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Microsoft has announced pubic availability of Service Bus 1.0, and it will be free to use with a properly licensed Windows Server. This makes features from Windows Azure Messaging available on in-house infrastructure.
Service Bus 1.0 has been in beta for some time and is the Windows Server equivalent of the Windows Azure Service Bus. It has features such as Queues, Topics and Subscriptions. It can be configured to be highly available by running in multiple instances and can be durable by saving the messages in a SQL Server database. The programming API of Service Bus 1.0 is consistent with the cloud equivalent and also supports the REST interface. As such, at least theoretically, the same set of code using messaging features can now run in both Windows Azure and Windows Server.
To start developing against Service Bus 1.0, you can go through the walkthrough on MSDN. Also have a look at the CloudFX library that abstract some complex mechanical tasks when dealing with Service Bus, such as implementing a retry logic.
It is worthwhile noting that there are other messaging alternatives available for the .NET which are also worth a look, such as NServiceBus, Rhino Service Bus and MassTransit.
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Ruth Crary Miller papers, 1917-2001. South Caroliniana Library - USC Creator: Miller, Ruth Crary (1897-1993) See other finding aids to collections held by the South Caroliniana Library Manuscripts Division: http://www.sc.edu/library/socar/mnscrpts/findaids.html Extent: 2.5 linear ft. (2 cartons) Location: Annex Materials stored offsite; advance notice required. Background Miller graduated from Columbia College in 1918 and taught school at Hyatt Park for five years. She was a charter member of Eau Claire Music Club and Eau Claire Garden Club and a member of the Robert Gibbes Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century. Scope and Content Collection of correspondence, photographs, and scrapbooks of three generations of family residing in north Columbia, S.C., and elsewhere; topics include interests and social activities of the Miller family, historic buildings in the area. Correspondence includes letters, 1934-1939, written to Ruth's mother, Etta Chunn Crary, from sister-in-law Lily Chunn who lived in Myatts Park in the Lambeth borough of London, England. Her letter of 16 Nov. 1939 notes declining social conditions in England at that time and includes her opinion of Adolph Hitler. Collection includes scrapbook, 1947-1963, re activities of the Eau Claire Music Club and scrapbook, ca. 1976-1981, re architectural history of various historic buildings in the Hyatt Park and Eau Claire neighborhoods and elsewhere around Columbia, S.C. Includes photographs of the old Hyatt Park school and of Ruth Emmala Crary Miller, daughter of RCM. Box 1 Folder 1 2 3 Biographical (obituary) Children's Organizations Columbia Bible College & Seminary (Columbia, S.C.) Columbia College (Columbia, S.C.) 4 General 5 Alumnae Club 6 Music Department 7 Photographs 8 Columbia International University (Columbia, S.C.) Correspondence 9 Business 10-11 Personal 12 Crary Family Records Eau Claire 13 General (re neighborhood, school, etc.) 14 Eau Claire Garden Club 15 Eau Claire Music Club 16 Eau Claire Presbyterian Church 17 Eau Claire School photographs 18 Entertainment 19 Family Certificates / Awards 20 General Interest Stories (news clippings) 21 History 22 Miller Family Cemetery 23 Miller House 24 National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century 25 National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century (book) Photographs Columbia College Congaree Camp Hong Kong 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Hyatt Park neighborhood (Columbia, S.C.) Newberry County Courthouse (S.C.) Rutledge, Archibald (1883-1973) South Carolina Churches S.C. P. & A South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Sunday School World Affairs Council Miscellaneous Box 2 Diplomas/Certificates Crary Family Coat of Arms Look at America Eau Claire Music Club scrapbook Photographs by Regent (unlabeled) Welcome to Columbia Newcomer's Guide S.C. Maps and Transit System
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Media Sales Needs Assessment document sample
