 billion above the baseline over the next 10 years.
But Lange says fear that the proposed bill would continue to contribute to over-production is lessened somewhat by the fact is that growers don't have to plant cotton to be eligible for the counter-cyclical payment.
"Obviously, there's going to be a risk with not planting," Lange said. "If enough growers don't plant, the price is going to rise and you won't see much of a counter-cyclical payment.
The House proposal appears on opposite ends of the spectrum from a Senate concept paper unveiled Oct. 17 by Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., that would phase out marketing loan programs over five years and replace them with farm revenue insurance programs, which would require a premium to be paid by the farmer.
"What you're going to insure is the market revenue of the farm on a five-year average," Lange said. "You would multiply your production times the price to get this base revenue for your farm.
"But picture where we've been for the last three years, at the lowest prices for commodities for 30 years. It's not a farm safety net. It's a tightrope over the asphalt. Furthermore, you only get to insure up to 80 percent of the average revenue for the past five years."
In spite of this summer's resolution authorizing $73.5 billion over 10 years, the Senate concept would support spending of only $25 billion over the baseline, Lange added.
Meanwhile, the Bush administration hasn't sent a clear signal of which direction it wants to go with a farm bill, only that it wants to delay debate until spring. But one thing is for sure. The current $73.5 billion allocated for farm programs is in jeopardy if Congress waits that long.
"In February, we will face a budget reconciliation program in Congress. If nothing is in place, the current $73.5 billion over 10 years could end up closer to $25 billion, because of (the weakening) economy and spending priorities on the war on terrorism.
There is still uncertainty over how the last year (2002) of the current farm bill would figure into a new farm bill signed into law this coming spring. The Fair Act allocated $4 billion in AMTA payments to growers in 2002. For cotton producers, the subsidy comes out to around 5.7 cents per pound.
"Obviously, they could come in and say that in a new farm bill, no one gets less than that," Lange said. "But there have been a lot of questions. And there could be a real problem if you tried to do broad, sweeping changes."
For example, growers armed with production flexibility contracts from the Fair Act may even consider not signing up with a new program.
Also, when Congress allocated $73.5 billion for a new farm bill early this summer, it allocated $7.35 billion in supplemental assistance specifically for 2002. What happened to it?
May have to wait
"Right now, we don't have a vehicle to lock that $7.35 billion up," Lange said. "But part of the problem is that nobody wants to lock it up while you're talking about a new farm bill. We may have to wait and see if the new farm bill arrives. If not, then we try to get the $7.35 billion.
Where does the cotton market head from here?
"I think we've seen the worst from the textile side," Lange said. "That doesn't mean I don't think we'll see more mills shut down. But I think we've seen the worst."
He added that as long as subsidy programs have a solid level of political support in major cotton producing countries, depressed prices will continue. But therein lies one solution.
"As long as the economies in those countries remains stable, you shouldn't expect to see budget related changes. But at some point, some government is going to say, 'this is too expensive.' Somebody is going to blink."

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Metallica Reveal Details of 'Through The Never (Music From the Motion Picture)' Soundtrack
With their state of the art IMAX film 'Metallica Through the Never' set to hit the big screens on Sept. 27, Metallica have added on to the excitement, revealing details of the companion soundtrack.
Dubbed ''Metallica Through The Never (Music From the Motion Picture),' the two disc CD set will be released Sept. 24. The soundtrack companion will be issued via the band's own record label Blackened Recordings.
Following in the footsteps of the movie, the soundtrack covers Metallica sets from shows at Rexall Place in Edmonton and Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada – the same shows where all the performance video for the movie was shot.
The expansive track listing includes fan favorites mixed in with some of Metallica's biggest commercial successes — from 'Creeping Death' to 'Enter Sandman'.
The band seems to be just as excited about the soundtrack as they are about the movie. "Let's hear it for the old school soundtrack!" said drummer Lars Ulrich. "Not only are we beyond psyched about our movie coming your way shortly, but the fact that we get to share the music directly in all these formats is way f—in' cool."
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On Monday, June 10, 2013, the Senate is expected to vote on final passage of the Farm Bill, the comprehensive piece of legislation that guides and authorizes funding for most federal farm and food policies, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps). A cut of $4.1 billion over 10 years to SNAP is included in the Senate bill, meaning 500,000 households will lose an average of $90 per month in SNAP benefits.
While these cuts are extremely damaging, they pale in comparison to the proposed SNAP cuts in the House's Farm Bill, which total $20 billion over 10 years. The House is expected to take up their version of the bill the week of June 17. In preparation of the debates that will occur on the House floor beginning that week, some Members of Congress are participating in a "Live on a Food Stamp Budget" challenge. The challenge, sponsored by Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Joe Crowley (D-NY), Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), encourages Members to try living on a SNAP benefit for either one day or an entire week to highlight the already-limited benefits to SNAP recipients and the threat of the unconscionable cuts to SNAP proposed in the House bill.
For more information about the two Farm bills and the damaging cuts they propose, click here to read a guest blog by Jim Weill, President of the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).
