text: Minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, October 2, 2001. The San Francisco Public Library Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. The meeting was called to order at 4: 07PM by President Higueras. The following members were noted present: Commissioners Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, Streets and Swig. Commissioner Chin was noted excused attendance. Commissioner Bautista joined the meeting at 4:12PM. AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING An anonymous member of the public commented that the audio recording of the meeting was incomplete and that Public Comment Summary Statements were not posted on the Library's website. The anonymous member of the public additionally commented that the Library Commission information had been relocated on the website making it more difficult to find. This person noted that there were mistakes in the numbering of the agenda items as reported in these Minutes. The anonymous member of the public also discussed comments in these Minutes related to corrections in the June 28th Minutes which this person found incomplete. Mr. Peter Warfield observed that the sound quality of the recorded videotape of the meeting was very poor. Mr. Warfield also commented that the reported Minutes understated public participation in the meeting and did not report fully on an assault on books that he suggested was to be found in comments attributed to library consultant Dallas Shaffer. He also noted comments in support of more books and hours were not included in David Binder's remarks related to patrons' wishes regarding the Library's future plans. Mr. Warfield also found that other comments he had made regarding more books and hours, use of the online catalog, and the availability of documents related to agenda items were not fully or accurately reported. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING In response to questions by Commissioners, the Commission Secretary affirmed that the identifying number designations for the agenda items reported and a typographic error would be corrected. It was further noted that the meeting would be stopped whenever it was necessary to turn the tapes so that all of the discussion could be fully recorded on the audio tapes of commission meetings. MOTION: by Commissioner Steiman, seconded by Commissioner Coulter for approval of the September 4, 2001 Minutes as amended. ACTION: AYE 6-0 (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, Streets, and Swig) AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH LIBRARY The City Librarian introduced Ms. Amy Netches and Mr. Matt Schwartz of the Redevelopment Agency staff who provided the Commissioners with a general overview of the development of the proposed condominium project creating the Mission Bay Branch Library and an affordable senior housing development. Ms. Netches described in some detail the ongoing development of the Mission Bay Project by Catellus and discussed the history of this entirely new planned economically diverse community with an eventual population of 11,000. Ms. Netches identified the proposed site for the library/senior housing development as parcel N3A located at the corner of Berry and 4th Streets. She described extensively the proposed transit and other civic developments planned for the immediate area where the project was proposed to be built. Mr. Matt Schwartz, Senior Development Specialist with the Redevelopment Agency provided the Commissioners with a highly detailed discussion of the various aspects of the building planned to house the library and the senior housing development. He noted that there would be 139 units of housing and an adult day center for use by the building residents. Mr. Schwartz also described the shared loading areas, the 7,758 sq. ft. ground floor corner location for the branch library, and a planned 2,500 sq. ft non-profit office space. Additionally, Mr. Schwartz reported that the planned building included 4,100-sq. ft. of retail space on the street level to promote pedestrian activity in the new neighborhood. Mr. Schwartz also reported on the visibility of the branch library as a central civic presence in the new neighborhood. The Senior Development Specialist further reported on the background of how Mercy Housing was chosen as the developer and manager of the proposed senior housing development. Mr. Schwartz then discussed aspects of the financial package which was put together to make this project possible, noting that the library would own the branch library portion of the condominium, and discussed how some of the proposed terms and agreements involved in the project were developed. The City Librarian reported that library staff had been very actively involved in this project for nearly a year, noted the $3.6 million purchase price for the branch library, and outlined various aspects of the proposed outline of terms with the Redevelopment Agency that warranted Commission consideration. The City Librarian provided a detailed discussion of the unique aspects of this joint project with Redevelopment and clarified details of costs involved. Ms. Hildreth described the library's condominium ownership of the branch library space, how joint tenancy maintenance costs were being negotiated, and the advantageous aspects of having library staff working with the developer to create an 7,758 sq. ft. branch library at this site within the amount available through the bond. It was noted that the Redevelopment Agency had asked the Library to include in the agreement: a commitment to operate the branch library for a specified number of hours and days; that Redevelopment would like the agreement to specify weekend and evening hours; and that the Redevelopment Agency wished to have 1st right of reversion should the Library not continue to operate a branch library at that location. Ms. Hildreth concluded with a request that the Commissioner's authorize library staff to continue to negotiate remaining details of an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency and bring back final terms for the Library Commission's review and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for approval. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH LIBRARY An anonymous member of the public commented that this proposal seemed to be a minor element in Catellus overall plan and that while library staff had been working on this proposal for some time behind the scenes this was the first and likely only time that the Commission would discuss it in public. This individual suggested that there were a number of issues to be clarified such as what was meant by senior housing and affordable housing. This individual noted that this agreement looks like a purchase but reads like a lease. Mr. Peter Warfield noted that these terms amounted to a blank check for library staff to conclude an agreement without input by the public or the Commission. Mr. Warfield also observed that this proposal provided for no funds to operate this new branch library. He further suggested that as yet there were very few residents in the area that the new library would serve, and that this entire proposal raised questions about making a significant commitment of library resources without addressing the issue of equity with the other branch libraries in the system. Mr. Warfield commented that this allocation of resources did not address the system wide support services center previously mentioned as possibly being located in this area. COMMISSION COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH LIBRARY Vice President Steiman noted that there were a significant number of residents in the South of Market neighborhood and that there was a more than sufficient population to warrant having a new branch library. In response to a question by Vice President Steiman, the City Librarian reported that change orders for various branch library projects would be reported to the Commission. She additionally clarified that the Library was only to receive the land at no cost and that the Library would have to pay for the shell and all tenant improvements. Vice President Steiman next discussed concerns with the reversion language included in the outline of terms noting that it was unwise not to anticipate a day when financial circumstances would require that the Library either not continue to operate its branches in the same way or that they be used in other ways to support the library system. In response to a question by Commissioner Bautista, the City Librarian reported that it was possible that Prop. 14, (State Library Construction and Improvement Bond) funds could be used on this project. In response to Commissioner Bautista's questions regarding building design issues for this project, Bond Program Manager Marilyn Thompson discussed the review process she envisioned for the library related aspects of the project's designer HKIT's proposed schematic design for this project. Ms. Thompson noted that library staff had commented on the preliminary schematics submitted to the Redevelopment Agency by Mercy Housing's designers and that the unique nature of the shared ownership of this site could produce a design review process on this project unlike that which would be used with most of the other new and renovated branch libraries. In response to a question by President Higueras, Deputy City Attorney Donnell Choy clarified that the final terms of any agreement between the Library and the Redevelopment Agency on the development of the Mission Bay Branch Library would be brought to the Library Commission and the Redevelopment Commission for review and recommendation for approval to the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Hildreth commented that the Commission would have a very active role in overseeing the design process for these branch libraries. In answer to a question concerning the Redevelopment Agency's timeline for development of this segment of the Mission Bay Project, Ms. Netches outlined the status of the various housing projects currently underway in the project area and the expected schedule of build out of these surrounding projects. Ms. Netches noted that this particular project would be both a senior and an affordable housing project. She commented that the library will serve not