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Solar Sister: Empowering African Women Through Enterprise With Solar Technology
Solar Sister is a social enterprise that empowers women with an Avon-style distribution system for solar technology, enabling them to earn income and improve their businesses with clean solar light.
Even small amounts of electricity can dramatically improve the lives of women and their communities living with acute energy poverty. Rural farmholders particularly benefit from the economic and environmetal benefits of solar technology. In Sub-Saharan Africa, women produce up to 80% of basic foodstuffs. Giving these women access to life changing solar technology is an important improvement that increases productivity and income.
Solar Sister takes on the social, environmental and economic impacts of energy poverty using an innovative market based approach that empowers women through economic opportunity. With an Avon-style distribution program for solar lamps, Solar Sister combines the breakthrough potential of micro-solar lighting with a deliberately women-centered direct sales network. The powerful engine of women's economic empowerment drives a scalable program of clean energy adaptation in remote villages, resulting in direct improvement in household income and quality of life and a significant contribution to improve local air quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation.
Empowering women is key to progress and prosperity. Creating economic opportunities for women has a multiplier effect on social and economic progress of their communities and our world. Solar light opens the door to better health, improved education and further economic and environmental benefits.
Solar light creates important benefits for rural farmers. A founding story of our organization is the story of Rebecca, who chose to put a solar light in her chicken room. Rebecca knew that chickens only eat when they can see, and by increasing the hours of light, the chickens ate more, and were healthier. They laid more eggs, improving the economics of her operation and providing income that allowed her to buy seeds, and eventually a goat, pigs, and even a cow. From the simple improvement of a single light, Rebecca built a farm and eventually a school where she teaches children to read and write, and also how to do small plot farming.
Solar Sister lamps improve productivity by allowing for productive work in the evenings, and are also able to be used to charge cell phones to increase connectivity, allowing farmers to check on prices and market more effectively. In additon, replacing the need to purchase kerosene, which can cost up to 40% of a households income, with solar lamps frees up valuable income.
Solar Sister creates critical, lasting change in the lives of the rural poor, women and girls living with the devastating effects of energy poverty in rural Africa. In doing so, it becomes a beacon of light, hope and opportunity.
Needs Assessment
Go into any schoolyard with a geeky technological gadget, and you will be surrounded by a jostling circle of boys wanting to see it, try it out, take it apart and see how it works. This is as true in New York City as it is in Kampala. It's not that girls don't have the smarts to understand technology, it's just that the cultural and educational bias has been to exclude them and keep them on the other side of a persistent and pervasive technology gender-gap. If women and girls are not intentionally included in technology advances, then they are unintentionally excluded.
In rural Africa, the technology gender-gap is even wider, and has devastating consequences as girls miss out on education and opportunity because they do not have access to simple technological solutions to their everyday burdens. Without adequate light, girls miss out on study time, as they normally attend to domestic chores after school, unlike their brothers who do their school assignments immediately when they get home from school. So the girls fall behind in school and are more likely to drop out. Without adequate light, women are hampered in their ability to care and provide for their families as they struggle to cook dinner by the poor light of tadoobas — open flame kerosene lanterns — and spend too much of their time and the family's income on gathering fuel.
Since women and girls are the procurers and managers of fuel use, if they don't have access, the technology is not adapted at the household level, and the women and girls are left, both literally and figuratively, in the dark.
Solar Sister Solution
The most important step to end poverty is to create employment and income opportunities. Solar Sister does just that by providing the women with a "business in a bag", a complete business start-up kit including inventory, training and marketing support , empowering women to run their own independent micro-businesses selling solar lamps. The women form a by-women, to-women distribution network that is strengthened by women's natural circles of family, friends and community. This direct-sales network brings the solar technology right to the women's doorstep and provides income opportunities for the women.
It is the "Sister" in Solar Sister that creates a space for women to gain exposure to the technology and become comfortable adapting it to everyday use. Because Solar Sister deliberately reaches out to women and girls we can listen to and respond to their particular needs. Our women-centered approach allows us to create an open and welcoming environment for women to "get their hands on" the technology. Once the women adapt it for their own households, they are the best, most effective sales force in the world – as they use their natural networks to spread the word and provide valuable, trusted product endorsement. The women rely on their own user-based expertise and existing networks to achieve success. The benefits to the women entrepreneurs are direct and immediate: they have income to support their families and improve their lives. In addition, the benefits of access to solar light extend to their entire community as families improve their household economics by replacing expensive kerosene with solar light.
Solar Sister is a self-sustaining, scalable program that closes the gap by bringing the technology to the women through trusted channels (other women in their community), and by providing education, training and women-centered marketing support. The women become change agents in their communities, providing access to clean, dependable solar light for homes, schools and clinics. Solar Sister's investment in women entrepreneurs generates a lifetime of income and a path out of poverty for an entire rural family while also improving the environment.
Plan and Execution
Solar Sister's strategy is to partner with local women's groups to benefit from their existing infrastructure and deep roots in the community. Our initial partnerships include The Mother's Union of Uganda (MU), The Maranatha School (Maranatha), and Project Diaspora's Women of Kireka (WOK) project.
Required Resources
The $12,000 Africa Rural Connect Prize will provide working capital financing for inventory costs associated with investment in 20 new Solar Sister entrepreneurs. The Initial inventory for each Solar Sister comprises 2 cases of solar lanterns. Solar Sister provides co-investment of training and ongoing marketing support for the Solar Sister entrepreneurs. The proceeds of sales provide income to support ongoing operations and provide an income through commissions to the Solar Sister entrepreneurs. In this way, the initial investment of the ARC Prize is leveraged through the power of the market to generate lifelong income and benefits.
Business Plan
Solar Sister uses a micro-consignment method: Solar Sisters pay for the lamps that they sell when they sell them, retaining a commission on each sale and providing a margin to Solar Sister to cover the cost of operations. Thus the inventory loan is repaid each time the inventory is turned over and invested in a new inventory. The Solar Sisters are conservatively projected to sell 2.3 lanterns per week: resulting in inventory turnover of 5 times per year, providing income to the Solar Sister of $450 per annum each. Solar Sister supports this investment with a co-investment in training and marketing support to ensure that the women are empowered to build successful businesses. After the initial investment, the sales of solar lamps provide a sustainable income stream that will enable the women to continue to earn income and provide profits that will be reinvested back into the community in the form of community benefit renewable energy projects, such as solar water pumps for drip irrigation systems.
