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This collaborative project between Co-Principal Investigators Maria C. Escobar-Lemmon, Valerie J. Hoekstra, Alice J. Kang, and Miki Caul Kittilson provides data and visualizations for where women have served on constitutional courts and supreme courts worldwide. The scope of the research includes women on high courts in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The data gathered for the project are publicly available for download.
A book by the PIs, Reimagining the Judiciary: Women’s Representation on High Courts Worldwide, offers a theoretical framework for understanding the inclusion of women on high courts and cross-country analysis (Oxford University Press 2021). Co-winner of the 2022 C. Herman Pritchett Award. Read the Introduction (pdf). Temporary 30% discount code: ASFLYQ6
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dream of xibalba
PRAISE FOR DREAM OF XIBALBA
"Dream of Xibalba [...] is an epic poem that tests the boundaries of life and death, reality and the dream world, ancestors and spirits and ghosts."
"A journey deep into ancestry and identity, the ties of blood and bone, Dream of Xibalba is rife with intricate and ancient symbolism. Adams-Santos deftly leads us on in mythic and transformational meditation on the ways in which we’re formed by both the ghosts of our past and the rich tapestry of our present moment."
"The poemspace is often a dreamspace, whether in Homer or the Popol Vuh, the dream-visions of medievals, the post-Freudian associations of automatic writing, or even the aspirationalism of liberatory poetries. In all of these, though, the dreamspace is too a deathspace, with an underworld, an afterlife. In Stephanie Adams-Santos's Dream of Xibalba, this wide breadth of dreamspace is acutely a deathspace, enabling a poetry as equally imaginative as material, mythic as personal. Alongside the one world of prosaic light and knowledge, it imagines 'another world of life and death,' 'another blood,' 'another memory nested / in memory.' Past the prosaic, horizontal certainties of waking life, Dream of Xibalba reaches—downward, upward—to 'names you’ve forgotten,' 'names you never knew.'"
"In this vivid book-length poetic sequence in 12 parts, Stephanie Adams-Santos investigates the fraught, elusive territory where memory and history intersect with presence, and landscape is haunted by dream and disappearance. Here is a world where a long-dead ancestor is 'forever burning in place,' a bird nips 'at its own shadow,' and 'There is nothing here / that will tell you who you are.'"
Dream of Xibalba, Stephanie Adams-Santos' incantatory long poem, draws the reader into a dreamworld where the barrier between life and death grows porous, populated by ancestors and spirits. The influence of such poets as Cecilia Vicuña, Federico García Lorca, and Yvan Goll is evident here, yet Adams-Santos's voice and vision are entirely her own. Dream of Xibalba is a unique, epic work of cultural and spiritual significance.
Selected by Jericho Brown as winner of the Orison Poetry Prize
"Dream of Xibalba is a long and hypnotic meditation on rediscovery. Each page spirals out from the page before in a manner of breathless recognition: 'You open yourself / your mouth your eyes your forehead / with a sharp stone carried from childhood.' This is not a poetry of fearlessness but of the journey one takes in spite of fear. 'This is what you must listen for.'"
—Jericho Brown, judge of The 2021 Orison Poetry Prize
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Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets A Deep Review
Introduction to Magical Tomes
On a quest for the latest addition to my Harry Potter collection, I stumbled upon the Harry Potter LEGO book sets, a series of magical volumes that open up to reveal intricately designed Hogwarts classrooms. Each book is a collector’s item, a piece of the wizarding world that brings the magic of Harry Potter into your hands. As a long-time enthusiast of both LEGO and Harry Potter, I knew these sets would be a special part of my collection, offering a unique building experience filled with nostalgia and charm.
Transfiguration Class: The Art of Metamorphosis (Set 76382)
The Transfiguration class set captures the essence of Professor McGonagall’s strict yet fascinating classroom. Opening the cover reveals a detailed scene of the Transfiguration classroom, complete with desks, a blackboard, and even a chest containing a boggart. The minifigures include Professor McGonagall, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, each with their own accessories to bring the class to life. Building this set is like attending a lesson in Transfiguration, complete with the surprises and challenges that come with mastering the art of changing one thing into another.
Potions Class: A Cauldron Full of Secrets (Set 76383)
Descending into the dungeons, the Potions class set unfolds to reveal the shadowy world of potion-making. The walls are lined with shelves of ingredients and potion bottles, and a cauldron sits ready for the day’s lesson. This set features Professor Snape looming over Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy as they attempt to brew their potions. The attention to detail in the potions, cauldrons, and classroom accessories makes this set a captivating build, offering a glimpse into the meticulous and often perilous world of potion-making.
Herbology Class: Cultivating Wonder (Set 76384)
Step into the Hogwarts greenhouses with the Herbology class set. As you open the book, you’re greeted with a lush scene filled with planters, greenery, and the tools of the Herbology trade. The minifigures include Professor Sprout, Cedric Diggory, and Neville Longbottom, complete with earmuffs for handling the noisy Mandrakes. This set is not just a build; it’s an exploration of the magical flora that plays such a crucial role in the Harry Potter series, from the life-saving properties of certain plants to the dangers lurking in the pots.
Lego Harry Potter Herbology Class Review ( 76384 )
Charms Class: The Spellbinding Study (Set 76385)
The Charms class set invites you into Professor Flitwick’s lesson on levitation. The book opens to a classroom scene with floating feathers and an array of charm-work accessories. The set includes minifigures of Professor Flitwick, Harry Potter, and Cho Chang, each engaged in practicing their levitation spells. The interactive elements, like the feathers that can be made to “float,” bring a dynamic aspect to this build, making it a playful and engaging set for fans of all ages.
LEGO Harry Potter Charms Class – Review (76385)
Pros of the Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets
The Harry Potter LEGO book sets are a testament to LEGO’s creativity and commitment to detail. Each set offers a unique building experience, with intricate details that capture the essence of the Hogwarts classes. They are compact and portable, making them perfect for display or play. The inclusion of beloved characters as minifigures adds to the storytelling potential, allowing fans to recreate their favorite scenes or imagine new ones.
Cons of the Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets
While the sets are beautifully designed, their compact nature means they are somewhat limited in scale and scope. The smaller size might leave some builders wanting more. Additionally, to fully experience the Hogwarts curriculum, enthusiasts may feel compelled to collect all the sets, which can be a considerable investment.
Conclusion: A Magical Addition to Any Collection
The Harry Potter LEGO book sets are more than just building kits; they are a gateway to the magical world of Hogwarts. Each set offers a unique glimpse into the life and lessons of a Hogwarts student, with the charm and detail that fans have come to expect from LEGO. As I placed the final piece on my Charms class set, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia and delight. These sets are a must-have for any Harry Potter fan, offering not just a fun building experience but a piece of the magic that has captivated us for so long. Whether displayed on a shelf or played with in imaginative reenactments, these enchanted volumes are a spellbinding addition to any collection.