Week 4 Integrated Direct Marketing IDM Media Mix Includes • Public Relations • Internet and e-mail • Direct Response Print Advertising • Direct Mail • Inbound and Outbound Telecontact • Field Sales Channels • Consensual Databases The Goal • The goal of this process is simple – Significant increases in qualified response – Increased profit – Reduced waste through precision deployment of relevant and targeted communications. IDM, A Definition • Pre-Sale – Begins with integrated media and sales strategies. • To determine the needs, interests and preferences. • Sale • Ever increasing focus on customers requirements • Ongoing communications • Consultative needs assessment • Problem identification and resolution • Generation of repeat sales Traditional Results • 2% YES 98% NO • This applies to e as well A 2 % response may mean we are making money. But 98% of our market trashed our communication. This message is very clear. We must refocus our efforts to communicate greater relevance and deliver greater value. Information is the enabler; it is the tool we need to achieve double-digit response and leverage LTV of a customer. Traditional Marketing A 2% Solution 2% YES 98% NO The Goal of Traditional Direct Marketing Quick Sale Not Long-Term Relationship Considerations • The evolution of American business has caused organizations to become series of Silos • Management criteria and agendas vary from silo to silo.Only a few silos are focused on the customer. • Silos, – Inhibit integration – Preclude a company-wide focus on the customer. Silos • Inhibit Integration • Preclude a company-wide focus on the customer • Organization along product lines precludes a true customer focus • Lack of processes to understand and address customer needs. • Integrated Direct Marketing provides a strategic and tactical process for managing customer driven communications. It is a way to focus sales and marketing on building strong, lasting relationships with customers. – Al Ries IDM is practical,there are barriers: • The first barrier is perceptual – Just adding multiple media won"t make your campaign integrated – IDM is a customer driven process that is based on research precision and analysis. Organizational • Second barrier is organizational – It exists among disciplines such as marketing, sales and advertising, that value their turf and are not used to working cooperatively. – To integrate your direct marketing, you have to integrate your organization. Implementation • Third barrier is implementation – Media and messages must be integrated and managed so your company speaks with one voice – carrying a message of value, as defined by the customer Make&Sell v.s. Listen&Serve • The focus on the customer must be the driving force – We must compel ourselves to abandon the "make and sell" manufacturing mind set which has devastated the effectiveness of most marketers. – Instead we must rapidly evolve to the customer based commitment of "listen and serve." Identify Marketing and Sales Efforts Over 1000 hours of Voice of Customer(VOC) research confirms that – Customers and prospects are tired of receiving the traditional barrage of untargeted, – Unfocused and Unsolicited • Mailings, • Emails, • Phone calls, etc. Voice Of Customers • Customers are increasingly opting-out – No Value! • Name removal growing at 600% per year for some companies! – Customers finding no value in the communication No RELATIONSHIP PROCESS – Opt-out rate can exceed sales rate Voice of Customers • Almost 1000 hours of research on behalf of clients including – IBM, Agilent Technologies Inc., Applied Biosystems, AT&T, Citibank, • Goal: To better understand the messaging and communication requirements of customers! VOC Research Quotes • "The fastest way to be forgotten is to buy" – Where is the "Thank you" message? – If you only knock the door to sell, you will lose. VOC Research Quotes • "You flood me with mail, instead of taking the time to understand what information you should be sending." • "What is the value of your communications? I get about one garbage can a day of unsolicited, irrelevant information" How To"s • Allow customers to participate in a dialogue and populate your database with their – Information needs – Timing requirements – Contact information – Media Preferences • "The consensual process throws out old assumptions, takes a market and breaks it down to the individual level….With this customer generated intelligence, there is no longer a need to blanket a market with mass media" – Brian Gillespie, former VP, ITT Sheraton Reservations Corporation Investment Triangles (Important) IDM, with the consensual Database, drives the allocation of resources per propensity to buy Marketing Investment Top Producing Customers Good Customers Dormant Customers &Qualified Prospects Suspects Market Segmentation IDM Media Contribution 60 50 40 30 Percentages 20 10 0 Print Advertising Internet Mail Telemarketing Internet&Email Internet and Email • 76% of web sites fail to meet basic requirements for a good customer experience ( Forrester Research) – 17% of sites had comprehensive CS – 7% of sites had precise and comprehensive keyword searches – 87% didn"t provide essential information at each user decision point Internet & Email • Only 2% of those who visit a site actually make a purchase (Net effect) – In spite of marketplace perceptions of the web (e-channel) as a dominant customer contact point,traditional selling channels such as face to face selling, business partners and telechannels continue to account for more than 95% of revenues (meta group / IMT) Internet & Email • Regarding consumers who categorize themselves as online users: of the holiday season, – 26 % of internet users budget was spent online. – 60% was spent in traditional bricks and mortar stores. