Sunday, November 26, 2017
The Chalk Man by C.J.Tudor / Book Review
The Chalk Man pulled me into the story from the Prologue on Page 1 which begins "The girl's head rested on a small pile of orange -and-brown leaves." The narrative then shifts immediately from 1986 to 2016 when the narrator, Eddie "Munster", reflects on the series of horrific events in the small English village that would haunt him and his childhood friends [Hoppo, Metal Mickey, Fat Gav & Nicky] for the next 20 years.
I found the story creative with the characters at 12 years age using bits of colored chalk to send one another messages in code. Each member of the gang used a different color to identify who had written the code. Of course, someone discovered the code and began to create mayhem.
There were a couple of Twin Peaks moments that didn't quite ring true for me; and I did not find Eddie to be a sympathetic narrator. Instead he seems a bit of a creepy, dysfunctional alcoholic.
I also found the repeated reference of a Waltzer confusing since I was unfamiliar with the term. I figured out that is must be a carnival ride. But I had to Google the term for confirm that.
C.J.Tudor is an engaging writer. I found it hard to put down for the first 3/4 of the book. Towards the end, however, the story seemed to lose a bit of steam. Ultimately, the ending for me was a bit contrived and unconvincing.
The Chalk Man is one of the better mystery/thrillers that I have read in quite some time. Despite its flaws, the book is a solid read in the genre and I will happily look forward to reading the next book by Ms. Tudor.
This book will be published in January 2018. I was provided with a courtesy galley of the book through BookBrowse.com in exchange for an honest review. ****


- Fact Sheet TPPs 1 - Tasmanian Planning Policies and miscellaneous legislative amendments: overview (docx, 252.2 KB)
This document contains a summary of the provisions contained with the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018, which establishes a mechanism under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) to prepare, make, amend, implement and review a suite of Tasmanian Planning Policies; and makes a number of miscellaneous legislative amendments to LUPAA and the Tasmanian Planning Commission Act 1997 that are administrative in nature.
- Fact Sheet TPPs 2 - Tasmanian Planning Policies: requirements and processes (docx, 370.1 KB)
This document contains a summary on the steps involved in preparing, making and implementing the Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs), or amending and reviewing the provisions of the TPPs.
- Fact Sheet TPPs 3 - Tasmanian Planning Policies: roles and responsibilities (docx, 106.3 KB)
This document contains a summary on the roles and responsibilities of the key decision-makers and other stakeholders when the Tasmanian Planning Policies are being prepared, made, amended, implemented and reviewed.


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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Dig Into Gardening
We're exploring great books about gardening this week! This post contains affiliate links. This is a blog hop to encourage reading and literacy, along with some great bloggers:
The Usual Mayhem
Growing Book by Book
Frogs & Snail & Puppy Dog Tails
Edventures with Kids
Here are the books we borrowed from the library this week:
If there's a Magic School Bus book about it, my son wants to read it!
This one is really more of a fall book, but we just couldn't resist Tomie DiPaola's illustrations!
What better way to get reluctant kids to eat their veggies?! My kindergarten sidekick is hoping we move soon enough for him to plant a pizza garden now.
This book has 12 great ideas for themed gardens that will appeal to kids!
This book explores healthy eating by encouraging the children to eat the food they grow themselves. It'd be a great go-along with a nutrition unit.
This one is self explanatory and my 12 year old was really interested. She's now spirited it up to her room to read though the whole thing. It covers more than just basic planting and decorating.
This book includes the seeds (except that in our library book they'd already been removed). What a great idea - open the paper, plant the seeds, and grow a butterfly-friendly garden while reading the book!
21 indoor and outdoor projects for age 7 and up. We liked this one so much I've ordered it!
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About Hangzhou Innover Technology
Founded in 1991, Hangzhou Innover Technology Co., LTD. (INNOVER), is a national high-tech enterprise introduced by Hangzhou. Located in Binjiang District, Hangzhou City, INNOVER is evolving into an intelligent, safe and efficient public utility solution and service provider. It is the first listed company engaged in the R&D and production of intelligent gas meter and management system in China.
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Singer-Songwriter-Punster and…Preacher? No, it’s not a typo. A charter member of Austin’s Wildflower Church, Steve’s a lay speaker in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Over the last decade, he’s spoken from more than 45 pulpits around Texas and beyond.
His trademark is to weave words and music together, appealing to both the head and the heart. He creates services in which the sermon and the songs – and even the hymns – fit together to explore a spiritual subject from many different angles.
Since 2003, when a Galveston congregation first invited him to talk about songwriting, Steve has written a diverse collection of sermons, on topics as thoughtful as the nature of miracles and as light-hearted as his dog Molly. He plans in the near future to compile them into a book. In the meantime, you can sample some of them below. Click on highlighted titles to read the full texts. Farther down, you’ll find a list of UU churches that have hosted Steve’s words and music:
For the Sake of the Song: Songwriting as a Spiritual Path. Where do songwriters get their inspirations? How is songwriting like meditation or prayer? Steve answers these questions and more, while unearthing the hidden link between “Oedipus Rex” and “Mama Tried.” He illustrates his ideas with songs by himself and the patron saint of Texas songwriters, Townes Van Zandt.
Pundamentalism. A deceptively lighthearted look at the history and spiritual significance of the lowly pun, from the six-time champion of Austin’s O.Henry Pun-Off. It includes some celebrated punsters, from Shakespeare and Mullah Nasruddin to Jesus, as well as selections from Steve’s championship routines, like “Carstianity” and “Tex-Mexistentialism.”
Born-Again Pagan. Pagans have gotten a bum rap. The worship of nature is our oldest spiritual impulse, and these days, it might be just what we need to save our planet from ourselves. Steve talks and sings about the Wiccan and Native American paths, and how he found out he was a Born-Again Pagan. Learn about the real old-time religion, and help God get in touch with His feminine side.
For Pete’s Sake: The Life and Songs of Pete Seeger. Seeger is the dean of American folksingers and a great American story of artistic courage. Steve tells stories of Seeger’s career, his personal encounters with Seeger and, of course, plays his glorious songs. “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy” were part of the soundtrack of the ‘Sixties, but they speak just as eloquently to the tragedies and struggles of our current decade. Come prepared to sing along.
What If Dog Was One Of Us? At the age of 50, Steve showed how old dogs can learn new tricks, by adopting a young dog: Molly, a stray golden retriever puppy with big brown eyes and a bad case of mange. Little did he know that raising her would turn into a spiritual journey, from his first experience at being a parent to the mysteries of communication between human and non-human intelligence and a fresh understanding of love.
In Search of the Miraculous. On May 21, 2011, a miracle did not happen. Or maybe it did. For late-night comedians, the Rapture inspired irresistible jokes. For Steve, it prompted a reflection on the nature of miracles. Is there a Unitarian concept of miracles, as manifestations of the interconnected web of existence? What does the hunger for miracles tell us about ourselves, and why do we look for them in all the wrong places? Steve includes musical reflections from Sting, Leonard Cohen and more.
Pulpits where Steve Has Spoken and Sung:
Wildflower Church, Austin, TX ⋅ UU Fellowship of Bell County, Belton, TX ⋅ Horizon UU Church, Carrollton, TX ⋅ Live Oak UU Church, Cedar Park, TX ⋅ Red River UU Church, Denison, TX ⋅ UU Community of El Paso, El Paso, TX ⋅ First Jefferson UU Church, Ft. Worth, TX ⋅ San Gabriel UU Fellowship, Georgetown, TX ⋅ UU Fellowship of Galveston County, Galveston, TX ⋅ Northwest Community UU Church, Houston, TX ⋅ Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, Houston, TX ⋅ Thoreau Woods UU Church, Huntsville, TX ⋅ UU Fellowship of Kerrville, Kerrville, TX ⋅ UU Church of the Hill Country, Kerrville, TX ⋅ UU Fellowship of Longview, Longview, TX ⋅ First UU Church, Lubbock, TX ⋅ UUs of New Braunfels, New Braunfels, TX ⋅ Community UU Church, Plano, TX ⋅ First UU Church, San Antonio, TX ⋅ San Marcos UU Fellowship, San Marcos, TX ⋅ UU Fellowship of Tyler, Tyler, TX ⋅ UU Church of Victoria, Victoria, TX ⋅ Northwoods UU Church, The Woodlands, TX ⋅ Alamosa UU Fellowship, Alamosa, CO ⋅ Two Rivers UU, Carbondale, CO ⋅ All Soul’s UU Church, Colorado Springs, CO ⋅ High Plains UU Church, Colorado Springs, CO ⋅ Columbine UU Church, Columbine, CO ⋅ High Country UU Fellowship, Dillon, CO ⋅ UU Congregation of the Grand Valley, Grand Junction, CO ⋅ UU Church of Greeley, Greeley, CO ⋅ Boulder Valley UU Fellowship, Lafayette, CO ⋅ Namaqua Congregation, Loveland, CO ⋅ Prairie UU Church, Parker, CO ⋅ UU Church of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL ⋅ The Unitarian Church, Davenport, IA ⋅ Boone UU Fellowship, Boone, NC ⋅ UUs of Transylvania County, Brevard, NC ⋅ UU Fellowship of Franklin, NC ⋅ UU Fellowship of Hendersonville, NC ⋅ UU Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain, NC ⋅ Unitarian Congregation of Taos, Taos, NM ⋅ UU Church of Bartlesville, Bartlesville, OK ⋅ UU Church of Lawton, Lawton, OK ⋅ UU Congregation of Tahlequah, Tahlequah, OK ⋅ UUs of Grants Pass, Grants Pass, OR ⋅ Evergreen UU Fellowship, Marysville, WA


