This document discusses Ian Anstice's experience starting and running the blog Public Libraries News. It began in 2010 with the goal of providing current awareness about public libraries after Ian noticed a lack of information sharing. Over time, the blog expanded its readership and influence. Key lessons Ian learned include focusing on facts, acknowledging limitations, and showing multiple perspectives to remain objective. While demanding to maintain alongside his library job and family, Ian finds the blog rewarding by facilitating important discussions about libraries' role and future.
This document provides a first-timer's guide to building an election campaign. It outlines key aspects to consider such as identifying the campaign's focus, developing a campaign identity, deciding on communication channels, and creating a timeline of activities. The guide recommends starting with research, leveraging existing relationships, and setting objectives that fit available time and resources. It also stresses the importance of trying different tactics and learning from the experience.
General psychology is the study of basic principles, problems and methods underlying the science of psychology, including human development, emotions, motivation, learning, senses, perception, thinking, memory, intelligence and information processing. The history of psychology began with ancient Greeks and Egyptians and developed into an independent scientific discipline in the late 19th century in Germany and the US. Major contributors included Wilhelm Wundt, who founded the first psychology laboratory; William James, the American father of pragmatism; and Ivan Pavlov, who developed classical conditioning. Psychology aims to understand behavior and mental processes through perspectives like behaviorism, cognitive science and more to gain insights applicable to various fields.
The document discusses consideration of a special election on May 6, 2017 in Alamo Heights, Texas to vote on increasing the local sales and use tax for street improvements. It provides background on a new state law that authorizes cities to hold elections to reallocate sales tax revenue for purposes like street maintenance. The city is considering options to increase the sales tax by an additional 0.25% either into the general fund or dedicated to street maintenance, which would require voter reauthorization every 4 years. It also provides fiscal impact estimates of previous years' 0.25% sales tax revenue dedicated to street maintenance.
Música criolla is a genre of Peruvian music that blends African, European, and Andean influences. It originated from the music created by African slaves during colonial times and incorporates rhythms like festejo and landó played with Spanish and indigenous instruments. While largely a private genre among black communities until the 1950s, efforts by scholars and performers have brought música criolla, including the popular marinera national dance, to wider audiences both in Peru and worldwide.
This document discusses Ian Anstice's experience starting and running the blog Public Libraries News. It began in 2010 with the goal of providing current awareness about public libraries after Ian noticed a lack of information sharing. Over time, the blog expanded its readership and influence. Key lessons Ian learned include focusing on facts, acknowledging limitations, and showing multiple perspectives to remain objective. While demanding to maintain alongside his library job and family, Ian finds the blog rewarding by facilitating important discussions about libraries' role and future.
This document provides a first-timer's guide to building an election campaign. It outlines key aspects to consider such as identifying the campaign's focus, developing a campaign identity, deciding on communication channels, and creating a timeline of activities. The guide recommends starting with research, leveraging existing relationships, and setting objectives that fit available time and resources. It also stresses the importance of trying different tactics and learning from the experience.
General psychology is the study of basic principles, problems and methods underlying the science of psychology, including human development, emotions, motivation, learning, senses, perception, thinking, memory, intelligence and information processing. The history of psychology began with ancient Greeks and Egyptians and developed into an independent scientific discipline in the late 19th century in Germany and the US. Major contributors included Wilhelm Wundt, who founded the first psychology laboratory; William James, the American father of pragmatism; and Ivan Pavlov, who developed classical conditioning. Psychology aims to understand behavior and mental processes through perspectives like behaviorism, cognitive science and more to gain insights applicable to various fields.
The document discusses consideration of a special election on May 6, 2017 in Alamo Heights, Texas to vote on increasing the local sales and use tax for street improvements. It provides background on a new state law that authorizes cities to hold elections to reallocate sales tax revenue for purposes like street maintenance. The city is considering options to increase the sales tax by an additional 0.25% either into the general fund or dedicated to street maintenance, which would require voter reauthorization every 4 years. It also provides fiscal impact estimates of previous years' 0.25% sales tax revenue dedicated to street maintenance.
Música criolla is a genre of Peruvian music that blends African, European, and Andean influences. It originated from the music created by African slaves during colonial times and incorporates rhythms like festejo and landó played with Spanish and indigenous instruments. While largely a private genre among black communities until the 1950s, efforts by scholars and performers have brought música criolla, including the popular marinera national dance, to wider audiences both in Peru and worldwide.
Amina Shah: Towards a National Strategy for Public Libraries in ScotlandCILIPScotland
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The Public Works Director will present plans from Via Transit to construct additional bus shelters along Broadway and Austin Highway, and perform work around the historic trolley stop at Broadway and Patterson to increase accessibility. Via Transit and TxDOT plan to add wheelchair landings and extend the trolley island to serve as a sidewalk, while the city will analyze potential impacts to vehicle traffic from restricting the turn lane.
