I know this is probably a little late into the season, but I just thought of it! I came up with a list for both the readers and the writers in your life. I hope you get some great ideas for those last minute gifts!
- Bookmarks: Trust me, a reader can never have too many! They get lost and then your stuck with a gum wrapper.
- Bookplates: To lay claim to one's library.
- Snacks: Something that doesn't make your fingers too messy. (No link for this one, you'll have to use your imagination.
- Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa: Gotta have a good beverage at hand!
- Blanket: For snuggling under!
- Book Page Holder: Can you say stocking stuffer!
- Kindle Paperwhite: It's waterproof! Hold a library in your hands, carry it in your bag, take it on vacation.
- Sticky Notes: So your favorite reader can mark pages and take notes without marking up their books.
- Bath Tray: Keep everything at their fingertips while relaxing under a pile of bubbles. (Does anyone else find it strange that the model is wearing a tank top in the tub? Just me? Alrighty, moving on)
- Candle: Just don't let the books get too close!
- Bookends: You know what these are for, right? Right?!
- Personal Library Kit: Because it's cool! And so if they lend one of their books out, they'll know who to hunt down in the future...
- Mug: For that tea/coffee/hot cocoa!
What would a gift guide for readers be without books! (and why are there so many on the internet without them?!)
- Crave (Ladies of Death Book 1) by Tiki Kos One bite will change her life. After surviving a brutal attack that killed her father in the secluded Wolfmere Mountains, Sunny Armstrong finds herself stronger, faster, and hungrier than before. Determined to get her pound of flesh, she swears vengeance on her father’s killers. Sunny is thrust into the middle of a deadly war between the Disciples of Wolfmere’s resident biker gang, and the shapeshifting Nokado tribe. With the help of her new shapeshifting friend Igasho, Sunny sharpens her new skills only to come up short and unable to fully shift. In the search for revenge and understanding of her new wolfish side, only one thing is certain: blood will spill, and heads will roll. For fans of werewolves, all things paranormal, and star-crossed lovers, Crave is part one of Tiki Kos’ Ladies of Death quartet.
- Beauty is the Beast: Beasts Among Us - Book 1 by Jennifer Zamboni Gretchen is a 24-year-old-hairstylist with secrets: She likes to chase squirrels and howl at the moon. She’s also not really 24.
When one of her coworkers turns up dead in the salon, she suspects that the murderer isn’t entirely human. When another stylist is murdered, and then another, she goes on the prowl. A circus with a secret side show catches her attention, as does her former pack, and a group of visiting vampires.
Her only outlet is her music, but that will only keep her wolf on a leash for so long with a killer on the loose.
- The Faerie Guardian (Creepy Hollows: Volume 1):
Enter a hidden world of magic, mystery, danger and romance in this YA fantasy from Amazon bestselling author, Rachel Morgan...
Seventeen-year-old Violet Fairdale has one job: protect humans from dangerous magical creatures. It's a job she's good at—until her latest assignment, a cute human guy who can somehow see through her faerie glamour, follows her into the fae realm. Now she's broken Guild law and risked her future as the top graduate of her class.
The last thing Vi wants to do is spend any more time with the boy who got her into this mess, but the Guild requires that she return Nate to his home and make him forget everything he’s discovered of the fae realm. Easy, right? Not when you factor in evil faeries, long-lost family members, and inconvenient feelings of the romantic kind. Vi is about to find herself tangled up in a dangerous plot—and it’ll take all her training to get out alive.
A single choice can change your life forever...
When Kara Magari uncovers an ancient book of dark and deadly magic, she realizes she’s the only one who can read its enchanted pages… and overnight, she becomes the most coveted magical creature in not just one, but two worlds. Now hunted by every living creature under the sun, she discovers a new world full of beautiful and terrifying things: Ourea. Out here, everyone wants something from her, and there’s no one she can trust. Kings and queens are drawn to her, assassins and demons seek her out, but it’s the charming soldier with a protective streak and a dark secret that may just be her undoing. Before this is over, Kara will have to make the ultimate choice… either she surrenders to this dangerous book of magic, heart and soul, or it will be the death of her. Welcome to Ourea, where only the cunning survive. Buckle in & experience the beginning of a timeless epic fantasy adventure with this first installment of the Grimoire Saga. If you enjoy Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, or Eragon, you’ll love this breathtaking epic fantasy adventure with a modern twist and a slow burn romance.
- Alpha Wolf: a Science Fiction Werewolf Thriller (A Dream Traveler Series: Olento Research Book 1) Forget what you think you know about werewolves. These men don't howl at the moon, but they are deadly.
Twelve men went missing.
Six months later they awake from drug-induced stupors to find themselves locked in a lab.
And on the night of a new moon, eleven of those men, possessed by new--and inhuman--powers, break out of their prison and race through the streets of Los Angeles until they disappear one by one into the night.
Olento Research wants its experiments back. Its CEO, Mika Lenna, will tear every city apart until he has his werewolves imprisoned once again. He didn't undertake a huge risk just to lose his would-be assassins.
However, the Lucidite Institute's main mission is to save the world from injustices. Their best agent, Adelaide Lewis, needs to find these mutated men and protect them and society, and fast. Already around the nation, wolflike men have been spotted. Attacks on innocent women are happening.
Adelaide has to find the alpha wolf first. Only once she's located him can she stop whoever is behind this experiment to create wild beasts out of human beings.
- Envy by Dylan Allen *If envy is a sin, then let me be damned*. Graham was born to be a star. Once upon a time, that star shone only for me. Now, I have to share him with the rest of the world. For a while, I thought I could do it. Because, beneath the hypnotic smile, gorgeous body and God-given charm that made him famous, I still caught glimpses of my best friend. Of the boy who called me sunshine and loved me. I wore that love like a crown . . . until he placed it on another’s head. Losing him was agony, distance felt like the only cure. When tragedy reunites us after years apart, it only takes one touch to erase the past. Just like that, I'm back in his arms. He promises this time will be different. But I’m afraid to believe him. Because behind his star’s blinding brilliance is a darkness that doesn’t want to let him go. I know a star that bright can’t belong to just one person, but my jealous heart doesn’t want to share him. I want all of him . . . even if wanting what doesn't belong to me leads me to ruin.
- Up in the Treehouse by KK Allen (NA)
I wanted to tell him all my secrets, but he became one of them instead.
Chloe Rivers never thought she would keep secrets from her best friend, Gavin Rhodes. Then again, she never imagined she would fall in love with him either. When she finally reveals her feelings, his rejection shatters her, rendering her vulnerable and sending her straight into the arms of the wrong guy.
Four years after a devastating tragedy, Chloe and Gavin's worlds once again collide and they are forced to come to terms with all that has transpired to find the peace they deserve. Except they can't seem to get near each other without combatting their intense emotional connection that brings them right back to where it all started . . . their childhood treehouse.
Chloe still holds her secrets close, but this time she isn't the only one with something to hide.
- Silent Song by Jaci Wheeler (YA/NA) *Barrett* I’m Deaf. What most people view as a disadvantage, I see as an advantage. I feel my way through life in my 1969 Ford Fairlane. The vibrations and speed sustain me, the race track is where I dominate. I thought racing was all I needed to survive…but I was wrong. *Presley* Music is my life. I inhale the melody and breathe in the lyrics. That was until I met someone that opened my eyes to a new culture. Who knew all it would take was silence for me to really experience music. When Silence and sound collide it creates an explosion of the senses.
- Untamable by Jamie Schlosser Emery Matheson knows p*ssies. Cats, that is. As the star of a reality show called The P*ssy Tamer, it’s his job to fix extreme feline behavioral issues. When he hears about his next project—a lonely cat hoarder named Estelle—he expects a little old widow, not the blond bombshell who opens the door. With a 100 percent success rate, Emery has never had trouble finishing a job. But just a few hours into the first day of filming and one thing is clear—Estelle and her band of misfit p*ssies will give him a run for his money… and his heart. Due to language and sexual content, Untamable is intended for readers 18 and older.
- Broken World (Volume 1) by Kate L Mary Follow a group of survivors on a journey that spans eleven books and twenty years, as they travel the country, searching for safety in a world overtaken by the dead...
When a deadly virus sweeps the country, Vivian sets out for California in hopes of seeing the daughter she gave up for adoption. But when her car breaks down she's forced to accept a ride from redneck brothers, Angus and Axl.
The virus is spreading, but when the dead start coming back, Vivian and the others realize that no electricity or running water are the least of their concerns. Now Vivian must learn how to be a mom under the most frightening circumstances, cope with Angus's aggressive mood swings, and sort out her growing attraction to his brooding younger brother, Axl.
While searching for a safe place to go, the group meets a pompous billionaire who may be the answer to all their problems. Trusting him means going into the middle of the Mojave Desert and possibly risking their lives, but with the streets overrun and nowhere else to turn, it might be their only chance for survival...
- The Caging at Deadwater Manor by Sandie Will (NA) SHE KNEW HER DAD WAS ANGRY, BUT SHE NEVER EXPECTED THIS.
A dad with a vendetta. An unsuspecting daughter. A psychiatric hospital known for questionable acts. And staff who keep the secrets in the attic.
RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 READERS' FAVORITE HONORABLE MENTION BOOK AWARD IN YA HORROR
On a cold, January evening, fourteen-year-old Jeannie Kynde is told that her beloved mother drowned in the murky waters along Florida's Gulf Coast. Her distraught father turns on Jeannie, no longer the caring father she once knew. Four years later, Jeannie is finally old enough to escape her father's clutches, but he has different plans. He imprisons her at Deadwater Manor, a psychiatric hospital with an unscrupulous past. Between endless psychiatric treatments and a hospital staff up to no good, Jeannie faces insurmountable odds as each day ticks away. Will she be locked away forever? Or can she fight against the nightmare that has now become her world?
- Niko: A YA Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Thriller by Kayti Nika Raet Seventeen year old Niko struggles to protect her two younger brothers in a post apocalyptic landscape where rain burns like acid and food is scarce. Slithers threaten to devour them faster than she can hunt and kill them.
Then, one night, everything she loves is consumed by a raging fire, leaving her alone and gravely injured. She's rescued by the Rose Circle, a rogue group of Slither hunters. They sneak her into Amaryllis City, a decadent metropolis where those able to pay the exorbitant entrance fee live a life of relative ease.
Niko is certain one of her brothers survived, but she soon learns that leaving Amaryllis City is more difficult than entering.
- Webley and the World Machine (Hall of Doors Book 1) by Zachary Paul Chopchinski Why is there an elevator here?
And where does it go?
Will a simple push of a button change the lives of two love-struck teenagers?
Adal hopes he's ready for the responsibilities of adulthood. As he pursues the prospect of university, the reality of life hits him hard with the unexpected death of his grandfather. Can he handle the tragedy alone? Thanks to his best friend Arija, he doesn't have to...
Arija has her friend's back. She also has a huge crush on him. It's a secret she's hidden for a long time. Will she find the courage to let him know?
The elevator opens.
And a hidden world lays before them. A world that is in the middle of a fierce civil war. A world that needs Adal and Arija to put things right. Talk of love will have to wait.
But can two snarky teenagers do what needs to be done?
Will sarcasm have a price?
- Firebloods by Casey Hays Jude Gallagher thought she was crazy.
It all started when the boy next door made her hear music—inside her head. All the time.
It was torture.
She didn’t think things could get worse. But then one hot summer, her best friend Kane O’Reilly decides to tell her how he really feels about her. Music inside her head? That’s nothing compared what happens next.
Things only turn stranger when she and her lab partner Frankie Melmack begin a project to prove the existence of the Vatra u Krvi—a race of people tied to the mythical Phoenix. Add in a neglectful mother and a magic ring, and the insanity that defines Jude’s life is pretty well complete.
Heat surges across the Nevada desert, and the best and worst parts of Jude Gallagher’s life collide as myth meets reality. In the middle of the chaos, she begins to hear more than just music. And she has to wonder…
Maybe... just maybe… she really is crazy after all.
- Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (Dead Things Series) by Martina McAtee
Seventeen-year-old Ember Denning has made an art of isolating herself. She prefers the dead. She spends her days skipping school in old cemeteries and her nights hiding from her alcoholic father at the funeral home where she works. When her own father dies, Ember learns her whole life is a lie.
Mace is a monster, a soulless assassin tasked with a single purpose: follow Ember. He only has two rules. Do not interact with her. Do not to kill her. Simply watch and report. But Mace has never been good at following orders and Ember is a temptation he simply can’t resist.
Whisked away to a small Florida town, Ember must learn to embrace a family she’s never known, a supernatural world she never knew existed and a power so vast it just might kill her. All that stands between Ember and destruction is that beautiful dangerous boy from the cemetery. Can she learn to trust him before its too late?
Could Maura's life get any worse? ...turns out it most certainly can.
Isolated and sheltered by her lonely mother, Maura's never been able to make friends. She seems to drive her classmates away--except for the odd times they pay enough attention to torture her--but she doesn't understand why. Maura considers herself to be a freak of nature, with her unusually pale skin and an aversion to the sun that renders her violently nauseous. Her belief is only worsened by the fact that almost everyone around her keeps their distance.
Even her own father deserted her before she was born, leaving Maura alone with her emotionally distant mother, Caelyn. Even though Maura is desperate for answers about her unknown parent, Caelyn remains heartbroken and her daughter can't bring herself to reopen her mother's wounds. Or is there a more sinister reason Caelyn refuses to utter a word about her long-lost love?
When a cruel prank nearly claims Maura's life, one of her classmates, Ron, rushes to her rescue. Darkly handsome & mysteriously accepting, Ron doesn't seem to want to stay away, but Maura is reluctant to get too close, since her mother has announced she's moving the two of them to Vancouver...nearly 3,000 miles away from their hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
If life wasn't already challenging enough, Maura begins to experience bizarre, physical changes her mother seems hell bent on ignoring, compelling Maura to fear for her own life. Vicious nightmares, blood cravings, failing health and the heart-shattering loss of Ron--as well as the discovery of a tangled web of her own mother's lies--become obstacles in Maura's desperate quest for the unfathomable truth she was never prepared to uncover.
Need a stocking stuffer or something to put in a card without needing extra postage? Ebooks are the answer!
- The Chicago Manual of Style
- Author Yearly Planner: The Key to Success: Help that special writer in your life keep all that business stuff organized.
- Pen: For signing books, writing letters, jotting notes, and doodling when they should be writing.
- Desk Lamp: So they can see those books, letters, notes, and doodles!
- Tea/Coffee/Cocoa: Writers must have fuel!
- Mug: To hold that fuel
- Sticky Notes: For note jotting and applying to walls, laptops, t shirts, or whatnot.
- Index Cards: They're great for outlining!
- Cork Board: For pinning the index cards.
- Notebooks: For writing down those ideas before the flit away.
- Writer Facts Storyteller Nutrition Information T-Shirt: Because it's fun!
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans: Snacks that keep you awake!
- Mug Warmer: So there are no lukewarm mouthfuls of writer fuel.
- Babysit their kids: So they can have some uninterrupted writing time.
- Cook them a meal: Again, writing time!
- Buy, review, recommend, and gift their books! (Pretty please!)
So there you have it! I hope you get some great ideas for those book dragons in your life. If you can think of something else, feel free to comment your ideas!


