The Criminal Justice major is an inter-disciplinary program anchored by a sociological perspective, a focus on ethical issues of concern, and a history of Dominican inquiry into issues of truth, community and justice. This major seeks to educate you to become a criminal justice professional who is able to handle the technical, psychological, and ethical challenges a career in criminal justice requires. Because the program is housed within the Social Science Department, you will receive a thorough training in Social Science Research Methods, Statistics and the opportunity to work closely with professors to produce your own original research.
The Criminal Justice major is unique at Edgewood College because it was started in the 1970s by Sister Esther Heffernan, O.P., Ph.D., a Sociologist who authored a ground-breaking book about women in prison. The program was formed with the purpose of creating ethical leaders in criminal justice careers with dedication to social justice and crime prevention, and a focus on human rights. A focus on ethics and a sociological critical perspective grounds the Criminal Justice major at Edgewood College, making it very different from more 'traditional' Criminal Justice programs. Our program is also unique in that it offers a Human Services Concentration, which allows you to become a licensed Social Worker, opening up many more employment options.
This is an exciting time for criminal justice agencies across the country with Baby Boomers retiring and a new generation of liberal arts educated criminal justice professionals taking over. Edgewood College continuously keeps students engaged in the community attitudes and debates about controversial criminal justice system practices such as racial profiling, excessive use of force by police, and disproportionate incarceration of African American and other minority groups across the country. We seek to educate you about matters of controversy from the death penalty, to racial bias in the system, giving students of all political persuasions the space to express their opinions and learn from the opposing opinions of their student partners in learning.
With a degree in Criminal Justice, you can go into a variety of careers in policing, probation, law, corrections, crime prevention, and working with at-risk youth. You can also go on to Law School to become a Criminal Prosecuting or Defense Attorney or go on to further education to become a Paralegal. You may also consider attending graduate school in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or Social Work.
Internships: Because we are located in Madison, WI, there are many opportunities for Criminal Justice majors to learn from community experts through guest lectures, tours of criminal justice agencies, and internship opportunities. Our graduates have held internships in recent years in many Madison organizations including the Dane County Sheriff's Department, the Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Justice's Criminal Investigation Unit, Madison-Area Urban Ministries, and the DEA.
The coursework I took in the Criminal Justice program at Edgewood College encouraged me to view different situations, whether professional or personal, in a different light and helped me to gain a broader perspective on the world.


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The vitamin A content of polar bear liver: Range and variability
Reference: Lewis, R. W., and J. W. Lentfer. 1967. The vitamin a content of polar bear liver: Range and variability. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 22(3):923-926. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-406x(67)90782-7
Authors: Jack W. Lentfer, R. W. Lewis
Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, vitamin A, liver, range, Arctic
Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-406x(67)90782-7 (Offsite)
Primary Authors: R. W. Lewis
Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
Species: Polar Bear
Title: The vitamin A content of polar bear liver: Range and variability
Topics: Research, Physiology

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Point and click with your mouse to train new troops, purchase upgrades, build towers, and attack the enemy. To select a group of your soldiers, drag and click your left mouse button mouse - and if you want them to attack on sight, press CTRL while clicking. Use an effective mixture of towers and ground troops to conquer each map.
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Like most other war games, you'll train, direct, and organize ground troops in Elite Forces: Warfare. But there's an added aspect to this game that sets it apart from a lot of other war games - you'll be able to build and upgrade towers in addition to your standing army. With that added aspect, the game takes a whole new dimension, and some maps are much more interesting because of it - while others can be much harder.
If you've never played a war game like Elite Forces Warfare before, the only thing you'll have to worry about is dividing your money evenly between towers and troops. Depending on the map you're playing, there may be runners - and it may primarily be a tower defense map - or it may primarily be a run-and-gun map where you only need troops. But it's pretty easy to figure out; the objective of the map will either be to destroy the enemies' base or to clear out all the enemy runners.
Destroying wave after wave of enemy runners is easy - try to only use ground troops when necessary, and upgrade your towers as much as you possibly can - it's much more effective than buying a load of towers and placing them everywhere. However, if you're supposed to destroy an enemies' base, you'll have to start building and upgrading (click on your base to do either) troops. Towers aren't really effective in taking out an enemy base since you can only build them near your existing troops, so don't bother using them.
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Q: Ubuntu 12.04 - Installing PHP with -fastcgi Does anyone know how to install PHP on Ubuntu with fastcgi enabled? I've installed my PHP from the following site: http://www.dev-metal.com/how-to-setup-latest-version-of-php-5-5-on-ubuntu-12-04-lts/
I've looked into installing fastcgi via (apt-get install libapache2-mod-fastcgi) and have come up with the following error:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
libapache2-mod-fastcgi : Depends: apache2.2-common (>= 2.2.4) but it is not going to be installed
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I've hit the wall on this without any solutions, am running the latest Apache version 2.4, could use some help on this.

A: The developer who has ppa:ondrej/php5 which you have installed Apache2 from, has another ppa:ondrej/apache2 which has built libapache2-mod-fastcgi for  apache2.4.
See https://launchpad.net/~ondrej/+archive/apache2?field.series_filter=precise
Both PPA's has apache2.4, You may download only libapache2-mod-fastcgi package to avoid Apache2 version racing if they are not the same.
But as of 2016 Feb, libapache2-mod-fastcgi in the ppa:ondrej/apache2 only supports trusty 14.04, vivid, 15.04, and wily 15.10. Seems there is no support for precise 12.04.

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NCSC sounds alarm over Russia-backed hacks
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has joined key international partners in warning operators of critical national infrastructure (CNI) – such as telecoms networks, energy suppliers and utilities, transport operators, and logistics and distribution specialists, to be on their guard against intrusions into their systems originating from malicious actors linked to the Russian state.
This comes hot on the heels of a joint advisory published by the NCSC's US counterpart, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the FBI, which urged CNI operators to "adopt a heightened state of awareness and to conduct proactive threat hunting". CNI security has been a hot topic for some time, but came to prominence in the US after the May 2021 ransomware hit on Colonial Pipeline.
The NCSC urged UK-based CNI operators to take immediate action to strengthen their cyber security posture, including patching all systems, giving priority to known exploited vulnerabilities and zero-days; implementing multi-factor authentication; and deploying antivirus software.
The UK authorities are also recommending organisations follow the additional advice set out by the Americans, who also listed 13 high-profile vulnerabilities known to be popular among Russia-based threat groups to gain initial access to their targets – in addition to techniques such as spear phishing and brute force attacks.
The list of 13 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) is as follows:
Neither the American nor British authorities have disclosed any specific intelligence related to any ongoing Russian state-backed cyber campaigns at this time, which is not to say such intelligence does not exist.
Tripwire strategy vice-president Tim Erlin said: "It's important to remind ourselves that critical infrastructure is more than just a phrase. It describes a vast cross-section of infrastructure on which we rely. Critical infrastructure really is critical.
"This alert not only contains information about the threat, but real, actionable information that organisations can use to defend themselves," he said. "The use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify the malicious activity, and to map to valid mitigation actions, is highly valuable.
"This alert is focused on a specific set of threats and actions to identify and respond to those threats," said Erlin. "Organisations should also review their preventive controls against the tools and techniques described in this alert. Identifying the attack in progress is important, but preventing the attack from being successful at all is better."
Tim Helming, security evangelist at DomainTools, agreed the wider CISA advisory contained good guidance, although he noted little of it would be news to on-the-ball security teams.
"Many in the critical infrastructure community take an 'assume breach' posture already, based on what we know about the capabilities of these actors," said Helming.
