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Accenture's robust growth required it to rethink its current talent management solution. Different interpretations and customizations of data values had developed across Accenture office locations globally and across Accenture's Global Delivery Network, resulting in no single "source of truth" for talent data. This meant Human Resources people had no single view of employee skills, specialties and credentials. Moreover, data delays from batch jobs relayed from location to location.
The situation was ready to be addressed with a new digitization perspective. Accenture's internal IT organization collaborated with a Human Resources team on developing a new, fully functional enterprise software system based on Microsoft technologies.
The IT/HR team started from a clean slate with four basic tenants: 1) consolidate all employee talent data and create "one source of truth," 2) enable the solution to operate in real time, 3) make it scalable, expandable, flexible and 4) make it cloud based. The team also wanted to use more generic and open data frameworks than Accenture had in the past, and to make the solution as simple and flexible as possible.
The project unfolded in three phases:
Data model/architecture
The initial focus was on the data. This involved building out a conceptual data model reflecting Accenture's skills taxonomy. The outcome: an enterprise view of the entities around talent, in the multiple ways needed. This led to the development of an enterprise entity framework and the formal codification of talent entities. The team continued to design the model out based on the Resource Description Framework.
To support this data model, a new, core "HR talent architecture" was developed. The solution was to create a pure micro services architecture, where every bit of data arrives via services or is pushed out via services. In this way, the Talent Hub would operate entirely on services in real time for inbound data and via services also for outbound data, as well as via an event-driven architecture.
The IT/HR team executed the solution: One team worked on front-end components and the other on the back end, building out the service layer of the architecture. The solution was Microsoft based and to be hosted in Microsoft Azure. The project team used an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach to provision the application in the cloud, and used software within the cloud that detects load and automatically assigns new resources to handle that load, enabling the Talent Hub to scale instantly and infinitely.
The work was complex and challenging. The project team needed to integrate with the legacy enterprise systems, figuring out all the connectivity and enabling Accenture's SAP ERP to "talk" to the cloud. They also needed to integrate the new Talent Hub skills taxonomy with the earlier and multiple taxonomies of legacy systems. They overcame this problem by developing and embedding logic into the work flow within the Talent Hub services that was able to take the new skills scenario and map it to the legacy skills taxonomy.
New front and back ends were deployed. This entailed converting skills data into the new skills taxonomy on the back end while also populating a mapping table behind the Talent Hub. This approach allows Accenture to operate in both worlds—one using a new taxonomy and the other of mapping into the "old" world.
The Talent Hub is an important digital investment in Accenture's capabilities to create a better workforce. It has made talent management at Accenture better and faster—and at huge scale. It has become the new system of record—with more than 16 million active records—for competency data, enabling almost instant accessibility to skills data versus in weeks. The Talent Hub is now the "single source of truth" for skills and provides insights to Accenture in ways that previously was not possible.
This enhanced capability allows the business to find skills, credentials, specialties and strengths to enable targeted buy, borrow or build talent investments. It ultimately lets Accenture make more informed decisions and better manage its people by leveraging their strengths, which in turn creates more value for Accenture's clients and for the company.


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Richard Sherman blasts Skip Bayless on 'First Take'
What did one successful blowhard say to the other?
"I'm better at life than you."
Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman was a master troll on ESPN's daily troll-fest, First Take, ripping Skip Bayless after everyone's favorite host tried to goad him into saying he's better than Darrelle Revis. Sherman spends four minutes blasting Bayless, calling him ignorant, pompous and worthless.
SHERMANIA: Sherman gets 'A' for classwork, 'F' for class
The whole thing comes off as contrived as the show usually is, but unlike normal segments on First Take, it's watchable. I highly recommend all four minutes.
The money quotes from Sherman:
• "Whenever you refer to me, whenever you speak to me, whenever you address me, address me as All-Pro Stanford graduate beacuse those are some accomplishments you will aspire to but never accomplish. You have never accomplished anything."
• "I think you think more of yourself than you can prove."
• "In my 24 years of life, I'm better at life than you."
• "I'm intelligent enough and capable enough to understand that you are ignorant, pompous, egotistical, cretin. I'm going to crush you on here because I'm tired of hearing about it."
• "I'm tired of your ignorant pollution."
It's fun to watch, even if highlighting it accomplishes the sole mission of First Take: Make headlines.
Even when he loses, Skip Bayless wins, again.
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OpenXava 4.2.3 released
A journey from Liferay to XavaPro
May 10, 2016
Many of you started with OpenXava before the version 5 so you were forced to use Liferay. Some of you are still stuck in Liferay and wonder if it is worth to migrate to XavaPro. If this is your case maybe the next interview is interesting to you. We have talked with Federico Alcantara, Sicflex CIO. They have migrated recently from Liferay to XavaPro and talk us about their experience.
Left: Javier Paniza, the interviewer. Right: Federico Alcantara, the interviewee.
Javier: Talk us about your application?
Federico: We have a full fledge Web ERP suitable for small to large organizations. Due to its design, we are able to offer it as a cloud service. It has been developed, almost, in Java, using OpenXava as its underlying platform. OpenXava, in its beginnings offered the possibility of producing a normal web application or a portlet set of modules which can be used in portal compatible to JSR-168, JSR-286 specifications. We've decided to deploy our application on Liferay Portal, thus relaying the user access and module permission to Liferay user management.
Javier: Why did you decide to migrate it to XavaPro?
Federico: While Liferay is a very well known stable and highly reliable portal manager. Liferay requires much server resources than a simple web application, no argues there. On the other hand, XavaPro offers a simple, yet powerful user management, with the advantage of just being added to the application as a small set of components without any penalty to the server resources. There are several other reasons, here are the most relevant we've found (so far).
Several users are running our cloud application with XavaPro integrated into it, and they are having a noticeable better performance. That was expected, since portlets must adhere to the lifecycle round trips specifications when actions are executed. In the end our application has a smoother response thus our users are having a better UI experience.
On the server side, there are less resources in use. Yes, we can serve more users with the same server configuration. Furthermore, our application is using less time to boot with a smaller memory footprint.
Fine grained user management. We developed a fine grained user management compatible with Liferay, including hooks, portlets and utilities to properly notify Liferay. With XavaPro, we can manage which modules are available to users along with its available actions.
Mobile. That single word, in XavaPro means a well designed UI, it is amazing to see how the same desktop-like views are transformed into a rich and intuitive mobile experience, without any re-coding at all!
Javier: Are you happy with the result? Why?
Federico: Undoubtedly. Besides the benefits mentioned before, we must add the programming and infrastructure maintenance as a given plus. We have one less layer to cope with, we can focus on upgrades to XavaPro, Java and the container (Tomcat in our case). That simple fact reduces the possibilities of incompatibilities issues.
One of our challenges included the capability of scale up or scale down in server infrastructure. This kind of configuration can be made available for Liferay and XavaPro deployments, however with XavaPro we were able to setup it up in a simpler way.
Javier: What advice would you give to those thinking in migrating to XavaPro?
Federico: It is a keeper. It is surprisingly simple to enable XavaPro into your OpenXava applications. Then your application will be leveled up to a mature, stable, fine grained user management with a really usable mobile user interface. If you already use a portal as your primary user management, when you switch to XavaPro you will be shocked, at first, then you will be amazed by its superb functionality.
That's all. We invite you to visit the Sicflex site and try their demo:


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Iran hard-liners say Rouhani halted missile drill
Tehran, Iran (AP) — Hard-line Iranian lawmakers are accusing President Hassan Rouhani of halting a scheduled missile exercise, the state news agency said Sunday.
IRNA reported that 24 members of parliament said in a statement that the Supreme National Security Council, headed by the president, stopped the annual test and did not approve its budget.
In a separate letter, the lawmakers accused Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of preventing foreign experts to assist Iran with its missile technology, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. It did not elaborate.
Western officials in the past have accused Iran of obtaining missile technology from North Korea. Iran denies the charge.
There was no immediate reaction from Rouhani's administration to the accusation.
Hard-liners are at odds with Rouhani and Zarif over their policy of outreach to the West.
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Trailer for 'Tetris: The Movie' is Fake, Thank God
Can you blame anyone for thinking that Hollywood is cooking up a movie based on the video game Tetris? It may not have a story or any characters, but it's a recognizable brand name and sometimes, it seems like that's all that matters. The following trailer is a joke from a group of talented filmmakers, but we worry that a producer or two may see this video and get the wrong idea.The video, created by a group called Warialasky, is a pretty spot-on parody of dark, overdramatic blockbusters based on children's toys and games (think 'Transformers' and 'Battleship'). Movie fans with long memories may remember the reports of an extremely dark, adult-oriented 'Voltron' movie that was being developed awhile back, so ideas like this may seem like a silly internet jokes, but they're all a little more real than you think. We can guarantee you that a studio or two have had a meeting about the potential of a Tetris movie. Hopefully, the failure of 'Battleship' has staved off this kind of movie for a few more years.
As fun as this video is, it's definitely not a new idea. A few years back, there was also this fake trailer for a 'Tetris' movie, but their take on how it should be adapted is decidedly different:


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Book Publishers Starting To Delay eBook Releases -- Taking Bad Ideas From Hollywood
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"Authors get the most publicity at launch and need to strike while the iron is hot. If readers can't get their preferred format at that moment, they may buy a different book or just not buy a book at all."Or they might just get an unauthorized digital copy. Hard to understand businesses that think it's reasonable to not offer customers what they want (especially when they're willing to pay for it).


