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Maximize the Harvest: Business Practices for Small Farmers is a three part seminar designed to provide small scale farmers with the theoretical tools they need to make the conceptual leap from producing non value added national consumption coffee and personal consumption coffee to green specialty coffee producers and small scale roasters. Agriculture is the primary income generating activity for rural Panamanians. Most small farmers face poor access to markets, exploitative intermediaries, competitive disadvantage against large scale producers, a lack of basic understanding of market functions, and low levels of formal education. The goal of the agribusiness initiative within Peace Corps Panama's Sustainable Agriculture project is to make farming profitable enough for farmers to keep their land, maintaining cultural practices and keeping social structures intact. Each of the three sessions will cover a different aspect of operating a successful agribusiness. The first seminar, Project Management and Leadership, will lay the foundation for success through topics in leadership, organization, group dynamics, and professional relations. The second seminar, Harvesting for profit, will focus on improved harvesting techniques, improved drying techniques, processing, roasting and grinding machine construction, in addition to promoter training. The third seminar, Basic Business for Farmers, will focus on accounting, finance, and marketing theory. The seminar will be conducted by a team of Volunteers, agricultural extension agents, and coffee industry representatives. Each session will combine theoretical instruction with practical application to better meet the needs of adult learners in a rural setting. 8 volunteers from across Panama will train alongside the producers in all 3 sessions, and will improve upon the seminar to conduct future training sessions in their respective communities. The main goal is to make a significant difference in the organizational ability of APATACH, in addition to a significant difference in the quality of the members' coffee and their income.


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The RSBS Yearbook: 1997
I was going to write something clever about the Army/Rutgers football game that took place at Yankee Stadium yesterday before I realized: no one cares about Army or Rutgers football and unless the Yankees are playing, no one cares about Yankee Stadium stadium either. So instead, I would like to turn back the clock and shed some light on my lugubrious and oft mysterious colleague, Mr. Allen Krause.
As has been mentioned before, Mr. Krause and I met as freshmen in college — a time when long standing family values give way to good old fashioned drunken curiosity and late night emergency room visits take the place of family game night. Lucky for you, the RSBS interns were able to scrounge up some old footage of us playing dizzy bat. Clearly, I am the one spinning and Mr. Krause, well, he's the one who saves his beer, despite some painful circumstances.
It may be 14 years later, but his priorities haven't changed; and that is something that deserves applause. Good job, Mr. Krause!
Hate me 'cuz I drudge up the past, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — In video and audio interrogations played during Thursday's session of the court-martial of Edward Novak II, jurors heard the Cannon airman say he repressed memories of the night his wife died, but couldn't imagine any circumstance in which he'd harm her.
In the first three hours of a four-hour video presented by the prosecution, Edward Novak was shown speaking with agents Thad Payne and Tom Lorang of Cannon's Office of Special Investigations.
In the May 3, 2005, video, agents repeatedly told Novak everything points to him killing his wife.
"We don't think this was something you planned, but you caused it," Payne said. "We've searched high and low for another person that could have done this, and it's not there."
The prosecution followed with witness testimony portraying the Novaks as having financial troubles, particularly with Kimberly Novak leaving active duty, and hinted Edward Novak might have killed his wife in order to collect on a $250,000 life insurance policy.
Defense lawyers countered the life insurance policy in question was automatic for all military personnel, and that investigators built a case to convict Edward Novak because they had no other suspect when higher-ups in the Office of Special Investigation declared Kim Novak's death a "must-solve" case.
The day closed with the first hour of an audio recording of a May 10, 2005, interview, in which Novak was brought into his former home to collect things and to see if being back would jar any memories.
In both interrogations, Novak told investigators he wished he could be of more help because he needed closure, but he could only recall brief snapshots of a Wal-Mart trip the family made, him returning the car they borrowed to make that trip, and seeing the look on his wife's face when he found her in their upstairs bathroom.
"I don't even remember that day, but I know I couldn't have done it," Novak said. "There's no way."
Novak said he was not the type of person to harm any women, especially his wife, and he withdraws or shuts down "kind of like a circuit breaker" when he feels his temper rise.
In the fourth hour of the video, agents asked for several different pieces of information, to which a crying Novak repeatedly said, "I don't know."
Lorang said the investigation found no evidence of anybody in the house other than the Novaks, and bruises on Kimberly Novak's body weren't explained by Edward Novak's story that the two would often wrestle.
"She didn't have, 'Let's tickle and have fun' bruises," Lorang said. "She had large bruises."
Novak said in each interview he felt frustrated because everybody was telling him they believed he did something he didn't think was possible.
Novak is charge with first-degree murder and faces life in prison if convicted.
Testimony highlights:
The following witnesses testified Thursday in the court-martial of Edward Novak III:
– Dr. Andrea Leitheiser was working at Cannon as a licensed psychologist and counseled the Novaks in 2004. She said in a July 2004 visit with Edward Novak, he spoke of financial worries with his wife pregnant and about to leave active service. She said Novak was concerned whether he could support the family on his salary.
Leitheiser said the Novaks seemed close when Kimberly Novak was pregnant, but seemed more distant as sessions went on.
– Wayne Wittkopp was a contract employee with the base's family advocacy division in 2005. He spoke with Edward Novak in a May 20, 2005, interview. In the interview, which Wittkopp described as structured, Novak said his wife was deceased, and later said she had committed suicide.
– Master Sgt. Russell Howard was a weapons flight chief at one time for each of the Novaks, and worked with Edward Novak from February 2004 to February 2005.
During that time, he said he had a few conversations with Novak on his financial situation, and "he had much more outgo(ing) than he had incoming." Howard said he had two or three others under his command in financial stress, but said none seemed as bad as Novak.
He would often find Novak in the break room 45 minutes to an hour after his shift, and would ask him why he hadn't gone home yet. Novak, Howard said, usually said he wasn't ready to go home or didn't want to.
– Greg Pinckney worked with a contract company that did identifications cards and insurance policies for base members. He completed the application for Kimberly Novak's ID card identifying her as a spouse after she left active duty. He also completed the servicemember group life insurance application for Kimberly Novak, a $250,000 policy with Edward Novak listed as the beneficiary.