"Procedures and tools to improve asset visibility and vulnerability management, identity and access management, log management, ingress and egress filtering, anomaly detection, and behavioural analytics are all recognised as fundamental necessities, and it's safe to say they are being actively improved, to a greater or lesser extent, in the majority of installations.
"So why did CISA et al issue the advisory? In part, because if they weren't on record doing so and a compromise were confirmed, it would have been a glaring gap," he said. "It also gives owners and operators facing resource constraints more support in their requests, and it's important not to underestimate how important that can be."
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Accountable governments
Students gather on the streets of Santiago, Chile, to demand lower fees for higher education.
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Accountability starts with governments, which are the primary duty bearers of the right to education.
Citizens can use elections to hold governments to account, but only 45% of elections were free and fair between 2001 and 2011. And politicians often focus more on visible promises, such as school infrastructure, than on less tangible ones, such as teacher professional development.
Social movements put pressure on government. Anti-corruption protests related to public services accounted for 17% of protests in 84 countries over 2006-2013.
The media plays a key role in investigating and reporting wrongdoing. In Uganda, a decrease in distance of 2.2 km to a newspaper outlet increased the share of funding that reached a school by nearly 10 percentage points.
Teachers' unions can hold the government to account for education reforms. Yet 60% of unions in 50 countries reported never or rarely having been consulted on issues such as the development and selection of teaching materials.
The basis for accountability is a credible education plan with clear targets that allocates resources through transparent budgets that can be tracked and queried.
Policy processes must be open to broad and meaningful consultation. In Brazil, about 3.5 million people participated in the national education plan consultation.
Legislatures have oversight roles but their capacity to enforce is often weak. In Bangladesh, there was an average delay of 5 years before government agencies responded to audit observations on primary education and 10 years on secondary.
Internal and external audits are essential to limit waste, misallocation and corruption. Civil society support can be crucial. In the Philippines, volunteers textbook delivery points, helping reduce costs by two-thirds and procurement time by half.
Ombudsman offices help investigate complaints against government. The ombudsman offices in Latin America from 1982 to 2011 helped increase access to education, despite a lack of sanctioning power.
Citizens can take the government to court for violating the right to education in only 55% of countries. This ability has been exercised in 41% of countries, with effects on school meal provision in India, pre-school funding in Argentina and school infrastructure in South Africa.
While national education monitoring reports are essential for communicating progress against commitments, governments in only 108 of 209 countries produced such reports between 2010 and 2016. Only one in six countries did so annually.
Governments are ultimately responsible for progress on the global education goals. In poor and wealthy countries alike, governments are held accountable for education commitments, plans, implementation and outcomes.
GOVERNMENTS HAVE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EDUCATION
All countries have ratified at least one legally binding international treaty addressing the right to education. Governments have a responsibility to respect, protect and fulfil this right. Currently, 82% of national constitutions contain a provision on the right to education. In just over half of countries, the right is justiciable, giving citizens the legal ability to take government to court for violations (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Citizens should be able to take their governments to court for violating the right to education
INTERNATIONAL REPORTING PROCESSES HAVE VARYING EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Countries that have ratified any of the seven core United Nations human rights treaties pertinent to education must report periodically on measures taken to meet obligations. One of the seven core treaties is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which calls for the development of an inclusive system at all levels of education. It promotes a rights-based approach to education for people with disabilities, providing a solid basis for government accountability. The CRPD provides for the creation of international and national implementation and monitoring mechanisms. Countries must collect data and report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
While most of the 86 country submissions to date report that constitutions, laws or policies explicitly refer to the right of people with disabilities to education, few define disability. Lack of a clear international definition can make it harder to develop programmes and comply with international standards. Similarly, 42 countries' constitutions, laws or policies explicitly refer to inclusive education, suggesting a trend away from special schools in favour of inclusive programmes in regular schools. However, policy does not always match practice.
Parallel reporting by non-government organizations (NGOs) can influence the conclusions of United Nations human rights treaty committees. For instance, parallel reporting on underfunded public education and unregulated private schools in the Philippines was reflected in committee recommendations.
In 42 out of 86 countries, constitutions, laws or policies explicitly refer to inclusive education
Countries also report on progress towards the SDGs, although this reporting is voluntary. To date, 44 countries have submitted progress reviews. The 2019 United Nations global thematic review, 'empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness', will carefully examine SDG 4. The effectiveness of a voluntary, country-led approach to achieving change remains to be seen; lack of external enforcement mechanisms may delay progress.
CITIZENS CAN PRESSURE GOVERNMENT TO KEEP PROMISES THROUGH THE POLITICAL PROCESS
The political process motivates officials to respond to public demands. One mechanism is free and fair elections. Between 1975 and 2011, 469 of 890 elections of national leaders in 169 countries were considered free and fair. The percentage declined from 70% in 1975–1985 to 45% in 2001–2011, partly due to the emergence of elections in young democracies (Figure 3).
Figure 3: It is often not possible to vote out governments if they do not live up to their promises
Public education spending increases with a shift towards democracy and openness. Still, it is difficult for voters to identify and hold accountable those in elected positions for failed or ineffective education policy. Simple campaign promises can divert attention and investment from more important education issues. Governments tend to focus and deliver on visible education infrastructure more than less tangible education inputs, such as professional development.
Some argue electoral competition spurs responsible action, but the evidence is mixed. In Brazil, mayors facing re-election misappropriated 27% fewer resources than term-limited mayors. By contrast, in the Republic of Korea, switching to direct election of superintendents did not significantly alter education expenditure or rates of completion or enrolment.
CITIZENS CAN ALSO PRESSURE GOVERNMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Elections are not the only political mechanism holding governments to account. Citizen action can also put pressure on government, as in the case of successful student movements for lower university fees in Chile and South Africa.
Civil society organizations (CSOs) use a range of strategies, including legal mechanisms, surveys and other research, open data, coalition building and media campaigns. Argentina's Civil Association for Equality and Justice took the Buenos Aires city government to court for not responding to access to information requests related to early childhood education.
Surveys collect information that can highlight policy deficiencies and advocate for change. In many countries, including Kenya, Pakistan and Senegal, citizen-led surveys assessing children's basic reading and arithmetic abilities have been used to pressure government to improve education delivery.
CSO coalitions, such as the Campaign for Popular Education in Bangladesh, have built momentum to increase pressure on government, for instance to increase resources for education. Citizen report cards, first used inBangalore, India, in 1994, have been adopted elsewhere, including Rwanda.
In some countries, including India and the United Republic of Tanzania, CSOs have played an important role in countering corrupt practices by using budget tracking and analysis to monitor government disbursements and expenditure, and in assessing whether resources are allocated and spent in line with budgets and plans.
Disabled people's organizations participated in monitoring the implementation of the CRPD in 50 of 86 reporting countries
Organizations for people with disabilities can lobby governments for change. NGOs and independent human rights institutions can provide information and raise awareness. Disabled people's organizations helped monitor CRPD implementation in 50 of the 86 reporting countries but took part in the national review in only 29 countries. Lack of capacity is an obstacle to participation.
Teachers' unions are part of the broader civil society but also have a distinct voice and role. They can help hold governments accountable by supporting or resisting education reform and promoting dialogue on sensitive issues the government may hesitate to address. Formally including unions in policy-making increases accountability and teacher buy-in while improving union–government relations. Unfortunately, however, unions are not regularly consulted on reform. Of 70 unions in more than 50 countries, over 60% were never or rarely consulted on the development and selection of teaching materials.
