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Q: UDP Socket broadcast and ifaddrstruct I have a problem with the client side of an application I have to develop.
The first phase I have to implement is a "scan" of the network, searching for other users. I decided to use UDP sockets, and they work properly. If I use the broadcast ip address (getnamebyhost("192.168.1.255")) it works fine. The problem is that the application have to work on different networks, and I don't know the ip address (192.168 or 10.0 or else). I have to learn the address, so I found on the net to use getifaddr(). Here's the code:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <ifaddrs.h>
#include <netinet/in.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <arpa/inet.h>
#include <string.h>

int FindMyIp();
int IsConnected();

char *myIpAddr, *myMask, *myBroad;

int main (int argc, const char * argv[]) {

    int checkConnection=0;
    checkConnection = IsConnected();
    while (checkConnection == 0) {
        printf("Checking again..\n");
        checkConnection = IsConnected();
        sleep(2);
    }
    checkConnection=0;
    printf("\nConnected to a new network..\n");
    while (checkConnection == 0) {
        checkConnection = FindMyIp();
        if (checkConnection==0) { sleep(2); }
    }
    printf("My IP is %s\n", myIpAddr);
    printf("My Mask is %s\n", myMask);
    printf("The Broadcast IP is %s\n", myBroad);
    return 0;
}

int IsConnected()
{
    if (system("ping -c 1 www.google.com")){
        return 0;
    }
    else {
        return 1;
    }
}

int FindMyIp()
{
    struct ifaddrs * ifAddrStruct=NULL;
    struct ifaddrs * ifa=NULL;
    void * tmpAddrPtr=NULL;
    printf("Acquiring interface information.. ");
    getifaddrs(&ifAddrStruct);
    printf("Checking for wanted interface..\n");
    int i=0, connected=0;
    ifa = ifAddrStruct;
    while (i!=1) {
        if ((ifa ->ifa_addr->sa_family==AF_INET)&&(ifa->ifa_name[0]=='e')&&(ifa->ifa_name[1]=='n')&&(ifa->ifa_name[2]=='1')) {
            i=1;
            connected=1;
        }
        else {
            if (ifa->ifa_next == NULL) {
                printf("error");
                return connected;
            }
            ifa = ifa->ifa_next;
        }
    }
    char addressBuffer1[INET_ADDRSTRLEN];
    char addressBuffer2[INET_ADDRSTRLEN];
    char addressBuffer3[INET_ADDRSTRLEN];
    tmpAddrPtr=&((struct sockaddr_in *)ifa->ifa_addr)->sin_addr;
    inet_ntop(AF_INET, tmpAddrPtr, addressBuffer1, INET_ADDRSTRLEN);
    myIpAddr = addressBuffer1;
    tmpAddrPtr=&((struct sockaddr_in *)ifa->ifa_netmask)->sin_addr;
    inet_ntop(AF_INET, tmpAddrPtr, addressBuffer2, INET_ADDRSTRLEN);
    myMask = addressBuffer2;
    tmpAddrPtr=&((struct sockaddr_in *)ifa->ifa_broadaddr)->sin_addr;
    inet_ntop(AF_INET, tmpAddrPtr, addressBuffer3, INET_ADDRSTRLEN);
    myBroad = addressBuffer3;
    return connected;
}

So in myBroad I should have saved the broadcast ip address, and it's, I can print it with printf, but when I pass it to the socket by: struct hostent *hptr = gethostbyname(myBroad); it won't work!
Where's the error?
Thanks

A: myIpAddr = addressBuffer1;
Here you're setting a global pointer to point to a local buffer inside the FindMyIP function. That array is gone when the function ends.
Just make all your global char *myIpAddr, *myMask, *myBroad; an array, and place the strings directly into those, instead of the local addressBuffer1/2/3

A: char *myBroad is just an address holder which looses its value after the end of function. You actually need to create a string array and pass it to further functions of socket API. Hope this helps!

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Where to enjoy tennis-inspired treats during this year's tournament.
The Mayfair restaurant is adding two special desserts to its all-day menu in time for Wimbledon: a cream trifle with champagne jelly and strawberries; and the innovative 'Turf' featuring a white chocolate dome topped with a pistachio, basil and strawberry 'court'. You can also book the seasonal afternoon tea, which comes with a glass of Pimm's for that summertime feeling. Available from 2 to 15 July, £29.50 for the tea.
The elegant Belgravia hotel has joined forces with Moët & Chandon to launch a pop-up Wimbledon-themed lounge on its terrace (whose retractable roof guarantees enjoyment come rain or shine). You'll be able to watch the matches on a large screen while indulging in sweet treats such as Eton Mess or scones with jam and cream, perfectly accompanied by a bottle of Moët & Chandon. Available from 2 to 15 July, from £100 for two.
Designed especially for the tournament by the Dorchester's executive chef Henry Brosi, the 'Wimbledon Tennis Sponge'— a delectable concoction made with lemon verbena, strawberry, white chocolate and cream ganache – is the stand-out creation in the hotel's special afternoon tea. Champagne, sandwiches, scones and strawberries and cream are all included in the selection. Available from 2 to 15 July, from £70.
For the best big-screen view of Wimbledon, head to the grass steps by Regent's Canal in King's Cross. Relax on a deckchair with a glass of Pimm's or prosecco from the Summer Love Bar, tuck in to street food courtesy of Kerb or bring along your own picnic. Alternatively, why not dine al fresco at Caravan while watching the matches? Screenings throughout the tournament.
The restaurant at this riverside hotel in Richmond is serving tea with a Wimbledon twist this July. Its head chef Jean-Didier Gouges has created a menu that includes mini mango 'tennis ball' cheesecakes, Pimm's jelly with cucumber foam and plenty more seasonal delights. Available from 2 to 15 July, from £27.50.
Soak up the spirit of summer by ordering the hotel's Kiss My Line cocktail, created by the talented mixologist Gianni Albanese. Wild strawberry and basil liqueur is blended with dry gin, strawberry jam from The East India Company and a garnish of cherry and mint. Available from 14 June until the end of the summer, £16.
Launching especially for Wimbledon, this pop-up in Belgravia's Eccleston Yards will serve seasonal dishes created by the Tart London team — expect gazpachos, strawberries with basil-infused cream and caramelized hazelnuts — alongside The Rum Runner's cocktails containing homemade infusions. You'll be able to watch the Wimbledon matches on a big screen while you're there. Open from 2 to 15 July.
Edible gingerbread rackets and tennis-ball cakes are all on the menu at this Marble Arch hotel, whose Wimbledon afternoon tea also includes Pimm's and cucumber jelly and strawberries and cream. The selection of classic sandwiches includes flavors such as coronation chicken, honey roast ham and English cheddar with apple and raising chutney on sun-blushed tomato bread. Available from 2 to 15 July, from £29.95.


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Hackers have turned Politifact's website into a trap for your PC
( Jeff Warren / Flickr )
By Brian Fung
Brian Fung
Reporter focusing on telecommunications, media, and competition
PolitiFact has been an invaluable resource for debunking politicians' misstatements and falsehoods. But now, it seems, some unknown actor is trying to profit off the website's popularity — by hooking visitors' computers into a virtual currency mining operation.
The hack was discovered Friday by security researcher Troy Mursch, who noticed that visiting Politifact.com caused his computer's CPU to run at its maximum capacity.