On cross-examination, Pinckney said the amounts in the life insurance policy were standard, and automatic for every military member unless they came in the office specifically to decline coverage.
– Robert C. LoMurro was the unit commander for the Office of Special Investigations at Cannon during the Novak investigation. He said due to the unusual circumstances of Kimberly Novak's death, his supervisors in OSI deemed the case as "must-solve," which means all possible resources are dedicated to the case, and he was required to e-mail weekly status reports with plans for the investigation and previous results.
He interviewed Edward Novak during the May 10, 2004, interrogation because he felt other investigators had come to an impasse and perhaps he could gather more information.
On cross-examination, defense attorney Maj. Shawn Vandenberg suggested a sense of urgency in that May 10 interview because it had been more than six months since Kimberly Novak's death without an arrest.
Although the autopsy was not completed until June, LoMurro said the office worked based on preliminary information the death could not have been an accident.


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Del-One FCU, Dover, Del., recognized the Corporate Kids Learning Center as the Select Employer Group of the Month. In other news, the credit union held a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware and donated $2,000 to Caring Hearths Helping Hands Inc.
Altrua CU, Riverside, Calif., was named "Best Credit Union" by readers of The Press Enterprise in its 17th Annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Honor CU, St. Joseph, Mich., made a donation to the Berrien County Sheriff's Department Motorcycle Team to prevent the total elimination of the motorcycle division due to budget cuts.
Kellogg Community FCU, Battle Creek, Mich., has opened a new student-run credit union at Prairieview Elementary School. In other news, the CU sponsored the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region's 2012 Sweepstakes in which a person will win the vehicle of his or her choice valued up to $30,000.
Associated CU, Norcross, Ga., has donated a total of $37,374 to several local charities: Norcross Co-op Ministry, Quinn House and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Atlanta.
CPCU, Somerville, Mass., hosted a Harvest Food Drive to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
SIU CU, Carbondale, Ill., has earned the "StormReady Supporter" designation from the National Weather Service.
MECU of Baltimore opened its second student-run branch at the Reginald F. Lewis High School for Business and Law the same week that it completed its merger with Mercy Health Services Employees FCU. Separately, the CU provided 163 young adults with financial education during its "Growing Into Wealth" workshop series and also filled an entire truck with toys and other presents for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.
Wintrhop FCU, Winthrop, Mass., is sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit the Salesian Boys and Girls Club of East Boston.
State Employees' CU, Raleigh, N.C., prepared and shipped 5,000 holiday gift boxes to North Carolina soldiers stationed all over the world. Separately, the CU featured a display of student artwork from Statesville Middle School as part of the CU's Support The Troops campaign, provided $2.4 million 0% interest-free loan for the Echo Ridge Teacher Housing Complex and hosted a job shadowing program for Sanderson High School Students.
St. Anne's Credit Union, River Falls, Mass., sold 94 "Fairy Bears" and raised $475 for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots drive. In other news, the CU also donated nearly 50 blankets, pillows and pillow cases to Steppingstone's First Inn.
Highmark FCU, Rapid City, S.D., operated a concession stand at the monthly flea market at the Mother Butler Center and raised $100 for Volunteers of America's Mommy's Closet program.
Great Lakes CU, North Chicago, Ill., sent volunteers to help out with the "Giving Dinner" hosted by the Greenbelt Cultural Center, which offered a free holiday buffet to 300 low-income and homeless individuals, where coats, hats, gloves and warm clothing that had been collected by GLCU were also distributed.
MidSouth Community FCU made a donation to the Baldwin High School Navy JROTC. Separately, the CU also made donations to the Georgia College Foundation, the Chickfil-A & Habitat for Humanity "Legacy of Lights" event, the United Way of Central Georgia and recognized Kate Wall as Bib County's 2013 Teacher of the Year.
Jeanne D'Arc CU, Lowell, Mass., teamed up with the National Financial Educators Council to bring New England Patriots' Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd to Lowell High School to help teach financial literacy. In other news, the credit union donated $2,165 to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
Dover FCU, Dover, Del., participated in the 15th Annual Turkey Round Up program that helps the Food Bank of Delaware collect and distribute turkeys to families in need during the holidays.
The Michigan CU League, Lansing, Mich., presented a $125,884.80 donation from the Michigan credit union community to Children's Miracle Network.
The Minnesota Credit Union Network, St. Paul, Minn., and representatives of its member credit unions participated in a Hike the Hill event to lobby for member business lending legislation reform legislation.
Mobiloil FCU, Beaumont, Texas, donated $1,000 to the Blue Santa program that is run by area police departments and provides gifts to needy children. In other news, the credit union participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, with the CU donating $5,000 in memory of former VP-accounting Laura Purkey who died of breast cancer, and members and staff raised an additional $6,000 for the charity, as well.
First Commonwealth FCU, Bethlehem, Penn., sent employees to volunteer at the local PBS television station to answer phones and take pledges during the station's pledge drive. The credit union also sponsors the BizKid$ series that airs on PBS.
Fort Knox FCU, Radcliff, Ky., opened a new branch in Jefferson County, Ky.


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Love the culture and excitement of urban life, but loathe the congestion and cost? One of these 'second cities' could be your first-choice retirement spot.
If the thought of retiring to a sleepy beach town or country hamlet bores you silly, you're not alone. Increasingly, retirees are "interested in urban center communities," says John McIlwain, senior fellow at the Urban Land Institute. "They don't want to be isolated out in the suburbs." It's not surprising that people want to spend their post-work years surrounded by the arts, cutting-edge health care, and diverse neighbors, but the cons of urban living (like cost) can be daunting. So we set out to find places that won't ding your nest egg with high taxes and nosebleed prices, yet still have great attractions and plenty of your peers. Here are five affordable small cities you may one day want to call home.
Raleigh, N.C.
This state capital's thriving economy and proximity to top universities have long made it a prime relocation destination. And recently more of those new faces have had a few wrinkles: From 2000 to 2010 the city's population of 55- to 64-year-olds shot up by 97%, according to the Brookings Institution.
It's not hard to see the draw: Raleigh provides a big-city feel with a low cost of living; mild, four-season weather; and, thanks to all those medical schools, world-class health care.