Of 70 teacher unions in more than 50 countries, over 60% were never or rarely consulted on teaching materials
THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IS KEY IN RAISING CRITICAL EDUCATION ISSUES
Citizens need valid information to hold government accountable. The media can serve as a watchdog on the government, helping citizens evaluate its performance. It also serves as a channel for CSOs to disseminate their work and bring issues such as equity to the public agenda. International, national and local media have published results of citizen-led assessments to illustrate the challenge of ensuring basic skills for all children.
The media also reports findings of research by think tanks, universities and government institutions. Increasing media information about how public funds are spent can help empower citizens and increase pressure on education officials to act responsibly. In Uganda, a 2.2 km decrease in distance to a newspaper outlet increased the share of funding that reached a school by nearly 10 percentage points.
While traditional media still plays an important role in explaining complex issues to the public, social media allows users to share information widely, free from editorializing, journalist filtering or, in some cases, government censorship. At a time of often rapid change in education policies, the functions social media can fulfil are important.
Yet the media also needs to be independent, accountable, and able to provide relevant information and reflect diverse social views. Media personnel directly involved in researching, analysing, organizing, and writing or broadcasting the news should have the technical expertise to report on education issues and be trusted.
CREDIBLE EDUCATION PLANS WITH CLEAR LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY ARE IMPORTANT TOOLS
Once governments are sworn into power, their education planning documents facilitate accountability by establishing official commitments and clarifying responsibilities. Governments often set multiyear strategic plans for the education sector, but annual operational plans are usually key to planning and coordination.
Institutional mechanisms granting more formal powers to all stakeholders can strengthen accountability. A joint steering committee of government and non-government stakeholders with formal power to appraise and approve sector plans is recommended. However, where capacity is a challenge, stakeholders may not always represent all constituents.
Governments that assign experts, consultants or donors to draft plans quickly risk undermining local ownership and commitment
Truly participatory education planning can be time consuming. Governments may be tempted to assign experts, consultants or donors to draft plans quickly, avoiding extended consultation. Such shortcuts undermine local ownership and commitment. Aid recipient countries should take care to avoid donor monopolization of planning.
Clearly delineated responsibilities are important, particularly in decentralized systems, where responsibilities are often undefined and overlapping, blurring lines of accountability. Decentralized administrations, especially in low income and fragile countries, often lack capacity for strategic planning.
Using performance-based conditional grants to increase local government capacity and transparency has improved financial management in several low and middle income countries. In the United Republic of Tanzania, authorities meeting minimum conditions for grant eligibility rose from about 50% to 90% within three years.
But mandating strict local accountability for centrally determined outcomes can also have negative consequences. An excessive audit culture can obscure responsibilities, reduce collaboration, undermine innovation and cause service providers to focus on targets rather than improvements.
INCREASED OVERSIGHT DURING BUDGET FORMULATION CAN ENSURE RESOURCE ALLOCATION TO PRIORITY AREAS
Empowering stakeholders to participate in budgeting and review planned expenditure can improve equity in resource allocation. Budget scrutiny is the paramount function of legislatures, requiring time and expert input. CSOs can help them assess proposed budgets and inform deliberations, as in Indonesia and Kenya. Programmatic rather than line-item budgets aid legislators in evaluating expenditure more effectively.
HORIZONTAL ACCOUNTABILITY CAN BE EFFECTIVE
Legislative committees, ombudsman offices and courts are examples of horizontal accountability tools that represent public voices and challenge executive overreach. Internal and external audits are effective budget execution accountability tools and help limit waste, misallocation and corruption. However, they require sufficient capacity.
Legislative committees fulfil a critical monitoring function. Lack of independence, capacity or authority can limit their ability to drive change, but deliberation among legislators with specialized education expertise can improve policy proposals on the less divisive issues. The legislatures of New Zealand, Norway, Peru, the United States and Zambia have permanent education committees which scrutinize government actions, review laws and recommend changes. In the United Kingdom, committee recommendations were identical or similar to government policy measures in 20 of 86 cases, especially in the development of legislation to reform the inspection system.
The legislatures of New Zealand, Norway, Peru, the United States and Zambia have education committees which scrutinize government actions, review laws and recommend changes
Ombudsman offices receive citizens who wish to lodge complaints against government. They are especially important when citizens are uncomfortable engaging with government officials. In 2010, 118 countries had an ombudsman. The office often deals with politically contentious issues, which can put it in conflict with the government. In Latin America, the presence of an ombudsman, even without sanctioning power, helped improve access to education, health and housing from 1982 to 2011. In Indonesia, the ombudsman office was essential in exposing fraud involving tests being sold to students and answers being shared on mobile phones.
CSOs and citizens can strengthen external audits. In Chile and the Republic of Korea, online citizen complaints and suggestions highlight areas for auditor attention. Public expenditure tracking surveys enable CSOs to conduct social audits of expenditure. However, these are often one-off, donor-driven interventions that rarely lead to substantive, lasting changes.
BUILDING AN INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE OF INTEGRITY IS KEY TO TACKLING CORRUPTION
Corruption can occur in all aspects of education provision, from finance and service procurement to institutional accreditation, teacher management, examinations, scholarships, research and textbooks. Whether it involves headline-grabbing misappropriation or entrenched, low-level practices, its repercussions extend well beyond accounting losses, affecting education access and service quality. Corruption biases government resource allocation decisions, reduces productivity and decreases public revenue.
While World Bank studies on leakage in funding transfers from central to local government and thence to schools inspired much of the work in this area, tracking funds to receipt at point of service remains challenging, especially when there are no clear rules for allocations. Non-existent 'ghost' teachers and schools constitute a complex and contentious topic. Nigeria had 8,000 allegations of ghost teachers or teachers collecting more than their official salary in the first half of 2016 alone.
After reforms to improve the education equalization fund mechanism in Brazil, inspections by the Comptroller General of the Union in 120 municipalities and 4 states still found that 49 had irregular bidding processes, 28 had irregular contract executions and 21 had 'cash withdrawals' out of the account.
Egregious practices may be imperceptible to outside observers and their scale difficult to verify, for instance in challenging circumstances such as conflict settings. About 80% of the 740 schools in Ghor province, Afghanistan, were not operating even though the education department was paying teachers' salaries.
Some corruption that is too entrenched often goes undetected. In a public expenditure tracking survey in Bangladesh, about 40% of district and subdistrict primary education officers admitted to making 'speed payments' to accounts officers for expenditure reimbursement. These payments may not involve actual or direct leakage from the public purse, but they encourage officials to make up the costs in other ways.
Revelation of irregularities is not sufficient, and even legal norms and structures need to be accompanied by improved monitoring mechanisms, including strong and independent audit institutions, open information systems and a facilitating environment for media oversight and NGO involvement. When cases of corruption are uncovered, the police and courts play a crucial role in follow-up.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF EDUCATION SHOULD BE SYSTEMATIZED
Monitoring and evaluation can promote government accountability. To be useful, monitoring must report on desired outcomes and data must be accurate and collected regularly. However, monitoring and evaluation systems are often fragmented. Agencies differ in method and frequency of data collection, and data may not be centrally compiled, comparable or accessible.
One way to consolidate information is for governments to prepare national education monitoring reports as part of obligations to bodies such as legislatures or international organizations, and to help citizens hold governments to account. Of 209 countries, 108 have published a national education monitoring report at least once since 2010, but only about 1 in 6 countries worldwide does so regularly.