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Love is the Cure
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In the 1980s, Elton John saw friend after friend, loved one after loved one, perish needlessly from AIDS. In the midst of the plague, he befriended Ryan White, a young Indiana boy ostracized by his town and his school because of the HIV infection he had contracted from a blood transfusion. Ryan's inspiring life and devastating death led Elton to two realizations: His own life was a mess. And he had to do something to help stop the AIDS crisis.
Since then, Elton has dedicated himself to overcoming the plague and the stigma of AIDS. He has done this through the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised and donated $275 million to date to fighting the disease worldwide. Love Is the Cure is Elton's personal account of his life during the AIDS epidemic, including stories of his close friendships with Ryan White, Freddie Mercury, Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, and others, and the story of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
With powerful conviction and emotional force, Elton conveys the personal toll AIDS has taken on his life - and his infinite determination to stop its spread. Elton writes, this is a disease that must be cured not by a miraculous vaccine, but by changing hearts and minds, and through a collective effort to break down social barriers and to build bridges of compassion.
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Kevin McElroy, 25 - April 21, 2014Kevin M. McElroy, 25, of Omaha, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at an Omaha hospital after a year-long battle with cancer.
Services were conducted on Friday, April 25, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sioux City with the Rev. Merlin Schrad officiating. Graveside services took place at Calvary Cemetery at Omaha.
McElroy was born June 4, 1988, at Lincoln, the son of Terry and Kris (Graff) McElroy. The family moved to Sioux City when he was a child.
He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from Heelan High School in 2006.
McElroy received a bachelor's degree in biotechnology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2011, while donating his time with volunteer work. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the Order of Omega.
On June 29, 2013, he was united in marriage to Cortney Pietryga at Omaha.
He was involved with cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and most recently, was employed as a microbiologist at Aegis Food Testing Laboratories in North Sioux City, SD.
?McElroy always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face, according to family members. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and fraternity brothers. He also enjoyed bicycle riding and spending time with his dog, Mickey.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Terry and Mary Helen McElroy.
Survivors include: his wife, Cortney of Omaha, his parents, Terry and Kris McElroy of Sioux City; a brother, Josh (Laura) McElroy of Sioux City; sister, Hanna McElroy of Sioux City; maternal grandparents, J.R. and Kathy Graff of Gothenburg; uncle, Dr, Jim and Kim Graff of Gothenburg; cousins, Jamie and Sean Graff of Gothenburg.
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Mercedes-Benz certainly hasn't played safe with the CLA Shooting Brake, giving it the sort of bold, exciting styling that has forged the reputation of its four-door stablemate. Look a little closer and you'll realise that the slinky roofline is a clever slight of hand from the stylists and there's real practicality on offer. Plus, with a 74mpg diesel model offered, the Shooting Brake delivers efficiency as well as style and substance.
This takes a bit of getting used to. For as long as most of us can remember, the C-Class marked the point where Mercedes got serious. Yes, there were A and B-Class models and they've got a lot better in recent years, but if you wanted a Merc that felt like an Merc, you started with the C-Class, available in saloon, coupe and estate bodies. Not any more. The CLA, introduced back in 2013, demonstrated that there was space for a proper four-door saloon at a price point below that of the C-Class. Now that range has been fleshed out still further with the introduction of the CLA Shooting Brake estate. Are you keeping up at the back?
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Like its four-door saloon counterpart, the five-door CLA Shooting Brake is offered with a choice of eight engines. At the top of the range is a fire-breathing CLA 45 4MATIC model with an uprated 381bhp turbo petrol 2.0-litre engine and a four-wheel drive layout - quite a car. More conventional CLA models are powered by engines borrowed from A and B-Class models. Diesel drivers get a 1.5-litre engine used with either 109 or 136bhp in the CLA 180d or CLA 200d variants. We tried the 2.1-litre 177bhp diesel unit offered in the CLA 220d. Petrol people get a 1.6-litre turbo unit offered in 122 or 156bhp guises in the CLA 180 and CLA 200 variants - or there's a 2.0-litre powerplant with 184bhp in the CLA 220 4MATIC 4WD model that only comes with 7-speed 7G-DCT automatic transmission. This same 2.0-litre unit comes in a 211bhp state of tune in the CLA 250 variant that can also be ordered with 4WD. The chassis of all these models features a MacPherson front axle and an independent multilink rear suspension, with a clever flexible decoupling of the rear axle carrier, which improves ride comfort. Wheel carriers and spring links consist of aluminium in order to reduce unsprung weight. Two chassis and suspension set-ups are available: the comfort suspension - and a sports suspension for sporty yet comfortable handling. The latter entails lowering of the body by 20 mm (at the front) and 15 mm (at the rear). Irrespective of the selected chassis, all CLA variants come with the Direct Steer system. This electromechanical power steering set-up enables various steering assistance functions which are activated by the ESP stability control unit. These include counter-steering in case of oversteering, corrective steering when braking on road surfaces offering different levels of grip (known as split-friction braking), mitigation of the extent to which the front-wheel drive influences the steering and compensation of crosswind and road gradients. It's all very clever stuff.
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(Editor's note: The following information was obtained early Tuesday afternoon from conversations broadcast on the police scanner, during a foot pursuit between the Hannibal police and an at-large suspect.)
