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Behind the delectable world of chocolate, six million people worldwide rely on cocoa farming for a living.
Fairtrade has breathed a new lease of life into entire cocoa farming communities.
1. Green & Black’s chocolate bar was the first Fairtrade product in the UK
In 1994, Green & Black’s Maya Gold chocolate bar became the first Fairtrade-certified product in the UK.
Based on a traditional cocoa-spiced Mayan drink, it set the trend for single-origin chocolate whilst achieving a great write-up from foodies, including the celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
2. Many cocoa farmers have never tasted chocolate
Most cocoa farmers have never tasted chocolate, but farmers from a Fairtrade certified co-operative in Ghana own 44% of the Divine chocolate company.
Launched in 1998, it went down in history as the first farmer-owned confectionery brand in the UK.
3. Cocoa can only grow well in very specific conditions
Cocoa is produced in tropical environments in a belt between 10ºN and 10ºS of the Equator.
The ideal climate for growing cocoa is hot, rainy, and tropical, with lush vegetation to provide shade for the cocoa trees.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are the top selling countries, with Côte d’Ivoire supplying 40% of the global trade.
4. It takes around 5 years for cocoa trees to yield pods
With proper care, cocoa trees begin to yield pods at peak production levels by the fifth year and they can continue at this level for 10 years.
But for all this hard work, cocoa farmers gain very little from a very profitable global cocoa trade.
5. Most cocoa farmers earn less than $2 a day
Most cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire live on less than a $2 a day.
Poverty, and its many related issues such as child labour, is the key challenge faced by cocoa growing communities.
With Fairtrade sales, farmer co-operatives receive the Fairtrade Premium, an additional sum which they can choose to spend on improving the quality and productivity of their farms, to increase incomes.
Meet cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire to find out more.
6. The average age of a cocoa farmer is over 50
The average age of a cocoa farmer is now over 50 because the younger generation cannot be attracted to the profession as the benefits are so poor.
7. Two-thirds of Fairtrade cocoa farmers are women
In Côte d’Ivoire women make up just over two thirds of the cocoa labour force, but only own a quarter of cocoa farms. The land many women work is held in their husbands’ names.
Find out more about these women cocoa farmers in our long read ‘The New Queens of Cocoa‘ which shows the challenges they face and how they are increasingly taking charge of their own futures.
8. Education is key to the future of cocoa farming communities
Fairtrade Africa currently trains cocoa farmers in financial management, governance, good agricultural practices, gender equality and child labour.
This forms part of the Fairtrade West Africa Cocoa Program, which started in 2016 and is now in its 7th year.
9. Fairtrade chocolate makes up 12% of chocolate sales in the UK
Fairtrade chocolate accounts for 12% of total sales in the UK – and the trend for Fairtrade-certified cocoa treats is growing.
See the Global Cocoa Market 2016-2020
10. There are hundreds of Fairtrade chocolate products in the UK
There are lots of different types of chocolate products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK, including premium, conventional, organic, gluten free and vegan.
Updated October 2023.

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LONDON—Combined, gay and straight people have anal sex 56 billion times a year, according to estimates by Durex, but the brand says the sexual act remains “stigmatized and underrepresented,” particularly in advertising.
To challenge that, and promote Durex’s lubricant products, Havas London, with help from media agency One Green Bean and Havas Paris, has created a provocative new campaign that alludes to anal sex but doesn’t explicitly mention it—because it can’t, due to the fact that a majority of mainstream media owners explicitly prohibit any reference to anal sex in advertising.
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The computerized flat knitting machine is a double need […]
The computerized flat knitting machine is a double needle plate tongue knitting weaving loom. Its triangular device is like a set of plane cams. The needles of the knitting needles can enter the groove of the cam, move the triangle, force the knitting needle to move regularly in the needle groove of the needle plate, and pass the action of the needle hook and the tongue. The yarn can be woven into a knitted fabric. During the ascent of the knitting needle, the coil gradually withdraws from the needle hook, opens the needle tongue, and hangs the needle tongue and hangs on the needle bar; during the lowering process, the needle hook hooks the newly placed yarn and pulls it. Bending into a coil, while the original coil is pulled out of the needle hook, the new coil passes through the old coil, and is connected in series with the old coil, and a plurality of knitted knitting stitches are coupled to each other to form a knitted fabric.


