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PUBLISHED: 30 Mar 2012 08:53:00 | UPDATED: 31 Mar 2012 12:32:20PRINT EDITION: 30 Mar 2012
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he regrets a remark he made in reference to Prime Minister Julia Gillard's wardrobe and appearance.
Feminist Germaine Greer started the furore after she told a television panel on ABC television that Ms Gillard wore unflattering jackets and had a "big arse".
A woman speaking to Mr Abbott at a community forum in Victoria raised the subject again saying: "Get some of those jackets off her" and he replied: "I know, I know, I know. Germaine Greer was right on that subject."
When questioned about the remarks on the Nine Network, Mr Abbott said he was sorry for making the comments.
"It was an off-the-cuff remark responding to an observation of a member of the public and I shouldn't have said it and I regret it," he said.
Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey said Mr Abbott regretted the comments.
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Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten added: "Germaine Greer's meant to be this icon feminist but she has had a crack at another successful woman.
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Last weekend, the four softball teams in the NCAA Division II Central Regional at Fort Hays State University's Tiger Stadium were required to fill out a form that listed the players and coaches. When each team lost twice, the players and coaches each received an individual award for reaching the tournament.
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The rest of the team was strong, too. Every fielding position, save right field, had a starter who received at least one all-conference honor in her career. Sophomore center fielder Amanda Vaupel finished as a second team all-region selection. Every player except Holub will return. Holub wants to get into coaching and will stay on next year and help the Tigers.
"Maddie and our upperclassmen have done such a great job of guiding these younger players to understand what it takes to get here," Kinberger said. "Clearly, they can see for themselves what it's going to take to get here and beyond for next year. So, I am very excited. I am very optimistic. I am always optimistic. I think that I will take any one of those kids, any day, anywhere we go."
On Saturday, Minot State coach Bill Triplett believed the Tigers could win the national championship.
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Even the backups played key roles, including junior Katlyn Kern in the season-ending 7-1 loss to University of Central Oklahoma. Kern made one relief appearance all season, but relieved Holub with one out in the first inning. Kern worked three innings and allowed two runs, both, earned, on five hits and kept the game close.
"I am very proud of Katlyn Kern," Kinberger said. "I respect her heart. She just dedicates herself to us day in and day out. She busts her tail in the outfield, she busts her tail in the cage. My gut screamed her name after Maddie, because Maddie and Paxton both throw hard and they both throw very similar pitches, curveballs, screwballs, rise balls. I just felt like Katlyn would rattle that cage a little bit with a slower pace and some movement."
Freshman Paxton Duran worked the final 2.2 innings and allowed one unearned run. Duran, likely next season's ace, finished 15-7 with a 3.09 earned-run average in 30 appearances with 13 complete games and five shutouts. She recorded a 107/52 strikeout to walk rate in 149.2 innings.
"I am very excited for (Holub) handing the ball off to Paxton and watching Paxton throw as a pitcher," Kinberger said. "Along with Jordan Jones and Katlyn Kern and whoever else we decide to bring in as part of this staff."
Those numbers were pretty similar to Holub, who went 14-10 with a 3.56 ERA in 24 appearances with 20 complete games and one shutout as a freshman. She finished with a 173/68 strikeout to walk rate in 145.1 innings. Holub, who went 29-4 with a 1.03 ERA and hit .426 this spring, eventually set more than 20 school records and several conference records including perfect games and no-hitters in a season.
"What I am going to take a lot from is the mental side," Duran said of Holub. "She is very confident and composed all the time and that is one thing that I really need to work on. That's what I took a lot from is how she presents herself when something is going amazing, when she is throwing a perfect game or people are hitting her, she is the exact same person all the time."


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UK youth Parliament members Jessica Barnard, Sarah Freestone and Rory Cruikshank, councillors and bus company representatives launch the new reduced bus fares for 16-19 year olds initiative at County Hall. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Young people can benefit from cheaper travel across three-quarters of Norfolk's bus network from tomorrow.
In an agreement that is the first of its kind nationally, all of the county's main operators are reducing their fares by up to a third for young people aged 16 to 19 as part of Norfolk County Council's collection of Better Bus Area improvements.
Transport bosses joined members of the Youth Parliament at County Hall in Norwich today to welcome the discount, which will be offered on Anglian Bus, Coach Services, First, Konectbus, Norfolk Green, Sanders Coaches and Simonds, and cover around 75pc of routes in Norfolk.
Some operators had already been offering reduced fares to young people, but the county council voluntary agreement brings the largest operators together to make transport cheaper for those relying on buses for work or education.
Graham Plant, cabinet member for planning and transportation, said: "These proposals will help young people get to college, to work and even socialise on nights out."
Tracy Jessop, assistant director of transport and travel, said the county council had shown operators a sound business case for reducing fares, and that she expected other operators to follow suit.
Rob Bennett, of Norfolk Green, which began offering the discount in 2007, said the decision had improved relations with passengers and boosted teenage passenger numbers
"We found they weren't arguing over dates of birth any more. It gave us a competitive edge and we have seen the number of adult passengers go up too," he said.
The last Norfolk operator to join the agreement was First, but regional commercial manager Steve Wickers said he hoped the deal could point the way others across the country.
Sarah Freestone, 17, the member of Youth Parliament for Great Yarmouth, said reducing bus travel costs had been a priority, and that she hoped it would encourage greater bus use.
George Nobbs, county council Labour group leader, welcomed the agreement, built on Labour proposals, to address the "huge handicap" of young people's travel costs.
Will reducing fares encourage more young people to use public transport? Leave your comments below.
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it is not a fair idea.always mugs like me pay up every year when the fares go up.always groups of people getting free stuff or tax credits off the back of the workers.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Disgusting.Too many people getting cheap or free rides. Mugs like me keep paying expensive and ever increasing fares.
