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Home List of Titles Assessing morphologic complexity and diversity in river systems using three-dimensional asymmetry indices for bed elements, bedforms and bar units
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- Title
- Assessing morphologic complexity and diversity in river systems using three-dimensional asymmetry indices for bed elements, bedforms and bar units
- Author(s)
- Rayburg, Scott C.; Neave, Mel
- Abstract
- Geomorphologists are becoming increasingly interested in assessing morphologic structure and the diversity and/or complexity in morphologic structure across multiple scales within river systems. Unfortunately, many of our existing tools/variables are unsuitable for this task because they do not work across multiple scales or with changing discharges. Asymmetry is one variable that can be used to either include or exclude variations in flow stage and that can be assessed across multiple scales. Existing asymmetry indices, however, are limited in scope and largely focus on only cross-sectional form. This study examines three existing asymmetry indices in the cross-stream and downstream planes (for cross-sections and riffle or pools, respectively) and develops nine new asymmetry indices that incorporate vertical, cross-stream and downstream asymmetry for bed elements (e.g. riffle crests, pool troughs, riffle entrance slope), bedforms (pools or riffles) and bar units (pool-riffle sequences) to investigate the utility of asymmetry as a measure of morphologic structure and diversity in fluvial systems. These 12 indices are field tested on the Embarras River in East Central Illinois, USA. The results of this study indicate that there is considerable morphologic diversity in bed elements, bedforms and bar units both at bankfull and also with varying flow stage. This multi-scale, multidimensional, multistage variability in morphologic structure highlights the complexity of natural river systems. The highly variable nature of fluvial form within a reach has important implications for river restoration and/or assessments of physical habitat or river health especially in instances where pools, riffles or pool-riffle sequences are the focus of study. In general the most robust and useful combination of asymmetry indices for most applications and AL1 for bed elements and bedforms and AL3, AW and AH for bar units.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- River Research and Applications, Vol. 24, no. 10 (Dec 2008), pp. 1343-1361
- Publication year
- 2008
- FOR Code(s)
- 0502 Environmental Science and Management; 0602 Ecology; 0907 Environmental Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Complexity; Cross-section; Downstream; Embarras River; Illinois; North America; Physical habitat; Pool-riffle sequence; Pools; Riffle; River health; United States
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- 1535-1459
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- Copyright
- Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Most salespeople will, at some point, be asked by their managers to work a booth at a trade show. Understand, however, that selling at a show is different than selling one-on-one. Your approach needs to reflect these obvious differences in the selling climate.
Obtain a list of attendees at least two weeks before the show. Plan to have meetings with targeted prospects – either at the booth, in your hospitality suite or over breakfast or dinner. Never eat alone or with coworkers!
Plan your attack. Leverage the time and energy available to you to achieve optimum results. Draw up a plan with specific goals such as these: Re-establish relationships with former customers, refresh relationships with current customers, make sales calls on a specific number of new prospects, "listen" to the current market and "shop" the competition.
Use a team approach. If you attend the show with colleagues, assign individuals to certain parts of the show plan. Take advantage of the talents and interests of team members as well as their personal contacts. Meet often to debrief prospects, strategies and new ways to attract people to your booth. Check in with each other early in the morning to agree on the day's tactics.
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Friday: A beginner's bird watching hike at 10 a.m. and a Poisonous Plants of West Virginia walk at 2 p.m. are interpretative programs to learn more about nature. There is no charge to participate.
Saturday: Kite making and other outdoor crafts are scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and are repeated on Sunday. Crafter and vendor displays coincide with craft time. At 10 a.m., relay games for kids, a family nature hike and clogging with the West Virginia Cloggers are scheduled. The Cloggers will be demonstrating this dance style and welcome participation. Clogging is repeated at 3 p.m. A Cornhole Tournament at 1 p.m. and live entertainment featuring Motown Steel, a steel drum band, are good afternoon fun. The 2 p.m. nature hike explores wildflowers. A concert by Motown Steel at Canaan Valley Lodge is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. with no admission charge. An 8 p.m. bonfire is planned.
Sunday: A Bald Knob hike that includes a scenic chairlift ride starts at the Ski Area Gift Shop at 9 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for youth or seniors. This approximately two-hour hike is moderate difficulty and participants should bring water and snack. Choose Bingo or a Club Run Jaunt guided hike at 10 a.m. The Club Run Hike begins that the trailhead in the cabin area. A horseshoe tournament at 11 a.m., kickball at 1 p.m. and guided hike: "Is It a Pine?" at 2 p.m. provide a broad variety of activities to enjoy at no charge.
Wagon rides are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m. with a charge of $7 for adults and $4 for youth. Saturday and Sunday conclude with bonfires at 8 p.m.
More information about ArtSpring activities or other events at Canaan Valley Resort is available at www.canaanresort.com or 304-866-4121.


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Classified Staff Council
March 20, 2008
The Bluefield State College Classified Staff Council meeting was called to order at 10:09 am in Conley Hall Conference Room by Lisa Neel, Chair, presiding.
Council Representatives Present: Lisa Neel, Chair Tom Harrison, Vice-Chair
Deirdre Guyton Jane Richardson Lori Dials Anita Barilla Michele Noe Vonda Wilson Fred Hardee Daniel Frost
Marviene Johnson
Council Representatives Absent: Stewart Odle James Crenshaw Carol Baldwin
Guest: Sheila Johnson
The Chair introduced Mrs. Sheila Johnson, VP of Financial & Administrative Services to the Council. Mrs. Johnson briefed the group on the following:
- Received information on the budget. The $952, 295K that we lost from Title III, is now in the base budget. Governor Manchin has not signed the bill and it was her (Sheila) understanding that he is going to do a line item veto on the bill because he is upset that the Legislature appropriated $50M more than he proposed and it may affect Higher Ed. Some but not greatly and according to Dennis Taylor (this morning) they think that our base budget may stay.