Of 209 countries, 108 have published a national education monitoring report at least once since 2010, but only about 1 in 6 countries worldwide does so regularly
National education monitoring reports are more common in richer countries, but middle income countries, such as the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Moldova, as well as some low income countries, such as Uganda, also prepare reports. Almost all reports cover primary and secondary education. About three-quarters cover early childhood care and education, two-thirds cover higher education and one-third cover adult education.
Reports differ in their emphasis. About 60% focus primarily on describing actions taken and 25% on assessing the situation, reflecting the accountability concerns associated with various domestic contexts. Reports may also focus on accounting for expenditure. Some, such as Germany's Bildungsbericht (Education Report), are legally required as part of reporting to the public and generally focus on accounting for actions or expenditure. Panama's education ministry publishes an annual report as stipulated in the law on transparency in public management. In the Philippines, the 'transparency seal' provision of the budget law, 'to enhance transparency and enforce accountability', calls on all national government agency official websites to post annual reports for the last three years, in line with precise instructions in the national budget circular.
Some monitoring information may need to be externally commissioned or produced by an institution whose work is respected and widely accepted as free of government control. Over the last decade, autonomous evaluation agencies have been established in Latin American countries including Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico, and their responsibilities have been strengthened either by practice or through new legal provisions. Sustainable funding is a key factor in their ability to play their role effectively.
In aid recipient countries, annual joint sector reviews that bring together government, donors, civil society actors and other stakeholders are now common. However, they have weaknesses, as participation is not broad enough, implementation plans for recommendations are lacking and agendas are often driven by donors.
Of existing national education monitoring reports, only one-third cover adult education


Syracuse, NY -- A trio of kayakers paddled in to a press conference at Syracuse's Inner Harbor to show their support for new federal legislation aimed at further cleaning up Onondaga Lake.
As kayakers Michael Roach and mother and son Poody and Hickory Edwards listened in the water below the Inner Harbor's amphitheater, federal and state representatives spoke about the proposed legislation that would shift oversight of the lake's clean up from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Environmental Protection Agency.
"The people of Onondaga County have long awaited the clean-up of Onondaga lake. I think one day we'll be able to swim in the lake," said state Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse.
The legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei and Gillibrand would shift the oversight of the lake's clean-up from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has controlled it since 1999, to the Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA already oversees the Superfund site clean-up of the lake by Honeywell, Gillibrand said.
The legislation would create a panel of local, state, federal and Onondaga Nation representatives called the Onondaga Lake Watershed Council to manage the clean-up.
And it will create the Onondaga Lake Scientific Center to encourage research collaboration between Syracuse University, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Upstate Freshwater Institute and the Onondaga Environmental Institute, Maffei said.
Kayaker Hickory Edwards, a member of the Onondaga Nation, said he often kayaks Onondaga Creek as part of his training for a 180-mile paddle on historic waterways to Canajoharie later this summer.


Around the world of tattoo designs there are many thousands of possible tattoos to select from. Every single day, there are new designs contributed to workshops and online tattoo web sites. Tattoos are ending up being a lot more and more prominent these days, making the styles even more crucial. Blooms and other layouts are popular, tribal styles seem to be among the most usual.
The one point that stands out with tribal tattoos is the technology. Tribal tattoos include one-of-a-kind artwork, with a lot of being basically solid black without various other colours. Tribal could have numerous various meanings also, as all of it depends on the picture that the artist is attempting to bring to life. Tribal oftens either be a style that the artist already had or the artist can take your comments and do the whole tattoo freehand as he goes along. Experienced tattoo artists could usually do fantastic job freehand-- as it provides you the ability to make modifications as he goes along.
Some of the most prominent styles with tribal tattoos include heads and letters. Special styles are likewise popular, specifically those that coil the arms or the back. Tribal oftens be put essentially anywhere on the body, merely like other tattoo. Depending on the tattoo style you have in thoughts, it might take many hours just before the artist has finished. With the bigger tattoos, you could have to come back to have the job finished.
Just before you choose to obtain a tribal tattoo, you'll first need to choose the design. If you do not have an idea in thoughts, this often take you a fair bit of time. You often look online for some ideas, or consider a few of the currently made layouts at your neighborhood tattoo studio. You could consistently add to the style if you view something that you like however you wish to be a little bit more imaginative. As an example if you view a tribal skull layout that you like, you could make it larger or change almost anything in the tattoo style that would certainly make it distinct for you.
You could consistently have your tattoo artist draw the entire tattoo from scratch if you desire the entire tattoo to be distinct and creative. You could offer input as well if you wish, to make sure that the layout matches what you want. Drawing a custom-made tattoo could take anywhere from an hour to numerous hours, depending upon the size and detail of the tattoo. Tribal tattoos that have a bunch of information can be a little intricate, both to draw and to tattoo. Whatever you want for your design - you could rest guaranteed that it oftens be accomplished with tribal design tattoos.


A Lady Writing a Letter (also known as A Lady Writing; Dutch: Schrijvend meisje) is an oil painting attributed to 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It is believed to have been completed around 1665. The Lady is seen to be writing a letter and has been interrupted, so gently turns her head to see what is happening. She wears twelve pearls (10 on the necklace and two earrings).
Many of the objects seen in the painting, such as the woman's coat, the cloth on the table, and the string of pearls, also appear in other Vermeer works. This has led to speculation that he or his family members owned the objects, and even that the subjects of the paintings are his relatives. It has often been suggested that in his paintings, Vermeer sought to grant to his models that which he could not endow to his wife and family: calm and affluence.
A Lady Writing a Letter was donated to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in 1962 by Harry Waldron Havemeyer and Horace Havemeyer. In its first loan to the Norton Simon Museum, the National Gallery of Art agreed to lend the painting for exhibition at the Pasadena, California museum from November 7, 2008 through February 9, 2009.
In Blue Balliett's children's book, Chasing Vermeer, A Lady Writing is stolen on its way from the National Gallery of Art to Chicago, causing the main conflict of the story.
^ "Johannes Vermeer and Dutch Scenes of Daily Life in the 1600s Archived November 11, 2004, at the Wayback Machine". National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Retrieved on 23 May 2009.
^ "Vermeer's A Lady Writing winters at Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum". LA Times, 2 November 2008. Retrieved on 24 May 2009.
