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Retrospective Conversion
History, Approaches, Considerations
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Retrospective Conversion is an essential guide for library catalogers and technical services managers in the process of converting manual catalog records to machine readable form. It clearly illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of the three conversion methods--converting in-house, contracting to a vendor, and a combination of the two--and covers the areas of cost, staff, time, and record quality for each. Catalogers will learn how to make a bigger investment in advance planning to achieve better end results. Helpful chapters emphasize the need for planning, quality control, and authority control in the creation of a complete catalog in a machine readable form. Also included are case studies that illustrate specific methods in action and provide a wealth of general, usable information.This unique reference covers a variety of valuable topics for catalogers involved in converting manual catalog records. It includes an in-depth bibliography and review of the retrospective conversion literature, including over 200 items addressing general considerations, special formats, and international issues. Specific examples of retrospective conversion are analyzed including projects in medium and large size institutions, non-serials and serials cataloging, music scores, and the Library of Congress's conversion of the PREMARC file. Specific techniques are explained such as the development of a PC workstation interface to facilitate the conversion process, the use of sampling techniques in project cost analysis, how to determine what quality standards are needed and at what cost, and authority control in both manual and online catalogs.
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction
- Part I: History
- Recon Road Maps: Retrospective Conversion Literature, 1980–1990
- PREMARC--A History and Status Report
- Part II: Case Studies
- Retrospective Conversion of a Medium-Sized Academic Library
- Serials Retrospective Conversion: Project Design and In-House Implementation
- Part III: Coordination and Innovation
- Workflow Considerations in Retrospective Conversion Projects for Scores
- Streamlining a Conversion Project With a Staff PC Workstation and Shelf List Sampling
- Part IV: Control Issues
- Editing Recon Records: When Is Enough, Enough? A Selective Review of the Literature
- Managing Authority Control in a Retrospective Conversion Project
- Reference Notes Included
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BJP MP and Dalit leader Udit Raj on Monday caused a huge social media controversy with a tweet suggesting that champion Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt had nine Olympics gold despite being born in poverty after his trainer advised him to eat beef twice a day.
"Usain Bolt of Jamaica was poor and trainer advised him to eat beef both the times and he scored 9 gold medals in Olympics," the Lok Sabha member from North West Delhi tweeted.
Usain bolt of Jamaica was poor and trainer advised him to eat beef both the times and he scored 9 gold medals in Olympic
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) August 28, 2016
Faced with a huge social media outrage, Raj soon issued a clarification saying his tweet was only to highlight the difficulties Bolt had overcome to win Olympic laurels. He said his intention was not to advocate eating of beef.
He wrote, "I cited circumstances of Jamaica that despite poor infrastructure & poverty Bolt won 9 gold so our players should find ways like that to win. As usain bolt &trainer found ways and means to win medals similarly our players and trainers should do as per their circumstances. I intended to convey-players & society to look at ways to win in games rather blaming circumstances & Govt & eating is their choice. (sic)"
But this didn't deter Twitter users from having a dig at the MP and his party, the BJP. Raj, a Dalit leader, had in the past criticised his own party for the growing attacks against Dalits by so-called cow protection groups.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
Full credit goes to our mother for Usain Bolt's achievements. pic.twitter.com/MKkolFToUm
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) August 29, 2016
BJP Gau-verment reaches Jamaica with BJP MP Udit Raj Tweet – eating Beef helped Usain bolt wins 9 Olympics medal.Time & again same epicenter
— Md Hussain (@MdHussain001) August 29, 2016
Let's see wether @Dr_Uditraj allowed to continue in #BJP or advised 2leave 4Pakistan by #RSS & BJP? BJP MP Udit Raj pic.twitter.com/WaM8cONc21
— Arjun Modhwadia (@arjunmodhwadia) August 29, 2016
By your logic BJP MP Udit Raj @Dr_Uditraj, all #beef-consuming nations, including Islamic countries, should have won https://t.co/SN38qp73Yb
— Kumar Shakti Shekhar (@ShaktiShekhar) August 29, 2016
BJP MP Udit Raj @Dr_Uditraj: Pl check your facts. #UsainBolt consumes lots of chicken, pork, fish & yams. No beef.Uve foot in mouth disease?
— Kumar Shakti Shekhar (@ShaktiShekhar) August 29, 2016
I donot support BJP MP Udit Raj on Beef , he could have given example of #PVSindhu & his coach #Gopichand 4 getting inspiration to win
— khemchand sharma (@SharmaKhemchand) August 29, 2016
Did Azam Khan offer his buffaloes to BJP MP Udit Raj who is nostalgically missing his beef? #TrendingTopics
— Suryanarayan Ganesh (@gsurya) August 29, 2016
Bjp mp Udit Raj promoted beaf consumption. Will bjp take any action or left to society?#narendra modi
— Dr.Surendra Jain (@drskj01) August 29, 2016
According to BJP MP Udit Raj: Bade ka Khao, bada bada medal lao.
— ?GauBalak ? (@makGauBalak) August 28, 2016
As per BJP MP Udit Raj, Usain Bolt won 9 golds because of eating beef (not yam). Damn we would have won 100 golds if there were no beef ban?
— गीतिका (@ggiittiikkaa) August 29, 2016