Economic and Social Impact/ Return on Investment
The economic benefits are directly measurable and provide benchmarks for measuring the health and social benefits. In addition to the direct benefit of economic empowerment by the Solar Sister entrepreneurs, Solar Sister generates broad social and environmental benefits as well. Public health benefits of displacing fuel-based lighting with solar lanterns are great. According to World Health Organization, about 1.5 million women and children die due to respiratory, heart and other soot-related harm every year. Kerosene is responsible for a large number of burn injuries and fires, which disproportionately affect women and girls in rural areas. Solar Sister is committed to displace these adverse affects of kerosene by expanding use of solar products in Africa.
- In bold terms, each Solar Sister generates $4,350 in revenues each year, distributing 120 solar lights that benefit 600 people each year.
- Every dollar invested in Solar Sister is continually reinvested in women's economic empowerment, generating a lifetime of income and providing ongoing financial, social and environmental returns.
- Each solar lamp improves the quality of life with improved light quality, an important reduction in indoor air pollution, and $90 per year economic benefit per household by displacing the need for costly kerosene.
- Each solar lantern in its useful life of 10 years displaces the use of about 500-600 litres of kerosene, thereby mitigating about 1.5 tonnes of CO2.
- In summary: 20 Solar Sisters will sell 7,200 solar lanterns in the three year period displacing over 3.96 million litres of kerosene and mitigating nearly 10,800 tonnes of CO2.
Real World Impact
Solar Sister's mission is that of light, hope and opportunity. Solar Sister empowers African women and girls to be everyday changemakers by being in charge of their well being as well as for the common good of their families and communities. Its far-reaching real world impact encompasses economic, environmental, health and social benefits as described below:
Economic Impact: The key to the Solar Sister model lies in the self-sustaining economics of the distribution program. Every $1 invested in Solar Sister generates over $20 in revenues that support the program. The economic benefits are directly measurable and provide benchmarks for measuring the health and social benefits. Each solar lamp improves the quality of life with improved light quality, an important reduction in indoor air pollution, and $90 per year economic benefit per household by displacing the need for costly kerosene. Every dollar invested in Solar Sister is continually reinvested in women's economic empowerment, generating a lifetime of income and providing ongoing financial, social and environmental returns.
Employment and Empowerment Impact: Solar Sister's strategy is to provide direct employment to 100 women entrepreneurs over next one year bringing the benefit of solar light to over 62,500 people with cumulative household economic benefit of $1.12 million. The ARC prize will help us reach this ambitious goal with support at this key period of growth. This will be scaled to 1000 Solar Sisters over next three years and 10,000 Solar Sisters over five year period. To manage and support the Solar Sister grassroots network, local management teams will also be employed creating an ecosystem of clean energy services. Solar Sister will also have indirect benefits for small-businesses and community through schools, clinics, and Internet kiosks. One of the most far-reaching benefits of the Solar Sister program is the enabling impact of electricity on productivity, as shops are able stay open in the evenings with the benefit of solar light and home-based workers are able to continue to be productive after dark also. This is particularly important in rural areas where most families are engaged in subsistence farming which occupies their daytime activities, and the ability to use the evening hours for study or work is a tremendous gain in opportunity.
Environmental Impact: Solar Sister works for the benefit of people, planet and pocket. The economic and employment benefits listed above bring benefits to the pockets of women entrepreneurs and their rural customers . At the same time, the program yields significant environmental benefits. Each solar lantern in its useful life of 10 years displaces the use of about 500-600 litres of kerosene, thereby mitigating about 1.5 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide ( CO2). The 1.6 million solar lanterns sold by the Solar Sisters in the five-year period will displace over 900 million litres of kerosene and mitigate nearly 2.5 million tonnes of CO2. The program will thus help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change in a modest but important way.
Public Health Impact: Displacing inefficient and harmful fuel-based lighting with solar lanterns will have health benefits for small farmers and their communities. According to World Health Organization, about 1.5 million women and children die due to respiratory, heart and other soot-related harm every year. Kerosene is responsible for a large number of burn injuries and fires, which disproportionately affect women and girls in rural areas. Solar Sister is committed to displace these adverse affects of kerosene by expanding use of solar products in Africa.
Katherine Lucey
Founder & Executive Director
Solar Sister
e-mail: [email protected]
skype: lucey.katherine
twitter: @Solar_Sister
website: www.solarsister.org
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Belief from Brendan Rodgers is the crucial element which has allowed a number of youngsters to enjoy a first-team opportunity, according to Rodolfo Borrell.
The U21s coach has watched former charges Raheem Sterling, Suso and Andre Wisdom feature in the Reds' starting XI on a consistent basis this season.
Such success has engendered an atmosphere of hope and motivation at the Academy, with Borrell of the opinion that the boss' willingness to give young players a chance is vital.
"If he didn't believe in the youngsters, it would be really difficult - some lads would go through, but not so many," Borrell explained to Liverpoolfc.com.
"We have to consider that and be thankful that the first-team manager is giving the lads so many opportunities," added the Spaniard, whose U21s are unbeaten in league football in 2012-13.
"I have to say that for the same reason that he is pleased with the work that is being done and we are doing here, I am also really pleased to have him as a manager.
"I always said that you can develop, you can do many things at the Academy, but you need to have a person in the first team who has such a belief in the youngsters."
With the likes of Conor Coady, Adam Morgan and Jack Robinson also earning experience with the senior team, Borrell could not be happier with the manager's policies.
"It's a matter for us to put all the effort in order to make the lads ready," continued the former Barcelona youth coach.
"At least when they get the possibility to go to Melwood and join the first-team squad for training sessions that they get in there with the right tempo, the right mentality, with the same style and understanding of the whole thing. That is very important.
"Obviously the next step is giving them a chance to perform for our first team, [which] depends only on our first-team coach."
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COE Home > Education Resources > BOOKS R4 TEENS > > BOOK REVIEW - Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love, and Learning
Canfield, Jack, Mark Victor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger, comp. (1997). Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love, and Learning. Deerfield Beach, FLA: Health Communications, Inc. 352 pp.
Grade range: 6-12
Genre: nonfiction
Summary and Critique
This batch of Chicken Soup consists of 101 stories, poems, and cartoons of life, love, and learning every teenager can relate to and learn from without feeling criticized or judged. The book is divided into eight themes – relationships, friendship, family, love and kindness, learning, tough stuff, making a difference, and reaching for goals. Each thematic section contains thirteen one-to five-page inspirational stories offering advice through real life lessons. Chicken Soup fans will find this book strengthens the heart and calms the spirit. Teens will discover their own feelings are normal and that they are not alone.