Where to live
Midtown/North Hills: Retirees looking for a good deal and a practical location should shop north of downtown, says local real estate agent Kim Crump. There you'll find spacious townhouses starting at around $200,000.
Downtown: Those willing to pay about twice that price may consider the new condos and lofts downtown. "It's stimulating to be around a young and diverse population," says Jim Belt, now 62, who retired from finance in 2006 and along with his wife, Donna, moved from London to downtown Raleigh.
The couple say living in the center of things made it easy to get involved. Jim founded a downtown residents group. Donna, 59, started BEST Raleigh, a group that puts art in vacant storefronts.
What to do
Food: The city has a diverse restaurant scene, with everything from Afghan cuisine to Southern barbecue.
Music: The 5,000-seat Red Hat Amphitheater hosts the big acts, while the opera and symphony perform at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
Art: A range of work is on display in galleries, public spaces, and parks. Or take in the 30 Rodin sculptures at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Education: North Carolina State University's lifelong-learning program offers affordable courses and study trips on topics including garden ecology and classical music.
Like most of the states in this gallery, North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits. The state has no inheritance or estate tax.
Income tax:
- 5.8% flat (starting 2014)
- Sales tax: 6.75%
- Median property tax: $1,800
Talk about a comeback. At the turn of the 20th century Pittsburgh was an economic and cultural hub, home to Andrew Carnegie and other captains of industry. Then came deindustrialization and job losses in the 1980s. Now the city is polishing its rusty image by converting old mills and factories into office space, galleries, and lofts.
The once-dwindling population is also bouncing back; the city took the top spot in U-Haul's 2012 relocation survey, with a 9% jump in transplants. For retirees, Pittsburgh offers a true urban experience, including good public transportation, pro sports, and a host of top universities, all at a bargain price.
Where to live
The Northeast and South: Jim and Deborah Bogen moved to Pittsburgh from California in 2000, when Jim, now 78, retired from the philosophy department at Pitzer College.
During a teaching stint at the University of Pittsburgh, he fell in love with the town, its 90 eclectic neighborhoods, and the green, hilly landscape. For Deborah, the move to a more affordable city had major practical implications. "If we hadn't come here, I'd still be working," says Deborah, 63, who retired from her paralegal job at age 50 and now writes poetry and novels.
Homes in popular neighborhoods like Highland Park (where the Bogens live) or the South Side are now fetching more than $300,000 or so, double what the Bogens paid. Still, many remain a bargain by other big-city standards. Plus, the area is easy to navigate on foot, providing an extra perk: "I lost 20 pounds the first year we lived here," says Deborah.
What to do
Museums: The four Carnegie Museums span art, science, natural history, and a collective 1.3 million square feet. The Andy Warhol Museum is a local favorite (the artist grew up here).
Performance: Renovated concert halls are home to a thriving symphony, ballet, and opera.
Sports: Thanks to the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates (who recently made the playoffs for the first time since 1992!), superfans can stay busy all year.
Outdoors: There are five large city parks, including the 561-acre Frick Park, where you can try lawn bowling or tennis.
Distributions from most retirement plans, including qualifying 401(k)s and IRAs, are largely exempt. There is an inheritance tax, but there is no estate tax.
- Income tax: 3.07% flat
- Sales tax: 7%
- Median property tax: $2,450
Lexington, Ky.
Retirees looking to mix city activities with country charm will find a lot to love here. Lexington's historic downtown is packed with galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. But drive just a few minutes and you're in the rolling hills of Bluegrass Country.
The city is also home to one of the country's oldest and most robust lifelong-learning programs, as well as the top-scoring University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, which has received accolades from the American Heart Association and National Cancer Institute.
Where to live
Downtown: Over the past decade, a crop of new condos and loft conversions has transformed the center of Lexington. Indeed, developers got a little overzealous during the boom years, says realtor Casey Weesner, so prices stagnated and condos sat empty in the wake of the housing crash.
The market has picked up in the past year, he says, but there are still some downtown bargains to be had. Expect to see modern two-bedroom condos priced around $200,000.
What to do
Sports: Welcome to basketball heaven. The Wildcats, the University of Kentucky's powerhouse team, play at Rupp Arena, which also hosts shows and big music acts.
Education: Locals age 65 and older can sit in on university classes, sans tuition, whenever there are open seats. The school's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers classes for the 50-plus set.
Arts: The campus also boasts the Singletary Center for the Arts. Downtown, the Kentucky Theatre shows independent and classic films.
Outdoors: Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, is 90 minutes away. Bikers can hop on the 12-mile Legacy Trail, which leads to the equine events at Kentucky Horse Park.
Up to $41,110 per person in retirement income is exempt. Homeowners 65 or older get a property tax break. Some family members are exempt from the inheritance tax.
- Income tax: Top rate is 6%
- Sales tax: 6%
- Median property tax: $1,620
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Can't imagine retirement without a beach? In St. Pete you can dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico or Tampa Bay — plus play a round of golf, eat virtually any type of cuisine, and see famous art, all in a single day.
While St. Petersburg is undoubtedly a retiree hotspot, the city has also drawn more young families in recent years, says local realtor Judy Horvath. The mix helps keep the city vibrant and stocked with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.
Where to live
Downtown: The market for new apartments and condos was flattened by the bust, but developments are now back on track and in many cases selling out quickly. New two-bedrooms downtown start at around $300,000, says St. Petersburg agent Rachel Sartain.
Surrounding neighborhoods: If that's too expensive, going five or 10 minutes outside of downtown brings prices down dramatically; condos in many central areas start in the $200,000 range, says Sartain.
What to do
Beaches: Two of the nation's best (according to TripAdvisor readers) are just a 10-mile drive from downtown, including North Beach, located in the 1,140-acre Fort De Soto Park.
Art: Try the Dalí Museum for works by the Spanish surrealist, or the Museum of Fine Arts for Monet and O'Keeffe
Sports: Tropicana Field is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. There are also plenty of golf courses, including Mangrove Bay, a par-72 championship course. At $25 a round, these municipal greens may be the city's best bargain.
Retirement income is not taxed. Permanent residents get a property tax exemption of up to $50,000.
