Uses newly available GDP data in 2011 PPP through 2015, CO2 FF data through 2015, and Land use CO2 through 2014.
Updated starting years to 2017.
Removed the graphical input entry feature.
Inputs for Deforestation and Afforestation are now a 0-100% scale, replacing the 0-1 scale.
When using World Climate mode in either 6 or 3 region, the default graph for emissions is CO2 Fossil Fuel Emissions.
Added graphs for Deforestation and for afforestation to the World Climate simulation mode.
Change input for Deforestation in World Climate mode—The input for deforestation is now set up as effort to prevent deforestation, a 0 to 1 scale. Input a value between 0 and 1 to adjust the level of CO2 emission reductions in land use and forestry.
0 – represents no change from the business as usual scenario and yields constant emissions (5.4 GtonsCO2/year) from deforestation through 2100.
0.5 – yields a drop of 50% emissions by 2050, and then remains at that level until 2100.
1 – is the equivalent of eliminating all deforestation globally by the year 2050.
Changes to the Welcome screen and dedicated World Climate 6-region and 3-region modes.
From the Program settings screen you may set the model to open with the graph for "Temperature and Goal" graph to either °F or °C. When the simulation is running you still have the ability to shift between °F and °C from the "Settings" tab.
In the "Settings" tab you may show or hide the effects of the INDCs from COP21 (last updated 4-Apr-16).
The final temperature in 2100 is displayed at the top of the screen in both °F and °C.
The default Reference Scenario is now calculated to be consistent with IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and captures the relationships of population, GDP per capita, and emissions per GDP. Population defaults to use the UN's medium fertility projections (UN, 2015). GDP is consistent with the Shared Socioeconomic Paths (SSPs). It is determined as the product of population and GDP per capita, which, for each of the model's 20 regions, is a function of its starting value from history and projected rate of change. These projected rates start at levels consistent with historical data and converge to 1%/year over region-specific times aimed to achieve long term convergence of GDP per capita.
Comparable to GDP per capita, Reference Scenario emissions of each GHG are consistent with Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5 (RCP 8.5) and are determined as the product of population, GDP per capita, and emissions per GDP. Likewise for GDP per capita, emissions per GDP of each GHG is a function for each of the model's 20 regions of its starting value from history and projected rate of change. The starting rate of each region converges to a minimum GHG-specific rate over times aimed to achieve long term convergence of emissions per GDP.
Updated the settings files for INDCs to the most recent pledges.
Added a feature that will use a settings file (.cin) to create a results file (.vdf). This is a new button on the 'Welcome' page— 'Settings —>Results'— which simplifies the updating of results files for use in Uncertainty analysis.
Graph line thickness may be adjusted from the 'Settings' Tab. This applies to small and large graphs.
Removed obsolete reference scenarios– EMF22 series and SRES series.
C-ROADS has been calibrated to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report (AR5) and now uses the IPCC's RCP8.5 scenario as the default or reference scenario representing business as usual.
Settings files have been packaged with C-ROADS that allow users to load the intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) that countries have submitted for the upcoming climate negotiations.
We have also included a 3-region World Climate mode that divides the world into Developed Countries, Developing A Countries, and Developing B countries for the World Climate Exercise.
The lower limit of climate sensitivity can now go as low as 1.5°C (rather than 2°C).
Graphs are provided with comparisons between C-ROADS projections for temperature and CO2 concentration to those of RCP 8.5, 6.0, 4.5 and 2.6.
Population scenarios that match the UN may be adjusted.
Historical data was updated to include most recent available, and all start years were updated to be 2015.
The Excel and Non-Excel input versions have been combined in a single C-ROADS version.
We have created a modified version of C-ROADS, v3.015.02X that does not require Excel to run. Either version is available from the download link. The default download is the non-Excel version.
Corrected a miss-assigned input slider for the Goal line for CO2e on the Atm CO2e and Goal graph.
Corrected an issue within the World Climate setup mode whereupon returning from "Load/Unload Run" or "Reset to Reference" the WCE setup mode reverted to normal C-ROADS use with all the tabs on the input pane active rather than remaining in the special World Climate mode.
Edited the help text related to the Sensitivity settings.
The historical data sets for CO2 fossil fuel emissions and the inclusion of recently made available historical CO2 bunker fuel emissions data have been updated in this release. Additionally, other variables have been updated with more recent data, including population and GDP, Mauna Loa data CO2 concentration data, and GISS other forcings. The GISS data were also slightly updated, which required a readjustment to the MAGICC historic values, where the adjustment brings the mean over 1880-1999 to be the same between both data sets.
We have renamed the menu choices to help point out the differences and similarities.
In the new "Population and GDP" tab, assumptions within the selected Reference scenario about population and GDP may be adjusted using the controls found in this new input pane.
Six additional graphs have been added to the graph viewing panes. Under the " Other" menu on the left graphs pane there are country/bloc level graphs for Population, GDP, GDP per capita and Gross World Product per capita. On the right graph pane, under the "per Capita" menu there are two new graphs for Global emissions per capita and Global emissions per Gross World product. These two variables are also present on the corresponding country/bloc level graphs as points of reference.
We have added controls to enable C-ROADS to be used for facilitating the World Climate role playing exercise. With the press of a button on the main page you can set up a 6-Region simulation and activate the controls on the World Climate Exercise pane and deactivate most of the other input controls to provide a clean, simplified version of C-ROADS for use with World Climate. The controls allow World Climate type inputs of "Growth Stop Year," "Decline Start Year," and "Annual emissions reduction (%/year)". Forestry inputs are also controllable as a 0-1 index for deforestation and afforestation by country or bloc.
For the advanced C-ROADS user, the controls for the World Climate Exercise may be activated after initiating a 6-region run using the "Create New Run" button or by loading a previously saved 6-region run using the "Load Saved Run" button. Either will allow access to all C-ROADS control elements during a World Climate session as well as the reference scenario you have chosen from the menu. Emissions for individual countries may be entered in the standard "manual" mode rather than using the World Climate style entry allowing extensive flexibility in your use.
We recently updated the Reference Scenarios (RS) to improve our methodology for downscaling from the more spatially aggregated data sources, i.e., SRES scenarios and EMF22 models. As a result, the global projections for BAU emissions remain largely unchanged but the allocation of future BAU emissions between C-ROADS regions has shifted. Specifically, our new default, which remains based on SRES A1FI, now has a greater share of the global emissions coming from the Developed and Developing non-MEF regions. As before, the user can choose among the suite of reference scenarios or base model runs on a customized, user-designed reference scenario.
We have modified the Main/Welcome screen with some changes in button placement to emphasize the precedence of button function. Buttons and menus are now grouped in three categories: Settings, Simulation, and Post-simulation analysis.
The Set Graph Defaults button has moved under the Settings heading which is more appropriate to its functional role.
There are two ways to "enter" a simulation, Create New Run and Load Saved Run. Create New Run starts a new simulation run using the User-specified settings from the Aggregation level and Reference Scenario drop down menus and the simulator default settings for all input controls.
We have removed the Update Run function as it did not add to the capabilities provided by Load Saved Run.
Each of the Post-simulation Analysis functions requires a saved simulation file as its input. These are the <filename.vdf> files that you see in the "Simulation Output" and other directories.
Contribution Analysis takes a previously saved C-ROADS-CP run and performs a leave-one-out analysis of the global data to determine the contributions of each country/region to Cumulative Fossil Fuel Emissions, CO2 ppm, Temperature, and Radiative Forcing. Uncertainty Analysis takes a previously saved run and performs an uncertainty/sensitivity analysis using an analysis toolset file and displays the results for multiple variables. Review Run(s) is unchanged from previous versions of C-ROADS-CP but the button has been moved from Simulation to Post-simulation Analysis because, functionally, it is an analysis of previously created simulation output. Export Dataset remains unchanged and creates an Excel file containing the data from the variables displayed on the graphs.
There is a new option for the aggregation setting, "1 region- Global." Selecting this and choosing Create New Run will start a simulation in which the Emissions Targets, Non-CO2 GHGs, and Land-use Emissions controls affect emissions and land-use for the entire world. The 1-Region level of aggregation provides a means for a "quick sketch" to explore the dynamics and sensitivities of different changes to user inputs.
Several of the settings have been moved to their relevant tabs—Deforestation and Afforestation baseline settings to the Land-use Emissions tab and the settings for Non-CO2 GHGs to the new Non-CO2 GHGS tab.
The Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions tab has been renamed as the Emissions Targets tab. This change reflects the nature of the controls on this tab. These controls, by default, control emissions of all Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases, GHGs. This default behavior is changed depending on the setting of the Non-CO2 GHGs controls (below). When the Non-CO2 GHGs control is set to its default setting to follow "Emissions Targets", the three emissions targets and the post target controls affect all Non-Land use emissions— Fossil fuel CO2 emissions plus non-CO2 GHG emissions. When the Non-CO2 GHGs control is set to follow "Reference scenario non-CO2 GHG emissions", the Emissions Target tab controls affect only Fossil fuel CO2 emissions; the non-CO2 GHG emissions are controlled by the active Reference scenario under these conditions.
The "Post target" setting determines how emissions will behave after the final target year is passed. There are 4 post target settings: Cap at target level, Continue rate to target, Resume Reference Scenario and Specify rate. The Post target behavior is itself determined by the selected target type: OFF, Ref year, Ref Scenario or Carbon Intensity.
The default behavior, "Cap at target level" depends on whether the target type was set by Reference year, Reference scenario or by Carbon Intensity. When you select a target type of "Reference year", when the target year is achieved the emissions remain constant at the target year value. If you have chosen a "Reference scenario" target type, when the target year is achieved the emissions will resume at the rate defined by the active Reference scenario. Finally when you choose a target relative to "Carbon intensity", when the target year is achieved the carbon intensity will remain capped at the level reached in the target year. Post target setting applies to the last target type setting.
Continue rate to target— the emissions rate will follow the same rate post target as it followed to hit the target.
Resume Reference Scenario— after the target is reached, the emissions rate will resume the rate defined by the active Reference scenario.
Specify rate— you may set the post target rate at a fixed rate between 10%/year and -10%/year.
Precedence of Reference Scenario vs. User settings.