In"Losing the 'Us,'" sixteen-year-old Lia discovers the difficulties of finding one's individuality after ending a long-term relationship. Actress Jenny Garth describes her concept of home in "I am Home." in "Be Cool…Stay in School," Jason describes a program his school developed to prevent students from dropping out. Frank, a high school student, performs a selfless and random act of kindness in "Reaching Out to a Stranger."
Written in common language with a non-didactic tone, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul offers stories that cover common teen emotions and problems. These emotions cross all ethnic, socioeconomic and gender lines. There are stories about dreams realized and loves lost, overcoming shyness and surviving a suicide, triumph and tragedy, and forgiveness. Each story speaks to the reader.
Friends and enemies
Challenges and Triumphs
The Individual vs. Society
Love, Sex, and Romance
Author/Illustrator/Editor Information
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger are compliers of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. All three have worked on previous Chicken Soup titles and have been involved or are currently involved with various projects promoting emotional health.
For more information on these compilers or on the Chicken Soup series:
http://www.chickensoup.com/ Features information on the Chicken Soup series.
http://www.jackcanfield.com/ Jack Canfield's home page.
http://www.markvictorhansen.com/ Mark V. Hansen's home page.
http://www.bookbrowse.com/dyn_/author/authorID/422.htm Biographical information on Kimberly Kirberger.
Media Connections
Dead Poet's Society (1989) Teenagers at a private school learn about life, friendship, and literature from each other and from a passionate English teacher.
Fifteen & Pregnant (1998) A fifteen-year-old girl must make difficult decisions concerning her pregnancy.
The Breakfast Club (1985) Five very different Teens learn about relationships, friendship, love, and cliques while serving detention together.
Baby Love (1996) This documentary contains interviews with teen mothers from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds. The teen mothers discuss their views on love, sex, relationships, responsibilities and parenting.
Brian's Song (1972) A professional football player, Gale Sayers, befriend dying cancer patient, Brian Piccolo.
The Color of Friendship (2000) A Caucasian South African girl becomes an exchange student, and lives with an African American family in Washington D.C.
Seventh Heaven (WB) The Camden family and their friends confront a variety of life issues.
Lizzy McGuire (NICK) A high school girl deals with the trials and tribulations of being a teenager.
Online Resources
http://www.teenhealthfx.com/ Information on emotional health, drugs, relationships, sports & nutrition, general health and illness.
http://www.selfgrowth.com/teenage.html Teen & parenting information, articles, links
http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/ Information on drugs, sexual health, healthy eating.
Related Texts
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, comp. (2001). Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned. Deerfield Beach, FLA: Health Communications, Inc. 343 pp. Heartfelt stories about Teens experiencing tough life lessons.
Vienne, Veronique. (2002). The Art of the Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life. New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers. 96pp. Encourages reader to savor the fullness of life in brief, joyful installments.
Hidier, Tanuja. (2002). Born Confused. New York: Scholastic Press. 413pp. Personal account of an Indian-American teen expressed through the eyes of an insightful narrator.
Brashares, Ann. (2001). Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. New York : Delacorte Press. 294pp. Story of four best friends, the biggest summer of their lives, and the magical pants that bring it all together. Celebration of life, laughter, roots and self-discovery.
Teaching Ideas
(1) "Someone Special" Have students honor those with whom they are journeying through life by writing a creative poem or drawing/painting a picture of someone important to them.
[Summarized/adapted from "My Book of Others" by Ronna L. Edelstein in Ideas Plus, Book 19. Urbana, IL: National Council of the Teachers of English. pp. 17-19.]
(2) "A Thematic Bulletin Board" Teacher provides ideas tied to current theme of study or reading. Students work in small groups to write proposal for bulletin board. The final product adds to their understanding of theme or literary work.
[Summarized/adapted from "Themed Bulletin Boards as a Collaborative Activity" by Marie Rogers in Ideas Plus, Book 18. Urbana, IL: National Council of the Teachers of English. pp. 68-70.]
(3)"Photographic Point of View" Show photos on overhead. Distribute a list of starter questions and ask students to comment on photo. Questions can relate to mood, feelings, and what it means to them based on their personal experiences.
[Summarized/adapted from "Exploring Point of View through Photographs" by Aimee Nichols in Classroom Notes Plus. Urbana, IL: National Council of the Teachers of English. October 1998 pp. 1-2.]
(Review written by Yasemin Florey and edited by Jennifer E. Moore)


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Summer is here in metro Detroit at full strength and that can only mean one thing: Motor City Shakedown 9 is right around the corner. This first weekend Detroit tradition is set to rock the motor city from Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th. Events will range from the simple to the sublime and will feature over 100 scooters and riders from around the midwest and beyond. Be sure to visit the event website and the pre-registration page to get set-up. Still $15 (pre-reg) and $20 (at the rally) for the best bargain of any rally!
Here's a rundown of planned events for MCSD 9:
Friday, August 2nd - Meet and greet event at The Stonehouse, Detroit's oldest and best biker bar and home of a ton of atmosphere (and a resident bar cat). An optional night ride is scheduled for around 9pm. Post Stonehouse, there is a late night bonfire down the street at the grounds of Theatre Bizarre's original location. After that, get some rest because you've got a big day on Saturday.
Saturday, August 3rd - Join up for the famous Rover breakfast put on again this year by Rovers Sally and Charlie at The Rust Belt Market in downtown Ferndale. Have some breakfast and take a walk around the Rust Belt to see some cool and freaky work from local artists and makers. Breakfast will be followed by the main ride - this time it's back to the "sticks" on a 20 Lakes Ride. Scooters will leave Ferndale with our traditional police escort and head west on a gorgeous trip around some of Metro Detroit's amazing lakes. Mid-ride, riders will be stopping at The White Lake Inn for pizza and drinks at their Tiki Bar before heading back to the Ferndale Area. The ride is about 70 miles and will be getting back to the Ferndale area between 5 and 6pm. After the ride, attendees can head to Ferndale's One Eyed Betty's for dinner or you can relax back at your hotel for a few hours till the evening activities.
Saturday Night at 8pm – Meet the gang at "Jam Handy" on East Grand Blvd in Detroit. There will be DJ's, dancing and maybe even karaoke, until the early hours. This is a place that you have to see to believe and you will remember this experience. Around midnight, grab your raffle tickets to see if you won a raffle bag or the big Kahuna - a 1966 Sears Blue Badge Vespa 150!
