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Library activism – what it ought to become – Mikael Böök
Library activism – what it ought to become
by Mikael Böök
Prelude -
My Norwegian friend Anders Ericson, who is a librarian and a journalist, has minted an expression that summarizes a good deal of what I mean with library activism. It says that The Library Takes Up The Case (LTC), or Bibliotekket tar saka (BTS), in Norwegian.
Anders no doubt had some particular cases in mind. One such case which he thought that the librarians should take up was the transformation of a defunct military airfield in Rygge, near Moss, where Anders lives, into a third airport for the growing civilian air traffic to and from the Norwegian capital, Oslo.
Inevitably, some people in the region gladly supported while others vehemently opposed this plan. So what would the staff of the public libraries of Moss, Rygge and other nearby towns do in this situation? Would they just continue to do their usual job and let the heated discussion and politicized decision-making about the Rygge airport have their own course? Or would they take up the case?
When do librarians take up the case? And why should they? And how can they?
For the full article please see: http://www.kaapeli.fi/book/Activism4HKD.pdf
Information for Social Change, proposed Conference 2015, Liverpool, UK
We are proposing an ISC conference in Liverpool, UK in mid 2015 (likely early Spring), at present we are considering an open and informal format for the conference for broad coverage of topics of interest to ISC Editorial Board members, contributors and readers.
The exact date and venue of the conference has yet to be agreed, however this information will be disseminated on the Blog as plans develop. For suggestions on topics for presentation or informal discussion at the conference, please see our past issues, incidental papers and other coverage on the ISC Web site http://libr.org/isc
If you would like to contact ISC regarding the planned conference or have any questions please email email@example.com
John Pateman – "Relationships: the heart of a community-led library service" Edmonton Public Library 26 Jun 2013
New revelations on the failures of marketized Academy schools in the UK
Further revelations have emerged surrounding the failings of the so-called 'Academy schools' in the UK, demonstrating the dire consequences of these de-regulated, for-profit providers:
"The governors of Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA) have received a "pre-warning" letter from Nash, saying the school must boost its performance or face further action."
"The letter raises concerns that the percentage of pupils at the academy achieving at least five A*-C grades, including English and maths, in their GCSEs last year, fell to 32% from 35%– below the government's minimum threshold of 40% – and were "some way off" the school's predictions of a 44% figure."
"About 40 academies have been sent pre-warning notice letters since September 2011. The letters warn the schools to raise their game or face action – which could ultimately include being taken over by a different sponsor."
Also see the recent article in the ISC issue 33, 'Academy Schools and the Anti-Academies Alliance': http://libr.org/isc/table-of-contents-current-issue/
Information for Social Change number 33 – Recent Developments in Public Services for Young People
The latest issue of Information for Social Change is available via the ISC Web site http://libr.org/isc/table-of-contents-current-issue/
ISC 33 – Winter 2013/14
Recent Developments in Public Services for Young People
Issue Editors: Martyn Lowe & Paul Catherall
- Whole issue (PDF format, file size to download: approx 700 K)
Contents and Editorial
- Editorial and Contributors
- The Impact of "Austerity" and Deregulation on Young People's Services in the UK – Paul Catherall
- Academy Schools and the Anti-Academies Alliance – Paul Catherall
- E-Learning: Some observations in 2014 – Paul Catherall
- Engaging students and young people in campaigning – Miriam Dobson
- Free Schools – Paul Catherall
- Looking Back At My School Days – Martyn Lowe
- Military activity in UK Schools – Owen Everett
- Personal Reflections on a Comprehensive Education – Paul Catherall
- The corporatisation of the University – Comment on a live broadcast with Professor Noam Chomsky (MIT) – Paul Catherall
- The Importance of Libraries for Young People – Paul Catherall
- Threats to Libraries, Facilities for Young People and Public Services in the Liverpool Area – Martin Ralph
- What is the Great University Gamble? Comment on a Presentation by Andrew McGettigan at University of Liverpool, 02/10/13 – Paul Catherall
- The UCU University of Liverpool Academic Charter
- Trends in University Research Funding and the Open Access Publishing Debate of Green vs. Gold – Paul Catherall
- Comment on Workfare – Paul Catherall
- Ab Ovo Usque Ad Mala (Poem) – Paul Catherall
Book publication – LGBT People and the UK Cultural Sector
Book publication – LGBT People and the UK Cultural Sector – The Response of Libraries, Museums, Archives and Heritage since 1950
This book examines the complex and conflicting relationships between LGBT people and our cultural and heritage organisations including libraries, museums and archives. In this unique book established author John Vincent draws together current good practice, and also highlights issues which urgently still need to be addressed.
To set the work of libraries, museums and archives in context, Vincent traces the development of LGBT rights in the UK. He goes on to examine some of the reasons for hostility and hatred against this minority group and critically explores provision that has been made by cultural and heritage organisations. He offers examples of good practice – not only from the UK, but from across the world – and draws up an essential 'charter' for future development.
This compelling, practical book should be read by managers and staff in libraries, museums and archives around the world looking for guidance on this important issue.
Available from Ashgate Publishing:
A Discussion with Martyn Lowe on Local and International Green issues
A Discussion with Martyn Lowe on Local and International Green issues
Discussing the Threat of Nuclear Waste in Merseyside, Impact of Nuclear Industry on local Workers, The Fukushima Disaster
The University of Liverpool
Harold Cohen Library, Ashton Street, Liverpool (431 on Campus Map http://www.liv.ac.uk/maps)
Wolfson Meeting Room
Tuesday 11th February
Martyn Lowe is radical Librarian, peace activist, veteran Green issues campaigner, member of Kick Nuclear, former Greenpeace (London) activist, and spent 28 years as a volunteer with the War Resisters International.
Martyn will discuss local nuclear waste processing occurring in the Merseyside area and developments at the Capenhurst uranium enrichment plant. Martyn has undertaken recent research into the movement of nuclear waste materials around the North West and Merseyside areas and will provide an overview of operational, safety and environmental issues arising for the region and local workforce. Martyn will also discuss wider nuclear developments including the continuing Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster in Japan, representing the most severe nuclear incident in recent decades. Martyn will offer insights into the ongoing issues surrounding Fukushima, including long term destabilisation of the plant's infrastructure, the difficulties of the cleanup operation, dissemination of nuclear waste across the coastal region & surrounding ocean environment and impact on marine life as far as Alaska and California.
To confirm your attendance, please email Paul Catherall email@example.com
Suggested Links for further information on the topics covered by this talk:
- Merseyside CND http://www.mcnd.org.uk/
- Close Capenhurst http://close-capenhurst.org.uk/
- Blog of Martyn Lowe (information on Fukushima) http://www.theproject.me.uk/?cat=39
- Profile of Martyn Lowe (Information for Social Change) http://libr.org/isc/isc-editorial-board/
- JAN – Japanese Against Nuclear UK http://januk.org
Class and Librarianship: Essays at the Intersection of Information, Labor and Capital
New book available from Library Juice Press
The current crisis of capitalism has led to the renewed interest in Marxism and its core categories of analysis such as class and exploitation. In our own discipline — Library and Information Science — voices and ideas that have long been confined to the critical margins have been given buoyancy as forms of critique have gained traction. This volume allows for a fresh look at at the interaction of information, labor, capital, class, and librarianship.
Editors: Erik Estep and Nathaniel Enright
Price: $30.00
Expected: Early 2014
Printed on acid-free paper
UK Conservative-LibDem Government anti-immigration campaign
The Conservative-LibDem UK government has launched what many commentators are describing as an intimidating roadside publicity campaign to persuade illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin, the campaign features lorries with high visibility placards worded "106 ARRESTS LAST WEEK", "GO HOME OR FACE ARREST" and similar slogans, with large graphic images associated with crime and punishment, such as handcuffs . The campaign appears to profile certain ethnic groups, with the automated answer line for the advertised phone line offering advice on deportation in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu or English (apparently limited to South Asian languages). A twitter trend has emerged with individuals calling the telephone line offered to ask for assistance to "go home" e.g. by asking for the taxi fare from their office… As one blogger has pointed out, the ConDem campaign is a reminder of racist behaviour more common to previous decades than 2013.
