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Helen Vendler, Renowned Author, Scholar, and Poetry Critic, to Deliver the 2004 Jefferson Lecture
Helen Vendler, author of numerous books on poets and poetry and a professor at Harvard University, will deliver the 2004 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced today. The annual NEH-sponsored Jefferson Lecture is the highest honor the federal government bestows for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.
"Through her many wonderful books, lectures, and reviews, Helen Vendler leads us first to understand and then to love the great poems and poets of the English language," said NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. "Her vast learning, beautiful prose, and analytical powers bring the power and magic of the written word to life and into our lives."
Vendler will present the 33rd Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The lectureship carries a $10,000 honorarium.
"The young respond to poetry for the same reason I did at their age," Vendler said in one of her recent lectures. "Poems tell complex truths of human response, and they structure words with particular force, wit, charm, intellectual responsibility, and plangency."
Vendler is the A. Kingsley Porter University Professor at Harvard, where she received her Ph.D. in English and American Literature in 1960. Before coming to Harvard in 1985, she taught at Cornell, Swarthmore, Haverford, Smith, and Boston University. She has held many fellowships and is a member of several academic organizations, including the Modern Language Association, of which she was president in 1980. She holds 23 honorary degrees from universities and colleges in the United States, England, Ireland, and Norway.
Vendler has written many books on poets and poetry, including Coming of Age as a Poet: Milton, Keats, Eliot, Plath (2003), Seamus Heaney (1998), The Art of Shakespeare's Sonnets (1997), The Breaking of Style: Hopkins, Heaney, Graham (1995), The Given and the Made: Lowell, Berryman, Dove, Graham (1995), Soul Says: On Recent Poetry (1995), The Music of What Happens: Essays on Poetry and Criticism (1988), Wallace Stevens: Words Chosen Out of Desire (1984; reprinted 1986), The Odes of John Keats (1983), Part of Nature, Part of Us: Modern American Poets (1980), The Poetry of George Herbert (1975), and On Extended Wings: Wallace Stevens' Longer Poems (1969), all published by Harvard University Press. She frequently reviews contemporary poetry for The New Republic, The London Review of Books, and other journals. She also lectures widely in the United States and abroad.
Born in Boston in 1933, Vendler earned an undergraduate degree (summa cum laude) in chemistry from Boston's Emmanuel College, and she went to the University of Louvain after graduation on a Fulbright fellowship. She currently lives in Cambridge, Mass., and has one son and two grandchildren, who have become her principal avocational interests.
Attendance at the lecture is by invitation and free. Those interested in receiving an invitation should call (202) 606-8400 or send an e-mail message to @email.
Additional information about the National Endowment for the Humanities and a list of previous Jefferson Lecturers is available on the Internet at www.NEH.gov.


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West Brook High School Grad Chosen to work in D.C.
Erin Fluke, a 2008 graduate of West Brook High School and a double major in business honors and finance at Texas A&M University, recently began a summer 2011 internship in Washington, D.C. Erin will spend the summer as an integral part of the Department of Commerce's Office of Strategic Partneships.
Erin is one of fifteen students selected for a policy intership through the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP) at Texas A&M University. Erin's duties include interacting with stakeholders, attending hearings and briefings, preparing reports, and researching policy issues for senior staff members. Erin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Emily Fluke.
"This internship gives our students the opportunity to utilize what they've learned in the classroom and apply it in a real life setting. Not only will this D.C. experience be attractive to future employers, but our students are also providing valuable assistance to the officers in which they intern." says Heather Wheeler, interim director of policy internships at Texas A&M.
This program is in it's eleventh year of sending students toWashington, D.C. to work in policy-related organizations such as governmental offices, think-tanks, and nonprofits. Since its inception, more than 400 Aggies have worked in Washington through the program. Each student receives course credit for their internship as well as a scholarship. To learn more about Erin and her experiences, please visit the program's website at http://ppip.tamu.edu .

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Every year level in the Junior and Middle Schools is allocated a Class Coordinator. The Class Coordinator is a nominated parent of a child in the year and is responsible for sharing information from the school as well as holding regular social events for parents of the class.
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Lasers for Manufacturing Event Slated for Late September
The Laser Institute of America presents the Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), September 27-28 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. A combination of technology exhibits and educational programs will allow attendees to learn about automation equipment, laser choices, beam delivery and more. Keynote presentations will address the impact of laser technology in the automotive, aerospace, medical-device and other industries.
Among the 1-hr. educational programs on the agenda:
• Properties and applications (cutting, welding and cladding) for the various types of lasers used in manufacturing
• Laser systems—key components and options
• Choosing the low-cost method for manufacturing
• Laser safetyLearn more and register to attend at www.lia.org/conferences/laserevent.
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1. Applying
How do I apply to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar?
Application is by invitation only. We invite students to apply based on their scores on the SAT or ACT exam or their nomination by a Chief State School Officer (CSSOThe CSSO is the individual who heads each state education agency or state Department of Education.) or nomination from one of our partner recognition organizations, during the year of their graduation from high school; to be eligible for the program, candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent U.S. residents. Students who meet all qualifications will automatically be sent program notification and a unique nomination ID in January of 2020. Students who were not U.S. citizens or legal permanent U.S. residents on the day they took SAT or ACT exam but will be U.S. citizens or legal permanent U.S. residents by the application deadline date, or who requested that The College Board or ACT not release their scores to outside entities, should contact the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program at 507-931-8345 (once the candidate list has been posted) to ensure their scores are considered in the determination of the candidate pool.
How do I apply to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts?
YoungArts™, the core program of The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), nominates up to 60 candidates for consideration as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts following participation in YoungArts™ week. If you are interested in applying to the YoungArts™ program, contact YoungArts™ directly at 1-800-970-ARTS, firstname.lastname@example.com or www.youngarts.org. The registration deadline for the 2019-2020 program year is October 11, 2019.
How do I apply to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education?
Students are nominated through their Chief State School Officer (CSSO). Each CSSO may nominate up to five candidates from their jurisdiction. The CSSO is the individual who heads each state education agency or state Department of Education.
Is this a Scholarship Program?
No, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is a recognition program. Students chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D. C. in June and are presented the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House, in commemoration of their achievements. During their visit to Washington, Scholars have access to important national and international figures, including government officials, educators, authors, musicians, scientists and other accomplished people. Scholars are provided opportunities to: wrestle with issues that concern America and the world; attend recitals, receptions and ceremonies held in their honor; and visit area museums and monuments. But perhaps the greatest benefit to the Scholars, and the one they most often remark on, is the chance to exchange ideas with similarly motivated and accomplished peers, and to forge friendships that last a lifetime. The following comment from a recent Scholar captures the intent of the national recognition events: "You can't imagine how much it has meant to me to be a part of the U.S. Presidential Scholars family. The ... support I felt from my country during Recognition Program strengthened my drive to serve and to make the world a better place. The officials we met spoke so often [about our] being the nation's future, that I felt they were entrusting us with the country, and saying, 'Take good care of it.'"TOP
2. Eligibility
I'm not a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent U.S. Resident.
If you will not have either U.S. citizenship or legal permanent U.S. residency by the application receipt deadline, you are not eligible for the program. If you were not a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent U.S. resident on the day you took the SAT or ACT exam, but you will be by the application deadline date, you must notify the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program of your change in status if you wish to be considered in the determination of the candidate pool.
I'm not graduating from high school this year.
If you will not receive a high school diploma between January 2020 and August 2020, you will not be eligible to participate in the 2020 program year.
I am a Candidate and I attend boarding school. Or, I am a Candidate and my mailing address and state of legal residence differ.
