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Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism -- a.k.a. the USA PATRIOT Act --is a huge program with a catchy little title that does more to increase the size of government than it does to fight terrorism.
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Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism -- a.k.a. the USA PATRIOT Act -- is a huge program with a catchy little title that does more to increase the size of government than it does to fight terrorism. It was easy to pass -- everyone was emotional over the unfortunate September 11 terrorist attacks. It was developed behind closed doors between Congress and the Bush Administration, and there was initially no debate or amendments allowed. It just passed -- unfortunately, using terrorism as an excuse to attack our individuality and personal freedoms. It's anything but patriotic.
From tracking large bank transactions, to tracking what books we check out from the library, to listening in on our e-mail conversations, the PATRIOT Act and the subsequent Cyber Security Enhancement Act (CSEA) have done little (and probably never will do a lot) to actually fight terrorists. Here are a few reasons why I think it's bad:
It's my opinion that enforcement of existing laws and better detective work on the part of our government's law enforcement agencies could've been the solution to September 11 and various other terrorist attacks -- both in the past and in the future. New laws never keep the bad guys at bay. They only affect law-abiding citizens. Unfortunately, the terrorists are already working on other ways to attack us that we don't have a law against (yet).
The government's need for "information" is outweighing our right to privacy. What's next? Will firewalls, IDS, encryption and antivirus software be outlawed so our government can have full and complete access to our systems? I think these laws and similar laws that will inevitably be passed in the future do more to harm privacy, security and personal freedoms than anyone ever bargained for. That's an ROI I'm not willing to buy into.
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Supporter Jo Wright is setting off for Africa this week to climb its highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, expecting to raise over £5,000 for the CMA.
Jo, pictured with her children, is taking on the climb with five friends to celebrate one of the group's birthdays. The dormant volcano in Tanzania is 19,341 above sea level, and the world's highest free-standing mountain.
Jo will start the eight day climb in temperatures reaching 40C but the summit will be cold and she will have to contend with altitude sickness.
She said: "The Cardiomyopathy Association provides the most fantastic care and support to families dealing with the condition. It relies on donations and with your help, I would love to help them. I have paid for this trip personally including for all the unbelievable amount of kit we need! This means that every penny, euro or dollar I raise, will go to CMA."
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The Poison Tree Review: This new two part drama boasts fine performances from Matthew Goode and MyAnna Buring but feels rushed
In my review of last week's episode of The Town I claimed that 2012 had been a great year for drama on ITV however there are exceptions to that rule. Though not totally awful, I believe that new two-part drama The Poison Tree is one of those exceptions as it feels rushed, is riddled with clichés and has at least one central character that isn't particularly likeable.
We start by meeting MyAnna Buring's Karen Clarke who lives in a ramshackle cottage on the coast with her twelve year old daughter Alice. We see in Karen's eyes that something is troubling her and after receiving anonymous phone calls she starts to fret that her past could be catching up with her. We then start to realise that something's amiss with Karen's life when she picks up her husband Rex, played by the excellent Matthew Goode, who has been in prison for the past twelve years. On the way back to their new home Rex makes Karen stop at a specific house on Queenswood Lane which evokes memories for both of them.
The drama then takes us back to when Karen had just left her Northern hometown and was getting used to being a student in London. One day at an art gallery she meets the eccentric and fascinating Biba who later befriends her and takes her under her wing, introducing her to her brother Rex.
Soon she experiences a summer of wine drinking and falling in love with Rex however their relationship is kept a secret from Biba as Rex believes she will react badly. We see an example of Biba's temper when she discovers their photographer father has all but erased them from his life and when she vandalises his car he decides to cut them off and take their house from them. As their father delivers them an eviction notice Biba becomes more erratic and goes completely off the rails when she finds out about Karen and Rex's relationship.
These events in the past all play their part in what is going on in the present as Karen, while glad to have Rex home, struggles to keep all of the mystery phone-calls and letters from him. The mystery is built up as Rex struggles to adjust into normal life including attempting to get a job as a landscape gardener and having an awkward dinner party with the neighbours. However we know something's amiss as the pair agree to keep a dark secret from the past and in the final scene we find out exactly what that is.
My main issue with The Poison Tree is that it had to cram in a lot of plot but at the same time needed to build up the tension to this episode's two exciting incidents. I think the central problem is that the story is one that deals with intrigue and suspense however as it's been separated into only two parts these elements have been somewhat compromised in an effort to get on to the next part of the tale.
I also found the story of Rex's rehabilitation from prison possibly the best part of the entire drama, however it had little time devoted to it instead we had to sit through a lot of Karen, Rex and Biba's hazy days at university. These flashback scenes involving the trio for me were the most annoying of the entire drama thanks mainly to the character of Biba who generally comes off as an over-the-top cliché of a bohemian daddy's girl. I'm not sure if it was the performance of Ophelia Lovebond, Erin Kelly's original source material, Emilia di Girolama's adaptation or a combination of all three but I found Biba incredibly annoying. Therefore I had little sympathy for her when her dad served her with an eviction notice and I also wondered why the likeable Karen was so drawn to this horrible creature in the first place.