For 6 and 15 region, if the Reference Scenario rate of reduction is greater than specified by the user, the Reference scenario becomes the cap. An example is shown in the figure. The reference scenario behavior is the green line. Reduction starting in 2012 (1st up-arrow) to 25% below 2000 levels by 2050 (2nd up arrow) is the red line. From 2012 until ~2020 (first down arrow) the Reference scenario is less than the User scenario so the Reference scenario predominates. From 2020 until 2055 (2nd down arrow) the User scenario is less than the Reference scenario and the User scenario predominates. At 2050, the emissions rate becomes constant at the user-specified 2050 level until approximately 2055 when the Reference scenario is lower than the user-specified 2050 level and the Reference scenario again predominates.
If instead of 25% below 2005 levels, the user had specified 0% below, or 2005 levels, the Reference Scenario would always predominate and there would appear to be no model response when in fact the model response is to use the lesser of the Reference scenario or the user-specified scenario.
This new tab is a new location for the control from the Settings tab, "Non-CO2 GHGs." The options have been renamed from "Follow CO2 emissions" and "Reference Scenario" to "Fossil Fuel CO2 emissions targets" and "Reference Scenario Non-CO2 GHG Emissions". Their functions remain the same. There is a third new capability, "Scaled Reference Scenario Non-CO2 GHG Emissions". This setting allows you to create a scaled version of the reference scenario that will apply to the non-CO2 GHGs in the reference scenario.
In addition to the new "Scaled Reference Scenario Non-CO2 GHG Emissions" capability, these settings have been disaggregated to match the aggregation level of the run: 1 region, 6 region or 15 region. They were previously only global. There are table inputs and individual country inputs available for 6- and 15-region aggregation. An example of the 6-region input below shows the active buttons when the "Scaled Reference Scenario Non-CO2 GHG Emissions" is selected for a country or region- note the red dots.
The baseline settings for Deforestation and Afforestation have moved from the Settings tab to this tab so all the Land use emissions settings are grouped together. There is no change in their function. When the Land use Global settings input pane is visible, these settings are active. Conversely, when the country/region settings are visible, country/region settings are active. The settings that were active at the time of a "Save Run" will be active if you reopen a saved run, but both global and country/region settings are saved.
This is a new function. You may set, using graphical inputs, three non-CO2 forcings: 1) Organic Carbon, Black Carbon, and Bio Aerosols, 2) Solar and Albedo, and 3) Ozone Precursor forcings. They are activated by a check box. Saving the model run will save the settings of the graphical inputs as well as the state of the check box.
In release v2.148a.46 we have added a new directory structure that will help separate user–generated files from C_ROADS CP files created during installation. Previously, the two file genera were co-mingled and C-ROADS-CP would only read files from specified directories making it complicated for users to maintain any sub-directory organization of user files. The folder view of the new structure is shown here. The default location when savings simulation results is the "Simulation Output" folder. Users can create additional organization in this folder, depicted by the "Optional User folder." These new folders can have any name and there can be one or more such folders. Please note, uncertainty output generated by the "Uncertainty" functionality should not be saved in the 'Simulation Output' folder to avoid confusion for the user (they have the same file-type and *.VDF extension).
User files are now written into two user specific folders, "Simulation Output" and "Uncertainty Output". This directory structure separates User files from C-ROADS-CP related files to help ensure program integrity.
Simulation Output Directory (Folder)– This is the default location to which files are saved whenever you save a simulation run. It is also the default location from which files are read when you select Update run, Load stored settings or Review run.
If you wish you may create additional sub-directories for storing specific project output from simulation runs (e.g., "Optional User Folder" as shown above in the figure).
Within the "Simulation Output" directory there is a sub-directory called "Provided output." It contains three settings files: Kyoto 110208CP.cin, Confirmed reductions 110208CP.cin, and Potential reductions 110208CP.cin and two simulation output files, Confirmed reductions 110208CP.vdf, and Potential reductions 110208CP.vdf. These settings files were generated using the A1FI reference scenario. The settings are further detailed on the Climate Scoreboard pages of the Climate Interactive website at http://www.climateinteractive.org/scoreboard/scoreboard-science-and-data/current-climate-proposals-1 and in related pages accessed by the navigation pane on the right hand side of the web page. Confirmed proposals include official government statements, adopted legislation, and UNFCC submissions. Potential proposals include conditional proposals, legislation under consideration, and unofficial government statements.
The analysis processes for Contribution analysis or Uncertainty analysis also use the "Simulation Output" directory as the default for loading saved output for analysis, but can open files from other directories also.
After you have performed an Uncertainty analysis of a simulation output, you may save the result. C-ROADS-CP will suggest a filename that is a concatenation of the Simulation output filename and the Analysis Control File name which is decent way to keep track of how the file was created. If files get confused, it is easy to recreate an analysis from the original simulation as needed.
When you save output from an Uncertainty analysis it is always saved into the directory, "Uncertainty Output", regardless of whether you navigate away from this directory during the Save File dialog interaction. Once files have been saved, you may move them into your Optional sub-directories and review them later from within those sub-directories.
Our goal here is to keep Simulation Output files separate from Uncertainty Output files. Both have the same file type suffix, .vdf, but they are not inter-convertible.
The default Reference scenario has been changed to SRES A1FI MINCAM. The previous default reference scenario will remain in the list of available references scenarios. A detailed explanation is available for download.
We have added active links within the C-ROADS-CP interface to web-based files containing relevant information relative to simulator functions.
While we have improved the model in numerous ways and fixed many bugs, there is still an unresolved issue. If non-English characters are used in the pathname of the C-ROADS-CP model folder (e.g., é, ñ, ø, î, å, etc.), the directory path name cannot be interpreted correctly by the modeling software and C-ROADS-CP won't run.
We have the following two workarounds for the problem. Either rename all the folders in the directory path name so they contain only standard English characters so "Léo" would become Leo or Piñon would become Pinon. Alternatively, install C-ROADS-CP in the location, C:C-ROADS-CP v2 (that is, directly at the root of the hard drive). By avoiding non-English characters, the supporting software will operate properly. We apologize for this inconvenience that is out of our control. The underlying problem will be corrected before the next C-ROADS-CP release.
Some reference scenario graph lines were incorrectly labeled as to the reference scenario source from which they were derived. Whenever a new reference scenario was used to create a new run and this was followed by update run or review run, the reference scenario was not the correct reference scenario to match the updated or reviewed run, but was from the reference scenario from the previous Create new run.
Review run, Contribution Analysis, and Uncertainty analysis now generate a reference run when invoked. Review run determines the relevant reference scenario that was used to produce the run being examined and regenerates the reference scenario. Contribution Analysis and Uncertainty analysis generate a reference run based on the current selection for Reference Scenario on the Welcome screen.
Some minor adjustments to GDP projections to reflect better the individual countries' rates.
We have added two new graph types that allow comparisons of runs from individual countries. The graphs are entitled "Comparative FF CO2 emissions by country" and "CO2 equivalent non-forest emissions by country group" and are found in the left graph display pane. Access to them is from the "CO2 Emissions" and "CO2 Equiv" drop-down menus. The new graphs are at the bottom of each drop-down list and labeled "Comparative FF CO2 emissions by country" and "Comparative CO2e emissions by country", respectively.
For this new graph to be convenient, you need to show only one or at most two countries at a time. This can be accomplished in several ways. On the Welcome/main screen you may click the "Set graph defaults" button and set the default to the one or two countries that you wish to view – this setting changes the simulation default until you change it again.
You could also perform a "one-session" re-set in the control panel screen using the "Select regions" button; this changes the settings during the current simulation session only and then reverts to the defaults when you "Return to main" and cycle through the welcome/main screen.
The most temporary method for controlling what lines display on a graph is to check and un-check the graph legend check boxes. This is temporary – even switching between graphs reverts to the default. Note that if you use the "Data table" or "Export Image/data" buttons, these will export all the data represented in the graph legend, whether the check boxes are checked or not.
There is a maximum of 12 runs before we run out of name space.
In the above screen shot, with the legends showing India and US for 3 conditions, "current_run" is shown because "Create new run" was used to enter the control panel, and current_run is always shown in this mode. To omit the current run, you would enter the control panel from the welcome/main screen using the "Review runs" button selecting one of the runs you wish to review, and then using the Load/unload run button in the control panel to build up the set you wish.
The name of the file from which the data set is derived is appended to the country name in [square brackets], so careful naming or renaming of your saved data sets will create a more informative legend.
We have also corrected a bug which prevented the scroll bars from appearing on the table entry for 15 region land use and FF emissions, as well as one that affected forestry inputs in 6 region mode.
For new users, there is now a link to each of the tutorial videos from the "Getting started" page and the "Getting started" quick guide. Clicking the button opens your web browser to the link containing the video.
The update includes significant new capabilities, as well as improvements to make it easier to use.
There are 5 changes and additions that you'll find at the interface level that are new or improved. There are also improvements in the underlying simulation program.
At the opening "Welcome" screen you may choose from a collection of Reference scenarios, derived from EMF22 and SRES, and you may also specify your own user-defined reference scenario. When you choose "Create new run", your chosen Ref scenario is used. The footer in the graphs will reflect the name of the Reference scenario, as will the legend in comparative graphs. There is also a reminder on the Control panel page so you can easily see the active reference scenario.
Contribution analysis takes a previously saved C-ROADS-CP run and performs a leave-one-out analysis of the global data to determine the contributions of each country/region to CO2 ppm, Temperature and Radiative Forcing.
Uncertainty takes a previously saved run and performs an uncertainty/sensitivity analysis using an analysis toolset file and displays the results for multiple variables – see the Help? screen.
On the main Control screen, under the tab for Fossil Fuel CO2 emissions, you will find that the input controls now allow a new entry mode for each country/region, by Carbon Intensity. This adds to the previously available input modes, "Reference year" and "Reference scenario." Finally, the OFF mode cleans up the Fossil Fuel CO2 emissions input interface when it is not in use. The "Target" boxes may be used in any order, and their order of use is controlled by the setting of the target year.
When you select the Land use emissions tab, you'll find that you may enter these globally, as before, or by country/region. There is a table mode for the country/region entry that allows for easy review of the settings or for easy entry for multiple country/regions.
The program will install in a folder, C-ROADS-CP v2, and so will not overwrite your previous version of C-ROADS from last year.