Please contact us so that we can verify that you have been identified as a Candidate from the correct state (your state of legal residence).
I am a Candidate and I live outside of the U.S. and its territories.
You will more than likely be identified as an "American Abroad." Please contact us to ensure that you are classified correctly.
I believe I am eligible to apply for the general component, but I am not listed as a Candidate.
This is possible, since we rely on the data provided by students themselves at the time they took the SAT and ACT exams to identify the universe of eligible candidates. The College Board and ACT, Inc. transmit this information to us. Our process does not include obtaining updates for all high school students whose citizenship, legal U.S. residency, or graduation status may have changed between their taking the ACT or SAT test and our application deadline. Each year, still other students may be omitted from the list of eligible applicants because they entered information incorrectly on the test forms, or because they requested that ACT or The College Board not release their scores to outside entities, in addition to those who attained U.S. citizenship, legal U.S. residency, or altered their graduation date after they registered for the test. If you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent U.S. resident graduating in 2020, the current program year, and received what you believe to be a qualifying test score for your state in one sitting, please call us at 507-931-8345, and be prepared to provide us with information on your state of legal residence, full name, gender, the date you took the test, and a copy of your test report. If you have attained citizenship or legal U.S. residency since you registered for the ACT or SAT, you will also need to provide proof of your citizenship or legal U.S. residency status. We will verify the information and documentation you provide to us and determine whether you are eligible to apply. If we determine that you are eligible, we will provide you with access to the application, which you may complete and submit online, or download, complete and mail in hard copy. All applications must be received by us at the Saint Peter, MN address by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, February 25, 2020. If the application receipt deadline has passed by the time you contact us, you will not be able to apply, even if you would otherwise have been eligible.
Is the writing component of either the ACT or SAT assessment considered when determining eligibility for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program?
No. Since the writing component is not a required part of both assessments, we do not use that score to determine eligibility for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Eligible candidates are determined using the Evidence-based Reading & Writing and Math scores for the SAT and the English, Math, and Reading scores for the ACT.
Some states now offer statewide, weekday, in-school administration of the ACT. Will my scores from a statewide test administration be considered?
Yes, scores from statewide test dates will be considered in the same way as scores from national test dates, provided the test date falls between September 2017 and October 2019.TOP
3. Applications
When will letters of invitation be mailed for the 2020 Program?
We will mail letters of invitation to all students who meet the qualifying requirements during the week of January 21, 2020. We will also email invitations to students for whom we have email addresses for.
When is the application deadline?
All applications, Secondary School Reports, and transcripts must be uploaded or received in our Saint Peter office by 5:00 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT) on February 25, 2020. Any incomplete materials or materials received after the deadline will be disqualified and not considered for review. Again, we strongly recommend using a courier mail service (such as FedEx or UPS) with a guaranteed delivery date if mailing your application. Please note that the U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail service is not guaranteed.
I wish to complete and submit the application in hard copy, rather than online.
You can download and print the forms online. At the bottom of the page, you will find links to PDFs of the application forms, along with important submission requirements and a copy of the press release form.
If I want to mail my completed application, what address do I use?
To submit your application materials, please use the following address.
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U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
We recommend submitting all application materials online. If mailing the application, all application materials, including school materials, must be sent to the above Saint Peter address. Do not send any portion of your application to Washington, DC. To do so risks missing the deadline for receipt of all materials in Minnesota, and the disqualification of your application.
All applications, Secondary School Reports, and transcripts must be received in our Saint Peter office by 5:00 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT) on February 25, 2020. Any incomplete materials or materials received after the deadline will be disqualified and not considered for review. We strongly recommend using a courier mail service (such as FedEx or UPS) with a guaranteed delivery date if mailing your application. Please note that the U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail is not a guaranteed service.
Will I be disqualified if there are attachments to my application?
Yes, your application will be rendered ineligible if you attach additional materials to your application, alter the application, or fail to follow the instructions in any way. While this measure may seem harsh, it is imperative to the fairness and impartiality of our review that all applicants submit the same type and amount of information in the same format. We must be able to ensure that the reviewers' selections are based on the applications' content and quality alone, rather than on any additional information, images, resumes, articles, letters of recommendation, or other materials provided by some candidates and not others. Please read all instructions carefully and follow them exactly to avoid our having to disqualify your application for technical reasons. If you have any questions, please contact us.
If your school attaches additional materials to the Secondary School Report or to the transcript, these extraneous materials will not disqualify your application. However, we will remove all extraneous information, including letters of recommendation; they will not be included with your file for review.
Does my school have to send a school profile?
No. We recommend that your secondary school include a secondary school profile, if possible, but you will not be adversely affected by the absence of a school profile.
Who should complete the Secondary School Report?
The Secondary School Report must be completed by a school official at the student's current school. If the student has attended the school for less than two years, a second Secondary School Report may be submitted in addition by the student's previous school. Students are strongly encouraged to select a school official who knows them well to complete this part of the application. This may be a teacher or counselor. If you want to submit a second Secondary School Report call our application help desk at 507-931-8345.
Do school officials have to complete the Secondary School Report or can they substitute other items, such as letters of recommendation?
School officials must complete the Secondary School Report. We do not accept substitutions for this form.
Does the teacher I choose as my most influential teacher have to be the person who fills out the Secondary School Report?
I am home schooled. Who should complete my Secondary School Report? Do I also need to submit a transcript?
Either an authorized official from the local education agency that certifies your schooling, or one of your parents/guardians who acts as your school official, must complete the Secondary School Report (SSR) form. If a parent/guardian completes the form, they must complete it as a school official and not a parent/guardian. A parent or guardian completing the SSR should call our application help desk 507-931-8345 for instructions. And yes, you must also submit a transcript indicating what you have studied and your grades or equivalent measurements.
I'm done with my application but my school hasn't submitted or returned the Secondary School Report and transcript to me.
Your school may upload or mail its part of the application separately. However, if your application is not complete, including the Secondary School Report and transcript, by the RECEIPT deadline, you will be disqualified. It is your responsibility to make sure that your school uploads or sends its documents to us on time. We will strictly enforce the deadline, regardless of who sends the materials. As noted above, all applications, Secondary School Reports, and transcripts must be uploaded or received in our Saint Peter office by 5:00 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT) on February 25, 2020. Any incomplete materials or materials uploaded or received after the deadline will be disqualified and will not be considered for review. We strongly advise that you use a courier mail service (such as FedEx or UPS) with a guaranteed delivery date if mailing any portion of your application; note that U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail service is not guaranteed.
I am a school official with multiple candidates. Can I send all of the applications in one package if I am mailing the Secondary School Report (SSR)?
Yes, but please be sure to put each individual's application materials in separate envelopes within the package.
Do I have to stay inside the lines on the application?
Yes. You must adhere to the space and font requirements specified in the application instructions.
Can I cut and paste my printed answers into the application?
How and where should I send in my application?
We strongly recommend that you either upload all of your application materials or use a courier mail service (such as FedEx or UPS) with a guaranteed delivery date if you are mailing your application. We will strictly enforce the receipt deadline of 5:00 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT) on February 25, 2020 so we strongly recommend that you use one of these services. Also, please note that if you use U.S. Postal Service overnight mail and utilize the Internet tracking system, the delivery date noted in the system may not reflect the date the package was received in the Saint Peter, MN, office, but only the date it arrived at the Saint Peter, MN, postal facility. Note also that unlike FedEx or UPS delivery, the U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail service is not guaranteed.
All mailed applications, including all your application materials, such as, your Secondary School Report, transcript, and school profile, should be sent to our Saint Peter address.
Special service/courier recommended
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Do not send any portion of your application to Washington, DC.