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Alpaca yarns have been gaining in popularity quite quickly over the past few years, and it's no wonder: alpaca yarn is strong, soft, and warm. But how is it different from other fibers? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked alpaca questions.
How are alpaca yarns so soft?
Every piece of hair is made up of a series of scales. Animal fiber yarns that are soft tend to have very small, short scales. On average, alpaca fibers have shorter scales than sheep.
I can't wear wool. Can I still use alpaca?
Give it a try! Alpaca yarns do not contain lanolin, an oil that sheep produce to protect their fleece. That means that people with wool or lanolin sensitivities can still wear alpaca. Baby alpaca is especially great for people with sensitive skin.
Does alpaca yarn felt?
Unless the yarn is superwash, alpaca will felt. Because the scales are small, alpaca yarns will take a little bit longer to felt than traditional wool. However, the results are just as beautiful.
How do alpaca yarns drape?
100% alpaca has a beautiful drape, so it creates gorgeous shawls and accessories.
How stretchy is alpaca?
A yarn's bounce or stretch is determined by its scales. Since the scales are so short and smooth, they don't lock together. That means 100% alpaca yarns will have a tendency to stretch, and they won't shrink back into place like some wools will. This is a fantastic advantage when knitting or crocheting lace, as the stitches will really open up.
How are there so many undyed shades of alpaca?
Believe it or not, there are actually 22 natural colors of alpaca, ranging from neutrals like white and brown to rich golden oranges and silvery blues.
How warm is alpaca?
Super warm! Although it's very light, alpaca is incredibly warm, even when wet. In fact, it's my go-to yarn for winter knits because I know that it'll keep me cozy. It also has great moisture wicking properties.
So now that you know a little more about alpaca, why not give it a try? Our LB Collection Baby Alpaca comes in beautiful undyed shades, and our Martha Stewart Crafts Alpaca Blend combines alpaca with wool and acrylic for an easy care yarn.
Have more alpaca questions? Be sure to ask in the comments!
The LB collection baby alpaca also takes dye beautifully. It doesn't take it the same way that wool does, so test your colors, but it is a great way to add color to that super soft yarn.
Great point, Calenia! I've dyed the Fawn Heather into a beautiful heathered burgundy shade. The Natural color also takes dye very well.
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Three-dimensional control in stretching the hamstring muscle
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Objective: The limited elasticity and flexibility of the hamstring muscle often inhibits the performance of athletes. The stretching process of this tight and contractible muscle is a long and inconvenient process for the athlete. This can be reduced if the exercise is controlled in three dimensions.
Material/Methods: The author developed and patented the vertical plus sling suspension equipment. It is a new development since it enables complex exercises controlled in three dimensions, including vertical settings. The exercises developed for stretching the hamstring muscle demonstrates the benefits of the three-dimensional control.
Results: These exercises were used in the stretch-training of handball goal keepers, to improve their ability to defend the goal.
Conclusion: The controlled set of three-dimensional forces enlarges the diversity of the stretching, muscle strengthening, and coordination-improvement exercises. The equipment and the method offer new possibilities for prevention, wellness and fitness, as well as in the rehabilitation of athletes.
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- OSullivan K, Murray E Sainsbury D. The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2009;16(10):37.
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- Law RYW, Harvey LA, Nicolas MK, Tonkin L, DeSous M, Finniss DG. Stretch exercises increase tolerance to stretch in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a randomized controlled trial. Phys Ther. 2009;89(10):1016-26.


