This document provides instructions for measuring and calculating the necessary length of electric roof de-icing cable for different roof sections. It includes a catalog of cable options with varying lengths and wattages. The document outlines how to measure roof dimensions, calculate cable length multipliers based on overhang depth, and select the appropriate cable length option to order.
This article discusses iPhone addiction and provides a quiz to help readers determine if they are addicted to their iPhone. The quiz consists of 10 questions about iPhone usage habits and behaviors to gauge level of addiction. Upon completion, the reader is provided an assessment of whether they have a mild, moderate or severe iPhone addiction based on their answers.
Personal branding involves communicating your unique strengths and value to employers and clients. It marks individuals and their careers as brands, like well-known personalities such as Richard Branson, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey. Personal branding is based on authenticity, focusing on genuine strengths and passions, rather than image management which can project a spin or something not real. Benefits of personal branding include offering a unique value, increasing credibility, branding as an expert, and countering negative publicity. Personal branding can be useful for professionals, senior managers, entrepreneurs, and students seeking long-term goals. It utilizes both digital and offline tools and generally takes one to three years to successfully create a personal brand.
This home has undergone over $500,000 in renovations, including new carpeting, wood flooring, and tile. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded cherry cabinets, island, and stainless steel appliances. The huge master bath and second master are well-appointed. There are three informal living areas, including a family room with fireplace, game room with pool table, and sunroom with surround sound. The home sits on 0.7 acres with oak trees, a gazebo, shed, and room for a pool.
Nov 12 open door special needs storytime conversation sparkshjketron
The document discusses the development of a storytime program at the Loudoun County Public Library in Virginia for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides background on ASD, noting that over 2 million individuals in the US are affected. The library created "sensory storytimes" incorporating activities involving the senses to supplement literacy development for these children in a supportive environment. Key aspects of the program include use of sensory materials, structured routines, community partnerships and feedback from parents that the program is a welcomed resource.
Heather took a trip to Dongguan, Guangdong, China where she stayed at the Dongguan International Exhibition Hotel. The hotel emphasized fire safety and her room had fresh fruit and bottled water delivered daily. During her stay, she visited Dongguan City Library and was impressed by the children's library, bookmobile, and emphasis on programs. She also attended the Chinese Library Association Conference and Children's Services Conference, presenting on her library's special needs storytime. In her free time, Heather explored local parks, museums, and shopping areas, observing daily life and hard work in Dongguan.
Value of public libraries in today's world ihjketron
Public libraries provide immense value according to recent surveys. Parents place a strong value on libraries instilling a love of reading in children and providing access to knowledge and resources unavailable elsewhere. Surveys found that 84% of parents believe libraries instill a love of reading and over 75% of children use the library for schoolwork. While many use traditional services like borrowing books, over 60% of parents want innovative technology services. Public libraries are bridging the digital divide and ensuring all, including low-income parents, can participate in an increasingly digital world.
The document provides details from a trip to Iceland in June 2010. It describes the flight to Iceland, checking into the Hotel Cabin and its excellent views. It then discusses exploring Reykjavik, including attending the National Day ceremony, visiting museums and churches, and seeing landmarks like the Peace House and sculptures. The highlights give a sense of Iceland's natural beauty, history, and culture.
This document provides instructions for measuring and calculating the necessary length of electric roof de-icing cable for different roof sections. It includes a catalog of cable options with varying lengths and wattages. The document outlines how to measure roof dimensions, calculate cable length multipliers based on overhang depth, and select the appropriate cable length option to order.
This article discusses iPhone addiction and provides a quiz to help readers determine if they are addicted to their iPhone. The quiz consists of 10 questions about iPhone usage habits and behaviors to gauge level of addiction. Upon completion, the reader is provided an assessment of whether they have a mild, moderate or severe iPhone addiction based on their answers.
Personal branding involves communicating your unique strengths and value to employers and clients. It marks individuals and their careers as brands, like well-known personalities such as Richard Branson, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey. Personal branding is based on authenticity, focusing on genuine strengths and passions, rather than image management which can project a spin or something not real. Benefits of personal branding include offering a unique value, increasing credibility, branding as an expert, and countering negative publicity. Personal branding can be useful for professionals, senior managers, entrepreneurs, and students seeking long-term goals. It utilizes both digital and offline tools and generally takes one to three years to successfully create a personal brand.