That's not to say that The Poison Tree didn't have its moments but most of them came courtesy of Matthew Goode who was captivating the entire time he was on screen. His turn as a man struggling to cope with normal life after twelve years in prison was absolutely perfect from the long silent stares he delivered to his annoyance of not being able to get the job he wanted now he felt he'd reformed. Goode's Rex added an element of humanity to the central mystery of The Poison Tree and even managed to not be that irritating when sticking up for his horrible sister. MyAnna Buring also did well anchoring the drama and successfully took the lead here after a year of playing supporting roles in both Blackout and White Heat. I thought she delivered a believable performance as a mother trying to shield her daughter from the horrors of the past but was unable to stop the threats arriving from an unknown source. I also thought the whole thing was well-shot with a great distinction made between the earlier more carefree days of university and the present day windswept beach locations.
I always think the mark of a good drama is one that has built up enough intrigue to make you tune in to watch the resolution or continuation of a certain plotline. Personally I didn't feel The Poison Tree did this because, despite the great performances from Goode and Buring, I really didn't care that much about why Karen was being tormented and what secrets the pair were hiding from their daughter. If ITV had allowed this adaptation to have been three parts rather than two then I feel the plot wouldn't have felt as rushed but as it is The Poison Tree fell a little flat for me and I don't believe it will be remembered as positively as the majority of dramas that the channel has produced in 2012.
Did you watch The Poison Tree? Did you enjoy it more than I did? Leave your comments below.
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I watched part one tonight, i thought it strange that Karen did not share with her husband that they were being stalked, even if on for the safety of their child. and what woman would confront a man alone in a van stalking there some what isolated house at night in the dark.
Dont think I will bother if I miss part two, wont be rushing to the TV wanting morewhat was the location that the poison tree made?
My daughter and I loved it !! I tink it's great that it's only in two parts…Sometimes Dramas can drag on !!
You got key events wrong up there in your fourth paragraph when you said Biba got more erratic when her father delivered the eviction notice. She never saw that notice as the BF burned it with Karen. Also, she didn't flip out when she found out about Rex and Karen … she just casually threw it out there between tokes while they were partying.


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I am building a new home and am planning on not totally "finishing" the basement. Am planning on having it framed in and HVAC only - plus stubbed up for plumbing.
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In my jurisdiction the tax man is way ahead of you. If the basement is roughed in for a bathroom whether the walls and fixtures are installed or not, its a bathroom and if you install a ceiling in the basement-its a finished basement. |
To Lazy, it actually by definition is not finished and when they come to assess your property tell them that is not finished if you can not use it how can it be finished. For another conversation, If you remeasure your house from interior wall to interior wall you actually cut down your square footage and cut your cost of your house. Do you use the 6 inches of exterior walls?? You can't so they can not charge you for that space. They use outside dimensions because they are fast and easy. They also can not charge you for a vaulted ceiling in a foyer for the second story. They add this in your square footage but it is unusable space. Hope that Helps. |
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In conversation: Laura Hemphill and Nancy Mauro
Novelists Laura Hemphill and Nancy Mauro discuss the trials of working in advertising and on Wall Street, career changes, and the invention of a now famous (in northern Ontario) donut called the Persian. Canteen correspondent Lee Bob Black curated this interview.
Interview: Edward Vilga and Sarah Herrington
Authors and yogis Edward Vilga and Sarah Herrington interview each other about the yoga of writing, spontaneity versus structure, and gender issues in print and readership. Canteen correspondent Lee Bob Black curated this interview. read more
Interview: Nathan Larson and Bill Peters
"It's much better to stop writing when you're in a good mood, when you're excited about what you've written… It's like drinking: there's real advantage in keeping yourself from getting upset, entitled and creepy, and just stopping sometimes."
Interview: Caits Meissner and Tishon Woolcock
"That was the fear, that you either have one thing or the other as a woman—you either have love and marriage or you have an incredible career and an interesting life. "
Brooklyn poets Tishon Woolcock and Caits Meissner recently published a collaborative book of poetry, The Letter All Your Friends Have Written You. In a conversation curated by Canteen correspondent Lee Bob Black, the two authors discuss each other's work—its process, history, and meaning—sorting out a few misreadings along the way. read more
Interview with Dana Wachs, a.k.a. Vorhees
"I'm simply thrilled to play in front of people. My anxiety comes from the fact that it's challenging as a solo artist because I don't have someone to question me."
Dana Wachs discusses her years touring the world with acclaimed rock bands, her work at NYC's Tonic, her recent career change, and the best place to stand at shows. Dana will be performing as Vorhees on Sept 21, 2012, at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, immediately following Canteen's Outwrite event.
Dana Wachs has spent the last 13 years touring the world as the audio engineer for bands such as Cat Power, MGMT, M.I.A., Lykke Li, St. Vincent, and Jamie Lidell (among many others). She also served as the sound engineer at NYC's legendary experimental music venue Tonic. She is currently completing a full-length solo album.
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In a conversation curated by Canteen correspondent Lee Bob Black, authors Elliott Holt and Marie-Helene Bertino interview each other about the roles that dogs, Twitter, grad school, depression, and Christmas Eve have played in their creative processes.