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For fans of Conversion and Mean Girls, comes a debut novel where the trials of high school start to feel like a modern day witch hunt for a teen with all the wrong connections to Salem’s past.
Salem, Massachusetts is the site of the infamous witch trials and the new home of Samantha Mather. Recently transplanted from New York City, Sam and her stepmother are not exactly welcomed with open arms. Sam is the descendant of Cotton Mather, one of the men responsible for those trials and almost immediately, she becomes the enemy of a group of girls who call themselves The Descendants. And guess who their ancestors were?
If dealing with that weren't enough, Sam also comes face to face with a real live (well technically dead) ghost. A handsome, angry ghost who wants Sam to stop touching his stuff. But soon Sam discovers she is at the center of a centuries old curse affecting anyone with ties to the trials. Sam must come to terms with the ghost and find a way to work with the Descendants to stop a deadly cycle that has been going on since the first accused witch was hanged. If any town should have learned its lesson, it's Salem. But history may be about to repeat itself.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I have always been morbidly fascinated by the Salem Witch Trials so when I came across this book, I was instantly drawn to it. I think a lot of things about this book seem a little far fetched but reading the author’s note did help me understand a little about some of the decisions that were made and where she was coming from.
For example, it seems unreasonable that people in a town would still hold ancestor actions against teens. Like that teen didn’t do the deed, so chill the fuck out. It was pretty hard to wrap my head around or even let go of my skepticism while reading so I decided to read the author’s note and it turns out her father experienced similar things growing up (she is a descendant of Cotton Mather.)
One of my favorite parts about this book was how the paranormal and suspense elements worked together to suck me in. Mather has clearly done her research and she brought history to life in such a captivating way in the book. I loved connecting dots and I loved the history of the curse and how everything was spread out throughout the book.
I also liked that the “mean girls” plot was dropped pretty quickly after the first initial bitchy counters because again, holding grudges against people for what their ancestors did (like 200+ years ago) is silly. I mean there was still a mean girl but she wasn’t really a big part of the book so she doesn’t count.
What was kind of upsetting though is that there really weren’t a lot of great relationships to be found in this book. Sam tends to push people away and has never had real friends because she is bad luck (which by the way, was never really explored so I didn’t understand the whole her being bad luck for people around her.) She makes a friend (very quickly might I say) who she also pushes away for his own good. And then there is her relationship with her step mother. I am getting tired of the evil stepmother trope and while her stepmother isn’t the actual worst, I wish there was at least one ~real~ positive adult/kid relationship in the book.
Sam as a character is not the best because she was a little whiny and occasionally one-dimensional but I also think she worked for the purposes of the book. I wasn’t that annoyed with her and was invested in her future but I also didn’t love her.
Overall though, the book was a pretty addicting and fast read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is fond of family curses, the paranormal, and a quick book. AND THERE WILL BE A SEQUEL apparently so I am excited to see where things will go for Sam and her fam (isn’t that a great rhyme? I should be a poet.)
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Due to the initiative of our publication committee the long-standing plans of the Society for the publication of a series of books has come to fruition. The series is called
Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics Series (IMM)
and is published by Springer Heidelberg.
In the publication agreement it says that the series will ''cover advanced textbooks and introductory scientific monographs in English language. The authors should be distinguished specialists with international reputation in their field of expertise''.
Professor Lev Truskinovsky has signed the agreement on behalf of the Society. He is also the editor of the series and he should be approached by members who wish to contribute.
All ISIMM members are strongly encouraged to submit new
proposals for this book series, whose importance for our society
cannot be overemphasized, as it should reflect the progress of our
subject which is the promotion of the mutual interaction of
mathematics and mechanics.
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Gli austriaci e Carlo III di Borbone
Dopo la breve parentesi del dominio austriaco il regno riacquistò autonomia con la presa di potere di Carlo III di Borbone che, riallacciando i rapporti con la Sublime Porta, volle che Brindisi fosse punto di passaggio del servizio postale che univa Napoli a Costantinopoli e l’istituzione di un tribunale del commercio di mare e di terra.
Il sisma del 20 febbraio 1743, accelerò, in certo senso, la riqualificazione urbanistica della città che, da baluardo militare doveva trasformarsi in emporio commerciale.
The Austrians and Charles III of Bourbon
At the end of the XVII century B. was stricken by a terrible earthquake followed by famine caused by the shortage of manpower in the countryside. No wonder when 1707 people welcomed the new Lords of the kingdom of Naples: the Austrians.
Unfortunately bad luck stroke B. again, infact in 1712 there was a large livestock epidemic and in 1731 another earthquake damaged the Cathedral. The Austrians ruled until 1734 when Charles III of Bourbon, son of Philip V of Spain, conquered the Kingdom of Naples. He was a good king for B. He extended the entrance of the north-west aria in the external harbour. Besides a trade and sea trade law-court was built. B. also became the last dock of the mail service to Constantinople which started from Naples. Once again in 1743 a terrible earthquake damaged many buildings, houses and the Norman Cathedral which was first demolished and then restored again after a few years. In 1744 the seminary was completed and inaugurated and Monsignor Annibale De Leo opened a public library on the ground floor of the building the oldest library in all Salento which contains over 7000 books.


SPOTLIGHT: ILLINOIS ORGY—ROME CONNECTION premieres Monday, Sept. 20 after Catholic Info Hour at 7 PM ET
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.(also available online here and here)
The Catholic Catechism and The Faith: A Question-and-Answer Guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Fr. John Hardon.
This is the Faith by Canon Ripley.
My Catholic Faith by Bishop Morrow


Courier-Journal donates its entire photographic archive to the UofL
LOUISVILLE — About three million images that span decades of Commonwealth history have a new home at the University of Louisville. The Courier-Journal family and Bingham donated the entire photographic archive of the newspaper to the university’s Special Collections Department.
The collection covers the work of Courier-Journal photographers from around 1937 until the early 2000s, when the newspaper switched to digital photography. Most of the earlier works were lost in the great flood of 1937.
This summer, the university hired a moving company to transport a thousand boxes of prints and photo negatives. The collection is currently distributed in different parts of the Ekstrom Library. Work now begins to catalog the entire collection and determine what can and cannot be preserved. “We go through two people at a time, one person on a computer, one person pulling each box off the shelf and just reading the title that’s on the first folder and the last folder in each box,” Elizabeth Reilly, curator of said the University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Reilly explains that anything not created by the Courier-Journal will not be retained.
Indexing the collection, box by box, should take several years. Reilly says an archivist and a team of students will take care of this work. Once this is complete, the collection will become available for research to explore.
A large part of the collection of negatives also contains images that have never been published and have not been accessible to the public until now.
Currently, the collection of negatives is stored in a temporary location until a new climate-controlled storage room is completed.
“It’s basically going to be a walk-in freezer,” Reilly said. A small part of the collection has also been published online. It features images of Brokers Tip’s iconic finish at the 1933 Kentucky Derby, the 1974 tornado outbreak, and the 1980 UofL Men’s Basketball NCAA Championship victory. These images were previously digitized by Courier Journal photographer Pat McDonogh.
The photos that appeared in the print versions of the newspaper should also eventually be available online.
“It will be a selection and it won’t be a full collection because the digitization process is very time consuming and resource intensive,” Reilly said.


Pender County Library Director Mike Taylor was the speaker at the September kickoff luncheon for the Historical Society of Topsail Island.
Over the next 60 years or so, settlers from England, Barbados, Germany, and Switzerland settled in various North Carolina areas, including Pamlico Sound, New Bern, Cape Fear, Wilmington and Rocky Point. In 1732 the beginning of development for the settling of Wilmington started.
All of this history can be found at the new library annex for genealogy and local history named the W. Dallas Herring Carolina Heritage Research Collection. The public is invited by the Pender County Board of Commissioners and the Pender County Public Library and Trustees to attend the opening celebration on Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The location is 103 South Cowan St., Burgaw, North Carolina.
For more information about The Historical Society of Topsail Island, visit topsailhistoricalsociety.org .
For information about The Missiles and More Museum or to volunteer, contact Director Rose Peters at 910-328-2488.
The next luncheon will be held at the Assembly Building on Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m.


These days I tried to create a script that will copy the files older than 40 days from a backup folder to another location. I found a handy method which allows the copying of old files from a directory, usingXXCOPY. This tool provides a logical extension to XCOPY and adds many innovative features.
Below is a small batch script that does the job:
@echo on set olderthan=40 set source=C:\work\BT set destination=C:\work\copy :: /E Copies directories and subdirectories, including empty ones :: /Po0 Suppresses warning on file-overwrite (Legacy /Y) :: /DB# Copies files that were changed on or before days ago. xxcopy %source% %destination% /E /Po0 /DB#%olderthan%


"A downside to Tai Chi? None that I See", by Jane E. Brody in New York Times - 9/28/2010
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The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique - www.alexandertech.com
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Besides the two books on shipwrecks I have written, I have published a number of articles on shipwrecks over the years. I intend to archive some of my favorite pieces on this site as well as new and unpublished material. Although some of this material is ten years old or more, I think that it still makes interesting reading and hope that you enjoy it.
The EM Clark: Dramatic Legacy of World War II
The EM Clark has to be considered one of the best and most dramatic dives on the US East Coast. Located off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, it is bathed in the warm clear waters of the Gulf Stream, making it both a treat to dive as well as a challenge.
This article was originally published in the August 1992 issue of Discover Diving.
Exploring the Norness by Scuba
The Norness was the first ship sunk off the US East Coast during World War II, and thus holds a unique place in history. It is also a wreck that had never been dived before the introduction of mixed gas diving into the wreck diving community. I had always longed to dive the wreck, and that dream was turned into reality thanks to the efforts of John Chatterton and Dan Crowell, who ran the first ever expedition to the wreck site in the summer of 1993.
This article was originally published in the December 1994 issue of Sport Diver magazine.
The Revenue Cutter Mohawk:
Slilent Witness to an Environmental Debacle
The revenue cutter Mohawk was an obscure victim of collision outside New York harbor during the First World War. Later she would bear silent witness to 63 years of ocean dumping and the poisoning of a specially designated area of ocean bottom outside the harbor.
This article was originally published in the October 1993 issue of New York Outdoors, and later in the October 1995 issue of Sport Diver magazine.
The Creatures in the Boiler Tubes
The steam pipes decorating the ends of an old ship's boiler provide the perfect home for an amazing variety of marine creatures. Next time your diving your favorite shipwreck, check out the apartment complex you may have missed.
This article was originally published in the August 1995 issue of Sport Diver magazine.
The Dark & Silty World of the Steamship Ayuruoca
A wreck worthy of the warm, clear waters of Truk lagoon lies in the silty depths of New York's "Mudhole", providing local divers the rare treat of exploring an upright and intact shipwreck.
This article was originally published in the December 1994 issue of Discover Diving magazine.
A Patchwork Quilt of Living Color
Hey wreck diver: ever take a closer look at all those sea anemones covering your favorite shipwrecks? Bet there's some things you never noticed!
This article was originally published in the June 1994 issue of Discover Diving magazine.