- Income tax: None
- Sales tax: 7%
- Median property tax: $1,080
Boise, Idaho
Moving to a mountain town means easy access to skiing, hiking, golf, fly-fishing, and more. Unfortunately, it also usually means jaw-dropping home prices, a dinky airport, limited health care, and tourists galore. Not in Boise.
Yes, locals here can ski at Bogus Basin 16 miles from downtown, stroll or bike 85 miles of trails, and paddle or fish on the Boise River, which runs through town. But they'll also find low taxes and affordable homes.
Plus, Boise has become a nucleus of culture and health care. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is ranked in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.
Where to live
North and East of downtown: Prices in the city center are steep, so buyers should concentrate on the surrounding neighborhoods, says Boise real estate broker Jason G. Smith. "Traffic isn't an issue," he says. "So you don't need to be right downtown to enjoy it."
You'll find two-bedroom condos or small single-family houses priced at about $300,000 in the North End.
Southeast and Northwest Boise: On a tighter budget? Head to these neighborhoods (located about 10 minutes from the city center) for homes starting around $200,000.
What to do
Outdoors: Walk along the Boise River Greenbelt or explore the trails winding out of Hull's Gulch or Camel's Back Park. The city has two open-air Saturday markets, which are a great place to find produce and bump into friends.
Art: The Boise Art Museum has 3,000 permanent works and presents diverse exhibitions ranging from site-specific installations to collections of ancient artifacts.
Performance: Grab tickets for the opera, philharmonic, or ballet. Boise State's Morrison Center hosts national tours of Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, and live music, while the Shakespeare Festival fills a 770-seat outdoor amphitheater.
And there's more to come: Construction is under way for a new $70 million, 65,000-square-foot cultural center, slated to open in 2015.
Retirement benefits are taxed, though some types of pensions qualify for a deduction. There is no inheritance or estate tax.
- Income tax: Highest is 7.4%
- Sales tax: 6%
- Median property tax: $1,230
Spokane, Wash.
Unlike gloomy Seattle, Spokane basks in about 260 days of sunshine a year. Want to get out and soak up that vitamin D? The Spokane area has 76 lakes and five ski resorts, plus plenty of golf courses and wineries.
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Thank you to Greta at Greta's Genealogy Bog, Carol at Reflections From The Fence, and Renate at Into The LIGHT for choosing me for the Happy 101 Sweet Friends Award. I especially appreciate their thoughts and nice words, as I am a fan of all three of their blogs.
As Carol mentioned in her blog, things happen at the most appropriate time. For me the past two months have been difficult. I had foot surgery on December 7th. I thought it was going to be a walk in the park, and it turned out to be slogging through murky dismal swamp. So as I write down the things that make me happy, I thank the three of you for reminding me of the following :
1. Of course, my family, my husband of 56 years (yes, I was a child bride), 3 wonderfully brilliant and interesting children, and 4 grandchildren for whom I am a doting grandmother.
2. My sister Sue. She is my best (two legged) friend and my most devoted and energetic fan of my writing. In addition she is just good company.
3. Going out on my deck and watching Orion move across the sky, and especially my favorite star Sirius.
4. Looking out the window in my office and seeing my flock of Peacocks (only 11, to date), or our resident deer making their way across the hillside.
5. Taking a cup of tea down to my fish pond, and just enjoying the morning (a deferred joy, until the weather warms up).
6. Coming down my hillside road at Christmas time to a wonderful fairyland of lights( a joy that I keep in my memory bank until next December.)
7. My good fortune to have found my way into the great writing groups; the writers and researchers here at Geneabloggers and my writing/critique groups in Ashland.
8. "Being on the search." Running down a story, whether through interviews, census reports, newspaper articles, peering at old documents stuffed in out of the way nooks and crannies.
9. Going out on a "research trip," which means packing computer, scanner, GPS, camera and Coll and heading out to the hinterlands to meet all the interesting characters along the way.
10. Lastly, but certainly not the last in importance, is my best friend, of the four-legged kind, Colldubh. Coll is my big, black German Shepherd. He goes in and out with me; he is always happy to see me and be with me; he is my ever constant companion.
Now, to passing this HAPPY 101 SWEET FRIENDS AWARD on to other bloggers is easy, but also hard. There are so many wonderful blogs out there. It makes it hard to choose, but here are some of the ones I enjoy.
Vickie at BeNotForgot
Amanda at ABT UNK
Diane at CanadaGenealogy, or 'Jane's Your Aunt'
Patti at Consanguity
Sherry at Family Tree Writer
Herstoryan at Herstoryan
Tracy at The Pieces of My Past
TCasteel at Tangled Trees
Tonia at Tonia's Roots
Valerie at Begin with 'Craft'
Monday, January 11, 2010
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You're so welcome, Joan. Love your list - especially the peacocks.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for giving me my very first blog award! I really appreciate that you read my blog.ReplyDelete
Wow, thanks Joan! You live in such a beautiful place. Thank you for reading my blog, ABT UNK!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Joan! The award is much appreciated! I enjoy your posts, and have returned the favor with another Happy 101 award for you! Blessings to you!ReplyDelete
Thank you so mcuh for the kind recognition. It definately gave a nice start to 2010.ReplyDelete
Joan, I do LUV your "Happy List!" You and your comments are much appreciated, and are always welcome at my "blog-home." Thank you for thinking of me for this one. V.ReplyDelete
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BSC Alumni and Friends Work with BSC Foundation and Basketball Coaches to Raise Funds for Hoops Shooting Gun
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(Bluefield)—Relying on a teamwork approach, Bluefield State College alumni and friends worked with the BSC Foundation and the College's basketball coaches to raise funds for the purchase of an innovative basketball shooting machine. The new 6000 series "Gun by Shoot-A-Way" will help the Lady Blues and Big Blues to maximize their shooting practices. The Gun returns basketballs to shooters, teaches proper trajectory, and enables players to increase the number of shots they can take per minute.
"This was a great fundraising project that engaged the coaches, the BSC Foundation, alumni, and friends," observed Karen Harvey, BSC Foundation Executive Director. "Working together, we have acquired equipment that will help our student-athletes improve their skills to match the enthusiasm they have demonstrated on the court. It was a wonderful team effort."
"We are very pleased with the energized effort and enthusiasm the BSC alumni and supporters displayed in assisting us in making this dream come to fruition for our respective programs," stated J.J. Oliver, BSC women's basketball coach. "The Gun is a great improvement tool that will certainly do much to enhance our student-athletes' shooting skills."