Gated communities are popular with the middle class in Chiang Mai. They offer a haven where children can play free from thieves and monsters. Unfortunately, for the residents of this quiet community near canal road, a five meter tall Godzilla has taken up permanent residence. Apparently a mad Japanese householder thinks this makes an attractive ornament in his garden. Still, what can you expect from the people who invented karaoke?


Equipping a brand new commercial bakery with all the right bakery equipment might be tricky, especially if you have no experience in the industry, and no knowledge regarding the equipment. In fact, even if you do have experience in the baking industry, you might not be up-to-date with all the new technologies that are incorporated in the equipment. In order to get the most value out of the bakery equipment, you need to do some homework. Whatever the case is, let's start with the basic pieces of equipment that every bakery should include.
It all starts with the dough. Having a properly mixed dough is essential to the texture and quality of the end product. While a smaller bakery may prefer to mix their bread dough on a wood-topped table by hand, most commercial bakeries will require a dough mixer. Mixers are available in multiple sizes, and most mid to large size bakeries are typically equipped by at least a few large floor units.
Next, you need a dough divider and sheeter. These are specialised pieces of equipment that portion a large batch of dough into smaller, equally sized and weighted balls of dough, so that you can get consistent results when baking bread, pies and pizza crust. The sheeters, on the other hand, take the ball of dough and stretch and roll it to a specified size. These pieces of equipment improve the consistency of your products.
Furthermore, you need a proover. You can easily find a bakery prover for sale online in specialised stores. These pieces of equipment allow the bread dough to rise before baking it. The prover basically lets you control the heat and humidity in a confined area, allowing for consistent results. It goes without saying that there are many types of bakery prover for sale you'll come across, so you should consider a few factors when buying one. Namely, the size, door configurations and interior configurations.
Lastly, the heart of the bakery – an oven. You can usually choose between a few types of commercial ovens, most notably – convection ovens, deck ovens, revolving ovens and roll-in rack ovens. So depending on the type of products you intend to make, and how much of them you're going to produce will heavily influence the ideal oven for your needs. Regardless which type of oven you end up buying, you'll almost always have to put it under a ventilation hood.
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September 2020 Recommendations
Magic Bites
by Ilona Andrews (Andrews)
A tough, sassy know-it-all who still has a lot to learn, Kate Daniels is a member of the Merc Guild in post-magic Atlanta, GA. Normally she cleans up magical messes (flying snakes, huge tunneling worms) but now she is trying to solve her guardians murder.
Ilona Andrews, the writing spouse duo, introduces us to Kate in this amazingly fantastic world where the question has been posed: What would we do if magic came back?
This book has Necromancers (vampire pilots), the Pack (a mad conglomeration of were-pick-your-flavor-animal who run around in Atlanta) and Kate, who has powers that will be explored, a sword that likes to drip acid around vampires and a backstory that leads into an epic 10 book + saga.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire, Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison or Fortune's Pawn by Rachel Bach.)
( official "Kate Daniels" series page on the official Ilona Andrews web site )
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
Suffragist Sheet Music
by Danny O. Crew (Music 781.592 Cre)
August marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which gave women the right to vote in our country. The Suffragist movement was a long battle in United States history, starting in the mid-19th century, and branching out through suffrage organizations in many cities and states. The basic proposal within the 19th Amendment was introduced in Congress in 1878, and generations continued the fight to ensure its passage and ratification 42 years later.
Like many of the social movements we saw in the latter half of the 20th century, music was an integral part of sharing the message of the suffragists far and wide. In the era immediately before radio and records became dominant, songs were most often distributed nationally through sheet music, and the suffragist movement's rise happens to correlate with the Tin Pan Alley era of music publication in our country (It's worth noting that other social movements of the early 20th century such as the temperance, organized labor and prohibition movements had song traditions memorialized in sheet music, too).
You can learn about many suffragist songs in the book Suffragist Sheet Music by Danny O. Crew, available here at the Polley Music Library. The book has no narrative of its own, acting instead as a catalog of many suffragist and pro-womans' rights songs, reproducing sheet music cover pages and lyrics. In many cases, the music of the suffragist songs borrows from popular secular or political songs, changing the lyrics to familiar melodies of the time. And these songs indeed form a narrative all their own: we find generations of female voices demanding the right to vote and asserting themselves as equals. Some songs take on the issue at the national level, and others tell of the work of suffragists in their own states, such as the "Kansas Suffrage Song" of 1867. In some cases, we see overlaps between the temperance and suffrage movements represented in song. And toward a broader context, some songs are included that oppose suffrage, such as "When the Pigs Begin To Fly" from 1890. As the suffrage movement gains traction and ultimately becomes a reality in 1920, the oppositional songs take on a rather trite character, epitomized by the title of the 1921 tune "Please! Oh Please, Little Suffragette, Don't Take Away My Cigarette!" that concludes this book's chronology.
If you check out this book and find yourself interested in learning even more about the suffragist music tradition, the Library of Congress has an online collection of sheet music you can check out here: https://www.loc.gov/collections/womens-suffrage-sheet-music/about-this-collection/
As social issues rise high in our public consciousness again, we're likely to see new takes on the protest song tradition. For more books about all kinds of protest music, be sure to stop by the Polley Music Library!
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Music is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will To Change by Brad Schreiber, 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs, From Billie Holiday to Green Day by Dorian Lynskey or Lyrics and Borrowed Tunes of the American Temperance Movement by Paul D. Sanders.)
( Danny O. Crew's curriculum vitae )
Apollo Atmospheres & Soundtracks
by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois (Compact Disc 782.14 Eno)
This is a fascinating collection of 12 tracks that experimental music composer Brian Eno created for a television documentary "Apollo", which used actual footage from the various Apollo moon missions to try to give viewers a sense of what it was like to journey to the moon. Using synthesizers, electronically modified instrumentation, and unusual sound effects, Eno (with his brother Roger Eno and guitarist/producer Daniel Lanois) creates a unique and intriguing aural snapshot. Tracks range from dark and vaguely disturbing ("Matta" and "Signals") to mind-expanding, comforting, and mood-lifting.
The presence of some "country" musical influences, in Lanois' steel guitar twangs in a few tracks reflects the fact that the astronauts, given the opportunity to bring music with them on their missions, almost uniformly chose to bring along country music. Several of the tracks on this 1983 album drift into classical music territory as well.
This music is great to listen to in a darkened room, or on your iPod or phone or car's audio system at night while gazing up at the field of stars overhead. An odd but highly enjoyable album!
(NOTE: Apollo Atmospheres & Soundtracks was remastered and re-released after 2000, with an entire second disc of additional tracks added. The library only has the original single-disc 12-track release.)
( official Brian Eno web site )
Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight From the Oven
by Molly Gilbert (641.7 Gil)
I pick up somewhere in the neighborhood of, oh I would say, 50 cookbooks a year. I browse through the majority of them and put them back on the shelf. A few make it out of the library and into my kitchen, and even fewer impress me. Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight From the Oven by Molly Gilbert impressed me! The book is full of beautifully photographed meals and easy to follow recipes.
So far, I have made 7 of the recipes in the book. Every recipe was absolutely delicious and surprisingly easy to make. The kettle kale chips and the baked turkey meatballs with slow roasted tomatoes were healthy and straightforward options. I paired the coconut shrimp with spicy orange dipping sauce with king crab legs from Hy-vee for a fancy Friday night dinner. It was a crowd pleaser. Rack of Lamb with Herby Breadcrumbs and Buttered Carrots was my absolute favorite! I swapped Dijon for Horseradish mustard and it was fantastic.
For lunch options I tried the Italian Meat and Cheese Stromboli. I enjoy the fact that Gilbert provides multiple breading options. I used phyllo instead of pizza dough, as it was mentioned in another of her recipes. The Portabella Cap Pizzas with Garlic knots which have become a new weekly tradition in my house. For dessert, I tried the Big Dutch Baby with Meyer Lemon Sugar. I recommend pearl sugar and a long nap afterwards!
If you are looking for a no-fuss cookbook with delicious recipes that impressed a rather picky palate, I highly recommend Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert. I give this cookbook a 10 out of 10 as it is excellent, one of my new favorites. I will read this again, and again, and again. I am planning on buying it and adding to my collection for many future uses and family meal memories!
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try One Pan & Done: Hassle-Free Meals From the Oven to Your Table, also by author Molly Gilbert.)
( official Dunk & Crumble (Molly Gilbert) web site )
Recommended by Monica K.
Once and Future, Vol. 1: The King is Undead
by Kieron Gillen (writer), Dan Mora (artist) and Tamra Bonvillain (colorist)
This one caught my eye on the "new books" display at the downtown library, and I'm glad I gave it a try. Once and Future is a exciting fast-paced graphic novel story that is like a crossover between Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Volume 1, "The King is Undead" compiles the first six issues of what has turned into an ongoing monthly comic-book storyline.
We jump straight into the action, as British ultranationalist sect steals a historical artifact unearthed by archaeologists from a lakebed in Cornwall — the scabbard supposedly used by King Arthur to hold Excalibur — a magical totem that has the ability to heal grievous injury, and which that sect believes they can use to resurrect the long-dead Arthur.
Meanwhile, senior citizen Bridgette McGuire, former monster hunter, slips away from her senior care facility and enlists the aid of her grandson, Duncan, to uncover one of her caches of monster hunting weaponry. Also bringing in Duncan's would-be girlfriend, Rose, a historian, they begin a quest to try to prevent the horribly-revived King Arthur from gathering the powerful tools he would need to begin a cleansing purge of all but the loyal Celts in England.