An emergency may prevent my complete application from arriving by the deadline.
We do not grant extensions except, at our discretion, on a case-by-case basis in cases of grave personal illness or natural disaster. Unless we grant an extension, all of your application materials, including your Secondary School Report, transcript, and school profile, must be uploaded or received at our Saint Peter address by the receipt deadline, 5:00 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT), February 25, 2020.TOP
4. Notification and Timeline
Will everyone get a letter, or only those chosen as Semifinalists/Scholars?
Everyone we invite to apply, and who then submits an application for consideration, will be mailed a letter notifying them of their status. Semifinalists and non-Semifinalists will be notified in mid-April. Scholars and non-Scholars will be notified in May.
When will the names of Candidates/Semifinalists/Scholars be posted online?
The names of the 2020 Candidates will be posted after applications are mailed in January 2020. The names of the Semifinalists will be posted in mid-April. The names of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be posted in early May. We do not yet have exact dates for these postings.
Is National Recognition Program scheduled yet?
National Recognition Program is tentatively scheduled for June 16-18, 2020. However, these dates are subject to change and will be solidified after U.S. Presidential Scholars are announced.TOP


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Surprise! It's a Buyer's Guide on Tuesday and we're here to help you choose the correct desktop format for the programs you use. Many foundries give you the choice between formats and you'll want to keep in mind the programs that you will be using the fonts in daily.
OpenType (.otf) fonts typically have additional features that can only be accessed by programs that support them. OpenType works best in software like Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® InDesign®.
Although Microsoft Word 2010 supports some OpenType features, not all characters can be accessed if the font has a massive amount of alternates. For example, trying to access all the alternate swashes in Feel Script in PowerPoint would be painful. Don't do it.
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I had the opportunity to try the Eyeko Tinted Cream which I was really excited about because I love tinted moisturizers, especially when you are trying to go for the "no-makeup" look or the glowy bronze look which is perfect during the summer. On days you don't want to wear full on foundation a tinted moisturizer covers your flaws or discolorations while moisturizing your face at the same time and you don't feel like you have anything on.
The Eyeko Tinted Cream is a three in one cream: Tinted moisturizer, eye cream, and a highlighter which creates a flawless base., making it a great makeup primer. It has an antioxidant boost and Vitamins C, A, and E for radiant skin with a sun kissed glow. It comes in a small tub, the same size as a normal moisturizer, and it has a soft mousse like texture that isn't thick but feels a little thinner than your normal everyday moisturizer. It is pretty easy to apply, as a moisturizer or as an eye cream, you would just apply it as you would any other moisturizer or eye cream, and as a highlighter you can apply it on places you wish to highlight such as the cheekbones, or the collarbone because the Eyeko Tinted Cream provides a nice natural sheen which again, creates that subtle glow.
It's a dark brownish copper colored cream in the tub, but it does not go on that dark, so don't worry about it being too dark for your skin tone because once you rub it into your skin, it disappears and all you have left on your skin is a subtle golden shimmer which can really bring out your features; especially when used as a makeup primer. You can apply your foundation on top if the Eyeko Tinted Cream (once it dries), and it can really enhance your look and give you a nice natural glow. You can probably even use it on your legs or arms as well, or to even enhance your summer tan. It doesn't have a strong fragrance or an overpowering smell, it's kind of hard to describe, but it's a light scent similar to that of a neutral moisturizer and sunblock lotion.
It's a great tinted moisturizer for the face and body, or anywhere you want a little shimmer. It only comes in one color and the tub is big enough to last you a really long time! And it's only $12 on CherryCulture.com!
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CherryCulture.com Product Review: Eyeko Tinted Cream
I had the opportunity to try the Eyeko Tinted Cream which I was really excited about because I love tinted moisturizers, especially when you are trying to go for the "no-makeup" look or the glowy bronze look which is perfect during the summer. On days you don't want to wear full on foundation a tinted moisturizer covers your flaws or discolorations while moisturizing your face at the same time and you don't feel like you have anything on.
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- SPECiAL x GiRL said...
this has got to be one of the most intriguing things ever concerning makeup lol. it's so dark in the tub! nevertheless, the glow looks gorgeous.
- November 29, 2008 at 1:25 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
wow that looks pretty! i likes!
- November 29, 2008 at 4:07 PM
- Askmewhats said...
thanks for your review, I was just looking at this and I can't imagine how dark it looks and how it would show up on my skin :) thanks Nessa :) take care!
- November 29, 2008 at 6:44 PM
- MAKEUP central-by LYN said...
omgosh that looks so appealing! not to eat but it looks like a cream for a fake tan but on your hand it blended evenly. looks like I need to try that for that awesome price!
- November 29, 2008 at 8:12 PM
- mc.lizzle xx said...
omg that looks sooo good!
Id slap that on a cake and EAT IT.
or.. my face. and maybe end up licking it off. haha
I'm DEFINITELY gonna get me somma that.
- November 29, 2008 at 8:15 PM
- mc.lizzle xx said...
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- November 29, 2008 at 8:15 PM
- xphoebelinax said...
ohhh ive been meaning to try this! :)
looks good :)
- November 29, 2008 at 10:08 PM
- Phyrra said...
It looks beautiful on your skin. Do you think it would work on my skintone?
- November 29, 2008 at 10:59 PM
- Tina Marie Online said...
this is definitely catching my attention. i'm seeing it everywhere now! i love the touch of shimmer to it. thanks for your review nessa!
- November 30, 2008 at 12:03 AM
- mayaari said...
interesting stuff - definitely something that would be great for summer or a subtle glow under winter makeup!
- November 30, 2008 at 12:44 AM
- nikkiz. said...
Hi Nessa! It's much cheaper when you get it directly from the Eyeko.com website. Only 5 GBP (for any item) and they ship anywhere in the world for free! I love the original cream and I'm waiting for my tinted cream which I just ordered a few days ago.
Add the code E120 at checkout and you also get a free full sized product from them.
- November 30, 2008 at 4:30 AM
- Vanessa M. said...
yea nikkz is right its cheaper on their site and no shippin.. cherry culture overpriced it
- December 3, 2008 at 7:22 AM
- Mel said...
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- March 22, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Carliane said...
Nossa não entendo inglês, mas pelas foto deu pra perceber que é um iluminador corporal para o verão! Que produto maravilhoso!
Parabéns pelo blog!
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Bee scientists, beekeepers and bee photographers so love their bees that they can't get enough of them.
So when the international Association for Communication Excellence (ACE), comprised of communicators, educators and information technologists in agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences, issued a call for feature photos for its annual Critique & Awards Program, I thought why not?
Why not enter the photo of UC Davis visiting bee scientist Jakub Gabka of Poland wearing his bee beard? Bee breeder-geneticist Susan Cobey, now of Washington State University, loves to do bee beard events, so one day, after hours, she set up a private bee beard event on the grounds of the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility. A handful of beekeepers gleefully participated in an event meant to inform, educate and entertain.
Talk about getting close to the bees!
Jakub Gabka's reaction was priceless. Check out the eyes!
That's the photo I entered in the feature category. The judge awarded it first place (gold), scoring it 97 points out of a possible 100, and commented: "Wow! This is a show-stopper. Depending on your relationship with bees, this can either make you laugh or cause you to go into anaphylactic shock. The photographer did almost everything right here. From the position of the bees (Is that one going to crawl into his mouth?) to the expression on the subject's face, this is nearly perfect. Because I don't believe in perfection, I'd ask only that the flesh tones be a little warmer. Other than, great image."
ACE presented the awards at its recent Portland (Ore.) conference, and the University of California communicators hauled home quite a few of them.
