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Novel destinations : a travel guide to literary landmarks from Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West / Shannon McKenna Schmidt & Joni Rendon ; foreword by Matthew Pearl.

"Follow in the footsteps of much loved authors, discover the landscapes that sparked their imaginations, and learn behind-the-scenes stories in this expanded and completely updated second edition of Novel Destinations. Across more than 500 literary locales in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere, experience famous authors' homes, book festivals, literary walking tours, lodgings, restaurants, bars for bibliophiles, and much more."--page 4 of cover.




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Webinar Honoring HHS Veterans: Exploring Career Paths in Science and Medicine at HHS (November 13, 2024 1:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:00pm
Location:
Organized By: University Career Center


HHS is hosting the virtual event for veterans, “Webinar Honoring HHS Veterans: Exploring Career Paths in Science and Medicine at HHS” on Wednesday, November 13, from 1-3 p.m. ET. Veterans, register for the webinar: Veterans in Action: Careersin Health Science and Medicine at HHSThe webinar will showcaseveterans excelling in diverse career opportunities across HHS in health science and medicine and provide veterans with valuable advice for pursuing similar opportunities. Our veteran panelists from CDC, FDA, and NIH will share insights into their careers and discuss how their military service has shaped their paths.Veterans, join us to discover essential roles in the federal government and to receive valuable advice for pursuingsimilar opportunities. The webinar is open to the public.




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Veterans Week: Fighting in the Electromagnetic Spectrum (November 13, 2024 12:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Veteran and Military Services


Naval warfare was confined for centuries to surface combat and undersea clashes. In the 20th century, aerial warfare became the third domain, and shortly thereafter, the electromagnetic spectrum also appeared. When navies began to make use of the airwaves, they soon discovered those waves could also be exploited as a source of information about the opposing force, beginning the discipline of electronic intelligence (ELINT). Furthermore, navies learned the value of interrupting or corrupting the enemy’s communication signals that were transmitted in the “ether," leading to the method of fighting termed electronic warfare (EW).

In this book, Wildenberg cuts through the secrecy about this understandably mysterious domain of combat. He offers details on aircraft and methods and provides a layman’s set of definitions of terms. Wildenberg shares lessons learned from World War II skirmishes as well as clashes in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, while providing the audience with a foundational understanding of this complex form of combat in all its forms.

This book discloses rarely covered concepts and methods that will shape future conflict among great powers.

About the Author:
Thomas Wildenberg is an independent historian and scholar with special interests in aviators, naval aviation, and technological innovation in the military. He has written extensively about the U.S. Navy during the interwar period. His articles have appeared in several scholarly journals, including the Journal of Military History, American Neptune, Air Power History, and U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. He is the author of several books on naval history covering such varied topics as replenishment at sea, the development of dive bombing, and the history of the torpedo in the U.S. Navy. His interest in the personalities of innovators has led to books on Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves, Billy Mitchel, Charles Stark Draper, and Howard Hughes. His latest work, “The Origins of Aegis,” has just been released by the Naval Institute Press.

Mr. Wildenberg served as a Ramsey Fellow at the National Air and Space Museum from 1999-2000. He is a recipient of the Arthur W. Radford Award for Excellence in Naval Aviation History (2012), the Surface Navy Association Literary Award (2005), and two John Laymen Awards from the North American Society for Oceanic History for best naval history (2013) and best biography (2003). He received the Air Force Historical Foundation's award for the best article in the 2009 volume of Air Power History, was awarded an honorable mention in the Ernest J. Eller Prize in Naval History (1994), and received the Edward S. Miller Naval War College Research Fellowship (1998).




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Veterans Week: Job Hunting Tips for Veterans (November 13, 2024 10:00am)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Veteran and Military Services


Job Hunting Tips for Veterans
Job-hunting in the civilian sector can be stressful for anyone, let alone for veterans. This webinar will talk about how veterans can use their existing knowledge and skills in the hunt to find a civilian career. Whether you are fresh out of the military or several years out, these tips are designed to help any veteran who is looking for a leg up in the job search.

Our guest speaker for this discussion is Mike Poyma, an Army veteran, employment specialist with the VA Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) program, and founder of InvestVets, a Michigan-based organization connecting employers to vets. He will be sharing his experiences and tips when it comes to translating veteran skills to the civilian world. From networking to resume tips, he is thrilled to help connect the next generation of veterans with civilian jobs.








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Economic fact in literary fiction

Some of the most influential and beloved novels of the last few years have been about money, finance, and the global economy. Some overtly so, others more subtly. It got to the point where we just had to call up the authors to find out more: What brought them into this world? What did they learn? How were they thinking about economics when they wrote these beautiful books?