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Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: February 6, 2009
Description: Clinton National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Clinton National Bank, Clinton, IA
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 096016765 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a secret shopping scam.
The counterfeit checks do not resemble the authentic items and may be identified by the following traits: the instruments are light blue in color, contain both a thick and thin dark blue line along the top and bottom borders of the instrument, and include a gold emblem in the lower center portion of the check. The bank's logo appears as a negative image with white text on dark background in the top center portion of the check and contains the words "Member FDIC." The following security statement is printed within the bottom border and followed by a padlock icon: "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SECURITY FEATURES – SEE REVERSE."
Items presented to date have been made payable in the amounts of $2,800, $2,950, and $2,990; include a remitter name of Fu Young; and are signed by a Kathleen Beal.
Due to possible variations in the appearance of the bank's official items and differing scams associated with the counterfeit items, officials of Clinton National Bank suggest they be contacted to verify authenticity of the bank's cashier's checks if received from an unknown or questionable source.
Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit checks may contain the letterhead of "Extreme Secret Shopper, P.O. Box 17550, Kent, WA 98002-3202; Tel: 1-905-781-9292; Fax: 206-337-1657" and may be signed by Jenny Wong, Quality Research Manager. The correspondence informs the recipient that he or she has been selected to represent the company as a secret shopper. It is explained that the enclosed cashier's check is to be used during the assignment to make purchases at various merchants and to transfer money using a nationally known wire service. Recipients are instructed to telephone Officer Tim Walkers at 1-905-781-9292 for detailed instructions.
For additional information and guidance, and to verify the authenticity of Clinton National Bank's cashier's checks, please contact Jennifer L. Boysen, EVP/Operations, 235 6th Avenue, South, Clinton, IA 52732, by telephone at (563) 243-1243, by fax at (563) 243-5451, or via e-mail at [email@example.com].
Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at: https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/index-fraud-resources.html.
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Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Posts: 14
Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 15:16
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Booting CD, /usr not found
Not sure what to make of my problem. Am using 1.0.3, booting directly from the CD. Puppy won't do anything more than text mode; it gives several messages saying that it cannot find the compressed file containing the /usr filesystem, which contains X. I'd like to help fix this. Am running XP as main OS. What kind of diagnostic data would help?
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Location: Middlesbrough - UK
Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 15:28
Post subject:
a few questions to help clear some things up first.
Does the CD work on other PCs?
Has the CD ever worked - or is it a new download?
Did you check the MD5SUM to verify the download?
Did you burn the iso image at the slowest speed available?
( you may have noticed that all the questions here are pointing to the CD itself. This turns out to be the problem more often than not. )
Also, did you download and unzip the pup001 file to the C: drive?
Pup001 file is what puppy uses as a partition. It shows up on drive C as 1 file, 256mb in size. This does not interfere with anything in windows. It's seen as just another file.
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Location: Queensland
Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 15:31
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Have you verified that the download is not corrupt, there is a file at the download site to allow you to do this which you can use before you burn the iso.
Also could you supply details of your machine.
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Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 17:25
Post subject: ISO verified. Here are specs.
I just verified my downloaded ISO using md5sum.exe and the .iso.txt. So that's out.
I did try building the C:\pup001 via pup001.zip. No change.
The CD is a new download. I will reburn it at lower settings (I used 40x).
I'll post a PC hardware rundown if the reburning doesn't solve.
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Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 18:04
Post subject: Still no dice.
Used CD-RW this time, turned off all background apps incl. antivirus et al., burned at 6X instead of 40X; still no dice.
Many system specs are below. If any relevant data are missing, please let me know, and I'll post them.
Storage data:
C drive is 40G EIDE on primary controller on motherboard.
Boot CD-ROM is EIDE DVD RW+ on secondary controller on motherboard. Boot is controlled simply from motherboard BIOS.
There is a PCI IDE controller which runs another CD-ROM, which is a CD-RW. This is a Promise controller, with a Silicon Image 0680 chipset, seen by XP as a SCSI device. This is not bootable.
There is another 80G EIDE hard drive also attached to the Promise controller. Not bootable.
From CPU-Z:
CPU-Z Report
CPU-Z version 1.21.
Number of CPUs 1
Code Name Spitfire
Specification AMD Duron(tm) processor
Family / Model / Stepping 6 3 1
Extended Family / Model 7 3
Package Socket A
Technology 0.18 �
Supported Instructions Sets MMX, Extended MMX, 3DNow!, Extended 3DNow!
CPU Clock Speed 854.7 MHz
Clock multiplier x 8.5
Front Side Bus Frequency 100.6 MHz
Bus Speed 201.1 MHz
L1 Data Cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L1 Instruction Cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L2 Cache 64 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L2 Speed 854.7 MHz (Full)
L2 Location On Chip
L2 Data Prefetch Logic no
L2 Bus Width 64 bits
Mainboard and chipset
Motherboard model VT8366-8233,
BIOS vendor Award Software International, Inc.
BIOS revision 6.00 PG
BIOS release date 11/02/2001
Chipset VIA KT266/333 rev. 0
Southbridge VIA VT8233 rev. 0
Sensor chip Winbond W83697HF
AGP Status enabled, rev. 2.0
AGP Data Transfert Rate 4x
AGP Side Band Addressing supported, not enabled
AGP Aperture Size 128 MBytes
DRAM Type DDR-SDRAM
DRAM Size 768 MBytes
DRAM Frequency 133.9 MHz
FSB:DRAM FSB + 33 MHz
DRAM Interleave 4-way
CAS# Latency 2.5 clocks
RAS# to CAS# 2 clocks
RAS# Precharge 2 clocks
Cycle Time (TRAS) 5 clocks
# of memory modules 2
Module 0 DDR-SDRAM PC2700 - 512 MBytes
Module 1 Micron Technology DDR-SDRAM PC2100 - 256 MBytes
Windows version Microsoft Windows XP Workstation Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
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Posts: 294
Location: Albany, NY
Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 19:13
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I just downloaded the iso this afternoon and did a burn on a cdrw disk. Puppy's burner defaulted to 4X. Same problem,
I booted with the option to allow files to be written to the hard drive.
I have found that on cdrw disks, Puppy needs to be burned at 2X on a cdrw disk.
4X seems to work fine on a good quality cd-r disk.
The Puppy iso file need to be burned slow. Very slow.
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Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 8807
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posted: Mon 04 Jul 2005, 19:58
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When you boot Puppy and get to the prompt, try this and let us know what it returned:
dmesg | grep -i "cd" | grep -i "atapi" | cut -b 1-4 | grep "hd[a-z]:"
This is the code that the boot script uses to detect your CD drives.
If this code is not detecting your drive, try "dmesg | more" and see if your CD drive is being detected at all.
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul 2005, 01:06
Post subject:
I've noticed, sorry bit off topic, but vmware/puppy has a problem finding usr_cram.fs when booting from an iso......but it can be manually mounted...
But Barry's suggesting kinda gives me a clue......
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Posts: 14
Posted: Tue 05 Jul 2005, 08:10
Post subject: Ran the CD detection command line, and...
I ran
dmesg | grep -i "cd" | grep -i "atapi" | cut -b 1-4 | grep "hd[a-z]:"
and received the following:
I also examined the dmesg output, and found one oddity: "hda:" is the CD-ROM on the Promise PCI ATAPI card (not bootable), and "hdg:" is the CD-ROM on the motherboard secondary controller (bootable)!!! Frankly, on the surface I find this somewhat bizarre (reversed), but probably there's some strong logic for it written in Linux kernel source comments
So now the big question: Does Puppy know to look on "hdg:"?
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Posted: Fri 08 Jul 2005, 09:45
Post subject:
I've found a similar thing (using vmware). Puppy cannot find the usr file from the cd, but I can mount the cd from the command prompt, copy the usr file onto the hard disk and reboot. The usr file is then found from the hard disk and everything seems to work fine. (The cd and hard disk are mapped to files on my XP system)
The dmesg command line finds the cdrom drive (hdc:) 3 times.
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Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 8807
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posted: Sat 09 Jul 2005, 05:55
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Yes, hdg should work.
Now, let's try the next part of the boot script:
# disktype /dev/hdg 2>&1 | grep "ISO9660"
...try this and find out if disktype is detecting the string "ISO9660" on the CD.
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Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 3053
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Sat 09 Jul 2005, 09:55
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following Barry's instructions to find out the root of the problem so it can be properly solved in puppy, you can try the following:
Boot from windows and copy the usr_cram.fs from the cd to C:\
Then reboot puppy from CD
This has two effects:
- Puppy will find that file without looking for the CD drive
- Puppy will boot very fast as the usr_cram.fs will be mounted at HDD speed and not at CD-drive speed. (In My case it went from about 3 minutes to under a minute)
Please note that I am advising this 'Besides' helping finding the root cause.
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Posts: 14
Posted: Sat 09 Jul 2005, 12:44
Post subject: Interesting news this time...
Now this is getting interesting. The command given:
disktype /dev/hdg 2>&1 | grep "ISO9660"
produced nothing at all. Zip, zero, nada. I then ran this:
disktype /dev/hdg
and it said that the device did not exist. I then ran this:
ls /dev/hd*
and the highest device on that list was hdd. The /dev directory, when I run the Puppy 1.0.3 CD on this machine, does not contain /dev/hde, or /dev/hdf, or /dev/hdg. So something definitely is up. What, I don't know...
I should have realized something like this before. Rereading the boot messages yet again, I saw that it spotted an NTFS bootable partition at /dev/hdc1, and advises me to build the pup001 folder on that partition. This time, I mounted /dev/hdc1, and checked it out. To understand the result, here is my drive/partition/controller layout in some detail as reported by the Windows XP storage administration applet:
Windows Disk 0 is an 80G IDE on my Promise PCI card. It has two partitions, both NTFS, which in Windows are M and V. Neither are bootable.
Windows Disk 1 is a 40G IDE on the primary controller of the motherboard. It has three partitions. The first is NTFS, C drive. The second and the third are Linux data and swap respectively, upon which is currently installed SimplyMEPIS.
I checked /dev/hdc1 out. It's the V drive, above. /dev/hdc2 is the M drive, above. There was no /dev/hde1 to check, because were are no devices /dev/hde, /dev/hdf, or /dev/hdg in /dev, at all.
I then put the usr_cram.fs data on my Windows V drive, and Puppy booted up very nicely indeed. It is obvious to me that Puppy is a very sweet piece of work. I will be testing it a lot. I have been looking for a really good, simple, fast Linux desktop for old hardware, and for people who don't configure their own desktops, for a very long time.
Once Puppy was booted in this way, by the way, there was indeed a /dev/hdg and hde, all drives visible. So perhaps the problem is somewhere in the live-CD capability.
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Posted: Sat 09 Jul 2005, 19:49
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Okay, in an rxvt terminal you type:
# disktype /dev/hdg
I would like to know the exact error message returned -- just drag the mouse pointer over the message to highlight the text and it will automatically go into the clipboard when you release the left mouse button -- then ctrl-v to paste it into this forum.
Also try this:
# probepart
...if this works, what i could do is modify the bootup code so if disktype returns error msg, then use probepart.
Although you have worked around the problem i would like to solve the original problem!
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Posts: 465
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posted: Sun 10 Jul 2005, 01:51
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Hi Barry,
There is code in the MUT program to create any additional device nodes for disks and cdroms in /dev so that the devices can be accessed. Is tcl in the initial image.gz ? If so you could almost copy and paste it.
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The Wine Advocate have published their 2012 scores of the Israeli wines tasted and scored as always by Mark Squires with quite a big surprise this year... wait for it... 2 GHW wines with 90 and more! Surprisingly, despite the fact that the Golan Heights Winery is in some sort of consensus being considered as Israel's best winery with recent prestigious awards from all over the world, the WA and Squires have never shown much appreciation for those wines.
So this year Mr Squires scored 90 points the Yarden Merlot 2008 and the Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon El Rom Vineyard - 92 points.
Following is the list of all the Israeli wines that were scored 90 points or more (source: wines-israel.co.il):
Carmel Mediterranean 2009: 90 points
Clos de Gat Ayalon Valley 2004: 90
Domaine du Castel Grand Vin 2009: 90
Ella Valley Vineyards 32 N 35 E 2008: 90 (I assume this is the Personal Blend).
Ella Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2010: 90
Flam Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2011: 90
Golan Heights Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon EL Rom 2008: 92
Golan Heights Yarden Merlot 2008: 90
Shilo Merlot Secret Reserve Sod 2009: 90
Tzora Vineyards Misty Hills 2010: 90
Tzora Vineyards Neve Ilan 2011: 90
Tzora Vineyards Or 2011: 91
Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon 2009: 90
Yatir Petit Verdot 2009: 90
Yatir Forest 2009: 91