- We have also received $166,870 in new funds for salary increases. The amount ($952K) in our base budget is really great news.
Question: The $166—is that a one time thing? Answer: No, anytime we get funding for salary increases, it is added to our base.
- In addition, we are going to be asking for a tuition and fee increase. The budget committee met on Friday and they recommended a 5% increase. She (Sheila) stated that she would be presenting several scenarios at the Board meeting tonight and she did not know what the Board would select. She said that she had called around the state to several institutions and most will be asking/raising tuition by 7%. If it is maintained at the 5% along with the $166K, we would barely have enough to cover pay increases.
- Pay increases: for classified we are currently in the third year plan. In the first three years, we have honored what we said we would do and that is the intent for the next two years. If we give the fourth and fifth year, we would be somewhere around 58% of the gap. With that said, if we give to faculty and staff somewhere close to the same, we would need $418K in new monies.
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•Prevailing Issues—New River Community and Technical College (NRCTC) has indicated that they plan to have their own everything and somewhere down the line we will no longer continue to provide services for them. Currently, we receive from NRCTC $1.7M for services that we provide and that is also academic. We pay them (NRCTC) when our students sit in their classes and the same when their students sit in our classes. For that we pay New River $500K and netted all out NRCTC pays us $1.2M for services. She thinks that when the budget committee met one time before that their concern was we continue to be physically responsible and go through that transition. Right now we know very little about that. Dr. Spring is supposed to come with some of his staff and meet with the president and his staff on that. She thinks that they (NRCTC) will want it to come quickly. Personally, she thinks that if it going to be a smooth transition it cannot happen quickly. Probably 18-24 months will allow ample time for a smooth transition. She wants it to be smooth for all that will be involved and to make sure that BSC will not be at fault for not providing adequate training.
•Other issues:
o Inflationary cost—WV Water and AEP will be raising rates. This will be an additional $30K in costs.
o SunGard (BANNER)—is charging an additional $33K (increase) this year.
Question: I am sure that we are going to see an increase in our fuel consumption.
Answer: They are looking at a mileage rate increase of $0.15 July 1. It has been a long time since any adjustments have been made because of that.
•We are in the Beckley Higher Ed Center. We are experiencing additional costs that we were not expecting (internet and phone charges). Faculty have proposed some new positions and supposedly we are to get some funding for that. She is not for sure where all that is going to go. They have proposed:
o A new foreign language position
o Faculty member in petroleum and mining. It is her understanding that Frank Hart is trying to secure funding (grants) for this.
We made a commitment that we would advertise the positions with the clause, "if funding is available." She is concerned that all of this is put together with the New River transition. We have held back in advertising some positions anticipating New River will split; that way there will be less worry about "bumping" or "laying off." (2 in the Business Office and 1 in Financial Aid)
Question: Will those positions open up if we are anticipating the split form New River?
Answer: What she is anticipating is that NRCTC will be providing their own functions and we will need less people in different areas. It just so happened that these two positions are available in the Business Office. Depending on the situation we may or may not fill them. Discussion followed concerning SB 3215.
Question: Four day work week in the summer. Seeing that there are no classes on Fridays, would you consider the possibilities of having four day work weeks? Classified Minutes 3‐20‐2008 Page 3
Answer: She (Sheila) said that she is not opposed to that. She thinks that if other institutions have done it and it has worked well, then there are some that have concerns about servicing the students. She suggested that if this is something that we really want to do then we should talk to Dr. Walker about it. She said that the correspondence that he (Dr. Walker) sent out before was that if people perceived a hardship (gas prices) that they can talk to their supervisor about adjusting their schedule.
Question: You said that we were at 58% with the gap right now.
Answer: No. For example—let's say that someone is making $35K and July 1 they should be making $40K. The difference is $5K and we would fund 58% of $5K and the final year we would fund the balance. Overall, we are at 95% of full funding. There are four that are fully funded: NRCTC, Northern, WV Osteopathic and another. Discussion followed.
Special funding: It is her understanding that there is $8M (50/50 match) out there for maintenance funding unless the Governor lines it out or vetoes. In the preliminary list it shows Bluefield receiving funding for:
Mahood Hall—elevator/HVAC System
Maintenance/Dickason/Basic—upgrade of the fire alarm system
If that is true, then we would get 9% of the money. $7M fund energy and water it is a loan fund. Discussion followed. They are looking to renovate Mahood Hall—which badly needs it. Dr. Walker is looking into private funds.
Question: Do you know if Bluefield State has ever agreed to participate or thought about participate—if a state employee finds a way to save money they will get 10% of the total savings for the first year?
Answer (Fred): He participated in a program (Suggestion Board) before arriving here on the campus. Discussion followed.
Safety Committee: Karen Gordon will be testing the text messaging system on Monday. You must have a text messaging program on your phone to receive these messages and provide the information for your phone to the institution. Discussion followed.
- Speaker system is being installed on campus to be completed this summer.
- Defibrillators are on order. They are going to also get the containers that they are stored in. They will be training for that (Nursing) first aid/CPR. In the process of compiling a safety manual.