Other awards: yours truly received a gold for "best writing on the web" for the Bug Squad blog, "Thankful for Insects" and a bronze (third-place) award for "Looking Back at 2013, featuring a few favorite photos from 2013.
Steve Heindl, Marissa Stein and Ray Lucas of Communication Services & Information Technology won gold in the Educational Package category for the online "Introduction to Forest Management" course they produced for Rick Standiford, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) specialist in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley.
For promotional videos, ACE awarded silver for the UC Cooperative Extension centennial video. The video was produced by the UC Office of the President's multimedia team of Jessica Wheeler, Zach Long and Larissa Branin with direction from Pam Kan-Rice and Cynthia Kintigh of the UC ANR Communication Services and Information Technology (CSIT).
"Grape Pest Management, Third Edition" won a silver award for technical publications for Larry J. Bettiga, UCCE Extension viticulture advisor in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, as technical editor, and CSIT editors Steve Barnett and Hazel White and CSIT designers Robin Walton and Will Suckow. They also received a bronze award for the reference book's design in the 2014 PubWest Book Design Award.
Congratulations to them all!
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Over at Gizmodo, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls the minute-long preview scene from the upcoming jOBS biopic – starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak – "totally wrong." In an e-mail to Gizmodo, Woz says, in part, "Our relationship was so different than what was portrayed. I'm embarrassed but if the movie is fun and entertaining, all the better. Anyone who reads my book iWoz can get a clearer picture."
The movie premieres today at the Sundance Film Festival and is scheduled to hit theaters April 19.
Woz Says Kutcher's Steve Jobs Movie Scene Is "Totally Wrong" [Gizmodo]


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Engineering Simulation Platform
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The ANSYS simulation platform delivers the broadest suite of best-in-class simulation technology and unifies it with your custom applications, CAD software and enterprise business process tools such as PLM. Its open and flexible framework connects engineering teams, tools and data. A common platform facilitates the efficient and reliable sharing of engineering information across an organization, its supply chain and field operations, making your engineering operations more agile.
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The ANSYS simulation platform provides your engineering organization with a common platform environment for fast and cost-conscious product development. Trusted simulation technology built on the platform helps your engineers verify how your new products will work before committing resources to making a physical prototype, saving your company time and money. Standardizing product engineering processes on the platform promotes collaboration between interdisciplinary engineering teams and with your partners and suppliers, moving your organization more effectively toward its goals.
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The ANSYS simulation platform gives you the industry's broadest suite of proven simulation technology that can be customized for your needs. It's user interface guides you through every step and allows even complex multiphysics analyses to be performed with drag-and-drop simplicity. With bidirectional CAD connectivity, an automated project update mechanism, pervasive parameter management and integrated optimization tools, the platform delivers unprecedented productivity that enables you to spend more time on engineering and less on running software.


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Today marks the 4th anniversary of my embarking on the gluten-free diet. I received a call from my doctor on January 9, 2006 (my 33rd birthday) that my blood test for Celiac disease came back positive and the rest is history. I can't believe how much the gluten-free food market has changed over these past 4 years. GF specialty food was close to impossible to find in the mainstream grocery stores. Naturally gluten-free food was still as easy to find, but some of the questionable items that are now marked gluten-free weren't as easy to identify. Things have come a long way in just 4 years. More & more companies are labeling their products "gluten-free" (Progresso Soups, Yoplait Yogurt, General Mills Cereal – just to name a few). Many GF specialty foods have really exploded onto the market in the past 4 years.
So, today I celebrate being gluten-free. I am thrilled that I am now following a diet that helps me feel better & is helping to make me the healthiest person I can be. I celebrate that the "cure" is a diet change and not medication or surgery. Things could really be much worse. I have tried foods that I had never tried before & they have become new favorites. So, if you are newly diagnosed & struggling, please take a moment to stop & think about it. Mourn the beloved foods you are no longer able to eat & then move forward with an open mind. You will discover a whole new world (try to think of that song from Aladdin – "a new fantastic point of view"). Keeping a positive attitude will make your outlook seem much brighter. 🙂
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Packing for the Move
Packing the Major Appliances
- Refrigerators: Prior to moving day, refrigerators should be defrosted and the interiors thoroughly dried to prevent mildew. Interior shelves and trays should be left inside only if wrapped and secured to prevent damage.
- Freezers: Defrost and thoroughly dry freezers. All frozen foods must be removed prior to moving. The use of moisture-absorbent crystals helps prevent mildew.
- Television sets and stereo equipment: Most TVs and stereos can be moved without special servicing. However, we recommend that you call your appliance service representative to determine whether service is required prior to moving your particular television or stereo. Such services normally cannot be performed by the mover. If you have the original boxes for these items, use them to safely pack and move.
- Washer and Dryer: Consult your appliance service company to determine whether your washer or dryer requires service prior to moving. Gas dryers should be serviced and line capped by the Gas Company or a professional plumber.
- Stoves: Both gas and electric stoves should be disconnected prior to the arrival of movers. Consult your Gas Company or professional plumber regarding the servicing requirements of gas stoves.
- Miscellaneous: Prior to moving day, you should arrange to dismantle your TV antenna/satellite dish, yard swing set, playhouse and other large items.
From The Kitchen
- Flatware
- Place a sizeable stack of packing paper on the table
- Select a medium-sized carton and line the bottom with several layers of paper for cushioning.
- Place one plate in the center of the paper.
- Using at least two sheets, grasp one corner and pull the paper completely over the plate.
- Stack the second plate on the first and stretch the second corner over this plate.
- Place the third plate on the stack, fold the remaining two corners over (one at a time) and fold each over the stack of plates.
- Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
- Re-wrap entire bundle with the same procedure described previously, then seal the bundle with masking tape.
- Place the bundle in the cartons so the plates are standing on edge. Never lay flatware down. Dishes can tolerate greater stress standing on edge.
- Follow the same procedure for all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes, etc. Remember: Heavy items on the bottom, lighter objects on the top.
- Glassware - Glassware, goblets and stemware, especially fine crystal, should be handled with the utmost care and wrapped individually.
- Place a liberal stack of wrapping paper on the table.
- Starting from the corner closest to you, roll the glass diagonally across the stack until sufficiently covered and cushioned. Fold excess paper over glass and tape securely.
- Line packing carton liberally with cushioning material to reduce vibration and assure a safe ride.
- Less expensive glasses and cups can be nested (one placed inside another) and three or four wrapped in a bundle. Tear or cut some small sheets of paper and use at least a couple pieces of paper between each glass/cup as a protective lining.
- Take the first glass/cup and line it with a couple sheets of cut-up paper.
- Place the second glass/cup inside the first one. Line with two more sheets of paper. Insert next one.
- Using your best judgment, nest three or four and lay them on your stack of wrapping paper in a diagonal manner, off center, closer to your body.
- Grasp two sheets at the corner closes to you and wrap around the glasses/cups
- Repeat the procedure with remaining corners of wrapping paper and roll into a bundle.
- If you have collected liquor cartons with dividers, pack glasses, cups and stemware in these or similar boxes. If your bundle does not fill to the top of the compartment, add additional wadded-up paper to fill it to the top
- If you don't have liquor cartons, pack your glasses, cups, and stemware in boxes with other dishes, fitting them in wherever you find spaces. Make sure these articles are toward the top of your carton.
- Small Kitchen Appliances - Its best to place items such as blenders, toasters, can openers, coffee makers and other kitchen appliances together in one or two boxes (more as necessary). This way, they will all be together when unpacking. Wrap each appliance individually with two or three sheets of packing paper.
