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Final Wednesday Night Movie!
Sip your final mug of Starbucks hot chocolate, have a cookie or two and enjoy Balto for our final Family Movie Night. As always, feel free to wear your jammies!
Wednesday, Dec. 30th at 6pm.
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Joyce Carol Oates returns with a dark, romantic, and captivating tale, set in the Great Lakes region of upstate New York—the territory of her remarkably successful New York Times bestseller The Gravedigger's Daughter.
Set in the mythical small city of Sparta, New York, this searing, vividly rendered exploration of the mysterious conjunction of erotic romance and tragic violence in late-twentieth-century America returns to the emotional and geographical terrain of acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates's previous bestsellers We Were the Mulvaneys and The Gravedigger's Daughter.
When a young wife and mother named Zoe Kruller is found brutally murdered, the Sparta police target two primary suspects, her estranged husband, Delray Kruller, and her longtime lover, Eddy Diehl. In turn, the Krullers' son, Aaron, and Eddy Diehl's daughter, Krista, become obsessed with each other, each believing the other's father is guilty.
Told in halves in the very different voices of Krista and Aaron, Little Bird of Heaven is a classic Oates novel in which the lyricism of intense sexual love is intertwined with the anguish of loss, and tenderness is barely distinguishable from cruelty. By the novel's end, the fated lovers, meeting again as adults, are at last ready to exorcise the ghosts of the past and come to terms with their legacy of guilt, misplaced love, and redemptive yearning.
In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire, an anxious twelve-year-old boy mistakes the local constable's girlfriend for a bear. Both the twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives, forced to run from Coos County—to Boston, to southern Vermont, to Toronto—pursued by the implacable constable. Their lone protector is a fiercely libertarian logger, once a river driver, who befriends them.In a story spanning five decades, Last Night in Twisted River—John Irving's twelfth novel—depicts the recent half-century in the United States as "a living replica of Coos County, where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course." From the novel's taut opening sentence—"The young Canadian, who could not have been more than fifteen, had hesitated too long"—to its elegiac final chapter, Last Night in Twisted River is written with the...
"My name is Gus Bailey...It should be pointed out that it is a regular feature of my life that people whisper things in my ear, very private things, about themselves or others. I have always understood the art of listening."The last two years have been monstrously unpleasant for high-society journalist Gus Bailey. His propensity for gossip has finally gotten him into trouble -- $11 million worth. His problems begin when he falls hook, line, and sinker for a fake story from an unreliable source and repeats it on a radio program. As a result of his flip comments, Gus becomes embroiled in a nasty slander suit brought by Kyle Cramden, the powerful congressman he accuses of murder, and he fears it could mean the end of him.The stress of the lawsuit makes it difficult for Gus to focus on the novel he has been contracted to write, which is based on the suspicious death of billionaire Konstantin Zacharias. It is a story that has dominated the party conversations of Manhattan's chattering classes for more than two years. The accused murderer is behind bars, but Gus is not convinced that justice was served. There are too many unanswered questions, such as why a paranoid man who did not go anywhere without bodyguards was suddenly left without protection the very night he perished in a tragic fire. Gus believes the answers lie with Konstantin's hot-tempered and vengeful wife, Perla. He intends to uncover the truth, even though doing so will gain him another dangerous enemy. In true Dominick Dunne fashion, Too Much Money is peppered with thinly veiled fictions, keeping readers guessing about the real-world villains and intrigues that lie beneath its chapters. Dunne revives the world he first introduced in his mega-bestselling novel People like Us, and he brings readers up-to-date on favorite characters such as Ruby and Elias Renthal, Lil Altemus, and, of course, the beloved Gus Bailey. Once again, he invites us to pull up a seat at the most important tables at Swifty's, get past the doormen at esteemed social clubs like The Butterfield, and venture into the innermost chambers of the Upper East Side's most sumptuous mansions. Too Much Money is a satisfying, mischievous, and compulsively readable tale by the most brilliant society chronicler of our time -- the man who knows all the secrets and isn't afraid to share them.
From one of the best-loved authors of all time comes an irresistible adventure of swashbuckling pirates in the New World, a classic story of treasure and betrayal.
The Caribbean, 1665. A remote colony of the English Crown, the island of Jamaica holds out against the vast supremacy of the Spanish empire. Port Royal, its capital, is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses.
In this steamy climate there's a living to be made, a living that can end swiftly by disease—or by dagger. For Captain Charles Hunter, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking, and the law of the land rests with those ruthless enough to make it.
Word in port is that the galleon El Trinidad, fresh from New Spain, is awaiting repairs in a nearby harbor. Heavily fortified, the impregnable harbor is guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla, a favorite commander of the Spanish king himself. With backing from a powerful ally, Hunter assembles a crew of ruffians to infiltrate the enemy outpost and commandeer El Trinidad, along with its fortune in Spanish gold. The raid is as perilous as the bloodiest tales of island legend, and Hunter will lose more than one man before he even sets foot on foreign shores, where dense jungle and the firepower of Spanish infantry stand between him and the treasure. . . .
Pirate Latitudes is Michael Crichton at his best: a rollicking adventure tale pulsing with relentless action, crackling atmosphere, and heart-pounding suspense.
Stephen L. Carter's brilliant debut, The Emperor of Ocean Park, spent eleven week son the New York Times best-seller list. Now, in Jericho's Fall, Carter turns his formidable talents to the shadowy world of spies, official secrecy, and financial fraud in a thriller that rivets the reader's attention until the very last page.In an imposing house in the Colorado Rockies, Jericho Ainsley, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency and a Wall Street titan, lies dying. He summons to his beside Beck DeForde, the younger woman for whom he threw away his career years ago, miring them both in scandal. Beck believes she is visiting to say farewell. Instead, she is drawn into a battle over an explosive secret that foreign governments and powerful corporations alike want to wrest from Jericho before he dies.An intricate and timely thriller that plumbs the emotional depths of a failed love affair and a family torn apart by mistrust, Jericho's Fall takes us on a fast-moving journey through the secretive world of intelligence operations and the meltdown of the financial markets. And it creates, in Beck DeForde, an unforgettable heroine for our turbulent age.
When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile in 1821, he took to the grave a powerful secret. As general and emperor, he had stolen immeasurable riches from palaces, national treasuries, and even the Knights of Malta and the Vatican. In his final days, his British captors hoped to learn where the loot lay hidden. But he told them nothing, and in his will he made no mention of the treasure. Or did he?Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone isn't looking for trouble when it comes knocking at his Copenhagen bookshop. Actually, it breaks and enters in the form of an American Secret Service agent with a pair of assassins on his heels. Malone has his doubts about the anxious young man, but narrowly surviving a ferocious firefight convinces him to follow his unexpected new ally.Their first stop is the secluded estate of Malone's good friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen. The wily Danish tycoon has uncovered the insidious plans of the Paris Club, a cabal of...
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Bright white teeth. Straight leg bones. Awkwardly contorted arm bones. On a hot summer day in 2005, Dr. Douglas Owsley of the Smithsonian Institution peered into an excavated grave, carefully examining the fragile skeleton that had been buried there for four hundred years. "He was about fifteen years old when he died. And he was European," Owsley concluded. But how did he know? Just as forensic scientists use their knowledge of human remains to help solve crimes, they use similar skills to solve the mysteries of the long-ago past. Join author Sally M. Walker as she works alongside the scientists investigating colonial-era graves near Jamestown, Virginia, as well as other sites in Maryland. As you follow their investigations, she'll introduce you to what scientists believe are the lives of a teenage boy, a ship's captain, an indentured servant, a colonial official and his family, and an enslaved African girl. All are reaching beyond the grave to tell us their stories, which are written in bone. Visit www.lernerbooks.com/writteninbone for free downloads and a behind-the-scenes slideshow of one of the first one of the first-ever facial reconstructions of an African American from the colonial time period.
Labels: book reviews, history, new books, nonfiction, teen books, teens
EVERYTHING. CHANGES. NOW.
Imagine you wake up and the world around you-life as you know it-has changed in an instant. That's what has happened to Whit Allgood and his sister, Whisty. They went to sleep as normal teenagers, and woke up as wanted criminals. Accused of holding incredible powers they'd never dreamed possible. And now, just how different they are-special, even-if just beginning to be revealed in a strange new world.
It begins...now.
Str-S-d:I'll begin with Lucy. She is definitely first on the list. You can't believe how it feels to be in the cafeteria and turn around and there she is staring at me like I'm some disgusting bug or vermin. Does she really think I WANT to be this way? I hate you, Lucy. I really hate you. You are my #1 pick. I wish you were dead.The day after anonymous blogger Str-S-d wishes the popular girl would die, Lucy vanishes. The students of Soundview High are scared and worried. Especially frightened and wracked with guilt is Madison Archer, Lucy's friend and the last person to see her the night she disappeared.As days pass with no sign of the missing girl, even the attention of Tyler, an attractive new student, is not enough to distract Madison from her growing sense of foreboding. When two more popular students disappear after their names are mentioned on Str-S-d's blog, the residents of Soundview panic. Meanwhile, Madison receives anonymous notes warning that she could be next. Desperate to solve the mystery before anyone else disappears, Madison turns to Tyler, but can she trust him when it becomes clear that he knows more than he's sharing?The clock is ticking. Madison must uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances . . . before her name appears in Str-S-d's blog.In the spirit of stories like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Todd Strasser updates the teen thriller for the techno age with Wish You Were Dead, the first installment in a new "thrill"-ogy.
Gr 8 Up—Taro wants to be a samurai, but as this story opens, ninjas attack his house and decapitate his father, and he is run through with a ninja sword. All is not lost—he is saved by a good ninja who had to bite him and turn him vampire. Yes, that's right; all the ninjas are vampires. This addition to the dead and undead outpouring is cleverly set in the 16th century at the height of the warring daimyos of the Tokugawa period in Japan. The author makes a good argument for the logic of ninjas being vampires—they only come out at night, they move with stealthlike speed, and they seem to be invincible. In this case, they are vital in determining who will be eventual Shogun as well. Taro and his friend Haro are taken on an adventure with the good ninja, Shusaku, where they learn of and must thwart a plot to have Taro killed because of his true identity. The female characters take a backseat to the nonstop action, and the gruesome details of all the killings and the cool weaponry will mark this as a great "guy book" to counter all the female frenzy around Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series (Little, Brown).—Jake Pettit, Thompson Valley High School, Loveland, CO
New to town, Beatrice is expecting her new best friend to be one of the girls she meets on the first day. But instead, the alphabet conspires to seat her next to Jonah, aka Ghost Boy, a quiet loner who hasn't made a new friend since third grade. Something about him, though, gets to Bea, and soon they form an unexpected friendship. It's not romance, exactly - but it's definitely love. Still, Bea can't quite dispel Jonah's gloom and doom - and as she finds out his family history, she understands why. Can Bea help Jonah? Or is he destined to vanish?
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new graphic novels, comic & manga
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Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Polar Express Story Time! It was wonderful and a lot of you had very fun jammies :)
Thanks to Don Bagley, our fearless reader and snorer extraordinaire!
This afternoon, Paws 4 Reading will feature Misty from 3:30-5:00 and only the very last slot is available (4:45). Call or email to sign up for a January time with Misty or Aspen.
This coming week is peaceful and quiet. Breathe deeply and enjoy your holiday celebrations!
The final movie night is Wednesday, Dec. 30th. Starbucks hot chocolate and cookies :)
The January schedule, story times and other news will be available very soon; keep watching this blog.
Happiest of holidays to everyone!
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Get your tickets to the Polar Express Story Time! Boarding pass includes: Story, refreshments, special souvenir and a chance to win a Christmas book.
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This Week Includes Our Cozy Polar Express Story Time!
Ok, kiddies, hold onto your fuzzy slippers....
Monday at 3:30--Paws 4 Reading (Aspen). Come read to our St. Bernard Reading Therapy dog. Only three slots left, so call or email for a time.
Tuesday at 3:30--Bead Stringers. This lesson will be most useful AFTER Christmas, but good for gifts now: we're going to make wrapping paper beads! Bring your own paper if you want, or just use ours (it won't take much anyway).
Wednesday at 3:00--The final Christmas Story Time. All ages are welcome to this drop in story time featuring reindeer, Santa, families and snow! A small craft will follow.
Wednesday at 6:00--The final Family Christmas Movie Night. This week is a double feature: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the Boris Karloff version) and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Each is about 25 minutes. Starbucks hot chocolate and popcorn included :)
Thursday at 6:00--The Polar Express Story Time! This week's headliner is the library's great tradition :) Old Time Radio star Don Bagley will read the story while the audience enjoys Starbucks hot chocolate, then each child will receive a bell, enter to win Christmas books and get a small stocking to take home! Don't miss this one.
Friday at 3:30--Paws 4 Reading (Misty). This is Misty's second visit with us--she's our new German Shepherd Reading Therapy dog. There are only two slots left, so call or email to sign up.
Discover the fate of Wonderland- and imagination itself- in this riveting conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy.The Heart Crystal's power has been depleted, and Imagination along with it. The people of Wonderland have all lost their creative drive, and most alarmingly, even Queen Alyss is without her powers. There is some comfort in the fact that the vicious Redd Heart seems to be similarly disabled. Amazingly, she is attempting to team up with her enemy, Alyss, in order to reclaim Wonderland from King Arch. Alyss might have no choice but to accept Redd's overtures, especially when she begins to receive alarming advice from the caterpillar oracles.Page-turning and complex, this culmination of the Wonderland saga is intensely satisfying.
Sara Black is tiptoeing across a fraying tightrope.
As the new eleventh grader at Anton High–the most elite public school in the country–she sticks out like an old VW bus in a parking lot full of shiny BMWs.
But being the new kid also brings a certain advantageous anonymity.
In Anton High's world of privilege, intelligence, and wealth, Sara can escape her family's tarnished past and become whomever she wants. And what's the harm in telling a few little black lies when it can lead to popularity?
That is, until another it girl at Anton becomes jealous of Sara's social climbing. With her balance evaporating, one small push could bring Sara crashing down.
In a gripping dystopian novel, four teenagers risk impossible odds to fight against tyranny in a world of dangerous choices — and reemerging hope.