Question: Jerry James will be speaking to the Board of Governors. Do you know what that is about?
Answer: She is not sure what he will be talking about but as of January, the R & D purchased the building (Upperclassman II). They are at 77% occupancy and have hired and trained 12 students to be RAs. Discussion followed. Classified Minutes 3‐20‐2008 Page 4
This concluded Mrs. Johnson's presentation and the chair thanked Mrs. Johnson for joining us this morning.
Upon Mrs. Johnson's departure, Mr. Frost arrived stating that he had been giving a Compass Test and asked what he had missed. The Council then gave Mr. Frost a briefing on Mrs. Johnson's presentation. Discussion followed.
BOG: After the discussion, Mr. Frost stated that he was an elected official and serves at our will. He requested that we tell him what he is to vote on. He said that he was not voting on what he feels, but how we feel. He does not represent "Frosty," he represents classified and we need to tell him what to do. Discussion followed. The scenarios being presented by Sheila, are they being voted on tonight? It was stated that we represent 108 classified employees and we need to make a decision. Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the council that we call a special meeting after we find out what the scenarios are? Discussion followed.
It was discussed and rumored that we classified not able to do their jobs because they take on other duties and not being compensated for those duties. Discussion followed. It was suggested that they should request a desk audit. They can make them do the interim duties for up to twelve months. Discussion followed. Those persons have to take the initiative first. Once they do that, it is our duty to assist them.
Old Business:
Old Business:
Wall of Fame—the plaques are in Lisa's office and she is waiting on Michelle to do the paperwork. Discussion followed. It was suggested that Michelle pinpoint exactly where she wants them and submit the paperwork.
New Business:
New Business:
- Personnel Developments—they have approved some things
- ACCE--Discussed bills splitting on the college. They will be electing new officers soon.
- Flower fund—reported that we have $357.84 in the treasure. It was discussed as to what we wanted to do for reoccurring illnesses. Discussion followed.
Motion: That for reoccurring illnesses we send flowers initially and afterwards a card. (DGuyton/JRichardson). Motion carried.
- Well Committee—No Report.
- Job Fair—Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Also, SSS is doing a job search seminar March 26, 2008.
Classified Minutes 3‐20‐2008 Page 5
With no other business to come before the council, there was a motion to adjourn at 11:58 am.
Submitted by,
Lisa Neel, Chair
Deirdre Guyton, Recording Secretary


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I can think of nothing except getting to Citi Field for opening day-night. Left field gate opens at 4:40, other gates 5:40. I plan to be on line at the LF gate by 4:15 latest. Like Daniel Murphy (who I'm sure will be error free this opener!), I mean business.
But let's take a look meanwhile at some of the new amenities that the players are enjoying at Citi Field. It's a quick clip, but I'm loving the extra rehab facilities, and I'm wondering how much playing time the arcade video games and pool table will get. Hmmm, might have to suggest that Julie Alexandria play some pool with our Metsies for Mets Weekly!
Alright, let's make this opener worthy of all our anticipation. Let's Go Mets!
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Well, at least Daniel was error free..
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BRATTLEBORO — A large fire engulfed a seven-unit apartment building on Elliot Street in downtown Brattleboro, leaving about 20 people homeless Wednesday night.
No one was believed to have been hurt, and all residents were safely evacuated, according to early reports.
Residents of the four-story grey clapboard apartment building said the fire started on the top floor of the back porch and spread to the rest of the building. The porch overlooked Frost Place.
Tenants of the building showed videos taken on their smartphones, showing the top floor of the porch engulfed in flames and spreading to the lower levels.
Shaquran Holcomb and his girlfriend Jody Beaman live on the ground floor apartment, and Holcomb took pictures of the back porch in flames.
Holcomb and Beaman said they had lived in the building for two years, and that it was a good place to live.
Beaman said she was at work in Putney at the time the fire broke out and she rushed home.
Holcomb said six of the seven apartments were occupied at the time. The couple conferred with other tenants and watched as fire crews fought the blaze, which in the early stages was extremely smoky.
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On Thursday, June 9, 2011, the Office of Global Intergovernmental Affairs in partnership with the Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental, and Scientific Affairs (OES) hosted a "Smart Partnership Dialogue: Global Engagement Series" briefing for U.S. state and local officials to explain U.S. expectations for the June 2012 Rio+20 conference in Brazil and to highlight the instrumental role state and local governments can play in planning for this global gathering. Representatives from the states of Washington, New York, and California, as well as Westchester County, New York City and Philadelphia, participated in Thursday's event.
The program also included briefings by Daniel Clune, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs ; Upendra Chivukula, Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker in the New Jersey State Assembly; Paul Pinsky, Maryland State Senator; Lawrence Gumbiner, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Jessica McGlyn, Director, World Business Council on Sustainable Development; Jake Schmidt, Director of International Climate Policy, Natural Resources Defense Council; and Timothy Killeen, NSF Coordinator for Environmental Research and Education and Assistant Director for Geo-Sciences, the National Science Foundation.
Martin Chavez, Executive Director of ICLEI USA and one of the program participants, underscored the importance of a fully engaged local government. Chavez said, "[The U.S.] need[s] to bring in Mayors and County Executives into the discussion because action will have to take place at the local level to be successful."
Whether it is the work of the cities of San Francisco, California or Keene, New Hampshire, localities are at the forefront of finding solutions to address sustainable development. For this reason, and others, the Office of Global Intergovernmental Affairs and the OES Bureau will continue to engage local governments on the issue of sustainability. Sustainability is one of the principal themes for Rio+20, which will examine issues related to the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication and the institutional framework for sustainable development. Objectives for the conference include: securing a renewed political commitment for sustainable development; assessing progress and remaining gaps in implementation of sustainable development efforts; and addressing new and emerging challenges.