Friday, August 31, 2012
When will FIRSTNORWICH and Anglian Bus be putting the fares up?They always win as councils keep subsidising the fares.So they aren't free rides are they--we are paying thru council tax hikes.
Friday, August 31, 2012
plenty low earners are over the age of 19.They keep paying high fares and get no grants tax credits etc.money given to this means others lose out as its all taxpayers cash.always people with their hands out getting free stuff while the majority pay thru the nose.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Better late than never, Suffolk have been doing a similar scheme for years, actually helping those on lowest incomes in their early years of work.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Good idea, but I have a better one. By all means give this to the youngsters, but also make it compulsory for anyone over 70, and keep them off the roads. In this way it may be possible to go to Norwich at more than 38mph, following a Nissan Micra who's "operator" has no awareness of anything around him or her, and is oblivious to the 20 or 30 cars following, all braking and getting deeply frustrated. Might even make it safer to be a pedestrian in N Walsham as this week's events showed.
Friday, August 31, 2012
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Herbst/Winter 2014 ©TALBOT RUNHOF F/W 2014
Johnny Talbot & Adrian Runhof
Seit 1992
Herkunft München
»it's all about knowing where to stop« – going too far can be as bad as not going far enough. a quote that dramatically affected not only the design philosophy of johnny talbot and adrian runhof, but their life creed in general.
one of the "first questions" a designer is asked is "tell me about your customer" – well, you can learn a lot about the customer by just looking closely at the collection: cool, subtle, elegant, discrete ... every piece has a detail, a detail that might not be obvious at first glance, but once you find it, it's what makes you fall in love. johnny talbot and adrian runhof have found over the years that their customers are precisely the same.
johnny talbot
born 1964 in nashville tennessee, started his career as an electrical engineer, going from the pentagon to radio free europe in munich where his encounter with adrian runhof inspired him to throw in the engineering towel and pursue a career in fashion. johnny is the mastermind behind the intricate construction and mathematical precision of each and every talbot runhof piece.
adrian runhof
born 1963 in mainz, germany, went to business school. the family business brought him in close and intense contact with fashion at a very early age. after completing his studies, he launched his first brand and worked as marketing and sales consultant for international fashion brands. exquisite fabrics are his absolute passion; adrian is the stylist overseeing all image and marketing aspects of the talbot runhof brand.
talbot runhof // fall/winter 2014/2015
corduroy skirts are a sin!
corduroy skirts are a sin! chris pesto, a student of the university of syracuse and resident of the campus, was more than offended by the fundamentalist's protest of bigotry and hate, "homosexuality is sin." his spontaneous response was to make the bearer of this sign (and the wearer of an ankle-length corduroy skirt) feel as uncomfortable and as singled out as she was attempting to make him feel. he was essentially outing her for the ultimate "fashion no-no."
why not build an entire collection around the idea of the corduroy skirt as a "fashion yes-yes?"
we found a fine stretch baby cord which we printed with a 1970's hippy-deco design, reminiscent of the last big corduroy era. solid corduroy in a variety of widths and textures in bold, rich, saturated hues: aubergine, bronze, tangerine, royal, vino, chartreuse and black. we had several fabric then woven to resemble corduroy: a fluffy, incredibly soft bouclé and a stretchy bi-color brocade lamé. inspired by the same era, a cotton and brocade picture frame jacquard, a pure silk polka dot jacquard, an highly elaborate shetland tweed, sequin material printed with a corduroy structure, cut into shards and reattached to a pure silk mousseline, sequins sewn to a silk chiffon and attached to a lace through the application of rhinestones….
our silhouettes are defined by a strong shoulder, sometimes sleeveless and often accentuated by cable-knit pads, a tiny waist and skirts in volumes from pencil to a-line to full. our favorite looks are the pattern mix corduroy shirt and ballskirt; a long, lean maxi genova corduroy dress; the same style in brocade lamé corduroy; the arabesque embroidered and printed baby cord turtleneck jumpsuit; the black corduroy blouson and bloomer suit; the bronze genova corduroy turtleneck top and full picture frame jacquard ballskirt; the mirror embroidered puzzle tweed top with bronze knee length full corduroy skirt...
the shoes, pointy flats or pumps, come in black corduroy and patent leather with brown teak wood heels. the bags are of "eco friendly" brown teak wood embellished with colourful acrylic mosaic depicting our corduroy prints.
it was an interesting departure for us to use our défilé collection to reflect on completely unacceptable forms of protest which are intended to insult and ostracise, and additionally, we wish to show our solidarity for victims of such discrimination.
we hope you enjoy!
johnny & adrian
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Laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
Surgery Overview
Laser trabeculoplasty uses a very focused beam of light to treat the drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front part of the eye, decreasing pressure in the eye.
There are two types of laser trabeculoplasty:
- Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) uses a laser to open up the drainage angle of the eye.
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) uses a lower-level laser to open the drainage angle of the eye.
For laser trabeculoplasty:
- Eyedrops are put in the person's eye before or after the procedure to decrease the amount of fluid in the eyes and prevent elevation in eye pressure immediately after laser treatment.
- A special microscope (slit lamp) and lens (goniolens) are used to guide the laser beam to the canals (trabecular meshwork) where fluid drains from the eye.
- The doctor makes small burns in the trabecular meshwork.
Some people feel a heat sensation in the eye during the laser surgery.
What To Expect After Surgery
Laser trabeculoplasty can be done without the person being admitted to the hospital. The person needs to be checked by the doctor within 2 hours of the surgery. The person will also need to see the doctor for a follow-up exam as recommended.
Why It Is Done
Laser trabeculoplasty may be helpful in treating people with open-angle glaucoma that continues to get worse in spite of medication treatment. It may also be helpful in treating older adults with open-angle glaucoma who are not able to use medicines to treat the condition.
Laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma is usually done before other surgical procedures are tried.
How Well It Works
Argon laser trabeculoplasty lowers the pressure in the eye about 75% of the time.1 Research comparing ALT and the newer SLT has shown that SLT lowers pressure in the eye about the same or slightly better than ALT.2 People usually need to continue taking medicine after laser surgery to keep down the pressure in their eyes.1
Control over the pressure inside the eye may decrease as time passes. Argon laser trabeculoplasty is often not effective when repeated. But experts believe that SLT may be repeated because it uses a lower level of laser and causes less scarring than ALT. SLT may be used if ALT fails to lower eye pressure. The results of repeated laser surgeries are less predictable than the first surgery.
Decreased vision is usually a temporary problem unless there is a significant rise in the pressure inside the eye. Very high pressures inside the eye can lead to permanent vision loss.
If excessive scar tissue forms after laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, other surgery may be needed.
Complications of laser trabeculoplasty are rare. The most common complication of laser surgery for glaucoma is an increase in the pressure in the eyes. The pressure may be normal immediately after laser surgery and rise sharply within 1 to 4 hours after laser surgery. This complication can be prevented by using apraclonidine or brimonidine before or after laser surgery, especially in people with high intraocular pressure before laser surgery.
Other complications of laser surgery may include:
- A brief period of inflammation of the colored part of the eye (iris).
- Cloudiness of the clear covering (cornea) over the iris. This usually does not last long.
- Blockage of the drainage angle when the cornea and the iris stick together.
- Pain.
- Decreased vision.
What To Think About
Laser trabeculoplasty is less effective in people who have inflammatory glaucoma, a type of glaucoma caused by an existing inflammation, and in young people who have developmental defects.
The drop in pressure in the eye after laser surgery may not be enough to prevent loss of eyesight in people with very high pressure who have already lost some of their vision.
If damage to the optic nerve continues after laser trabeculoplasty, other surgery may be needed.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (2005). Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Limited Revision (Preferred Practice Pattern). San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology. Also available online: http://www.aap.org/ppp.
- Latina MA, et al. (2005). Selective laser trabeculoplasty. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America, 18: 409–419.
Last Updated: May 23, 2008
Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology


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After carrying OWB for the last few days w/o issue and actually with much benefit, I'm seriously considering making the permanent switch.
Basically I'm realizing that the extreme all day comfort is by far outweighing a very slight concealment advantage. I figure with the rare chance that someone would notice the slight deformity in my shirt very few would consider the fact that I was carrying a gun. Lets say someone does realizes this once in a blue moon or so, it really doesn't matter because I'm legal and I would probably never see that individual again. And if things don't work out I can always go back to IWB.
What do you guys think? Is there anyone else out there pondering the same thought?


text: Mitey is a familiar that appears in the game Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. He is the first familiar that Oliver gains in the game and can level up when he is beside the player. He has a special move that can slash all of the enemies visible on the screen, this move is called 'Cut Loose'.


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- Week 4
- My last week at Spin was bittersweet. It was kind of a slow week. My supervisor was out of town, so I had fewer assignments than I normally would. I got to transcribe a few more interviews, which is something Ive grown to enjoy doing.
- Week 3
- I cant believe my time at Spin is almost over! I had Monday off for the holiday and I had a really great, relaxing day exploring the city. Then Tuesday was back to work. I had to finish compiling the database I had been working on and that took basically...
- Week 2
- My second week at Spin was great! The week started off kind of slowly again but for the most part, I was incredibly busy all week.
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Hello sweets lovers!
I haven't written here in what seems like forever! I have been so crazy busy with pastry orders and work! Which is amazing. I am beyond blessed to do what I love in life! So here are some new things:
I now have a mailing list via email for customers! People on the list will be first to know about new flavors, pastries and deals. They will also be given the opportunity to purchase items at discounts! If you want to be added, all you have to do is send me your email!
I have created an updated price sheet! If anyone is interested in getting a copy, just send me your email address! I would be more than happy to send it on over to you :) And remember, I ship anywhere in the US :)
Scones are TAKING OFF! Like..seriously. I cannot believe the amount of people that are literally addicted to my scones. I have over 30 flavors, savory and sweet. I have people at work that literally wait 20 minutes just for my scones..because they are still in the oven. Scones are traditionally a dry pastry. That doesn't fly with me. If you are going to order scones from me..they are going to be moist and delicious!
I have purchased a giant cupcake cake pan to add to my pan collection ! $20 gets you a delicious homemade jumbo cupcake:):) WHO wouldn't want that?!
I have started to look into baking homemade, hopefully organic cat treats. We have two furry children of our own, and I would love to be able to make them some goodies and know what is in them. I also know A LOT of people who also have cats, who would want the same!
I am sure there is more..but for now that is all I can think of! I hope you all are staying warm with this crazy cold rain we are having!
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As reported in American Thinker in Aug 2012:
Within days of the Gallup Organization issuing, essentially, a veiled warning to the Obama gang about tinkering with unemployment numbers, Obama's DOJ jumped, jackboots first, into a multi-million dollar legal action against Gallup, in a case initiated by a former Obama operative.
Gallup's monthly unemployment survey of 30,000 adults is arguably the most comprehensive research done on the nation's jobless situation, other than the Bureau of Labor Statistics study of 60,000 households.
Gallup has published a report calling into question discrepancies between its unadjusted research and what is being tallied in the adjusted O-fficial statistics. In reporting in its latest jobless numbers — in a commentary titled August Unemployment Not Looking Good — Gallup noted (emphases added): "Regardless, barring heroic adjustments or a sharp change in direction, Gallup data suggest the seasonally adjusted U.S. unemployment rate for August will increase — possibly substantially — when announced in early September."