The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique insight into what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as providing a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, this highly detailed and attractively designed manual is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; First Edition edition (18 Oct. 2007)


I enjoy The Ubiquitous Librarian, he speaks on a range of topics. Makes sense a librarian would have such a broad understanding of people and ideas.
This morning’s article in the Chronicle was about “getting to yes”. His advice was to build the story and connect it with potential needs. Don’t ask, pitch. His example was a librarian in a dental school who asked for a 3D printer but was quickly shut down by whomever held the purse strings. He suggested fleshing out the “ask” by building a context, which he called a plot – immediately more engaging and much harder to deny.
Are there courses or certain assignments that would benefit from a 3D printer? Is this common in medical or dental libraries? Has anyone asked about it? Have you had any informal conversations with users on it? How much would it cost? Would it be free or would you need to charge a fee? Where would it be located? Is there anyone on campus who might help or even donate older hardware? What does success look like? How would you measure it? What stories (impact) would this 3D printer enable you (and your boss) to tell about the library?
His nugget – “Get me hooked. Make it hard for me to say no.” Sounds like great teaching to me.


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Ethan Allen (1738-1789) was a Revolutionary War hero who captured the vital Fort Ticonderoga from the British. A good introduction to his ideas is chapter 1, sections 1-3 of Reason, the only oracle of man.
Joel Barlow (1754-1812) was a well-known poet and important diplomat from America to Algiers and France. Sometimes he was a natural religion deist who denigrated Christianity. In his long pamphlet, Strictures on Bishop Watson’s “Apology for the Bible,” he defends Tom Paine and excoriates Christianity. Other times, like in his letter to Henri Gregoire, he asserts he has never denigrated Christianity.
William Carver (1756-1840) was a New York surgeon who took care of Thomas Paine when Paine was old and ailing. He did not write much, but a letter of his can be found on p. 124-126 of Richard Carlile’s deist publication, The Republican, vol. 8.
James Cheetham (1772-1810) was an Irish hat maker who was a missionary for both republicanism and deism in Ireland. He was arrested for treason and immigrated to America where he was a newspaper editor. He was a member of the Theist Society.
Denis Driscol (1762-1810) was born in Ireland to Catholic parents and studied for the priesthood. He converted to the Anglican Church. Later he became an Irish republican activist who immigrated to America where he was a newspaper editor. He edited the deist periodical The Temple of Reason for a couple of years.
Colonel John Fellows (1761-1844) was a Revolutionary War veteran and bookseller. He was a personal friend of Thomas Paine, and aided Elihu Palmer in spreading deism. He helped establish the Tom Paine birthday celebrations in America, which were important means of spreading deism.
John Fitch (1744-1798) was an inventor of a steamboat in Philadelphia in the early 1790s. During this time he organized a group promoting deism called “The Society of Deist Natural Philosophers.” We do not know much about his deist ideas or the society but he discussed them on pages 120-124, 129-133, & 138-140 of his autobiography: The Autobiography of John Fitch, ed. Frank D. Prager (Philadelphia: The American Philosophical Society, 1976).
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a printer, writer, inventor, philanthropist, and scientist. He was the American ambassador to France in the Revolutionary War. A good introduction to his ideas can be found in his Letter to Ezra Stiles of March 9, 1790, and “A New Version of the Lord’s Prayer.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) gets much of the credit for writing the American Declaration of Independence. He was the minister to France in the 1780s and was the third American president. He studied many of the English deists and was influenced by their ideas. He was a Christian-centered deist. He wrote of his ideas in his letters to various people. A good introduction to his ideas is his letters to his “adoptive son” William Short, written October 31, 1819 and April 13, 1820.
Natural Man was the pseudonym of the otherwise unknown author of A Sermon on Natural Religion (Boston, 1771). (The short work is available only through Eighteenth Century Collections Online.)
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was born in England to Quaker parents. He moved to America and was instrumental in helping the Americans win the Revolutionary War. He was imprisoned in the French Revolution before finally dying in America. He despised Christianity. A good introduction to his ideas is the conclusion to part 2 of The Age of Reason.
Elihu Hubbard Smith (1771-1798) was a doctor and playwright who died young. He was a natural religion deist. He converted to deism because of what he saw as the immorality of the Bible. A good introduction to his ideas is the Nov. 22, 1796 letter to Theodore Dwight, where he describes his mental odyssey from Christianity to deism. (This is pages 258-264 of Elihu Hubbard Smith, The Diary of Elihu Hubbard Smith (1771-1798), ed. James E. Cronin (Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society).
Henry Voight (fl. Late 18th century) was a clockmaker and mechanic who helped John Fitch invent a steamboat in Philadelphia. He was involved with Fitch in setting up a group promoting deism called “The Society of Deist Natural Philosophers.” We do not know what kind of deist ideas he had.
The Society of Deist Natural Philosophers (also called the Universal Society) was set up in Philadelphia in the early 1790s by John Fitch and Henry Voight. It lasted only a few years. It had about thirty members, including Isaac Hough, Robert Scott, and Mr. Parrish. It survived for three or four years. John Fitch discussed the organization on pages 120-124, 129-133, & 138-140 of his autobiography: The Autobiography of John Fitch, ed. Frank D. Prager (Philadelphia: The American Philosophical Society, 1976).
Theistical Society of New York or Theist Society was formed in 1802 and brought together some of New York’s most committed deists including Elihu Palmer, William Carver, and members of the politically active Clinton family. Emigrants who joined the society included James Cheetham, John Binns, James Mitchell, and Denis Driscoll. The group called themselves Theophilanthropists.
2 thoughts on “The American Deists”
I think Jefferson was more a Unitarian and was greatly influenced by Joseph Priestly. But it could go either way depending on what definition of deism one uses.
Quite fascinating. Thanks for all you do, really looking forward to that book coming out


Sample brochures and introductions
We have started collecting the tools that parent mentors use to explain what the what, when, how and why of serving as a parent mentor.
You can download examples below. These items are posted as guides.
If you are new to the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership you will want to make sure that you know the chain of command for getting approval for all materials you distribute and also revise these documents to suit your district’s parent mentor program. If you have questions about the materials offered here, or, if you are looking for something you can’t find:


Hale County, pretty much placed right in the center of the Texas Plains Trail Region, is the center of lots of activities as well. With the Wayland Baptist University, Walmart Center, beautiful Main Street shops, County Courthouse, Museum of the Llano Estacado, Abraham's Art Gallery, The Fair Theater, Train Depot, Unger Memorial Library, Plainview Civic Center and Municipal Golf Course...there's not a question of whether there's anything to do or so....the question is when do we have time to see it ALL! Plainview has been part of several movie sets and has claims to being the "Home of Jimmy Dean" who sad to say recently passed away. Never the less, he will always be known as one of Plainview's brightest celebrities.Plainview hosts some really fun yearly events which include: Cowboy Day Festival, Plainview Symphony Orchestra, Fiesta de Campesina, Bar None Rodeo, 87 on 87 Garage Sales, Pioneer Days, Festival of Lights You can find out lots more about Plainview and Hale County by clicking on their links. The Texas Plains Trail 2009 and upcoming 2010 Regional Round-Up will be held on August 17, 2010 at their lovely Civic Center. Come join the fun! Catch you down the road, Deborah Sue McDonald, Texas Plains Trail Region Executive Director
Tales from the Plains Trail Region
- Borger, Texas Plains Trail Region, United States
- Striving to inspire others to travel the rugged-beauty of the Texas Plains Trail Region where the grass is greener, the people are friendlier, and the sky is blue. Wow! A great place to live is a great place to visit. C'mon visit the "Texas You Will Remember."