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Skanska to Provide Construction Management Oversight
Skanska USA has been selected to work on the USD 111.7 million renovation and expansion of the University of Virginia’s historic Alderman Library. Located
at 160 McCormick Rd in Charlottesville in Virginia in USA, the effort to repair and replace many aspects of the existing library is the first major transformation since the library was constructed in 1938. The work will include a complete demolition of the 1967 addition, replacing it with a six-story concrete framed addition of approximately 125,000 square feet. The existing 100,307-square-foot library will also be renovated. The overall goal of the renovations is to adapt the historic building to meet the current and future needs of its users. The new design, by HBRA Architects, will create more open spaces and a stable environment that will be more conducive to the long-term preservation of library collections.
The renovations will include:
Renewal of building systems with all new infrastructures
An updated and expanded south entrance and a new highly accessible north entrance
Better utilization of space to improve way finding
A variety of environments for study, research, and social interaction
Restoration and optimization of historic characteristics such as the McGregor Room that houses the 11,000 volume collection owned by the Rare Book School
A much-improved environment for students and faculty in the humanities and social sciences to work with extensive and growing print collections
Enhanced facilities for the ongoing conservation and preservation of the print collections
Exterior and interior concourses connecting the Alderman and Clemons Libraries
Ample lighting to enhance the interior and make optimal use of existing light wells
The building will be completely vacated and all books and collections will be relocated for the entire project duration. Historical elements of the building such as windows, doors, paneling, wood floors, light fixtures, door hardware, etc. will either be removed and restored offsite, or restored in place.
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Joe Budden and Diddy sparked rumors that he’s joining the Revolt TV team sometimes this year. The rumors started after his appearance on the Revolt TV New Year special. Diddy and Joe Budden teased their upcoming partnership in a video posted on Revolt’s IG.
In the video, among other things, Diddy asked Joe Budden “Are you ready to get money with me? Are you ready to put this black excellence on a whole other platform?” The potential deal Joe Budden is looking at with Revolt is reportedly worth $5 million.
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Born in the south of the UK, Zabiela was plucked out of obscurity by Sasha a decade ago, beginning a career that has seen evolution from his early showy breakbeat work (which won him Muzik’s Best Bedroom Bedlam DJ 2001) to a more mature tech-house styling. A renowned gadget freak, recent gigs have seen him manipulating sounds with iPads, so look forward to technical geekdom coupled with the dancefloor nous
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First I would like to apologize for a post that i shared on my MySpace,Twitter and Facebook accounts asked people in it to get over the game results in the same night of game right before the massacre
Second I would like to give my sincere condolences to the dead and injuries' families
Third I would like to ask all the officers and recruits who are responsible for protecting the army barrack that the stadium is inside'where were you?'
Forth it's usual for Port Said's governor and director of security to attend El-Ahly Vs. El-Masry football matches,why not this time?
Fifth why did the stadium's light went off and the ambulances and the police disappear?
Sixth why most of the dead are from Ultras Ahlawy who go to protests and protect protesters?
Seventh where is the minister of interior?
Eighth why do the official way to deal with what happens remind us of Mubarak's time(where Egyptian's life=0)?
And finally February2nd is a sad day for Egyptians....victims of a train crash,drowning ship,battle of camels and Port Said stadium massacre,who's responsible for all this death and destruction?


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Indofood Hot And Sweet Chili Sauce 140ml
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Indofood Hot And Sweet Chili Sauce is a popular condiment in Indonesian cuisine. With its combination of heat and sweetness, it adds a delicious kick to a variety of dishes. This 140ml bottle of chili sauce is easy to use and convenient to have on hand for adding flavor to stir-fries, grilled meats, noodles, and more. Whether you want to spice up your favorite recipes or give your meals a touch of Indonesian flair, Indofood Hot And Sweet Chili Sauce is a must-have in any kitchen.
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Australian dried fruit growers are hopeful a reduction in global sultana production will stabilise domestic prices.
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BLOOMSBURG — Jazz vibraphonist and composer
General admission is $30 for the performance Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall.
Harris has been called “one of the most important young artists in jazz” by the Los Angeles Times. He has recorded five CDs, received the Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award and was nominated three times for a Grammy Award.
Harris has toured with well-known artists, including Wynton Marsalis and David Sanborn, as well as Kenny Barron and Kurt Elling, who appeared at BU last year as part of Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.
A graduate of Manhattan School of Music, he currently teaches at New York University. He tours worldwide with his band Blackout and the San Francisco Jazz Collective, performing in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the Sydney Opera House.
An hour prior to curtain at BU, Harris will present a workshop for percussion students and a pre-curtain talk, “The State of the Art of Jazz in America.”
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The Centre of Atmospheric Sciences is seeking an excellent scientist to work on a major UK air quality research project. The Integrated Research Observation System for Clean Air (OSCA) project is part of the UKRI Clean Air: Analysis and Solutions Programme that seeks to predict future changes in the sources, emissions and atmospheric processes responsible for air pollution. The role is to have responsibility for measurements of gas and particle pollutants at the Manchester Air Quality Supersite, an observatory maintained by the University of Manchester. You will be responsible for ensuring that the air quality supersite in Manchester operates continuously, the instruments are all maintained and regularly calibrated and serviced. You will carry out quality assurance of the data sets produced and deliver final data products to appropriate data centres. You will work with the data to address some of the key questions involving sources of air pollution in UK cities, including source apportionment of PM, ultrafine particle behaviour and quantification of secondary organic aerosol. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist with a strong interest in atmospheric air pollution measurements and a track record in data analysis who is keen to work in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary team.
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The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It Collects
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After the confirmation of authenticity of a golden imperial seal dating back to 1823, a Vietnamese inter-ministerial delegation and Paris-based auction house Millon have agreed to transfer it to the Vietnamese side.
The Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal (Photo: SGGP)
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a statement on November 14 that the sides agreed to carry out relevant legal process and procedures for the repatriation of the seal to Vietnam in accordance with the laws of both nations, in the spirit of their mutual understanding and the Vietnam-France friendship and relationship.
The ministry said it will make effort to complete the work as soon as possible.
Earlier, on October 19, Millon announced its auction of 329 antiquities, including two dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945) – a golden seal made in 1823 under the reign of King Minh Mang (1820 - 1841) and a golden bowl made under the reign of King Khai Dinh (1917 - 1925).
The inter-ministerial working delegation was formed shortly after in a bid to negotiate with Millon with regards to the seal’s authenticity and repatriation.
On the basis of collected evidence, verification through Millon-published information and images, and comparison with some golden seals of the Nguyen Dynasty being kept at some Vietnamese museums and relic sites, the seal supposed to be auctioned was confirmed to be the “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor) cast in 1823 under the reign of King Minh Mang.
After negotiation efforts, the Vietnamese representative and Millon reached an agreement on deferring the auction of the seal on October 31, with the auction house issuing an official statement about the removal of the item from the list of antiquities to be auctioned on the day.
According to the ministry’s Department of Cultural Heritage, the determination to repatriate the seal aims to not only recover lost antiquities and cultural heritages but also affirm the country’s stature and influence, helping affirm the Party and State’s viewpoint on preserving and bringing into play the cultural heritage values, develop an advanced culture deeply imbued with the national identity of Vietnam, and contribute to the world’s cultural heritage. This is highly meaningful to safeguarding the integrity of cultural heritage – an important issue that UNESCO pays great attention to in cultural heritage preservation, and also demonstrates Vietnam’s role in implementing the international conventions to which it is a party.