only the Mission Bay neighborhood but the South of Market neighborhoods as well. She then outlined various ongoing and proposed transit projects and park development that will build an important new community. Commissioner Bautista suggested that some of the affordable housing units might be made available to low income librarians. In response to questions by Commissioner Streets, the City Librarian discussed the Library's ongoing responsibilities for paying shared maintenance costs incurred by this condominium project as a part of its annual budget. In response to further questions by Commissioner Streets, Mr. Schwartz further clarified how these charges would be set and described the oversight processes which would be in place to monitor the activities of the Mercy Housing Board which would manage this project. In addition, Ms. Hildreth discussed issues involved in adding the operations of a 27th branch library within the requirements of Prop. E (Library Preservation Fund) and how this might be accomplished. Ms Hildreth also discussed how she proposed that the Commission review change orders for this project and other proposed projects. President Higueras discussed in some detail how change orders had been addressed in the past such as with the Ocean View Branch Library and noted that a similar process might be considered. Vice President Steiman noted that she wished to see modifications in the proposed terms in both items #2 and #6. In response to a question by Commissioner Swig, the City Librarian noted that if the Commission approved the proposed terms, it would authorize library staff to continue to negotiate an agreement which would then have to be reviewed and approved and recommended to the Board of Supervisors by both the Library and the Redevelopment Agency Commissions. MOTION: by Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Coulter that the Commission authorize the City Librarian, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office and the Director of Property, to negotiate an agreement with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency consistent with the terms outlined for the acquisition and development of a Mission Bay Branch Library facility in a mixed-use condominium senior housing project to be developed on Parcel N3a-1, which fronts on 4th Street between Berry Street and Mission Creek Channel in Mission Bay. Commissioner Steiman requested amendment of this motion to include the Commission's expressed reservations concerning items #2 and #6 in the proposed outline of terms. AMENDED MOTION: by Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Coulter that the City Librarian is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office and the Director of Property, to negotiate an agreement with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency consistent with the terms outlined subject to revisions in items two and six for the development and acquisition of a Mission Bay Branch Library facility in a mixed-use condominium senior housing project to be developed on Parcel N3a-1, which fronts on 4th Street between Berry Street and Mission Creek Channel in Mission Bay. ACTION: 6-0 Aye (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, Streets, and Swig) AGENDA ITEM #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT City Librarian Susan Hildreth brought the Commissioners up to date on recent branch library improvements projects noting that the Bayview Branch would re-open as an all PC branch on October 5, 2001. Ms. Hildreth also reported that the Visitacion Valley Branch Library would be closed on October 10th and reopen on December 12th to allow for a major electrical upgrade which would allow installation of PCs. Ms. Hildreth next discussed the recent developments in the Glen Park Branch Library site selection process. The City Librarian discussed a meeting to be held at the Glen Park Recreation Center to allow additional neighborhood comments on the sight selection process, noting that the owners of the "Kelly" site had indicated that they were unwilling to sell the property. The City Librarian then discussed aspects of the remaining proposed sites, the Diamond Super site, and a site located adjacent to the Glen Park BART Station. The City Librarian then discussed a recently adopted Board of Supervisor's Resolution authored by Supervisor Mark Leno prohibiting filtering of all public access computers in the library except those in the Main Library Children's Center and those dedicated to children's use in branch libraries. Ms. Hildreth described in some detail the discussion including Supervisor Tony Hall's concerns with protecting children from inappropriate access to certain materials found on the Internet which were discussed at a September 20th Meeting of the Board's Rules Committee which addressed the resolution. The City Librarian suggested that the Commission discuss the issues involved at its November 2001 Meeting. Ms. Hildreth concluded her report with a matter which had come to her attention to late to be included on the agenda, the announcement that nominations for San Francisco's next Poet Laureate where being taken and that application forms for that position were available at the rear of the auditorium. Public comment on Agenda Item #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: An anonymous member of the public noted that the proper name for the Bayview Branch Library was the Bayview- Anna May Wadden Branch and commented that the owner's refusal to sell the "Kelly" site favored by the community as the new location for the Glen Park Branch Library should not justify its elimination from consideration. The anonymous member of the public expressed a belief that acquisition of this site for the branch library was not impossible. In addition concerning the discussion of Internet filtering legislation, this individual commented on the importance of defending Intellectual Freedom by offering unfiltered access. Peter Warfield commented on issues raised during the discussions of various sites for branch libraries, noting that there had been a strong preference expressed for free standing libraries rather than those located in shared structures. Mr. Warfield observed that shared facilities inherently involved more problems and expressed the hope that ways could be found to reconsider the availability of the (Kelly) site. In relation to the discussion of Internet filtering legislation, Mr. Warfield commented favorably on the strong preference for unfiltered access by the Library Commission, the City Librarian, and the Supervisors but expressed concerns as to how the library might address issues created by the segregation by age of access to information available on its computers. COMMISSION COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Vice President Steiman noted that it was very clear that Mr. Kelly was unwilling to sell this site under any circumstances. She further hoped that the discussions at the Glen Park neighborhood meeting would focus on the remaining alternatives pointing out that there were not too many alternative choices in the center of the Glen Park neighborhood. President Higueras noted that, while the Library had not experienced problems with inappropriate access to the Internet by younger patrons nor initiated discussion of a response to mandates for Internet filtering, the Commission would have to address the issues raised in the Supervisor's legislation. The City Librarian informed the Commissioners that a study concerning inappropriate access to questionable Internet sites by users of the computers in the Main Library Children's Center had shown that only .6% of sites visited could be deemed inappropriate. Ms. Hildreth additionally observed that a review of these sites revealed that many were sites that had names similar to popular educational sites that could easily have been accessed by mistake. AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT The City Librarian introduced Library Building and Grounds Superintendent Matt Smyth and Mr. Phil Sowers of the Bureau of Architecture, Department of Public Works who brought the Commissioners up to date on the efforts to respond to the Commission's concerns with proposed POE related renovations to the Grove Street entry area and to damaged table surfaces in various parts of the Main Library. Mr. Sowers provided an extensive overview with views of a proposed redesign of the Grove Street entry area that responded to Commissioner's concerns about the availability of seating for seniors and disabled patrons. Mr. Sowers discussed the display case which would replace the existing stone bench with a lighted display area with adjustable shelving which would allow for display of library related materials. Mr. Sowers noted that these revised proposals had been developed in consultation with the DPW's ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) staff. Mr. Sowers then showed the Commissioners samples of various kinds of surface materials that might be used to repair the extensive damage that was occurring to the wood veneer surfaces of the smaller patron worktables throughout the Main Library. He noted that, while the wood like replacement veneer retained a look similar to the existing surfaces, a Corean replacement, while slightly more expensive, was far more durable. Mr. Sowers showed the Commissioners a Corean table surface in a green shade that matched the color used on the tops of the service desks in areas near the worktables. Mr. Smyth noted that staff favored the Corean replacement surface as both more durable and having a greater flexibility to repair if damage did occur. The City Librarian then brought the Commissioners up to date on the status of two POE related items which had been placed on reserve, noting that the Human Rights Commission have waived the MBE/WBE (Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises) requirements for the library signage RFP (Request for Proposals). Ms. Hildreth also reported that a request for release of funds for the radio repeater system was being forwarded to the Board of Supervisors after additional background information had been provided by the DTIS (Department of Technology and Information Services). PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT An anonymous member of