Performers on the Go, LLC, and Patty Duffey, CEO, have started a new library dedicated to sync song placements for movies, TV, commercials, podcasts, and social media.
“Our songwriting focus for additions to the library will be on songs that have universal themes that make them well-positioned for sync placement opportunities.” So CEO Duffey introduces the PotGO catalog characterization; then she continues: “Other Performers on the Go songs are in process for the sync library, with an early 2023 release plan.”
One of the first additions to the Performers on the Go catalog is the folk-pop song titled “There”. Released on 10/21/2022, “There” is about the extreme power inherent in friendship and how best friends can help you and help each other overcome anything because they are always there, for good as well as bad times.
While their doors are always open even during the ups and downs, they always know how to make things better, precisely in those moments when it is most needed. So they protect all that is said, “every word and motion sacred.”
“One recent day, three separate calls from friends made me realize how comforting it is to know when people have your back.” So Patty shares the backdrop of her song. Then she digs in adding more: “At that point, the writing of” There “began and memories of both current and long-term cherished friendships were incorporated into the song. The songwriting took place while on long runs and hikes and was recorded and pieced together through dozens of cell phone clips and notes. Taking the time to recall the keepsake moments with friends, helped capture the songs emotions and the marveled depth of friendship.”
Patty worked with a tremendous team on the song, which included 20-year-old singer-songwriter pop artist Amelia Earnshaw on lead vocals; musician Owen Korzec, on bass, drums, guitar, and keys; Brad Young (BKY Studios), on vocal production; singer-songwriter Maximilian Wentz on song’s acoustic demo; BKY Studios on vocal production, engineering and mastering, and Owen Korzec Productions on instrumental production and engineering. As Brad commented, “Amelia has a pure, clear, and current pop sound, which fits the song perfectly. She was masterful throughout the whole studio session and learned the song through Patty’s cell phone clips in minutes.”
Listen now to There, the latest Single by Patty Duffey, available in streaming on all major digital platforms. You can find your favorite one via www.performersonthego.com/


Facility and Staff
The Hoffman Family Library, located in Goodwin University’s main campus building, is designed to provide support for all student, faculty and curricular needs. The library is open six days a week, with regular hours posted on the website and extended hours during exam weeks. The library is open to members of the Goodwin University community only, and is not open to the public.
To address individual study and research needs, there are computer workstations, laptops available for in-house use, and wi-fi throughout. The library offers leisure seating, study carrels, research tables, group study rooms, a computer classroom, a collaboration station, book stacks and an area for periodicals.
Professional librarians and library support staff provide assistance whenever the library is open. The librarians also offer remote, real time reference assistance through our website’s chat feature and via text message and Zoom. Librarians are actively engaged in teaching information literacy and research skills, and communicate and collaborate with faculty and students in every department through the library liaison program. Librarians also assist and train students with locating, retrieving and evaluating information, work with instructors to develop specialized lectures, assist with the use of information management tools, link library resources to the course by creating subject-specific research guides, and work with faculty to identify and recommend new library materials and resources for the collection.
The library is an open and welcoming place for all members of the Goodwin University community.
Collections and Services
The library holds over 6,000 physical books in-house, as well dozens of print periodical subscriptions and a wide variety of audiovisual resources. The library director, in collaboration with faculty and professional library staff, provides ongoing collection development with both print and electronic resources to fully support the requirements of the curriculum. Selection is based upon professional reviews, relevance to the curriculum, and faculty and staff recommendations.
The library has substantial online collections. The library website is accessible from multiple devices and provides essential information on services and collections, giving an integrated research experience with access to resources and research guides. The library subscribes to 62 research databases, which provide access to over 150,000 eBooks as well as a wealth of high-quality full-text online journals and periodicals.
Through the library’s participation on the Council of Connecticut Academic Library Directors (CCALD), Goodwin has borrowing privileges from an additional 14 private academic institutions in the state, including all of the libraries at Yale University. The library supplements these services with interlibrary loans through OCLC’s “WorldShare ILL” service, which allows it to request materials from hundreds of libraries across the country. The library also supplements these services through membership in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), which provides access to DOCLINE interlibrary loan of biomedical journals.
The library also maintains a collection of historical materials. These are displayed in a constantly rotating exhibit on the first floor.
Goodwin University’s Flagship Collections is an online repository that highlights university scholarship of various types: journal articles, dissertations, theses, creative writing, and professional presentations. The Flagship Collections are an open and permanent digital presence for the scholarly work of the Goodwin University community. Goodwin faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to publish work in this repository. The Flagship Collections also contain an online archive of historical materials related to the university.


Welcome to ONEder! This series of articles and videos will lead you through everything you need to know to get started creating and publishing personalized content to your students, so let’s log in and get started!
You should have received an email with your ONEder username and a link to set a password for your account. Once you’ve set your password, open your web browser and go to https://app.oneder.com, then enter your user credentials and click LOGIN to be brought to the Lessons page. (Don’t worry if you can’t find the email: the login page has links that allow you to reset your password or have your username resent to you!)
After logging in, you will be brought to the dashboard, your main workspace in the ONEder Editor. It includes a list of lessons you’ve recently worked on, information on recently active students assigned to you, an overview of recent student progress, and links to useful resources you might need while using ONEder.
Along the top of the screen is a toolbar with links to the following resources:
- Home: This is where you are now.
- Students: Access and edit the profiles of students assigned to you.
- Create: Create and edit content to publish to your students.
- Personalize: Link student goals and accommodations to the lessons you’ve created.
- Analyze: View detailed reports of tracked student progress data.
- Library: Access ONEder’s vast repository of pre-created lessons and activities that can be updated with your own content.


The Institute has a well stocked library which is situated at the Institute’s Head office at NBK Building 20th floor, Harambee Avenue. It is well stocked with a wide collection of books and other publications dealing in all aspects of banking, finance and business. The books in banking and finance have carefully been selected to help students and researchers, KIB members and other users preparing for examinations and for general use in furtherance of banking profession. In addition, the Library subscribes to a number of e-resources consisting of e-books and e-journals accessible. The library hall and reading rooms offer a conducive environment for study, research in banking and other scholarly discussions.


To use the APU Library online resources, access the University College APU library log in portal. It can be found by clicking the Library Information link displayed under "Link Central" on the front page of our course portal. You can also find a link to Library Information page within the Support Resources folder in your online course(s).
Once there, type in your email username (jdoe14) without the @uc.apu.edu for the library username. Then type in your student ID number for the password. Your student ID number is available on the acceptance letter you received from admissions or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org.
APU Library support information can be found on the Library Information page, if you run into trouble logging in or need help finding resources. Blessings as you start this new term and continue your academic journey!


latest best collections dressed for prom party
Please share with, and invite, friends: People have been asking about hours, well here is your chance to just show up without setting up a time prior: Sunday and Monday, Dec 3-4. From 6-11 PM. You can come other times, but you'll need to set up a time with me first. The books will be packed up at the end of that week. Do you want to stock up on excellent books for the winter months? Want to buy yourself or others some great books, for all ages, as chanukka gifts? Hundreds of children's books for all young ages, as well as stickers,activity packs and games. Over 1100 books of all genres, for all ages, in both English and Hebrew! There are more books than when it started, so no need to worry about that at all. Come browse, there is something for everyone: Quality fiction and non-fiction of all kinds such as: Law/medical/military/psychological thrillers, romance, drama, Judaica and sforim, historical fiction, teen fiction, children's books, non-fiction, cookbooks etc. There will even be a selection of sci-fi,fantasy and comics for those that missed this most recent sale. latest best collections dressed for prom party
This is one of the BEST Jerusalem book sales! High quality books of the hottest authors today! An amazing selection of older and newer books.
LOCATION: Masaryk 4, entrance A, ground level, the door says Arye on it.
PRICES: Novels are 15-20 shekel. Most Non-fiction is 15-35. Most Children's books are 5-30. Keep in mind that this is NOT a book-swap, though if you have good condition fantasy, sc-fi or comics, you might be able to get credit towards the sale.