The United States is committed to using the Rio+20 Conference to:
• Promote a green economy and green growth, incorporating environmental and social concerns into economic development planning,
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the UN in support of national sustainable development efforts,
• Involve stakeholders at all levels to promote sustainable development, and
• Recognize our successes of the past twenty years and catalyze future action.
For more information on Rio+20, please visit: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/.
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When we meet again in Rio,2012 in the president election, win, situation with all the confidence in the forward to have a little hope. And ordered by South Korea's companies in Brazil that has a substantial interest in the construction of railway and the article I posted a few pages, but I want now is to get involved directly. My problem is that South Korea to participate in government and businesses respond at all to think this problem is not someone else. To participate directly contribute little to think of the possible,
Brazilian economic policy direction for the curious little change. Then I think his policies are right. But then, two of the worst poverty is now trying to be middle class, middle class, some of which are already incorporated in the circumstances, the transition to a different direction, I think we should think deeply about. Brazil's economy, now and again, the degree of foreign influence on the economy have grown to think of the scale. Will the U.S. be interested in the real estate market? China?
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I am happy with the engagement of the U.S. government. In fact, we have to agree your involvement is crucial to any global agreement aimed at protecting the environment. However, I think it would be better to recognize the inadequacy of efforts towards the environment during the past twenty years, unlike the success of these.
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ONALASKA, Wis. -- Ask anyone in the hallways of Onalaska High School and you can bet they've heard about Mr. Fleege.
He's created quite a name for himself with his energetic teaching style and unique curriculum.
Social Studies teacher Glenn Fleege has quite the reputation. "You can ask anyone about Mr. Fleege and everyone's response is pretty much the same: 'Oh my God, I love him! Oh my God, he's so awesome!'" said senior Alayna Halverson.
After 28 years at Onalaska High School, his passion for teaching is stronger than ever.
"What makes Mr. Fleege unique is how excited he is to be here, often more excited than a lot of the students. But he makes it fun and really interesting. And he's always super energetic and always puts everything that he has into all of his lessons," said Halverson.
"Love it. I really do. People sometimes say I have such a positive attitude and I always say, well why not? Because I really love what I do. I love the people I work with. And most of all I really love working with the young people that come through the door every day," said Mr. Fleege.
Aside from History and Economics, he's also known for teaching a class with a less common title "Famous People."
In that class, his students take a look back at history through the eyes of, well, famous people.
Mr. Fleege describes, "The teacher tries to build connections with the students and then through that, connect them with your material and with your subject matter. And there is no right way or no wrong way to really do that."
"He's definitely one of the most unique teachers I've ever had. And I've never learned so much in one class," said Halverson.
And for Mr. Fleege, that's what teaching is all about. "If I can look back and say, well in some small way, I've had a positive influence on somebody, then I'm satisfied. I'm satisfied."
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- From my perspective, competency-based Iearning is neither a unique, earth-shattering device for completely overhauling approaches to teaching and learning in post-secondary institutions, nor a self-evident blight on the education landscape that should be eliminated, although there are many who have held one or the other of these two extreme views. Historically, the competency movement has embraced some narrow, educationally suspect practices that have attracted due criticism. On the other hand, it has certain elements that are shared wilh other educational reform agendas, and in that sense it is valuable but not unique. Its presence in recent decades has been catalytic, has focused attention on some important educational reform issues, and has been influential on educational change outside those areas that have actually adopted a competency-based approach. This influence applies particularly to the relation between the educational institutions and industry, and also to the nature of the professions. In addition, within the competency movement, the idea of what a competency-based approach should be about has been evolving; many current practices are in stark contrast to earlier, less acceptable versions of competency-based learning. Of course, in many other cases, practices have not changed much at all.
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Commission to consider alleged campaign violations
The November 2012 election has come and gone, but Berkeley's Fair Campaign Practices Commission will address some alleged violations of campaign law on Thursday night.
The commission is scheduled to take a look at donations made to a Slate Mailer Organization (SMO) that spent more than $43,000 to send out five campaign mailers in support of the TUFF Rent Board slate, which included incumbent Nicole Drake, (who was defeated) Judy Hunt, (who was elected), Jay James, and Kiran Shenoy.
Patti Dacey, a Berkeley Planning Commissioner, filed a complaint with the FCPC on October 25 alleging that real estate businesses improperly donated to the TUFF SMO in order to circumvent Berkeley election laws, which prohibit businesses from contributing to candidates and limits individual donations to candidates (but not ballot measures) to $250. … Continue reading »
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May 23/14| For Immediate Release
Jerzy Kaplanek, Associate Professor
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WATERLOO Wilfrid Laurier University invites chamber music lovers to enjoy the 22nd annual QuartetFest, May 28 to June 10, featuring performances by the Penderecki String Quartet, Chiara String Quartet, Gallery Players of Niagara, Skyros Quartet, and student participants.
A series of eight concerts and multiple intensive chamber music workshops will be held throughout QuartetFest, a non-profit event that helps young musicians from around the world refine their talents.
Four student quartets from Chile, New York State and Ontario will be working with this years teaching ensembles and performing in three young artist concerts. In 2014, Lauriers Vogl Piano Quartet took home the Penderecki String Quartet Chamber Music Prize of a full QuartetFest participant scholarship.
