For those interested, here are the meeting times of several of the writing groups that meet in the Des Moines area:
Borders Books and Music: Every Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., 4100 University Ave., West Des Moines.
West Des Moines Writers: 10 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays at the West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines.
Beaverdale Books: The first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., 2629 Beaver Ave. Suite 1, Des Moines.
If anyone has information on any others, please forward them to me. As you know, a writing group is a great way to not only get feedback on your writing, but to get you into a writing routine. Try one out!
“. . . Manno assembles a wonderful cast of characters, characters as lovable for their flaws and quirks as for their ability to solve a baffling murder case . . . [a] delightful, humorous feel-good mystery with a clever twist. . .”
“We are pleased to welcome Harlequin, and all of its imprints, back onto our Approved Publishers list. Harlequin has agreed to abide by all of our existing criteria for inclusion. This means that Harlequin books, including those published within the last year, are eligible for Edgar consideration and their authors for active status MWA membership.”
As you recall, MWA suspended Harlequin from its approved publisher list last December due to the operation of its vanity press subsidiary. Apparently that dispute has been resolved and authors who publish through Harlequin will continue to be eligible for active membership in MWA. As you may recall, the paperback edition of Murder Most Holy was published by a Harlequin imprint, World Wide Mystery. This was in 2008, several years before the dispute erupted. The hard back version was published in 2006 by Five Star, an approved publisher, who is also publishing my latest, End of the Line, due out in June (don’t forget to get your pre-order in to Amazon!).
MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA and St. Martin’s Minotaur have announced their annual First Crime Novel Competition. It is open to any writer who has not been published in any genre before and is not under contract with a publisher. The story must involve a murder or other serious crime and manuscripts must be no less than 220 typewritten pages (approximately 60,000 words. The winner will be offered a publishing contract with Minotaur Books. Entry forms with specific rules must be requested by November 12, 2010 at Minotaur Books/MWA Competition, St. Martin’s Minotaur, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. An on-line copy of the rules can be found here on the MWA website.
THE LOVE IS MURDER Mystery Conference has announced a first ever short story writing contest. It is open to authors who have never been published in fiction in any medium, the story must be in the crime, suspense, thriller, or horror genre and the maximum word count is 5,000 words. Deadline is July 16. Further details can be found on the Love Is Murder website under the “Events” tab. Winners will be announced at Love Is Murder (February 4-6, 2011, Rosemont, Ill. ) and will be published in the February issue of CrimeSpree Magazine.
Another first for Love Is Murder is a track on the graphic novel. An expert panel will teach the nuts and bolts of this widely popular genre. So if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to produce such a story, this will be the place to find out.
Love Is Murder, as I’ve said before, is the almost perfect conference for would-be mystery writers. There is ample time to meet with editors and agents and to pitch their work. If there is only one conference that you can attend, this is the one. Hope to see you there!
Author / Attorney / Professor -- click on the photo to go to Mike's website.
Buy Mike's Book:
A man is found murdered on a city transit bus in the days leading up to Christmas; his former bank is out thousands, his trophy wife has a drug problem and his ex-wife can’t get their marriage annulled. Now solve the murder before the snow gets too deep!
Mike is a lawyer in West Des Moines and teaches law and government at Upper Iowa University. He lives with his wife, Luanne, who is an asset and procurement manager for a national mortage company. They live with their two “best friends,” Bo and Buster. He is also an amateur ventriloquist and has done numerous school shows and has also appeared at the Iowa State Fair. For nine seasons he raced Formula Vees with SCCA. Murder Most Holy is his first book in a planned series featuring Deputy Attorney General Parker Noble.
Mike writes a monthly column for the Catholic Mirror in Des Moines. You can check them out here.
Mike also writes an occassional legal column for The Wanderer, a national Catholic weekly. For subscription information contact: The Wanderer Press, 201 Ohio Street, St. Paul, MN 55107,(651) 224-5733, or the paper’s website.
What reviewers said about Mike's first mystery, Murder Most Holy:
“…a steady, engrossing read.” Mystery Scene Magazine
“I’ll be watching for more books by this author.” Crime Spree Magazine
“Fans will enjoy this lighthearted whodunit and want more. . .” Midwest Review of Books
Want a copy of Mike's first book, Murder Most Holy?
You can get an autographed hardcover copy of Mike’s first book sent to any address in the United States. Send $15 to: Mike Manno, PO Box 27065, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.
More praise for Mike's new mystery, End of the Line
“The always entertaining trio of Parker, Stan and Buffy are back and in top form . . . Manno delivers another witty, smart whodunnit with his second installment of the Parker Noble series. END OF THE LINE is a compulsive must-read mystery lovers will devour!”
"Mike Manno has given us a lot to like in End of the Line. A wonderful mystery, plenty of twists, it's also a story filled with humor, human interest, and a cop-hero you'd love to swap stories with over a couple of beers -- or some bad station house coffee."
David J. Walker, Edgar-nominated author of the l Foley and Wild Onion, Ltd.Series
Snail Mail: PO Box 27065, West Des Moines,Iowa 50265


2-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8602, Japan Hitotsubashi University History Archives
You can visit us at the 1st floor of the Clocktower Building in Kunitachi Campus. You are recommended to make a contact with us before your visit.
We will confirm beforehand the location and the status of the materials which you are looking for. Some of the materials may be impossible to use such as ones that contain personal information, etc. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
We publish a newsletter.
The full text is available through the HERMES-IR (Hitotsubashi University Repository), Special Collections.
You can download pdf file of the newsletter by clicking the "Link to the whole of the issue" written on the each issue.
In the year 1962, former University President, Taizo Takahashi suggested a plan of Hitotsubashi University History Archives. For the 100th anniversary of the University, "Hitotsubashi University Academic History Materials", "Hitotsubashi University Academic History", and "Hitotsubashi University Chronology" have been published. Also, on the occasion of the 120th anniversary, "Hitotsubashi Daigaku 120 nenshi: Captain of Industry o koete" (The 120 Years' History of Hitotsubashi University) was published in 1995. Based on 120-Years', 120 and 5 Years' was rewritten and enlarged in English. On these backgrounds "Hitotsubashi University, 1875-2000: a hundred and twenty-five years of higher education in Japan" was published in 2000 by Macmillan Press.
On April 1st, 2004, at the time of incorporation of a National University, "Hitotsubashi University School History Publication Grant Management Internal Regulations" was not took over by Hitotsubashi University and then the "School History Publishing Committee" was dissolved. Since then, the History Archive has been managing the collection of on-campus materials, by assigning Director of the University Library to the “Informal-Director” of the Archives.
Meanwhile, on July 12, 2006, former Director of the University Library, Osamu Saito shared "his thoughts on the University Archive" at the Advisory Panel, and they reached an agreement.
Meanwhile, on July 12, 2006, the former Director of the University Library, Osamu Saito shared his "thoughts on the University Archive" at the Advisory Panel, and they reached an agreement.
On March 19, 2014, the "150-Year History Preparation Room of the Hitotsubashi University" was established under the University President's decision and the Director of the University Library appointed Professor Yoshiki Enatsu as the Director. In April 2014 University Library founded the "Kodaira Research Library and Archives" and set up the "150-Year History Preparation Room" in the library.
On January 1st, 2023, the Vice President of the University holds of Director of the University History Archives under the University President's decision In addition, the General affairs department set up a "School History Archives" section.


Dede muses about life in Oregon and beyond. She has regularly blogged since 2016 and can’t seem to stop. Sometimes she also publishes books: you might not have heard of them….until now!
- Then, Now, and In-Between: Place, Memories and Loss in Oregon, February 2020, (non-fiction)
- Beyond the Ripples, May 2019, Bedazzled Ink (literary fiction)
- My Music Man, October 2017, Bedazzled Ink (memoir)
Available at all online outlets, many libraries and some very special bookstores near you.