The SOAS Centre for Gender Studies and the Directors of Quercus
are delighted to invite you to the launch of
WILLOW TREES DONíT WEEP
by Fadia Faqir
Tuesday 25 March, 7-9 p.m.
ĎA compelling narrative . . . negotiates the minefields of family, politics and religion fearlessly but with a delicate touch. í Janet Davey
Najwaís feels nothing but hatred for her father, who abandoned the family when she was three years old. Now, following her motherís death, she cannot live on her own in a conservative society. So, she must find her father. Her journey takes her through new dangers as she is taken by a mysterious organisation to Pakistan and from there to a hideout in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Her father, a doctor, set out all those years ago to support a childhood friend, but what he encounters transforms his life forever. Najwa has no choice, but to trace his footsteps, a quest that takes her to four countries and two continents all the way to the west. She oscillates between her motherís secularism and her fatherís certainty. Transformed by her search and the heartbreaking secrets it reveals, she contemplates abandoning her goal, but anger and resentment propel her forward. Piecing together the events that led to his departure, she begins to doubt everything. Should she seek revenge or forgive her father?
Fadia Faqir is a writer of immense strength and ambition. In her fourth novel she casts her imagination far and wide, through time and across continents, to help us understand global tensions and explore the horrors and the glimpses of solace of our troubled times. She explores the ways the worldís tragedies shape one another, how people try to avoid being crushed by conflict, whether public or personal, find beauty among the ruins and assert their humanity.
Fadia Faqir is the author of four novels: Nisanit, Pillars of Salt, My Name is Salmaand Willow Trees Donít Weep. Born in Amman, Jordan, she moved to Britain in 1984. Her work has been published in nineteen countries and translated into fifteen languages. In 1989, the University of East Anglia awarded her the first PhD in Critical and Creative Writing. She currently holds a writing fellowship at St Aidanís College, Durham University, where she teaches creative writing. She often writes on issues of gender, identity, and culture. She divides her time between Durham, London and Amman.
WILLOW TREES DONíT WEEP by Fadia Faqir is published by Heron Books, an imprint of Quercus, paperback £7.99
SOAS, Khalili Lecture Theatre, main building
University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square WC1H 0XG


Listen to Coronavirus Patient Zero
As the navigator of a buccaneer crew, I'd traveled the seas and experienced the cultures, foods, and women of many different lands with pockets full of plundered gold. Living free and being rich, I hadn't considered what that was truly worth until the day I lost everything. Surviving my self-inflicted destitution by sweating out an honest trade, I fell for a good woman who saw me as more than a man who lived an adventurous life among the lawless. Her view of me caused me to look deeper into myself, and allowed me to see that there's more treasure in a life of piracy than wenches and gold alone. I was a world traveling artist of the seas. But no matter how enchanting the love of a good woman could be, the sea was my first love, and my tales would always be that of a traveler. -Sterling Bentley-
Greg is an American who married Maggie, a native Puerto Rican. Puerto Ricans call themselves Boricua and Greg has fallen in love with this beautiful island. He is now a Gringocua. This couple is traveling to each and every pueblo developing a series of books. Learn the history and sights to see. Many tidbits are in these pages with pictures and maps. This one is for Arroyo. Collect the whole series.
This series of books are meant to educate and help people understand more about Puerto Rico. Greg is a native American who moved to this tiny island and has fallen in love with it. Greg met and married a Boricua wife by the name of Maria Ruiz O'Farrill. Together they have been traveling to each pueblo to share the history, sights to see and other information. Come with the Gringocua and Boricua as they travel to Guayama. Collect the whole set; great for educators and tourists.
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SFML 2.0 Dependencies
Here is a list of dependencies required by SFML on Linux, including the particular package names for Ubuntu/Linux Mint. Remember that you need the development versions of these packages. To find the package names on another distro, just try searching your repositories for the general name of the library.
- OpenAL – libopenal-dev
- libsndfile – libsndfile1-dev
- libjpeg - libjpeg8-dev (or libjpeg62-dev if you have trouble with version 8)
- FreeType - libfreetype6-dev
- GLEW - libglew1.5-dev
- stb_image and stb_image_write (can’t find much about this library, just ignore this dependency and see what happens…)
This list was compiled with the help of the SFML licence file as of 8:32GMT, April 4 2012. If you know of any necessary revisions to this list, please do not hesitate to let me know.
- Sign up now for new SFML Binaries! (sfmlcoder.wordpress.com)


Topic: Book Bans in Pine-Richland School District?
Host: David B
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Voters in the Pine-Richland School District came out in support of parents who challenged books available in the school libraries. Five seats were up for grabs on the school board. Four of the elected candidates support banning the books in question, including one incumbent, while the fifth person elected is against book bans. A current policy allows for challenges and committee will be formed to decide if those books will be banned.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pine-richland-voters-elect-school-board-members-who-support-book-ban/ Nov 8, 2023
GIBSONIA, Pa. (KDKA) — After complaints by some parents, the Pine-Richland School District said it would review some of its library books. But as for a new policy on what kids should and shouldn't read, that's on hold in the district. School board members decided on Monday to keep the current policy and let the next school board decide. Pine-Richland is currently recruiting members to be part of the book review committee required by the existing policy, which continues to be applied.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pine-richland-school-district-book-banning-policy-on-hold/ Nov 13, 2023
If book banners can win elections in the affluent, high academically achieving Pine-Richland district of progressive Allegheny County, PA, they will likely be coming to your district or districts nearby.
We will be discussing the background, current status, and prognosis for book banning in the Pine-Richland and the region. We will also be discussing involvement to date of PFC members and our future actions.
Let's fight (and reverse) this religious-based book banning movement before it can do more damage. Join in and participate!
Freethought Freeform is a variable format event that can be a group discussion, an interview, a tutorial, a movie discussion, a show-and-tell, an in-person event, or maybe something different. It may feature an invited speaker, or maybe it won't. Topic and format will be chosen monthly by the host with inputs from the PFC community. Email your suggestions to email@example.com.
Please join us!
Participants are encouraged to join PFC if not already a member.


||There is a small collection of books and DVDs in our parish. The library
is free of charge and available about 30 minutes before and after the services.
Please apply for information to the women at the candle table or to Fr.
Alexander. To find the books you need, you can use the Internet catalogue
(see below). It will also help you to familiarize yourself with the general
structure of the library.
CATALOGUE of the books >>>
Donations of Orthodox books or DVDs for the library will be very much appreciated.
Write down date of borrowing, name, and phone number (or e-mail address) into the book form (the forms are stored in special blue folder). Put a piece of paper in the book with the return date (current day + 1 month). Number of the section (theology, catechesis, etc.) is labeled at the book backside. The catalogue and blue folder are organized according to these numbers.
A subscriber should not hold more than 5 books or journals at the same time.
Maximal borrowing period – 1 month (can be prolonged if nobody else is waiting for the item).
When returned, write down the date.
Lost or destroyed items must be paid for by the borrower (or replaced with equivalent books/DVDs, if decided by the priest or churchwarden). The acquisition cost is noted in the book form.