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In an interesting move, popular streaming service Netflix has developed a line of marijuana strains meant to be consumed with some of their most popular shows. According to a press release each of the new strains were “cultivated with the specific shows in mind, designed to complement each title based on their tone.” For example, …
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I resorted to the IHG app, which found me this Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill 11 miles away at a reasonable price on a busy night.
I wasn't expecting nothing other than hitting the sack but upon reaching the hotel, it was a pleasant surprise. This was a huge property with a dedicated concierge floor for IHG members.
The best part was in the morning. Upon checking out at 5.30 am, I realized the concierge breakfast wasnt open so went to the restaurant to have breakfast. Fatmir at the restaurant realized I was a IHG platinum member and proactively reached out to the Front Desk Manager to get me a voucher so I don't have to pay.
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Edmunds: Acceleration in the Tesla Model Y Is ‘Bonkers’
Tesla is jumping into the wildly popular SUV segment with another model in its portfolio, the 2020 Tesla Model Y. On par with its mainstream design, the Model Y is electric and full of upscale materials and touchpoints. It’s a little smaller than the existing Tesla Model X, and it’s one of the first electric luxury crossovers on the market.
The Edmunds reviewers recently took a Model Y for a spin, and they have plenty of details to share. Acceleration alone, in this luxury SUV, is absolutely “bonkers.” So, what did they mean by that, and will this latest addition to the Tesla lineup bring the luxury and value people want in an SUV?
What’s likable about the Tesla Model Y?
There’s plenty to like about the Tesla Model Y. Its Long Range model claims a range-topping 316 miles on a full charge. There is even a supercharger network for those long-distance drives. The seating offered is roomy and comfortable in both the front and back.
It’s a clean and simple design, made for a luxurious experience from the impressive sound to the all-glass roof. Consumers will appreciate the traditional doors – a contrast to the upward swinging rear doors on the Model X. It’s actually very similar in overall aesthetics to the popular Tesla Model 3.
Where the Edmunds experts suggest improvements
The Edmunds experts did find a few aspects that could use some attention. After all, the job of a reviewer is to find setbacks or non-favorite factors that might matter to car-buying consumers. One disappointment is the much later availability of the lower-priced, Standard Range model variation. Another issue noted with the Tesla Model Y – and it might be a deal-breaker – is the lack of connectivity platforms for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration.
What made them laugh?
When driving a traditional gas-powered vehicle, the drivetrains are designed to select the right gear based on the pressure you apply to the gas pedal. They downshift and sometimes pause before eventually accelerating. With Tesla’s luxury electric SUV, however, the pedal response is instantaneous.
So much so that the Edmunds folks said, “you press the accelerator pedal hard, you laugh.” This kind of quick response makes merging into fast-moving traffic nimble and easy. It also has the experts pretty excited to try the Performance trim of the Tesla Model Y, claiming to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is bringing value
The 2020 Tesla Model Y may be the first electric luxury crossover, but others are coming. BMW, Volvo, and Ford are all planning EV sport-utility rides soon. And, in the end, buying one will boil down to which presents the best overall value. The Model Y configuration that Edmunds tested costs $62,190. That price tag includes destination charges, a Performance Upgrade, the eye-catching red paint ($2,000), and Full Self-Driving Compatibility ($7,000).
It might sound expensive at first, but it costs less than many of its luxury gas-powered rivals, including the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63. A late-coming Standard Range will be here in 2021 for about $40,000. Overall, Edmunds thinks the Tesla Model Y is bringing plenty of value to the table.
Considering the popularity and success of the Tesla Model S and Model 3, Edmunds is predicting the 2020 Model Y to be yet another winner for the Tesla portfolio. It brings everything you’d expect from the innovative automaker, including EV range, performance, and technology. But this SUV is also bringing luxury, style, and gusto. If you’re into 21-inch wheels, sleek design, and an acceleration response that’s “bonkers,” you definitely need to test-drive the Tesla Model Y.