Escape. Milena, Bartolomeo, Helen, and Milos have left their prison-like boarding schools far behind, but their futures remain in peril. Fleeing across icy mountains from a terrifying pack of dog-men sent to hunt them down, they are determined to take up the fight against the despotic government that murdered their parents years before. Only three will make it safely to the secret headquarters of the resistance movement. The fourth is captured and forced to participate in a barbaric game for the amusement of the masses — further proof of the government's horrible brutality. Will the power of one voice be enough to rouse a people against a generation of cruelty? Translated from the French, this suspenseful story of courage, individualism, and freedom has resonated with young readers across the globe.
Fifteen-year-old Blake has a girlfriend and a friend who's a girl. One of them loves him; the other one needs him. When he snapped a picture of a street person for his photography homework, Blake never dreamed that the woman in the photo was his friend Marissa's long-lost meth addicted mom. Blake's participation in the ensuing drama opens up a world of trouble, both for him and for Marissa. He spends the next few months trying to reconcile the conflicting roles of Boyfriend and Friend. His experiences range from the comic (surviving his dad's birth control talk) to the tragic (a harrowing after-hours visit to the morgue). In a tangle of life and death, love and loyalty, Blake will emerge with a more sharply defined snapshot of himself.
These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed.
But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets.
The one who saved me...and the one who cursed me.
So begins the journal of Will Henry, orphaned assistant to Dr. Pellinore War throp, a man with a most unusual specialty: monstrumology, the study of monsters. In his time with the doctor, Will has met many a mysterious late-night visitor, and seen things he never imagined were real. But when a grave robber comes calling in the middle of the night with a grueso me find, he brings with him their most deadly case yet.
Critically acclaimed author Rick Yancey has written a gothic tour de force that explores the darkest heart of man and monster and asks the question: When does a man become the very thing he hunts?
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Introducing The Listening Pond!
Welcome to The Listening Pond! We have created a new way to use audiobooks since many of them are on cassette and cassette players are not very common any more. Our player plays CDs and tapes! Not only that, it has a 6-way splitter--up to six children at a time can sit and listen to a book. They can each control their own volume, but they' ll have to share the book to see the pictures :) The rack of books with tapes or CDs is not the only listening option: over by the holiday books is a section of audiobooks which can also be played any time. Or, if you're not feeling wordy, the music CDs are right above the audiobooks and you can relax with Trout Fishing in America or some Christmas music.
It's very easy to use. First, find a librarian (usually Lisa is the closest!) and ask for the power cord. Once it's plugged in, put in your tape or CD, pull up a caterpillar and make yourself comfortable! Please put the CD or tape back in the bag with its book and hang it back on the rack. The Listening Pond is open any time the library is open, so come check it out!
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News from the Children's Room
Alright, first the big stuff:
"Reading to Aspen" is now "Paws 4 Reading"--Aspen has a partner in crime now and her name is Misty! She's a long-haired German Shepherd, owned by Pat O'Hearn. Aspen and Ursula will be here every other Monday, Misty and Pat will be here every other Friday. Come meet Misty this coming Friday, Dec. 4th, at 4:00!
The Children's Room has a Facebook page! Check it out--watch for events and pictures and random notes. If you become a fan, you'll see all the news as soon as it hits the page!
Ok, for this coming week:
Monday at 3:30--Paws 4 Reading (Aspen). This week is completely full, so call or email for a slot next week.
Tuesday at 3:00--Christmas Story Time. This is an all ages drop in story time centering around seasonal books. We will also make a craft at the end.
Wednesday at 6:00--Family Christmas Movie Night. The first feature will be "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town". Starbucks is again providing us with hot chocolate! Wear your favorite jammies, bring a stuffed animal and relax!
Thursday at 3:30--The Great Stone Face Debates. Great books to discuss over hot chocolate and Christmas cookies! This is for 4th-8th graders only.
Friday at 3:30--Paws 4 Reading (Misty). This is her debut appearance! Call or email for a slot or just come in to meet her--she's lovely :)
Ladybug Party and Skype Author Visit Video!
The Ladybug Party and Skype Author Visit was great fun! Kristyn Crow, author of "Bedtime at the Swamp" was friendly and enthusiastic; she got all the kids chanting, thumping and shaking along. Then she answered questions they asked about her, about her books, about writing... There's actually nearly 15 minutes of video that I've cut down to almost 5. This was my first attempt at video editing; please be kind!
The Party and Visit were marvelous and we will be inviting other authors to join us via Skype at other times--be there with us next time!
P.S. The audio is simply not that good--turn up your speakers all the way.
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First: I am still working on the video from the Ladybug Party when Kristyn Crow visited us via Skype. Editing, saving, sending, putting on the blog--all of these things are taking far more time than I expected, but as soon as it's available somewhere, I will let you know!
Second: The Children's Room now has a Facebook page! Check it out, become a fan, watch for events, send pictures, talk to other parents...
Third: There are regular story times tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 25th) and Friday (Nov. 27th). Then we're done until January.
Fourth: Christmas story times are starting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st! We'll have cheery stories and a small craft. This is an all ages story time.
Fifth: Family Christmas movie nights are starting Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Starbucks is again providing our hot chocolate (three cheers!). Join us in your jammies with a favorite stuffed animal or pillow :)
New DVDs are IN come and check them OUT
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The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7
Windows For Dummies is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system. Windows 7 For Dummies answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Windows 7.
Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, expert author Andy Rathbone will walk you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. If you've never used Windows before, it shows you the things most books assume you already know, like how to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. Then it helps you get comfortable using all aspects of Windows 7.
Nearly ninety percent of the world's PCs use the Windows operating system
Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security
Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center
Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC
Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages
Windows 7 For Dummies will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.
Picking up where her previous successful, and highly lauded book, America's Women, left off, Gail Collins recounts the sea change women have experienced since 1960. A comprehensive mix of oral history and Collins's keen research, this is the definitive book about five crucial decades of progress, told with the down-to-earth, amusing, and agenda-free tone this beloved New York Times columnist is known for. The interviews with women who have lived through these transformative years include an advertising executive in the 60s who was not allowed to attend board meetings that took place in the all-male dining room; and an airline stewardess who remembered being required to bend over to light her passengers' cigars on the men-only 'Executive Flight' from New York to Chicago.We, too, may have forgotten the enormous strides made by women since 1960--and the rare setbacks. "Hell yes, we have a quota [7%]" said a medical school dean in 1961. "We do keep women out, when we can." At a pre-graduation party at BarnardCollege, "they handed corsages to the girls who were engaged and lemons to those who weren't." In 1960, two-thirds of women 18-60 surveyed by Gallup didn't approve of the idea of a female president. Until 1972, no woman ran in the Boston Marathon, the year when Title IX passed, requiring parity for boys and girls inschool athletic programs (and also the year after Nixon vetoed the childcare legislation passed by congress). What happened during the past fifty years--a period that led to the first woman's winning a Presidential Primary--and why? The cataclysmic change in the lives of American women is a story Gail Collins seems to have been born to tell.
From the Publisher: In the shadow of the fallen Old Man of the Mountain, on a lonely stretch of mountain road, two men lay dead. A spasm of violence that took only a few minutes to play out leaves a community divided and searching for answers.Bad Blood is the riveting account of the long-standing feud between Franconia, New Hampshire, police officer Bruce McKay, 48, and Liko Kenney, 24. In May 2007, Kenney shot and killed Officer McKay, following a dramatic chase that began with a routine traffic stop. Kenney, cousin of ski legend Bode Miller, was then shot and killed by a shadowy passerby. Almost immediately, the tragic incident revealed deep tensions within this otherwise quiet community in the White Mountains with charges that Kenney was a hell-raiser and mentally unstable and counter-charges that Officer McKay was a rogue cop who dispensed justice as a way to settle personal scores. Striving to get at the truth of the story, the author uncovers a complicated mix of personalities and motivations. Local and statewide interests clash while regional and national media— and even YouTube viewers— supply ready stereotypes to fit their agendas. Amid larger questions of the meaning of individual freedom we are, ultimately, helpless witnesses to an inevitable clash of characters.
A practical guide for visual learners who are eager to get started with Windows 7
Windows 7 is Microsoft's highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you're a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to the new features of this operating system. Seasoned author Paul McFedries walks you through the basics and beyond of Windows 7 in a straightforward manner.
You'll discover how to install and repair programs, maintain your system, set up password-protected accounts, load images from a digital camera, play music and other media files, secure Internet and e-mail accounts, and much more. More than 150 tasks are accompanied by full-color screen shots as they guide you to becoming a confident user of Windows 7.
Experienced author Paul McFedries walks you through Microsoft's eagerly awaited new operating system: Windows 7
Clear and succinct explanations, step-by-step instructions, and full-color screen shots take you through the newest features of Windows 7
More than 150 Windows 7 tasks show you the basics and beyond, including installing and repairing programs, maintaining your system, loading images from a digital camera, and more.
Fantastic illustrations with easy to follow directions.
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Next Week for Kids (Nov. 9-13)
There are a few things unusual about this week that may change your library plans:
Monday: Reading to Aspen has been shifted this week--she will be here from 3:00-4:15. The 3:15 and 3:30 slots are still available; if you want one, call or email me!
Tuesday: Lego Builders Association will be meeting again! Come in at 3:30 to build your own castle, show everyone how cool it is and get your picture with it for the website.
Wednesday: WE ARE CLOSED!
Thursday: There will be a Thanksgiving Drop In Craft between 1 and 5pm. We are making Indian Corn table/wall decorations. Join us when you can!
Storytimes are ongoing--if you'd like to sign up, let me know.
A request as we approach the holidays: I need empty gift-wrap tubes! If you would save them for me and bring them to the library, I would really appreciate it. There's a great craft I'd like to do next summer that will use them.
"Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, in Jeannette Walls's magnificent, true-life novel based on her no-nonsense, resourceful, hard working, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town — riding five hundred miles on her pony, all alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car ("I loved cars even more than I loved horses. They didn't need to be fed if they weren't working, and they didn't leave big piles of manure all over the place") and fly a plane, and, with her husband, ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one of whom is Jeannette's memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in The Glass Castle.
Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds — against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. Half Broke Horses is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen's Out of Africa or Beryl Markham's West with the Night. It will transfix readers everywhere.
LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is off the chain in the fastest, fiercest, and highest-stakes case of his life. Fortune Liquors is a small shop in a tough South L.A. neighborhood, a store Bosch has known for years. The murder of John Li, the store's owner, hits Bosch hard, and he promises Li's family that he'll find the killer. The world Bosch steps into next is unknown territory. He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation--not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li's life. He uncovers a link to a Hong Kong triad, a lethal and far-reaching crime ring that follows many immigrants to their new lives in the U.S. And instantly his world explodes. The one good thing in Bosch's life, the person he holds most dear, is taken from him and Bosch travels to Hong Kong in an all-or-nothing bid to regain what he's lost. In a place known as Nine Dragons, as the city's Hungry Ghosts festival burns around him, Bosch puts aside everything he knows and risks everything he has in a desperate bid to outmatch the triad's ferocity.
Mason "Mace" Perry was a firebrand cop on the D.C. police force until she was kidnapped and framed for a crime. She lost everything-her badge, her career, her freedom-and spent two years in prison. Now she's back on the outside and focused on one mission: to be a cop once more. Her only shot to be a true blue again is to solve a major case on her own, and prove she has the right to wear the uniform. But even with her police chief sister on her side, she has to work in the shadows: A vindictive U.S. attorney is looking for any reason to send Mace back behind bars. Then Roy Kingman enters her life.Roy is a young lawyer who aided the poor until he took a high-paying job at a law firm in Washington. Mace and Roy meet after he discovers the dead body of a female partner at the firm. As they investigate the death, they start uncovering surprising secrets from both the private and public world of the nation's capital. Soon, what began as a fairly routine homicide takes a terrifying and unexpected turn-into something complex, diabolical, and possibly lethal.
The action begins six days after a series of explosions devastated Washington, D.C., targeting the National Counterterrorism Center and killing 185 people, including public officials and CIA employees. It was a bizarre act of extreme violence that called for extreme measures on the part of elite counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his trusted team member, Mike Nash. Now that the initial shock of the catastrophe is over, key Washington officials are up in arms over whether to make friends or foes of the agents who stepped between the enemy's bullets and countless American lives regardless of the legal consequences. Not for the first time, Rapp finds himself in the frustrating position of having to illustrate the realities of national security to politicians whose view from the sidelines is inevitably obstructed.
Meanwhile, three of the al Qaeda terrorists are still at large, and Rapp has been unofficially ordered to find them by any means necessary. No one knows the personal, physical, and emotional sacrifices required of the job better than Rapp. When he sees Nash cracking under the pressure of the mission and the memories of the horrors he witnessed during the terrorist attack, he makes a call he hopes will save his friend, assuage the naysayers on Capitol Hill, and get him one step closer to the enemy before it's too late. Once again, Rapp proves himself to be a hero unafraid "to walk the fine line between the moral high ground and violence" (The Salt LakeTribune) for our country's safety, for the sake of freedom, for the pursuit of honor.
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Der Asteroid wurde am 2. Juni 2015 auf Vorschlag von Maik Meyer nach dem US-amerikanischen Songwriter, Gitarristen und Sänger Lou Reed (1942–2013) benannt.