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Community, Memory & Connection: Phillips Museum of Art Spring Exhibitions Underway
Art enthusiasts curious about Lancaster's local scene can look no further than Franklin & Marshall College's Phillips Museum of Art. The museum's spring exhibitions offer a celebration of Lancaster artists and the American experience. "There is a definite theme of community, memory and connection that filters through all of the galleries," said Lindsay Marino, director of the museum. The latest exhibits place particular emphasis on American music, community engagement and self-taught artists. "The Phillips is pushing the boundaries on how to define art this semester. That's what is so great about academic museums – the galleries become terrific workshops," Marino said. The Phillips celebrates the legacy of the late Bill Hutson, professor of painting at F&M for more than 20 years. Hutson passed away from a long illness Sept. 21, 2022. When asked if he regarded his art as "work," Hutson responded, "It's not work, it's more like prayer – not in a religious sense, but in a meditative sense. It's about the exploration that rises out of that meditation." The spring exhibitions at the Phillips Museum of Art opened Jan. 24 and are on display through April 27. The museum's hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.Color, Symbols, and Texture: The Artwork of Bill Hutson An internationally respected painter, Hutson was the Jennie Brown Cook and Betsy Hess Cook distinguished artist-in-residence and associate professor emeritus in the Department of Art, Art History and Film at F&M. Hutson's wide-ranging travels and longstanding relationships with other prominent contemporary artists informed his abstracted style, "giving the viewer an opportunity to contemplate a deeper interpretation of the paintings," Marino said.Blue Muse: Timothy Duffy's Southern Photographs Duffy's portraits of American musicians utilize tintype, a photography method dating back to the 19th century. It requires coating a metal plate with a wet, viscous solution that holds light-sensitive chemicals. The best tintypes often result from incidental effects of the process, much like the improvisational qualities of the music that Duffy's subjects play.Welcome to the Neighborhood: PACE Artists Public Art Community Engagement (PACE) Neighbors is a National Endowment for the Arts "Our Town" project led by the City of Lancaster in partnership with F&M. This residency supports five Lancaster-area artists to create temporary art projects with neighbors. "We're looking forward to seeing how this project can sustain collaborations with F&M students and Lancaster residents," Marino said. The PACE call-for-artists states: "City governments need new ways to reach people, learn from them and collectively redevelop the civic experience. By breaking down barriers, community-based public art encourages participation and fosters camaraderie."Intuitive: Self-taught Artists from the John Ground Collection Explore the works of artists from the southeastern U.S., several of whom struggled through socioeconomic challenges and one who was born into slavery. These self-taught artists bore witness to the Civil War, Emancipation, Great Migration and the civil rights movement. "Their creative forms of expression serve as a way to recall and process memories of a variety of cultural or familial experiences in rural America in the early and mid-20th century," Marino said.
'My History Degree From F&M Provided the Foundation for Who I Am Today'
Hilary Green '99, the James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies at Davidson College, Kicks off 2023 Common Hour As soon as she stepped on campus as a first-year student in 1995, Hilary Green '99 said she felt like she was coming home. On Thursday, the Franklin & Marshall College alumna will come home again to present the first Common Hour of the semester — and the first Common Hour in person since March 2020 — "Memory and Enslavement: The Case of Franklin & Marshall College." It was at F&M as a history major and Africana studies minor that Green began honing her interests in the intersections of race, class, and gender in African American history, the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Civil War memory, the U.S. South, 19th-century America, and the Black Atlantic. "The wonderful faculty, courses, and peers in the F&M History Department inspired me to never shy away from the hard 'why' questions and to creatively find socially aware answers to them both in the corporate world and academia," said Green, who also had a pre-healing arts concentration as an undergraduate. After holding several corporate jobs, Green's expeditious attitude led her to switch gears to the world of academia. She earned a master's in history at Tufts University and a doctorate in history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Green's journey through higher education brought her to faculty positions at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), a public HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the University of North Carolina system; the University of Alabama; and Davidson College, a private liberal arts college in Davidson, N.C., where she serves as the James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies. Green published her first book, "Educational Reconstruction: African American Schools in the Urban South, 1865-1890," in April 2016 (Fordham University Press), and is currently working on a second manuscript examining how everyday African Americans remembered and commemorated the Civil War. She brings her expertise examining the history of slavery on college and university campuses to this week's Common Hour. "I am proud to say that my history degree from F&M provided the foundation for who I am today," she said.
No Fault in Our Stars for Aspiring Astronaut
Franklin & Marshall College first-year student Menelaos Raptis was just 7 years old when he received his first telescope – a surprise gift from his father. The perfect place for stargazing, Raptis says, is his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, a port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. "Through astro-gazing, I was able to develop my imagination and my interest in space – and to form some questions: 'Is there alien life on other planets? What are the boundaries of the universe?'" Raptis said. "It was then that I decided to be the scientist who is going to give some answers to these questions," he said. Now, Raptis is bringing his passion for planets to a wider campus audience. He pitched and helped facilitate the College's first Space Week. The event begins today in Ware College House and will feature faculty and visiting speakers exploring the realm of astrophysics – and beyond. "Franklin & Marshall College is not just a place for students. It's a place for protagonists. For students with a vision to create something new, to promote their passion through their ideas. I feel very blessed that I have the opportunity to materialize that in a top institution," Raptis said.In 2017, Raptis was named the youngest European Ambassador of Space after winning an Odysseus II competition, challenging contestants to depict the universe in the future. "That was the start of a very beautiful journey inside the path of the natural sciences," Raptis said. In addition, Raptis is a former member of the Greek EduAct national robotics team and a NASA Hackathon participant. This semester, he will join the team of F&M students analyzing data for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope* under the tutelage of Ryan Trainor, assistant professor of physics. "I'm very lucky, because my role model happens to be my professor: Professor Trainor," Raptis said. "From the first day he arrived at F&M, Menelaos has impressed me with his passion for astronomy and his perseverance. He jumped right into our research group during his first semester on campus, and I'm very excited to see what we uncover together in the next year while working on this project," Trainor said. Raptis hopes to follow in the footsteps of another idol: Thomas Pesquet, a French aerospace engineer, pilot and European Space Agency astronaut. "My biggest goal is to become an astronaut," Raptis said.Menelaos Raptis '26Hometown: Thessaloniki, Greece Major: Astrophysics (intended) Minor: Mathematics (intended) Why did you choose to attend F&M? I'm focused on the astrophysics field, but I'm also aware that a complete personality needs other aspects as well. These are offered here in the liberal arts education. Coming here includes the exploration of other fields. They're fascinating. One of them is Captivating Spaces, a [first-year] Connections course [taught by Kabi Hartman, director of the program in support of academic excellence and senior teaching professor of English]. That was a great opportunity to combine my scientific knowledge with the philosopher spaces.
Five Fun Winter Activities Near Campus
Visiting Franklin & Marshall College for the first time this winter? A snowy stroll around campus will quickly warm up your day. You might even catch students sledding at Buchanan Park! Make the most of your visit and browse the list below for ideas to fill a one-day visit to Lancaster (or longer). Before you go: Campus tours are by appointment only. They are currently offered Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m, and select Saturdays. Note: There is no 11 a.m. tour on Thursday. On-campus info sessions are held Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Register for tours and info sessions here. For virtual tours and info sessions, see current virtual offerings.1. Find a Cozy Cafe Downtown Lancaster is home to dozens of coffee shops and unique cafes. Browse the full coffee shop and cafe list to find your new favorite java spot. Our very own Blue Line Cafe (pictured below) is a great place to start. The county is also home to many farmers markets and farm-to-table restaurants. Students and their families love venturing to Central Market, the oldest continuously operated farmers market in the country. For the best farm-to-table cuisine, check out this local list.2. Catch a Concert or Show Warm up indoors with local theater and music – and that's just in the city alone. For a full list of performance venues, see upcoming shows in Lancaster.The Fulton Theatre, a national landmark, is the nation's oldest continuously operating theater. Allegro Orchestra Lancaster, directed by F&M Conductor of Instrumental Ensembles Brian Norcross, makes music accessible to the Lancaster community in modern and playful ways. Prima Theatre bridges contemporary music with musical theater. Enjoy a beverage and bite to eat with live music at one of Lancaster's many venues for nightlife. 3. Cheer on the Dips Catch a Diplomat sports match. In-season winter varsity sports include basketball, squash, swimming, track and field, and wrestling. F&M is home to 27 varsity sport teams and eight club sport teams.4. Get Outdoors Be among the first to explore two newly opened sites near Lancaster. The Safe Harbor railroad trestle offers a sweeping view of the Susquehanna River – a particularly awe-inspiring view when the river is coated in ice. Susquehanna Riverlands in neighboring York County is one of three state parks newly opened last fall. The annual snow geese migration at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area attracts flocks of tourists between mid-February and mid-March. Stop by the visitors center for maps and viewing advice from the staff. Don't forget your binoculars! Also, beautiful Millport Conservancy is only a short drive from campus in Lititz, Pa.5. Catch an Event on Campus The semester is back in full swing – find the full schedule of campus events here.Visit the Phillips Museum of Art. Catch a Common Hour lecture (this weekly event features renowned speakers discussing social and political issues). Attend an Emerging Writers Festival event (March 29-31) for author craft talks, book signings and open mic nights. Watch a student-produced musical.
