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January 26,
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January 26,
Chief Human Resource Officer – Kenosha Unified School District
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Chief Human Resource Officer will report and account to the Superintendent of Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
a. Required - Master's degree in business, labor relations, education or related field
b. Preferred - law degree with an emphasis in labor relations
2. Experience:
a. Required - Minimum of five years of managerial experience in a human resources position within a large public or private organization

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead the district's Human Resource Department
2. Administer the policies of the district related to human resource management, including the district's compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations
3. Create and implement a recruitment process for acquiring new district personnel
4. Administer the policies of the district related to personnel, the maintenance of all files and accurate completion of all related records and reports, including:
a. Personnel and medical files for each employee
b. Training and experience records for each employee
c. Sick leave and absence records for each employee
d. Approval and reimbursement of college credits
e. Employee placement on the salary schedule
f. Vacation records
g. Employee licensure and maintenance
h. Job descriptions
5. Supervise human resources personnel and develop them into an efficient and effective team district employees can rely on for support in all personnel issues
6. Set and work toward realistic and appropriate goals for the performance improvement of the human resources staff and department
7. Maintain an understanding of school structures
8. Assist with the effective implementation of the Educator Effectiveness evaluation system
9. Provide appropriate professional development to district staff to support the implementation of evaluations and performance expectations
10. Work cooperatively with district and building staff to ensure positive growth and evaluation of all employees
11. Maintain and ensure the proper implementation of the district handbook and regularly review the employee handbook in order to recommend and implement any changes dictated by local, state and federal law
12. Lead the district in the projection of personnel needs
13. Prepare job descriptions in accordance with Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensure recommendations, district requirements and insurance company recommendations
14. Investigate and resolve employee grievances and complaints
15. Participate in mediations and arbitrations
16. Administer exit interviews for employees to ensure improved practices in the district
17. Coordinate and administer employee benefits, including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements (HRA's), 403(b) deferred income investments, Wisconsin Retirement System, COBRA administration, DPI reports, certifications, related audits, retiree benefits, enrollment and termination of employee participation and notification to insurance companies of wage changes
18. Facilitate the district's Wellness Committee
19. Conduct an annual meeting with employee groups as needed
20. Plan, organize and conduct orientation activities for new employees
21. Coordinate the Employee Assistance Program; inform employees and families of the program
22. Analyze various early retirement or regular retirement options available and furnish the information to staff members
23. Attend all committee and school board meetings

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in the preparation of reports to DPI, principals, district leadership and the board of education as requested
2. Establish and maintain partnerships with institutions of higher education and community organizations
3. Follow a personal plan for professional development and actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally
4. Participate in professional organizations and attend appropriate conventions and workshops
5. Perform all other duties as requested by the superintendent of schools and board of education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of the promises and challenges of urban education
2. Effective and efficient time/task management skills, including planning, managing and organizing
3. Knowledge of computerized HR and payroll systems
4. Leadership skills, including appropriate organization, creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness
5. Facilitation, consensus building and conflict resolution skills
6. Understanding of effective professional development skills
7. Knowledge of data analysis and reporting skills
8. Understanding and knowledge of the teacher evaluation process
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
10. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

INTERPERSONAL QUALITIES:
1. Dedication to the mission of Kenosha Unified School District by providing support to all employees
2. Five or more years of successful administration work
3. Effective communication skills (listening, speaking, writing and presenting)
4. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate effective meetings and to promote cooperation and communication among each group
5. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to work within the organizational structure to facilitate change

EFFECTIVE DATE: Appointment to this position is subject to confirmation by the school board and effective thereafter.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Administrative, Supervisory and Technical Classification and Compensation Policy.

SALARY RANGE: Salary is commensurate with experience.

EVALUATION: The employee will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Administrative, Supervisory and Technical Classification and Compensation Policy.

Please note that in order to submit your application online to Human Resources you must apply on WECAN by going to www.kusd.edu

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Kenosha Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation in an educational program, activity, or employment in the District. The Superintendent of Schools/designee (262-359-6320) addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Chief Human Resource Officer (262-359-6333) answers questions concerning staff discrimination.
January 26,
Business Attorney
Eckberg Lammers seeks a motivated self-starter for its Hudson office. Qualified applicants will have a minimum three years' experience, a portable client base, and will practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial drive for the development of a dynamic business practice representing businesses in both transactional and litigated matters.

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January 23,
Metro-Milwaukee area firm seeks highly motivated attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning/elder law and general business. The ideal candidate will have an existing estate planning/elder law and general business practice with an active book of business and be looking to join an existing firm.

Applicants should demonstrate good judgment, responsiveness to client needs, and be able to manage multiple projects. Great opportunity to join a team-oriented working environment with a competitive compensation package.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resumé, and salary requirements to email@example.com. Include #249 in the subject line.
Metro Milwaukee
January 23,
Assistant United States Attorney – Civil Division
The United States Attorney's Office in Madison is accepting applications for the Position of Assistant United States Attorney-Civil Division.

Further information and Application procedures are available at www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.
January 22,
Worker's Compensation Defense Associate Attorney
Wisconsin's leading labor and employment law firm with one of the state's largest worker's compensation defense practices is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its worker's compensation defense team. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in Wisconsin worker's compensation. A portable practice is preferred, but not required.

The individual must be a self-starter with strong academic credentials, an ability to self-manage and an interest in the sole practice of worker's compensation defense. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development and professional growth.

We offer a collegial, modern work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package.

Please reply to firstname.lastname@example.com. Include #252 in the subject line.
January 22,
Manager, ADA Test Accommodation Services
The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), a nonprofit organization, is seeking to fill the position of Manager of ADA Test Accommodation Services. This position coordinates with a small team in order to review and render decisions for testing accommodations from candidates with physical, visual, hearing, and/or learning disabilities. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The position requires someone who is detailed-oriented and able to exercise sound judgment to handle a wide variety of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating expert medical consultants
• Conducting initial review of requests for testing accommodations
• Corresponding with candidates regarding approval or denial of requests
• Developing/maintaining application forms, instructions, and guidelines for supporting documentation submitted by candidates
• Answering questions from candidates via telephone and email about the process for requesting accommodations
• Communicating with test administration staff to ensure appropriate delivery of accommodations to candidates
• Exercising discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Law degree preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ability to develop expertise in this area of law
• Experience with testing accommodations preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and capable of learning custom software applications
• Ability to prioritize and timely complete multiple projects

NCBE offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. NCBE seeks applicants who are enthusiastic and who have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. NCBE is an equal opportunity employer.

To be considered for an interview, submit a resumé, letter of interest, and salary history by February 13, 2015, to:
National Conference of Bar Examiners
Attn: Human Resources
302 South Bedford St.
Madison, WI 53703
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January 22,
AV-Rated Rock County law firm seeks enterprising attorney with established practice. Ideal opportunity for sole practitioner who would like to eliminate the administrative hassles of running his or her own office. Candidate must have an interest in participating in business development and must be committed to extraordinary client service.

All replies will be held in strictest confidence. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resumé and salary requirements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Include #251 in the subject line.
Rock County
January 22,
Public Interest Attorney
Public Interest Attorney needed in Rice Lake office of statewide, nonprofit, disability rights agency to support benefit specialists in disability-related public benefits cases, conduct trainings, and provide direct legal representation.