In other words, Gallup said the only way unemployment numbers don't go up next month is if someone in Obamaland puts a finger on the scale.
The DOJ couldn't just idly stand by while some uppity news organization told Americans the truth about the unemployment figures right in middle of an election season, so they jumped onto a lawsuit that had been meandering its way through the courts for almost 3 years. The timing of the DOJ action and the personal involvement of Senior Obama Campaign adviser David Axelrod, who had asked that Gallop officials come to the White House and explain their methodology right before the lawsuit was filed, suggest the case was anything but business as usual.
One Gallop employee noted in an email: "Imagine Axel[rod] with Brando's voice: '[Name redacted], I'd like you to come over and explain your methodology…You got a nice poll there….would be a shame if anything happened to it…"


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Didelphidae[1] Temporal range: Early Miocene–Recent [2] |
Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Infraclass: | Marsupialia |
Superorder: | Ameridelphia |
Order: | Didelphimorphia Gill, 1872 |
Family: | Didelphidae Gray, 1821 |
Genera | |
Several; see text |
The opossums, also known by their scientific name Didelphimorphia /daɪˌdɛlfɨˈmɔrfiə/), make up the largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere, including 103 or more species in 19 genera. They are also commonly called possums, particularly in the southern United States,[3] although that term also refers to Australian animals of the suborder Phalangeriformes. The Virginia opossum was the first animal named an opossum; usage of the name was published in 1610.[4] The word opossum was borrowed from the Virginia Algonquian (Powhatan) language in the form aposoum and ultimately derives from the Proto-Algonquian word *wa˙p- aʔθemw, meaning "white dog" or "white beast/animal".[5]
Their unspecialized biology, flexible diet, and reproductive habits make them successful colonizers and survivors in diverse locations and conditions.[citation needed]
Didelphimorphs are small to medium-sized marsupials, ranging in size from a large house cat to a small mouse. They tend to be semi-arboreal omnivores, although there are many exceptions. Most members of this taxon have long snouts, a narrow braincase, and a prominent sagittal crest. The dental formula is: 18.104.22.168.1.3.4. By mammalian standards, this is an unusually full jaw. The incisors are very small, the canines large, and the molars are tricuspid.
Didelphimorphs have a plantigrade stance (feet flat on the ground) and the hind feet have an opposable digit with no claw. Like some New World monkeys, opossums have prehensile tails. Like all marsupials, the fur consists of awn hair only, and the females have a pouch. The tail and parts of the feet bear scutes. The stomach is simple, with a small cecum. Notably, the male opossum has a forked penis bearing twin glandes.[6]
Opossums have a remarkably robust immune system, and show partial or total immunity to the venom of rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and other pit vipers.[7][8] Opossums are about eight times less likely to carry rabies than wild dogs, and about one in eight hundred opossums is infected with this virus.[9]
Although all living opossums are essentially opportunistic omnivores, different species vary in the amount of meat and vegetation they include in their diet. Members of the Caluromyinae are essentially frugivorous; whereas the lutrine opossum and Patagonian opossum primarily feed on other animals.[10] The yapok (Chironectes minimus) is particularly unusual, as it is the only living semi-aquatic marsupial, using its webbed hindlimbs to dive in search of freshwater mollusks and crayfish.[11] Most opossums are scansorial, well-adapted to life in the trees or on the ground, but members of the Caluromyinae and Glironiinae are primarily arboreal, whereas species of Metachirus, Monodelphis, and to a lesser degree Didelphis show adaptations for life on the ground.[12]
As a marsupial, the opossum has a reproductive system including a divided uterus and marsupium, which is the pouch.[13] The average menstrual cycle of the Opossum is about 28 days.[14] Opossums do possess a placenta,[15] but it is short-lived, simple in structure, and, unlike that of placental mammals, is not fully functional.[16] The young are therefore born at a very early stage, although the gestation period is similar to many other small marsupials, at only 12 to 14 days.[17] Once born, the offspring must find their way into the marsupium to hold on to and nurse from a teat.
Female opossums often give birth to very large numbers of young, most of which fail to attach to a teat, although as many as thirteen young can attach,[18] and therefore survive, depending on species. The young are weaned between 70 and 125 days, when they detach from the teat and leave the pouch. The opossum lifespan is unusually short for a mammal of its size, usually only two to four years. Senescence is rapid.[19]
The species are moderately sexually dimorphic with males usually being slightly larger, much heavier, and having larger canines than females.[18] The largest difference between the opossum and non-marsupial mammals is the bifurcated penis of the male and bifurcated vagina of the female (the source of the term "didelphimorph," from the Greek "didelphys," meaning double-wombed).[20] Opossum spermatozoa exhibit sperm-pairing, forming conjugate pairs in the epididymis. This may ensure that flagella movement can be accurately coordinated for maximal motility. Conjugate pairs dissociate into separate spermatozoa before fertilization.[21]
Opossums are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available. Some families will group together in ready-made burrows or even under houses. Though they will temporarily occupy abandoned burrows, they do not dig or put much effort into building their own. As nocturnal animals, they favor dark, secure areas. These areas may be below ground or above.[citation needed]
When threatened or harmed, they will "play possum", mimicking the appearance and smell of a sick or dead animal. This physiological response is involuntary (like fainting), rather than a conscious act. In the case of baby opossums, however, the brain does not always react this way at the appropriate moment, and therefore they often fail to "play dead" when threatened. When an opossum is "playing possum", the animal's lips are drawn back, the teeth are bared, saliva foams around the mouth, the eyes close or half-close, and a foul-smelling fluid is secreted from the anal glands. The stiff, curled form can be prodded, turned over, and even carried away without reaction. The animal will typically regain consciousness after a period of between 40 minutes and 4 hours, a process that begins with slight twitching of the ears.[22]
Adult opossums do not hang from trees by their tails, as sometimes depicted, though babies may dangle temporarily. Their semi-prehensile tails are not strong enough to support a mature adult's weight. Instead, the opossum uses its tail as a brace and a fifth limb when climbing. The tail is occasionally used as a grip to carry bunches of leaves or bedding materials to the nest. A mother will sometimes carry her young upon her back, where they will cling tightly even when she is climbing or running.
