Report: Climate Change Will Lead to More Immigration
Climate Change and Immigration: Warnings for America’s Southern Border
The American Security Project has just released a report which discusses the likelihood of an increase of Latin American immigrants entering the United States as a result of climate change. According to this report: " Climate migrants, adding to the number presently crossing into the country illegally, will surely place heightened stresses on communities along America’s nearly 2,000-mile long border with Mexico, particularly on the border patrols which are already spread too thin."
The climate change – migration connection has been addressed i...
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HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront - September 2, 2010 Author: pfehrenb Tags: New Reports Border Security Public Health
Mulford Hours: Labor Day Weekend
The Mulford Library will be open regular hours Saturday, September 4 (noon - 8:00 pm), and Sunday, September 5 (noon – midnight). On Labor Day, Monday, September 6, we will be open reduced hours: 1:00 pm-10:00 pm.
PS – Remember that starting on Tuesday, September 7, we will be opening at 8:30 am.
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Mulford Library Blog - September 2, 2010 Author: Jolene Tags: Hours News for Home Page labor day
Hayden Reading Room Improvements
The Hayden Reading Room has reopened after undergoing renovation work this summer. Come back to study, browse our collections, and enjoy our:
New Energy Efficient Lighting
Improved safety with sprinkler system upgrade
New Carpet, Acoustical Ceiling Tiles, and Paint
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MIT Libraries News - September 2, 2010 Author: Heather McCann Tags: All news
Die Bibliothek der Schauspielschule “Ernst Busch” sucht …
..zur Besetzung ab dem 1.10.2010 für die Abteilung Regie eine studentische Hilfskraft für drei Wochenstunden.
Zur Ausschreibung
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IB Weblog - September 2, 2010 Author: Matti Tags: Anzeigen Jobs & Praktika Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch Stellenausschreibung Studentische Hilfskraft
'Upsetting the Natural Order': Managing Employees Old Enough to Be Your Parents
If one looks at the research on older workers, one finds what Peter Cappelli, director of Wharton's Center for Human Resources, calls "an incredible amount of discrimination, bigger even than discrimination against race or gender." Older people, he says, often find it difficult to get a job, partly because relatively young supervisors are reluctant to hire and then manage employees who are decades older, even though these employees are the type of worker many employers say they want. In a new book titled, Managing the Older Worker: How to Prepare for the New Organizational Order, Cappelli and Bill Novelli, fo...
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 2, 2010 Tags: Human Resources
Library CLOSED Monday September 6th - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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Get It At Gutman - September 2, 2010 Author: Stan Gorski
Default User Name & Password
When logging into most online services (Blackboard, computers, and e-mail) at the college, you will initially use the following pattern:User name: firstname.lastnamePassword: last four digits of student ID#, followed by first three characters of last nameFor more information about the Campus ID Card, click here.
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Medicine Hat College Library Services Blog - September 2, 2010 Author: J. N. Malinsky
New: Research Starters--Education
Comprehensive summaries of education specific topics help students grasp the broad outlines of a subject, realize its real world applications, critically engage it, and locate sources for advanced research. Articles average 3,000 words, providing concise yet more in-depth content than most textbook or encyclopedia entries.To find these summary articles I did a keyword search "reading", and the
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University of Calgary Library Collections News - September 2, 2010 Author: Helen Clarke
Meet the library staff
Your blogger thought it might be of interest to run an occasional post featuring one of our library staff as a way of helping you to get to know us, and feel more comfortable in asking us for help. Library staff fill a myriad of roles. This wide ranging focus calls for a variety of roles and postions. Many library staff are what we here call "library assistants" and are civil service staff. They carry out any number of vital tasks, from running our circulation desk to handling the ordering of books and much more. Some library staff are "librarians," meaning that, in addition to a bachelor's degree, they have ...
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Drake Memorial Library - September 2, 2010 Author: Drake Memorial Library
Not your average search box
So, by now you're completely used to seeing a search box on
pretty much every page you visit. Put in your words, hit go, get some
stuff back. No big deal. So why on earth would we bother writing an
article about our search box?
Because it's better than the other ones.
Why?
Two reasons.
Reason #1 - Librarians mess with the search results, and we understand more about finding information quickly than anyone you'll ever meet. Reason #2 - It's powered by this:
That swiss-cheesey looking thing is a Google Search Appliance. It’s a
way of taking all the pow...
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K-State Libraries: Talking in the Library - September 2, 2010 Author: donna_ekart Tags: ResearchTips Technology
Anatomy of a Merger: 'Hostile Deals Become Friendly in the End, Right?'
When Roche Holding acquired full ownership of Genentech last year, the $46.8 billion deal was the culmination of a more than 20-year relationship between the Swiss pharmaceutical giant and the Silicon Valley biotechnology company. In a recent presentation at Wharton San Francisco, Steve Krognes -- a former Roche executive who is now senior vice president and CFO of Genentech -- talked about the pharma company's decision to pursue the merger, efforts to raise capital amid the beginnings of the 2008 recession, and the aftermath of the deal.
