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Richard L. Keenan
FERRISBURGH — Richard L. Keenan, a Wellesley, Mass., resident for 50 years, and most recently at North Hill in Needham, Mass., and Ferrisburgh, Vt., died at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt. on Sept. 1, 2008, at age 85.
Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara (Clarke) Keenan, they married on June 11, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, where he was a surgical technician in the U.S. Army. Barbara, his wife of 58 years, was "my greatest supporter," said Dick. "Whatever good occurred to me, she was responsible."
He is survived by children Clarke Keenan, and his wife, Cathie, of Westwood, Mass., Jonathan Keenan, and his wife, Kathleen, of Monument Beach, Mass., and Bonnie Jane Conway of Export, Pa.; and loving granddaughters, Adrienne and Katie.
Both Dick and Barbara were graduates of Waltham High School in Waltham, Mass. Dick graduated from Norwich University in 1947 and became employed by Waltham Chemical Company, which he purchased in 1963, retiring in 1994.
In addition to his expanding pest control business, he found time to pursue other related interests. He held manager positions with his trade association, the National Pest Control Association. Also, he was elected to the board of Copesan Services Inc. Milwaukee, Wisc., and served as its president for four years. In 1980, he inaugurated CPS Insurance Company Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, and was its president for 16 years. CPS insures over 20 percent of the pest control industry in the United States.
In 1981 he was elected a trustee of Norwich University, Northfield, Vt., and served for 21 years. He was vice chairman of the board for the last six years of his tenure. He served with three university presidents.
A memorial service will be held Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 79 Denton Road, Wellesley, Mass. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception at the Wellesley College Club, 727 Washington St., Wellesley, Mass. immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Friends of Norwich University Library, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663.
Arrangements are under the direction of J.S. Waterman & Sons–Waring Funeral Service of Wellesley, Mass.
George Nathan Catchapaw
BRANDON — George Nathan Catchapaw, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Stowe on Aug. 15, 1934, the son of Ernest and Edith (Johnson) Catchapaw.
The family made their home in North Ferrisburgh, where he received his early education. They moved to Cornwall in 1953 where he worked the family farm. He enjoyed raising chickens and selling eggs.
He and his brother moved to Brandon in 2005. He was a volunteer for the Toys-for-Tots program. He competed in the Special Olympics in the scooter racing event. He enjoyed attending Inter Age in Brandon and Project Independence in Middlebury. He was noted for his sense of humor and his stand-up comic routines.
He is survived by his brother, Ernest Catchapaw Jr. of Brandon; his care providers Mary and Mike Jensen, with whom he made his home; his guardian Joan Stevens; his aunt Betty Johnson; and his extended family including several cousins.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the First Congregational Church of Cornwall, the Rev. Dale Hindmarsh, pastor, officiating, with a graveside committal service and burial following in the family lot in Central Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Brandon Fire Dept., c/o Chief Robert Kilpeck, Franklin St., Brandon, VT 05733 or the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.


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Breaking NewsKristin Chenoweth -- who just quit "The Good Wife" after suffering a devastating injury on set last month -- was out and about in NYC today .... and by the looks of it a lawsuit may be looming.
TMZ broke the story ... Kristin was struck in the head by a piece of lighting equipment and rushed to the hospital by ambulance. At the time the NYFD said the injuries were "minor," and her people told us she was fine.
But apparently that's not the case, because she's wearing a neck brace a month after the accident.
We called her rep to find out if a lawsuit is in the cards ... so far, no response.


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A user before said: "Isn't it [Mahora Negima] just called Negima!?
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Well, yeah...some people call it that, but a lot of people also call it Mahora Negima, it proves to be less confusing so I usually stick with the Mahora Negima title.
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|2008-08-05, 20:55
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Mahora Negima -> [Mahora] Negima!? -> Negima!? only is subbed by Mahora group
|2009-03-09, 12:23
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I was thinking of getting into Nanoha and checked the section on this site, I mention this here because I noticed that they had what appeared to be a thread dedicated to things like the series' Jargon and whatnot. From the looks of it though it doesn't seem that well organized.
Anywho, I figured it'd be nice to have one of those for this section. Of course more organized.
|2009-03-09, 22:13
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Gathering what ever information there is and putting it on the starting post would help.
List things by category of Spells from what I understand it's a type of program that requires a device to activate, then go into what type there are (Defense, Offense) including a table of elements used I've only seen Lighting, Fire and whatever Nanoha uses.. The different ways to activate a spell (some are motion sensitive correct?). At some points incantation is needed while other times it's not - does this depend on the device, the specific spell, the user or both?
A full list of the Mage Ranks would help and perhaps give examples of what a Magic User is capable of when they are at one of those ranks.
Perhaps a list of spells used so far in the series and how they work. (Fate and Erio both have an instant movement technique but there seems to be a slight pause between activating it and actually being able to use it elaborating on this would be a good example)
And from what I hear Magic Users tend to carry cards around and store mana in them to use later on a rainy-day.
Anyway these are just a few examples. I only know what I do from scrounging the net so I can skip the first two seasons (Loli - none for me thanks!) so I can't say if these examples where any good.
[I'd like to take this time to apologize to pure Negima fans for talking Nanoha but it had to be done]
Of course I want to do the same thing with the Negima section if I get the chance.
Also having a way to easily distinguish fact from theory so even a first time novice could tell would be nice. Like requiring all theories to be in Green Bald Text; as I'd like to discuss my theories on the ToMs used so far in Negima (ToM: Technique of Madness) such as Magia Erebea and Chao's runes.
And if we could both do our parts to organize the info from these two sections it'd be easier to develop a unified Nanoma- or Negiha-verse.
A Nanoma-verse would take place more on the MSLN side. While Negiha-verse would take place more on the MSN side. But I'm just spitballing now.
On a completely random sidenote - Is it me or does anyone else think that Ken Akamatsu and Akiyuki Shinbo hang out or something? There are just too many similarities from what I've seen.
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Btw, are you requesting for a thread, or suggesting for one. If it's the latter... we will advise that we are kind of lazy to think out things. If it is the former, then we ask that you provide us with the opening post and we will take it from there.
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Mahou Sensei Negima! ~Journey to the Magic World~ OVA, Expectations and Speculation thread created.
How about just this as the opening post.
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The ACI Foundation has announced Ann Daugherty as its new director, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the foundation and its programs. She will also serve as the manager of programs for the foundation's Strategic Development Council (SDC), and as the liaison for a number of SDC Accelerated Technology Implementation teams, the Technology Management Committee and the Technology Transfer Advisory Group. Additionally, as liaison to the Concrete Research Council, she will work with the foundation and research partners to launch the all-new Concrete Research Network, an online portal that will connect researchers, funders and users of concrete research needs.
Daugherty was most recently manager of the Petrography Group at CTLGroup in Skokie, Ill., where she managed an annual budget, and coordinated large scale and long-term projects within and among its technical groups. She is a member of ASTM Committee C09, Concrete and Aggregates and Subcommittee C09.20, Normal Weight Aggregates, and serves as secretary to Subcommittee C09.65, Petrography. Daugherty is also a member of the ACI Illinois Chapter and the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Technical Committee.
Associated Builders and Contractors will relocate its national headquarters office from Arlington, Va., to Capitol Hill by year's end, entering an 11-year lease for nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of office space at 440 First Street, NW.
"Advocacy on the Hill and at federal government agencies is a major part of the value ABC delivers to our 22,000 member firms," says ABC President Mike Bellaman. "We believe this move will enhance our political and legislative efforts here in Washington and will position ABC to best inform and influence the debates on issues impacting our members and their employees.
ABC will occupy the entire second floor and one-third of the third floor of the newly remodeled 10-story building. The Washington office of OTJ Architects is designing the space, and Hitt Contracting, Falls Church, Va., is the general contractor for the project. Both companies are ABC members. Developer First Potomac is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for the building.
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced Rice University Professor of Sociology Stephen Klineberg, Ph.D., as keynote speaker for the 2013 TCA Convention, September 30–October 2, at the Marriott Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas, near Houston.