A man wanted on a possible probation violation in a neighboring state was captured following a foot-pursuit by Hannibal police around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Such a comment would have effectively ended Bush's presidency. That it has not made a dent in the reputation or image of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who called Katrina "nothing" last week, might be the best proof of national media bias on record.
Speaking on the Senate floor Friday about the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, Reid compared its impact to that of Katrina. "The people of New Orleans and that area, they were hurt but nothing in comparison to what happened to the people in New York and New Jersey," he said.
His words drew little attention. What did gain national attention was a response from Republican Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, who called Reid an "idiot" for uttering an idiotic remark. National reporters noted how unusual it was for one U.S. senator to use such harsh language in reference to another. Vitter got called out for his language, but Reid's comment generally escaped criticism, except in the Louisiana press. Nor have celebrities emerged to call Reid a racist.
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The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscular ring at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter relaxes when food from the esophagus enters the stomach.
Achalasia is a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax when food passes down the esophagus to the stomach. As a result, the esophagus becomes distended and filled with food, and food passes into the stomach very slowly. Achalasia is often associated with chest pain during eating, weight loss, and regurgitation of food. The lower esophagus becomes distended as food and liquid are unable to pass into the stomach.
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Download the sample proclamation, tailor it to your community or campus, and ask the mayor, principal, or president of the college to sign.
- Place copies of the proclamation (public or academic) in visible places in the library.
- Reprint the proclamation in the Friends' and/or library newsletter.
- Place a copy of the proclamation on the Friends' and/or library website.
Plan a membership drive to coordinate with National Friends of Libraries Week.
- Place a special display in the library's lobby (main and branches) that includes copies of your membership brochure. Make it creative and fun and tell the story of the Friends through pictures and props.
- Schedule volunteers to staff the table or display during busy times at the library. Be sure to recruit outgoing volunteers who are willing and able to "sell" the Friends. Hand out membership brochures, and consider offering a membership "special" with a reduced rate, 15 months for the price of 12, or a special drawing for those who join during a specified time.
Contact the newspaper about a feature article about your Friends group and all the great work you have done on behalf of your library.
- Download the sample press release and add information about your group.
- Highlight your programs, money donated to the library, number of volunteer hours, etc. - anything that helps to paint the picture of how your group supports the library.
- Create a photo opportunity in advance of or during National Friends of Libraries Week. A picture of the Friends receiving a proclamation from the Mayor or City Council can be submitted to the local newspaper, included on the Friends' website and can be reprinted in your newsletter.
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Please share your Good Idea for celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week and we'll add it to the growing list of ideas. Email your idea to email@example.com.
Friends of The Cambria Heights Library (Queens, NY)
The Friends launched National Friends of Libraries Week by participating in a Breast Cancer Walk. The Friends will also initiatied a "Buy a shelf of books to support our library" campaign, recruiting new members, and initiating participation in The Art Miles Project, a United Nations initiative.
Friends of the Allen (TX) Public Library
The Friends held a "Chocolate Friendzy" celebration during National Friends of Libraries Week to thank their members for supporting the Friends. Admission is free to all members, and any nonmember who wants to attend simply joins.
This was the 25th anniversary of the Friends of the Allen (TX) Public Library, so they had a special demonstration by the Guinness Book of Records holder for strawberry-dipping in chocolate, Collin Gouldin. He broke his own record, dipping 54 strawberries in one minute!
The main event of the evening is the chocolate goodies competition. Members sign up to bring chocolate goodies. The Friends have judges who get to sample everything (there were 19 entries this year) and judge which is the best in each category, plus a "Chocolate Champion" (the best of the best). There is also a "People's Choice" winner. Pictured is Jill Stroud (left), the 2008 Chocolate Friendzy chairman, and Jean Mattock, the 2008 'Chocolate Champion.'
Pasco County (FL) Library System
Friends, library staff, Board members, and county officials recognized National Friends of Libraries Week with an official proclamation in Hudson, FL.
Pictured below from left to right, Pasco County Library System Director Linda Allen; Friends President Loraine Cors; Pasco County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand; Land O'Lakes Friends member Susanne Abbott; Land O'Lakes Friends member Joan Clark; Land O'Lakes Library Branch Manager Nancy Fredericks; Marilynn deChant, New Port Richey City Council; Betty Holland, Library Advisory Board member.
Friends of the Fayette County (GA) Public Library
The Fayette County Commission issued a proclamation of October 19-25, 2008 as National Friends of Libraries Week and recognized the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library for their contributions to the Fayette County Library. Commission Chairman Jack Smith presented the official proclamation to President Arlys Ferrell and thanked the Friends for their volunteerism and financial support of the library staff and programs.
Pictured are: Arlys Ferrell, President, Dortha Stinson, Vice President, Jim Born, Vice Treasurer, Maureen Born, Hospitality, Jack Smith, County Commissioner, Christeen Snell, Library Director.
Friends of the Richard Bland College Library (College of William & Mary, Petersburg, VA)
The Friends hosted a "Fabulous Flea Market Auction" during National Friends of Libraries Week. In addition to the auction, the Friends also hosted a Longaberger basket and baking dish raffle.