You can read further details about the campaign on the Guardian Web site http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/28/willesden-green-twitter-wind-up-immigrants
Living Wage Commission launched in UK
John Sentamu the Archbishop of York has called for evidence from the low paid and employers to advocate for a living wage in the UK, Sentamu is part of a new Living Wage Commission set to investigate how a living wage can be implemented in the UK.
The Living Wage Commission is an independent, 12 month inquiry into the future of the Living Wage. Bringing together leading figures from business, trade unions and civil society, Commissioners are investigating what potential the increasingly popular concept of a Living Wage holds for Britain's five million low paid workers. Commissioners will research and assess evidence on the value of the Living Wage, barriers to its implementation and how these could be overcome.
See further details on the Living Wage Commission at http://livingwagecommission.org.uk/
For-profit nature of the privatised academies schools project in England again in the spotlight
Paul Catherall
The for-profit nature of the privatised academies schools project in England is again in the spotlight with revelations of large bonuses paid to individuals associated with commercial entities running these schools. It is increasingly apparent that public funds are being siphoned off for the same kind of massive executive payments seen in the recently discredited banking and investment sectors.
As many commentators pointed out in the early years of the academy project, it is increasingly apparent that funds are not being spent on educational facilities, buildings and qualified staffing but on gigantic director pay-outs. When we also consider the disassociation of the academies from the National Curriculum, school safety regulations, requirement to hire qualified teachers and the special educational needs regulations, we are left with a highly questionable and increasingly discredited liberalised schools sector at the mercy of deregulation and commercial exploitation.
Please see the following recent guardian Academy chain under fire following revelation of payments made to bosses
Third of library staff to go at Bury Libraries
A town hall is sacking nearly a THIRD of its library workers – while scrapping plans for four modern community centres after realising they were too expensive.
Bury council will make at least 20 employees redundant by next year as it slashes £570,000 from its library service budget, under plans going before senior councillors next week…
For full article please see http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/third-library-staff-go-after-4882591
The CILIP Re-Branding Exercise, Summer 2013
Aran Lewis
CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, recently had a look around and noticed that since its creation over a decade ago from the merger of the Library Association and the Institute of Information Scientists it had failed to become a household name. Although a cleaning product with an almost identical nomenclature has succeeded in hammering its brand into the minds of the British, CILIP has concluded that it is not its actions, its strategies or its Byzantine organisational structure that are to blame for its ghostly media presence, but its name. The way forward, CILIP concluded, was to rebrand, and to this end members and anyone else who happened to be passing were invited by means of a survey to vote for a new name.
The public controversy around the rebranding began when CILIP announced that consultants had been appointed to lead the process at the impressive price of £35,000. Loud objections were raised by members against both the cost and the time invested in what many saw as a marginal and profitless distraction when public libraries in particular are facing an unprecedented existential crisis. The embers of dissent were fanned into flame when it was revealed that the list of new names for CILIP offered in the consultants' survey featured neither the word "Library", nor "Librarian". Angry librarians rallied to a call by Tom Roper to demand a general meeting of CILIP members. Tom's motion presented at this meeting on 8th July 2013 was a request to CILIP to stop the rebrand and – I paraphrase here – stick to the knitting.
By email, website and magazine centre-spread delivered to every member's home, CILIP urged rejection of the motion on the grounds that if members chose to stop the rebrand and focus instead on more important issues (such as widespread Library services redundancies in Bury) – they would be choosing not to have a choice, which, although they would have chosen it, would not actually be a choice, as they had chosen it instead of choice. Which would be bad.
Despite their huge advantage in access to members, CILIP HQ won the ballot on Tom Roper's motion with a rather less than crushing 51% of votes cast, amounting to a mighty 5%, 1 in 20, of the membership. The number of votes cast seems to have been smaller than the number of people voting, one of a number of curious aspects of the process. Another was the large gap between the number voting to change the name in the first web survey, 1556 (53% of 2936) and the number voting at the general meeting to continue the rebrand, 804. Enthusiasm for rebranding seems to have dwindled with remarkable speed.
Online derision was aimed by commentators such as Frances Hendrix at the first (or, to put it more accurately, least hated) choice in the consultants survey, 'Information Professionals UK'. Frances pointed out that the acronym for this name, if pronounced as two words, had unpleasant connotations. This had not occurred to the denizens of CILIP, who even claimed that IPUK reflected authority and gravitas (one could suppose a fresh pool of IPUK could reflect just about anything, as for MIPUK…).
A fellow library and information professional (FLIP) has pointed out that the PUK is one of the main parties in Iraqi Kurdistan, noted for a robust approach to competitors (e.g. when a rival party (the KDP) were forced to call upon Saddam Hussein's army to save them from a rampant PUK militia in 1996), and the head of the PUK is now President of Iraq, so perhaps further comment on this aspect would be imprudent. Moving on…
The consultants' research was deeply flawed. The most obvious methodological error in the survey is that it didn't ask respondents what they thought of the current name, 'Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals'. Instead it asked how well the acronym represented the aims and ambitions of the organisation (which it doesn't as it is just an acronym). Even so 47% chose "well", "very well", or "OK" for CILIP.
Given that 22% of identified respondents (818 of 3712) were non-members and CILIP has said that non-members in particular favoured change, this 47% may well represent a substantial majority of the members voting. Although non-members' views matter because CILIP wants more members, an organisation which cares more about non-members than members is likely to end up with more of the former and fewer of the latter. It's a shame that the raw data has been withheld so that the member/non-member balance of voting is obscured.
I refer to "identified respondents" because the voter type figures don't add up, i.e. 68% members, 6% branch activists (also members, or does this include co-optees?) and 21% non-members adds up to 95%. Who were the rest, the 216 unidentified voters? If the consultants didn't have a reliable method of determining who were members and who were not, all the voter type breakdowns must be inaccurate.
The scale of this mistake, i.e. failing to ask about the current name and just the acronym, is illustrated by the results of the alternative name poll. Here on p13 the moderately awful "Information Professionals UK" is the clear winner, while a shortened version of the same name – Info Pro UK – comes last…
And on p14 the winner of the alternative names vote comes last in the most preferred alternative name vote. That level of contradiction reveals a survey so badly designed its results are meaningless. Calling the middle response "OK" is one of its weaknesses. I would rate OK as a positive response, but it might be intended to be neutral. Perhaps this should have been labelled "no opinion", or "neither well nor badly".
The question of voter authentication remains unanswered. A commenter on the CILIP President's blog alleges that multiple voting was possible in Survey 1. I'm not aware of any response from CILIP, but if true this on its own would of course invalidate the results. In the second survey, authentication seems to have been by IP address, so I could probably have voted from work as well as home if I had wanted, but I didn't so I'm not sure. It does at least give a clear result and one I'd be happy to support, in favour of a return to the name 'Library Association', although it is just a name and matters far less than CILIP's aversion to being noticed. On the twitter feed covering the debate at Tom Roper's general meeting, #CILIPGM, CILIP trustee Nicholas Poole bewailed the failure of so many people to see the great work CILIP was doing, a classic example of CILIP failing to understand with an almost heroic obtusity that for advocacy to succeed, it has to be visible.
Finally, a self-selected sample is not a random sample, so you cannot generalise from it to the whole population. The voters in the rebranding surveys don't represent the membership or anyone else, they only represent themselves. What happens next is far from clear. Although there will be a vote at this year's AGM whether to change to a new name that has been chosen by the CILIP Council (so far a closely guarded secret) or keep the current name, John Briggs has pointed out that a name change requires a change to the Royal Charter, and that can only be done with a two thirds majority at a general meeting called for that purpose.
Meanwhile the librarians of Bury are about to be thrown on the scrap heap by their Labour local authority to save money in case we need to help more bankers. Will CILIP finally take a stand and condemn, loud and clear, the wanton destruction of a century and a half of cultural heritage by people elected to serve the public? This is the case against "Library's" made by one commenter on the story in the Manchester Evening News, quoted verbatim:
"You have to look at the bigger view in 25 years time will there be an need for so many library`s as we just dont know what going to happen with E books. it not right to tie tax payers into a 25 year bill to save a few job`s that will go at some point as self service is the way it going. give the Library`s to local groups or rent out space to costa coffee to fund the staff."