Marie-Helene Bertino's debut story collection, Safe as Houses, will be published in October 2012. Elliott Holt's first novel, You Are One of Them, is forthcoming in spring 2013 from Penguin Press. Full bios are at the bottom of this page.
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"I couldn't reconcile those two worlds: It was so hard going back and forth, feeling like, well the New York Times wants me, but some Nowheresville Review won't publish my poem."
Inspired by Eric Puchner and Katharine Noel's essay "I Married A Novelist" from Canteen's fourth issue, Lee Bob Black interviewed another literary couple—Joanna and Evan Smith Rakoff. The Rakoffs, from their Lower East Side apartment, discuss creativity, uncertainty, parenthood, ignoring how-to-write books, being rejected by tiny literary magazines, and how love and creative frustration can cause you to kick your wife out of the house.
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I noticed a few gnats, fruit flies, whatever they are, flitting around when I was priming my cabinet doors, but I wasn't too worried because it was just primer, and none seemed to stick. However, now I've completed the first coat of paint (well, of one side), and a couple flies did stick. I picked them off and only teensy bits are left which I can sand off, but what will I do to keep them out of the final finish? I have a fan going hoping the draft would deter them, but I'd rather not have it going while I'm painting in case it causes my paint to dry too quickly. Has anyone else had this happen? Do you think it would work to place fruit fly traps or bowls of soapy water nearby, or will that just attract more? Aack! |
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There has been discussion on the cleaning forum regarding gnats in kitchen areas even when no fruit etc. is around. It has been recommended to let sit, then flush the kitchen sink drains/garbage disposal with ammonia or bleach, soap and hot water. The gnats like the moist areas of the sink traps. It's worth a try! |
Try fly strips, sticky or pesticide-laden. There is a big difference in other strategy for gnats vs. fruit fly control. The first step in any plan is identifying them. Fruit flys can be attracted to jar with some ripe fruit in it or maybe vinegar, beer or wine depending on species. Make a truncated paper cone with a small opening at the point and put the pointed end in the jar. They can find their way through the hole, but not back out. |
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Shock. Horror. Dismay. I cleaned out the garden shed and discovered a small net of Narcissus bulbs about two months ago.
They had been kept reasonably cool and were still plump, though about the size of a generous thumbnail. Some were goners and disappeared into the rubbish. The rest had a little rim of creamy-white bumps at the bottom, though there were no leaves showing. I potted them up on June 29 and put them out in the yard. They all came up. As of today there are two with buds. I suspect them of being a little w-y variety that gets to about 9" high usually. These are only about six inches but they all look healthy. This would be the equivalent of planting at the end of December. The weather has been fairly mild with a few snippy little frosts and plenty of rain. It's worth taking a chance with those late-discovered bulbs. At the worst they'll perish. But you might be looking at unexpected buds less than two months later, too. |
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Narcissus are almost impossible to lose for me. As long as you leave them in the ground they will flourish and get into their regular season. Al |
Every so often I have a Garden Upheaval where bulbs and perennials are uplifted, thinned, and the soil (a good, solid, cluggy clay loam) is liberally enhanced with heaps of compost. (Which vanishes through the worms in a few months and goes back to looking... Ah, well.) I totally agree, Al. They're best left in-ground as much as possible, and usually are. But I'm a fidgetty gardener ;-))) |
When I used to work at the garden center, we could take home stuff after it was discarded. I used to like getting the leftover bulbs. At times, it was as late as New Years, and, since the ground was frozen, I would have to just winter them over in bags in my garage, cold but not freezing, and plant them as soon as the soil thawed. It generally worked out fine, they would usually bloom and grow reasonably well, albeit tulips were often very short from the lack of a proper chilling period in-ground. |
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Christie's Holiday Cooking
A collection of holiday recipes, including my very own special recipes for appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts.