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Climate Change in Perspective at Explorit's Next Lecture
This article appeared in the May 27, 2016 edition of the Davis Enterprise.
By Lisa Justice
Save the date, Tuesday, June 7, for Explorit's next free public lecture "Paleoclimate perspectives on global climate change: A view from the bottom of the sea," with Jennifer S. Fehrenbacher, PhD, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, UCDavis.
One of the most pressing concerns for life on Earth today is climate change, and what will happen in the future as we see global temperatures rising. Explore these issues with a local climate scientist and get your questions answered.
Paleoclimatology is the study of past climates. It's a multidisciplinary field, combining history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry, physics, geology, atmospheric and ocean sciences. Scientists have developed a paleoclimate record stretching back over 2 billion years. The Earth was warmer than at present for most of this time, punctuated by infrequent Ice Ages.
From geological evidence, we know that three hundred years ago the world was in the depths of a prolonged cold spell called the "Little Ice Age," that lasted for nearly 500 years. Twenty thousand years ago large continental scale ice sheets covered much of North America, Northern Europe, and Northern Asia.
Fifty million years ago, global temperatures were so high that there were no large ice sheets at all. It is hoped that studying climates of the past and endeavoring to determine the causes and effects of these changes will help us prepare for today's changes.
Dr. Jennifer Fehrenbacher is a trained Climate Reality Project leader at UCDavis. She will discuss her research and show an abridged version of the Climate Reality Project presentation that introduces the possibilities for global solutions to today's climate change crisis.
Jennifer studies past and present climate change and is interested in understanding how the Earth's climate and ocean's may change in the future due to both natural climate variability and anthropogenic perturbations. Her current research focuses on using geochemical data derived from microfossils to explore changes in the earth's climate in the past.
The chemistry of the microfossils serves as an archive of the environment within which the organisms grew. She also grows living specimens captured near Catalina Island and the Bodega Marine Laboratory to understand how the geochemistry of the shells reflects the growth environment.
Jennifer graduated with a BS in Geology from Northern Illinois University in 1997 and a PhD from the University of Chicago in 2010. She began working as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in 2011 and is currently a Project Scientist in the same department. She will begin a faculty position in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University this fall.
Explorit's coming events:
- Explorit's Exploration Gallery is open to the public every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m. and every Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person; Explorit members, teachers and children 2 and under are free. Come check out the new Nano Mini Exhibition!
- Summer Science Camp registration is open now! Visit www.explorit.org for all the details. Interested in volunteering at our Summer Science Camps? Call Explorit now!
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- Birthdays are back at Explorit! Call Explorit at 530-756-0191 for more information or to book your party.
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The second Kormak omnibus has been released. It's a three-for-the-price-of-two bargain available at all the major e-book retailers right now.
Here's the blurb.
From the rat-infested streets of nightmare-haunted Vermstadt, to the ruins of the greatest of all Dwarvish nations and beyond, Kormak must battle demons and monsters and the worst evil of all, that which lies within the human heart.
The Kormak Omnibus compiles three of Kormak's greatest adventures into one massive volume packed with action, adventure and magic.
A sinister conspiracy brings the great city-state of Vermstadt to the edge of civil war. A brutal murderer slays the poor and eats their hearts. A plague of supernaturally intelligent rats threatens to overwhelm the metropolis. The invincible Silent Man rises from his grave to kill again and again.
Join Kormak as he attempts to piece together the links between these terrible events and put an end to them before catastrophe befalls the city.
Kormak is ordered to guard the enigmatic sorceress Karnea with his life as she ventures into the Dwarven city of Khazduroth. It is a quest that begs many questions. What awful knowledge is Karnea really seeking amid the ruins of an ancient civilisation? Why has the sinister and mighty Old One known as the Taker of Skulls chosen this moment to return to the place where he was once worshipped as a god? And will anyone survive the deadly journey into the forsaken homeland of the once proud Dwarves.
Join Kormak as he battles his way through a gigantic underground city in search of one of the most dangerous secrets of the Old Ones.
The survivors of a burned out village set Kormak and a crew of bounty hunters on the trail of the pirate known only as the Kraken. The hunt leads from the haunted ruins of a cursed city to the buccaneer stronghold of Port Blood and reaches a bloody conclusion far beneath the waves of the ocean.
Join Kormak and his crew of bounty hunters as they battle pirates, sea monsters and ancient evils.
The Second Kormak Saga Omnibus is available for $9.99 or the equivalent in local currency at Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Apple, B&N, Kobo and Smashwords.
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The weather today was quite mild although the wind was fairly severe. What a nice view across the pond from our North point Adirondack chairs seen above. We took advantage of the good weather and had a great crew of grounds people and volunteers out in the gardens throughout the day. We still see visitors although the recent frosts this past weekend have necessitated wholesale removal of our annuals and tropicals. We are saving some select plants but most will be composted as we continue to clear our 150,000 annuals that were planted just five months ago. It was a great show though! We're clearing quite a few areas entirely and preparing them for Spring already. This clearing also benefits the continued set up of the Holiday Lights Show (HLS).
Our volunteer turnout was strong today. Alan (above) worked with Joe (below) on digging and removing plants from the Jungle Garden. Pat M. (second photo down) was in that area too bringing down and processing the two giant obelisks for the next use in the HLS. Many guys helped him lower these and Pat has it down to a science in terms of their relocation and conversion with lights. Ron R. (third photo down) started on leaf collection and later helped Alan and Joe with removals. Gary worked on some labels and Dr. Gredler was out mowing. Gary and Maury also went to pick up pumpkins for the youth education program and Maury went on many errands for us as well after winterizing some water features. The fourth photo down features Shirley, who along with Kathy (fifth photo down) and Eva, did a nice job clearing out perennials and leaves from the lower woodland walk. Vern and Jim had carpentry projects and we saw Kris K., Dr. Yahr and many others today as well.
The grounds staff had a day filled with gardening and HLS tasks. Above are Terry (left) and Big John. The guys worked on removing plants, emptying containers, plenty of HLS set up and other odds and ends. Bob K. (directly below) ran our major power cords out in the gardens and had some other HLS-related tasks as well. Larry H. emptied containers, dug tropicals and put up a whole lotta lights today. Janice decorated obelisks and did some purging in the Thomas Jefferson Collection. Cindy had some gardening tasks and shifted to setting up our milk jug luminaries for the HLS. I was able to run quite a few cords today in between other tasks.


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On Friday, Tama City's Parthenon Tama center will stream a video workshop in which The Animatrix co-director Koji Morimoto will teach children how to make anime.
AnimeShinbun is a community of awesome people posting and discussing the latest anime news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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Why You Must Use Environment And Health-Friendly Organic Cotton?
Cotton is one of the most widely used fabrics around the world. As per studies, it makes up for about half of the total fiber needs worldwide. Given such popularity of this fabric, cotton growers since a long time now have been resorting to unfair agricultural means to produce it faster. Uses of pesticides and harmful chemicals make it hazardous for both consumers as well as the environment.
Organic Cotton
Lately, there have been concerns around the global environment that has led to the popularity and production of organic cotton. As per definition, organic cotton is that which grows as per the organic agricultural standards of the concerned country. The production eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, the land used for production is treated well for removal of toxins, and the textile gets made without being treated with colors, bleaches or dyes.
Regular vs. Organic Cotton
There is a vast difference between the regular cotton and the organic cotton. Organic cotton is hand-picked which ensures long fibers don't get broken or weakened. Whereas owing to the demand rush, regular cotton is machine-picked which results in damaged fibers, leading to wastage and deterioration of quality.
Coming to the farming procedures, regular cotton is of genetically modified seeds whereas the organic cotton comes out of natural seeds. Rotation of land and no use of harmful insecticides and pesticides is another point of difference between the two. Even in the process of manufacturing the finished products, is environmental-friendly and safer products are used in case of organic cotton.
Benefits of Organic Cotton
The benefits of organic cotton are numerous. Firstly, it is produced using environment-friendly methods and materials. It maintains the soil fertility and reduces the use of toxic substances. It is highly moisture absorbent thus absorbs dye colors and stabilizes other types of eco-fibers. The products made out of it are more soft, smooth, light, and anti-allergic. All-in-all, organic cotton, cares for the environment, the health of the workers and consumers, and supports wildlife.
Organic pillows for toddlers are one of the many products which have gained popularity in recent times. If you want to choose the best pillow for your baby, consider the following factors:
Allergies: Know if your toddler is allergic to any particular material. That can narrow down the options for you.
How does the pillow feel: If you press a pillow and it doesn't regain the original shape, then it indicates that the pillow is too soft and unsafe, posing a suffocation risk. If the pillow doesn't move if pressed, then it is too hard for your child.
Size of the pillow: It is essential to choose the right size, as an adult-size pillow can lead to neck or back strain and increases the suffocation risk.
Pillow cover material: The outer part is made up of cotton. Regular cotton has the harmful chemicals, dyes or bleaches. Breathing in such an atmosphere can pose a danger to your child's health. You can choose a pillow made from 100% organic cotton.
Pillow fill material: Foam, buckwheat, feathers, and synthetic fill are some of the fill materials. Choose the fill that doesn't make a crinkling noise while moving.
Therefore, Go organic and save the earth!