BREAKING NEWS: #Coinhive found on official @PolitiFact website in latest case of #cryptojacking. pic.twitter.com/czGc5aaug7
— Bad Packets Report (@bad_packets) October 13, 2017
The anomaly left telltale signs of Coin Hive — a piece of code that can be installed on websites that, when active, diverts unused computational power on visitors' computers toward generating a Bitcoin-like currency called Monero. Under ordinary circumstances, said Mursch, Coin Hive is used by some websites as an alternative to advertising. But in the case of PolitiFact, somebody has programmed the site to run multiple versions of Coin Hive simultaneously, basically bringing any visitor's computer to a processing halt.
The phenomenon was soon confirmed by security journalist Brian Krebs.
Politifact[dot]com is not fun to visit right now. Spawned 2 dozen instances of Coinhive monero harvesting scripts. CPU to 100% instantly pic.twitter.com/LVJhPtW2MK
— briankrebs (@briankrebs) October 13, 2017
The issue may be related to a third-party ad provider, said Aaron Sharockman, executive director of PolitiFact, which is owned by the Tampa Bay Times.
"It's frustrating," he said. "I'm escalating now with our ad and IT folks and I'll get back to you."
Virtual currencies such as Monero run on digital "coins" that get created when one or more computers that are controlled by a person successfully solve a math problem. Throwing more computational power at the problem means solving it faster — and the more efficiently you can be awarded a new coin.
Forcing PolitiFact visitors to participate in this operation at such a scale — in many cases without their knowledge or consent — makes this use of Coin Hive malicious, said Mursch. In some cases, turning off JavaScript or using an ad-blocker could help thwart the code, but not always, given how quickly variants of the software can be created.
This isn't the first time we've seen Coin Hive being deployed on major websites. The premium cable channel Showtime was recently discovered to have been running the script, though it has since been deleted from the site. The peer-to-peer filesharing site the Pirate Bay has also experimented with it.
To track the status of PolitiFact's Coin Hive problem, Mursch set up a tool to monitor whether the code was still present. By about 4 p.m. Eastern on Friday, it appeared as though PolitiFact had scrubbed the offending software from its site. "The source of the problem was identified and removed We are reviewing how malicious code got on the site and taking necessary steps to secure the site from bad actors," a statement from PolitiFact said.
#Coinhive has just been removed from the @PolitiFact website. pic.twitter.com/0fdTnIHiwQ
Brian Fung Brian Fung covers business and technology for The Washington Post. Before joining The Post, he was the technology correspondent for National Journal and an associate editor at the Atlantic. Follow

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By Jessica Schimm (Assistant Editor, Women 2.0)
A new infographic shows that women who have graduated elite universities are not participating in the workforce to the same degree as women from non-elite universities. MBA mothers from top schools are participating in the workforce almost half as much as MBA mothers from non-elite universities.
The infographic also reveals our conflicted attitudes towards working work, with statistics showing that the public still leans in favor of women being stay-at-home moms when they have small children or working only part time.
How do we change these attitudes? Read on.
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a permit for Pony.ai to test driverless vehicles in three cities, a press release says. The driverless vehicles will be tested on public roads in Fremont, Milpitas, and Irvine. With the permit, Pony.ai will be allowed to test six autonomous vehicles on specified streets in those places, following the company's state authority to test autonomous vehicles since 2017.
The vehicles have been designed for roads with posted speed limits under 45 miles per hour and in clear weather or light precipitation. The testing will begin in Fremont and Milpitas between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. With this news Pony.ai will become the eighth company to get a pass for driverless autonomous vehicles in California. There are 55 companies that have permits for autonomous vehicles with a safety driver inside.
Manufacturers seeking permits for driverless vehicles have to fulfill a set of criteria, including evidence of insurance or a bond for up to $5 million, verifying that the vehicles are able to operate without a driver, meet federal standards, or have an exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Alkaline Is Dancehall Main Protagonist
Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff|May 1, 2020
When we see greatness, we should just pay homage and respect the person talents and accomplishments.
At the age of 26 years old, Alkaline has quickly emerged as the man who is the main face of dancehall at the current moment. He got his big break at the age of 18 years old and he hasn't looked back since.
In 2016, he had his breakout year where he released his debut studio album titled "New Level Unlocked". This album was a masterpiece, where he showcased his musical talents, from different tracks like "Champion Boy", "Conquer the World", "Tom Taam" or "City".
His haters who are more like undercover fans, have never given him the recognition he deserved. The current state of dancehall culture in Jamaica has left many to believe that there can only be one person at the top. The different factions in the industry who are influenced by the Gaza movement led by Vybz Kartel tend to hate on him for no reason. Alkaline once did an interview in Jamaica with a notable name in Jamaican entertainment and during the interview he said "I respect all artists," but the fans who were watching were not satisfied.
As a young youth coming up in the industry everyone wanted Alkaline to say that he was influenced by Vybz Kartel like many others artist who came before and after him have done, but his refusal to say that made most of the industry try and fight his career. Many tried to push the narrative that he copied Kartel's image, but in my opinion that was false. Alkaline was doing what was best for his career, while maintaining being different. Alkaline said it best when he said "would you give that artist copyright to courage and controversy."
Alkaline has always been different when in came on to Dancehall unlike many other Dancehall artist including Vybz Kartel, he became a force to be with reckoned with by himself. He did not get help from any other artist, no features, no cosigns, nothing. His success has been because of the hard work he has put in on his own.
At various points throughout his career, Alkaline has always been the main topic in dancehall. When he clashed Popcaan lyrically, he brought dancehall back to its competitive nature. With little to no experience in clashing, Alkaline showed the culture that he was a well-rounded artist with his delivery and lyrics. He eventually made Popcaan back down from the clash.
In 2019, he once again brought back energy to dancehall when he clashed Squash and Chronic Law at the same time and subsequently gained victory over both of them after they backed down. Clashing is what makes dancehall fun for most fans because it brings out a different side to the artist.
In the beginning of 2020, he changed up the pace of dancehall after he released songs like "Ocean Wave," "Monopoly" and "Nah Fi Like." Ocean Wave talked about how he has made an impact in dancehall while also speaking about the struggles that he and his family have faced throughout the years. Monopoly and Nah Fi Like are songs that have subliminal jabs aimed at his rivals while also talking about things he has gained from his success.
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Alkaline is a very talented artist that shouldn't be getting so much fight from the industry because he has helped to elevate the genre of dancehall. He has shown that he is here to stay and no one will stop him from reaching his goals in music. Alkaline is inspiring the younger generation of artist that is coming up.
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Copyright Workshop on March 19, 10:00-11:30am
February 26, 2019 by Jillian Sandy
Copyright: an evil plan for Disney to make money from Mickey Mouse until the end of time? Perhaps. However, concepts surrounding intellectual property including fair use, the public domain, and Open Access have implications for everyone in higher education.
For further exploration of copyright concerns in the classroom, join us in the LAMC room 321 on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00-11:30am. Danielle Johnson, Digital Access Librarian at the Loyola Notre Dame Library, will provide information on copyright in education, hands-on learning activities, and answers to your questions.
Already a copyright expert? Take our quiz below to test your knowledge!
Incredibly Serious and Challenging Copyright Quiz
For the images below, identify whether we are including each thanks to Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons (or are you the U.S. Copyright Office here to break the bad news that we are violating copyright permissions)?
Image 1: Cat by Vladimir Pustovit
Question: Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?
Answer: Creative Commons
Specifically, this image is licensed through Creative Commons by 2.0. This means the creator allows use of this image for any reason as long as I give proper credit and place no additional restrictions on the use of this image; i.e. I can't decide to copyright this image.