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Submitted by GEMINIDREAM Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 70.4
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Submitted by RECIPEGAL3 Carbs: 11.8g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 73.7
These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizzazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here. Submitted by AASLP___ Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 74.1
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I just changed the apple butter to 3 tablespoons of applesauce. My kids loved these. My 3.5 year old son ate 2.5 of them with a little light whipped cream, cinnamon and walnuts on top. I just ate it plain. It makes 20 single pancakes. Submitted by RUMBAMEL Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 68.1
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Delicious Mixture That Can Be Eaten As A Stew/Soup or For a Pot Pie Submitted by CHRISTIE2007 Carbs: 17.4g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 205.5
A great meal on a cold day! Submitted by SAUGADREZ Carbs: 14.7g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 165.9
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Fall and winter delight Submitted by PAMZHEALTHY Carbs: 19g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 74.5
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Great to have before dinner. Supposed to jump start your metabolism Submitted by YANABA Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 91.2
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Easy to Prepare and Tastes Great! Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 83.8
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GREAT COLD OR HOT Submitted by OLYMPIC Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 65.7
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A healthier alternative to deviled eggs. Submitted by BYHISSTRENGTH Carbs: 0.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 49.5
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Submitted by BYHISSTRENGTH Carbs: 3.3g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 31.4
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Submitted by BYHISSTRENGTH Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 38
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Great for game day or Movie Night Submitted by MISLIS1 Carbs: 8.1g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 11.9g | Calories: 135
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Submitted by BYHISSTRENGTH Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 20.4g | Calories: 130.4
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An easy way to have a healthy dinner waiting when you arrive home. I served it with steamed red potatoes and aspargus and no one missed the Hollandaise! This makes a zesty flavorful meat for sandwiches and salads. Marinade could also be used for grilled chicken breast, fish or seafood, but marinate for only 1-2 hours. Submitted by HOMEATLAST Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 79.4
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A delicious slightly spicy, moist, tender, melt in your mouth roast for any occasion. Submitted by BYHISSTRENGTH Carbs: 1.7g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 19.2g | Calories: 125.1
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Since I love spinach and I love alfredo, I decided to see if I could create a "company worthy" dish. Let's put it this way, Mom, who's usually kind of picky, scraped her plate until she had every bit of it! Submitted by RREED01562 Carbs: 15.4g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 185.5
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Submitted by TRIXBUNNIE Carbs: 14.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 68.3
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No Thanksgiving Table is complete without Sweet Potatoes. Submitted by ALMAGGIE Carbs: 3.9g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 17.1


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Review - The Spinner's CompanionAny of you who have seen me at shows know that as a self taught spinner, I heavily relied upon the Spinners Companion by Bobbie Irwin to teach myself to spin. To this day, even after all of the years that I have been spinning, it is still my go to book when I want to try something different, or just brush up on some basics. I purchased my copy as I began my journey as a spinner at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. The writing is so clear that even a new spinner is able to understand it without having to research terms via the internet or some other source. The illustrations were very helpful in determining what type of wheel I had purchased. I also found that I was missing some very necessary pieces of the wheel, the whorl as well as the leather that holds the flyer assembly to one of the maidens. I was also able to see, even if it was just through diagram type drawings, many of the other kinds of wheels and drive systems that were available. One of the most immediate benefits was that I could learn the lingo. I knew that one of my biggest drawbacks in learning to spin without an instructor would be to know the correct terms. This would allow me to effectively research whatever technique I wanted to learn. As I developed into a more accomplished spinner, I still found myself returning to The Spinners Companion to diagnose a problem. The guide lists symptoms very clearly in one column with the possible causes adjacent. The guide to fiber types is exceedingly useful, especially to a new spinner. I knew what I wanted to use the finished yarn to create, but I was not familiar enough with sheep breeds to know which ones would yield the fiber that I needed for my project. The author also goes on to cover some basic lessons on skirting wool, sorting a fleece by fiber quality, and preparing the fleece for washing. The wash instructions for wool leave no room for self doubt, which is the natural enemy of a new spinner. The author uses some very basic drawn illustrations to demonstrate drafting techniques. This may be seen as inadequate by some, but I found it to be just right. An important part of learning to spin to me was to find my own style. Upon re-reading the drafting section for this article, I dont think I use any one technique. I vary my spinning according to the fiber characteristics, and the yarn that I am trying to create. After reading The Spinners Companion once from cover to cover, I felt confident enough to delve into the world of spinning. The helpfulness of the book continues on as you evolve into the spinner you want to be.
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Over my vacation week, I caught this post "The Librarian IS the Rockstar" over on David Lee King's blog. It's a great post about the library looking to showcase the talents of its employees, the people who work their magic and make the programs and services possible for their community. Libraries have talented staff members who (too often) remain in the shadows, unnoticed by the public and unacknowledged by the library. So why not elevate them to where people can see and appreciate the skills, knowledge, and talent they bring to the library?
Like all of David's work, it's an excellent post. But it was the comments that put my teeth on edge (and this comment in particular).
Other people refuted the commenter in their replies, but I think this kind of comment (and the thinking behind it) is a real problem in the library world these days. Why not indulge in a reasonable amount of self promotion? Why not highlight the talents of staff for the general public? Why not make one of the attractions to coming to the library a staff member?
There seems to be a recognition gap between showcasing the collection and the staff. Of course the collection should be highlighted for its unique holdings and, yes, there are a wide variety of services that a staff member can assist with. But as technology improvements continue their rapid ascent, people will be looking for what these innovations cannot grant them: person to person contact. (Everyone has heard the lament, "I don't want to talk to a machine! Why can't I get a person on the phone at [X]?", right?) This is the sort of connection that people are looking for and one that the library can provide. Why not take that advantage and use it to greater effect by highlighting a staff member through publicity (either the library's website, library print publicity, or local media)? Give people a person, not a place, to think about when they think about the library.
I'm not indifferent to the privacy desires of staff or the potential 'stalker' type of issues that can arise from people having their information. There is a fine balance between the two and I certainly wouldn't want to put someone out there who was not comfortable with the exposure. But for those who don't mind the exposure, the promotion pays in branding dividends. If you can put a human face to the library (and not a picture of a building, as is commonly done on Twitter and Facebook), then patrons can make the better connection to a person than simply identifying the place. In thinking beyond the immediate, when it comes to advocating for the library, it's an easier emotional connection to say "Miss Jessica at the library needs you to write to your representatives" than "The library needs you to write to your representatives". Patrons will be doing it for the people at the library, not simply the library itself. It's that kind of identification that the library really needs; that personal connection that emphasizes that we are a people business.