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Lollapalooza take five: interview with Bob Moses
by Jade Newton
It's hot, humid, a thunderstorm has just passed (with another on the way), and Lollapalooza's media lounge is buzzing with artists, writers, photographers, videographers, PR teams, Lollapalooza staff, etc. Amidst the slight chaos, I quickly locate Bob Moses (Jimmy Valence and Tom Howie), an hour removed from their first performance, casually chatting with a photographer. While they've only known each other for a few years, the duo behind the popular single, "Tearing Me Up," have a musical chemistry that is immeasurable. With a music career that is sure to advance and a fan base that is growing at lightning speed, the duo has remained humble, committed to their craft, and witty. We were able to catch up with the duo in between sets at the 25th anniversary of Lollapalooza.
Jade Newton: You have been touring extensively over the past three years; even touring while simultaneously recording your full-length, debut album, Days Gone By. Now, here you are, performing at one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Tell me what's going through your mind. How are you feeling right now?
Bob Moses: It's great; we've always heard great things about Lollapalooza and [we've always] wanted to play it. It's awesome to get to do it finally. It was a great turnout, tons of people came, even in the rain, so there was a very good vibe from the get-go.
JN: You're both from Vancouver, but didn't know each other until you both moved to New York. Was there an instant musical chemistry and friendship between the two of you?
BM: Yea, totally! The first studio session was like 'Wow! This is awesome, we have to do this all the time.' So, from the beginning, it was like missing puzzle pieces coming together.
JN: There are a lot of different genres at play in your music, so what made you decide on your sound?
BM: It's part conscious and part not. We were running in this scene with this sound from people that we were collaborating with and we just started trying [different] stuff and you just go with what feels right. The goal was to be a cool electronica band that wrote songs, had vocals, told stories in our songs and also had really cool production. We were making sure that we covered certain bases, like playing a lot with the sub frequencies and the bass, for example, in our production. So, we kind of had these guidelines [of what we wanted to do], but then you have these tools, and how you arrange and use them…that's being an artist. It's your own voice coming through [your art]. With our music, you can hear all of the influences because that's naturally what comes out. With our lyrics, we try to get some serious shit in there, but [at the same time] keep it uplifting; that's the thing we've always tried to do.
JN: With so much music available, what do you attribute to your success as standout artists?
BM: I think we kind of got inspired by a sound that was coming out of NY; a very specific niche little scene and we were inspired by the grooves of that. We were trying to write songs that fit over the top of those grooves; songs that fit where we were and what was happening at the time. The tracks that we do are very specific and unique with the layered vocals, and of course guitars, along with and instruments layered over other instruments. And we've have stuck this sound over the years.
JN: What is coming up for Bob Moses? Are you going to jump right into your next album after you wrap this tour or will there be some downtime?
BM: We are already starting to have plans for when we're going to make the next record and next year is when we'll get to dive in it. We're going to finish touring until the end of this year and I think we'll always be on the road a bit. Not necessarily in a tour bus, but we'll do gigs; we get a bit restless and our music was born out of a live thing. We come up with ideas, we'll do a gig, put the ideas in, and we'll play it. The live arena influences what we do in the studio, so we'll dive into the new album next year.
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Last week we had our first real milestone. Our first ultrasound. On our first trip to the OB the new baby wasn't far enough along for a heartbeat so we scheduled an ultrasound to ensure the pregnancy was viable. We had that ultrasound last Thursday and we are happy to announce that everything is fine. The little fetus was teeny tiny but we could make out a head and buds for arms and legs. More importantly we could see and hear the heartbeat. Put all of that together and we have a healthy baby on the way.
Alyce was with us for the ultrasound, but wasn't really impressed. She hasn't really grasped that she is going to be a big sister. I don't she even knows what a big sister is. Truthfully speaking we haven't really grasped the fact that we are going to be parents x 2.