Can CILIP spot the weakness in this man's position, and counter it, perhaps, by suggesting that with such a poor grasp of his native tongue, he needs a library more than most? If not, I fear that they have more to worry about than the timbre of their acronym.
Aran Lewis is Senior Cataloguer and Repository Manager at Middlesex University. As a UNISON activist in Lambeth and Middlesex he has, with occasional success, supported campaigns against public service cuts, acts of managerial genius such as locking the fire exit in the children's library in West Norwood after a serious fire in the adjacent room, and public library closures.
Undercover – By Paul Lewis & Rob Evans
'Undercover lays bare the deceit, betrayal and cold-blooded violation practised again and again by undercover police officers – troubling, timely and brilliantly executed.' Henry Porter
The gripping stories of a group of police spies – written by the award-winning investigative journalists who exposed the Mark Kennedy scandal – and the uncovering of forty years of state espionage.
Overexcitable publishers like to bandy around words such as "explosive" and "shocking" when trying to flog their books, even though generally you could substitute them for ones such as "mildly interesting". Not with Undercover, though. Subtitled "The True Story of Britain's Secret Police", and doggedly written and researched by Guardian journalists Rob Evans and Paul Lewis, the revelations in its pages are genuinely explosive. And even though a lot of the material was in last week's news and formed the basis of a Channel 4′s Dispatches, reading it line by line, deception by deception, is genuinely shocking.
The Joy of Viewing – Martyn Lowe
Seeing Old Friends
Going to visit an art gallery in order to see a favourite work of art, is very much like popping over to see an old and much loved friend. The same can be said about experiencing architecture, or viewing ones favourite statues.
I still get the same thrill while walking through the doors of the British Museum, or the Sir John Soane's Museum, as I first do so many many years ago. While the sight of Kings Cross and St Pancras stations from Pentonville Road has always been one of my 7 architectural wonders of the world.
The more you see of these works of art and architecture, the more you appreciate them.
Visual Understanding
Much of this appreciation comes from reading about history, artists, architecture, and the history of art. Yet it also comes from taking the time to observe what one is looking at, and a working knowledge as to just how these works of art are constructed.
This may be just their visual construction, as each brush stoke, or line drawn, will inform the viewer about the both the artist and work of art. To appreciate the painting of many artists, it is just as import view their drawings. Only then will you start to fully understand just what they have achieved in their painting.
For example: -
The works of both Gustav Klimt and Rembrant van Rijn are built upon their drawing. On the other hand, you do really need to look at the water colour sketches of J.M.W. Turner in order to fully appreciate just how his paintings work.
The later oil paintings of Vincent Van Gogh are the most glorious examples of drawings in colour. While with architecture you need to look at the all of the details, and the building as a whole.
Historical Context
Of course one does need to view many paintings and other works of art from within the period they were created. The most obvious example of this comes from the effect that photographic images first had upon artists during the 19th century.
To fully understand the paintings of the Dutch Golden age, medieval sculptures, or renaissance paintings, you do really need to know exactly what was going on within the society in which these works were created.
While contemporaneous advertising images, graphic novels, or the 'comic book' has influenced many other artists. One just has to look at the works of Andy Warhol, Alfons Mucha, Norman Rockwell, and Roy Lichtenstein in order to appreciate these symbiotic influences.
Joy To Be Found
Without all of this knowledge there can be no complete understanding of what you are seeing. Though the joy of viewing a beautiful work of art can never be diminished by not knowing. So view and enjoy I say to you all, and if you can learn more - just do so !
Jobless forced to pay for library internet access in UK Libraries
Britain's libraries are making the public pay for services previously provided for FREE before the Tory-led Coalition's cuts, a shock survey reveals today.
And the new charges are hitting jobseekers, children and the elderly hardest as they had relied on free access to the internet and computer services at their local library.
In prime minister David Cameron's Witney constituency and the rest of Oxfordshire, disabled people who could borrow DVDs and CDs for free now have to pay charges from £1.25 to £4.50.
Many libraries are providing the first half-hour of internet access free and then charging a range of fees to stay online.
And librarians say the move is poorly timed – just as the Government is putting more of its services online, such as applying for benefits and fill in job applications.
Further information: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jobless-forced-pay-library-internet-1959330
The Ethical Consumer – article on Buying Books without Amazon
In December 2012 the Ethical Consumer launched a campaign to boycott Amazon in response to the growing anger amongst consumers, smaller traders and elected politicians about the company's systematic tax avoidance. Their irresponsible attitude to tax has distorted markets and contributed to the erosion of our public services…
For full article see http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalreports/buyingbookswithoutamazon.aspx
Advocacy for rural school library development (in Zimbabwe) – by Hosea Tokwe
Lessons learnt from Matenda School Library Project in Midlands Province
by Hosea Tokwe: Chief Library Assistant
Midlands State University Library, Zimbabwe
Successful advocacy is critical to a librarian's ability to address the needs of his/her community. "Advocacy is a planned, deliberate, sustained effort to raise awareness of an issue. It's an ongoing process in which support and understanding are built incrementally over an extended period of time and using a wide variety of marketing and public relations tools" (Canadian Association of Public Libraries 2001). In fact, advocacy is more than just lobbying for extra funding, or stating the importance of the role of the information professional within a school community, or seeking school-based support for an information skills/literacy programme. It involves advocating for excellent school library services, appropriate staffing and facilities in the context of advancing the educational opportunities of a school community.
Justification for School Library Development
More than 40 years ago De Perez (1971) viewed school libraries as one of the most effective ways of renovating education. De Perez's view especially makes sense today when new technologies are threatening to reverse the literacy revolution achieved by education systems the world over. Due to the advent of technologies like laptops and social networking people rarely want to read. Resultantly, children in our schools face serious literacy and comprehension challenges. Literacy and comprehension challenges are most prevalent in Africa. The illiteracy situation is saddening in the rural communities in Zimbabwe where there is a dire lack of rural school libraries to provide reading materials for pupils and students in deprived communities. Sturges and Neill (1998, p 154) are right that there is a compelling argument within Africa's educational system which calls for greater library involvement. It is, therefore undeniable, that in this decade our schools need assistance from libraries and librarians. School Libraries aid in uplifting student enquiry, comprehension and thinking skills. The role of a school library is further elaborated by the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto which states that school library offers learning services, books and resources that enable all members of the community to become critical thinkers and effective users of information in all formats and media.
Brief on Library Development in Zimbabwe
International voluntary organisations such Rural Libraries Resources Development Programme, Book Aid International, Rotary Club and Books for Africa initiated library development in Zimbabwe either through donations of books by institutions or prominent personalities teaming up to fund for construction of libraries. Though these efforts are greatly appreciated no attempt was made to assess progress made by the schools which received support from international voluntary organisations. Way back the Ministry of Education used to run a School Library Service, but over the years the model library set up in the Ministry has been run down. In Zimbabwe except for College and Universities, School Libraries are still in dare straits in both urban and rural schools, such that there is no culture of reading as there are no ideal Libraries to support the teaching and learning process.
Rural School Library Development
Rural Schools need school libraries to for student achievement. The International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) acknowledges in its School Library Manifesto (2001) that in rural areas the concept of a rural school library "is essential to every long-term strategy for literacy, education, information provision and economic, social and cultural development." Educators the world over agree that once there is a rural school library, it will play an important and positive role in the curriculum; thereby facilitate quality education in the school. One scholar Zondi (1982) goes on to suggest that the school library is "an essential teaching aid" and "vital necessity" in rural schools. Guided by these important pointers to school library development, an initiative was undertaken to establish a School Library at Matenda School.
Stages of Implementation in School Library at Matenda School
The implementation program began in July 2007, and involved visiting Matenda School, meeting the Head and Staff. However economic and political challenges seriously derailed implementation schedule.
Stage 1: Meeting School Authorities
In African rural schools where one is total stranger it is important to consult with the School Head, an honoured person in a rural community. It has to be borne in mind that working with the rural community is not an easy task; rather it calls for deep understanding of the social, political and cultural background of the community. Most often development should be locally owned, in this instance approval to visit the school had also to be sought from District Education Offices. These being Education Officers responsible for rural schools found in rural Zimbabwe. Meeting with the School Head paved the way for formation of
Library Committee comprising of Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and four teachers, with the Deputy Head being the ex-officio member..