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How Do I Choose the Best Fast-Growing Shade Trees?
The best fast-growing shade trees are those that fit the site, are easy to care for, and will last a relatively long time. They can reduce cooling bills and provide privacy to the home. It is wise to consider the size the tree will attain at maturity and how close to the house it will be. Flowering trees and those that drop seed pods might be too messy for some people, but they add interest and color variety to the landscape. There are some fast-growing shade trees that are not recommended.
The first consideration is the size of the site. In a small yard, fast-growing shade trees that grow to 40-50 feet (12-15 m) might be fine unless they spread very wide. Smaller trees can be planted in rows to fill a broad area. Shade-tolerant plants will need to be selected for the rest of the landscaping. Blocking the sun can reduce cooling bills by 70%.
For easy care, disease and pest-resistant trees might be preferable. Slower growth trees, such as oaks and pines, are usually sturdier than fast growing ones, and are also less susceptible to breakage in wind and ice storms. They can be planted alongside fast-growing shade trees, and once they have reached a mature height the others can be culled. Trees with drooping branches, such as willows, can screen the yard from the street as well as provide shade.
Fast-growing shade trees that lose their leaves in the winter add extra work cleaning up leaves or fruit. Sweet gums shed spiky seed pods that must be raked and cannot usually be composted. Evergreen trees keep foliage all winter and make excellent windbreaks. They must be planted before late summer to allow them to establish strong root systems and moisture so the leaves don't drop. Some evergreens have attractive fruit, such as pine cones, which can be collected and used decoratively.
Trees that have colorful leaves, flowers or interesting shapes add a new dimension to a landscape design. Japanese maples and tulip trees hold color most of the season. Beech trees have gray to white bark that peels attractively on some species. Lombardy poplar and cypress trees grow in a columnar shape and are suited to planting in rows along a drive, making good windbreaks or privacy screens.
Certain species of fast-growing shade trees can be problematic. Silver maples are notorious for shallow root systems and weak, soft wood that breaks easily during storms. Princess trees and mimosas are all considered invasive species that crowd out native trees. A local garden center can advise you on avoiding pest species that may be restricted in your area.
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The article makes a good point about planting fast growing shade tree along side other shade trees that are sturdier but that don't grow as quickly. If you are desperate for shade and want it as quick as possible, you could plant a silver maple tree, which grows very quickly, or some other fast growing tree that grows well where you live.
Since the silver maple is not particularly sturdy and can be very weak, you should plant some stronger slow growing trees near by. This way you can plan to remove the maples at some point when the stronger trees have grown large enough to provide the shade cover you want.
You are probably thinking why not just plant a fast growing sturdy tree in the first place. The problem is that most fast growing trees tend to be weaker in some way. Usually, either their branches or their root systems make them vulnerable to wind and pests. Slow growing trees are usually the strongest of the trees.
Magnolia trees are beautiful and they make great shade trees and landscaping trees. We have several large ones in our yard and the seeds have spread so that there are also smaller trees. We actually have to keep a close eye out for the smaller trees so we can cut them down, or else we would have a yard full of magnolia trees.
However, the magnolia tree is one of the types of shade trees that the article warns us about. Between the leaves and the "grenades" they drop onto the lawn, they keep us busy raking and hauling away debris. This being said, their flowers look great when they are in bloom and this makes up for all the extra work, or at least I think it does.


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Join us at 18 Reasons on March 17th for a class featuring my mother-in-law's traditional Gujarati dishes. She's going to be in town and may make a special appearance at the class. 🙂
We'll cook a quartet of spiced vegetarian dishes that are wonderfully healthful and easy to cook, making them a wonderful addition to your everyday cooking repertoire. We'll also make a simple roti, and several side dishes to complement the meal we will enjoy together at the end of class. Along the way we'll cover Indian spices and pantry basics as well as core techniques that will help you take your Indian cooking to the next level!
Gobi Shak – Cabbage with spices
Fraz Bean – Stir fried Green Beans
Sukhi Aloo Bhaji- Dry Spiced Potatoes
Simple Gujarati Dhal with Three Chiles (demo)
Roti – everyday Indian flatbread made with whole-wheat flour
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Officials from a Maine shipyard that worked on a Canadian-built replica 18th-century sailing ship that sank during hurricane Sandy will testify at a coast guard hearing in Virginia.
HMS Bounty underwent repairs at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard in Maine several weeks before the ship sank 145 kilometres off Cape Hatteras, N.C., during the October storm.
One member of the ship's 16-person-crew died and the captain was never found.
Coast guard officials started hearing testimony Tuesday from surviving crew members. Boothbay Harbor Shipyard officials are scheduled to testify today.
The hearing is expected to last through Feb. 21.
The ship was built at Smith and Ruhland Shipyard in Lunenburg, N.S., for the 1962 film "Mutiny on the Bounty" starring Marlon Brando.
It was featured in several other films over the years, including one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
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Here comes the bride!
Clazziquai singer Horan has confirmed she is getting married in March next year.
The 33-year-old announced the news via her rep, revealing that her fiancé is a successful 36-year-old business man who she has known for over 13 years.
He proposed to Horan outside the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona, Spain, during a summer vacation this year.
Her rep at Fluxus Music added that the pair had already dated for two years last decade, but broke up "for personal reasons". Although they stayed in touch, it was only Since June that they began dating seriously again.
"Horan only recently set the wedding date," her spokesperson says. "They will start the wedding preparations in January and get married on March 30 at the Renaissance Hotel in Gangnam."
After a long period of solo projects, Clazziquai recently returned to the charts with "Can't Go On My Own" and will soon be promoting their fifth album next month.
"It's always special when we get together," Horan has said. "It feels like we've never taken a break."


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Customer: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norway
Norwegian is the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe and flew 24 million passengers in 2014. Norwegian has approximately 4,500 employees with operational bases throughout in Europe, the US and Asia.
SCOPE: To improve, modernize and create future cost savings in cabin crew training through the development of an online pre-course, as well as recurrent training based on a virtual 360° cabin interior. The course includes modules on the location and use of emergency equipment and the operative management of first aid and emergency procedures.
SOLUTION: The result was an online virtual learning course based on a 360˚ fully navigable cabin interior walk-around. Cabin crew can freely explore the virtual environment in a learning mode or be led through different scenarios prompted by the software.
Unlike traditional e-learning, this training requires a high level of user activity which provides meaningful transfer and retention of knowledge. The user is left to learn, review and explore scenarios or environments at their own pace, while providing an appropriate level of challenge and intrinsic feedback on the users' performance via the software's test mode.
All course material (text, question bank, images, videos, missions etc) can in real time be edited by the training department at Norwegian using our online editing tool, the e360 EDITOR.
The solution is integrated with Norwegian's LMS and enables the airline to:
- Free-up time for practical hands-on training and qualitative discussions
- Remove stress related to the mandatory annual recurrent exam
- Reduce and automate administration, i.e. feedback, documentation, etc