Since 1964, St. Rose of Lima School has been educating children, encouraging them to reach for their highest goals. Today, St. Rose of Lima is a community of almost 300 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school’s bright and dedicated staff guides our students to learn, discover, and thrive.
The history of St. Rose of Lima School is deeply woven into the roots of Simi Valley itself. St. Rose of Lima Church, established in 1921, was originally located at a now-historic site in Strathearn Park, where the primary building still stands. The parish had a wide reach, and is community grew quickly. By the late 1950s, the church’s pastor, Father Patrick McDonagh, realized that the community needed more spiritual and educational support to meet current and future needs. He and his parishioners had a vision of creating a larger church and an adjoining school, along with supporting facilities such as a rectory and a parish hall. Once the master plan was set, parishioners began pledging funds immediately.
Growing to Serve a Dynamic Community
In January 1964, after much prayer and patience, the church and school’s groundbreaking ceremonies took place. St. Rose of Lima School officially opened its doors on September 14, 1964, serving 213 students. The brand new parochial school was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame and one lay teacher. Sister Mary Rose Anthony (Sister Rose) was appointed as the school’s founding principal. She continued to serve the school in various capacities for more than 50 years.
The school’s formal dedication was celebrated on June 16, 1968, led by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal McIntyre. The parish hall was completed in 1975, giving the community a place to gather for social events and celebrations.
The community grew at such a rapid pace that an expansion was soon in the works. In 1990, the school received a new wing, a project headed by then-pastor, Father Michael Bunny. The expansion added a music room, a library, a faculty lounge, and adult and youth ministry centers to the school.
Leading Toward the Future
Father Joseph Shea became the pastor of St. Rose of Lima in July 2008. Following an intensive search, John Sanders was appointed principal of the school in August 2010. Mr. Sanders, an award-winning teacher and principal, brought a wealth of skills, qualifications, and experience to the school at both the elementary and middle school levels. Mr. Sanders has great expertise in math and science programs, research-based instructional strategies, hands-on science instruction, behavior management, and improving student learning. With a proven track record of success, Mr. Sanders is driving St. Rose of Lima to new heights, focusing on technology improvement, professional development, and innovative learning initiatives. He has already implemented an Accelerated Reader Program, Panther Positives Program, and Art Masters Program. He has also administered intensive teacher training in Thinking Maps and Research Based Learning Differences between boys and girls. He is spearheading St. Rose of Lima’s plan to become a leading-edge 21st Century school. Technology upgrades include wireless Internet access, LCD projectors, document cameras, and wireless tablets.
Students and their families know St. Rose of Lima School as a school with outstanding academics, a strong spiritual base, and a welcoming, supportive community. Thanks to an amazing staff, the school has a well-earned reputation as a place where students receive an excellent high school-preparatory education complemented by Catholic values and all the extras—in a nurturing, family environment. St. Rose of Lima School continues to thrive in its efforts to meet the needs of students, families, and the community.


Author, historian, podcaster
L.E. Mearman is a historian and author of the upcoming historical fantasy novel Lyoness Rampant.
From a young age, she could be found in the dusty corners of her local library, reading biographies of kings and queens of old.
She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and again in 2010 with a Masters of Library and Information Science. She most recently worked as a Military History & English instructor and Librarian.
While she loves stories of all kinds, she focuses on historical fiction and historical fantasy, using her extensive knowledge of the medieval world to bring her characters and setting alive.


PRESS - FEATURES
This is a list of some places where Jade has been featured through podcasts, articles, and interviews.
Writing your own story (Into Two Languages) with Being All Of Us Podcast. June 2021
This week’s guest on Being All of Us, Jade Cintrón Báez, embodies a lot of what we try to do on this podcast as she embraces all sides of who she is. She tells me how she grew into her full identity as an “Americubaricuan”, how she started her Youtube show, ¡Looking Bilingüe!, what it was like to be a Latina in Spain, and how she learned to trust herself and take control of her script and her story.
FREE LIBRARY PHILADELPHIA
During Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of those who have immigrated to the United States and their descendants. June 2021
DIALOGUES IN AFROLATINIDAD with Michele Reid-Vazquez, Ph.D. March 2021
This episode spotlights Jade Cintrón Báez, a Bilingual Early Childhood Literacy Specialist for The Free Library of Philadelphia and host of ¡Looking Bilingüe! a storytelling series on Youtube that focuses on Latinx empowerment and cultural celebration.
INSPIRED PROFICIENCY PODCAST WITH ASHLEY UYAGUARI with Jay, June 2020
THE LIGHTER SIDE WITH JAY
Jade Cintron-Americuberican Thespian March 2020
Jade Cintron is a tri-lingual, fierce Latina woman who has turned her love for theater and education into a career. After graduating college, she went to Barcelona with barely anything to her name. Eight years later, she returned with a vengeance.
Drexel University Arts Administration Graduate Association May 2018
Autism & The Arts: Cultivating Artisitic Opportunities for All by Jade Cintrón.
RUTGERS COMMUNITY ARTS
MEET JADE CINTRON, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RUTGERS SUMMER ACTING CONSERVATORY March 2017


The Story of Lucy Gault, by William Trevor
9/10, a beautifully told story of a girl’s life in Ireland
I was introduced to William Trevor in my first fiction workshop, with a short story “Death in Jerusalem,” about an Irish priest who travels to the Holy Land with his brother. In that story, the brother is reluctant to leave his ailing mother, as he’s her only companion; the priest is more carefree and pushes him to come along.
“The Story of Lucy Gault” has the same rich sense of character and place, set in a small village in the hills of Ireland where the Gaults have lived for years. Their time has been peaceful, if not prosperous; Trevor recounts a stretch over which a good portion of their fields were lost to neighbors in “a series of disastrous card games.” This sounds like an amusing throwaway detail, but it is more than that. The history of the Gaults, and of Lucy, is shaped by tragicomic events like this one, and Trevor has a magnificent, gentle touch in his rendering of the characters who grow from that history.
The events of the book are set in motion when the Gaults’ home is attacked by local youths, because the captain served in the British army and took a British wife. This was just before the Irish Civil war, when tensions were high. A number of other families have already left Ireland, but the Gaults stubbornly remain–until their daughter, Lucy, wanders into the surf and is drowned. Grief-stricken, they leave for England but decide to wander Europe, leaving no forwarding address.
Lucy, however, did not wander into the ocean but the woods, where she broke her ankle and nearly starved to death before being found, a day after her parents left. The two servants left behind to tend the estate bring her back and raise her in her family home, while various parties attempt in vain to contact her parents. Lucy grows up with a sense of guilt at the pain she’s caused them with her foolishness, in desperate need of forgiveness. How she attains it, and what she does with it, are at the core of this lovely, sad book.
Trevor’s writing is beautiful and gentle, evocative of the beauty and poverty of Ireland and the people who inhabit it. His vivid descriptions and just slightly larger than life events and personalities make the book a pleasure to read; while you ache for Lucy, you can’t help but envy her life, as she makes the best of her predicament. Subtly, Trevor takes us through the ages and the changes in Ireland, which have little effect on Lucy herself, but serve as backdrop to the constant life she crafts for herself.


- Hinduism is variously defined as a "religion", "set of religious beliefs and practices", "religious tradition" etc. For a discussion on the topic, see: "Establishing the boundaries" in Gavin Flood (2003), pp. 1-17. René Guénon in his Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1921 ed.), Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, proposes a definition of the term "religion" and a discussion of its relevance (or lack of) to Hindu doctrines (part II, chapter 4, p. 58).
- The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. Ed. John Bowker. Oxford University Press, 2000; The modern use of the term can be traced to late 19th century Hindu reform movements (J. Zavos, Defending Hindu Tradition: Sanatana Dharma as a Symbol of Orthodoxy in Colonial India, Religion (Academic Press), Volume 31, Number 2, April 2001, pp. 109-123; see also R. D. Baird, "Swami Bhaktivedanta and the Encounter with Religions", Modern Indian Responses to Religious Pluralism, edited by Harold Coward, State University of New York Press, 1987); less literally also rendered "eternal way" (so Harvey, Andrew (2001). Teachings of the Hindu Mystics. Boulder: Shambhala, xiii. ISBN 1-57062-449-6. ). See also René Guénon, Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1921 ed.), Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, part III, chapter 5 "The Law of Manu", p. 146. On the meaning of the word "Dharma", see also René Guénon, Studies in Hinduism, Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-69-3, chapter 5, p. 45
- Resources for Scholars and Students
- Dharma Central's facts about Hinduism
- All About Hinduism by Swami Sivananda (pdf)
- Heart of Hinduism: An overview of Hindu traditions
- Information on Hinduism or Santana dharma


Today is Uzeyir Hajibeyov’s birthday
He is a prominent Azerbaijani composer, music-scientist, publicist, dramatist, pedagogue, and public figure, founder of modern Azerbaijani professional music and national opera.
In 1920, the composer’s name was included in the list of 59 people to be shot. As a result of the efforts of Uzeyir Hacibyov’s brother-in-law, Hanefi Teregulov and Nariman Narimanov, the list was canceled and the composer’s name was removed.
Uzeyir bey Hacıbeyov used the signatures of “U”, “Filankes”, “Behmankes” in his works and writings. He is the first person to record more than 300 folk songs in Azerbaijani music history. His brothers Zulfugar Hajibeyov and Jeyhun Hajibeyli, his friends from seminary, intellectuals of that time, Azerbaijani masters Huseyn Arablinski, Huseyngulu Sarabski, Abdurrahimbey Hagverdiyev, Hanafi Teregulov, and others helped him to compose a national opera in Azerbaijani language.
In 1921, U.Hajibeyov organized the first music school for Azerbaijani students in Baku – Azerbaijan State Turkish Music School (later it turned into a technical school). In 1927 he published the first collection of “Azerbaijani Turkish folk songs” with Muslim Magomayev. Uzeyir Hajibeyov is also the founder of the first folk instruments orchestra under the Azerbaijan Radio Committee in 1931.