This home has undergone over $500,000 in renovations, including new carpeting, wood flooring, and tile. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded cherry cabinets, island, and stainless steel appliances. The huge master bath and second master are well-appointed. There are three informal living areas, including a family room with fireplace, game room with pool table, and sunroom with surround sound. The home sits on 0.7 acres with oak trees, a gazebo, shed, and room for a pool.
Nov 12 open door special needs storytime conversation sparkshjketron
The document discusses the development of a storytime program at the Loudoun County Public Library in Virginia for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides background on ASD, noting that over 2 million individuals in the US are affected. The library created "sensory storytimes" incorporating activities involving the senses to supplement literacy development for these children in a supportive environment. Key aspects of the program include use of sensory materials, structured routines, community partnerships and feedback from parents that the program is a welcomed resource.
Heather took a trip to Dongguan, Guangdong, China where she stayed at the Dongguan International Exhibition Hotel. The hotel emphasized fire safety and her room had fresh fruit and bottled water delivered daily. During her stay, she visited Dongguan City Library and was impressed by the children's library, bookmobile, and emphasis on programs. She also attended the Chinese Library Association Conference and Children's Services Conference, presenting on her library's special needs storytime. In her free time, Heather explored local parks, museums, and shopping areas, observing daily life and hard work in Dongguan.
Value of public libraries in today's world ihjketron
Public libraries provide immense value according to recent surveys. Parents place a strong value on libraries instilling a love of reading in children and providing access to knowledge and resources unavailable elsewhere. Surveys found that 84% of parents believe libraries instill a love of reading and over 75% of children use the library for schoolwork. While many use traditional services like borrowing books, over 60% of parents want innovative technology services. Public libraries are bridging the digital divide and ensuring all, including low-income parents, can participate in an increasingly digital world.
The document provides details from a trip to Iceland in June 2010. It describes the flight to Iceland, checking into the Hotel Cabin and its excellent views. It then discusses exploring Reykjavik, including attending the National Day ceremony, visiting museums and churches, and seeing landmarks like the Peace House and sculptures. The highlights give a sense of Iceland's natural beauty, history, and culture.
Heather took a trip to Dongguan, China where she visited several libraries, attended a library conference, toured museums, and saw sights around the city. Some highlights included:
1) Staying at the Dongguan International Exhibition Hotel and being impressed by their emphasis on fire safety.
2) Visiting the Dongguan City Library and being struck by how clean, bright, and well-organized it was with resources like a book vending machine.
3) Attending the Chinese Library Association Conference and being moved by the awards given to librarians for their community service work.
4) Exploring parks, temples, and museums in Dongguan and finding the people to
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 mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Reykjavik City Library provides library services to residents of Reykjavik, Iceland. It has 6 branches and circulates over 1 million items annually. Services include children's programs, literacy initiatives, and multicultural outreach. The library aims to be socially inclusive and provide equal access to information for all residents.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Virginia Library Association Annual Conference in October 2012 about a sensory storytime program for children with autism in Loudoun County, Virginia. The program was developed in response to the growing autism population in the county. It incorporates sensory activities into regular storytimes and has been well-received by participants and their families who appreciate having a welcoming environment for special needs children. The presentation reviewed the background and objectives of the program, provided examples of storytime components and activities, and solicited feedback from attendees.
The document is a list of the words "123 MATH & SCIENCE: LCPL" repeated multiple times, with no other text. It appears to be providing information about a resource called "123 MATH & SCIENCE" from the Loudoun County Public Library, but gives no other details in the repetitive text.
The document provides an overview of the 123 Math & Science program series developed by the Loudoun County Public Library. The program aims to educate children ages 8-11 on math and science topics through hands-on activities, games, and experiments. Sample program topics and activities are outlined, including programs on probability, crystals, and forensic science. The document discusses program resources, funding, participation rates, and the library staff's role in supplementing education rather than instruction. Evaluation methods and related library materials are also mentioned.