Threatened opossums (especially males) will growl deeply, raising their pitch as the threat becomes more urgent. Males make a clicking "smack" noise out of the side of their mouths as they wander in search of a mate, and females will sometimes repeat the sound in return. When separated or distressed, baby opossums will make a sneezing noise to signal their mother. If threatened, the baby will open its mouth and quietly hiss until the threat is gone.
Opossums are remarkably resistant to snake venom, ricin, and botulinum.[23]
The Virginia opossum was once widely hunted and consumed in the United States.[24][25][26]
In Dominica, Grenada, and Trinidad the common opossum or manicou is popular[citation needed] and can only be hunted during certain times of the year owing to overhunting. The meat is traditionally prepared by smoking, then stewing. It is light and fine-grained, but the musk glands must be removed as part of preparation. The meat can be used in place of rabbit and chicken in recipes. Historically, hunters in the Caribbean would place a barrel with fresh or rotten fruit to attract opossums that would feed on the fruit or insects.
In Mexico, opossums are known as "tlacuache" or "tlacuatzin". Their tails are eaten as a folk remedy to improve fertility.
Opossum oil (possum grease) is high in essential fatty acids and has been used as a chest rub and a carrier for arthritis remedies given as topical salves.[citation needed]
Opossum pelts have long been part of the fur trade.
Classification based on Voss and Jansa (2009)[27]
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Please vote no on the voter ID amendment.
Besides being a nonfix for a nonproblem, it will raise Winona area taxes to execute.
Taxpayers will need to pay for the government ID for those without. But those without may also incur hardship and expense. My mom, who died when she was nearly 96, had no current photo ID as she had quit driving in the 60s. How do you get a photo ID if you dont have a photo ID? Catch 22 anyone? You need a birth certificate. How do you get a birth certificate without proof of identification? According to a local county official, you need someone who has known you to vouch for you. So mom at 95 and in a wheelchair would have to travel to Staples, Minnesota, to get her certificate so she could vote. Or could she do what we have nowhave someone who knows her vouch for her at the polling place?
It is ironic that the same people who proposed this amendment proclaim to be concerned about wasting taxpayer money while doing just that. ID would only help prevent impersonation, which has never happened in Minnesota. And if someone is that determined to vote, a fake ID is easily procured.
So vote no to increased government spending to fix a problem that doesnt exist. But more importantly, dont deprive your fellow citizens of the right to unobstructed voting. The system we have now works splendidly with high turnout.


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Everything you need to do what God called you to do was placed in you when you were formed. Seeds of greatness that only need to be watered and nourished have been there your whole life. God had something that he needed done in the earth and He created you to do it. You just have to embrace and be fully convinced of the fact that your success is directly linked to your purpose. The guaranteed way to success is to walk in your purpose. Make no mistake about it… It's IN you.
Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.


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Eric Cantor's historic election loss, with voters in his Virginia district unseating the second- most powerful leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, can be read in a series of odds-defying numbers.
Nestle SA has made billions of dollars serving up tasty jolts of caffeine with its Nespresso coffee machines. Now, its scientists aim to deliver much-needed vitamins and minerals to people worldwide in a similar fashion.
U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's historic loss in yesterday's Virginia primary sent shock waves through the Republican Party, creating an opening for a Tea Party-backed candidate to vie for a leadership post and likely cementing Washington gridlock for years.
Rutgers University dismissed transfer quarterback Philip Nelson from its football program, two days after the former University of Minnesota passer was arrested on probable assault charges following a fight that left another former football player from Minnesota in critical condition.
The Metrodome's roof is more damaged than initially thought, forcing the Minnesota Vikings to turn to the University of Minnesota in a bid to keep their game against the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says wage gains remain slow and that's a sign there's plenty of slack in the labor market. Some Wall Street economists disagree.
Dutch Internet providers Ziggo BV and XS4ALL must block access to the Pirate Bay file-sharing website, a Dutch court ruled.
At Dugsi Academy, a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota, girls wearing traditional Muslim headscarves and flowing ankle-length skirts study Arabic and Somali. The charter school educates "East African children in the Twin Cities," its website says. Every student is black.
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text: Ollie O'Regan is turning out some of the prettiest plates of food imaginable in The Nephin Restaurant in The Mulranny Park: you feast first with your eyes, then get to work. Just look at this dish of scallops with pork belly and carrot purée, for example. There are three perfectly cooked scallops, topped with sprigs of cress, arranged around a square of pork belly. Above them, three circles of carrot purée have had the edge of the purée dragged down into the centre of the dish, done in the way a painter might drag a line of paint on a canvas to suggest its malleability. A rich and dark jus picassoes around the scallops, and a roasted cherry tomato is a bomb of colour in the centre. This isn't food: this is art. This is painting with ingredients. It's so gorgeous. And it's the kind of thing the Mr O'Regan, chef in the Nephin Restaurant, achieves with every plate – you never ate so well with your eyes as you do at the Nephin.Mr O'Regan has simplified his food, and it has made his cooking better because everything on the plate is there because it has to be there – the smoked celeriac purée with Angus beef; the horseradish with feather blade terrine; the black pudding and sage polenta with Sean Kelly's lamb; the broad bean hollandaise with monkfish. The room is as beautiful as the food, and value is exceptional.Elsewhere, the hotel is packed with walkers and cyclists marching through the Greenway, and manager Dermot Madigan and his team demonstrate at every juncture that they are masters of their art. The Mulranny is one of the jewels of the West Coast, a jewel for the Greenway, a jewel for the Wild Atlantic Way, a place of true enchantment.