Stage 2: Announcing the Matenda School Library Project
The Matenda School Library Project was made know to the Matenda community at a gathering for the School's Prize Giving Day late in 2007. It is true that when librarians and teachers work together, pupils achieve higher levels of literacy, learning, problem-solving. I emphasised that the school library and the services would be provided to all members of the school community, regardless of age, gender, language and race. Being in a rural setting this occasion helped to sensitize other local stakeholders, like the chief, councillor, headmen, parents and the School Development Association about this Project would benefit the entire Matenda community.
Stage 3: Library Setup
With books now available next stage was setting up the Library. Local material was used in the construction phase and the Library Setup Committee decided on the different sections of the library, Reference Section, Textbook Section, HIV/AIDS Section, Fiction Section, Non-Fiction Section and Adult Readers' Section. The School was privileged to receive posters, promotional and informational materials from a School Librarian based in the UK, as well as Non-governmental organisations such as SAfAIDS and local Book Publishers.
Stage 4: Matenda School Library Launch
The Matenda School Library was finally launched on 16 July 2010. In a rural setting such an occasion drew a lot of people, School Heads from surrounding schools, Headman, the Chief, Councillors, Health Workers and local business people..
Some Personal Experience of Developing a School Library
First, to successfully establish a school library in a rural setting requires standing out for the cause or felt need of the stakeholders (in this case the community). Second, one has take full personal responsibility, believing in self, and voluntarily going out all the way to sell out libraries and ourselves as librarians with felt need for Schools at heart. Advocacy of course implies being mindful of the real or key stakeholders, but it is no easy stroll to capture interest of the community and also accommodating their expressed needs. What is needed is the will to provide and support rural communities locally produced educational materials to put them at ease on the specific agenda of the School Library.
The success of rural school library development can come to reality if and when there is government involvement and a blueprint to re-establish the School Library Service in the relevant Ministry. In the process standards will have to be looked at to ensure that school libraries are established throughout rural Zimbabwe. Also, basic requirements in every school library in terms of infrastructure, material resources, and appropriate manpower will need to be spelt out. For Matenda School it is envisaged that a well-stocked School Library will be put in place to support the teaching and learning process. The School looks forward to mobilise for provision of relevant locally produced books to address the needs of their local community and to encourage a culture of reading among pupils and teachers to help nurture reading skills.
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Thank you, Martyn – office volunteer leaves London
Today WRI bids farewell to Martyn Lowe, the longsuffering Cockney cherub who has been a reliable help week in week out for nearly 28 years. Martyn, proud of his Cockney (East London) heritage, is leaving London for Liverpool … but he has agreed to come down and help once or twice a year.
Longsuffering? Indeed he has been. Martyn has suffered indignities to which no other volunteer or staff member has been exposed. Perhaps the worst of all came one afternoon in – was it 1987? – when the major part of the WRI filing system came away from the wall landing on top of him. A whole wall full of heavy ringbinder files. Veronica Kelly and I were downstairs, leaving Martyn in peace and quiet to get on with some filing, when we heard a crash and a muffled cry for help from Martyn. We hurried upstairs, but the door was blocked with fallen archives. Finally, we managed to get inside and there on the floor sat Martyn, looking very shaken and surrounded by ringbinder files.
Still, Martyn is nothing if not resilient, and he kept coming back, and gradually took on more responsibilities. For most of this time, Martyn was working as a librarian in the public library services (as well as being a committed organiser in Librarians for Social Change). He'd take one day a week off his paid work – usually a Wednesday – to come and work in our office. For generations of staff, he has been at our side through the gamut of stresses that come up in this work, and ready to provide a sympathetic ear to our complaints about those we're supposed to rely on.
Ricky Tomlinson – comedian and actor Campaign for Justice and E-Petition
Campaign for the Shrewsbury 24 E-Petition http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/35394
In 1972 Ricky Tomlinson the well known UK comedian and actor was a qualified plasterer and builder working on the new Wrexham bypass in North Wales, he became involved in union activities to improve the poor working conditions and pay of workers in the construction industry. Following a series of rare construction industry strikes (held peacefully amid amicable encounters with police) he and other Union members were arrested in a climate of judicial secrecy and ad hoc process. Lacking any real evidence, Ricky and fellow union members were imprisoned following a conviction under the archaic 1875 Conspiracy Act and he spent the next two years in a variety of prisons, including a substantial period in Shrewsbury prison. He later found he had been secretly classed as a political prisoner. During his imprisonment Ricky went on hunger strike and endured other privations to impress his innocent status and this status was often openly recognised as such by prison guards and even a prison governor. One of Ricky's fellows was made extremely ill by their ordeal and died tragically some time later, it is on behalf of his fellow union members that Ricky has campaigned on this issue for many years. Documents relating to the trial and judicial process concerning Ricky and other union members were classified as top secret and this status has been extended to 2021. Ricky is campaigning for wider awareness of this travesty of justice for the "Shrewsbury 24″, for release of improperly classified documentation concerning the case and to clear his name of this criminal conviction for the sake of his family who have also been adversely affected by this episode. Please see the following government e-petition demanding the release of government documents relating to the trial: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/35394 this petition has been subject to a declaration of some 50,000 invalid entries by the UK government. Ricky's campaign is appealing for fully completed signatures on the petition to ensure this reaches 100,000 – the number needed to trigger a debate on this topic in the UK Government House of Commons, the deadline for the petition is 27 June 2013.
Please also see the following resources -
- The official Shrewsbury 24 campaign site
- Billy Bragg backs Ricky Tomlinson's call over the Shrewsbury 24
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2000/newsmakers/1569062.stm
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/22/truth-about-shrewsbury-24-strike
Rick Tomlinson describes his Shrewsbury 24 experiences (Youtube):
Personal Appeal from Ricky Tomlinson Ricky Tomlinson writes to Labour movement supporters to ask they sign the Downing Street petition on an historic injustice in the construction industry
"You know me as an actor and performer today but as a young man I was a plasterer working in the building industry and a member of the T&GWU. We were low paid and had some of the worst working conditions of any workers in Britain in the 1970's. Like any good trade unionists we decided we would take action to change this. We had a national strike in summer 1972. We picketed sites that were not well organised and where union members needed our support. Five months after the strike ended 24 of us were arrested out of the blue and six of us were sent to prison after lengthy trails at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
I was sent to jail for 2 years for carrying out trade union activities. Today you do not hear of trade unionists in Britain being sent to prison but that's what happened to me and 5 of my colleagues. Others got suspended prison sentences.
Please sign my e-petition to demand the release of Government documents. We believe that they show that there was government interference and manipulation in bringing the prosecutions. The Coalition Government today continues to refuse to release these documents on grounds of "national security". "
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Details are sketchy, but a South Bend school bus struck a pedestrian this morning at Portage and Elwood.
Police were called to the scene at 7:10 a.m.
Police say a man in his late 50's, wearing dark clothing, was struck while crossing Elwood street as the bus was turning left onto Elwood, from Portage.
Police say the man was taken to the hospital for head pain, but that his injuries were not believed to be serious.
According to a spokesperson for the school corporation, the man was "clipped" in the head by the side mirror of the bus.
Bus #244 was carrying 39 students to LaSalle Intermediate School. None of the children reported injuries. The bus driver will have today and tomorrow off while the circumstances of the accident are reviewed.

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Prolonged drought conditions are taking a toll on Kansas reservoirs as water levels decline and abundant rains remain elusive.
Earl Lewis, assistant director of the Kansas Water Office, told the Joint Committee on Energy and Environment on Tuesday there is reason to be concerned about the water levels and the impact on communities and recreational use into 2012.
Lewis said one lake of particular concern is John Redmond Reservoir, which is used as a source of water for the Wolf Creek nuclear plant in eastern Kansas. The reservoir is about 54 percent of its conservation pool level, and that could decline to 34 percent by mid-November.
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Fair Trade products used at St John's Lodge Windermere bed and breakfast b&b
St John's Lodge, Windermere b&b, serve Café Direct, Fair Trade, tea, coffee and chocolate at breakfast time. Fair Trade tea and coffee is also available in all the bedrooms at this Windermere bed and breakfast. Sue gave her thinking behind using these Fair Trade products at her Lake District b&b.