Today on the show: we get to the bottom of it. We talk to three bestselling contemporary novelists — Min Jin Lee (Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires), Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven, The Glass Hotel and Sea of Tranquility), and Hernan Diaz (Trust, In the Distance) – about how the hidden forces of economics and money have shaped their works.

This episode was hosted by Mary Childs and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi. It was produced by Willa Rubin, edited by Molly Messick, and engineered by Neisha Heinis. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez.

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The veteran loan calamity

Ray and Becky Queen live in rural Oklahoma with their kids (and chickens). The Queens were able to buy that home with a VA loan because of Ray's service in the Army. During COVID, the Queens – like millions of other Americans – needed help from emergency forbearance. They were told they could pause home payments for up to a year and then pick up again making affordable mortgage payments with no problems.

That's what happened for most American homeowners who took forbearance. But not for tens of thousands of military veterans like Ray Queen.

On today's show, we follow two reporters' journey to figure out what went wrong with the VA's loan forbearance program. How did something meant to help vets keep their houses during COVID end up stranding tens of thousands of them on the brink of foreclosure? And, once the error was spotted, did the government do enough to make things right?

Today's episode was produced by James Sneed. It was edited by Meg Cramer. And fact-checked by Dania Suleman. Engineering by Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.

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Saxophonist Colin Stetson's performance style is breathtaking, literally

The saxophonist has spent his life developing his unique, physically demanding performance style.

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UCLA and VA partner to revive West LA campus garden for veterans

They aim to provide agricultural therapy and create a space for veterans to find a sense of community and safety.




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UCLA and veterans: Respect, shared values and a vibrant partnership

Since its inception, UCLA has been supporting those who have served and benefiting from their talents, experience and commitment to the common good.




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The Moth Radio Hour: Veterans' Day Special

A special Veterans Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. After returning from active duty in the Middle East, a marine searches for new meaning; a 97 year old woman describes training young men for WWII combat as a WASP; a father being deployed to Iraq must find a way to explain it to his children; and a WWII soldier from Wisconsin serves with the segregated 93rd Infantry Division in the South Pacific. This special hour is hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Mike Scotti finds new meaning after returning from active duty in the Middle East.

Dawn Seymour becomes part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), training young men stateside to enter WWII overseas.

Bill Krieger tucks his daughter in at night before being deployed to Iraq. 

William Cole serves as a radio operator in the 93rd Infantry Division, a segregated unit, in the South Pacific.

Podcast # 356




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U.S. and Canadian Manufacturers: We Must Have a Trilateral Agreement

National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) President and CEO Dennis Darby released a joint statement on NAFTA.




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Home Services Veteran Joins SmartAC.com Board

Joshua Kelly will help guide SmartAC.com’s efforts as the company continues to innovate its Smart Agreements and connected home systems technology, a press release from SmartAC.com said.




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Ken Goodrich Presents Second Veterans Tools Award to HVAC Student

Nick Hughes didn't know what career he wanted to pursue when he left the U.S. Navy three years ago. Now, he will soon graduate from the two-year applied science in air conditioning technology program at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) as the recipient of the Post 9/11 Veterans Tools Award.




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HVAC Veteran Goodrich Completes Turnaround and Sale of Sonoran Air

Kenneth Goodrich, CEO of US Peach LLC, a provider of HVAC and plumbing services under multiple brands, has announced the turnaround and sale of one of its portfolio companies, Phoenix-based Sonoran Air, to Mauro Calderon.




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Air Force Veteran Wins HVAC Contractor's A/C Giveaway

Don Kuhl, a U.S. Air Force veteran and civil servant, secured the most public votes and won an a/c unit in the giveaway, which honors the sacrifices of local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.




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A2L Interactive Building Code Map Now Available

AHRI launched an interactive US map showing state codes for A2L refrigerants, alongside a video series on low-GWP refrigerant transition.




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A Way to Listen to Every Interaction Your Tech has with a Customer

AI technology can help HVAC contractors monitor each sales and repair call.




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Wizer - A Free Platform to Create and Share Interactive Worksheets for Your Students



Wizer is an educational platform that allows instructors to create quick, easy and fun digital worksheets, to share them with fellow instructors, and to keep track of student performance.

The "FAQ's" below will tell you question types, multimedia resources, login formation, and some of the technology requirements.

As you know, "free" and "time-saving" are important factors to me....

Wizer FAQ's:

1. How much does Wizer cost?
Wizer is FREE for teachers. You may build, assign, share and use as many worksheets as you like for free.

2. How many worksheets can I make?
As many as you want! The use of the Wizer digital worksheet builder is unlimited. Make as many as you’d like. Please click to ‘share on gallery’ so that other Wizer teachers can see what you’ve created and use it with their students. Your influence is growing!