Great British Railways
We at Infinitive Group were very excited by the release of the Great British Railways Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail released by the UK Government in May 2021. Several members of the Infinitive Group team have specific learning disabilities, and find it easier to listen to documents than to read them. In order to make this document more accessible, and ensure that those with visual impairments, issues processing written information, or just those who prefer to listen to audio rather than reading all have equal access to the information, we had the document read into an audio book. We are freely releasing this audio book under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence from Creative Commons, which means that you are welcome to Share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) or Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) provided you attribute the content to us, use it only for non-commercial purposes, and distribute the content under the same licence. For commercial use please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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This cover is based on the binding for a book titled Chroniques, published by Salel Binder in Paris in 1514.
The exuberance of the design reflects the splendour of the Renaissance approach to decoration. In this green-blue journal cover you may see the intricacies of your own stories.
PAGE COUNT: 128 Pages
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Here is a collection of all the materials that can help you to understand the design philosophy of Nervos CKB in deep.
These are all the important papers the illustrate the design of CKB.
Nervos is initiated to be a community driven project. It uses a request for comment process for the community to propose changes to the Nervos protocol. In Nervos RFCs repo you can find all the related information and the existing RFCs.
Here you can find some blog posts that introduce features and designs of Nervos CKB.
Token Economic Model
Programming Model - Cell Model
Virtual Machine - CKB-VM
Consensus Algorithm - NC-Max
Here are some videos that introduce CKB components and designs.


Welcome, teachers. This page contains resources and activities for students regarding Juristac, Amah Mutsun history, and related subjects. There are two sets of materials available.
Below you will find six lesson plans in PDF format that are tailored to a high school learning level. Although these materials were developed with high school standards in mind, they can easily be adapted for use in many different grade levels and instructional settings.
There are also seven “mini lessons” designed for use by upper elementary-aged students. These PowerPoint-based lessons provide engaging activities and can serve as an introduction to the issues surrounding Juristac for readers of any learning level.
We invite and encourage your feedback and stories of classroom experiences while teaching with these materials. Please contact us by email at curriculum [at] protectjuristac.org.
Juristac curriculum: Activities and study guides
The following activities and exercises are aligned with the English Language Arts (ELA) and History/Social Studies Common Core State Standards. In these activities, you will find opportunities to engage your students in meaningful research into local history, reflective discussion, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. We have prepared a Standards Alignment Guide (PDF, 3 pages) that provides a detailed list of standards aligned with the activities and a chart outlining which standards are covered by each assignment.
Amah Mutsun Youth Walk for Juristac MINI-LESSON Slideshows
Learn more about the Amah Mutsun and Juristac through these seven engaging multi-media slideshow-based lessons that follow the route of the Youth Walk for Juristac.
Additional resources for educators
This list will be expanded periodically. Email us if you are looking for resources around a particular topic related to Juristac or the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band that you are not finding here.
- Amah Mutsun Tribal Chairman Valentin Lopez’s Perspective on Juristac by Stanford Journalism—3 minutes, 2020.
- Juristac: A short film by Ariel Bobbett— 4 minutes, 2018.
- Here and Now— by Bay Area Open Space Council, 2015. 18 minutes. Documents the work of the Amah Mutsun Land Trust and Tribal Stewardship Corps.
- Excavating the past; Improving the future— UC Berkeley, 2018. 4 minutes. Portrays ongoing collaboration between the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and UC Berkeley archaeologists and anthropologists.
- UMUNHUM by Plus M Productions, 2017. 11 minutes. Featuring the story of the return of the Amah Mutsun to their sacred mountain in Santa Clara County, Mt Umunhum.
- Beyond Recognition: “A film exploring the quest to preserve one’s culture and homeland in a society bent on erasing them”—featuring one of the Amah Mutsun’s neighboring tribes, the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. 25 minutes, 2014. Available via streaming and DVD.
- Telling the Truth About California Missions, Classroom Edition (featuring Valentin Lopez, Elias Castillo, Mark Day)
- Videos from December 2018 Protect Juristac panel in Morgan Hill
- Additional videos on this Protect Juristac YouTube playlist
Wildlife corridors / landscape linkages
- Stuart Weiss presentation on wildlife impacts of the proposed Sargent Quarry (Dec. 2018 video)
- Bay Area Critical Linkages Map
- Critical Linkages: Bay Area and Beyond (Report – 50mb PDF):
- Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan
Amah Mutsun and Ohlone
- Rekindling The Old Ways: The Amah Mutsun and the Recovery of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (Bay Nature article)
- Contemporary Ohlone History (article)
- Ohlone/Costanoan Indians of the San Francisco Peninsula and their Neighbors, Yesterday and Today— by Randall Milliken, Laurence H. Shoup, and Beverly R. Ortiz. National Park Service, 2009. Individual chapter PDFs on NPS website
- “No Somos Animales”: Indigenous Resistance and Perseverance in Nineteenth Century Santa Cruz— by Martin Adam Rizzo. Unpublished dissertation, September 2006.
- Justice for Juristac: Using International and Comparative Law to Protect Indigenous Lands— article in the Santa Clara Journal of International Law (2020)
- Mutsun-English English-Mutsun Dictionary, mutsun-inkiS inkiS-mutsun riica pappel— full 677 page PDF of dictionary available for free download.
- The Case of California’s Amah Mutsun by E. Richard Hart, published in the journal Western Legal History, 2003 — a scholarly review of the legal history of the dispossession of Mutsun people from their ancestral lands, with a focus on the case of Rancho Juristac (Sargent Ranch)
- An Eco-Archaeological Study of Late Holocene Indigenous Foodways and Landscape Management Practices at Quiroste Valley Cultural Preserve, San Mateo County, California
- Ohlone elders and youth speak: Restoring a California Legacy
Related curriculum resources
- Standing on Sacred Ground film series teaching resources from the Berkeley-based Sacred Land Film Project: Teacher’s Guides and Discussion Guides
- California’s First Mass Incarceration System: Franciscan Missions, California Indians, and Penal Servitude, 1769–1836. Benjamin Madley, 2019 (34 pages)
- California Indian History Curriculum Coalition (CIHCC) resource list
- Run4Salmon 4th Grade Curriculum
- The East Bay Regional Park District’s Native Peoples Map Brochure by District Naturalist Beverly R. Ortiz
Distance instruction tips for educators
- Zoom: Getting Started With Breakout Rooms (within a Zoom class or meeting)
- Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton) support: How to create and manage breakout rooms | How to share a YouTube video within a conference
- Blackboard Collaborate: How to use Breakout Groups
- D2L: Breakout Rooms overview
- Zoom 101 for Teachers
- Tips & Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom (2 page PDF from Zoom)


The see-saw of wellbeing
Factors influencing learning advisor wellbeing and happiness, in and outside of our work
Keywords:tertiary education, learning advising, wellbeing
Wellbeing is a commonly-used term—but what does it mean for tertiary learning advisors (TLAs), especially in the context of our professional practice? This paper reviews wellbeing literature in the disciplines of psychology, occupational health, and education, and discusses prominent models and definitions of both general and workplace wellbeing. It introduces a definition of wellbeing that proposes that individuals may manage and enhance their wellbeing by increasing or decreasing their psychological, physical and social resources and challenges, and relates this to the rewards and challenges of our TLA work, identified in recent TLA literature. This paper also examines the internal and external factors that influence an individual’s wellbeing, such as their ways of coping with stress, personal traits, and personal resources and challenges, and suggests that individuals may manage and enhance their wellbeing by engaging in positive intentional activities of their choosing. While the wellbeing literature does offer some positive activities and strategies TLAs can use, there is a need for further research in the area of TLA wellbeing, particularly in relation to the emotional element of our TLA work.


There is something eternally satisfying in closing the back cover of a hard copy book. Especially when the book was such an enjoyable read.
In this age of reading books on Kindle, iPad, printer paper or listening via serial podcast or audio book format, reading a good old fashioned book still has so much emotional content tied up in it. Perhaps the millennial generation will/does feel different, but for we of the Pong generation I think the physical book will always remain a comfortable thing. I love reading on my mobile device and there are some books I truly prefer that way. But not Elements of Scrum.
I had just laid the book down, flipping through the final index pages with an all too satisfied grin of completion. Staring at the blank screen of OneNote I was trying to mentally compose just what I would say about my experiences reading the book.
And like any unasked for distraction, Hogarth wandered by just as I was preparing to type.
“Whuz thad?” he said. At least I assume he did, the spray of partially eaten donuts made it hard to tell.
I looked down at the book, “Elements of Scrum, I just finished reading it.”
Smiling brightly, Hogarth grabbed the book up. “Ooh, the periodic table, I love the periodic table!”
I sighed, “No, Hogarth, not chemistry elements. It’s a book on the fundamentals of the Scrum Methodology.”
“Oh, so elements like Scrumium, Standupum, TDDine, and Taskon?”
“Go away, Hogarth…”
The Elements of Scrum, by Chris Sims and Hilary Louise Johnson
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Chris Sims in action. Chris is the founder/head coach for Agile Learning Labs. A self professed former, aspiring rock star and software coder, Chris’ real talent lie in his ability to engage a room. His coaching style is very dynamic and engaging. Anyone looking to sit at the back of the room and soak up some knowledge, should not attend one of Chris’ trainings. If you want to roll up your sleeves and walk away with hands on practical knowledge, Chris is your man.
My biggest question, when I picked up EoS, was if Chris could take that in person coaching style and translate it to the printed word. I had my doubts. Chris is a hands on trainer, I don’t think I’ve seen him use more than a half dozen PowerPoint slides, ever.He’s a phone first, email days later, kind of guy and I wondered if he’d be able to distill down his thoughts to a cohesive print product. Chris, however, is a smart coach and in collaborating with Hilary I think he found the person who could focus his in person stories and translate them to the printed medium.
EoS is a great mix of approachable writing, great anecdotes and simple pictures, both the ones drawn into the book and the pictures the words easily formed in my head. The nearly 200 pages flew by quickly while giving me some excellent new perspectives on the use of Scrum. For readability I found it outstanding.
Elements is not a complete “how to” book of Scrum, that’s not the goal of the book. It’s laid out a lot like one of Chris’ trainings, and will give any reader a strong foundation in the basics of Scrum. Even though I’ve taken scrum master certification and have been an active agilest for some time now, I still came away from this book with a deeper knowledge of Scrum’s core fundamentals. That says a lot for a $30 book, that it can still teach you some new ideas after taking a two day training class.
The final positive point I can give it is where it will live, now that I’ve read it. EoS will find a place on my ready reference shelf in my office cube. When I need to check something on Scrum, it’s only an arms length away and finding information in it is google easy.
Well worth the cover price.
Thank you and talk to you next time when I’ll share with you my “Pot Hole Project Management” philosophy.
Veteran, the Project Manager wars
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Who is Hogarth? Read Blog 001 to find out all about my personal gorilla.