August 4th - Sunday. It's time to recover, pack up and say goodbye for another year, but first, join the Rovers on Sunday morning for breakfast at The Imperial on Woodward Ave in Ferndale. Great food, delicious drinks and a killer atmosphere will make your trip home just a little bit better.
What are you doing in two weeks? Come and see Detroit, you'll never forget it.
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When Sherman and Leroy get a bath we have a basic routine.
They get wet.
They get shampooed.
They get rinsed.
They get on the grooming table.
They get dried.
We've done it this way since they were puppies and they know the routine well.
So well, that if you falter at all from that routine they know it and they make sure to let let you know that they know.
Just like Leroy let me know that I broke our bathing routine on Thursday when I gave him bath and decided that, since it was such a gorgeous day outside, I would let him air a dry a bit before getting him on the table and blow drying him.
After I rinsed him he jumped right up on the table, which is good, I'm glad he knows the routine, but he refused to jump back down when I told him I wasn't going to dry him yet and he just sat there glaring at me.
I can only imagine what he was thinking.
Eventually, I broke down and dried him because I couldn't take the pressure of the glare.
So how about you? Does your dog ever let you know when you break their routine?
Welcome to Monday Mischief – The pet blog hop that wraps up the weekend! This Blog Hop is brought to you by Alfie's Blog, Snoopy's Dog Blog, and My Brown Newfies.
38 Comments on Breaking Routine
Oh wow that is a glare and a half… I'd probably break down too! 😉
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We have a routines here. I have to because I have a toddler and dogs. If I am running late and do not keep to our scheduled routine, the dogs let me know! They are not happy when their schedule is not followed and I will hear about it in great detail with the eyes and the whining.
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Ha ha I love that they have you so well trained! Mity is very similar he has his evening routine, when he has his evening walk then decides it should be bed time so he takes himself off to bed. Half and hour later he comes down and glares at us as if to point out it is bed time. He's very cute!
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They know how to work us, don't they?? Cute!
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Dogs (and cats) like routine. They like knowing what to expect. They are masters of paying attention to details. It's why we can train them. (Yes, we can train cats, too!) The only routine my crew care enough about to provide commentary is the feeding routine. They know when I'm late. To the minute.
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Pip was pretty good about baths, but Ruby is always jumping out of the tub mid-bath and spraying shampoo everywhere!
Like Susan said, the dinner routine better play out on schedule! You would think they wear watches!
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Man they are addicted to routine!!!
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Ha ha ha! All. the. time! I love that glare! We've had our share of dirty looks like that one, too.
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His head actually lights of discontent. Good thing you went back to the old routine.
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I think that is great that they have a routine. I like the stink eye. Have a great day.
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We have our morning breakfast routine and our night supper routine, our mom sometimes gets off the routine schedule tho and then we make her pay in many ways…….next day she is back on schedule.
stella rose
LOL…That look. I would have caved too. Torrey shocked me the other day. I took her to my friends to give her a bath, and once we were in the bathroom, she jumped right in the tub!
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Haha! His stink eye is so adorable!
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Gotta love Leroy. I get the glare at dinnertime…everyday…like I'm going to forget to feed them!
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Hi Y'all,
Sorry we haven't been around much, but the Humans are super busy this time of year and my Human Mama has been suffering from migraine, so we've been missin' out.
My Human is about to drag me out for a bath and grooming…wonder if Sherman could teach me to give her that "evil eye"?
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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My dogs have a bath routine too. When I start the water, they hide,
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We have a feeling you guys love all that attention
Lily & Edward
ha ha ha – now that's too funny. THE look and all… you'd think most dogs would prefer to skip the dryer! Too cute!
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That look is HILARIOUS! What a big goober! We're trying to break some routines, here. Things like biting mama's butt when she's letting you out the back door. Or barking when someone comes in the front door and not stopping until they go out the back door. UGH!
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Only when it comes to their Greenies dental chew treat. Harley knows approx. what time distribution is to occur. Nothing will distract him from harassing me and reminding me what I'm supposed to be doing around the 4:00pm hour. So funny about the blow dryer. Dogs are a trip aren't they?
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It's funny how they are so use to the routines that we have created. They become a creature of our habits and if we deviate they certainly let us know don't they. Our Abbie is our four legged alarm clock, even on weekends when we don't necessarily want to get up at 4am…. Still love them with all our hearts…
That looks says "Get with it Mom or there will be retribution". Lol
Love that glare! My four Australian Labradoodles definitely know how things are done and when, particularly dinner and the glare is employed to remark on change from routine. Example: dinner is behind schedule. All four boys get up, stand and glare at me in my reading chair. I pretend to ignore them. They wait five minutes then as one all four dogs move across the room to where my other half sits in his reading chair and stand glaring at him intently, more focused than ever. We are both deeply amused. One of us breaks and calls "Release the Kraken!" and the boys know they've won, tails wag and we all head for food prep. All in good fun and we don't do it every time. They have a great sense of humor. We love it that they have opinions. They aren't bratty at all and are willing to "discuss" a situation and accept a change once explained. They might grumble a bit but we think quiet vocalization is reasonable under these circumstances. Hence our dogs also express quiet pleasure, displeasure, bliss, etc. verbally in a non bark. It's kind of an extension of the glare but verbal. It's acceptable, reasoning communication and I'm all for it. Why should the choices be bark/growl? They are capable of so much more as evidenced by the briliance of the glare. Note: I am compelled to mention the yen glare (will you?) vs. the yang glare (you will!).
Leroy is definitely giving you the "You're doing it wrong" glare! Bentley knows the bathtub routine very well. He only lets me know when I make a mistake in his feeding schedule!
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Hey! I would love a Newfie! They are beautiful dogs! But I think I have enough with 3 dogs and 2 cats!
Take care!
So adorable! That's alot of dog to bath!
That is funny. We let Mom know if she ever strays from set procedure. We don't like changing things up much.
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Ha Ha – that look says it all!!!
The only routine we don't like to have broken is mealtime:)
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Well, mom's a dog groomer so we know all about routines!! You look so shiny and clean!!!
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Oh how I always enjoy reading your posts. I'm a giant breed lover myself and they can have such personalities!
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You mess with the routine, you pay the price! At best it leads to great confusion.