3. Can I use another teacher’s worksheet?
Yes. Wizer is a community of innovative teachers who create and share their digital lessons. Any worksheet on the public gallery can be used by simply clicking ‘Use’ or ‘Use this worksheet’. This duplicates the worksheet and puts the copy in your account. You can use it as-is or make some adjustments to fine tune it for your students.

4. What is the public gallery?
When teachers create a worksheet, they may chose to ‘publish on gallery’ to share it with other teachers. Any worksheet shared on the public gallery can be viewed by other teachers for inspiration or used with their students. To use a gallery worksheet, just click ‘Use’ or ‘Use this Worksheet.’

5. Does Wizer work on iPads and tablets?
Yes! Wizer worksheets can be completed on any iPad or tablet.

6. Does Wizer work on Chrome Books and laptops?
Yes. Any 1-to-1 device that is connected to the internet and has a web browser can be used to create and complete Wizer worksheets. The best browsers are Chrome and Safari.

To assign a worksheet to students do the following:
When creating the worksheet, at the navigation on top click on 'Assign to students'.
On the window that opens you can create an assignment for each class. Each gets its own link & pin code so you can later review their answers separately for each class.

There are 3 ways for you to share it with the students (from left to right):
1. Use the Google Classroom link and follow Google's instructions.
2. Copy the link and simply share it with your students.
3. Instruct your students to go to this link: https://app.wizer.me/learn/ and enter the pin code.

8. How do students login, complete and submit Wizer worksheets?
1. Google Classroom: Click on link.
2. Link: Click on link, sign in using G+ or name/password
3. PIN: Go to https://app.wizer.me/learn/, enter PIN worksheet PIN. 

9. Can I use Wizer with Google Classroom?
Yes. Wizer is integrated with Google Classroom and Wizer worksheets can be assigned to students directly via the green Google Classroom link. The first time you assign a Wizer worksheet via Google Classroom you will be asked to confirm your connection with a few simple steps.

10. Can I use Wizer with Haiku?
Yes. If your school uses Haiku digital learning platform you can create or use Wizer worksheets, then copy the worksheet link into your classroom pages.

11. Can I use Wizer with Moodle?
Yes. If your school uses Moodle open source learning platform you can paste worksheet links directly into class assignments.

12. What kind of multimedia resources can I use in Wizer worksheets?
You can easily add video, audio and images to any Wizer worksheet. Images can be made interactive using the Fill on an Image question type.

13. What kinds of questions can I make with Wizer?
Wizer question types: Open answer, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, fill on an image and tables.





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Film: 21st Century Literacy - Teaching Using Film Questionnaire

Film: 21st Century Literacy are surveying teachers who use film to help them teach. Eligible teachers who complete the survey by 15 July will go into a free prize draw to win an iPad 2.




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Arxtera Launches Biological Wastewater Treatment Products Shop Online

Lab testing and evaluation of wastewater among services now offered by online shop.




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PuroClean Joins National Veteran Business Development Council as Corporate Member

Learn how this initiative provides veterans with a 25% discount on franchising fees and opportunities to thrive in a growing industry, backed by the expertise and passion of Frank Torre and his commitment to service.




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OSCE Office in Tajikistan donates audio-visual material to enhance interactive teaching at Police Academy

DUSHANBE, 29 July 2016 – The OSCE Office in Tajikistan today donated audio-visual equipment to the Police Academy of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs with the aim of supporting the Academy’s lecturers to use interactive teaching techniques on the investigation of crimes related to the trafficking of human beings.

The equipment includes a computer, a projector, a screen, speakers, a printer, and an Uninterruptible Power Supply device (UPS). An external hard disk drive was also donated to allow for the storing of an electronic library of thematic video films and other informational resources in this field.

“This equipment will improve the teaching of the Course on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and will therefore enable the police to more effectively address this serious social problem,” said Fabio Piana, Deputy Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan.

Karim Soliev, the first Deputy Director of the Police Academy, thanked the OSCE for its continued support in building the capacity of future law enforcement staff and Police Academy cadets in combating human trafficking and domestic violence in Tajikistan. “This equipment is of great help to lecturers who will now be able to apply more interactive teaching techniques,” he said.

In previous years, the OSCE has provided expert support to the Police Academy, including the development of the Lecturer’s Guidelines on teaching this specialized and compulsory 20-hour course. The OSCE has also trained the team of lecturers on modern interactive teaching techniques and has recently updated the Course on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings with regard to new legislation in this field.

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Scheduled to be completed by 2016, the full vision of Briggs and his friend, Allan Lutes, to build a stronger veteran’s community at Camp Liberty is within reach.




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METALCON Helps Las Vegas-Area Veterans

For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area. 




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She couldn't be there, but her voice roared: Meet the "badasses" who are shattering glass ceilings in the roofing industry as NWiR's 2024 WORLD Award winners.




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