When I started collecting pens I went looking for the best fountain pen book I could find. I purchased a lot of books on fountain pens, pencils, and related materials, more than I want to admit. The good part of that is that I have probably owned and/or read just about all of the popular fountain pen books so I am going to try to pass some of this on to you so you don’t have to buy quite as many as I did. Your significant other will be thankful.
Recommended Fountain Pen Book for beginning collectors
The first book that comes to mind when recommending books to future collectors is a pretty popular book, Fountain Pens Past & Present by Paul Erano.
This book was not the first or second book I bought, but when I finally did find it (in an actual book store, go figure) I was smitten. It has a very good selection of pens listed but where it really shines is that the first third of the book is probably the best introduction to fountain pen collecting in any book I have read.
The rest of the book, approximately two-thirds of the pages, is devoted to the pens and is broken into several sections based on age. This is quite different than most books that break things into manufacturers instead. This approach allows you to see pens from different manufacturers of approximately the same age which really helps you see how the pens evolved over time.
Most of the popular books seem to put a lot of weight on Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman, and a few others. This book includes those too but has a lot of other manufacturers too, manufacturers that I really enjoy. I know too many collectors who get into the big three and miss a lot of really cool pens in the process. This book makes sure that it doesn’t happen and includes both vintage and very modern pens as well.
Roughly 285 pages with some beautiful pen-pictures which include pretty accurate price ranges.
Looking for the classic book that everyone knows? Fountain Pens of the World by Andreas Lambrou is that book. Go to any pen show, there it is for sale. In fact, Andreas will most likely be there himself at his company booth, Lambrou pens!
This book breaks the pens down by region such as the US, UK, France, Germany, etc, and then by manufacturer. It also contains a section on limited editions and another section on materials and construction methods. It truly is the ultimate book about fountain pens.
With over 440 pages packed with some of the most beautiful images and the best information of all the books, I have ever seen. The only negatives are that the book can be a bit overwhelming to the novice and that it can be a little expensive. This book typically goes for the same price as all the other books in this section combined.
Next on my list is this book, Fountain Pens and Pencils by George Fischler and Stuart Schneider. This book has over three hundred beautiful pages jammed packed with beautiful pictures of pens.
To start with, let’s address the elephant in the room with this book, its lack of modern pens. If you are looking for a book with something newer than the mid-1980s, look elsewhere.
That being said, I still love this fountain pen book. It is full of beautiful images including more pens than most other books. The selection of pens chosen is fantastic. If you want a book that is cheaper than Pens of the World but almost as good, this is it.
Not the most popular, not the best selling, not the most pens, not the most manufacturers, but Fountain Pens: History and Design by Giorgio Dragoni and Guiseppe Fishera is an absolutely amazing fountain pen book and one of my favorites.
The first half of the book is an excellent introduction, history, and technical overview of writing instruments. It is almost as good as my favorite introduction in Fountain Pens Past & Present listed at the top of this page, and probably has better historical images.
The second half of the book contains about ninety-five pens, as opposed to many hundreds usually found in other books. The big difference is that instead of a picture and a price, with maybe a little description, you get an entire page of description for each pen and usually two to three pictures. This allows you to get more intimate with each pen and its manufacturer.
This approach of more detail with fewer pens I found to be an excellent companion to larger books with more pens since it really gives you a feel for each writing instrument. You can then transfer that feeling to other similar pens and have a better understanding of them all.
This fountain pen book presents an excellent selection of classic pens spread over a very nice group of manufacturers. Years later I still like to crack open this book and peruse the pages. Given how inexpensive it is, I highly recommend every new collector have a copy on their shelf.
Bonus book for Montblanc lovers
So I have to throw in The Montblanc Diary & Collector’s Guide by Jens Rosler because, well, I love Montblancs. It is considered too expensive and only covers older Montblanc writing instruments, but I don’t care. It is a wonderful book packed with more eye candy than should be legal. It is probably one of the finest books of its kind made for any manufacturer.
If you like vintage Montblancs from the days when they were writing tools first and showpieces second, you need this book.
While there are a lot of books on the subject, I would personally start you off with Fountain Pens Past & Present and Fountain Pens: History and Design. For the price of a large specialty pizza, you can have both books and a great start to your new hobby. After all, why spend money on more books when you could use that money to buy new pens!
I hope this article helps you find the perfect fountain pen book for you.


The Kamakhya Temples’ Complex of Assam located on the Nilachala Hills is one of the world’s most important sites of goddess worship. As the yoni (vulva or womb) of the great Mother Goddess, Kamakhya is literally and figuratively the birthplace
A comprehensive listing of the temples, ponds, and sacred sites of the Nilacala Hills and the Kamakhya temple complex.
A unique history and religious tradition can be found at the Kamakhya temple complex, the legendary original seat of Shakti worship and of the Kulacara Tantra Marga.
Perhaps the most important aspect of the collective history and culture of the Kamakhya temple complex is the tradition of the Sebaits (servants of the Mother Goddess), who are closely involved with worship, ritual, festivals, tradition, and culture.


Know Your Muslim Neighbor
|Location: Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Road, Riverview, MI 48193
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
In co-operation with:
Canton Public Library
Feb. 27, 2016
Riverview library event encourages area residents to get to
know their Muslim neighbors
Friday, March 25, 2016
By Jim Kasuba
America has a reputation as a great melting pot.
While people from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds often live near each other, they don’t always maintain
strong lines of communication.
Muslims, in particular, are making an effort to reach out to their neighbors to allay fears about radicalized Muslims
often associated with terrorism, and to clear up misconceptions about their beliefs and customs.
One event that looks to break down cultural barriers and open up a dialog is coming to the Riverview Public Library to
offer a way to communicate with Downriver Muslims.
“Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is billed as a family-friendly event where local communities can come together in a
celebration of diversity and unity.
The Riverview event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. April 9.
Riverview librarian Kirk Borger said he found out about the program through libraries in the northern and western
suburbs and wanted to bring it Downriver.
“Canton Public Library and Rochester Hills Public Library both have had this program,” Borger said. “I came across it
speaking with the library director from Canton, Eva Davis, and she gave me the information of who to contact.”
Plans call for the Riverview program to have four tables and/or stations with easel displays. Organizers will give a
brief talk, 10 minutes or less, on top of the hour to discuss two to three of the displayed topics and have a question-
There also will be a coffee and international delicacies table at the door for welcoming people to the event.
The tables and what they will offer are:
● Islamic arts and culture: Henna hand painting, calligraphy (write your name in Arabic style), and coloring Islamic
arts for kids.
● Islamic history in the United States: How old is Islam in the USA?, Muslims and the Civil War, Support for abolition
from unexpected quarters, Muslims and the American Revolution, and first country to recognize a newborn USA.
● Women in Islam: Misconception about women’s rights in Islam, What is Hijab?, Try a Hijab and Take a Selfie
● Islam 101: Whom do Muslims Worship?, Is Allah a Different God?, and Five Pillars of Islam.
The Riverview Public Library is at 14300 Sibley Road. The phone number is 734-283-1250.
The KYMN website states that these public events provide an opportunity to meet new people, try new experiences,
taste new food and enjoy conversation with local Muslims.
The event is done in cooperation with the Muslim American Society, the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, the
Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs, and partners at local public libraries.
More information can be found at KnowYourMuslimNeighbor.com.
Riverview Public Library
Apr. 9, 2016
Troy Public Library
Apr. 23, 2016
Jun. 11, 2016
Oct. 4, 2016
Brighton District Library
Oct. 8, 2016


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10 Risks to Configuration Projects
This guide helps companies gain the benefits from implementing a configurability strategy by identifying the top 10 risks to a successful product configuration implementation project.


MondayLabor Day Mini-Golf Tournament
Families can test their skills on the mini-golf course at Sportsman’s Country Club and compete for prizes at the annual Labor Day Tournament. Open play is from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and includes Adult/Junior Best Ball, Adult and Junior Stroke Play Divisions and a Hole-in-One Mystery. The fee is $12 per team. Call (847)291·2351, ext. 2 to sign up.
WednesdayNorthbrook Farmers Market
The weekly market meets at Meadow Road and Cherry Lane at 7:00 a.m.
Northbrook Public Library
Wednesday Classic Film Series at the library continues with Greed at 7:30 p.m.
ThurdsaySchool’s Out Fun Trip
On September 5, when schools are closed for Rosh Hashanah, children can enjoy a Northbrook Park District trip to Action Territory in Kenosha for go-carts, bumper boats, laser tag, arcade games, unlimited mini-golf and a pizza lunch. The trip is open to ages 5-12, and extended care is available. Register online or at any customer service location. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2995.
FridayTalent Showdown Deadline
Get ready to share your talent for fun and prizes at Northbrook’s Talent Showdown. September 6 is the deadline to apply for the Park District contest. Audition categories are: Music, Singing, Dance, Comedy and Unusual Talent. Individuals or groups can submit an entry form with a DVD that shows their talent and a $5 fee. Entry forms are available at nbparks.org, the Leisure Center and Northbrook Sports Center. Semifinals are on September 27, and the finals are at Northbrook Autumnfest on October 5.
Engage with your neighbors on Northbrook Patch:


Eddie Ray is a Music Pioneer, Record Producer, Songwriter & Author. He has held top level executive positions with major music entitles in Hollywood, CA; Memphis, TN; and with the Federal Government in Washington, DC.Learn More
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In understated tones, he has delivered a living portrait of a time which still influences us until this very day. The book is all about taking chances and trusting your instincts in order to help make your dreams come true.
My book, Against All Odds, was reviewed by the popular blog, Rooftop Reviews. Robert Williams, the author of the blog, gave it raving reviews. He said: I just finished reading “Against All Odds” by Eddie Ray. It was fantastic. In understated tones, he has...Learn More
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SILENCE THE SILENCE PROTEST BOOK 2014 Special edition hand bound book, white leather, perforated cardstock paper, digital print, vintage brass prayer book stand, DIMS: 11.25 x 17.25 x 2.5” Printed on cardstock paper that is perforated at the margin. Book can be performed, handing out each page which then becomes protest posters. Chapter ONE, titled WHERE IS, contains names of Chicago youth killed by gun violence between 2013-2014.
Chapter Two, titled Hear Here, contains protest statements written by Chicago youth responding to the issue of gun violence and systems of power as it affects them today. Both chapters are printed on cardstock paper that is perforated at the margin. This perforation suggests the potential and available removal of these questions, statements, and stories to leave the book format and be made visible.
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The Believer's Secret Of Happiness
By Warren Litzman
Hungry believers who are growing up in Christ are finding their spiritual food in the Christ-life message. Someone has said that happiness comes from man and joy comes from the Lord. This book deals with the believer’s daily walk. It shows the wonderful benefits that come from knowing Christ lives in you. As the joy of Christ works out of the believer it makes for true happiness outwardly. The power of this book is in the renewal of the mind. Since all spirituality comes from our knowing Christ lives in us, this book can be imperative to spiritual growth.
Paperback, 190 pages.