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) Internet & Email • Websites and e-communications are more effective in customer retention and for prospecting. Internet & Email • Response will vary by message sent – Per e-Marketer retention messages are read almost twice as frequently as acquisition messages VOC • "Keep it easy, interactive and visual" • "If we request in-depth information, it is OK to ask for information in return" • "Please answer our email promptly" – Expected response within 24 hours The e-mailbox is "private property" • Perception of unsolicited emails may cause severe reactions. – Example ACE computer camp – Computer programming and gaming camp for kids – Sent out a notice about upcoming summer camp to a rented list – A handful of complaints caused them to be branded "Spammer" How To"s • Define your target audience • Why and when do customers want to visit your web site • Why and when do customers want email – Email for specific information interchange – Web sites for research and easy purchase • Provide options that include knowledgeable empowered real time human interaction Internet & Email • Map your customers" needs – Which needs can be fulfilled by which channel • Web sites for research • Direct mail for in depth information • Inbound calls for complex orders and customer service • Don"t force customers for the low cost process Internet & Email • Incorporate electronic data capture – Ask for profiling information as appropriate • Don"t request detailed personal information on the "first date" • Learn something new with each exchange value • Track web behavior to identify – Important information – Deletions / Areas to develop Your Investment • Carefully consider your investment in e-media – Expect limited payback from your investment in internet content (Jupiter research) • Carefully consider the offers you extend via e- media – Discounting will • Commoditize your product • Increase customers" expectations that e-media = lower prices Internet & Email • E-chat – Requires a specialized skill set • "Call me" button – Customers expect prompt response – Careful- some consumers only have one telephone line and may be online • 800# promote the value of the Inbound channel Direct Mail Direct Mail •Per VOC Research, most customers prefer to get in-depth information via Direct Mail –A medium to communicate value –Not junk mail •However that is not the way marketers appear to be deploying this medium VOC quotes • "Value? One garbage can per day – 2 feet by 16 inches" • "You are using me as an executive mail room" VOC quotes • 75% of those interviewed preferred to receive in depth information via direct mail • "Email maybe the base of your communications with me, but I am getting too much junk. If it is really important send it to me by mail." • "Mail should be specific to my role what I do all day long." VOC quotes • "If I request information, I"d rather you send it to me by mail versus a decades-long download. Mail is easier to access, easier to read." • "A personal invitation goes right to the top of my inbox." • "As I sort mail, I look at the corner card ( Who is this from) and the class of mail. If I recognize the company/if we have a relationship, and if it"s sent first class I"ll open it every time." Effectiveness of Direct Mail • To increase the effectiveness of direct mail – Spell your customers name correctly • Most frequent error • Undermines dialogue Effectiveness of Direct Mail • Personalize the message – Per immediate needs of the customer; • "The attached article details independent testing that shows the benefit of on site training.Per our conversation regarding leadership training, you will find quantitative results on page 2 paragraph 2" – Per the relationship with the customer • "We appreciate the opportunity to provide our customers with regular updates regarding important issues" Important Questions • Copy and design must clearly answer these four questions – What is the topic? – What do you want me to do? – When do you want me to do it? – What is in it for me? • A strong and visible call to action is essential 1 800 number Direct Mail • Introduce the value of the website – Why should you go to the web site – Information – Track a shipment • Emphasize the benefit of Inbound – Speak to trained knowledgeable, empowered product advisors who can answer your questions and expedite order. Create Springboard for Outbound • Introduce the value of the outbound touch • "Your tax advisor John Smith will be calling you later this week to discuss this new legislation, and how it will specifically apply to your portfolio" Timing= One week after Print Ad • Mail should be deployed approximately one week after direct response print advertising Tips: How to increase Direct Mail response by 15% or more • Personalize the communication • Mail First Class – Additional cost equals additional results – Testing has shown that the additional cost of first class is more than offset by the increase in qualified response Tip: Don"t release all the mail at once • Stagger the mail to: – Load level