"Dr. Klineberg's presentation will give attendees a context for what is happening in Houston, arguably the hottest tilt-up market in the world right now. He will tell the fascinating story of Houston and address how trends observed there relate to national trends impacting of our lives," says TCA Managing Director Mitch Bloomquist. "Each year the educational content for the TCA Convention is updated to reflect current industry issues, advancements in technology, changes in market conditions, building codes, and the ever-changing needs of the TCA membership. As the event moves around the country, we feel it is also important for there to be content relevant to the host market/region."
Dr. Klineberg initiated the annual "Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey" with students in 1982. Now in its 32nd year, the Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey is the nation's longest-running study of any metropolitan area's economy, population, life experiences, beliefs, and attitudes. The surveys develop an ever-richer, ever-changing picture of the region's economic and demographic patterns, its quality of life, the growth of its urban centers, and the impact of continuing in-migration both from the U.S. and abroad.
The TCA Convention keynote, sponsored by A.H. Harris, will take place October 1 at noon. Registration details and additional information can be found at http://tilt-up.org/events/2013-tca-convention.
Also, TCA has enlisted University of Houston, Keystone Concrete Placement, and Seretta Construction as the official education partners for the convention. In an effort to bring students to the TCA Annual Convention, TCA has partnered with the University of Houston's Department of Construction Management. Keystone Concrete Placement is a full service, turnkey commercial concrete construction company in Houston. Seretta Construction is a leading commercial concrete subcontractor specializing in tilt-wall construction and specialty slabs; company president Andrew McPherson is TCA treasurer. Keystone Concrete Placement and Seretta Construction will provide complimentary convention registration for as many as 100 students interested in learning more about tilt-up concrete construction.
Irvine, Calif.-based Sage Construction and Real Estate has signed on as a gold sponsor for the agcXML initiative, geared toward bringing better information exchange among all construction companies and the systems they use. The initiative is supported by the Associated General Contractors of America. Burger Consulting Group was engaged by the AGC to serve as the steward for this initiative. It brings together a core group of software developers and industry professionals to build greater software interoperability standards and practices and to enable the reliable exchange of transactional data involved in a typical construction project including submittals, RFIs, payment data, and addenda.
"The willingness within the industry to deliver true interoperability is at an all-time high. This agcXML initiative is occurring at the right time, when the industry is truly looking for improved project efficiencies," said Dennis Stejskal, Sage Construction vice president of Product Management, adding the company will work with AGC, Burger Consulting and other industry vendors "to help deliver the real benefits that can be accomplished with the efficient exchange of project information."
The initiative was first launched in 2009 to address the lack of transactional standards and transport mechanisms that have long plagued the construction industry. It resulted in a set of XML schemas designed to facilitate the exchange of data allowing software developers the ability to modify applications to import and export data in a standard format. Activity around the initiative had slowed over the past few years, but as demand grew for interoperability and the technology to support it improved, the AGC, through its IT Forum Steering Committee, resurrected the effort.
Notes AGC Chief Information Officer Fara Francis, "[Sage Construction's] understanding of the importance of bringing open standards and adoption of agcXML to our industry is a testament to the company's forward-thinking strategic positioning. Sage has been engaged in this conversation of open standards and interoperability for a long time, and therefore, we look forward to continued collaboration with them on this important industry initiative."
The newly formed group of industry leaders will inject momentum into this renewed initiative by developing new schema, documentation and possible transport options and by updating existing schema. The agcXML project management office will be presenting the standards to contractors and software developers as well as working with software vendors on the technical specifications and structure. Additional information on the project can be obtained by visiting http://agcxml.org.
Equipment manufacturers gauge export volumes
U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 21 percent during the first half of 2013, with $10.8 billion shipped to global markets compared to $13.7 billion at midyear 2012, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The AEM off-road equipment manufacturing trade group consolidates U.S. Commerce Dept. data with other sources into global trend reports for members.
Nearly all world regions recorded double-digit declines, except Central America with a double-digit gain. For construction equipment exports for the first half of 2013, compared with midyear 2012:
Exports to Europe declined 20 percent for a total $1.4 billion, and dropped 15 percent to Canada for a total $3.7 billion.
Exports to Asia decreased 24 percent to $1.2 billion.
Exports to Central America gained 15 percent to $1.2 billion, with exports to South America dropping 13 percent to $1.9 billion.
Australia/Oceania's export purchases decreased 62 percent to $750 million, while Africa took delivery of $654 million worth of construction equipment, a 20-percent drop.
Ready mixed association calls for design entries
The Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association is accepting entries through December 6 for its 32nd annual Concrete Design Awards competition, showcasing best uses of ready-mixed in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Winners will be honored at the Concrete Design Awards Ceremony, next March at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel.
A panel of Wisconsin/UP educators and construction professionals will judge the entries in categories that range from ICF to Decorative Commercial to Site Cast Tilt-Up. To be eligible, a project must be completed in 2011, 2012 or 2013, and its concrete producer is a member of WRMCA. Engineers, architects, contractors, project owners, developers, and producers are encouraged to apply.
Cosponsors for the 2013 program are Acuity, BW Supply, County Materials, GeoTest, WRMCA, and the ACI International – Wisconsin Chapter. Entry applications are available for download at the WRMCA website, www.wrmca.com. For more information or to request an entries brochure, contact Cherish Schwenn, 800/242-6298; [email protected]
Cemen Tech is transferring Elkin Hi-Tech volumetric mixer line production to its Indianola, Iowa, flagship facility near Des Moines, and planning a customer support center in eastern Pennsylvania for namesake, Elkin and International Mobile Mixer brands.
Production of the Elkin Hi-Tech line of mobile concrete mixers will begin transitioning from an Indiana, Pa., plant to the Iowa operation in October. "This enables us to better respond to customer demand for the Elkin Hi-Tech product line while leveraging manufacturing and engineering synergies with our line of Cemen Tech products," says CEO Chris Wignall. "It also enables us to take advantage of the progress we are making as we work to become a lean enterprise. This is a positive move for customers and Cemen Tech."
The Pennsylvania support center positions Cemen Tech to provide fast, quality service from qualified technicians who have extensive knowledge and experience in construction, maintenance, repair and mixing applications of Elkin products, he adds, while demonstrating commitment to a strong, eastern U.S. customer base. Cemen Tech acquired Elkin Hi-Tech and its product lines in 2007; both are wholly owned subsidiaries of Multi-Tech, Inc.
The Roanoke Cement Co. Front Royal, Va., terminal has logged 12 years, nine months without a lost time accident, an accomplishment that garnered first place in the 2013 Cement Industry Terminal Safety Awards. Responding to the Portland Cement Association recognition, "This achievement represents the entire length of time the plant has been in operation," Titan America Director of Customer Resources and Distribution David Brinkley, tipping his hat to the Front Royal staff for its "terrific accomplishment."
The PCA Logistics Committee members consider factors such as accident prevention, accountability, safety and environmental innovations as criteria for judging. Front Royal's other safety accomplishments included Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia, implementation of a Hazard Tag Tracking program, an on-site driver-training program, and recognition by the EPA in the Energy Star Challenge for Industry.
The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Labor and Industry honored the exemplary safety performance in August with certification in the program. Titan America/Roanoke Cement officials, as well as customers and local dignitaries, were on-hand to celebrate with the Front Royal staff.
After a seven-year absence, Don McNutt has rejoined Spillman Co., returning to the Columbus, Ohio, formwork and precast equipment manufacturer as president and chief operating officer. During his career, McNutt has been actively involved in various capacities within the concrete products industry, having worked for architectural, structural, pipe, and underground precast producers. In his new capacity at Spillman, he will be responsible for all production, engineering, sales, office, and customer activities and will also directly serve our customers in the Southeast U.S.
McNutt holds a civil engineering degree from University of Cincinnati and P.E. registrations in Ohio and four other states. While already a member of ASCE and ASTM, he will become an active member of ASTM C13 on Concrete Pipe and C27 on Precast Concrete, and will also participate in various other industry committees.