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Koreas hold talks on telephone hotline between leaders
Sunday, 2018-04-15 06:34:53
Working-level officials from the two Koreas discussed establishing a telephone hotline between the two countries' leaders on April 14 ahead of their historic summit set for later this month, according to Seoul's presidential office.
The talks were held on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) side of the truce village at the border, Cheong Wa Dae said on April 15.
Once the line is open, the Republic of Korea (RoK) President Moon Jae-in and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un plan to have a phone conversation before the April 27 summit.
The meeting followed the first working-level talks on April 7 to prepare for what will be the third summit between the two Koreas.
The two sides are scheduled to hold another meeting on security, protocol and media issues on April 18. Separately, a high-level meeting is expected to open this week to set the summit agenda.
* Separately, RoK has chosen "Peace, a new start" as a slogan for the upcoming inter-Korean summit, which will be held in late April, the presidential office said on April 15.
The slogan signifies the journey that the two Koreas will have to take to achieve global peace by holding their first summit in 11 years, and that the summit will also serve as a guide for summit talks between DPRK and the United States, Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom told reporters.
Koreans leaders are preparing to hold their talks on the southern side of the truce village of Panmunjom on April 27. This will mark the third of its kind since their leaders met in 2000 and 2007.
The two sides are expected to discuss ways to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, establish lasting peace and improve inter-Korean relations.
The meeting will be followed by a US-DPRK summit likely to be held either in May or June.


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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Some 9/11 victims' family members want to have the National Park Service run the museum and memorial the World Trade Center site, WCBS 880's Monica Miller reported.
WCBS 880's Monica Miller On The Story
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Jim Riches, who lost his firefighter son Jimmy on 9/11, said it's time to hand them over to the experts.
"We want the, you know, the National Park Service to come in. They run a great place at Pearl Harbor. They run Gettysburg. They've had experience at this," he told Miller. "This is supposed to be a national monument where everyone, every American, is allowed to go down there and see what happened to everybody on 9/11."
A recent New York Times article outlined the financial trouble the foundation in charge of the memorial and museum is facing.
"What they're doing down there is, you know, just wasting more money after more money and more money," Riches said.
Riches said says the federal agency will offer the transparency and effective mananagement the site will need going forward.
While the memorial opened in time for the tenth anniversary of the attacks, the museum is well behind schedule and mired in financial troubles.
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2013 Recap in Statistics
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No, no specific statistics to share, that are exact, except to say that I read far more pages in essays and assignments than I did in books.ReplyDelete
I haven't kept stats before but have considered reviewing the savings as you did, wowsa, amazing to see right.ReplyDelete
I know I read more ebooks than hard or soft cover though. I think I read faster too, lol, may be all in my head.
I must have missed that you listen to audiobooks.
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I feel like I read faster on ebook too, but I worry that that means I'm retaining less. I try to check myself frequently and make sure I'm not skimming, but it's worried me ever since I read a study about how much more likely we are to skim in ebook format.Delete
I read 61 books from the FLP, and since I live in PA, my membership is free! I love that!ReplyDelete
In addition, I read 58 Nook Books, so that is a total of 119 of my 130 book that were read as ebooks!


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Christmas Joy Offering Gifts Help Puerto Rican Pastors And Church Workers Recover From Hurricane Maria
You can give to the Christmas Joy offering using the special envelope, marking your check or gift "Christmas Joy," or online.
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico last year, Presbyterian pastor Manuel D. Silva bore the dual burden of caring for his family and his congregation. The property damage wrought by the storm was in the billions, and many on the island were without electricity for months.
When the storm hit, Manuel's wife, Sylvette, was pregnant with their second child, and like thousands of others in Puerto Rico, the Silva family's home was unsafe for habitation. The couple and their firstborn son Caleb moved into a tiny apartment Manuel's father owns in a neighboring town.
The Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions, which receives significant funding from the Christmas Joy Offering, helped active and retired pastors as well as other church workers in Puerto Rico get back on their feet. Your gifts helped Manuel's young family — and many other pastors and their families — recover and serve their congregation's surrounding community.
Concerned about the well-being of overburdened pastors, Board of Pensions representative members met with Puerto Rican pastors four months after the hurricane with a delegation of different church agencies. There were conversations about resiliency, and the Board of Pensions representatives spoke about board benefits, including counseling services.
"We told them that they were not by themselves, that we are going to be there for them, and that we are going to help them as much as we can," says Jose Irizarry, the Board of Pension's vice president for education. "They were rushing out caring for people, but they also needed to be cared for, and that wasn't being done."
Manuel's church building was without electricity for two months. Nevertheless, the congregation continued to gather in the building each Sunday to worship, pray, and encourage one another. In February, the Silva family welcomed a healthy baby boy, Yanluis. Several weeks after his birth, the family was able to move back into their home. Yet life has still not returned to normal for many Puerto Ricans. Some in Manuel's community are camped in tents alongside the rubble that remains of their homes.
Manuel is grateful for the assistance he and other church workers received thanks in part to the Christmas Joy Offering. Special Offerings have taken on new significance among his congregation's members, Manuel says. "They give from experience and from love. It's part of who we are. We take care of people who really need it."
Why disasters like Hurricane Maria happen is beyond our understanding. There has been so much destruction and loss of life and livelihood. Yet, as we share in the grief of our sisters and brothers, we can comprehend God's call to help people in distress, and we can bear witness to God's love by our giving to the Christmas Joy Offering. In addition to helping pastors and congregations who know they can count on our love in their hour of deepest need, the Christmas Joy Offering also aids future church and society leaders who study in Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. God's Love. It is the perfect gift.
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God of hope and restoration, draw near to those who offer compassion in times of immense struggle.
Bless all church leaders with your strength and by your grace as we seek to support them through our gifts.