For detailed Position Announcement, salary range, and application requirements, visit www.disabilityrightswi.org or call (608) 267-0214.

Deadline: 2/2/14.

Members of racial/ethnic minority groups and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer
Rice Lake
January 21,
Associate Attorney
Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. seeks a full-time associate for its foreclosure and real estate litigation practice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum one year of experience as a practicing attorney. The firm values flexible, resourceful associates who can operate independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in the state of Wisconsin. The firm offers a strong benefits package and is located in the office structures of Bayshore Town Center.

Resumés should be emailed to email@example.com.
January 20,
Attorney – Ho-Chunk Nation Justice Department
The Ho-Chunk Nation Justice Department is seeking a full-time attorney, a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and Federal Bar or eligible for admission and has litigation and advocacy experience. This attorney will also become and maintain a membership in the Ho-Chunk Bar Association and is subject to the drug and controlled substance abuse testing/policy and a background check.

DUTIES:
1. Will represent tribal interest in all court of jurisdiction as request by the Attorney General.
2. Provide interpretation on all matters concerning the Ho-Chunk Nation.
3. Represent the Ho-Chunk Nation in court as requested.
4. Provide and ensure fair and uniform application and enforcement of the law.
5. Serve as general counsel, protecting tribal governmental interests.
6. Coordinate with peers to issue opinions.
7. Maintain and continue to pursue educational and professional training relevant to employment.
8. Must zealously represent the interests of the client without compromising the integrity of the profession.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by Attorney General.

If interested in applying: Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. CST, Friday, January 30, 2015. Interested individuals must provide a completed employment application and resumé either by email to email@example.com or by mail:
Ho-Chunk Nation Justice Department
Attn: Sue Thompson
P.O. Box 667
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Black River Falls
January 15,
Opportunity for an attorney with a minimum three years' experience in insurance defense litigation at a busy, well-established Milwaukee-area law firm. Experience requirement is non-negotiable.

Please submit resumé with references and a 5-10 page legal writing sample to firstname.lastname@example.com.
January 15,
Public Interest Attorney
Public Interest Attorney needed in Madison or Milwaukee office of statewide, non-profit, disability rights agency to assist benefit specialists in disability-related public benefits cases, conduct trainings, and provide direct legal representation.

For detailed Position Announcement, salary range, and application requirements, visit www.disabilityrightswi.org/archives/4753 or call (608) 267-0214.

Deadline: 2/2/14.

Members of racial/ethnic minority groups and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer
Madison or Milwaukee
January 12,
Well-established law firm in Downtown Milwaukee with business, litigation, and estate and trust practice is interested in adding an experienced attorney with own compatible established practice. Type of arrangement is open. All replies held in strict confidence.

Reply to:
Jean Collins, Office Administrator
Godfrey, Braun & Frazier, LLP
735 N. Water St., Suite 1600
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4188
firstname.lastname@example.com
January 12,
Trust & Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning Opportunity
Are you looking for a sophisticated law practice in a family friendly community? Ruder Ware, Northern Wisconsin's largest law firm, is seeking an experienced trust and estate planning lawyer to add to its renowned practice.

Ruder Ware's estate planning and business succession planning attorneys work with the owners of large and growing middle-market companies and their businesses. We are looking for an individual for our Wausau location with a minimum five years' experience in the estate planning area as well as business succession planning. Knowledge in business transactions and business law is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong social skills, a desire to be part of a thriving community, and a proven record of building client relationships. The ideal candidate also must be comfortable working as a team member, but also have the ability to work independently and possess strong problem-solving skills. We are looking for an individual who aspires to quickly become a shareholder and to integrate into the community.

In addition to a competitive salary, Ruder Ware offers a complete benefit package including group health, life and disability insurance, a Section 125 flex benefit plan, a 401(k) profit sharing plan, and vacation.

Ruder Ware has 40 attorneys in offices in Wausau and Eau Claire. The Wausau office is located in the Dudley Tower in beautiful downtown Wausau, and each office provides spectacular views of Wausau and the Wisconsin River. For additional information please visit www.ruderware.com and www.ci.wausau.wi.us.

If you are interested in joining Ruder Ware, please forward your resumé and statement of interest to the address below. All applications will remain confidential.

Linda Huss
Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
P.O. Box 8050
Wausau, WI 54402-8050

January 06,
Labor/Employment Attorney
Wisconsin's leading management-side labor and employment law firm is seeking an attorney to join its Milwaukee-based labor, employment and employee benefits practice.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in labor and employment law, with prior experience in traditional labor law, collective bargaining and/or employee benefits a strong plus. A portable practice is also preferred, but not required.

The candidate must be a self-starter with strong academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage and communicate effectively with clients. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development and professional growth. We offer a collegial, modern work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Please send confidential resumé and cover letter to:
Rhonda Bautz
Lindner & Marsack, S.C.
411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4498
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December 26,
Senior Trust Administrator – Northwestern Mutual
BASIC FUNCTION: Incumbent has responsibility for the management and administration of a wide variety of large, complex or high profile portfolio of trust and estate accounts which may include Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT). Administration tasks to include the set-up, implementation, and administration of trusts, estates and ILITs. He/she coordinates client service activities with other areas of the organization and represents the company in business activities. Connects with customers, Financial Network representatives, Wealth Management Advisors, attorneys and beneficiaries related to these accounts in order to clarify information, communicate activity or relay terms of the account.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position has been classified as an Access Person, which will require the reporting of your personal securities transactions. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance. Minimum of 5 - 8 years professional experience in trusts or trust administration. Superior knowledge of the interpretation and practical application of document provisions, probate law, taxes, investment, and the legal framework of estate and trust administration. Must demonstrate strong analytical ability and be able to resolve questions arising from account administration. Must have consultative and professional communication and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, social and professional etiquette. Ability to maintain composure and confidentiality when dealing with clients and client information. Proven ability to act independently in document interpretation and decision making regarding administration of account relationships and interaction with professionals such as attorneys and CPA's. Actively is a team player and effectively interacts with coworkers.

TO APPLY: careerlink.northwesternmutual.com/joblist.html

Requisition ID: 14-1572
December 23,
Milwaukee-area defense law firm seeks associate with at least three years civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience and interest handling worker's compensation cases.

Reply to firstname.lastname@example.com. Include #250 in the subject line.
Milwaukee area
December 09,
AV-rated Brown County full-service law firm seeks enterprising Appleton-based attorney with own established general practice and solid book of business to help us expand into the Appleton-Fox Valley marketplace with a new satellite office. Ideal opportunity for sole practitioner who would like to eliminate the administrative hassles of running his or her own office. Candidates must have an interest in participating in business development and must be committed to extraordinary client service.

All replies will be held in strictest confidence.

Reply to:
Julie Bakran
Office Administrator
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P.O. Box 5637
De Pere, WI 54115-5637
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December 03,
Patent Attorneys
Boyle Fredrickson, S.C. is an AV-rated intellectual property firm located in Milwaukee. We are a dynamic group of 21 attorneys having diverse technical and legal backgrounds. Our firm is growing rapidly and is currently seeking patent attorneys with mechanical or electrical engineering backgrounds for patent application drafting and prosecuting, licensing, client counseling, and opinion work. Candidates should have at least three years of patent law experience.