Montessori High School at University Circle was featured in Crain’s Cleveland Private School Planner. Published this past August and distributed with Crain’s, the profile emphasized how the MHS experience empowers students to embrace independence and make informed choices about their education.
Students at Montessori High School at University Circle benefit from an extended campus that boasts world-renown museums, cultural centers, gardens and libraries. Through a unique partnership arrangement, MHS students have membership access to many University Circle institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland History Center and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Students frequent the research libraries of Case Western Reserve University and the exhibits of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
MHS’s main campus is steps away from these institutions allowing classroom coursework to come alive with direct hands-on learning. The historic homes that comprise the main campus offer an intimate setting for classes and seminars, while fellow University Circle institutions make up an integrated ex-tended campus that takes students’ regular excursions far beyond a field-trip experience so students can fully immerse themselves in the life of this vibrant cultural and educational community.
See the whole spread here.


Famous Psychics – Jean Dixon
Probably the most famous psychic of our time was the ever popular Jean Dixon. On January 25, 1997, she passed away, but not before leaving a legacy that wont soon be forgotten.
Her most famous prediction, and probably the one that got psychics in general the most attention, was when she expected that President John F. Kennedy would die in office. As it turned out, Kennedy was assassinated while in Dallas Texas. Her actual prediction was that a democratic president elected in 1960, a tall young man with blue eyes and brown hair, would die in office. According to Dixon when interviewed she said that she told reporters that the president would be assassinated but they refused to print that part.
While she was alive, Dixon was an advisor to many famous celebreties including Ronald and Nancy Reagan. As a matter of fact, Nancy Reagan was regularly hounded by the press for her reliance on astrologers and psychics to set the presidents schedule. Jean Dixon was one of the people she relied on the most until one day she decided that Dixon had lost her powers and decided instead to align herself with Dixons competitor, Joan Quigley.
Dixon was also the author of seven books. She wrote her autobiography in addition as horoscopes for dogs, astrological cookbooks and several books on psychic occurrences. Dixon was one of the leading believers in ESP and was a well known influential Washington socialite.
After Kennedy was killed in 1963 the notoriety that hit Dixon because of it drove political columnist Ruth Montgomery to write a book called A Gift Of Prophecy: the exceptional Jean Dixon. This book told of hundreds of accurate predictions Dixon made throughout the years. The book was published in 1965 and sold more than three million copies. The publishing of this book turned Dixon into an overnight celebrity and made her much in need to do lectures, and ultimately prompted her to start her own syndicated horoscope column, which was printed in newspapers all over the world.
For some reason though Jean Dixon was the psychic that everybody loved to hate. Year after year were reports by countless people that Dixons predictions were bogus and that she had never made one that truly came true, including the one about Kennedys death. The woman was under continued attack in tabloids all over the country. A respected Mathematician by the name of John Allen Paulos coined what was known as the Jean Dixon Effect where people come up with a few accurate predictions but conveniently overlook the hundreds of false predictions that never come true.
The truth is, not all of Jean Dixons predictions came true. She expected that World War III would start in 1958 over some offshore Chinese Islands and that labor leader Walter Reuther would run for president in 1964 and that the Russians would land the first man on the moon.
Jean Dixon may not have always been accurate with her predictions but she will always keep one of the most colorful and well know psychics in history.


Prem-exam: The early bird exam will take place on Wednesday, May 23 2018, at 14:00 at the department of mathematics. Those intending to participate should register via e-mail and bring along notebooks with Maple.
• sylabus - the most important information about the course.
• Schedule of classes - weekly outlines of lectures and a special printable version of slides. We strongly recommend that you print them and take them with you to lectures.
• Information on midterms and project. Sample midterm.
• Semestral project for spring 2018 and given problem.
• Information on the final.
• Sample final test with Maple workbook. Practice problems for Maple. The official cheat sheet can be used during the final.
Important information for the start: The classes take place at room 459, where every student has a terminal connected to the kepler server. A basic manual is here. Every student will be given an account on the kepler server where you can play and do your semestral work. Further details will be supplied during classes.
Lecture notes for the course: Ordinary Differential Equations and Numerical Mathematics.
Table for practicing solution estimates for special right hand-side (linear ODE).
Solved problems on ODE's with detailed solutions.
Practice problems on ODE's and brief solutions.
If you want to use the library NumericalMethods on your computer, download the files
NumericalMethods.mla (library of procedures)
NumericalMethods.hdb (Help library)
and put them into the library folder of your Maple, the traditional place is .../Maple/lib/.
Warning: I do not use the latest version, so I found out too late that starting from version Maple 18, the Help database uses a new format. The library .hdb has to be converted to the .help format.
If this gives you trouble, here are help pages for the procedures.


The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary (KKLD)
The highly anticipated second edition of The Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (KKLD), published in May, 2013, retains all the features that made the original 1999 parent work so popular, but includes several enhancements. This includes core meanings, detailed character meanings, stroke order diagrams, cross-references to homophones, numerous compounds and examples, and a speedy indexing system. Yet it also includes numerous enhancements, including hundreds of new kanji reflecting recent revisions to the Jōyō and Jinmei Kanji lists (the sets of characters prescribed by the Japanese government for use in writing and in personal names). With 3,002 character entries—772 more than in the first print edition—this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of its kind.
With additional new features such as the use of Kana instead of Romanized Japanese, expanded coverage of nanori, or kanji readings found only in
names, thousands of additional compounds and other usage examples, and alternative forms of kanji when more than one is considered acceptable, the world finally has a kanji dictionary that addresses current thinking about literacy standards in Japan and one that can be used at every level of study from beginning to advanced.
The Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (KKD)
The Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (KKD) —a revised, expanded edition published in August, 2013 of Jack Halpern’s groundbreaking New Japanese-English Character Dictionary (published by Kenkyusha in 1990)—is the most complete, linguistically accurate, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind. The culmination of more than a quarter of a century of labor—over 100 man-years—this authoritative and easy-to-use dictionary has been celebrated the world over by students and teachers of the Japanese language for its wealth of detailed information on the meanings and usages of Sino-Japanese characters.
This revised, expanded edition includes the integration of 4,408 entry characters—almost 20% more than in the first edition. This includes all the government-prescribed Jōyō and Jinmei Kanji, as well as other important characters used in literature. The new edition also features more readings, meanings, synonym articles, usage notes, and vocabulary items than before. And, in keeping with modern Japanese-language curricula, character and compound readings are shown in kana instead of romanized Japanese.
The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary — iOS Version
The iOS version for the Learner’s edition was released in October, 2013 and is available for download now in the iTunes App Store. The application takes advantage of the iPhone and iPad’s advanced features to make the dictionary even easier to use by learners, while still being a faithful adaptation of the print edition. Users can search for characters by SKIP, by radical, by on and kun readings, as well as by English meaning. What’s more, unlike the print edition, users can opt to have Japanese readings displayed in either Romanized Japanese or kana. No kanji dictionary application on the market today offers such a full range of features in such a stunning, user-friendly interface.


“I had the pleasure of welcoming Alyson Budde into my library as a guest author. Once a week, for four weeks, she read her book entitled “StarWalker and the Fairy Queen” to grades two and four. Each week the students would buckle-in for their journey into space with their guide dog, StarWalker. In this fantasy novel, several different characters were introduced, including fairies, dragons, wizards and gnomes. The students were engaged and could not wait to see what the next chapter had in store. Alyson writes with vivid detail, bringing each unique character to life. Each chapter is a magical adventure.”
Stacey Robinett, Forest Ridge Elementary School/Optimum Learning Environments Charter School
Alyson is available to speak in classrooms, workshops, and author events to discuss creativity, the writing process, and talk about StarWalker and The Fairy Queen.
Click here to contact her for further inquiry.