Pictured are: Co-chair of the Friends of Richard Bland College Library, Carole Summerville, with Richard Bland College student Michael Austin drawing the winning ticket for the Longaberger basket. To the left, student library assistants Alan Bartlett and Jill Baugher.
2007 National Friends of Libraries Week Award Winner: Friends of the Fountain Valley (CA) Public Library
The Friends of the Fountain Valley (CA) Public Library worked with Adult Services of the Orange County Public Library to coordinate a workshop for the many different Friends groups who support the county's libraries. The workshop offered a chance for these groups to get to know each other and to share their ideas and experiences. Held at a local restaurant, the program featured a guest speaker followed by a Q&A session which covered everything from attracting new members to tax and financial issues. It was at this point during the program that many of the library staff in attendance got the chance to publicly express their gratitude towards their Friends. After the Q&A attendees visited display tables set up by the various Friends groups before enjoying lunch. In addition to helping to coordinate this event, the Friends held a visit by a local author in celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The staff of the library also set up a special display honoring the Friends. The display included Friends' scrapbooks from as far back as 15 years, which not only illustrated the Friends commitment to the library, but served as a "walk back in time" for the community. The display proved to be so popular with patrons that it has yet to be replaced. The group also used the bookmarks with quotes from FOLUSA's website to create bookmarks. They even added ribbons to the end and a sticker on the back that read "Thanks for your support! Friends of the FV Library - 2007."
2007 National Friends of Libraries Week Award Winner: Friends of the Marion Mohr Memorial Public Library, Johnston, RI
Utilizing the quotes provided by FOLUSA as a framework, the Friends of the Marion Mohr Memorial Public Library in Johnston, RI, created visual representations to invoke a strong sense of connection to the past, present, and future of libraries in our society. The quilted pattern of their display board was chosen to illustrate the passing on of knowledge, traditions, and stories which libraries have long represented throughout history. Each quote was represented as an individual square which is bordered with artwork that captures the unique spirit of the individual's insight into the role public libraries have played in shaping our world. The creative display allowed the Friends to capture the attention of library patrons in order to share the mission of the Friends: to assist in the growth, development, and promotion of the library's services, facilities, and programs. Recent fundraising efforts were highlighted including their newly designed Friends merchandise (mugs and bags). Information was provided to elicit new members and laminated bookmarks were distributed featuring the quotes with borders complementing the display board. The display board was a big hit with members, patrons, and library staff, and will be used for future Friends' outreach activities involving school, the senior center, and town related activities.
2007 National Friends of Libraries Week Award Winner: Library Friends of Conroe (TX)
The Library Friends of Conroe (TX) began their celebration by coordinating a proclamation signed by a Montgomery County Judge on October 8. "Make Friends with a Good Book" was the theme of an open house held on October 25 during which the Friends donated books to the library on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 292 for their help with book sales, several library staff members for their outstanding support of the Friends, and charter Friends member Jeanette DeFee, among others. A picture of DeFee and Friends President Vicki Christopher was published in the local newspaper. A table was set up in the library during National Friends of Libraries Week with large thank you cards from the public, bookmarks, and brochures about the Friends. In addition, copies of Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy were given to the county commissioners, county judge, and mayor, thanking them for supporting the library system. These books featured a bookplate, "In recognition of National Friends of Libraries Week, please accept this book as a token of appreciation for all that you do to improve our city. The quiet strength that Coach Dungy refers to in his book is reflected in your character that makes us proud to call Montgomery County our home."
New members who joined the Friends of the Forth Worth (TX) Public Library (or current members who renewed) during October received a free 2008 Book Lover's Calendar.
The Friends of Sara Hightower Regional Library in Rome, GA, celebrated with an author reception featuring Georgia Author of the Year, Jacyln White.
Hmmm, chocolate! The Friends of the Cadillac Wexford Public Library in Cadillac, MI, hosted an evening of Chocolate Delight. For $7.00 attendees received a one-year membership, an evening meeting with other "fans" of the library, and tempting chocolate desserts! Current members were also encouraged to attend, extend their membership, and enjoy an evening with fellow "Friends."
More chocolate! The Friends of the Allen Public Library in Allen, TX, hosted its annual Chocolate Membership Celebration during National Friends of Libraries Week. A special bonus - they raffled a weekend driving a Mercedes Benz!
The Friends of the Tellico Village Library in Loudon, TN celebrated with a full week of activities and a membership drive featuring door prizes each day. Sunday started the week with a picnic for all Friends board members and library volunteers. On Wednesday the group held its annual meeting with guest speaker Dr. William Bass, founder and director of the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, popularly known as the "Body Farm." The group even provided transportation to members within the Village who do not drive at night!
Columbia College Chicago Friends of the Library in Chicago, IL, celebrated with a membership drive, movie screening, and display of special collections not generally viewed by the public (complete with library staff to answer questions).
The county commissioners in Conroe, TX approved a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week. The Library Friends of Conroe celebrated by distributing bookmarks to patrons.