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The NFL is a passing league. The New England Patriots -- with a relatively weak running game and a flawed defense -- have proven that for years. The New York Giants, meanwhile, have been able to overcome the Patriots in two Super Bowls because they could both pass and attack the passer.
So championships revolve around the pass.
The Dolphins obviously recognize this because they have finally, finally invested a first-round draft pick on a quarterback -- this in quarterback Ryan Tannehill. And while there are questions whether Tannehill will succeed or not, I know this:
Tannehill will need great wide receivers to become a great quarterback. There is zero doubt about that. There can be zero argument about that.
I know that many of you contend the Green Bay Packers, for example, have a great passing game because of their quarterback and offensive system while diminishing the importance of Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson and Donald Driver and James Jones.
Great quarterbacks do not ever do it on their own. to the heights they can otherwise Even the Pats realized this when a mediocre group of receivers got them to the AFC title game in 2006 but the addition of Wes Welker and Randy Moss made them unbeatable in the 2007 regular season and undefeated through 18 games until the Super Bowl.
See the difference? Even with a HOF quarterback, great receivers are a huge upgrade.
That's why I believe the Dolphins must now upgrade the receiver corps. Yes, the club drafted B.J. Cunningham and Rishard Matthews on the draft's third day. And there are reports the Dolphins will sign Texas A&M WR Jeff Fuller and Penn State WR Derek Moye as undrafted free agents.
But all four are developmental players. And the problem is a majority of Miami's current receivers are still developmental players -- including Marlon Moore, Clyde Gates, Roberto Wallace and others.
Frankly, I look at Miami receivers and see a lot of question marks. Maybe they turn to exclamation points. But I don't see Miami's passing game taking off unless and until they do or unless and until the front office upgrades with better players.


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France's Latest Plan: Tax Google, Microsoft And Yahoo To Fund Record Labels
from the you-can't-make-this-stuff-up dept
Apparently Nicolas Sarkozy will get "the last word" on whether or not to adopt this policy, which means that it's pretty likely. Sarkozy -- who has a long history of copyright infringement by his own party -- seems to believe that stronger copyright means defending French culture, when it really just means handouts to a few failing businesses who haven't wanted to adapt.
Update: Really good point made by Andrew F in the comments:
The Zelnick Report says the tax would kick in anytime an online ad or sponsored link is clicked in France. One of the most controversial items in the report is that it calls for a company to be taxed regardless of where it is based.If that's legal, it's rather frightening. Nearly any website with ads could be taxed if visited by the French. Just wait for sites to start setting up IP filtering that blocks all French users.


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When a car configurator becomes a stage
Awesome. Normally I don't tend to write much about Mustangs that aren't like 40 years old but this is one of these exceptions. It's when the Mustang enthusiast as well as the Marketer in me get excited that I make that kind of exception on this blog. And that's exactly what Ford did with their new customizer for the 2012 Ford Mustang.
First of all it is by far the best car configurator that I've seen, the battle mode makes it even more interesting. And yes I realize it's not really a car configurator in the typical sense of the word, you cannot change some options you would normally want to change in a configurator like that (interior, options, …) but I don't really mind. It's exactly those things that make me walk away from those tools in the first place. In this case I get to play with the different models – quite literally – and from that point go to the 'build & price' options, the more boring stuff, albeit not unimportant of course.
And what a stunning quality as well. The image you see above is my first custom Mustang, my color, my everything… don't you think that is looking really good? Looks pretty real to me.
And then there's the staging area. Once you've built a custom Mustang (or more than one) you can challenge other fans & friends in one-to-one battles.
And maybe bring you some inspiration. Nice work Ford! I'm gonna build me some more truly awesome 'Stangs. Challenge me, you know where to find me ;)
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The new configurator will hopefully let Mustang enthusiast play around and dream up their perfect car. I agree that the end results are realistic and it's a new innovative and fresh take on a well known tool.


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Athlete's Foot
(Tinea Pedis)
by Debra Wood, RN
Athlete's foot is a common infection that affects the skin between the toes and soles of the feet.
Causes TOP
Athlete's foot is caused by fungus. Fungus thrives in warm, dark, moist places such as the inside of a shoe, locker rooms, showers, and swimming pool areas. The fungus can exist on a floor, mat, rug, shoe, or towel and transfer to your skin when your feet come in contact with them. You can also get athlete's foot if you come into contact with fungus on someone else's feet. The fungus can then grow on your skin if your feet or the area between your toes stays slightly wet.
Risk Factors TOP
Athlete's foot is more common in men. Other risk factors that increase your chances of athlete's foot:
Symptoms TOP
Athlete's foot symptoms usually starts in the webbing between the toes. It may spread to the soles or arches of the feet, or to the toenails if the infection continues. Athlete's foot may cause:
Diagnosis TOP
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. An exam of your feet will be done. Your doctor may suspect that you have athlete's foot based on the exam. If necessary, your doctor may scrape a small sample from the infected skin and look at it under the microscope to confirm a diagnosis.
Treatment TOP
Treatment aims to get rid of the infection and prevent it from spreading to others. Treatment includes the following:
Foot Hygiene
Take proper care of your feet:
To prevent spreading the infection to others, avoid walking barefoot in public, especially in locker rooms and public showers.
Athlete's foot can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications that are applied to the skin. If you have recurrent infections, or do not see improvement in 2 weeks, your doctor may prescribe other antifungal medication. Treatment may last 1-2 months. It is important to take medication as advised to completely rid yourself of the infection.
Prevention TOP
To help reduce your chance of athlete's foot:
American Academy of Dermatology
Foot Health Facts—American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Athletes' foot. American Podiatric Medical Association website. Available at:
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Ely JW, Rosenfeld S Stone MS. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(10):702-711.
Pleacher MD, Dexter WW. Cutaneous fungal and viral infections in athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2007;26(3):397-411.
Tanaka K, Katoh T, Irimajiri J, Taniquchi H, Yokozeki H. Preventive effects of various types of footwear and cleaning methods on dermatophyte adhesion. J Dermatol. 2006;33(8):528-536.
Tinea pedis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116474/Tinea-pedis . Updated November 3, 2015. Accessed December 5, 2017.
Weinstein A, Berman B. Topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2002;65(10):2095-2103.
Woodfolk JA. Allergy and dermatophytes. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2005;18(1):30-43.
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Artfully Informal: Leaning Picture Ledges
Seems like many with-it designers are choosing to forgo the nail-and-hammer in favor of the picture ledge, when hanging art. It's a more casual look, allowing for flexibility and easy switching.
In a sense, when a piece of art is leaning against a wall or mantel, your house turns into a rotating art gallery that promotes the various pieces, rather than hiding them away in a big salon grouping hammered to a wall. Here are some examples of how to achieve this casual look.
• Bright white shelves are hung above a casual slipcovered sectional in a beach house. Via
• An eclectic collection of thriftstore oil portraits lean against a driftwood shelf.
• Two antique prints lean against an antiqued mirror atop a mantel.
• Two custom picture ledges house a variety of artwork
• A formal gallery of photographs are layered in this custom built gallery of Michele Oka Donar
Images: Vicente Wolf via Lonny Magazine; Lonny Magazine; Besty Brown Design via Elle Decor; Glenn Gissler Design; LoftLife Magazine


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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 6.1 -- About Deleting Custom Voice Prompts
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 6.1 > Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server > Maintaining > Creating, Uploading, and Deleting Custom Voice Prompts
After you have recorded a custom voice prompt, you may need to delete it.
To Delete Custom Voice Prompts
- Open a telnet session into the target Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series and log in as a technician.
- Once you are in the telnet session, change to the superuser level. You need the password of the day (POD) to log in as a superuser. Contact Cisco TAC for the POD.
- Run bnrprompt -x <prompt number> to delete the custom voice prompt. The screen displays the following:
- csc$ bnrprompt -x 304
- Logging in to cp ....
- ... Done ....
- Delete standard custom prompt 304
- Deleted file standard prompt 304
- No abbreviated prompt exists 304
- Removed this custom prompt 304
- FINISHED: Delete Custom Recorded (CR) Prompts complete!
- Run bnrprompt -l to verify that the custom voice prompt was removed. The screen displays the following:
- csc$ bnrprompt -l
- Starting English (US)...
- ... Done with English (US) -> no custom prompts exist (1776/1777)
- FINISHED: List Custom Recorded (CR) Prompts complete!