S.T. Buckland, D.R. Anderson, K.P. Burnham, and J.L Laake
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Distance Sampling was first published in 1993 by Chapman and Hall, and was subsequently reprinted in 1999 by the authors. It has now been superseded by a new book, Introduction to Distance Sampling, which is available from Oxford University Press. As a service for those not able to purchase copies of the new book, we have archived an electronic copy of the 1993 book at this web site. However, we recommend use of the new book whenever possible.
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Nancy Uslan, NEU Global Founder and President, expected to marvel at the endangered mountain gorillas when she traveled to Rwanda in 2005 with famed American activist, Jack Hanna, and his film crew. What she could not predict was that she would fall in love with the country and its people, who had encountered a horrific genocide only eleven years earlier.
What she did know was that she had to help Rwanda in its recovery process. She settled on her first initiative to promote the English language — not just because English is a critical language in the global economy, but because it had recently become Rwanda’s official language while only a few Rwandans could read, write, or speak it. Understanding that children learn more authentically when they are taught by other children, Nancy envisioned a program whereby American students would participate in an education-based service learning project that would benefit themselves as well as students in Rwanda.
So came the birth of the Books & Beyond (B&B) project at her alma mater, Indiana University. American B&B student participants wrote and illustrated original English-language books, which were then published in Rwanda and distributed to primary school students in a rural mountain village. Since Rwandan children typically do not own a single book, the English book created by the American B&B student participants was the first book they ever owned. The B&B project’s success led to the expansion and development of other Rwandan-focused programming at Indiana University.
Seeing the success of the B&B project, Nancy decided to duplicate the model through her non-profit organization's literacy initiative, Books and Beyond USA. The decision was made to reproduce the template in order to increase the number of American schools creating books and to increase the number of Rwandan schools receiving books. To date, thousands of students in the US and abroad have had their personal pathways changed as a result of BBUSA's unique programming.


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Kowalski holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Before joining The RK Group, she had a career in education. She brings both of these experiences to all the endeavors she supports.
Currently, she is the tri-chair appointee for the City of San Antonio’s upcoming 2022 Bond Program. She serves on the following boards: Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio Public Library Foundation, Social Venture Partner, Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. She’s also on the advisory committee for UTSA Libraries, JBSA Alliance, DoSeum, Greater:SATX and the San Antonio Regional Education Forum.


Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week a new Top Ten list topic is posted and book bloggers fill in their own choices. I'm a list girl (as in, I don't function without them), so I thought this would be a good choice for me! This week's topic is a bit difficult for me because I think it depends entirely who your non-reader is... So, for the purposes of this list and its relevance to my YA book blog, I will say that these are the top ten books I would give to a teen who doesn't like reading.
Top Ten Books I'd Hand to a Teen Who Doesn't Like to Read
1. The Hunger Games Trilogy~ This is a "duh" choice, but one that needs to be on the list. I've met VERY few people, readers or not, who have not raved about these books. These are the types of books that get kids reading.
2. Everlost by Neal Shusterman~ This is a book that sucks you in and makes you want to keep reading until the end, and then leaves you wanting more (fortunately, there are two more books- Everwild and Everfound). I think a lot of kids don't like reading because they are either intimidated by the length of certain books, or lose interest. This is a book that make losing interest an impossibility because Neal Shusterman is amazing, and because of this, the length of the next two books is a non-issue.
3. Empty by Suzanne Weyn~ This book is super-short, and very relevant. A non-reader would never be intimidated by the length, and the story is quite good, and extremely plausible. This is one I recommend to reluctant readers regularly.
4. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess~ This book reads like a movie, but is SO much better than the movie version. This is one of the books that I most remember reading in HS. It sticks with you.
5. Lord of the Flies by William Golding~ I've never met a boy who didn't like this book. It's a little more hit or miss with girls, but I would still recommend it to the right one. I'm a girl, and I loved it when I read it at age 11.
6. Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin~ This book was on last week's list too, but it's just one of those books that I think everyone likes, but not a lot of people know about. There's a little something for everyone in Elsewhere.
7. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien~ Tolkien is the master of world-building! This is one of the books that turned me into a reader. Who has to willpower to NOT get sucked into Middle Earth?
8. Harry Potter 1-7 by J.K. Rowling~ These books have already turned a lot of non-readers into readers. Of course, with the movies, many opt not to read the books, but they should. We all know the movie is never as good as the book!
9. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis~ For the same reasons The Hobbit and Harry Potter are on this list...
10. Trackers by Patrick Carman~ Or any of his other recent books. He is one of the first to do the online companion thing with his books, and kids that don't typically read, seem to enjoy that part. Other books he's done this with are the Skeleton Creek series and The 39 Clues (along with the multitude of other authors that wrote them).
Obviously, this list is a generalization. When I make recommendations, especially to reluctant readers, there are questions I ask them before just offering up something. There are much better choices for certain personalities, but these are book that I would recommend to almost any teen who doesn't read much.


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Section I: The Metropolis Plan: This is a more detailed version of the Plan which provides further analysis, supplemental information, and additional detail.
Section II: Models and Methods: How the Plan was Created: This section describes the models as well as the techniques and processes used to prepare the Metropolis Plan.
Section III: Scenarios: This section describes the various alternatives that were created and evaluated in order to develop the Metropolis Plan.
Section IV: Performance Indicators: This section includes sum mary descriptions of how the results of the scenarios were measured, and a comparison of the results.
Section V: Acknowledgements: This section is a thank you and an acknowledgement to the numerous organizations and individuals that contributed ideas, data, resources, and support for the preparation of the Plan.
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The printable length of most characters are equal to the number of cells they occupy on the screen: 1 character : 1 cell. However, there are categories of characters that occupy 2 cells (full-width), and others that occupy 0 cells (zero-width).
All popular terminals support displaying full and zero-width Unicode characters correctly. For CLI applications and their libraries, such as IPython and python-prompt-toolkit, it is just a matter of calling into the python wcwidth library when rendering characters for display, albeit with a small bit of care around the occasional -1 return value.
If this is a solved problem, why do we still see so many misaligned characters in Terminal applications?
At this time of writing, each Unicode version, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0, have support for more full and zero-width characters than their previous version, with many more versions expected to be released in the coming years.
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean users, whose languages use full-width characters have been the most impacted by this problem. The Western world only seemed to notice it with the introduction of emoticons in Unicode version 9.0.
Terminal and library authors select only one version of Unicode when they implement zero and full-width support. Sometimes, the latest specification is used, but usually not. Most just copy any existing solution without too much care, and we can't really blame them, it's actually a pretty difficult decision.
iTerm2, for example, makes great care for Unicode support, but supports only version 8.0 unless the check box, "Use unicode version 9+ widths" is enabled (12.1.0 at time of this writing). The choice to use 8.0 by default is likely made to match the libc version linked by most C/C++ Terminal apps that include wchar.h from the standard C library. On Mac OS X 10.11.5 and newer, this is also version 8.
Many 3rd party applications and languages conform to only Unicode 5.0 (such as hyper terminal in the above figure), which happens to be the version of Unicode in the wcwidth.c file released by Markus Khun into the public domain in 2007 from which almost all implementations are duplicated from.
The version of Unicode used by Terminals and Libraries will continue to be a problem, because new versions of the Unicode Standard are issued periodically, but the source code of libraries and applications are not updated at the same time, or at all!
The wcwidth.c family of libraries in use cannot know what version of Unicode your terminal supports, and the terminal cannot know what version an application intends to use.
In the python wcwidth library, I added support for all versions of Unicode, it requires only a matter of selecting the right version, by function argument, or, by environment variable, UNICODE_VERSION.
But how can we know what version is used? Well, I do hope other language implementations of wcwidth() and wcswidth() can follow my example of multi-version and selection support by the environment UNICODE_VERSION, and, that terminal emulators can export their supported version by environment value.
But this is going to take some time, perhaps only by my own volunteer efforts, which is probably a lot more in discussion and education than code. So, this article is my first attempt at starting those discussions.
I've authored another tool, ucs-detect, which is able to automatically detect the version of unicode that the connecting Terminal supports. For any application using the python wcwidth library, the correct return value is selected by using the given value of the UNICODE_VERSION environment variable.
With this solution, we can correctly determine the UNICODE_VERSION of hyper terminal as 5.1.0, and those cells that were previously thought to be full-width, are now correctly determined to be half-width by the wcwidth python library, and align correctly:
For developers who work on this stuff, please take a look at the ucs-detect and wcwidth documentation for a more complete description of how this all works. I would like to see this solution adapted to more shells and CLI apps until Terminal emulators and libraries can be persuaded.
The standard C library in particular is very unlikely to adopt, and only after many several years if it does. Luckily for us, modern Terminal applications are rapidly developed in dynamic languages where such changes can be much more quickly propagated.
Download and install ucs-detect, and add to your shell profile:
if [ -z "$UNICODE_VERSION" ] && command -v ucs-detect >/dev/null; then eval "$(ucs-detect)" fi
While I have your attention
If you're reading this, you must have some level of interest in Terminals, so if you are not aware of the continued, unrelenting, voluntary contributions to the Terminal ecosystem by Thomas E. Dickey, please take a moment to have a look at his website.
Of particular interest to me, at least, is the documented trials and tribulations of developing ncurses. I like to think that a lot of the software engineering work we come into contact with each day would have happened eventually, no matter who did it. But Thomas E. Dickey is one of those exemplary folks who have the discipline to solve the smallest and most difficult problems that can add up to the greatest change. Every engineer should have at least 1 role model, and Mr. Dickey is one of mine.


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As the power of the common people of Japan grew in the latter half of the Edo period (18th and 19th century CE) horimono, or traditional Japanese tattoos, began to flourish as an art form. Based on images from watercolour paintings, woodcuts and popular picture books of the time, the ultimate reward for the long endurance of pain would be a tattoo of immense beauty. To fully understand Japanese horimono it is important to understand their history and background, and it is equally important to continue to preserve the tradition behind them.