CBSE: Scarcity of Textbooks was artificially created?
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The Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shri Upendra Kushwaha said in a written reply in Parliament on 22nd March, 2018 that National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is ready to supply the required number of textbooks to all Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools for the academic session 2018-19. NCERT has also enlarged its distribution network of vendors across the country. The details of such (895) vendors have been uploaded on the NCERT website for the convenience of the schools and parents. The NCERT has not received any reports regarding scarcity of textbooks from schools or students so far.
NCERT has discussed the issue of publishing and providing textbooks with the CBSE. NCERT has launched a dedicated web portal (www.ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in) for supply of textbooks to schools and individuals. 3578 schools have placed their requirement of NCERT books on this portal. Thirteen (13) States/Union Territories have taken copyright permission from NCERT for printing of NCERT Textbooks for their respective States/Union Territories. Ten (10) States /Union Territories are procuring the Textbooks directly from the NCERT. The Publication Division of NCERT is continuously monitoring the progress of availability of textbooks for the academic session 2018-19. In addition, NCERT textbooks can be downloaded, free of cost, from NCERT"s website www.ncert.nic.in. NCERT has also made available all their textbooks for free access through the web (epathshala.nic.in) and mobile devices.


Any relation to the Fischers of the J&C Fischer Piano (est. 1840, NYC) founded by John and brother Carlo Sebastiano Fischer (my g-g-g-grandfather).
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Where to Stay, Eat, and Play in Jaipur
The royal Indian city of Jaipur seduces with its pink façades, magnificent gems, and palatial splendors
Amber Palace, one of the many breath-taking centuries-old buildings in and around the princely city of Jaipur, in northern India.Iam Cumming/Axiom/Aurora Photos
Bursting with ornate palaces and imposing forts, the city of Jaipur has been a commercial and cultural hub in northern India for centuries. The capital of the noble state of Rajasthan, it is one of the world's most important craft centers, renowned for its block-printed cottons, metalwork, hand-painted clay pottery, and, most spectacularly, fine jewelry. Known as the Pink City thanks to its profusion of salmon-hued façades (painted for a visit from the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII, in 1876), Jaipur is a true feast for the senses. As fashion designer Matthew Williamson says, "For any creative person, the colors, aromas, and artisanal work here are a must."
It's a magnet for Indians seeking opportunity, too. Between 2000 and 2011, Jaipur's population shot up more than 25 percent to over three million. "It's become a big city really quickly," says Oscar de la Renta Home creative director (and AD contributing style editor) Carolina Irving, who sources embroidery and researches prints there several times a year. "But even with the traffic and madness, it's still incredibly charming." And the congestion is being somewhat relieved by a new mass-transit system, unveiled last June. But for all that, "Jaipur has held on to the feeling of old India," says Raghavendra Rathore, a local fashion and accessories designer. "The hauntingly beautiful sound of the peacocks is one of my most vivid memories as a child, and Jaipur is one of the places where they still roam."
Elephant polo at the historic Rambagh Palace hotel.Courtesy of Taj Hotels, Resorts, and Palaces
Peacocks are not the only animals on the loose. Weaving amid the honking traffic of the city center are elephants, monkeys, goats, cows, and camels. It's dusty and unruly, but there is much beauty in the chaos. "I remember my first visit," recalls interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. "It was all so overwhelming until I saw a group of ladies looking pristine and resplendent in pink, green, and gold saris. The intensity of the colors was riveting."
Historic citadels like the massive Amber Palace, seven miles northeast of Jaipur, and, closer in, the colonnaded Nahargarh Fort are a good reason to venture outside the capital, but royal residences are plentiful in Jaipur's old town, too—don't miss the never-ending pink City Palace and the Palace of the Winds, whose latticelike exterior of sandstone and stained glass is one of the area's most eye-catching icons.
One of the chic guest rooms at the opulent Suján Rajmahal Palace hotel.Courtesy of Suján Rajmahal Palace
As the city has grown, contemporary spaces have also made an impact. Most prominent is Charles Correa's 1993 Jawahar Kala Kendra center, a dynamic arts complex. "The coffeehouse there is a real draw," says Rachel Bracken-Singh, who with her husband, Pritam Singh, runs the block-print clothing and linens company Anokhi, which has a shop in town. "The staff wear uniforms with sashes and hats, and it's buzzing with locals." (Bracken-Singh was instrumental in setting up the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing in a gorgeously refurbished estate a 35-minute drive out of town.)
While there is a lot to be said for the charms of heritage hotels such as the drop-dead luxurious Rambagh Palace and the ornate Samode Haveli, an increasing number of places offer a compelling balance of old and new, notably the recently opened Suján Rajmahal Palace. In the renovated 1729 structure, designer Adil Ahmad contrasts maximalist ornamentation—a riot of bright wall coverings, antique chandeliers—with elegant, clean-lined furniture. A highlight is its in-house restaurant, 51 Shades of Pink, "a most extraordinary concoction of wildly colored pink wallpaper and giant peonies," Bullard says.
Stones being surveyed at the legendary jewelry shop Gem Palace.Palani Mohan/Getty Images
Unlike in many historic cities, the coexistence of old and new in Jaipur is supported by residents, who benefit from both preservation and modernization. Contemporary jewelry is sold alongside jaw-dropping maharaja pieces at the famous Gem Palace, visited by everyone from Jacqueline Onassis to Mick Jagger. At Ridhi Sidhi Textiles, the rainbow of fabrics is transformed into both homespun tents and stylish clothes, while Ayush Kasliwal of AKFD Studio offers his sleek, handcrafted furniture along with other high-design artisanal pieces at Anantaya Decor. Traditional and current also meet in the handsome luggage at Trunks Co. and the updated Nehru styles at Rohit & Abhishek tailors.
Bar Palladio, a restaurant in the gardens of the Hotel Narain Niwas Palace.Roland Bello
The clothes are utterly chic at the multilabeled boutique Hot Pink, established in 2005 by jewelers Marie-Hélène de Taillac and late Gem Palace co-owner Munnu Kasliwal in the gardens of the high-camp 1928 Hotel Narain Niwas Palace. Featured are names like Idli and the eponymous minimalist line of Rajasthan native Rajesh Pratap Singh. Taillac has since stepped down from the shop, but, she says, "I still love spending time at Bar Palladio in the Narain Niwas gardens, which are full of birds and monkeys." The restaurant—recently smartened up by Marie-Anne Oudejans, the designer behind the fashion brand Tocca— balances bright murals with crisp upholstery and engraved crystalware. "It reinterprets Indian style in a fresh way," says Carolina Irving, another fan.
India on the whole is a foodie paradise, and Jaipur is no exception. For traditional palace cuisine, head to the Amber Palace's rooftop restaurant, 1135 AD, which Siddharth Kasliwal, who became co-owner of the Gem Palace after his father's death, loves for its "stunning views, rooms full of mirrors, and amazing assortment of breads." Even some delectable (and hy-gienic) street food spots are now must-dos. "Lassiwala, the kefir stand on M. I. Road, is the best you will ever have," says designer John Robshaw, who works with Jaipur block printers to create his textiles. Leafy salads made with lettuces from a nearby organic farm are safe and delicious at Anokhi's in-house Anokhi Cafe. And the restaurant at LMB Hotel is one of the top places to dive into a vegetarian thaal, or sampler plate, of lentils, curried vegetables, and fried dumplings.
Jaipur's city walls, which date from 1727, stretch across the hilly terrain.Guiziou Franck/Hemis/Corbis
For all there is to see and do, a random magical factor exists in Jaipur; sometimes happenstance brings the most remarkable experiences. "The last time I was there, my guide got me into a local wedding," recounts interior designer Vicente Wolf. "They were touched that I was interested in their customs, so they invited me in. The music, the lights, the clanging gongs, the bride carried in on a litter—it was an unforgettable thrill."
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As the Design Director at SmartyPants Vitamins I encompass many hats. Being a small (but national) startup, I have my hands in all facets of the brand. Here is a small sampling of photo shoots, social media images, digital ads, and print ads. All of these examples I concepted, styled, art directed, and produced.
There are plenty of things as amazing as Skinny Cow candy. Unfortunately, they don't exist. In our first effort for the brand, we introduce the world to a Rational Toddler.
Role in project: Concept to completion.
The Higher Standards Bigger Smiles campaign came out of a rally cry from Dole Fruit. The brand wanted to take a stand on not using GMOs or high fructose corn syrup to their products. From that the campaign was born. Beginning with an online video, rich media banners, standard banners, as well as mobile. All these pieces drove to a Flipboard magazine where the message turned into a conversation. The magazine engaged consumers in articles they care about. Both in serious topics, as well as the more light hearted. Full of animated gifs using the Dole product, as well branded content throughout.
Dolce Gusto is a single-serve coffee machine that is full of fun one of a kind designs. They needed a campaign that captured a target that encompasses that same fun flare. This campaign captured who that coffee loving girl is, and what gives her "gusto." Includes a print series, digital, outdoor, and an app featuring an augmented reality experience, a shopping cart and fun coffee utilities.
Honda in-store and outdoor concept to promote their Summer campaign to "Go ride with your family"
The King Me campaign launched to reinvigorate the core of King's Hawaiian consumers. The campaign showcased the versatility of the product family, and the range of recipes possible. This was done in print, a micro-site, and banner ads.
Wonka launched a new premium ice cream line in test markets, and with that the "Flip for super premium Wonka ice cream" outdoor campaign was born. The campaign plastered the outdoor world in the city of San Francisco during the hot days of Summer.
Dole launched a new product, and a new category with Dole Smoothie Shakers. This campaign entertained with a throw back to "Shake your smoothie" having some fun and educating the consumer on how the product works. The campaign included TV, a mobile site using the iPhone accelerometer, print campaign, and banner ads.
TurboTax wanted to convey they are for the working guy, and understand the importance of hard work. With that tasked, the By the Numbers campaign was born. Showcasing people and the hard work they do everyday.
Dole Fruit Squish'ems needed a campaign to really let mom's know just how good this product is. The Squish'ems Success Stories campaign was born. It started with a series of standard and rich media banners, that drove to the Pinterest contest page. Here our viewers were prompted to share what their kid did for Squish'ems, for a chance to win a year supply. The campaign was so successful they extended the sweepstakes for a full year.
NextEra Energy Services is the leader in clean energy in the country. To help customers see how simple it is to switch energy providers, save money and do good for the planet the NextStep an app was born. The app would use photo recognition to scan a current electric bill and instantly show the savings by switching and take the customer down the path to conversion. Also in the app is a utility section with energy saving tips, yesteryears aggregator, and a vampire energy infographic.
Role in project: Concept to execution.
Taco Bell fans are everywhere, and with that Taco Bell needs to be everywhere. The mobile app suite engages fans to keep the conversation going and get rewarded at the same time. From "Mas Skill"s videos that users can upload their own, to challenges, scavenger hunts, and check ins.
The City of San Diego wanted to re-brand and have a fully encompassing site, where travelers can have custom tailored experiences and trip planning features in a one stop shop. A mobile version and apps to compliment the experience were included.
Role in project: Concept to presentation.
Whiskas re-branded with the I ❤ My Cat campaign, creating a movement for cat people to come out of the closets and be proud of their small furry counterparts. This campaign helped achieve just that. A website that has predominately user generated content, allowing cat lovers to show of their pets, shop for chic items, and watch all the cat videos they can handle. An app to locate products, and fun wild postings to seed the entire movement.
Energizer needed to broaden their target audience. Advanced Lithium batteries set their eyes on small high tech electronics. This site played fun, entertained, and showed off some of those techy games and uses. The campaign included print, and banner ads.
Pur water filters set out to educate consumers on the dangers of ground pollutants. The concept was born to send out ground crews into towns that have high levels of toxins in water supplies. Pur would give out water filters to the community, and educate on the health dangers of water pollution.
Shutterfly wanted to show the beauty of their photo books, and the amazing people behind them. The campaign showcased real people and their stories. Showing snapshots of lives in "an open book" and the folks "behind the camera."
Once vacation and travel season arrives, the need to capture and share those memories start to percolate. The Shutterfly "Picture perfect summer" site was born. No matter what the vacation, family activities, photo tips, and travel suggestions along with UGC content kept consumers coming back the length of the sweepstakes.