Given the choice, I'd rather subscribe to the rock star sentiment than to the alternative Tyler Durden-esque mindset that seems to rear its head anytime the notion of breaking out and tooting one's own horn in librarianship becomes a topic of conversation. Promotion is not akin to narcissism, especially when dealing with communities that simply have no idea what we do as an institution.
(This feels like it should segway into a conversation about the "celebrity librarians", another topic that I feel is overdue for another round of discussion. I don't understand the full fledged resistance to the application of the term, nor to having someone stand out enough that the general public would be aware of their existence. To me, it is folly to frown upon the idea when librarianship is in a struggle for recognition. We cannot hang on to this strange notion of professional egalitarianism while bemoaning our lack of visibility in the greater public realm. To have someone who can capture the attention of the media and general public on library issues is someone who can work to turn thoughts and opinions regarding libraries. That's something that we could use right about now.)
I think librarians have suffered long enough in being the "behind-the-scenes" folks. Let us put faces and rock star status on all the champions of literacy, information and free access for all. I've seen it enough times in children's work - sometimes being that Pied Piper of books and info leverages more doors opening to do good library work than pretending it's just buildings and collections that make the library great. Visionary, enthusiastic, creative, idea-filled committed library workers are THE rock stars and DO make libraries great for the community. I have a secret thrill each and every time I see a librarian celebrated and/or noted as newsworthy. Librarians rock!
Marge Loch-Wouters
It's not like the culinary delights of Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes on Food Network) merely appear because there is flour, sugar, and water on the premises. It takes effort to create, maintain, and cultivate the collection and services at the library. Why not show off the staff?
I think one objection folks may have to the idea of a "rockstar" or "celebrity" librarian is, well...have you SEEN the way some celebs behave? Personally, I think it would rock the house if every wannabe celeb conducted him/herself like either Morgan Freeman or Susan Sarandon: with humility, grace and class. Spare us all from the Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, or Russell Crowe librarians...
Seriously, though, you raise some excellent points here, ones I can't really dispute. The question is, I think, should librarians be positioning themselves as "rockstars," or as alternatives to our current rockstar culture?
Unless, of course, the rockstar we're talking about is Elvis Costello. In that case, forget I said anything. ;)
Tongue in cheek, but still concerned with the gravitas of the situation,
Leigh Anne V.
I think the term can bring out a gut negative reaction, but I have yet to see a better term presented. I don't see it as a behavior issue because I really can't think of any true 'bad boys/girls' of library science.
My answer to your question is that I think librarians should poise themselves as people who stand out, whether it is at their location, within the overall field, or in the popular culture. I don't see them as alternative, but as another choice. And why not? You can look into other fields: science, art, humanities, and so forth and find people who stand out. I'm sure there is someone who is a horticulture *genius* that is well known in that industry. Why not librarians?


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Because the Graduate School cares about the physical and mental wellbeing of its students, it sponsors an impressive array of resources to promote and sustain good health. With a full-service health care and counseling facility on campus, extensive programming through McDougal Graduate Student Life, and access to fitness resources and work/life programs, graduate students can live well and stay healthy while earning their degrees.
All under one roof at the Yale Health Center at 55 Lock Street, students can get everything from nutrition counseling to eye exams, from allergy shots to physical therapy, from inpatient care to prescription refills. Feeling feverish? Acute Care at the Health Center is open 24/7. Stressed out? The Mental Health & Counseling Department can handle emergency and routine requests for help. Primary Care comes from the Student Health Department, and women get full-service gynecological care through the OB/GYN Department.
Yale Health has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for achieving the highest level of achievement as a Patient Centered Medical Home. All students (and most faculty and staff) get their primary health care at Yale Health, and besides being excellent, it's free and convenient. There is no limitation for pre-existing conditions, and most preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services involve no deductibles and no claim forms. Graduate students can enroll their spouses, civil union partners, and legally dependent children under the age of nineteen in Yale Health.
This fall, to introduce incoming students to what Yale Health offers, McDougal Wellness Fellows Kevin Callender (Psychology) and Cathy Le (Public Health) organized a series of tours during orientation week.
"We ran about 24 half-hour tours of the Yale Health Center for incoming graduate and professional students," Kevin recalls. "The tours served to familiarize students with the facilities and departments, as well as to educate students about what care is available, how they can seek care, and how their health insurance plan works. We hope that the tours helped students use the Yale health system more knowledgeably and efficiently, resulting in better health outcomes and reduction of wasteful spending. Given the success of the tours, we plan on continuing and expanding upon them next year!"
The Wellness Fellows coordinated many other events, as well. In November, they organized a "Building Resilience" program, inviting a psychologist to HGS to talk about how to deal with the psychological issues students sometimes face. David Klemanski, director of Yale Anxiety and Mood Services at Yale Health, taught techniques for coping with stress and discouragement and explained the resources Yale Health offers to deal with emotional issues. He made it clear to the participants "that they're not alone in their struggles," Kevin says, and the techniques he taught were "evidence-based."
