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...Oliver McNally to make an impact against the Wildcats.“I think they have proven themselves to be in a position where they would be in our rotation now,” Amaker said. “I don’t know what that rotation will consist of with many guys possibly not playing because of injuries. If those kids are healthy, we anticipate them being in our rotation because they have proven themselves to be strong contributors thus far in our practices, and we think they will definitely have a chance to help this team...
With the markets sinking, a lot of retirees may be cutting back on charitable giving along with their discretionary spending. But it's still possible to effect a philanthropic impact by organizing or joining a giving circle. Much like investment clubs, giving circles consist of a small group of friends who pool their resources and gather--often over a potluck dinner--to pick charitable causes to donate to. Such circles have become especially popular among aging boomers looking for a way to bring meaning as well as fun into their retirement years...
...friend averts her eyes and eventually waves her arms halfheartedly in the air before turning leadership over to a sandy-haired boy whose only dance movements consist of sliding around the dance floor in his white tube socks...
...case for a Civilian Reserve Corps that would harness the skills of American engineers, doctors, judges and teachers to help in troubled areas [Sept. 22]. I am pleased to inform TIME's readers that such a group, the Civilian Response Corps, is already coming into existence. The Corps will consist of Active, Standby and Reserve components. The Active and Standby components, which will be prepared to deploy abroad rapidly, will draw on the expertise and experience of U.S. government employees from eight departments and agencies. We are in the final planning stages for the Reserve. For Americans willing to make...
...site. Participating librarians undergo a 10-minute training session to practice instant messaging through Meebo. During the service’s hours, they answer questions while conducting their normal duties so that productivity does not decrease. Questions asked through these online chats have been short and simple, and usually consist of queries about library hours or the availability of a specific book, according to Joe Bourneuf, the head of the reference section in Widener Library. Bourneuf also said that students who have longer, more complicated questions—such as those regarding senior theses—should still contact...