Cummins Inc. marked production of the 1.5 millionth engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, N.Y., last month. Established in 1974, JEP is one of the top five heavy-duty diesel engine producers worldwide with production in recent years typically exceeding 100,000 engines annually. The JEP also remains one of the company's largest manufacturing facilities, as it accounts for 12 percent of Cummins total engine production in 2012.
"Cummins has remained the leader in the heavy-duty North American truck market by consistently delivering engines with better fuel economy, reliability and durability. We credit much of our success to the hard-working employees that commit themselves every day to provide products and service that meet or exceed our customer expectations," said Plant Manager Mike Abbate.
The largest private employer in Chautauqua County, N.Y., with over 1,400 employees working in the 1 million-plus square feet, Jamestown is one of Cummins 28 worldwide manufacturing locations and produces many of the heavy-duty engines, including the ISX15, the ISX12 and the ISM diesel models. The flagship ISX15 engine continues to be the top-selling engine in the heavy-duty truck market with Jamestown total production exceeding 677,000 ISX15 engines since 2003. The Heavy-Duty Engine Plant is also in full production with the new high-performance Cummins Westport ISX12 G Heavy-Duty natural gas engine.
CeraTech Inc. in Alexandria, Va., has expanded operations into the Middle East and Africa via a license agreement with CeraTech ME&A, Ltd., a newly formed, separately owned and operated company with exclusive rights to manufacture, market, and sell CeraTech's highly durable and environmentally-friendly cements. As the licensor, CeraTech will provide technical support and ongoing product development and research to ME&A.
According to CeraTech Inc. CEO Jon Hyman, "Establishing an independent licensing agreement in the Middle East and Africa is an important step for our company. ME&A has the ability to provide what is essentially a zero carbon construction material to fast growing markets in countries outside the United States."
CeraTech Inc. offers three cement system brands: ekkomaxx, a general-purpose; Kerok, acid and corrosion resistant; and, Firerok, high heat and thermal resistance. Third-party laboratory results from life cycle testing demonstrate that CeraTech cement concrete has a life cycle more than twice that of conventional portland cement concrete.
"[The] technology is uniquely positioned to meet the high growth demand for construction materials in the Middle East and Africa regions," says CeraTech ME&A CEO Laurent Delifer. "Our product satisfies both government and private corporation concerns for sustainability and meets the stringent standards set by oil and gas companies. Countries in our markets are at the very early stage of establishing green building practices. The ability to offer cement with a virtually zero carbon footprint and that uses much less water gives us a very strong competitive advantage as well. We will be working closely with current cement producers and key players in the ecosystem to establish markets throughout the Middle East and Africa."
Report LEED-certified building occupancy above 4 million
The U.S. Green Building Council has released its inaugural LEED in Motion report, a holistic statistical snapshot of the green building movement aimed at equipping its members with the insight to make a strong case for sustainable building activity. The first of three reports in the LEED in Motion series, available exclusively to USGBC member companies, LEED in Motion: People and Progress examines the individuals and organizations that are driving and benefitting from green building, utilizing graphics, charts and other tools to demonstrate the breadth of the community intent on creating buildings that are better for the environment and the people who utilize them every day.
"LEED is a transformative force that works at the intersection of a variety of societal and economic interests, including the construction, real estate and environmental communities," says USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi. "The new LEED in Motion report reflects that incredible cross-section of people—diverse in background, geography and vocation—who are working together to fulfill USGBC's mission of a sustainably built environment within a generation."
The first section of the report, Occupants and Industry, examines the broad community that engages with green buildings as residents and tenants—as much a part of the movement as industry practitioners. Currently, USGBC estimates that more than 4.3 million people live and work in LEED-certified buildings, while more than 6.2 million people experience a LEED-certified project every day. The LEED Professionals section of the report considers the community of more than 186,000.
LEED credential holders are actively applying their specialized knowledge of LEED to advance the green building rating system while adding value to the firms that employ them. In particular, the report notes the top 10 U.S. states for LEED Professionals, as well as the top 10 industries in which they are employed.
The report also examines the nearly 13,000 USGBC member organizations, ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to small neighborhood businesses, representing 13 million employees and $1.8 trillion in combined revenue. People and Progress reports on the location and market sectors of these geographically and professionally diverse organizations, which are advancing green building with activities such as portfoliowide LEED certifications and participation on LEED development committees.
The report also features several project spotlights, highlighting sustainable features and achievements at projects in the medical, education and commercial real estate sectors, in addition to interviews with green building leaders. USGBC will release the next two LEED in Motion reports, Places and Policies and Impacts and Innovation, later this year. USGBC members can download LEED in Motion: People and Progress, by visiting www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-motion-people-and-progress.
Mars Mineral lands lightweight aggregate machinery contract
Mars Mineral, a Pennsylvania fly ash-pelletizing equipment specialist, recently completed the sale of three 30D120L pin mixers and two P-120 Disc Pelletizers to U.K.-based Lytag Ltd., which will deploy the equipment at the Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire, England. Lytag lightweight aggregate, the pelletized fly ash, suits ready mixed and manufactured concrete, plus drainage and filter applications.
The aggregate production entails fly ash conditioning in the pin mixers and pelletizing in the Mars Mineral-supplied discs. Pellets formed are then heated to a temperature of around 2000°F and processed to the required grades, depending on target application. The finished product has diameters ranging from 9/16 in. to conventional fine-aggregate grades.
Acknowledging Lytag's equipment choice, aimed at maintaining a key position in the U.K. lightweight aggregate market, Mars Mineral President Clayton Woodward notes, "It's gratifying to help a customer make a highly useful product from a material that would otherwise become part of the solid waste stream."
In addition to producing machinery that converts fine dusts and powders into spherical shaped pellets, the company also offers materials testing, equipment rental, systems design, and engineering and installation. Mars Mineral is based in Mars, Pa., near Pittsburgh, is a division of Woodward Inc.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the 20th season in the program's history, the MIT field hockey team copped All-Conference honors as junior defender Katie Boothe was selected to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-Conference First Team. She became the Engineers' first First-Team honoree since Deanna Lentz `06 was tabbed in 2005.
As the anchor of the middle of MIT's defense, Boothe consistently created tackles and interceptions at the midfield. In addition, she served as an option on the Engineers' offensive penalty corners. For the season, Boothe registered one goal and one defensive save.


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A public library exists to serve all the residents of a community. The value of the public library depends upon its ability to provide services which meet the community's needs. This chapter discusses several of the basic services offered by most public libraries.
Circulation is the process which facilitates the loaning of library materials. Steps in the circulation process are:
1. Establishing a borrower registration procedure.
2. Establishing a circulation system (check-out and check-in library materials).
3. Establishing a system to return "overdue" library materials to the library.
Registration Procedure
A registration system, either automated or paper-based, is required to establish a borrower registration procedure. Figure 2 shows an example of a registration card which is filed alphabetically by the users last name and kept in the library for record purposes. A borrower's card is then issued to the patron. Information on the borrower's identification card usually includes dates of issuance and/or expiration in addition to borrower's name and address. Library rules and regulations are given to the borrower along with the card. See sample registration card figure 2, page 38.
Circulation Procedure
The purpose of the library's circulation (check-out) system is to allow the borrower to use library materials outside of the library while at the same time giving the library staff a record of materials on loan, the names of the borrowers and a date the materials are due. Steps for a simplified, check-out procedure are:
1. When the borrower brings material(s) to be checked out to the counter, verify that the borrower does have a valid library card and that the materials may be used outside of the library. (For security and convenience it is often best to have the circulation desk near or at the point of exit.)
Number: Expires: ........................................................... (Do not Write Above This Line)
I hereby agree to obey all of the rules and regulations of the library.
Name (Printed):
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Business Address:
Business Phone:
Parent's Signature: (If borrower is under 13)
Figure 2. Registration Card
2. Remove the book card from the book pocket and have the borrower sign it using his/her signature, or borrower's card number, or both. If a library automation system is used the bar code will be scanned and the information recorded in the system.
3. Stamp the date due on the book card attached to the circulating material. Use an adjustable date stamp and ink for stamping the due date on the material.