The cutest routine related story? When hubby forgot to pick me up from the gym. There he is, driving innocently home with the dogs giving him a very evil look. "What!? What's with you guys?" They just keep staring. Then it dawned on him. "Oh no!"
They took care of their mommy and reminded him he was forgetting something.
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Huxley glares. Wilhelm gives his best "what the *ahem*" face. But Brychwyn doesn't rely on subtle body language. He barks. Loudly. It is different than any other bark he does. It is only once. It is very serious. (But it makes Jason and I laugh!)
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That face! LOL
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The Kansas Golf Association Senior Series played their next to the last regular match on Tuesday September 2 at the Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence, Kan. The course is an 18-hole par 70 ranging in distance from 4,858 yards to 6,510 yards with slope ratings of 125 to 140. Extremely wet conditions from overnight rains added to the difficulty of the course. No players were able to post gross scoring under par.
In the Overall Flight gross scoring Michael Carey of Shawnee Mission, Kan. finished in first place at two over par. One stroke back was Mike Grosdidier of Lawrence, Kan. and in third place was Council Grove, Kan. resident Tim Tyner at five over. Net play resulted in Chris Luck of Oskaloosa, Kan. finishing in first place with an adjusted score of four under par.
Bel Aire, Kan. resident Loren Keely finished in first place of the 50-54 Flight gross scoring with a nine over par 79. Kerry Kruger of Topeka, Kan. finished in second at 12 over par and Jeff Holmes of Leawood, Kan. finished in third at 14 over par. Keely remained in first place in net play with an adjusted score of one under par.
Gross scoring of the 55 to 59 Flight ended with Mike Grosdidier in first at three over par, Tim Tyner in second at five over par, and Bob Hartmann of Shawnee, Kan. tied with Peter Robbins of Olathe, Kan. for third place at seven over par. Eddie Rodgers of Topeka, Kan. moved to first place in net scoring with an adjusted score of three over par.
Jay Warren of Garden City, Kan. finished at 10 over par to take first place in the 60 to 64 Flight and one stroke back was Pat Goeke of Paola, Kan. for second. Third place resulted in a three way tie between Doug Kaup of Phillipsburg, Kan., Bob McKinney of Olathe, Kan., and Chris Davis from Lawrence, Kan. at 13 over par. With an adjusted score of one over par, Warden remained in first place in the net scoring.
At two over par, Overall first place finisher Michael Carey took first place in the 65 to 69 Flight gross scoring. Second place went to Duane Creekmore from Wichita, Kan. at seven over par. Rob Gleissner of Olathe, Kan. and Steve Stockham of Saint George, Kan. finished tied for third place at eight over par. Chris Luck finished at four under par in net scoring for first place.
The 70 and Over Flight gross scoring resulted in David Anderson from Manhattan, Kan. finishing in first place at nine over par. Osborne, Kan. resident Ron Kaser finished in second at 17 over par and third place went to Jim Deines of Hill City, Kan. at 20 over par. Olathe, Kan. resident Ron Elliott finished in first place in net scoring with an adjusted score of even par.
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Non-profit art centers frequently provide exhibition space for new and cutting edge contemporary art as well as traditional fine art.
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Cardinal Cops Conference Crowns
Stanford takes two PCCSC titles
Cardinal Victorious at St. Francis Interconference
Ninth win of 2013 shelved for Stanford
Stanford Wins Aaron Szambecki Team Race
Team earns three top-five finishes on East Coast
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Cardinal victorious at John Jackson and St. Mary's Team Race
Sailing Posts Best ICSA Singlehanded Championships Finish Since 2006
Cardinal combo posts pair of top-six finishes
2011-12: Part of a conference-first, six league titles during academic year, by being a part of the winning coed team in the spring in the PCCSC... named the PCCSC Sailor of the Week, twice in the fall, after she and Mateo Vargas won the B Division of the Captain Hurst Trophy at Dartmouth by 20 points. The Cardinal were second overall... two weeks earlier had won the honor after she and Vargas sailed at the Coast Guard Academy, helping the Cardinal to a tenth place overall finish.
2010-11: Crewed eight regattas ... a part of Stanford's eighth-place performance in the National Team Championships
and the Cardinal's 13th-place finish at the Coed Nationals ... came in first or second on three occasions, all with Mateo Vargas as the skipper ... took first at the PCCSC Spring Coeds in the A Division, finishing in the top-five in all 12 of her races ... helped the Cardinal win the B Division with her second-place finish at the Captain Hurst Bowl on Oct. 16 ... came in second again less than a month later at the PCC Fall Dinghy Championships.
2009-10: All-Pacific Coast College Sailing Conference team as a crew member for the women and the coed teams... part of winning team that helped crew the Cardinal to PCCSC team title and a 16-1 finish... also won the women's PCCSC title with Eliza Richartz in the A Division... sailed at women's nationals where she and Richartz were 13th in May... won the third North Sectional with Richartz in February and the Bryson Women's Intersectional in October... crewed 12 races overall.
Prior to Stanford: Attended Santa Monica High ... won the U.S. Youth Sailing Championship in 2009 as well as the CFJ National Championship that same year ... sailed for America in the 2007 Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, where she was 16th out of 25 teams ... was also a recipient of the Levi Legacy Award in 2009 for overall accomplishment and leadership ... began sailing when she was 14, quitting club soccer to pursue the sport ... a member of the California Yacht Club.
Cardinal Catalogue: Daughter of Max King ... majoring in international relations.


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Producer prices in June 2007
July 18, 2007
The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods decreased 0.2 percent in June, seasonally adjusted. This decline followed advances of 0.9 percent in May and 0.7 percent in April.
Prices for finished energy goods declined 1.1 percent in June after increasing 4.1 percent in May. The gasoline index fell 3.9 percent following a 10.2-percent jump in the previous month.
Prices for finished consumer foods fell 0.8 percent in June following a 0.2-percent decrease in May.
The index for finished goods other than foods and energy increased 0.3 percent in June following a 0.2-percent increase in May.
During the first 6 months of 2007, the finished goods index rose at a 6.4-percent seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) after no change during the latter half of 2006. Prices for finished goods other than foods and energy advanced at a 2.3-percent SAAR for the 6 months ended June 2007 after rising at a 1.3-percent SAAR during the prior 6-month period.
From June 2006 to June 2007, prices for finished goods rose 3.3 percent, as shown in the chart.