This event is about allowing musicians and audiences to enjoy their love of chamber music, said Jerzy Kaplanek, an associate music professor at Laurier and a violinist with the Penderecki. We are trying to connect the musical community around us and at large.
The concerts will be held at the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Music Society or the Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo. Masterclasses begin May 31 in the John Aird Centre, room A318, on Lauriers Waterloo campus. They are free and open to the public. Visit www.quartetfest.ca for a full calendar of events, locations, and times.
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Tyler Kenney's Eagle Scout service project was about more than shovels and benches.
For months, the member of Boy Scout Troop 88 has spent countless hours in a project to beautify the Davis House in Elkins. The Davis House provides free overnight stays for patients of the Davis Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center and their family members.
Kenney, with assistance from his father and friend and fellow scout Jon Clingerman, designed and constructed two benches to be placed in the brick courtyard at the Davis House. The courtyard, called Legacy Lane, is comprised of engraved bricks which have been purchased in memory or honor of someone.
Tyler said he chose the project as a tribute to his late grandfather Joe Grahame. Grahame worked as a local forester for many years and was a true advocate of the Boy Scouts of America program. Grahame lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011.
"I made my grandfather a promise that I would achieve the rank of Eagle Scout," said Kenney. "I wasn't able to do it before he died so I'm completing it now in his honor."
In addition, Tyler planted two flowering cherry trees on the Davis House property. The GFWC Women's Club of Elkins teamed up with Kenney to donate the trees as part of their Community Improvement Project. Kenney's grandmother, Sandy Grahame, is an active member of the Women's Club of Elkins and was on hand while Tyler and other members of his scout troop planted the trees.
"I'm so very proud of him, and I know Joe would be too," said Grahame.
Grahame, an active community volunteer and breast cancer survivor herself, has been involved with the Davis House and DMH Cancer Care Center. She has worked as a volunteer at the Cancer Center, participated in Relay for Life events and was a major donor to the Davis House fundraising campaign.
"This is important to my family on so many levels," said Tyler's mom Joelle. "It's like coming full circle on that promise Tyler made to my Dad. And with Mom's commitment to patients battling cancer, the essence of this project has brought great meaning to our lives."
Fellow Troop 88 scouts Daniel and Micah Toney, and Kenney's younger brother Braxton from Pack 88 Cub Scouts volunteered to help deliver the benches and plant the trees. Cindy Stemple, Sandy Grahame and Donna Langevin from the Women's Club also attended.
"You are encouraged to involve others in your project," said Tyler. "I'm very thankful for all the help and donations I received from many people."
Equipment and facilities to build the benches was donated by the Randolph County Development Authority and Wood Technology Center. Materials were donated by Elkins Builders Supply and a beautifully engraved commemorative stone was given by Scott Smith. Tyler's parents, Joelle and Bruce, provided the engraved plates for the benches.
Dan Bucher, special projects coordinator for DHS and the DHS Foundation, anticipates plenty of use out of the new benches.
"They provide a comfortable place outside for our guests to relax. It enhances even more, the homelike environment we try to provide guests while they are here," Bucher said.
"It's amazing to witness the philanthropic spirit of Joe and Sandy Grahame being passed to the younger generations," he said. "The kindness shared through this project will be recognized by guests at the Davis House for many years to come."


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The U.S. Government and International Family Planning & Reproductive Health: Statutory Requirements and Policies
This fact sheet summarizes the major statutory requirements and policies pertaining to U.S. global family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) efforts over time and identifies those currently in effect. These laws and policies collectively serve to direct how U.S. funds are spent, to where and which organizations funds are provided, and generally shape the implementation and define the scope of U.S. global FP/RH activities. This fact sheet provides an update on the status of provisions examined in more depth in the 2012 Kaiser Family Foundation issue brief Statutory Requirements & Policies Governing U.S. Global Family Planning and Reproductive Health Efforts.


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A small town festival has carnival rides, a petting zoo, car show, pie and cake baking contest/auction, bingo and bands nightly that are sure to entertain the whole family!
This beautiful and unique amphitheatre is easily accessible from the Constitution Trail. Some of the current programs include: High School Summer Theatre productions, Dress-Up Movie Nights and the outstanding concert series known as the Sounds of the Amphitheatre, which highlights local talent from the Bloomington/Normal area. Programming begins in May and runs through October, weather permitting.
The Heartland Community College campus is a community resource that may be scheduled as available for activities consistent with the mission and policies of the College and Board of trustees. the campus includes several conference rooms, classrooms, computer labs and an auditorium that can hold 430 people. All of these spaces can be reserved through the special events department.
Built in the 1930's, this golf course offers old, mature trees lining each fairway on the 5,539 yard course. In addition to the narrow fairways, small greens make for a challenging round. USGA Course Ratings and Slope Ratings are 66.9 and 111, respectively. A hilly terrain with a beautiful creek meandering through the course make this a very scenic golf course. Golf Digest Places to Play has given Highland Park a 3 Star Rating. The full-line Golf Shop carries a great selection of golf equipment and apparel at discount prices.
The Ironwood Golf Course is the Town's full service golf facility with 18 holes, 7,100 yards and a par 72 championship layout playing from 5400-7100 yards with four sets of tees. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. Ironwood was designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard and meanders through the Ironwood residential subdivision. Opened in 1990, Ironwood Golf Course has hosted numerous high school regional, sectional and conference tournaments, collegiate invitational tournaments, local charity events and site of C.D.G.A and U.S.G.A. qualifiers.