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You'll begin your journey at 9.30am at Warner Stables at the backcountry check-in area of the large barn where you will get to meet your horse. The horses are steady, responsive and can be counted on to cross any terrain, from forest paths to boulder-strewn creeks. Never been horseback riding before? Don't worry. You will be matched with a mild-mannered horse and teach you everything you need to know. On this backcountry adventure, we'll take you along a route that the early explorers of the Canadian Rockies blazed nearly a century ago. It's the ideal way to dip your toe into horseback trekking in Banff, even if you don't have a lot of time. Saddled up and ready to ride, we'll hit the trail for the ten mile journey to Sundance Lodge. We will follow the trail alongside the rushing glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, Healy Creek and Brewster Creek. Along the way we'll stop for a simple, hearty cowboy-style hot lunch on the banks of the river. We'll arrive at Sundance Lodge late afternoon, where your lodge host will greet you. Sundance is the ideal place for those who want to marvel at the beauty of the Banff Backcountry, while still being swaddled in comfort. You will be sipping from wine glasses, dining on food prepared by a skilled chef in a professional kitchen and sleeping in a comfortable bed. Your lodge host will cater to your every need and make you feel welcome, like you are a guest in their home. Settle into your room and freshen up from your day on the trail, then gather around the table for a gourmet meal and an evening of conversation. By the end of this trip, you'll have plenty of new friends from around the world.
Day 2 - Backcountry Trail Riding & Return to Banff
After a restful sleep in the peaceful quiet of the backcountry, you'll awake to a hearty breakfast and a steaming mug of coffee. We will begin our ride back to Banff in the late morning. You'll bring along handmade sandwiches for the journey, as well as fresh-baked goodies and fruit. You'll return to Warner Stables at approximately 4:30 pm, with plenty of stories to tell about your adventure in the backcountry.
Note: At Sundance Lodge, private sleeping arrangements are possible depending upon trip size, but are not guaranteed. Sundance has 10 sleeping rooms with 3 beds in each room; rooms are designated on a 'choose your own' basis once at the lodges. Halfway is equipped with single beds only and sleeps 14 guests in 4 rooms. Each of the trips includes full ranch style meals and approx. 5 - 6 hours of riding each day. We ride for approx. 2 ½ to 3 hours in the morning, stop for lunch on the trail and ride another 2 ½ to 3 hours in the afternoon. The rides are all done at a walk in order to take full advantage of the scenery and wildlife viewing.
Lunch is served on the trail and there is usually time for some exploring, fishing (you are welcome to bring your rod) or even a well-deserved snooze in the grass.
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- Extra clothing, warm jacket, hat, gloves
- Flashlight, camera and lots of film, sunscreen
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- When packing your gear, keep in mind it is being packed out on a mule and our animal's comfort is very important to us. By following these guidelines you can help us ensure that. You must pack your gear in soft-sided, cloth or nylon bag. It cannot have any hard edges, frames or wheels. Your gear is restricted to a Total maximum weight of 30 lbs. Your coat, rain gear, hat and gloves are packed separately from your duffel and are either worn or tied with saddle strings to the back of your saddle. Saddlebags, rain gear and other essentials that you are taking on your horse with you are not included in the 30lb weight restriction. The balance of your luggage will be stored in a secure locker at the stables.


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Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative medical education and care management model that empowers clinicians to provide better care to more people: right where they live.
More than 2,100 providers in 34 counties in central and southeast Ohio Medicaid regions participate in Partners For Kids. With assistance from those providers, Partners For Kids programs have led to steady or improving measures of quality care and patient outcomes.
Our Quality Improvement Coaching Program has supported 33 practices' QI initiatives, potentially reaching 90,000+ children
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Our Quality Improvement Coaching Program has trained 170+ providers and office staff in QI methodology
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By joining our practice network, you will receive the following benefits:
By joining Partners For Kids, you will receive a premium over Medicaid rates for each adjudicated claim.
Our incentive program makes quarterly payments based on quality measures, including:
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A Partners For Kids quality improvement specialist will come on-site to help guide the projects. The team and the quality improvement specialist will meet regularly to share ideas for change and test changes. The improvement process at the practice is then supported through participation in a learning network where diverse practices share best practices. Through this evidence-based approach, practices participating in similar programs have experienced success in increasing delivery rates of preventive services and improving relationships, communication, and efficiency among staff and providers. By participating in a quality improvement project, you may be eligible to receive Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV credit.
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Care coordinators assist children with medical complexity and their families to navigate uneventfully, efficiently and as effectively as possible through the health care system.
We provide credentialing for all five Medicaid managed-care plans and most of the large commercial plans.
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You will receive cutting-edge education and updates about the Partners For Kids community through our monthly e-newsletter, webinars and website. Physicians can also achieve CME credit through Partners For Kids.
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Conveniently located on the ground floor, the Royalist Suite features a fully oak-panelled sitting room with period fireplace overlooking the extensive gardens. A 'secret door' through the bookcase leads to a bedroom with a king-size bed and a bathroom. There is space in the bedroom to sleep one baby/toddler in a travel cot. We can also provide 2 comfortable fold-out beds for extra guests when required.
There is a large TV and DVD player with your own personal video film library, CD/radio and an extensive book library for your enjoyment.
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Singer-songwriter Ed Drewett first grabbed our attention with his single I Need You Tonight produced by The ThundaCatz and was a collaboration with Professor Green. Then Pete made him a pop pick back in June 2012 with his single Good Morning. Well the Essex boy is back with new pop anthem track Undefeated…
"I'm surprised people don't think I'm the grim reaper of A&R!" he now jokes. "During my time on the labels I saw 8 A&R guys get fired, and, with each firing comes a new regime and the need to build new relationships. It was making me miserable, and I'm not normally like that. I definitely had a time when I thought 'is it worth it?'. But throughout it all I had people (like Professor Green for example) give me advice and I always believed it would happen, no matter how low I got".
As well as releasing his own music Ed has written lots of hits for The Wanted and Olly Murs who wrote Dear Darlin, which is currently number 6 in the singles chart!
Drewett is currently preparing for the release of his debut album later in 2013. Check out his new song below..!