The writing is fast and furious, but the characters are well realized. The artwork, by Dan Mora and Tamra Bonvillain is uniformly good, particular the coloring by Bonvillain and the facial expressions by Mora. The story is heavily laden with Arthurian mythology, but with a modernized twist. And the plot allows Gillen to shine a damning light on the causes of ultra-nationalism, both today and back in history.
I really enjoyed this fantasy/horror/adventure tale, and look forward to future volumes. This first volume was released in graphic novel form in August 2020, and was a 2020 nominee as "Best New Series" in the Will Eisner Awards.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Camelot 3000 by Mike W. Barr and Brian Bolland, The Once and Future King by T.H. White or Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory.)
( publisher's official Once and Future series web page ) | ( official Kieron Gillen Tumblr blog )
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
by Grady Hendrix (Hendrix)
Having read both Horrorstor and Paperbacks From Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction, also by Grady Hendrix, I was intrigued by The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires when I saw it on the new books display at the downtown library, and decided to give it a try — figured it couldn't go wrong with a Southern-flavored vampire story.
This is an interesting amalgamation of "southern fiction", horror story and historical fiction (events in this book are set from the late 1980s to the late 1990s). The central character is Patricia Campbell, a slightly nervous and unfulfilled wife in a tradition southern marriage, with a somewhat inattentive husband and two kids who are moving into the "troublesome" years. Looking for some variety in her life, Patricia joins a book club — first with a bunch of stuffy women reading overly pretentious novels, then with a group of friends, who all want to read True Crime non-fiction volumes.
When an elderly neighbor lady goes insane and attacks Patricia one night, it's the first step down a dark and confusing path. The demented woman's nephew moves to town and, despite his charming attempts to fit into local society, Patricia suspects him when a number of children disappear. Events rapidly escalate, and Patricia must convince her fellow book club members that James Harris is not only suspicious — he's actually an inhuman monster — a vampire.
This book is far less about the "horror" elements, though they are certainly present. It is, rather, a marvelous little look at the relationships between a bunch of Southern belles in a book club, and their awkward and uncomfortable relationships with their husbands and children. There's a lot of humor, mixed liberally with some stark terror. The last 50 pages are particularly…disturbing. Yet, I enjoyed it, and recommend it to horror fans who like a bit of humor, or to "southern fiction" fans who don't mind a bit of horror.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Horrorstor or Paperbacks From Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction, both also by Grady Hendrix.)
( official Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires web site ) | ( official Grady Hendrix web site )
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
by Phillip Hoose (j Biography Colvin)
Are you on the search for a new historical heroine or hero? Countless people have been inspired by Rosa Parks and her act of civil disobedience that helped to spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott, but who inspired Ms. Parks? Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice helps bring better to light the story of one of the Civil Rights Movement's founding mothers. Often overlooked due to a "bum rap," Claudette Colvin was only fifteen years old when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. She demanded her "constitutional right" a full nine months before Rosa Parks made a similar act of civil disobedience, so why is her story not better known? Although she was pushed aside by the adults of the movement, Colvin never stopped fighting for what she believed in: herself and her rights. Despite her poor treatment Colvin agreed to take part in the landmark case of Browder vs. Gayle. The resulting ruling against the city of Montgomery brought about the end of the bus boycott and desegregated the system, making Colvin twice the pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Uprooted: The Japanese American Experience During World War II by Albert Marrin or A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 by Claire Harfield. Both of these works also focus on race relations and facets of U.S. history which are not always commonly known or discussed. These titles are great resources for in-depth look into these American experiences.)
( official Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Freedom page on the official Phillip Hoose web site )
Recommended by Meagan M.
My Rescue Dog Rescued Me
by Sharon Ward Keeble (Hoopla eBook)
Available from Lincoln City Libraries only through Hoopla as a downloadable ebook, this book contains 28 stories of rescued dogs who returned the favor. We meet a widow who desperately needed the companionship, a diabetic whose illness was so erratic she hadn't left her home in years until her rescue dog turned out able to detect her sugar levels, a choking owner who's dog performed the Heimlich maneuver on her. Sometimes these dogs came from horrific circumstances but there's always a Happy Ending here for the pets and their new companions.
A sweet, quiet, easy collection of stories to calm your psyche.
( official Sharon Ward Keeble Facebook page )
The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
by Sonja Lyubomirsky (158 Lyu)
The pandemic has altered every dimension of our lives. With all this change, even the most optimistic may be struggling to maintain happiness. So, I wanted to review a book that focused on maximizing mental wellness. I reached out to a friend who is active in the field of psychology, and she recommended The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky. Although It was published in 2008, it is still regarded as a cornerstone for understanding what makes people happy. Her book has recently been featured in articles on Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Atlantic.
The How of Happiness is an empirically-based book with practical advice on how to increase your happiness by up to 40%. The premise of this book is that 40% of what determines happiness is within our control. The other 60% is out of our control: genetic set-point and certain life circumstances. She provides several diagnostic quizzes to determine where you land. Then she provides 12 proven-to-make-you- happier activities, recommending the top four activities that will be most beneficial to you personally.
Many self-help books are products of limited research, opinions, and anecdotal musings. Sonja Lyubomirsky is a well-respected psychologist who received her training at Harvard and Stanford University. This is one of the first books written on 'happiness' written by a research psychologist. Every exercise, diagnostic questionnaire and activity is supported by scientific research.
I followed the activities laid forth in this book and found my own happiness levels to improve. A natural skeptic, I was particularly impressed with the author's dedication to providing the details of the studies that she conducted. All of the studies are clearly sourced within the pages of this book. I had to push through 'debunking' the myths as well as some of the more, as she put it, "corny" exercises, but it was well worth it!
( official The How of Happiness page on the official Sonja Lyubomirsky web site )
Love and Meaning After 50
by Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs on behalf of AARP (306.7 May)
This book is an excellent look at all the many things that couples face after age 50: care-giving, downsizing, and health issues to name a few. Each section includes a survey for couples to take together to start communicating about the future. The chapters feature examples from these well-known psychologists and they offer suggestions to build your relationship through respect, love and communication.
Listening to the Wind: Encounters With 21st Century Independent Record Labels
by Ian Preece (Music 781.49 Pre)
In this era of streaming music access, record labels might seem like a music industry anachronism, just one more increasingly unnecessary step between artists and audiences. There's some truth to the idea where popular music idioms are concerned: artists who are already popular can take over their own distribution and promotion easily enough, and artists who are lucky enough to have a viral hit can largely control their own destiny without the assistance of record labels. As the shift to streaming music has taken shape, we've seen the major labels lose some of their grip on music distribution, and we've seen music journalism in a similar decline, as the algorithms of streaming services take over the business of making recommendations.
But what about the many kinds of music that don't fall so neatly into commercially-viable categories? What about the fans of music who are so passionate that they still want a physical object for their stereos, and liner notes to pore over while they listen? This "long tail" area of the music industry is long indeed, and for many music lovers, there is still a world of music that doesn't fit so neatly into the algorithms of Spotify. Much of this music requires a special kind of attention to detail during the creative process, and the curatorial and artistic contributions of record labels continue to offer an essential relationship that helps to bring new kinds of music to the public.
There are small record labels all over the world focusing on special subgenres of music old and new, bringing the latest sounds and the most essential lost audio artifacts back to our collective ears with love and careful attention to the depths of artistry involved. In Listening to the Wind: Encounters With 21st Century Independent Record Labels, author Ian Preece visits over 30 such record labels for in-depth interviews with their founders. You'll learn a bit about the day-to-day operations of modern small record labels, how they continue to find their voices both within and apart from the digital music world, and often learn about the local music scenes surrounding their home bases. You'll hear about new artists and labels who continue to focus on old microgenres, from new age soundscapes to free jazz skronkfests to modern classical works, and you'll learn of many artists and labels whose discographies defy easy labeling by genre altogether.
Perhaps most importantly, you'll get a feel for the strong sense of community that runs within all of these musical circles, where the occupational lines between artists, label proprietors, promoters, journalists and fans are often blurry and subject to constant change. This music matters deeply to these communities, and everyone pitches in to keep the music alive and healthy. This is a large book, but if you're interested in these topics, you'll find that the pages fly by. And who knows how much fun you might have coming up with a playlist for listening while you read!
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Labels: Making Independent Music by Dominik Bartmanski and Ian Woodward, Punk Record Labels and the Struggle for Autonomy: The Emergence of DIY by Alan O'Connor or Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry by Gareth Murphy.)