'Tis the season for Christmas Tour of the Manor. Join us on December 15 from 5-8pm at Ewing Manor. Step into the past and enjoy the home Davis and Hazle Buck Ewing decorated for the holidays. Parking is located across the street at St. John's Lutheran Church. Cross the light on the corner of Towanda and Emerson.
The David Davis Mansion will be decorated in its Christmas finery. Visitors will get to experience holiday traditions that were popular during the period.
Leapin' Lizards! The world's best loved musical returns in time-honored form, a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You," and the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow."
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Viva la holidays: Italian fare abounds
The Harvest Moon has appeared from behind its hillside hiding place, the air is becoming increasingly cooler, and we know the days that warm us and bid us to walk outdoors incessantly are nearing their end. But while we bid "farewell" to one season, we welcome a most glorious time. Cherished by our families and friends, this period of celebration and reflection is a time of togetherness when quiet, snowy evenings cause us to look to a star-filled sky and have hope in our hearts.
Planning is being done as you read for the several excursions that begin this week in preparation for this season. Most, who believe a mid-night Church visit is "spot-on" for Dec. 24, will extend themselves to purchase some remembrance for family members.
So, as we are among the many who will travel throughout Central West Virginia to get some Christmas closure accomplished, why not set our sights on some special eateries where families can stop and get some tasty pasta in their diet as a precursor to that big Thanksgiving meal awaiting them in late November or the holiday get-togethers that offer many samplings of our best kitchen-made blends.
Among the several excellent Italian restaurants available, I am pleased to introduce three that have large seating capacities, outstanding reputations, and affordable prices, so the entire family can eat-out and enjoy spicing-up stocking-stuffer adventures.
The oldest of these establishments is Minard's Spaghetti Inn, located on old Route 50 (from I-79N, take the Bridgeport Exit near Eastpoint, turn left onto 50W and take Clarksburg's Joyce Street Exit. Turn right, then right again at the stoplight. Look to the left about a football-field away and Minard's will find you.)
Founded in l937, the restaurant began with two sisters combining efforts to develop Old World recipes authentic and true to the Italian people who immigrated to the Mountain State and worked as laborers at the turn of the 20th century as described by Tressa Wolfe, current establishment president.
Today, her husband engineers the quality-control of all foods by supervising their preparation at the facility. Breads, meatballs, sauces, desserts, and the padding of fresh fish are items for which he has responsibility as the long-standing reputation of this business must be preserved.
The Minard Family focuses their attention on family meals with monthly specials under ten dollars. November promises a Harvestfest with special desserts of Dutch apple and pumpkin pies. This accompanies other menu favorites such as fresh, deep-fried seafood, angus steaks, oysters, veal and chicken dishes. A family style dinner is available to groups of at least four, and special low rates exist for children and seniors.
Open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., reservations are suggested by calling 304-623-1711.
Continuing on I-79, and using the same Bridgeport exit, go right to downtown Bridgeport that boasts Oliverio's Ristorante, a 350-seat capacity building. Their famous breadsticks are baked daily on the premises along with pizza shells.
Founded in l965, two brothers (Phillip and Pat) manage the popular eating place with their sister, providing delicious Italian desserts of tiramisu, a light, Italian cake and cheesecakes that can also be obtained from her Bridgeport-based Almost Heaven Desserts, only a few blocks from Oliverio's.
Find them open during the week from 11 a.m. to l0 p.m., Saturday from 4 to l0 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. In addition to the popular spicy quisine, is fresh fish including mahi-mahi and halibut.
Veal is also prepared and steaks-to-order according to co-owner Phillip Oliverio. He added that they offer "nightly specials, top-notch service, and catering for take-out needs." He paid tribute to his father and mother who began the business in l965 and made sure I understood their valuable contributions to this well-known landmark.
Moving North on I-79 at the South Fairmont Exit near Middletown Mall, seek Muriale's on the road to Fairmont. With a 200-person seating capacity and an additional l40-seat private party room, brothers Frank and Sam Muriale began the establishment in l969 that boasts "A Taste of Italy," a plate of popular Italian delicacies, and their popular rigatoni and meatballs with sauce. According to President and Manager Rocco Muriale, the rigatoni dish is their "big seller" and he believes most of Muriale's meals can satisfy customers with a cost of "around $11."
Service is a source of pride for this owner as he requires a two-to-four week training program for service staff. Every position in the restaurant is specially designed to provide the customer first-rate attention and it obviously brings in the business. A full menu offering a wide variety of meals bids those hungry to check www.murialesrestaurant.com for entrees and open hours.
It is a sure bet that Rocco's relatives would approve of the quality today. The jolly, upbeat atmosphere speaks well of wonderful food and service.
One cannot become part of these great eating establishments without noticing the artwork and collections that hang on walls and make each unique. From seeing Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton's practice uniform (Muriale's) to artworks portraying waterways in Venice (Minard's), all of these restaurants would be good museum-quality venues for art lovers.
One common thread that binds these excellent businesses is that of family heritage that is evident even as one walks in their doors. All have stunning photographs of parents and relatives who were early business pioneers. Pride is an unspoken understanding.
It accentuates this season with its emphasis on togetherness and family friendships.
Whether one is part of the standard mom, pop, child group or whether blendedness is vogue; whether one is widowed or single and have friends who extend themselves to care or whether many look to God for their sense of bondedness or relationship; it is very good to know that we are all covered and can know there is someone who cares about us.