inbound call volumes – Ensure timely outbound follow up • Release mail in "Waves" – Sized per telemarketing capacity Wave I Wave II Wave III Points to Remember • Integrate mail with other media – Timing – Message – Call to action • Personalize the communication – To the individual (spell their name correctly) – To the relationship – To the individuals needs and requirements Inbound and Outbound Telemarketing Inbound Call Center • Customers place inbound calls for a specific purpose – To inquire – To make a purchase – To resolve an issue Inbound Call Center • However, what they frequently encounter are the human robots – Reactive/ Transactional Reps who do not: • Communicate value • Satisfy customers • Increase revenue • Contribute to the brand – What do your customers experience when they call your 800# ? Considerations • Marketing expenditures on mail and other media cause the phone to ring – What is the cost of an inbound call • $50 - $250 • What are your costs? Customers want to speak to a live person • Someone who represents the company well • Immediate gratification • Extremely low customer expectations • Customers have become accustomed to poor service. Inbound Integration • Inbound, carefully integrated into the media mix, can generate a 50%-100% 800# 50-100% Increase increase in qualified response • Visible integration of 800 # into all – Publicity – Advertising – Mail Mail Only – Internet 2% Response Outbound Telemarketing • Issue: – Outbound telemarketing • Most powerful medium for response, leads and sales • Most powerful medium for dissatisfaction Bad Reputation • Outbound, as an industry, has been successful in giving itself a black eye – The calls we receive at dinner Voice of Customer • Extremely low customer expectation • Per VOC research – Irrelevant. Unstructured. Offensive – You are not listening. Cold calling is not appreciated – "Telemarketing is intrusive. If I am interested I will call you" – How much of a relationship do you feel with the folks who call during the dinner Outbound Telemarketing • Integrate and synchronize outbound with other media and messages • Deploy integrated telesales – Market justified – Interactive dialogue not broadcast! – High quality = higher revenue Outbound Telemarketing • Control the call. • Quickly answer the spoken question, "What is in it for me?". • Probe for the clear statements of need. • Present the solution with features and benefits. The Script • Meet objections with benefit and value – The four types of objections • No need • No money The Script has to • No confidence ( in your company, address product or service) • No hurry to purchase Scripting • Effectively respond to objections – Develop and continuously refine scripting • Every 3-4 weeks the scripting has to change. If not you are in trouble. • Up-sell cross-sell whenever possible – As appropriate develop an Affinity Matrix to help Reps match solutions to needs. The Principles of Response Compression Traditional Mail&Phone Response Compression Response 24-72 hours Mail Mail Time Outbound Total Increase 600% 500% •Mail is more productive •Telemarketing is more profitable •Multiple messages via different channels 800 # •Will increase sales 50-100% 2% Mail Only Direct Response Print Advertising Direct Response Print Advertising • Two major uses for direct response PA – To provide a specific umbrella of awareness in support of email, internet, direct mail and telemarketing – To demonstrate commitment to a specific marketplace • "If wee see your ad in the publications we mentioned, we know you are dedicated and will stay committed" • http://www.admedic.com/html/ ad_samples.html# How To"s • Deploy direct response Print Ads – Must generate some degree of response – Awareness is most clearly measured by response • Create awareness in support of email, internet, direct mail and telemarketing – Introduce clear benefits and visuals – Include a strong call to action – Provide multiple response options with benefits for choosing each • Internet: Research / Ordering • Inbound : Talk with an experienced product Advisor • Suggestion: Drive response to interactive inbound channel to enable up-selling / cross selling / database building Use VOC research to determine • What publications do you read regularly for this information? • In which of these should we advertise? • What information should the ad contain? • What visuals would you want to see? • What offer do you find compelling? Considerations • Trade shows attendance is very expensive • Given the noise trade shows are inefficient in generating high quality leads. 7 Step IDM Registration Generation Process 1. 5 Weeks prior…………………… Print Advertising 2. 4 Weeks prior…………………… Initial Direct Mail 3. 3.5 Weeks (24-72 hrs. after mail).. Outbound Telemarketing 4. 2.5 Weeks……………………….. Confirmation Letter / Email 5. 1 Week prior…………………….. Briefing Package 6. 3 Days & 24 Hours Prior………... Confirmation Call #1 #2 7. 