Leadership: PW talks with incoming ALA President Maureen Sullivan: ALA 2012

Source: Publishers Weekly

At the 2012 ALA conference in Anaheim, Maureen Sullivan, a long time consultant to numerous libraries of all types, will officially begin her yearlong term as president of ALA. Sullivan will take over for Mo ...
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Press closure by university shocks many

Source: Columbia Tribune

The director of a national organization of university presses said he was shocked yesterday when he learned the University of Missouri System plans to shut down its press. UM Press is a member of the Association of American Univ ...
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Gender stereotyping and ICT: a fresh perspective

Source: European Commission

Men have traditionally dominated the information and communications technology (ICT) sector; much work has been carried out over the last decade to reduce this gender gap by examining the barriers that kee ...
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New Providence High teen wins congressional art contest

Source: Home News Tribune

Alexandra Kohut of New Providence has won the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 7th Congressional District in New Jersey, Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J., announced. Kohut, a ...
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MP: Pahang broadband penetration rate will reach 50% by year-end

Source: The Star Malaysia

KUANTAN: Pahang is expected to achieve its targeted 50% broadband penetration rate statewide by the end of this year. Pahang Information, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Sharkar Shamsuddi ...
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The scope of the standard of care in medicine has changed

Source: Kevin, M.D.

Malpractice lawsuits are a necessary evil in our society. At times, they are frivolous, often resulting from a patient’s or family’s anger at a result that was not what they had hoped. Some are actually designed just t ...
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UW-Milwaukee announces candidates for graduation

Source: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

KIEL Â Hosts for this year's Breakfast on the Farm say they hope guests will not only have fun at...- 1:19 am MANITOWOC Â Kevin Glaeser takes some comfort in knowing help is on the way to mow shaggy parks and...- 1:20 am Jimmy Albright tied fo ...
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Recent alumni petition for worthy commencement speakers

Source: Old Gold & Black

This letter was sent to President Nathan O. Hatch on May 23, 2012. As young alumni, we take great interest in following the progress of our alma mater, an institution of which we are extremely proud. The education we have receiv ...
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Job Opening in Sandersville

Source: WMAZ

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. Job Title: Information Technology Specialist Location: Sandersville GA Pay: N/A Education: ...
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