the public was glad to see an improved proposal for the Grove Street entrance and noted that it was important to have gathered input from the disabled in revising the design. This person additionally observed that while everyone favored low maintenance that the proposed replacement table surfaces resembled 1956 linoleum and was both forbidding and industrial, with little warmth. COMMISSION COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT Vice President Steiman commented that the redesign of the Grove Street entrance was much improved. She then expressed reservations concerning the proposed table surface replacement materials that while noting that the laminate might cost less and that the Corean was better in the long term, she expressed a preference for a less industrial looking finish. President Higueras observed that it was very important to consider the long-term maintenance issues involved when making these choices. Commissioner Bautista liked the redesign of the Grove Street entrance but expressed concern that special efforts be made to keep it free of wind blown trash. She suggested that she did not favor any particular color for the replacement surfaces but that that it would be most important to choose a color that would blend in with the other surfaces in the library. Commissioner Coulter, while noting that he was not an interior designer, found the Grove Street entrance proposal relatively acceptable assuming that the display case could be kept up. However, Commissioner Coulter expressed grave reservations with what he perceived to be a serious risk that the design of the Main Library would be degraded by creating new looks to solve relatively small problems that in sum added up to significant changes in the appearance of the building. Commissioner Coulter suggested that the building's designers be consulted concerning the proposed changes so that anything that was done would add to rather than diminish the integrity of the building's overall design. President Higueras while conceding that some changes were inevitable expressed concern with creating a patchwork effect through many small changes and expressed a preference that long-term planning take these issues into consideration. There ensued an extensive discussion among the Commissioners concerning the scope of the problem with the damaged tables and what could be done to address these concerns with the overall impact of making changes. Mr. Smyth reported that repairs to these surfaces were becoming necessary every three to six months and that the problem was most evident on the perimeter tables on the 4th floor. After further discussion it was a consensus of the Commissioners that staff allow the tables to go un-repaired for the next three months and that during that time the Commissioners would visit the areas where damage was occurring and consider alternative repair options. Mr. Sowers noted that the estimated prices for the various repair options included in the construction bid or as an alternate item could be held for this period of time. Commissioner Bautista pointed out that this issue was a system wide problem, not just confined to the Main Library. President Higueras called for a brief recess at 6:20PM The Commission returned to session at 6:38PM AGENDA ITEM #5 BRANCH LIBRARY BOND PROGRAM REPORT Library Branch Improvement Bond Program Manager Marilyn Thompson gave a very detailed report on the status of recent branch library bond related activities. Ms. Thompson noted that the 1st Quarterly report based on DPW budget figures reported to the CIAC (Capital Improvements Advisory Committee) would be released during this month. Ms. Thompson reminded the Commissioners that these figures were budgets only and that as the bond program moved forward revisions would be reviewed by the Commission's Branch Bond Ad Hoc Committee and by the public. The Branch Bond Project Manager then called attention to the Ad Hoc Committee which the Commission had created to oversee bond related activities and noted a schedule of meetings would be made available. Ms. Thompson then discussed aspects of the next phase in the development of a turnkey library developed within the projected budget for the Mission Bay Branch Library given the Commission's preliminary approval of the outline of terms for development of this branch. Ms. Thompson reported that a design team was being put together comprised of library staff, staff from the Redevelopment Agency, the Department of Real Estate, experts in tenant improvements from the Bureau of Architecture, Department of Public Works, and that a library design planner would be added to the team. The Branch Bond Program Manager next discussed the initial stages of work on the Richmond Branch Library noting that a design team had been put together to prepare the application to the state for Prop. 14 (State Library Bond) funds and the Library Consultant Dallas Shaffer was conducting preliminary interviews of the library staff and members of the community to develop a building program for presentation to the state in the first round of applications in June of 2002. Ms. Thompson further reported that a series of design review meetings addressing CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) requirements and other review issues would be held in the coming weeks. The Branch Bond Program Manager then informed the Commissioners concerning ongoing discussions about landmarking issues with President Tim Kelly of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board. Ms. Thompson next described discussions with staff at the Department of Recreation and Park and City Planning, concerning issues effecting those branch libraries in the program located in Recreation and Park properties. Next, Ms. Thompson discussed the architectural design charrette being held by the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library. Finally Ms. Thompson called attention to a Glen Park neighborhood meeting to be held on October 4th at 7:30PM to discuss the various options available to the community in selecting a site for the new Glen Park Branch Library. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #5 BRANCH LIBRARY BOND PROGRAM REPORT Mr. Peter Warfield expressed happiness at receiving regular reports on the bond program but decried the lack of a document outlining the planning process and in particular expressed interest in learning much more about this process. An anonymous member of the public mentioned looking forward to a written report on these matters, and noted the Commission's Ad Hoc Committee on the Branch Library Bond program had not yet met. The anonymous member of the public expressed concern that the Library Foundation would hold a planning session concerning branch libraries prior to the Commission's Committee having ever met suggesting that this sends a message that detailed focused planning done by and paid for by the Foundation is more important than public planning. COMMISSION COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #5 BRANCH LIBRARY BOND PROGRAM REPORT President Higueras pointed out that the Library Commission would take a very strong role of planning oversight over the Branch Library Bond Program unlike any other Commission's process. He noted that this public process will benefit all parties concerned with President Higueras noted that the Friends and Foundation Charrette was a promotional event which could provide lessons which might be useful to the architects who are chosen by the Commission to design the branch library buildings. He noted that there should be no confusion between what the Foundation does in their efforts to raise money for FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) and the Commission's charge to oversee construction of these buildings. AGENDA ITEM #6 COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES REPORT Ms. Sue Cauthen, Council of Neighborhood Libraries briefly described the history, structure, and work of the Council in support of branch libraries and reported that the Council had been recently reorganized and had adopted a revised Mission Statement, (copy attached). Ms. Chris Ortiz described the ongoing efforts of the members of the Council, with the assistance of a facilitator, to improve its activities. Ms. Ortiz called attention to the fact that there was a need to add additional members to the Council as some branch libraries currently were unrepresented. Ms. Ortiz then noted that members of the Council had met with Commissioners Steiman, Coulter, and Bautista and looked forward to working with the other Library Commission members. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #6 COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES REPORT None offered COMMISSION COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM #6 COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES REPORT Vice President Steiman expressed her appreciation for the work of the Council of Neighborhood Libraries. President Higueras commented that he looked forward to the Council's input on the development of the Branch Library Bond Program. Commissioner Bautista called attention to the excellent work done by Library Chief of Branches, Donna Corbeil and her staff and noted that the Council was a great group that contributes to the ongoing development of our branch libraries. AGENDA ITEM #7 COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE 2002 The Commission Secretary provided the Commissioners with an overview of the proposed meeting schedule for 2002 and recommended that the Commissioners approve it. The Secretary in particular pointed out the two months, January and November, were the New Year Holiday and Election Day warranted changing the meeting day from the first Tuesday of the month to another day. The Commission Secretary also reported to the Commissioners that he had reserved the Koret Auditorium on the third Tuesday and Thursday of each month for use by the Commission as alternative meeting dates should they be needed. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #7 COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE 2002 Mr. Peter Warfield suggested that the Commission adopt meeting dates for the Ad Hoc Branch Bond Committee. He further commented that it was his preference that the beginning time for regular Commission meeting is returned to 5:00PM, a time he found more convenient for both library staff and members of the public to attend Commission meetings. An anonymous member of the public found that returning to the 5:30PM-start time for Commission meetings was more convenient for a number of people. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #7 COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE 2002 Vice President Steiman questioned the choice of the 2nd Tuesday of January as the first meeting date in 2002 as that date did not work for her. Several Commissioners suggested that instead that the meeting be held on the 1st Wednesday in January (January 2, 2002). The Secretary suggested that should the Koret be available that the meeting could be held on the First Wednesday. It was the sense of the Commission to keep the 4PM start time. MOTION: by Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Coulter for approval of the proposed schedule with the proviso that should the Koret be available that the first meeting in 2002 will be held on the first Wednesday (January 2, 2002) instead of the second Tuesday (January 8, 2002) as was proposed. ACTION: Aye 6-0 (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, Streets, and Swig) Agenda item # 8 FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION REPORT Ms. Cynthia Adam, Interim Executive Director of the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library gave the Commissioners a report on its very successful annual big book sale. Ms. Adam reported that the fundraising event raised the most ever more that $160,000 from this year's sale. Ms. Adam then provided the commissioners with an overview of the Friends and Foundation's branch library design charrette being held on October 5,6, and 7, 2001. Ms. Adam outlined the schedule of activities and described the extensive outreach that had been done to invite participation this interesting event. She concluded her report with a discussion of this year's lecture series. Public comment on Agenda item # 8 FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION REPORT An anonymous member of the public expressed great interest in the charrette and gave a description of two dictionary definitions of the term wondering at the appropriateness of using this term given this person's understanding of the meaning of the term. This individual stated that it was this person's understanding that this was by invitation only and would not be a public event. This person reported that the Commission Secretary had informed this individual that this event was not deemed a passive meeting body. The anonymous member of the public continued that in their view that if Library Commissioners participated in this event their participation would violate the Ad Seriatim (meeting) provisions of the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance. This person noted the purpose of the Sunshine Ordinance was to open such meetings to public view and that Commissioners should be aware of its requirements. Mr. Peter Warfield expressed confusion as to what was the purpose or purposes of this meeting. Mr. Warfield noted that he had not received an invitation nor to his knowledge had any on the Library Commission's regular mailing list received an invitation to the charrette. Mr. Warfield commented that no specifics had been presented regarding what exactly would be involved in these programs. He further commented that it appeared that many interested people had not been informed about or invited to the event. Mr. Warfield noted that he had not found any invitation to the event to a Library Commissioner or anyone else when he inspected the Library Commission's (3-30 day) Public Information File in the Commission Office. He noted that there was no record of Commissioners having been invited in the Public Information File. Commission comment on Agenda item # 8 FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION REPORT In response to questions by President Higueras, the City Librarian reported that all events held in the library during the Main Library's open hours were open to the public. Ms. Adam discussed in some detail the extensive outreach efforts which the Friends and Foundation had made in sending out both mail and email invitations to the charrette. President Higueras clarified that it was his understanding that this was not a formal planning event but was instead a kick off event for the Friends and Foundation's capital campaign to raise money for FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) for the branch libraries. He further noted that this important event could create excitement and interest in the bond program. Ms. Adam confirmed that this was specifically not conceived of as a specific planning event but was merely a way of generating ideas that could be useful to the library in the course of the bond program. In response to a question by Vice President Steiman, Ms. Adam and President Higueras, a professional architect, offered definitions of the term charrette as it is used as a term of art in architecture. In response to a question by President Higueras, Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah reported that attendance by a quorum of the Commission or of a Committee could raise an issue concerning the Ad Seriatim provisions of the law and offered to discuss the specific questions regarding this matter with Commissioners. Commissioner Bautista questioned the circumstances of Mr. Warfield's inquiry whether invitations had been sent to the Commissioners and was informed that the invitations to this event were sent to the Commissioners through the Friends and Foundation rather than through the Commission Office. Agenda Item #9 LIBRARY LABOR UNION REPORT No report was made. City Librarian Susan Hildreth expressed her appreciation for the support that the Librarian's Guild provided at the Board of Supervisors in addressing the Internet filtering issue. Agenda item #10 NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Bautista requested that staff provide the Commission with the status report on library security plans and information on emergency response preparation. Agenda item #11 PUBLIC COMMENT An anonymous member of the public expressed appreciation for the efforts being made to record the entire meeting. This individual additionally suggested that the Commissioners not sell the Main Library short and let the building run down, that the building exists to serve the public at the highest level. The anonymous member of the public then discussed Commissioner Coulter's tenure on the Library Commission and changes in Commission traditions that had occurred and this person's thoughts about them. Mr. Peter Warfield noted that there were many libraries that had experienced damage and that perhaps a better option might be to choose solid wood furniture that could be more easily repaired. Mr. Warfield expressed surprise that routine usage could result in such damage. Mr. Warfield noted that the Board of Supervisors had allocated $30,000 for this purpose, an amount that far exceeded the book budget of many branch libraries and noted that this money might be better used for other purposes. Mr. Warfield explained that he had exercised his rights under the Sunshine law to view materials available in the Public Information File. Agenda Item #12 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: by Commissioner Steiman, seconded by Commissioner Coulter that the meeting be adjourned In Memoriam of former Library Commission President John Bransten. Commissioner Coulter recalled former Commissioner Bransten fondly and noted that he had been dedicated in his support for the Library. Public comment on Agenda item #12 ADJOURNMENT An anonymous member of the public observed that this individual had not known the former Commissioner, but was aware that his brother had served on the Commission. The anonymous member of the public then commented on a discussion that had occurred under the adjournment item at the previous Commission meeting concerning access to Commission information. President Higueras observed while the members of the Commission serve the public they do retain their right to personal privacy and suggested individuals seeking to contact the Commission respect these rights and follow the normal procedures for communicating with the Commission. ACTION: AYE 6-0 (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, Streets, and Swig) The meeting was adjourned at 7:35PM. Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 10/12/01 Please note: Copies of Commission Minutes and handouts are available in the Office of the Commission Secretary, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Copies of Public Comment Summary Statements as authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16 can be found in Appendix A. These summary statements are provided by the speaker and their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. Minutes of the regular Commission Meeting of October 2, 2001 Appendix A The Public Comment Summary Statements included in these Minutes are authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16.. These summary statements are provided by the speaker. Their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. The number of members of the public who spoke anonymously at this meeting. 1 By Peter Warfield Comments on 9/4 Minutes. (Agenda Item #1) The 9/4 Minutes repeatedly fail to reflect the assault on books that the Branch Library Facilities planning discussion suggests. For example, Dallas Shaffer gave as an example, the Multnomah library system, saying reduced their book collection by one third in all their branches, "so less became more." She went on to say a library could provide "better service if you have smaller book collections." Also omitted was David Binder's survey findings that people volunteered that they want more books as a high priority. (Agenda Item #3) With regard to the City Librarian's Report, I said I am glad to hear our library is considering a new catalog - because the current one has so many problems. I also suggested library users be involved in all aspects of planning (not, as stated in Minutes that the "interests of library users should be given full consideration").