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Sri Lanka tea export earnings to hit record high
COLOMBO (AFP) – – Sri Lanka is expected to earn a record 1.4 billion dollars from its tea exports this year thanks to a bumper crop, an official said Thursday.
Tea, Sri Lanka’s biggest cash crop, earned 71.3 billion rupees (635 million dollars) in the first six months of 2010 compared with 58.2 billion rupees in the corresponding period last year.
“We are forecasting about 1.4 billion dollars in export earnings for this year. The fourth straight year to exceed a billion dollars in exports,” Sri Lanka Tea Board director general H.D. Hemaratne told AFP.
Often sold on overseas markets as “Ceylon tea,” the commodity earned 1.3 billion dollars in export sales in 2009, despite drought hitting production and shipments suffering from the effects of the global crash in 2008.
Tea shipments from January to June rose to 143.3 million from 134.5 million kilogrammes in the same period of 2009, the board said.
Russia and former Soviet republics are the largest markets for Sri Lankan tea, accounting for nearly a fifth of total exports, followed by the Middle East and North African buyers.
Hemaratne forecast leaf output to hit a record 320 million kilogrammes this year, helped by good weather, improved fertiliser use and an absence of labour unrest.
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Pulled together a handout with tips and tricks for using the Blendabilities alcohol-based markers, to be used in training my team on the basics of using and selling this fun new product. The thoughts were compiled from personal experience, training videos, and official printed materials on the topic.
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Rourkela: Two persons who had been accused
of being Maoists and involved in killing of a CITU leader
Thomas Munda in 2010, were acquitted by a local fast-track
court on Monday due to lack of evidence.
Fast track Judge Gopabandhu Patnaik acquitted Buas
Munda and Paulus Munda who were booked in the killing of
CITU leader Thomas Munda on January 27, 2010.
According to prosecution, both accused were arrested
by Koida police after Thomas Munda`s body was recovered from
railway track near Renjeda.
Thomas Munda was abducted by about 30 suspected Maoists
on January 27, 2010 from Kalta mines area and his body
was seized by police the next day.
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During Christmas 2010, Tivoli Amusement Park in Copenhagen lit up a street in the fashion of Nestles Quality Street.
We designed and delivered our Koch design Caramels & Cans into support the world famous Nestle brand.
The design process around Quality Street provided fun and excitement.
The idea was to create a street full of bright candy and cans so close to the real experience, which made for quite a challenge. One can’t just enlarge a caramel, so changes were made to the edges, folds, and form to create the correct shapes.
Despite the many colors, everything was designed to be environmentally friendly and with a green environment in consideration. The light source was LED and the materials were the most sustainable possible.


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Taking a brief break from finishing up the third book in the Magnolia Kelch series (no, I still don’t have an official release date other than Fall 2014 – sorry!) I thought a little Throwback Thursday fun was in order.
Below is the very, very first draft of NO PEACE FOR THE DAMNED’s prologue. And when I say very, very first draft, I’m talking spelling errors and over description – all the messy glory that was the first thing I had ever attempted to write.
So be kind, and enjoy. 🙂
The room was vast. Vast enough that if someone spoke too loudly, they might unconsciously wait for the beginnings of an echo. The opulently high ceilings were just this side of cavernous and the thick, dark curtained walls were embedded with a swirling design that hinted at movement underneath. Too vast for a bedroom. Or so most would think.
Dusk light snuck in through the floor-to-ceiling windows that made up the southern facing wall, leaving a cruel checker board pattern across the adjacent eastern wall. The room was cold as if the light and warmth it brought were both too scared to enter the room.
Magnus’ face was partially hidden in the lines of the checker board but his wide eyes were clear to his wife as he gazed down on the angelic newborn child.
Unexpected emotions filled his soul.
He had once heard fairy tales of fathers who beamed in wonderment at the first sight of their new child, an overwhelming sense of purpose or protectiveness, or even love, washing over them.
Magnus had never been one to tolerate such benign emotions.
Images of his other children swam through his mind. He recalled looking down on each of them for the first time, recognizing his regal brow or his strong jawline in those infant faces. He had beheld each of them not with love or pride, but with a sense of accomplishment. His line would continue. Another great success achieved.
But peering down at the glowing babe in his arms, still wet from the journey into the world, his breath caught suddenly in his throat. His stomach knotted in an unfamiliar sensation, tightening to the point of nausea. It was something he hadn’t felt since the decades before he and his brothers had created their monsterous empire. He felt fear.
The child’s beauty was beyond breath taking, beyond description. On one level, that had of course been expected. All of Magnus’ children were exceptionally, naturally beautiful. His sons, sculpted movie star handsome and his daughter had been known to cause runway models to turn away in self conscious shame.
This child was more. It was like this child was beauty itself.
But it was the power and not the beauty, the overwhelming vibrating power that radiated off the newborn that churned Magnus’ insides. The supernatural energy within the baby was so fiercely pure it actually poured out from its soul, causing the perfect infant’s skin to literally glow. It was like the sun shone only on this child.
It was just as his brother Maxwell had always warned. If Magnus sought to continue their potent line, a child could be created whose power would surpass them all. Power to threaten everything.
Magnus’ swallow burned against the lump in his throat.
The energy coming off this baby … the possibilities were endless. The power, limitless.
With stoic hands, Magnus woodenly placed the child back in his wife’s eager arms. As he did, the baby’s eyes blinked open.
Deep blue irises encompassed the pupil, drowning out nearly all the white around the edges. Those eyes, they were as vibrant as they were sharp. Those eyes had no need to search the room, no desire to take in the brightness of the world. Instead they controlled their focus the moment their lids parted. Those eyes, blue as the darkest part of the sea, looked directly into Magnus’ face.
He froze, held immobile by the overwhelming influence in those searing infant eyes.
There was no crying, no cooing. No expression at all. Just those eyes, holding in them a look, a wisdom that let Magnus know that this child knew exactly what he was, knew the fear inside him.
Magnus took a full minute to catch his breath. He was forced to call upon his own energy to tear himself away from the infant’s stare. That he had to pull from his supernatural powers to simply look away only burned the knowledge deeper within him.
With pained effort he shut his eyes tight then crossed the room on the doctor’s gasp. On the inhale he was at his wife’s bedside, by the exhale he was at the intricately carved door of his master suite, a framed shadow on the other side of the vast room. Magnus braced himself against the elaborate doorjamb for barely a moment before recovering himself. Only his wife would notice.
Head high in the stately posture he carried flawlessly, the back of his suit jacket was checker boarded as his face had been just moments ago. He paused long enough to address the enormous muscled guards keeping watch over the delivery.
“Kill them both.”
Magnus never turned back to his wife. He simply walked away, as he had walked away from so many other orders given, confident in its immediate execution. He walked away from his suite and took a deep, calming breath. Never again would he need to think on this moment.