Please fax or email your resumé to:
John Berres
840 N. Plankinton Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 225-9755
Fax (414) 225-9753
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November 07,
Associate Attorney
Sterling Law seeks an attorney with three plus years' experience to practice primarily family law, along with miscellaneous civil and criminal/traffic matters. This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative team.

For more details and to apply, please visit www.SterlingLawyers.com/careers/associate.
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On Monday, the websites of vital Israeli businesses like the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, El Al Airlines, and three Israeli banks were subject to denial of service attacks. Those attacks followed weeks of cyber warfare from hackers claiming to be pro-Palestinian. A Saudi hacker who operates under the pseudonym OxOmar, for example, published the credit card information of thousands of Israeli citizens online.
Now, in retaliation, a group of Israeli hackers who by the moniker IDF-TEAM (named after the country's military, the Israeli Defense Force) has gone after the Saudi Arabia.
Here's the rub, however, yesterday's attacks on Israel were more of a political statement than an actual menace. Neither stock trading nor air travel was affected. "These are not particularly sophisticated attacks," Benji Portnoy, an information security specialist with Symantec told Public Radio International. "They're actually the kind of attacks that can be done pretty easily."
The IDF-TEAM, on the other hand, reportedly "paralyzed" the Saudi Stock Exchange website Tadawul and "caused significant delays" to Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), according to Haaretz. [Update: The Financial Times reports a slightly different story, saying the results of the Israeli attack were unclear. Users trying to access Tadawul were told late Tuesday the page could not load. ADX "was still accessible, though it appeared to take longer than normal to load."
The IDF-TEAM called the anti-Israeli attacks "pathetic" and threatened that if they continue, their unit will "move to the next stage and paralyze websites for a period of two weeks to a month."
And it doesn't look like the anti-Israeli hacks are stopping. A pro-Palestinian Twitter handle called @anonymouSabu tweeted out a link to a cyber-crime archive with the words, "Anti-Israeli hacks exploding." That was followed shortly after with a response to a hacker named @Hitcher_ (who may be the same "hitcher" in the screenshot above). "I'm glad the paki hack scene coming back. missed it :)," read @anonymousSabu's tweet. Awww? Also, wouldn't "Paki" (short for Pakistani) mean the attacks on Saudi Arabia are misplaced?
We reached out to BillGuard founder Yaron Samid, who is spending the week at his startup's R&D offices in Israel. "I don't think any tech companies were effected," he wrote by email to Betabeat. "No one saw this coming but no one is surprised. Cyber thieves are always one step ahead of the good guys. It's really important that people stay vigilant."
Vigilant is one word to describe the pro-Israeli hacking contingent. Worrisome is another. Early today, a hacker who goes by Hannibal published a list of 30,000 email addresses and Facebook passwords of "helpless Arabs," in retaliation.
Hannibal also claims to possess 30 million email address and passwords of other Arab citizens. If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares a cyber war, Hannibal wrote that he will leak details of 10 million bank accounts and 4 million Arab credit cards, reports Haaretz.
"I noticed that poor intelligence of 0x omar and his friends [sic]," he wrote on pastebin.com, the same site used by the Saudi hacker. "State of Israel, not to worry, you're in the hands of the world's best hacker that I am [sic]," Hannibal reassured. "I will continue to support the government of Israel will continue to attack the Arab countries," he wrote.
State of rest of the world, brace yourselves. This is getting ugly.
they never hacked the saudi stock exchange full of lies as usual was up and trading today as normal
http://www.tadawul.com.sa looks online to me-
Thanks for the comment. That information came from Haaretz, but I've updated the post with the Financial Times take on the IDF-TEAM attacks.
So in response to a civilian hacking protest…
Israel uses government hackers to deliberately attack another nation who had nothing to do with it?
Collective punishment again, eh Israel?

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I purchased several of these toiletry bags for gifts when they were on the super value sale. They were a great price and I love the scripture on the front. I was very excited to give them to friends for Christmas! I was disappointed, however, in the quality of the bags once they arrived. They are very cheaply made and the zipper was already broken on one of them, so I could not give that one as a gift. The outside color is BRIGHT orange, not orangish-red as the picture suggests. I cannot imagine ANYONE paying the pull price of $29.99 for this bag and being happy with its quality.
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US wireless provider Sprint (News - Alert) today announced that it is joining the Tizen Association, an association formed to drive support for the Tizen software platform. Furthermore, vice president of Product for Sprint, Fared Adib, is joining the Tizen board of directors.
Sprint is the first North American wireless carrier to be a part of the Tizen association, while many of the world's leading providers are members, including NTT (News - Alert) DOCOMO, Orange, SK telecom, Telefónica and Vodafone as well as hardware manufacturers like Intel, Casio Computer Co., Samsung Electronics and Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Huawei.
The Tizen software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) provide developers with a way to use HTML5 and related Web technologies to write applications which can run any number of devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, netbooks and in-vehicle infotainment devices. Tizen is a software platform which enables flexibility in service selection and deployment. Although version 1.0 of the Tizen platform, codenamed Larkspur, was announced relatively recently, there is still no word as to when Tizen-powered devices will hit the market.
Formed on January 1, 2012 and realized from a new open source project which uses the Linux kernel and a range of other established open source projects, the Tizen Association is backed by all major mobile Linux proponents. The Tizen Association's board of directors is composed of representatives from a number of mobile industry leaders.
Sprint Nextel (News - Alert) is a provider of a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services for consumers, businesses and government users. As of the end of the first quarter of this year, the carrier served more than 56 million customers in the United States and claims to have offered the first wireless 4G service to the country. Newsweek magazine ranked Sprint third in its 2011 Green Rankings, putting it among the United States' greenest companies.


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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Emslie, Forbes Richard firstname.lastname@example.com URN etd-03022006-132100 Document Title A field evaluation of three trypanosomosis control strategies, in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Degree MSc (Veterinary Science) Department Production Animal Studies Supervisor
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Date 2004-11-19 Availability unrestricted Abstract Rural subsistence farming practices are the primary agricultural activity in northeastern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Cattle in this area have long been affected by tsetse-borne trypanosome infections. The causative organism, Trypanosoma brucei brucei was first identified by Bruce in the late 1800's. Approximately 120000 cattle fall within a tsetse (Glossina austeni and Glossina brevipalpis) belt common to Mozambique and South Africa.Between 1991 and 1994 cattle in this area were treated with homidium bromide, and dipped with cyhalothrin, in an attempt to control trypanosomosis. No control measures have been implemented since 1994, however, and trypanosomosis re-emerged as a threat to animal health.
In order to determine the optimum control measure available, a longitudinal incidence study was conducted to evaluate three possible control options.
Four sentinel herds were selected from populations exposed to similar trypanosome challenges. The baseline trypanosome incidence rate was determined for each herd, after which each herd was subjected to a different trypanosome control measure. Two of the herds were subjected to topical pyrethroid treatment (Cyfluthrin pour-on and Flumethrin plunge-dip) as vector-control measures, one herd was treated 6 weekly with an injectable trypanocidal drug (isometamidium hydrochloride), and one herd served as an untreated control group. Monthly incidence rates were determined using the 'dark-ground buffy smear technique'.
The monthly incidence rates were standardized in order to account for variation in trypanosomosis challenge between the 4 herds. The standardized rates were then compared and the impact of the control strategies was quantified using the Area Under The Curve method. The cost efficacy of each control strategy was evaluated based on a partial budget system.
Both the cyfluthrin pour-on and the injectable trypanocide were cost effective and had a dramatic trypanosomosis control effect with the pour-on having the greater impact/ control. The flumethrin plunge-dip displayed moderate trypanosomosis control properties, but proved not to be cost effective.
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YouTube superstar Bethany Mota had the coolest day ever yesterday, when she got to interview President Obama with YouTubers Hank Green (John Green's brother!) and GloZell. They talked serious stuff like education and bullying, and fun things like superpowers.
While discussing bullying, the President said to Bethany: "This is one area where I think your voice is more powerful than the President of the United States." Best day ever, right?!
Oh, and of course they got the selfie to end all selfies!