Enrollment: 503 students
School Colors: Red and White
School Mascot: Burgin Bulldogs
Certified Staff: 38
Classified Staff: 30
Preschool: Average of 20 students
Instructor/Student ratio: 11 to 1
The whole school is excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way!
At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents.
Mark your calendar for our Family Event where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library. See the full schedule of events: here.
The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading.
Here's a brief video that highlights the big dreams that can be realized through family reading:
See you at the Book Fair!
Beginning March 9 through April 10 PTO will be doing a fundraiser for school landscaping!
We want to make Burgin Independent beautiful by transforming plain old grass into Outdoor Classrooms! All around the school, you will see the transformation take place, and you can help. All proceeds of the Flower Power fundraiser will go toward trees, plants, and landscaping for the school. We will add trees to the playground, flowers to the parking lot, and native plants everywhere. Also, we'll have a Monarch Way Station to give the butterflies a place to rest and refuel for their migration.
Top Selling Student will have one of the school gardens named after them for the remainder of the year!
View the PTO flyer: Here.
Burgin Independent's school calendar has been adjusted to accommodate the recent snow days.
Burgin Independent WILL BE operating on a regular school schedule during the week of March 23rd through March 27th. As of now, spring break will begin on March 30th.
Please check the calendar for changes: School Calendar
Results of the state accountability KPREP assessment, administered in the spring of 2013, show great progress for Burgin Independent Schools. The district ranked in the 83rd percentile among Kentucky schools. Further, Burgin Independent School District earned the classification of Proficient/Progressing, as well as earning the distinction of being a High Progress District.
Congratulations to the students, parents, staff, and community for this great achievement. Your hard work and diligence has helped prepare our students for SUCCESS!
Read the press release statement from our Superintendent, Martha L. Collier, by clicking here.
You may view a complete report of our School Report Card by clicking below.
Also, the following links are resources for understanding and interpreting assessment results.


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WRJ Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh
November 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Does the Soul Survive? In his groundbreaking book, Many Lives, Many Masters Dr. Brian Weiss presents a case study of reincarnation, also known as transmigration of souls. In the Rosh Chodesh Kislev meeting, Susan Stein will guide an exploration into the compatibility of traditional Jewish beliefs regarding transmigration of souls as well as its treatment by early and modern Reform Jewish thinkers.
Note from Susan: Reading Many Lives, Many Masters isn’t required, but will greatly enhance your experience. It’s available on Kindle or through your favorite bookseller.
Although the actual date of Rosh Chodesh Kislev occurs on Thanksgiving Day and Friday this year, those responsible for the WRJ calendar moved this meeting up a week to make it possible for more women to attend. We will meet Thursday evening, November 21 at 7:00 pm in the Adult Lounge at Temple.


The Brockhaus Enzyklopädie is a German language encyclopedia which until 2009 was published by the F.A. Brockhaus printing house.
The first edition originated as Conversations – Lexicon published in Leipzig between 1796–1808 by Lobel and Franke. The Lexicon was renamed Der Große Brockhaus in 1928 and Brockhaus Enzyklopädie from 1966, the current 21st thirty-volume edition contains about 300,000 entries on about 24,000 pages, with about 40,000 maps, graphics and tables. It is the largest German-language printed encyclopedia in the 21st century.


|Anna Karenina returns|
I’m reading more with the Kindle (helps with sanity). I was expecting this because of the mobility and ease of making last minute decisions on what to read. What I was not expecting is the selection of books I’ve been reading recently-classics I’ve read in high school. Flaubert, Hesse and now Tolstoy. One of my first Kindle books was Goethe (Sorrows of Young Werther)-expected since it is one of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors. But then for some odd reason I decided to read Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse again (classics from Kindle are free). A completely different experience this time around. I don’t even remember he had a little boy or how a fateful circle was referenced. I got so much more out of the book than I did a long time ago. So I’m going to reread Flaubert’s Madame Bovary and Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. I’m sure I will get a different perspective for these books. Thanks to the free classics on Kindle, I get to read books that I most likely would not have even purchased. For people who love to read, I highly recommend rereading some classics (and they are free).
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Scenes from the Studio is a documentary series, visiting artists in their workspace. Aiming to give insights into the artist’s process and the kind of activities that go on in a typical day, this series visits contemporary artists working in and around New York City. Sometimes the studio can mean an office, a spare room, a laptop, a gallery or a rented space, this series looks at the any-space that artists take up in order to make work. With varying skills, materials and approaches to art-making each visit helps to explain the way that artwork is distributed from studio space out into the world. The project was initiated by siblings Robin and Wilson Cameron; this is their first collaboration together.
Robin Cameron is a visual artist living in New York City. Her books are in the collection of the MoMA library and her work is in the permanent collection at the Whitney Museum. Robin received her MFA from Columbia University and is represented by the gallery Room East.
Wilson Cameron is a filmmaker based in New York City and the director of Scenes from the Studio. He has worked extensively in the film industry and was recently nominated for an Emmy. He majored in Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto and is currently working on his first feature film.
Contact Scenes from the Studio: firstname.lastname@example.org


|1 Star Spangled Banner – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||1.4 MB|
|2 America, the Beautiful – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||2.78 MB|
|3 Ubi Caritas – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||4.08 MB|
|Ubi Caritas – pronunciation||2.1 MB|
|4 An American Hymn – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||3.47 MB|
|5 When the Saints Go Marching In – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||2.62 MB|
|6 Amazing Grace – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||3.99 MB|
|7 All Things Bright and Beautiful – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||3.06 MB|
|8 Shenandoah – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||2.21 MB|
|9 Circle of Life – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||3.8 MB|
|Circle of Life – pronunciation||1.35 MB|
|10 God Bless America – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||3.64 MB|
|11 Holy – Alto.mp3||10.28 MB|
|12 Philadelphia U.S.A. – Alto 1 Middle.mp3||6.83 MB|
HOLY SIGN LANGUAGE
Here is the video for the sign language of HOLY
To download the tracks, follow these instructions:
1. Click on the track. You will then be sent to another page, and the track will begin to play.
2. Anywhere on the black part of the page (NOT on the playback controls), right click.
3. Choose “Save as”.
4. Determine where you want to save the file, rename it if you wish, and click SAVE.
For HOLY, this recording is a whole step higher than the printed music. The printed sheet music, the full choir recording, and the piano track are all in the correct key. It is a simple song that will be easy to learn in any key, but know that we will be performing it in Eb, not in F as it is on this recording.