4. File the book card by the due date in a date due file. This file should have dividers for each month of the year as well as for numbers up to 31 for each possible day of the month and one divider for overdue materials. The files and stamps can be ordered from a library supplier such as those given in Appendix D. If an automation system is used the computer will automatically make the date due.
To check materials in, follow these steps:
1. Check the due date of the materials being returned. If an automated system is used, scan the barcode in the check in mode.
2. Collect overdue fines if the material is overdue and fines are charged.
3. Locate the book card in the appropriate divider and place it back in the book pocket of the returned item, or in the case of an automated system, clear the item from the borrower's record.
4. Reshelve the materials.
There is no recommended policy for handling overdue materials. Librarians have tried everything from charging no fines to charging heavy fines. No one system resolves the problem. Use a policy that best suits your library. Some suggested procedures include:
1. Mail an overdue notice to the borrower when materials are overdue. Add the due date and the name of item. The notice should be enclosed in a sealed envelope to protect the borrower's privacy.
2. If an email address is available, send a notice to the borrower indicating the due date and name of overdue item.
3. If using a manual system, file the book card in the overdue section of the file either by the author's or borrower's last name and noting the date the notice was sent. Also consider dividing the overdue section into "First Notice" and "Second Notice".
4. If the overdue material is not returned, send a second notice using a form letter. The letter would detail the overdue materials, their due dates and their replacement costs.
5. Re-file the book card noting the date the "Second Notice" was mailed.
6. If the overdue material is not returned, consider other courses of action including temporarily halting check-out privileges until the matter is resolved.
A major function of a public library is to provide information. Public libraries generally have a separate reference section which contains materials frequently used for that purpose. The materials are not circulated outside the library and are identified with an "R" or "Ref" at the beginning of the call number. Materials in the reference section of the library are usually of two types:
1. Those that provide the information directly such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, directory, handbook, almanac, manual, yearbook, atlas, gazetteer and biographical sources.
2. Those that guide you to a source which has the information needed such as an index, bibliography and abstract.
Reference materials should be current, accurate, easy to use and relevant to the community. All of these factors should be considered when selecting them. Guides useful in selecting reference materials are:
Kennedy, Scott, editor. Reference Sources for Small and Medium Sized Libraries, 6th edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1999.
Hysell, Shannon Graff, associate editor. Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, Volume 27. Westport, Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited, 2007
You can locate copies of these guides at local libraries using WorldCat (http://www.worldcat.org/). If you visit a local library to review reference materials consider contacting the librarian to introduce yourself.
If material in the local library is not sufficient to answer patrons reference questions, other resources outside the library will need to be consulted. Large public and state libraries have many additional resources and skilled professionals to assist in locating information.
Librarians should keep a log or other record of the number and type of reference requests. This serves several purposes. It aids in collection development, in justifying budget requests and in planning. It is also useful to note on the record those questions which were answered at the local level.
The librarian should always be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and persistent in assisting users locate the information they need.
Internet and Computer Access
Oftentimes, public-access computers at libraries are the only places where patrons can access the Internet. However, funding and reliable access to the Internet can be a problem for many small libraries. Fortunately, outside agencies such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and federal grant programs have given funds for rural and tribal libraries to obtain the technology and telecommunications necessary to provide this service to communities.
Computers in the library can not only be used for Internet access, but also for access to the library's catalog, electronic books and journals, CD-ROMs, games, word processing and other software programs. Libraries that are part of a consortium of other libraries can often have access to subscription-based services for a reduced rate, often based on library size or type.
Examples of computer usage by user age group can be found throughout this chapter.
If the public has access to computers and the Internet, it is important to have a computer usage policy in place that users agree to before using the computers.
Children, as a group, present an excellent opportunity for a library to show how it can be a positive contributor in the community. Children are generally considered to be those individuals up to fourteen years of age. The actual choice of defining this service population rests with individual libraries.
Children have individual needs and interests which should be determined in order to serve them well. Further, because most children from age 6 on are attending school, it is important to offer programs and services which complement, not duplicate, those programs and services offered by the school library/media center. This is especially important to tribes where funding for libraries is limited. Tribal librarians need to work closely with the staff of the school library/media centers in their area.
If staff size will allow, and the service population is large enough, one person should be assigned to work full-time with children services. If staff size is limited, volunteers who can help provide children's services might be recruited. Responsibilities for the children's librarian include:
1. Identifying the changing needs of children.
2. Selecting library materials (both print and non-print).
3. Developing and operating programs.
4. Assisting children in selecting library materials.
5. Monitoring and assisting children with computer usage.
6. Designing, developing and instituting exhibits/displays.
7. Weeding the children's collection.
8. Instructing children on the library's services and programs and how to use them.
9. Supervising volunteers.
10. Promoting children's programs and services.
The library facility should be organized in a manner which provides the children with a comfortable, friendly environment. Use appropriate furniture (size, height, etc.); bulletin boards; hands-on displays (those that a child can touch and/or hold); plants; cultural displays; and other items that appeal to children. Water fountains and restrooms should be available. The circulation counter should be at a level which accommodates children or a step stool should be provided for their use. Some activities commonly offered for children include:
1. Readers Guidance - Some children will want help in identifying library material of interest to them. Interviewing the child to determine exactly what he/she wants and knowing the collection well enough to suggest appropriate materials are critical to this process. It is important to determine what the child wants, not what others think he/she should be interested in.
2. Programs - Specific programs designed to encourage use of the library can vary from story telling to demonstrations. Tribal libraries might want to include elders who tell traditional stories or give demonstrations on making traditional arts and crafts. This type of programming also presents an opportunity to get parents and their children together, to participate in a library program. Summer reading programs encourage children to read as well as develop good reading habits.
3. Reference - Basically the same type of informational services discussed in the "Reference" section of this chapter.
4. Print and Non-Print Materials - The availability of appropriate printed materials, such as books and magazines, is essential to the success of the library's children's program. Equally desirable is the availability of non-print materials such as videos, DVDs, tapes, toys and games.
5. Outreach - Not all children will come to the library. The use of outreach programs helps bring unserved children to the library by informing them of the library's programs and services. Outreach activities can be held in cooperation with school and other community events. Consider consulting the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, for outreach ideas and other resources. http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alsc.htm
6. Computer Access - Computer access at the library can be a useful resource for the many families who do not have a computer at home. Electronic games and educational software programs can complement children's development. For older children, computers can be used for classes, homework, and online research and Internet access. If children are given access to the Internet, careful consideration to an Internet policy should be given. The American Library Association provides a useful set of links to Internet policies for public libraries, most of which contain language specific to children. http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscpubs/childrentheinternetpoliciesthatwork/ChildrenInternetSampPol.htm
Young adults are usually defined as teenagers, or individuals from 14-18 years of age. Librarians recognize that young adults have unique interests and needs, needs that reflect the transition to adulthood that they are experiencing.
One method available for acquiring initial data on young adult needs is by observing what current fads and things which interest them. Needs can also be determined by cooperating with nearby school library/media centers. Knowing what the school curriculum is and what kinds of school assignments students are working on enables the tribal librarian to assist students in selecting material to read and in locating information.
The availability of qualified, caring staff is essential to successfully serving young adults. Staff must be able to communicate easily with young people. While a full-time staff person working with young adults might be preferable, it is not always necessary (for example tribes with small populations) or practical (for example budget restrictions).
The library facility should provide an environment in which the young adult feels comfortable.
Some libraries may want to provide a separate young adult collection. if this is the case, the collection should be closely identified with the adult collection, not the children's collection. If no separate collection is provided, young adult materials should be shelved with adult materials. The collection should include fiction and non-fiction materials and be in both print and non-print formats. Paperbacks and graphic novels have proven to be especially popular.
Young adult activities might include:
1. Readers Guidance - The library staff, after carefully determining the young adult patron's interests/needs, should be familiar enough with the library's collection to identify library materials which meets their interests/needs and should direct them to it.
2. Programs - Specific programs designed to appeal to young adults include those with Native cultural history, traditions, storytelling, arts and crafts. Those held in conjunction with other agencies, such as health agencies might include topics on alcoholism and drug abuse. Libraries can also host games, contests, summer reading programs, video games, and book clubs to appeal to young adults. All programs should be evaluated to see if they are reaching the young adult.