As a psychology student, Kevin has strong professional interest in these issues, and chose to be a Wellness Fellow because of his commitment to promoting mental health.
"Graduate school can be an extremely stressful period, and some programs can be quite isolating, removing students from networks of social support," he says. Despite these stressors, "students greatly underutilize the free mental health care available to them. I wanted to serve the graduate and professional community in a way that would promote psychological well-being both directly, by disseminating information about mental health and hygiene techniques, and indirectly, by creating opportunities for social support through events."
Cathy's involvement with the McDougal Center gives her a sense of community. "As a professional student on the southern end of campus, I often felt isolated from other graduate and professional students on the main campus. Being able to participate in McDougal Center activities provided an opportunity for me to meet students outside my program area, opening up a social avenue that served as an outlet to the stresses related to academic life," she says.
Even a cursory glance at the Graduate School's calendar shows that almost every day something is scheduled that fights isolation by bringing students together to socialize and build professional skills. The same week as the resilience workshop, there was a lecture and reception sponsored by the Dean, a screening and sing-along of the film Grease, "Late Night at the Gym" for graduate and professional students, a knitting club meeting, a scientific paper-writing workshop, and a bagel brunch. McDougal Social Fellows Maggie Bennewitz and Jennifer Saucier-Sawyer (both Engineering & Applied Science) organize many such events, including the incredibly popular Winter Ball (see photos).
In February, when romance and chocolate are in the air, Kevin and Cathy held "Sex and Chocolate After Dark," a post-Valentine's Day program. As participants mingled and nibbled at some 100 pounds of chocolate, they were invited to text-message questions about sex and relationships, which were answered in real-time by Dr. James Perlotto, chief of student medicine at Yale Health. Questions and answers were projected onto a large screen, so people could not only ask their own questions anonymously but also view the answers to other people's questions.
"Eating Your Way Around the World," was another successful program run by the Wellness Fellows, working together with the International Fellows. This event focused on how to prepare healthy snacks "using ingredients from different cultures in an effort to encourage healthy and nutritious diets," Cathy says.
Caitlyn Stockus is the Health Educator at Yale Health who works most closely with the Wellness Fellows. "I am extremely pleased with the collaboration between the McDougal Center and the success of the wellness programs," she says. "This partnership allows Yale Health staff to participate in outreach events and become familiar with the graduate and professional student community."
One program Stockus is especially excited about is the Wellness Ambassador Program. This year, the McDougal Wellness Fellows recruited twelve student volunteers from graduate and professional schools across campus.
"The Fellows meet with the Ambassadors regularly, plan events, and communicate the events in their schools, allowing us to reach students who otherwise may not have been aware of the programs," Stockus says. "Currently, we are gearing up for the annual Spring Chill Out, an event sponsored by the McDougal Center and the Student Wellness Office."
This stress-reduction event during Reading Week includes free massages, healthy snacks, and games, inviting students to "take a break, have fun and relax during this rather stressful time. It is a great opportunity for Yale Health staff to talk with students and their families," Stockus says. Spring Chill Out is Thursday, April 26, in HGS Courtyard (or in the McDougal Center if it rains).
Everyone knows that exercise is important for good health. Yale gives all students free gym membership year-round that includes access to the Payne Whitney Gymnasium's fitness center; swimming pools; running tracks; squash, basketball, and badminton courts; graduate and professional student intramural sports; competitive club sports (cricket, rugby, volleyball, field hockey, figure skating, and others); and fitness classes. Besides the many options available at Payne Whitney, graduate students can use the Yale golf course, Ingalls Rink, the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, the McNay Family Sailing Center, and in summer, the Outdoor Education Center, located on a mile-long lake deep in the woods in East Lyme. Two McDougal Fellows are specifically assigned to organizing events that encourage students to get up and get active, and these are Sports and Recreation Fellows Alyssa Siefert and Kevin Nay Yaung (both Engineering & Applied Science). Their programs range from intramural sports to self-defense, from yoga classes to golf clinics and bowling outings.
Other McDougal Fellows provide programs that enhance students' health and well-being. The Family Fellows, Katie and Patrick Egan (EPH) and Kerra Bui Partney and Keith Partney (Psychology), collaborate with the Wellness Fellows and the Worklife Program Office to provide events that teach healthy eating, parenting skills, and how to find balance between the challenges of work and personal life.
This year, the McDougal Student Life office inaugurated Religious and Spiritual Life Fellows, who work with the University Chaplain's Office to promote spiritual wellness and work/life balance, as well as interfaith events. One recent program organized by Fellows Sarah Kopman-Fried (Law) and Griffin Oleynick (Italian) was called "Inner Piece of Pizza" and combined the aforementioned edible with guided meditation.
Being fit and active and healthy is the ideal, of course, but what happens if that's impossible? What if a student breaks a leg skiing, for example? The Resource Office on Disabilities (ROD) can arrange rides on the Special Service bus to get students where they need to go. If a student arrives at Yale with a permanent disability or incurs one while here, The ROD will identify and obtain the necessary equipment so that the student can continue to advance to degree. The ROD has provided ergonomic keyboards, voice recognition systems, sit-stand workstations, electronic reading machines, and more, for students with temporary and permanent needs.