'Need Is Everywhere': Students, Faculty Help Rebuild Home in F&M's Backyard
Nine Franklin & Marshall students and 13 of the College's faculty, staff, friends and alumni spent the last week of winter break helping to repair and restore a home in Lancaster City. Organized by F&M's Catastrophic Relief Alliance (CRA), the campus crew worked at a Manor Street property, framing, drywalling and doing electrical work. The effort was in concert with Impact Missions, a Lancaster organization that repairs structures for low-income families so they can stay in their homes. "The Catastrophic Relief Alliance started 17 years ago after Hurricane Katrina," said Andy Gulati, F&M science librarian and CRA adviser. "We usually travel to areas of the Gulf Coast like New Orleans and Houson to rebuild homes affected by natural disasters, but last March, due to health and travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19, we had our first local rebuilding effort. Need is everywhere, even in our own backyard, and CRA is excited to help."One CRA volunteer was Mark Ma, a sophomore from Vista, Calif., who is double majoring in business, organizations & society and cognitive science. "I've always had a passion for building things; I started building models when I was 6," he said. "I'm also passionate about helping other people. I thought, 'Why not combine the two and build something that helps other people?'" Gulati notes that the group's next effort will be this March during spring break. The volunteers will travel to Paradise, Calif., working with Mennonite Disaster Services in an area recovering from 2018's Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history.
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Meet the Department: F&M Custodial Services
Staff Council is proud to spotlight F&M departments in Bell & Tower, a weekly newsletter for the faculty and professional staff of Franklin & Marshall College. We hope these spotlights will reveal some of the tremendous work being done by professional staff across campus, chip away at existing silos, and help you gain an understanding and appreciation of the varied ways in which your colleagues contribute to the mission of the College each day. Do you want your department to be in the spotlight? We invite you to share stories and information about your teams via this form. Did you know that F&M Custodial Services began as a student movement? Custodial services had previously been outsourced to various businesses, with many custodians having worked on campus for years through various contractors. Our students felt there was an opportunity to build an internal custodial team and officially bring this group of dedicated employees into the F&M community as professional staff. On January 1, 2014, Team Clean became part of the F&M community they had been serving for so long. "That day in January 2014 when I started the shift meetings for first, second and third shift, I was surrounded by the smiling faces of smart and hard-working people that felt that they were now part of a great community," said Enrique Sotomayor, custodial manager. Since then, F&M Custodial Services has been serving the campus community to the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation. There are around 50 members of Team Clean, including two managers and three lead supervisors. Team Clean works across three shifts and is present at F&M 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and every day of the year. Even when F&M is closed for holidays, Team Clean remains on campus. F&M Custodial Services has a high and steady rate of retention, with many staff who began in January 2014 still working at the College today. "I attribute that to feeling part of the community and the pride and care they feel toward their work on campus," Sotomayor said. Sotomayor added that Team Clean is one of the most diverse departments on campus, with staff coming from Nepal, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Honduras, and Mexico. "Our international staff also has a vast educational background in teaching, nursing, engineering, law, and other professions," Sotomayor said. "They bring their life experiences to our campus and have found pride in their work again with Team Clean."We spoke with first-shift custodians Damary Luis, Iris Diaz, and Jesús López to learn more about them, the department, and their roles. This interview was translated from Spanish by their supervisor, Sotomayor. What are your main responsibilities at F&M? There are three shifts in the custodial department, each with different responsibilities:First shift, 7:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.Covers residence halls and non-residential areas that are essential for students, such as the libraries. During the academic year, residence hall responsibilities include common areas and bathrooms. During the summer, when camps utilize the campus space, they clean the rooms more often, almost like a hotel cleaning schedule. They also clean out the rooms before new F&M students arrive at the end of August. Second shift, 4 p.m. — 12:30 p.m.Covers administrative and athletic buildings. Third shift, 10 p.m. — 6:30 a.m.Covers academic buildings. All custodians disinfect and clean their assigned spaces. Some have more nuanced work such as cleaning before, during, and after internal or external events on campus; carpet cleaning and finishing floors; high dusting; cleaning upholstery on campus furniture; and cleaning after a flood. What's something you wish others understood about your role? Damary, Iris, and Jesús emphasized how vital the custodial role is at the College. Without this team, students and employees would not have a clean, safe, and comfortable place to live and work. All three said their goal is to ensure everyone on campus feels they're in a beautiful and sanitary place. They said they treat F&M like it's their own home and families using the spaces. Damary, Iris, and Jesús explained that being a custodian is a tough position for which you have to be skilled, hard-working, and intelligent. Iris noted there are a lot of smart people on the team who held different positions before moving to the U.S., and that many F&M custodians have bachelor's or master's degrees in education, nursing, and veterinary science. The custodial team also forms close relationships with students, often being invited to commencement to celebrate the end of students' F&M journeys. They said they really care about students and give their all to make F&M a good experience for them. And while students don't always understand the importance of the custodial role, Damary said many parents have approached the team to thank them for their hard work. As a parent herself, Iris said she hopes when her son goes to college he'll go to a clean and safe place like F&M. What's your favorite part of your job? Damary, Iris, and Jesús all agreed that F&M's benefits are their favorite part of their role. They added that while the pay rate may not be as high as they wish, all three feel the team is a family. They noted they feel trusted and empowered by their supervisors, Damary explaining she comes back for supervisors who understand and support her. Iris added that she feels inspired to do a good job for her managers. Iris and Jesús said that they also both enjoy cleaning. Even though they face messes every day — some particularly worse than others — they both mentioned the satisfaction of taking something messy and returning it to a shining state. Jesús also said he enjoys Dipnic and the professional staff luncheons because he likes to meet and interact with people from other departments. Tell us more about yourself. Damary Damary is from Cuba. Her husband and son are her only family in the U.S., though she considers the custodial department her family as well. She loves Netflix, hispanic food, and dancing. Her son is going to Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) for two years before moving on to F&M or Millersville University. She added that she enjoyed the half-day Fridays over the summer and hopes the College does them again next year. Iris Iris is from El Salvador and enjoys making and selling pupusas, a traditional dish from El Salvador. She said she has a really smart 6-year-old son with whom she likes to take for ice cream and watch Disney movies. Iris said she doesn't have any other family in the U.S. and she's excited to visit them soon. Iris added that she enjoys seeing the diversity of students on campus. With an autistic son, she feels she can understand the students and do her best to create a good experience for them. Jesús Jesús is from Puerto Rico and has three kids. He said he works hard for his kids and family, so he can provide them with whatever they need so they can have a good future. He said his daughter is going to the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design for photography. Jesús added that he likes Netflix, sports, going to the gym, and Puerto Rican food. He especially loves preparing food for other people to enjoy.
Comment Period Open for Draft Purchasing Policy
As required by the Policy on College Policy Development and Management , the draft Purchasing Policy has been posted on the College policy website and is available now for ten (10) business days of review and comment from the College community. A link to the comment form is also on the website. The Policy Owner, in consultation with the Committee on College Policy Development (CCPD), will take comments under advisement and implement any necessary changes to the draft policy based on the comments received. The proposed final draft will then be sent to the President for approval. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of the General Counsel at fmpolicy@fandm.edu.