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Free My Phone
I have been saying over and over again that carriers are behaving like dictators and it is time for them to open their networks for any phone or phone software. You can imagine how happy I was to see this recent write up by Walt Mossberg. Here are a few interesting quotes:
"A shortsighted and often just plain stupid federal government has allowed itself to be bullied and fooled by a handful of big wireless phone operators for decades now. And the result has been a mobile phone system that is the direct opposite of the PC model. It severely limits consumer choice, stifles innovation, crushes entrepreneurship, and has made the U.S. the laughingstock of the mobile-technology world, just as the cellphone is morphing into a powerful hand-held computer."
"That's why I refer to the big cellphone carriers as the "Soviet ministries." Like the old bureaucracies of communism, they sit athwart the market, breaking the link between the producers of goods and services and the people who use them."
Looks like Walt is at least as angry as I am about the current state of affairs. Now we only need to find the Mihail Gorbachov that can free the wireless world and end the cold war between Skype (or other software / phone vendors) and the carriers.


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Breakfast Topic: What WoW holidays need to be improved? {WoW}
Nov 8th 2011 8:42AM Apologies, my native English speaker friend. Mind if I excuse on autocorrect or will you wait for your fans to come in rescue and diss the shit 'outta' me ? My opinion still stands, holidays are fine, wow isn't and I'm sure you can do better than spellchecking other people's posts.
Breakfast Topic: What WoW holidays need to be improved? {WoW}
Nov 8th 2011 8:19AM WOW in it's all needs to be improved.
Officers' Quarters: In the wake of drama, tragedy {WoW}
Nov 8th 2011 1:51AM my most sincere respect for your friend loss, and my sincere condolences
Vanessa VanCleef cosplayer shares experience balancing big cosplay projects {WoW}
Nov 3rd 2011 7:39PM i like the way he was taking a picture of the glove...
... yeah sure... well, i don't mind anyways... it's a nice glove...
Today in Pandaria: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 {WoW}
Oct 26th 2011 1:53AM "everyone" (!) was excited ? of course ! I can see a lot of people in a game's convention saying to their hosts "nah mate, that sounds a bit stupid... You know, your new idea for the expansion... yeah, they kinda sucky-sucky-10-dolla, don't they"
Pandaren ! I choose you !
Blizzard ! Gotta get them all (subscribers) !!!
Patch 4.3 PTR: Chaos orbs no longer soulbound {WoW}
Oct 4th 2011 1:46AM the only people happy about this are the ones who have use o orbs in their main and get them on a regular basis-- everybody else, like said above, just sees them get it "for free" and charged ridiculous prices for crafted-- they should have never been soulbound in the first place
Drama Mamas: Taking guild drama to Facebook {WoW}
Oct 3rd 2011 5:10PM zing !
i thought the same but i'm sure i would have word it in a way i'd be down-voted...
p.s.-- am i the only person who doesn't have Facebook ?
Ol' Grumpy and the Goblet of Firelands adjustments {WoW}
Sep 27th 2011 8:32AM so naive of you guys to think this as anything else to do with WoW--
-- a few games are coming out--
My point ? You're not competing against Ragnaros, Blizzard has a raid of it's own to fight !
Breakfast Topic: Do you enjoy leveling? {WoW}
Sep 27th 2011 8:23AM I call it...
after 5 level 85s in he last 2 years (maybe 4 and half because DK doesn't really count as full levelling experience) I am so bored at levelling that the remaining classes are all stuck at level 1 full heirloom equipped and waiting for me to start-- they will for a long time
I don't believe anyone enjoys going over and over like OP said-- from a certain point is rinse repeat and you can only do certain things a certain number of times-- let the guy come here and post so I can see he had levelled over and over his chars...
total fake OP, if you ask me
Breakfast Topic: Where do you want your character to die? {WoW}
Sep 26th 2011 8:10AM I can tell.. I'll be dying at Deathwings feet..
... Then I roll a Sith Pureblood's Juggernaut


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What do eMom (Wendy Piersall) and Seth Godin have in common? Server troubles.
People have asked me why I decided to have my blog with KnowMoreMedia instead of using Wordpress, Blogger, or some other service in conjunction with my own domain.
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Sprucing up your commenter icon on WoW Insider
Hopefully you have noticed now that we've pointed it out, and if you'd rather not be an Ogre, I'll remind you that there are plenty of Warcraft icons out there -- we've posted some from LJ before, and now Sarah has posted another set of holiday-related icons to choose from. Of course there are the official icons, and we've even got our own gallery of commenter icons for you to look over, not to mention that you can always take a screenshot in the game and upload a 64x64 crop of that as your own icon.
As I said, if you want to change yours, just click on your name after you make a comment, and then you can login on that page with the password you normally use as a "Returning Member" in our comments (and yes we know the system is lame -- if you have issues, usually the best thing to do is to leave a comment as a "New Reader" again, and use a new email address if you haven't ever gotten the email that gets sent to you). Maybe you all just like being Ogres, but if you want to show a little personality with your icon in our comments section, feel free.
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On Fri, Dec 02, 2011 at 12:22:30AM -0300, Willian Vale da Rocha wrote: > I'm writing a ebuild for GNU Radio, just to learn how to write and i > doesn't found any where(or i was looking for wrong) how to define a LDFLAGS > for the linking stage. GNU Radio need this because they use their library. > If i don't explain correct, i going to show the line command that i trying > to explain > <pre> > ./configure --prefix=$HOME/image LDFLAGS="-L$HOME/image/lib64 > <\pre> > If i need to define prefix, how can i do it, and How can i use the LDFLAGS > in ebuild > > Sorry about the english Just so you know, such questions generally belong on the gentoo-devhelp mailing list or in irc://chat.freenode.net/gentoo-dev-help. In an attempt to answer your question, you should use the flag-o-matic eclass to append directives to LDFLAGS. For example: inherit flag-o-matic multilib src_configure() { append-ldflags -L"${EPREFIX}"/usr/$(get_libdir)/special_package \ -Wl,-rpath,"${EPREFIX}"/usr/$(get_libdir)/special_package econf } But you appear to be trying to link to something outside of a normal Gentoo install. If a user wanted to link a program against his own compiled copy of the library, he would instead just invoke emerge with the proper LDFLAGS: # LDFLAGS=-L"${HOME}"/image/lib64\ -Wl,-rpath,"${HOME}"/images/lib64 emerge -v my_package If you are writing your ebuild to compile against a package/library which is not available in portage, your first step should be to write an ebuild for _that_ package. I.e., write the ebuild for the library your program needs before writing the ebuild for the program. Then the library would be properly installed into /usr/$(get_libdir) and appear in GCC's normal searchpaths. If this does not help, please ask again in #gentoo-dev-help or the gentoo-devhelp ML :-). -- binki Look out for missing or extraneous apostrophes!
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Concede is a computer version of the board game "Take It Easy". The game is a kind of mix between 4-in-a-row and bingo (aka loto in some place). The player start with an empty board where 19 hexagonal tiles have to be placed. At each turn a random tile is drawn and the player must put it somewhere on the board.
Each tile is marked with 3 numbers (from 1 to 9) and the player must try to make as many complete rows as possible with the tiles he get. The problem is that their is more tiles in the game than places on the board and they come in random order.
When the board is full the game end and the score is computed by adding all the complete rows together. So for example a row of four 5 is worth 20 points, a row of three 9 is worth 27 points, etc.
A nicer and deeper description of the game can be found at: http://www.panix.com/~sos/bc/take-easy.html
Concede is written in C with GTK+ 2.4. So it only require GTK and a C compiler. GNU make is nice too for easy build (so gmake under BSD).
The first release of concede is concede-0.1.
The developement version is in the svn repository: https://dotsec.net/repos/concedeTheir is also the web interface: https://dotsec.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/concede
The game use the GTK theming capbilities, so if you have a theme installed it might look different. With the default theme:
This software was written by Alban Bedel and is licensed under the GNU GPL.