Guadeloupe vs Martinique: In today's CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying, Guadeloupe meets Martinique at Stadw Rene Serge Nabajoth. The match will kick-start at 5;30 AM IST on 24th March 2019, Sunday. In their last meeting, Martinique won the game by 4-1.
According to the report, Guadeloupe recent performance was like L D W D L and Martinique recent performance was like L L W W W. According to our latest football match prediction report, Martinique will win the game today by 3-2. Guadeloupe vs Martinique today match playing lineup will be available on ESPN Official website an hour before the start of the Guadeloupe V Martinique match.
Prediction: Martinique will win by 3-2.
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After registering to vote for the first time in a long time, Tim Ogard decided to take his ballot home so he can research the candidates.
"Well it's been a number of years since I voted, and trying to be responsible," Ogard said.
He wasn't alone, the Douglas County Election Commission says more than 14,000 new voters have registered since the May primary.
That includes James Key, who said he last cast a ballot for Obama 10 years ago.
"The way things have been going in the country, a lot of things I don't like you know? So I was trying to hopefully make a small change on my part," Key said.
Douglas County Democrat chair Crystal Rhoades is very confident. Why such optimism? She says it's because the party recruited strong candidates.
"We have really progressive, young, enthusiastic candidates with a lot of fire in their belly, who have been really, really aggressive doing direct voter outreach. They're not mailing it in," Rhoades said.
Those feelings are shared in North Omaha, head of Black Votes Matter Preston Love Jr. said the community has not been as engaged in the past two elections. But with the power of the House, Senate and the governor's mansion up for grabs, he thinks North Omaha is fired up to vote.
"The emotion is not centered around a candidate, but the issues and what's at stake," says Love.
But Republicans say they're just as fired up to go to the polls. In fact, the Don Bacon campaign says their voters are just as enthusiastic as they were when he was elected in 2016.
"Most people that we talk to support Don, really want to get involved, want to support him in any way possible whether that's putting out yard signs, coming in to canvass, volunteer, whatever they can do," says Makenzie Cartwright, intern director of the Bacon campaign.
Both parties say they'll be door-knocking all weekend.