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State of Oklahoma surpasses $1 billion in college savings assets
Oklahoma City – College savers in Oklahoma reached an important milestone prior to ringing in the New Year, eclipsing the $1 billion mark in savings for the first time.
The accomplishment was announced by officials with the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP), Oklahoma’s direct-sold college savings plan, and OklahomaDream 529, the state’s advisor-sold plan.
Following the conclusion of a very successful year-end holiday gifting marketing campaign, the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan achieved $850.7 million in assets on December 29, 2017, while the OklahomaDream 529 achieved $149.5 million in assets — the total edged past the $1 billion threshold.
“We want Oklahoma families to achieve the dream of a college education for their children and grandchildren, and we want to help our young college graduates not be saddled with crippling student loan debt,” said State Treasurer Ken Miller, board chair of the OCSP. “Plans like the OCSP and OklahomaDream are common-sense ways for Oklahoma families to save for college.
“These two plans are even more attractive to Oklahomans because both provide tax advantages, including the availability of an Oklahoma state income tax deduction. Surpassing the $1 billion mark in savings shows that Oklahomans understand the value of the plans and the importance of college savings.”
The OCSP is Oklahoma’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan. It is designed for families who want to direct their own 529 college savings accounts. The plan is managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. OklahomaDream is offered through financial advisors and is managed by Allianz Global Investors.
While assets and accounts in both plans increased in 2017 — indicating that Oklahomans are embracing college savings in growing numbers — Miller reminds account owners and those contemplating opening an account that higher education expenses approach in a blink of an eye. Once your child is 9 years old, they are half way to college.
While most states have a December contribution deadline to qualify for prior-year tax breaks, Oklahoma is among a short list that gives you until mid-April. Any contributions made up to this year’s April 17 tax deadline may be eligible for a deduction on 2017 Oklahoma tax returns.
“This is one of the great benefits of a 529 plan,” Miller said. “It’s not too late to open or contribution to your 529 account and earn a potential tax advantage.”
In addition, The OCSP is offering another incentive to current and future college savers. From Jan. 22-26, OCSP will hold the Seasons of Savings: Resolve to Save Giveaway on its Facebook page. One entrant in the giveaway will be selected at random to receive a prize of $529 toward an OCSP account. There is no purchase necessary to win, and full details can be found beginning Jan. 22 on the OCSP Facebook page.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Oklahoma College Savings Plan. Please visit www.ok4saving.org or call toll-free 1-877-654-7284 for a Plan Disclosure Booklet containing this and more information. Read it carefully.
Check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarships and protection from creditors for investing in its own 529 plan. Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.
Taxpayers should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. If the funds aren't used for qualified higher education expenses, a 10% penalty tax on earnings (as well as federal and state income taxes) may apply.
Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.
TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., Program Manager. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC, distributor and underwriter for the Oklahoma College Savings Plan.


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Hoping to spice up her college application with some extracurricular activities, Antonia volunteers to peer counsel one of her troubled classmates. Unfortunately, the school sees fit to pair her with Jazz, a scary, tattooed goth girl who looks like she eats kindergartners for breakfast. It seems the two girls couldn’t be more incompatible—yet, they actually have more in common than either of them realize. For example, both have trouble at home, though in differing degrees. While Jazz struggles to maintain her “goth” identity against her parents’ wishes, Antonia struggles to care for her severely depressed mother, as well as parent her two preschool-aged brothers. As the story unfolds around these two well-developed protagonists, the author addresses the elusive definition of “normal,” and encourages her teen readers to think twice before dismissing a peer based on physical appearance. There was no “objectionable” material like swearing or violence, though there is a very intense scene where Antonia’s mother is institutionalized for her depression, and her children are sent to live with a foster family until she “gets better.” At 196 pages, it's a quick read that will appeal to younger teens (ages 13-15) interested in realistic/urban fiction, and those seeking solace for troubled home situations.


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TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2014 /CNW/ – In the wake of the colossal Target security breach that compromised over 100 million customer accounts and may yet impact hundreds of thousands of Canadian consumers, the US banking and retail sectors are waging vocal fights to assign blame and pin responsibility on one another.
According to a Canadian expert, this is a flawed and short sighted approach that fails to adequately frame the problem, missing such critical factors as legislation, implementation and rapidly evolving threats. To protect payment card data and customer information, Canadian retailers must at minimum:
- Comply with Canadian privacy law
- Adhere to the PCI-DSS 3.0 standard
- Adopt EMV payment systems
- Employ intrusion detection technologies
- Conduct employee background checks
- Deploy physical security measures
Canadian retailers have a false sense of security
“Fundamentally, the Canadian retail sector is missing a critical backbone of security legislation and enforcement for breach notification. This has chilling economic consequences ranging from unavailable statistical information to insufficient investment in data protection” said Claudiu Popa, security author and Principal Risk Advisor with Informatica Security in Toronto. Companies have been tracking the same loss prevention and theft metrics for decades, but sophisticated breaches are now attacking large chains like Neiman Marcus, Target and potentially Michaels, another US retailer with a Canadian presence. “The focus on loss prevention and theft must be urgently supplemented with adequate investment in privacy and security measures. Information, especially customer data, is more important and damaging than the theft of tangible goods” added Popa.
The company urges Canadian retailers, banks, transactional processors and insurance companies to use these measures and conduct more stringent security reviews or penetration tests to get ahead of emerging threats.
About Informatica Corporation:
Informatica Security is Canada’s first Information Risk Assurance as a Service (RaaS) company and only provider of the Verify™ Assurance Pack, a corporate self-assessment including security (PCI-DSS 3.0), privacy (PIPEDA) and anti-spam (CASL) compliance resources for retail and other sectors. Certified Risk Advisors provide security reviews, penetration testing and trustmarks to Canadian organizations that demonstrate awareness, responsibility and verifiably secure practices.
SOURCE: Informatica Security Corporation
For further information: For commentary and media interviews contact: Claudiu Popa, CEO, Informatica Corporation, email: [email protected], web: www.SecurityandPrivacy.ca, Twitter @datarisk, 1 Yonge St. Toronto, Canada, 416-431-9012