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Lanes on the Chechessee River and the Broad River bridges will close temporarily for routine inspections.
According to a release from Collins Engineers, Inc. and Beaufort County, the lanes will have closures on weekdays between March 19 and March 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The release said the lane closures are necessary for performing the routine inspections on these bridges. If further restrictions are required, the public will be notified.
The public is asked to exercise caution while driving through the work zones, which will be marked with signs, barricades, cones and flashing arrows.


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A Gallery Of Delusional Celebrities
Sometimes celebrities can get caught up in the moment and say and do some crazy things. Here are 9 delusional celebs.
Kanye West
Yeezus not only thinks he is the second coming of Walt Disney and Kim is Marilyn Monroe, but he claims he is risking his life on tour like a cop or soldier. Really?
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus said the VMAs wouldn't have been a hit without her and that she is what everybody is talking about. Yes Miley, but nobody is saying good things about you.
Conrad Murray
Dr. Murray said he would like to practice medicine again and even filed a petition to get his medical license back. It ain't happening doc.
John McCain
John McCain compared President Obama to a Hitler appeaser for shaking the Cuban president's hand. This is why Republicans stay losing.
Amanda Bynes
Along with saying she wanted Drake to murder her vajajay, Amanda "Cray-Cray" Bynes claimed her parents were going to kill her dog just like they tried to kill her. Thank God she got help and is doing better.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson
For some reason the Civil Rights icon thought he could help fat azz Paula Deen make amends with her racist remarks. Jesse we think it's a wrap for Paula.
Future said Lil Wayne's controversial Emmett Till lyric "brought light in a positive way." Ninja please.
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Audio CD Burner 1.4
Free Audio CD Burner creates CD discs to play them in any music center such as disc center, car stereo with CD player, etc.
Program's Features:
- burns CD-R and CD-RW discs;
- erases information from rewriteable discs;
- supports a variety of audio formats including *.mp3, *.wav, *.aac, *.m4a, *.m4b, *.wma, *.ogg, *.flac, *.ra, *.ram, *.amr, *.ape, *.mka, *.tta, *.aiff, *.au, *.mpc, *.spx, *.ac3;
- decodes and writes compressed audio formats on-the fly (no staging to hard drive is required);
- lets you easily create a list of audio recordings.
You can select a Write Method in the program:
- TrackAtOnce (set by default) (the program burns each track individually, one at a time. You can leave the disc unfinalized and add tracks to an existing session);
- DiscAtOnce (the program burns the entire disc at once and finalizes it).
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that each day approximately 2,000 U.S. workers suffer job-related eye injuries that require medical attention. According to the American Optometric Association, St. Louis, electrical workers are among the highest risk occupations for such injuries.
Flying particles — such as nails, small pieces of metal, and cut wire ends — as well as falling objects or sparks striking the eye account for almost 70% of accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Contact with chemicals causes an additional one-fifth of the injuries. Electrical workers also face a higher threat of arc flash burns, which can sometimes lead to blindness. Despite these alarming statistics, safety experts estimate 90% of all eye injuries could be prevented simply by wearing proper eye protection. To keep eyes free from injury, the following practices are recommended:
Always wear goggles or safety glasses that have side shields.
Always wear goggles when performing overhead work, or if the work environment contains heavy amounts of dust, liquids, or gases.
Always wear a clear, plastic face shield for work that involves flying particles and/or corrosive chemicals or metals that can splash.
Make sure safety eyewear is marked ANSI Z87.
If a worker wears prescription eye glasses, ensure protective goggles or safety glasses fit over them, or get prescription goggles or prescription safety glasses.
When working near hazardous radiation (welding, lasers, or fiber optics), wear special-purpose safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets designed for that task.
Sources: The Center to Protect Workers Rights (CPWR) and OSHA


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Romney is trying to distance himself from senatorial candidate and Tea Party favorite Richard Mourdock, who said during a debate that he would not support abortions for the victims of rape: "I struggled with [the exceptions question] myself for a long time, but I came to realize that life is a gift from God, and I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen."
Let's see now, God intended that a woman should be raped and that the hapless victim should bear the child of a rapist to term? The issue strikes at the heart of a major argument against God's very existence, the argument from evil. If a rapist inseminates his victim, God cannot be good, for if he is all-powerful, he could have stopped the rapist, and if God gave the rapist freedom of will but did not want the victim to exercise her's, why did God not make sure that the rapist chose good and refrain from taking a woman against her will in the first place?
I hear the standard refrain, the capitulation response of the Mourdocks of this world: "God works in mysterious ways."
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Can we PLEASE start lobbying for an I.Q. requirment for politicians now?
It'd be nice, but that would legislate a lot of Congress out of their meal ticket. They'd never vote for it!
The problem is even bigger—the intelligence of the voters who put them in office—but at least we could make a start with your requirement.
What IQ level would qualify to vote? 100, which is "average" (and forget the bias of race, gender, etc., of getting this number)? The vast majority of us on here would qualify. But what about the rest of the population?
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Winston Churchill.
I suppose if you get HIV from a rape, you shouldn't be treated because that is god's will. Same for Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Herpes, and any lacerations or contusions that result. God works in mysterious ways. We should not oppose god's will.
Right on! Let go, let god. OH! I hate that expression.
On that basis, the medical profession shouldn't even exist ... and we can go back to a life expectancy of 20-30 years. Oh, what fun...
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3 killed in single-car crash in Cumberland County
3 killed in single-car crash in Cumberland County
Three Fayetteville residents, including two brothers, are dead after their car going about 100 miles per hour swerved off a road and hit a tree.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says the accident happened about midnight Wednesday. A fourth person riding in the car was hurt.
Those killed in the crash have been identified as the driver, 22-year-old Jimmy Junior Locklear, and his 15-year-old brother Joshua. The third victim was 19-year-old Torey Deanthony Mosley III.
A fourth passenger, and the only one not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the vehicle and was taken to a hospital with broken bones and other injuries.