Shout Out! From Alan Glazer, Henry P. and Mary B. Stager Professor of Business and associate chair of Business, Organizations & Society, to Kelly Miller, senior instructional designer, IT Services: Thanks, Kelly, for helping to set up my Spring '23 courses on Canvas! It's always a great pleasure working with you!
Ice Alert Signs Across Campus
Grounds crews with F&M Facilities Management are installing ice alert signs across campus as winter settles in with frigid weather Four-foot tall blue-and-white signs, installed at eight locations, will signal to pedestrians the possibility of slippery surfaces by turning blue when the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below. Locations include areas of heavy foot traffic and walkways with grades such as the bank towards Mayser Gym and the ramp between the Hackman Physical Science Building, Kaufman Hall and Shnader Hall. We hope these signs will help prevent slip and fall injuries to our faculty, students, staff and campus visitors during inclement weather.
Top Winter Break Book Recommendations
What do Franklin & Marshall faculty members and staff read to unwind? Not surprisingly, the campus is full of voracious readers. As students closed out the semester, the Office of Communications sought recommendations for the best winter break reads. From moving memoirs to outdoor survival guides, there's a title to pique the interest of every bookworm. - - -Nowhere for Very Long, by Brianna Madia 258 pages; published April 2022 by HarperOne From the publisher: In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life. A woman defined by motion, Brianna Madia bought a beat-up bright orange van, filled it with her two dogs, Bucket and Dagwood, and headed into the canyons of Utah with her husband. Nic says: "The story gives the reader a little bit of everything, from hardship and tragedy to resiliency and triumph (and all the funny little moments in between)."A Manual for Cleaning Women, by Lucia Berlin 406 pages; published August 2015 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux From the publisher: With the grit of Raymond Carver, the humor of Grace Paley, and a blend of wit and melancholy all her own, Berlin crafts miracles from the everyday, uncovering moments of grace in the Laundromats and halfway houses of the American Southwest, in the homes of the Bay Area upper class, among switchboard operators and struggling mothers, hitchhikers and bad Christians. Lydia says: "I've returned to this wonderful collection of short stories multiple times. Intimate, messy, and sometimes unnerving, Berlin's stories portray characters on the fringes with clarity, compassion, and a wry wit."The Island of Happiness, by Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy; illustrated by Natalie Frank 240 pages; published May 2021 by Princeton University Press From the publisher: This feast of words and visuals presents worlds where women exercise their independence and push against rigid social rules. Fidelity and sincerity are valued over jealousy and greed, though not everything ends seamlessly. Lisa says: "The Island of Happiness is a collection of fantastic tales by 17th-century author Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy. The French invented the literary fairy tale, and Madame d'Aulnoy's tales were among the most famous in her day. The tales are edgy, unsettling and hugely entertaining. As an added pleasure, the newly issued translation includes gorgeous illustrations." Bonus recommendation: "If you enjoy eco-fiction, then I recommend Migrations, a novel by Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy. It's the story of a young woman who accompanies the crew of a fishing vessel as she tracks the migration of Arctic terns from Greenland to the Antarctic. It's been described as epic and intimate, an 'ode to a disappearing world."State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett 384 pages; published May 2012 by Harper Perennial From the publisher: As Dr. Marina Singh embarks upon an uncertain odyssey into the insect-infested Amazon, she will be forced to surrender herself to the lush but forbidding world that awaits within the jungle. Charged with finding her former mentor, Dr. Annick Swenson, a researcher who has disappeared while working on a valuable new drug, she will have to confront her own memories of tragedy and sacrifice as she journeys into the unforgiving heart of darkness. Sue says: "It's a compelling story, and so beautifully written."Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr 626 pages; published September 2021 by Scribner From the publisher: Among the most celebrated and beloved novels of recent times, Cloud Cuckoo Land is a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope and a book. Gretchen says: "It is an amazing, complex novel that simultaneously spans past, present and future in a series of interwoven stories about a lost manuscript that demonstrates the power of literature to connect people and places."Discipline is Destiny, by Ryan Holiday 352 pages; published September 2022 by Penguin Random House From the publisher: Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Babe Ruth. Through these engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance, and cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. Lauren says: "It is the second book in Ryan Holiday's series focused on stoic virtues (courage, temperance, justice, wisdom). The book is a quick read with short examples of historical figures who mastered self-discipline and teaches how discipline is predictive. Courage is Calling is the first book of the stoic series."Trouble the Saints, by Alaya Dawn Johnson 352 pages; published July 2020 by Tor Books From the publisher: Amidst the whir of city life, a girl from Harlem is drawn into the glittering underworld of Manhattan, where she's hired to use her knives to strike fear amongst its most dangerous denizens. But the ghosts from her past are always by her side—and history has appeared on her doorstep to threaten the people she loves most. Can one woman ever sacrifice enough to save an entire community? Kate says: "It is a sort of noir gangster novel with supernatural elements that powerfully addresses the experience of racial oppression in the U.S. I loved the interweaving of the classic noir genre with a serious depiction of the effects of racism and violence on the characters." Bonus recommendations: "Every Deep Drawn Breath by Wes Ely is the memoir of an ICU doctor who realized that the life-saving techniques he employed created long-term brain damage and disability and how he went about convincing his field that they had to change treatment. I respect the difficulty and integrity required for this doctor to so deeply criticize his own actions and his training. The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher is a fun, horrible fairy tale told by an author described by NPR's Tasha Robinson as '...the most practical, down-to-earth author writing about ninja frogs and feminist hamster princesses today.'"Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival, by Dave Canterbury 256 pages, published September 2014 by Simon & Schuster From the publisher: Based on the 5 Cs of Survivability—cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages—this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness. Chris says: "This is a great field guide for people who enjoy nature, whether it be hiking, camping, exploring. It's full of advanced tips on fire starting, natural resources, navigation, temporary shelters, and outdoor cooking."Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson 385 pages, published February 2022 by Ballantine Books From the publisher: Charmaine Wilkerson's debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch. Marissa says: "Every time I was home for winter break in college, I gained a different perspective of the people who raised me. Can we ever really understand and know everything about the people we love? What kinds of lives did they live before us? Told through various perspectives across generations, cultures, and across the globe, Black Cake is a novel about two siblings who come together after the death of their mother, who left them with nothing but a black cake. As they struggle to understand its meaning, they are transported back through the life of their parents and uncover secrets and new perspectives on their own lives. One of my favorite books of the year – incredibly well written and rich with character development. If you like coming-of-age stories and family drama, this one's for you."Grey Bees, by Andrey Kurkov The Books of Jacob, by Olga Tokarczuk Lote, by Shola von Reinhold Stone says: "Kurkov because of its timeliness (he's a Ukrainian writer and the book is about life in wartime); Tokarczuk because of the ways she thinks about history (which feels like an especially relevant topic these days, particularly with the coming of a new year); von Reinhold because of how she shows how even familiar stories have hidden heroes."Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou American Scripture, by Pauline Maier Reign of Terror, by Spencer Ackerman Harsh Times, by Mario Vargas Llosa At Night all Blood is Black, by David Diop Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel Berwood says: "These are a few books that have some relation to current events, either political, geopolitical, tech, or entertainment."
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"When we believe the Bible as it is, we will see the power of God move in our lives and in our community as it did centuries ago in Bible times."