Image 2: Woman with Earrings, 100-105 C.E., Brooklyn Museum
Answer: in the public domain
Most works created before 1923 fall into the public domain (though there are exceptions). The Brooklyn Museum also provides detailed information about copyright restrictions in this item's Rights Statement, as many museums do.
Image 3: Boy Scout Scouting Asia by sasint
Answer: Open Access
This is also known as Creative Commons 0, meaning the creator has placed zero restrictions on use of this image.
However, note that this creator does still specify some requirements for use as it has been marked for editorial or non-commercial use only. Though the creator does not require attribution, it's still a good idea to give credit when you can. This will help others find the image should they wish to use it, as well as yourself if you forget where you found the image!
If you still have questions, we invite you to attend the 3/19 workshop, which will cover the basics of copyright law, including the public domain, exceptions for faculty in copyright law, licenses, fair use, and seeking permissions.
In the meantime, check out the library's copyright guide for more information about using images and other works while respecting the rights holder (and avoiding getting sued)!
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Resources for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and we have many library resources to honor the achievements and experiences of African-Americans.
Learn about the figures that loom large in history like Malcolm X and James Baldwin, as well as the unsung heroes sending astronauts to the moon and fighting for the empowerment of gay black men. The library collection can help you learn about contemporary perspectives on #BlackLivesMatter and reflections on being a black woman in the U.S.
Maybe you prefer a story? Read tales of the spider trickster Anansi, Haitian immigrants encountering culture shock, or a novel by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about Sherlock Holmes's brother Mycroft.
Keep reading for Black History Month recommendations from the library collection.
The Annotated African American Folktales edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Maria Tatar
Stacks; Call number: GR111.A47 A55 2018
A treasury of dozens of African-American folktales discusses their role in a broader cultural heritage, sharing such classics as the Brer Rabbit stories, the African trickster Anansi, and tales from the late nineteenth-century's "Southern Workman."
Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X by J. R. Roberts and Johnny Smith
Stacks; Call number: GV1132.A44 R64 2016
In 1962, no one believed that the obnoxious Cassius Clay would ever become the heavyweight champion of the world. But Malcolm X saw the potential in Clay, not just for boxing greatness, but as a means of spreading the Nation of Islam's radical message. Malcolm secretly molded Clay into Muhammad Ali–a patriotic boxing star in public, and a radical reformer behind the scenes. Soon, however, their friendship would sour, with disastrous and far-reaching consequences.
Not Straight, Not White: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis by Kevin J. Mumford
Ebook; read it here
This compelling book recounts the history of black gay men from the 1950s to the 1990s, tracing how the major movements of the times–from civil rights to black power to gay liberation to AIDS activism–helped shape the cultural stigmas that surrounded race and homosexuality. Drawing on an extensive archive of newspapers, pornography, and film, as well as government documents, organizational records, and personal papers, Mumford sheds new light on four volatile decades in the protracted battle of black gay men for affirmation and empowerment in the face of pervasive racism and homophobia.
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New Books Collection; Call number: PS3610.E693 A6 2018
In her collection of linked essays, Jerkins takes on perhaps one of the most provocative contemporary topics: What does it mean to "be"– to live as, to exist as– a black woman today? Doubly disenfranchised by race and gender, often deprived of a place within the mostly white mainstream feminist movement, black women are objectified, silenced, and marginalized with devastating consequences, in ways both obvious and subtle, that are rarely acknowledged in our country's larger discussion about inequality. Jerkins exposes the social, cultural, and historical story of black female oppression that influences the black community as well as the white, male-dominated world at large.
All the Right Stuff by Walter Dean Myers
Stacks; Call number: PZ7.M992 Al 2012
The summer after his absentee father is killed in a random shooting, Paul works at a Harlem soup kitchen, where he listens to lessons about "the social contract" from an elderly African American man and mentors a seventeen-year-old unwed mother who wants to make it to college on a basketball scholarship.
American Street by Ibi Zoboi
New Books Collection; Call number: PZ7.1.Z64 Am 2017
On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie — a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit's West Side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?
Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
Popular Reading; Call number: F Abdul-Jabbar
Fresh out of university, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, and where his fiancee Georgiana Sutton was raised. Mycroft's comfortable existence is overturned when Douglas receives troubling reports from home, rumors of spirits enticing children to their deaths.
Upon hearing the news, Georgiana abruptly departs for the island. Mycroft convinces Douglas that they should follow her, drawing the two men into a web of dark secrets that grows more treacherous with each step they take.
Oreo by Fran Ross
Popular Reading; Call number: F Ross
Oreo, a biracial black girl from Philadelphia, searches for her Jewish father in New York City, navigating the labyrinth of sound studios, brothels, and subway tunnels of Manhattan in a journey of self-discovery.
DVD Collection; Call number: E185.61 .I266 2017
I Am Not Your Negro is an examination of racism in America through the lens of James Baldwin's unfinished book, Remember This House. Intended as an account of the lives of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., each of whom James Baldwin personally knew, only a 30-page manuscript of the book was ever completed. Combining Baldwin's manuscript with footage of depictions of African-Americans throughout American history, I Am Not Your Negro uses Baldwin's words to illuminate the pervasiveness of American racism and the efforts to curtail it, from the civil rights movement to #BlackLivesMatter.
DVD Collection; Call number: HV6483.F47 W467 2017
Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy. As the national guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance. For this generation, the battle is not for civil rights, but for the right to live.
DVD Collection; Call number: PN1997 .D437 2015
A sharp and funny comedy about a group of African-American students as they navigate campus life and racial boundaries at a predominantly white college. A sly, provocative satire about being a black face in a white place. (Also adapted into a great series on Netflix.)
DVD Collection; Call number: PN1997 .H522 2017
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.
Need help finding these or other titles about African-American experiences? We're here for you at the 1st floor reference desk Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-5:00pm.
Featured image (raised fist) in the public domain from Wikimedia
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Student Employee Profile: Caitlyn Gerwitz
Caitlyn Gerwitz is a library student employee of many talents and interests, characteristics that are reflected in her choice of studies. A
Biochemistry major with a minor in Dance, Caitlyn expects to earn her Bachelor's of Science in the fall of 2019. She is currently working to complete an SMP exploring the prevention of rust on aluminum and metals. Don't be discouraged if this goes over your head: the project is an expansion of Caitlyn's year and a half of research on the Pax River Naval Base to investigate preventing rust in aircraft materials. If the project continues as expected, the results will literally go over everyone's head (except perhaps Caitlyn's).
Caitlyn comes to Maryland from across the pond; though from Westminster, Maryland, she came to St. Mary's from England. After a friend clued her in about SMCM, both decided to attend the college together. When considering colleges, SMCM stood out as a lovely, inclusive campus that was close to family. As a graduate of a small school, Caitlyn hoped to attend a small college, and was interested in the Pre-professional Pre-Vet program at St. Mary's.
As a student employee who has worked with us for 3 years, Caitlyn helps the staff in Collections Support Services (CSS). CSS is the area of the library that includes Cataloging and Technical Services, which handles much of the behind-the-scenes work of the library by managing new books, journals, and other print materials, organizing them, and preparing them to be checked out by patrons.
Caitlyn feels she lucked out in the job search–when looking for on-campus employment, she really clicked with her supervisor, Cheryl Colson. In addition to a sweet supervisor (who bakes excellent cakes!), Caitlyn appreciates the relaxed environment, where she can work at her own pace to process all of those new materials with care.