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Q: Search with number (like '401') will take you to a question I was very frustrated with 401s the other day and did a search on SO for 401.
I got (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/395/how-to-switch-a-large-app-from-vb6-to-vb-net/401#401).
Not a list of questions about 401.
This appears to work for any number entered into the search.

A: Not sure if it's a bug or if it's by design.
It returns the post number 401, which could be useful for tracking down specific posts.
Searching "401" (with quotes) will return what you're after.

A: I had some ideas for improvements. Now we...

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*only do this if the number is 4 or more digits

*only redirect if the number is a valid question id in our system

.. that should free up a lot of other numbers for searching.

A: This behavior makes sense to me.  A search for "Browser 401" or "HTTP 401" or "IIS 401" (or even "error 401") will get what you want.
But just the number is so vague as to be meaningless. Do you want the error code 401?  Or do you want to know what protocol uses port 401?  Or do you want to find a routine to factor 401?
You shouldn't blame the system for responding to your own lack of precision.

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Taxon: Arisaema dracontium (L.) Schott
Aroideae
Arisaemateae
H. Schott & S. L. Endlicher, Melet. bot. 17. 1832
Basionym: Arum dracontium L.
dragon-arum (Source: Websters Dict) - English
dragonroot (Source: F NAmer) - English
green-dragon (Source: Websters Dict) - English
stor kobrakalla (Source: Kulturvaxtdatabas) - Swedish
EASTERN CANADA: Canada [Québec (s.), Ontario (s.)]
NORTHEASTERN U.S.A.: United States [Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia]
NORTH-CENTRAL U.S.A.: United States [Illinois, Iowa, Kansas (e.), Minnesota (s.e.), Missouri, Nebraska (e.), Oklahoma, Wisconsin]
SOUTHEASTERN U.S.A.: United States [Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, District of Columbia]
SOUTH-CENTRAL U.S.A.: United States [Texas]
Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston. 1970. Manual of the vascular plants of Texas
FNA Editorial Committee. 2000. Flora of North America. 22:141.
Gleason, H. A. & A. Cronquist. 1963. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada.
Govaerts, R. & D. G. Frodin. 2002. World checklist and bibliography of Araceae (and Acoraceae).
Gusman, G. & L. Gusman. 2003. The genus Arisaema
Hara, H. 1971. Flora of eastern Himalaya 2:341. Note: v. 1:1966, v. 2:1971, v. 3:1975
Kartesz, J. T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland.
McVaugh, R. 1983-. Flora Novo-Galiciana. Note: mentions
Radford, A. E. et al. 1964. Manual of the vascular flora of the Carolinas.
Scoggan, H. J. 1978-1979. The flora of Canada, 4 vol.
Steyermark, J. A. 1977. Flora of Missouri.
Wofford, B. E. Database of Tennessee vascular plants (on-line resource). URL: https://herbarium.utk.edu/vascular/vascular-database.php?CategoryID=Monocots&FamilyID=Araceae&GenusID=Arisaema&SpeciesID=dracontium target='_blank'
1961. Webster's third new international dictionary.
Check other web resources for Arisaema dracontium (L.) Schott :
Flora of North America: Collaborative Floristic Effort of North American Botanists
PLANTS: USDA-NRCS Database of Plants of the United States and its Territories
BONAP North American Plant Atlas of the Biota of North America Program:
ICRA: International Cultivar Registration Authority (on-line resource). for Arisaema dracontium cultivars
Fruit: U.S. National Seed Herbarium image
National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?3998. Accessed 21 January 2020.