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Translated into dozens of languages, with millions of copies sold, Like a Mighty Wind remains a beloved classic from global evangelist Mel Tari. Recounting the incredible story of revival on the island of Timor during 1965 in the midst of political turmoil, the book is an amazing testament to the power of faith and the reality of God's power to work miracles in modern times.
The Spirit of God that swept across the island "like a mighty wind" continues today throughout Indonesia although persecution of Christians is all too common. The story of God's powerful revival in this region remains a testament to the truth of God's Word, and serves as a reminder to all believers that the Spirit of God manifests in our world now as it did in the earliest days of the Church.
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From George B. Hernández Jr., president and CEO of University Health System: Today's Supreme Court decision upholding the availability of subsidies in every U.S. state is a major victory for the people of Bexar County and South Texas. About 94,000 Bexar County residents are among the more than 1 million in Texas who bought health coverage through the federal marketplace. These are our neighbors who are benefiting from access to affordable healthcare services under the Affordable Care Act and who can now rest easier knowing they won't return to the medical and financial uncertainty of the past.
Despite this victory, we cannot forget that many, many of our neighbors remain uninsured. We at University Health System will continue to advocate for a Texas solution that would expand affordable healthcare coverage, as well as access to important preventive healthcare services, to roughly another 100,000 Bexar County residents. These are the most vulnerable low-wage workers in our community who earn too little to qualify for the subsidies that the Supreme Court upheld today, and too much under the state's Medicaid requirements. This Texas Way solution, a private-market-based coverage plan using available federal funds, is built on Texas values and requires personal responsibility through cost-sharing, incentives for people to work and other requirements.
If we continue to reduce the ranks of the uninsured in Texas, we will all reap the benefits of a healthier and more productive state, and a reduced burden on local taxpayers.
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The incinerator moratorium was introduced in 1988. At that time there were fourteen applications at DEP for new incinerators to be built. Fourteen were way too much for the DEP to handle. Having that many incinerators would mean our state would be burning all trash/MSW. Possibly hurting municipal recycling programs.
Incinerators and waste to energy facilities (WTE) will still technically be banned from being built. The modification will allow some new technologies to be exempt.
The exemptions would be to allow small onsite incinerators for places such as prisons and universities to process their waste onsite. These onsite operations must also have a way to separate out any recyclable/banned materials.
One of the new technologies proposed would be gasification. Gasification uses high heat to convert wastes such as construction debris, household trash, and sewage into three gases: carbon monoxide, methane and hydrogen. These gases can then be used to produce electricity or as a substitute for fuels.
According to the DEP's waste bans recyclables such as paper and cardboard are illegal to burn. DEP has had a huge cut in staff over the past few years. They haven't had the manpower to enforce these bans. According to the DEP's website they are now hiring, especially people to help enforce waste bans. Waste bans are laws that make it illegal to burn or landfill recyclable or hazardous materials. Haulers and facilities can be heavily found fined if they accepted banned materials. Also in the Master Plan the DEP will use third party monitors to help enforce waste bans.
There are many groups strongly against any incinerator or WTE facilities being built. The sad truth is we create waste there is no way around it. Many groups oppose incinerators/WTE facilities because of a possible increase in pollutants released into the air. This is a valid argument. Most facilities have equipment setup to filter the exhaust, but some pollutants will escape.
Massachusetts is a small state with a large population. That means we do not have much room for landfills to bury our trash. Where does our waste go? Out of state. We ship about two million tons a year to other states. Shipping trash out of state happens in many states not just here. We have large trash trucks, tractor-trailers and trains hauling trash all over New England. These vehicles are diesel powered and travel very large distances. That equals pollution.
All landfills have a life span. Eventually they reach their capacity and have to be caped. Massachusetts has some landfills in operation. It is believed that most landfills currently operating in our state will reach capacity by 2016. This would mean more shipping of our waste out of state.
The best way to handle MSW is to cut down on the waste. There are many ideas on how to do this. One is to starts with the producers and retailers of products we buy, less usage of Styrofoam and other non-recyclable items. Also an increase in composting our organic waste can cut down greatly on our MSW that is burned or landfilled. These ideas and plans will not start showing a decrease today, it will take time. We have waste now that needs to be taken care of.
I'm not trying to tell you lets start burning all of our trash right now and incinerators/WTE facilities are our answer. Under certain circumstances they may be practical to use.
MASS Recycle conference April, 2013.


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Q: Don't show avatars in media library I am letting users upload avatars which are stored within the uploads folder inside the avatars subfolder which I created.
The problem is that avatars are now listed in the media library among other uploaded images.
How can I prevent that?
I was looking for a filter to filter out what is being displayed but couldn't find one. I wouldn't mind the avatars folder being outside the uploads folder if it has to.

A: Like most page loads in WordPress, WP_Query is intimately involved meaning pre_get_posts is your friend. Proof of concept:
function step_2($qry) {
  $qry->set('post__not_in',array(468,303));
}
function step_1() {
  add_action('pre_get_posts','step_2');
}
add_action('load-upload.php','step_1');

I'm using the load-upload.php hook to isolate the filter to the "Library" page. If you've changed the uploads folder for your avatars you've already got some "upload" code in place. You will need to extend that to track your avatar IDs and retrieve them instead of hard-coding as I did. It might be possible to use some other mechanism to filter the results as well.
While I haven't tested this, if you were to upload as some other post type than "attachment" the rest would probably fall into place without further effort.

A: Maybe How can I hide media library images from general users? relates a bit to your current problem. In the case below, if a user isn't an admin they can only see their personally uploaded images.
This trick could also work by attaching metadata on the image after uploading to signal it was a special upload -- then modify the query to exclude items with that special meta.
function hide_posts_media_by_other($query) {
    global $pagenow;
    if( ( 'edit.php' != $pagenow && 'upload.php' != $pagenow   ) || !$query->is_admin ){
        return $query;
    }
    if( !current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        global $user_ID;
        $query->set('author', $user_ID );
    }
    return $query;
}
add_filter('pre_get_posts', 'hide_posts_media_by_other');

/*
 * Hide Media Images
 */
function hide_attachments_wpquery_where( $where ){
    global $current_user;
    if( !current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        if( is_user_logged_in() ){
            if( isset( $_POST['action'] ) ){
                // library query
                if( $_POST['action'] == 'query-attachments' ){
                    $where .= ' AND post_author='.$current_user->data->ID;
                }
            }
        }
    }
    return $where;
}
add_filter( 'posts_where', 'hide_attachments_wpquery_where' );

// via: http://phpbits.net/hide-wordpress-posts-and-media-uploaded-by-other-users/


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Eagles' LeSean McCoy: I'll be 'fine' despite ankle sprain
Published: Sep 19, 2013 at 06:06 PM
Chris Wesseling
Around the NFL Writer
The Philadelphia Eagles dodged a major bullet in their 26-16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on "Thursday Night Football."
LeSean McCoy went down with a right ankle injury in the second quarter when Chiefs linebacker Akeem Jordan landed on the back of McCoy's legs.
McCoy was in obvious pain for a couple of minutes before walking off on his own power. He then went straight to the locker room for X-rays, the Eagles announced.
McCoy, the lone Eagle able to consistently beat Chiefs defenders in the first two quarters, returned in the second half and scored on a 41-yard touchdown run.
Although McCoy finished the game with 158 yards on 20 carries, he said afterward, via the Philadelphia Daily News, that he still could feel the pain on a couple of second-half runs.
McCoy went on to refer to the injury as a right ankle sprain, adding that he would be "fine" after getting treatment.
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