These data are from the BLS Producer Price Index program. To learn more, see "Producer Price Indexes — June 2007" (PDF) (TXT), news release USDL 07-1093. All producer price indexes are routinely subject to revision once, 4 months after original publication, to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Producer prices in June 2007 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2007/jul/wk3/art03.htm (visited June 28, 2016).
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CU Love Stories: Married Couples Enjoy Working Together at CU
by Linda Besen, Publications and Creative Services
It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air — especially at CU, since we have a few hundred married couples who are both employed here. Couples appreciate their situation and find it enriches their work life.
"We have a clearer sense of what each other's work life is all about," said Claudia Van Gerven, senior instructor in the Honors Program, whose husband Dennis Van Gerven is a professor of anthropology. "We really understand each other's work environment because we share it."
"I would recommend the experience if the relationship is loving, trusting, and can be absolutely professional when necessary," said Dennis. "The best part is seeing my best friend every day." The Van Gervens have worked together at CU for over 20 years.
Angela Bryan and her husband Kent Hutchison met at CU as assistant professors in the psychology department. Said Bryan, "We both had our own research interests, labs and programs long before we met. We began collaborating personally and professionally about six years ago. Now when we talk about work we completely understand each other's perspective. As long as you're not in an arrangement where you see so much of your spouse that you get sick of them (and we're not), I think it is the best possible situation."
Are there problems working at the same institution? Peter Simons, coordinator of the Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement, and his wife Gayle Lalich, a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid, have been working together for about five years. Simons said, "If a couple has a solid relationship, then both working on campus shouldn't create problems. After all, the university is a very large institution with lots of room for each member of the couple to have their own 'space.'"
Couples notice a particular benefit in times of stress. Claudia Van Gerven said, "When I'm in crisis mode, it's nice to be able to turn to someone who has known me for 40 years for consolation and advice."
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Recent reports said that 23-year-old Cho Seung Hui listened compulsively to the Collective Soul song Shine and even wrote the song's lyrics on this dorm room wall. Days later he murdered 32 people at Virginia Tech before turning the gun on himself. This revelation begs the question: how does music effect adolescents?
Western Kentucky University freshman, Emily Prentice said a song sung by Rebecca St. James is one she can really identify with.
"Its talking about how she's waiting to have sex until she's married cause that's special to her and I feel the same way," Prentice explained.
WKU's Director of the Counseling and Testing Center, Karl Laves, said that teenagers tend to latch strongly to music because it expresses what's going on inside them.
It's a phenomenon he said begins at the age of puberty when teens hit a mental growth spurt.
"When they come across a song that's expressing the same thoughts they have in their mind, they feel a connection and sometimes fantasize a connection and over-exaggerate that connection," Laves said.
Such he said is the case with the shooter in Blacksburg, VA. He said that the lyrics of Shine, which talks about finding love, is a search for understanding that the killer may have been looking for.
"Because they've suddenly realized that they don't really understand themselves and so kind of assume no one else will," Laves explained.
Local disc jockey, Adam Winter agrees.
"I think if anybody looks at what this man has gone through, he was on a search. He was trying to find something. The tragic consequences are what he found the worst possible thing," Winter said.
Laves notes that while music is a strong influence in the lives of young people, it is not and should not be used as an excuse for behavior.
"Troubled people will find the song that speaks to them. In other words, it's not the lyrics, it's the person," Laves continues.
"Music is a vehicle. It's like any of the arts. It gets something out of you. Its never going to put something in you that's not there," notes Winter.
Prentice said music is a good thing for kids her age to connect with, if they want it to be.
"I think if you want it to be positive, it will. If you want it to be a negative anthem, then it could be," Prentice said.
Laves said the deep connection between music and adolescents doesn't fade as they get older, it just changes shape with the person's changing lifestyle.
For more information on music and how it can be a therapeutic outlet, visit musictherapy.org.


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Leading the way forward
We at Volvo Trucks recognise that Volvo is part of the environmental problems. But we also believe that Volvo is part of the solution. Since the early 90s, environmental care is one of our three core values. When you're buying a Volvo FH you're buying into our way of looking for sustainability all through the life of a truck – from the assembly line to the recycling of the bits and pieces.
Your new Volvo FH has been built almost without impacting the environment with carbon dioxide emissions. How can we say that? Well, five years ago, Volvo Trucks was the first truck manufacturer in the world to present a CO2-neutral plant. Today, several of our plants are CO2-neutral. Also, all plants are striving towards using renewable sources for energy such as sun, wind, water and biomass instead of the old fossil fuels. All in all, Volvo Trucks makes sure that the birth of your truck is as green as it gets.
When it comes to reducing emissions, the fact is that roughly 90 percent of the environmental impact caused by a diesel truck occurs during the truck's working life. That's the cold hard truth. Now, the good news is that Volvo Trucks can offer you plenty of help in order to reduce that impact. And since most of them concern fuel savings, there is a cash reward in it too. Contact your local dealer for more information on how to operate your new Volvo FH more fuel-efficiently.
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College Hockey:Niagara names former defenseman Oliveto new assistant
Niagara has rounded out its coaching staff with the addition of former Purple Eagles' defenseman Pat Oliveto as an assistant coach.
"I am very pleased to welcome Pat and his family back to the Niagara University community," Niagara head coach Dave Burkholder said in a press release. "He was a role model on and off the ice as a student-athlete. His experience as a professional player and his most recent coaching tenure at Buffalo State made him the best candidate for the coaching vacancy with Niagara hockey. He brings a great deal of passion and energy back to his alma mater. He truly is the perfect fit to our staff."
Oliveto, who played at Niagara from 2003-07, recorded 10 goals, 46 assists and 56 points in 138 games with the Purple Eagles and was named Niagara's male student-athlete of the year in 2007.
Following graduation, Oliveto spent two seasons in the ECHL with the Mississippi Sea Wolves before heading back to Western New York as an assistant coach with Buffalo State. With the Bengals, Oliveto was in charge of recruiting, while assisting with practices, video sessions and scouting.
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Photography Class by Judith Dahmen (3 hour Workshop)
Ever been unhappy about the images you have taken of your wonderful handmade quilts, cushions, purses and bags? In this class we will cover:
• Preparation of the item to be photographed
• Location: Where to photograph your finished products
• Time: When is the best time to take a shot of your finished quilt (or other craft item)
• Technical aspects such as aperture, speed, exposure
• Some points on lighting conditions
• Advice on compositional aspects
• How to achieve perspective
• Post-processing techniques
Depending on the weather the class will either include a practical session outside or a post-processing mini-workshop. Bring an item which you would love to take a good photo of but haven't managed so far.