One happy health-related event is the arrival of a new baby. Judging from the number of babes in arms, toddlers, and children who go onstage with mom or dad at Commencement, it is clear that a number of graduate students start their families while at Yale. Not only does Yale Health provide outstanding medical care for mother and child (including classes and workshops on breastfeeding and parenting), and not only does the Graduate School host lots of family-friendly activities, but there is a Parental Leave Policy in place that offers both male and female doctoral students up to a semester of financial support and relief from academic duties on the occasion of the birth or adoption of each child. One's term of study is also frozen for the term of the relief, so as not to penalize the new parent for taking a semester off. PhD students' health awards cover the full cost of single-student Yale Health Hospitalization/Specialty Coverage, half the cost of the spouse/partner two-person premium fee, and the full cost for family coverage that includes dependent children.
"Students sometimes forget that they have to do something for themselves outside of academia," says Wellness Fellow Cathy Le. "The resources available through the McDougal Center for Student Life and Yale Health really support the well-being of graduate and professional students."
As Lisa Brandes, director of Student Life is fond of saying, "'Graduate Student Life' is not an oxymoron!"


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Integrate assembly help with Visual Studio
We had NDoc to generate documentation for class libraries or components in formats such as .CHM. Difficulties appeared when you wanted to integrate that help with Visual Studio .NET's integrated help. Microsoft's Visual Studio .NET Help Integration Kit (VSHIK) didn't really help. At long last, Microsoft finally releases a new tool: the Help Integration Wizard (beta). This tool does a much better work. With it you can create .MSI files or merge modules for Windows Installer.
Microsoft provides the tools necessary to create the compiled help (HxS) files that make up a help collection. The Help Integration Wizard can assemble those HxS files into a help collection and create a Windows Installer project for the help collection's distribution.
A help collection that is integrated with Visual Studio .NET gives developers ready access to documentation through the IDE's Contents, Index, Search, and Dynamic Help windows.By the way, NDoc has been updated to version 1.3 beta 1.
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Release Day
This is Release Day. New projects and new versions are blooming as spring is slowly spreading its warmth:
- UIP 2.0 (+Expanded navigation management, +Additional state persistence providers, +Layout managers, +Enable back-button support, +Usability enhancements)
- Data Access Application Block 184.108.40.206 (bug fixes for 3.0)
Plus heaps of other additions and updates to the SharpToolbox, such as RAIL (Runtime Assembly Instrumentation Library) or SourceMonitor. The counter is now at more than 460 tools and libraries... And more are coming in the next few days.
One more MVP
Lots of talks lately about MVPs (Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals), mainly because of the MVP Summit. Well this is the occasion to announce that there is one more MVP since yesterday. Guess who got an MVP award for C# along with his easter eggs... :-)
Guess I'll have to work some more to have it look like this is deserved ;-)
Le rôle d'architecte logiciel
My new article is available in French: "the role of a software architect".
Windows remixed
Not to be missed on a Friday!
windows, remixed. check this out with your speakers or headphones turned on.
...then reproduce.
Three roads to the SOA implementation framework
I believe that everyone has his own perception of SOA and its advantages. ZapThink presents three approaches that can drive people towards SOA:
- The Enterprise Service Bus
- Business Process Management
- Service-Oriented Integration
This looks like a joke, no?
April Fool's Day on April 2nd?


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State Senate leaders unveiled a seven-pronged plan on Tuesday to fix the state's jobs crisis that includes better coordination of work-force training programs, more internships and better career and technical education.
The state needs a greater sense of urgency and a "laser focus" to fix its skills gap and get its economy back on track, Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed said.
"Despite significant investments we have made in recent years to improve education and work-force training, businesses continue to tell us they have trouble finding workers who possess the necessary technical and social skills," Paiva Weed told about 70 people at the State House as she unveiled the "Rhode to Work" plan. "The jobs and skills gap in Rhode Island is in crisis. We believe that incremental change and gradual improvement will not suffice as a response."
With at least 20 senators standing at the front of the room with her, Paiva Weed said the dual challenge of training today's unemployed workers so they can find jobs and preparing tomorrow's work force for the jobs of the future is the Senate's top priority this year.
Rhode Island's unemployment rate of 9.0 percent is virtually tied with Nevada's as the worst in the country — and it's still well above the national unemployment rate, which was 6.7 percent in December.
The report includes plenty of research on why the state should close its skills gap, and it offers many ways that better collaboration would help. The report doesn't include much in the way of new money to help solve the problem or specific legislation to enact change. Paiva Weed said corresponding legislation will be introduced soon.
Although several million dollars may be needed to implement the plan, Senate leaders say the state must first ensure it is effectively using roughly $55 million in combined federal and state funds that it already spends each year for adult education and work-force training programs.
"Simply injecting more money into job-training programs will be of no help unless such programs are proven to be effective at getting participants back to work and meeting employer demand, at the lowest cost," the report states.
The Senate's first recommendation is to empower the Governor's Workforce Board as the "single, seamless and cohesive work-force training system for Rhode Island." This would reduce the disjointed way in which work-force training is often handled.