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It was a dark, windy night. The month of October was almost at its end, but there was still one more night for it to go out with a bang. Halloween. The night of ghosts, mischief, foolery, candy, and horror. Cars pulled up in the parking lot of Munroe High School as many of its students, now rowdy and dressed in a wide variety of strange and exciting costumes, made their way to the gym. They laughed, and they joked, and they fooled, and they met up with their friends and commented on each others weird and cool concoctions. A few were a little tipsy, or stoned. This party would be a blast. Principle was a bit weird, but they'd dance in the gym for a few hours then sneak off to have the rest of the night to their own devices.
Or so they thought.
Little did these young, innocent, precocious high school students know that among them lurked killers. Monsters, if not of the supernatural kind then of the kind that meant cold blooded murderer. Among their fellow students were some who had become vicious, become totally insane. Who tucked knives under their costumes. Who walked among them, smiles on their faces all the same, but who, behind their cold, dead eyes, plotted murder.
Not everyone would survive tonight's dance at Munroe High.
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A new health epidemic looms on the horizon like a ticking time bomb. It is the spectre of cumulative brain damage suffered from repetitive sub-concussive hits to the head in football and other sports.
A concussion does not necessitate being knocked out cold. It is a blow to the head or body creating a change in brain function. Research is now showing that damage is occurring in regular action to most football athletes on most plays. And none of it is diagnosed or charted.
The simple act of an offensive lineman hitting a defensive lineman to start a play produces sub-concussive damage to both players.
I have made the point before that a lineman who plays high school, collegiate and a long career in the NFL could emerge from the sport with 10,000 sub-concussive hits — none of which are diagnosed. The highest percentage of concussive damage on a football team occurs to the offensive line.
Quarterback is actually a safer position.
The enhanced size, speed and strength of contemporary athletes with modern nutrition and training techniques amplify the physics of every hit. The cumulative damage does not necessarily manifest immediately. Some years may pass before impairment becomes evident. But come it will, and the numbers will be staggering.
Remember that premature senility syndrome, dementia, ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, depression, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy can be some of the results of excessive hits.
What is the responsible position to take in the face of this onslaught?
I am forming a new foundation called Athletes Speak to focus attention on the problem and fund research on the solution which will have iconic athletes speaking out.
Hall of Fame footballers Earl Campbell and Warren Moon are the first two members of the Board of Directors and more will soon be announced.
To make sure we have access to the state of the art research in the field we have assembled the pioneers in the field of head injury. Dr. Robert Cantu, Dr. Julian Bailes, Dr. David Hovda, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz and Dr. Kristen Willeumier have agreed to serve and they will soon be joined by other experts.
The imperative here is to try and prevent more future pain and suffering. What makes this injury different than any other athletic injury is that it affects the brain. It impacts memory, reasoning and character — what it means to be human.
The adolescent brain is at risk for more severe, long-lasting damage.
There are many groups and researchers who are doing heroic work on this issue, but having athletes speak out is critical.
I sat through a presentation by the creator of a new helmet technology that promises to revolutionize the actual protection provided to athletes which is on the horizon. I will write more on that later.
Meanwhile we welcome any help or ideas for Athletes Speak.
LEIGH STEINBERG is a renowned sports agent, author, advocate, speaker and humanitarian. His column appears weekly. Follow Leigh on Twitter @steinbergsports.


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Your daily dose of something sweet.
The sign next to these cookies in Sullivan Street Bakery reads "Colpa Degno," and below that, flourless triple chocolate cookie. Colpa Degno apparently means "blame worthy" in Italian. Who's to blame here for these great cookies?
At $4 and average-to-medium in size, this is a pricy cookie. For comparison, a double chocolate cookie from Levain costs the same and is more than twice the weight of one of these. But for the serious cookie connoisseur and chocolate lover, dare I say it's worth it.
This shiny, chewy cookie delivers a unique deep, dark chocolate flavor. Without any flour getting the way, it's all chocolate. If you're looking for crunchy cookies, look elsewhere. There's a bit of sea salt for texture and bite, but it's rather soft. It reminds me a bit of Payard's fourless chocolate walnut cookie, minus the nuts.
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Jonathan Whooper faces felony charges for attempted burglary, vandalism and stalking after he was identified as the suspect who threw a chair through a glass door at the singer's Pacific Palisades mansion.
He reportedly made several unwanted visits to Rihanna's house before he was confronted by security guards and arrested last month (Oct13).
Whooper, who claimed to be the Diamonds hitmaker's "future husband", was subsequently ordered to stay away from the star, and now the temporary ban has been extended for the next two years, reports TMZ.com.
Meanwhile, the suspect is set to undergo a mental evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Rihanna, who is currently on tour, has since moved out of her troubled California pad and is preparing to relocate to New York, where reports suggest she hopes to settle down in a new Soho penthouse in Manhattan for £26,000 a month.


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There is a common wistful thinking among children who either dream or wish or even believe that they are secret offspring of royalty or rock stars or perhaps anyone who is cooler, richer, and/or more attractive than their real parents. It's the "how can parents as boring/broke/mean like mine have a child as cool/beautiful as me" syndrome.
In the RA world, there is a similar contingent of people. We're the RA negative group and the group whose labs come back solidly normal/perfect every time. We're the ones where there is no hard evidence from a diagnostic tool aspect that we are anything but healthy. At the back of our beady little minds (or at least MY beady little mind), there is the haunting question of, "What if I really DON'T have RA? What if I have something else?"
My current rheumatologist didn't diagnose me. I changed after I got fed up with the office practices of my original doctor and switched. I haven't looked back, nor have I looked further.
So today was my regular follow-up visit and I asked the $64,000 Question. (For those of you who are younger than ancient, decades before "Do You Want to be a Millionaire", there was a similar program called the $64,000 Question. Same concept, different pay scale for a different time.)
The question was, as she didn't diagnose me, after treating me for more than four years, would she give the same diagnosis of sero-negative RA — particularly in light of all my tests being normal?
She explained that during her fellowship training, she worked with a senior physician who impressed upon her that labs and other tests are fine, but they're just a piece of the overall puzzle. It's important to spend time with patients and listen to them. Doctors must learn about the patient's experiences with the disease — both mentally and physically. If a patient doesn't feel like they're doing well with a treatment, then they probably aren't, regardless of tests. And that's what she does.
In answer to my question, she pointed out that when I've been on the biologics I've felt better. When I've gone off (either by choice or because of surgery), I had issues with joint swelling, pain, stiffness, etc. After four years of observing this pattern and listening to me describe my symptoms (and my feelings about them), she said that she was very comfortable with a diagnosis of inflammatory polyarthritis. Is that the same thing as my original diagnosis of sero-negative RA? In the strictest sense, probably not, but the symptoms are similar and the treatment is basically the same.
And because she listens to me, I have confidence in her, and I feel confident that my treatment is in good hands. I no longer feel like I'm really the secret descendant of royalty. I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be.
To me, confidence in your health care providers is a key component of anyone's well-being. For anyone with a chronic illness — it's critical. If you have anything less than that, then I would encourage you to investigate further. It's in your own best interests to do so.