So Apple hired UI designers away from Delicious Monster (yup, someone chose that name without owning the obvious domain — sigh) and then they created a books app that displays books on a wooden bookcase. And the wooden bookcase looks quite a bit like the wooden bookcase from Delicious Library (designed by said designers). I mean it looks like it’s made of wood, and it has shelves. Oh. My. God.
I happen to own a Delicious Library license and I never use it (those four books are the only ones I’ve added; it failed to recognize a fifth; and I scanned all but the first simply to create the screenshot for this blog entry). While it is a really neat piece of software (hold a barcode up to your webcam and, most of the time, “poof” it appears on the shelf) — it’s kind of a non-solution to a non-problem. If you know you own a book and can’t find it, how does it help? If you own a book but it’s missing, how does it help? If I wanted to run a small, infrequently used lending library featuring a quarter of a pretty good SF collection and lots of outdated technical books, well — it’s not really much use for that either. You can tell he’s hurting for designers though, since ALL CAPS have crept into some UI elements. Good grief.
Gosh darn it, Apple stole the idea of displaying books on a wooden bookcase! Thank you Paul Thurrott for alerting me to this injustice (I’m not linking to this idiocy).
By the way, back in 1996 I designed and prototyped multimedia laptop sales tools for insurance agents which, among other things, had a UI for displaying digital brochures and reference books. I’ll let you take a wild guess as to what UI metaphor we came up with. I created another similar prototype in 1997 for a former colleague working for IBM Consulting. Try again. Yeah, it’s a real original idea.
Robbed, I tells ya.


Craigentinny Bowling Club was established in 1896.
Since the early records of Craigentinny bowling Club were lost in a fire which ravaged the Clubhouse in 1950 we can do no better than quote from an account of the Clubs Jubilee Celebrations which appear in the “Edinburgh Evening News ” in 1946 and which accurately traced the club’s beginnings from 1896. The account was so impressive in its excellent content and presentation, that it was decided to use it in its entirety in our Centenary Brochure. Permission to use this article was readily granted by the “News” editor, who was further able to confirm that the account was indeed written by George Terris, a member and Past President of our Club and one time Sports Editor of the “Edinburgh Evening news”.It is our good fortune that the writings of a late member should provide a detailed and authentic record of the Clubs`s beginnings,which may well have been lost forever.
George Terris wrote as follows “Discontent is the spur that frequently shapes events large and small”. The launching of a new bowling club is a small thing in its way, it was the urge for something better that brought the progenitor of the Craigentinny Bowling Club into being.There were grumbles about the state of Corporations Regent Road green in the late nineties and a number of players who frequented it, decided that the one way to secure the conditions they desired was to acquire a green of their own.
They do not appear to have wasted much time on talk and after an unsuccessful quest for a piece of ground at Croft-an-Righ, they took to the heights and Parsons Green Bowling Green came into being in 1896, at the back of a big mansion house which gave the Club its name. Three rinks were laid out to begin with and three were added after a couple of year, so the Club was already firmly on it feet. Then the question of lease arose and a hint that the move for a new green was contemplated, was contained in the minutes of a special meeting of the members held in November 1905, when Mr.(late Councelor) Moscrip submitted a report regarding a suitable site west of Craigentinny Mausoleum , just off Portobello Road.
The decent from the breezy slopes of Queens Park was agreed upon , subject to certain preparatory work being undertaken by the superiors of the Craigentinny Estate. Terms were ultimately arranged and after numerous meetings concerned with financial commitments of the move, the green and its accessories were sold to the Postal Bowling Club in 1907. Work at the new green at Craigentinny had meantime been going ahead and it was formally opened on Saturday 2nd May 1908 by the late Baillie (later Sir Alexander) Stevenson, S,B,A. President that year. A change of hame brought a change name, Parsons Green becoming Craigentinny Bowling Club, about a month before the opening ceremony – three die-hards voting against the altered nomenclature.
The authenticity of George Terris`s writing in the “Edinburgh Evening new”, is further substantiated by an excerpt from the Post Bowling Clubs minutes which state – “in 1908 the Club took over the the present private green from Parsons Green Bowling Club, who had moved to Craigentinny to be reconstituted as the Craigentinny Bowling Club.”
Unfortunately the only tangible memento left from the Club`s early days is the Parsons Green Bowling Club Championship Cup presented by Harry G. Younger in 1897. This cup was in constant use until 1963 sadly there was no more space left to inscribe winners names and a new Champions Cup was purchased.


“Under the harvest moon,
When the soft silver
Over the garden nights…”
–Carl Sandburg, “Under the Harvest Moon”
It is appropriate that we begin our New Age anthology series with a work wholly dedicated to the mystic moon. She is the very symbol of magick itself. She calls to those who love the night & gives shelter and comfort to her nocturnal creatures. She watches over the rich dream-life of the world that gives rise to so many artistic works. She is inspiration. She is a guardian. She is a friend. How do you experience her light?
In Praise of the Mystic Moon is a New Age anthology exploring moon magick and lore from around the world. It is a collection of practical spells, everyday magic, contemplative works, dreamwork, rituals, recipes, poetry, and artwork celebrating the beauty of the moon.
We are seeking submissions of New Age nonfiction, short fiction, poetry, and artwork inspired by all things lunar. We are especially interested in spellwork, meditations, affirmations, and practical articles drawn from folklore, myth, and legend.
ALL writers, poets, and artists are eligible to submit work.
READY TO SUBMIT?


Good News for Seniors!
As more research on the effects of Iyengar yoga upon aging is published, the method is gaining trust in the medical community as a means of improving various aspects of health in seniors.
- A Controlled, 6-Month Trial: Comparing Iyengar Yoga with other forms of exercise - all participants were between 65 and 85 years old: 6 month Trial.
- A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial: A 12-week Iyengar Yoga Program Improved Balance & Mobility in Older People: 12 Week Program
- Effect of a Gentle Iyengar Yoga Program on Gait in the Elderly: Exploratory Study
Additional research covering the topics listed below can be found in the archives of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS): RESEARCH


Lloyd Music Ltd
is an independent music company. Our activities include recording, performance and publishing in four areas:
Albany Records (UK) - A classical music recording company, specialising in the music of George Lloyd (1913 – 1998). Operas, choral works, symphonies, concertos, chamber music, brass and wind music in a tuneful, accessible, 20th Century style.
The George Lloyd Music Library - publishes scores and performance material for works by George Lloyd, for hire or for sale. The Library also administers Lloyd's copyrights and the archive of biographical material.
The George Lloyd Society - Established in 2005 to administer the library and archive, to promote concerts, broadcasts and recordings, and as an information forum. Members receive discounts on recordings and library material, together with notification of forthcoming concerts, broadcasts and recordings, and a free CD, all for a modest one-off subscription.
Wildwood Acoustic - A diverse range of roots music - traditional, folk and contemporary. Wildwood also provides stage management, late-night acoustic music sessions, nomad tent venues, ceilidh band, dance callers, and the Wildwood recording studio and rehearsal rooms.
Wildwood administers the Full Moon Club, which meets each night of the Full Moon at various remote rural locations, for music, camp-fires, and moonlit conviviality.
Contact all departments:
Please use 'Contact Us',
write or phone:
Lloyd Music Ltd
PO Box 137, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0XD, UK Telephone 01539 824008


The Pony Express brought mail across barren desert, endless prairies, and over steep mountains from April 3, 1860 to October 24, 1861. The telegraph has often taken the most blame for the Pony ceasing operations, although there were other reasons. One-hundred-forty-five years later, the internet made the telegraph obsolete. The romance of that time lives on, in the memories of those who heard the tales of this great venture…
Mina Weston Anders bursts into her home to tell her great-granny that the telegraph is no more on January 27, 2006. A story unfolds, as Granny talks about an ancestor that Mina resembles…
Abigail Grace Weston's starry-eyed dream is to become the first female Pony Express rider. Ma, Pa, and six overprotective brothers won't even let her near the corral to train mustangs for the mail venture, so she gives up her dream to sneak out and talk to the ponies, teaching them to accept her weight on their backs.
Then her life changes and all her dreams are dust. Or are they?
She raced down the street, her sandy blonde hair streaming behind her. Mina Weston Anders had a very important message for one of the people she adored and couldn’t wait to pass it on.
At thirteen, she’d spent a lot of time studying the history of the Old West, and remembered a very important detail when their teacher told them that a thing people had used for one-hundred-forty-five years wouldn’t be around anymore.
“Hey, Granny!” Mina burst through the door of her northwest Georgia home. “Everybody’s talking about how there’s no more telegrams. Didn’t you tell me about them?”
Granny looked up from where she was knitting a baby blanket for the little brother Mina would soon have to look after. She hated the thought of sharing her house with another brother. Didn’t she already have five? Being the oldest, she was the one stuck with all the awful chores.
“What are you saying, child?” Granny leaned forward in the chair. “Are you saying that something killed the telegraph, that infernal contraption that sends telegrams?”
The saga of the Call family begins when twins, Matt and Jason, return to their home to find their parents dead and the family homestead burned to the ground at the hands of the Griswold gang. They send word to older brothers, Hank, Adrian and Brian and along with aid from a dubious Pinkerton agent, the Calls set out on the arduous road to justice.
Two weeks herding cattle into Denver and dealing with slick brokers, and now returning home had left twins Jason and Matt Call ready for a long, hot bath instead of the wake up splash from a freezing creek. The brothers rode tall in the saddles of their preferred horses; Jason on a Mustang with fire in its heart and Matt on a chestnut colored Morgan. Behind them, panting from the unaccustomed time in a saddle, another man clad in a brown checked suit, white shirt, red bow tie and wearing a bowler hat atop his balding head did his best to keep up with the twins. This man attached himself to the Call brothers once he heard who they were and where they were going. After a hurried explanation that left more questions than it answered, Harley Fistless admitted, very reluctantly, to working for the famous Pinkerton National Detective Agency. He then bragged that he'd never traveled past the Mississippi River prior to boarding a train a week earlier. All the Pinkerton's man would reveal as to why he had to ride with them was that he had to visit their pa for some unspecified but vitally important reason. Jason and Matt reluctantly agreed to put up with the pudgy stranger but vowed to discover Fistless' reasons for going to the Triple C Ranch before they arrived. The brothers had good reason to agree to a quasi-lawman along. Both carried enough cash in their saddlebags to keep their ranch going for another year.


by Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD, Stephen K. Tyring, MD, PhD, MBA
Stephen K. Tyring, MD, PhD, MBA addresses new options for combatting the epidemic of genital herpes, new options for herpes labialis, and the best approaches to prevention and treatment of herpes zoster.
Bonus Material: video
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- Non-invasive, In-vivo Lesion Assessment
- PDT: What's New? What's Next?
- Update on Keloids and Scarring
- Confronting Viral Diseases
- Dermatology Practice Efficiency: Technology to Personnel
- Better Treatment Outcome Through Adherence
- Cosmeceutical Science
- Cosmetic Fillers: Science and Technique with Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
- Rational Approaches to Treatment of Rosacea
- Medicolegal Issues in Dermatology
- HPV Infections in the Dermatology Clinic
- Psoriasis: Guidelines and Clinical Pearls
- Skin of Color
- Developments in the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
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Using ETCD CLI, the same can be dynamically updated in two files (VACCINE_ICD.json and ICD.json) without any service deployments.
Steps to update the vaccine name and its ICD-11 mapping:
Go to the specific folder where etcd files are available.
Open the files to add the new vaccine.
Run the command: vim VACCINE_ICD.json.
Run the command: vim ICD.json.
To reflect the change, run the command: ./updateConfigs.sh. It shows "OK OK OK...." This means that the etcd has been updated with new vaccine list successfully.
Create the certificate and generate the PDF with the new vaccine.


The Zappa Trust Announce that “Zappa Gear” and “The Hot RatsBook” will be released later this year.
Zappa Gear: The Unique Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Units, Keyboards And Studio Equipment by Mick Ekers, which will also feature a foreword by Dweezil Zappa. Offer an unprecedented inside look at the machinery behind his music. In addition to detailed presentation of the equipment, some of the pioneering iventors, engineers and entrepreneurs in the world of the music. Include also illustrations and 180 pictures of Zappa’s equipment. The book will be released on 15 November 2019 through Hal Leonard Corporation and it’s available to pre-order. For more details and pre-order.
Hot Rats Book: by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa will launch through Backbeat Books for the 50th anniversary of the Hot Rats album. It will feature unpublished photographs by Gubbin, the only photographer to document the studio sessions. The book also include an interview between Ahmet and Gubbin about the album and the last Mother’s Of Invention US show, which took place at Clevelannd’s Musicarnival on 10 August 1969. For more details and pre-order.


Written comment not previously provided to the Council or City Plannning Commission may be submitted on the Council’s website, www.NolaCityCouncil.com. Final vote to be taken no earlier than the Council’s April 9th meeting.
The Carrollton Courthouse has been vacant since December 2013 when the Audubon Montessori school moved to another campus. The Orleans Parish School Board is in the process of auctioning the site. Read more.
Councilwoman Head proposes expansion of HDCL into the Uptown/Carrollton area Read her proposal.
Carrollton Area Network (CAN) and Nix Public Library are sponsoring a photography contest March 1 through April 11, 2015. Amateur photographers of any age are eligible to participate. We are looking for photographs that capture the “Spirit of Carrollton.” Click for more information.


Join us for Family Fun and Learning Nights: Celebrate Children’s Book Week on Tuesday, May 17th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Have fun making and decorating your own books, comic book strips, and get crafty with Lexpecto Patronum - The Lexington Harry Potter Alliance. At 6:00 pm Kentucky author Patsi B. Trollinger joins us for a reading of 'Perfect Timing' followed by a book signing. Every family takes home a signed copy of 'Perfect Timing'. Dinner by Salsarita's Fresh Cantina and snacks are provided. Everything is FREE. See you there!
Registration is required for ALL Family Fun and Learning Nights. To register, please follow this link: http://carnegiecenterlex.org/youth-family-class/celebrate-childrens-books-week/?class-name=Celebrate%20Children%E2%80%99s%20Book%20Week&class-price=FREE
or call us at (859) 254-4175 ext. 21.
For families with children ages 3-12.


From acclaimed yoga teacher Guru Jagat comes a wildly cool, practical, and beautifully illustrated guide to applying the simple and super-effective technology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation to everyday life, upgrading your "operating system" inside and out.
With Invincible Living, Guru Jagat shares a radical way of understanding yoga—not just as something to do in practice, but as a broader principle for living. Candid, encouraging, and irreverent, Guru Jagat shows how Kundalini Yoga—which forgoes complex poses for energy-boosting, breath-driven exercises, quick meditations, and simple poses most of which you can do at your desk—can reset your life and well-being, regardless of your age or background.
Designed explicitly for everyday people, not ashram-going or gym-bodied yogis, fast, effective Kundalini techniques can be done anywhere, from the car to the conference room. There’s no need to have a bendy back or toned arms. You don’t even need a mat: just a quiet space to clear your head, and as little as a minute out of your day.
From beauty and self-care to work and relationships, Invincible Living tackles both the mind—from mood elevation and stress reduction to renewed mental clarity—and the body—from anti-aging, and increased metabolism to amped up energy. Packed with tips, exercises, and step-by-step instructions and fully photographed and illustrated in Guru Jagat’s fresh, handmade-meets-hipster style, Invincible Living is fresh take on ancient wisdom: a must-have guide for anyone who wants simple, effective, tools for a supercharged life as taught by a uniquely compelling teacher who upends all preconceptions about yoga.


Supplementary Material for `Biclustering Models for Structured Microarray Data'
The supplementary material for `Biclustering Models for Structured Microarray Data' (Turner et al, IEEE/ACM Trans. Comp. Biol. Bioinf., 2005) provides the R code used to produce the results presented in the paper, based on the algorithm presented in `Improved Biclustering of Microarray Data Demonstrated through Systematic Performance Tests' (Turner et al, Comput. Statist. Data Anal., 2005). A copy of this material is provided here.
It should be noted however that this code is not fully documented and is not maintained. I would direct interested readers instead to the biclust package for R, which provides a number of biclustering algorithms, including a plaid function based on our algorithm.


Celebrate 50+ years of the World Series of Poker with a graphical, tabular, and textual ride through poker history with plenty of stories, statistics, and analysis. Browse by year, category, or player. Relive some of the greatest moments in WSOP history, read reviews of over 30 major books on the WSOP, and peruse many WSOP career, decade, year, and female records. Enjoy playing card decks of many poker greats including every Poker Hall of Famer, Woman in Poker Hall of Famer, Main Event Champion, and Main Event Runner-Up, with caricatures on the front and statistics and quotes on the back.
The Poker Omnibus W50P is now online (including all 2022 WSOP bracelet results)!
All of the above and much, much more are in the Poker Omnibus W50P!
Poker Omnibus W50P debuted as an iOS app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on June 15, 2019. Data has been updated through January 1, 2023 including all results from 2022. Please email inquiries to firstname.lastname@example.org.