1 Week After……………………. Follow up communication Field Sales Integrating Field Sales • Issue: – Marketing+Sales= dysfunctional relationship • Different measurements for success – Marketing success is measured by gross number of inquiries / leads. – Sales success measured by revenue. Sales Integration • Process review with field Sales • Create inside sales and telemarketing function • Send fewer, higher quality leads to the field. • Set up feedback loop. Public Relations • PR / Publicity – Can generate the • Highest quality leads • Highest average order – Is generally left out of the direct marketing media Marketing Mix Considerations • There is no stronger form of awareness – Implied endorsement of the publication – Verisimilitude Publicity • However there is a long lead time – Ideas must be submitted 3 months prior to publication – No guarantee when, or if your story will run • Final story may not match your idea – Editorial process may shift focus from your intention How To"s • Target publications per the profile of your customer base – Customer vertical versus general publications – As possible, use VOC research • Generate newsworthy ideas – What are the needs and requirements of your target market – How do the benefits of your product / Service address those needs – Do not sound over promotional / concentrate on customer benefits. – Your idea should show how customers can get access to these benefits through your web site / 800#. Publicity • Persistence – Personal relationships make the difference – Identify the appropriate writers / editors – Follow up by phone • Don"t mail ore releases than you can follow up per response compression • Script your phone calls / messages to ensure value – Use prints as a component of fulfillment IDM Contact Management Calendar Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Publicity • Website • PA • Email Newsletter • Catalog • Direct Mail • Telemarketing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Often the simple act of rebooting can remedy a computer problem. Sometimes marriages need a reboot. If a problem is not resolving readily, try this: Stop. Let both of you cool off. Forgive. Ask for a "do over."
May 26, 2015
Using Natural Family Planning (NFP) helps couples develop an attitude of welcoming children. NFP can also be used to space or limit family size, but an open heart goes a long way.
May 25, 2015
Today we remember the men and women who sacrificed for our country. Pray today for military families who have lost a spouse or child, or who are far away from loved ones.
May 24, 2015
"Receive the holy Spirit." (John 20:22) The Holy Spirit is a powerful presence in our lives. Invite the Holy Spirit to work in your marriage and to lead you on the path to holiness.
May 23, 2015
(Reader's Tip) When he has long workdays, I surprise him and drop off special treats at his office. It always re-energizes him, physically and mentally.
May 22, 2015
Is your entertainment time ruled by "screens"? Take a break. Use screen-free time as a way to reignite romance and reunite your family the old fashioned way – with conversation, games, and creative fun.
On the Education of Children
As part of his continuing reflections on the family, the pope exhorts parents to educate their children.
Common Courtesy of Love
Men, when is the last time you held the door for your wife? Dennis reflects on how courtesy and respect go a long way in marriage.
May 21, 2015
You've probably heard of the advice: "Never go to bed angry." Although generally this is a fine rule, sometimes a good night's sleep can provide a cooling off period and help you get fresh perspective.
Marriage, the Consecrated Life, and Women in the Church
Speaking to a group of consecrated men and women, Pope Francis highlighted the relationship between the consecrated life and marriage, and the importance of women's "feminine genius" in the Church.
May 20, 2015
When you and your spouse are at loggerheads, it's hard to remember that your beloved is your beloved – not your enemy. He or she isn't trying to be difficult, but just trying to say that something is very important to him/her. Listen to the need.
May 19, 2015
(Reader's Tip) When you wake up in the morning, think of something you can do that would make your beloved's day better. It can be big and special or small and helpful.
May 18, 2015
Sometime we stress ourselves (and therefore our spouse and children) by worrying about things that don't really matter in the long run, such as compulsive neatness, wealth, or fame. Are you guilty of giving undue attention to things that will pass?
May 17, 2015
"Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth." (John 17:17) Are you always honest with your spouse? Do not lie to them – even if it is a "harmless" lie. We are called to proclaim the truth.
May 16, 2015
(Reader's Tip) Pray together daily, listen to each other and wait to respond until the other is finished speaking.
May 15, 2015
Your spouse is not your competitor. Too often couples keep score on who cleaned more, took care of the kids last, or has the hardest job. Remember: you're both on the same team. If somebody wins an argument, that means the other lost. The marriage loses.