3. Reference - Basically the same type of services discussed in the "Reference" section of this chapter. Young adults will most often need to use reference material in conjunction with their school assignments.
4. Interlibrary Loan - Those materials of interest to young adults but not available in the local library may be obtained through interlibrary loan from another library. Contact the state library to determine what interlibrary loan services and/or systems are available.
5. Print and Non-Print Materials - The library's collection should contain print and non-print materials most popular with young adults. Non-print material most popular with young adults are videos, DVDs and CD's. Types of print most popular with this age group are graphic novels, magazines and paperback books.
6. Outreach - Outreach is used to bring young adults to the library. It can be used to advise/notify them of library programs and services in an effort to get these members of the community to use the resources available to them in the library. Cooperation with local schools, particularly high schools and mid schools is one very efficient way to develop outreach activities. Consider consulting the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, for outreach ideas, national outreach programs such as Teen Read Week, and other resources. http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsa.htm
7. Computer Access - If available, computers can be a valuable resource for young adults and can help bring them into the library. Computers can be used to teach tech classes, for homework, games, and online research and Internet access. If young adults are given access to the Internet, careful consideration to an Internet policy should be given. (example of internet policy for young adults)
List of awards given to young adult books (to guide collection development) Alex Awards YALSA's Best Books for Young Adults Great Graphic Novels for Teens Outstanding Books for the College Bound Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Adults are generally considered to be those people over 18 years of age. There are a number of sub-groupings within the adult population including college students, senior citizens, and others. Because of the number of adult sub-groupings, there is a wide variety of activities the library might offer.
As with children and young adults, the needs and interests of adults must be determined in order to plan those activities which will best meet their needs. Initially, adult informational needs can be determined as part of a comprehensive needs assessment. Additionally, more current data on adult needs can be acquired through an awareness of tribal events as well as trends and events at the state and national levels.
To serve the adult population well, library staff must be people-oriented, that is, enjoy working directly with people; know the community and know how to determine individual needs; and know the library's collections and services. Some of the duties and responsibilities of staff are:
1. To identify adult library/information needs and interests.
2. To select print and non-print materials for the library's collection which meet these needs and interests.
3. To weed the library's collection of materials that are outdated, worn or no longer of any interest.
4. To design, develop and operate library programs.
5. To instruct patrons on how to use the library.
6. To promote library programs and services.
7. To assist patrons in identifying materials of interest.
8. To assist patrons with computer usage.
The library facility should provide a pleasant environment for the adult patron. Appropriate furniture and equipment will make the library comfortable and easy to use. The facility, if at all possible, should have a meeting room available for public use. The availability of a meeting room will bring people in to the library and expose them to its programs and services.
Adult activities might include:
1. Readers Guidance - Staff will direct users to materials which meet their needs. Users will ask a wide variety of questions from "I want something to read" to "I want information on the history of the Seminole Nation." Staff should be able, by talking to the patron, to determine the exact information being requested and then direct the patron to it.
2. Programs - Programs of interest to the adult community can include those dealing with Indian history and culture; finding and obtaining a job; legal and civil rights; adult education; and services for Indian people. Program costs, in terms of both time and money can be minimized by cooperating with other agencies and individuals.
3. Reference - Basically the same type of services discussed in the "Reference" section of this chapter.
4. Interlibrary Loan - The tribal library will not have all information/material needed. However, the requested material may well be available through the use of interlibrary loan. Contact the state library to determine the systems, if any, available to the tribal library.
5. Print and Non-Print Materials - Books, magazines and newspapers selected to meet community needs will help ensure the success of the library program. A basic collection of books by and about Native Americans is listed in Appendix E. Non-print materials such as DVDs, audio books, cassette tapes, video tapes, and photographs are items of high interest to adult users. Subjects of particular interest to Native Americans include Indian history and culture; repair manuals, such as those on auto repair or construction; legal and civil rights; health; consumer information; and contemporary events.
6. Outreach - Bringing new adult users into the library can be accomplished by working closely with service agencies from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Public Health Service and other tribal departments. For instance, the library staff may work with BIA adult education specialists at the Bureau of Indian Affairs to develop programs and services for adults. The library may want to work with the tribal or Bureau records office in providing genealogical information. The American Library Association provides resources on outreach to the public that can be used by any type of library.
Incorporating archival services with the library is becoming very popular with Indian tribes. Reasons for setting up a tribal archives include:
1. Archival records help preserve the history and culture of the tribe.
2. Archives collect, organize and retain valuable and irreplaceable tribal records which can be used in tribal litigation and as a reference in other legal matters.
3. Archival records provide invaluable data in planning for the future.
An excellent source of information on establishing a tribal archives program is a book by John A. Fleckner, entitled Native American Archives, An Introduction available from the Society of American Archivists (600 S. Federal, Suite 504, Chicago, Illinois, 60605), 1984.
To start an archives program Fleckner recommends the following steps:
1. Establish the archives on a solid foundation.
2. Develop the facility and staff.
3. Build the holdings of the archives.
4. Establish control over the holdings.
5. Build community support.
6. Find outside assistance. (Fleckner, p.41)
Providing a firm foundation for an archives program is most critical to its success. An archives program should be operated with permanent, not grant, funds. An archival program, if it is to achieve its objectives, must have some assurance that it will have future funding. Other elements needed for providing a firm base from which the archives program would operate include: the legal establishment of the archives program (most appropriately by tribal resolution); authority to acquire appropriate materials or have them deposited with the archives program; and determination of who may use archival materials and how they will be preserved and protected. This is especially important as some archival material may well be very sensitive (for example tribal religious practices) and restricted access may be necessary.
The materials stored in a tribal archive will vary with the tribe. Some archives will separate record keeping functions from the archival program, business records from tribal resolutions for example. Some tribes will combine archival and record keeping functions, especially smaller tribes with limited resources.
Archival materials are not necessarily limited to official tribal documents. Other materials which contribute to its purpose should be included in the archives collection. Other sources of material include individuals; non-tribal agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Public Health Service; non-governmental organizations such as veterans groups, church groups or civic groups; and materials stored in other archives such as state archives, the National Archives, university archives, and local history groups.
Archival materials are not classified in the same manner as other library materials, that is by Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress classification. Archival materials are organized by group, that is by the person, agency, etc. that put the collection together. For example, the files of a tribal leader would be kept together, not filed individually in a general collection. Special training is necessary for the person responsible for organizing archival collections and is available from a variety of sources. Contact the state library to determine the assistance available.
The purpose of the library is to serve its community by meeting its informational and recreational needs and interests. The tribal library, in most cases, will never be able to reach all of the members of the community, but it should always strive to do so.
Tribal libraries generally operate with limited staff and funding. Ideally, the library would have enough personnel to handle individual activities such as reference, children's, young adult, and adult services but in reality small libraries have to provide these services with very limited staff, usually 1 or 2 persons. Volunteers can be used for some activities. Cooperation with personnel from other tribal programs can extend services. Other librarians, either locally and/or at the state library can be consulted for guidance and assistance.
Archival services, because of their importance to tribes both culturally and legally, will probably be of interest to the community at large and tribal government in particular. Begin to collect important tribal documents and information so the material will be preserved and available to the tribal community for present as well as future use.


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Cyborg Cast For Batman Vs Superman
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by sdsichero » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:35 am
You need a spanking
by Scintillant-H » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:38 am
No thank you, I've had mine for the day.
by sdsichero » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:44 am
How about tomorrow at 9:30 then?
(runs away)
by SporkBot » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:14 amYeah, I expect Victor Stone to show up briefly, and not show up again until a JL movie. OR, there's a post-or-mid-credits scene that has him waking up after an accident, and we may or may not see him with robot parts.
I do agree with the sentiment that this single movie is getting too many cameos. Iron Man had one, ONE cameo at the end, and that got everyone excited for Avengers four years in advance.
That said, this is, what, only the second confirmed non-super, non-bat character set to appear? Stuff like The Rock, Aquaman, and Robin are all just spastic fan ranting, isn't it?