On top of working and studying on campus, Caitlyn is involved with several extracurriculars, including InterChorus, an acapella group, and a Pre-Vet club. When she gets a chance to visit her family in Georgia, she enjoys spending her time with her dog, Toby, who she admits would not make a good campus pet with his loud bark and high energy.
After her graduation in December, Caitlyn plans to attend veterinary school at Ross University. In addition to its gorgeous Caribbean setting, Caitlyn can get all of the insider information from Cheryl's daughter, a graduate of the university's veterinary program. Ultimately, Caitlyn's goal is to start an animal rescue. I think we can all agree the immediate vicinity of SMCM would be an ideal location for us to enjoy cuddles with cute animals the wellbeing of the animals.
While we will miss working with Caitlyn after her graduation, we are grateful for all of her hard work as a student employee and excited to see that animal rescue open!
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Share Your Best Pun for Our Valentine's Display
January 30, 2019 by Jillian Sandy
You're #1 in our book! (For our trendier readers, that's "number one" rather than "hashtag one.") At the LAMC, we're crafting puns to celebrate Valentine's Day…and National Discount Candy Day on February 15th.
We'd love to see your clever, creative, or cringeworthy puns! Come into the 1st floor of the library and write your pun on a paper cut-out waiting especially for you. We'll post your work of art in our lobby display, where the world can admire your wit.
If you need inspiration, we have several romantic and Romantic novels available for checkout. Here are 8 of our top picks, along with staggeringly brilliant puns for each:
Stacks; Call number: PR4167 .J3 1996
"I lava you"
After surviving childhood as an unwanted orphan, Jane readily accepts a position as governess for a mysterious and frequently absent employer, Edward Rochester. As she falls for Rochester, Jane must find a way to stay true to herself–especially when a sinister secret causes things to heat up. As in things actually catch fire. (Fun fact: my cat is named after a character in this novel. Literature: changing lives.)
Maurice by E.M. Forster
Stacks; Call number: PR6011.O58 M3 1993
"You're my cup of tea"
Written in the 1910s, Forster's tale of a gay man's unrequited love remained unpublished until the 1970s. The only thing more English than the rigidity of the class system and repression of romantic feelings is tea–all of which feature heavily in this story about opposing the unwritten rules of society.
Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel García Márquez
Stacks; Call number: PQ8180.17.A73 D4513 1995
"I'm hair for you"
On her twelfth birthday, Sierva Maria, whose beautifully flowing hair has never been cut, is bitten by a rabid dog. Following the incident, Sierva is taken to a convent, crossing paths with Father Cayetano Delaura, who has already dreamed about a girl with hair trailing after her like a bridal train.
Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel
Popular Reading; Call number: HABEL
"I love you for your braaaaaaains"
Love conquers all, so they say. But can Cupid's arrow pierce the hearts of the living and the dead – or rather, the undead? Can a proper young Victorian lady find true love in the arms of a dashing zombie?
How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan
Popular Reading; Call number: MCMILLAN
"Shell we dance?"
Stella Payne is forty-two, divorced, a high-powered investment analyst, mother of eleven-year-old Quincy- and she does it all. But when Stella takes a spur-of-the-moment vacation to Jamaica, her world gets rocked to the core–not just by the relaxing effects of the sun and sea and an island full of attractive men, but by one man in particular.
Wild Ginger by Anchee Min
Stacks; Call number: PS3563.I4614 W35 2002
"If you were a triangle, you'd be acute one"
As Wild Ginger rises through the ranks of Maoist China, she finds herself increasingly at odds with her best friend, Maple. When both friends are interested in the same young man, will Wild Ginger's commitment to friendship, romantic love, or Maoist principles win out?
City of Night by John Rechy
Stacks; Call number: PS3568.E28 C5 2013
"I donut know what I'd do without you"
This 1963 novel was groundbreaking in its portrayal of a young gay sex worker along a cross-country journey from New York City to San Francisco. The story includes the events of the Cooper Do-nut Riots, a 1959 uprising in which members of the LGBTQ community protested the attempted arrests of drag queens, sex workers, and a gay man at the donut establishment.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Popular Reading; Call number: ROWELL
"Don't go bacon my heart"
Georgie McCool loves her husband Neal, but her marriage has been deteriorating for a long time. One night, Georgie discovers a way to communicate with Neal in the past. Through the titular landline, Georgie attempts to avoid heartbreak by fixing her marriage before it starts.
Think you can out-pun us? Visit the library to create your own pun for display!
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King: Suggested Books and Films
Public domain image from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USMC-09611.jpg
On Monday, January 21, classes will be cancelled to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday recognizes King's birthday on January 15, 1929; had King lived, he would be 90 years old.
Several events on campus commemorate King's legacy as a Civil Rights activist, minister, and crusader against racial injustice, socioeconomic inequality, and violence of the Vietnam War. Consider attending the MLK Prayer Breakfast or lending a hand for a Day of Service on Monday. Or attend the screening and discussion of an episode from the documentary series "Eyes on the Prize" on Tuesday.
You can also honor the importance of King's work by learning more about him and the lives of other Civil Rights activists. Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. posthumously won a Grammy in 1971? Or that Rosa Parks served on the Board of Advocates of Planned Parenthood? Check out a film, biography, or novel from the Library to dive deeper into the Civil Rights movement and its legacy.
4 Little Girls
DVD Collection; Call number: F334.B69 N45 2010
When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on a peaceful fall morning, it takes the lives of four young girls; Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins. This racially motivated crime, taking place at a time when the civil rights movement is burning with a new flame, could have doused that flame forever. Instead it fuels a nation's outrage and brings Birmingham, Alabama to the forefront of America's concern.
Citizen King
DVD Collection; Call number: E185.97.K5 C585 2004
In exploring the last few years of his life, this American Experience production traces King's efforts to recast himself by embracing causes beyond the civil rights movement, by becoming a champion of the poor and an outspoken opponent of the war in Vietnam. Tapping into a rich archive of photographs and film footage and using diaries, letters, and eyewitness accounts of fellow activists, friends, journalists, political leaders and law enforcement officials, this film brings fresh insights to King's impossible journey, his charismatic leadership and his truly remarkable impact.
Ely Landau's King
DVD Collection; Call number: E185.97.K5 K564 2013
The life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama, and culminating with his assassination in Memphis in 1968. Including archival footage, this film is an indispensable primary resource of a pivotal moment in American and world history. Originally screened in theaters for only a single night in 1970.
Becoming King: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader by Troy Jackson
Call number: E185.97.K5 J343 2008
Author Troy Jackson chronicles King's emergence and effectiveness as a civil rights leader by examining his relationship with the people of Montgomery, Alabama. Using the sharp lens of Montgomery's struggle for racial equality to investigate King's burgeoning leadership, Jackson explores King's ability to connect with the educated and the unlettered, professionals and the working class.
March by John Lewis
Call number: E840.8.L43 A3 2013 book 1
This graphic novel is a first-hand account of Congressman John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. Book one spans Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.
Power to the Poor: Black-Brown Coalition and the Fight for Economic Justice by Gordon K. Mantler
In a major reinterpretation of civil rights and Chicano movement history, Gordon K. Mantler demonstrates how King's unfinished crusade became the era's most high-profile attempt at multiracial collaboration and sheds light on the interdependent relationship between racial identity and political coalition among African Americans and Mexican Americans. Mantler argues that while the fight against poverty held great potential for black-brown cooperation, such efforts also exposed the complex dynamics between the nation's two largest minority groups.