On a Mission
Every married couple has a mission! Megan and Juan are discovering theirs through the process of marriage preparation with a mentor couple.
On Family Life: "Please, Thank You, Forgive Me"
Pope Francis talks again about the three most important words for married couples and families.
May 14, 2015
When Jesus ascended into heaven, he promised to send the Holy Spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit for help today to be authentic witnesses of the Gospel in your marriage and family.
May 13, 2015
Sometimes couples get lucky and their personalities and families of origin mesh seamlessly. That's rare. The blessing of having difficulties is that it forces the virtues of conflict resolution skills and dying to self. It can hurt but it's a spiritual purification.
May 12, 2015
(Reader's Tip) Love the whole person, especially their weaknesses.
May 11, 2015
"Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid…I am going away and I will come back to you." (John 14: 27-29) Separations like business trips or military deployments can strain a marriage. Plan a daily way to reconnect even if it is simply to pick a common time to pray for each other.
May 10, 2015
"This is my commandment: love one another as I love you." (John 15:12) Christ loves you and your spouse more than we can ever imagine. Just think of how glad He is to see you and your spouse love each other. Continue to love each other and to serve Him.


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|What's great about Tennessee? by Fretland VanVoorst, Jenny, 1972- author.
Details some of the attractions that the state has to offer, from Bell Witch Cave and Dollywood to the Tennessee Aquarium and Lookout Mountain.
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|What's great about Pennsylvania? by Marciniak, Kristin.
Details some of the attractions that the state has to offer, from Lancaster County and Gettysburg to the Pocono Mountains and Valley Forge.
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|What's great about North Carolina? by Yasuda, Anita.
Details some of the attractions that the state has to offer, from Ocracoke Island and Tweetsie Railroad to the Biltmore Estate and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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|What's great about New York? by Malaspina, Ann, 1957-
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Details some of the attractions that the state has to offer, from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Union Trading Post to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo.
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|Plants and animals of the Great Lakes by LaPlante, Walter, author.
Explores the animal and plant life native to North America's Great Lakes region.
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|Scarlett the cat to the rescue - fire hero by Loewen, Nancy, 1964-
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|Shailene Woodley by Sjonger, Rebecca.
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|Sacajawea by Krull, Kathleen, author.
"Sacajawea was only sixteen when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history. She traveled over four thousand miles by foot, canoe, and horse-all while carrying a baby on her back! Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed. Two hundred years later, we still can see how her unique journey demonstrated the strength and value of women"--
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|Queen of the diamond - the Lizzie Murphy story by McCully, Emily Arnold, author, illustrator.
"A picture book biography about Lizzie Murphy, the first woman to play in a major league exhibition game and the first person to play on both the New England and American leagues' all-star teams"--
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|Neymar - the new PeleÌ by Illugi JoÌkulsson, author.
"This book tells the story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, one of the great players of the game, from his childhood days in Brazil to his signing by the legendary Spanish soccer club Barcelona for a record amount of money. One of the biggest names at the 2014 World Cup, Neymar, playing for Brazil, sustained a serious injury but healed quickly and is now back on the field, winning games for Barcelona. The book also traces the history of the Brazilian national team, the most successful organizat
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|Moths by Schuh, Mari C., 1975- author.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the physical features of moths and briefly describes their life cycle. Includes picture glossary"--
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|Mosquitoes by Schuh, Mari C., 1975- author.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how mosquitoes find food and briefly describes their life cycle. Includes picture glossary"--
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|More web design with HTML5 by Van Lent, Colleen, author.
"Learn intermediate HTML5 skills with these interesting activities. With this companion to Web Design with HTML5, makers can take their computer skills to the next level. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided by publisher.
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|Migration nation - animals on the go from coast to coast by O'Sullivan, Joanne, author.
An introduction to the migration patterns of nine very different types of animals, from gray whales and sandhill cranes to polar bears and monarch butterflies, discusses their life cycles and how to spot them.
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|Megalosaurus by Lee, Sally, 1943- author.
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"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives"--Page 4 of cover.
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|Where is Mount Everest? by Medina, Nico, 1982- author.
Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, describing its ancient beginnings, the first human settlers, and historic climbs.