German composer and pianist Clara (née Wieck) Schumann (1819-96) began a relationship in her teens with composer Robert Schumann (1810-56). She premiered numerous of his works, the first when she was only twelve, and she dedicated much of her career to the legacy of his music. After a lengthy struggle with her piano-teacher father and Clara finally approaching the age of consent (21), they married in 1840. She was one of the leading piano virtuosos of the 19th century. She toured extensively, but she also had eight children, became a highly-respected piano teacher, and composed a number of important works.
This piano trio is one of Clara Schumann's most accomplished works. The first movement ("Moderately fast") includes a romantic/longing theme, an agitated transition, a melancholic second theme, a gently weaving development, and an accelerating coda. In the second movement Scherzo ("In the tempo of a Minuet"), Schumann at first mainly features the violin in a "snappy," triple-beat character. The contrasting section begins with the piano but is quickly joined by violin and cello lines in a more interwoven style. The third movement ("Moderately slow") is a waltz beginning with languorous solo piano and arguably reminiscent of Chopin. The waltz is then varied for the violin and extended by the cello and violin. The movement also includes a jarring "back and forth" passage, a development that efficiently explores the movement's two main ideas, and a recapitulation of the waltz that begins with the cello. In the fourth movement ("Moderately fast"), Schumann at first features a chromatic violin theme with a hesitant quality. Later, an assertive, Bach-like, contrapuntal section emerges twice, featuring staggered, fugue-like entries on a variation of the movement's main theme.
Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin (1810-49) was a musical prodigy and already a published composer of piano music before his eighth birthday. He graduated from the future Warsaw Conservatory in 1829, having been proclaimed "exceptionally talented" and "a musical genius." His early works include the Variations in B-flat (op. 2, 1827) on 'Là ci darem la mano' from Mozart's Don Giovanni and his two piano concertos (1829-30). Most of Chopin's works are from his later career in France and for solo piano. These include his nocturnes, mazurkas, waltzes, etudes, and the Polonaise-fantaisie in A-flat major. They also include his 24 Preludes (performed on August 6). However, he also composed chamber works with cello, including the Cello Sonata in G minor (July 5) and the Piano Trio in G minor (July 14).
This work somewhat resembles the mature style of Chopin's other late works, especially his ballades. However, it also loosely alludes to the ternary (ABA) structure and the characteristic rhythm of the Polonaise dance form (see below).The work begins with a lengthy introduction, which is followed by a section that explores the "idea" of a Polonaise. The section is quite complex, however, for the dance-inspired theme is continuously varied and developed. The slow, contrasting section begins with a chordal melody over tuneful material in the lower range. The opening, dance-inspired theme is then replaced by new material, instead of being reprised. The new material includes a virtuosic cadenza, which is followed by a partial return of the work's introduction and a variation of the slow, contrasting theme. The work is thus an organic combination of elements inspired by a traditional dance-form with something considerably more "through-composed." The chromaticism and harmonies are also quite revolutionary for something composed still inside the first half of the 19th century.
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75) was a child prodigy, and he attended the Petrograd (St. Petersburg) Conservatory from age thirteen to twenty. The Soviet Union emerged when he was sixteen, and communist philosophy was a part of his required schooling. His compositional interests included the grotesque, sharp contrasts, and clear and well-projected orchestrations. Shostakovich's body of work includes fifteen each of symphonies and string quartets, quite a bit of solo piano music, six concertos, two operas, and thirty-four film scores. He sometimes worked within the expectations of the Communist Party, but he also sometimes fell out of favor, and many of his friends and relatives were imprisoned or killed in the Great Terror that began in 1936. He later developed polio, had several heart attacks between 1966 and 1971, was a life-long smoker, and died of lung cancer in 1975. Shostakovich's chamber works gave him considerable room to experiment, such as in his string quartets.
This was the composer's second attempt at a ninth string quartet. In 1961, he had burned an earlier version, based on "themes from childhood." The work's five movements are played without pause. The first four are remarkably similar in duration, following a basic alternation pattern of fast-slow-fast-slow. However, the last movement is two or three times longer than any of the others. The first movement ("Moderately, with motion") begins with a fluctuating violin theme that later appears in varied form in more of the work's movements. The slow, second movement ("Slowly") is like a somber hymn or film music expressing sadness. The propulsive, dance-like third movement ("Very quickly") contains other music from the first movement. Some of its "galloping" gestures are also reminiscent of music for cowboy movies. The fourth movement ("Slowly") includes variations of the work's opening violin theme, alternating with notable pizzicato passages on unusual chords. The much longer, fifth movement ("Quickly") consists of eccentric episodes. These passages include an extensive fugue and a plaintive cello cadenza. Most of the movement's episodes are derived from material found in the work’s earlier four movements, but often in new and unexpected combinations.


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It takes a community working together to make things happen—and many exciting things are happening at the Glenview Public Library, due to its collaborative efforts with community groups and organizations. In times of tight budgets and economic challenges, the Library has developed many enduring community partnerships. These relationships maximize the return for both entities, allowing for a more diverse collection of programs and services to reach a larger audience at reduced costs. A sampling of these exciting and innovative ventures includes:
Glenview Park District: An Intergovernmental Agreement with the Glenview Park District has allowed for the development of creative, cost-effective programming and resource sharing, which benefits overlapping community constituencies. Through the ongoing efforts of an interagency program team, many innovative classes, workshops, and special events have been piloted. Golf pros from the Park District taught putting techniques to youngsters on the miniature golf course set up in the Library’s Youth Services area for the Caddy Stacks program. Park District instructors teach Fitness Samplers at the Library. The seasonal StoryWalk® Trail encourages families to share a book together as they wind their way through Little Bear Garden. In June, children had an opportunity to get “up close and personal” with Buttercup, the cow, a pair of sheep, and some chickens visiting from Wagner Farm. This special encounter took place on the Library’s north lawn, followed by a picnic in Jackman Park.
In addition to joint programming, Park District and Library facilities are shared for annual staff training and educational programs, and a display case for special Park District exhibits is reserved year-round in the Library’s lobby.
The Glen Town Center: The Library’s Youth Services Department and The Glen Town Center join forces each quarter to provide special entertainment, in addition to the Flight-to-Fun Kids Club, which meets monthly during the school year. The Book Market at Hangar One provides the space; The Glen Town Center provides the setup; the Library provides staff to assist...and costs are shared equally. This partnership allows the Library to provide a caliber of programming for children that would be cost-prohibitive on its own. The On-the-Go programs attracted 1,577 youth in 2012 and are on target to top that number in 2013, as 1,262 children have already participated!
North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED): NSSED has supported the Library’s services to youth with special needs. NSSED assisted with funding a program on autism, presented by Dr. Martha Herbert, Harvard researcher and author of The Autism Revolution. NSSED will be partnering with the Library in 2014 to launch the Friendship Ambassadors and Friendship Club programs, which are designed to provide social opportunities in a welcoming environment for children of all abilities (grades 3-8). Friendship Ambassador volunteers (grades 4-12) will receive training by NSSED to prepare them to work with special needs children.
Village of Glenview Senior Services: The Village has partnered with the Library to create the popular series, GLENergy: Exploring the Senior Lifestyle. Staff strives to bring educational, cultural, and informational programming to Glenview’s older adult population. Due to its popularity, GLENergy will become a monthly event in 2014.
Local Businesses: College Nannies & Tutors of Glenview conduct quarterly preparatory seminars for college-bound teens, including the ACT Prep Test and the ACT Test Taking Workshop. Whole Foods Market Northbrook sponsors the Teen Chef cooking competition, providing food, utensils, and culinary know-how for this very popular event.
Neighboring Library Partnerships: Joint programs with other local libraries are an important component of ongoing partnership building. One such shared activity is the BookBites: Reading Social discussion group, co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library and hosted by The Glenview House on the first Thursday of the month, 7 PM. Librarians from the Glenview and Niles Libraries lead the discussion, while participants get to know each other and enjoy a light snack or refreshment.
Volunteer Service: Volunteerism also plays an integral role in library partnerships. Monthly financial planning consultations are provided at no charge to patrons, courtesy of Ed Gjertsen, a Certified Financial Planner®. Volunteer and chess player extraordinaire, Steve Levenson, has conducted the monthly Youth Chess Club on Friday nights for over a decade.
These are but a few examples of the many collaborative efforts that regularly take place at the Library, enriching the lives of Glenview residents.


hoover charter school
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: Studio Project at USC
The general form of the design is inspired by studies of the building heights and views of the surrounding area. The surrounding building heights drive the slopes and height of the building, while the views drive the circulation within. The form then became a way to organize the programmatic needs within the school.
The traditional library is small, secluded, quiet, and its main function is to circulate books. The modern library is a center for exchanging information through all mediums such as books, computers, internet, video, and social interactions. The design takes the needs of the modern library and spreads it out within its circulation—creating a core for exchanging information. This information core acts as a connective void, bringing together the other programs within the school.