( publisher's Listening to the Wind web site )
bread&cup (beyond simple food and drink)
by Kevin Shinn (Biography Shinn)
Though filled with recipes that will make fans of this late, lamented Haymarket restaurant pleased, this "cookbook" is not cataloged in the libraries' culinary section (the 640s), but is rather classified as a biography.
This is wholly appropriate, as it is more a look back at the experiences of establishing and running a restaurant, told from Kevin Shinn's point-of-view, than it is merely a collection of recipes. Shinn shares multiple entries directly from the "foodie" blog that he maintained over more than a decade, and supplements those blog posts with all-new essays. The book is filled with absolutely gorgeous photos of the foods served at bread&cup over its ten-year existence, as well as of the people who made it the memorable restaurant that it was.
And the section looking back at the cancer battle that Shinn's wife Karen fought and ultimately lost, is heartbreaking.
Beautiful book. Beautiful writing. Beautiful memories. Captivating recipes. Read this for the personal story. Refer back to it for all the unforgettable dishes the Shinns served over the years!
( Lincoln Journal Star newspaper article about this book's release )
Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism
by Valerie Stimac (520 Sti)
This book, from the publisher of the Lonely Planet travel guides, is one of the more unique "travel guides" I've seen in the libraries' collection in quite some time. It's a small, 290-page hardback focused exclusively on identifying tourist locales for fans of astronomy and astronomical events. Whether you love stargazing, meteor showers, auroras (Borealis and Australis), eclipses, international launches of stellar vehicles, or other sites dedicated to the study of space and man's place in it, you'll find something in this book!
After an extended introduction and explanatory notes, the first section identifies 35 "dark places" — locations where the light pollution of human settlements has little or no affect. Following that is a section dedicated to 13 "Astronomy in Action" locations, including Mauna Kea, CERN, Elqui Valley and the Arecibo Observatory (recently damaged in Puerto Rico). Additional chapters cover the best places to observe expected meteor showers and eclipses, and the best viewing sports in northern and southern hemispheres for the "northern and southern lights".
Each location profile features one or more gorgeous photos plus a detailed description of the location involved, with sidebars listing web addresses (when appropriate) and guides to the optimal times of the year to visit for the best stellar viewing. For places with facilities, there are contact methods, and general hours of availability.
Dark Skies is highly detailed, and my only complaint is that it is published in such a small font that it is often hard to read. That, plus most of the great sites for "dark skies" are so far away from here in Lincoln, NE that it's not likely I'll ever visit them. But it's still great fun to read about them in books like this!
( publisher's official Dark Skies web page ) | ( official Valerie Stimac – Travel & Space Tourism Writer web site )
The Gift of Rain
by Tan Twan Eng (Tan)
Phillip Hutton was sixteen in 1939, when his father and siblings left him home alone in their affluent home on the Malayan island of Penang. Since his Chinese mother had died when he was young, he always felt different from his English father and siblings, and he welcomed the feeling of belonging when he became friends with his Japanese diplomat neighbor, HayatoEndo-san, a master and sensei of aikido. The novel begins when 72-year-old Phillip is visited by a woman from Endo-san's past who inquires about him, thus most of the novel is a brutal flashback from during World War II. Phillip tried to do the right thing while tangled within conflicting loyalties to his family, his country, his ancestry, and his friend. I lived inside the book for the two weeks it took me to read it, utterly gripped within the beautiful writing and terrified by the horrors of war it described. This book is epic and was longlisted for the Booker Prize. The author's other book, Garden of Evening Mists, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian novelist known for being the first Malaysian recipient of the Man Asian Literary Prize, the first Malaysian novelist to be shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and the first Malaysian author to win the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Garden of Evening Mists, also by Tan Twan Eng.)
( Wikipedia page for The Gift of Rain ) | ( official Tan Twan Eng web site — site tantwaneng.com appears to be offline )
Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All the Species
by Marianne Taylor (599.4 Tay)
The libraries, like any other large buildings, are no strangers to having bats show up inside them, requiring a quick call to animal control so that the trespassers can be safely contained and released back into the wilds of Lincoln. August 2020 saw several such visitations at the downtown library — so it was with both amusement and curiosity that I saw this book on our New Books shelves at the end of the month.
This large, encyclopedic volume opens with about 50 pages of general background info about bats, worldwide. It then spends the remaining 350 pages itemizing different individual species of bats. Each entry gives both the scientific and common names of the bat variety, offers a physical description, and talks about where this species is commonly found. It describes particular behavior and eating habits of each species, and offers up information about many different species' rarities and origins. The book finishes with an extensive index.
This isn't a book to be read cover-to-cover, unless you're an absolute bat fanatic. But, for anyone trying to identify a species of bat you may have seen, or anyone just curious about the natural world, it's a fascinating book to browse in. The only thing I was disappointed about is that it is purely a scientific volume, and doesn't seem to have related pop-culture information about how "bats" have invaded literature and media. But, still, a fascinating read!
( publisher's official Bats: An Illustrated Guide web page ) | ( official Marianne Taylor Twitter feed )
Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season
(DVD Breaking)
High school science teacher Walter White is diagnosed with lung cancer and decides to cook meth in order to pay for treatment. The first season explores him and his partner Jesse – a former student of his – in their attempts to set up a mobile lab, produce the best meth available, and then sell enough to make a profit. Along the way he deals with the drama of having cancer and keeping the meth a secret from his pregnant wife and DEA agent brother-in-law.
The show is well-cast and laid out nicely in 5 seasons. You can clearly see Walter transition from innocent science teacher to hardened-criminal-mastermind Heisenberg. There is some comedy but the show gets much darker as it goes along.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try the prequel spin-off series Better Call Saul, Weeds or Sons of Anarchy.)
( Internet Movie Database entry for this television series ) | ( official Breaking Bad Facebook feed )
Recommended by Carrie R.
(DVD On)
This 1949 film, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, is an absolute classic of the American movie musical genre. It is based off of the 1944 Broadway show of the same name, which itself is based of a Jerome Robbins ballet, entitled "Fancy Free", which was also first performed in 1944. The Broadway show featured music by Leonard Bernstein, with book and lyrics by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The studio heads who bought the film rights to On the Town ended up bringing in composer Roger Edens to create an almost completely new soundtrack for the feature film, keeping only 4 of the 20+ Bernstein tracks and adding six new ones.
Kelly and Sintra, with Jules Munshin, play three sailors on leave for 24 hours in New York City from their naval vessel, starting at 6:00 AM. They want to experience everything the city has to offer before they must return to their ship by 6:00 AM the next day. For some, Sinatra's Chip, this means all the cultural attractions, but for the rest it means girls and nightclubs. Kelly's Gabey becomes obsessesd with finding the beautiful girl on subway posters as the current "Miss Turnstiles" ("Ivy Smith" played by Vera Ellen), while Chip is pursued by an amorous female cab driver ("Hildy", played by Betty Garrett's in the film's funniest role), and Ozzie (Munshin) hooks up with a rich gal studying at the history museum ("Claire Huddesen" played by Ann Miller). The film follows their crazy antics around town, and the colorful supporting characters they keep encountering, including Hildy's roommate Lucy Shmeeler (played by Alice Pearce, the only cast member to carry over from the Broadway production).
The music is marvelous, particularly "New York, New York", and the dancing, especially Ann Miller's tap number, is thrilling.
Overall, superb performances, superb location footage throughout New York City, On the Town is an unforgettable motion picture experience for anyone who appreciates classic film musicals.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try any other classic movie musical from the late 1940s to the late 1960s.)
(Script and printed music to this are available in The New York Musicals of Comden & Green.)
( Internet Movie Database entry for this film )
Peanut Butter Falcon
(DVD Peanut)
First impressions and assumptions are often wrong. Life is an adventure that shows us that again and again.
In an endearing nod to Huck Finn, Peanut Butter Falcon documents the rafting adventures of Zack, a 22 year old with Down's Syndrome, and his unlikely coach and mentor, Tyler (played by Shia LaBeouf)
Zack escapes a nursing home facility to go on a quest to attend his hero's wrestling school. Along the way, he latches on to Tyler, who is escaping a shrimping deal gone wrong and a troubled past.
Against the backdrop of stunningly filmed coastlines of North Carolina and Georgia, both characters, as we get to know them, are way more than we assumed, and grow even more likeable as the story progresses.
This is a story of unusual families; families built of friends and love. It's heartwarming and sweet, with just enough obstacles to keep us rooting for our improbable heroes. Shia LeBeouf, Zack Gottsaggan, and Dakota Johnson are a memorable team of performers who put together an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
( Internet Movie Database entry for this film ) | ( official Peanut Butter Falcon web site )
Recommended by Carrie K.
(DVD Spider-Man)
Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Tom Holland as the teen-age Peter Parker in this fast-paced action film which is just the latest in a series of films featuring the Marvel superhero Spiderman. With an all-star cast including Marisa Tomei as Aunt May and Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury, the story takes our reluctant hero all the way to Europe to fight new evil forces alongside a new superhero named Mysterio. Things are not what they seem in this fight against the elements. Tom Holland offers a humorous performance of the teen-age Peter Parker learning the ropes of a superhero while still trying to maintain a somewhat-normal existence as a nerdy science wiz.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try any of the previous Spider-Man movies, starring Tobey McGuire, Andrew Garfield or Tom Holland.)
( Internet Movie Database entry for this film ) | ( official Spider-Man: Far From Home web site )