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Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in SYRB condo interior design services. More and more people are looking for ways to make their homes more eco-friendly, and sustainable interior design is excellent. This blog post will discuss ten ways to incorporate sustainable design into your home!
Ten Ways to Incorporate Sustainable Design Into Your Home:
Sustainable design is all about creating a healthy and eco-friendly environment. Therefore, using sustainable materials, furniture, and appliances in your home is essential to help reduce your carbon footprint. Here are eight ways you can incorporate sustainable interior design into your home:
1. Use energy-efficient lighting:
One way to make your home more sustainable is to use energy-efficient lighting fixtures. LED bulbs are great because they last longer and use less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs. You can also install solar-powered or motion sensor lights to reduce energy consumption.
2. Choose environmentally friendly paint:
When painting your walls, look for paints that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These paints are better for your health and the environment.
3. Install sustainable flooring:
Many sustainable flooring options are available today, including bamboo, cork, and linoleum. These materials are environmentally friendly and durable.
4. Buy recycled or upcycled furniture:
When shopping for furniture, look for pieces made from recycled or upcycled materials. You can find various sustainable furniture options online or at local thrift stores.
5. Use natural fabrics:
If you’re looking for eco-friendly fabrics, choose ones made from natural fibers like organic cotton or linen. Avoid synthetic fabrics like polyester or nylon, which are petroleum-based and not biodegradable.
6. Add houseplants:
Houseplants are not only beautiful, but they also purify the air and help improve indoor air quality. Place some plants in your home to create a more sustainable environment.
7. Use sustainable home décor:
There are many ways to decorate your home sustainably. Look for décor items made from recycled materials or second-hand items. You can also DIY your decorations using eco-friendly materials.
8. Reduce water consumption:
Finally, reducing water consumption is one of the best ways to make your home more sustainable. This can be done by installing low-flow faucets and showerheads, fixing leaks, and only running full loads of laundry.
9. Avoid using plastic:
One way to make your home more sustainable is to avoid using plastic. This includes avoiding single-use plastics like straws, water bottles, and grocery bags. You can also look for alternatives to plastic items in your home, such as glass or metal containers.
Another way to reduce your environmental impact is to compost your food scraps. This will help reduce methane emissions from landfills and can be used as a natural fertilizer for your plants. You can either start your compost pile or use a commercial composting service.
The End Note:
Following these tips can easily incorporate sustainable interior design into your home. Sustainability is essential for both the environment and your health, so consider it when making changes to your home.