“Meta for Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The two opposing families are now the...Star-Crossed
“Meta for the Star Wars series, both the old-school trilogy and the prequels. Duke Starcrawler...Space Battles
“Meta for the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien. The prequel title, The Hobbit, is...King of the Bracelets
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It is a very busy week for the Hospitality Committee! Joan Sambucci, Chairperson—along with her committee members—hosted a lovely and delicious luncheon for six new members of the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library (FVOCFPL). As Joan states, “Our New Members bring new energy, fresh ideas, and a new spirit to our organization. Welcome!
New Member Luncheon
National Library Week
Joan Sambucci—Hospitality Chairperson
Make sure you visit the Ocean City Free Public Library. It’s National Library Week! The Hospitality Committee will be in the Atrium where you can enter a drawing for a free beach tag and learn about the many programs our library has to offer!
Author Tea—Sold OUT!
Sales were steady and in the end…tickets for the Annual Author Tea—May 8, 2014 at the historic Flanders Hotel sold out! Attendees will enjoy HIGH tea and author, Carol Brill.
Barbara Weber—Co-Chair Author Tea
Rose Marie Ricci—Co-Chair Author Tea
It’s Time Once Again…For The Annual Author Tea!
With keen attention to detail and a focus on designing an informative and enjoyable afternoon tea, co-chairpersons, Barbara Weber and Rose Marie Ricci, are pleased to release the following information for this 2014 Annual Author Tea!
NEW Year, New Things…
Mark Your Calendar! The Annual Author Tea, sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library (FVOCFPL), will take place at the historic Flanders Hotel, Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 PM. New this year—attendees will enjoy HIGH Tea.
Carol Brill, author of Peace by Piece and Cape Maybe, will speak. Carol earned an MFA in creative writing from Farleigh Dickinson University. Find her blog at www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/
You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.
Monday, March 3, 2014 many schools celebrated Read Across America in honor of the birthday (actual birthday—March 2) of Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel—better known as Dr. Seuss. Read Across America began in 1997 as a way to celebrate Reading! Each year The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library (F&V)—along with community members—look forward to reading to K-3 Ocean City Primary School and Head Start students. Well, this year, Mother Nature intervened and the gift of snow thwarted our plans!
The F&V Read Across America BackStory…
This beloved F&V project requires lots of planning, coordination, and teamwork. Reading to the children is the highlight, but would not be possible without…
- Collaborating with the Ocean City Free Public Library (OCFPL)…Children’s Librarian, Leslie Clarke & F&V member, Pam Hepner, select books (3 different titles for each grade & Head Start)
- Ordering and receiving the books…funds come from F&V book sales
- Creating and copying letters to parents
- Gathering the bookmarks and book bags donated by the OCFPL
- Making Nameplates for each book
- Dividing books into grade levels, and then sub-dividing them into classrooms.
- Gathering grocery bags and boxes to hold the books as well as make the delivery to the school & classrooms so much easier…
- This year, on February 24, F&V volunteers—under the direction of Barbara Riggione, Read Across America Chairperson—met at the OCFPL to…
- Place a nameplate into each book
- Place the letter to Parents and a bookmark inside each book
- Put a prepared book into a book bag
- Put the number of book bags needed for each classroom into a grocery bag marked with the name of the teacher and the number of students
- Place the classroom-ready bags into a larger box, and then…
- Transport the boxes to Barbara Riggione’s car for eventual delivery to the school…but this year, we were lucky…
Ken Riggione showed up just in time to assist with the loading of the boxes into Barbara’s car. And, local firefighters—who were waiting for a meeting—generously offered to help! While we didn’t get to read to the students, we hope each student will enjoy this gift and will continue to develop a love for READING!
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library, wish to express our THANKS for all who participated in the Presidents’ Weekend Book Sale!
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Tender for Renovations to the City of Hamilton’s Central Library Second Floor Staff Work Room
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Interior renovations of the second floor space for the Hamilton Public Library are to be completed to expand upon the existing administration/office space into the adjacent storage area providing a consolidated open administration office space for the staff with a few private offices, kitchenette, staff lockers, storage, and an administration meeting room. The renovations will also include the upgrade of second floor main library lobby space floor finish to retro-plated concrete between the stairs, elevators, and administration/office space. The renovation design and finishes have been approached and prepared to provide a uniform design between the second floor and the renovations recently completed on the ground floor the Hamilton Public Library and
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along side of my wife, who found it much more readable compared to other
Japanese dharma books. So we decided we should read it side by side, me
with an English version and her with the Japanese. As I would expect, Thich
Nhat Hanh (TNH)does a wonderful job of artfully telling the story of the
Buddha and all was well untill after about 60% of the way through, the wife
got board siteing that it just seemed to go on and on a bit repettively:
"the Buddha went here; tought this, the Buddha went there; tought that; over
and over again.
I did not share her aversion and found the story done very skilfuly and
Again, as with other works by TNH, it would occasionaly leave me with the
feeling like I might get trampled by a herd of unicorns as they came down
from a rainbow bridge, which emerged from cotton candy clouds. But that is
I even think that there is deffinetly a place for this, particularly for
those of us who are so often stuck in the muck where lotus seeds draw their
TNH also did a great job of exploiting the old pali texts which he used as
his source materials to show that the Mahayana view was existant within
those old writings.
Whith this text I got a familiar story retold in eazy to understand verbage
that appealed to my sympathies.
I recommend it for those who are interested in the Buddha's story but not
nessesarily familiar, and those who are familiar with thePali cannon, and
are interested and seing it from the Mahayana viewpoint. Additionaly, I
think it is a good read for anyone who just likes a good story.
Yours from the sea,


For NS 532, you will be asked to use research evidence to write your discussion posts. This will require searching library databases for scholarly articles and may need you to describe your search process. Use this course guide to help you with finding evidence for your discussion posts.
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OneSearch is a library tool that searches all of our databases at the same time. You can search for journal articles or e-books.
Are you looking for a specific article or e-book? Type the title into the search box. When you click the search button, the results page will tell you if we have the article or e-book in full text.
Look for the PDF Full Text or Get it from MGH eTreadwell icons on the results page. Click on them to get to the full text.
Are you searching a topic? Type your keywords into the search box and click the Search button. Results will be ranked by relevancy. Use the limits on the left hand side to narrow down your results.
This term refers to a method of vetting articles or other materials most commonly for inclusion in a journal.
It involves having colleagues who are knowledgeable in a discipline examine articles before they are published, and it is a way to help verify that the research an article presents is sound and its conclusions logical.
In the health and social sciences, most often a primary source is a report of the results of an experiment or research study. The most common source format these take are published articles found in scholarly journals or conference papers.
Why Choose Primary Sources
Primary Sources represent the best evidence to support an argument. When you examine a primary source, you get to see all of the relevant information about the study as well as the authors' interpretation of the results of that study. You can then come to your own conclusions about the significance, relevance, and meaning of those results as they apply to your topics of interest. If instead you rely on the interpretations of another author, say from a literature review or other secondary source, you can run into trouble, because their point of view might cloud their interpretations and could lead you astray. Therefore, when you can, you will want to select primary sources to cite in your papers and other academic work.
Identifying Primary Sources
However, not everything published in a scholarly journal or presented at a conference will be a primary source. Here are some things to look for.


Sunday, June 26, 2011
First a wonderful presentation, from the very beginning. The preface, dedication, all of it. From 'an idle heart' to "under the shadow of the almighty' you captivated me. Your passion, desire, and love you have for the written word is demonstrated beyond the readers imagination. It lifts ones heart and takes us on a journey that only one can do when they have been blessed with a talent that only our Lord can give. And blessed are we the readers for you answering his call! This book is amazing and Jenifer I will highly recommend to anyone." - Shannon Wendler, Writer and Poet- Founder of www.Poetryclub.com
I was going to wait until I had read through it to send you a note so I could comment at the same time. That was a mistake. After taking a couple opportunities over the weekend to read into it, I realize this is a book not to consume, but to savor. The individual pieces demand reflection, which requires a quiet time and full attention…Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and others, through this special book.” John
In this book I see that Jennifer has wrangled in the electrifying bull of creativity to possess her words in a way that will speak to others deeply. She speaks to you in these pages from a place of strength and the calm assuredness that this is exactly what she would like to say. I hope you listen. Because by recording her truth, she has recorded our truth. So, take a moment and learn of your soul as you read the poetry of hers. Jennifer, you speak truth in a way that seems as though you are a hundred years old and have lived the lives of many. Your truth is unforgivingly raw, uncut crystal - like all truth that is worth telling. Thank you for sharing your gift of poetry with the world. Because, as we know, the world needs it. My favorite poem is My Brothers Wrestle.” --Jess Rimington, One World Youth Project
As a writer, I have carefully looked at these poems and believe that you will enjoy reading Preserve My Saltiness. You will enjoy reflecting on the threads of meaningful didactic and philosophical images, which help to enhance the encoded meanings. These poetic thoughts could only emanate from one who stayed close to grandma, picking eternal words of wisdom; I bet Jennifer did, as shown in these poems which are all her original pieces.” Isi Agboaye, Editor, Step Out Creatives
· Author: Jennifer Ehidiamen
· Paperback: 81 pages
· Publisher: Step Out Creatives Publications U.K; First Edition edition (20 Feb 2011)
· Language English
· ISBN-10: 1906963266
· ISBN-13: 978-1906963262
Preserve My Saltiness by Jennifer Ehidiamen is a collection of poems, featuring various topics. You will enjoy reflecting on the threads of meaningful didactic and philosophical images, which help to enhance the encoded meanings. Copies are now available in some local bookstores in Lagos-
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Don’t forget to share your comments after reading! THANK YOU!


In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to the incumbent President of our intent to open Clinton Presidential records in response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
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This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Alejandro Mayorkas. The Clinton Presidential records to be opened consist of emails and electronic records mentioning Alejandro Mayorkas. The bulk of the records consist of press material and communications regarding Mayorkas’ appointment as United States Attorney for the Central District of California in 1998, and Mayorkas’ involvement in the 1999 Buford Furrow case.01122023_Clinton-Archives-PRA-notification


All the Missing Girls (Paperback)
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Erschienen am 21.03.2017
Twenty-eight-year-old Nicolette Farrell returns to Cooley Ridge, North Carolina, ten years after her best friend Corinne disappeared without a trace. Nic plans to tie up loose ends and care for her ailing father, but she is soon plunged into a new drama that reawakens Corinne's case and breaks open old wounds that have not healed. A masterful psychological suspense in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock.