If you're like me, squeezing in my reading time before bed is about the only way I can get through a book or novel or magazine these days. So this weekend I started reading our next book for our November 18th discussion, JOAN OF ARC: HER STORY by Regine Pernoud. I would encourage you to get it soon because it's our most in-depth so far and the one that makes you want to read more and other books about the times in which Joan lived...that's likely because its author was a medievalist, and you can feel it..she's tenacious about the details. It's also of course wonderful to read a book (albeit translated) by a French historian about Joan of Arc, compared to the first book we read by an American Catholic feminist (Mary Gordon) and the second by an Irish socialist (George Bernard Shaw)!
What makes Pernoud's research and presentation all the more credible is that in the introduction Pernoud admits to having been a Joan skeptic and completely indifferent to Joan for years. Her attitude reminds me of the kind of adolescent disdain I've had for people that "everyone" seems to be interested in...if she's so popular, I'm going to ignore her...I am not going to fall for it!
But when she comes across Joan's trial notes she finds herself undeniably astounded and cannot resist the pull to find out more. What results is several books about Joan, a testament to her sincere fascination in someone she'd written off originally as no more than an overused symbol of nationalism (as Joan was so used during Pernoud's lifetime in France) and a possible myth.
Indeed, this change of heart and attention to documentation is what makes this book so satisfying. It's not a traditional biography, as Kirkus Reviews explains:
A useful and innovative documentary history of the15th-century French insurrectionist. Pernoud, who died in April, has supplemented her previous biography, Joan of Arc (1966), by offering readers this annotated explanation of the controversial saint's historical record. It isn't a biography per se and doesn't follow the standard biographical format of piecing together the available sources to present readers with a chronological narrative. Rather, Pernoud and Clin introduce readers to Joan as she has appeared in various documents, such as the one, contemporary with her lifetime, referring to her as a French peasant girl gathering armed forces to augment the beleaguered ranks of the dauphin's regiment. Information about her birth and childhood is unveiled only in chapter nine, since Joan rose from relative obscurity, and since no one cared enough to inquire formally into her origins until almost three decades after her death. The approach of Pernoud and Clin, both independent scholars in France, thus offers valuable insight into the nature of history and its practices; documents, as their book demonstrates, should always be weighed carefully against one another when any past event is being interpreted. The authors note that while many legends have emerged about Joan (the third section delves into some of these), more verifiable factual information exists about her than about Plato, Julius Caesar, or Jesus.
Remember that Garden District Book Shop, who hosts our discussions, also offers Joan of Arc Book Club members a discount. Deborah McDonald, store manager, is well-read about Joan and much much more...stop in and visit..and come back Wednesday November 18th if you can for our conversation about Joan.


An undercurrent, by definition, is the unseen movement of water beneath the surface; its tug and motion are only perceptible upon submersion. It is an apt metaphor both for international development studies and its undergraduates. The intriguing tensions and debates within the field of IDS flow beneath a popularized veneer of humanitarian charity. And we, its undergraduates, study at the margins of the arena of the academy – much of our vitality and dynamism hidden from view. Undercurrent is a publication that immerses its readers in the ebbs and flows of development studies through the perspective of Canadian undergraduates.
Indelibly marked by the legacy of colonialism and the onward march of global integration, international development studies is a field illuminated by our confrontation with human difference and inequality. The just pursuit of unity in diversity promises to be a reiterating challenge for the next century, and water is a fitting icon for such a pursuit: an elemental reminder of our fundamental oneness that, through its definition of our planetary geography, also preserves our distance.
Undercurrent sees itself as an aide in the pursuit of academic knowledge and research, both for undergraduates and the larger academic community. It is an open access journal – freely available and distributable – in an effort to promote open research and stronger cooperation within academia, international development agencies, and those simply interested in the field.


H.B. Paksoy, Ph.D., Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
A fourth generation academic, Dr. Paksoy retired in 2011 as a history instructor at Baker College in Flint, MI, after 24 successful years in the classroom.
RICHARDSON, TX, August 03, 2018 -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present H.B. Paksoy, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Paksoy celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A fourth generation academic, Dr. Paksoy retired in 2011 as a history instructor at Baker College in Flint, MI, after 24 successful years in the classroom. Teaching in various institutions across the country during his tenure, including the University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University and Texas Tech University, he remained true to his passion, exclusively teaching history to students. During his years at Texas Tech University, Dr. Paksoy not only taught, but was also responsible for archiving, which has been online since approximately 2003. He also served as a faculty associate in the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, between 1986 and 1994.
A subject that is filled with lessons, as Dr. Paksoy explains, is not just the understanding of the past but also teaches us as a society how to deal with the future. Throughout his career, he not only loved to teach the subject but also write about it. In 1989, he authored "Alpamysh: Central Asian Identity under Russian Rule." He has since authored and edited over 25 other academic books and novels, including a trilogy, "Son of Sun," and authored articles in various peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Paksoy recently began working on his eleventh novel in 2018.
A consultant for NBC News in Moscow, The Economist in London and Voice of America in Washington, DC, among others, Dr. Paksoy is a longstanding member of the Association for the Advancement of Central Asian Research, Inc. He is a founding editor of the organization's bulletin, former founding president and member of the executive council since 1990. He is also active with the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, the American Historical Association and the Association for Asian Studies, among several other professional organizations, and was the founder of the Connecticut branch and former honorary secretary of the Oxford Society.
Locally involved, Dr. Paksoy co-founded the telecommunications project at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX. He was also the chairman of the youth service committee and the world community service committee for the Park Cities Rotary Club. He is currently an amateur radio operator for N9MI.
Dr. Paksoy holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity University, Master of Arts from the University of Texas, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University in England. He has been the recipient of several grants from such organization as the Japanese Ministry of Education and the National Science Foundation. He has been cited in several editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the East as well.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, H.B. Paksoy, Ph.D., has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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Why Women Don’t Have a Midlife Crisis: Female Research Subjects as Counterexamples in the 1980s
This talk sheds light on a case where a study of women was used to falsify a generalization based only on men, and then the counterexample was rejected as insufficiently generalizable. I look at feminist research on middle age and the life course, published in the early 1980s, which challenged the newly-introduced notion of a normative midlife crisis. By demonstrating that few women experienced a major crisis at middle age, feminist psychologists (and some sociologists) refuted the notion that this was a universal developmental stage.
Instead, they suggested, proponents of the midlife crisis described a pathology, chronicling some men’s inability to cope with social change. In their usage and re-evaluation of female research subjects as counterexamples to falsify existing theory, these studies––the best known of which is probably Carol Gilligan’s In a Different Voice (1982)––were representative of American feminist scholarship in the 1980s, and they were broadly influential within academia and beyond. However, the work of Gilligan and others was read primarily as research on women and gender differences; implications about male middle age and developmental theory more generally were ignored.
Feminist ideas about the life course were accepted with restrictions, essentially turning from concepts of human development into theories about women only. I argue here that successful feminist science was read first and foremost with regard to differences, not commonalities between women and men. With the information on women accepted, but the claim to falsification disregarded, the midlife crisis consolidated into a men’s problem, in contrast to women’s supposedly stable life course.
This talk first looks at the change in social scientific research on women and middle age in the 1980s: there was more scholarship, and optimistic images dominated. I then move to “Lifeprints,” a study of women around forty, in which psychologists Grace Baruch and Rosalind Barnett and journalist Caryl Rivers refuted the midlife crisis and proposed an alternative model of human development. The third section looks at Carol Gilligan, by far the most visible critic of the midlife crisis, although In a Different Voice is hardly remembered for this. One aim of the talk is to situate this classic of psychology in historical context and draw attention to the fact that Gilligan’s was at key points an argument against the male midlife crisis. I also suggest that she sought to revise existing theories of identity, development and ethics––rather than propose alternative concepts for women, as it then came to be understood.
I suggest––in section four––that the feminist criticism of Gilligan’s supposed focus emerged in response to the reception of In a Different Voice more than as a direct result of Gilligan’s work. Widely circulating––In a Different Voice was probably the bestselling book ever published by Harvard University Press, and the most-cited work of feminist theory, before it was eclipsed by Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble (1990)––Gilligan’s work as well as Baruch’s, Barnett’s and Rivers’s Lifeprints study were read as research on women and gender differences. This limited their impact on the concept of the midlife crisis, which consolidated into an exclusively male phenomenon.