"Fair Trade is about guaranteeing growers in developing countries a fair and stable price for their crops so that they can make a decent living. Here at our Windermere guest house we feel we should do our bit to support these small-scale growers and give them and their families a chance to build a future without poverty. That's Fair Trade and we hope you agree".
Barry added, "I know there is some controversy over the carbon footprint associated with some Fair Trade products. However we still believe it is better to help those less well off than ourselves to build a sustainable future".


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Franklin & Marshall College
Regional Chapter Program
"Regional Event Preferences Survey"
F&M's Regional Chapter Program is charged by its mission statement to engage alumni, parents and friends through high-quality and innovative events, and as a result of these enriching experiences, to strengthen the extended College community.
Given the sophisticated nature of our audience, we recently solicited your opinions in an online survey in order to learn more about your interests and the value you hope to derive from your connection to F&M. Over 500 members of our extended community completed this survey, providing invaluable feedback that we are using to plan the coming year's events nationwide. We hope you will join us at a regional event near you to see how your feedback has been used to improve the F&M Regional Chapter experience!
1. During what time period did you graduate from F&M?
We had respondents from as far back as pre-1950 to the most recent years. The largest group was our most recent grads from 2000 or later with The 70s, 80s, and 90s followed with 17.9%, 21.3%, and 17.4% respectively.
2. What is your occupation?
Our survey was completed by those in a wide variety of professions. Respondents identified careers in the following categories: academia, finance, social and physical sciences, teaching, writing, healthcare, and law. This finding emphasized the diversity of interests among our F&M community members.
3. Tell us about yourself?
The majority of respondents hail from the Northeast. However, we also heard from Texas, Florida, California, Tennessee, and Illinois. International respondents were from London, England, and Seoul, South Korea.
4. Which of the following campus events have you attended in the past two years?
|Board Meetings
|Commencement and Cultural Events
|Reunion, Athletic Events, or not at all
|Informal Visits
5. How many regional chapter events have you attended in your area in the past two years?
|a few
|10 %
|on a regular basis
6. At what time of day do you prefer to attend chapter events?
|Weekday Daytime
|Weekday Evening
|Weekend Daytime
|Weekend Evening
7. At what time of year do you prefer to attend chapter events?
8. Event location: Are you most likely to attend events that are…
|Close to home
|Close to work
9. Given a great program and an F&M block of hotel rooms at an attractive location, how far are you willing to travel?
|Within 10 miles
|Up to 20 miles
|Up to 50 miles
|50 or more miles
10. Which types of Regional Chapter programs interest you?
There were significant responses for all event types listed which indicates that you want a diverse selection of events in your area. The big winners with approximately 60% each are Historical/Current Events, Cultural, and Social. This is borne out by large attendance at this year's blockbuster events, the Forums on Presidential Politics, and other historical and cultural events. The next most popular event themes with about 45% each were Career and Academic.
11. What do you enjoy most about Regional Chapter events?
The strongest responses at about 60% each were "socializing with fellow alumni" and "staying connected with F&M." This explains the dramatic growth in attendance at chapter events over the past year. No matter what the event type, it seems the draw is ultimately the people.
12. How do you prefer to hear about events in your area and other Regional Chapter news?
This result may be skewed since the survey was only sent to people with active email addresses on file with the college. Currently, we only have about half of all alumni email addresses. So, for the time being it will be important to supplement electronic communication with paper. If you do not have your email on file with the College, email to to get on the list for all of the latest news and event announcements!
13. If you could change one thing about Regional Chapter Events, what would it be?
Some respondents expressed that they would like to see increased event attendance in their regions. In 2008, as existing chapters grew and new chapters gained their footing, we saw the beginning of some very positive attendance trends, and you can help us build this momentum! If you have enjoyed Chapter events in the past, tell your friends about the great time you had at F&M events in your area, and when you register for events in the coming year, invite them to join you!
Also, many requested that we do more to showcase F&M faculty and accomplished alumni and parents as guest speakers, and this is a point we discussed in depth with Chapter leaders at September's Leadership Retreat. Chapters nationwide are looking forward to bringing you more of the "F&M Connection" in the coming year.
14. If you could change one thing about Regional Chapter Communications, what would it be?
Many said they were happy with communications. Some also shared that more information, and earlier notice, would be welcome. You will be glad to learn that as our Regional Chapter Program grows, so too are the marketing efforts on its behalf. In the coming year you will see more frequent and regular mailings and e-newsletters with more advanced notice of event opportunities. In addition, the College's newly designed website, which will go "live" in January 2009, will be a fantastic tool for staying connected with Regional Chapter events as well as on-campus happenings like Homecoming and Reunion.
15. Would you like someone to contact you about getting involved with your Regional Chapter?
Over 90 of you volunteered to help in this effort. For that we are very grateful. You will be contacted by someone on the Alumni Association's Board of Directors or in your Regional Chapter.
16. Please take this opportunity to share any ideas you have for future Regional Chapter events.
You provided a long list of excellent event ideas that have been communicated to Regional Chapter leaders. Thank you for your interest and ideas!


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These were really good. Added some fresh chopped garlic and more Garam Masala. Would make again
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Of couse, cher183001 has some more ingredients to add to the rest! YOU NEED 1 tsp finely of chopped garlic to really get the right taste. I also use 1/2 tsp saffron threads (soaked in water for about 10 minutes, and add it when you are cooking the meat. I'm going to get you all to try very spice in the worlfd. Saffron threads are pretty expensive, but you can just go to the store, and see what saffron threads look like if nothing else. Saffron threads are the orange red dried stigama of a flower from the crocus family. If you can only get powdered saffron, only use half of the above (1/8 tsp) amount suggested. Cheryl Myers cher183001.
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Celebrity Mums & Kids
Nicole Kidman: 'We work really hard' to keep marriage alive
9:40am After her split with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman thought she'd never fall in love again but she couldn't have been more wrong.
Cate Blanchett admits being intimidated by other mums
Cate Blanchettt's international star status doesn't mean that she isn't sensitive to other mother's criticisms when it comes to raising her three children.
Cruise marriage doesn't define me: Holmes
Actress Katie Holmes says she doesn't want her marriage to Tom Cruise to define her.
How the Jolie-Pitt brood behaved when they met the Queen, according to Brad Pitt
Livia Gamble Brad Pitt has said how impressed he was with his kids when they met the Queen.
'7th Heaven' actor Stephen Collins faces new sex-crime investigation
Richard Winton and Kate Mather The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has launched an investigation into 7th Heaven actor Stephen Collins for allegedly exposing himself to a minor about three decades ago, officials said, adding to existing sexual-abuse police inquires in Los Angeles and New York.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie make a habit of wearing their kid's drawings
Livia Gamble Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have come up with a new way of showing off their children's drawings.
Jolie feels mum's presence 'all the time'
Angelina Jolie says her experience with motherhood has connected her with her own late mother's memory.
Jamie Oliver: "I was pulling pints at age 10"
Matthew Stadlen Food has been central to Oliver's life since he was an eight-year-old boy helping out in the gastro pub his parents still run in the Essex village of Clavering.
How a hashtag changed the way the media treat children
Sarah Macdonald On consent, permission, control and the celebrity mum.
Angelina Jolie reveals wedding dress with embroidered drawings by kids
Rachel Clun Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have released images of their secret wedding that took place last month – including images of Jolie's custom-designed wedding dress.
It's official: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt marry in France
After years of rumours, it has been revealed that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have married at their French property, Chateau Miraval.
Actress Milla Jovovich is pregnant with her second child
WENN The former model and her filmmaker husband Paul W. S. Anderson are preparing to welcome another member to their family.
Bindi Irwin boyfriend reports false
A new media report claiming Bindi Irwin has a 24-year-old boyfriend are false, Australia Zoo has confirmed.
The humiliation of constantly being asked if you are expecting
Antonia Kidman At what age does a woman need to be and how many children does a woman need to have before people will stop asking if she is expecting another? Recently, I was on the receiving end of that terribly awkward faux pas and it left me feeling humiliated and flat.
Kate Moss' 16-year-old little sister stars in new Calvin Klein ads
Olivia Bergin 21 years after Kate Moss first posed for Calvin Klein, her sister Lottie is following in her footsteps.