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Killed by Kindness: Virginia Woolf, the Art of Letters, the Birth and Death of Photography, and the Fate of Every Technology
By Maria Popova
At its dawn, every technology — like every new love — is aglow with the exhilaration of endless possibility. Its dark sides and eventual demise are unfathomable to the wildly optimistic psyche of the besotted, and besotted we invariably are with each new medium that sweeps across the landscape of culture with the forceful promise of a revolution.
The polymath John Herschel, nephew of the trailblazing astronomer Caroline Herschel, coined the word photography in 1839 in his correspondence with Henry Fox Talbot — a onetime aspiring artist turned amateur inventor. (The invention of photography and how the new technology revolutionized both art and science occupies Chapter 14 of Figuring, titled “Shadowing the Light of Immortality,” from which this essay is adapted.) For several years, Talbot had been experimenting with techniques for transmuting the impermanence of light and shadow into permanent prints on paper coated with receptive chemicals. But his images failed to last — exposed to natural light, the prints faded over time. Just as he finally perfected the process with help from Herschel, who had proposed using a sodium thiosulfate coating to make the images more permanent, Talbot got word that a French rival by the name of Louis Daguerre had devised an image-making process, which he had named after himself and was planning on presenting at a joint meeting of the Academy of Sciences and the Académie des Beaux Arts in Paris on January 7.
Talbot realized that the revolution he had spent years planning was already afoot and might have another leader. He wrote to Herschel frantically in the last week of January that he must present his own findings before the Royal Society, for “no time ought to be lost, the Parisian invention having got the start of 3 weeks.” He scrambled to rally excitement for his “art of photogenic drawing.”
In a letter of February 28, 1839, Herschel objected to the term “photogeny” to describe Talbot’s new image-making process, noting that it “recalls Van Mons’s exploded theories of thermogen & photogen.” This associative defect, Herschel argued, is amplified by the word’s poetic deficiencies: “It also lends itself to no inflexions & is not analogous with Litho & Chalcography.” Instead, Herschel proposed “photography.” On March 12, he read before the Royal Society a paper titled “Note on the Art of Photography or the Application of the Chemical Rays of Light to the Purposes of Pictorial Representation” — the first public utterance of the word photography.
A quarter century later, an Indian-born Englishwoman by the name of Julia Margaret Cameron pioneered soft-focus photographic portraiture after receiving a camera as a fiftieth-birthday gift from her son. Cameron photographed some of the most prominent figures of her day, including Charles Darwin, Robert Browning, Alfred Tennyson, Alice Liddell (the real-life girl who inspired Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland), and Herschel himself. In 1926, Virginia Woolf — whose mother was Cameron’s cousin and favorite photographic subject — published a posthumous volume of Cameron’s photographs under her own independent Hogarth Press imprint. She prefaced the monograph with a biographical sketch of her great-aunt, who had died before Woolf’s birth and whom she had gotten to know primarily through family anecdotes and letters.
Woolf, who cherished letters “the humane art,” writes:
The Victorian age killed the art of letter writing by kindness: it was only too easy to catch the post. A lady sitting down at her desk a hundred years before had not only certain ideals of logic and restraint before her, but the knowledge that a letter which cost so much money to send and excited so much interest to receive was worth time and trouble. With Ruskin and Carlyle in power, a penny post to stimulate, a gardener, a gardener’s boy, and a galloping donkey to catch up the overflow of inspiration, restraint was unnecessary and emotion more to a lady’s credit, perhaps, than common sense. Thus to dip into the private letters of the Victorian age is to be immersed in the joys and sorrows of enormous families, to share their whooping coughs and colds and misadventures, day by day, indeed hour by hour.
Woolf’s point applies not only to letter writing but to the very medium celebrated by the book in which her essay appears, and in fact to every technology that ever was and ever will be. She couldn’t have — or could she have? — envisioned what would become of photography as the technology became commonplace over the coming decades, much less what digital photography would bring. But her insight holds true — the easier it becomes to convey a message in a certain medium, the less selective we grow about what that message contains, and soon we are conveying the trifles and banalities of our day-to-day life, simply because it is effortless to fill the page (or feed, or screen, or whatever medium comes next). Letters about lunch items have been supplanted by Instagram photographs of lunch items, to which we apply the ready-made filters that have purported to supplant the artistry of light, shadow, and composition. The art of photography, too, is being killed by kindness.
For more excerpts from Figuring, drink in Emily Dickinson’s stunning letters to her great love and lifelong muse, her editor’s advice on writing, Nobel-winning physicist Wolfgang Pauli on science, spirit, and our search for meaning, the story of how the forgotten sculptor Harriet Hosmer paved the way for women in art, and Moby-Dick author Herman Melville’s passionate and heartbreaking love letters to his literary idol and neighbor Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Published April 3, 2019


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Oxalates and calcium are the main components of almost 80% of kidney stones. Therefore, people prone to kidney stones, and those with the family history of oxalate kidney stones are advised to lower the amount of oxalates they are taking with their food, in order to prevent kidney problems.
Some products contain more oxalates than the other. Milk and dairy products, meat, sweets and even some fruits and vegetables are very low in oxalates and can be safely used.
Oxalate diet comprises of proper hydration and food low in oxalates. As calcium is the other component of kidney stones, patients are advised to limit the amount of food rich in this mineral.
Dairy Products in Low Oxalate Menu
Milk, nonfat yogurt, buttermilk and cheese are very low in oxalates, and people concerned about their kidneys can eat these products without worries. However, because these products contain calcium, it’s best to take them in moderate amounts.
Allowed Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits advised for people worried about kidney stones are: plums, grapes, apples (peeled), but also cantaloupe and watermelon. Papaya and mangoes are also on the list of allowed fruits.
Some vegetables contain low amounts of oxalates. If you are experiencing some kidney-related problems, nutritionists advise using: zucchini squash, white cabbage, peeled cucumber or frozen green peas. Alfalfa sprouts, found in better supermarkets or healthy food stores are also recommended vegetables. Try to stay away from: green peas, spinach, kale or potatoes, because these vegetables are proven to cause recurrence of kidney stones in some patients.
Low Oxalate Meat Products
Low oxalate menu may include lean chicken and pork, turkey and lamb meat. You don’t have to worry that these meats would compromise your diet, because they are very low in oxalates. Eggs are also high on the list of food recommended for kidney stones patients. However, don’t eat sardines. These fish are proven to contain high amounts of oxalates and won’t be good for your kidneys.
Can You Eat Sweets on Low Oxalate Diet
Nutritionists say you can, but choose carefully. You can take a tablespoon (and no more) of jams and jellies to satisfy your sweet tooth, or sweeten something with a little bit of honey or pure maple syrup. Don’t reach for sponge or fruit cakes or marmalades in the supermarket, since you shouldn’t eat these products. Chocolate and cocoa powder were also tested and found to contain high amounts of oxalate. Because of that, people worried about kidney stones should not use any products made with chocolate.