Origins of the Dream: Hughes' Poetry and King's Rhetoric by W. Jason Miller
Call number: PS3515.U274 Z6844 2015
For years, some scholars have privately suspected Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was connected to Langston Hughes's poetry, and the link between the two was purposefully veiled through careful allusions in King's orations. In Origins of the Dream, W. Jason Miller lifts that veil to demonstrate how Hughes's revolutionary poetry became a measurable inflection in King's voice, and that the influence can be found in more than just the one famous speech.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks by Jeanne Theoharis
Call number: F334.M753 P3883 2013
The definitive political biography of Rosa Parks examines her six decades of activism, challenging perceptions of her as an accidental actor in the civil rights movement and presenting a corrective to the popular notion of Rosa Parks.
Your Blues Ain't Like Mine by Bebe Moore Campbell
Popular Reading; Call number: Fiction Campbell
Moving quickly and believably from the eve of integration in rural Mississippi to the present-day street gangs in Chicago's housing projects, Campbell captures the gulf between pre-and post-civil rights America; her story, starting with the murder of a young black man whose trial–argued before an all-white jury–captures national attention, shows us how far we have come and yet suggests we have not come so far after all.
Words of Protest, Words of Freedom: Poetry of the American Civil Rights Movement and Era edited by Jeffrey Lamar Coleman
Call number: PS595.R32 W549 2012
Words of Protest, Words of Freedom is the first comprehensive collection of poems written during and in response to the American civil rights struggle of 1955–75. Featuring some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century—including Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, Gwendolyn Brooks, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Lowell, and Derek Walcott—alongside lesser-known poets, activists, and ordinary citizens, this anthology presents a varied and vibrant set of voices, highlighting the tremendous symbolic reach of the civil rights movement within and beyond the United States.
Dreamer: A Novel by Charles Johnson
Call number: PS3560.O3735 D7 1998
Set against the tensions of Civil Rights era America, Dreamer is a remarkable fictional excursion into the last two years of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, when the political and personal pressures on this country's most preeminent moral leader were the greatest. While in Chicago for his first northern campaign against poverty and inequality, King encounters Chaym Smith, whose startling physical resemblance to King wins him the job of official stand-in. Matthew Bishop, a civil rights worker and loyal follower of King, is given the task of training the smart and deeply cynical Smith for the job.
While we have many books in the Library about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, we don't have them all. Are we missing a great book or film about King? Let us know!
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Student Employee Profile: Zane Loeb
December 13, 2018 by Jillian Sandy
Student employee Zane Loeb has worked in libraries for a while; when he introduces himself, you can tell immediately. "It's Z-A-N-E like Zane Grey," he says, alluding to the prolific Western writer. "Or like Zane the erotic writer," he adds matter-of-factly.
When considering colleges, Zane was drawn to SMCM's beautiful campus, small class sizes, and the opportunity to develop personal relationships with faculty. Now a senior, Zane will be moving onto bigger things in the spring. First, he will wrap up those last few classes needed to earn a BA in history with a German minor. Having completed a study abroad program to Germany, Zane has put those German skills to use. While in Germany, Zane's mother and sister visited to find Germany's best Riesling even if they had to visit every last winery enjoy the pleasure of Zane's company.
Zane has always enjoyed history, and his interest in the subject helped him succeed in class. The history major offered additional intrigue through a History of Piracy class tracing the colorful lives of adventurers like Bartholomew Roberts. The instructor shared rare historical documents with the class that few get to see. One of the memorable tasks students completed was to watch the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie ("the good one," Zane clarifies) and rewrite it to be more historically accurate–though the skeleton pirates could stay.
The study of history aligns well with his goal of becoming a librarian. After working in a library during high school, Zane decided it was a place he could see himself long-term. A library veteran, Zane has been working at the LAMC for 3 ½ years–longer than some of our newer full-time members of staff! The job has been a good opportunity to gain practical experience in a different library setting. Additionally, he has enjoyed helping people solve problems, whether locating a particular book or troubleshooting a printer malfunction.
Though happy to help library patrons, Zane would like to share the following PSA about his library pet peeve: please remember to put unwanted books into the shelving bins and throw away those Daily Grind cups. Or at the very least buy us a coffee too.
When not in class or staffing the library's circulation desk, Zane can be found participating in Fencing Club; if it's nice outside, you'll spot the fencers out on the tennis courts.
As for the future, there are a couple of library science programs Zane is considering close to his hometown of Columbia: University of Maryland College Park or Catholic University. Though we'll miss Zane when he graduates from SMCM, we're happy he will soon join us as a colleague in librarianship, the field of glamorous, successful people!
St. Mary's Smackdown
Founded as St. Mary's Female Seminary, St. Mary's College of Maryland shares its name with many other "Mary" schools across the country. Though SMCM was founded as a non-sectarian boarding school to memorialize religious tolerance in colonial times, its name was very close to the Catholic school formerly known as St. Mary's School for Boys, aka the University of Dayton. We want this post to go viral, so we have no time for supporting each other as institutions of higher learning with stories and aspirations in common. Instead, it's Mary vs. Mary, boys vs. girls, seminary vs. school, it's…
St. Mary's Smackdown 2018
Competitor 1: St. Mary's College of Maryland (formerly St. Mary's Female Seminary)
Fighting out of the navy blue (and white) corner is the national public honors college of Maryland. Coming in strong with 1,533 students, SMCM offers Bachelor's degrees in the liberal arts and a Master of Arts in Teaching, ready to school its rivals.
Competitor 2: University of Dayton (formerly St. Mary's School for Boys)
Currently in the red (and blue) corner, a private Catholic Marianist university in Ohio. With 10,899 students, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate programs, and a law school, will UD crush the opposition beyond a reasonable doubt?
Round 1: 1840 vs. 1850
SMCM: founded in 1840, SMCM is the older (and wiser?) competitor.
UD: clocking in at 1850, UD is the younger (and reckless?) contender.
Results: As they say, age before beauty. Another cool fact about 1840: it was the year Claude Monet was born.
On the other hand, 1850 was the year the London Zoo brought in its first hippopotamus (following a complex chain of events, ultimately leading to the birth of adorable Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo!). Hmmmm…Monet vs. hippos. I can guess who would win in a fight, but I've never seen a hippo paint a pond filled with water lilies.
Round 2: Doll vs. Dolls
SMCM: The Library, Archives, and Media Center is home to Margaret Brent–that is, the doll version. Brent was credited with keeping the young but full of drama St. Mary's City alive (it was in its tween years) with her savvy as executor of the governor's estate. An unmarried woman who immigrated to colonial Maryland in the late 1630s, she was also the first woman to petition the court for the right to vote, though she was denied (see "History — patriarchy" for more information). Fun fact: Margaret Brent (the person, not the doll) has a building on campus, the college's De Soura Brent Scholars program, and a local middle school named after her.
UD: Roesch Library houses the (in)famous Pauline A. Money nun doll collection. Representing habits of religious orders around the world, the nun dolls also serve as a reminder that the 6th floor silent policy will be enforced…by library staff who may politely suggest a different floor for your group work. They are strongly suspected to move on their own late at night.
Results: Strength in numbers falls in the nun dolls' favor; however, their commitment to non-violence may hold them back (in mortal if not spiritual matters). Either way, I wouldn't want to meet any of these dolls down a dark alley.
Round 3: Fire vs. Explosion
SMCM: in 1924, a fire destroyed the Main Building on campus and most of the college's records. The fire started after an overfilled boiler exploded; as far as we know, this is the school's only connection to the events in The Shining. The students of SMCM lived in temporary housing until 1925, when a new building–now known as Calvert Hall–was finished.