Photography Talk by Judith Dahmen (Table Top session)
During this table top session we will talk about lighting, location and compositions aspects as well as some simple post-processing tricks.


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DJ Loudtone, one of the DMV's most versatile DJs, will spin his dynamic mix of hip-hop, latin, house and dancehall reggae - Saturday (June 21, 2014) at Vengeance, an art experience for the mature audience. This event is presented by Raymond "Wolverine" Weal and The Pack.
Vengeance (The Return of the Divergent Artists), is an exhibition of fine nude, risque', fantasy, erotic, tattoo art, graffiti, surrealism, makeup, gothic, body piercing and photography.
The presentation features a live nude art painting demo by Tony Dortch, and a make-up and bodypainting session by Nichelle Lewis of Faces by Nish. Tribal dance performances will be exquisitely dramatized by Naimah, Shaell Dancer, Dark Phoenix and Soliel Noir. Kat "Wild Kat" Tan from The Wild Kat Show, Cher Weal (The Genesis Muse of Wolverine), and Diviana (The Muse of Vengeance) will be your hosts for the evening.
The soundscape will be provided by Loudtone, a DJ skilled in all aspects of turntablism. He performs regularly in venues throughout the DC metropolitan area, and he was recently featured on the Fox 5 News television program.
Vengeance will take place at the Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center (1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD), from 8:00 pm until 12:00 midnight. General admission tickets are available online at http://thewolverine.ticketleap.com/vengeance/ for $15 (not including $1.75 processing fee) until June 20th. All tickets are $20 at the door.
The dress code for Vengeance (The Return of the Divergent Artists) is semi-formal and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. All patrons must be at least 21 years of age. For more information contact Raymond "Wolverine" Weal: (301) 275-8264.
Mr. Weal is an accomplished artist and photographer who has won many awards for his creative work. Last year he presented the very successful "Genesis" adult artistic exhibition.


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In a three-team deal involving the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors, the Heat have acquired veteran guard Toney Douglas from the Warriors and set veteran center Joel Anthony to the Celtics.
The Heat announced the deal, which also includes them sending two draft picks to the Celtics, Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors are getting guards MarShon Brooks and Jordan Crawford from the Celtics.
"It's always difficult trading a player like Joel who was a big part of the past two championship teams and will always be a part of the Miami Heat family," team President Pat Riley said in a release from the team. "This trade gives us great flexibility moving forward in our journey to win an NBA Championship.
"Joel was a true professional who worked hard every day, and we wish him the best in the future."
Anthony, who was originally signed by the Heat as a free agent on July 3, 2007, was a part of two NBA titles in Miami. He appeared in 382 career games (110 starts) with the Heat and averaged 2.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.27 blocks while shooting 50.8 percent from the field.
The 6-9 center had appeared in 12 games for the Heat this season, averaging just over three minutes an appearance. He was averaging 0.5 points and 0.6 rebounds a game.
His last appearance came on Jan. 7 when he played two minutes in the Heat's win over New Orleans. His last points came on Dec. 30, when Denver coach Brian Shaw picked him from the Miami bench to shoot two free throws in place of an injured Norris Cole. Anthony made both, his only opportunities from the stripe this season.
Douglas has appeared in 270 career NBA games (30 starts) and averaged 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 40.6 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from three-point range and 82.9 percent from the foul line.
A Florida State University product, Douglas has appeared in 24 games with the Warriors this season, averaging 3.7 points and 1.0 rebounds while shooting 37.2 percent from the field.


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Small business solutions classes in Seneca Falls
PathStone Corporation, through its Enterprise Center, is offering classes for persons interested in starting or expanding a small business. The 11-week classes will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings at Seneca Falls Middle School on Troy Street in the Village of Seneca Falls. Classes begin on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Class sessions address specific issues related to the startup and expansion of a small business with the goal of assisting entrepreneurs to develop a business plan to guide their decision-making. Participants will learn how to ask and answer critical questions such as:
How do I price my product?
Who is my target market?
What is my competition in my market area?
Is my business idea a good one?
What location will help me be successful?
What do I need to know about accounting, website and internet sales, reporting requirements?
How do I obtain financing?
The classes are taught by Jim Grillo, experienced entrepreneur and Professor of Business at Alfred State College. Jim brings both classroom and real business experience from having started and operated several successful small businesses. Class participation and interaction are encouraged.
Participants are required to register online by September 19th at www.pseci.org. A fee of $50 covers the cost of materials. Program graduates will be eligible to apply for flexible financing from the Enterprise Loan Funds.
PathStone Corporation is a Rochester-based nonprofit community development and human service organization. The mission of PathStones Enterprise Center is to enhance the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life of individuals and communities through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance and access to financing for new and expanding businesses.
Questions may be addressed to Susan Ottenweller at 585-749-0171 or to Rochelle Fields at 585-340-3384.
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The Minnesota Association of Law Libraries is led by the Executive Board which supervises the association's committees.
There are a number of standing committees which help to carry out the objectives of the Association. The standing committees are listed below.
|| Archives | Awards, Grants & Scholarships | Consulting & Community Outreach | Education | Exchange | Government Relations | Legal Research Institute | Nominations | Newsletter | Membership | Placement & Recruitment |Public Relations | Publications | Technical Services SIS | Web Committee ||
Erica Nutzman, Chair
This committee gathers, organizes, indexes, and preserves all materials pertinent to the MALL organization.
Types of materials retained in the archives include:
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Awards, Grants & Scholarships Committee
Vic Garces, Chair
This committee is charged with the responsibility to solicit applications, select, and present MALL awards, grants, and scholarships. The Committee, ideally made up of at least one member from private, academic, and government law librarianship, is currently responsible for administering the following:
Committee activities are governed by the Committee's Guidelines and Minimum Criteria for MALL Grants and Scholarships and the Award Descriptions and criteria. Additional criteria may be required for specific awards and will be included as part of the award, grant, or scholarship description or found on the application form.
For more information, see the following links. Forms may be printed out and mailed to the address on the form.
Grant Description and Application Forms
Scholarship Description and Application FormsLaw Librarianship Award & Distinguished Service Award Descriptions and Forms
Criteria for Awards, Grants and Scholarships
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Consulting & Community Outreach Committee
TBD, Chair
This Committee reaches out to the community at large to increase awareness and understanding of legal resources and law library services. We participate in local and national efforts to provide access to justice through legal information resources. And we offer individual consultations for organizations seeking to initiate or improve law library operations.