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Health Economics
VC 'Super Angels': Filling a Funding Gap or Killing 'The Next Google'?
A new crop of small, nimble and tech-savvy venture capitalists are trying to bring back into vogue a more entrepreneurial, forward-thinking and risk tolerant model for investing in start-ups. Dubbed "super angels," these firms and individual investors fill the funding gap between angel investors and large VC firms. Although the sector boasts success stories, it also faces challenges -- including some industry observers who complain that super angels are cutting short the lives of companies that could be "the next Google" by selling them before they have had time to develop a market.
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Finance and Investment
Is Network Neutrality Permanently Stalled at the Finish Line?
The long-running network neutrality debate is once again front and center after another flare-up, this one stoked by a recent policy proposal jointly developed by Google and Verizon. The seven-point plan was panned by net neutrality advocates but cheered by industry players, making it unclear whether regulators, legislators and private industry can forge a deal. Among the stickiest issues is that advocacy groups continue to demand 100% network neutrality, while wireless broadband providers want the ability to manage their networks and generate enough cash flow to continue to invest in infrastructure.
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Managing Technology
'A Clash of Expertise': Adding Human Rights to the World Bank's Agenda
Are human rights an intrinsic value, a set of universal freedoms to be protected as ends in themselves? Or are human rights a means to an end -- a fast track to economic development, peace and prosperity? A lawyer might argue the first, an economist the second. And if the argument took place at the World Bank, the economist would probably win. In a recent paper, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Galit A. Sarfaty explains why conflicts in expert interpretations can stymie the progress of any idea within an organization.
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Law and Public Policy
Dell's Diversification Strategy: 'A Day Late and a Dollar Short?'
It has been a battle of the balance sheets as rivals Dell and Hewlett-Packard continue to wrangle over who will win the right to acquire 3PAR, a little known data storage company. While the 3PAR bidding war, which HP is expected to win, is part of Dell's ongoing ambition to get a bigger foothold in high-margin enterprise technology services, the $53 billion company has also been chasing consumers with lackluster products. As one expert asks: "Dell sees the need for diversification, but does it see the need for transformation?"
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Strategic Management
Computer Compatriots: Taiwan and China Draw Economically Closer
Despite the diplomatic and military twists and turns between China and the island of Taiwan, the two countries are fast becoming virtually one in the vital field of information technology. The extent of this collaboration is stunning: Taiwanese factories on the mainland make more than 85% of the monitors for the world's desktop computers, for example, and more than 90% of all laptop computers. Knowledge@Wharton looks at the pace -- and the challenges -- of this rapidly evolving economic integration.
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Strategic Management
Financial Services on Aisle Nine: Wal-Mart Gives Banks a Run for Their Money
Despite being pilloried by the public lately, a banker's lot can't be all that bad. At least, that's what Wal-Mart executives must be thinking. Over recent months, there has been a flurry of announcements from the world's largest retailer about the expanding array of banking products sold at its U.S. stores. Company officials insist that their main aim is to reach the "unbanked" and "underbanked" with the type of low-cost services that cemented Wal-Mart's reputation as a retail giant. So do traditional retail banks on Main Street USA have reason to worry?
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Knowledge@Wharton - September 1, 2010 Tags: Strategic Management
Improvements made to Babson over the summer
Over the summer Babson staff were busy adding some improvements to the library facility.
We have rearranged furniture to create comfortable spaces and have purchased plants that you’ll see throughout the building.
We have also had an upgrade to the wireless infrastructure which should improve access throughout Babson.
The Main Floor of Babson has a new addition of the Technology Solutions Center.
This redesigned ITS help desk is intended to assist all students, faculty, and staff and is conveniently located directly across from the Information Desk.
The Second Floor continues to be our “grou...
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Babson Library News - September 1, 2010 Author: Babson Library Tags: General
Beyond Katrina: Lessons Learned
Beyond Katrina: Lessons Learned
The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) recently issued this report, which outlines some of the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst disasters in U.S history. According to the report: "While Katrina is well known for being among the worst U.S. disasters, there is an often untold story of the success of the evacuation." It was also a milestone along the way toward making New Orleans safer.
Challenges still remain, including dealing with individuals who stay behind during evacuations due to their status as felons or illegal immigrants, who would rather tak...
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HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront - September 1, 2010 Author: ztjohnso Tags: Emergency Preparedness & amp; Response
Unauthorized Immigration Flows Declining
A new report from the Pew Hispanic Center suggests that unauthorized entry into the United States is down significantly since 2005. According to the report "the annual inflow of unauthorized immigrants to the United States was nearly two-thirds smaller in the March 2007 to March 2009 period than it had been from March 2000 to March 2005, according to new estimates by the Pew Hispanic Center.
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HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront - September 1, 2010 Author: fgibson Tags: Immigration
U.S. Stands Out Globally for Automatic Citizenship for Children of Illegal Immigrants
Birthright Citizenship in the United States: A Global Comparison
"Every year, 300,000 to 400,000 children are born to illegal immigrants in the United States."