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This function exhibited an intermediate performance for the Region, with a median of 0.49. Most countries performed at the same level, except for a few that deviated from intermediate, as shown in the following graph:
Similar to Function 2, the indicators for this function performed at an intermediate level, although the indicator for strengthening social participation in health was somewhat higher.
The least amount of variation was observed in the indicator with the highest performance (strengthening social participation in health), and the greatest variation was observed in indicator 3 (support to the sub-national levels).
The primary factors determining this function's performance are:
• Approximately 84% of the countries have formal agencies that receive public feedback on health issues, and 57% have citizen forums on health. However, less than one-third of the countries ensure responses to the feedback.
• Half of the countries have an independent Public Defense office with the legal power to protect the public's interest in matters of health.
• Nearly 62% of the countries publicize a national report on health status at least every two years, although only 24% distribute these results through the media. Only a few countries have formal channels for receiving public opinion on these results.
• There are no formal procedures or channels for receiving or answering citizen opinions concerning matters of health.
• Approximately 65% of the countries have solicited the public's opinion on health and can mention examples of citizen contribution to the definition of national health objectives.
• Weaknesses were acknowledged in the development of strategies to inform the population about their health rights. Only 32% of the countries took specific actions to this end.
• Personnel trained in promoting community participation in health programs are available, although weaknesses exist in leadership, teamwork, and conflict-resolution.
• Although the development of good community participation practices is encouraged, roughly 49% of the countries spread such practices to other countries, and 70% have access to resources for promoting citizen participation.
• Mechanisms exist in most countries for promoting social participation in health at the local and intermediate levels. These mechanisms include meetings, forums, workshops, and other activities to foster participation in health-related matters.
• In general, the capacity to promote social participation in health was not evaluated.
• With respect to support for sub-national entities, the main weaknesses were in the evaluation of efforts to promote participation, the design of mechanisms for receiving and responding to citizen opinions, the development of systems to inform the public about health status, and conflict-resolution mechanisms.


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Bayne drives to 10th from 21st-place starting spot
Roush Fenway Racing announces Ryan Reed as the driver of the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes SM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang for the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series season
The No. 60 team earns a hard fought 16th at Road America
Trevor Bayne wins pole and Sam Hornish Jr. finishes second with Travis Pastrana in fourth.
The Roush Fenway Racing driver put his No. 6 Ford on the pole, while Travis Pastrana qualifies 4th for the season opener.
Travis Pastrana is ready for his first full-time season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. He will be in a Roush prepared Ford Mustang as he heads to his first race at Daytona.
Danica Patrick waited until the Charlotte Media Tour had ended before she finally revealed to the Associated Press who she is dating.
The full-time ride puts Pastrana behind the wheel of the No. 60 RFR Ford. He will have Trevor Bayne as his team mate.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the only NASCAR Nationwide driver to earn the championship under the new "declare a series rule" and he did it twice! We felt that he definitely deserved a spot in our top 20 moments.
Crew Chief Mike Kelley to return to RFR No. 6 Ford team next season
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A combination of the flu and heat caught up with Stenhouse as the race ended.
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In her touching acceptance speech for her Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Award, the iconic actress revealed she is a lesbian! Celebrities took to Twitter to confess their feelings about the emotional speech — read on to find out what they said.
Jodie Foster has been a major Hollywood actress for more than 40 years, and was honored for her career at the Golden Globes on Jan. 13 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. But it was her thoughtful and thought-provoking acceptance speech that got celebs buzzing on Twitter — and reacting to her funny and touching coming out.
"A big coming out speech tonight," she said during her speech. "I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago in the stone age. Back in the days when a fragile young girl would open up to trusted friends and family and co-workers and then gradually proudly to everyone who knew her, to everyone she actually met. But now apparently every celebrity is expected to expose the details of their private life with a press conference, a fragrance and a reality show."
Celebrities React To Jodie Foster's Golden Globes Speech
Openly-gay actress and comedienne Rosie O'Donnell wrote, "jodie foster – rather amazing speech."
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the openly-gay star of ABC's Modern Family said, "Jodie Foster. You are perfection. I love you."
Kristin Chenoweth wrote, "I love Jodie Foster."
Kathy Griffin: "Yep, the Jodi Foster speech got me. Well done Lady."
Ali Fedotowsky: "Jodie Foster is an incredible speaker. She's incredible."
Glee and The New Normal creator Ryan Murphy: "I love Jodie Foster so much."
Alan Cumming: Aww Jodie foster, I would like to be your friend
What do YOU think of Jodie's coming out speech HollywoodLifers?
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I always knew she was gay, I mean come on it not like she hid it all these years, we have heard about her lady loves in the past. Did she really think that we did not know. How can you like someone ( yes great actress, director, no doubt there) or respect them when they take us for fools.
Posted at 7:43 PM on January 14, 2013
Am I missing something? I thought the award was for Lifetime achievemnt in her Film career yet she barely mentioned it! All she talked about was her private life and how she resents the intrusion of the public into her private life!! I don't care about her sexual preference, I don't care about anyones sexual preference, it is nice to know the people you respect for their craft and talent have healthy happy lives. We like to hear about their families and kids like we like to hear about our families and friends kids, we like to see beautiful wedding pictures, how that is considered invasive is beyond me. Now the paparazzi is something totally different. As to taking someones childhood, well you need to talk to the parents of these children whose parents offer them up to the movie.television world.