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- W. Lawrence Buck, Chair, Board of Trustees
- Honorable Legislators, good afternoon. My name is Larry Buck and it is my privilege to serve as Chairman of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Board of Trustees. With me today are Library Director Michael Mahaney, Trustee Rick Berger, who is Treasurer and Chairman of the Library's Budget and Finance Committee, and Chief Financial Officer Ken Stone. (Behind us is the Library's Chief Operating Officer Mary Jean Jakubowski.) In the audience are other members of the Library Board, representatives of our contracting libraries, key members of the staff and some friends from the community. Read more.
- Director Michael C. Mahaney
Thank you, Mr. Buck.
I too wish to add my thanks for the Legislature's cooperation and support. The Legislature and the Library make a terrific team, and we have accomplished some great things together! Read more.
- Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Rick Berger
Thank you Mr. Mahaney.
My name is Rick Berger. I'm President & Chief Operating Officer of NanoDynamics and serve as the Chairperson of the Library Board's Budget and Finance Committee. Read more.
- Deputy Director-CFO, Ken Stone
Greetings Honorable Legislators,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide an overview of the 2008 budget request, which is summarized on pages 2 through 15 of your Budget Overview and Issues handout: Read more.
2008 Budget Hearing Budget Overview and Issues (PDF)
Computer Use Statistics (PDF)
Property Tax Revenue (PDF)
2008 Budget Hearing Remarks
Finance and Management Committee, Erie County Legislature
November 14, 2007
W. Lawrence Buck, Chair, Board of Trustees
Honorable Legislators, good afternoon. My name is Larry Buck and it is my privilege to serve as Chairman of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Board of Trustees. With me today are Library Director Michael Mahaney, Trustee Rick Berger, who is Treasurer and Chairman of the Library's Budget and Finance Committee, and Chief Financial Officer Ken Stone. (Behind us is the Library's Chief Operating Officer Mary Jean Jakubowski.) In the audience are other members of the Library Board, representatives of our contracting libraries, key members of the staff and some friends from the community.
I'll begin my remarks today with two words many of us don't say often enough: Thank you.
This year, with your help, Erie County and its public library system turned a corner. After two years of crisis, we began to restore what had been reduced and repair what had been broken. We took the first steps toward making our new, leaner library system more responsive and more effective, so it can better serve the diverse needs of our diverse community. While many still depend on us for traditional library resources and services such as books, magazines, media and general reference, more and more of our residents rely on their local library as their sole source for technology and their onramp to the Internet. We need to respond to new needs as well as old needs in a constantly changing environment.
Thank you for investing in our public libraries. This year, for the first time in 3 years, you and your fellow legislators increased our annual appropriation, restoring $500,000, and we have used those funds to expand hours of public access, especially at libraries that had failed to meet New York State minimum standards in 2006. We have much farther to go, but we are moving in the right direction, and we are grateful for your partnership and your continuing support.
As you know, the County Executive has recommended flat funding for the Library in 2008 - exactly the same level of support that we received this year. We have proposed some modest restorations, in a tiered format similar to last year's request package. If these restorations were funded in full, the additional monthly share from the owner of an average $100,000 taxable value property would be approximately 67 cents! We consider that a very modest investment for a significant return. We hope you will consider our request a reasonable one. I can assure you, we and the library users of our community will be grateful for your help.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you again for something else you did for us just one year ago, when the 15 members of the Erie County Legislature voted unanimously to make the Library Protection Act a permanent local law. You can't begin to imagine how much that vote meant to the trustees, staff and volunteers who commit themselves daily to delivering quality library services to the people of Buffalo and Erie County. That vote represented more than just the enactment of legislation. It was a demonstration of your awareness and appreciation of the value of library resources and services within our community, and for that you should be commended. Mr. Mahaney has a few remarks to share with you before Mr. Berger and Mr. Stone provide a more detailed explanation of our basic request and restoration proposals.
B&ECPL Director Michael C. Mahaney:
Thank you, Mr. Buck.
I too wish to add my thanks for the Legislature's cooperation and support. The Legislature and the Library make a terrific team, and we have accomplished some great things together!
One year ago, many of our libraries did not receive enough in County financial support to meet New York State's minimum standards. This year, thanks to your aid, they do meet those minimum standards - but in some cases just barely. We should aspire to be more than a minimal library system. Our patrons, your constituents, deserve more than the bare minimum, and we should not be satisfied when that is all we can offer them.
Last year, some of our branches were open only 18 hours per week, and that was unacceptable. Through your help, we were able to expand those hours from 18 to 24 at a few locations. Consider again that we have climbed upward, but we are still hovering at minimal levels of access and service. For the sake of comparison, consider the New York Public Library, where even the smallest, least busy branch is open a minimum of 40 hours per week. That should be a benchmark, and with your help, we can reach it at more locations in 2008. Traditionally, the measure of a library's success included such factors as circulation, visits and program attendance. We still collect that data and it's still relevant, but today, with remote access to databases, opportunities for online loan renewals and downloadable media, some of those old measures don't mean everything they used to mean, and other output measures have assumed increasing significance. Consider, for example, computer use.
Many in our community are fortunate to have personal computers and access to the Internet in their homes, offices or schools. Conversely, many do not, and for many thousands of them the only access available to conduct research for a homework assignment, to complete an online job application, to e-mail friends and family around the globe, to compose a resume, to find legal forms and even to request a library book from a branch at the opposite end of the county [the only access] is their local public library. If you examine the board behind me, you can see the growth in computer use from 2006 to 2007. This board was prepared earlier this month before the October statistics were available. As significant as the increased use was between January and September, the number is even larger when you factor in the most recent month. This year, computer sessions at our 37 locations county-wide have increased nearly 25% over the same period last year. Among the City of Buffalo's 8 branch libraries, that increase is a staggering 63% increase over last year. What does this mean? It means many things, but two very important ones: first, many people in our community need this service that the library provides - it is not a frill; it is a necessity ― and second, the only way these individuals can utilize this service is when we can open our doors and let them in. Every hour we're closed is an hour when these individuals are locked out of the global information commons. Access is the key word, both physical access, by providing these valuable resources and a place to use them, and electronic or virtual access, by connecting our residents to online resources that enrich them and enlighten them and sometimes even just entertain them.
We're not Norman Rockwell's library anymore and we shouldn't be!
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library has assumed an active and leading role in major community initiatives to tackle the serious problem of illiteracy in Erie County, where one in five county residents is functionally illiterate -- meaning they can't read beyond a 5th grade level. In the City of Buffalo, the percentage is nearly one-third. We can't afford to let those numbers stand.
In support of job growth and economic development, the Library actively partners with the Small Business Administration, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, the Buffalo/Niagara Partnership, the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, other area business associations, governmental agencies and colleges and universities to provide program coordination, networking services and face-to-face training for those who need it.
For example, the Library's Small Business Outreach Program, which is designed to foster economic development in Erie County, has:
- More than doubled the number of on-site and off-site visits to promote library resources available to assist entrepreneurs.
- Nearly tripled its in-depth business planning and management programs, and
- Quadrupled the number of business associations, government agencies and colleges and universities in its partners network.
Today's public library is a far cry from yesterday's, and tomorrow's will need to be even more. We must preserve what is best from our past as we embrace what is most essential for our collective future.
This is my final appearance before this body in my capacity as Library Director. I retire from active service January 4th. Before I conclude my remarks, I ask you to consider the progress we have made together, and I urge you to help us climb one more rung on the ladder of recovery. We are moving in the right direction, and, as I depart, it would reassure me to know that you remain committed to this great institution that serves so many Erie County residents so well.
Perhaps legendary broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite expressed it best when he said: "Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation." Continue to invest in the library, and your return on that investment is a better future for all of us and for all those who follow us.
And now Mr. Berger and Mr. Stone can provide you with more detail on the Library's budget requests for 2008.
Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Rick Berger
Thank you Mr. Mahaney.
My name is Rick Berger. I'm President & Chief Operating Officer of NanoDynamics and serve as the Chairperson of the Library Board's Budget and Finance Committee.
The Budget & Finance Committee monitors the Library's budget and provides policy direction to staff in preparing the Library's annual budget request.
The 2008 County Executive's recommended budget sustains the progress made using the $500,000 provided by the legislature in 2007. This "base budget" leaves county "Library Tax" support at 2007's $22.2 million, an amount that is still less than was provided for valuable library services 10 years ago. Unfortunately, we are missing an opportunity to further rebuild the library and the needed services it provides to our community's library users be they children, job seekers, or small business owners.
We made progress in 2007; however we need to continue to move forward, restoring additional access to the streamlined library system. Adding back weekly open hours, emphasizing days and times most convenient to the public, will allow the library to effectively meet growing demand at a modest cost.
To proactively address the situation, we request your consideration of library service restoration proposals. These proposals are grouped, starting with high impact restorations to allow existing libraries to provide more effective public access and service and progressing through a series of service restorations that will pilot and ultimately expand alternate service provision models. They are designed to be implemented sequentially over the course of one to three budget years depending upon the County's funding situation and other needs.
The monthly cost of the Library's restoration requests to an average $100,000 taxable value property is modest.
Just 22 cents per month would restore additional weekly open hours outreach efforts, technology training and children's, teen and adult programming in existing library locations spread throughout the county.
Another 22 cents per month would strengthen existing libraries by further expanding weekly open hours, training, programming; and would pilot alternate service delivery models.
Finally, an additional 23 cents per month would allow the Library to continue to expand alternate service provision models and outreach.
As Mr. Buck indicated, the monthly cost for an average $100,000 taxable value property owner, should all restoration requests be approved, would be approximately 67 CENTS!
The Library will work to maximize the impact of any funding provided in a cost-effective manner. Including all restoration proposals, the value provided to the taxpayer through its library system would be at a total annual cost that would still be less than what the taxpayers provided in 2000 and, for an average $100,000 taxable value property owner, less than the cost of 2 to 4 hardcover books!
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to speak with you on these important matters.
I would now like to introduce the Library's Chief Financial Officer, Ken Stone, who will provide an overview of the Library's 2008 Budget Request.
Deputy Director-CFO, Ken Stone
Greetings Honorable Legislators,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide an overview of the 2008 budget request, which is summarized on pages 2 through 15 of your Budget Overview and Issues handout:
Page 2 provides a brief outline of how we got to this point.
As Mr. Buck mentioned, the much appreciated $500,000 restoration approved by the legislature in 2007 was put to good use to implement focused service restorations aimed at making our leaner library system more responsive and effective, providing the most value for our customers in meeting their diverse needs.
This progress has been achieved with county funding that is still 22.7% ($6.5 million) less than provided in 2004. $2.0 million of the reduction was in the Library Property Tax. The $4.5 million balance of decreased county support resulted from eliminating Erie County Capital support for library material. Overall, County support for the Library remains less than was provided ten years ago.
The charts that follow show that County property taxpayers have seen their library property tax decline over what they paid ten years ago. Both the total Library tax levy and the rate paid per average $100,000 taxable value property are lower!
The chart on page 3 details the county support provided to the library from 1998 to the proposed 2008 budget. It shows the $22.2 million library tax proposed in the 2008 County Executive's budget is less than the levy provided in 1998!
Meanwhile, the consumer price index, depicted by the green line on the chart, will have increased an estimated 30% over that same period and many items the library must purchase increased by larger amounts. Had library funding simply followed consumer prices, Erie County funding would total approximately $31.0 million in 2008.
The charts on pages 4 through 6 place Library property tax support in context.
The County Average Annual Library Tax chart on page 4 shows, on average, a $100,000 taxable value property owner paid $95 per year for library services in 1998 decreasing to an estimated $69 per year for library services in 2008's base budget. Even if all the Library's requested restorations were approved, the amount would rise modestly to $77 per year, which a property owner could recover by checking out just 2-4 hardcover books!
The table on page 5 compares the growth in the county tax base between the 2006 and 2008 budgets and the taxes levied by the county over that same period. Both the tax base and the combined county levy will have grown over 12% over this two-year period. In other words, the combined county property tax rate remained flat, while dollars raised through the levy grew with the tax base.
However, when the combined county tax levy is separated into its two components, the county "mandated" purpose levy grew 14% (or $23,243,348) while the Library tax levy grew 2% (or $500,000). This is highlighted in green on the table.
The blue highlighted row shows the change if the County and Library levies had both matched tax base growth. In other words if both the County "mandated" and Library Tax rates had been held flat. Had that occurred the Library's levy would have grown over $2.7 million and nearly all of the Library's 2008 restoration request would have been already funded!,
The Library Property Tax share of a property owner's total property taxes paid is very small. The charts on page 6 compare the proportions a village property owner paid in taxes by entity in 1999 (the year before Erie County reduced its property tax) and 2007. As you can see, both the County and Library tax make up a smaller share of the property taxes paid in 2007 than in 1999. The library's share having fallen from 2.4% of total property taxes paid in 1999 to 2.1% in 2007. It is important to note that the Library Property Tax is the sole source of county support as the Library receives no share of the county's sales tax revenue.
The impact on B&ECPL staffing over the period is discussed on page 8, with full-time personnel trends over the past thirty years charted on page 9. Under the 2008 BASE Budget County funding, full-time staffing will have DECREASED 346.5 positions and 60% from 1975 levels while Erie County's population decreased 15% from 1,113,491 in the 1970 census to 950,265 in the 2000 census.
Of the 229.5 full-time positions in the 2008 base budget, 211 are in the SAP system (and shown in your budget position runs) with the remaining 18.5 funded through the contract line for those suburban contracting libraries not yet participating in B&ECPL's Centralized Human Resources Program.
Operating under these conditions required constant evaluation of the mix and methods of service delivery and the staffing levels required to cost-effectively provide library services. Techniques included applying technology, conducting process improvement studies, and aggressively managing turnover to evaluate and reclassify/redeploy vacated positions to meet library users' changing needs.
Unfortunately, the 22.7% reduction in County support since 2004 continues to place an unprecedented strain on the Library's ability to provide quality public services. Despite the Library's ongoing efforts to restructure, streamline and innovate, additional support is needed.
The chart on page 12, Library Restoration Requests - Strong Bang for Few Bucks summarizes the Library's requested restoration proposals that, if fully implemented, would restore the Library Tax to $24.7 million. County support would still be $4.0 million LOWER than that provided in 2004 and less than provided in 2000.
As previously mentioned, to proactively address the situation, this budget request contains groupings of service restoration proposals, starting with high impact restorations to allow existing libraries to provide more effective public access and service and progressing through a series of service restorations that will pilot and ultimately expand alternate service provision models. They are designed to be implemented sequentially with timing depending upon the County's funding situation. The Library will work to maximize the impact of any funding provided in a cost-effective manner.
The three level progressive series of restorations are listed in greater detail by location on pages 17 through 23 of this handout.
In LEVEL 1, system funding would provide support for weekly open hours emphasizing nights/weekends; restoring outreach efforts; restoring technology training; restoring system support for faster library material processing; and restoring additional children's, teen and adult programming.
Examples by Library, in alphabetical order, include funding: 5 open hours at the Alden Free Library; 4 open hours for Wednesday evening service at Amherst's Eggertsville Library; 10 open hours at the Angola Library; 3 open hours for Tuesday evening service at the Aurora Library; 6 additional open hours per week (up from 24 to 30 hours per week and 4 days to 5 days per week) at Buffalo's East Clinton, East Delavan and North Park Libraries; 16 open hours to restore Buffalo's Niagara Library to 40 hours per week (up from 24); 8 open hours to provide Thursday service at Buffalo's new, heavily used Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (increasing the library to 7 open days per week during the school year); 1.5 open hours for the Children's Room, Grovsenor Room and Business and Science departments of the Central Library allowing them to open when the main library opens each day; 4 open hours for Wednesday evening service at Cheektowaga's Reinstein Memorial Library; support for children's programming at the Clarence and Concord Libraries; 6 open hours at the Elma Library; 7 open hours to provide Friday service at the Grand Island Library; 4 open hours to restore Sunday service at the Hamburg Library; 4 open hours to extend Tuesday and Thursday evening service at the City of Lackawanna Library; 4 open hours to restore Sunday service at the Lancaster Library; provide programming assistance at the Marilla Free Library; support increased children's and adult computer literacy programs at the Orchard Park Library; 4 open hours to restore Sunday service at the Tonawanda's Kenmore Library; and provide programming support for the West Seneca Library.
In LEVEL 2, system funding would be provided to support further expanding open hours at the Aurora Library, Buffalo Branch Libraries, Grand Island Library, Hamburg's Lake Shore Library and Tonawanda's Kenilworth Library.
It would also support additional programs for children, teens, business persons; technology training for multiple audiences; and increase involvement with Good Schools for All literacy programming.
Finally, this funding level would allow the Library to pilot alternate service delivery models in cooperation with nearby existing libraries. Tentatively titled "Library Express", space for service points would be leased in mall and street shopping districts. The convenience and extended hours of these locations provide access to a high volume of customers. The ability to "combine trips" in this era of high fuel prices is also a plus. Other libraries using this setting have experienced circulation and use that is four times usage for a similarly sized traditional library location. Being open longer and later than traditional libraries will expose the library to customers who might not otherwise be able to utilize library services. This proposal also provides an attractive opportunity for collaboration/shared tenancy with related educational and cultural organizations.
In LEVEL 3, system funding would be provided to support further expanding programming, system services, community contacts/outreach, and pilot the Library Express concept at additional locations.
As mentioned previously, the monthly cost of the full restoration package to a $100,000 taxable value property, approximately 67 cents, would be less than the price of a regular cup of coffee!
Shifting gears towards the 2008 County Capital Budget, as pages 13 through 15 show, deferred Capital Needs may be coming home to roost. As a result of its fiscal crisis, the County has not secured funding for new library projects in more than three years. The list of needed projects has grown while B&ECPL's County project pipeline is essentially dry. The 2008 Proposed County Capital Budget begins to address this backlog.
Escalator replacement and related asbestos abatement at the Central Library is the Library's top priority project.
The escalators are original, built in 1963 and have never been replaced or upgraded. A study was done resulting in a recommendation to replace the energy inefficient escalators, which run constantly, with a bank of elevators. This project was included in the 2004 Adopted County Capital Budget but cancelled during the 2005-2006 budget crisis.
As discussed on page 13, in addition to being energy inefficient, the 43-year-old, 3 section escalator system (ascending 5 stories) is a potential safety hazard and a recurring maintenance problem. Delaying funding from 2004 to 2008 has significantly increased the likelihood that the escalators will experience unrecoverable failure prior to replacement. This $2.2 million project includes asbestos abatement of the escalator and adjacent areas and replacing adjacent public restrooms at the 1st and 2nd floors.
Central Library Fuel Tank, Mechanical Equipment and Exterior Renovation is the Library's next priority project. The Library has leveraged private and New York State grant funds to support $483,896 of this project's cost, lowering the request for County Capital funds to $150,000. Project detail is discussed on page 14. 2008 County share funding is critical as the construction on the state/private funded portions of the project must be completed by 6/30/2009 or over $239,000 in state funds would be lost.
Library future year capital requests address basic building needs and consolidation opportunities. Listed on page 15, future year projects focus on two areas.
First, completing asbestos abatement and renovation of the Central Library is a high priority. Now in year 17 of the County's 10 year asbestos management plan for the library, further delay of this activity will only increase costs. County funds are requested principally to cover the costs of asbestos abatement and basic building restoration for this county owned facility. Commitment of County support will aid the Library in its fundraising efforts to raise the balance of project costs.
Second, providing incentive funding for future voluntary library consolidation projects stems from a previous County Executive sponsored initiative to consolidate two or more older/smaller libraries into one larger modern facility, providing greater capability to provide library service while controlling annual operating/staffing costs.
The remaining pages in this handout provide additional detail on the Library's 2008 Budget Request, including:
Restoration Request Detail by Category and Library (Pages 17-23); and
Operating Revenue and Expense Listing - "Form 4" (Pages 24 - 30).
Of course, additional explanations, charts and graphs are also available on the Library's website at www1.buffalolib.org
Thank you for your interest and support. Chairperson Buck, Budget and Finance Committee Chairperson Berger, Director Mahaney, and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.