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I have a Ibanez SR300 (Fretless bass). Whenever I play my high notes, it makes this weak, classical guitar sound and it's bothering me these days. I have no problem with my lower notes. I was wondering if this was normal to all of you Ibanez users. Should I change my pickups? Increasing the treble didn't helped much.


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Moving the fence around marriage: the conscience of a Catholic senator
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Though Regala's parents were influenced to some extent by the stereotypes and prejudices of their time, they raised their children to believe that everyone is equal. It's why Regala never listened to those who warned her, in 1968, that she shouldn't marry her husband, Leo, who is Filipino. "God never intended for races to intermarry," one woman told her, disregarding the fact that interracial marriage had been legalized nationwide the year before. "That's why He made us different colors." Confronting discriminatory comments at that time was an experience that deepened Regala's growing awareness of the ways prejudice and insensitivity can permeate social, cultural, and religious values and mindsets.
Differences in their backgrounds weren't limited to race, either. Although baptized Catholic as an infant, Debbie Regala grew up attending the Presbyterian church located across the street from her childhood home, following her mother's faith tradition. The adobe mission-style church with its inviting curves and distinctive bell tower is located just down the tree-lined street from the Catholic parish she would later attend as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Proximity to both churches shaped her life in rich, deep ways: neighbors included Reverend Long, the innovative, philanthropic Presbyterian pastor who helped Regala attain her dream of attending college after graduation from Stadium High School, and a handful of nuns whose collective presence once inspired her to dream about joining a convent. Regala recalls that the pastor and the priest were great friends who worked together to address social ills affecting their shared community. Her paternal grandmother, who also lived nearby, was nicknamed "Father Godley's Alarm Clock," due to her dashes up the rectory steps each Sunday at dawn to make sure the priest was awake and preparing for Mass.
Leo Regala, in contrast, was raised Catholic and attended Bellarmine Preparatory School, an esteemed Jesuit Catholic institution in Tacoma whose mission strives to "graduate students who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice." There, Leo learned that Catholic men and women have the responsibility to inform and follow their consciences, and even question elements of their own faith traditions that may contradict personal beliefs or insights thoughtfully and prayerfully arrived at. Their deepening friendship introduced Debbie Regala to new (Jesuit) ways of thinking about faith, public service, and moral conscience that she found, and continues to find, socially inspiring, mentally challenging, and spiritually uplifting. In Leo's words, "The Catholic Church supports free will, and I was taught to question."
They were married at the time of the Second Vatican Council, when Catholic tradition and theology were revitalized and made more accessible through the substitution of vernacular speech for Latin during the liturgy, an extension of roles and responsibility within the Church for laypeople, and an encouragement of interfaith and ecumenical relationships, among other teachings. Over the next four decades, their parish church served as the setting for those most significant sacramental moments that mark the seasons of a Catholic family's life: baptisms, confirmations, weddings, confessions, blessings, funerals. Debbie Regala was an enthusiastic, active parishioner, serving at various times as a lector, a member of the parish council, and a pre-marriage counselor, an experience that helped her "think about what marriage and lifelong commitment is really about."
Leaving decades of memories and family history behind proved a wrenching process for Regala, especially since it was a choice she never imagined she'd have to make. She reflects that her support of marriage equality shouldn't have come as a surprise, after all, considering her previous voting record. Regala's public support of the LGBT community can be traced back to 1996, when, in her second year as a state legislator, she delivered a speech to colleagues on the House floor in opposition to Washington's Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Around that same time, a friendship with Sen. Ed Murray, a longtime champion of gay rights and lifelong Catholic, was fostered. Regala remembers that she and Murray would attend Mass together when the archbishop was passing through Olympia, choosing seats front and center so that, despite differing views on some social issues, it was clear that their faith was important to them and, in Regala's words, "they weren't going anywhere."
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Posted Fri, Sep 7, 8:07 a.m.
The remarkable thing about this piece is that it was written in the first place. Why should it be news when a Washington State legislator serves the interests of the people of Washington State and does NOT take marching orders from Salt Lake City or Rome?
Sadly, it is.
Posted Fri, Sep 7, 10:21 a.m.
As a long-time resident of Tacoma and the 27th Legislative District, as a supporter of Referendum 74, as an avowed agnostic albeit with close friends and respected colleagues at St. Leo, as an affirmative constituent of Sen. Regala -- I applaud Ms. Gunter and Crosscut for this exceptionally perceptive report.
The notably, sometimes defiantly progressive politics of the 27th District and the uniquely inclusive theology at St. Leo are among the factors that make me proud Tacoma is my adopted home.
Meanwhile the publication of Ms. Gunter's piece by Crosscut -- its text the rare blend of disclosure and sensitivity I associate with the old, pre-Murdoch Village Voice -- tells us real journalism yet survives.
Posted Fri, Sep 7, 3:53 p.m.
Sen. Regala, thank you for honoring the convicitons of your heart...and Julie, thank your for an excellent piece. As a Catholic nun and clinical psychologist, I share your belief: Honoring the civil rights of our gay brothers and sisters is part of the Great Commandment, sort of a "no-brainer" for me. It means treating everyone with respect, and acknowledging that none of us, either as individuals or religious institutions, have the right to curtail the right of others to fall in love, marry and/or and make a lifetime commitment to one another. So much misinformation about sexuality, psychology and the interpretation of the Hebrew and Greek words in scripture continues to foster ignorance and prejudice. Thank you for standing up for justice.
Posted Fri, Sep 7, 4:35 p.m.
Here is a great quote that supports your vision, Senator Regala:
"Enlarge the site of your tent," Isaiah tells the exiles,and let the curtain of your house be stretched out (Isa. 54:2) In this case, writes Fr.John Heagle,the prophet invites each of us "to enlarge...our ways of thinking, our manner of approaching other people. Our religious institutions are similarly challenged to "stretch out" their perspectives to include other points of view, different paths to truth, distinct ways of loving and being loved". PP 26, Justice Rising by Fr. John Heagle, formerly of Seattle.
Posted Sat, Sep 8, 9:43 a.m.
This is the sort of story Crosscut does well. A conservative confesses the error of her ways and inspires mean-spirited comments from other anonymous conservatives. An endorsement and and object lesson. It obviously makes people feel good.
Posted Sat, Sep 8, 11:57 a.m.
Thank you for this excellent article, which inspired me to subscribe to Crosscut. Senator Regala's journey as a Catholic touched me personally, as our family has changed parishes for similar reasons. Thanks to the current crop of American bishops, too many people automatically associate Catholic with conservative. In fact, take a look at the Catholics leading the progressive charge across our nation, including Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and Kathleen Sebelius, as well as the tens of thousands of American Catholic nuns who have spent their lives in the trenches with the disenfranchised.
Posted Sat, Sep 8, 4 p.m.
At the risk of sounding churlish, I have to challenge the Senator's decision to leave. "That's why He made us different colors," and homophobia, are opinions that flourish in fields fenced off from the wider world. The solution is not switching fields. The root cause is the mono culture of ideas created when those with alternative views leave or are driven out. So, understandable (who wants to hang out with jerks?), and brave ("I hope my new family likes me!"). But not a solution.
Great story.
Posted Sat, Sep 8, 6:49 p.m.
So those of us seeking progressive solutions to our nation's problems should join the Republican Party in order to diversify that field? How much more difficult to stay in a faith based community, where we go to seek deeper communion with God and our neighbors, yet are met instead with hostility and intolerance. Time to move on!
Posted Sat, Sep 8, 10:53 p.m.