UD: throughout the 1920s, UD experienced attacks from members of the KKK who targeted Catholics in the Dayton area, many of them immigrants. One of the most serious incidents occurred in 1923, when members of the Klan set off bombs on campus and set a large cross alight. Students and neighbors banded together to drive off the attackers.*
Results: The loss of historically important records, damage to property, and fear yield no real winners here. The 1920s were challenging years on both campuses, yet the communities endured, demonstrating their resilience through hardship.
*SMCM also experienced a great deal of anti-Catholic sentiments as the Know Nothing party gained popularity in the 1850s. During this period, a principal and teacher were fired for selling an anti-Catholic book, The School-girl in France, or, The Snares of Popery.
Round 4: Mascots — Man vs. Nature
SMCM mascot: Solomon the Seahawk, osprey. Locally, Solomons is a tourist spot in Maryland named for Isaac Solomon, cannery owner/operator and inventor of a speedy method for canning food.
UD mascot: Rudy Flyer, human. Adopted as the school's mascot in honor of the Wright B. Flyer, invented in the First in Flight city of Dayton (don't @ me, North Carolina).
Results: Based on punning alone, I don't know of any mascot that beats rUDy Flyer. However, I have to wonder whether Rudy's ever-present aviator goggles hide a sinister secret.
Both mascots are creatures frequently found in the sky, and I like to believe they would coexist peacefully. Solomon could share his fish catches with Rudy, and Rudy could provide a perch on the Wright B. Flyer when Solomon's wings get tired.
As you may have suspected by now, we think both SMCM and UD are great, whether they are "St. Mary's" schools today or in the past. Let us be united in the ways our histories parallel and enjoy that somehow the libraries at both schools have doll collections.
Of course, we're more than willing to hear dissenting opinions on this topic. Who do you think wins St. Mary's Smackdown 2018?
Our friendly rivals at the University of Dayton Libraries have posted this piece on their blog here.
Find more information about the history of St. Mary's College of Maryland in the following resources:
About St. Mary's: History of the College. http://www.smcm.edu/about/history4/history-of-the-college
Archives of St. Mary's College of Maryland
Haugaard, J.B., Wilkinson, S.G., and King, J.A. St. Mary's: A "When-Did?" Timeline (2007). http://library.smcm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/editedWhenDid-Timeline1.pdf
Find more information about the history of the University of Dayton in the following resources:
About the University of Dayton: History. https://udayton.edu/about/history.php
Trollinger, W.V. "Hearing the Silence: The University of Dayton, the Ku Klux Klan, and Catholic Universities and Colleges in the 1920s" (2013). History Faculty Publications. Paper 11. http://ecommons.udayton.edu/hst_fac_pub/11
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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Reads: Recommended Reads for Break, LAMC Staff Edition
You're almost there–well on your way to the last day of fall semester! Why not treat yourself with a celebratory read or two to enjoy over break? Books in the stacks and our Popular Reading collection can be checked out for 28 days, so no need to stress about due dates. Here are some staff favorites if you need advice on what to read next. Where possible, we've even nicely arranged these together on the 1st floor of the library because we know you've worked hard this semester and don't need to deal with another set of stairs or waiting on the elevator.
Cheryl Colson, Collections Technician and resident baker
Tailspin by Sandra Brown (USMAI)
Engaging who done it. If you like mysteries, this is the perfect read to keep you on the edge of your seat over break!
Kent Randell, Librarian
Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer (Stacks), Call number: CT9971.M35 K73 1996
After graduating college, Christopher McCandless tramped around North America, sometimes in his car, and after his car was destroyed in a desert flash flood, then on foot. His ultimate death in an abandoned school bus in Alaska adds weight to the story.
An interesting character study into the life of a tramp and the people he met along his journey. McClandless' final months and death in isolation become a reflection on a human being's place in society. Krakauer's narration is neither too breezy or too wordy, and treats all of the characters in the story with a high degree of sympathy without becoming too sentimental.
Amanda VerMeulen, Librarian
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill (Popular Reading), Call number: F HILL
Need some horror to balance all the Hallmark movies? Take a ride with Charlie Manx to "Christmasland," the most terrifying amusement park ever imagined. If you're lucky you just might survive this holiday outing.
William Crowell, Visiting Librarian
Hogfather: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett (USMAI)
On Discworld, children look forward to Hogswatch Night, when the Hogfather comes to bring them presents. This year, a group of beings known as the Auditors want to stop that from happening by any means necessary. They hire Mr. Teatime (it's pronounced "Teh-ah-tim-eh"), a psychotic assassin, to ensure that it does not.
The only beings standing between the assassin and his target are Death's granddaughter, Susan Sto Helit, the Death of Rodents, a talking Raven named Quoth, and Bilious, the Oh God of Hangovers. The stakes are much higher than toys, however. If they can't stop Teatime's plot, then the next morning, the sun won't rise over the Disc.
What better way to celebrate the season than to read a story about winter holidays on Terry Pratchett's Discworld? And if that story contains magic, assassins, and a meditation on the nature of humanity, belief, and childhood, then more's the better!
Additionally, if you've never read a Discworld novel, this is a fun, self-contained story that can serve as your introduction to the beloved fantasy series. (Speaking of introductions to the series, if you can't get your hands on Hogfather, the SMCM Library also has Mort and Guards! Guards!, which are also both great, though less seasonally appropriate.)
PEMM
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (Popular Reading), Call number: F GYASI or Kindle (check one out from the front desk)
Homegoing is a set of loosely connected short stories chronicling the African Diaspora from the Gold Coast to the west coast and back again. Although the collection is arranged chronologically it skips over enough history that readers may want to spend some time Googling to fill in historical gaps.
Interesting and worth the read. Readers may find themselves reflecting on our current cultural moment and the history of race and the African American diaspora in the U.S.
The Ghost Network by Catie Disabato (Popular Reading), Call number: F DISABATO
Molly Metropolis, is a global outrun electro-infused pop star famous for her "Apocalypse Dance" music video and her fascination with the Situationists. She makes maps and spectacle and disappears before a big show showcasing her new album in Chicago. Her assistant tries to track her down and gets lost in the "L." There are missing girls, maps and unless you are seriously into philosophy, and avant-garde art, Wikipedia.
Read this to pick a side: Lady Gaga vs. Janelle Monáe. The consensus is that bi-racial Molly Metropolis is based on Lady Gaga rather than the creator of the album Metropolis (2007) and song/video Dance Apocalypse (2013.)
Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart (Popular Reading), Call number: F STEWART
The Kopp sisters' buggy is hit by Henry Kaufman's motor car in Paterson, NJ. The women and the buggy is damaged. Constance, the eldest sister, requests that Kaufman pay to repair the buggy. The buggy is the sister's only means of transportation and they are of limited means. The three women live in a farmhouse in Bergen County, New Jersey and cherish their independence. Because Kaufman was drinking when he hit them Constance assumes he will take responsibility for the accident and pay te repair bill. He doesn't. In fact, rather than pay for the repairs he begins to harass the sisters, going as far as to stalk them and threaten their lives with his Black Hand compatriots.
The novel is a fictionalized account but all of the key elements of the story are true right down to an article in the "Philadelphia Sun" headlined, "Girl Waits with Gun." (11/23/1914) There is lot's of action, a juicy backstory, snappy writing and a side mystery that will keep you reading. Although Constance is the lead character all three of the Kopp sisters hold their own and you will root for them and despite the odds they win. You might even say they persisted.