It’s 20 years since the first book and nostalgia is all over the internet. The geeky kids of then are reminiscent adults of today. Till about 12 or 13, I was hardly a reader, forget an avid one. I tried cultivating the habit because they said at school that it was a “smart people thing”. Because of being an introvert and some other personality traits and often terms like “slow” and “God forgot to give you brains” used by loved ones, I thought of myself as lacking in intellect. And I tried really hard to prove that otherwise.
My elder brother was the reader of the house and he introduced me to the Harry Potter books. He bought them second hand and got them bound and the colours were really dull – a dirty blue with dull red borders. I was quite honestly put off. The first day I opened the book, I was stuck at the “Boy who lived” – the first page for three hours. At some point, I dozed off and then decided – books, or at least this one, wasn’t for me.
Days passed. I was cleaning the house and I came across the book again. And this time, it was a deep dive. I went from the Dursleys, to Hogwarts, to two-faced Quirrell in a matter of days. And that was really fast by my standards. And then I was done with all six books in the next few months (despite exams). I was then eagerly awaiting the seventh one like the rest of the fans.
The book was therapeutic because it helped me believe that you don’t need to grow up in privilege to turn out good. That you could be bright and be a girl. That you could be awesome at sports and not be a douche. That friendship matters and stands the test of time. That “bad people” aren’t always bad but just misguide their energies because of some bad treatment they received before. That love makes us do great things. That old people don’t have to be boring or uncool. Just at the age when I would have formed perceptions and stereotypes, the books helped me challenge them.
But more than just this, Harry Potter introduced me to the world of reading. At a time when patriarchy overpowered me and limited my access outside home, books were a good world to lose myself into. It was safe and it was dreamy. Books were my gateway to many important, impressive people, specifically, women and feminism and social justice and a bunch of important ideologies that define me today.
I think sometimes, where would I be without the second chance that I gave to the Dursleys.


More often than not, I find more joy looking through design books for influence on a design challenge I have than digging through websites and thumbnails. Each designer will be different in what their aesthetic preferences are, but here are some books that I love sourcing when it comes to inspiration.
The Mr. Product books are full of vintage mascots that range from the 50s all the way to the 70s and 80s. I love the art style of that time period, and these books provide a lot of interesting information regarding the history of mascots and the thinking behind why a brand might want to invest in one.
As a fan of animation, I started to heavily lean towards the cartoon style that was simplified and geometric in shapes with unusual but well made color palettes of the 50s. It was something that was abstract, and pushed cartoons further away from the realistic styles that were common prior to. Every now and then I love to look through this book for this stylistic approach.
This little book provides so much beautiful lettering art to look at by a diverse range of artists. What caught my eye more than anything was that each artist is very unique in their style, and it covers lettering done from hand drawn, digitally done, and even 3D crafted from life objects and photographed.
Thinking with Type is another great book when it comes to typography. What I love about this book is that it covers the more technical topics of why typography is so fundamental to design, and why your composition with it is necessary for well done visual communication.
Less visual and more technical, GA’s UX Design book is full of helpful tips and ways to navigate User Experience design. Since their courses can be expensive to participate in, this book is a nice consolation prize to learn and comprehend the ins and outs of UX Design.
I love the Graphic Design Process book because it takes time to thoroughly dive into 20 different design case studies. You get to see a team’s process from start to finish, and the different challenges and iterations they had to go through before getting to the final product. They also have amazing and strong work that’s visually appealing and inspiring to look at.
Another fun lettering book. How can you not be inspired by these pieces?
In the age of technology, it can be so easy to find inspiration at the tips of your fingers when it comes to design. Sites like Pinterest, Designspiration, Behance, Dribbble, UX Collective–the list can keep going–are all great resources when it comes to getting inspired. However, sometimes you can experience cognitive overload, and it might also just be easier to take a break from your screen by looking through a book.


Thanks for stopping by. I got into writing children’s books because our son is developing his vocabulary and I would like him to know more than the English language. I am currently learning Spanish and it is something I wish I was exposed to at a young age, but it is never too late to learn. We frequently get books from the library for our son, and I saw that the selection for English and Spanish translation books was limited. So, the stories i write are translated to Spanish so as he grows and reads we both can learn Spanish.
Animal Faces : Caras de Animales
This was my first book. I wrote this because I want our son to become know at least two languages. I always drew these animal faces in my free time. Then one day it hit me to let him use these images to help him learn the language. After a few days of reading this we went to the zoo, and I felt overjoyed when our son was naming animals in English and Spanish.
Hansel and Gretel : Hansel y Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is a classic fairytale of a brother and sister leaving a trail of breadcrumbs to try to get home, but after seeing the breadcrumbs get eaten they roam the forest until they are captured by a witch! Will they ever get back home to their father??
Handwriting Practice Book
Our son is growing bigger each day and learning constantly. He is starting to pick up the pencil and show us his artistic side. To help develop his dexterity, I created this handwriting book. In it you will find letters, words, numbers, and shapes. It was important to me that he saw words that were important to our culture, so, I included words such as Tuskegee, and Kwanzaa. Each section also starts with an inspiring quote for a little encouragement.