I have to respectfully disagree. While Eternal is still just starting and I wouldn't call it epic, they're building to something here, something that's clearly been planned for a while (which not everything New52 related can say). I've liked what they've done in three out of the intended 60 issues.
by sdsichero » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:47 am
I didn't care for Man of Steel so I did not get the home version. According to the article though, there was a mention of Stone in either some deleted or bonus material.
by Chessack » Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:17 pmI think one of the frequent problems with superhero movies is that they try to introduce too many new characters per film. Spider-Man 3 had this issue -- too many villains (Harry kind of, Venom, and Sandman). Now you need a mini-origin story or an "establishment" scene for each one, and that eats up 10-15 minutes of screen time per character. Now you have a 2-hour movie with 30-45 minutes unable to be devoted to the main plot, so the main plot gets short shrift.
Same thing happened in Batman Returns (Catwoman AND Penguin), Batman Forever (Riddler AND Two-Face AND Robin), Dark Knight Rises (Catwoman AND Bane AND Talia), and so on.
I think this is one of the reasons why the Marvel Studios movies have been overall better story-wise, even when they're not that great (like IM 2, IM 3, Thor 2). Most of the time they introduce ONE major villain. By the time we got to Avengers, ALL the characters had been introduced before. So they could focus on the story and did not have to waste valuable movie time explaining who Thor is, who Loki is, etc. That's what made using Loki as the main (on screen) villain such a great idea -- everyone already knew who he was, and plus he is a great villain AND played by an awesome actor, so how can you lose?
With this S vs. B movie, yes, Bats and Supes are known, but now they have to introduce WW (10 minutes), Cyborg (10 minutes) , Lex Luthor (10 minutes)... and who else? There goes 30, 40, more minutes of screen time NOT devoted to the plot. Which means they will have to have a simplistic, short plot, or else one that is cut around so badly no one knows what is going on.
by SporkBot » Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:33 pm
I feel the same way, but each was kind of essential to the underlying themes of revenge and forgiveness (which is why I still like the film). Like Iron Man 3, it's underappreciated, but at least Spidey 3 is more understandably so.
Not necessarily. I don't think they need to devote too much time introducing Lex. He's about as much a household name as Superman. Everyone knows who he is. It's possible to introduce him as part of the plot. And I don't think Diana or Victor would need any more development or focus away from the plot than Agent Coulson or Fury in Iron Man. All you need is Diana introducing herself to Bats and/or Supes, saying something like, "see you around", then not seen again. Boom. Done.
by Draco x » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:05 pm
Which is why I wish we got some other DC films before they dropped Superman Vs Batman as they could have introduced some of the other characters before leading up to this particular movie.
by fieldy snuts » Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:22 pmAt this rate I'm half-expecting Jokers Daughter to appear in this movie.
by Scintillant-H » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:40 am
I clicked "like" to this, but not in the "I like this idea" kind of way...
by Scintillant-H » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:50 am
That's fine with me I don't mind when someone disagrees, and other people's enjoyment of what I don't care for is the only thing that allows me to close those books with some peace instead of grief.
I was going to say "absolute grief" and "enjoyment of what I hate"--but even I have to admit that Batman Eternal isn't nearly as awful as I was expecting.
I was only really speaking on part of the three books as they stand on their own. Not together, but literally, by themselves. Same as I said in that RHATO cover thread, I think every product should be able to stand alone, even when it's part of a series, and if it can, then you know it's a good one, if only for you personally.
I can't gauge the whole series even if it was only meant to be 4 books long, because book 4 hasn't come out yet. As much of a bitch as I can be, even I'm not willing to be unfair, in that or any other way.
I hate how it's this cliche action movie twist at every other turn in the Eternal books, but I've come to expect cheap moves like that from Snyder. That's kind of my point about it not being as bad as I was expecting--I really thought it would be like or close to how Snyder's Batman series was, with Batman #28 being an indicator due to Tynion also being on that book. And #28 was... it was just... oh damn.... it was just so. F***ing. Bad.
With three "consulting writers" on Eternal's staff, I think that helped a lot, especially John Layman. I'm not familiar with his (or the other consulting writer's works) regular style (I grew up under a rock, remember), but from what I read in a couple of Layman's books, one of them being "Aliens Inhumane Conditions" (which I loved to death--HIGHLY recommend it) the man is damn good. He managed to make Harper Row, a huge ass Mary Sue, TOLERABLE. *
That, and Fobok is doing a freakishly amazing job on the art for Eternal. I mean--AMAZING. I look at Jim Lee's work and laugh that I can do better if I put effort into it (and not much effort either), but Jason Fabok... damn. I could match him, but all holy f***, it would about kill me. (his attempts to sexify Catwoman could have gone better, though) Even if someone hated the story more than anything else ever, Eternal is worth reading for that almighty artwork. I seriously can't wait for book 4, JUST for Fabok's work. That, and I like Gordon, and corny script or no, I hate seeing him in this position.... it's almost as bad as if someone smacked Alfred.
I could get into the book's flaws, but a.) take too long, b.) I'm sure no one cares (not that it would stop me if it mattered enough to me ) and c.) I'm still hoping that the potholes in the story are going to be explained in future books.
Like WTF was Catwoman doing at the MTA building? Batman was already in there long enough that she couldn't have seen him and just followed him (presumably) so was she there for some other reason besides "because it would be dramatic for her to be there when batman realized that Falcone is back"--? BS. I'm giving the books a chance to explain this, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm also not thrilled with the absolute BS in how they're handling Stephanie Brown's story, and no amount of books can explain how she can punch the gas canister on her dad's belt considering what her physical position to him was at the time.
But I've lost myself in "bitching mode" now. Seriously, though, it's always nice to hear from someone who likes something I don't like, but it's more satisfying when it's someone I respect. Which is most people at OH, really. (I'm insanely stupid like that XD)
* on the note of John Layman's work, I'm currently taking the pre-reboot in chronological order (not all of it, just the series that I feel like reading) and I don't know where/when I'm going to come across any of Layman's work. I came to "Inhumane Conditions" by accident, even. I could google his wiki or something, and get a list, but it wouldn't really tell his best work, in or out of DC, plus any bastard can edit the wiki. I'd rather listen to the bastards on OH. Not in doing what they say, just in listening to it.
If anyone has any suggestions as to Layman's best books--I'M LISTENING.
by SporkBot » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:14 pm
She had something in her hand. She punctured, rather than punched. Though it's kind of hard to tell what it was...
by Draco x » Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:39 pm
Hey, if she shows up to be killed off that fine by me.
by CrazyScarecrow » Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:19 pm
I can see the trailers now! DC fan favorite, Joker's Daughter, coming soon in Batman vs. Superman!
About the Cyborg thing: cool. I have been thinking about it and I have come to terms with Cyborg being on the League. I got over my anger of Martian Manhunter not being a founding member anymore. The regular Justice League book has got so off the focus of being the Justice League and has basically become Forever Evil. If Martian Manhunter was kept a founding member he would be having to keep going on in the crappy Justice League book.
I've been loving all the books Martian Manhunter has been in so maybe it was better of DC to be PC and promote Cyborg to founding member status of the Justice League.
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We're Living In the Most Creative Time In History
from the a-true-renaissance dept
It seems that plenty of others are recognizing this as well. Tom sent over a great blog post by Terry Border of Bent Objects, explaining why this is the most creative time in history... and why we shouldn't take that for granted. And, of course, a big reason for such an explosion of creativity is because of the internet, and the ability to not just create, promote and distribute works, but the ability to communicate.
Think about the art of writing for a minute. Think about creative, or biographical, or whatever kind of writing. Before blogging, how many people wrote any more than it took to fill the space of postcard? If it wasn't their profession, I'd say very few. Now, it seems like everyone has had a blog at one time or another. And now "micro-blogging" is in style thanks to Twitter. Not as many words you say? Right, but it's a different skill that people are learning. Very concise wording. Do people want to post boring tweets? Of course not. People spend quite a few minutes of their day trying to write interesting, humorous, or informative Tweets and Facebook updates. Small bits of creativity for sure, but add them up on a weekly basis, and it's quite a bit.That's just a small clip from his longer post, which goes into much more detail. It's worth a read, and definitely pay attention to his conclusion:
I think of all the craftspersons who have learned from each other on-line. Popular knitting blogs for instance have taken that old past-time of grandma's and made it mainstream. Before Etsy and the like, where would a person sell the scarves and hats that they made besides the occasional craft fair? I mean, a family only needs so many scarves, and then the knitting needles were put away. Communities on the web not only serve as a place to share work and ideas, but that also serve as shops to sell your product worldwide, creating a reason to make more, and to try new, crazy ideas. Kind of incredible.