Posted at 9:27 PM on January 14, 2013
I agree, it seemed a little angry. I don't understand the celeb thought process. On one hand they wring thier hands that people watch their movies/tv shows in droves. Read thier books and so on. Love me, want me, buy me. Then in the same breath its do not bother me when you see me. Do fans/media cross the line at times , sure. But the path toward Demigod is not unknown in its nuisances.
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The speech wasn't about her being gay. She mentioned it but that is it. It was mostly about the lack of privacy in a celebrity's life. The only coming out she did was tell the world she was single. That was supposed to be the shocker, but the media and people are turning it into something else. She didn't "come out" the way people think she did. What she did, was be completely honest and tell the world what celebrities go through. She touched on a lot of subject, but it was a great speech. For gracious sake, she made A-listers male and female CRY. It was powerful and emotional.
Posted at 11:19 PM on January 14, 2013
No, she said she did her "coming out" privately a long time ago. This was the first time she ever mentioned it publicly, whether "we all knew it" or not. Then she thanked her female ex-lover of 20 years. If you think she didn't declare her lesbianism during that speech, you must have missed it.


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Looking to improve its hedge accounting practices, Georgia-based manufacturing company Spectrum Brands has announced plans to upgrade to dedicated analytics software.
While derivatives play an important role in corporate risk management, they can only play it effectively if companies accurately determine the effectiveness of their hedging strategies. This requires a detailed analysis that can prove both challenging and time consuming.
The IFRS Foundation explains that hedge accounting generally requires two completely different, but equally difficult, analyses while still containing a large degree of inaccuracy.
To help reduce this load, Spectrum has turned to derivatives software firm FINCAD and its Hedge Accounting Insight software-as-a-service. This will bring the companies accounting from simple spreadsheets onto a dedicated platform that will allow for a unified analysis of all Spectrum's risk management products.
"Hedge Accounting Insight ties together all of the analysis and reports needed for hedge accounting in a clear, concise package that is very easy to use," John Beattie, vice president and Treasurer at Spectrum, said in a statement. "The detailed reports are complete, organized and intuitive, which is valuable to our auditors, making our audit process smoother and more efficient."
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What You Should Do If You Get A Summons
Being sued by a patient can result n a range of emotions and confusion regarding the legal process. This attorney helps you navigate the legal process from the time one receives the summons to the deposition and settlement process. A sheriff comes to your office, asks to see you and hands you a summons and complaint. You have been served with a lawsuit. Welcome to my world. This world is not about the medicine. You will not be judged by your peers. There is no search for the truth. In this world, it is about perception, credibility and spin. Service of a lawsuit can occur in a number of ways, depending upon the rules of your jurisdiction. Various jurisdictions allow service of a summons and complaint by certified mail, process server, a sheriff's deputy or acknowledgement of service. One may be served at home, at the office or wherever you may be found. Service is the beginning of a lawsuit and triggers action on your part to avoid an entry of default against you. The complaint, sometimes accompanied by an affidavit from an expert, will characterize your treatment of the plaintiff in the most dastardly terms. The complaint may describe you as having been negligent in your treatment and diagnosis of the patient, in your selection and execution of surgical procedures, and/or your postoperative care. You may be accused of a delay or failure in obtaining a consult, in diagnosing and treating an infection, or in recognizing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Often complaints allege unnecessary surgery or surgery without adequate prior conservative care. Sometimes you will be accused of altering your records, performing unnecessary surgery for the sole purpose of generating income or of committing fraud or battery. Lack of informed consent, guaranteeing results and covering up mistakes are also often alleged. You will be accused of causing grievous injury, robbing from the plaintiff his or her ability to work and engage in the activities of daily living, and destroying the intimacy previously enjoyed with his or her spouse. Anger, shock, embarrassment, fear and bitterness are emotions that physicians commonly feel soon after they have been served. Sometimes those feelings persist but able counsel can help manage this roller coaster and put this process in perspective.
Why A Quick Response Is Essential
Upon receipt of the summons, you should immediately contact your malpractice insurance company by telephone. Your carrier will want to know the date you were served. Your carrier will then ask for a faxed copy of the summons and complaint, and will subsequently assign you defense counsel. If you are uninsured, speak to your lawyer at once and let him or her know you were served with a lawsuit and the date of service. An "answer" must be filed to every complaint. Otherwise, a default will be entered against you and all allegations contained in the complaint will be deemed to be true. Some jurisdictions require an answer to be filed in 15, 20 or 30 days. Do not delay. Notify your carrier or your lawyer at once. After receipt of a summons, do not alter the patient's chart. Do not alter the chart even if, upon review, you notice errors in transcription or dictation, incomplete entries, skipped progress notes, inaccurate operative reports or incorrect coding. You may wonder how the patient will ever find out if you make such additions or corrections to the chart. Perhaps you sent a copy of all or part of your chart to a subsequent physician, a health insurance carrier, a worker's comp carrier or to the patient or his or her attorney. Perhaps you will be asked under oath whether you made any additions or changes to the chart following service. Will you perjure yourself? The great likelihood is that any change in the chart will be uncovered during the litigation and such changes will reflect poorly on your integrity and character.


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I have been shooting tactical carbine style bowling pin matches for a couple of years now and I finally decided that I want to give some unsupported long range shooting a try.
I have hit a speed-bump in this road though, when I shoot from the prone it is never comfortable. Usually it hurts just above my lower back, not enough to be serious, but enough to most likely prevent any serious attempt at long range marksmanship. Anyone here have any experience or training tips that they think might be useful?


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Posted By Jeff Legwold On October 21, 2009 @ 4:42 pm In General Broncos | 6 Comments
Just two days after San Diego running back Darren Sproles returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown against the Broncos, the team scheduled a workout for veteran Mitch Berger at their Dove Valley complex.