Fabian Aiterebhe Ehikhamenor
Office: Head, Department of Information and Communication Science
Telephone: 0802 290 2806 // 0807 615 5302 // 0703 378 4996
1. University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, September 1970 - June 1973
2. University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, September 1974 - October 1975
3. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, October 1977 - September 1978
4. Drexel University, Philadelphia, U.S.A., September 1984 - June 1987
1. B.Sc. (Geology Major, Chemistry, Biology) 1973, University of Ife
2. M.Sc. (Geology) 1976, University of Ife
3. M.L.S. (Library Science) 1978, University of Ibadan
4. Ph.D. (Information Science) 1987, Drexel University
Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies
(a) Consultant, Systems Analysis (September - December 1988)
Information Services Division, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
(b) Consultant, UNESCO Project (February to June, 1991)
Assessment of the status of information technology and information needs of UNESCO member states. Executed for the National Library of Nigeria
(c) Senate Representative on the University Library Committee (1991 – 1995)
(d) Member, University ICT Committee (1996 – 1999)
(e) External Examiner, Department of Library and Archival Studies, University of Ghana, Legon (1997-1999)
Fellowships, Grants and Visiting Positions
(a) IDRC Fellowship, September 1984 – August 1987
(b) Senate Research Grant, University of Ibadan, 1995
(c) Visiting Reader, Delta State University, Abraka (October 2001 – February 2004)
(d) Visiting Professor, University of Ilorin, Ilorin (July 2009 – Present)
(a) Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
(b) Computer Association of Nigeria (COAN)
(c) Consultant, Systems Analysis (September - December 1988): Information Services Division, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
(d) Consultant, UNESCO Project (February to June, 1991): Assessment of the status of information technology and information needs of UNESCO member states. Executed for the National Library of Nigeria
(e) Member of the Editorial Board, African Journal of Library, Archives, and Information Science, (1991 – 1995)
(f) Member of the Editorial Board, Library and Information Science Review, 1994 -
(g) Member, University ICT Committee (1996 – 1999)
My Research and Contributions to Knowledge
My research efforts have been concentrated mainly in the area of information systems and technology.
My early research work was devoted to the information needs, information resources availability and utilisation, and communication patterns and network structure in scientific research in Nigerian universities. The intention was to contribute to an understanding of the basic considerations in the development of appropriate information systems in support of scientific research in Nigeria. My work in this area demonstrated the centrality of the role of informal communication as a driving force in scientific research in Nigeria. Although informal communication is a normal activity of scientific research, its importance was much greater in Nigeria than it was in the Western world. The implication of this was that any conception or configuration of information systems and services for scientific research in Nigeria must support informal communication and facilitate inter-personal contacts and newsgroups.
Considering the crucial role that university libraries had to play in the development or evolution of scientific information systems in Nigeria, attention was given to the motivating factors in the automation of their processes and services, their preparedness to provide access to local and international databases and information systems, their planning models and implementation options. The main finding in the studies was that very little progress had been made in library automation. While noting the prevailing constraints, the studies identified various developments and opportunities that could facilitate the automation process.
It was also necessary to explore the conceptual and mental orientation and organisational commitment across the country to a centrally planned programme of developing scientific and technological information systems. The findings of the studies in this area indicated that information organisations and specialists had been adequately sensitised and enthused to embrace such a programme. What was lacking and, in fact, urgently needed was a policy framework for regulating and coordinating independent efforts in the development of information systems. Another outcome of these studies was the articulation of a national institutional framework for such a programme.
Although there were infrastructural problems hindering the successful execution of the programme recommended, there was still ground for optimism that given the necessary policy framework and political will to enforce it, it was possible to make progress. Then arose the question of how to initiate the policy framework and generate the political will. Usually policies are initiated on the strength of popular demand or pressure from relevant bodies and groups. Was the Nigerian society sufficiently equipped to appreciate the importance of and developments in information technology to inspire a serious discussion on the policy framework? One of the studies showed that the society was not sufficiently familiar with developments in information technology to generate the concern for a national information technology policy. The findings and conclusions of these studies constituted a warning that Nigeria was in danger of being isolated in what was emerging as an information economy. Indeed, Nigeria did not wake up to this reality until 2001, when the Nigerian National Policy for Information Technology was published.
Before this policy came into being, some organisations had started investing in information technology with varying levels of success. It was necessary to identify and understand the success factors as well as factors that were responsible for failed implementations or the non-adoption of information technology. In the print media industry my research has not only identified these factors, but brought to the fore a link between success in information technology applications and the state of the economy and the political situation in the country. This link had never been recognised in previous studies on information technology applications and information systems in developing countries.
The level of success in the banking sector was even lower. By 2000, not up to 40% of the banks that reported any success at all actually realised the expected benefits. The banks that recorded successful implementations and realised the benefits they expected were prepared to invest more in information technology. The study identified the business areas of applications in which investment in information technology was to be expected. On the contrary, the banks that were not successful were disillusioned and were not interested in further investment in information technology. Nevertheless, considering the growing intensity of inter-bank competition and rapid transformation of the banking sector by the dynamics of globalisation, the study concluded that there would be an upsurge of investment, led by the banks that styled themselves as progressive and had already made some success in information technology implementations. Indeed, this scenario started playing out within three years, and information technology became a central issue in inter-bank competition.
The Internet, which is the fastest growing area of information technology, has assumed a role whose future impact is most likely to be far-reaching if not bewildering. Certainly the Internet already means much to a vast number of people all over the world, especially students and researchers. By 2000, it had already become a major source of research information as well as a gateway to a large number of scientific databases. Were the scientists in Nigerian universities prepared to be integrated into a new scientific community where old values and procedures would be swept away in a relentless march towards the much-publicised paperless society? My studies on the use and non-use of the Internet resources by Nigerian universities scientists, and the impact of the Internet on scientific communication process and productivity showed that the level of use of the resources was minimal and that the scientists were not adequately equipped to function in the scientific communication system of the future. It also showed that while there was a correlation between the number of contacts maintained by the scientists and their productivity, the Internet contributed little to facilitate those contacts or improve productivity. Contrary to the findings of many previous studies, the low level of use could not be attributed to ignorance of the resources available on the Internet, anarchistic nature of Internet culture, poor quality of information, or lack of quality control, but rather to institutional tardiness, problems of accessibility, navigational difficulties, and costs. The significance of these findings was that they forcefully demonstrated the urgent and crucial task of addressing the issue of access to information technology and information for research.
Software is at the core of information systems and technology. An area where the response of Nigeria to the challenges of information technology may be evaluated is the software market. My study of software marketing in Nigeria revealed that by 2002, the software industry was relatively young and that the market was dominated by products from foreign countries. The software companies in the country were essentially agents to overseas developers. So, the aggressive and innovative marketing approaches, including database marketing techniques and targeted communications, which characterise software marketing in Western countries, was virtually absent in Nigeria. The significance of these findings was that they indicated an agenda for information technology in Nigeria. Although Nigeria had made an official commitment to develop information technology and use it to leverage national development, tremendous political will and coordinated considerable efforts were still required to address the critical issue of local content in software products in the market. A bold programme and initiatives to stimulate indigenous software development must be embarked on as a matter of urgency.
Work in Progress
- Demand and Support for Software Applications Integration in Nigeria.
It was originally to be a joint study with Dr A. A. Bamitale of the Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, but was suspended. It is addressing the engineering considerations, including hardware architecture, functionality of user interface, and the capabilities of operating systems, that have been at the core of the efforts towards meeting a growing demand for software applications integration. Against the backdrop of these developments, the study is addressing the level of demand and the availability of hardware and software support to meet such a demand in Nigeria.
(i) Books, Chapters in Books, Proceedings
1. Odeinde, T. Olabisi and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1981), "The role of university libraries in the dissemination of scientific and technological information", In: World Federation of Engineering Organizations. International Conference on Delivery Mechanisms for Engineering and Technological Information, Budapest, 3 - 5 November, 1980. Budapest: OMKDK-TECHNOINFORM, p. 53-57.
2. Odeinde, T. O. and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1981), " The importance of standards. In: Papers Presented at the Seminar on Nigerian University Library Standards, Maiduguri, Nigeria, 29 31 October.
3. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1989). " New information technology applications. In: Eyitayo, A. O. and Ubogu, F. N. (eds.). Planning for library automation". Seminar Proceedings. Ibadan: Information Technology Application and Research Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, p. 70 75.
4. Eyitayo, A. O. and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (eds). (1990). "Microcomputers in the library, documentation, publishing and information centre". Workshop Proceedings. Ibadan: Information Technology Application and Research Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 85p.
5. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990), " Indexing and Abstracting". In: Eyitayo, A. O. and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (eds). Microcomputers in the library, documentation, publishing and information centre. Workshop Proceedings. Ibadan: Information Technology Application and Research Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, p. 22 29.
6. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990). "Information storage and retrieval". In: Eyitayo, A. O. and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (eds). Microcomputers in the library, documentation, publishing and information centre. Workshop Proceedings. Ibadan: Information Technology Application and Research Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, p. 30 36.
(ii) Articles in learned journals
7. Aiyepeku, Wilson O. and Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1979) "A bibliometric and content analysis of socio-economic research" ,in NJESS 1959 - 1978. Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 21, No. 1-3, 1-35.
8. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1983), "Collection development under constraints", Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Science Review, Vol. 1, No. 1, 42-56.
9. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1983) "A formula for allocating book funds: The search for simplicity and flexibility." Libri, Vol. 33, No. 2, 148-161.
10. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1984) "Evaluation of science and technology journals at Ibadan", University Library. Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, 19-40.
11. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1988) "Perceived state of science in Nigerian universities", Scientometrics, Vol. 13, No.5-6, 225-238.
12. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990), "A bibliometric and historical analysis of geological publications in Nigeria," 1900 - 1965. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 26, No. 2, 193-199.
13. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990) "Informal scientific communication in Nigerian universities". Journal of the American Society for Information Science, Vol. 41, No. 6, 419-426.
14. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990) "Productivity of physical scientists in Nigerian universities in relation to communication variables", Scientometrics, Vol. 18, No. 5-6, 437-444.
15. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990) "Aspects of the publication cycle of physical scientists in some Nigerian universities." Journal of Information Science: Principles and Practice, Vol. 16, 257-263.
16. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990) "The use of formal information sources in physical science research in Nigerian universities." International Library Review, Vol. 22, 149-161.
17. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1990) "Automation in Nigerian university libraries: Progress or mirage." Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Science Review, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1-11
18. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1991) "Rationalizing the development of scientific and technical information systems in Nigeria". Annals of Library Science and Documentation, Vol. 38, No. 4, 148-152.
19. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1993), " Information technology and scientific and technological information in Nigeria: evolution or evolution?", African Journal of Library, Archives, and Information Science, Vol. 3, No. 2, 113-123.
20. Apalayine, G. B. & Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1996) "The information needs and sources of primary health care workers in the Upper East Region of Ghana", Journal of Information Science, Vol. 22, No. 5, 367-373.
21. Njongmeta, L. M. & Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1998) "Health information needs and services in Cameroon", African Journal of Library, Archives, and Information Science, Vol. 8, No. 1, 13-22.
22. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (1999) "Cognitive information foundation of university students: Index of information and communication technology in Nigeria", Information Technology for Development, Vol. 8, No. 3, 139-144.
23. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2000), "Towards a new information management culture in Nigerian Public sector", Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp173-183.
24. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2002) "Socio-economic factors in the application of information and communication technologies in Nigerian print media", Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Vol. 53, No. 7, 602-611.
25. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2003) "Information technology in Nigerian banks: The limits of expectations." Information Technology for Development Vol.10, No.1, 13-24.
26. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2003) "The information society and the Nigerian print media." African Journal of Library, Archives, and Information Science, Vol. 13, No. 2, 187 – 199.
27. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2003) "Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists." Journal of Information Science, Vol.29, No.1, 35-48.
28. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2003) "Internet resources and productivity in scientific research in Nigerian universities." Journal of Information Science, Vol.29, No.2, 107-116.
29. Ehikhamenor, F. A. (2003) "Software marketing in Nigeria", Information Development, Vol. 19, No. 1, 43-49.
(iii) Books and Chapters in Books
30. Ehikhamenor, F. A. Information systems development: Managerial strategies and methods. In: M. A. Tiamiyu (ed), Information Science: Concepts, Models and Methods. (Readings in Information Science Series), Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, pp 98 – 125. [Accepted for Publication in April, 2003]
(iv) Technical Reports
31. Ehikhamenor, Fabian & Roberts, Carolyn W. (1985) Transfer Credits System: A database system for students of the College of Information Studies, Drexel University: College of Information Studies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 48p.
32. Ehikhamenor, F.A. (1988). Library and Documentation Centre: Staff Manual. Library and Documentation Centre, IITA, Ibadan, 104p. [A report on a systems analysis and staff manual development project executed for IITA]


This paper is about Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin achieved many things throughout his lifetime. He was a printer, moralist, essayist, civic leader, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and philosopher. During the American Revolution, he was the most famous American.
He persuaded the British to repeal the Stamp Act, he convinced the French to side with the Americans, and he also helped to write the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. Franklin was not absorbed in utilitarianism; he enjoyed truth and integrity, "a naive luster," independently and successfully. This is all he wanted for the people, as well. He wanted them to hold close the belief in possibility in change, in both themselves and in their society.