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RFI explores role of small businesses
The Air Force is considering what role small businesses could play on a contract that would support would support range, satellite control and space training systems.
A contract is being developed that would support the launch and test range system, the Air Force satellite control network and that the Space Training Acquisition Office. In this request for information, the service wants to know if there are any small businesses that could bid as primes or plan to participate as subcontractors to a large company.
The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center is specifically looking for small businesses that can perform engineering and integration services under the Unified SE&I Contract that is being developed.
Work under the contract is expected a number of Air Force bases including Los Angeles, Vandenberg, Patrick, Peterson and Schriever.
Responses to the RFI should not exceed 25 pages and are due March 13.
According to the scope of work in the RFI, the Air Force is looking for help in areas such as architecture and engineering management plans, systems engineering and integration, configuration and data production and management, and integrated logistics support.
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Agree with the use of small businesses,I bet I have personally written over 100 RFI responses, for qualified small businesses with great past performance and customer qualification; just to see it all ignored by the Air Force
Yes we can do the work as a small business prime. The USAF has a long history of doing the RFI and then ignoring the results and just doing whatever they wanted to do from the beginning and that is Unrestricted or using a 1500 employee NAICS. So why respond and spend time and money to be ignored just subcontract with one of the USAF favorite large companies who hire retiring Flag Officers.
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From NBC's Lauren Appelbaum
Campaigning in Indianapolis for her mother, Chelsea Clinton had a quick retort when asked a question she had never had before. When a male student asked her if her mother's credibility had been hurt during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Clinton quickly responded.
"Wow, you're the first person actually that's ever asked me that question, in the, maybe 70 college campuses that I've been to," Clinton bitterly said at Butler University. "And I don't think that's any of your business."
VIDEO: Chelsea Clinton had a speedy retort when asked about the Monica Lewinsky scandal during a visit to Butler University in Indianapolis.
The students gathered to see Clinton quickly erupted into applause. Clinton took one more question, on global warming, and then wrapped up the event.
*** UPDATE *** AP reports, "The college student who got a stinging brushback from Chelsea Clinton when he asked about the Monica Lewinsky scandal said Wednesday he's a Clinton supporter who was trying to get her to show 'what makes Hillary so strong.'
"Evan Strange, a Butler University student who works on the school's newspaper, The Butler Collegian, said he had asked Chelsea Clinton her opinion "on the criticism of her mother that how she handled the Lewinsky scandal might be a sign of weakness and she might not be a strong enough candidate to be president."
"I'm a supporter of Hillary. I love Hillary," Strange said Wednesday on CBS' "The Early Show." "He said he asked the question because his friends 'always bring up that scandal. It's not something I asked to cause trouble but to show those people what makes Hillary so strong.' He said that by brushing him off, Chelsea Clinton missed an opportunity to show her mother's strength.
" 'I was very surprised' at the rebuke, Strange said. 'I can see where she'd get a little defensive because of the question and hearing Lewinsky over and over again, but I would like to hear her say something about Hillary rather than dismissing the question.'"