Friends of the Belen Public Library in Belen, NM, and Friends of the Wethersfield Library in Wethersfield, CT, promoted National Friends of Libraries Week in their newsletters urging patrons to join the Friends. Both groups explained what they do on behalf of the library and encouraged readers to join and help support their library.


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Title: Words Once Spoken
Author: Carly Drake
May Contain Spoilers
From Amazon:
YA meets high fantasy in this lush series debut about a girl who never quite fit in — and the reason why…
Evelyn might not love the confines of her village life, but she takes her small freedoms where she can get them. But everything changes when her parents decide it's time for her to wed. Suddenly she loses her tunic and breeches, her bow, her horse, and gains rigid gowns, restrictive manners, and carriage rides.
The best way to escape is through her dreams, but as they become more and more real, Evelyn begins to worry that she is losing her grasp on reality. It is only when she makes two new friends that the truth is revealed: she is destined for far, far more than even she could imagine.
I have one major gripe about Words Once Spoken. The story doesn't really end, it just kind of runs out of pages. This is the first in a planned series, and after some kickass action and an engaging journey, everything just trailed off into nothing. I thought the ending was weak, and it didn't fit with the rest of the story. I am hopeful that the next book will make up for my disappointment with yet another non-ending. There is a reason that I have been waiting to start series until they are all done, and this is an example of why.
Evelyn has never fit in with her mother's expectations. Instead of desiring the life of a pampered noble, she much prefers the outdoors to being shut up inside stuffy buildings. She is skilled with a bow and arrow, and rides like she was born on horseback. She suffers severe stomach upsets when she eats meat and so eats only plant-life. Just before is eighteenth birthday, her mom insists that she accompany her parents to meet the king and queen. Her mother would like nothing better than for Evelyn to be appointed one of the princess's handmaidens, though it would be a nightmare come true for Evelyn. Once at the castle, she meets the handsome Lord Devon, as well as the charming young prince, and she quickly learns that nothing is what it seems, including herself and everything she thought she knew about herself.
Overall, this is a spirited adventure. Evelyn discovers why she has never fit in, and why she has never earned her mother's love, and puts herself in grave danger at the same time. She sets off on her own to get answers to the many questions plaguing her, only to be joined by Liam and Padraic, her would be suitors. Love triangles usually annoy me, but it worked here. Maybe because Evelyn is just so much more capable of dealing with the danger that they have all been forced to confront than the guys are. Evelyn is a strong, stubborn girl. She's impulsive, but she has the confidence, skill, and courage to deal with the fallout from her rash decisions. At first she was a little irritating, but her self-assurance quickly grew on me, especially after she packed up her things and left the castle. This girl doesn't need anyone to fight her battles, though she's more than grateful to have a little bit of help when things get really crazy.
A couple of things bugged me. The first being that women aren't allowed to read, yet Evelyn and Liam meet in the library several times, and Liam leaves scrolls for her to read. It didn't make sense that it's illegal for women to read, yet Evelyn and the prince read often and discuss what they've read. That whole thing just confused me. The other thing I didn't like – Padraic acts so out of character at the end of the book that I was having a hard time comprehending that it was him behaving this way. It really knocked me out of the story, and combined with the disappointing ending, left me wondering what happened to the fun book I had been reading.
Though there are a few jarring inconsistencies with Words Once Spoken, I did enjoy my time with Evelyn, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Grade: B-
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Charleston is getting a new park near the Fort Sumter Visitors Center and the South Carolina Aquarium.
Mayor Joe Riley and members of the city council are scheduled to break ground on Wednesday for the new Gadsdenboro Park not far from the Cooper River.
The five-acre park will have fields that can be used for soccer and football. The perimeter will have outdoor areas for playgrounds, bocce ball, chess tables and sculptures.
The concept for the park was developed from suggestions from the public in a design workshop.
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|Fontana, Calif.
|High School:
|Claremont HS
UC Santa Barbara
In his first year, Aiken placed 15th in the 200m and 6th in the 4x100m relay. Aiken also competed in 100m and 400m throughout the season. He posted a best time in the 100m at the All-Cal Challenge where he ran 11.2 and placed 4th.
High School
Aiken was the Sierra League Champion in the 4x100m relay, 200m and 4x400m relay...finished second in the 100m during his senior year...Broke school record in the sprint medley relay as well as set the fastest all-time record in the 200m...Anchored the 4x200m relay team that set the second fastest all-time record in school history...Placed seventh in the 100m and third place in the 200m in the San Gabriel Valley...Member of the San Gabriel Valley relay team during his senior year.
Son of Angela Howard and Lawrence Aiken...Has one brother Brian...Chose UCSB for its academics and locations...Enjoys listening to music, wriitng and hanging out with friends...Didn't start competing in Track and Field till his junior year in high schoool...Hopes to attend a graduate business school after college and earn an MBA...Dreams to travel the world...Favorite movie is "Lost Samurai"...Enjoys listening to Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz...Favorite artists are MF Doom, Common, Big Sean, Drake among others...Favorite athlete is Jodie Williams and Usain Bolt.