"The amount of shots that our players will get up during workouts throughout the year will increase dramatically, and our field goal percentages and free throw percentages in the coming seasons will show the results," said Jamaal Jackson, BSC men's basketball coach. "Our alumni and supporters have shown that they are willing to do what it takes to help us take our program to another level."
Both BSC coaches expressed appreciation to the vital role played by Karen Harvey, BSC alumni, including Ergie Smith and Lillian Holley, and to everyone who supported this initiative.


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Numbers Game: Declining voting base hurting Dems in W.Va.
News that fewer than half the voters in West Virginia consider themselves Democrats should have come as no surprise to party leaders.
Their reaction to it – boasting that they still outnumber Republicans – was to be expected. But it ignores an ongoing shift in the way Mountain State residents view politics.
For many years, Democrat voter registrations in the state were twice that of the Republican Party. At one time Democrat registrations totaled two-thirds of the total.
No more. New registration figures show that, as of June, just 49.9 percent of Mountain State voters identify themselves as Democrats.
Democrat leaders point out Republicans have no room to gloat. Strictly in terms of voter registration, with the GOP controlling just 28.8 percent, that is true.
But it ignores the reality that most of those who registered as "no party" – 233,075 people – tend to vote for Republican candidates. At the very least, they prefer Democrat candidates who are much more conservative than party leaders.
Clearly, much of the blame for that falls squarely on the shoulders of President Barack Obama, a Democrat. In West Virginia, he is the most unpopular president in the memories of many people.
In many ways, however, Obama merely reflects the big-government ideology for which his party stands. That knowledge has turned many West Virginians who were staunch Democrats for years against the party.
At one time they believed Democrat leaders thought as they did. Now, they find the party machinery has been turned against them in many ways, ranging from the war on coal and affordable electricity to freedom of choice on health insurance. And it needs to be said that many socially conservative West Virginians do not like their party's priorities in that regard, either.
Voters who changed their registrations to abandon the Democrat Party were sending a message. Party leaders ignore it only at their political peril.


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Philadelphia Phillies (1-2) at Chicago Cubs (1-2)
Starting Pitchers:
PHI: RHP Roberto Hernandez
TEX: LHP Travis Wood
Time: 2:20, Wrigley Field
TV: Comcast Sportsnet
Weather: Cloudy/windy, 43
Media: Twitter and Facebook
A Note for Tonight:
Jimmy Rollins is still out of the lineup, although he was in the original order for today's game. Ryne Sandberg said there was a misunderstanding and that Rollins would be flying into Chicago tonight. Looks like he'll be back in there for tomorrow's afternoon game.
As for today's game, the Phillies will face Travis Wood, another lefty. During his career, left-handed hitters are batting just .212 off Wood, and as we know there are several of them in the Phillies order.
Revere CF / Ruiz C / Utley 2B / Byrd RF / Howard 1B / Brown LF / Nix SS / Asche 3B / Hernandez P
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When Amaro goes into work do the people tell him to keep up the good work?
He doesn't feel bad about collecting a pay check?
Whatever happened to shame?
I am always happy when Rollins isn't in the line up.
Will they trot out Paplebomb in a save situation?
I would bet its bastardo or someone else.
But you don't have to announce that before the game.
Go phillies!!!!!!!!
You can win one more game than the mets this year.
That's all I am asking for.
Why are you happy Rollins isn't in the lineup?
I am not a fan of pop ups.
Nix isn't much of a replacement.
If Jimmy would have been in the 8 hole the last 3 or so years hed just be in the 8 hole this game. Where he should be and it would be a given.
3-2 Phils of a 2 run Utley homer.
Please no save situation and no Paplebown.
It looked like Chase barely swung at that one, great result though.
I need a bucket is double bubble like the one sitting next to Lee in my house.
Was Fausto on a pitch count limit for some reason?
Really 73 pitches and no one on 1 out in the 6th and you go to a shaky pen. More and more concerned about over management style by Ryno. Especially when Hernandez was on roll
And the pitchers spot leads off. So Hernandez could just as easily been taken out for PH.
Is there not a right handed bat on the bench. I don't know maybe Mayberry. Who got a PH the other day.
I think maybe you save Mayberry for later in the game as your power bat if you need him, that's my only reasoning there
Utley is still the man. C'mon bullpen..
Awesome inning from defratus, bullpen looking good right now
Nix is terrible
Nice shot by Mayberry there
JMJ worth keeping on the bench now. Maybe he knows his job is on the line when RUF comes back
Great job JMJ. Should keep Paps out of the game.
When was Jayson Werth traded to the Cubs?
Not a super clean inning by Bastardo. But effective. Got a little squeezed on the second walk. Nice to see him refocus and get the ground ball
I think you're right that the bench is short with j roll put, I don't believe they put him on the paternity list…. And yes Hernandez is a switch hitter… And I think you're onto something with mayberry maybe worried about his job when ruf comes back cause he's been playing good lately
AB a little shaky there, two walks. Got out of it, thats all that matters I guess.
Ok guys. We got a game with the Cubs today. And that only means one thing. Bad news for the Cubs!
Ok I can't defend this one 2 outs in the 9th in a 7-2 ball game, why not let Hollands finish it out???
Jamie is there value in pitching inside lefty lefty? Cause you only said so 14 times now.
Winner winner
winner winner chicken dinner
Go Phillies!
Liked not seeing he pap smear.
If Howard takes walks Id have to re assess my entire opinion of things.
But lets wait a few weeks to see if that continues.
Good game offensively some clutch hitting good base running and worked a lot of long counts. Pitching was good impressed with Hernandez looked good. Now to carry the offense into tomorrow
Star of the game is John Mayberry Jr for the "Making it not a save situation" home run.