Bob Irwin won't attend granddaughter Bindi Irwin's sweet 16
Rachel Clun Bindi Irwin's 16th birthday celebrations may not be so sweet next month, possibly thanks to an old family rift.
Jude Law's son makes his debut on the catwalk
Livia Gamble Jude law's 17-year-old was seen walking the runway in DKNY menswear show, which was co-hosted with Esquire, for their official opening night in London.
Jennifer Lopez: "It changes your whole life"
Elysa Gardner Jennifer Lopez opens up about her 6-year-old twins, how motherhood has changed her, and why she is stronger than ever.
Willow Smith's controversial image sparks investigation by authorities
Rachel Clun A controversial photo of their 13-year-old daughter has reportedly landed the couple in hot water with child protective services.
Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes sentenced to jail for child sex abuse
Paul Bibby Hughes will serve at least six years jail after being convicted of 10 child sex charges.
Kate Winslet: I want my kids to have opinions
"I try with my children to have them know it's great being who they are and having an opinion and not being afraid to speak up."
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin separate
Rachel Clun Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have announced they are officially separating after 11 years of marriage.
The moment we stopped publishing photos of celebrities' kids
Katie Carlin The video footage that changed our policy on paparazzi photos of celebs' kids and why more publications are banning these images.
Jolie good fun at Sydney's Luna Park
Rachel Clun Angelina Jolie made the most of some more holiday time and sunshine in Sydney, taking her five-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox to Luna Park on Monday.
Sasha and Malia Obama: becoming young women in the White House
When they holidayed in Hawaii just before US President Barack Obama's first inauguration, Malia and Sasha were little girls doting on their dad - holding his hand on the beach, taking in a dolphin show and nuzzling up to him at the shave-ice shop.
Beyonce grants ill fan's final wish
Taylon Davis is a 12-year-old girl with an inoperable brain tumor who had a far-fetched wish: she wanted to dance with Beyoncé.
Ben Affleck on his struggle to protect his children from the paparazzi
Katie Carlin Ben Affleck has expressed his disgust in the way the Paparazzi target his three children, calling their actions 'tasteless at best' and a threat to their safety.
Family outing
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt snapped on Sydney Harbour
New pictures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt enjoying Sydney life with their six children have appeared online.
Angelina and kids move into Vaucluse mansion
Jo Casamento With no sign of Brad Pitt in Sydney yet, his partner Angelina Jolie and their six children are believed to have taken up residence in a Vaucluse mansion for the remainder of production on her film Unbroken.
Beyonce sings duet with blind girl from Perth
Livia Gamble A blind girl with hearing and muscle difficulties sings a duet with Beyonce in front of 15,000 fans.
Suri's escape from Scientology
Nick Allen Tom Cruise has confirmed that Katie Holmes left him partly because she wanted to protect their daughter from Scientology, and admitted he did not see Suri for 110 days after their divorce.
No split custody for celebrity mum Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet doesn't believe in 50/50 custody with her ex-husbands. " None of this 50/50 time with the mums and dads - my children live with me; that is it. That is it!"
Angelina Jolie flies into Sydney with family to film Unbroken
Angelina Jolie has flown into Sydney with her family as she prepares to direct the new World War II drama Unbroken.
Bindi marks birthday with birth control debate
Bindi Irwin has renewed her calls for a debate on population control, saying she is upset very young girls in Third World countries are having babies they can't afford to feed.
Paris Jackson hospitalised after suicide attempt
Jon Swaine in New York Michael Jackson's 15-year-old daughter, Paris, was hospitalised on Wednesday after attempting to kill herself, according to her family.
The former child star not crazy, naked or high
Amber Robinson Mara Wilson was the child star of the 90's who dropped out of the limelight in favour of less famous pursuits but what makes some child stars grow up into functioning adults while others spiral out of control?
Obsessing over their offspring
Has our society's obsession with the children of celebrities gone too far? Alana Schetzer admits she knows a whole lot more about these famous strangers' kids than she ever wanted to.
Cruise admits he 'did not expect' the divorce
Staff writers Tom Cruise has spoken publicly for the first time about his divorce from Katie Holmes and admits it was unexpected.
Strong swimmer
Supermodel Klum saves son from drowning
Supermodel Heidi Klum has reportedly plunged into the ocean to save her seven-year-old son from drowning during a vacation in Hawaii.
Jackman climbs Mount Fuji with son
Agencies Actor Hugh Jackman climbed the highest mountain in Japan with his son to watch the sunrise while on a break from shooting The Wolverine.
Blanchett's Hobbit parenting lesson
Agencies Cate Blanchett's role as Lady Galadriel in Peter Jackson's latest Middle-earth adventure taught her some useful parenting tips.
In defence of hovering
Mother of two little girls, Jessica Rowe fesses up to being a helicopter parent. But she refuses to feel guilty about it.
Passing on her Scary Spice moves
Staff writers with Agencies The former Spice Girl is never too busy for a dance-off with her girls.
No Santa Claus for the Jolie-Pitts?
Natalie Reilly It seems the father of six isn't a fan of Father Christmas.
Sixth time around
Antonia Kidman I am currently in the final trimester of my sixth pregnancy and while that should make it familiar territory, I have discovered that the more pregnancies I have the more anxious and uncertain I become.
Hugh Jackman lets go of past
Hugh Jackman says having kids of his own has helped him better understand why his mum left him and his four siblings as a child.
Jennifer Garner on kids and sperm
Staff writers Jennifer Garner on parenthood, forgetting her kids' names and Ben Affleck's 'wonder-sperm'.
Klum says priority is to protect her kids
Agencies Heidi Klum puts infidelity accusations to rest and reiterates she is focused on her kids.
No divorce payout for Holmes
Agencies Katie Holmes gets Suri but no share in Cruise fortune as divorce is settled.
'Stylish' kids: fashion or farce?
Daisy Dumas Controversial UK website Twisted Twee has gone out of its way to coax public opinion as to the world's most stylish child. The resulting rollcall, a who's who of children in celebrity news, is as boring as it is tacky, writes Daisy Dumas.
Suri stays with Katie
Nick Allen in Los Angeles Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a private settlement in their divorce case, avoiding a full blown court battle and detailed exposure of the actor's links to Scientology.
Suri in the middle
Staff writers with agencies Katie Holmes is not taking any chances when it comes to ensuring custody of her six-year-old daughter Suri.
Can you pick this famous talented youngster?
Staff writers You might have a little trouble recognising this talented youngster but let us give you a few hints. He is now famous for his perfectly chiselled physique, impeccable taste in clothing and he made our hearts swoon in The Notebook.
Beckham boys earn their keep
AAP and staff writers Their parents are among the richest celebrity couples in the world, but the Beckham boys have to do their chores - or risk losing their pocket money, their dad has revealed.
Camerons leave daughter behind at pub: report
British Prime Minister David Cameron left his eight-year-old daughter at a pub after a mix-up with his wife, Samantha, according to a newspaper report.
Daughter 'rejected' Katherine Heigl
"Her rejection almost broke my heart," says actress of adopted daughter Naleigh.
Madonna: Struggling single mother
Madonna opens up about her struggles as a single mother of four.
Juggling act
Gwen Stefani's working mum 'nightmare'
It's been 11 years since the last No Doubt album, Gwen Stefani explains why.
Affleck wants to inspire his kids
Ben Affleck wants to "serve as an example for his kids" through his philanthropic pursuits.
Crawford halts daughter's modelling career
Supermodel Cindy Crawford is putting her 10-year-old daughter's burgeoning modelling career on hold, insisting she's "too young" for the catwalk.


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Triathletes run while unzipping their wetsuits as they cross onto land at the finish the first phase of the Ironman 70.3 triathalon in Boulder, Colo., Sunday Aug. 4, 2013. Roughly 2000 competitors swam, biked and ran in the event.
Photo by Associated Press /Chattanooga Times Free Press .
published Thursday, August 15th, 2013
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Chattanooga has a lengthy history of hosting swim competitions, biking events and road races, as well as triathlons, which combine the three sports.


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This is a list of names in which the gender is masculine; and the origin is Latin.
There are 1,570 names matching your criteria. This is page 6.