Collegiate Bests
100m- 11.2 (All-Cal Challenge, 3/3/12)
200m- 21.89 (Cal-Nevada Championships, 3/31/12)
400m- 52.99 (Cal Poly Invite (3/24/12)


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April 17, 2012by Alison DeweyWe all know that riding a bike is good for the environment, our health, and our pocketbooks, but here's one more way it pays to bike – The Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit. With folks filing their returns for Uncle Sam, there's no day like Tax Day to encourage employers to offer this transportation benefit to employees.
April 16, 2012by supportIt may seem like I'm blogging about Georgia a lot lately, and it's for good reason. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is one of two Advocacy Advance model grant recipients.
April 13, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIt may be the first year for National Bike to School Day, but San Francisco has been celebrating and growing its local event since 2009.
April 12, 2012Join the National Bike Challenge: Win Prizes Before It Even Starts (Now that's what I call win-win!)by KatieSo I'm sure that you've heard a lot about the National Bike Challenge by now, and if you haven't, you can watch this video to learn more.
April 12, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiBy the end of the month, cycling fans can get their day started with a pair of star athletes: Matthew Busche, USA Cycling Professional Road National Champion, and track cyclist Dotsie Bausch!
April 11, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiFor more than a decade, millions of students have participated in Walk to School Day each October. Now, in partnership with the League, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has taken the successful concept to two wheels, launching National Bike to School Day.
April 10, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiFor many of us who travel by bike, our daily commutes have happily become more crowded. When I leave the office in the evening, the cycletrack up 15th Street is full of fellow downtown employees, many of them young professionals. Just last week, a new report from the U.S.
April 9, 2012by supportWe blogged about Pennsylvania's four-foot safe passing law that went into effect last Monday.
April 6, 2012by ScottThe League's Club Leadership Webinar topic for April was Making the Most of Bike Month.
April 6, 2012by KatieOk, I'll admit it. I'm not a big cyclist. Now, don't get me wrong, I ride my bike every day. I ride to work, I ride to the grocery store, I ride to friends' houses. But I rarely ride "just for fun." But last weekend, I found a great middle ground for my love of biking as transportation and being a tourist in my own city.


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A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell when his influence stops.-----Henry Brooks Adams, 1838-1918
Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.-----John Dewey
"To know" is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.-----Confucius
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.-----Socrates
The bad teacher imposes his ideas and methods on his pupils... The good teacher discovers the natural gifts of his pupils and liberate them by the stimulating infuence of the inspiration that he can impart.-----Stephen Neill
Laws of teaching:
A subject interesting to the teacher will bore students.
The time a teacher takes in explaining is inversely proportional to the information retained by students.-----Anonymous
Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.-----Anatole France
The secret in education lies in respecting the student.-----Ralph Waldo Emerson
Semester Fee Details Circular and Registration Forms
Dean, Students' Welfare: Prof. Debashis Acharya
Tel: (040) 23132500
Chief Security Officer i/C: Prof. R. S. Sarraju
Telephone: (040) 23132424 (O)
The Office of the Dean, Students' Welfare looks after the welfare of the students with active support from the elected representatives of the students, faculty and administration.
Caters to the students interests and promotes cultural and sports activities as per the Constitution of the Students' Union, elections are conducted by the students themselves to the students' union (Tel No. 23132640).
An Election Commission shall oversee the election proceedings of the Students' Union.
All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the University are vested in the Vice-Chancellor.
The Central Disciplinary-cum-Grievance Committee deals with Students' discipline, complaints of students relating to attendance, assessment, etc., referred to it by the School/Departmental Grievance Committee or by the Vice-Chancellor and any other matter concerning students as may be referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor.
Ragging, use of drugs, drug trafficking and eve teasing are criminal offences, and strictly forbidden in the University. Persons found indulging in such activities will be subjected to strict disciplinary and other action as per the law of the land. Indulging in any criminal activity within or outside the University and any physical violence against fellow students and fellow residents will not be tolerated in any form and attract stern disciplinary action including rustication.
The Anti Ragging Committee has been constituted in accordance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court. Dean, Students' Welfare is the Chairman (Mobile: 9866699983) and Prof. Tutun Mukherjee, is the Convenor (Mobile: 9948093391). Other members include Chief Warden , Deputy Chief Warden, all Wardens, and a Representative from Students' Union.
As suggested by the U.G.C., a Committee has been constituted wherein D.S.W, Lady Warden, Women Faculty Members, Women Students, Students' Union, Teachers' and Officers' Association representatives, to combat the menace of violence and sexual harassment against women on the Campus.
Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, Department of Political Science is the Chairperson.
All the students are hereby informed that the University Health Centre (Phone No.2400) managed by a team of doctors, supported by nurses / para medical staff caters to the basic O.P. Treatment with few beds for emergency inpatient treatment. Specialists such as Ophthalmologist, Orthopedician, Physiotherapist and Psychiatrist will be available on specific days. The services of a Student Counsellor is available near the Chief Warden office. Ambulance (108) is available, round-the-clock for emergency purposes.
At the time of admission every student shall submit a physical fitness certificate and also an undertaking to the Health Centre, signed by the parent / guardian to the effect that "any hospitalization / medical treatment expenses shall be borne by the parents / guardians of the student concerned and the university is not responsible for treating the major diseases / ailment occurred while pursuing studies in the University".