About the Author...
Judy Candis is the mother of two daughters, Amelia (KIKI) and Trenier (TIFFY). A native of Detroit, Michigan, Judy now makes her home in Tampa, Florida.
While a youth in the Motor City, Judy wrote her first poem "Snow" in an elementary school writing contest. She was awarded first place and her poem published in the school newsletter. She was rarely seen after this without pen and paper.
Throughout her formative school years, Judy wrote for the school paper and excelled in English, traveling with the notorious "Miss Berry", the high school's matriarch of fear, to writing conferences and contests.
Immediately following high school, Judy attended Florida A&M University. Four years later, she graduated with a B.S. degree in Black Studies wearing both the crown for MISS FAMU, campus queen, and MISS KAPPA ALPHA PSI. Though she was promoted to Editor for the school year book, lack of funding forfeited that post
During her college years, she was one of three vocal headliners before becoming lead singer for The Monterey's and traveled extensively around the country. Always writing, Judy began the initial work on several novels and kept an active journal.
While on the road, Judy wrote the monthly commentary for People For Peace Sake magazine and a continuing drama about two young women facing the problems motherhood and personal relationships. Through these writings, Judy gained a small measure of notoriety throughout central Florida.
Yet, she soon realized the road to authorship would not come by way of performing as the opening musical act at concerts or nightclubs and finally dropped out to pursue her real passion. Unfortunately, she still needed a financial cushion to visualize that dream.
Finally landing a full-time journalist position, Judy followed her life long desire to pen mystery novels and began her first serious work on COLORBLIND.
After many rejections but doggedly not daunted, COLORBLIND was published by ISHAIBOOKS in 1998. Judy's second novel, STILL RAGE was released two years later. BLOOD OFFERING followed on the heels in less than a year. Another block-buster hit for the fast-rising Queen of mystery.
Now a full-time novelist, she teaches “Writing the Popular Novel” at the University of South Florida and is co-founder of Nathari Writer' s Guild.
In 2003, Judy signed a three-book deal with Warner Books, Walk Worthy line, and her latest release “ALL THINGS HIDDEN” will hit book stores around the country September 1st 2004.
Warner Books will hold a launch party Oct. 9, at Books for Thought in Tampa, Florida, from 2-5, prior to a four city tour. “A DANGEROUS CLIMATE” will be the second release in this series about a police detective who happens to be a single mother dealing with stress on every level.
All Things Hidden
Contact the author for an autographed copy at: Email
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A high suspense thriller set in small Florida town revolving around religious cults. Only a miracle will save Trenier Stevens and her private-detective love interest.
Beware of false prophets! And if you're a lost soul, never seek refuge in this particular sanctuary. For Treneir Stevens, fleeing her own personal nightmare, the hardest thing to find within these celestial walls is 'the truth.' Murder is but a fleeting thought to the corrupt leaders, who prey upon the innocent. Propelled by their insatiable greed and lust, they present themselves as 'redeemers', while their 'soul' purpose is to take all they can using the 'Word of God' to cover their heinous acts. When private investigator Jarret Richards steps on the scene, his plan to expose the cult is nearly foiled by his love for Trenier. Only Sister Nanna has the foresight to call on a 'higher power.' For nothing will save the threesome, other than a heavenly 'miracle'. As the minutes tick away, Jarret has to pull out all the stops if he hopes to keep Trenier from being the next "Blood Offering."
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A fast-paced thriller with intriguing plot twists and multiple murders that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A rags to riches saga through the pathway of blood and death.
Terror Stalks This Quiet Suburban Neighborhood.
Finding the home of their dreams the Chapman family little that they're the only Black family on Tyler Street, until horror grips the once tranquil neighborhood, breaking through all the color barriers.
As the grisly murder of neighbor after neighbor lurks like a plague, fingers begin pointing at the Black family forcing Karen Chapman to fight her own inner fears to prove her own husband's innocence.
Disturbing secrets are unveiled as an eerie atmosphere unravels the facade masking the desperate lives of the Tyler Street residences.
As Karen's search moves her towards the chilling climax, she comes face to face with the moral of good and evil and understands in the case, the color of one's skin means nothing as long as the color of one's blood runs red.
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Re: Get for CURLOPT_CAINFO, CURLOPT_CAPTH?
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:19:11 -0400
Thanks. That looks good and will be very helpful.
The man page for the curl command says that the command line version of
curl pays attention to environment variables CURL_CA_BUNDLE (oddly,
there's no mention of a CURL_CA_PATH variable...), and for windows
searches for a ca-bundle.crt file.
Is that unique to the command line, or does libcurl do all or some of
the work? https://curl.haxx.se/docs/sslcerts.html isn't quite clear on
what the library alone does. I read it as the library does not look at
anything except what is set explicitly by curl_easy_setopt(), the built
in default, or the library's default - in that order of preference. But
the description intermixes the library and command tool so it's
difficult to follow.
Also, Item 2 on that page is somewhat confusing - for the command line,
it suggests --cacert (which is
a bundle - maybe just the one cert). But for the library, it suggests
setting CURLOPT_CAPATH (which is
a directory - in which, modulo hashing, you could ADD the one cert).
These aren't equivalent. --capath
would be the equivalent to CURLOPT_CAPATH. Or CURLOPT_CAINFO would be
the equivalent of --cacert.
I'm going to send the version_info values back into curl as well as the
other library (with my own override mechanism), so it doesn't make a
difference for me. But you might consider something like a table for
the page - one for the command tool's behavior/options, and one for the
HOWTO Using the curl command Using libcurl
disable verification -k/--insecure
specify an alternate bundle --cacert
change the built-in default ...
Finally, you might want to update
https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/CURLOPT_PROXY_CAINFO.html to mention that
the default is now accessible in curl_version_info_data. (and as I just
discovered, in with curl-config --ca).
Thanks again for the quick response!
ACM Distinguished Engineer
This communication may not represent the ACM or my employer's views,
if any, on the matters discussed.
On 26-Mar-20 08:07, Daniel Stenberg wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Mar 2020, Timothe Litt wrote:
>>> That seems reasonable indeed. You basically want CURL_CA_BUNDLE and
>>> CURL_CA_PATH exposed there, right?
>> Yes. I only need the default (hard-coded, or what you get from
>> envvars or whereever) values before the application has done
>> anything. But the active ones might help someone else.
> Have a look at this: https://github.com/curl/curl/pull/5150
- application/pgp-signature attachment: OpenPGP digital signature


This was written by AI.
Ivan Aguéli was a prominent Swedish painter and Sufi philosopher who lived from 1869 to 1917. Aguéli grew up in Sala, a small town in central Sweden. Sala played a significant role in shaping Aguéli's childhood and inspiring his art. The town's beautiful countryside and rural landscape, as well as its rich history and cultural heritage, had a profound impact on Aguéli's artistic vision. Growing up in Sala, Aguéli was exposed to the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. He became fascinated with the way light played on the trees, hills, and lakes of his home, and this fascination would inform much of his later work as a painter. In addition to the natural beauty of his hometown, Aguéli was also influenced by Sala's rich cultural history. Sala had a long and storied past, stretching back to Viking times, and the town's many historic buildings and monuments left an indelible impression on Aguéli's artistic sensibilities. Furthermore, Sala's position as a central market town allowed Aguéli to experience diverse cultures and people, acquiring knowledge about cultural differences which became essential for him later in life when he embarked on his travels throughout the Middle East and North Africa to deepen his spiritual understanding of Sufism. Overall, Ivan Aguéli's childhood in Sala provided him with the foundation for his artistic and philosophical pursuits. He drew inspiration from the natural beauty of Sala's countryside, as well as its rich cultural heritage, and this would continue to shape his worldview throughout his life. Aguéli grew up in a town that provided him with an ideal environment to develop his artistic ability and cultivate his profound interest in culture, history


The students to be able to comprehend a text and imprint it logical
- 45 minutes
Age of Students:
- any age
- 20+ students
- cards (plicker cards), a mobile phone, a screen (tv, projector), a laptop
Description of the tool:
The teacher shares with his/her students the text of the subject he/she wants to work on, To find out if the above object is cleared, he/she uses the application of www.plickers.com website. The teacher prepares beforehand a questionnaire which he/she hands in to the students. The app needs to be downloaded on the teacher’s phone and the square cards printed (thes can be found on the app). Cards need to be cut around the perimeter so that they are ready to use. The teacher needs to create a folder in the digital library of plickers website.
From his/her mobile device, the digital classroom with students’ names is selected (this would have been already created and questions already listed in here). The selection of questions is chosen from the “queue” tab. Once selected the live view page on Plickers website will automatically be updated on the screen of the projector, with the hidden answer. From the device, the teacher seems the live view status at the top of the query. He gives each of the students the card, he has associated with their name and asks them to turn it over to the side of the square with the letter of the correct answer art the top.
The teacher presses the scan/camera button to start scanning the students’ cards, the Live View page from the Plickers website will be updated in real time with the answers.
By default, the students can see if their card has been scanned, so they know when to put them down, when the scan is finished, the teacher presses the “check” button to finish.
From there, the results will be displayed on the device of the teacher. To reveal the results to his/her students from the live view page, the teacher selects “reveal” from the web, To proceed to the next question, he presses the “back” button from the mobile application and select the next question in the “queue”.


Lois Schwartz, Esq.
with a special presentation by Edward Blum, Esq.,
“Anatomy of a Lawsuit”
Click here for Audio Track Outline and Materials
This 16-CD, 12.5 hour digitally recorded MCLE audio program offers an overview of the basic steps in California civil procedure: from start to finish. It discusses actual practice issues such as client intake, case strategies, choice of forum, filing the complaint, challenges to the complaint, joinder of parties and cross complaints, discovery, summary judgment, pre-trial motions, use of form pleadings, trial process, legal research and more. The course utilizes and discusses the California Civil Code, California Rules of Court, local rules, California Judicial Council forms, form jury instructions, research and online resources and other essential materials. This course is an excellent introduction for beginning attorneys who are sole practitioners or who work in offices where supervising attorneys may not have time to provide this valuable training. It is also an excellent resource for paralegals and future bar candidates. The program includes a 92 page manual with numerous resources, including references to materials available online. These materials are described on the Audio Track Outline and Materials.
Instructor Lois Schwartz received her J.D. from Boalt Hall, U.C. Berkeley, in 1989. She practiced education law briefly before she was called back to academics. She has taught substantive courses and skills courses at a number of law schools in the Bay Area for the past ten years, including Santa Clara University School of Law, Boalt Hall School of Law, Hastings College of the Law, Golden Gate University School of Law and San Francisco Law School. During the academic year 2001-2002 she served as the law clerk for the Honorable D. Lowell Jensen at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, Edward L. Blum has conducted over 150 trials involving all areas of civil litigation. In addition, he has served as judge pro tem and court appointed arbitrator. His “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” adds the valuable perspective of a seasoned litigator.
Presented at San Francisco Law School.
As with all CCE MCLE Audio programs, this program is eligible for participatory credits.
Call 1-800-443-MCLE or email MCLE@msn.com for more information, or to inquire about student and multiple order discounts.
This program is no longer available in the CCE catalog.