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The Scottish Churches Disability Group encourages churches and individual congregations to appoint a suitable person as a Disability Adviser. Ideally, this person should have either personal experience of disability or understanding gained through employment or family life, but this is not essential, as training can be given by various organisations. Some of these are listed on the SCDG website at http://scdg.org.uk/finding-help/ .
Some denominations have produced guidelines for this role. The following suggestions are intended to supplement such advice and are based on the personal experience of people with disabilities.
The role of the Disability Adviser is to be an informed advocate on current disability and inclusion issues. A Disability Adviser in this context is not an expert on every kind of disability, but rather is someone who will listen to the needs of disabled people and work with others to find ways of making full inclusion in church life easier for everyone, regardless of a disability.
being proactive in suggesting improvements in their congregation.
Access panels, local authorities' support workers and voluntary sector support groups.
View some useful links to other organisations or get in touch below.


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A series of 10 weekly treatments and then monthly follow-ups is recommended to obtain optimal and long-lasting results. This option allows you to pay for a series of 10 treatments upfront at a discounted rate.
A series of 5 treatments is a nice option for those who may want to make less of a commitment to a series of 10, and still offers treatments at a discounted rate.
'Shen' is 'spirit' in Chinese; this modified beauty treatment will allow your shen to illuminate vitality.
This is a modified version of the radiance full facial rejuvenation treatment. It is shorter in time and does not include the essential hydrosol, gua sha or facial cups. Your first visit will start with an initial consultation where we will take a comprehensive look into your concerns and health history. The shen treatment consists of a face/neck massage, body and face acupuncture for your constitution, sound healing, and jade roller. Please read more about facial rejuvenation here.
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This modified beauty treatment will leave your complexion and aura glowing.
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Your first visit is a time for me to get to know you, your health history and your goals during our sessions together. This is a time for you to come rest, relax and allow your body to restore itself. Treatment will consist of acupuncture and/or tuning fork sound healing. The therapeutic vibration of tuning forks work similarly to acupuncture, but instead rest gently on the body— creating deep relaxation and inner healing.
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Let me start by saying that I really loved this book. There was much about it that was quite unexpected. I wasn't expecting it to be in epistolary style...and even that had a twist because the letters - although written as letters - are more like a diary. This reminded me of John Marsden's Letters from the Inside - and that sense became stronger the further I read. There are some quite clear parallels between the two books.
The inner lives of teenagers are providing much fodder for writers, particularly teens who are on the perimeters of teen society. In this case the protagonist, Charlie, is something of an anomaly - the things that make him 'different' only become obvious by degrees through the story. He suffers quietly, an exceptionally bright student with social issues...this is the first indication that there's something a little different about him. Then his lack of friends among his peers...and being picked up by an older crowd at school. And then comes his relationship with two individuals in particular - a brother and sister who are not, in fact, actual brother and sister - being steps an a blended family... He falls desperately in love with Sam but because she is pretty, older, and popular, never dreams that she could think of him that way and, as it happens, in a conversation at one point during their friendship, she suggests that he shouldn't feel tat way about her. Charlie has a teacher who has great faith in him - seeing beyond the issues and social ineptitude, feeding him an extended literature course to try and broaden his exposure to life via a, perhaps, gentler means than simply throwing ihim out in amongst people - which is how school works of course...and which Charlie avoids.
Then there is Charlie's family. They're a pretty regular, apple pie kind of American family - on the surface. Mom, Dad, three kids, nice house, etc... Charlie's the youngest. He gets on well with his older brother - who is leaving for college. He's convinced his sister hates him - his sister is at the age where being different is totally toxic so she is hugely challenged by Charlie and is constantly on the attack - while at the same time, desperately needing an ally against The Parents within the household and Charlie is her default ally... His parents struggle to deal with him - don't really get his brilliance because they're more preoccupied with the things about him that make him odd. There is mysterious Aunt Helen - who is at once fairy godmother and black sheep, but no one really knows why...the kids, at least.... Family gatherings with the extended family on both sides are fraught in different ways. There is always a sense of secrets being kept.
Charlie goes through many of the typical teen rites of passage in the course of the book, albeit with significant twists. There is always something a little unexpected and it's always a little - sometimes more than a little - dark and twisted. This is not light reading. It's a teen novel, but it's not a pretty story really. There are redemptive moments, but if you're going to read it, be prepared to find yourself having quite disturbed moments. Seventeen has read this one, and agreed with my assessment when we had a brief conversation about it.
It is very well written and I really didn't want to put it down. at a bit over 200 pages of smallish font, it was a fairly quick read. Engaging, surprising, and left me thinking. Recommended.
Hi Sam - definitely a good read, just not quite what I was expecting, given my impressions from the movie trailers. If the movie follows the book closely, then by seeing the trailers, you definitely HAVEN'T seen the whole movie!
From your description, I'll bet every kid who survived public education thinks this book is about him. This may have to go on The List. Oh, not the main list with the new Drizzt novel, but the second tier, wouldn't-this-be-nice list. Great job on this one, lady; you've still got it!
Oh Jack - always SO good to see you here!!
Some bits of this book are really very spooky - this is one troubled kid, and you don't really get an insight into just HOW troubled he is until you're well into the book.
Go find yourself a copy - I'd be interested to hear your thoughts after you've read it.
Hello, Kaz! This is one of the very few instances that I'm actually scared of reading the book, as I saw the movie this year and I was completely floored by it. I loved the movie so much! I'm kinda anxious that the book wouldn't hold up to the brilliance that is the movie.
Huge delay - finally catching up on my blog... We saw the movie trailers and our initial thought was, that looks quirky and fun... Having read the book, I'm a little more cautious, but will get to it - but we've not downloaded it to watch a couple of times where we might have otherwise, when looking for something light and fun...cos the book isn't either!
Even making allowances for a certain amount of Hollywood gloss, there's something wrong with a film about misfits where everyone is this good-looking and poised.
I've not actually seen the film. I saw trailers, was intrigued, then read the book - liked it, but decided I didn't want to see a movie version of it.