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Rest. A time of rest from long hours of work. That's the principle enshrined in Labor Day, a 125-year-old American holiday that celebrates the spirit of organized labor. It's the spirit behind the six-day workweek, too. A day of rest was enshrined in monotheism's holy texts, after all, but it didn't become law until labor unions demanded it. ("Thou shalt remember the Sabbath and keep it holy" -- did your boss forget?)
It's also the spirit behind the principle that people who work all their lives deserve a financially secure retirement. Our forebears fought to win us this time of rest, too, and now we're called on to defend it once more.
The White House keeps hinting that the president will once again propose cuts to Medicare and Social Security -- either when he presents his jobs proposal next week, or shortly afterwards. That would roll back the hard-won principle that people who work hard deserve their time of rest. It would also be a harsh blow to a struggling economy after a devastating jobs report.
If Americans return from their Labor Day celebrations to hear their president announce these cuts, it will feel like the breaking of an ancient compact. Voters should encourage him not to make that mistake, and not to break that promise.
Days of Struggle
As the Department of Labor explains, "Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers." The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882, organized by one of the first trade unions. States and municipalities began recognizing it as a holiday in the years that followed, and Congress designated Labor day a Federal holiday in 1894.
Here's a question: Would a bill like that pass Congress today? How far have we really come in the last hundred years? Workers and their rights are under attack all across the country at the local, state, and national levels. Wisconsin is an encouraging sign of resistance, but we're living in an age where the ultra-wealthy are regaining Gilded Age riches and power while the hard-won rights of working-age Americans are being eroded.
If the President of the United States cuts the retirement benefits Americans have paid for throughout their working lives it would reverse more than a century of progress. And it would be unnecessary. Social Security doesn't contribute to the deficit and is easily fixed with relatively minor revenue adjustments. Medicare can only be fixed by correcting the distortions that for-profit medicine have introduced into our health economy -- or, to put it more plainly, by getting the greed out of health care.
The Department of Labor notes that this holiday "constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." Is the White House going to celebrate working people on Monday only to give them the short end of the stick on Thursday?
Days of Rest
Holidays and weekends didn't happen by accident. They were the result of hard-won victories. A 60 or even 70-hour working week was typical for industrial workers in the 19th Century. Fights for 10-hour workdays and a six-day work week were a key part of early union struggles. Now we're seeing working hours rise steeply for households, as both adults now work with diminishing success to maintain the standard of living many of their parents enjoyed on a single income.
It's becoming more common for struggling middle-class people to work two jobs to make ends meet, which means their work weeks are going back up to 19th century lengths. And the benefits that used to come with work -- like health insurance, pension, vacations, and paid sick leave -- are becoming rarer and weaker.
For 25 million Americans, their hours of rest are involuntary. That's how many people are unemployed or under-employed in this economy.
As for Medicare and Social Security, I've objected in the past to calling them "entitlements." But if I pay my taxes I'm entitled to police protection. If I pay my insurance and my house burns down, I'm entitled to file a claim.
We didn't destroy the economy with Wall Street greed, or give tax cuts to nonworking billionaires, or start unnecessary wars. So if we've kept our part of the bargain all our lives -- working, following the rules, paying our share -- are we "entitled" to these programs when we retire?
Damn straight.
Days of Surrender
The White House's Office of Management and Budget is now forecasting unemployment of 9 percent or greater through next year (and the next election), and above 6 percent through 2016. That would be the end of Barack Obama's second term, if he wins re-election. Unless the president comes forward with a truly bold jobs plan next week, this economic message will be plainly understood by all 25 million struggling Americans:
No, we can't.
The government can create jobs, if it has the political will. We need a bold and effective action plan for employment. That's half the message the president needs to convey: Here's how we're going to create jobs. The other half of the message must say to middle-class Americans who work in offices, shops, factories, homes, and retail outlets, We will protect your financial security. We will not violate the contract your nation made with you: that if you work hard, the benefits you've earned will be waiting for you when you need them.
That promise demands clear commitments from the president: No cuts to Social Security or Medicare. Real health reform that controls runaway costs, so that every American is ensured decent health coverage -- now, and when they retire.
Without bold action the economy will continue to struggle, dooming the prosperity of middle-class Americans -- and the re-election prospects of Democrats. The issues of jobs and "entitlements" (Social Security and Medicare) are closely related. We can't create jobs until more people are able to spend money.
And this is not just an argument about tomorrow's security or the needs of older Americans. The cuts proposed by the president would reduce benefits immediately. That means people will have less money and their fears for the future will discourage them from spending what they have.
August's employment report was grim -- no new jobs and underemployment on the rise. A cut in Social Security benefits would man even less consumer spending, leading to continued stagnation and unemployment.
The end result would be an ongoing cycle of economic -- and moral -- failure.
Days of Action
The president is set to announce his jobs plan sometime next week -- that is, if the Republicans don't decide to change it again. Who knows? They may decide they want to hold a luau (Pina colada, anyone?) or that they don't want to miss karaoke night at the C Street house. But unless another GOP tantrum calls for more coddling, that speech is only a few days away.
Here's an idea: While you're enjoying your long weekend, thanks to the struggles of working people a century ago, why not spare a few minutes to let the White House know how you feel? You can get yourself in the mood by watching this video, which points out the difference between President Obama's pledges and his proposals.
Then you can go here and sign a petition that tells President Obama: Jobs, not cuts. Once you're done, you can hoist a couple of beers, or colas, or protein-enhanced vegetable smoothies, or whatever it is you like to drink on your day off. When you do, don't forget to lift one to those 19th century organizers who made those days possible. We could use some of their spirit right about now.
And while we're offering toasts, here's one: For every American who works for a living -- and every American who can't -- here's to ya.
Happy Labor Day. You've earned it.


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This is the 1860 Federal Census entry for Dr Thomas Jefferson Bettis of Clarke County, Alabama. Dr Bettis was the 1st husband of my 2nd great grandaunt, Edna Earle Dixon. There is a genealogical gift here, hidden in plain view. His is the final entry on the page. Do you see it?
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Look closely at Column 10, Place of Birth…
His county of birth is listed! I have never seen that before, and I have studied hundred of census sheets.
A special thanks to the late Andrew J Turner, Asst Marshall, the man who asked the right question!