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Recent Calvert Hall graduate and lacrosse standout Timmy Kelly has followed an impressive trail. Like his cousins, Johnny and Stephen, and his brother, Patrick, he completed a stellar career as a Cardinal and got selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Classic.
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Senior midfielder Alex Woodall was the most dominating player in the area's toughest league and the catalyst for No. 1 St. Mary's, which captured its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown since 1996.


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Whitman strives for a very campus but with its high tuition and distance from big cities it is definitely lacking. There are many rich Seattleites here. But there are certainly groups and clubs for people who are in some way different (Black Students Union, Club Latino, GLBTQ Club, First Gen/Working Class Club)
Party Scene:
There are definitely party options at the frat houses on the weekend and at off campus houses, but there is no pressure to party if you don't want to. You can easily find other things to do on the weekends. The bar and club scene here is nonexistent -- it's really just parties within the campus.
Campus Food:
There are three main dining halls as well as a cafeteria in Reid Campus Center. Two of the dining halls serve the same/similar dishes but between the three you can almost always find something you like since each has ~3 options for every meal. Reid is also a popular option as well because it is open later and has more options. Reid and the cafe in the library (open 8 pm-1 am) both use flex spending.
Greek Life:
Greek life plays a significant role on campus but it isn't overwhelming.
Off-Campus Dining:
Unless you have a car your options are limited to downtown. There are quite a few places there but for cheaper food/fast food you'll need to find a ride. Most places close pretty early, even on weekends.
Process was as simple as it can be, and the financial aid office is extremely helpful with any questions or concerns.
Campus Housing:
Residence Hall staff is fantastic, very well trained to handle just about anything. Halls are comfortable and all are close to academic buildings. The only exception is North Hall -- it's a bit out of the way. Nothing outside of walking distance though. Another issue is the lack of AC during the summer months, as Prentiss Hall is the only one with AC.
Campus Quality:
Beautiful campus. Plenty of great places to study or socialize. All facilities are well taken care of and current.
Average weather, not too hot or cold. Rains slightly more than average but nothing unbearable.
Health & Safety:
Security present throughout night and available to walk students home if they request, new security app is great, security posts throughout campus to call for help. There have been a few car break ins and bike thefts lately but if you properly store/lock your items you will have no problem.
Computers and printers in most academic buildings, available 24/7 in library, wifi is decent but occasionally cuts out (only for a minute or so)
Health & Safety:
The health center is always open (and willing to unjudgmentally help if you've had too much to drink), and the security staff is friendly and helpful.
The town is small, but if you want to get out of the tiny "downtown" area, you need a vehicle. The college doesn't provide any transportation, so the best you can do is hope one of your friends has a car.
You need a computer for school work, but you can usually find an available one in the library or in a lab. The internet is spotty in the dorms.
Greek Life:
Greek Life is a really large part of campus life, and I find that unpleasant. It's the only thing to do on weekend nights if you're into drinking (there's no party/drinking scene independent of Greek life).
Diversity is a huge problem at Whitman. For the most part, the school attracts white kids from relatively privileged and liberal backgrounds coming from San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, small towns/cities of the Pacific Northwest and Mid-west. Overall the school has very little ethnic/racial, economic, political, religious and sexual diversity. While the school makes strides to improve its diversity with scholarships and program development, Whitman struggles.
Off-Campus Dining:
Within walking distance there are three cafes (not including starbucks) that have delicious pastries, and your typical boutique coffee drinks. Those include: Coffee Perk, the Patisserie, and Olive. Olive also offers sandwiches, salad and some delicious pizza. Also within walking distance, there is a sandwich place called 'Graze' and a pizza place called 'Sweet Basil.' Most of these restaurants and cafes are moderately cheap, but definitely not great deals. To have some typical fast food (taco bell, panda express, Mcdonalds), you have to drive or walk a longer distance. Walla Walla, a wine tasting destination, also offers some awesome but super pricey restaurants/tourist traps including Saffron, Brasserie four, and Whitehouse Crawford. But, if you love ethnic food (sushi, indian, ethiopian) you're going to be hard-pressed to find your sashimi or naan.