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Next in Leamington town centre is set to close
Major highstreet retailer Next will close its store in the Parade in Leamington with the premises set to be refurbished and used for a combination of purposes.
Hampshire Pension Fund C/O Cbre Global Investors has made an application to Warwick District Council for planning permission and listed building consent at numbers 44/46 The Parade for change of use of part of the ground and first floor from Class A1 - retail - use to flexible Class A1/A3 use - retail or a restaurant or cafe - and change of use of part of the ground and first floor and all of the second and third floors to residential use.
Meanwhile Next, which has a larger store at the Leamington Shopping Park on the outskirts of the town, has confirmed it will be closing the branch in the Parade.
In a brief statement a spokeswoman for company said: “I can confirm that this store will be closing; no permanent jobs will be lost due to this as all staff are being offered roles at nearby stores.”
The branch has been a fixture of Leamington’s town centre retail scene for several years with next being noted for its big Boxing day sales which start in the early hours of the morning with customers queuing before the doors open to grab bargains.
Its previous neighbour Burton Menswear and Dorothy Perkins. formerly located at 48/50 The Parade, have recently made way for a bank.
In regard to the building itself, which is on the junction on The Parade and Warwick Street, a heritage statement has been published on behalf of the applicant by Dr Gillian Scott of Archeological Research Services Ltd.
She has said: “Numbers 44/46 Parade and 63 and 64 Warwick Street are all Grade II Listed Buildings which confirm that they are of ‘special interest’ as defined by Historic England, although Grade II Listing is the lowest grade of national designation.
“It should be noted that Number 62 Warwick Street was listed due to its group value with the other buildings as it is part of the historic street pattern and therefore contributes to the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area.
“The building does not contain any internal features of note and its external appearance is largely uninspiring.”


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|Covidien gained Canadian approval for its Solitaire FR device.--Courtesy of Covidien|
Covidien ($COV) may have U.S. and regulatory approvals in place for its Solitaire FR, a clot-retrieval device meant to restore blood flow to the brain for patients with acute ischemic strokes. But the company is plowing ahead with a large post-approval study to gather more data on treatment and outcomes.
Up to 800 patients will enroll in the SWIFT PRIME trial in 60 centers around the world, though the trial enrolled its first patient at the University of Buffalo. The randomized controlled trial will examine treating acute ischemic stroke patients treated with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator alone, or in combination with Solitaire FR. Solitaire FR is a stent-based technology that won 510(k) clearance in the U.S. last year, Canadian and Brazilian approvals within the last several months and a CE mark in 2009.
Covidien said the trial will show that the Solitaire FR works better than earlier iterations as far as restoring blood flow to a patient's brain and removing clots before they cause lasting damage, in a procedure known as a mechanical thrombectomy.
Medical device companies typically conduct lengthy studies even after obtaining a device approval. Sometimes, post-marketing trials are a requirement of regulatory approval in the U.S. and elsewhere. But device makers often pursue them anyway because longer-term or wider-use data isn't often available before approval. That new information can help modify a product's use, reinforce its approval status or even support pursuit of a wider indication.
Additionally, Covidien's pursuit of added data will also help it sell the device in the face of some powerful market statistics. The company cites American Heart Association statistics, for example, that note acute ischemic stroke is the major cause of disability in the U.S., and the fourth most common cause of death in the country.
- read the release
Covidien gets Canadian nod for stroke-treating Solitaire
Covidien gets Brazilian approval for stroke device
Neuravi reels in $6.5M Series A for stroke treatment device

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Senior Training Fellow - Respiratory Medicine
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
This job is now closed
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the Respiratory Medicine team working at Royal Stoke University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with Respiratory illnesses.
The successful candidates will complement the 21 Respiratory Consultant's and 10 SpRs (training and non-training) expertise working in this speciality. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with Respiratory illnesses.
The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease and non-invasive ventilation. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 115 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests.
**Night shifts and on call's are included in this rota and applications for MTI can be considered**
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Role SummaryThis post is not recognised as a formal training slot. However, the training opportunities will be the same as the other registrar level doctors within Respiratory Medicine
To participate in the provision of general and specialist respiratory services (inpatient and outpatient)To assist in ward management including electronic dischargesTo contribute to the training of junior medical staffTo assist in the undertaking of full clinical computerised audit within the department.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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The Ford Mustang is arguably the most important - and most popular - American-made sports car of all time. The Coyote V8 engine proved to the world that Ford was serious about raising the bar, and its introduction in 2011 rocked the world as the Mustang was now available with more than 400 horsepower in the base GT. Rock this iconic powerplant on this high-quality pre-shrunk cotton tee. Please wash inside out to preserve the graphic. Get to know your new favorite tee—it's super smooth, super comfortable, and made from a cotton touch polyester jersey that won't fade after washing.
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OSU Libraries and Oregon Explorer Update
By Bonnie Avery, Natural Resources Librarian
OSU Libraries’ services and Oregon Explorer TM
This summer look for entries on OSU Libraries’ services and its Oregon Explorer TM endeavors on alternate months. If you have suggestions about any topics you think might be helpful, feel free to contact me at: bonnie . avery (at) oregonstate . edu
Changes this year at the Library
The library is changing fast thanks to the University Librarian Karyle Butcher’s enthusiasm for supporting new ideas and an influx of new librarians who work hard to take her up on this support.
- Initiated document delivery of journal articles to faculty on campus,
- Began the migration of the Oregon Explorer portals to an open source software,
- Ran a successful pilot project of 24 hours (Sunday-Thursday) service during spring term, supported in part by ASOSU,
- Added “text-a-librarian” reference service in addition to our usual chat, email and walk-up service,
- Arranged for patron access to many more e-books
- The search box on the library home page was revamped and is far more useful for one stop searching across our e-journal content.
- And more...
OSU’s institutional repository of digital documents
Thanks in no small part to the contributions from Extension and Experiment Station Publications and Forestry Communications, the ScholarsArchive@OSU, OSU’s institutional repository of digital documents has grown this year and is ranked 23rd of 400 worldwide (see all institutions at: http://repositories.webometrics.info/top400_rep.asp). More about this next month! Meanwhile, give it a try and let us know what you think.