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, let us be aware of those who might benefit from a meal, a piece of pie, or a box filled with cookies. Let us get beyond our own Thanksgiving feasts and Italian appetites and understand that everyone is not fed in the manner we might call our own.
As the early American settlers discovered, friendship bore them more benefits than cruelty, helpfulness gained them respect rather than raids or pillage, and cooperation bore fruits beyond what was needed to survive. As we choose to keep alive our ancestors' greatest virtues, maybe we can have, too, the special parts of that first Thanksgiving – those where common needs were met through understanding, education, and a willingness to listen and learn.
It is no wonder Thanksgiving and this holiday season are so celebrated. They provide symbols of peace among the American people and are portends of God's expectation that we love and respect all those who cross our mountain trails.


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Welcome to the Department of Sociology at Rhode Island College. We invite students to explore the three programs administered by us. The Sociology Department houses the Sociology major/minor, the multidisciplinary Justice Studies Program (that leads to a major or minor), and the multidisciplinary Gerontology Program (that leads to a minor or certificate). Because of considerable overlap in course requirements across the Sociology, Justice Studies, and Gerontology curricula, many students are able to pursue a double major or combine a major in one program with a minor in another.


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Cities and towns can be named after just about anything. Here are 45 American cities named after animals.
Albatross, Missouri
Zip: 65707
Alligator, Mississippi
Zip: 38720
Anaconda, Montana
Zip: 59711
Antelope, California
Zip: 95843
Badger, Minnesota
Zip: 56714
Beaver, Utah
Zip: 84713
Buffalo, New York
Zip: 14203
Carp, Nevada
Zip: 89008
Chicken, Alaska
Zip: 99732
Chinchilla, Pennsylvania
Zip: 18410
Cougar, Washington
Zip: 98616
Coyote, New Mexico
Zip: 87012
Crane, Missouri
Zip: 65633
Deer, Arkansas
Zip: 72856
Dinosaur, Colorado
Zip: 81610
Duck, West Virginia
Zip: 25063
Eagle, Nebraska
Zip: 68347
Eel, Indiana
Zip: 46974
Elephant, Pennsylvania
Zip: 18944 ?
Elk, Washington
Zip: 99009
Falcon, Texas
Zip: 78584
Flamingo, Florida
Zip: 33034
Fly, Ohio
Zip: 45767
Fox, Alaska
Zip: 99712
Frogville, Oklahoma
Zip: 74743
Marlin, Texas
Zip: 76661
Monarch, Montana
Zip: 59463
Moose, Wyoming
Zip: 83012
Mustang, Oklahoma
Zip: 73064
Otter, Montana
Zip: 59003
Parrot, Georgia
Zip: 39877
Partridge, Kansas
Zip: 67566
Pelican, Louisiana
Zip: 71063
Porcupine, South Dakota
Zip: 57770
Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
Zip: 41005
Raccoon, Kentucky
Zip: 41557
Sturgeon, Pennsylvania
Zip: 15057
Tiger, Washington
Zip: 99119
Trout, Louisiana
Zip: 71371
Turkey, Texas
Zip: 79261
White Horse, New Jersey
Zip: 08610
White Pigeon, Michigan
Zip: 49099
White Swan, Washington
Zip: 98952
Wolf, Wyoming
Zip: 82844
Wolverine, Michigan
Zip: 49799
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*pokes wall*
*wall crumbles to the ground*
Not strong enough, you're not concentrating your chakra enough. Remember; stomach chakra.
are u ok........
It's all good
Ok i was kind of worry
me to sasuke
focus on stomach chakra .. deeply focusing..
a big long wall appears...
uh uh uh .. poke now ??
me talk to wall . dont u dare to fall !!
Gratz on your 500th post :D
Hrm, this wall is way too thin and too tall *pokes, tips over*
Equalize the chakra throughout, not too tall, not too deep, not too wide. Also, try focussing the chakra's density throughout the mud.
thnx , i didnt notice it was 500 =)
seals ....
focus on the stomach chakra ..
the chakra flows to mouth
chews mud with the chakra in it
i feel it
uh uh what about now ?
Good, everything's proportional and all.
Even its density and weight are the same...
But it's a TINY LITTLE THINGY!!
Increase the size, with the same dimensions proportionately
whats up everyone
Nothing much, I'm just teaching Cursed_Sasuke some earth moves :p
How're you?
man this is hard
deeply focus on the stomach chakra
alot of mud streams trought the body
going to the mouth
i chew on it, i can feel the chakra flowwing..
i spit a big mudball on the floor what growth to a big long wall..
finally ? pls say that this okay... uh uh gettin a little tired here :D
Augh, you didn't have to chew it!!
Except for a few bite marks, this wall's fine
You've learned it :D
W000000T finally my first earth jutsu .. :D
hmm need to go ned to finish homework
can u teach me another jutsu tomorrow ? pretty pls :D ??
Sure, I'll try
But tomorrow :D :D
tyvm !! c u tomorrow then
Cya later man
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In June 2013, the OCLC Board of Trustees and Global Council approved a revision to the definition of membership in the cooperative's "Membership and Governance Protocols" to include participation in management services as a qualifying activity. We sat down with George Needham, OCLC Vice President, Global and Regional Councils, to get his thoughts on the change.
NextSpace: George…thanks for taking the time to go over the recent change to the definition of OCLC membership. Can you give us some background on why there was a need for a change?