Brett Kern, in his second season, has struggled with consistency at times this season and finished Monday night's win with just a 15.5 yards per punt net average because of Sproles' touchdown.
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels called Kern over on the sideline and briefly talked to him after the touchdown return. Kern is currently 28th in the league in net average at 34.5.
He is the holder for field goal and extra point attempts so to make a change at punter would mean making a change there as well.
Berger was an injury replacement for the Steelers last season, along with former Bronco Paul Ernster, when Daniel Sepulveda was injured. He punted in 13 games for the Steelers last season in addition to the playoffs and was 29th in the league gross average at 41.3 and 21st in net average at 36.4.
He was not tendered an offer after the season and has worked out for several teams in the past few months.
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Cover beans with water and soak overnight, allowing extra water for expansion. Drain, reserving soaking water. Measure soaking water and add stock or water to equal 6 cups. Pour into pot.
Add remaining ingredients except salt, green onion and/or cilantro, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook at a low simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Season with salt to taste and serve hot, garnished with green onion and/or cilantro.
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Nano-Nouvelle is a venture capital backed early stage company with research based in Marcoola, on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. We are developing exciting new membrane technology, including nanostructured materials, for application as advanced battery electrode materials. We are currently seeking to expand our small team of research scientists with a full time Senior Battery Scientist. As a Senior Battery Scientist you will report to the Chief Technical Officer. You will play a central role in our technology development, driving innovation and development at a world-class level. In this early stage company environment you will need to take on multiple tasks and work both independently and with our team to achieve aggressive research goals. You will have opportunity to collaborate with international customers and research organisations. A 'hands-on' approach to research and 'can-do' attitude are strongly preferred. The ideal applicant will have a PhD in electrochemistry, materials science, materials chemistry or similar discipline, with a track record of innovation in battery materials research and development. Experience in production, testing and analysis of battery electrodes is essential. Industrial experience and a track record of innovation that has translated into commercial products will be considered favourably, as would the ability to document and manage patent activities and grant filings. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Sunshine Coast following a 3 month probationary period. The position carries an attractive package which will be negotiated based upon the experience of the candidate.
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Meth house fixer-upper in Northglenn just needs a little TLC -- and a wrecking crew
When methheads start cooking their own product, they're rarely as fastidious as Walt and Jesse in Breaking Bad. The cost of decontaminating a former lab can run into tens of thousands of dollars, as detailed in my feature "Toxic Shock."
And sometimes the best option is to raze the place to the ground.
Such is the case with the modest Northglenn house seen here. Police raided the place two years ago and shut down a messy meth operation. The property stayed vacant and was eventually foreclosed on by Chase Bank.
Enter Colorado Brownfields Foundation, a nonprofit that works with local communities to redevelop forlorn and poisoned sites. Chase donated the property to CBF, which partnered this summer with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Gobbel Hays Partners and LVI Environmental Services to clean the place up. That involved removal of asbestos and meth-contaminated materials, then leveling the place to the foundation.
Over the next few weeks, a modern, energy-efficient home will emerge on the site, bringing the rogue property back into the neighborhood fold.
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Purpose of the Collection
The purpose of the collection activity in German is to support the instructional curriculum and research activity in the Germanic area of the Department of Germanic, Slavic and Semitic Studies. Many interests of these sections of the department overlap with other departments and collections, especially Linguistics and History, so some collection activity may occur in these collections.
Scope of Coverage
Subject Areas: The Department of Germanic, Slavic and Semitic Studies offers programs of study leading to the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Germanic languages and literatures.
Within these general guidelines, priority in collection is given to areas of current faculty teaching and research interests, including, but not limited to: German language; Germanic linguistics; second-language acquisition; German authors; 18th century to modern literature; baroque and romantic literature; textual analysis; deconstruction; critical theory; syntax; folklore; fairy tales; German civilization; and German-Jewish culture.
Languages: Most materials are in German or English, but materials in various Germanic or romance languages are collected as appropriate, especially for European literature studies.
Geographical Areas: Materials concerning areas of Europe where German is spoken are of principal interest, but some materials on Germans in other parts of the world, as well as works by German authors writing in other countries are also collected.
Chronological Limits: Materials collected cover the 18th century to present, with some earlier materials collected occasionally.
Date of Publication: Emphasis is on recent imprints, but some older works are collected as appropriate.
Place of Publication: Most materials collected are published in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, but North American and British imprints are also collected.
Types of Materials
The primary emphasis is on monographs of university level or interest; i.e., scholarly and creative works on literature, novels, theatre, poetry, essays, anthologies. Revised, augmented or corrected editions are collected as well as editions of standard literary works with new critical commentaries or new editors. Works by and about certain literary authors are collected in depth. Some monographic series are collected on standing order.
Subscriptions to serials are entered and maintained according to faculty research interests.
Electronic versions of materials are also acquired, especially some full-text journals. In addition to the criteria used for judging print materials (authority, content, etc.) other factors are also considered. These include:
- Method of access: non-proprietary protocols such as the World Wide Web and document formats such as HTML and PDF are preferred
- Availability: access to the entire campus is preferred to library-only access
- Licensing requirements
- Availability of archives
Other Resources
Sources Outside UCSB: Interlibrary loan is used for many materials. Many requests for older materials are satisfied through ILL, but if the demand is of a continuing nature, the material is considered for acquisition.
When possible, consortia and cooperative agreements are used to augment collections and maximize the utility of spending. UCSB works actively with other University of California campuses to pool resources, negotiate purchases, and share materials. Membership of the German collection specialist in the Southern California Germanists (German librarians from UCSB, UCLA, UCI, UCR, UCSD and USC) also allows for resource sharing and consultation on purchases.
Author: markham [at] library [dot] ucsb [dot] edu (Jim Markham).
Policy Last Updated: October 2004