- When all appliances have been packed, use wadded-up paper to fill in small spaces. If you have a great amount of space left over, you can fill the carton with items such as pots and pans.
- Pots and Pans
- Approximately three pots or pans can be nested in side each other. Tear or cut pieces of packing paper large enough to line two or three sheets in the entire interior of the largest pan. Repeat the process and place pans upside down in the middle of your paper stack. Use at least three sheets of paper to wrap the pans.
- Start by grasping one corner of two or three sheets of paper, pulling over and covering the pans. Pull the next three corners over one at a time, then seal the bundle with tape. Pack in a medium-sized carton.
- Use the same procedure for large bowls.
More Kitchen Packing Tips
Boxed foods (cereals or rice): Seal all open boxes with tape. There is no need to wrap them when packing. Note: If your shipment is going into storage, do not pack boxed foods because they might attract rodents or insects.
Spices: Make sure all cans are closed and will not leak. When in doubt, seal with tape.
Canister sets: Contents may be left in canisters sealed with tape. Each canister should be individually wrapped with packing paper.
Packing Tall Table Lamps
The major problem in packing tall table lamps is acquiring cartons large enough to accommodate them. If you cannot find such a carton, you can purchase dishpack cartons from your mover. They are tall, extra-sturdy cartons designed especially for protecting fragile articles. Remove lampshade, bulb, and wrap cord around lamp base.
- Line bottom of carton with liberal amount of wadded-up packing paper to insure extra protection and cushioning.
- Spread out several sheets of paper so that they extend longer and wider than the lamp. Place lamp in the center of the paper.
- Roll packing paper around lamp, tucking in the end of the paper at lamp base and seal with tape.
- Seal seams with tape where paper overlaps, going around entire bundle.
- Fold up remaining end (at top of lamp) and seal with tape.
Should you have several tall table lamps, place them in the carton so that the base of one lamp is adjacent to the top of the next lamp. Alternating in this way will help them fit better in the carton. When lamps are packed, fill out the carton with a generous amount of wadded-up paper. Mark FRAGILE and LAMPS in large, legible letters on all sides of the carton.
Lamp Shades
Where possible, lamp shades should be nested so that two or three can be packed in one carton. Use clean packing paper--never newspapers-- as protective linings between each shade. Use the wire rim of the shade to gently lower it into the box to avoid soiling shade fabric.
To more fully utilize some of the lost space in a lamp carton, place something soft such as hats, small pillows, small blankets or bath towels inside the shades. Do not pack wadded-up paper around the shades because this could crush them and cause damage.
Be sure to make all sides of the carton in large, bold letters: FRAGILE: LAMP SHADES
Packing Pictures
Small pictures can be wrapped and placed on edge in normal packing boxes with other goods. Extremely large pictures such as the type commonly found hanging over a sofa or mantle (usually measuring 24 x 36 or larger) should be packed by your mover in a specially designed carton made expressly for pictures and mirrors.
Some pictures that are just a little too large to fit in regular cartons (16 x 20 or 18 x 24) can be protected in a self-devised picture carton.
- Select a carton that when open at both ends is larger than your picture.
- Open bottom of carton and flatten out. Seal one of the open sides with tape.
- Lay pictures face down on several sheets of packing pager, which you spread out so it measures twice as wide as the picture.
- Wrap the picture in much the same manner as you might a gift box and seal with tape. Turn the picture over and seal across where packing paper overlaps.
- Slide picture into unsealed side of carton and securely seal the open end with tape.
Hat and shoe boxes--Small boxes of this type should be consolidated and packed into larger boxes, filling in all spaces with wadded-up paper.
Toys--Most toys do not have to be wrapped in packing paper; just place them in large cartons and seal.
Loose shoes--Same as toys.
Books--Pack back-to-back on edge in small cartons. Use paper between nicely bound books to prevent rubbing.
Artificial flowers--Wrap generously and pack separately in well-cushioned carton.
Medicines--Tape all caps securely. Do not pack with food items. Remember to carry all important medications with you.
Plants--If you can, give your live plants to a friend rather than move them. If you must move a special plant, do not pack them in the van; take them with you. Some states have rules prohibiting the transport of certain plants across state lines, so be sure you know before you go. For more information on moving your plants, call your local florist or nursery.
Tools--Brooms, rakes and other tools should be bundled tightly together. Hand tools should remain in a tool box or wrapped individually and placed in a well-cushioned carton.
Clothing--Wardrobe cartons that are specially designed to provide clean, wrinkle-free movement of clothing can be purchased from your mover. Suitcases and cartons lined with clean paper may also be used.
Drapes/Curtains--Fold lengthwise and secure to padded hanger in clothing wardrobe or pack carefully in cartons lined with clean paper.
Mattresses--Specially designed mattress cartons or bags can be purchased from your mover to protect mattresses from snagging, soiling or chafing while loading and en route.
- Start collecting boxes early. An easy way to store cartons so they do not take up storage space is to open both ends and flatten them out. Cartons can be resealed with tape as you use them.
- Pack on a room-by-room basis. Separate the living room articles with things from the kitchen. This will eliminate confusion when its time to unpack.
- Start packing early. Even if you only pack two boxes a day, in thirty days you will have packed sixty boxes. Start in areas where the goods are not in frequent use such as the cellar, attic, garage, closed shelves, etc.
- Consider purchasing some specialized cartons for items such as mattresses, clothing, mirrors, pictures and tall items such as table lamps.
- Utilize movers wardrobe cartons for hanging clothing such as suits, dresses and coats. This will save you the trouble and expense of having your garments cleaned and pressed later. You should not leave clothing in garment bags because they are not designed to withstand moving stress. Clothing travels better in wardrobes with the garment bags folded and placed in the bottom of the wardrobe carton.
- Dresser drawers do not need to be empty; movers can handle chests with the drawer contents left intact. Do look through all drawers and remove any breakable and/or valuable articles. Make sure that drawer contents are not too heavy because too much weight can cause damage to the drawer while en route.
- Small, heavy articles like books, records and canned goods should be packed in smaller boxes. Bulkier but not-so-heavy articles such as pots, pans, linens, and small kitchen appliances can go in somewhat larger boxes. Very bulky, light-weight articles such as blankets, pillows, toys, large lamp shades, and shoes go in the largest boxes.
- Avoid overpacking cartons. Weight of small cartons should not exceed 40 lbs., medium cartons 50 lbs., and large cartons 60 lbs.
- Do not pack any flammables, combustibles or explosives. The safety of the shipment is of primary concern and it is also in violation of Federal regulations. Movers are not allowed to transport aerosol spray cans, paint, paint thinner, gasoline, or anything else of a flammable or explosive nature.


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These shoes are great. I do wish they had a tad more cushion in the sole, but other that that they are awesome and classic
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As a part of the etnies ICON Collection, the Calli-Cut is a re-issue of an iconic style that has been released from the etnies archive. Staying true to the classics, the Calli-Cut has a mid-puff silhouette with plenty of padding. It features deep multi-directional flex grooves on the forefoot tread with classic double strobel stitching on the outsole sidewall for durability and a terry visa lining for comfort.
Product Details
- Foam Lite 1 insole
- Midsole egg-crate construction
- Mid-puff silhouette with padded tongue & collar
- Terry visa lining
- Classic double strobel stitching on the
- outsole sidewall
- Deep multi-directional flex grooves on the
- forefoot tread
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CALLI-CUT reviews (9)
Overall rating
Average rating: 4.56 stars
Make the back heel area the same color as the shoe, AND, then it will look WAYYYYYYY better, and I would buy again. Having a different color on the back RUINS this shoe !!