Design and delivery of a centralised, fully featured and resilient Mitel IP telephone system with voice delivered using Gamma SIP trunks serving our network of offices.
The solution involved delivery of a centralised, fully featured and resilient Mitel IP telephone system with voice delivered using Gamma SIP trunks. The primary Mitel "switch" and application servers were all provisioned as virtual machines, running on a hosted VMware platform, with SIP trunks provided over an existing dedicated leased line. For resilience, a combination of a physical switch and virtual servers were installed into the groups Leeds based head office, with a backup SIP circuit provisioned over a new EFM circuit, and further resilience provided by retaining ISDN30 at the site.


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namespace Application\Entity;

use Doctrine\ORM\Mapping as ORM;
use	Doctrine\ORM\EntityManager;
use Zend\InputFilter\InputFilter;
use Zend\InputFilter\Factory as InputFactory;
use Zend\InputFilter\InputFilterAwareInterface;
use Zend\InputFilter\InputFilterInterface;

/**
 * A music dailyquote
 *
 * @ORM\Entity
 * @ORM\Table(name="dailyquote")
 * @property int $id
 * @property string $date
 * @property string $heading
 * @property string $description
 */
/**
 *
 * @ORM\Entity @ORM\HasLifecycleCallbacks
 *
 */

class Dailyquote extends DomainObject
{

	/**
	 * @ORM\Id
	 * @ORM\Column(type="integer");
	 * @ORM\GeneratedValue(strategy="AUTO")
	 */
	protected $id;

	/**
	 * @ORM\Column(type="integer")
	 */
	protected $date;

	/**
	 * @ORM\Column(type="string")
	 */
	protected $heading;

	/**
	 * @ORM\Column(type="string")
	 */
	protected $description;

	/**
	 * @var Doctrine\ORM\EntityManager
	 */

	protected $em;

	public function setEntityManager(EntityManager $em)
	{
		$this->em = $em;
		parent::setEntityManager($this->em);
	}

	public function getEntityManager()
	{
		return $this->em;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the Identifier
	 *
	 * @param int $id
	 * @access public
	 * @return holiday
	 */
	public function setId($id)
	{
		$this->id = $id;
		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the id
	 *
	 * @access public
	 * @return int
	 */
	public function getId()
	{
		return $this->id;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the date
	 *
	 * @param integer $date
	 * @access public
	 * @return Holiday
	 */
	public function setDate($date)
	{
		$this->date = $date;
		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the date
	 *
	 * @access public
	 * @return integer
	 */
	public function getDate()
	{
		return $this->date;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the heading
	 *
	 * @param string $heading
	 * @access public
	 * @return Dailyquote
	 */
	public function setHeading($heading)
	{
		$this->heading = $heading;
		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the heading
	 *
	 * @access public
	 * @return string
	 */
	public function getHeading()
	{
		return $this->heading;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the description
	 *
	 * @param string $description
	 * @access public
	 * @return Dailyquote
	 */
	public function setDescription($description)
	{
		$this->description = $description;
		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the description
	 *
	 * @access public
	 * @return string
	 */
	public function getDescription()
	{
		return $this->description;
	}

}

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RV Vent Shade is rated 3.7 out of 5 by 3.
Mylar-backed shade blocks most light from RV roof vents and reduces heat.
Installs easily over current trim with existing screws. Conforms to curved ceilings without modification. Retracts easily to allow natural light and air in.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Tough to satisfy from Go with tried and true until they work out the kinks Was very excited to find this vent shade available and ON SALE at Camping World (on line store only). Was sad to find out that the store never even heard about it... SO... I ordered on line. Delivery was quick. instructions were as simple as could be, however, the holes which are supposed to line up with the existing screw holes did not. The screen came with additional wood screws. I assume for that eventuality, however, that is not spelled out in instructions, and I did not want to put extra holes in the ceiling. So I took down the existing baffle, lined it up drilled new holes and it works. Until you try to slide the blind shut only to find out, the crank is in the way... I think at that point I got a bit miffed. Took down the crank and using a Dremel tool removed a 1/2 of it with the hope that it would solve the problem, kinda does, just have to be careful. Finally got it mounted and closed, but it really does not do much to stop sunlight from coming in.
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The Regenda Group is committed to ensuring that we treat everyone fairly, equally and with respect.
When you contact us about any matter that involves discrimination, we will always listen to what you tell us and act upon it promptly. If someone is speaking to us on your behalf, please ensure they have your permission and you have let us know that we can speak to them.
It would also help us if you have as much information as possible to hand when you contact us, about yourself and any other parties involved.
How does the Regenda Group help residents who have individual needs?
For the Regenda Group, it's about making sure that employees, customers and residents are not discriminated against, or receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity or any other characteristics which may unfairly affect a person's opportunities in life.
We understand and recognise that everyone is different, and we treat everyone as individuals. We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to live peacefully within our communities.
We appreciate that the standard services we provide to customers and residents are not always suitable to everyone, so we aim to make sure we adapt those services to suit your individual needs.
Provide information in alternative formats such as large print, Braille, MP3/CD.
Provide translation services, including interpreters.
Make a note of special requests when visiting you, such as allowing extra time to answer the door.
Contact and communicate with you using your preferred methods or choice.
Mke sure we take account of cultural requests and needs.
Direct discrimination is when a person or group is targeted and treated less favourably.
Indirect discrimination is when an organisation or business acts in a way that may have a negative affect on a person or group for no reason.
Harassment is any incident where you feel you've been treated differently because of your age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability, or where you have witnessed this happening to someone else.
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We believe that any type of discrimination, harassment or abuse is unacceptable, so if you feel you are a victim of any of the above please contact us straight away. By reporting any incidents to us we can support you and take any necessary action to try and resolve the issue.
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WAN reschedules World Newspaper Congress in Hyderabad for November-December
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Economic downturn forces WAN to postpone Hyderabad World Newspaper Congress
PM Manmohan Singh to inaugurate 2009 World Newspaper Congress in Hyderabad
The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) has confirmed the new dates for its World Newspaper Congress, World Editors Forum and Info Services Expo, the global meetings of the world's press, which will now be held in Hyderabad, from November 30 to December 2, 2009.
WAN announced last month that the events, originally scheduled for March, would be postponed until later in the year due to the impact of the global financial downturn on travel and conference budgets at newspaper companies.
"Our Indian colleagues have done a fantastic job in rescheduling all the arrangements, which is not an easy job for an event of such size and scope," said Timothy Balding, the CEO of WAN.
"For our part, we believe newspaper companies will, by necessity, learn to live with the crisis over the year and be more willing to invest again in conferences and travel by the end of the year. These events have long been a major opportunity for newspaper executives from around the globe to meet and exchange strategic ideas, and the need for such exchanges is more important than ever."
Last year's events drew more than 1,800 participants from 113 countries to Göteborg, Sweden, a record for the 61-year old conference.
Full details of the 2009 events, including the evolving conference programme, can be found at www.wanindia2009.com/home.asp?LangId=2. The events are hosted by the Indian Newspaper Society (INS).
The Paris-based WAN, the global organisation for the newspaper industry, defends and promotes press freedom and the professional and business interests of newspapers world-wide. Representing 18,000 newspapers, its membership includes 77 national newspaper associations, newspaper companies and individual newspaper executives in 102 countries, 12 news agencies and 11 regional and world-wide press groups.
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ATLANTA – Dan Radakovich is roughly halfway through his fourth year at Georgia Tech, and under his leadership the Athletic Association has made considerable changes in fund-raising methods, authored several significant facility upgrades and continues searching for new media models and ways to spread the Tech brand.
He spent nearly an hour speaking with Sting Extra OSR about a variety of issues. This is the third part of several question-and-answer sessions.
Q: With the virtual explosion in personal communication options like Facebook, Twitter and the like, some conferences have tried to police those outlets as a form of spreading the word about their member schools. Does this indicate that college athletics need to change the way it does business in any significant way?
A: I think what the NCAA has to do, and I'm on a committee that is looking at this, is really look at our recruiting rules and make sure that they work for 2009. All of those things you just described, and [more]… are we regulating things that are not able to be regulated, and costing [athletic] departments a lot of money in chasing their tails? Does it really matter how many times somebody calls [or texts, or Tweets, etc., a prospect]? We really have to look at whether that's important.
Q: Will social media forms like these rule the roost in years to come?
A: Outside of that, television is always going to be one of the bigger issues we have with college athletics. The great television contract that ESPN and ABC have done with the Southeastern Conference has changed even this fall how we view college sports. Various time slots, various viewing platforms… there are some games we're seeing in this region that we probably would never have seen before.
Q: Does the ACC have a similar contract in the works with a major network?
A: The conference has done some due diligence in talking with our current television partners. That process will begin in earnest this spring because the contract ends June, 2011. So well ahead of that end date, I'm sure [ACC commissioner] John Swofford and everybody wants to have a new television deal in place.
Q: There's the Big Ten network; could the ACC network work?
A: It could. The ACC has a very good demographic footprint. It has four of the top 10 television markets inside of its footprint. No other conference has more than two. So as we go out into the marketplace as a league, whether it's our own network – which has a lot of positives to it, but some risks – or taking our rights and selling them which has been the current model like what the SEC has done, we really just have to see what the market will bear for a long-term television and exposure time deal for the ACC.
I think it's critical that for the first time the ACC is going to package football and basketball rights together. That didn't happen previously. I think we've done phenomenally well under that scenario, but I think it's time to create that synergy that necessary with this type of television environment that we package the two and hopefully make our overall offering a lot better.
Q: What about a school-specific network, like say the Georgia Tech network?
A: I don't think it's as far away as some people think. It begs the question: what's the platform that it's delivered on? Is it a purely laptop/PC-type network where you sit at home and watch what you need to watch about Georgia Tech on your home computer? I think the ways of delivering that content are going to continue to evolve and get easier for consumers to watch what they want to watch.
Q: Any drawbacks to that concept?
A: One of the things we have to be vigilant about in college athletics is how exposed we are. That becomes a real issue. There had to be 20 games available to be viewed [on a recent Saturday]. I'm sure there wasn't half that many 10 years ago. Will we have 40 in 2019? There's where the rubber really meets the road. How exposed are we?
Q: Is there a risk in overexposure beyond the possibility that it will frighten potential customers away from buying tickets to games?
A: I think the biggest thing that we have to worry about is the generation that we're dealing with. Right now, if you were born in 1990, cable television has been your whole life. When you get into the 2020s and the 2030s, are you really going to want to go to events?
Our generation of people who are going to games right now, and are tremendous supporters of ours, are all 50 and up. We have to make sure that the folks in their 30s and 40s continue to understand that buying habit of being involved in college sports, and how important it is for the next generation to support their schools and go to events. That's what we have to teach.