George Needham: Glad to. First of all, this isn't a new activity. The Global Council Membership Committee reviews the definition of membership every few years. In the last round of deliberations, the biggest change that was examined was OCLC's global expansion. This growth has included many libraries in Europe and Australia whose primary OCLC service is an integrated library system (ILS). Not all these systems are connected to WorldCat yet, though the plan is to do so. Which means that, as of the moment, many libraries do not have an automatic means to contribute data to the cooperative. So, while these institutions have supported OCLC financially, they haven't had a voice in OCLC governance.
NextSpace: And this drove the discussion about changing the definition of membership.
George: Exactly. The Membership Committee determined that it would facilitate more inclusive conversations within OCLC governance to expand the definition of membership now, bringing these new voices in as the technology evolves. Because the decisions we make today regarding OCLC WorldShare—our cooperative library management platform—will affect libraries using our current management services, we thought it was only fair to include them as members in those discussions.
NextSpace: And were there any other changes?
George: Yes. In the past, there was a three-year "grace period" during which, if your library didn't use a qualifying service, you were still considered a member. That's been lowered to one year.
NextSpace: Makes sense. And what is the timeline for these changes?
George: Though the new definition is now official, it won't actually take effect until July 2014. We have a lot of preparation to do, and we need to communicate extensively with the new member libraries, so we are looking at this as an implementation year.
NextSpace: And will it substantially alter the number of members or the makeup of Global Council?
George: Yes and no. We think that we'll be adding about 4,000 libraries, primarily in EMEA, where most of our current management services users are. Because representation in Global Council is determined by gross revenue for the regions, though, not number of members, the change won't have an effect on the number of representatives from the regions.
NextSpace: Thanks for the background, George. Anything else to add?
George: I would very much like to thank Kathleen Imhoff, the Chair of the Board's Membership Committee, and the other members of the Committee, Maggie Farrell, Loretta Parham, Anne Prestamo, Poul Erlandsen and Andrew Wells, and the former chair of the Committee, Bruce Newell. They worked diligently to come up with a new approach to membership that would be more inclusive and improve our conversation.
Asia Pacific annual conference in Bangkok focuses on cooperation
The OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council (APRC) annual membership conference took place at the National Science and Technology Development Agency, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday and Tuesday, 7–8 October 2013. About 340 people from 16 countries and territories attended the meeting. We spoke to Srichan Chancheewa (Director, Thammasat University Libraries, Thailand), the Vice Chair of the APAC Executive Committee, about her goals for the event.
NextSpace: What were your goals for the annual APRC meeting this year?
Srichan Chancheewa: I'd say that, beyond any specific agenda items, we were focused on giving librarians in the Asia Pacific region a chance to share their interesting experiences with each other and with OCLC. It was also a chance for more Thai librarians, in particular, to attend an OCLC event and get a chance to interact with the cooperative.
NextSpace: Was there a theme for the event?
Srichan: The theme for the event, and for the opening speech, was "Why Cooperation in Libraries?" I, personally, am very interested in ways in which OCLC might work with libraries in the region to increase opportunities for cooperation. All of our speakers brought their own expertise to this question. For example, Ms. Chaweewan Swasdee from Mahidol University, Thailand, presented her library's WorldCat Local experience. Implementing a shared discovery service may not be a new kind of challenge for most Western libraries. But in this part of the world where we have to deal with various non-Roman scripts, sharing the experiences of one library will be an important step toward connecting more Thai libraries to OCLC.
NextSpace: Are there any new programs or initiatives you're looking forward to for the OCLC Asia Pacific region?
Srichan: We, especially the Southeast Asian Libraries, are going to join the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. We hope this will give us another opportunity to 'join hands,' make friends and cooperate more in the near future. Any chance to make more connections in the region and share experiences is exciting.
NextSpace: What has been your experience so far as a member of the APRC Executive Committee?
Srichan: I have learned many new things in such a short time. Being on the Executive Committee means being an OCLC representative in this country, which means I need to be aware of new developments and share them as much as possible with my local colleagues. I am quite certain that there are many more opportunities waiting for me, and I am excited to move forward.
NextSpace: Any other thoughts or ideas to share with OCLC members in your region?
Srichan: As a worldwide cooperative, OCLC is very different from other organizations. The chance to share and cooperate with so many other libraries around the world helps us all move forward and grow together.
ISSUE 22 contents
- Index
- President's Report
- What keeps you up at night?
- WebJunction community celebrates 10 years
- New definition of membership emphasizes the collaborative nature of OCLC; Asia Pacific annual conference in Bangkok focuses on cooperation
- Health Happens in Libraries
- The Big Shift: E-book availability in public libraries
- Demystifying Born Digital
- WorldShare Update
- Explore the world with mapFAST mobile; Watch WorldCat grow in real time
- What keeps you up at night? The rapid pace of change
- WorldCat statistics
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Hop DVD
From the makers of Despicable Me comes an all-new comedy about candy, chicks and rock n roll! He was destined to be the Easter Bunny, but all he wanted to do was rock! When teenage E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand) leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream to become a rockstar drummer, he meets Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals. Together the two encounter a series of hilarious mishaps and misadventures and in the end help each other recognize the importance of family.
Hop is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Hop is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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- Format: DVD
- Rating: PG
- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 96 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: March 23, 2012
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Director: Tim Hill
- Cast: Russell Brand , James Marsden , Kaley Cuoco , Elizabeth Perkins , Hank Azaria , Gary Cole , Hugh Laurie , David Hasselhoff , Tiffany Espensen , Chelsea Handler , Dustin Ybarra , Carlease Burke , Django Marsh
- Genre: Kids
- Color: Color
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- Release Date: 2011
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