Tremendous thanks to the fine editors of the Origami Poems Project for publishing my micro-chapbook and to Laura Burke for gorgeous artwork “What comes through” on the cover. You can read the poems or download a printable PDF to fold into a 6-page micro-chapbook for free!
They have published some poets of color this year, including spilling sunlight by Billy Antonio, My Journey to Heaven by Ethar Hamid, and The Wetland Daryl Muranaka. Please download several of these lovely, foldable micro-chaps and share them with your friends!
Origami Poems is a non-profit organization with a mission of "the encouragement of literature & the arts by bringing Free Poetry to everyone through the printing and distribution (world-wide) of free Origami micro-chapbooks as well as through poetry events, both of which engender increasing awareness of and appreciation for the art of poetry." They are currently accepting entries for their semi-annual 'Best of Kindness' contest judged by Julia Meylor and are open for regular poetry micro-chapbook submissions as well. They will publish a 'Kindness' anthology in the fall as they have done with their previous two contests (see Amazon). All those accepted for this collection will receive a complimentary copy.
This on-going project of literary citizenship is something I truly admire, so I asked co-founding editor Jan Keough a few questions to find out more. See my interview with Keough and a link to contest/submission guidelines below.
HOPKINSON: Tell me a little bit about the Origami Poems.
KEOUGH: The Origami Poems Project has published free micro-chapbooks (i.e., 'microchaps') of poetry since 2009. The work is presented in a single-page PDF that is folded, origami-style, into a six page booklet. Each page accommodates 27 lines with 47 characters per line. We are a 501 (c )3 Non-Profit and rely completely on donations. Our PayPal link is on our website under Donations.
HOPKINSON: How/why was the Origami Poems originally started?
KEOUGH: The creation of a microchap (pocketsize booklet) started from a poetry prompt given by RI poet Barbara Schweizer to a small group of RI poets. After this micro-beginning came a "project" promoted by the Origami Three: Barbara, Lynnie Gobeille & myself. I have been the sole editor/manager for several years now. Many, many poets have told us how much they enjoy sharing these little collections with friends, family and, particularly, at readings.
HOPKINSON: Who is your target reader audience?
KEOUGH: All who enjoy reading work that is both insightful and honest. We tend to focus on poetry with a positive vibe and look for work that is challenging and yet accessible.
HOPKINSON: What type of work are you looking for?
KEOUGH: From haiku to free verse, if it inspires, intrigues, perplexes or just makes us laugh then this work is our 'type.'
HOPKINSON: What do you wish you'd see submitted, but rarely comes in?
KEOUGH: We'd like to see more micro flash fiction.
HOPKINSON: What are some of your favorite lit mags/journals?
KEOUGH: Poetry Magazine, Poets & Writers, Nine Muses Poetry, Blue Heron Review, Crosswinds Poetry, Naugatuck Review & New Verse News.
HOPKINSON: What is your favorite part of being on staff with the Origami Poems?
KEOUGH: I love to hear how a poet has been encouraged to write/submit after publishing a microchap with us. Encouragement is the heart and soul of this project. That said, I enjoy learning how the poet had actually 'found' the Project. Many poets have been recommended to us, others came across a microchap at a reading. Several poets have returned and have several microchaps over the years.
Let me mention the microchap cover. Many covers are collages that I've created. Also, we've had artwork generously shared by artist/poet, Lauri Burke.
HOPKINSON: Where can we send submissions?
KEOUGH: Thru our Submittable portal: https://origamipoemsproject.submittable.com/submit
HOPKINSON: If someone has a question, how can they contact you?
KEOUGH: Contact us at email@example.com
DEADLINE: July 15, 2020
FORMAT: downloadable PDFs online for printable, foldable micro-chapbooks
SUBMISSION FEE: None
First Place - $100
Second Place - $50
Third Place - $25
Poets included in the 'Best of Kindness' 2020 anthology will receive a contributor copy.
FORMS: Poems and micro flash fiction
SUBMISSION METHOD: Submittable


Research Paper Topics: How to Find What is Hot in Fitness WritingIf you are an aspiring writer, you need to know the latest and trendiest research paper topics. Just like you know how to identify your niche market, you also need to do research on what is hot and popular. The Internet is flooded with several web sites and magazines which offer new trends in the latest research paper topics that are being offered by various universities.
You can check out the recent studies conducted by magazines and web sites, the news published in your local newspaper, and even books in your library. This is a very easy way of finding out what is new in the fitness arena. You can also ask a fellow colleague or a friend whom you trust about their own opinion on what they are doing at the moment. By getting a full idea about the latest and trending topics in this regard, you can prepare yourself with what is required for your research paper.
Take a look at your recent search history, and you will get a glimpse on what has been popular recently. Most of the popular topics are related to fitness. If you have not yet done any research on it, then you should take the initiative to do so. You should be aware that your topic can vary from one topic to another. Hence, you must keep an eye on all the current researches in this regard.
Well, researched research paper topics on fitness should include such areas as personal training and weight loss. Although these topics are interrelated, you need to know how to formulate a well-researched topic for it.
Fitness programs focus on muscle toning and strength training. They help to burn calories, prevent diseases like diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, heart diseases, and heart attacks. You can also find plenty of health websites and books which teach you the ins and outs of this and other exercises.
Nowadays, the body needs protein to stay fit and strong. There are many sources available in the market for providing protein.
Well, researched research paper topics should comprise enough information on how to obtain ample amount of protein. This will help you with your personal training and weight loss plans.
On the whole, you must know the basics of research paper topics, and how to present your findings in a proper manner to make the reader interested. Take some time out to study the latest and most demanded topics in this regard.


Black Panther was a global success and has become a cultural phenomenon. Chadwick Boseman’s performance and Ryan Coogler’s directorial excellence left audiences wanting more.
T’Challa may be new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but this hero’s story has been wowing audiences and breaking barriers since Stan Lee’s first release in the ’60s. The Black Panther comic series has pushed boundaries and captivated audiences for decades, and Stan Lee is not the only writer contributing to Wakanda.
Legendary writers Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me, We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy) and Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist, Hunger) wrote a new Black Panther series, adding more beautiful characters and layers to Wakanda. Coates has written Black Panther stories before, and teaming up with Gay to create this love story adds more beauty to the Wakanda universe.
Black Panther: World of Wakanda explores the work, life, and relationships of the powerful Dora Milaje soldiers. These women defend the royal family; they answer to and fight alongside King T’Challa. This series follows two Dora Milaje soldiers, Aneka and Ayo, and their magnificent love story.
Aneka is Ayo’s superior and resistant to change. She is devoted to her job and doesn’t want distraction. Ayo is a promising soldier, passionate, and persistent. Aneka finds herself enraptured and distracted by Ayo, and readers are enraptured with their unfolding love story while fighting to protect Wakanda. This story is equal parts romantic and action-packed, a balance most comic writers struggle to find.
This short series tackles major subjects and tugs at the heartstrings. Following our heroines’ love story, this series discusses government roles and loyalty. Does one stay loyal to a king even if he is making poor choices? How does one react to a town leader abusing women, especially if he is a coworker’s father? These two women are navigating their new romance while making difficult decisions to defend the country they love.
You will fall in love with Aneka and Ayo and sympathize with their daunting task: defending the well-being of Wakanda and the royal family. Gay and Coates blend sweet and smart to make a perfect love story between two soldiers. Artfully structured and beautifully written, Black Panther: World of Wakanda needs to be on the top of your list, your shopping cart, your bedside table. Gay’s debut to the world of comics is not to be missed.
(image courtesy of Marvel Comics, image link here)


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