A. P. Molchanov,T. Q. Tran, A. V. Stepakov, G. L. Starova, R. R. Kostikov
«Regioselective cycloaddition of C-carbamoylnitrones to methyl (E)-2-(2-phenylcyclopropylidene)acetate and methyl (E)-2-methylidene-3-phenylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate»
Russ. J. Org. Chem., 2014, 50, 78-82 (russ. 84-88)
N-Aryl-C-(arylcarbamoyl)nitrones regioselectively add to methyl 2-(2-phenylcyclopropylidene)-acetate and methyl 2-methylidene-3-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate to give in each case two diastereoisomeric 5-oxa-6-azaspiro[2.4]heptane-4-carboxylates.


Tea parties–not the political sort–are something that American Girl has managed to bring to a new generation of American girls. Afternoon tea conjures images of elegance and formality, hats and gloves and sweet conversations over sweet nibbles. A chance to do something sumptuous and fun with one’s dear friends. Friends having tea together do not keep glancing at their smart phones or texting. They stay in the moment and tickle all of their senses and act fancy. They don’t slurp or chug. Tiny bites. Sips. Perhaps a pinky even in the air.
Families who visit many of the American Girl stores now dotting the country–Chicago, Minneapolis, LA, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, Dallas–can have tea if they choose. If you bring a doll to tea, you might be able to borrow a little doll-sized chair so that your doll can sit right up to the table and join in the fun. Knowing the popularity of these teas, a number of families and organizations around the country now also offer a chance for, say, mothers and daughters to explore tea time.
As soon as Lanie became queen…um…doll of the year, a mom in the Kansas City area invited me to my first such tea party. She used it as a chance to raise a little money for Ethiopia Reads and give her daughter and her daughter’s friends a chance to dress up and give herself a chance to bring out her pretty things. During the year of Lanie’s reign, I continued to have tea. My favorite memories are from the tea parties that also were part of a creative way to help girls in the U.S. get books to girls in Ethiopia.
Children need to read for facts.
Children need to learn about science and math so they can help with the technical and business needs that need to be solved for the country’s future.
Children need to read to be able to pass tests.
Lots of schools and families in the United States once felt that way, too, and some still do.
But brain research shows facts and knowledge that stick are ones that are associated with emotion, with passion, with joy.
Reading can make us curious and kind and hopeful and in love with our lives and our earth and all its quirks and possibilities.
Somewhere along the line, most neighborhoods and communities in the United States caught the dream of libraries. Last week, the Detroit Public Library organized a tea and–since I’m the famous author of an American Girl book–I got a chance to present the program. Those girls outdid themselves! I loved seeing the hats and gloves and other accessories. Before and after tea, however, I equally loved the opportunity to wander around one of the most grand and lovely libraries I’ve ever been in.
This was clearly a city where people once poured money and passion into a place that would celebrate the learning and dreaming and beauty wrapped in the pages of books. Any family in Ethiopia would be astonished to learn that children and adults can come to this space and read–read thousands of books–free. We’re mostly blase about what was once (and in many places still is) an astonishing and bold idea.
Can and will we keep the idea going?
When I first came to live in the U.S. people were singing that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone. Will it be so?
I know times are tough–in Detroit and lots and lots of other places. Are times tougher than they were for our ancestors who decided to build schools and libraries?
I’m sure glad I’ve had the joy of being alive in a time and place of libraries.


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Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Many preschool teachers across Indonesia have had little or no training to enable them to teach reading effectively, with the result that literacy levels remain low: more than 86% of Indonesian 15-year-olds read at too low a level to gain significant benefits from their secondary education. Saya Suka Membaca (I Love Reading) is an Indonesian non-profit foundation working towards a future where all of Indonesia’s children have a chance not only to learn to read, but to love reading. We do this by equipping pre-school and early-primary teachers to teach literacy effectively, so that the children they teach learn to read with fluency, understanding and enjoyment. These skills are the foundation of a good education, and give children from poor communities a chance to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives.
The Books for Indonesia project is a project to raise the capital needed to bulk print high-quality reading books that are desperately needed to support effective literacy teaching. We will print full-colour A4-sized “Big Books” for teachers to use at the front of the classroom, and A5- and A6-sized children’s reading books, so that children can experience the reward of reading culturally appropriate stories independently from an early stage. Funding from GDG will allow us to serve more schools and children by reducing the cost of our books, while also increasing their quality. The program will print more than 25,000 books. In 2018, Saya Suka Membaca materials were used to teach more than 5,000 children to read, and we have supplied books to partners including UNICEF, Room to Read, and Australian DfAT’s INOVASI program.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Donation to BHS Library
Mr. Claude Gentry presents a copy of his first book, "Private John Allen" to Mrs. Clyde Bryson, librarian at Baldwyn High School, in 1951. Mrs. Bryson was a teacher also.


Business analyst: a profession and a mindset (published May 2019)
What does it mean to be a business analyst? What would you do every day? How will you bring value to your clients? And most importantly, what makes a business analyst exceptional? This book will answer your questions about this challenging career choice through the prism of the business analyst mindset — a concept developed by the author, and its twelve principles demonstrated through many case study examples.
“Business analyst: a profession and a mindset” is a structurally rich read with over 90 figures, tables and models. It offers you more than just techniques and methodologies. It encourages you to understand people and their behaviour as the key to solving business problems.
Analyste d’affaires : la profession et l’état d’esprit (published September 2020)
Business Analyst Mindset Digital Toolkit (published August 2020)
This digital toolkit is a visually rich resource for business analysts, project managers, and anyone implementing business change. Built around the principles of the business analyst mindset, it is formatted as poster-style pages to use as daily reminders or checklists for professionals and centers of excellence. Tips on analyzing business problems, managing change and stakeholders are supported by cartoons, diagrams, and models.
The toolkit includes a recap of business analysis fundamentals and offers links to the curated learning resources and videos from the author and other authoritative sources in one place.


Captain Augustus C. Thompson of Co. G, 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment with Sword.
Quarter-plate ambrotype, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Div. - Call Number:AMB/TIN no. 3024 [P&P]
BACKGROUND: - Parts of my own photographs and scans of portions of the Vintage Photograph Civil War Dead Confederate Soldiers Battle of Antietam 1862 - printed by Documentary Photo Aids, in Mount Dora FL.
Two Unidentified Soldiers in Confederate Uniforms
Sixth-plate ambrotype, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division - Call Number: AMB/TIN no. 2775 [P&P] Part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs
BACKGROUND: Parts of my own photographs and Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of War - "Matthews House Battle-Field of Bull Run" Negative by Barnard & Gibson, Positive by A. Gardner, March 1862.
Sgt. James Morrison, 7th N.Y.S.M.
Negative, glass wet-collodion. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division - Call Number: LC-B813- 1486 C [P&P].