Does it Hurt? (Folly X.O. Press) coming June 2022.
Through a series of lyrical essays, Kaleena Madruga's Does It Hurt? confronts the meaning of both internal and external pain - how to discuss it, live with it, understand it, and in the end how to surpass it. Her journey of introspection traverses heartbreak and depression, survives the trial of a female body in agony, and ultimately finds a way to respond honestly to the question she has been asked over and over since childhood: does it hurt?
Two Aliens (Crazyhorse, November 2021)
Nerves (Pile Press, October 2021)
Emily Sweet is a F*cking Idiot (Feels Blind, January 2021)
Lobsters (3Moon, January 2021)
A Thesaurus (Interstellar, January 2021)
Born (Conium Review, December 2020)
Speak Softly, Do Well (Low Theory, December 2020)
Bad Luck (Pest Control, November 2020)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (ARC, November 2020)
Two Essays (MAKE, November 2020)


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Edited by Robert Hunter and published The Law Reviews. It covers the legal framework of different countries in civil and criminal matters on fraud, tracking and recovery of assets. Prieto Cabrera & Asociados has contributed the Dominican Republic chapter for the editions of 2017, 2018 and 2019.
- Civil Forfeiture Law
- Law No. 544-14 of International Private Law enacted on October 15, 2014
- Law No. 17-19 for the eradication of illicit trade, smuggling and counterfeiting of regulated products
- Annual Questionnaire on Property Registration in the Dominican Republic “Doing Business” of the World Bank
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In the realm of men’s mental health, reading often remains an overlooked and underestimated tool. However, delving into the world of books can be a powerful resource for nurturing and maintaining emotional well-being. In this article, we explore the unique thoughts of Alabama Men’s Clinic.
Emotional Expression and Self-Reflection
Reading provides a safe and constructive outlet for emotional expression. Through the pages of a book, men can explore a wide range of emotions and experiences, allowing them to process their own feelings and thoughts in a non-threatening manner. Fictional characters and their stories become mirrors through which men can reflect upon their own lives, fears, hopes, and dreams. This process of self-reflection fosters self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
Escaping the Noise: Finding Solace and Inner Peace
In a world filled with noise, constant stimulation, and digital distractions, reading offers a sanctuary of solace and inner peace. Immersing oneself in a captivating book provides a temporary escape from the stresses and pressures of daily life. It allows men to retreat into a quiet space where they can find respite, recharge their mental energy, and engage in self-care. This quietude promotes mindfulness, reduces anxiety, and cultivates a sense of calm and balance within.
Empathy and Connection: Bridging Emotional Gaps
Reading fosters empathy and emotional connection. When men engage with characters and narratives that portray different life experiences, they develop a deeper understanding of the human condition. This heightened empathy enhances their ability to connect with others on an emotional level, strengthening relationships and fostering a sense of community. By immersing themselves in diverse stories, men can bridge emotional gaps, embrace diversity, and develop a greater appreciation for the shared struggles and joys of humanity.
Stress Reduction and Mental Resilience
The act of reading has been shown to reduce stress levels and promote mental resilience. As men immerse themselves in a book, their attention shifts away from daily worries and concerns, allowing their minds to unwind and relax. Reading stimulates the imagination, transports individuals to new worlds, and engrosses them in captivating narratives. This mental escapism alleviates stress, promotes a sense of well-being, and equips men with the mental resilience needed to face life’s challenges.
Expanding Emotional Vocabulary and Communication Skills
Reading contributes to the expansion of emotional vocabulary and enhances communication skills. Through exposure to various writing styles, character dynamics, and nuanced emotions, men develop a broader range of words and expressions to describe their own feelings. This expanded emotional vocabulary not only aids in articulating thoughts and emotions effectively but also facilitates deeper and more meaningful connections in personal relationships. Men who read regularly often find themselves better equipped to express their needs, listen empathetically, and communicate with authenticity.
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Reading is a silent strength that holds immense power for men’s mental health. By embracing the written word, men can embark on a journey of emotional expression, self-reflection, and inner peace. The act of reading nurtures empathy, reduces stress, expands emotional vocabulary, and fuels personal growth. It is a valuable tool in building emotional resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and promoting self-care. So, pick up a book, explore the pages, and unlock the silent strength that lies within the realm of reading for men’s mental well-being.


This website is dedicated to all Friends of Harbottle Castle
Welcome to Friends of Harbottle Castle
This website is part of Phase II of the ‘Lords of Redesdale Project’ and is dedicated to all Friends of Harbottle Castle, past and present, particularly to the memory of the late Beryl Charlton.
Beginning with our 1st phase from 2016 we have been engaged in bringing the history of the castle more into the limelight, in providing our scale model of the fortress, our living history, education and community engagement programme. This website together with our model, the new history of the castle, (to be published by Partizan Press in 2022), and the legacy of future projects, including, as we hope, community archaeology.
This website guide to Harbottle Castle in Coquetdale could not have been constructed without the generous aid and support of the Heritage Lottery Fund (“HLF”) and the Northumberland National Park Authority (“NNPA”). Further thanks are due to Chris Jones and colleagues at NNPA for their generous and informed assistance in providing core archival resources. I must also acknowledge the assistance given by Newcastle upon Tyne City Library, the Lit and Phil Library and the Library of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Durham Palatine Archives, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Archives. I must acknowledge the debt I owe to those who’ve written previously on the history of Harbottle castle, particularly Peter Ryder and James Crow. Thanks, are also due to John Ferguson once again for the Flodden material, Marjorie and John Common (Senior), John (Junior), Richard, George & April Common and family, to Aidan Pratt, Dave Grey, Pauline O’Kane, Sarah & Mike Hodgson, Mike Jones, Sue Braine, Anne Jones, Susan Rogerson, Ann Hennessey, Peter & Sue Joyner, Beryl Charlton, as ever, to my creative collaborator Bev Palin. Any errors or omissions are entirely my own.
Wherever possible I have attempted to identify owners of copyright material, if any omissions come to light then I should be pleased to hear from anyone concerned and will undertake to make the necessary changes/additions.
John Sadler, Northumberland, Spring 2022


Welcome to the Berea Urban Farm Tiny Seed Library
The library is closed for the winter, and will reopen March 2024.
The Tiny Seed Library will provide samples of vegetable, flower, and herb varieties suited to growing in Madison County. The goals of the library are to (1) educate community members about different varieties and how to grow them, (2) inspire people to begin gardening or diversify their garden, (3) engage people with the urban farm and MCCD and their educational and other programs, and (4) support the development of a community of gardeners.
We will be expanding this page with information about each of the varieties offered through the Tiny Seed Library.
Until we do, https://www.johnnyseeds.com/ has detailed information on most of the varieties in the library.


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Original records are in the possession of the Friends of Magnolia Cemetery Inc. – Arizona, Deaths and Burials, 1910-1911; 1933-1994 — Searchable Index — Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arizona.
Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. A few records may be earlier or later.– Arizona, Deaths, 1870-1951 — Searchable Index and Browsable Images — Published images and index of Arizona death certificates.
Indexes appear at the beginning of some volumes.– California, San Francisco County Records, 1824-1997 — Searchable Index and Browsable Images — Records from San Francisco County, California including an alphabetical newspaper clipping file of the “San Francisco Examiner”, death reports, general index, indexes to deeds, deeds, indexes to marriage certificates, marriage licenses, indexes to naturalizations, naturalization records, coroner’s records, and alien registrations.
– California, San Joaquin, County Public Library Obituary Index, 1850-1991 — Searchable Index and Browsable Images — Images of index cards located at the San Joaquin County Public Library, Stockton, California.
— California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1835-1979 — Searchable Index and Browsable Images — This project was indexed in partnership with the California Genealogical Society and Library.Also includes death records from Fort Smith, 1945-1963.This collection is part of a cooperative indexing project with the Central Arkansas Genealogical And Historical Society.– Billion Graves Index — Searchable Index — Name index of burial records courtesy of Billion Graves which is an expansive family history database of records and images from the world’s cemeteries, all tagged with GPS locations.Images for all years in collection can be browsed, but name index currently covers only years 1896-1931.Collection includes a number of different funeral homes acquired over time by the Halsted N.


Last week the White House issued a memorandum directing federal agencies that fund more than $100 million in research to create plans for making the studies they fund freely available to the public. The positive responses from both academic publishers and access advocates lead me to believe that the solutions will primarily be some form of author-funded publication of this research, with the fees paid by the funding agencies.
Access to taxpayer funded research has been a sore point with many researchers for years, but the issue gained new visibility following the suicide death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz. Swartz’ case brought into stark relief the conflict between the U.S. government’s responsibility to make taxpayer-funded research available to its citizens, and its need to protect the lucrative industry that exists to publish much of this same research.
Whatever plans are put forward by the various agencies, I would surprised if they acknowledge two realities of publishing today. The first is the growing importance of direct self-publication (i.e. without a publication house involved) in society at large. Academics may be understandably slow to adopt this model for publication of research, but it is likely that a large number of open access journals will arise without the involvement of established academic publishers. Any one that attracts a sufficient number of distinguished scholars could prove successful.
The second factor is the impending obsolescence of print publications, whether paper or electronic. In the humanities, digital technology is quickly becoming the most popular way to publish research. As humanists become more familiar with technology (and students read less), interactivity will follow quickly and the linear narrative will likely fade. Science research has been ignoring the man behind the curtain for decades now. The litmus test for published scientific results is supposed to be whether they can be reliably repeated, but very few conventional journal publications include (or can include) more than a vague description of the data, and even less information concerning the apparatus and software codes that were used to produce the results.
E-books are already suffering declining sales, as interactive tablets and media rise quickly. The future of academic publishing is likely to be very different from its present.