The Center for Immigration Studies recently issued this report that analyzes issues surrounding American laws that allow children of illegal immigrants to gain automatic citizenship if born within the United States.
Findings of the report include:
* Only 30 of the world's 194 countries grant automatic citizenship to children born to illegal aliens.
* Of advanced economies, Canada and the United States are the only countries that grant automatic citizenship...
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HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront - September 1, 2010 Author: ztjohnso Tags: Borders & amp; Immigration
Link to Econlit from your desktop!
Did you know that you can create a desktop icon that links to Econlit, the American Economic Association’s (AEA) electronic bibliography of economics literature from around the world?
For instructions, see the AEA web site. Note: In their instructions, the URL for access to MIT’s subscription is http://libraries.mit.edu/get/econlit.
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MIT Libraries News - September 1, 2010 Author: Katherine McNeill Tags: All news Social Sciences Subject/Topic areas
IMF Data: Now Accessible via Global Insight
This Libraries have changed our access to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Our IMF data products, namely:
International Financial Statistics (IFS)
Balance of Payments Statistics (BOPS)
Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)
are now accessible via Global Insight.
For details on how to extract IMF data via Global Insight, see: http://libraries.mit.edu/dewey/ifs.html.
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MIT Libraries News - September 1, 2010 Author: Katherine McNeill Tags: All news Business Management Social Sciences Subject/Topic areas
Did you know Bailey Library has cameras and audio equipment for loan if you have a valid SRU I.D? Some of the items available include: hard drive video cameras, digital still cameras, tripods, microphones, and headphones. These items can be found in the laptop room in the basement of the library. Laptop room hours are: Sunday 1PM-10:45PM, Mon-Thur 9AM-10:45PM, Friday 9AM-4:15PM, and closed on Saturdays. Items may also be returned to the first floor Circulation desk when the laptop room is closed. See the library website for more information: http://www.sru.edu/academics/library/directory/Pages/cameras.aspx
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Cites & Bytes @ Bailey - September 1, 2010 Author: Kathy Frampton
Indigenous Literacy Day 2010
Today, 1 September 2010, is Indigenous Literacy Day; a day that aims to help raise funds and awareness to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Australians living in remote and isolated regions. (Source: The Indigenous Literacy Project)"Can you imagine not being able to read a newspaper, a road sign or directions on a bottle of medication? Sadly, this is a reality faced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in remote communities today." (Source: The Indigenous Literacy Project)Indigenous Literacy DaySo, how did...
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Your Library@CSU - September 1, 2010 Author: infolib
Blogging the LOC: An Introduction
The start of the semester always brings at least a couple people to the Library Help Desk expressing frustration with the way our books are organized. Why isn’t all the fiction together? Why couldn’t you just put History in the “H” section? What happened to the number system I used in high school and at the public library?
This year, I’d like to explain it to you. I’ll probably get my official librarian card revoked for revealing these arcane secrets, but I think it’s worth the risk.
K-State Libraries, along with most other academic libraries, uses the Library of Congress classification system. It’s...
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K-State Libraries: Talking in the Library - September 1, 2010 Author: donna_ekart Tags: LOC RandomFacts
GAO Reports and Releases
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) which is often called the investigative arm of Congress. This past week GAO investigated foreclosures, auditing, and other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.ReportsTelecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry. GAO-10-779, July 27.http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-779Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10779high.pdfFederal Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Increase Competition and Assess Reasons When Only One Offer Is Received. GAO-10-833, July 26.http:/...
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Government Publications Library--University of Colorado at Boulder - September 1, 2010 Author: Jennie
QR Codes at CLC
Have you tried QR Codes yet?Already have a smart phone with a QR code scanner? Scan this code to watch this clip on YouTube
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BlogAbout Murphy Library - September 1, 2010 Author: Jim
New Books, CDs, DVDs from August 2010
Here's a sampling of some of the new books, films, and CDs that have arrived at Hunter Library in June 2010. Please browse the full list.Simone M. Caron,Who chooses? : American reproductive history since 1830Gainesville: University Press of Florida, c2008WCU New Books HQ 766.5.U5 C37 2008Joan Novelli,Using Caldecotts across the curriculum: reading and writing mini-lessons,math and science spin-offs, unique art activities, and more New York: Scholastic Professional Books, c1998WCU CMC PRO LB1575.5.U5 N69 1998Ed Viesturs,No shortcuts to the top: climbing the world's 14 highest peaks New York: Broadway Books, c2006 WCU Ge...
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Hunter Library News - September 1, 2010 Author: Robin
36% of online Americans consult Wikipedia
More than one-third of American adult Internet users consult the citizen-generated online encyclopedia Wikipedia, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. And on a typical day, 8 percent of online Americans consult Wikipedia. Wikipedia is one place to start when understanding your research topic but another place would be Credo Reference. It is a huge collection of great reference books: encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies, measurement conversions and much more!We also subscribe to Oxford Reference Online and Gale Reference Online, both contain great collections of reference books! You can find these...
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CSBSJU Library Blog - September 1, 2010 Author: CSB/SJU News & Events