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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority MalesDeadline: February 5, 2017
This initiative seeks applications that propose to stimulate and expand research in the health of minority men. Specifically, this initiative is intended to: 1) enhance the understanding of the numerous factors (e.g., sociodemographic, community, societal, or personal) that influence the health promoting behaviors of racial and ethnic minority males across the life cycle; and 2) encourage applications focusing on the development and testing of culturally and linguistically appropriate health-promoting interventions designed to reduce health disparities among racially and ethnically diverse males age 18 and older.
Amount: The number of awards is contingent upon National Institute of Health (NIH) appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. Specific award amounts are not specified.
Eligibility: Higher education institutions; nonprofit with or without 501(c)(3) status; for profit organizations; governments; independent school districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American tribal organizations, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities.
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The biggest hurdle you face when embarking on integrating social media into your marketing strategy is answering this question:
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It's a valid concern. Business owners, managers, and product folks are often too close to their own technology and services to craft and frame their stories in a way that is educational (versus commercial); that attracts interest; and builds the kind of trust that can help translate into more sales.
What you do need is useful content. But to do it right, you need to generate educational information that helps convey what prospects and customers need to know about your company, your products and services and your people in context of what they need to solve their challenges. Here's why:
- Traditional media alone is less effective as buyers turn to online resources to learn about product/service choices, and to peers for recommendations.
- Targeted content allows you to direct information about your company's products and services to where qualified buyers are seeking information.
- Social media works to create connections and interactions between companies and buyers that never before existed.
- Inbound marketing using content-rich strategies costs an average of 62% less than outbound marketing.
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News Hub:Struggle to Store Japan Radioactive Water
WSJ's Peter Landers reports from Tokyo on efforts not only to contain leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, but also methods to safely store contaminated water drawn from the plant.
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'Facing the Screen Dilemma' helps navigate 'media-saturated' culture
Every time you ask a question about what's on TV, you're doing the right thing. You are becoming more media literate.
It's perfectly fine to ask questions about the pervasive influence of commercials, the content of programming, and the seductive spell cast by the glow of the flat screen (or tube, if you've got an old-enough set that still works).
The task becomes a critical one for parents as they grind their teeth in anxiety over making TV their children's electronic baby sitter. Or making the computer the sitter. Or the video game.
A new online guide, produced jointly by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and the Alliance for Childhood in collaboration with an organization called TRUCE — short for Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment — helps clarify the issues for parents, and grandparents, too.
Called "Facing the Screen Dilemma: Young Children, Technology and Early Education," the 27-page guide asks and addresses the questions about "screen time" that parents find difficult to frame, let alone resolve.
"Based on mounting evidence, we are worried about the harm done to children's health, development and learning in today's media-saturated, commercially driven culture," says the foreword to "Facing the Screen Dilemma."
The evidence, all duly footnoted, is daunting on its face. "Exposure to media violence is linked to aggression, desensitization to violence and lack of empathy for victims. Media violence is also associated with poor school performance," the guide says.
"For preschoolers, watching just 20 minutes of a fast-paced cartoon show has been shown to have a negative impact on executive function skills, including attention, the ability to delay gratification, self-regulation, and problem solving," it adds. "Extensive screen time is linked to a host of problems for children including childhood obesity, sleep disturbance and learning, attention, and social problems."
But it doesn't stop — or start — there. "On any given day, 29 percent of babies under the age of 1 are watching TV and videos for an average of about 90 minutes," notes the guide. "Little is known about the amount of time children under 2 currently spend with smartphones and tablets, but in 2011 there were 3 million downloads just of Fisher Price apps for infants and toddlers."
Even so, the guide asks, "how do we best support children's growth, development and learning in a world radically changed by technology?"
The answer is not necessarily what you think. "Screens also take time away from children's interactions with caring adults," says "Facing the Screen Dilemma." "Even when parents co-view television or videos with children, they spend less time engaged in other activities with their children."
And for educators clamoring for "smartboards" to take the place of the chalkboard, and parents hoping to thrust an iPad into every first-grader's hands, the guide has some startling news.
"There is no evidence to support the popular view — heavily promoted by companies that sell electronic media — that children must start early if they are to succeed in the digital age. And as smartphones and other new technologies become less expensive, more and more very young children are already spending too much time with them at home," it said.
Developing other skills
The use, or overuse, of screens at home has led educators to find out the hard way that many children new to the school environment have little if any experience at plain old tinkering. Even the basic motor skills needed to use a pair of scissors have to be taught because children's hands have been used only to manipulate video game and smartphone controls at home.
While there will always be a place in the world for ultra-rich computer geeks like Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs — neither of whom, the guide points out, came into contact with a computer until they were age 12 — there are additional kinds of learning to take place at school than computer skills.
These include "physical skills, social-emotional learning, the cognitive development that stems from active exploration and problem solving in a child's own physical environment, oral language skills, and the creative use of a wide variety of play objects. These take time and often some adult support if they are to develop fully."
The full guide can be found online at http://commercialfreechildhood.org/sites/default/files/facingthescreendilemma.pdf.
Mark Pattison is media editor for Catholic News Service.
What do you think?
Do you agree with the conclusions of "Facing the Screen Dilemma"? Do you think the guide exaggerates the concerns about television and other electronic screen time? How do you navigate the issue of media technology in your home?
Send your responses to The Catholic Spirit by email to email@example.com or to The Catholic Spirit, 244 Dayton Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102. Please include your name, city, parish and daytime telephone number at which you can be reached if we have questions. We will print a selection of responses online and in a future issue of The Catholic Spirit.
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Sunday's Amazing Race 14 introduced a new twist to the globe-trotting series — the blind U-turn, which ultimately eliminated dating couple Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka. Though they didn't know it at the time, unsuspecting mother-son duo Margie and Luke pulled the dirty deed on them. Just how dirty was it? Read on to find out, and also to get their response to Jaime and Cara's taunting.
TVGuide.com: When did you find out it was Margie and Luke who U-Turned you?
Amanda: We found out about a weekend later when we were sequestered. But what they didn't show was the reason why we initially thought it was Jen and Kisha. The day before, we were eating lunch with the cast at a restaurant in Romania and the cast was split up into two tables. Afterward, when we were walking back to our room, Luke and Margie approached us and said, "Hey, just so you know, everyone at our table was talking about the U-Turn and every single team said they wouldn't use it, including us, but Jennifer and Kisha said, 'You'd be stupid not to use it. We'd definitely use it if we have a chance.'" So naturally, that was the first thing we assumed because of what we were told the day before. When we found out it was Luke and Margie, it's like, "Why did they have to go out of their way to make up a story to tell us?" At the end, we told Jen and Kisha, and they said Margie's story was completely untrue.
TVGuide.com: Did you ever think they were lying to you?
Kris: No. We had spent a lot of time with them. We had layovers together. We've sat down hours with these people, but it was a complete shock.
TVGuide.com: Have you talked to Margie and Luke about it?
Amanda: We talked after the Race and they just said, "We're sorry." Apparently they had an alliance with Victor and Tammy, and the redheads [Jaime and Cara], and I guess they all agreed that whoever got to the U-Turn first would do whatever it took to protect the other teams. But Tammy and Victor got to the U-Turn before Margie and Luke [and] didn't do it, so I dunno.
TVGuide.com: Did you think you would get U-Turned?
Amanda: We had it in the back of our minds. We knew we were a really strong team and therefore a threat. We went from fifth place to third place to second place. In every single task except for the last episode, we blew through everything. I think we were starting to look like the ultimate threat, and I knew we were in the back [of the pack], so I knew it would make sense to get U-Turned.
TVGuide.com: Besides having to do both tasks, you took a while find the house. How far did that set you back?
Kris: Well, we had to find the place with the little workshop first and that was clear across from the other side of the village, so it took time to get over there. We got there, Mark and Mike, and Mel and Mike were there, and I guess Mark and Mike had been there for hours because the map they gave us wasn't very good. It was tough to find it with that and then we had to put together our shutters too. We ended up only 10 minutes behind the short guys [because] of their [negotiating about fare for the] cab and they took a while figuring out "Chekhov" from the Roadblock. I got that pretty quickly.
TVGuide.com: Did you think you had a chance of beating them on the way to the Pit Stop, or that maybe this will be a Non-Elimination Leg?
Amanda: When we arrived, we were 99 percent sure we were last, but we weren't sure if it was Non-Elimination. Not only were we hoping, but we kind of convinced ourselves that it was going to be Non-Elimination. Because the U-Turn was thrown in and it was the fourth episode and there hadn't been one yet, we were hoping it would be.
TVGuide.com: Why did you decide to switch after your wood fell?
Amanda: Once it fell the second time, I was like, "Kris, let's not even think about it. Let's just do it." It took so long and we couldn't waste time there.
Kris: We were like, "We can go put up some shutters and be done," but we got U-Turned and went back to the wood, which only took about 10 minutes that time. [Laughs]
TVGuide.com: Amanda, when you were stacking, Jaime and Cara made fun of you about ordering Kris around and you not doing anything. What's that about?
Amanda: That was very bothersome. It was disappointing because I was always giving 110 percent.
Kris: She physically couldn't do any more because the wood got so high that she couldn't reach. Honestly, it made more sense for her to hand to me, and our strategy was to have her pick out the flat pieces to lie on the side to make it more sturdy. We were working together very well on that.
Amanda: And bending over, picking up a piece of wood, handing it to Kris is just as much work as him taking it from me and putting it on the pile.
TVGuide.com: Now that you guys are gone, all the couples have been eliminated. Is it not the season for couples?
Kris: I guess not! [Laughs]
Amanda: I think it's just coincidence. A lot of people we've done interviews with have mentioned a lot of couples in the past don't do too well, but I think we were different in that aspect. We didn't really argue. We have a perfect balance of personalities, but it was just unfortunate.
TVGuide.com: What are you up to now? Are you still together?
Amanda: Definitely. I still have less than a year left of school and I want to get that done before I get engaged or anything. We're traditional in that aspect. Kris graduated last June and even though we're back from the Race, the economy's so bad he hasn't found a job, so we're trying to find him a job! [Laughs] Get some money so we can afford a ring, let alone a wedding!
TVGuide.com: Will you invite Margie and Luke to your wedding?
Kris: [Laughs] I'm going to probably go with no.
Sunday's Amazing Race 14 introduced a new twist to the globe-trotting series — the blind U-turn, which ultimately eliminated dating couple Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka. Though they didn't know it at the time, unsuspecting mother-son duo Margie and Luke pulled the dirty deed on them. Just how dirty was it? Read on to find out, and also to get their response to Jaime and Cara's taunting.
(Disclosure: TV Guide is owned by CBS Interactive, a division of ViacomCBS.)