We are grateful for an honest, ethical and thoughtful, and yes, spiritually open and enlightened, elected official.
The article is a precious gift - even greater for me is the moving-the-fence story within the story. That is the magic of love and doing the right thing. A treasure for me to model myself after. Thank you.
Posted Mon, Sep 10, 2:10 p.m.
SNIP "Regala's belief that LGBT couples should be granted equal civil rights under the law, as a matter of conscience shaped by her life experiences, her understanding of democratic values, and her adherence to Christian teaching, weren't up for debate."
Was that meant to be ironic or absurd? So, her own things ("belief" and "understanding" etc.) "weren't up for debate", but those of the Church that she seeks without coercion to identify herself with, yet at the same time alter, ARE open for debate.
Self-righteous and self-assuring people see that as normal -- in logic and as an exercise of political power? The Senator, the author and others believe the idea that things are what she defines them to be or how she wants them is how the world really works?
You worry about the Bible, the Pope or other elements of organized religion as a threat to your freedom, yet organized government, with a monopoly on coercion, is ok? The Senator and others can define what's right and wrong in her own way and mandate it as a new law over all, yet at the same time, cannot be intellectually or morally serious enough to take responsibility for it as such?
Instead, the writer and she still talk of her belief, conscience, exprience, blah, blah, its all about her. Yet, at the same time, she is "adherent to Christian teaching."
At least be honest -- if only that. Such baby boomer bluster is just childish narcissism, and it fails the intellectual and moral basics. Its time to grow up, and not destroy everything you inherited for the rest of us.
Posted Mon, Sep 10, 8:22 p.m.
There is a tremendous amount of sympathy for gays who want to recognize their relationship as if it is marriage. At the risk of being accused of bigotry, I beg to differ. With or without love and marriage, sexual relations between a man and a woman potentially create another human being. There is not the same potency for man-man sexual relations nor for female-female relations. There is no biological consequence to their sexual union. None of us can change that. We can grant equal rights before the law, but we ought not change the definition of marriage as if the biology is of no import. The fact that the State makes it easy for this bond to be broken, that many heterosexuals have ceased to consider the power to make another human being anything special, that fathers and mothers have to be chased after to support the children they have so casually created, is proof that the State has abdicated any power but that of granting civil unions whether hetero-, homo-, or poly-sexual.
The Catholic Church, other faiths, and all previous cultures have long held sacred the bonding of men, women and their children. Those who work hard to support the union of a man and a woman and any people resulting from that union should be able to use the universally understood term "marriage" to continue to hold sacred the biological potential and responsibility for creating another human being.
Posted Wed, Sep 12, 12:43 p.m.
MarySiff, marriage in this country is a civil contract that may also be solemnized by the church of one's choosing. I realize that the Catholic Church views child-bearing as an integral part of marriage, but most people in this country do not. The U.S. Supreme Court decided many years ago that not even physical proximity was necessary for marriage: the justices ruled that a prisoner serving a life sentence could marry a woman on the outside.
The secular idea of marriage is much broader and more inclusive than that of the Catholic Church. Other faith groups, such as Unitarians and Congregationalists, also recognize that marriage may not necessarily include children. If our state's new law legalizing same-sex marriages is approved on the November ballot, my partner and I will be married in a Unitarian church. It has been a long engagement. I am 68 years old, and it has been my dream to get married to the man I love.
The Catholic Church's policies regarding marriage will not change. The Church will still be able to perform marriages with the requirement that the couple be "open to children."
What will change is that same-sex couples will have the right to a civil marriage with all the benefits and responsibilities that such marriages entail (except the federal ones). And they will be able to look into each others' eyes and say, "I am so glad I married you." (Instead of "I'm so glad we hitched up," or "I'm so glad we entered into a domestic partnership agreement with each other.") And each will be melded into the other's family in the same way that you are into your husband's.
Posted Wed, Sep 12, 3:08 p.m.
Nobody should be so naïve as to confuse the doctrines of the Roman Catholic church, an organization run by a bunch of old white men in Rome whose thoughts have not advanced beyond the 16th century, and the teachings of Jesus Christ, which are timeless and current. Sen. Regala, you have made the right choice. I'm sorry that you have had to place yourself in conflict with at least parts of the faith community that has nurtured you since childhood. One by one, the fifty states and D.C. struggle to accept the idea that marriage is between two adults who love each other and who want to give formal legal expression to that love. Look northwards, Americans, to a country in which full equal marriage has been the law of the land since 2005!
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Burnley manager Steve Cotterill has been named Coca-Cola Championship Manager of the Month for October.
Burnley continued their rise up the Coca-Cola Championship table in October by remaining unbeaten throughout the month. Their record of four wins and two draws included victory over local neighbours and promotion rivals Preston North End. But it was the form of Cotterill's side away from Turf Moor which really caught the eye, registering impressive victories at both Norwich City and Luton Town to preserve their unbeaten away record.
Chris Kamara, chairman of the Coca-Cola Manager of the Month Awards panel, said:
"Steve Cotterill is doing a marvellous job at Burnley. He only has a small squad and has not had much money to spend so for them to be amongst the pacesetters in the Championship is a fantastic achievement. To be heading into November as the only unbeaten side away from home in the Championship just shows how well the Clarets are playing at the moment."
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More Character Creation Debates
- Posted by Johanna on February 14, 2010 at 7:23 am
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KC continues his look at what it means to create a character at the Westfield Comics blog by examining the history of Wolverine, the Silver Surfer, Superman, and Josie. That last always makes me furious at how the Goldwaters just took the character from Dan DeCarlo, and how badly Archie Comics treated him.
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February 19, 2010 at 5:21 PM[…] And then thanks to Comics Worth Reading, I now find myself wondering who was Wolverine's Daddy? And I'm not talking about Sabertooth. Interesting to me, Wolvie first appeared in October […]
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July 11, 2010 at 11:56 AM[…] nothing beyond that." That's far from standard practice in the comic field, and given Archie's history in this field, I can't imagine that their contracts don't resolve character creation […]
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November 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM[…] The superhero comics, which make up most of what's available online as copyright violations, are sold based on brands (X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern) or universe continuity (Brightest Day, Curse of the Mutants). Those brands, in many cases, have long been severed from their original creators, and in many cases, those creators were not adequately compensated for their creations. Those brands are often interchangeable, and they're not bought based on the creative names associated. The argument "you need to respect the creator and buy their work so they can afford health insurance" simply doesn't apply in those cases. If I really like reading the new Batwoman because of Greg Rucka's work, it's going to be better for him if I buy one of his Whiteout or Queen & Country novels or comics, properties where he actually gets rewards, since he and DC had a falling out. (There's also an argument that he didn't create Kate Kane, since she's really just a reinvention of someone else's character. This is like trying to figure out Wolverine's father.) […]
I Support This Call for Creator Credits » Comics Worth Reading Says:
February 23, 2012 at 8:42 PM[…] His post goes on to pre-emptively address potential quibbling, the most significant of which is this: "There are also instances where it could be said that referencing an original creator isn't all that appropriate when it's a subsequent creator or creators whose efforts are the reason the creation is being discussed." That way lies madness, as we try to figure out who really created, for example, the Wolverine we now know. […]