An experimental server for the Gemini protocol.
DAN64 is a open software and open hardware project to build an 8-bit microcomputer using an AVR microcontroller.
A set of libraries and tools to make MSX games using the C programming language.
TR8 is an 8-bit fantasy console inspired by MIPS, Z80 and 6502 real world CPUs.
This is an arcade platformer for DOS in protected mode (386 or later), VGA and Sound Blaster.
I host some of my git repositories, and you can browse them via web.
Some interesting projects:
- ubox lib for DOS: a simple library to make DOS games with DJGPP.
- Tomato: a simple CLI pomodoro tool written in Haskell.
- ZX Spectrum 48k beeper engine: beeper engine for the ZX Spectrum 48K to run from an interrupt handler.
- z80count: a tool to parse Z80 assembler and count the amount of cycles used by the instructions.
Hosted Somewhere Else
You can always check my repos on GitHub, but there are some interesting ones:
- Minimal Wiki: a simple project to get familiar with http4s and Tagless Final.
- Gamedev with Scala.js and Canvas 2D: experimenting with Scala and Canvas 2D.
- swift-nbd-server: a NBD server for OpenStack Object Storage.
- msx-pixel-tools: some tools to process MSX sprites and tilesets.
- sms-cart-32k: a simple Sega Master System cartridge (32k, no banks).
- c64-pixel-tools: tools to convert PNG images into sprites and tilesets to be used by the Commodore 64.
- CPR tools: simple tools to make/dump Amstrad CPC+ CPR cartridge files.


Cannabis Use and Periodontitis In Adults
Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis In Adults in the United States: NHANES 2011-2012
This research synopsis examines: Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis In Adults in the United States: NHANES 2011-2012.
Due to the legalization of cannabis in certain geographical areas, especially in the U.S., recreational use poses emerging oral and periodontal health concerns. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between frequent recreational cannabis use (FRC use) and the prevalence of periodontitis in adults in the U.S. and to see what connections exist.
METHODS AND RESULTS
Data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examinations Survey (NHANES) was analyzed. The frequency of cannabis usage was compared to the attachment loss and probing depths as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology. Of the1,938 participants in the study, the survey showed that 26.8% were deemed frequent recreational cannabis users. Average attachment loss among FRC users was higher than among non-FRC users (1.8mm versus 1.6mm). It was also determined that the mean number of sites with increased probing depths were significantly higher among FRC users than among non- FRC users.
The prevalence of tobacco usage, previous periodontal treatments, diabetes mellitus, and other demographic characteristics were included within the study models.
It was concluded that frequent cannabis usage is associated with and contributes to deeper periodontal probing depths, more clinical attachment loss, and an increase in the odds that the patient could develop more advanced periodontitis in the future with continued recreational cannabis usage.


Podcast Ep. 1 – Concussions
This is first episode in a series of Podcasts by Beyond the Playbook, hosted by Ryan Lake.This episode examines the difficult and concerning issue of player concussions in sport and a review of the ongoing consolidated litigation by ex-players against the NHL relating to the long-term effects of concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (“CTE”).
The podcasts are intended to give an overview of some of the most important off-field issues impacting athletes, parents, coaches and athletic associations. Listeners are encouraged to leave comments and participate in debates around the topics raised as well as submitting topics they would like Beyond the Playbook to address.
Links in this Episode:
THE EFFECTS OF FIGHTING IN ICE HOCKEY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE ONGOING NHL CONCUSSION LITIGATION


Book Club. First Friday of the month, Now meeting at the Capitola Library. Please contact Cookie Sherman for exact time and place for the next meeting. Each month the Book Club read the book selected by attendees. The choices reflect a variety of interests — light reading to more serious books of fiction, non-fiction, memoirs and biographies. Everyoine enjoys the discussion that the book stimulates.
Activity Leader: Cookie Sherman
Photo Club. Wednesdays (A), 1:00PM – 3:00PM
The MCSC Photo Club is a group of photographers that meet from 1-3PM on Wed’s. 2nd Weds is a field trip; all other Weds in the Annex. Join this team and learn how to get the most out of your camera. The classroom training, field trips, & workshops, are designed for you to learn by doing. In addition to taking great pictures, the club will also teach you how to edit them using Photoshop Elements. If you have questions about your camera (old or new) or maybe you just want to learn about a specific item, stop in and join a class.
Jan 31st: Filters; Batteries
Feb 7th: Memory Cards, white Balance
Feb 14: Field Trip: TBA – Starts at 9:45AM
Feb 21: Workshop – Macro (Close Focus)
Feb 28: Choosing the Correct Lens, Initial Start Options
Activity Leader: George Kiernan
WIN. Fridays (A), 8:45AM-9:45AM
This group is dedicated to making some positive physical changes for themselves. Join this enthusiastic group to help you on our quest for weight loss with their tried and true support philosophy. Everyone appreciates a cheering section. You are not alone!
Activity Leader: Cindy Edwards
Ukulele Jam Club. Fridays (A), 10:00-11:00
All skills levels and instruments are welcome — bring your uke, guitar, kazoo, tin whistle, violin, accordion and drums. Come jam with us and have fun or just drop by and enjoy!
Activity Leader: Gigi Goodwin


In this post I will reveal you some
books it is not so common on Lean.
Reading this book you will read something others
do not know and you will be different and more prepared.
I had a chance to meet a great Sensei with 40 years
experience that suggested me
3 books that in his opinion are the best he ever read.
He told that the Lean Management is not something you can learn by book.
Anyway he told us their 3 favorites books:
The first book is:
Just-In-Time for America: A Common Sense Production Strategy
In his words this book teach one of the pillar of the house of Toyota: the Just in Time
The Second Book is:
Quick Response Manufacturing: A Companywide Approach to Reducing Lead Times
The Third book is:
Toyota Production System: An Integrated Approach to Just-In-Time
There are books on Lean Management thathe suggested after 40 years of experience and with all the other books on in his library.
We would like to share with you this experience to give you more value and leveraging this experience.
We have not read this book but just bought. After reading we will share our comments.
Mark and the Staff.


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This Bobby and Joey Webb-designed Masterpiece Elegantly Combines the Grace of Southern Vernacular Architecture With Premium 21st-century Amenities to Fit the California Lifestyle. a Magnificent Newly-built Colonial Style Estate Located in the Golden Quadrangle of Montecito Offers Spectacular Ocean Views. the 10,797 Square Foot Main Residence Is of World-class Quality Construction With a Two-bedroom Guest House, Pool Pavilion, Pond, and Gardens on Approximately 5 Secluded Acres. the Stone, Gated Entry Leads to a Winding Driveway Through an Enchanting Oak Forest Blanketed by Ferns. a Stunning Setting Emerges. the Façade of the 6-bedroom Main House Is Framed by Verdant Multi-tiered Gardens With a 50-foot Koi Pond Below Three Fountain Spillways, Perennial Gardens of Hydrangea and Roses, and Majestic Cypress and Magnolia Trees.
Private and Fully-enclosed, the Expansive Grounds Feature Sweeping Views of the Pacific From Almost Every Vantage Point. Below the Main Residence Are Lush Lawns, a 56-foot Pool With Fountains, and the Picturesque Landscape Vignette of a 250-foot-long Meandering Stream Which Culminates in a Pond With a Romantic Gazebo. Gracious and Inviting, the Main Residence Opens to a Breathtaking View of the Ocean Through Its Foyer With Honed Marble Floors, Dentil Molding, and Classical Archways. From the Grand Living Room, Four Sets of French Doors Frame Sea Views and Lead to a Wide, Covered Veranda. the 15-foot Domed Ceiling Is Heightened by Double Crown Molding. a Marble and Carved Wood Fireplace and Austrian Crystal Chandeliers Add Refinement. the Rustic Oak Floors in an Espresso Finish Extend Throughout Most of the Interiors.
The Adjacent Formal Dining Room Carries Over the Use of the Finest Materials. From the Coffered Ceiling, an Austrian Crystal Chandelier Is Suspended. A Hidden, Built-in Bar Features a Marble Top and Copper Sink. Traditional Details Include Wainscoting and Dentil Molding. French Doors Open to an Expansive and Covered Loggia Ideal for Outdoor Entertaining. the Gourmet Kitchen Is Accented With Luxurious Honed Verde Marble Countertops. Custom White-colored Cabinetry and a Separate Pantry Provide a Wealth of Storage Space. Top-of-the-line Stainless Steel Appliances Include Dual Miele Dishwashers, Sub-zero Refrigerator, Wolf Gas Stove, Wolf Dual Ovens and Wolf Warming Oven and Microwave-convection Oven, to Name a Few. a Temperature-controlled Wine Room Is Steps Away.
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The current Chief Editor is Neeta Verma, Deputy Director General of NIC. The online format of the publication is made available at Informatics Website . Current issue is July 2014 edition.