My contention is that these days we live in right now will be looked back on with longing, especially with various governments trying to push through laws to control the internet. If that happens, these will be the good old days, so don't take them for granted. Look around and enjoy. I think this is an incredible time to make things, and I hope it stays around for a while.Couldn't have said it better myself. And this is part of the reason why so many people are so worried about things like SOPA, PIPA, ACTA and TPP. We don't want this amazing era to go away. We just want it to get better and better.


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A recent posting on comp.theory prompted this note:
given the 3 dimensional layout of a rope, I would like to know if
pulling the strings at both ends would result is knot or not.
MathWorld had this to say:
There is no general algorithm to determine if a tangled curve is a knot or if two given knots are interlocked. Haken (1961) and Hemion (1979) have given algorithms for rigorously determining if two knots are equivalent, but they are too complex to apply even in simple cases (Hoste et al. 1998).
Note that the question MathWorld asks appears to be slightly more general (asking if a given curve is a knot or not). The question by the comp.theory poster (I imagine) only asks about a motion pulling in two opposite directions (although this is probably not the most precise way to put it).
I imagine that the answer to the question posted above is well known: I'd be interested in a pointer if anyone has one.
There are a plethora of links on the web concerning knot theory. The Geometry Junkyard has a knot theory page, and a far more comprehensive set of links can be found at Knots On The Web.


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Don't Know Much About the Bible (Paperback)
Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never Learned (Don't Know Much About Series)
Harper Paperbacks, 9780380728398, 560pp.
Publication Date: July 27, 2004
With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling Don't Know Much About®, series now brings the world of the Old and New testaments to life as no one else can in the bestseller Don't Know Much About® The Bible. Relying on new research and improved translations, Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says. Jericho's walls may have tumbled down because the city lies on a fault line. Moses never parted the Red Sea. There was a Jesus, but he wasn't born on Christmas and he probably wasn't an only child.
Davis brings readers up-to-date on findings gleaned from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Gospels that prompt serious scholars to ask such serious questions as: Who wrote the Bible? Did Jesus say everything we were taught he did? Did he say more? By examining the Bible historically, Davis entertains and amazes, provides a much better understanding of the subject, and offers much more fun learning about it.
About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.


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40s jeans
Added Jan 13, 2012
Virginia, Virgin...
Dubbed my "girl-next-door jeans", these jeans were inspired by 1940s styles using Wearing History's Smooth Sailing pattern as a base. I made a number of changes, all of which are detailed in my blog posts here and here .
Pattern: Wearing History Smooth Sailing Trousers , heavily "sliced and diced" to emulate the details and lines of late 40s jeans. (I've made these trousers previously and loved them.)
Fabric: 100% cotton denim; medium weight (purchased originally for a sofa slip cover).
Alterations: Added a front hip pocket, back yoke, patch pockets, tapered the legs.
Techniques: Flat fell seams, mock flat fell, topstitching, adding hip seam pockets , adding belt loops, side placket zipper.
Make Again? Considering I rarely (if ever!) find jeans that fit me perfectly, yes! I can't say sewing jeans is my absolute favorite sort of sewing, but I don't loathe it either. For the fit and customization, it's definitely worth the effort (plus I have a perfected pattern now, so that saves time!).
Material Notes
jeans, denim
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Apr 17, 2014, 11.45 AMby ginaminton
Wow those are some really cool jeans.
Apr 6, 2013, 09.29 PMby freakusbzzz
EM, I just saw your blog with the new addition. How amazing! So nice to have you back on here. Your belly was the most perfectly round specimin of pregnancy and you didn't put on an oz of chubb! Enjoy being a mother and I'm waiting for all your vintage baby creations.
Jan 19, 2012, 06.42 PMby kleinfeeBest jeans ever! And they are perfect on you! Great work. Like your style very much.
Jan 15, 2012, 09.36 AMby tirrs
very nice jeans!
Jan 14, 2012, 01.23 PMby peaches2218
These are so cute on you, Casey!
Jan 14, 2012, 09.45 AMby mez53
yours jeans look fantastic. I'm in the process of making jeans and I hope they will come out as good as yours
Jan 14, 2012, 04.09 AMby rljulie
Wow! Never have I been tempted to sew jeans…but these are adorable. Jeans this cute would be worth quite a bit of effort. Nicely done!
Jan 13, 2012, 10.29 PMby nookie
super cute, particularly with the red top.
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Chamber President, Bill Morton stated that everyone is invited to participate and utilize the resources available at the Preparing for 2012 event. "This event benefits our members as well as other local businesses and organizations in Rogers Park with information and tips on... winterization, 4th quarter tax strategies and projecting the future of Rogers Park business in the coming year".
In addition to Rogers Park 2012 presentations and info-packs, this is a networking event where guests will be introduced to our community and businesses can connect with other businesses and organizations in our neighborhood. Tastes will be provided by eight local restaurants and cafes including Back in the Days BBQ, Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Hop Haus, Leona's, Luzzat Restaurant, Royal Coffee and The Fish Keg. The event will also be photographed by Bill's Digital Photos and broadcasted live worldwide on the Multi-Facet Network.
Who: Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce presents
What: Preparing for 2012 event
When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011 2-7pm
Where: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Why: Rogers Park Chamber Mission Statement - To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.
Rogers Park Chamber Vision Statement - To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.
For more information or questions, call the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 850-0049.


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# Notice (Oct 19/05): So ends my stay here on Blogger. This morning Google implemented an anti-spam 'feature' that forces me to answer a challenge phrase when I want to post to my own blog. No notice of the change, nothing. Worse is that it doesn't even work! I type the phrase, submit, "An error occured", post deleted. Damn you, Google. Chances are I will revive my blog somewhere else, sometime soon. I'll post the new coordinates here as soon as they become available. (BTW, I'm unable to post anything to my RSS stream, so I'd appreciate it if readers could spread the word and ask people to take a look at this notice)
Update (Oct 19/05, ~noon): After a frustrating few hours (and not just trying out alternatives to Blogger), I've decided that this is a good time to take a break from all this. A day? A week? Who knows. But I need to step away from it before I pass a heavy magnet over the whole mess.
Update 2: According to this post, the reason I'm seeing the CAPTCHA (challenge phrase) is that Blogger has classified my blog as spam. Thanks. User for five years and now I'm spam. I searched the Blogger site, but there is no mention of how to get the spam flag turned off. There is also no way of contacting anyone at Blogger. Wow. Spam they say I am, so spam I must be. Maybe it is time to take a break.


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SOURCE: Kessler Foundation
January 30, 2013 14:45 ET
WEST ORANGE, NJ--(Marketwire - Jan 30, 2013) - Kessler Foundation awarded a $323,333 Signature Employment Grant to APSE -- Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst -- in Rockville, M.D., to work with OfficeMax to develop a model of successful employment for people with disabilities. This Signature Grant is part of more than $2.17 million in grants distributed by Kessler Foundation to improve employment and job training options for Americans with disabilities.
For this project, entitled, "Maxing Out Diversity," OfficeMax and APSE will help nurture the careers of trainees towards success in their professional careers. Utilizing the spider concept, a specific training center will initially support a distribution center and then it will begin to spider out to area stores. Through this approach, individuals will have the option to choose a career track in a distribution or retail setting.
"Kessler Foundation funds innovative initiatives to help solve the low employment rate for people with disabilities," said Elaine Katz, vice president of Grants and Special Initiatives at Kessler Foundation. "Individuals with disabilities are often an untapped resource in the workforce. When given the opportunity, they have the determination and skills to greatly contribute to an organization. Employee dedication and productivity improves, which increases the bottom line. OfficeMax will serve as another shining example of the benefits of a workplace inclusive of individuals with disabilities."