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text: 28 Apr 2013 07:30 Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, organized a "Run for a Cause" fun run as part of a year-long celebration of the airline's tenth anniversary. All funds raised will go to the Abu Dhabi Autism Centre. The Centre provides psychiatric and educational services to children with autism and helps integrate them in the community. Participants of all ages gathered at the Abu Dhabi Corniche to run the five kilometres along the Corniche course. Each of the five winners won a pair of tickets to any Etihad Airways' destinations. Khaled Al Mehairbi, Etihad Airways' Chairman of the Sports and Social Committee and Senior Vice President of Government and Aero Political Affairs, said: "As the UAE flag carrier we are at the heart of the community, we feel strongly about giving back to those in need. "We hope that by bringing people together like this, we will help raise awareness and vital funds for a very deserving cause, and at the same time celebrate our tenth anniversary celebrations." The Autism Centre's Head of Special Needs Sector, Mariam Saif Al Qubaisi, said: "I would like to extend our appreciation to Etihad Airways for its generous initiative in organising this charity marathon. Etihad Airways has always been generous in supporting special needs institutes, such as the Abu Dhabi Autism Centre and we hope we continue working closely in the future." The fun run was held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain Mineral Water, Prestige Travel and Tourism, Beach Rotana Hotel, Aramex, Burjeel Hospital, Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, Sports 360 magazine and Takatof. Many other activities were organised including free health screenings by Burjeel hospital, fitness exercises and face painting activities for children. Additionally, a special Skip2Bfit challenge was held in which participants were asked to skip for two minutes and prizes were awarded to top skippers. The charity fun run is one of the events organized by Etihad Airways to commemorate its tenth anniversary which include the colossal prize of 10 million Etihad Guest Miles, free flights for children turning 10 in 2013 as well as other prizes and events. Contact met Etihad Als wereldwijd opererende luchtvaartmaatschappij hebben wij natuurlijk overal ter wereld vestigingen. Lees hoe u contact kunt opnemen met uw dichtstbijzijnde Etihad-kantoor. Bekijk onze contactgegevens Feedback Als u een opmerking, compliment of klacht wilt doorgeven, of een vraag wilt stellen, klik dan hier Vind ons leuk Bezoek onze Facebookpagina! Bekijk ons Bekijk ons YouTube-kanaal! Volg ons Etihad Airways | Etihad Aanbiedingen | Etihad Help | Etihad Rewards


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SAMJ: South African Medical Journal
versión On-line ISSN 2078-5135
versión impresa ISSN 0256-9574
SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. vol.100 no.10 Cape Town oct. 2010
Recruiting heterosexual couples from the general population for studies in rural South Africa - challenges and lessons (Project Accept, HPTN 043)
Nuala McGrathI; Victoria HosegoodI; Admire ChirowodzaII; Philip JosephIII; Lynae DarbesVI; Merridy BoettigerIV; Heidi van RooyenV
IBSc, MSc, PhD. Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mtubatuba
IIBSc, MA. HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB, Human Sciences Research Council
IIIHIV/AIDS, STIs and TB, Human Sciences Research Council
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To the Editor: Couples should be included in HIV prevention research, but their recruitment in southern Africa is challenging given high levels of migration and non-cohabitation. We describe the recruitment strategies and experiences of a pilot study in rural South Africa. With the aim of recruiting 20 couples at mobile voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) caravans and community venues, 75 index partners were screened with an average of 4 additional contacts required to schedule interviews. Recruiting and interviewing couples is feasible, but requires substantial resources.
There is a growing consensus that HIV prevention research should address couples.1 While couples VCT has been described as a 'high-leverage' prevention intervention for sub-Saharan Africa,2 few couples-focused intervention studies have been conducted, and most of these have focused on HIV-discordant couples.1,3 Recruitment of couples for research presents several challenges, including logistical difficulties, potential for partner coercion and selection bias.4-6 Recruiting couples from the general population may be more challenging than recruiting discordant couples where the known HIV status of at least one partner offers an entry point and a motivator for partner consent. In KwaZulu-Natal, which has South Africa's highest prevalence of HIV,7 couples-focused research has been inhibited by high levels of adult migration,8 low cohabitation rates9 and limited uptake of couples-based VCT in public health facilities.10
We report recruitment strategies and findings from a pilot study to examine the feasibility of recruiting heterosexual couples in Vulindlela, a rural area in KwaZulu-Natal. Couples were invited to participate in individual and couples interviews about their use and attitudes to reproductive and sexual health services. The study was conducted in partnership with Project Accept.11 Ethics approval was obtained from the Human Sciences Research Council Research and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Our target was to recruit 20 couples. Eligibility required both partners to be 18 -45 years of age, and in a primary relationship with each other for at least 3 months. Ten couples were sought through Project Accept mobile community-based VCT caravans and 10 couples from the community more generally. At the mobile caravans, information flyers were given to all individuals who received VCT. Interested individuals were referred to a recruiter/interviewer for screening. If a study recruiter was not available, the mobile team recorded contact information from interested individuals who were later phoned for screening. Mobile phone ownership is high in South Africa, and all index individuals provided their phone number. Community recruitment focused on markets, churches, workplaces and bus and taxi stands, and community centres with interviewers/recruiters approaching individuals or couples to introduce the study; a few couples were introduced by participants already enrolled. Posters were displayed giving details of the study and a phone number to call for additional information.
Irrespective of the recruitment location, initial contact was typically with only one of the partners, to whom a follow-up call was made to provisionally confirm whether their partner was also interested in participating. Appointments for individual and couple interviews were arranged for the same day. Each partner was first interviewed separately to verify eligibility criteria, minimise partner coercion in participation and facilitate discussion of sensitive topics. Thereafter, couples were interviewed together.
To achieve our target of interviewing 20 couples we screened more than three times the number of index individuals (N=75). The median age of index individuals was 25 years (interquartile range (IQR) 21 -32). Of the couples screened, both partners met the age criteria in 71 (94.7%) couples; the median relationship duration in these cases was 3 years (IQR 1.5 -6). For 45 (60%) index individuals the initial screening was done in person. However, only 6 (8%) partners were also present and available for immediate screening. After initial screening and recruitment, considerable effort was required to complete the study interviews. A median of 4 additional contacts were made after screening (IQR 2 -5), with 74% of all contacts made by phone. The number of pre-interview contacts was not significantly different according to study outcome or recruitment strategy. We completed individual and couple interviews with 24 couples (32%) (Table I); 4 were already scheduled when our target was reached. Overall, 25% of partners refused to participate when the study was explained to them by the index individual, with 60% of partners refusing when the index was female and recruited in the community. For a further 16 (21%) couples either the index person or their partner refused to participate despite both initially confirming their interest.
Participant profiles differed according to recruitment location, with individuals recruited through the mobile units more likely to be living with their partner (28% v. 12%) and more likely to be male (72% v. 55%) than those recruited in the community. However, the differences were not statistically significant (p=0.11 and p=0.13, respectively). The low proportion of cohabitation in the screened sample is consistent with other studies in similar communities9 and suggests that neither recruitment strategy biased towards cohabiting couples. Recruitment through mobile VCT was a better environment for recruiting men as index individuals.12 Recruitment in the community provided a more gender-balanced recruitment of index individuals, but completion of the study was significantly more likely when the index partner was male. Passive recruitment from posters was unsuccessful; no calls were received prompted solely by posters.
Our pilot study shows that it is possible to recruit and interview couples in rural South Africa despite the high levels of migration and non-cohabitation. In designing our recruitment strategies we drew on the recommendations of published couples studies4-6 and the experience of Project Accept in community engagement. Different approaches to recruitment have been suggested. McMahon et al. advocate targeting female partners first so that they can decline participation without pressure from male partners,4 whereas Pappas-DeLuca et al. recommend recruiting both partners simultaneously, but providing an opportunity for female partners to opt out privately during screening.5 In our study, simultaneous recruitment was not an option because couples rarely presented at the mobile units or were readily identifiable at community venues. We adopted other recommended approaches to enhance recruitment, including couple verification screening, male and female recruiters/interviewers, obtaining referrals from recruited couples, and providing 'take-home' materials. Despite the care taken to maximise recruitment, recruiting just 20 couples required a substantial investment of time and resources. Nonetheless, the results of this preparatory study are encouraging. Given the need to identify effective HIV behavioural interventions in South Africa, we believe that couples-focused studies and interventions can be one possible component in efforts to promote testing and reduce HIV transmission.