Kate Pitcher, Director of the LAMC
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (Popular Reading), Call number: F MURAKAMI
A dystopian novel set in the year 1984, it follows the parallel stories of Aomame, a young Japanese woman with a mysterious past, and Tengo, a young man who seems to live an ordinary life on the surface, until he is pulled into an editorial conspiracy involving the rewrite of a fantastical story by a young adult named Fuka-Eri. The novel is set in an alternative timeline in the year of 1984, and blends mystery, love story, surrealism, and fantasy all in one.
Thought-provoking and captivating, 1Q84 is a meditative reflection on the fantastical and the ordinary. Disturbing at times, it always makes you think.
Jillian Sandy, Visiting Librarian
Watership Down by Richard Adams (Stacks), Call number: PR6051.D345 W3
Though far from perfect, the rabbits of Sandleford warren enjoy rather tranquil lives. That is, until runt of the litter Fiver insists terrible things are coming for the warren. His brother Hazel is one of the few to act on these warnings, leading a small group of rabbits in a quest to find a new home amidst the many dangers that lie in wait for a rabbit with nowhere to hide.
Added bonus: get spoilers ahead of the Netflix series (planned for release later this month)! Or compare to the 1978 animated film adaptation that traumatized many a Millennial (including this one). Not only is the story suspenseful and the writing great, but the characters seem real, and the folk tales of the rabbit trickster figure El-ahrairah absolutely come to life. There's a reason this is still a beloved fantasy novel over 40 years later.
Whether you pick up one of our recommended reads or not, we will miss you over break! Stay safe and warm on your travels and know we'll still have plenty of reads once you get back!
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Student Employee Profile: Cam Kelley
November 19, 2018 by Jillian Sandy
Library student employee Cam Kelley is quick to recognize everyone on campus she considers "a delight of a person." Happy to talk about her English major and minor in Theater Studies, Cam takes obvious pride in the SMCM community and the ways we support each other. According to Cam, she is an English major because "I like to have a little joy in my life!" The minor in Theater provides an interesting lens to approach the English major and to enjoy the collaborative process of theater. She has especially enjoyed JCB's Victorian Adaptations and Leah Mazur's Costume Design class.
Currently a junior planning to graduate in the spring of 2020, Cam will continue studying at SMCM for an additional year as she earns a Master of Arts in Teaching. While working at a preschool for the past two summers, Cam discovered how much she enjoys working with kids, resulting in her decision to pursue the Master's degree. Ultimately, Cam hopes to teach at an elementary school and become a published novelist.
Though born in the area, Cam has lived for several years in Wisconsin. Cam has close ties to campus; her parents held the baby shower for a fetal Cam at Queen Anne Hall.
Among the many colleges Cam toured while selecting a school, SMCM stood out. She remembers talking to Robin Bates for almost an hour about some of the exciting SMP projects students were researching. In addition, SMCM stood out as a place full of life and character.
Cam has worked at the library for 1 year, since the fall of her sophomore year. With librarian parents, it was kind of inevitable. Cam remembers years spent keeping herself entertained in the quiet reading area while her parents worked. After briefly considering working at the Daily Grind, Cam decided she prefers books to making coffee and enjoys the chill environment of the library. Besides, everyone at the library is so nice (and we didn't even have to pay her to say so!). As a bonus, Cam relishes the opportunity to meet virtually everyone on campus and learn about what others are reading and researching.
In addition to her role as a student employee at the library, Cam is a fellow for SMART, the Sexual Misconduct Advocacy and Resource Team. SMART provides a 24/7 sexual misconduct hotline and hosts events on campus to provide sex education to students. Essentially, SMART aims to make sure everyone on campus feels comfortable and safe, and knows where to turn if they don't.
Cam will complete an SMP that focuses on modern-day monsters and how they represent the fears we have retained over time, as well as those we no longer experience. She will combine her interests in creative writing with her research skills to create an SMP that is part fiction, part essay.
As far as the future is concerned, Cam has many ideas. She may pursue a PhD and a future as a professor or focus on elementary literacy. Either way, you can be fairly certain Cam will be writing. We're looking forward to reading that novel; in the meantime, we're glad to have Cam working here at the library with us!
Recommended Reads for Break: Dysfunctional Family Edition
Break is coming up! It's the perfect time to relax with family, real or fictional. Here are a few books in the LAMC popular reading collection about families…just in case you need an escape from reality. Click on the titles below to check their availability in the catalog.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Call number: (Popular Reading) F LEE
Lee traces the story of a family across generations and countries, through occupation, war, imprisonment, and death. Sunja takes the leap from Korea to Japan, expecting to find new opportunities and make a home with her husband. She's in for a rude awakening when she encounters discrimination against Koreans, the persecution of her religion, and the arrest of her husband. Despite these setbacks, Sunja uses her wits to persevere as the family's anchor and a character to root for.
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesamyn Ward
Call number: (Popular Reading) F WARD
Raised by his grandparents, teenage Jojo resents his addict mother weaving in and out of his life, bringing more trouble than nurturing. Preoccupied with caring for his younger sister and seeing visions of ghosts, Jojo resents his mother's decision to take her children along to bring their father home from prison. Jojo doesn't know that his mother also sees ghosts, haunted by the traumas of racism and violence in her life as a black woman in the rural South. The trip could yield a greater understanding or permanently sever the ties between family.
Moonglow by Michael Chabon
Kindle edition; ask about Kindles at check out desk
Blending fact and fiction, Chabon recounts the last days of his grandfather's life. On his deathbed, Chabon's grandfather relates stories of his miraculous survival of WWII, career as a rocket scientist, the skinless horse in his wife's hallucinations–stories almost too fantastic to believe. What is true when it comes to family legend? And how much of what we know about our loved ones comes down to the stories we tell and are told?
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Call number: (Stacks) PN 6727 .B3757 Z46 2006
Bechdel's graphic novel memoir outlines her complex relationship with a strict father, coming out as a lesbian, and a childhood surrounded by literature and death in a funeral home, aka "Fun Home." Introspective and darkly funny at times, Bechdel almost scientifically examines her father's behavior to understand her own troubles. Pick this up for the novelty of reading a picture book, stay for the emotional devastation.
Call number: (Popular Reading) F GAIM
Spoil the ending to the TV show for all of your friends or keep the secrets to yourself. In addition to making a great show, the novel stands by itself as a modern classic. Shadow learns he is wrapped up in the affairs of the old and new gods, as well as part of the ultimate dysfunctional family. Gods who settle scores through life-or-death board games, reanimated corpses, leprechauns with magical coins: you're into it or you're not. I also recommend the pseudo-sequel, Anansi Boys, available for request through USMAI.
Bonus USMAI read:
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
Request through USMAI
Ah, sisters–built-in besties, friends for life. Those of you with a sister may recognize these feelings; on the other hand, you may relate all too well to Atwood's dark tale of the jealousies and betrayals in the relationship between sisters. Our narrator recounts the story of her famous novelist sister, Laura, who died tragically young. But was Laura's death an accident…or was it intentional?
Remember you can always peruse the popular reading collection on the 2nd floor of the LAMC–with new additions on the 1st floor–and request materials through USMAI. Happy break!