This document provides a tour of the Ashburn Public Library through labeled images. It describes the entrance, book return slots, DVD and music sections, information and children's desks, restrooms, computers for research and games, story room, coloring table, library cards, and checkout process. The purpose is to familiarize young visitors with the library layout and services to make them comfortable. It encourages sharing and caring for items so others can use the library too.
Open Door Special Needs Storytime Nov 2012hjketron
1. Heather Ketron presented on the Open Door Special Needs Storytime program at the Ashburn Library in Loudoun County, Virginia.
2. The storytime is designed for children with autism or developmental disorders and incorporates sensory integration activities.
3. The storytime includes books, visual schedules, weighted items, music, movement, social time and toys to develop early literacy skills in a supportive environment for special needs children and their families.
Anne Frank was a German-Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family and others in Amsterdam to escape Nazi persecution. After over two years in hiding, the group was betrayed and arrested, with Anne and her sister dying in a concentration camp at the end of WWII. Her diary, which chronicled her time in hiding, was published after the war and has become one of the most widely read books in the world, serving as a symbol of the Holocaust.
Heather took a trip to Dongguan, China where she visited several libraries, attended a library conference, toured museums, and saw sights around the city. Some highlights included:
1) Staying at the Dongguan International Exhibition Hotel and being impressed by their emphasis on fire safety.
2) Visiting the Dongguan City Library and being struck by how clean, bright, and well-organized it was with resources like a book vending machine.
3) Attending the Chinese Library Association Conference and being moved by the awards given to librarians for their community service work.
4) Exploring parks, temples, and museums in Dongguan and finding the people to
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 mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Reykjavik City Library provides library services to residents of Reykjavik, Iceland. It has 6 branches and circulates over 1 million items annually. Services include children's programs, literacy initiatives, and multicultural outreach. The library aims to be socially inclusive and provide equal access to information for all residents.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Virginia Library Association Annual Conference in October 2012 about a sensory storytime program for children with autism in Loudoun County, Virginia. The program was developed in response to the growing autism population in the county. It incorporates sensory activities into regular storytimes and has been well-received by participants and their families who appreciate having a welcoming environment for special needs children. The presentation reviewed the background and objectives of the program, provided examples of storytime components and activities, and solicited feedback from attendees.
The document is a list of the words "123 MATH & SCIENCE: LCPL" repeated multiple times, with no other text. It appears to be providing information about a resource called "123 MATH & SCIENCE" from the Loudoun County Public Library, but gives no other details in the repetitive text.
The document provides an overview of the 123 Math & Science program series developed by the Loudoun County Public Library. The program aims to educate children ages 8-11 on math and science topics through hands-on activities, games, and experiments. Sample program topics and activities are outlined, including programs on probability, crystals, and forensic science. The document discusses program resources, funding, participation rates, and the library staff's role in supplementing education rather than instruction. Evaluation methods and related library materials are also mentioned.
This document provides a tour of the Ashburn Public Library through labeled images. It describes the entrance, book return slots, DVD and music sections, information and children's desks, restrooms, computers for research and games, story room, coloring table, library cards, and checkout process. The purpose is to familiarize young visitors with the library layout and services to make them comfortable. It encourages sharing and caring for items so others can use the library too.
Open Door Special Needs Storytime Nov 2012hjketron
1. Heather Ketron presented on the Open Door Special Needs Storytime program at the Ashburn Library in Loudoun County, Virginia.
2. The storytime is designed for children with autism or developmental disorders and incorporates sensory integration activities.
3. The storytime includes books, visual schedules, weighted items, music, movement, social time and toys to develop early literacy skills in a supportive environment for special needs children and their families.
Anne Frank was a German-Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family and others in Amsterdam to escape Nazi persecution. After over two years in hiding, the group was betrayed and arrested, with Anne and her sister dying in a concentration camp at the end of WWII. Her diary, which chronicled her time in hiding, was published after the war and has become one of the most widely read books in the world, serving as a symbol of the Holocaust.