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Astronomy for development
Relating the study of astronomy to everyday life can sometimes be a struggle, but when modern, high-tech astronomy is encouraged through collaboration or brought to less advanced regions, significant human development can result.
The increase and spread of astronomical activity in Africa is having a significant impact on development, and there are several astronomy-related projects focused on helping African countries achieve some of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. For instance, the education, training and sustenance of African school children in partnership with the International Astronomical Union, who are applying the inspiration of astronomy to the classroom, is leading to observable changes in literacy levels. Similarly, a partnership between the UK and several African countries is training recent graduates in radio astronomy skills, so that they will have the expertise to support the operation of the Square Kilometre Array in southern Africa in the 2020s and 2030s.
The editors of Nature Astronomy have compiled a Collection of articles related to astronomy beyond the usual hubs, and in particular the related development initiatives that astronomy is stimulating. You can read the Collection articles here: https://www.nature.com/collections/xtxtmqfrgf
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Pia Toscano taking talents to "Dancing With the Stars"
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Hollywoodnews.com: Those disappointed by Pia Toscano's early departure from "American Idol" will be pleased to hear she's returning to their television sets soon … just on another show.
Toscano will perform on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" during next week's results show, scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, it was announced during last night's program. People goes on to report that Toscano will appear alongside "DWTS" regular – and rumored love interest – Mark Ballas.
Apparently the news was a surprise to Ballas.
"I just got told after Tom [Bergeron] announced it. We aren't allowed to know stuff like that," Ballas told the media. "I can't tell you the song, but it will probably be something slow and romantic."
Ballas will dance with fellow pro Karina Smirnoff while Toscano sings.
Sounds great. Pia's far too talented to be off the air, and "DWTS" is a great format for her singing voice.
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Alleged 'mafia boss' among suspects arrested in Italy
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The man believed to be the "top boss" of an alleged Italian crime family is among those arrested in a police sweep.
At least 300 people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of crimes including murder, money laundering and belonging to a criminal organisation.
The Calabrian mafia, known as 'Ndrangheta, is one of Italy's major criminal organisations.
Domenico Oppedisano, 80, said by police to be the family head, was arrested a small coastal town in Calabria.
Police also arrested the organisation's manager in Milan, northern Italy, among 160 others in the Lombardy region.
Those held include businessmen and a public health official.
Mafia war
The operation also involved arrests in the US, according to reports.
The sweep comes after the northern branch of the family tried and failed to secede from the southern part of the operation, sparking a mafia war, the news agency Agence France Presse reported.
Analysts say the group had expanded out of its Calabrian heartland to play a major role in organised crime throughout Europe, and in the international drugs trade from South America.
The police have also seized assets worth millions of euros.
The police operation involved 3,000 officers and is the largest carried out by police in recent years, local media said.
Anti-mafia prosecutors say that the operation exposed crucial information about how the family operates, and made extensive use of wiretaps.
BBC Online readers have been sending us their on this story. Here is a selection of their comments.
I left Calabria as a very young man. I could never understand how this cancer was allowed to thrive by a succession of Italian governments. As a more mature man I realise that it, like cancer, is very difficult to defeat. Yet, progress is being made - slowly but inexorably, I hope.
Frank, Huntington, New York, US
Today is a great day for all of us Calabresi. This important blitz opens the mind of the world to the criminal power of our cancer called 'Ndrangheta. The Godfather image belongs to the past: today organised crime lies in economical and political institutions. International broadcasters must help us by informing people. I'm a journalist here and for us it's very hard work without support. Dozens of us, in the last months, have been intimidated with bullets and cars burnt and so on.
Fabio Melia, Reggio Calabria, Italy
I'm a Calabrese in New York and I'm sick to death of these types of arrests both in Italy and America. The cops, FBI and the Italian Carabinieri should be going after the terrorists, not some 80-year-old grandfather who is no threat to society.
Anthony Bensonhurst, New York, US
I suppose that these arrests are only the tip of the iceberg of this new direction in 'Ndrangheta strategy. They're now installing themselves where the power is stronger. Milan and the surrounding region is the preferred location for these people to make business thanks to growing financial speculation.
Domenico, Bari, Italy
My hope is that this disease that affects my country will soon be eradicated. Unlike them, I have the honour to be an honest worker and I appreciate and commend the state action in the fight against crime in all its forms.
Gianfrancesco, Cosenza, Italy
This is a minor set back for the mafia. There have been a number of maxi-arrests recently. It may sound exciting and effective but life here continues as normal, when someone is arrested, there is always somebody new to take their place. The mafia are in complete control, this is the culture in the south of Italy. Occasional headlines may allow a few politicians their personal success, but everybody knows who is really pulling the strings.
Anonymous Brit, Reggio Calabria, Italy
I am scandalised that at this day and age the mafia still persists in Italy however I hope these arrests will be the next step to an Italy with no mafia.
Lucrezia, Cosenza, Italy