1. Burton J, Darbes LA, Operario D. Couples-focused behavioral interventions for prevention of HIV: Systematic review of the state of evidence. AIDS Behav 2010;14(1):1-10. [ Links ]
2. Painter TM. Voluntary counseling and testing for couples: a high-leverage intervention for HIV/AIDS prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. Soc Sci Med 2001;53(11):1397-1411. [ Links ]
3. Desgrees-du-Lou A, Orne-Gliemann J. Couple-centred testing and counselling for HIV serodiscordant heterosexual couples in sub-Saharan Africa. Reprod Health Matters 2008;16(32):151-161. [ Links ]
4. McMahon JM, Tortu S, Torres L, Pouget ER, Hamid R. Recruitment of heterosexual couples in public health research: a study protocol. BMC Med Res Methodol 2003;3:24. [ Links ]
5. Pappas-DeLuca KA, Kraft JM, Edwards SL, et al. Recruiting and retaining couples for an HIV prevention intervention: lessons learned from the PARTNERS project. Health Educ Res 2006;21(5):611-620. [ Links ]
6. Witte S, El-Bassel N, Gilbert L, Wu E, Chang M, Steinglass P. Recruitment of minority women and their main sexual partners in an HIV/STI prevention trial. J Womens Health 2004;13(10):1137-1147. [ Links ]
7. Welz T, Hosegood V, Jaffar S, Bätzing-Feigenbaum J, Herbst K, Newell M. Continued very high prevalence of HIV infection in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a population-based longitudinal study. AIDS 2007;21(11):1467-1472. [ Links ]
8. Posel D. Have migration patterns in post-Apartheid South Africa changed? Conference on African Migration in Comparative Perspective, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2003. http://pum.princeton.edu/pumconference/papers/1-posel.pdf (accessed 22 May 2010). [ Links ]
9. Hosegood V, McGrath N, Moultrie TA. Dispensing with marriage: Marital and partnership trends in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2000-2006. Demographic Research 2009;20:279-312. [ Links ]
10. International Counselling and Testing Workshop Report: Toward Universal Access to HIV Counseling and Testing. Lusaka: Population Services International, 2008. [ Links ]
11. Khumalo-Sakutukwa G, Morin SF, et al. Project Accept (HPTN 043): a community-based intervention to reduce HIV incidence in populations at risk for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and Thailand. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008;49(4):422-431. [ Links ]
12. Van Rooyen H, Richter L, Coates TJ, Boettiger M. Approaches to HIV counselling and testing: Strengths and weaknesses, and challenges for a way forward. In: Rohleder P, Swartz L, Kalichman SC, eds. HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On: A Psychosocial Perspective. New York: Springer, 2009:165-182. [ Links ]
Accepted 22 June 2010.
Corresponding author: N McGrath (email@example.com)


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Today in this article, I am going to provide information about RRB Ajmer Group D result 2018 – 2019. Railway Group d exam result will shortly announce on the official portal of RRB. It will publish in the final week of March month. Once results declared, you'll be able to check Railway Group D Result, Cut off Marks and Merit list from the official site. Railway Group D Cut off & merit list might be available in the pdf format. If you want to know more information regarding Group d result date, please read below.
RRB Ajmer Group D Result 2018 – 2019
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to declare group d result on the Railway official website. The RRB Ajmer Group d exam result will announce for the candidates who have participated in the computer-based test. Railway Board has not yet confirmed group d result date. It expects that group d result will release in the 3rd week of March month on the official site of Railway Board Ajmer. When it releases as the RRB Ajmer Group D result 2018 on the Railway Official Website, we will update the direct link on this website. Therefore Candidates are further advised to visit the site RRBs frequently to get the latest information on various stages of recruitment process or any changes about group d examination.
Railway Ajmer Group D Result 2018 – 2019
Railway Group D Result 2018 is likely to be announced shortly on the official website of RRB. You'll have to wait few weeks to get exact RRB Group d result date. Because Railway Board has not said about definite group d exam result date. We have provided all sufficient details related to the RRB Ajmer Group D Result 2018. That's why notifying in this article. All the candidates can know whether the RRC Group D Result 2018 will be available. If you want to know about result availability place, Please bookmarks this website in your favorite browsers. So that, you get the right information.
RRB Group D Result 2018 Zone Wise
Railway Board has conducted group d examination at the various exam centers across India. Candidates who have submitted their online application form along with exam fee, they all have participated in RRC group d online test on its scheduled date. All the candidates have given their best performance in the group d examination to score high marks and percentage. Railway Recruitment Board conducting authority has finished the group d examination successfully. According to the latest updates, The Railway Board is evaluating group d answer sheet by computers method. So we can assume that examination authority of Railway Board will take at least one to two months of sufficient time gap to release RRB Ajmer Group D Result 2018.
How To Check Railway Group D Result 2018 through online Step by Step
- Candidates very first visit RRB Official Website
- After accessing on the Railway Ajmer Website
- Find RRB/RRC Group D Result 2018 link on the homepage
- Click on that result link and enter roll number & Password/DOB
- Finally, Click on submit button option
- Automatically group d result will display on the screen
- Download and take the printout of it for further reference
The result is also available on the website www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Railway Group D Recruitment 2018 Details
According to the official notification, this year Railway Recruitment Board of India has published 62907 group d recruitment notification at the official site. All the 10th qualified candidates from all over India have applied online for this jobs on or before the closing date of online registration. The online registration process was started from 10.2.2018 and closed on 31.03.2018 by Railway Board. After That, Railway Board announced group d exam date and conducted examination successfully. The Questions was objective type with multiple choices. For more detailed information refer to the official advertisement which is available on the Railway Board official site.
|organization Name
|Railway Board Ajmer
|Notification No.
|Vacancies Name
|Group D
|No of vacancies
|Group D Salary
|Job Profile
|Central Govt Job
|Job Location
|All over India
|Submission of application form Start Date
|Submission of application form Closing Date
|Group D Admit Card Downloading Date
|3rd week of May
|Group D Exam Date
|April/ May
|Group D Result Date
|Update Soon
RRB Ajmer Group Cut off 2018 Marks
Railway Group D Cut off Marks 2018 will soon available to download by the candidates. Railway Cut off marks for maximum examination are not pre-estimated, It calculates on the few factors such as how many candidates appeared in the exam, Type of group d exam, all the difficulty level of examination. The no of questions asked in group d examination paper is 100 approximately, and There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question shall reduce for the wrong answer. That's why it expects that RRB Group D Cut off Marks will be like this.
RRB Ajmer Group D Expected Cut off 2018 below
|Cut off Marks
|68 to 75
|65 to 68
|55 to 65
|50 to 55
|45 to 48
|42 to 44
|39 to 38
Railway Ajmer Group D Merit List 2018
Railway Group D exam Merit list examination will publish at the time of result announcement.The exact date of Railway Group D Merit list 2018 has not been announced till now. But it estimates that RRB Group D Merit list will release within the last week of March month. We'll update you with the date as soon as it is available on the official portal. Merit list will be in the pdf format from where you can download and start checking the result, cut off.


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