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Uruguayan Rhea After mating, the male builds a nest, in which each female lays her eggs in turn. The male incubates from ten to sixty eggs. The male will utilize a decoy system and place some eggs outside the nest and sacrifice these to predators, so that they won't attempt to get inside the nest. The male may utilize another subordinate male to incubate his eggs, while he finds another harem to start a second nest. While caring for the young, the males will charge at any perceived threat that approach the chicks including female rheas and humans. (source: wikipedia / image credit: MIGUEL ROJO/AFP/Getty Images)
Seahorse The male seahorse is equipped with a brood pouch on the ventral, or front-facing, side. When mating, the female seahorse deposits up to 1,500 eggs in the male's pouch. The male carries the eggs for anywhere from 9 to 45 days until they emerge, expelling fully developed, miniature seahorses in the water. Once the seahorse babies are released into the water, the male's role is done and he offers no further care. (source: wikipedia / image credit: SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images)
Lion and cubs A lions' status as a good dad is debatable. Most of the time they just sleep and dominate the food, but they do defend the pride from rival males. Sometimes, a male will patiently let the cubs play with his tail or his mane, whereas another may snarl and bat the cubs away. (source wikipedia / image credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Eurasian Dotterel The male dotterel generally is responsible for incubation and looks after the chicks. In most cases the cock dotterel successfully prevents other males from getting his mate and fertilizing her eggs. He usually rears chicks that he has fathered. (source: wikipedia / image credit: wikimedia commons Dr. Helwig Brunner, Freigegeben von Dr. Peter Sackl, Joanneum Graz)
Emperor Penguin The male spends the winter incubating the egg in his brood pouch, balancing it on the tops of his feet, for 64 consecutive days until hatching. In the four months of travel, courtship, and incubation, the male may lose as much as 44 lbs. (source: wikipedia / image credit: wikimedia commons)
Three-spined Stickleback Only the males care for the eggs once they are fertilised. Parental care is intense, involving nest maintenance and fanning of the eggs to ensure a fresh water supply, even at night. Males build the nests from vegetation, sand, pebbles and other debris, adhering the material together with spiggin, a proteinaceous glue-like substance secreted from the kidneys. (source: wikipedia / image credit: wikimedia commons)
Golden Jackals Golden Jackal pairs are monogamous, and will remain together until one of them dies. Males take part in the raising of their young, and will dig burrows for them. (source: wikipedia / image credit: istock.com)
Darwin Frog The female lays about 30 eggs and then the male guards them for about two weeks, until they hatch. Then the male takes all the survivors and carries around the developing young in his vocal pouch. The tadpoles develop in their baggy chin skin, feeding off their egg yolk. When the tiny tadpoles have developed (about half an inch) they hop out and swim away. (source: wikipedia / image credit: Mono Andes wikimedia commons)
Human C'mon! Humans are animals too! A really good human father splits rearing the child with its mother. He participates in the child's life for at least 18 years ... probably more like 30 years in reality. Some would say that you never stop teaching your children. (credit: Jennifer Fox)
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Sparta police arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly threatened to shoot up the Sparta Police Department.
Police were called to the Hangout Bar around 2:10 a.m. on Monday. A patron had called police to report that Matthew Ames had a gun and told them he intended to shoot up the police department.
Police say when they arrived on scene, they found him standing outside the bar and saw a handgun concealed in his waistband. The police report states Ames showed "obvious signs of intoxication" and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a handgun where alcohol is sold/consumed, and operating a firearm while intoxicated.


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Orange wrangles way to school budget
ORANGE Nearly two months after leaving town meeting empty-handed, members of the School Board got it handed to them Tuesday night when voters whacked $50,000 from their $2.7 million budget request.
It could have been worse. On a night that began with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and a primer on parliamentary procedure from Moderator Adrian Otterman, voters narrowly defeated proposed cuts that started at $73,000 and escalated before finally settling on $50,000.
At one point, a proposal to cut $228,875 was made as tempers were growing short.
That amendment was defeated by a reasonably close voice vote nearly three hours into the meeting. By that time, there had already been a dizzying series of eight paper ballots, two of which would have sent the board home without a budget yet again. Instead of ending the meeting, voters agreed to keep talking.
At about 9:30 p.m., voters considered yet another cut to the budget, this one a $50,000 reduction in the $2,728,875 spending plan proposed by the School Board. It was the 11th paper ballot of the evening and finally passed, 78-26.MORE IN This Just InWASHINGTON The House on Thursday cleared bills to keep the government running through April and... Full StorySALISBURY, N.C. Full StoryMEUREUDU, Indonesia Humanitarian organizations descended on Indonesias Aceh province Thursday ... Full Story
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The City of Fresno's One Call Center is a one stop shop for residents of Fresno to stay in touch with the City, get answers to their questions and report on issues they are facing. One phone call to (559) 621-CITY (559-621-2489), can connect individuals to resources in multiple departments. The same service can also be experienced online through the use of our self-service system, which was designed for those who would prefer the convenience of communicating via the Internet.
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What is Latin Dance Fitness?
Published On: Feb 17 2012 08:30:15 AM CST Updated On: Jan 07 2013 01:00:56 AM CST
What exactly is Latin Dance Fitness? Latin Dance Fitness is an up and coming fitness trend that is growing in popularity. Find out the history behind this trend, as well as some basic Latin Dance Fitness moves to get you started!


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|This package provides the Wireless LAN driver for Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP.
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Certificate of Graduate Study in Athletic Administrator Admissions
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree
- Applicants to the Athletic Administrator certificate are expected to have two years of teaching experience with the expectation of completing a third year of teaching during USM graduate study. The Maine Department of Education requires three years of teaching experience for administrative certification.
To earn a certificate, students must complete 75 percent of the required coursework at USM, and earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each course.
Application Materials
Candidates should submit all application materials to the USM Office of Graduate Admissions, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300.
A complete application consists of:
- Application form (pdf) (this is NOT an online application)
- Nonrefundable processing fee of $25.00, payable to USM
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- Current Resume
- Personal Statement
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I think it's an easy way out for those that are suffering/depressed. Not only that, but by doing so they also make others suffer, voluntarily or not. Overcoming obstacles in life, that's what takes true bravery, imo. What do you think?
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Tropical Shrimp Kabobs
Serves 4
1 lb 16-20 count shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
1.4 cup peanut oil, divided
2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy blend
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger
2 mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into 1" x ½" pieces
16 green onions, bottom 2" only
2 red bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 ½" squares
4 12" bamboo skewers
Place shrimp in a re-sealable plastic bag. Add 2 Tbsp. oil, lime juice, ginger, and Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy blend. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Soak bamboo skewers in water while shrimp are marinating.
Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade. Assemble kabobs, alternating pieces of shrimp, mango, onion, and red pepper, brush with remaining oil.
Grill or broil kabobs for 4 minutes, turn and grill on other side for approximately 4 additional minutes, or until shrimp are cooked throughout.
Serve over steamed white rice if desired.
Per Serving: 241 calories, 11g fat, 168 mg cholesterol, 211 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate.
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The stress of being a working parent can make you feel like you're going to pop. In this commercial for the child care centers Vitamina, we created balloons in 3D to connect with that sentiment, while establishing the centers core values: transparency, growth and protection.
The print execution recreates the ludoteca (or playroom) of one of Vitamina's incredible child care centers, conveying a transparent and affectionate space.


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Welcome to the CRG Discussion Forum!Forum registration problems: Make sure you enter your email correctly and you check your spam box first. *Then* email KurtS2@gmail for help.
Brian,Thanks for outlining the proper way to lube the actuator. Nice to know there are rubber boot repops available. Guess I will have to research them as Jack brings up a good point. As you can see, mine have seen their better days.
Here is the reason for the 3/8" gap on the right headlight door. Its amazing how these cars can make fools out of you. The slop on the canister bracket bolt holes and the slight change in mounting position didn't allow the piston to pull the door shut.Thanks for the help guys!


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She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ruby Lemley Hines; brother, James Hines; sisters, Virginia, Margie and Edna.
She is survived by her husband, Jack C. Hardwick; sons, Jack Hardwick and his wife Patricia of San Antonio and Ross Hardwick and wife Peggy of Devine; daughter, Barbara Hardwick of Crockett; three brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the First Baptist Church in Devine.
Graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. at the George West Cemetery in George West with interment immediately following. Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave. in Devine.


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Dear Mr. Andrews,
I came upon your blog and I shall spend the better part of the night reading it, and I have a few questions about the multiverse that I don't understand.
First off, why is it inevitable that some parallel universes would be identical to this one? Why would there be another me, identical down to each thought, instead of endlessly unique ones? That is to say, why would there be an infinite number of universes but only a finite variety of patterns?
Also, would endlessly different ones render the fantastic real? Unicorns and Greek gods roaming universes of their own?
Or have I missed what MWI supporters are trying to say?
Also, if the multiverse allows for at least a few super civilizations to exist, so powerful that they can create their own universes or cross others, then wouldn't they essentially function as gods, albeit not our eternal one?
Thank you so much, and Happy New Year!
Katy Meyrick
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A 6.8 magnitude quake struck Friday in the Pacific in the Kuril island chain off Russia's far east, the US Geological Survey reported.
The US agency said the quake's epicenter was 161 kilometers south-west of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia in the Kuril Islands that extends south of the Kamchatka peninsula.
The quake, which struck at about 6.30pm local time, occurred at a depth of 4.9km, the USGS said in an advisory.
The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no Tsunami threat to Hawaii".
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Fun in the snow Army styleMarch 19,2013
Life in winter quarters could be boring, but on Feb. 25, the camp of the Vermont Brigade featured another great battle on the Rappahannock which saw nobody hurt.
In October the Vermont Brigade was strengthened by the addition of the nine-month regiment, the 26th New Jersey. The unit brought 1,000 men into the brigade ranks. On this February day the Jersey boys issued a challenge to the 3rd and 4th Vermont Regiments that resulted in a snow-ball battle, so grand in conception and so skillful in execution as to eclipse the school-boy exploits of the first Napoleon.
The colonel of the 4th Vermont, 21-year-old Charles Stoughton, took this challenge seriously and issued the following order:
The 26th New Jersey Regiment having challenged the 3rd and 4th Vt. Regiments to meet them in a game of snow ball, the regiment will form in line at three oclock. It is entirely voluntary but I should like to have as many go as feel disposed. Each company will be paraded immediately, and this circular read to them.
The 3rd and 4th Vermont Regiments formed at 3 p.m. and formed a hollow square where Stoughton addressed the soldiers. He exhorted, Soldiers, we have come up here to whip, not to be whipped. We never have been whipped, mind that. You must not use your fists, but use all the snow you can.
Hills were covered with spectators to observe the action taking place in a large open field near camp.
A Vermonter chronicled the event, which commenced with the raising of a red flag:
There were about nine hundred men on each side. At first two companies of each regiment marched forward and met their whole force, and the snow balls began to flow lively, and then the remainder of the 3rd and 4th came up and the Jerseys were obliged to fall back. They took Major Pingree of the 4th prisoner; but we couldnt stand that and we rushed forward and got him back again.
We drove them about a mile and took Col. Morrison, their Major and Adjutant prisoners; and when the battle was over and we had driven them into their tents; Cols. Stoughton and Seaver escorted Col. Morrison to his headquarters. When we passed by the 4th, we gave three cheers for Col. Stoughton and our great victory, and the Jerseys gave three cheers for the Vermonters.
It all passed off without any hard feelings, on either side. The Jerseys are good boys, but they cant eat hay.
A letter from the New Jersey regiment provides a slightly different perspective of the engagement.
About one thousand men were engaged four hundred Jerseymen against six hundred Vermonters. Before entering on the engagement, skirmishers were thrown out on both sides, and the conflict began with colors flying and the band playing Rory OMore. Col. Morrison gallantly led on his men, ordering them to charge, close up en masse, etc., and for some time the issue was doubtful, the air being filled with the flying balls, and each side cheering lustily. The line of the 26th at last began to waver, and though the reserves were brought up they were of no avail. Col. Morrison and other officers were taken prisoners. An embankment in the rear of the 26th was captured, and the balls prepared for the defense were used against them. The colors of the 26th were also taken, and then headquarters seized by the victorious and jubilant Vermonters, amidst deafening cheers.
Another 26th New Jersey praised their opponents, declaring the Vermonters fought with the determined energy characterizing them.