VICTOR m English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Late Roman
Roman name meaning "victor" in Latin... [more]
VICTORINO m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of VICTORINUS
VICTORINUS m Late Roman
Roman name which was derived from VICTOR... [more]
VICTORIUS m Late Roman
Roman name which was derived from VICTOR... [more]
VIKTOR m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian
Form of VICTOR
VIKTORAS m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of VICTOR
VINCENT m English, French, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Slovak
From the Roman name Vincentius, which was from Latin vincere "to conquer"... [more]
VINCENTAS m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of VINCENT
VINCENTIUS m Late Roman
Original Latin form of VINCENT
VINICIO m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Vinicius, which was possibly derived from Latin vinum "wine".
VINÍCIUS m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Vinicius (see VINICIO).
VINICIUS m Ancient Roman
Latin form of VINICIO
VIRGIL m English, Romanian
From the Roman family name Vergilius which is of unknown meaning... [more]
VIRGILIJUS m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of VIRGIL
VIRGÍLIO m Portuguese
Portuguese form of VIRGIL
VIRGILIUS m Late Roman
Medieval Latin form of VERGILIUS, altered by association with Latin virgo "maiden" or virga "wand".
VITALE m Italian
Italian form of the Late Latin name Vitalis, which was derived from Latin vitalis "of life, vital"... [more]
VITALIJUS m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Vitalis (see VITALE).
VITALIS m Late Roman
Latin form of VITALE
VÍTOR m Portuguese
Portuguese variant of VICTOR
VITTORINO m Italian
Italian form of VICTORINUS
VITUS m Ancient Roman
Roman name which was derived from Latin vita "life"... [more]
VIVIAN m & f English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive"... [more]
VIVIANUS m Late Roman
Latin form of VIVIAN
VIVIEN (1) m French
French form of Vivianus (see VIVIAN).
VULCAN m Roman Mythology
Possibly related to Latin fulgere "to flash"... [more]
WALENTY m Polish
Polish form of Valentinus (see VALENTINE (1)).
WAWRZYNIEC m Polish
Polish form of Laurentius (see LAURENCE (1)).
Abílio ⇔ Clem
Clemens ⇔ Gláucio
Gnaeus ⇔ Marcelino
Marcell ⇔ Primitivus
Primo ⇔ Vicente
Víctor ⇔ Yuliy


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"What did you want to talk about?" Zayn asks as I sit in silence.
Strippers? And Harry? That doesn't seem like something he would do, especially after our date but why would Zayn say that if it weren't true?
"Well.. I was wondering how long you've known Rebecca." I ask and he looks confused.
"How long have you known Rebecca?" I ask again.
"About a month or less. Not long. Why?" He sits leans back on the couch and rests his feet on his coffee table.
"Well... this may sound strange but I think she's cheating on you."
His brows crinkle and he removes his feet from the table so he can shift to face me on the opposite side of the couch.
"Why do you think that?" He asks all emotion gone from his expression.
"Because my mother met her the day of my accident and then saw her again at a dinner with Noah, my ex-boyfriend. They are dating, I think. Oh and they were both in California at the same time.. and they are both in high school.. and I think.."
"Tessa..look I know you don't like her and all but I think her dating your ex-boyfriend is a little far-fetched you know? I mean he lives like hours away doesn't he?" He interrupts me.
Oh god, I bet I seem like a crazy jealous girl making all of this up.
"Yeah but she just moved here right? I know it sounds crazy but my mother said she looked exactly like the girl she met at the mall which was your girlfriend." I explain.
"I don't know.. I mean I guess that could be.. but I don't know, she doesn't seem like the type." Zayn says and ruffles his hair.
"The type? Sometimes people do things they shouldn't, it doesn't make them.." I begin to defend myself.
"Hey...hey I wasn't talking about you. I mean if anything I'm worse than her because here I am with you."
"Yeah but we aren't doing anything. She has another boyfriend."
I'm no better than her that's for sure. I dated Noah for years and dropped him like loose change for Harry and I kissed Zayn while Rebecca was out of town.
None of us are innocent in this daytime soap opera, college edition.
"Yeah but that doesn't mean I don't have feelings for you and I kissed you, that's just as bad isn't it?" He asks.
It is really.
When I don't respond he continues.
"I should call her and ask her what's going on." He sighs.
"Now?" I squeak.
"Yeah, I mean I want to know if she's seeing someone else."
"Yeah.. I guess you're right."
I stare at the wall thinking about what Zayn said about being "the type". It's ironic that someone like me doesn't seem like the type to cheat on their long time boyfriend but I did and ironically Harry who seems like "the type" is actually a lot better at being faithful than I am. I kissed a random guy out of spite right in front of him.
I hate this place and the type of person I have become since I got here. Seattle is my chance to begin again, no frat parties, no bad memories. No Harry.
"She didn't pick up." Zayn says and places his phone on the table.
"Are you okay?" I ask him.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I mean I'm bummed but I'll be alright." He shrugs.
"So you do believe me?"
"Yeah of course I do, I'll admit at first I was a little thrown off but there have been signs that I didn't really pay much attention to but now it all makes more sense."
"I'm sorry that she did this. You and Noah both deserve someone better. You know that don't you?"
"Do you know that? About yourself?" He challenges.
"I'm moving to Seattle." I tell him to change the subject.
"You are?"
"Yeah, I'm going to transfer to the Seattle campus and work at Vance's new office." It's beginning to sink in.
"Wow, that's really great!" He says with a big smile that lightens the mood immediately.
"Thank you! I'm really excited, nervous as heck but excited." I smile.
"When are you going?"
"Soon..two weeks."
"Woah, really soon." He says.
"Honestly I'm ready to get out of here. I need a change of scenery and a new start."
"I don't blame you and I know you've always wanted to go to there. I'm really happy for you." Zayn beams.
"Thank you, that means a lot to me." I tell him.
He smiles again and looks away when our eyes meet.
"Did anything else happen at the party?" I ask, changing the subject again.
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Use the links below for a wide range of ideas for things to do!
And please feel free to ask Tazeem if you need any more information.
Relaxing in a Luxury Lodge at the Tranquil Otter
Peace, fine local produce and a relaxing helping hand if you need it. The Tranquil Otter is the perfect place to get away from it all - and you can do as much or as little as you fancy. Feed the ducks if you like, or relax on your own private deck on the edge of the lake and take in the idyllic view.
We can provide you with a welcome food basket from local producers. The award-winning Mulholland's butchers is just a couple of miles down the road. Veg and fruit are available from 'Made in Cumbria' suppliers. Boxes of fresh produce can be delivered to the door of your lodge. Not to mention Cumbrian beers, chocolates and, for that special occasion, flowers.
If all this isn't relaxing enough, Eden Holistics offer health and beauty treatments in the privacy of your own lodge. Their services are in demand so if you think you might want some extra helping hands, call them on 07818 071373.
Whatever you decide to do, you're certain to leave us relaxed and contented with your batteries recharged.
Be in your element at the Tranquil Otter. Whichever inspires you the most - earth, air, fire or water – we have them all.
Take to the air in a gyroplane, fire off a shot gun, paddle a canoe out onto the water or stay firmly on the earth in a horse's saddle – the choice is yours with a wide range of adventurous activities on your doorstep.
If it's the excitement of soaring hundreds of feet above the ground that gets your adrenalin going, the Cumbria Gyroplanes Flying School is the place to be. Two full-time instructors mean you and a friend can fly side by side above the stunning Lake District scenery, with plenty of photo and video opportunities along the way. The School is currently offering a special deal for Tranquil Otter guests of £100 an hour, all equipment included. To find out more, phone Andrew on 07771 608767 or 017687 78833 or check out www.chrisjonesgyroplanes.co.uk
Alternatively, if you prefer a gentler approach to flying, try the microlight flying school at Carlisle Airport. A three-hour flight over the mountains of the Lake District is an unforgettable experience. There are discounts for Tranquil Otter guests, who can also take advantage of a half hour flying lesson for £85, normally £95. Phone David Parker on 01228 526461 or 07711 064851 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Adrenalin junkies can also enjoy Ghyll scrambling at a Newlands Adventure Centre 017687 78463 or get to grips with the zip wires and swing from tree to tree at Go Ape in Whinlatter Forest – fun and excitement for the whole family.