Paiva Weed called upon Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg to talk about the plan, which he called "exciting" because it meets the needs of today's unemployed and tomorrow's workforce.
"So I have just one request, and I'm a political neophyte," he told the audience. "But I encourage, I urge and I implore the Senate leadership, the House and the governor to just do it, to not wait until the end of a session, to get this done, to show all those 50,000 people that are unemployed, all the businesses that are looking for workers and every student that's in our schools that wants to live in a prosperous Rhode Island and have a job so they can stay here — to show them that this is on the way and to get it done."
Other efforts the Senate proposes:
Stop allowing 10 percent of Rhode Island's Job Development Fund, which about 32,000 employers pay into, to be diverted to the state's general fund. That would shift an estimated $1.2 million more to employee-training programs.
Significantly expand internships and apprenticeships in the state, by opening the internship program bRIdge.jobs to high-school students, partnering with the State Apprenticeship Council and expanding the state's current apprenticeship tax credit.
Transform adult education by eliminating the 1,300-person waiting lists for unemployed and underemployed adult learners, which would cost about $1.95 million, and ensuring that the Department of Education prioritizes programs that reflect the state's economic and work-force priorities.
Reimagine the state's career and technical education by immediately offering a $1-million incentive to a program that would shake up the current system, using Worcester Technical High School's proven model as a template.
Eliminate financial barriers for those seeking high school diploma equivalencies.
Bridge the gaps that exist in educational attainment across the state by supporting outstanding early learning programs; finding ways for students already proficient in a foreign language to devote more class time to other subjects; and employ mentors and coaches to help students at risk of falling behind.


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Save-A-Tooth® Offers Schools Solution for Knocked-Out Teeth
Posted on August 28, 2012
Wayne, Pa (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 – More than 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in the United States and Canada, and many of them are knocked out in the school area. Over 90% of them can be reimplanted and saved for life if the schools are prepared, according to Phoenix-Lazerus, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of the Save-A-Tooth® system. A special medical fluid which the system contains preserves knocked-out teeth for 24 hours. Save-A-Tooth also has a special suspension and retrieval basket and net that protects the tooth root cells from damage.
According to Oral Health Connections, school nurses report students seek their help for a wide range of oral health issues, including dental caries, tooth and oral pain, jaw abscesses, orthodontic concerns, and problems with oral piercings. Forty percent of school nurses report they encounter students who avoid smiling or laughing because of oral health problems.
When a tooth is knocked out, it must be placed in a protective, nutritive environment within 60 minutes of the accident or else the delicate tooth root cells will die and the reimplanted tooth will be rejected by the body. The Save-A-Tooth system provides this special protection and rejuvenation. This one-of-a-kind system has the American Dental Seal of Acceptance and is recommended by most leading medical and dental organizations.
"The loss of 51 million school hours a year is devastating to our school children, and anything that can be done to prevent this should be done, says Dr. Paul Krasner, Professor of Dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry. "Missing teeth during the volatile school years can be psychologically devastating," he continues.
"We all realize that school budgets are tight," says Dr. Henry Rankow, Professor of Dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry, "but there are some expenses that must be made in order to protect the dental health of school age children. The loss of a knocked-out tooth is a lifetime problem in addition to being a social stigma. Lost knocked-out teeth are different from broken bones. A broken bone heals with no repercussions but a lost knocked-out tooth is lost for life," he adds.
Dr. Krasner recommends that schools have Save-A-Tooths in their emergency supplies and train their school staff in how to use them in case the school nurse is not present at the time of the accident. The system is inexpensive and can be purchased online, through school distributors, and in the Complete First Aid kit.


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On June 9, 2012, I had the pleasure of attending The Fashion Extravaganza event at the St Regis One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The event was absolutely amazing: beautiful people, gorgeous decorations, and of course, beautiful clothing.
Famed designer, David Meister, showcased his inspiring and jaw-dropping collection at the show. Known as being one of the most respected figures in American fashion design, Meister's gowns are flawless and body conscious, making them perfect for any woman and shape. He has dressed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, and appeared in many magazines and on countless television shows.
At the show, he showcased his latest collection complete with an array of beautiful gowns. The fit, the hues, and the attention to detail to these dresses just made them that much better. With an off the shoulder purple number that was cinched at the waist, a cream colored stunner that was embroidered, and a one-shoulder fiery red gown that was stunning to say the least, his collection definitely stole the show. My favorite was a scoop neck figure hugging dress that was cream colored with a lace overlay- the fit, the color, and the simplicity of it was everything you would want in a staple piece- every woman should have something like this in her closet. In addition, a long sleeved v-neck black and crème dress was another stunning addition. With a short hemline and a tight fit, it was flattering but still left something to the imagination.
All in all, this show was wonderful. The models were gorgeous in simple makeup and pulled back hair and the beautiful jewelry only added to the appeal (provided by Glamarella Junk).The diamond drop earrings that most of the models wore hit their shoulder in the perfect spot, and oozed sexiness while also looking absolutely glamorous.
to shop the esteemed American fashion designer David Meister's collection please visit - www.davidmeister.com