Volunteer Librarians Coalition (VLC)
Legal Resources for Public Libraries (updated 2012)
Gates Grant Task Force information
Unauthorized Practice of Law (updated 03/2010)
Information On Access to Justice for All: The Public Library Role
AALL Whitepaper
Powerpoint Presentation
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Education Committee
Neal Axton, Chair
The Education committee plans programs and workshops for members and others sharing our interest in law libraries and legal bibliography. Several topical membership meetings are held each year, and the MALL Spring Conference is held each April or May. The MALL Legal Research Institute is scheduled every other year.
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Exchange Committee
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Government Relations Committee
Andrea Wambach, Chair
This committee monitors state and federal issues of interest to the library community, and relays information to AALL national committee as appropriate. Committee members may also write a newsletter column on any issues pertaining to government.
We provide these links [http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/mall/govrlink.htm] to help you keep informed about current issues and activities. We also post updates on the MALL listserv, which are collected here [http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/mall/GRposts.htm].
Government Relations Contacts & Supplemental Information is available from AALLNet.
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The Legal Research Institute is held biennially and covers a number of topics in legal research methodology. Sessions on foundational and practice-specific law are offered over a series of weeknights. Content is appropriate for all types of librarians as well as legal professionals (attorneys, paralegals, etc.). CLE credit is available.
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Abby Walters, Chair
The Membership Committee processes membership applications and renewals and updates mailing lists for Association purposes. It also maintains the MALL-L listserv on AALLNET.
The MALL membership year is July 1 through June 30. To apply for membership, please download and complete the membership form in Word or in PDF. Online payment of membership dues is available through your PayPal account
MLS and JD students pay no fee for the first year and pay $10 in subsequent years until graduated. Retired MALL members do not pay a membership fee, but need to fill out a renewal form each year. Unemployed members pay no fee in the first year of unemployment, and pay $10 in subsequent years, until becoming employed. New members and renewing MALL members are $20. Please see the membership form for more information.
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Jennifer Doyle and Peggy Lahammer, Co-Chairs
The Newsletter Committee publishes the chapter newsletter four times per membership year. Each issue includes materials submitted by officers, committee chairs, and the members at large. Regular features include the President's column, continuing education announcements, placement notices, and membership reports.
The MALL Newsletter is published in electronic format only, and does not accept paid advertising.
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Nominations & Elections Committee
Sarah Mulligan, Chair
This committee, chaired by the immediate Past President, solicits nominations for the Association's Executive Board and manages the annual election process.
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Placement & Recruitment Committee
Liz Reppe, Chair
This committee serves as liaison between employers and those interested in job announcements. We also maintain contacts with area library and information management programs for recruitment purposes.
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TBD, Chair
This committee publicizes MALL activities through press releases to local/national library and bar associations and newspapers. Publishes the MALL brochure. Provides displays for library and bar association meetings.
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Valerie Aggerbeck, Chair
The Publications Committee publishes, updates and maintains reference and bibliographic tools of interest to members.
Current resources:
Other MALL Publications:
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Technical Services Special Interest Section
TBD, Chair
The group meets informally two to three times per year to discuss issues, share ideas and resolve problems in acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and technology.
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Pauline Afuso, Chair
Neal Axton, Webmaster
The Web Committee manages the MALL web site, seeing that it is kept current and reflective of the needs and interests of the members.
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Outdoor Activities
Austin's climate and environs are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 18,900 acres of city parks and spectacular natural beauty surrounding the city, the scenic wonders call to those who love adventure. Miles and miles of cycling and running trails, rock climbing, river rafting and kayaking are yours for the choosing.
Lake Travis, the largest lake in the region covering over 18,600 acres, is a prime spot for water skiing, sailing, fishing and swimming. Don't miss the sunset on Lake Travis, especially up on one of The Oasis' five-story restaurant balconies that majestically overlook the lake. It's something to write home about.
Austin's naturally temperate climate and rolling hills makes the area perfect for golfing. Home to Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw, Austin boasts some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the nation. There are 26 golf courses in Austin (five municipal, 13 public and seven private club courses). Course designers include Crenshaw, Kite, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazzio and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Green fees range from $11.50 to $16 on public courses, and membership initiation fees at country clubs start around $1,500.
Participation Sports
Austin has kids' and grownups' leagues for all major sports including soccer, softball, bowling, frisbee (ultimate) and basketball. Also available to the younger set: Little League Baseball and Pee Wee Football.
The YMCA of Austin has five sites, with workout equipment, pools, indoor basketball courts and more.
Austin boasts several golf courses for frisbee golfers, including one in Central Austin that winds along the banks of beautiful Shoal Creek, linking up some of the city's most pleasant greenbelt parkland.
Parks, Hills, Trails & Pools
Beginning in downtown Austin and stretching 150 miles west and north into the Hill Country of Central Texas lie the Highland Lakes, a chain of lakes created by seven dams along the Colorado River. Within a short drive of the city – or a full day-trip excursion – Austinites have access to boating, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, canoeing, fishing and swimming in some of Texas' most beautiful surroundings.
The City of Austin alone boasts 14,300 acres of parks. The hills west of the city include more than 7,566 public acres. Here, you can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking and other land-based activities.
Hunting and fishing also are available on private lands near the city.
Closer to home: The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, a 227-acre enclave, is just minutes from downtown.
Barton Springs, the famous 1,000 foot-long spring-fed pool – with a year-round water temperature of 68 degrees – is located within the 360-acre Zilker Park on the shores of Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) in downtown Austin.
Also within the city limits in southeast Austin is the 640-acre McKinney Falls State Park, operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Outdoor Attractions
- Barton Springs Pool
- Barton Creek Greenbelt
- Bat-watching at the Congress Avenue Bridge
- Hamilton Pool Natural Preserve
- Ladybird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
- LBJ Wildflower Center
- Mansfield Dam
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Zilker Botanical Gardens
- Nearly 50 Golf Courses
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"Five Business Lessons From Oracle's Mark Sunday" by Ryan Westwood
By Kathryn Perry-Oracle on Jan 27, 2015
Mark Sunday (pictured left) is responsible for Oracle's global information technology infrastructure. Forbes contributor Ryan Westwood had lunch with Mr. Sunday and concluded, "Mark Sunday's business practices have enabled him to be one of the most successful CIO's in the industry." In his article, Westwood synthesizes what he learned about Sunday's laudable business principles.
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