However, the University will assist them in providing a Medical Insurance Card (valid for one year( from a standard insurance company, which they may use for hospitalization (cashless facility) under Intimation / approval of the Insurance Co. Otherwise, the Student pays the hospital bill first and then submits a claim to the Insurance Co. (through their Desk Officer at the Health Centre) to reimburse the eligible amount for the approval given for treating specified disease / ailment. For the year 2009-10, M/s. United India Insurance Ltd., has issued Medical Insurance Cards to cover medical expenses upto Rs.50,000/- for the specified / approved treatments. The students may collect their Medical Insurance Cards from the Health Centre/ Dean / HOD Offices. Students whose insurance cards are not received / who joined the University late or in January session may approach CMO in-charge Health Centre for inclusion of their names in Medical Insurance scheme and obtain the Insurane cards.
Students should not indulge in any activity that disturbs the normal activities of the University Health Centre. Any such distrubance caused by students will be treated as indiscipline and dealt with sternly.
Sri Rajiv Velicheti, Reader, Theatre Arts, SN School (Tel: 23135525) is the Cultural Coordinator to coordinate and oversee the Cultural activities. Students of the University may conduct cultural activities in collaboration with other organizations such as SPICMACAY
Besides, a number of Cultural and literary activities, University of Hyderabad Students' Annual festival (SUKOON) will be held at the end of every Academic year. The Dean, S.N. School is the chairman of the SUKOON committee (Tel: 23135500)
Our University has a multipurpose playground on the Campus for games such as Cricket, football, volleyball, ball-badminton, tennis, basketball and athletic events. Modern facilities for physical conditioning are available at the New Indoor Gymnasium along with facilities for Table tennis, Shuttle badminton, Chess and Caroms. Both intramural and extramural competitions are planned in such a way that students are able to regularly participate in games and sports activities throughout the year. The University is also a member of the Inter University Sports board of India and its teams participate in Zonal and All-India Inter University Tournaments regularly, apart from this the department also organizes annual inter school competitions to inspire the student community to involve in physical games and improve their health status. Dr. K.V. Rajasekhar is the Assistant Director of Physical Education (Tel: 23132440) and Prof. B. V. Sharma, Dean, Students' Welfare is the Chairman, Sports Board.
There is a Yoga Centre in our University with regular Yoga Instructors, Mr. M. Mallakarjuna Reddy and Ms. Saritha Devi. The Yoga classes are conducted at Old Sports Shed.
The Dean, Students' Welfare recommends for sanction of, financial assistance as and when he receives requests from the students for educational and sports tours, such requests have to be routed through the concerned Head of the Department and Dean of the School.
We have students drawn from various countries like, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand, Mongolia, Lesotho, Syria, Tanzania, Yemen, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Japan and Sri Lanka. The Dean, Students' Welfare is also the Advisor for International Students.
The Placement Guidance and Advisory Bureau located in the Students Services Complex, publicize information about employment opportunities and makes information available to the students. Placement talks are arranged and facilities are provided for Campus interviews. A large number of students have been able to secure good jobs in some of the reputed national and multinational companies and institutions.
Every year, after completion of new admissions, Orientation Programmer for Fresher students is organized. The Office of the Dean, Students' Welfare also brings to the notice of the students various circulars and programme details regarding the students' future career guidance, received from various Institutions and Universities in India and abroad from time to time through Students' Information Bureau (Tel. No. 23132640) located at Students' Union Building.
Fellowships for Research Studies:
UGC Fellowships:
UGC JRFs pursuing their research work leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences are paid a fellowship of Rs.12,OOO/- p.m. for the first two years and Rs.14,OOO/- p.m. for the subsequent years. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowships sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST candidates to pursue M. Phil and Ph.D.; Degrees: The SC/ST Scholars enrolled for Ph.D. and M. Phil programmes in the University have to apply for this Fellowship as and when the University Grants Commission issues the Notification. The value of JRF is Rs.12000/- p.m. for the first two years and Rs.14,OOO/- p.m. for the subsequent years.
CSIR Fellowships:
The CSIR JRF's pursuing research are paid a fellowship of Rs.12,QOO/- p.m. for a period of two years which may be increased to Rs.14,OOO/- p.m. for the subsequent years.
Fellowships from other sources:
In addition to the above, provision exists for securing JRF s/SRF s .in various research projects/direct fellowships being operated in the University financed by Govt. Agencies and other Organizations such as the UGC; CSIR, DST, DAE, ICMR, ICSSR, NBHM, etc. JRF test qualified candidates admitted to M.Phil. and Ph.D. program may apply for these positions in response to the notice issued by the project investigator.
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank holders at graduate level:
The University Grants Commission on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced the Post- Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders (in General and Honours courses at University levels). The selection will be purely on Merit basis. The value of each scholarship is Rs.2,OOO/- p.m. and duration is for 2 years.
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for single girl child: The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced the Post- Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child as an incentive for the parents to observe small family norms. The value of each scholarship is Rs.2,OOO/- p.m. and duration is for 2 years.