Automated Conference Scheduling for Evolution 2014.Prashanti Manda
A project to automatically create a schedule for the Evolution 2014 conference. Topic modeling and optimization algorithms were used to create a schedule that has similar talks in the same session while putting dissimilar talks in concurrent sessions.
Boost fish attractants are designed to attract more fish to fishermen without the hassle of traditional chumming. The pellets can be broadcast over a large area to create a "hot zone" feeding frenzy, while the slow-dissolve dock blocks provide a continual feeding zone for up to 48 hours. By igniting the area with pellets and maintaining it with a dock block, fishermen can attract numerous species of hungry fish to their location and enjoy increased catch rates with minimal effort.
The document is an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement between the City of San Antonio and Bexar County regarding participation in Bexar County's HALT Flood Warning System. The agreement is substantially the same as previously presented, except two warning stations have been moved from Olmos Park into San Antonio. The City of Alamo Heights will be responsible for maintaining two warning beacon stations and the master control station after a one-year warranty. Annual maintenance is estimated to cost $1,000-$1,400, with additional contingency funds recommended.
The document is an intent to develop proposal for 220 Grove Place presented to the City Council. It outlines plans to demolish an existing single family home on two lots totaling 0.30 acres that are zoned MF-D and construct a 3-story, 35-foot tall, 4-unit single-family attached residential project that meets the zoning regulations for parking, height, setbacks, and density. A tentative timeline is provided for preliminary reviews by the Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission with final reviews and approvals planned for City Council in September 2016.
The document summarizes a staff report on concerns about through truck traffic on residential streets in the city. Vehicle and speed surveys were conducted on several streets that found large trucks using the roads. The report proposes an ordinance restricting medium and heavy trucks over 10,000 pounds from specific residential streets, with exceptions for certain vehicles. It would add six streets to an existing "No Thru Trucks" schedule and require signage at intersections notifying of the restrictions. While one street had higher traffic, staff believed it could still accommodate large truck deliveries. The report was seeking council discussion on the proposed ordinance changes.
The document presents an intent to develop a 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 127 Marcia Place. The 0.23 acre lot is currently zoned for medium density family development and contains an existing single family home to be demolished. The proposed development would include single-family attached units over a single level of parking and requires approval through the city's architectural review board, planning and zoning commission, and city council.
This document provides guidance on communicating effectively with political committees in Northern Ireland. It discusses the types and roles of committees, how to engage with their work programs and inquiries, and tips for effective communication. Committees gather evidence through written submissions, oral testimony, and petitions from the public. When responding to a call for evidence, be concise, clear in your positions, and submit on time. The goal is to strategically engage committees through reason and direct language to influence their policy scrutiny and lawmaking roles.
The document describes a project using Minecraft to engage disadvantaged children aged 7-12 in digital creativity and inclusion activities at libraries. Two groups of children built virtual representations of local landmarks in Bo'ness, Scotland in Minecraft. Outcomes for the children included improved ICT, communication, teamwork and literacy skills. Issues with project management, finances and staffing were noted. Future plans included presenting the project to other libraries and continuing to engage reluctant readers.
The document summarizes a proposed ordinance ordering a special election on November 8, 2016 for Alamo Heights citizens to vote on issuing $12 million in general obligation bonds. The funds would go towards capital street improvement projects like milling and overlaying streets, reconstructing seven streets with new curbs and sidewalks. A tax rate analysis shows the property tax rate would not increase until 2018 and later decrease. Maps show the locations of proposed street work. The document provides details on the election process and notes that general obligation bond elections are allowed under Texas law.
The applicant is seeking approval to demolish 100% of the existing main structure located at 535 Alta Ave. The 2,300 square foot home was built in 1941. The Architectural Review Board considered the request, found no significance in the existing structure, and recommended approval of the demolition request.
This document discusses how sharing digital heritage resources can enhance community engagement. It highlights partnerships between organizations that are working to make cultural collections accessible online for education and to engage the public. Examples mentioned include sharing poetry, historical photographs and documents, stories about places and people, and collections from museums, archives and local communities. The goal is to build a national digital collection that promotes learning and brings hidden cultural resources to light.
How to increase revenue in your business - a formulaPatty K
The document outlines a formula for increasing revenue: clients x transactions x price = revenue. It explains that revenue is the amount of money made before expenses and is the "top line" figure. It then demonstrates how increasing the number of clients, number of transactions per client, or price per transaction can each independently increase revenue. The key is to focus on getting more clients through improved sales and marketing, selling more to existing clients through additional services or products, or raising prices by adding value. The greatest revenue increases come from combining approaches to increase multiple factors in the formula simultaneously.