Good afternoon, I am a girl who likes etnies shoes a lot, I always use your brand, but lately the shoes I like are not my size. Somehow I feel that because we are women it seems that we have to settle for fewer colors and choices. I just hope they also think a little more about us for the future because I think it's a shame.
Love this color. Shoes are comfortable, however these aren't like the OG models. Would prefer a fatter tongue and elastic center straps. I have to lace these up a little tighter so I'm not walking out of them. The tongue comes out of the top of the shoe after walking/skating in them with no straps. Would pay a little extra for more padding and tongue straps.
Great pair of shoes, I've enjoyed wearing them because there comfortable, and they are one of my favorite
I've owned at least 5 pairs of calicuts. Every pair has been amazing and lasted much longer then any other brand shoe I've worn. And I ride bmx witch Is very hard on shoes but calicuts have always be awesome.
These are the best etnies!!! I haven't had a pair since customs were discontinued, calssic style calli-cut are the way to go. Fit the same as they used to. @Etnies please never stop making this style.
DONT STOP MAKING THESE SHOES!! Completely stoked you guys rereleased these, as well as the czars and the locut II LS! Now I don't have to search all over the world for peoples old stock!!
Haven't worn etnies recently, but when I saw these I had to buy them. They're the comfortable nostalgia that I wanted.


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How to Set Educational Objectives with iPads in the Classroom
To utilize iPads effectively for education, you must consider classroom iPads within the framework of educational objectives and learning that address the needs of our rapidly changing society. Simply adding a dose of technology to the standard educational mix may not be enough if that technology is used to reinforce outdated educational objectives and practices.
Old models of content delivery and frontal teaching (lecturing from the front of the classroom) don't address the evolving needs of a society where information is available freely and instantly, and constantly changing. If you are utilize iPads in your classroom, consider these educational objectives:
Replacing rote memorization with real skills such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity. After all, the vast majority of content can be easily accessed within seconds on most mobile devices. What do you do when you want to know something? You "Google" it!
Learning to navigate the information jungle: Today, content and expertise are abundantly available online. There's so much information available that new educational priorities are needed to help students navigate the vast volumes of content. Information literacy skills help students access, organize, filter, evaluate, and use the enormous amount of information available online.
Working in groups (because there's no "I" in teamwork): We live in an emerging global society, and the development of collaborative skills — the ability to work effectively in teams — outweighs traditional demands that students sit still, listen, and work only on their own.
Incorporating multimedia literacy: Text remains an important medium for conveying information, but multimedia is becoming the language of new generations, and its use should be encouraged in schools.
Saying goodbye to the 30-pound backpack: At higher grade levels, most courses are still delivered and structured around the use of a single textbook — often, one that was printed several years ago. That's a stark contrast to a world where news and information are always up to date and available from a wide variety of sources and perspectives.
Reaching beyond the school walls: School is still the central hub for learning, but technology now enables us to be constantly connected. The old model of learning within the physical confines of a classroom or school campus is being completely redefined. In the age of the Internet, learning can occur anywhere and is available on demand.
Staying flexible: Instruction and curriculum need to constantly adapt to new information, technologies, and interests.
Differentiated instruction and assessment: Some students are great auditory processors. Explain something once to them, and they get it. Others need to sit and read. Many students lean to more visual modes of learning. Technology offers options for differentiated instruction and alternative forms of assessment, which frees us from a "one size fits all" teaching model.
Limiting frontal teaching: New technologies placed in the hands of students empower them to research, explore, and create. Use of technology can and should move us from frontal, content delivery models of education to more student-centered, discovery-based, and interactive learning practices.
Our objective should always be to develop students who are independent, lifelong learners who can continue to thrive in a society of continual and rapid change. The iPad is well equipped to meet this educational challenge:
Learning on the go: An iPad weighs less than a pound and a half, and is well suited to the goal of "anytime, anywhere" education. Plus, with up to ten hours of battery life, you can simply charge your iPad overnight, and it's available all day long.
Kicking back and relaxing: Use your iPad any way that feels comfortable — sitting, standing, or lying down. There aren't any annoying upright screens forming a barrier between teachers and students. It's easily passed around when used in a group setting.
Turning on, tuning in: The iPad turns on with the simple tap of a button. You don't wait long for it to start, and you don't have to log in to use it, so it can be integrated effortlessly into any activity inside the classroom or outside. Access any website, look up any information, jot down notes and appointments — all within seconds.
Touching and swiping is as easy as A-B-C: Children take easily to the iPad's multitouch interface. After all, we grow up manipulating the world around us by directly touching objects: We pick them up, move them, open and use them. A computer that uses direct touching of its interface is a natural extension of that process.
Accessing the library at your fingertips: You can purchase, download, and read e-books right from within iBooks and other book-reading apps on your iPad. Change the display to meet your taste or reading preference. Highlight or underline text, make notes, look up a word definition, and search for anything in the book . . . even use the VoiceOver feature to have the book read to you.
Apple's iBookstore now also includes digital textbooks with interactive and constantly updated content from major publishers.
Empowering students: iPads enable students to research and analyze information, connect to people, develop and collaborate on solutions to problems, and express knowledge in a variety of media . . . in short, technology empowers students to develop independent learning skills that are essential for success in today's society.
With features such as VoiceOver reading and the capability to change interface colors, fonts, and size of text, the iPad offers a custom and differentiated learning environment that can bend to the needs of individual learning styles. In addition, several apps are specifically designed for people with special learning needs, such as those with limited vision or motor skills.
Focusing on student-centered learning to garner out-of-the-box results: The power of using iPads in education is revealed when they're put in the hands of students and we loosen the educational reins. The magic of using technology in education is when students are given opportunities to use it innovatively to produce creative results that we never predicted.