OfficeMax will train individuals with significant disabilities in the company's core values, safety skills, job skills and social communication skills. Corporate disability experts from APSE will analyze the activities in each of the four training areas to serve as the foundation for instruction, evaluation and creation of support plans. Each trainee will have individualized training time, support, assistive tools and accommodations to ensure success.
APSE and OfficeMax will create a pre-training model that can be distributed across the company and quickly increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In the two-year grant period, the project will involve at least four OfficeMax facilities and support 40 jobseekers with disabilities. The partnership with Kessler Foundation will enable OfficeMax and APSE to expand the project to other markets across the country.
James Emmet will serve as the lead consultant for "Maxing Out Diversity." He was the strategy leader behind the award-winning Walgreens Outreach project that increased recruitment of job seekers with disabilities.
Signature Employment Grants are Kessler Foundation's largest grants. Awarded for a period of two years, Signature Grants range from $250,000 to $500,000. This is the second year that Signature Grants were available to organizations nationwide.
About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, the largest nonprofit organization in the field of disability research and employment, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition and mobility for people with multiple sclerosis, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other disabling conditions. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for job training and employment for people with disabilities. Since 2005, Kessler Foundation has invested more than $27 million in organizations and programs to increase the participation of people with disabilities, including veterans, in the workforce through strategic funding and philanthropic leadership. For more information, visit kesslerfoundation.org. Follow Kessler Foundation on Facebook, Twitter (@KesslerFound) and YouTube.
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Thread: Here comes the landslide
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#1 Here comes the landslide10-31-2012, 05:27 PM
I figured I post a little feel good story for the folks here at CU
Voters have figured out that President Obama has no message, no agenda and not even much of an explanation for what he has done over the past four years. His campaign is based entirely on persuading people that Mitt Romney is a uniquely bad man, entirely dedicated to the rich, ignorant of the problems of the average person. As long as he could run his negative ads, the campaign at least kept voters away from the Romney bandwagon. But once we all met Mitt Romney for three 90-minute debates, we got to know him and to like him. He was not the monster Obama depicted, but a reasonable person for whom we could vote.
As we stripped away Obamas yearlong campaign of vilification, all the president offered us was more servings of negative ads ads we had already dismissed as not credible. He kept doing the same thing even as it stopped working.The result was that the presidential race reached a tipping point. Reasonable voters saw that the voice of hope and optimism and positivism was Romney while the president was only a nitpicking, quarrelsome, negative figure. The contrast does not work in Obamas favor.
His erosion began shortly after the conventions when Indiana (10 votes) and North Carolina (15) moved to Romney (in addition to the 179 votes that states that McCain carried cast this year).
Liberals! The real fascists.
I heard the strangest thing today...that Romney is leading early voting by 51 to 46. No idea how true it is or who came to that conclusion.
If it's even remotely true Barry is in a world of shit.Be Not Afraid.
10-31-2012, 05:43 PMIn most sports, cold-cocking an opposing player repeatedly in the face with a series of gigantic Slovakian uppercuts would get you a multi-game suspension without pay.
In hockey, it means you have to sit in the penalty box for five minutes.
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Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;
Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever in their own sight! Isaiah 5:20-21 NASB
Romney will win the election with 272 EC's against obama's 266 ... You are not taking into account the 47% of retards who would vote for a pickle if it was running as a Dem.
I love my God, my country, my flag, and my troops ....
" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world."
"A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!"
" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world."
"A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!"
Dick Morris is routinely wrong and one of the worst pundits ever. Why people think he has much credibility is beyond me. What he predicts is usually a good indicator the other side is not only winning but dominating.Gun Control: The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her panty hose, is somehow morally superior to a woman explaining to police how her attacker got that fatal bullet wound - Unknown
The problem is Empty People, Not Loaded Guns - Linda Schrock Taylor
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This Tuesday is Mardi Gras and even though I will not be in New Orleans to celebrate, I take it as an excuse to whip up some NOLA inspired dishes since I am a huge fan on NOLA cuisine. I was really into New Orleans cuisine before I had even had a chance to go there and after finally getting the chance to visit a few years ago I came back with a long list of new recipe ideas to try recreating at home! Below you will find a list of some of my favourite New Orleans style recipes many of which are staples and pretty authentic (well as authentic as someone that did not grow up in New Orleans can make them) along with a few of my creative outtakes using the flavours of New Orleans cuisine. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Mardi Gras from home this Tuesday you cannot go wrong with one of these recipes!
Recipes for Mardi Gras
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Justin Bieber Was Shocked by Paternity Claim Press Coverage
A clip of Justin Bieber's interview with ABC News program 'Nightline' is available, in which The Biebs addresses the Mariah Yeater saga. Her paternity suit –remember, she claimed The Biebs knocked her up in a Staples Center Bathroom, post-performance, and nine months later little Tristan popped out — is long dead, but it clearly remains a sore spot for the singer.
The Biebs shares why he wrote the 'Believe' tune 'Maria' about her, saying, "It's about Mariah Yeater, who claimed that she had my baby, which is completely false. It's basically explains my side of the story and how I felt in the situation." He also acknowledges the thematic and lyrical similarities to Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean.' Because, really, how can he not? It's an obvious homage.
When asked about how the Yeater crisis felt from the inside, The Biebs bristled at how the media treated it. He admitted, "At first I didn't even really pay attention to it. I thought, 'This is crazy, this will blow over.' Then it made headline news. I was like, 'Why are they even picking this up? This is ridiculous.'"
The singer also mentions that he was surprised that the story got so much credence and coverage, saying, "I didn't even think anyone would believe it."
He did not, however, resent taking the DNA test to prove he was not the father, as Maury Povich is prone to declaring. He was more irritated than anything, saying, "I didn't want to take it. I was like, 'Why should I have to do this? Am I going to have to do this every time someone says this?' I wanted it to be over."
Biebs, we love you. Unconditionally. But it can be over if you stop bringing it up. Yeater's golddigging antics appear to have left a mark on our young and sensitive superstar. This isn't the first time he's had beef with the media, either. Look no further than the recent paparazzo scuffle.
Let it go, Biebs. Let it go. No need to be a Yeater Hater. She doesn't deserve your thoughts or time.
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Sept. 26, 2005
PRINCETON, N.J. - The men's water polo team met similar faces and similar results this weekend in the ECAC Championship at Princeton University. The Engineers competed against St. Francis College and Brown University for the second time this year and with Harvard for the third time. MIT, now 7-7 overall and 3-1 in league play, closed out the tournament with a 1-2 record and a seventh place finish. Their losses came to St. Francis (16-6) and Brown (10-6) on Saturday. The team rebounded on Sunday to upend Harvard by one goal (8-7) for the third time this season.
The Engineers experienced difficulty running their offense against St. Francis and Brown. MIT couldn't quite grasp what they wanted to do in the offensive end, and their opponents took advantage. The Engineers committed a total of 25 turnovers in the games.
"We couldn't protect the ball, and we forced too many passes that ended up being stolen," said head coach Felix Mercado. "I'm hoping after we watch the game film, we can see where the breakdowns are and improve in time for Northerns."
Always looking at the glass half full, senior Mark Liao felt good about the team's play.
"We did make more mistakes than we would have liked, but the freshman keep getting better and with more practice I think we are going to surprise a lot of teams in the post season," said Liao.
Leading the way offensively again was senior 2 meter man John Rogers, who tallied five goals. Senior Grady Snyder and freshman Dallas Chase chipped in four goals a piece. The team also received some positive offensive production from Junior David Dryjanski, who scored two goals against Harvard. Junior Kevin Amendt added three scores and sophomore Morgan Laidlaw and Mike Smith Bronstein had one goal each. Defensively, sophomore goalkeeper Robert Truax had a total of 25 saves, 13 coming against Harvard.
The Engineers travel to New London, Connecticut on Saturday, October 1 to compete with Connecticut College for the second time this season. MIT cruised to victory in the first matchup by an 11-2 margin on September 9.