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The young woman who wrote the article, "The Problem with Band-Aids," is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania. Her article appeared in Penn's highly regarded newspaper, the Daily Pennsylvanian, on September 8. The subtitle of O'Conor's article is: "From Palestine to Penn/ When Talking About Dialogue, Empowerment and Reform Does the Rhetorical Work of Oppression and Injustice." At Penn, Clarissa O'Conor focuses on Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and Modern Middle East Studies.
But O'Conor, who presents herself as an advocate for those who are disempowered, is fed up with what she claims is the oppressive force behind the term "empowerment." This fall O'Conor is studying at al Quds University, in a place she calls, without quotation marks, "Palestine."
In this article, O'Conor explains why Penn, which apparently gives her college credit for studying at al Quds, and Bard College, which created at al Quds "a small honors college at which Palestinian students can earn a dual-degree with American accreditation," earn her contempt.
"Especially at Penn, we like to 'empower' people. We have all sorts of organizations and initiatives to do this. We really like to 'empower' communities and women," she writes, but O'Conor is above all that. She disdains the Western efforts to empower her comrades in "Palestine."
Bard's program is going about things in a contemptible way, O'Conor contends. You see "the discourse of empowerment makes us feel good about putting a Band-Aid on something while avoiding actually questioning our role in systematic racism, oppression and injustice."
You've probably guessed it by now: O'Conor thinks that Western efforts to "swoop in and empower" the Arab Palestinians, ignores that what oppresses them is the "worldwide systems of white supremacism and colonialism in which we are complicit." That's you and me. Also her.
O'Conor crams in all the invective she can into a college newspaper op-ed. She describes the "26-foot-high Apartheid Wall" built by Israel which is a "settler-colonial apartheid state whose modus operandi is and always was policies of ethnic cleansing, displacement and systematic racism." And O'Conor thinks places like Penn and Bard and, indeed, all universities and the U.S. government itself should cut all ties to Israel.
So, rather than yawn about an undergraduate thinking and writing like an undergraduate, here's the part that should…empower you readers.
It is not a surprise that an undergraduate from the middle of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania knows little to nothing about the history of the Middle East. But why is a school like Penn giving credit to a student to be spoon fed hatred?
Here is a more interesting question: why is it that someone who holds herself out as a defender of the oppressed has no problem aligning herself with the brutal, murderous history and affiliations of the university she so proudly attends? And again, why would Penn and schools like it countenance such an association?
Al Quds University is a place where terrorists are honored not only by the students, but officially, by the university administration, as heroes.
Let's pick a few discrete moments through al Quds history, and see whether it is an institution worthy of Ms. O'Conor's protection, and whether the many installments of her pleas on its behalf – her blog "From Palestine to Penn" appears every other Tuesday in the Daily Pennsylvanian – are trustworthy sources of information for the collegiate, as well as the wider, community. (No less an actively and acidly anti-Israel media source than Mondoweiss eagerly laps up her content.)
So we'll start at the top. The current president of the school, Sari Nusseibeh, is generally considered to be a moderate, but there is certainly evidence to the contrary. This evidence includes his praise of homicide bombers; calling Israel a "racist, Zionist entity"; and helping Iraq direct scud missiles at Israel during the first Gulf War.
For those disinclined to count Nusseibeh as a promoter of violence, there's much better evidence about where al Quds stands on the issue of the sanctity of human life.
For example, there's the case of Sami Salim Hammad, an al Quds dropout who carried out a homicide bombing in Tel Aviv during Passover, on April 17, 2006. In this bombing, 11 innocent people were killed, including a 16 year old American, Daniel Wultz. While it is true that Hammad dropped out of al Quds, that didn't stop the students there from claiming him as their own. Immediately after the bombing, once Hammad's "martyr's video" was released, they hung a huge poster of Hammad in one of the al Quds University buildings. They were so proud of their "shahid."