An analysis of George Floyd-themed memes
A Critical Race Theory approach to analyzing memes surrounding the 2020 George Floyd protests
Keywords:George Floyd, framing, Black Lives Matter, social movement, memes, protests, systemic racism, social media
Protests took place around the world in response to the death of George Floyd who police officers killed in Minnesota on May 25, 2020. In response, activists and everyday citizens began creating, posting and sharing memes related to racism, oppression, peaceful versus violent forms of protests and historical parallels to Floyd’s death throughout history. This study employs CRT and a qualitative content analysis, to examine memes that emerged following pivotal historical moment. Study findings indicate memes went far beyond “just the facts” and humor to spread misinformation and feed negative stereotypes about Black people. The three dominant meme themes that emerged from the study were 1) Stereotypes and systemic racism; 2) Just the facts; and 3) Peaceful demonstrations. Study implications highlight the importance of CRT and how memes are used to highlight the deep wounds of systemic racism that exist in America.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Relentless by Robin Parrish, First in the Dominion Trilogy
I recently read Fearless by Robin Parrish. The book is the first in the Dominion Trilogy. It was a really good book! The plot moved quickly, and I found the characters engaging.
I can't say much without giving stuff away, but I can tell you that this is about a man named Grant who steps off the bus one day and sees himself walking down the street. He finds out that he has switched bodies and lives with someone else, and it seems that there are many groups of people involved in this and/or out to get him.
-There were some grammar and spelling mistakes.
-A few plot points seem to be forgotten and left behind.
-Focused a lot on action, which I liked, but might bother those who prefer books with more low points.
-Fast-paced action. Some really great action scenes, especially at the end.
-Interesting characters. The ones I found most intriguing were: Grant, Hannah, Alex, and Payton.
-Engaging plot. Parrish created a good amount of mystery and suspense throughout the novel that kept the pages turning. He also thought of some very cool stuff for the plot and characters (once again, I can't say much for fear of giving anything away).
Overall, I recommend this book to people who like speculative fiction, stories about superheros, or fast-moving books.
Also, I recommend visiting Robin Parrish's website. He has a blog, a graphic novel that happens in between the events of Relentless and Fearless (the second book in the trilogy), and lots of other fun stuff! :D
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In recent years, going to heaven and then coming back to earth seems to have gained interest in the general population. At any rate, a number of authors and movie producers are profiting from the phenomena.
Richard Sigmund, a Pentecostal minister and founder of “Cleft of the Rock Ministries,” was the author of My Time in Heaven: A True Story of Dying and Coming Back which was released in 2010. In his book he tells of how God miraculously brought him back to life eight hours after he died. During his “time away” God showed him a glorious heaven.
In 2011 Mary C. Neal, M.D., released her new book, To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of her Death, Heaven, Angels and Life Again. This orthopedic surgeon was kayaking in Chile when her kayak became wedged in rocks at the bottom of a waterfall. She was under water so long that her heart stopped. In the book she gives the account of her death, her trip to heaven and how she returned to life again with an understanding of what her purpose on earth involved.
These are amazing stories that Christians want to believe. Many rush in with blind faith to believe. Others follow more slowly trying to separate fact from fiction. Does God resurrect people to life in our era? If so why? If not, why not? The Bible has a lot to say about the resurrection of the dead to life. There are at least ten examples in the Bible of people who came back to life after being dead. The resurrection is the hope of all believers.
Objective: In this lesson, we will search the Word of God to gain a better understanding of what this means for us today.


Coping Skills – A Challenge before Adolescents
Author: Dr. Mabel Pimenta
During the 21st century globally life is undergoing significant transition and change. Among the most affected are the adolescents. Core life skills play an essential part of adolescents which are the future of our country. Rapidly changing social, moral, ethical and religious values have ushered in certain 'life styles' in the present society especially among the youth. The stress faced by the adolescent in such a current situation is enormous. This is reflected by raising suicide rates and growing crime among young persons. There is an urgent need to provide today's youth with a new set of ways and systems to deal with the demands of life. Since the 'individual' rather than the 'system' is recognized as the basic unit of the society, it is essential that the youth be helped to develop skills inherently to handle a wide variety of choices, changes and stressors.


WHAT IS THE MYSTERIOUS HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE?
What is the history of Rome?
The founder of Ancient Rome were two twins raised by a she-wolf, their name was Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Till the 1st century BC, the brothers have expanded the Roman in Spain, North Africa, and Greece.
The kingdom of Rome followed the non-hereditary succession. Hence, the senate was the only medium of electing the Roman king. The king was known as Rex (Latin word for King).
As time went by, the kings changed, and the condition of Ancient Rome. Some kings brought a peaceful and prosperous life, but some kings brought destruction too.
Seven kings ruled over the ancient Rome: Romulus (1st), Numa Pompilius (2nd), Tullus Hostilius (3rd), Ancus Marcius (4th), Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (5th), Servius Tullius (6th) and Tarquinius Superbus, or Tarquin the Proud (7th).
First king founded the Roman Empire, while the seventh king became the reason for its demolition, due to his cruel and tyrannical behavior.
What is the timeline of Ancient Rome?
As said above, the timeline of ancient Rome has three different stages. The timeline changed with the condition of the empire and the king’s response to it. Let’s look at the three stages of the Roman Empire.
Rome was there in Italy for the longest time, but it gained its power after the expansion in Greece and Egypt. The three stages of the Roman Empire are:
Before the Rise of the Rome
The starting period of this stage is not known but it ended in 500 BC. At the start it was the Stone Age, then the Bronze Age, and last was the Etruscans.
The Roman Republic was the classical era led by the Roman people and was established after the overthrow of the Roman kingdom. During this period, Roman civilization made its first law and a senate was formed for the election of the king.
During the Roman republic, the people became prosperous as well as suffered because of the cruel rules to follow. Roman military’s emergence was in this era. There were two groups (assemblies) during the Republic Rome, the tribal assembly, and the military assembly.
The Roman Republic lasted for over 200 years and was replaced by the Roman Empire.
The last period of Ancient Roman civilization. This is the era where Roman civilization faces the fall. After the cruel and hard-to-see situation, Republic Roman left for Romanians, the Roman Empire was a relief to them.
Here in this era, Rome was ruled by the government and no kings. At the initial stage, the expansion of Rome was pretty good and it covered around 5,900,000 km2. The fall of the Roman Empire was because of many reasons – of them, some were political corruption, health issues, urban decay, inflation, unemployment, and others.
FYI: Roman Empire was also known as “Imperium Romanum,” where Imperium means ‘territory’.
What was the culture during the Ancient Roman era?
To be honest, the culture of the Ancient Roman era was quite interesting and praise-worthy. The expansion of Rome was in different areas and hence it has to accept various cultures and religions with the handheld open.
There was no restriction regarding which religion to follow, one can attend religious offers to Roman gods as well as his personal faith. Though the most communities followed Christianity.
What are Ancient Roman Temples famous for?
The design of Roman temples and Greek temples are somehow similar, even many historians say the gods were identified as the same. The ancient Roman temples were known for their circular shape and spacious design.
The Roman temple was built on an elevated plateau with stairs at the front and pillars on all sides with a roof. The Ancient Roman temples have been preserved and are now the tourist attractions. You will know more about the ancient Roman temples in detail in our next blog.
Roman civilization has faced ups and downs (eventually it collapsed). However, there are many secrets yet to be revealed from the Ancient Roman times, be it their hidden temples or the unsolved mysteries. Stay tuned with Secret Temples for more information on hidden gems of the different civilizations.


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The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Parul University got in contact with Granth regarding the stumbling blocks they were meeting in publishing a book. As is the custom, the brilliant plan of Team Granth took this book to new heights.
Parul University is a well-established name in the education sector. The university is a blend of innovation and a far-sighted approach and thus has a superior status. Further, the university is known for its teaching, research, and contributions to society. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs varying from Engineering, Medicine, Management, Law, Arts, Commerce, Pharmacy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy, etc. This has drawn students not only from India but from other countries around the world too.
Parul University is based out in Vadodara and is a well-known educational institute with around 28000+ students studying in the university.
The university has an Entrepreneurship Development Cell that fosters the entrepreneurial efforts of the students. The EDC has many reputable entrepreneurs by their side who turn the ideas of students into reality.
When the EDC approached us, they were helping one of its talented students to publish a book but were facing some problems. Hence, they were looking for an agency to help them publish the book.
We joined the project and were extremely happy to contribute to such a bright student’s journey.
Here’s How We Took Care Of Everything
No work can get the desired outcome without adequate research. Hence, we always believe in ‘Research makes a strategy perfect’ before we play our cards.
We had big plans for the book. We did not just want to catch the book lover’s crowd with some unique idea but also wanted to win everyone else’s attention to the Parul University’s EDC and the work they were doing for their students.
A Creative Combination That Adorns The Book
- We created a flawless design for the book.
- We also did the editing and proofreading of the book.
- Most importantly, we provided a decent launchpad for the book launch.
The Success That Brightened Our Day
The book launch success was beyond expectations. The book content was deeply admired around the corners, and it earned the necessary recognition. In addition to it, it created a buzz among avid readers as well.
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The Eastlake Community Council needs help with the filing of its back archives. A work party has been scheduled for Monday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, to work on this project.
The ECC has an archives/board room at Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave. E., by the north courtyard just off Roanoke. Betty Gard, an experienced librarian and archivist, is donating her time to help the ECC get its files in order, but she needs assistance.
Chris Leman, ECC vice president, says they may work outside in the shaded courtyard. Beverages, ice and fans will be provided.