Join author Neil Gaiman for a dialogue with legendary musician and composer Laurie Anderson in this third edition of an ongoing series of public conversations at the Fisher Center hosted by Professor Gaiman. The discussion will center on the topics of “Story Structure” and “Fiction vs. Autobiography.” Presented by Live Arts Bard, the program takes place on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sosnoff Theater of The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. 03-19-2015 http://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=2666
This year, Bard College is celebrating its 25th anniversary as publisher of the renowned literary magazine Conjunctions. Edited by Bradford Morrow—novelist, Bard Center Fellow, and professor of literature—Conjunctions is widely respected as the preeminent source for the best in innovative, provocative, rigorously realized fiction, poetry, and narrative nonfiction. Events to celebrate the anniversary include a special reading on Thursday, March 26, featuring Conjunctions contributors and Bard faculty members Mary Caponegro ’78, Ann Lauterbach, Neil Gaiman, Benjamin Hale, Robert Kelly, Francine Prose, and Morrow. The anniversary will also be marked by a special exhibition at Stevenson Library, as well as a celebratory reading and fund-raiser in the Spiegeltent on July 23. 03-18-2015 http://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=2661
On Monday, March 2, Lily Tuck, the National Book Award–winning author of The News from Paraguay, Siam, I Married You for Happiness, and other books of fiction and biography, will read from her work at Bard College. “Tuck is a genius with moments … Her ability to capture beauty will remind readers of Marguerite Yourcenar and Marguerite Duras” (Los Angeles Book Review). Tuck will be introduced by novelist and Bard literature professor Bradford Morrow. The reading, presented as part of Morrow’s Innovative Contemporary Fiction Reading Series, takes place at 2:30 p.m. in Weis Cinema at the Bertelsmann Campus Center. It is free and open to the public; no reservations are required. 02-20-2015 http://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=2659
Author Laura van den Berg, writer in residence at Bard College, reads from her recent work on Monday, February 23. The free program begins at 7 p.m. in the László Z. Bitó ’60 Auditorium in Bard’s Reem-Kayden Center. Van den Berg received the 2015 Bard Fiction Prize for her book The Isle of Youth. In this collection of stories, van den Berg explores the lives of women mired in secrecy and deception. The characters are at once vulnerable and dangerous, bighearted and ruthless—grappling with the choices they have made and searching for the clues to unlock their inner worlds. 02-11-2015 http://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=2655 Photo by Paul Yoon
The Italian Studies Program at Bard College presents Francesco Ciabattoni to give a talk on "Dante's Musical Design in the Commedia." The lecture examines the premise that Dante's journey through the Christian netherworld is not without its own soundtrack. From the cacophonous, failed attempts at presenting sacred music in Hell, the pilgrim goes on to listen to Purgatory's expiatory performances of Gregorian chants; and from the music of pure innocence in the Garden of Eden, Dante ascends to the complex and bedazzling beauty of polyphony in Paradise. Ciabattoni will explain the musicological and theological underpinnings of Dante's chosen musical settings. The event takes place on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. in Weis Cinema of the Bertelsmann Campus Center at Bard College. 02-05-2015 http://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=2656
Neha Jain ’10 is a full-time student at Georgetown University, getting her master’s in PR/Communications. Prior to this, Neha worked at Discovery Communications and REI Systems in various communications coordinator roles. She is also currently working on editing a fantasy … Continue reading →
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The Literature Program at Bard is free from the barriers that are often set up between critical and creative engagement, between different national literatures, or between the study of language and the study of the range of intellectual, historical, and imaginative dimensions to which literature’s changing forms persistently refer.
If language is among our most expressive media, our most thoughtful media, then its careful study can only enrich our communication with each other: present, past, and future. The study of literature is grounded in the study of words and syntax: how we make meaning in language and how language makes meaning in us.


We put this brief on B1 today because it should be considered a a big deal that Columbia University historian (and Memphis native) Kenneth T. Jackson is speaking in town tonight. Given his scholarship on the history and growth of suburban America, it will be interesting to see if anyone gets him to address some of the recent rezoning decisions by the City Council, as well as the controversy over the Union Avenue United Methodist Church location that CVS wants to convert into a drugstore.
When I first read Jackson's remarkable book, "Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States," I had no idea he was from Memphis. The book really opens your eyes to the ways in which local, state and federal governments really subsidized the creation of American suburbia and primed the pump that led to so much white flight (and now, middle-class flight). Though some part of me may have known it took taxpayer dollars to create the interstates, roads, sewer systems and artificially cheap energy necessary to sustain suburban living, Jackson's scholarship lays it out in surprisingly accessible detail.
The brief is below:
Columbia University professor Kenneth T. Jackson, one of the nation's pre-eminent historians and an alumnus of Memphis City Schools and the University of Memphis, will speak at 7 p.m. today at the meeting of the West Tennessee Historical Society at Memphis University School's Wunderlich Auditorium.
At Columbia, Jackson is the director of the Herbert H. Lehman Center for the Study of American History and the Jacques Barzun Professor of History and Social Sciences. Jackson's seminal book, "Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States," is considered one of the most important works of history in the latter decades of the 20th century.
Reprinted 29 times in paperback and five times in hardcover, "Crabgrass Frontier" was the first full-scale history of the development of American suburbia and has been described as an often critical examination of "how 'the good life' in America came to be equated with the a home of one's own surrounded by a grassy yard and located far from the urban workplace."
Among Jackson's other major works are: "Robert Moses and the Modern City: The Transformation of New York," "The Dictionary of American Biography," "Scribner's Encyclopedia of American Lives," "Silent Cities: the Evolution of the American Cemetery," "The Ku Klux Klan in the City," "American Vistas," "Empire City: New York Through the Centuries," and the "Encyclopedia of New York City" (seventh edition due in 2010).


Book Review: The Screwtape Letters by C.S.Lewis
The Screwtape Letters, by C.S.Lewis, copyright 1961, Macmillian Publishing Co.,Inc. Library of Congress catalog card number LC 62- 16314
The preface of this book was written in 1941 at the time of World War 2, issues of which enter into the story as strategic weapons for capturing souls. The book consists of a series of letters from a high ranking ( or rather, an important low ranking) devil named Screwtape, written to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice tempter devil. Wormwood is assigned to a man for the purpose of leading his soul into Hell, to serve as food for devils, and away from the Enemy (God). Every human has a devil assigned to them. They try to put thoughts into the human mind which will produce the sorts of behaviors and attitudes which will cause them to end up spending eternity with the devil's father, Satan.
Thirty-one letters are written, each of which has strategic advice from Screwtape to help Wormwood to get his target man's soul. Thoughts to be put into , or kept out of, the man's head, which will make him more likely to end up in Hell, are explained in logical detail. As devils are our enemy, it is good to, as a warrior leader would say, know your enemy. Examples are of how patriotism, self-righteousness, sense of entitlement, desires, even being in love, can be turned into sins which will lead the human souls into the devil's camp and estranged forever from God.
This was such an interesting and fun book to read. It was also important as a means of learning how devils think and some tricks they use to get our souls. C.S.Lewis was such an inspiring Christian writer, possibly best known as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity.


The alchemist humbly follows the traces of nature. In doing so, he recognizes the laws of change that are effective in it. He applies these – in a meaningful way.
The double serpent symbol illustrates the spagyric natural process. Alexander von Bernus remarks the following:
"This symbol of the upper serpent and the lower wingless one that do not bite each other´s tails but actually devour each other, is one of the most profound and significant symbols in all of alchemical symbolism. An understanding of this symbol places within grasp the key to the entire alchemical process."
Alchemy – the spagyric according to Alexander von Bernus
Alexander von Bernus reproduces the spagyric rhythm of life shown by nature in his alchemical Laboratory SOLUNA: SOLar distillation separates (spa) and LUNAr maceration unites (gyric). In the rhythm of this spagyric, SOLUNA remedies are created and alchemically potentiated.
Alchemy – the Soluna Spagyric
According to Paracelsus, a doctor has to study the inner (mental-spiritual) and outer (physical) nature of existence in order to recognize himself and his patients. This self-awareness is the key to the natural healing process, to naturopathy, and to the rhythmic healing art of the Soluna Spagyric.