NOTE: Applications for UGC sponsored Scholarships are invited by the UGC through Press Notification. Students are advised to watch for advertisement in News Papers and respond accordingly.
M.Sc. Biotechnology Scholarships: The students admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology are eligible for scholarship @ Rs.1200/ per month for the entire duration of the course (i.e. 2 academic years) funded by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
Financial assistance from other sources: The students of the University are also eligible to apply for the award of the following Scholarships given by the Govt. of India and the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh subject to their fulfilling the conditions prescribed in each case. (Contact Section Officer, Reservation Cell. Tel.: 23132112)
NOTE: Decision regarding the University scholarships, is generally taken up October each year by way of notification inviting application. Payment of these scholarships can, therefore, be made only after announcement of the list of selected students. However, payment of scholarships awarded / funded by other agencies like UGC, CSIR, AICTE, can be made only after receipt of the sanction and scholarship amounts by the University (Section Officer Tel. No.23132502)
The liberally has a collect of more than 3 lakhs books & back volumes of journals. The library subscribes to around 700 periodicals, popular magazines & news papers in English and Indian language. The library also subscribes to over 18,000 e-Journals from several publishers with the help of UGC-INFONET. Important text books and a small collection of books purchased under SC/ST grants are kept in a book bank in a separate room. The library has a separate reading room which is kept open round -the-clock for the benefit of the students.
The National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) has recognized this library as a "Regional Library" for Mathematics and provides financial support for the acquisition of Mathematics journals for advanced research. The Library is an active member of the UGC-INFLIBNET program and has been identified as one of the six Document Delivery Centres in the country. It is also an Institutional member of National Institute of Rural Development Library (NIRD). The University library has achieved several distinctions in the country for application of IT. It is the first University Library in India to computerize all its in house operations and services; the first to cater information services to all Schools/Departments via the Campus-wide Local Area Network; the first University Library to subscribe to electronic journals; the first library in undertaking the computerization programs of other libraries on a turnkey basis; the first to become the governing council member of the OCLC, USA; the first in installing an Electronic security gate with magnetic detector; the first in starting a Post-Graduate Diploma course in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN); and its is the First Library to start Digitization of books in India.
The library is open throughout the year except on national holidays Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Holi, Dussera and Diwali. It functions from 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. on all working days and from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Sundays and other Holidays. In the beginning of every academic year, the library organizes User Orientation Program for the new entrants (i.e. students) of the University, to enable them to make use of the library resources and services efficiently.
Round the clock security is provided in the campus by the Chief Security Officer, Mr. T.V. Rao and Assistant Security Officers (Tel: 23132424 and 23132425).


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Small Business Advice
Establish workplace rules for cellphones
Personal cellphone use is one of those issues that you must address both operationally and in your employee handbook. It is important you establish a policy that provides guidelines for use of employee-owned or personal cellphones.
Let me start by saying there are many different policies on cellphone use, and none is optimal for every business. Some businesses cannot have employees answering their personal cellphones if they are working (medical staff seeing patients, for example).
Other businesses allow their staffs to use personal cellphones, such as cases where employees are called at home to do service work.
That said, every firm must determine a cellphone use policy that works for their business and is predicated on its staff, mission and layout.
One firm I was working with had a policy that prohibited personal cell phones in the building. Employees could check on them only during breaks and at lunch.
To me, this is an onerous policy. For one thing, there are times when emergencies happen and you must allow your staff to answer their calls. Secondly, if a policy is too tough or unrealistic, staff will find ways around it no matter the consequences.
Another firm has a policy that allows employees to keep their phones on vibrate if they are expecting an emergency call, so long as they have their manager's approval. The problem with this policy is that, by definition, emergencies are rarely planned.
Separating personal from business is even more difficult where company cellphones are used. When employees are given use of company cellphones, there just is no way to stop personal calls from happening.
The most important thing when dealing with an issue like this is treating your staff as professionals.
Clearly articulate what is accepted practice, expect them to act in a professional manner and then enforce the rules as necessary. The bottom line is that you must set up a cellphone policy that supports your company and its mission.
You can do this!


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Milwaukee police arrest suspected serial bank robber
Milwaukee police arrest suspected serial bank robber
Milwaukee police said they caught a suspected serial bank robber as he was about to strike again.
Officer Keith Cameron and Officer John Tabaska arrested Rodney O'Neal on Thursday.
Police said O'Neal was walking in a circle near Mason and Water streets and looked like the man who had robbed an U.S. Bank and an Associated Bank earlier this month.
Tabaska said after the arrest, O'Neal made a stunning admission.
"'I was minutes from doing something stupid that could have cost my life. What you did saved my life,'" Tabaska said O'Neal said.
So far, prosecutors have charged O'Neal with one count of robbery. More charges are possible.
He's facing 40 years in prison.


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I have a friend who has xp home
I set his connection up and added Kerio and AVG.The machine is using dial-up and not very often online.
After about 2 months I checked his connection and could not get on.In his internet options settings I noticed
(1) that it was using a proxy server ??
(2) dial whenever a network connection is not present.its a standalone pc.
I had turned off his server "service" and this was turned on.
Does he need to be concerned ??