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6 Tips for Planning a Vegan Wedding
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By Holly Lefevre, Author of The Everything Vegan Wedding Book for GALTime
Living a vegan lifestyle affects and influences your life on every level. And, now you are planning a wedding! That is a challenge all in itself but when you are planning a vegan wedding, there is a whole new set of decisions and considerations added to the mix. Of course, you know how to incorporate veganism into your daily life, but when you are hosting a major celebration, finding wedding professionals, fielding questions… and dodging the opinions of your friends and family (oh yeah – there will be opinions), what is a good vegan bride (or groom) to do?
Well, first of all make no apologies for your decisions. This is your wedding and it is about you and your fiancé. There is no better time than now to treat your guests to a beautiful celebration and introduce them to your vegan world. Besides, no one will miss a non-vegan thing when you treat your guests to a plant-based, cruelty free extravaganza.
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1. Don't expect everyone to fully understand your choices and decisions. It may be easy for your BFF to embrace your veganism, but grandma may not quite understand what it all means…and that is OK – we are all different. Expect questions and maybe a few funny looks… but don't take it personally. Do your best to educate and enlighten...and encourage them to accept your choices for the day, but remember it is a wedding not a debate.
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2. Embrace this opportunity to introduce your friends and families to the variety of tastes a plant-based menu offers. You may feel pressured to include some non-vegan fare on the menu, but you do not have to. Hire a good vegan caterer, and no one will miss the chicken or cheese or the whatever! Show those non-vegans how delicious and elegant vegan cuisine can be. Don't forget the sweet stuff. Let them eat vegan cake, and donuts, and pastries, and well everything! Make sure that after your wedding no one will ever make fun of a vegan cake again.
3. Before you head out to scout a venue, do your research. Look for locales that promote or compliment a vegan lifestyle such as an organic herb garden, your favorite vegan restaurant, or a field of flowers. You don't want to fall in love with a venue only to find that "fights" your beliefs. What happens if you walk into an amazing venue only to find antlers on the wall, leather couches in the lounge, or that the chef specializes in wild game? Turn around – quick! No matter how great the view or how lovely the garden or how right the price is, not every venue will fit with your vegan values.


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(February 18, 2014) – Ocean City police are currently investigating several recent burglaries that have occurred in the uptown area, between 120th Street and the Delaware line. The burglaries, some of which appear to be related, have specifically targeted flat screen televisions.
Ocean City police are asking anyone with information about these burglaries or the suspect(s) involved to please contact Detective Nick Simpson of the Ocean City Criminal Investigation Division at 410-520-5349. As always, the OCPD's Crime Tipline is available 24/7 and can be reached by dialing 410-520-5136. Those providing information may remain anonymous.
The Ocean City Police Department reminds citizens to continue to remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Any citizen leaving the area for any extended period of time is encouraged to take advantage of the "Residential Security Check" program. This free program is available to all Ocean City homeowners. By providing OCPD with basic information regarding their property, the OCPD will conduct security checks at random times each day. For more information and to sign up for a "Residential Security Check," visit http://oceancitymd.gov/Police/securitycheck.html.


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Crime Library's Denise Noe writes prisoners and they write her back. In the latest in our series, Noe shows us her letters with David Berkowitz.
In August 1977, David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, was arrested and charged with a series of murders. Four months prior to his arrest, a police officer patrolling the area where a young couple had been shot dead found a letter addressed to NYPD Captain Joseph Borrelli. This is the letter in its entirety.
On the morning of July 29, 1976, David Berkowitz, aka the Son of Sam, took his first victim, Donna Lauria. Police thought it was a mob hit gone wrong or a lone psycho, but it was a serial killer, who, driven by demons, would terrorize the city of New York until he was stopped.
Inventing an evil alter ego is not uncommon for serial killers, in fact some of the most famous ones have claimed that one or more persons living inside them either made them kill, or actually did the killing. Most, however, who tried this multiple personality defense, abandoned it, after discovering that this particular brand of crazy doesn't get them off the hook.
On October 23, 1976, the Son of Sam shot at couple Carl Denaro, 25, and Rosemary Keenan, 38. They were parked when the gunman opened fire, hitting Denaro in the head. Keenan had only superficial wounds from broken glass and was able to drive to a bar and get help for Denaro, who survived the attack.
Convicted Son of Sam serial killer David Berkowitz was denied early release by a parole board in New York on Monday. Berkowitz has served 35 of his 25-to-life sentence for killing six and wounding two others 1976 and 1977 New York.


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14th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition
Okia sweeps the champion, first Runner-Up and second Runner-Up prizes in the professional group selection
A new sensational world-wide recognition has been achieved by OKIA: three of its products have been awarded at the 14th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, organized by the Hong Kong Travel Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association. A really extraordinary goal, as for the first time OKIA has won all prizes in the Professional Group section: champion, first runner-up and second runner-up.
The Champion piece, "Mag Type", is inspired by the appearance of a vintage typewriter and its distinctive sound. Infusing modern elements into the classic typewriter concept, this revolutionary frame uses no screws, is interchangeable and features a spring-hinge function.
"Choi Lan Kang Fa" gained the 1st Runner-up award and his designer, Brian Chan, obtained also "The Latest Look" award. This frame represents a unique mix between a Western fashion icon – the cat eye – and a traditional Chinese decorative technique called "cloisonné". The perfect combination between different cultures and times, this style expresses a magical feeling.
The last winner product, named "Catch", received the 2nd Runner-Up award. Thanks to a special design structure inspired by paper clips, it is possible to change this frame's temples in a really simple and fast way. Fashionable colours and a bridge design reminiscent of the 40s and 50s' vintage styles define this light and flexible creation.
Three clever products that confirm OKIA's ongoing research in technology and innovation and its strong creative inspiration.
"Mag Type", "Choi Lan Kang Fa" and "Catch" – as all winning and finalist pieces of the competition – were on display at the Hong Kong Optical Fair that was held last week.