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Can prognostic factors for indirect muscle injuries in elite football (soccer) players be identified using data from preseason screening? An exploratory analysis using routinely-collected periodic health examination records
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1Manchester United Football Club, AON Training Complex, Birch Road, Off Isherwood Road, Carrington, Manchester. UK
2Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Afghanistan boasts a wealth of biodiversity, with as many as 5000 species of plants spread across a country with extreme and diverse habitats from low deserts to the high mountains of the Pamirs and Hindu Kush. Bamyan Province in the Central Highlands is one of the richest areas for plant diversity, and local communities use a range of plants in their day to day lives for a variety of purposes.
However, Afghanistan's recent history has meant that increased pressure has been placed on its unique biodiversity and habitats, and that environmental conservation has not been a priority.
In the mountain valleys of Bamyan, communities regularly collect woody plants to use as fire wood, and the communities themselves admit that with no other options, their collections have been unsustainable – many plants previously common are now rarely seen making fuel wood collection longer and more arduous than in the past.
While we know that woody plants are targeted in these collections, we do not know which ones and in what proportions they are collected. Through observational walks, interviews with communities during fuel wood collections and targeted specimen collection and documentation, we will establish what they collect and use, and the effort required to do so.
Alongside the alternative fuel interventions in this Darwin Initiative project, we will measure the reductions in fuel wood collections and establish long term monitoring plots to catalogue biodiversity changes coupled with the reduction in collection intensity. This will be used to predict long term changes that will help to regenerate natural plant communities and restore the ecosystem services that they provide.


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Algernon Capel, 2nd Earl of Essex
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by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, 1705
36 in. x 28 in. (914 mm x 711 mm)
Given by the Art Fund, 1945
On display in the Dining Room at Beningbrough Hall
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Algernon Capel, 2nd Earl of Essex (1670-1710), General. Sitter in 4 portraits.
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Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1684 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
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Essex succeeded to his title in 1683 and married the daughter of the Earl of Portland. He held a place at the court of William III, and saw service as a general in Flanders, distinguishing himself at Landen in 1693. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire from 1692 until his death. This portrait of him painted by Kneller for the Kit-cat Club shows him before a charming view of a waterfall.
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NPG D33105: Algernon Capel, 2nd Earl of Essex (source portrait)
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Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 85
Piper, David, Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery, 1625-1714, 1963, p. 120
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 209
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The Act for the Naturalization of Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover, following the Act of Settlement, 1701, ensures Sophia and her descendants, if Protestant, would succeed to the throne.
The passing of the Alien Act in Parliament deems any Scot in England to be a foreign subject.
Astronomer, Edmond Halley, publishes his celebrated work Synopsis astronomia cometicae.
Architect, Sir John Vanbrugh is appointed to design Blenheim Palace, a gift from the queen to John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory against the French at Blindheim, Bavaria.
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough having recently been appointed admiral alongside Sir Cloudesley Shovell, sails from England to fight a successful, though controversial campaign in Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession.
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This was my initial response when arriving (via helicopter) 1000m away from Iraq's Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT). As part of a coalition maritime security group, security forces have been protecting Iraq's economic gem for over a decade, and over the course of that time many security lessons have been identified. So naturally, I can't help but relate these issues to the concept of Seasteading and my corresponding thoughts on security, which will be the focus of this post.
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One of the first questions to settle is whether the infrastructure be treated as a single point in the ocean, designed to be defended in 360 degrees. It is possible that to have full coverage, the seastead will require roving patrols. Non-Lethal technology (such as the LRAD), although only somewhat effective at distracting incoming small boats, must be employed in various positions for overlapping coverage. In point defense, this will therefore require dedicated security personnel, on watch 24-hours a day, to field effective coverage. If a seastead could utilize multiple supporting infrastructures in the near vicinity, or was a considered part of a country's territorial archipelago, tactical considerations might alternately suggest an area defense approach to defend the seastead. This would entail routine patrols of the area and require more centralized security programs. If the seastead decided to employ maritime patrols as a means to interdict unknown approaching vessels, the employment of patrol craft would be determined by the size of the area and amount of working security boats.
Another important question to consider is the distance from the seastead that will be considered a warning zone. Implementing current anti-piracy measures may defend against approaching vessels through deterrents and security systems, but the infrastructure must also consider the terrorist/extremist threat of waterborne attacks. Anecdotally it seemed to me that infrastructures often attract the best fish, so these platforms may also attract fishermen. Considerations must be made to keeping unauthorized fishermen away from the platform, as the possibility of a water-borne improvised explosive device (WBIED) attack increases with added fishing traffic. In addition to local fishing, the potential of large, commercial traffic – e.g. supertankers, liquid natural gas (LNG) ships – poses a kinetic threat to a seastead. This threat must be gamed as both a non-malicious (navigational safety hazard) and malicious (terrorist hijack). After determining the distance for the buffer zone, the seastead must also include a means to thwart approaching ships that look likely to violate it. Patrolling security vessels capable of providing shouldering and defensive capability must be considered, yet their implementation weighed against the complex operational control required of maintaining security zones for a large infrastructure.
The issue of entry/exit point control is a great point raised by Mr. Harmon in the video linked above. This is an important aspect of security on a maritime platform, yet the seastead must weigh the thoroughness of processing against the costs of excessive time requirements. A detailed inspection of incoming personnel may require the halting of offload or possibly return of vessels. If a suspicious individual or group is identified, what detention facilities will the infrastructure maintain until further transfer is warranted? At-sea vessel inspections from boarding teams, prior to their arrival at the seastead can be an effective means of providing entry control, yet this requires a dedicated boarding team with transportation.
As a final question to consider, is the seastead prepared to be boarded by pirates or other criminals and held for ransom? While in his interview earlier this week Randy Hencken prevents compelling arguments against the threat of piracy afflicting seasteads, history has shown that human ingenuity – evil as well as good – often find a way to capitalize on societies in flux. Therefore seasteads need to be prepared. What security controls will be in place to prevent, thwart, and recover from piracy? Is the platform capable of receiving airborne inserted counter-piracy forces? Are the personnel living/working onboard the seastead well-versed in piracy scenarios and prepared to respond accordingly? If pirated, "who ya gonna call"?
Seasteading is a great concept for advancing maritime occupancy and development, yet just as the concept is entering our collective discussion, so must the security challenges.
A.J. "Squared-Away" is a husband, father, and U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer. He has deployed on patrol boats, destroyers, and aircraft carriers to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and aboard Iraqi oil terminals. He is currently a student at an advanced military planner course. The opinions and views expressed in this post are his alone and are presented in his personal capacity. They do not necessarily represent the views of U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy.
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By KATIE HURST/ Staff Writer
COLUMBIANA — Jurors in the capital murder trial of Ryan Russell heard evidence Nov. 17 from forensic scientists who examined guns and bullet casings found at the crime scene.
Russell, 37, is being charged with the murder of 11-year-old Katherine Helen Gillespie on June 16, 2008. Previous testimonies have revealed Gillespie's body was found stuffed head first into a trashcan found in the backseat of an SUV in Russell's garage. Authorities have said they believe the shooting occurred in the laundry room in the basement of the house near the home's entrance to the garage.
Ed Moran, chief of the firearm and tool marks identification unit of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, testified Nov. 17 that after examination, the two bullet cartridge cases found at the scene of the crime were found to have been fired from the model 23 .40-caliber Glock pistol found underneath the couch in the garage several months after the crime.
Moran said the bullet jacket recovered from the body could not be marked back to any of the guns he examined. He said there was not enough microscopic markings on the jacket for him to make a conclusion.
Moran said the bloody hat found on the floor of the garage had a star-shaped tear in the back of the fabric consistent to contact gunshots.
The trial has recessed for lunch and will resume at 1:30 p.m.
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