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Beautypedia > First Aid Beauty > Vitamin Hydrating Mist
Vitamin Hydrating Mist
2.00 fl. oz. for $ 16.00
First Aid Beauty claims Vitamin Hydrating Mist will "reawaken skin, restore hydration, and protect from environmental aggressors," but its formula errs on the side of putting skin at risk for potential irritation. How so? Between a high concentration of skin-irritating witch hazel, citrus extracts, and other fragrant ingredients (such as sandalwood, rosemary and patchouli leaf extract), spraying this on your face could incite skin-damaging inflammation.
Don't be misled by claims such as "free of artificial fragrances" and "safe for sensitive skin." Even naturally fragrant ingredients (of which Vitamin Hydrating Mist contains several, contributing to its lingering smell) have negative effects on skin including decreasing collagen production and more (see More Info for the full scoop).
Despite the lightweight finish, this isn't an ideal formula to set your makeup as the claims state. If anything, misting this liquid over your makeup is more likely to break it down. After all, the first ingredient is water, followed by polysorbate 80, which has a mild surfactant (cleansing) action. That certainly won't keep makeup in place and looking just-applied.
We'd be remiss not to mention that there are a few beneficial ingredients for skin in here, too (including antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E), but there are much better ways to incorporate those kinds of ingredients into your skincare routine without having to expose skin to troublesome ingredients—even within First Aid Beauty's own collection. One such solution? A well-formulated toner, of which you can find our top rated options here!
For a product claiming to restore skin, Vitamin Hydrating Mist fails due to its blend of good and not-so-good ingredients. For that reason, as well as the concerning recommendation that this be regularly sprayed onto the face (which can be a risk in terms of inhalation and potential eye irritation), Vitamin Hydrating Mist lands itself on the "DO NOT BUY" list. This is a rare miss from First Aid Beauty, whose products typically impress us.
Includes some beneficial ingredients, such as vitamins B, C, and E.
Blend of witch hazel, citrus extracts, and other fragrant ingredients pose a risk of irritation.
Unfit for sensitive skin, despite what the label states.
Won't help set makeup as promised.
More Info:Irritation from High Amounts of Fragrance: Daily use of products that contain a high amount of fragrance, whether the fragrant ingredients are synthetic or natural, causes chronic irritation that can damage healthy collagen production, lead to or worsen dryness, and impair your skin's ability to heal. Fragrance-free is the best way for all skin types to go for all skin types (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2008 & American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003).
The sneaky part about irritation is that research has demonstrated that you don't always need to see it or feel it for your skin to suffer damage, and that damage may remain hidden for a long time (Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008).
In fact, the effect of inflammation in the skin is cumulative, and repeated exposure to irritants contributes to a weakened skin barrier, slower healing (including of red marks from breakouts), and a dull, uneven complexion (Aging, 2012 & Chemical Immunology and Allergy, 2012).
Tested on animals: No
FAB Vitamin Hydrating Mist is an alcohol-free formulation designed to reawaken skin, restore hydration, and protect from environmental aggressors. It is packed with skin-energizing ingredients and enriched with a unique cocktail of vitamins to replenish and revive, moisture-rich humectants to soothe and hydrate, and the botanical-rich FAB antioxidant booster to combat environmental aggressors. A citrus herb blend of aromatic oils immediately energizes and invigorates skin on contact making it the ideal antidote to low humidity conditions, such as sun, wind, and travel. The spray also works perfectly to set makeup.
Water, Polysorbate 80, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract.
First Aid Beauty At-A-Glance
Strengths: Several fragrance-free products; relatively reasonable pricing; sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection; wonderful fragrance-free body wash.
Weaknesses: AHA pads contain a low amount of glycolic and lactic acids; some products contain fragrant plant extracts; every product contains feverfew extract, which has benefits, but also can be an irritant; jar packaging; for a line meant for sensitive skin, their use of common irritants is disappointing.
With a name like First Aid Beauty (FAB for short), it's obvious this line is meant to rescue your skin from distress, and, indeed, these products are targeted toward those who have sensitive, easily irritated skin, but who still want an elegant, department-store flair. Ironically, FAB falls short on both ends of the spectrum.
Despite the company's claims of providing "therapeutic action" for "tough skin conditions," some of the products contain irritating ingredients that are extremely problematic for any skin type, especially for those with sensitive or compromised skin. It was disappointing to see known irritants like sulfur, balsam resin, and witch hazel in products claiming to calm your skin and reduce redness. "What were they thinking?" was a question that came up more than once while reviewing this line!
On the bright side, First Aid Beauty does have a very good fragrance-free body wash. There are also a few products that omit the fragrance, which is a definite must for sensitive skin, although, in fact, all skin types do best with fragrance-free products. Unfortunately, the fragrance-free formulas in this line come up short on important ingredients, like antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients.
It is best to avoid their Ultra Repair Cream, the SPF 30 sunscreen, Detox Eye Roller, Blemish Eraser, and the Anti-Redness Serum because they all contain enough irritating ingredients to make conditions like acne, redness, and sensitivity worse.
For more information about First Aid Beauty, visit your local Sephora or Ulta or call (800) 322-3619 or visit www.firstaidbeauty.com.


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Assessment of gene-by-sex interaction effect on bone mineral density
Liu, Ching-Ti
Estrada, Karol
Yerges-Armstrong, Laura M.
Van Hul, Wim
Sexual dimorphism in various bone phenotypes, including bone mineral density (BMD), is widely observed; however, the extent to which genes explain these sex differences is unclear. To identify variants with different effects by sex, we examined gene-by-sex autosomal interactions genome-wide, and performed expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysis and bioinformatics network analysis. We conducted an autosomal genome-wide meta-analysis of gene-by-sex interaction on lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) BMD in 25,353 individuals from 8 cohorts. In a second stage, we followed up the 12 top single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; p?<?1?X?10-5) in an additional set of 24,763 individuals. Gene-by-sex interaction and sex-specific effects were examined in these 12 SNPs. We detected one novel genome-wide significant interaction associated with LS-BMD at the Chr3p26.1-p25.1 locus, near the GRM7 gene (male effect?=?0.02 and p?=?3.0?X?10-5; female effect?=?-0.007 and p?=?3.3?X?10-2), and 11 suggestive loci associated with either FN- or LS-BMD in discovery cohorts. However, there was no evidence for genome-wide significant (p?<?5?X?10-8) gene-by-sex interaction in the joint analysis of discovery and replication cohorts. Despite the large collaborative effort, no genome-wide significant evidence for gene-by-sex interaction was found to influence BMD variation in this screen of autosomal markers. If they exist, gene-by-sex interactions for BMD probably have weak effects, accounting for less than 0.08% of the variation in these traits per implicated SNP. (c) 2012 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.</span>
Journal of bone and mineral research. - New York, N.Y.
New York, N.Y. : 2012
27 :10 (2012) , p. 2051-2064
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1002/JBMR.1679
Full text (publisher's version - intranet only)
https://repository.uantwerpen.be/docman/iruaauth/ee2cda/9962776.pdf
Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences . Biomedical Sciences
Medical genetics of obesity and skeletal disorders (MGENOS)


"All of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do - that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.
That is the thread that connects our hearts. That is the thread that runs through my journey and Barack's journey and so many other improbable journeys that have brought us here tonight, where the current of history meets this new tide of hope.
That is why I love this country."
She's an amazing speaker, perhaps even better than Barack, and one hell of a person. If the U.S. doesn't watch that speech and walk away certain that this couple has integrity and passion and capability, then the U.S. really doesn't deserve them.