... blissfully bombarded and besieged by books
Recently the subject of books came up in a family discussion. Immediately, a sweeping concurring recollection beamed on our children’s faces culminating in the seemingly woeful whispered mumbles of “Yes, Dad’s books!”.
At the end of my senior year in college, when most students exchanged their used textbooks for cash, I decided to keep mine (most of the four years’ supply), and not because I did not need any money. (What student does not need money, let alone a married student?) Yet, I still despised the students who went to the bookstore to exchange their books even for a weensy fraction of the ginormous original prices. The students’ wager was still graspable to me since there’s no doubt that for them - and me - every little bit helps. But I felt that my textbooks were an extension of myself and my university education; I was not, by the way, planning for any sustained extracurricular reading either. In fact I felt as if I had exhausted my whole reading endowment and tolerance by the end of my four-year pedagogy. To someone who was a double major, one being English, reading was mostly for analytical, cognitive and grading purposes and was therefore not as socially or blithely fulfilling. Today, I feel that same notion has been reacquired and reintroduced to become, again, the norm in my life - erudition first; pleasure and fun second. Just like my Dad used to say, “schoolwork first, play after.”
After college, I sorely needed a new and different course of reading and a break from classics such as “The Prince”, “The Republic” “The Leviathan” “The Federalist Papers” and a lot of novels and novellas. And though I was able to find some more amusing yet less elucidative material, I still resorted to my college stockpile for some didacticism especially from one particular text. It is the biggest one which I call “the knave” - ironically. It is “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (Bevington). The voluminous edition exudes intimidation but also - in a subtle but scathing way - injects an inducement of unsavory Old English reading which still can be enthralling and fascinating in countless other ways and application.
I still have the "massive scroll" on the bookshelf - believe it or not. Much of it is threadbare and has had its share of wear and tear. The pages have become flimsier faded and battered and my scribbled notations in the margins, careless underlining and smeared highlighting have also contributed to the overall physical depreciation of the text.
The literary jewels, on the other hand, still sparkle and emanate "light" from the shopsoiled pages which I occasionally revisit for reflection and illumination. For a pinch of examples, Polonius’ fatherly counsel to his son Laertes (Hamlet), or some political wisdom of Mark Antony (Julius Caesar). Also, Shylock’s (Merchant of Venice) paternal lament for his daughter and ducats (money): “My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter!" represents an archetypal obligation and duty of fathers to safeguard their daughters and family wealth - in that order, I hope.
Anyhow my family moved a few times - two interstate and four intrastate - since graduation. During these moves, about thirty percent of the boxes were labeled “books”. It was a hassle and nuisance to the whole family in lifting and moving them. The boxes were heavy and yet I still insisted on them to be in tow. For some understandable yet inexplicable reasons, I did not want to part with my books.
In our second interstate move, we lived during the first several weeks in an unfurnished house with an exception of a simple decrepit and rickety table in the dining room, apparently abandoned by the previous tenants. We ended up using it as a dining table, but we had no chairs. Amazingly, I believe that paucity can sometimes incubate and engender creativity. We dragged the boxes of books and set them around the table to serve as “boxed-books benches” and depending on the family member’s age and height at the time, the pile was either low, medium or high.
So during this recent family discussion, I brought up the intellectual symbolism associated with the anecdote of the boxed-books benches and how books can and will impact and elevate one’s life and stature. Books can actually lift and raise oneself in inestimable ways.


In the world of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” the character of Nezuko Kamado has captured the hearts of fans with her complex nature. Nezuko’s unique situation as a demon-turned-human raises intriguing questions about her humanity and the boundaries of her existence. This article delves into the intricacies of Nezuko’s character, exploring whether she can be considered more or less human in the context of the series.
The Transformation: From Human to Demon
Nezuko’s journey begins with tragedy when her family is brutally attacked by demons. In the midst of the chaos, Nezuko’s survival comes at a price—she is transformed into a demon herself. This transformation sets the stage for an internal struggle within Nezuko, as she fights against her newfound bloodlust and attempts to retain her humanity.
The Demon’s Instinct vs. Human Emotions
One of the defining characteristics of demons in “Demon Slayer” is their insatiable hunger for human flesh. However, Nezuko defies this instinct. Despite being a demon, she resists the urge to prey on humans and instead sustains herself by sleeping for long periods. This deviation from the typical behavior of demons raises questions about the extent to which Nezuko has retained her human emotions.
Throughout the series, Nezuko consistently exhibits compassion, empathy, and love towards her brother, Tanjiro. She is driven by a deep desire to protect him and reunite with their remaining family. These emotions, rooted in love and loyalty, are undeniably human qualities. Nezuko’s unwavering dedication to her loved ones serves as a testament to her humanity, even in the face of her demonic nature.
The Power of Silence: Communicating Beyond Words
One of the most unique aspects of Nezuko’s character is her inability to speak due to her transformation. Instead, she relies on nonverbal communication to convey her thoughts and emotions. Nezuko’s actions and expressions become her voice, speaking volumes about her character and intentions.
Despite her silence, Nezuko’s ability to understand and respond to others showcases her human capacity for empathy and connection. She reacts to the emotions of those around her, offering comfort and support without uttering a single word. Nezuko’s silent strength illustrates that communication extends beyond verbal language and emphasizes the depth of her humanity.
The Search for a Cure: A Quest for Humanity
Throughout the series, Nezuko’s brother, Tanjiro, remains determined to find a cure for her condition and restore her humanity. This quest highlights the belief that Nezuko’s true essence lies in her humanity rather than her demonhood. Tanjiro’s unwavering faith in Nezuko’s ability to return to her human form serves as a powerful symbol of hope and reinforces the idea that she is, at her core, a human.
Nezuko’s Impact on Others: The Human Connection
Nezuko’s interactions with other characters in “Demon Slayer” further emphasize her humanity. Despite the initial fear and prejudice she faces as a demon, Nezuko manages to form genuine connections with those who recognize her kind heart. Her compassion and selflessness inspire others to look beyond her demonic appearance and acknowledge her inherent humanity.
The friendships Nezuko forges throughout her journey serve as a testament to her ability to evoke empathy and compassion from those around her. By touching the lives of others, Nezuko highlights the power of human connection and proves that her humanity transcends her physical form.
The Balance Between Human and Demon
While Nezuko’s humanity remains a prevalent aspect of her character, it is essential to acknowledge the demon side of her existence. Her demonic abilities and her affiliation with the demon slayer world raise questions about the extent to which she can be considered human.
Nezuko’s unique position as a demon-turned-human offers a nuanced perspective on the concept of humanity itself. It prompts us to question whether humanity is solely defined by one’s physical form or if it encompasses more profound aspects such as emotions, connections, and the choices one makes.
Conclusion: Nezuko’s Humanity Shines Through
In the realm of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” Nezuko Kamado’s character challenges the traditional boundaries of humanity. Despite her transformation into a demon, Nezuko’s compassion, empathy, and unwavering love for her family and friends demonstrate her intrinsic human qualities. Her silent communication, her impact on others, and the ongoing quest to restore her humanity further solidify her status as a remarkable human character, even in the face of her demonic nature.
Nezuko’s journey serves as a reminder that the essence of humanity cannot be defined by superficial traits alone but rather by the depth of one’s emotions, connections, and choices. As the story of “Demon Slayer” unfolds, Nezuko Kamado stands as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, transcending the boundaries of what it means to be human in a world teeming with demons.