One 6th Vermont Regiment captain observed the lively fray and penned this description:
The Jerseymen advanced in fine style; skirmishing soon became general along the line; one after another the division advanced, the fight begins in earnest; bullets never flew thicker than did snow-balls there; the roar of musketry and artillery were completely drowned in the fierce shouts and yells of the combatants; soon the reserves advance, and the air rings with the shout of Charge! Charge! from the Vermont boys. The lines meet; the Jerseymen waver; another moment and all their field officers are prisoners. Their Colonel, Adjutant and Quartermasterall splendidly mounted, and their steeds foaming with excitement, are borne to the rear; their lines struggle in vain to re-capture them.
The day is lost! The Jerseymen break and fly; then such a shout of victory as rises on the air would have excited the patriotism even of a copperhead.
For one day, all thoughts of war disappeared along the Rappahannock River in this piece of boys play. As for that nobody hurt comment earlier, it depends on your interpretation. One soldier told of Colonel Stoughton was honored with a black eye and the gallant Seaver fared little better. Henry Houghton, a private in the 3rd Vermont and an active participant, listed casualties as heavy that consisted of Bloody noses, 53, bunged peepers, 81, extraordinary phrenological (nose) developments, 29. Whatever the injuries, Vermonter Peter Abbott summed it up well in a letter home, declaring, it was the most fun that I have had for a good while.
Such events actually became commonplace on both Northern and Southern sides. They burned off energy and had another subtle use training. Very often, company officers turned over command to their noncommissioned officers during the snowball fights. Though snowballs replaced bullets, the NCOs received valuable experience in commanding troops in battle experience later used when heavy casualties eroded the number of company officers later on in the war.
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Apple recently announced the launch of its free iBooks Author desktop application, which – they claim – "allows anyone to create beautiful Multi-Touch textbooks — and just about any other kind of book — for iPad. With galleries, video, interactive diagrams, 3D objects, and more, these books bring content to life in ways the printed page never could."
This post takes you through my humble first attempt at making my first iBook using iBooks Author. The gallery below contains screen captures of all the aspects I will cover in this review:
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First Impressions
When Apple announced the new iBooks Author app, my first reaction was to say about time! The iPad was clearly a powerful tool for content delivery in schools but, prior to the announcement, content creation and sharing was very much the realm of the professionals, which I was clearly not. Yes, you could use Pages to create multimedia documents which you could then export as ePub files, but the results look positively amateurish compared with what iBooks Author can deliver.
Using iBooks Author
iBooks looks very much like a cross between Pages and Keynote (Apple's answer to Word and Powerpoint respectively). As a regular user of both, I felt I knew my way around iBooks Author instinctively from the word go. Even if you are not familiar with other native Mac applications, the ready-made templates and the intuitive tools and layout allow you to start writing your iBooks straight away.
An important aspect for someone, like me, who has lots of older word documents already saved in my hard drive, is that importing into iBooks author is as easy as dragging a word document into the application. It then automatically creates an iBook with it with the correct titles, chapters and sections. The same process applies to images, video and sound clips. This is a massive time-saver.
Publishing the iBook is a very straight forward affair too. I was first taken aback when the Publish button took me directly to a sign-up screen to become an iTunes Producer, as it made me think that the only way to distribute the content was through iTunes (thereby having to sign up to Apple iTunes' rather restrictive producer agreement which essentially says: we own you!). I then realised that you could export the iBook as an ibook file, which can be distributed as you would any file and then be synced to any iPad using iTunes.
This is where the iBook's real advantage over ordinary textbooks. Videos, sound clips and animations play within the iBooks itself, bringing the subject to life in front of our eyes. This is incredibly engaging for the user – at least for now, while this technology is fairly new and exciting.
In addition to multimedia galleries and 3-D animations, the application makes it very simple to add multiple choice questionnaires and drag and drop exercises using its widgets option. In the gallery, above, you can see what these activities look like. I've added a number of activities at the end of each section in my iBook that test the reader's comprehension of the topic before they move on to the next. This is a real big plus for teachers.
Readers can also add personal highlights and annotations to the iBook, as you would in any exercise book. This is particularly useful to people, like me, who need to annotate their thoughts straightaway, otherwise they are gone… forever!
As a languages teacher, I have found the ability to add a glossary of terms and vocabulary especially advantageous and practical. Once a given word is added to the glossary, it is highlighted in bold in the main iBook, allowing the reader to tap on it to access further information, such as usage or meaning.
With it being my first iBook, I have not added any 3D animations (mainly because I could not get hold of appropriate ones, the process itself is as easy as adding a picture), Keynote presentations, galleries or extra HTML code (an RRS feed for example) or interactive images, all of which are widget options within iBooks Author. The result is nevertheless still a stunning interactive book which I hope, will help me deliver content to my students in an engaging, effective and, above all, pedagogically sound way.
For many the main drawback will be the fact that it is an Apple only product. You need both an Apple Mac computer and an iPad to create and preview any iBook. The outcome of your labour of love then can only be read by an iPad (and not by any other tablet, like Android based tablets or Kindle tablets). This is quite restrictive, especially given the fact that Apple products tend to be considerably more expensive than the alternatives. I remain hopeful that, as this technology matures, common file formats and compatibility will emerge that would open up iBooks or eBooks to a wider audience.
Many have pointed out how an electronic version of a textbook is not really that big a deal in terms of the evolution of education. They are, in my view, right to a degree: iBooks do exploit and, to a certain extent, perpetuate the one-to-many, sage-at-the front model of education, but the fact that we are exploring new ways of creating and delivering content that can be created and shared by anyone (teachers or learners) with the right tools has to be, in my view, a step in the right direction.
It has been also said that the technology that iBooks uses is old (it is, after all, HTML based – the same as any webpage on the internet) and therefore an iBook really offers nothing new. I disagree. iBooks Author makes it incredibly simple to create and distribute an iBook. You can do it. Your students can do it. Even if it's currently tied up with a particular platform, you do not need to be an internet expert or a web wizard to publish your content. Secondly, many have criticised iBooks and eBooks in general for being a glorified offline web-page. In my view, and in a world where wi-fi is not always accessible (I'm talking about our schools, not the third world!), the fact that it is offline is a definite plus, not a drawback, as users do not depend on a flaky wifi or an unreliable internet connection to access the content.
That's all I can think of. I hope this review is useful to you and do let me know what you think. My first attempt at an iBook, still a work in progress, can be downloaded here.