text: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION Minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday, October 2, 2003 (As approved amended Nov. 6, 2003) The San Francisco Public Library Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2003 in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. President Higueras called the meeting to order at 4:01pm. The following members were noted present: Commissioners Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin. Commissioner Chin joined the meeting at 4:09PM. Commissioner Streets was reported as excused attendance. President Higueras announced public comment would be limited to two minutes on each item. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 COMMISSION MINUTES Public comment on APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 COMMISSION MINUTES An anonymous member of the Public commented that points of controversy were not reflected in these minutes; noted that the approved versions of the April and June minutes had been posted on the website; and found their comments on RFID inaccurately reported. Mr. Peter Warfield objected to the reduction in public comment time; found the Strategic Plan discussion lacking in details; and noted that his public comment was inaccurately reported. Additionally Mr. Warfield found the report concerning discussion of RFID's costs/benefits and potential problems lacking. Commission discussion of APPROVAL OF THE JSEPTEMBER 4, 2003 COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION: by Commissioner Chin, seconded by Commissioner Steiman for approval of the June 5, 2003 Minutes. ACTION: 6-0 (Bautista, Chin, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) AGENDA ITEM #2 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT City Librarian Susan Hildreth noted two items in her report that came to her attention after the agenda was posted concerning the Portola Purchase and sale agreement going before the Board of Supervisors for approval and regarding selection of the Clean City Coalition as the community based organization to operate the Tool Lending Center. Ms Hildreth then presented a report (copy attached) consisting of a Glen Park Branch update; a KQED Forum Live report; a report on the landmarking of the Sunset and Presidio Branches; and concerning several recent and upcoming exhibits and programs. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #2 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT An anonymous member of the public noted that there had been no litigation update or reports on the North Beach or Visitacion Valley Branches; expressed alarm that the Tool Lending Center would begin operating again without public input and extensive discussion of issues and potential budget implications. Mr. Peter Warfield expressed concern that there had not been a more detailed discussion of the old and new Tool Lending Center operating agreements and urged the Library Commissioners to look into the details of what was proposed before going forward. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #2 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT In response to questions by President Higueras, the City Librarian and Library Finance Director George Nichols outlined in further detail steps that had been taken to strengthen the Library's oversight and the reporting requirements agreed to by the Clean City Coalition as conditions of their assuming management of the Tool Lending Center. Ms. Hildreth noted that the Tool Lending Center was a very popular program. President Higueras emphasized that with this new agreement care must be taken to minimize any risk to the Library, noting that the previous community partner's failure could reflect poorly on the Library. President Higueras requested a more detailed report on the Tool Lending Center contract. In answer to questions concerning the tool inventory and the need for additional outlay for tools, Mr. Nichols informed Commissioner Bautista that there seem to have been little loss of inventory during the transition and that there would be no need for any large outlay for new tools beyond that that would occur in the course of the Center's being in operation. Mr. Nichols then reminded the Commission of the budget history of the Tool Center and noted that there were ongoing discussions with the Mayor's Budget Office concerning the Library's $175,000 annual budget allocation for the Tool Center. Vice President Steiman called attention to a Collection Development Workshop being held by a task force of the Council for Neighborhood Libraries from 4 to 6:30pm on October 8th in the Main Library's Latino-Hispanic Room. AGENDA ITEM #3 SUMMER READING REPORT Library Children and Youth Services Coordinator Toni Bernardi presented a detailed report on the significant success of the Library's 2003 Summer Reading Program. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #3 SUMMER READING REPORT None offered. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #3 SUMMER READING REPORT Commissioner Bautista saluted the KidPower program and commended Ms. Bernardi and her staff for their hard work on behalf of children and youth. Commissioner Chin joined in commending the success of this year's Summer Reading Program noting that it was a critical tool in helping children and teens go on to future achievements. President Higueras noted that the Summer Reading Program inspired a life long love of reading and commended efforts to involve teens in providing input into how programs geared to them were done. AGENDA #4 AFFINITIY CENTERS REPORT Chief of the Main Library Kathy Lawhun introduced City Archivist and San Francisco History Center Director Susan Goldstein and Jim Van Buskirk, Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center Librarian for presentations on recent Center programs and activities. Ms. Goldstein outlined in extensive detail the Koshland San Francisco History Center's very active year of collaborative efforts with branch libraries, City Departments, and community programs. She then reported on recent exhibitions, gifts and donations and the ever increasing use of the Center's historical photograph collections. Mr. Van Buskirk then presented a similarly detailed overview of the Hormel Center's wide array of programs, exhibitions, and collaborative work with the History Center and community organizations. Mr. Van Buskirk called particular attention to a project "reversing vandalism" where artists had been invited to submit works reclaiming library books that had been vandalized. Public comment on AGENDA #4 AFFINITY CENTERS REPORT An anonymous member of the public commented that these exciting presentations confirmed their view that nothing holds interest like the Library's central role in preserving history. This person additionally noted that the proper name Koshland San Francisco History Center was not noted whereas the Hormel Center's full name had been. This individual found the report of the "Reversing Vandalism" project was fascinating because of the subtleties and ironies involved in artists who frequently break convention responding to vandalism. Mr. Doug Loranger commended the resources available through the San Francisco History Center noting he had made use of its collections in his own research. Mr. Peter Warfield lauded the presentations featuring materials in the Library's collections noting that these collections contained materials not available elsewhere, and commented that he had used both of these collections which he termed valuable. Commission discussion of AGENDA #4 AFFINITY CENTERS REPORT Commissioner Coulter commended both reports and expressed support for efforts to bring all of the library affinity centers to the high standard of program and community engagement exhibited by the Gay and Lesbian and San Francisco History Affinity Centers. Commissioner Coulter noted the wonderful additions to both collections and cited the outstanding example of the New York Public Library's Schaumburg Center as perhaps a model for the future development. In response to questions by President Higueras, Ms. Goldstein discussed the ongoing program to digitize photographs in the collection. Responding to a query by Commissioner Bautista, Ms. Goldstein confirmed that photo credit and fees were required for images requested from the History Center's collection. In response to comments by Commissioner Chin calling attention to her school, Spring Valley, California's oldest continuing public school, Ms. Goldstein discussed the ongoing work in organizing and cataloging historic San Francisco Unified School District records transferred to the Library several years ago. President Higueras thanked the Affinity Center staff for their hard work and informative presentations. AGENDA #5 LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN The City Librarian noted that the revised draft 2003-06 Strategic Plan had been submitted to the Mayor's Office as required by the Performance and Review Ordinance of 1999 on October 1 with a notation that final Library Commission approval was scheduled for this meeting. Ms. Hildreth then outlined in some detail each of the changes made since the previous draft, calling particular attention to the establishment of a collection management committee and further addressing concerns raised with the proposed implementation of RFID technology. Ms. Hildreth proposed a public program be held to fully air and address concerns raised by the RFID technology in association with the California Library Association and civil liberties organizations. Ms. Hildreth then addressed other minor changes in wording and the numbering sequence of some sections. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #5 LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN An anonymous member of the public suggested that not all of the changes in the proposed draft were noted calling attention to items this person believe were not called out and commented that they were concerned that additions had been made without noting a change. Mr. Doug Loranger, San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna-Free Union, commented about concerns with use of RFID technology including radiation risk not discussed and called attention to the Board of Supervisors adoption of a "precautionary principle" requiring all City Departments to consider public health and liability issues , as well as expressed his view that wireless communication was not secure. Ms. Debra Pierce commented that privacy activists were very concerned with use of this new technology and suggested its implications were not fully studied, calling attention to the controversies surrounding it commercial uses. Mr. Peter Warfield commented that the proposed plan was a disaster for books finding insufficient specificity regarding books, nothing on catalog improvements, and decried efforts to move forward on RFID. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #5 LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN Commissioner Coulter noted and expressed appreciation for the modifications made from the previous drafts citing in particular the improved language concerning the affinity centers and the addition of Section 16.2 Commission review and approval after public hearings. Commissioner Coulter noted the importance of encouraging a community dialogue and addressing privacy concerns. President Higueras and Vice President Steiman found the proposed changes improvements. Commissioner Chin discussed and called attention to the ongoing controversy and public debate concerning possible dangers of radiation and the lack of scientific evidence addressing its risks. Commissioner Chin urged that the Library be involved in public forums to address any unknown hazards and sort out differing standards so that how and where these technologies would be implemented could be fully discussed. The City Librarian and Deputy City Librarian responded with a discussion of how wireless technology was being widely used in libraries, noting that the tags were very useful for many library purposes, reduced risk from repetitive stress injuries to staff, and as they were readable only at very short range. In answer to comments and questions by Vice President Steiman, Mr. Underwood emphasized the security features of the library's separate network and noted that it would be impossible for the Library to respond to the growing public demand for access to materials without use of wireless technologies. MOTION: by Vice President Steiman, seconded by Commissioner Chin to approve the proposed 2003-06 Strategic Plan as revised. ACTION: 5-0 AYE (Bautista, Chin Coulter, Higueras, and Steiman) President Higueras announced that the agenda items related that the proposed 2004 Commission Meetings Schedule, the Friends Report, and the Union report would be continued to a future meeting and called for the BALIS Update report to be heard next in view of the limited time remaining before the quorum would be lost. AGENDA #7 BALIS UPDATE REPORT Ms. Deborah Doyle, San Francisco BALIS representative, presented a n extensive update report on ongoing 15-member Bay Area Library and Information Systems Advisory Committee activities, (copy attached). Public comment on AGENDA #7 BALIS UPDATE REPORT None offered. Commission discussion of AGENDA #7 BALIS UPDATE REPORT In response to questions by President Higueras, Ms. Doyle outlined the impact of the state budget reductions on planned integration of services and shared access to resources by Bay Area libraries through the Golden Gateway Library Network, reporting that while there was not sufficient funding available to go forward now that an organization for future cooperation and resource sharing had been created and that systems were already working together each using its separate funding. AGENDA #8 LIBRARY HISTORY PLAQUES Public comment on AGENDA #8 LIBRARY HISTORY PLAQUES An anonymous member of the public commented that this person perceived there to be a double message in Commissioner Coulter's call for public comment on the proposed Library History plaques. Commission discussion of AGENDA #8 LIBRARY HISTORY PLAQUES President Higueras noted that there would be additional opportunities for public comment on the proposed Library History Plaques offered at the October 16, and November 6th meeting. AGENDA #11 PUBLIC COMMENT An anonymous member of the public questioned the accuracy of the announced loss of the meeting's quorum and commented that the adoption of the Strategic Plan seemed to create a situation where what was included in Library's collections could be determined by popularity and thus ignoring the library profession's standards for building collections. Mr. Peter Warfield expressed disappointment with the Library Commission's approval of the 2003-06 Strategic Plan. AGENDA ITEM #13 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: by Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Coulter that the meeting be adjourned. ACTION: AYE 5-0 (Bautista, Chin, Coulter, Higueras, and Steiman) The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 pm Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 11/7/03 Please note: Copies of Commission Minutes and handouts are available in the Office of the Commission Secretary, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Minutes of the regular Commission Meeting of October 2, 2003 Appendix A Library Commission meeting of October 2, 2003 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 Public comment available for viewing in PDF format City Librarian Report – 10/2/03 Property acquisition for Portola Branch from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) was heard at the Board of Supervisors Finance Committee on 10/1/03 and recommended unanimously to the full Board for approval Joint-use agreements for four branches with several public schools were approved on 9/23/03 by the SFUSD Board and will be introduced to the Board of Supervisors for approval Tool Lending Center – Through an RFP process, the Library has selected the San Francisco Clean City Coalition operate the Tool Lending Center on behalf of the Library. A three- year grant agreement is being negotiated; and we hope to re-open the Tool Lending Center in November. Glen Park Branch – The purchase and sale agreement for the new Glen Park Branch in the Glen Park Marketplace was approved by the Board of Supervisors. The current branch is closed during the week of September 29th to facilitate the installation of an ergonomically correct service desk. KQED Forum Live – Will be held live on October 15th at the Koret Auditorium discussing issues in the SF Mayor's race Sunset and Presidio Branches – Nominated for landmark status by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board as the most significant renovation work has been completed Exhibitions - 3rd Annual Deaf Visual & Performing Artists Art Show, October 1-31, 1st floor; Closer than Ever: 25 Years with the Gay Men's Chorus, 10/03 – 1/04, 4th floor. Programs – Laboring for Coverage – 10/9; District Attorney forum – 10/14; 14th Annual Poetry Recital – 10/15, Bayview Branch; USA Patriot Act Panel Discussion – 10/21, co-sponsored by Japanese American Citizens League and Organization of Chinese Americans, Bay Area chapter; Youth Expressions, "Who are Youth? Exploring Individuality of Youth and the Labels Put on Them" – 10/22 with 3 other programs to follow in the Bay Area


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Duchess Catherine's Coats: Which Do You Like Best?
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Catherine's closet is full of chic outerwear! Earlier this week, the Duchess of Cambridge chose a chocolate Hobbs coat (center left) cinched at the cuffs and waist with thin leather belts. And that's just one of many of her gorgeous toppers: She's also worn sleek plum (left), vibrant red L.K. Bennett (center right), and regal double-breasted Alexander McQueen (right). Tell us: Which of her coats is your favorite? Vote in the poll below!
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From Fedora Project Wiki
Anaconda iSCSI Cleanup
Improve anaconda's iSCSI support.
This is a complete iscsi rewrite replacing iscsiadm with the new libiscsi and adding python bindings.
- Hans DeGoede <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Current status
- Targeted release: [Fedora 11]
- Last updated: (02/10/09)
- Percentage of completion: 95%
Detailed Description
iSCSI support in anaconda needed extensive cleanup. This patch replaces the iscsi.py code with new code using libiscsi.
- Report error when we cannot add a disk instead of silently failing (461830)
- Report error when trying to use iscsi from kickstart without having an iscsiname directive first (463156)
- Better feedback while scanning iscsi disks
- Make ibft work with chap and 2-way chap
- Make ibft configured disks available for upgrades and in rescue mode
- Make ibft boot work even when iscsi-initiator-utils is installed after the
kernel in the transaction
Benefit to Fedora
Fewer anaconda bugs and easier maintenance
- Review and fix numerous reported problems
- Include latest ibft, CHAP and reverse CHAP support
Test Plan
User Experience
Contingency Plan
none; this is a necessary revision of existing (broken) support
Release Notes
Not user visible so none needed


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perTw needed a new wordpress theme design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 26 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
CMP - Capital Market Partners
The company has its focus on the financial sector - within capital markets.
Based on a deep understanding of both the business as technical challenges in the financial sector, the company appear as a natural partner for the sector's biggest players. Ie top five banks and data centers.
– We are a small consulting firm (up to approx. 15 consultants within a small number of years) driven top performers.
Top five banks + data centers in the Danish market.
Top 50 in the European market.
Wordpress site/template must support multi-language (starting with DK/Danish and UK/English).
Pls. see attached word document for details in regards to content and site structure.
In regards to design - it must be corporate and aligned with our logo (also in document).


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Equinox Desktop Environment - News
posted by dejan, Fri 20 Sep 2002 01:03:58 PM UTC - 0 replies
EDE project has been moved to SourceForge few months ago. Howerver we haven't forgotten Savannah - we will use our Savannah EDE project for some EDE subprojects. You'll be informed from our main page about everything! :)
posted by dejan, Wed 30 Jan 2002 12:45:27 PM UTC - 0 replies
Wow! We have fltk.equinox news group on news.easysw.com, we expect all EDE users to discuss with us there! :)
posted by dejan, Thu 17 Jan 2002 12:23:32 AM UTC - 0 replies
Finally EDE team has imported Equinox Desktop Environment (from now on - EDE) web into CVS tree. Also, we made general mailing list for all EDE users - email@example.com. Please join that mailing lists and share ideas, ...
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Connecticut Beats Kentucky for NCAA Title
Connecticut beat Kentucky 60-54 on Monday night to claim the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball title in Arlington, Texas.
Shabazz Napier scored 22 points to lead Connecticut at AT&T Stadium, giving the Huskies (32-8) their fourth national title and their second championship in four years. In 2011, UConn defeated Butler for the title. The Huskies also won titles in 1999 and 2004.
Leading 35-31 at halftime, Connecticut never allowed Kentucky to tie or lead in the second half.
The Wildcats closed to within a point on three occasions, but Napier's clutch three-pointer with 6:54 left gave UConn a four-point cushion they extended by game's end. The guard was named the tournament's most outstanding player for his performance.
A seventh-seed out of the South Region, the Huskies, of the American Athletic Conference, bolted out to a 17-8 run to start the game and led by as much as 15 points in the first half.
James Young scored 20 points to lead Kentucky (29-11), from the Southeastern Conference and which advanced to its second title game in three years after being the eighth seed in the Midwest Region.
Kentucky has won eight national titles, defeating Kansas in 2012. Its other NCAA titles came in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996 and 1998.
UConn defeated Michigan State and Kentucky defeated Michigan in regional finals to make it to the NCAA Final Four.


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