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text: Campus & Community Who's Hiring? Point.io By: Alissa Falcone November 19, 2015 Who's hiring Drexel co-op students? DrexelNow's "Who's Hiring?" series profiles opportunities within the University's vast network of employers. At startup Point.io, employees build their portfolio by designing customized apps, work in a round-the-clock workplace right on campus and experience one of the best rapid-growth tech experiences in the city. Sound interesting? This is the time to jump on board: the startup plans to double in size in 2016. Drexel students, meet Point.io. The Employer: Point.io specializes in building customized mobile apps for companies to use in the workplace. Currently, about 30 people — including full- and part-time employees, co-ops and interns — work for the startup. That number is expected to more than double in 2016, according to CEO Ron Rock, with as many as 15–20 co-ops hired in the next three to six months. Founded a little less than three years ago, the company has a global headquarters conveniently located at Drexel's Innovation Center @3401, at 34th and Market streets, with satellite offices in Boston and London. The Buzz: "If you think about it, we all use apps on our phone," explained Rock. "I call them situational apps: You don't use an application for your whole day. You use an app that tells you what the weather's going to be today or how to get from point A to point B or how many steps you took. We have all these apps that are very specific for tasks that we do in our day. Why can't we have that same type of experience for work? We don't have any apps for work. Why can't I have an app to approve an invoice? To enter my time? To sign a contract? To submit an expense report?" Making these types of customized workplace apps is only one part of a co-op's experience at Point.io, Rock said. Point.io was the first company to move into Innovation Center @3401, which has a 24/7 security system that enables it to operate all night. The location is a huge benefit, just like the flexible work hours. "One of the cool things about Point.io is I don't care if you show up at 3 p.m. and work until midnight or 1 a.m. Many times I'll pop in on a Saturday or a Sunday and people are here. It's an environment that fits, I think, the lifestyle of what millennials are looking for," Rock said. It's no wonder that a lot of the students who have worked at Point.io usually have positions after they finish their co-ops. "The idea is to have you start interning or co-oping through your years at Drexel. In a perfect world, we hire you and then you work here and can mentor interns and co-ops," said Rock. "And that's actually what we're doing right now." So far, Rock has hired three students full-time after graduation, and Point.io is sponsoring them for their green cards. "We invest a lot in these kids," Rock said. "Wouldn't it be great if they were contributing not just to the U.S. economy, but to the Philadelphia economy? Wouldn't it be great if they lived in Philadelphia, ate and drank in Philadelphia, went to Philadelphia venues? These are new taxpaying jobs coming into Philly, which is what I get excited about." The Jobs: At Point.io, co-op students get all kinds of experience. "You show up here, I'm going to have you writing code, presenting to customers, working with clients — you're going to be doing everything for a startup," he said. "We want co-ops or interns who are people persons with high energy, well-spoken, good at writing, have lots of good common sense, and are very proficient on their Android or iOS, which I find almost all millennials are right now. Part of this kind of technology at work is scary, so I need people that can easily put non-millennials at ease and make them feel comfortable using this technology," Rock said. Paid positions are available for developers, engineers, project managers and business analysts. The Difference: "Yes, I expect good grades and all the usual stuff, but what I'm really looking for are students who have this insatiable desire to jump in and help and make a difference," Rock said. About the Drexel Co-op program: More than 98 percent of eligible undergraduate students at Drexel University participate in the co-op program, balancing full-time classes and up to three different internships during their time at Drexel. Students can choose from more than 1,600 employers in 33 states and 48 international locations — plus endless possibilities through self-arranged placements. Topical Tags: co-op Steinbright Career Development Center Share Related


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Bollywood starlet Monica Bedi has heaved a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court let her free in a passport forgery case Tuesday. She says she feels like a "free bird" now.
"Finally! After so many years I feel like a free bird. Now I really believe 'all's well that ends well'. I am so happy to be relieved and I am glad that I can enjoy all rights of a regular Indian citizen now," an elated Monica told IANS on telephone from Mumbai.
The 35-year-old, who was earlier linked to underworld don Abu Salem, was caught in Portugal for travelling on a false passport in the name of Sana Malik Kamal.
She was sentenced to five years imprisonment by a trial court in Hyderabad in 2006. This was reduced to three years by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Now the Supreme Court has reduced the period of imprisonment to two years and six months, which she has already undergone.
Though Monica has been on bail for three years, she says the passport case has been quite a restriction for her Bollywood comeback.
"I have been losing out on a lot of quality work because I didn't have a passport. A lot of films required me to travel abroad, but I just couldn't go without the court's permission.
"A lot of filmmakers were also hesitant and skeptical about approaching me because they were not clear whether or not I could travel. Now everything is fine. I can finally enjoy my work," said the actress, who was seen in films like "Jaanam Samjha Karo" and "Jodi No.1".
After being in the news for all the wrong reasons since 2002, Monica came back to limelight with reality show "Bigg Boss" in 2008.
Thereafter, she featured in reality shows like "Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa 3" and "Desi Girl" and even launched her devotional album "Ek Onkaar". Now she hopes to return to the silver screen.
"I am planning to do more reality shows and lots of good movies. I hope everything turns out great for me and life returns to normal. I am confident that better things are waiting to happen in my life," she said.
The first international destination Monica would like to visit with her fresh passport is Norway, where she spent 18 years of her life.
"I would love to go back to Norway and meet my parents. I haven't been there for long. My house is there and it would be a pleasure to go there, relive my childhood memories and meet all my friends."


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We told you earlier about the first wave of LeBron James' signature LeBron 11 sneaker from Nike—the "Parachute Gold / King's Pride" colorway. Now, Nike has released details on another colorway for the shoe, intriguingly titled "Terracotta Warrior."
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What is the NLU commencement registration process?
You are currently able to submit a diploma and degree finalization to graduate on September 15, 2019, December 31, 2019, April 15, 2020, or June 30, 2020. You must complete the diploma and degree finalization request online to register for commencement. All degree finalization requests must be received by July 31, 2020 if planning on participating in commencement.
This request will begin your diploma finalization process AND also allow you to register for the commencement ceremony at your campus.
If you did not receive a confirmation email, are not sure whether your form has been received or you have missed the deadline, call the Office of Admissions and Records at 800.366.3623 extension 5718.
To participate in the commencement ceremony, you also must order a cap and gown from Herff Jones.
Is there a cost for commencement registration?
There is no cost to participate in the commencement ceremony. NLU provides the ceremony to its students for free. Most universities charge a commencement fee; however, NLU hosts the ceremony as a gift, in celebration of your accomplishment and hard work!
You must purchase your cap and gown from Herff Jones to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Is there a cost for my cap and gown? How do I order?
You can your cap and gown only from Herff Jones. The deadline to order your regalia is December 31, 2020. Orders placed after this date will incur expedited handling fees.
Undergraduate cap, gown, tassel, and stole of gratitude are $52.00 plus tax (IL only) and shipping. Undergraduates wear black gowns and caps with the NLU tassels and a Stole of Gratitude.
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Doctoral candidate cap, gown, tassel and hood are $58.00 plus tax (IL only) and shipping. Doctoral candidates also have the opportunity to purchase high quality NLU's custom doctoral regalia, or design their own high quality regalia.
What color should my regalia be?
Academic regalia colors have been standardized across the country.
Bachelor's degree recipients wear a black gown and tasseled mortarboard. The tassel color indicates their program major.
At the master's and doctoral degree level, both the tassel and hood border color indicate the program major, while the hood lining represents the alma mater. NLU's colors are platinum and blue Those holding a doctoral degree have sleeve chevrons on the gown matching the hood border.
Will I receive my diploma at the ceremony?
No, you will receive a diploma cover containing alumni information. Remember that your participation or attendance at an NLU commencement does not mean that you have completed your degree. Your diploma will be sent to you only if you have submitted your diploma finalization form, all of your degree requirements have been fulfilled and you have no financial responsibility to NLU. Diplomas are sent out approximately six weeks after the degree is conferred.


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The Par-3 Course at Pipestem Golf Club is a 9-hole par-3 golf course in Pipestem, West Virginia. This 3-par layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. There is another course on this same property, the Regulation Course. Online tee times may be available at Pipestem Golf Club or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
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