For those with fire in their bellies, a spot of clay pigeon shooting could be just the thing. Improve your aim at the nearby Green Head Quarry, which has facilities for beginners and experts alike. It's excellent value and there's also a ten per cent discount for Tranquil Otter guests. Phone Peter Hetherington on 016974 76392 or see www.greenquarries.co.uk
Water, water, everywhere... As well as having your own boat to take out on the Lough, next to your lodge. If swimming's more your thing, make a splash at a private pool in Longburgh just a few miles down the road contact on 01228 576 435.
If you'd really rather prefer your feet to stay firmly on the ground, the countryside around the Tranquil Otter is great walking territory, with ambles along the Solway Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing stunning views across the estuary to the Scottish fells.
Leisurely cyclists need go no further – the Solway Firth is the place for you. We have child and adult bicycles for hire so you can start your trip from your lodge door, and we can provide you with maps too, with a choice of marked and safe routes of varying distances. Bikes are available between 9am and 5pm and cost £15 a day (£5 an hour) for an adult and £10 a day (£3 an hour) for children. Just let us know the night before if you want to have them before 9am. For more energetic daredevils who want an off-road cycling adventure, whizz along to Whinlatter Forest Park.
Guests with wheelchairs can also enjoy some cycling fun at nearby Watchtree Wheelers, which has adapted bicycles and a specially designed track set amidst a beautiful nature reserve. Phone 01228 712539 or check out their website at www.watchtreewheelers.co.uk
If you prefer the saddle of a horse to that of a bicycle, or would simply like to try riding for the first time, speak to Danni at Boustead Equestrian Centre. They can fix you up with a lesson or organise a hack along the beautiful Solway Coast.
So whether it's the thrill of the skies or fun on the ground, you can be sure to find an adventure that's just right for you.
Eating out
There is variety in local pubs and eateries.
The favourite is The Royal Oak at West Curthwaite (CA7 8BG) tel: 01228 710 219, which has a bar and restaurant and is very popular; you will need book in advance.
The closest eatery is The Royal Oak Inn, Moorhouse (CA5 6EZ) run by Nick and Charlotte, open for food most days - closed on Thursday. Nick and Charlotte will very kindly drop you back to the Otter if you fancy walking there and having a drink. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
The Greyhound at Burgh-by-Sands is easy walking distance in Burgh by Sands, tel: 01228 576 579 (CA5 6AN). Dogs are allowed in the bar and it is half way between Edward 1 Monument and The Tranquil Otter. Great for fish and chips and pub food and on a circular walk to the Otter.
There is also the Joiners Arms at Newton Arlosh, (CA7 5ET) tel: 01697 351470, offering traditional food with a twist. With a pool table and darts and the restaurant is very popular, so once again book in advance to be sure of a meal.
The local favourite for traditional fayre is The Wellington Inn in Great Orton about two miles away tel: 01228 710775. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
The nearest indian restaurant is The Mango Tree, 5.5 miles away (CA5 6LG) tel: 01228 710 333, they also deliver to the Tranquil Otter. If you fancy a takeaway on your night of arrival then give them a call.
The Golden City are the nearest Chinese Takeaway that deliver to the Tranquil Otter, 01228 597860. They also have some Japanese noodles, which are not shown on their menu, it is worth asking them for your preferred dish.
If what you fancy is a cream tea then visit Orton Grange Farm Shop and Cafe 01228 711410 , which uses locally sourced food for its ploughman's lunch, cakes and sandwiches. Their made on the premises ice cream is well reknowned locally.
There is also a wide selection of restaurants in Carlisle including the outstanding Number 10, La Pergola Italian Restaurant, Alexandros Greek Restaurant and Davids, as well as some local eateries on Bank Street and Devonshire Street and the usual suspects such as Pizza Express on Lowther Street, Carlisle.
However if you prefer to have a quiet meal in and want to try locally sourced meat then Mulhollands in Great Orton (CA5 6NA). Mulhollands also provide pre-prepared meals such as braised shanks or vegetarian quiche, these need to be ordered from the Tranquil Otter a week in advance.
Family activities
Why not try something special with your family. The paths around the lake are great for a curious minds. Explore the woods, take a peek in the bird hide and see how many birds you can spot. Cycle through the woods, or just stroll.
Nearby there is a private swimming pool that may be hired by the hour (also a public swimming pool in Carlisle). In Carlisle there is wonderful castle as well as the award winning Tullie House Museum and Settle to Carlisle railway.
A short drive away there is Walby Farm Park, Trotters animal experience, Sheepdog centre, Highhead Sculpture Valley, Maryport Aquarium, Riding (lessons and trekking), Hadrian's Wall, Talkin Tarn Country Park, New Mills Trout Farm. Rained off or on an evening there is Ten Pin bowling, a multiplex cinema, Laser Quest and Cyber Quest (Carlisle) and Go Karting.
Other ideas include the Rheged Centre, Grizedale Forest (sculpture trail, Go Ape and forestry centre), Ravenglass steam railway, Muncaster Castle (Fantastic owl collection) combined with Wrynose Pass... spectacular... or the Lake Steamers on Ullswater and Derwent Water.
History and culture
We are short of National Trust properties in the area however there is plenty to of history, gardens and culture to satisfy!
- Carlisle Castle is outstanding
- Carlisle Cathedral
- Citadel and West walls in Carlisle
- Hadrian's Wall and the various visitor centres
- Lanercost Priory
- Tullie House Museum
- Guided Tours around Carlisle (via tourist office)
- Port Carlisle and the old rail embankment
- Dalemain Historic House and Gardens
- Levens Hall
- Nenthead Mines
- Alston
- Gretna Green
- Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
- UpFront Gallery
- Brougham Castle
- Muncaster Castle
- Hutton-in-the-Forest woodland walk
- Acorn Bank Gardens and Water Mill
Nature and scenery
Locally there is the site itself with a delightful walk around the lake. Also local is Finglandrigg Nature Reserve (English Nature), Campfield Marsh and Solway Firth (outstanding birdlife). Close by is the western course of Hadrian's Wall.
The Northern Lakes (Buttermere Valley, Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Ullswater and Mungrisdale) half an hour's drive away offer some of the most spectacular scenery around.
There is an observation point for Osprey at Bassenthwaite and for Golden Eagles at Haweswater.
Carlisle is a great shopping centre and people come from miles around to shop there. Gretna Gateway Factory Shopping Village is well worth a visit for discounted designer gear.
The famous Newcastle Metro Centre (1½ hours), K Village at Kendal and the market towns of Penrith and Cockermouth are also not too far away.
Finally there are numerous markets at Penrith, Silloth and Carlisle Race Course etc (details from tourist information).
Something different!
If you fancy something a bit different to try here are some suggestions!
The local flight school does a tandem Micro Light flight down the Solway and over The Tranquil Otter. Discounts for residents. Feeling flush? The full monty microlyte flight around the Lake District mountains is a trip of a lifetime!
Fly fishing tuition is available from Cumbria Fly Fishing (circa £25 per hour for up to 2 people with all equipment provided).
Other suggestions include
- Go Ape (Whinlatter Forest)
- Clay Pigeon Shooting at Green Quarries (10% discount for TTO guests)
- Carlisle Races
- Jennings Brewery Tour (Cockermouth)
- Greystoke Castle Estate (quadbikes etc)
- Park Foot Pony Trekking
- Rookin House Equestrian and Activity centre
- Sockbridge Pony Trekking
- Outward Bound at Ullswater (famous ropes course and zip wire!)
Public transport
Local buses run past the end of our drive but be warned they are infrequent and hence good planning is required.
For a taxi to and from Carlisle try Barry Haden on 07766 700020. www.carlisletaxi.co.uk
Carlisle Rail Station offers good rail links to anywhere in the region including the west coast of Cumbria, Penrith and Kendal, Carlisle to Settle, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The nearest airport links are currently Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester.
Useful telephone numbers
Main Category Sub Category Name Description Telephone E-mail & Link Disabilities Getting around Shop Mobility Wheelchair hire and City mobility (Carlisle) 01228 625950 Disabilities Getting around Shop Mobility Wheelchair hire and City mobility (Penrith) 01768 895438 Disabilities Getting around Barry's Taxi 7 seater taxi with wheelchair access. 07766 700020 www.carlisletaxi.co.uk
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