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Community of reading
Indsatsen vedrører følgende verdensmål:
- Mål 4: Kvalitetsuddannelse
- Mål 17: Partnerskaber for handling
Indsatsen foregår i følgende lande:
- READ TO CHANGE INITIATIVE GHANA
Overordnede mål :
The main objective therefore is to promote community access to information through reading materials and thereby build a culture of reading among rural people of Northern Ghana. Specific objectives are: 1. To establish relationships and agreements with the District Directorate of Education and the schools under the Dalun Circuit regarding the use of the Dalun Community Library 2. To strengthen the organisational capacity of both Ghana Bilioteksvenner (GBV) and Read to Change Initiative (R2CI) advocating for access to reading materials and quality education in Northern Ghana
Umiddelbare mål :
Establishing of 5 Community Reading Clubs Library School partnership with 4 schools in Dalun Circuit 10 Danish and 20 local volunteers takes part in the Summer camp as instructors Strengthen Dallung Library by staff training in project and financial management, Library management and skills
1. Schools, teachers, parent and children. in Dalun Circuit. 2. Stakeholders in Kumbungu District.
The Reading Community Project is a project between Read to Change Initiative in North Ghana and The Ghana Library Friends in Denmark. The project will strengthen Dalun Community Library by establishing relationships with the schools under the Dalun Circuit and in that way increase access to reading and materials and build a culture of reading among community members. The activities will be: 1. Strengthening the Dalun Community Library 2. School Partnership Model Workshop 3. Establishment of Community Reading Clubs 4. Cultural Expression and Summer Camp 5. Organisation Development It takes its starting point in the Dalun Community Library and to use that, as the basis to design a development model for other communities of Northern Ghana. The project will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on quality education. This is a 1 year project, from March 2020 – February 2021.


We at Tall ship, are constantly trying to learn new things... mostly how to make our games better... so, when the publisher, Packt Publishing, was looking for people to review a new book of theirs on Game development, I was interested.
they made it very easy to read and review, with their online reading, downloading and send to kindle options.
After reading this book, overall I would say that I enjoyed it and found it useful. There is a lot of very good information on using the DirectX APIs and creating games from. Also, a plethora of info on the pipeline and the behind-the-scenes behavior of game rendering and display. I would say that this is a great read for anyone looking to get into making games and perhaps they don’t know where to start.
That being said, that are a few things that readers should know; This book is based in C++ and you should have a very good handle on using C++ in windows development if you and going to attempt to use this book. Also, this book starts with 2d and sprites with limited 3d content.
There is an entire section of the book aimed at the windows store marketplace; Submission, and purchase structures; this is highly valuable for even a veteran Game maker.
Overall, I would recommend this book freely. It is worth it if you are interested in building Windows 8 store-styled games. Feel Free to take a look at it. Links: Packtpub Amazon
I recently picked up "The Unplugged" by Ruven Muelenberg. on Kindle; it is not terribly long, round about 100 pages and it cost me a whole 3 dollars. and I have to say this is easily the best Three dollars I have ever spent!
As a designed/Programmer/artist/ Creator of random projects, this book is amazing! this has changed the way i work completely. What i like best about it, it helps you see better way to create practically anything.
after Building software for over 15 years, the old way, and having crunch times and clients changing their minds half through and all the old hurdles... this book makes an incredible amount of sense.
I Literally have restructured and rebuilt our entire workflow thanks to insights and tips found in this book. this book focuses on the methods and steps behind creating software, but i think that the techniques can easily be useful in any area creative area... especially where the project is large and complex.
I first heard about this book on youtube, on the Author's blog Channel TornadoTwins. there he and his twin brother ofter insightful and often humours help for Indie and aspiring Game designers. they were early adopters of the Unity3d game engine, and (IMHO) were one of the keys to bringing it success. When they mentioned that one of the brothers had written a book I was curious, I looked it up on amazon and figured I would give it a shot (I got it free with my Amazon Prime membership so I had nothing to lose.)
After reading through it once; i went out, bought it, and read it again! My brain was so full of ideas and motivation and crazy things that wanted to get out so, I immediately wrote up a companion doc for the studio... this lead to a whole change in the studio workflow. It is safe to say that The Unplugged has become required reading at Tall ship. And I highly Recommend it to any creator of things.
before I leave off, I would like to share my favorite quote with you: "A programmer is a programmer because he has Visual Studio". This is a Hilarious Truism...
If you are still on the fence about picking up the book, take a look at their website for more info: http://www.guimags.com/unplugged
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We have expanded our services to better serve our patients with the addition of two Community Health Workers (CHWs). Elaine Icenogle and Michelle Hurton joined our staff in the fall of 2021 to work with our patients to remove barriers to care by providing support, tools and encouragement to help them reduce stressors in their life so they can improve their quality of life. The CHWs work directly with the patients at the Clinic. Patients can tell us they have a need or they may identify that need in other ways.
You also might see Michelle and Elaine out in the community from time to time. They attend community events where our residents will be the main attendees, school events and they also keep hours at the local libraries. They can be found at Pigeon Forge Library, King Family Library, Anna Porter Library and Kodak Library on a monthly schedule. You can contact the Clinic to find out where they will be next. By being out in the community, they bring more awareness to the services they offer and awareness about the Clinic in general.
The CHWs also attend association meetings, trainings and workshops to continuously learn how they can better serve our population. Each month they provide patient education on different topics. They have displays on the topic in our lobby where can patients can view it while they are waiting.
Combined, Elaine and Michelle have over 40 years’ experience working in Sevier County providing community outreach services. We are so thankful for these ladies and the blessing they have been to our patients.


Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have to be honest- I wasn’t overly enthusiastic when I first saw this book in the library only because Chaol was one of my least favorite characters in this series. I was really indifferent about him (but I don’t hate the guy) until I read this book. The beginning was a little slow for me, but I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I read Empire of Storms so long ago. It usually takes me a few chapters to get back into someone’s style. That being said, I’m obsessed with this series and Sarah J. Maas is definitely my favorite author!! I don’t know what else to say other than she’s a genius and I adore her writing so, so much. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book, regardless of which series it belongs to.
One important note- I didn’t realize this was a parallel novel to Empire of Storms, which is probably why I was so confused when I first picked it up. The events in this book happen at the same time as the events in EoS, so keep that in mind. Don’t be silly like me and expect to find anything new until the end. No spoilers, I promise!
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A collection of insightful and thought provoking essays from one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century
A new edition of the most definitive collection of Albert Einstein’s popular writings, gathered under the supervision of Einstein himself. The selections range from his earliest days as a theoretical physicist to his death in 1955; from such subjects as relativity, nuclear war or peace, and religion and science, to human rights, economics, and government.


Distant Light is a paranormal, urban fantasy reverse harem series, and it is the first in the Tales From the Edge series, released 9th of November 2017.
Before I continue I would like to inform that the harem-theme in this book does not reflect my daily life opinions, views, or wishes. I merely enjoy reading about worlds outside of my own reality, as an escape from daily life and the issues that comes with it.
For those not knowing what a reverse harem is; it is a genre in manga and anime where a girl is liked and approached by a bunch of guys who all find her to their liking. Often, she is fought over, but in western literature is not uncommon that the girl now finds all the men intriguing and get into a shared relationship with all of them, in which they all agree to the arrangement.
Iphigenia Holt is a good little witch who grew up under the thumb of a wicked mother and two powerful sisters. Pegged as a caretaker, Iphi hides a secret that would change the way everyone around her views her: she’s an empath. And yet she doesn’t let that stand in her way. A soaring circus performer with a fierce love for animals and the downtrodden, Iphi tumbles her way through life, hiding the hurt just being around others can inflict… Shortly after the story begins Iphi is attacked by a rogue vampire, and while her male protectors are determined to get this treat out of the way, Iphi sense something in him and decides to solve the issue her way.
While there is not much world building and character depth in books like these, I found Distant Light to be my favorite reverse harem book so far. It contains what other stories in the genre often lack, a proper storyline not involving the heroine getting sex as often as possible by different males. In Distant Light Iphi is not jumping on them at the first opportunity, but she takes her time getting to know them, and she’s battling her confusion about why she finds herself wanting all of them, realizing this is not what others consider normal behavior.
It drew me in and kept my attention all the way through. Iphi disregards her own feelings and tries to do her best for everyone around her, making them like her. She even lets her own mother walk all over her, keeping her on a tight leash, even if it hurts her deeply.
For the longest of time she has done her best for everyone else, but her façade is starting to shatter when she gets to know the different males in this story. After spending her entire life being the good girl, she is tired and wants to do what is best for her for a change, and what I truly like is that she does this without letting go of her values and care for others. She even proves this when she is attacked.
I found out there is a series of 4 books in this series named Love on the Edge, which all takes place before this one. I guess I read it in the wrong order, oops, but I purchased the other 4 books yesterday and I’m ready to continue the adventure in this world.
Just so you guys know, series like these sometimes have different main characters in each book that binds the world and the overall story together. It really threw me off at first, but now I am used to it, and the Love on the Edge series have a different main character for each book.
If you want to try something new, I recommend Distant Light as a first read, even if it’s not the first book in this world. It contains a proper storyline, interesting concept about a world where the supernatural is no secret even for humans, a believable main character I think we all can relate at least a little bit to, males that encourage her personality and loves her for it, action and suspense around her attacker, and of course sexual attraction and romance.
I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.