Within minutes of our final closing comments on The Origins TUG Conference, there was a huge demand for the Archive Videos of The Untangled Gathering.
Well my friends, after a massive amount of work by CCN and Biggi as the producer....... here are the videos of the entire Untangled Gathering: The Origins Conference, that was aired LIVE on CCN June 27, 2015.
Biggi has isolated each presentation in a separate video for ease of watching and republishing. If you missed any parts of the Conference, you now have the opportunity to watch the videos at your own leisure. On Ethimarket you can also purchase a copy of your favourite presentation, in High definition, to add to your personal library.
We opened The Untangled Gathering: The Origins Conference with Lisa M Harrison interviewing Colin Hayter about the Gosford Glyphs, live from Australia:
Next up, after an unbelievable amount of organising and work by Mel and several other people, to make sure that there was a computer available (that had to be brought on a 5 hour car journey) and Internet in order to broadcast..... Mel Ve Interview the amazing Dr. Credo Mutwa, live from South Africa.
After South Africa, we visited Turtle Island- Canada. In a pre-recorded interview, I spoke with my friend Thahoketoteh of the Mohawk Nation, who told the Iroquois Creation story, and so much more. Thahoketoteh will be joining Lisa and I next week on the One People Roundtable Discussion to talk more in depth about the current political situation with the First Nations people, and about the Canadian "Truth and Reconciliation" documents that were released last month, proving the genocide of the First Peoples by the Canadian government, the Crown and Church.
From Canada we zipped down south to the US, where Dr. Sam Osmanagich gave a live presentation that outlined not only his experience in discovering and uncovering the Bosnian Pyramids, but his incredible journey through the political lies world wide that has tried to hide, and deny the existence of Pyramids all over our planet. Sam brought a massive amount of information forward, that truly broke through the shackles of main stream history and the mass deceptions being played out by every government on Earth.
From the US, we moved over to Europe, where CCN's very own Mel Ve, walked us through the mists of legend, mythology and Etymology of Earth's history. Mel's weekly show called "Dragonology" has been an amazing journey into uncovering the backgrounds behind the myths and stories of Gaia, that give us an incredible look into the hidden meanings of so many words and phrases that we use every day, and a deeper comprehension of the religious rhetoric that binds our past.
Moving southward, we next heard from Francis Aloisio, in the ancient island of Malta. Francis has spent years studying the prehistory of the Maltese Islands, and the astounding megalithic temples- older than the pyramids of Egypt- that cover the entire tiny country. These temples are now being rediscovered after thousands of years of being hidden, even deep under the surface of the islands. Francis weaves a tapestry of Malta's history, woven into the ancient past of our planet.
I had an opportunity to speak to our audience for a few minutes.... giving a bit of a run down of so many pieces of the ancient puzzle that we were discovering, that are so incredibly relevant today.
Our final presentation of the Untangled Gathering: The Origins Conference, was brought to our audience live from the Netherlands, by Johan Oldenkamp. Johan took us on a journey from the prehistory of Atlantis and beyond, through to the biblical stories of creation, uncovering the real story of WHO the "creator" of Adam and the Garden of Eden actually was, and how these unbelievably twisted religious histories have hidden the truth from us for thousands of years.
And finally.... once the last presentation had been televised, once the last piece of puzzle had been brought forward to be examined this day..... Mel and I Closed The Untangled Gathering with a few exhausted words of thanks to all of the amazing people who had gathered together to Untangle the webs that bind us.....
Therein lies the end of The Untangled Gathering...... For this month!
We are already planning the next TUG event: Origins II , and scheduling more Untangled gatherings that will be diving into the realms of ancient science, new science and technology, and many more topics!!


Tomblin, David (2016). “The White Mountain Recreational Enterprise: Bio-Political Foundations for White Mountain Apache Natural Resource Control, 1945-1960.” Humanities 5.
Tomblin, David, Richard Worthington, Gretchen Gano, Mahmud Farooque, David Sittenfeld, and Jay Lloyd (2015). Informing NASA’s Asteroid Initiative: A Citizen’s Forum (Washington DC: ECAST).
Goldschmidt, Rudi, David Tomblin, and Mikko Rask (2015). “Does Gender Play a Role in Global Citizen Deliberations?” in Governing Biodiversity through Democratic Deliberation, Rick Worthington and Mikko Rask, eds. (New York: Routledge): 130-151.
Tomblin, D.C. 2013. “White Mountain Apache Boundary Work as an Instrument of Eco-political Liberation and Landscape Change,” in New Natures: Joining Environmental History with Science and Technology Studies, Dolly Jorgensen, Finne Arne Jorgensen, and Sara B. Pritchard, eds. (Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press): 243-264.
Worthington, Richard, Darlene Cavalier, Mahmud Farooque, Gretchen Gano, Henry Geddes, Steven Sander, David Sittenfeld, David Tomblin, 2012. Technology Assessment and Public Participation: From TA to pTA (Washington, DC: Woodrow Wilson International Center, ECAST). Available online at http://ecastnetwork.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/ecast-from-ta-to-pta-report-available-online/
Tomblin, D.C. 2010. “American Indian Restoration,” in Restoration and History: The Search for a Usable Environmental Past, Marcus Hall, ed. (New York, NY: Routledge), pp. 355-371.
Tomblin, D.C. 2009. “The Ecological Restoration Movement: Diverse Cultures of Place and Practice,” Organization & Environment 22(2): 185-207.
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Tomblin CV (2017) (pdf)


Give thy thoughts no tongue,
Nor any unproportion’d thought his act.
Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar;
The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel;
But do not dull thy palm with entertainment
Of each new-hatch’d, unfledg’d comrade. Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel, but, being in,
Bear ‘t that th’ opposed may beware of thee.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy;
For the apparel oft proclaims the man.
Neither a borrower, nor a lender be;
For loan oft loses both itself and friend,
And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man
This post is in continuation of my book review series (see here)
Tata Log is a book on the various aspects of the Tata Group.It covers various events in the Tata Group such as the launch of Tanishq,the path breaking SCIP program,the tribulations of Tata Finance, the making of Tata Indica etc
Written in a very easygoing and informal style,this makes for a good light read and I was able to finish it in one go.
The author of the book is Harish Bhat,the Managing Director of Tata Global Beverages Ltd.Mr. Bhat is widely regarded as an inspiring leader and a terrific person.Courteous to a fault and chivalrous to the extreme, I had the good fortune to listen to him at the book launch.
I would strongly recommend this book for those readers who want to know more about the Tata group.


Gore, K. & Margulis, C. L. (2023). Beyond the stuttering toolbox: The concept of meta-therapy. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, in press.
Gore, K. & Luckman Margulis, C. (2022). 3Es: An all-inclusive stuttering therapy tool. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 7, 716-727.
Luckman, C., Wagovich, S.A., Weber, C., Brown, B., Chang, S., Hall, N.E., & Bernstein Ratner, N. (2020). Lexical skills and lexical diversity in children who stutter. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 63, 1-14.


Each semester, The Penn State Thespian Society puts on our semi-annual Children’s Show performed in Schlow Library! C-Show, as we lovingly call it, is the perfect place for anyone who loves to write, loves to be hands-on, or simply loves to see a child smile while watching their favorite character come to life. We convert a children’s story to perform for the children of the local community by, like our mainstage shows, putting on a completely student-run production. Our Fall 2023 show is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie! If you have any questions contact the Children’s Show chairs at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Into the Light of Day
A Collection of Short Stories
Almost everyone, with a little prodding, can identify a moment or two from their past that altered their outlook or redirected their life. Often they recall not only where they were or what they were doing at the time, but also vivid, accompanying details--the whine of an over speeding engine, the tang of cheap liquor in a broken, discarded bottle, or the sparkle of a handful of diamonds.
This collection of short stories, the author’s second work, catalogs ten of these moments plucked from the lives of ten individuals, some relatives, others lifelong friends, and still others recent acquaintances. Though fictionalized, the stories, derived from the contributors’ memories, remain true to the original facts, times, and places. In sharing these moments, the author hopes to inspire others to remember and preserve the signal moments of their own lives.
Published January 2013
from "Runners", one of ten stories in the collection:
She remembered her mother’s crying most of all. At times, the weeping bordered on hysteria, her mother’s head hidden in the crooks of her arms, her shoulders heaving under their burden of grief. At others, the sobs, stifled behind lace-trimmed handkerchiefs with flowers embroidered in their centers, were sobs Celia heard only if she were silent, waiting for them. The men did not cry. Not Alvin’s friends. Not even his father. Perhaps, she thought, her mother had cried their share, tacking their grief on to hers long after the accident.