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House deposits hit an all-time high compared to earnings, with a typical first-time buyer now putting down 110% of their annual income as a deposit
By Helen Crane For This Is Money 07:49 27 Nov 2021, updated 13:03 29 Nov 2021
A 20% house deposit is now equal to 110% of a full-time salary, says Nationwide
This was up from 102% a year ago, thanks to runaway house price increases
The total cost of a home is now 5.5 times income, compared to 2.1 times in 1995
First-time buyers are using 31% of take-home pay to pay their mortgage
House deposits have hit an all-time high relative to people's earnings, with the average first-time buyer now putting down 110 per cent of their annual income to secure their home.
A 20 per cent deposit on a home now costs the equivalent of 110 per cent of the mean, pre-tax annual earnings of a full-time adult worker, according to building society Nationwide which is one of the UK's largest mortgage lenders.
This has increased from 102 per cent a year ago, it said, as house prices have risen at a faster rate than people's salaries.
House prices have increased dramatically in the past year, with Nationwide's last index reporting the typical house was worth £250,011 in September – a 9.9 per cent increase in just one year.
Meanwhile, the Office of National Statistics recorded underlying annual growth in wages as being between 3.6 per cent and 5.1 per cent in the three months to July 2021; the most recent figures available.
Increases in the house price to earnings ratio (HPER) are a particular problem for first-time buyers, as unlike home movers they cannot use the equity that has built up in their home to make up the bulk of their deposit.
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Andrew Harvey, senior economist at Nationwide, said: 'One of the consequences of high house prices relative to earnings is that it makes raising a deposit a significant challenge for prospective first time buyers.'
Nationwide reported that, in the third quarter of this year, the typical house price for a first-time buyer was 5.5 times their income.
This was above the previous high of 5.4 in 2007, and well above the long-running average of 3.8.
Back in 1983 when Nationwide's index began, first-time buyers paid only 2.7 times their annual income for a home, and at one point in 1995 they were paying a record-low level of 2.1 per cent their annual income.
Tough times: Today, an average home costs 5.5 times the typical first-time buyer's salary – far higher than the long-term average
However, the proportion of first-time buyers receiving help paying their deposit has only increased marginally in that time, going from 27 per cent 25 years ago to around a third today.
Managing director of estate agent Barrows and Forrester, James Forrester, said: 'Much has been made about the government's success in negotiating the pandemic where the property market is concerned.
'While it's fair to say the market has never looked stronger, this statement is one based largely on perspective.
'If you own a home and have enjoyed a double-digit increase in value over the last year, you're no doubt over the moon.
'However, those struggling to piece together a sufficient deposit are unlikely to share this opinion.
'The cold reality is that if you aren't looking to buy with the financial support of a second wage, support from the Bank of Mum and Dad, or you don't earn considerably more than the average person in your respective area, the dream of homeownership is one you're unlikely to realise until much later in life than you might like.'
Nationwide's research showed that some regions were more affordable than others, however.
London continued to have the highest house price to earnings ratio of any region, with the typical home costing nine times the average salary – although that was below its record high of 10.2 times salary in 2016.
Scotland, meanwhile, has the lowest house price to earnings ratio in the country at 3.4; closely followed by the North region at 3.5.
Nationwide also looked at the average time it would take someone earning the typical wage in each region to save a 20 per cent deposit towards an average first-time buyer property, assuming they set aside 15 per cent of their take-home pay each month.
Nationwide revealed figures on how long it estimated it would take to save a 20% home deposit in different regions, based on someone managing to set aside 15% of take home pay
In Scotland and the North, it would take around six years – while in London it would take almost a decade longer. Those in the South East and South West face around 11 years of saving.
Nationwide's research also looked at the cost of mortgage payments relative to wages.
Currently, first-time buyers pay around 31 per cent of their take-home pay on their mortgage.
This is not a huge difference compared to when Nationwide's index began in 1983, when first-time buyers paid just over 25 per cent of their earnings toward their mortgage.
However, in the mid-1990s they were paying as little as 15 per cent, and a year ago in the third quarter of 2020, just over 27 per cent.
Interest rates are currently very low in historical terms, which is good for first-time buyers taking out mortgages – but the fact that savings rates are equally low has meant it has been harder to get a deposit together.
Director of estate agent Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, said: 'Record low interest rates over such a prolonged period of time have been great for those taking their first step on the property ladder with a mortgage, but they've been terrible for those attempting to save.
'Unfortunately, there's not a great deal that can be done although the cyclical nature of the property market does suggest what goes up, will come down.
'So sitting tight and waiting for a correction is probably the best immediate bet open to struggling homebuyers.'
While it is still cheaper to service a mortgage than it was in the run-up to the financial crisis, Nationwide's Harvey admitted that mortgage affordability was 'becoming more challenging'.
He pointed out that the percentage of wages spent on servicing a typical mortgage was now above its long-run average in the majority of UK regions, while pre-pandemic it had only been the case in London.
'Recent price patterns suggest an element of rebalancing is occurring where most of the regions that have seen the strongest price growth are those in which affordability is still close to or below the long-run average,' he said.
Nationwide also looked at the impact impact a rise in interest rates might have on mortgage payments, and specifically the proportion of take-home pay that the typical mortgage would need to service.
Rate rises could mean marginal mortgage payment increases for first-time buyers
It has been speculated that the Bank of England could increase its base rate as early as December, which would have the effect of pushing the cost of a mortgage up.
It found that this would be relatively modest, especially given that the majority of mortgages are on variable rates.
If rates went up by 0.40 per cent the proportion of wages spent on the mortgage could increase from 31 to 32 per cent of take-home pay, or an extra £34 a month, Nationwide said.
However, if rates increased by 0.90 per cent this could increase by 34 per cent or £79 a month.
'Provided the economic recovery remains resilient, higher interest rates are likely to exert a moderating influence on the housing market, as well as dampening price pressures across the economy more generally,' Harvey said.
When Nationwide's index began in 1983, the average first-time buyer paid just over 25 per cent of their take-home pay to service their mortgage.
And those buying in the 1990s could expect to part with an even lower proportion of their yearly earnings, with the typical mortgage payment in early 1996 coming in at just over 15 per cent of their pay packet.
Typical first-time buyer now puts down 110% of annual income as deposit