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Semtech's LoRa® Devices and the LoRaWAN® Standard Serve as "IoT Backbone" of New Vutility Energy Monitoring System
Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled 'HotDrop' from Vutility provides real-time energy data with LoRaWAN®
CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HotDrop—Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced its collaboration with Vutility, leading provider of real-time, high-resolution, energy monitoring solutions — enabling businesses to optimize their energy consumption and improve operational efficiencies. Vutility's 'HotDrop' features Semtech's LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard to provide real-time, circuit-level energy monitoring of a facility which can help save on electricity costs. The 'HotDrop' is very easy to onboard via QR code. Market research firm Frost & Sullivan reported the total cost of HotDrop ownership was 90% lower than competing metering monitoring devices on the market.
"A key challenge we faced when developing the 'HotDrop' solution was to identify a wireless IoT standard that was able to communicate out from inside an electrical distribution panel, with similar radio-frequency disruptions to a Faraday cage, and through multiple dense walls and floors of buildings," said Micheal Austin, chief technology officer for Vutility. "The long-range transmission capability of LoRaWAN was able to meet and even exceed expectations for 'HotDrop' to maintain wireless, real-time transmission signals to the Cloud. Leveraging LoRaWAN was ideal for us to scale the 'HotDrop' solution."
'HotDrop' from Vutility is self-powered, non-intrusive, and completely battery- and maintenance-free. Once installed, there is no need to open-up the panel again for service. In addition, the solution was designed to be "instantaneous" to install, without requiring the facility to de-energize. The installation of a "HotDrop" is a "snap", with a simple QR code scan for onboarding through an Android or iOS device and wireless clip closure around the monitored circuit. The implementation of LoRa devices (SX1272) and LoRaWAN serve as the "IoT backbone" of the solution, delivering actionable real-time, circuit-level data via application programming interface (API) to any end application. The minute-by-minute relay of data benefits users to monitor their electricity usage in real time, potentially saving on costs.
"The flexibility of LoRaWAN provides a robust connectivity option that complements other technologies, especially in the utilities market," said Marc Pégulu, vice president of IoT product marketing and strategy for Semtech's Wireless and Sensing Products Group. "Vutility's 'HotDrop' solution smartly employs LoRaWAN to produce efficient energy usage while also meeting sustainability initiatives important to the smart utilities and metering industries today."
To learn more about Vutility's 'HotDrop,' please visit here.
For more smart utilities use cases leveraging Semtech's LoRa devices, please visit here.
About Semtech's LoRa® Platform
Semtech's LoRa device-to-Cloud platform is a globally adopted long range, low power solution for IoT applications, enabling the rapid development and deployment of ultra-low power, cost efficient and long range IoT networks, gateways, sensors, module products, and IoT services worldwide. Semtech's LoRa technology provides the communication layer for the LoRaWAN® standard, which is maintained by the LoRa Alliance®, an open IoT alliance for Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) applications that has been used to deploy IoT networks in over 170 countries. With the proliferation of LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard, the LoRa Developer Portal is a place to learn, connect, collaborate, and find resources to help accelerate your LoRa development process. Semtech is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance. To learn more about how LoRa enables IoT, visit Semtech's LoRa site.
About Vutility, Inc.
Vutility was founded in 2016 with a vision to change the way the world works through data that matters. With our proprietary IoT sensors and data services, we provide scalable, cost-effective real-time visibility into energy and utility usage, enabling leading global organizations to deliver innovative and disruptive building and energy management solutions. Our go-to-market strategy is B2B2B through partners who are leading providers of energy and building management services across a wide variety of industries, including energy efficiency, measure and verify (M&V) audits, demand response (DR), sustainability, building automation, critical equipment monitoring and optimization and more. Key commercial partners and investors include Engie, Chevron, Constellation, MachineQ, MyDevices, CalChip Connect, and Logical Buildings. Visit Vutility.com to learn more.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The Company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit www.semtech.com.
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January 14, 2022	by Delia Innoma 3 Comments
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday grilled socialite, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, for his alleged link to the illegal narcotic business, Punch has learnt.
The Punch reports that Iyiegbu, who is the Chairman, Cubana group of companies, was grilled for about five hours at the Abuja headquarters of the NDLEA before he was granted bail and asked to return at a future date.
Impeccable sources told Punch's correspondent that suspicious payments were made into Cubana's account by three convicted drug dealers from Malaysia, Nigeria and India.
Operatives of the NDLEA and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have now widened the probe into Cubana and his business network based on the premise that he may be involved in the drug business.
"Obi Cubana arrived at the NDLEA office around 9am and responded to questions for some hours before he was granted bail at 2pm. There are suspicions that he may be a drug kingpin. Some convicted drug dealers paid funds into his account.
"We have been able to establish three of such payments. One of the persons that paid money into his account was convicted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; another one that was convicted in New Delhi, India; also paid money into his account while a third person that was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and convicted in 2017, also paid money into Cubana's account," said a source.
The socialite was allowed to go home in order to get some documents which would be presented to the NDLEA.
Cubana who has been in the nightclub business since 2006, grabbed international headlines last July when he organised a lavish funeral for his mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State.
-Punch
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3 Responses to "NDLEA Grills Obi Cubana For Alleged Drug Links"
Matthew oroko Reply January 14, 2022 at 16:55
thanks may God help us in Jesus name Amen…
Uche Reply January 14, 2022 at 09:28
Stupid distraction… they should go and sleep 💤
Folakemi Reply January 14, 2022 at 07:19
They should leave this young man alone na


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Faculty & Staff in the Faculty of ARTD
List of Faculties
Dr. K. Vinoth Kumar
Assistant Professor (Environmental Sciences)
Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. (2010)
Bioremediation, Environmental pollution and Management, Wastewater treatment, Nanotechnology
Dr. N. Jaivel
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Microbiology)
Ph. D. in Agricultural Microbiology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2014)
Soil microbiology, Applied microbiology, Fermentation, Bioseparation
Dr. G.Yoganathan
Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry)
Ph. D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2016)
Soil Fertility, Remote Sensing & GIS, Analytical Chemistry, Nutriseed Pack Technique and Nanotechnology
Dr. C. Partheeban
Assistant Professor (Crop Physiology)
Ph. D. (Agriculture) from Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore (2017)
Abiotic stress physiology, Root system architecture, Nutritional physiology
Dr. K. Mohana Sundaram
Assistant Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
Ph. D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore (2019)
Rice and Sunflower breeding, Analytical techniques
Dr. K. P. Ragupathi
Assistant Professor (Seed Science and Technology)
Ph. D. in Seed Science and Technology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2021)
Seed Health Studies
B. Muthuraja
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics)
M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from School of Post Graduate Studies, (SPGS) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, (TNAU) Coimbatore. (2016)
Production Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Agribusiness
A. Suresh
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Extension)
M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. (1997)
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, e-Extension, Social Change
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Take a trip down Funko memory lane! In honor of the 20th anniversary of Funko* Bob's Big Boy gets a new take on a vaulted POP! Bob is now featured in a new pose* proudly displaying his iconic checkered overalls! Featuring the 20th anniversary sticker* this Ad Icon is a must have for any Funko collector! The figure stands 3 3/4" tall and sports the fan-favorite stylized Funko design. Window box packaging.


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Moran är en ort i Allen County i Kansas. Vid 2010 års folkräkning hade Moran 558 invånare.

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Ларри Смит (; родился 18 января 1958 года, Роллинг-Фок, штат Миссисипи, США) — американский профессиональный баскетболист и тренер.

Карьера игрока
Играл на позиции тяжёлого форварда. Учился в Университете штата имени Алкорна, в 1980 году был выбран на драфте НБА под 24-м номером командой «Голден Стэйт Уорриорз». Позже выступал за команды «Хьюстон Рокетс» и «Сан-Антонио Спёрс». Всего в НБА провёл 13 сезонов. Включался в 1-ую сборную новичков НБА (1981). Два года подряд признавался баскетболистом года среди студентов конференции Southwestern Athletic (1979—1980). Всего за карьеру в НБА сыграл 883 игры, в которых набрал 5904 очка (в среднем 6,7 за игру), сделал 8125 подборов, 941 передачу, 699 перехватов и 457 блокшотов.

Карьера тренера
После завершения профессиональной карьеры Смит работал в команде «Хьюстон Рокетс» (1993—2003) ассистентом Руди Томьяновича, под руководством которого он выиграл два чемпионских титула в сезонах 1993/1994 и 1994/1995 годов. Позже на должности ассистента работал в командах «Атланта Хокс», «Лос-Анджелес Лейкерс», «Альбукерке Тандербёрдс» (ЛР НБА) и «Остин Торос» (ЛР НБА), а также на должности главного тренера — в клубе «Анахайм Арсенал» (ЛР НБА) и в команде своего родного университета.

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Баскетболисты США
Игроки «Голден Стэйт Уорриорз»
Игроки «Хьюстон Рокетс»
Игроки «Сан-Антонио Спёрс»
Баскетбольные тренеры США
Тренеры «Хьюстон Рокетс»
Тренеры «Атланта Хокс»
Тренеры «Лос-Анджелес Лейкерс»
Выпускники Университета штата Миссисипи имени Алкорна


Litvinenko, Y. E. (2013). An exact solution for magnetic annihilation in a curved current sheet. The Astrophysical Journal, 774(2), 155.
An exact magnetohydrodynamic solution is presented for steady magnetic annihilation (merging) in an incompressible resistive viscous plasma. The merging, driven by an axisymmetric stagnation flow on a cylinder, takes place in a curved current sheet that is perpendicular to the plane in which the plasma flow stagnates. The new solution extends earlier models of flux pileup merging in a flat current sheet, driven by stagnation-point flows. The new solution remains valid in the presence of both the isotropic and anisotropic (parallel) plasma viscosity. The geometry of the solution may make it useful in modeling the photospheric flux cancellation on the Sun.