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Open Access Week Talk: Altmetrics and the Decoupled Journal
Date: Monday, October 22
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Location: Perkins Library, Room 217 (map)
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To celebrate international Open Access Week this year (October 22-28), the Libraries have lined up an exciting talk and you're invited to attend. Jason Priem (http://jasonpriem.org/), a doctoral student at UNC-SILS and pioneer of the idea of "altmetrics" (alternative ways of tracking the impact of scholarly work), will be speaking about how open access and new measuring and filtering tools are changing scholarly publishing. Here's how Priem describes it:
As the movement toward universal open access (OA) gathers momentum, the most salient OA questions are changing from "if" and even "when," to "what will an OA world look like?" Is open access an incremental improvement, or will it lead to fundamental shifts in the way scholarship is communicated, filtered, and disseminated? In this talk, I'll argue that the latter is the case: new ways of measuring scholarly impact on the social Web — "altmetrics" — will allow real-time, crowdsourced filtering of diverse scholarly products, leading to a new landscape of interoperable services that replace traditional journals. I'll also demonstrate ImpactStory, an open-source tool for gathering altmetrics, and show how it can be used to promote OA, open data, and open source to faculty.
This event is open to the public. We hope you can join us!
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For more information on altmetrics and Jason's work, see these articles and blog posts:
- Scholars Seek Better Ways to Track Impact Online (Chronicle of Higher Ed)
- Research Intelligence – Alt-metrics: fairer, faster impact data? (Times Higher Education)
- Altmetrics – Trying to Fill the Gap (Scholarly Kitchen)
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Russell, who will receive his bachelor's degree during Hamilton College's Commencement on Sunday, will look at management techniques in Chinese familial organizations. Contrary to what he described as the "western centrism" that permeates U.S. management, Russell says Asian companies tend to foster a sense of family where employees take care of each other. He will study how those organizations work and what management lessons can be learned for businesses that operate based on a different cultural model.
A graduate of Whitesboro Senior High School, Russell worked with his Hamilton faculty advisors to create an organizational behavior major that combines elements of sociology, psychology and government. Also an Asian studies minor, he leaves for Singapore the first week in July.
Russell is the 1994-95 recipient of the Joseph Drown Prize Scholarship, which is given to a top academic student who has demonstrated leadership qualities and is likely to make a significant contribution to society in the future. The award was presented in May 1994 at the conclusion of Russell's junior year.
The Fulbright Program was created by the U.S. Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. U.S. Senator William Fulbright, the prime sponsor of the program, saw it as a step toward building an alternative to armed conflict.
Selection for participation in the highly regarded program is extremely competitive. A year ago, 670 grants were awarded from an applicant pool of 4,537. The competition for college seniors is even more intense as many Fulbright scholars are master's and Ph.D. degree candidates. In fact, Russell will be traveling to Singapore with two Ph.D. students.


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The Conservation Fund Recieves Two Honors At The 47th Annual Tennessee Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Awards
April 24, 2012
Rocky Fork. Photo by Greg Hutson.
Rocky Fork Project And Rex Boner, Vice President And Southeast Representative, Receive Awards
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Nashville, TN — The Conservation Fund took home two honors at this year's annual Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) Conservation Achievement Awards.
Each year since 1965, TWF has honored a select group of leaders in the conservation and stewardship of wildlife and their habitat in Tennessee. "These awards recognize those individuals and organizations that have made truly meaningful contributions to conservation in Tennessee and to TWF," says Michael Butler, the Federation's chief executive officer. "The current generation is building upon the great work of our past winners, and we are proud to honor their contributions."
The Rocky Fork Partnership—a collective effort between the Fund, the U.S. Forest Service, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and the Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy among others to protect one of the largest unprotected tracts in the Southern Appalachian Mountains—was named Conservation Organization of the Year for leading an effort to raise $40 million to protect the iconic Rocky Fork tract of land in the Cherokee National Forest.
The Z. Cartter Patten Award—TWF's highest honor—went to Rex Boner, vice president and southeast representative for The Conservation Fund.
Working in partnership with other conservation organizations and agencies, the Fund has protected more than six million acres of forestland, wildlife habitat, wetlands and historic sites, including nearly 155,000 acres in Tennessee. Boner has contributed to the purchase of 4,000 acres on the Wolf River, the protection of 75,000 acres of the Cumberland Forest adjacent to the Royal Blue WMA, the purchase of the Cumberland Trail State Park Corridor and the acquisition of the 10,000 acres in Rocky Fork, Tennessee.
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Property Rights 3: Communal Property, Enclosure and the State
Were classic (fee-simple) property rights an unintended side-effect of government's desire to tax? We look at communal property, private property, taxation and some
Were classic (fee-simple) property rights an unintended side-effect of government's desire to tax? We look at communal property, private property, taxation and some of James C. Scott's ideas in his book Seeing Like a State.
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I guess that individual property is tied with individual freedom, because the will to possess -that is to make whatever you wish with some thing- seems atavistic and it is an important part of our idea of individual freedom. This atavistic will also involves some violence in the first appropriations, but if we try to abolish the individual property a sustained violence is needed to repress the natural tendency to possess and to act freely that all we carry inside.
Thanks for adressing this interesting topic and identifying property rights as what they are: A controversial, theoretical construct in economics.
Wallace, North & Weingast's "Violence and Social Orders" has some material on the development of fee simple property rights in medieval europe. They explained the meaning of the latin terms involved, but now I can't remember then. Elinor Ostrom's "Governing the Commons" has material on how communities have managed resources and avoided (or failed to avoid) the tragedy of the commons. Additionally I'd note that Timur Kuran's "The Great Divergence", while not about communal property, does discuss how the failure of the islamic legal system to evolve led them to fall behind europe. Having multiple claimants to property as a result of inheritance laws & partnerships (rather than having an immortal corporation own everything) made it hard to keep a business going, unless you endowed a waqf which had an inflexible public/communal purpose to serve.
James Scott proposes that fee simple property is an invention of the state to make control of people and taxation of people more feasible and efficient. Does the historical record support this hypothesis? I'm not a historian, but I doubt that historical records support Scott's proposition. It seems entirely likely that individuals owning property privately precedes the existence of any state. Every individual takes himself to own himself and whatever he produces, just as Locke proposed. Private ownership of plots of land seems much more likely to be a natural extension of self ownership and use of land, rather than an intentional construct of a set of people calling themselves "the state."
Would a modern society even be possible without enclosure? I mean that the surplus labour resulting from agricultural property merging had to go somewhere. They probably went to jobs with a comparative advantage (factories?). So in the long run could you not argue that all parts of the former community benefitted although only after some time.
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