Amina Shah: Towards a National Strategy for Public Libraries in ScotlandCILIPScotland
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The Public Works Director will present plans from Via Transit to construct additional bus shelters along Broadway and Austin Highway, and perform work around the historic trolley stop at Broadway and Patterson to increase accessibility. Via Transit and TxDOT plan to add wheelchair landings and extend the trolley island to serve as a sidewalk, while the city will analyze potential impacts to vehicle traffic from restricting the turn lane.
Automated Conference Scheduling for Evolution 2014.Prashanti Manda
A project to automatically create a schedule for the Evolution 2014 conference. Topic modeling and optimization algorithms were used to create a schedule that has similar talks in the same session while putting dissimilar talks in concurrent sessions.
Boost fish attractants are designed to attract more fish to fishermen without the hassle of traditional chumming. The pellets can be broadcast over a large area to create a "hot zone" feeding frenzy, while the slow-dissolve dock blocks provide a continual feeding zone for up to 48 hours. By igniting the area with pellets and maintaining it with a dock block, fishermen can attract numerous species of hungry fish to their location and enjoy increased catch rates with minimal effort.
The document is an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement between the City of San Antonio and Bexar County regarding participation in Bexar County's HALT Flood Warning System. The agreement is substantially the same as previously presented, except two warning stations have been moved from Olmos Park into San Antonio. The City of Alamo Heights will be responsible for maintaining two warning beacon stations and the master control station after a one-year warranty. Annual maintenance is estimated to cost $1,000-$1,400, with additional contingency funds recommended.
The document is an intent to develop proposal for 220 Grove Place presented to the City Council. It outlines plans to demolish an existing single family home on two lots totaling 0.30 acres that are zoned MF-D and construct a 3-story, 35-foot tall, 4-unit single-family attached residential project that meets the zoning regulations for parking, height, setbacks, and density. A tentative timeline is provided for preliminary reviews by the Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission with final reviews and approvals planned for City Council in September 2016.
The document summarizes a staff report on concerns about through truck traffic on residential streets in the city. Vehicle and speed surveys were conducted on several streets that found large trucks using the roads. The report proposes an ordinance restricting medium and heavy trucks over 10,000 pounds from specific residential streets, with exceptions for certain vehicles. It would add six streets to an existing "No Thru Trucks" schedule and require signage at intersections notifying of the restrictions. While one street had higher traffic, staff believed it could still accommodate large truck deliveries. The report was seeking council discussion on the proposed ordinance changes.
The document presents an intent to develop a 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 127 Marcia Place. The 0.23 acre lot is currently zoned for medium density family development and contains an existing single family home to be demolished. The proposed development would include single-family attached units over a single level of parking and requires approval through the city's architectural review board, planning and zoning commission, and city council.
This document provides guidance on communicating effectively with political committees in Northern Ireland. It discusses the types and roles of committees, how to engage with their work programs and inquiries, and tips for effective communication. Committees gather evidence through written submissions, oral testimony, and petitions from the public. When responding to a call for evidence, be concise, clear in your positions, and submit on time. The goal is to strategically engage committees through reason and direct language to influence their policy scrutiny and lawmaking roles.
The document describes a project using Minecraft to engage disadvantaged children aged 7-12 in digital creativity and inclusion activities at libraries. Two groups of children built virtual representations of local landmarks in Bo'ness, Scotland in Minecraft. Outcomes for the children included improved ICT, communication, teamwork and literacy skills. Issues with project management, finances and staffing were noted. Future plans included presenting the project to other libraries and continuing to engage reluctant readers.
The document summarizes a proposed ordinance ordering a special election on November 8, 2016 for Alamo Heights citizens to vote on issuing $12 million in general obligation bonds. The funds would go towards capital street improvement projects like milling and overlaying streets, reconstructing seven streets with new curbs and sidewalks. A tax rate analysis shows the property tax rate would not increase until 2018 and later decrease. Maps show the locations of proposed street work. The document provides details on the election process and notes that general obligation bond elections are allowed under Texas law.
The applicant is seeking approval to demolish 100% of the existing main structure located at 535 Alta Ave. The 2,300 square foot home was built in 1941. The Architectural Review Board considered the request, found no significance in the existing structure, and recommended approval of the demolition request.
This document discusses how sharing digital heritage resources can enhance community engagement. It highlights partnerships between organizations that are working to make cultural collections accessible online for education and to engage the public. Examples mentioned include sharing poetry, historical photographs and documents, stories about places and people, and collections from museums, archives and local communities. The goal is to build a national digital collection that promotes learning and brings hidden cultural resources to light.
How to increase revenue in your business - a formulaPatty K
The document outlines a formula for increasing revenue: clients x transactions x price = revenue. It explains that revenue is the amount of money made before expenses and is the "top line" figure. It then demonstrates how increasing the number of clients, number of transactions per client, or price per transaction can each independently increase revenue. The key is to focus on getting more clients through improved sales and marketing, selling more to existing clients through additional services or products, or raising prices by adding value. The greatest revenue increases come from combining approaches to increase multiple factors in the formula simultaneously.