Whitman is not your typical pacific northwest school. In fact, because of Whitman's location in eastern Washington, the weather is almost desert like: more dry and clear than rainy and overcast. However, it does get cold in the winter, dropping down to the high 20s mid 30s. February is the most miserable of months- the sky is an unrelenting grey and it's cold. But, come spring, the weather picks up like normal.
As almost all liberal arts colleges pride themselves in small class size and student-teacher relations, Whitman is no exception. But, unlike some schools, Whitman toots its horn truthfully. Professors are extremely available to students, and honor their office hours. Additionally, each student has a major adviser of their choosing who is always there to help, especially in terms of academic planning, workload, and registration. Professors are not overloaded with student population, so every Whittie gets both the academic and personal attention they need.
Campus Quality:
Before coming to Whitman College, I heard people jokingly refer to it as "the happiest place on earth," the disneyland of all colleges if you will. While this title is problematic in that it generalizes the well-being/emotional stability of the student body at large, this generalization is actually very close to the truth. Many Whitties (whitman students) just happen to be very happy people. Smiling is infectious at Whitman, even during finals... strangely enough...
Party Scene:
Whitman College nightlife is limited to off-campus house parties and frat parties all within walking distance of campus. While there are a couple of restaurants and cafes in town as well as a few bars, Walla Walla is, for the most part, a sleepy place with 5 blocks of main street. If you're looking to party at a nightclub, and be out on the town late, Whitman College is not the place for you. But, If you like getting drunk in wheat fields, then give it a second look.
Campus strictness really depends on where you live. If you're living in dorms, you can expect rather average to strict policy about noise, drinking and partying. Expect that an RA will knock on your door if you're having a loud party past quiet hours- especially on a week night. And, during final exam week, dorm staff is very strict about maintaining quiet hours. But, if you live off campus- even in a frat house, policy is a lot more lenient. But even so, Whitman staff's implementation comes down to repeated warnings as opposed to punishment.
Campus Quality:
Whitman college facilities offer up more than just your typical liberal arts college. Equipped with a 24 hour library, rock climbing wall, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, gym, sauna, rock garden, outdoor amphitheater, tons of open green space, and a picturesque clock tower - there's a lot to do and see. And, Whitman has a lot of events and traditions especially for incoming freshman- concerts, a salsa night, and Voices of Whitman. But, the benefits of Whitman's facilities are limited to campus, as the college's location in Walla Walla is far from any major city nearby.
Off-Campus Housing:
Whitman owns a variety of off campus houses that they rent out to Whitman students; however, to obtain these popular houses is through a lottery system. If you don't receive a house from them, then you have to find your own housing. Whitman doesn't help their students too much to find alternative housing. There are plenty of off campus housing--there's an apartment complex close by--but many close and nice homes are passed down to groups of students who know the current tenants. This makes it difficult to know that a rental is even available and to procure these properties. You usually have to know someone who knows someone to get a house that you'll be happy to live in that's not too far from campus.
It gets cold during the winter which makes leaving your house or the dorms a bit more difficult to do compared to other schools in warmer climates. Since you attend the school mainly during the colder seasons, the motivation to socialize sometimes is lower since you have to have to make the trek through the cold and snow to your next destination. However, the cold does not seem to affect greatly the amount of socialization.
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Though Whitman has had its ups and downs, overall, most students have absolutely loved it and feel there is no possible college better for them. Many warn that it does take some adjusting (especially with Walla Walla being less metropolitan than what some are used to), but of course, that's a large part of what college itself is, no matter where you are. At Whitman, it's challenging to adjust to the environment; if you find something drastically contrasting to what you're accustomed to before college, perhaps more so than it would be at other schools closer to larger cities. In general, most students have found they need to make a larger adjustment of some kind to Whitman's environment, but most have loved their experiences once they found a comfortable niche.
Many seniors find it difficult to leave Whitman because of the bonds they create with people there, be it with students or professors. Whitman also has a very strong and supportive network of alumni, which is indicative of the bond many people have with Whitman. Several students feel they've grown in many positive ways by being put through the challenges of Whitman, and all in all, wouldn't change their experiences there for the world. It's said to be a unique and special place, unlike any environment most students have ever been in, and many think it will be difficult to leave when graduation comes. The people really make the school, and are some of the most thoughtful, well-spoken, humorous, and genuine people you'll find anywhere.
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